Police Unearth Double Murder in Buffalo Case
Buffalo police recovered the two elderly Frehr spouses after finding their crushed skulls buried under a shed in the Frehr yard. A hammer used in the killings was found nearby, and Charles Bonier, who moved into the Noirse before the disappearances, was arrested in Erie, Pennsylvania. Louise Bonier and a Lindholm relative were also taken into custody as a trunk with Frehr belongings surfaced. The couple had vanished since November 20 after Bonier claimed paying 3400 dollars for the Frehr home, with investigators probing for forgery and motive theft of missing money.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Franz Frehr
Frebr
Charles Bonier
Erie
Louise
Bonier
Kate
Lindholm
Frehr
Detsons
Frehrs
Guardianship hearing and estate actions in Urbana court
In Urbana, Judge C. C. Staley presided over a guardianship petition for Harry Colvin with a nominee approved and letters directed upon bond and estate administration. Orders covered Barbara Mollet and William Doss estates with hearings set for December 10. A petition to sell personal property was granted. Nearby items report beekeeping incidents and a note on Irish lunacy counts.
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Sudge Staley
Urbana
Sln
Thursby
C. C. Staley
Harry Colvin
Henry Fs
Raesete
Hanna Itle
Barbara Mollet
Charles and
Nellie Mollet
William Doss
Aged German accuses Bigelow of attempted robbery
Jacob Koehl, an aged German, alleges that Joseph Bigelow, a negro, tried to rob him after an assault in the stairway of the Grant Worley saloon building. The attack is said to have occurred about 8 30 o'clock Wednesday evening. Officers McKinney and Cochrane captured Bigelow behind Mrs. Prankenstein's place.
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Jacob Koehl
Joseph Bigelow
Grant Worley
McKinney and Cochrane
Bigelow
Court awards record death damages against Southern Pacific
In Los Angeles December 3 a U S district court verdict awarded Mrs. Cora Vernon 27500 dollars for the death of her husband, the largest such award in the state. The case was against the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. and the judgment totals 27500 dollars.
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United State Court
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Los Angeles
Cal
Cora Vernon
United States District Court
City Physician Watches Suspected Smallpox Case
City physician W E B Schowengerdt monitors a suspicious illness resembling smallpox involving a recent arrival known as Fatty Green. He declines to reveal the patient’s location but urges residents to stay vigilant and report any symptoms to authorities.
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Schowengerdt
W. EB. Schowengerdt
Fatty” Green
Summers Widow of veteran C A Summers dies at 72
The funeral of Mrs. C A Summers of Homer Illinois was held at the Christian church with Rev C K Dewey officiating. She was 72 years 8 months 29 days old and the widow of Capt C A Summers a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars. Five of eight children survive. She had been ill for years.
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Homer, Ill
C. A. Summers
Christian Church
C. K. Dewey
Homer
London’s Nether World Exposed in Population Grim Note
The piece reports 99,830 people confined in London prisons workhouses hospitals and industrial schools. It warns that one in four of the population will die in a workhouse hospital or lunatic asylum, underscoring harsh urban conditions.
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London
Postman Logs 211000 Miles Across Forty Two Years
An English postman who recently died left an authenticated record showing he walked 211000 miles during his forty two years with the post office. The note details his extensive daily routes and dedication to service. He logged days across many towns, delivering letters and parcels in all weathers.
British Religion Diversity in the United Kingdom
A note on religious plurality in Britain notes nearly two hundred seventy distinct religions across the United Kingdom, reflecting broad belief diversity and varied practices within the country.
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United Kingdom
Warner Declares Candidacy for Illinois Governor
Colonel V. Warner announces his bid for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois. Support pours in from Pratt County and veterans groups across the state after a December declaration and letter to party leaders. Warner cites veteran backing, potential for re election, and plans for campaign organization, with emphasis on public service and statewide appeal.
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Chicago
Warner
W. D. Fairbanks
Monticelli
Pratt County
Platt County
Vespasian Warner
Colonel Warner
Indorse Co
Illinois
Old Soldiers
Carbondale
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Charles E. Fuller
Belvidere
J. W. Fifer
Clinton Statesman
Great Northern
Warner as a potential rival in the 19th century race
Senator Aspinwall of Freeport cautions that Congressman Warner could become a dangerous foe to all candidates if he mounts a vigorous campaign. Warner, born April 23 1842 in Mount Pleasant now Farmer City, Ilinois, served as captain and brevet major in the Civil War, studied law, and has been in Congress since 1895 with prior roles as judge advocate general and presidential elector.
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Warner
H. F. Aspinwall
Freeport
Colonel Warner
Mount Pleasant
Farmer City
DeWitty
Clinton
Lombard University
Galesburg
Twentieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry
John A. Logan
Shiloh
Harvard University Law School
Ilinois
Hamilton, Oglesby and
Fifer
Congress
Car Barn Murderer Emil Roeski Seeks Hypnotism Plea
Chicago December 3. Hypnotism will be the plea of Emil Roeski one of the car barn murderers when he stands trial. His attorney says experts will testify he is under hypnotic influence exerted by Peter Niedermeier a leader of the gang. Roeski is described as passive dull witted degenerate and an easy subject for hypnosis.
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Emil Roeski
Peter Niedermier
Chicago
Roeski
Peter Niedermeier
Zang
Startling Charge In Police Pension Case
Mrs Florence Howard widow of a police sergeant accused John Brown former clerk of the police pension board now in the city clerk's office and an attorney of forcing her to surrender 1350 in pension money after her husband’s death. Howard was murdered on duty leaving widow and five children penniless.
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Police Pension Board
Chicago
Florence Howard
Howard
John Brown
Investor to sue Morgan & Co over shipbuilding fraud
New York December 3. A new suit will name Morgan & Co as defendants in a case tied to the United States Shipbuilding Co scandal. Two men who invested $50,000 in shipbuilding securities allege statements in prospectuses were false and that their money was obtained under pretenses.
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New York
United States Shipbuilding Col
Morgan & Co
The Skunk's Winter Home Says Skunk Settles In
A humorous note from St. Nicholas imagines the skunk taking over a woodchuck burrow to prepare for winter, portraying a comical plan of letting others do the work. Praise for American Women Applauded by Mirror Editor. American womanhood praised as the finest globally.
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St. Nicholas
The
Mirror
British
India
Veteran actor George Thompson dies in New York
The veteran actor who first portrayed Uncle Tom in Uncle Tom's Cabin died last night in New York. An epitaph in England reads I was well, I would be better. Here I He.
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New York
George Thompson
Uncle Tom
Tom
England
Dowie Appointed Temporary Manager in Zion City
Chicago reports John Alexander Dowie named temporary manager of Zion City's industries by Judge Kollsaat to satisfy creditors. Dowie appeals to about 3000 followers for 100000 to cover debts, while Zion guards arm and eject reporters and outsiders. Followers rally, claiming receivers will be ousted. fund appeals raise substantial sums toward Dowie's indebtedness.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Kollsaat
Dowle
Zion
Shiloh
Tabernacle
Dowie
Zion Guards
Righter Party Returns From Chicago Holiday Shopping
Mr and Mrs George P Righter and Miss Ella Price have returned from Chicago with an extensive selection of holiday goods for George P Righter & Co including handkerchiefs gloves umbrellas ribbons laces collars and other items reflecting the season.
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George P. Righter
Ella Price
Chicago
George P. Righter & Co
Righter & Co Announces Holiday Stock Ahead of Christmas
Righter and Co present an array of scarfs, furs, stocks, toles, combs, and silk fabrics for Christmas buyers. Mr. Righter says the Chicago trip completed purchases mainly in New York and the firm is making the greatest preparations for a holiday trade in the store’s history as stock rapidly arrives.
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Righter & Co
Chicago
Righter
New York
Esteemed Rantoul Resident Mrs Layman Passes Away At Home
Mrs Sarah C Layman longtime resident of this city died at 11 16 this morning at 401 North Provost avenue Her maiden name Penney was born April 3 1851 In Menard county she moved to Logan county at age four and later married Wis Layman Sept 1 1870 They lived on a farm west of Rantoul for thirty years then moved to Champaign Beulah and First Episcopal churches counted her among their members She leaves a husband four sons and a daughter with the daughter having died at age twelve Interment will be in Rantoul after a funeral at the home conducted by Rev W A Smith of the M E church All friends invited to attend.
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Lewis Layman
Sarah C. Layman
Wis Layman
Ubell
Rantoul
Champaign
Layman
J. T. Ainsworth
Isasc Layman
Orth
F. BE. Penney
Decatur
Form
Penney
Harony M. I. Church
Lincoln
Beulah M. B. Church
Glx
Alles Weet
Episcopal Church
Eliing Han
Tantoul
W. A. Smithh
Mret ME
The
Leceared
Swedish Ark Charner Goes Ashore Off North Beach
About twenty crew members cling to the rigging of the stranded Swedish ark Charner after going aground off North Beach Lewes Delaware. Lifesavers aim to reach the ship, fearing the crew will drown if they fail to be rescued.
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Kigelog
Lewes
Del
Dee
North Beach
Torpedo Boat in Distress Reported Near Little Island
A submarine torpedo boat reportedly in distress off the North Carolina coast near Little Island is being tracked by life saving stations. Norfolk reports a possible government vessel in trouble as efforts to locate and assist continue despite unclear details and rough seas.
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iAtte Island
Norfolk
Dee
Little Idand
North Carolina
Little Ieland
Average railway mileage figures in early report
A fragmented note gives railway mileage figures stating the United Kingdom route to Germany but includes unclear phrases. It references distances such as twenty nine miles and references to places like Preece and Hones with garbled spellings, lacking clear context or dates.
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Persey
Germany
Germany Sees Giant 92 Million Gallons Alcohol Output
A historical note reports Germany favoring a massive production target of 92,000,000 gallons of alcohol for aviation purposes, marking it as the largest output planned for aerial mobility.
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Germany
Plans for Jail To Be Prepared In Chamption County
December supervisors meeting in Chamption County discussed plans to build a new jail and write bulldage and grounds specifications with a budget not to exceed 000. Finance remains strong with a ~$55,000 surplus. various bills and salaries for county officers were reviewed and approved or referred for attorney advice.
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Champticn
Lounl
Hear
Ludlow
Ear
W. J. Talbot
Livingulién County
George Moore
John Snyder
Clary Committee
L. A. Suffer
Eubeting
Eubeling Feld
Sangamon
Red
Church Gutted by Fire In Morning Blaze
A church suffered a severe fire early in the morning causing extensive damage. Officials estimate losses approach 975,000 with probable structural collapse and surrounding area smoke and water concerns. Fire crews responded promptly, evacuations occurred, and investigations into the blaze have begun.
Wife in serious case dies in related incident in Pictebere
A woman connected to a major case died in a related event in Pictebere. Police report indicates a violent incident occurred minutes after a court action as investigators pursue links between the two events.
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