Condensed News Fragments From The Era Of Turbulent Events
A compact report surveys violent clashes, political pretexts, and notable executions across regions. It notes a Nicaragua case linked to a revolut ion plot, a manslaughter verdict in Br oomfield, and the dowager Duchess of Manchester’s death from heart failure after neuritis. It mentions Henry Armstrong’s execution for a Perry murder and other scattered notes.
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London
Duchess of Manchester
Consuelo Yznaca
Mincnight
Reforms Apparent in Congo Echoed by American Official
An American official reported to the department that 1910 Congo inquiries found no basis for accusations against missionaries and natives. He warned breaches of law may occur if authorities do not respond promptly, and said the situation has altered relations and prior tensions within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moneh
Peogino
Henry Lane
Wosoh
Department of the
Aev Oet
Bel- Bihaa Coontal Hadser
Mir Renkein
Tarcotonies
Congo
Tle
Tragic Mine Fire Claims Dozens in Unnamed Patrol Region
An early 20th century mine disaster leaves multiple victims as rescuers work amid smoke and flames. Officials report deaths among miners and describe water efforts failing to halt the blaze. Superintendent statements and battlefield details illustrate a harsh, ongoing fight to recover bodies.
Removal of Government Employees Sparks Broad Anxiety
In a sweeping report, removals from the government payroll trigger concern among many workers and officials. Collector Lock and U S Attorney Stinson refuse to answer key questions while noting evidence could lead to indictments. Officials say immunity promises end and several hundred positions may be affected.
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Badolibie
Lee
Stinson
Philip Ainecw
Masten
Tao
Stimsen
Whiderstood
Alreada
Aeeiennis
Hoo Tesnabahat
de Aureine
James F Vail
Nns
States weigh impact of gravel road bond ruling
Post ruling the question arises whether bonds issued by several counties under the gravel road law are invalid. The three mile road tax plan authorized township levies on property owners to fund road construction. Some legal experts foresee injunctions and new suits to prevent bond payments.
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Supreme Court
Woman Surprises Deputy Sheriff Over Habeas Corpus Writ
Airs Martha Corah of Clay town confronts Deputy Sheriff Edward Swanson during a writ service on her. A revolver is found concealed in her shirtfront after she moves suspiciously. Mrs Unrab chased the officer at her country home, then lowered the weapon when he reassured her about her grandchild.
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South Pend
Ind
Swanson
Navy wife seeks divorce over abuse and coercion
Mrs Mas Cole charges her husband Paul Colermints a barber with forcing her to read to him at gunpoint in bed and threatening violence. Court records describe alleged harassment and controlling behavior as she files for separation. New York report notes broader communication cutoffs after a tropical hurricane affecting Porto Rico and related West Indies news.
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Cyo
Navy
Mas Cole
Paul Colermints
Jesse James
New York
Porto Rico
West Indies
John Jacob Astor
Kingston
CHECKED CAREER OF RAILWAY LADDER KILLED IN WRECK
Beardstown reports death of Eugene Cummings son of Beardstown division superintendent of Chicago Urbana and Quineranway railroads. He rose through railroad ranks and was assigned to lower duties to gain practical experience. The accident ends a promising career path noted by peers. Also notes on William M Laffan proprietor of the New York Sun dying after illness and Indianapolis board appointments for safety positions and city controller.
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Beardstown
Eugene Cummings
Chicago, Urlinetom
Quineranway
Young Cummings
William M. Laffan
William M Laffan
The
New York Sun
Lawrence
L. I
Indianapolis
Violent Deaths Record Reported Across States
Indianapolis reports forty one personal crisis cases to the state health board for October, noting thirty six crisis reports and fourteen murders. Total violence deaths reach 190 across railways streetcars and vehicles. Madrid notes little Tenerife news with no injuries. Odd Fellows in Springfield raise per capita tax to one dollar. Bolee Idaho recounts a young outlaw shot after a stand against a posse for Oliver Fleming’s shooting.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Madrid
Tenerife
Bolee
Idaho
Oliver George Fleming
Mampe
Fraudful dime novella scheme shocks readers in New York
A writer recounts a collaboration on a cheap fiction tale where one author sabotaged the first chapter by threatening a character with a cliff death then rewrote the second part with new characters. The pair were paid for two chapters, but the second author altered the plot to surprise readers.
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Fim
Oen
Iis
Gloo
Pye
New York
Fire kills baby as mother leaves child tied to door
In Hammond Indiana a three and a half year old boy fought to save his infant sister when a fire broke out. Neighbors found him tied to a doorknob and the infant died before rescuers arrived. The boy survived, still bound, as flames consumed the home during the mother's shopping trip. A separate note mentions state tax rates and revenue provisions.
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Bey
Hammond
Ind
Koran
Indiana Harbor
Babs Cirl
Dam
Unclear OCR Notice On Morals Board Actions
Fragmentary report from Flagetaff Avia COMce county mentions state board actions against kissing and perceived religious destruction. Reports allege unrest among Moqui reservations over religious influence and calls to curb contraception.
Reinstatement sought after sheriff vacancy ruling
Springfield Nov 20 Governor Deacon declared the Alexander county sheriff position vacant after a conference with Attorney General Stead. Stead says removal of a sheriff when a prisoner is in custody is mandatory. Sheriff Davis Wil may seek reinstatement arguing full duty performed. Indiana Y M C A Convention attracts delegates from across the state with Senator Beveridge addressing on character. Toronto AFL supports Gowpers and officers facing contempt. executive council to pursue Supreme Court review.
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Springfield
Ith
Deacon
Alexander County
Stead
Davis Wil
Indiana Y. M
Wit
Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Seasion
Gowpers
Executive Council
The
Federation
Supreme Court
TERSE TELEGRAMS Widespread damage and unrest flood early items
A terse telegram summary reports heavy rains damaging Panama Canal work, plots to assassinate American financiers traced to Spain, a religious service for Richard Watson Gihder, and various other incidents. Notable items include a California betting trial, a football injury death in New Jersey, a fatal back injury in Orange, a yellow hill football fight with deaths, a suicide in Florence, a St Louis verdict on alienation of affection, and a banklinked damages case.
Market Quotations for Livestock and Grain Prices
Market quotes list prices for corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Toledo with figures for No 2 red No 2 grade oats wheat and oats and ranges for hogs and lambs. Prices include cattle steers stockers hogs and lambs with regional variations and dated references to December and May contracts.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
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Thompson West
Fiegel
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Oklo
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Indiana Supreme Court
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Chicago Woman Files
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Outlaw
Illinois
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Kenown
Tennessed State Board of Health
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Cupid
State Board of Heart Ways
Cairo
Panama Canal
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Spain
Richard Watson Gihder
Church of
Asgenonien
Cntuca
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the Treasury
Julie G. Carlisle
Legainitiz
Hingh M. Whites
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Oakland
John Stal
Paix
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Tell Dena
Mattoon
Albert
P. Wibialske
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Florence Howert
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Frederick Mueller
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