Bandits loot mail truck in cross state hold up
Unmasked bandits seized six sacks of registered mail from a truck between Springfield and Alton on Sunday. They forced the driver and guard to stop, loaded sacks into a waiting car, then fled after a brief gun battle with officers. Police searched the area for the suspects as investigators traced the getaway route.
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St. Louis
Springfield
AP. Lowts
Ayiil
Woletto
Suny
Springield
Policas Charactar
Luis Holdup
Iit
Landi Respect
Austin
Hitaga and Alton Railway
Thenauties
Palle
Tuve
Koony
Egan
Chienga
St Louie
Death of Mrs Irene Albro in Columbus home
Mrs Irene Albro aged about years died at the home of her daughter Mrs Geo Fox in the Artington apartments on Saturday afternoon. She leaves several children including Hite Bait Freddnia Hunt Dawson and Mrs George Fox who cared for her. Funeral services will be held from the Community church Tuesday afternoon at 8 oclock with interment at West Side cemetery.
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Irene Aunro
Dieu
Geo
TH Fox
Artington
West Side
Airplanes Soon as Cheap as Automobiles
France reports a Paris area aviator flew a ten horsepower plane for fifteen minutes at 160 feet two nights running. He predicts parachute development will enable planes to become as common as bicycles, with cheaper power becoming feasible for widespread use.
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United Presa
Poulouse
France
Jimbis Trench
Auto Crash Fatalities Reported Across Cities
United Press tally shows numerous auto accidents with multiple deaths and injuries. Reports list fatalities in Athens Cleveland St. Louis and New York among others, with no fatalities in San Francisco and several injuries in Philadelphia Washington and other cities.
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Perrott Ranky
Heart
Athens
Gnme
Hsp Datlin
Cleveland
St. Louis
Jeano
Washitwton
Idtianapolin
Barre
Votel
New York
Hind
Reymebe
Detroit
Sait
Francisco
Separated: Kaiser Wilhelm and Hermine Amid Relocation News
London dispatch reports former Kaiser and his wife Hermine have fully separated. Hermine plans to move with relatives in Silesia, avoiding estate visits. Doorn notes confirm the split and discuss the royal family’s exile and future plans while upholding secrecy.
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Hermine
Doom
Silesia
Cessna Will Be Relieved In Gas Fight In Erie
Erie April 2. Cessna speculates on a long dispute with Pennsylvania Gas Company, tied to the Altes appeal. Details emerge after a conference of council, debating attorney status and a proposed $1000 fee and potential doubling on appeal. Key figures include city officials and Supreme Court justices.
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Erie
Altes
Ty Sulanit
Coun Vile
Wpe Kalso
Coun al
Ogurt Ryyers
Columbus Residents Set for Public Transport Case Hearing
Residents and lawyers gather for a Public Service Commission hearing in Erie on April 12 to contest a permit grant for a trolley and motor bus service by the Columbus company. Petitioners seek to operate eighteen-seat buses as common carriers on major streets in Derry and routes to Spring Creek Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
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Cussibiy Traction Company
Prateam
Ontyuny
PM Nichols
Grutingy
Fey
Ibi
Wiig En A Jong
Nichols
Kolition
Jamestown
Fox
City of
Derry
North Center Street
West Switch Street
West Wayne Street
Washington Street
West South Street
West Main Street
First Avenue
Menant Strast
East Columbus Avenue
Cast Wayne Street
Spring Street
Corey
Howard Tannery
Iuentol
Spring Crick Township
Warren County
Bennsylvania
Good Roads Club Postpones Convention Amid Splits in Erie County
The Good Roads Club of Erie County suspends its planned convention as internal disputes grow. Former supporters now oppose the club while officials blame factional disagreements for delaying a meeting meant to discuss road improvements and bond issues.
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Altivern
Elnir
Elit
Good Roads Club
Erie County
Funeral of W. K. Spoon
Funeral services for the late William K Spoon were held at the home 060 North Center Street Sunday at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev C J Maynaster of Alliance Church. Interment was private in David Curtis cemetery at Columbus with brothers and brothers in law as pallbearers. Relatives from out of town included Mrs G Allen and Miss Mable Spoon Union City Pa Miss Bernice Knowlton Jamestown NY and several other relatives and friends from Columbus.
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C. J. Mayy Naster
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Moonshiner Shot Down by State Police in Pa
Dillsburg Pa April 2 a detailed inquiry opened into the first death in Governor Pinchet s enforcement drive. George Musick 50 a Serbian moonshiner was shot and killed near his house Saturday night as Nye state police attempted to arrest him after he resisted with knives and an axe. A wit and a large quantity of illegal whiskey were found on the premises.
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Dresser
Ingiist
Pinchet
George Musick
Waite
Alesjek
Berlin Faces Weekend Violence and Ruhr Tensions Rise
Berlin reports weekend violence raises calls for new diplomacy as French forces fire on Ruhr workers. Four Krupp managers arrested over alleged incitement as clashes kill nine and wound about thirty. Belgium may join peace efforts. France and Germany seek a path to calm. Local ads note wardrobe sale and room rentals on West South Street.
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Paris
Krupp Works
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Ruhr
Belgium
Ts Tring
Cand
Prancn
Taypar
Italy
Fragmented OCR News Item
A damaged OCR passage mentions Nea Wi Hi Ne on Waee Aaihy Ra Atuhient with unclear context and a reference to two months fee. Readable names and concrete details are too fragmentary to identify a clear event or outcome.
Babe Rescued From Fire Amid Building Blaze
Firefighters pulled a baby from a burning building as flames engulfed interiors. Witnesses say a parent shielded the child and escaped with injuries to others as a fire rapidly spread through the room and surrounding area. Authorities investigated the source and noted a large loss estimated near $450,000.
Reopen Probe of Peters Murder In Albany
An official inquiry into the death of Lafenea Peters and Walter S Ward continues under Governor Smith. Attorney General Carl Sherman leads the investigation, prompted by Peters mother’s plea for action. The inquiry aims to disclose the same tale the grand jury heard amid newspaper coverage. J. Klinger and family relocate as sale of Grove Street home completes.
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United Press
Albany
N.Y
Ata
Lafenea Peters
Xanurine
Walter S Ward
New York
Ginter
Whith
Carl Sheri
Wis
Ward
Mre Poters
Gov. Smith
Fragmented plea for virtue and beauty in old Rome
A garbled text laments the lustrous beauty of a woman in ancient Rome. It mentions a Wallace collection visit and feigned admiration, with references to indecent tastes and artificial standards, and ends with an authorial misquote about monumental preferences.
Camphor Eye Remedy Promoted in Old Notice
An old advertisement promotes camphor and witch hazel for eye soreness and fatigue. It claims Lagoptik eye wash and small bottles help relieve weak or tired eyes, while aluminum components are listed among ingredients in a home remedy context.
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Columbus
WM. K. Spoon
Germany
Hite Sonnenthal
Hotel Astor
West South St
Blue Devil Cleanser
Washington St
Babe
Petar Henig
Peters
J 1. Klinger
West Smith Street
Grovee Street
Mr. Slinger
Rome
Stuull
Grosso
Ventueles
Elneine
Arnold Seanert
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
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Toledo
Brooks Motor CO
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