Traded with Wider linked to Russo-Chinese Bank heist
New York reports reveal Erwin Wider, a candler, carried out a large stock and bond theft from the Russo-Chinese bank’s local agency. Firms say his name appeared on books a year ago. The stolen bundle totals about 6,200 shares valued near 500,000 dollars, with potential market value around 1,000,000 if fully sold. The record notes Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio shares as major items, with Wider’s current holdings and status still unclear.
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Attacked by Mad Dog in Apollo Storms Local News
A July 27 report from Apollo describe Arthur Deemer severely injured after a dog attack during a game. The dog, branded as a mad dog, bit off his nose and tore his cheeks. Authorities feared additional attacks as the dog roamed the area.
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Arthur Deemer
President Taft Defines Titular Head of the Republic in July Speech
In Portland July 27 Taft argues the president is head of all the people not of any party, warning that mixing politics with business crosses lines. He refrains from direct policy but says campaigning and purchases should not pull him into partisan tactics, plans several East and Midwest trips, with many statesmen visiting Beverly soon. The Mayflower voyage and upcoming appearances at Riddeford Pool and Burgess Point frame a busy political itinerary as leaders plan to hear more from him.
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Howe
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Burgess Point
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Wealthy aeronaut's flight ends in field crash near Columville
In Missouri, Andrew Drew, a recently wealthy youth, attempted an elevated solo flight in stiff wind from the Aero Club grounds to qualify as pilot. With minimal ballast, the craft failed to progress far, and it crashed in a cornfield near Columville. Autopsy and timing details are unclear.
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Bt. Louis
Andrew Drew
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Balloan Missouri
Iriands
Aero Club
Coljmavitte
Fire train to protect small towns on Northwestern line
Antigo Wisconsin July 27 a new emergency system will bring fire protection to towns along the Northwestern railroad division. Superintendent G J Quigley and Division Foreman D Ashmore announce a passenger locomotive will carry three large wooden tanks engine tanks a water pump and 800 feet of hose with a full head of steam to answer fires.
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Law Enforcement at Omara Nebraska Governor Orders Proceedings
Lincoln July 27 Governor Bhallenberger sent Attorney General Thompson a letter ordering proceedings against Chief Police Donahue and Fred Hoye William A. Wappleh Honor of Omeha charged with non enforcement of the 1 o'clock closing law tied to liquor sales by clubs in Dust City.
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Fred Hoye
William A. Wappleh
Voila Honore
Omeha
Attempted suicide by 60 year old typewriter and firearms firm member
A 60 year old man connected with a firearms and typewriter firm in Kemington attempted to kill himself after financial worry. He fired a bullet into his chest near his heart, receiving treatment at Prachoner's hospital where surgery was performed. An aunt and relative visited him as doctors reported the bullet lodged in his back and the operation proceeded.
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Opening of Ohio Convention and Longworth Speech
Columbus crowd at the Republican convention hears temporary chairman Longworth praise Taft while Roosevelt’s name draws tepid applause. Delegates and alternates fray over faction lines as discussions and committee appointments proceed amid talks of a governor candidate and anti Longworth sentiment.
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Woman Uses Paper To Stop Mouth In Family Conflict
Cleansed by a strange act, Tandon used fy paper to press down her mother in law s mouth during a dispute over hair and dress. The mother in law claimed abuse and testified about the incident in court while the wife sought a new home and faced possible guilt verdicts.
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Claen Tandon
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Laeving Brandon
Clara Brandon
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Huiseband
U S to Pay After Forty Years for Cadet Service
Brigadier General Harry T. Anderson, retired artillery officer, will receive $240 from the government for services rendered nearly forty years ago. Treasury officials concluded he was entitled to pay for time served as a master at West Point from July 1804 to January 186, and adjusted his pension accordingly. The ruling clarifies that his West Point service is creditable, though the span and dates reflect a long-deferred payment.
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Young Swimmer Theodore Stunebeink Drowned at Local Swim Hole
Freedom Pa July 27 Theodore Stunebeink 26 a concrete engineer and well known local youth drowned while swimming with a companion in the Ojo flyer. His body was not recovered as cramps struck him and he sank before his companion could aid him.
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Theodore Stunebeink
Merchants Plenty
Tinnebrink
Victor Hordie
Linnebrink
Newport News Official Appointment Sketch in Fragment
A garbled notice mentions John Mitchell, a collector of customs at Yorktown, connected to President Grant era service. The fragment hints a death and an official appointment, but the text is heavily damaged and lacks clear dates or full context.
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Justice Forgoes Hearing in Connellsville Misstep
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on July 27 Justice Joseph Suliwagon, a local constable, left for a routine hearing and forgot the session entirely. The incident underscores a lapse by a peace officer during a scheduled civic matter.
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Joseph Suliwagon
Connellavilly
Political tussle colors midterm party loyalties in 1912 era
Fragmented text shows rivalries over nominations and party support. Key figures include James R. Garfield, Warren G. Harding, and Carmi A. Thompson as delegates debate who best represents the party platform. Cox backs Brown while others push for different candidates amid internal divisions. The piece reflects intense factionalism and loyalty pledges within the Republican camp during a divisive time.
Child dies after scoop of ice cream in Passaic
A three year old girl, Katie Kavinek of 112 President Street Passaic, bought a cone of cream from a pedlar and died in a hospital. Police and investigators are examining the vendor and the incident as a possible poisoning or contamination. The case has prompted officials to seek answers and contact health authorities.
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Crean Cone
Paterson
Nile
Tantalizing Air Drives 10 Strike At Plant
Twenty eight girls at the American Chitle company plant strike after demanding raise from $1 to $1.25 daily. They protested when management would not commit immediately, dancing outside the hot workroom as temperatures soared. The superintendent promised 24 hours to decide but the workers pressed for action.
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American Chitle Company
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Town Without Water in Slippery Rock Pause
Slippery Rock Pennsylvania residents face a week without mains water as wells run dry. Citizens rely on a few rain barrels and limited platters, but supplies are running low and concern grows.
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