Conman Rathbun Arrested Over Jeffersonville Hotel Death
Newell C Rathbun, once believed dead in a Jeffersonville Indiana hotel, was arrested in Louisville after confessing to a plot to fraudulently claim a $4000 life insurance payout. He allegedly planned to plant a corpse in a hotel, start a fire, and flee with a corporal, who remains missing, while authorities say the dead man’s stomach contained laudanum traces.
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Jeffersonville
Rathbun
United States
Louisville
Sergi
Skinner
Lou Root
Detroit
Platteburg Harracks
Iettore
Toulyville
Cotes
Kim
British mail contracts widen Oceanic routes to Australia
Nov 14 report says Spreckles & Co. remote company owner Oceanic Steamship will carry Australian London mail under British order. Later dispatch notes the firm also won French Pacific mail from Tahiti. These contracts follow a record Pacific trials by the mail service.
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Ying
New York
Ward
New York Central Railway
Spreckles & Co
San Francisco
Oceanic Steamship Company
Tahiti
Pacific Islands
The
Mall
Brave Mearthday Missionary Child Ends Tough Journey
Sofia Bulgaria November 13 From a letter received from Helen M Stone the abducted American missionary it appears she endures hard conditions with fortitude while worrying over companion Mme Tsilke She does not complain of the treatment but finds confinement irksome and the weather tries her spirits The Bulgarian government continues talks to compel a transfer across the frontier and stall delivery of letters to create distance perception
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Miea Stone
Sofia
Bulgaria
Misa 'Helen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilke
Miss Stone
Macedonia
Pastor deposed after anti oil movement in Angola church
Indianapolis November 18 Anson Rev Philip EB Golp pastor of the Congregational church at Angola was deposed by a unanimous vote aimed at church harmony though a majority opposed. He led a movement to form an independent oil company to cut gasoline prices from 18 to 9 cents a gallon benefiting Angola and nearby towns. Several church members work for the Standard Oil Company, and friends say company influence helped drive him from the pulpit.
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Tevet
Indianapolis
Philip EB. Golp
Congregational Church
Angola
Nu Incal Company
Sinndara OW
Braubon
Vein
Professor Richard Mayo Smith Dies In New York Window Fall
Richard Mayo Smith, a Columbia University political economy professor, was killed in an accidental fall from the fourth floor window of his West Seventy-seventh Street residence to the stone rear flagging. Police investigation finds no foul play.
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Falla
Wie Stads Wladory
New York
Richard Mayormith
Columbia University
West Seventy-seventh Street
Fugitive convicts hunted as posse closes in on escapes
In Topeka Kansas Times dispatch the escape crisis deepens as federal penitentiary fugitives are retaken and authorities pursue remaining prisoners across multiple counties. With 14 of 26 recaptured, fear rises amid raids near Cornel Grave and Cottomwood while townsfolk arm themselves and guard routes to potential hideouts. Police units report groups rounded up and more captures expected within hours.
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Ee Topeka
Kan
Frante Thompson
Bentys Thompson
Cornell
United States
Prescott
Thompson
Inyge
Acine
Cottweil Crave
Ialle
Peor Ula
Mary
You County
Ottawa
Kimporin
Osage City
Wirden Lemon
Cawego
Alma
Union Pacific Garde
Wamiego
Kentucky Governor Replies to Indiana Criticisms on Treated Requisitions
Governor Tieckhaut of Kentucky responds to Indiana Governor Durbin’s rejection of requisitions for Taylor and Finley, accused in Gov Goebel’s assassination. He denounces Durbin for oath violation, calls it political bargaining, and asserts Kentucky officials acted righteously. He argues the Indiana governor has only ministerial power and signals possible mandamus action in Indiana courts, up to the state supreme court.
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Hecktam
Criuclame
United States
Kentucky
Durbin
Natate
Mandamus
Indiana
Supreme Court
Thompson's Shortage Sparks Maccabees Fund Drive
Boynton the Michigan great camp commander urges a public subscription to cover the shortage of G D Thompson the supreme tent finance keeper. He teams with D P Markey to raise funds while Thompson remains at large amid unsettled rumors of a pending settlement. Markey and Leighe deny the gossip.
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Michigan
Sugents Maccabees
Boynton
Maccabees
G. D. Thompson
Thompson
D. P. Markey
Markey
Leighe
Duel with Pistols Tops Hillsboro Farmers Fight
In Hillsboro, Georgia, John Goolsby and Charlie Fullerton, two leading farmers, fought yesterday afternoon over a dispute. Fullerton was killed instantly. Goolsby, struck in the body, lay dying. Goolsby raised a shotgun, Fullerton grabbed it, and both men drew pistols with their left hands, firing until Fullerton fell dead and Goolsby staggered, later reviving near the spent gun.
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Macon
John. Goolsby
Chariie Fullerton
Hillsboro
Platela Yestardas
Fullerton
Goolaby
Goolsby
Ralzed
Ceremony Marks Partial Solar Eclipse Ritual in Pekin
Foreign officials and a few foreigners gathered at the capital to observe the sun worship rite during a partial eclipse. The Yeacue involved prostrations burning incense and a single drumbeat. The ceremony proceeded under notice from the foreign office to legations.
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Pekin
Navy
Foreign Office
Legations
Board of Rites
Plague in Odessa Reported by Cable to Washington
A cablegram to the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service says plague has broken out in Odessa, Russia. Messages from Liverpool report clean bills of health and no fresh plague cases in Glasgow since the first of the month.
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Conaul
Oden
Washington
Surgeon General
The
Marine Hospital Service
Odessa
Russia
Liverpool
Custom House
Glasgow -Sinice
Nighttime bank on wheels. bold bus hold up in Valley City
Nov 12 Valley City Ni D a bold bus hold up inside city limits at 7 pm by masked men netting about 400 from seventeen passengers. The driver halted near the westbound train stop. An attorney alerted police by phone but officers arrived too late as the highwaymen vanished with the loot leaving no clue to their identity.
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Valley City
Ni D
McReady
North Valley City
Coombs
Fle'i
Train Crash Near Montevideo Kills Crew Members
An extra freight collision occurred near Montevideo Minnesota when a second freight train struck a standing engine at Correll Junction. Engineer Doonan and Brakeman Bird on the struck engine were aboard. Fireman John escaped serious injury. Doonan may have been asleep, despite repeated signals from the preceding train crew.
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Montevideo
Minn
Otelock
Correll
Sweat of
Appleton
Freigh
Selil Ing Engingar Doonan
Bird
Jfeghn
Untold Police Photo Incident Reported In Masonic District
A fragmented note describes a police incident involving a photo, a suspect named Gos Viots, and a missing or escaped subject. The incomplete text references a camera, a building, and possible witnesses or officers.
Wisconsin man dies after dental extraction and jaw fracture
Loyal, Wisconsin resident Kimball J. Berry died days after a dentist pulled a back molar. The tooth extraction fractured the jawbone, leading to flood poisoning and rapid systemic infection despite immediate medical care.
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Loyal
Wis
Kimball J. Berry
Berry
Robberies Weakened by Frightened Bandits In Iowa Banks
In Coggan near Cedar Rapids burglars blew the outer vault but fled before breaking the inner one. At Turin Lowe near Sioux City robbers damaged the building and took about 50 dollars, failing to reach the cash chest.
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Cedar Rapids
Ana
State Bank of
Coggan
Ely
Bloux City
Iowa
Turin
Lowe
Cheese Poison Outbreak Strikes Kenosha Suburb
In Brogsville near Kenosha Wisconsin a ptomaine outbreak from gheexa purchases at a small neighborhood store alarms residents. Over a dozen people have fallen ill with poisoning though no deaths are reported and doctors remain busy as several patients are in precarious condition.
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Brasaville
Kenosha
Wis
Brogsville
Ledge of Gold Found During Grading for Federal Building
In Helena Montana on November 10 a gold ore ledge was struck while grading the foundation for the U S federal building now under construction. The ledge is iron-stained quartz with free milling gold. The contract required any mineral finds by contractors to go to the government.
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Federal
Helena
Mont
United States Federal
Wealthy Wisconsin magnate John A. Johnson dies
John A. Johnson, prominent Wisconsin industrialist and banker, head of Puller and Johnson Manufacturing and Gisholt Machine Company, plus Capital City Bank president, dies after a yearlong illness of stomach trouble. He is survived by a widow and several grown children.
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Wisconsin
Denil
Madleon
Wis
John A. Johnson
Puller & Johnson Manufacturing Company
Gisholt Maehing Company
Capital City Bank
Northwest
Schwantes Murder Verdict Guilty In First Degree
In Wausau Wisconsin on November 12 the Schwantes murder case concluded with a verdict of guilty in the first degree after two weeks of trial. The defendant, a young farmer from near Spencer, was charged with burning the home of an elderly couple named Klaxon last November while they slept. Argument for a new trial will be heard.
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Wausau
Wis
Schwantes
Delouk
Spencer
Kloxon
Drake athlete Totland shot dead at Mount Ayr
Des Moines dispatch reports two year age Drake University athlete Totland killed by M Hunter in Mount Ayr Iowa after a quarrel during a walk. Hunter fired once. Totland died instantly. Totland held the State Intercollegiate record in running broad jump and hop step and jump and helped Drake win the 1899 meet with 61 of 49 points.
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Momer Holland
Mount Ayr
Towa
Giambt
Des Moines
Iowa
Heatland
Drake University
M. Hanter
Town
Hunter
Gambler
Wolland
Nunter
Totland
Holland
Drake
North Dakota girl starts onion business in Fargo county
Record shows Lorraine Nhutiha of Hastings in Barnard County valued at 100 dollars of onions grown on an acre. She prepared the ground with her hands, planted and harvested, selling bushels at 75 cents to 1.25 dollars each, netting over 100 dollars. She says North Dakota can grow more than wheat and tax revenue.
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North Dakota
Fargo
N. D. Navy
Milas Nertha Riedmaan
Hastings
Dakota
Ohio
Bank sues over deed to son in Iowa estate case
Sioux City Iowa November 10 The Iowa State National Bank sues Julia B Clough administrator of the estate of B Y L Clough who died two years ago to reach a deed given by Clough to his son Jorneo R Clough for 280 acres valued at 18000 Claims against the estate total about 200000 while the bank holds 86000 in paper It is alleged Clough disposed of his assets to dodge debts.
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Clough
Tin
Dscapo
Sioux City
Towa
Towa State National Bank
Julia B. Clough
B. YL. Clough
Jorneo R. Clough
Northern Pacific freight depot burned in West Superior
The Northern Pacific railroad freight depot at West Superior Wisconsin was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Loss on building and goods in transit is about 12000, all covered by insurance. Origin not known, entire side of the building was ablaze when discovered. Temporary quarters are being arranged and rebuilding to begin at once.
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Superior
N. T. Freght
West Superior
Wis
Northern Pacific Railroad
Local Sheriff Probes Delinquent Tax Accounts and Missing Funds
Fergus Falls Minnesota November 12. Deputy Sheriff left city without notifying friends. Sheriff Sawyer finds indications that accounts are unsettled with delinquent personal property taxes collected from several residents not remitted. Shortages being addressed. Cold Water College athletes in North Dakota organize Inter collegiate Prohibition Association branches in colleges. Colvin Grand Forks named president and Cox Fargo secretary. Inter collegiate M C A also establishes state organization with college branches.
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Deyinty Sherif Dinaypenra
Fergus Falls
Minn
Wiilliam Wessnerson
Sawyer
Wargyn
N. D
Colvin
Prohibition Aseogiation
North Dakota
Steenburg
Grand Forks
Cox
Fargo
Colton
Vaccinating Dakota Caithe in Black Hills Cattle
Blackleg disease spreads across the Black Hills ranges with several deaths. Nebraska-origin infection cited. Vaccination methods noted, including stamping at the root of the tail in Nebraska and the shoulder area in the Hills. Authorities urge vaccination to stamp out the outbreak.
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Dakota
Black Hills
Nebraska
Walter Baker Cocoa Introduces Labetal Fivery Package
Walter Baker Co markets Labetal fivery cocoa or chocolate with the chocolate girl trade mark Dorchester Mass. Housekeepers urged to check purchases for substitutions after the firm earned three Pan American exposition gold medals.
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Walter Baker & Co
Benng
Dorchester
Mass
Strikers Return to Work After G W Walkout
The Chicago Great Western strike ended with the men returning to work after three weeks off. The objectionable foreman was not removed. About 300 workers were involved in the stoppage at Oelwein on November 12.
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Oelwein
Jaws
Fatal Fall of a Warmer in Wisconsin Mining Locale
Black River Falls Wisconsin reports Iver Gilbertson aged about 58 died after a fall from a clover huller. A resident of 36 years, he leaves a widow and seven children. The piece notes Lindstrom, Minnesota connections and a bank incident in Lindstrom, with a side reference to a break in a safe. Ole Juglund of Heron Lake Minnesota, an early Jackson county settler and business leader, died suddenly on the sidewalk from apoplexy.
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Black River
Wis
Iver Gilbertson
Irving
Heron Lake
Mion
Ole Juglund
Jackson County
Convict Edward Jee Escapes From Wieaiute Penitentiary
Convict Edward Jee escaped Wieaiute penitentiary in Bismarck North Carolina while working on cattle sheds. He is still missing and a $50 reward is offered for his capture.
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Pelaon
Bismarck
N. C
Edward Jee
Wieaiuite
Nia
Death at crossing in Ulm farm workers struck by train
Two farmers John Ringsdort and Willam Ginger were struck by an eastbound Northwestern train near Ulm Minnesota on November 13. Ringsdort lost both feet and Ginger suffered internal injuries. They were taken to a city hospital under Dr. Stroker care. The crossing is blind and blocked by Empire four unit, sparking local protests as authorities failed to secure action from the railroad company.
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New Ubu New
Ulm
Minn
John Ringsdoct
Willam Ginger
Northwestern Road
Ringstort
Binge
Ringsdort
Stroker
Empire Four Unit
Mina
Woman Dies in Room After Alleged Theft Accusation
The fragmentary report says Misa Pilger of Diamond Ghiflea was found in room at St. James hotel in Minn at noon Saturday dying from asphyxiation after arriving Friday at midnight in a reportedly agitated state. Authorities note she had been unconscious for over fifty hours. no cause given. It is alleged she faced an accusation of stealing a dane in Lake City, which may have troubled her.
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Mise Roa Pilger
Minn
Misa Tose Pilgger
At. James Hole
Lake City
Adrift Two Days as Tug Mystic Crew Saved
After two days adrift on Lake Superior in stormy weather, the tug Mystic of Tus Ith, towing a raft of logs to Troughton, suffered engine failure and drifted. No sighting reported. crew feared lost, later rescued and towed to Ashland. All hands are reported well.
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Ashland
Wik
Lake Superior
Alveltor
Mystic
Troughton
Jost
Workmen Mob Blow Narrow Escape in Iowa Duress
In Oelwein Iowa a mob of about 200 shopmen attacked three replacement workers in a lunchroom after a clash with strikers. Traveling men on a newly arrived train rescued the trio and carried them away to safety. One striker was hurt by a thrown stick as the mob tried to drag the men to a different train.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Oelwein Bunday
Guna
Stelkera
Fire near Creveland Park Threatens Admiral Dewey Home
A woods fire last night near Creveland Park, just beyond the city limits, for a time menaced Admiral Dewey's summer home and the former Cleveland residence. Firefighters from the city joined the battle and the blaze was brought under control without damaging the homes, drawing a large crowd to the scene.
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Almont Sentroyn
Washington
Creveland Park
Admiral Dewey
Cleveland
Tineder
Engin
Fires Burn Two Iowa Town Buildings in November Blaze
LimE Springs fire in Crete Second Scorching in two months destroys the Anderborg building known as the Fattron building the hall of Mrs Thomas Gates and Joe Williams blacksmith shop logs valued at 7000 with 4000 insured. In Wisconsin Frank Sehwinles receives a life sentence for the Kickeyw couple murder and arson at Waupun. At Garretson South Dakota Mrs Tete Achultz and Charles Wiele face adultery charges as Mrs Schultz's mental state is in question.
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Shac Springs
Crete
Lime Springs
Iowa
Anderborg
Fattron
Thomas Gates
Joe Willams
Waussa
Wis
Frank Sehwinles
Kickeyw
Waa
Vesterday River
Waupun
Anni
Epectatore
Sioux Falls
Tete Achultz
Garretson
Amd
Charles Wiele
Chargers
Schultz
Capital stock of state corporations falls in latest week
Huormons Capitallation Pierre D Nov 13 reports capital stock represented by state formed corporations at 1514500 for the past week. Inland Lakes Hastings Minn Nov 15 notes completion of minnow shipments to St Paul hatchery with about 60000 boss and crop plew sent for inland lakes distribution.
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Huormons
Pierre
Hastings
Mink
St. Paul
Sheriff Promises Immunity Amid Escape Standoff
In Kansas a posse chased two escaped Fort Leavenworth convicts who seized Sheriff Cook and Deputy Williams near Pauline. The pair used Mrs Wooster and the sheriff as shields then slipped away toward a railroad line, evading capture as Chief Stahl and Topeka officers pursued. Local farmers aided with rifles and clubs but the culprits remained at large.
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Topeka
Kar
Sherrit Cook
Thly
Sherrif Williams
Fort Leaven
North Military
Yestersbay
Pauling
Mrs. Wooster
Sherrif Cook
Pauline
Sherif Cook
Williams
Farmer Wooster
Sherritt Cook
Cook
Willits
Stahl
Wooster House
Thensnifer
Jeter
Sherii Cook
Robn
Frank Scompoon
Insurgent Lukhan Demands Withdrawal Before Talks
Dispatch from Catabogan Island of Samar reports Lukhan the Tejer refuses to listen to terms until Americans withdraw from the Gandara valley. General Smith orders all American troops on Samar and Leyte to always have a force, intends no more surprises, and holds commanding officers responsible. Scouting to continue indefinitely with destruction of captured rice and hemp. Lukban capture is deemed imminent.
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Assiinet
Paréher Sur
Prives
Dn Saivar
Manila
Catabogan
Ieland
Biter
Lukhan
Tejer
Smith
Gandara
Schooner Emily Taylor Wrecked North of Here
The schooner Emily Taylor wrecked at Zejser Bay twenty miles north of Menominee Michigan. Captain James Stane, his wife, two children and two sailors spent a perilous night aboard before fishermen rescued them. The vessel is owned by Capt. Stone and Kalla of Gladstone. It had touched wood at Arthur Bey near Green Bay and was caught in a gale.
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Midh
Emily Taylor
Zejser
Bay
Here
Jame Stane
Stone
Kalla
Gladstone
Arthur Bey
Green Bay
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Photog
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Uncle Sam
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