Guatemala in Turmoil as Dictator Faces Backlash
News from Guatemala reports the nation near financial and political collapse under dictator Barrios. Calls grow for barrios successor Kasper Mornies while ex-president Barvilos warns of renewed conflict if Barrios clings to power. Hundreds of financier figures cited as casualties amid unrest. many prominent citizens allegedly killed by Barrios orders.
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San Francisco
Guatemala
Fernanda Chacot
Lorengze
Rissen
Burrique Mentae
Ascoll & Con St
Bauer & Go
Victor Matthews
Etnl
Flese
Central America
Yostdes
Kein Barvins
Kasper Mornies
Barvilos
Wade
Barrtox
Vou Uhm
Korrios
Cith
Lil
Taking Expert Testimony in Luetgert Trial Chicago
The September 10 sessions in the Luetgert murder trial were spent hearing expert testimony on whether remains could be dissolved by acids and if hair and bone fragments from a factory interior were linked to the boy. Dr Charles Gibson and Dr Mark Delafontaine testified for the state before cross examination by the defense. direct examinations extended through the morning and into the afternoon.
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Chicago
Adolph Luetgert
T Timony
Uespusage
Uespusage Faetory
Tim Boy
Dune Belog
Owitnussus
Charles Gibson
Mirk Delafomuing
Gitsan
Delafomtaine
Bites Attormmey Melwen
Great Western Directors Reelect Benson Stickney Lusk. Weyerhauser Elected
At the Anwent meeting in Chicago the Great Western railroad re elected W B Benson A B Stickney and J W Lusk as directors. Weyerhauser was elected to fill the vacancy left by William Dawson. Fiscal year earnings ended June 30 totaled 4 680 850 51 for a decline of 28 061 01. Operations cost and renewals rose to 8427 587 80 up 117 845 15. Excess of earnings over expenses stood at 1 259 271 55, down 146 808 16. Keers expected likely to be re elected.
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Weserhaeeuser
Chicago
Chicago Treat Western Railroad
W. Benson
A. B. Stickney
J. W. Lusk
FF. Weyerhauser
William Dawson
Keers
Wage Increase for 67 Laborers at Washington Bureau
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip approved a raise for 67 workers at the engraving art printing bureau in Washington. He noted the labor is hard and difficult and boosted annual pay from 470 dollars to 600 dollars, effective immediately.
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Washington
Vanderlip
Drought Worsens Crop and Fruit Loss in Missouri
In St. Tosopl Missouri this September the corn is late and stunted due to prolonged drought. Early corn is under danger but now out of the danger. Hot dry weather has damaged fruit crops and pastures are burning. The drought is the worst in many years.
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Drenth
St. Tosopl
Rail wreck on Lake Erie & Western near AUnny claims one killed
A fretwire train wreck at a trestle near AUnny on the Lake Erie and Western railway killed Charles Manor of Portland and injured Tell Colthis, both residents of the same place. Eigh loaded cars were smashed in the incident reported Thursday September 10.
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Muncle
Thu
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Aunny
Charles Manor
Portland
Tell Colthis
Brokers Sitskie Co Suspend Operations in Market
Washington Sept 10 George W Sitskie Co brokers in stocks and grains have suspended under trading restraints with hind branches in several cities and patronized by numerous small speculators This is his third suspension.
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Washington
George W. Sitskie & Co
Four Fingers Crushed In Machinery Accident
A worker named Yankicu, eight, engaged in feeding a threster at a mill fell with his right hand drawn into a machine. The accident crushed the fingers severely and four fingers were amputated.
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Yankicu
Rail bridge fire halts St Paul & Duluth line near Superior
A fire burned twelve miles of the Muster Minnesota road twelve miles from West Superior Wisconsin on September 4. An extra freight spotted the blaze and crews rushed from town to save the wooden bridge. The fire spread from embers dropped by a passing engine and stopped trains. Wheat wagons waited between Inkley and the break while passengers were delayed as the track gave way on the St Paul and Duluth route.
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West Superior
Wis
Minnesota
Inekley
St. Paul
Duluth
Prisoner Captured After Break From Penitentiary
Walter Good, described as a trusted convict, has been captured after escaping from a penitentiary last month. Surrounded by guards, he allegedly attempted to shoot with a revolver as escape reports indicate his flight ended when the weapon misfired. Wesley Baker, commander of the last Louis in-Vuenee unit, confirms the capture and notes Good abandoned the horse given to him during the attempt.
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Elsianrek
Seift
Walter Good
Ube
Cre Peailentury
Mate Fay
Wesley Baker
Hinckley Fire Case Reflected in Minnesota Court Action
Princeton Minnesota September term of court opens with Judge Baxter presiding. A verdict in a major fire case remains pending as the Hinckley disaster is cited against the Great Northern and Eastern rail lines. Charges include highway robbery, with indictments and testimonies pointing toward a likely conviction.
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Princeton
Minn
Baxter
Hinckley
Aggniius
Annesote
ST Uaeaire
Chuas
Plummer
Wie
Wealthy farmer arrested for alleged attempted rape
A Swit, Utah farmer, Liscomb, was arrested after rumors of attempts to assault the eleven year old daughter of a neighbor surfaced. He allegedly tormented several children and threatened violence, prompting arrest by the Marshall county sheriff.
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Liscomb
Java
Tole
Marshall County
Jeiason
Corn Sate in Redwoods
In the Redwoods area corn crops face frost risk but remain high quality. Weather and cold snaps threaten yields while corn production appears strong with reported harvest ranges up to 160 bushels per acre and general optimism about the season.
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Coun
Senate
Ore find sparks West Cuba excitement
Sept 1 reports ore running to the ta area in Wootland SA to the Long. At the owner’s place, pieces of an ore the size of walnuts were found, haltingly confirming a rich deposit. Locals await tests to determine if the ore is float or an apex of a larger ore vein.
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Wootland SA
Long
Cuba
Road extension brings mail service to Fawndale area
Postmaster reports the road between this city and Swan River has been extended to Fawndale. An office established there will provide Marrigen County residents with improved mail delivery and service in the region.
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Matthew IV
Ibis City
Swan Ilyer
Fawndale
Marrigen County
Fatal Fire at Wurtey Hurley destroys City hotel
A fatal blaze at Wurtey Hurley destroyed the City hotel and the body of William Welsh, found shortly after in a barrel by a passerby. The incident involved alcohol and a failed insurance claim, with little other corroborating detail available.
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Wurtey
Hurley
William Welsh
Gile
Fremiin
Vo Insurance
Sheriff of Butte Seizes Convict for New Trial
Dramshit William Davitson, held in the state penitentiary for several years serving a life term for the murder of Orlando Giles and Belle Fonvelic, is slated for a new trial, according to the Butte sheriff.
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New Trelal
Dearmwond
Butte Vanity
William Davitson
Penilanticity
Sander
Orlando Giles
Luther Synod Meeting Shapes Nebraska Churches
The Bysngeltcul Lutherio synod of Nebraska convenes in Dyketa City for an orientation session. Church representatives statewide participate as the meeting extends over the week.
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Lutheran Synod
Bronx City
Lowe
Luther
Bysngeltcul Lutherio Synod of Nebraska
Dyketa City
Neb
City reports typhoid fever outbreak fears rise
Officials confirm several typhoid fever cases in the city and fear a renewed outbreak similar to past summers. Health leaders urge vigilance and prompt reporting of symptoms to prevent spread.
Threshers In Dance Clash Resulted In Severe Wound
A fight at a dance between two threshermen named Sweitzer and WH Seliener escalated when a chair was thrown striking Sweitzer on the head. He sustained a possibly fatal head wound as bystanders intervened. Two other men, including Sut and Patal Blight, were present during the disturbance.
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Chas
Sweitzer
Seliener
Sweltzer
Luetgert Knife Shown in Murder Trial
In Chicago on September day the Luetgert murder trial saw a key object entered as evidence. Christine Feklt, Luetgert’s former sweetheart, identified a rusted pocket knife used to keep by Luetgert the day of his arrest. The defense contends Luetgert killed his wife and dissolved her body in potash. The knife was passed for inspection and Luetgert calmly examined it, displaying no emotion as the courtroom watched.
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Chicago
Adolph Luetgert
Mwder Q
Atnto
Christine Feklt
Luetgert
MeeEwan
Ludgert
Ag Siringly
Cushil
Inter State Miners Convention Delays Vote on Settlement
Columbus, Sept 9 The interstate miners convention adjourned for a day without voting on accepting or rejecting the proposed strike settlement. Prospects for approval appear doubtful with canvassed votes showing a majority likely to oppose it. Much of the session was secret as National President Tatchford and state presidents spoke.
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Columbus
Ohio
Interstate Miners’ Convention
Apeeches
Tatchford
Fusma
Knight
Indiana
Curse
Illinois
Dolad
Pittsburg
Yellow fever cases rise in Cuba per hospital official
Brunner of the marine hospital service reports a slight increase in yellow fever with thirty-one deaths last week. Most victims are civilians and Spanish soldiers, while enteric and pernicious fevers also show weekly gains. Santiago de Cuba authorities note beriberi concerns and pledge investigation.
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Hayqun Ave
Washington
Brunner
Marine Hospital Service
Etavana
Elvilians
Santiago de Cuba
Dean
TOLACCO SE1ZUNW vying to Evade Customs Duties
Customs officers in Colon report twenty tobacco cases forwarded from New York by siean- EMmanee Capt Daly on Aug 30 were listed as Jara on the manifest. Duty on the tobacco totals $1,000 or value of the tobacco. On Aug 27 six cases appeared as Inud and pinta landed here. Alli anca from New York was examined to contest Lohbacca of excellent quality.
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Colon
Siean- Emmanee
Daly
New York
Jara
Allianca
Madrid Chief Target of Anarchist Barri
Madrid reports that Barri the anarchist who attempted to kill Barcelona’s police chiefs last Friday faced a death sentence which the captain general refused to accept The case will go to the supreme military tribunal with the likelihood that the original ten year sentence will be modified.
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Madrid
Marthi
Barri
Barcelona
Mniitary
Col Avery Dying in Atlanta Suburban Fall
Col Avery W. Avery former editor of the At Woita Constitution and a missioner to Mexico and South American republics for the United States and International Exposition fell from a porch at his residence in Kycewood a suburb of Atlanta last night and is now dying from the fall injuries.
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Col. Avery
Atlanta
Sane W. Avery
At- Woita Constitution
Mexico
South American
Klycewood
Thic City
Newax Retting Method Reported at Ghent
Consil Morris reports a new retting method near Ghent Belgium aimed at treating flax to destroy merobes injurious to cellulose. Further bedilsy processes and experiments are underway to perfect the system for retting Unx flax fibers.
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Washington
Sept. O
Consil Morris
Ghent
Belghim
Australian gold shipments to Melbourne for half year 1897
Consul General Marattn reports to the state department that for the half year ended June 20, 1897, there were received at Melbourne, Australia, many ounces of gold. The coins came from Ulster and the surrounding islands. Washington notes Sept 9 that a pensioner in Pennsylvania has contributed 350 alleging fraud and that the money was obtained fraudulently.
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Washington
Marattn
Elf
Melbourne
Australia
Ulster
Istlands
Conselenee Money
Trennsylvania
Fragmented Wire News From Around The World
An assortment of terse, sometimes garbled notices from various places reports resignations political shifts and notable deaths. It mentions Germany, Berlin, Potsdam, consular dispatches, an Arctic market update, marriages in Atlanta, and a veteran soldier’s passing, all sketched with abrupt, partial phrasing and unclear connections.
Grain and livestock price report from Midwest markets
Market notes from Minneapolis, Sioux City and St Paul dated Sept 10 show grains and livestock prices with Wheat No 1 Northern at 1.05 to 1.06, No 2 Northern 0.96 to 0.98, Oats and Barley values listed, hogs at 6.00 to 12.75, cattle at 1.75, and various feedstuffs and livestock items. Prices reflect old-per-bushel and day-specific ranges across regional markets with notes on firmness and shifts.
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Ontis
Ghiengo
Tixen
Stele Thelt
EAA
Lambs
Miwagkee
Milmeapolis
al Ichard
Sioux City
Diviva
Caim's
St. Paul
Sunga
Rig
Theothy
R.gugelso
Understanding Alleged Diplomatic Movements in Spain
Report from St. Louis dated September 10 summarizing visits by Comte Tlenmrt ale Tentitera and others as they discuss Spanish affairs. Officials warn of tensions between factions aligned with Garlist sympathies and the central government, with diplomacy influenced by high authorities.
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Wayland
Cane
Coouitle
St. Louis
Comte
Ale Tentitera
St. Leula
Amerigan
St. Lands
Garlist
First Colored Woman Admitted to Tennessee Bar
A seventy three year old woman of Memphis entered the criminal court and was admitted to practice law in Tennessee. She is the first representative of her sex of any color to be admitted to the bar of Tennessee and the only colored woman in the United States who is a member of the bar.
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Mamphis
Pei
Lythy
Criminal
Tennessee
The
Death in lockup after North Dakota hobo riot
In Conway Walsh county three hoboes burned to death in a city lockup after a gang robbed several stores. Citizens and the marshal fought the group. a jail blaze followed with one hobo cremated and two dying within hours. The jail, a small frame structure, burned like tinder as prisoners tried to escape.
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Vargo
N.D
Conway
Coroner Jury Finds Heart Disease In McKeon Death
In the How ard McKeon inquest at Grand Borks North Dakota the jurors resumed work and after analyzing the stomach with Prof. Babcock found no poison. The jury ruled death came from heart disease, clearing B J Wright, McKeon’s companion who had been suspected of poisoning him.
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Patnon
Grand Borks
N. D
Howard McKeon
Prof. Babcock
B.J. Wright
Ing
Dun
Lack of Evidence Clears Some in State Case
Officials report that several defendants faced by the enforcement league have returned and two cases were dismissed for lack of evidence. The remaining defendants are expected to be served in the coming days.
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Milner
Biggers
State Enforcement League
Incandescent light explodes injuring Fargo woman
An incandescent light exploded Sunday night in Bis marck, throwing glass into the eyes of Mrs. R. Kosking, wife of the clerk of the supreme court. She was brought to Fargo for treatment where doctors say her eyesight will be hopelessly impaired. The injured woman is among the few residents affected.
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Fargo
No 1
Speelnl
Bismarck
Fargo's Development in a Transit Service Association
J. Scott of St Paul arrives to establish a regional transit service for Fargo linking Northern Pacific Great Northern and Milwaukee lines. The move signals notable progress in merging rail reads to boost business and travel connectivity in the area.
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Fargo
Wargo
A. J. Scott
St Paul
Great Northern
North Dakota Congregational Meet In Session In City
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Congregational Association of North Dakota is in session in this city with evidence from all parts of the state. New lawyers in North Dakota Fargo N D Special The supreme court holds a special session for examining candidates for admission to the bar. Seven were had on motion and fourteen are being examined.
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The
Congregational Association of North Dakota
North Dakota
Fargo
N. D
Supreme Ecolnt Ds Noldity
Tragic Accident Near Amenia Claims Newark Man
A Newark man, a laboring worker named Speelat-2L from Newark New Jersey, was killed a mile north of Amenia after falling while swinging under a trestle and being run over by a Great Northern freight train. His father, a prominent Newark merchant, has been notified.
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N. D
Newark
N. J
Great Northern
Amenia
Accident on Farm Kills Four Year Old Daughter
A terrible farm accident near Rolle left the four year old daughter of Dusolph Conn dead. The child stood in grain and was unseen until she was cut by a machine knife, the event described in grim detail.
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Trolla
Rolle
Dusoplh Conn
Receiver Sought in Tacoma Gas and Electric Case
Tacoma gas and electric company faces no receiver appointment after New York Security and Trust company, acting as trustees under a mortgage, requests relief. The trust seeks $500,000 principal and $12,000 interest due, withJohn H. Shackleford of Tacoma filing the application.
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Seattle
Wish
Ridge Laz Fori
Federal
Tacoma Gas and Electric Company
Tacoma
John H. Shackleford
New York Security and Trust Company
BHI
Wis
Widowed traveler returned after train disruption near La Crosse
The celebrated widow Waasing Hey On and Marla Ideks arrived from Dratrle du Chien and were started north from Skoek Island. A Burlington train delay caused a window break and officials sent them back to La Crosse.
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Sperlak
Marla Ideks
Dratrle du Chien
Skoek Island
Windlows
Barlington
Likely to Die. Garner Man Injured by Train
Charles City Iowa report says William Judd of Garner was boarding a train when his fingers or clothing were caught and his leg was severed beneath the cars. Surgeons fear he may not recover despite small hopes for improvement.
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Charles City
Iowa
William Judd O
Garner
Long
Guilty Verdict Shocks Puget Sound Methodist Church
Special-Committee fees convict Rev. Wo T ord, former pastor at Beattle, of change of tutlaincy with tally sewing gil. Mord expelled from the church.
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Dastor
Everett
Ayasl
Puget Sound
Sensational South Dakota Investigation Report Findings
Public Examiner Taylor released a sweeping report on state auditor affairs covering Hipple and Mayhew, alleging misaccounts and missing funds. It details examinations of nonresident Tastee companies and questions Anderson’s fee withholding, while asserting Hipple’s alleged $500 and Mayhew’s $177 discrepancies may be bookkeeping issues to be resolved. The document marks a highly serious inquiry into state financial oversight.
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South Dakota
Taylor
Mpple
Mayheew
Joe
Hipple
Anderson
Iuamiee
Ue Clahna
Uit
Thipte
Potato Prices and Prospects Boost Local Growers
Potatoes priced at 25 cents per bushel locally, with futures expected gains as crop outlook remains strong. Farmers from McLean and Jackson counties report large yields and plans to ship to Chicago, while Lincoln County producer claims 444 nerves may yield near 20000 bushels for a fortune. Local firms buy aggressively, aiming to hold for higher prices.
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Jackson County
Towa
Chicago
Lincoln County
Sioux Tails
Chietgo
Public Examiner Defends Insurance Office Shortages
Public Examiner Man Made a Mintoke and asserts shortages in insurance fees are clerical errors. He notes all items have been traced, with funds fully accounted for in books and records. The department will prove charges and aims to set the matter right.
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Ile
Insurance Department
Davidson Innocent Claim Reopened Trial In High Court
Special-william Davidson, once condemned for the murder of Orlando Giles near Belle Fourche, was taken from prison and returned to Mack Hals as a new trial is granted by the Supreme Court. The case hinges on new evidence to show Davidson’s innocence.
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Slowx
William Davidson
Orlando Giles
Belle Fourche
Mack Hals
Supreme Court
Davidson
Shootings in Watertown restaurant injure three
In Watertown Minnesota a restaurant shooting left three men wounded after three strangers from Minneapolis, who refused to pay for supper, opened fire when confronted by a waiter. An officer intervened as eleven shots were fired. The assailants fled, refusing to give their names.
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Watertown
M. D
Speed
Minneapolis
Experimental Kaftir corn yields rise in the region
Special-Nome reports farmers in this part of the state experimenting with Kaftir corn. The average yield per acre is about two tons, claimed to be excellent feed, and with that level of production the crop appears profitable for the season.
Encounter With Horglars in Milbank Night Clash
Special Night Policeman Sam Merry received a sight wound in the band Iavan one counter with four men who were breaking Into Wood Hros. Several shots were exchanged but the men escaped.
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Milbank
Sam Merry
Iavan
Incendiary Fire Near Tyndall Leads to Arrest
A large wheat field near Tyndall was burned by an incendiary, who set four big sticks alight. Farmer Conrad Eyer reported the blaze, and Joe Lankey was arrested on suspicion as the investigation continued.
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Tyndall, &. C
Conrad Eyer
Joe Lankey
Wisconsin Freight and Wages Report Uneven This Week
In Ashlind Wisconsin prices for lumber and freight rose last week. Timber freight rates climbed from 1.40 to 1.60 and 1.75 per thousand feet while wages in the woods ranged around 20 to 30 dollars monthly. Over the past four years workers have seen weekly earnings fluctuate between 14 and 40 dollars.
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Ashlind
Wis
Spertil
Freighin
Milwaukee Beer War Claim Ends In Death
Report states Hagelmeyer was struck by a beer key thrown by a man at a South Side location. He collapsed outside the door and died during the night. Police investigate. implicated men face murder charges.
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Milwaukee
Danel Blagelmeyer
South Side
Wong
Hagelmeyer
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