Prisoner Freed as Trial Remembers a Thirty Year Crime
A defiant old Tasmer preacher once accused of bigamy perjury and murder faces a dramatic courtroom scene as the jury convicts him in a decades old case. Crowds gather at the New London courthouse for the verdict amid tense prayer meetings and a bell toll. The trial recalls Tabor Gates murder in 1871 near Paris Missouri, with testimonies from witnesses and a contested link to a man living under aliases in Texas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
Alford
Coirt-Touyn
Harvey
Willan
Tuaber
New Lordon
Ivko
Kta
Uupesalye
New Landa
Taleiugy
Dilbert Gates
Willionaiye
Ania
New London
Ain
Vince Young
Gaten
Finnly
Rooter
Newendon
Annay
Sostus
Gates
Tapary
Parle
Suaty
Monvor
Euler
Thawas
Nyar
Texas
Kutows
Willian Hit
Oklahoma Territory
Titlin Reynolds
Ila
Han Usb
Fragile 19th Century Voting Debate Shapes State Ballot
Fragmentary report describes a heated election scene in Raleigh with references to party figures, amendments, and voting power. It notes that a majority behind reform asserts a large mandate while opponents cite traditional values and cautious change.
Eggeman Lipes Wedding Note in Local County
The wedding of Mr. Eggeman and Miss Lily Bipes occurred in the county with small attendance and a formal ceremony. Rev. Evans of the Evangelical church conducted the ceremony, witnessed by a few friends. The groom is Willie Eggeman, a known figure in local politics and a former teacher in county schools. The bride is a daughter of G. Cipes, a prominent wine and business figure. The couple expect to reside in the city after the ceremony.
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Win
Dummond
Mies
Lily Bipes
Tey. Q. Tt. Evans
Evangelical Church
Willie
Eggeman
Mpehty
G. 1 Cipes
Hongland
Ms. Bype
Fragmentary notice from a diverse era paper page
A garbled OCR fragment mentions notary items and a sales notice style, with scattered references to locations, dates, and entities. Core details are unreadable. readable bits point to legal or public notice language without clear names or actions.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE SHAH IN PARIS CARRIAGE
An assailant armed with a revolver tried to strike the Shah Muzater-Ed-Din as he left his apartments in Paris. Grand Vizier intervened, disarming the man and restraining him. The would-be assassin, who wore a colored wig and gray clothing, was captured after a chase through the streets toward the Bois de Boulogne. Authorities report the suspect claimed to be acting on conscience and warned of further danger. The police continue to search for accomplices and question the captured individual.
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Paris
Tersis
Muzater- Ed-Din
Bois de Boulogne
Stirl
SHAM
Ian
BDO
Ayuda
Wien
Viery
Talon
Gouin
Wini
Pari
de Partent
Mysterious disappearance after a theft in Vott Michigan
A man named Humphrey vanished from the city after taking an unknown sum of money and goods. The incident followed a report of a whiskey theft and involved a colored individual prior to the disappearance. Further details are unclear due to the fragmentary source text.
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Mich
Humphrey
Himphrey
Ile
Disturbance Leads to Lynching Threat in Fouetu
A man from Fouetu, Aug 2, caused a large disturbance in Tol city prompting threats of lynching. He allegedly wrapped a rope around his neck and attempted to hang himself, but was ultimately restrained.
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Blutton
Tol
Ebon Kin Mespinger
Fouetu
Saul
Mey
Brilliant electric glow lights up country district house strike
A dramatic lightning strike hit the residence of W. T. Gurnahan on Wayne Street, shattering a block and blasting the chimney. Mrs. Car Dha, at Lyphy Starmt, was at a window and uninjured. The bolt hurled debris across the porch and damaged fixtures inside.
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Gurnahan
Wayne
Cardha
Winslow
Rai
The Country Minteirin Train Wreck Shocks Town
A fragmentary report describes a harsh incident near a railway bridge where a wreck left people without shelter and caused widespread misery. Details are unclear but mention shifts, a street name, and a car wreck near Theob Christman era.
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Theob Christman
Vrain
Cheeley
Advance on Pekin Triggers News Silence for Ministers
Washington reports on August 3 describe telegrams from Shanghai and Che Foo about Foreign Minister ministers and foreign representatives. Li Ping Ting commands troops at Pekin and orders mass safeguard measures while foreign envoys in China seek to protect officials and ensure safety amid the Pekin advance.
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Washington
Duparlens Mugieee Publig
Au Piel
Shanghai
Che Fo
Armencans
Peli
Simg- Tieyairen
Uning
Tsungeli-Yanore
Gorina Ingaiton
Aml
Forelen
Nolan
Ministers and hostages in Shanghai crisis reported
Reported tensions in Shanghai as ministers and hostages blamed for a stalemate between the Chinese and foreign governments. A perilous standoff unfolds with limited details about who is held and by whom, as observers await safer outcomes.
Storm Hammers Atwent Park Farm Losses Mount
David Kalney a farmer in Atwite county reports a severe storm damaged his property in the Weston Park area. Wind toppled buildings wrecked hay and stored supplies, with thousands of dollars in losses. Local fire brigade units battled fire on the barn as livestock sheltered in stalls survived the blast.
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David Kalney
Weston Park
Aten Eotiiy
Tiythinning Snitek
Dr. Kaley
World record chase at Commons Ohio for trotting event
Mescuse and Anarye Kelcunins team shine as Grsceuse wins handily in straight heats at Commons Ohio. The field features a vast array of horses and a dramatic finish in the grand circuit, with record pace and a famous nearby venue noted for its intense competition.
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Grescuse
Anarye Kelcunin
Gues
Sialon
Commons
Ohio
Crescuse
Montana
Ehwan
We Kertham
Develo
Wells County Farmer Seeks Divorce at Age Eighty One
John Sty ers aged eighty one, a Wells County farmer, has applied for a divorce. He is the eldest individual to appear in the Wells criminal court for divorce proceedings. He was married to his present wife in 14¢.
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Hightor
John Styers
Wells
Wie With
Marvel
Mysterious Inlcoant Shrouds Tivpurte Mystery
A puzzling notice from Tivpurte Tad hints at a strange disappearance. The fragment mentions Anite omphroy and Jake Meaine of Mis ely, last week sent to live overland, with unclear details outlining the ongoing mystery.
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Tivpurte
Tad
Anite
Omphroy
Jake Meaine
Mis ‘Ely
St Paul Visit Sought By Local Firm Leader
A local businessman traveled to St Paul for a meeting with the Cable Plan company about a potential agency in the city. The message hints at expectations of a successful outcome and notes a patient in a hospital is improving.
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Hotman Tt
Wenmiet
Smith && Nixon Plann
Tefl
St. Paul
Mint
Ce Yang
St. Thaeph
Conger Message Genuine Shown in Cipher Details
The teletyped dispatch describes a Washington briefing on the Conger-Counterpart cipher exchange. It notes the Chinese government cipher links and deciphering efforts by Mr Fowler and officials, with the exchange dated August and subsequent delivery by courier, highlighting authenticity doubts and cipher origins.
Rumors of Chinese action and Russian plans near Pekin
The report cites speculation of a strong Russian column at a river crossing or fortification near Slat Hai-Whai on the great wall with intent to merge forces against Chinese units. Washington says Wu met officials about cipher messages and transmission between foreign ministers while capes and telegrams reveal warnings and safety assessments.
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Hieulttes Chyi
Nis
Peddie
Bubhewi Department
Ani
Hai-Whai
Cratern
Great Wall
Pekin
Tien ‘Tsin
Potat Af Tare
Felsin
Washington
Serrelany Ariza
la Vie
Pellu
Shawgiad
Taung-Lyamen
Cape May
State Department
Maistes
Taotol
Shanghai
Atp
Shan 'Ang
Joly
Gay
Wii
Wesvage
Saanely
Moreign
Dahan
veReta
Varias
Russian and Chinese clash near Amur River front
The report outlines a night engagement along the Amur river where Chinese troops were attacked by Russian forces under Colonels Schwarit and Sovktanom. Casualties and equipment losses include mortars, Mauser rifles, and several armored steamers. Reports mention bombardments, a steamer Sileman taking fire, and workers wounded or killed amid chaotic retreat actions.
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Tenasselsk
Proteminus
Ali
Sweater
Amut
Cenders
Dabad Kawelumschi Casolmin
Welluyaday
Uha
Chinese city boxing match reports mixed results
A scrambled note from Friday reports on boxing in Amnas City where visiting fighters from Me city faced four day stay. The text mentions disabled suits and Chinese origin boxers with unclear outcomes and events surrounding a match and opponents.
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Awe
Aee Collins
Vanielas
Enel Pewee
Amnas City
Me City
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