Bradley Will Contestation Shocks Estate Officials
Mrs. Lydian Bradley died last Thursday leaving a substantial estate. Will contest efforts were reported from Stockton California by three nieces. Bradley Institute trustees and lawyers defend the will as sound and in line with her wishes. The will is to be probated next Wednesday with all distant heirs considered.
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Peoria
Lydian Bradley
Tainther B. Fisher
Galesburg
Bombard College
Offerating
Polytechnic Institute
Alvin We Small
Chicago University
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Springdale Cemetery
Tie
UE WL Griffith
Mesah de Me Doral
Mary Percival
Stockton
Stolk
Careless Gun Incident Tied to Farm Threat Near Newport
A farmer near Newport faced a suspected extortion scare after a letter demanded $100 in exchange for not harming his home. An accompanying party of farmers tracked a masked figure, but an accidental shotgun discharge occurred during the pursuit, delaying the case link to the threatening note.
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Danville
Dan
Newport
Waeber Patter
oDlick
Patter
Wis Careglaig
Iit Reef
Appeal Case Seeks Supreme Court Jurisdiction Test
An appeal case questions the constitutionality of a local option law on twenty two points. The decision names Jot Mobtride a rifle keeper who was fined fifty dollars in a county east of Randolph.
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Borlagield
Dan
Supreme Court
Rilcon
Randolph County
Arrests and Trials Highlight Turbulent Court Calendar
In a stretch of criminal court activity, Clarence Hayes and Phares faced murder and related charges amid a spate of indictments. Details reference misappropriation of county funds, a saloon dispute, and various officials linked to ongoing investigations in Missouri. The docket includes appearances in Cooke County and Springfield, with prosecutors and law officers named in broad terms.
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Aiton
Clarence Hayes
Wade
Phares Wis
Pollo Court
Hanging Figures Across English Executions in 18th Century
The text notes high death counts at public hangings in England. It cites 1785 executions with 2 sentenced and 105 sufferings, and Bow Street runner Townsend recounts 1751 to 1787 with up to twelve sixteen or twenty hanged at a single event, even forty on occasion.
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Coke
Bianheth
England
Townsend
Bow Street
Walsh Verdict Approved Amid Turbulent Chicago Courtroom
Chicago observers report the verdict in the Jon R. Walsh case approving the use of funds of a national bank. The jury took 36 hours to reach conviction with one holdout until the end. Walsh vows the fight has only begun as calls for a new trial emerge and the trial cost rises toward £1,000,000.
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Chicago
Jon BR. Walsh
Ilent
Go National Bank
T. P. Kone
Shus
Saya
Walsh
Ridgely
Washington
Vernet
Elbert Palmer
Nwred
Wreck on Soyern Highway trestle kills five near Corydon
A westbound Southern Highway engine plunged from a ninety foot trestle at Corydon Junction Indiana. Four crew members died and two were fatally injured including engineer Clarence Dunham fireman W T Scott and brakeman Frank Comer. A second crewman James W Bichtchett suffered rib injuries Clyde Stewart was bruised. The crash triggered a small fire quickly put out by residents. Twenty minutes earlier a Myansville passenger train had just passed over the trestle with Sunday excursionists onboard.
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Corydon Junction
Ind
Threwmoen
Perhauis
Halhway
New Albany
Clarence Dunham
Wit Scott
Frank Comer
James W. Bichtchett
Mayte
Clyde Stewart
Myansville
No Promotion for Col Halford in Army Refusal
Washington reports that Lieutenant Colonel Virjuah F. Halford requested advancement reflecting Civil War service but the War Department refused. The office held during the war did not qualify him as an officer or enlisted member, so no higher grade was granted.
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Col. Halford
Washington
Virjuah F. Halford
President Warrison
Fire injures priests at St Mary's Church in Evanston
Fire at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Evanston causes $10,000 damage. Father Thomas Egan suffers severe first degree burns while attempting to rescue an altar candelabrum. Father Patrick Venes Rey is twice overcome by smoke while trying to save vestments and valuables.
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Evanston
Din
St. Mary's
Thomas Egan
Patrick Venes- Rey
Stricken at a Dance in Peoria Woman Dies at Home
Mrs Nell I. L. wife of a traveling salesman for National Lending Company of Brands Missouri, collapsed after the first number at a Twenty Century Railway Clerks association dance in Peoria Wisconsin on January 26 and died shortly after at her Franklin Street residence.
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Peoria
Railway Clerks
Nell
National
Lend Comming of Brands
Alooody Chasm Bridged at Mock Uslind Meeting
A report from Lincoln Nebraska notes William Wy Bryan and Roger Sullivia meeting with local convention planners. Bryan was greeted warmly with the remark you need have in fear of us. The scene depicts cordial relations as the gallon committee discusses arrangements in the city.
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Lincoln
William Wy
Bryan
Gallon
Uslind
Roger Sullivia
Thugs Shoot Justice of the Peace in St Louis Area
An attempt to intercept two raiders leads to Justice of the Peace Moore being shot and likely fatally wounded. One suspect is under arrest as neighbors react and officials review the incident and the neighbor’s account.
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Justice of the Peace
St. Lows
Dat
Passion of the Peace Moore
Wis
Ds Uader Arerest
Abi
Nevidda Miners' Union Incorporation Charter Filed
The Nevidda Miners' Union was incorporated with the county clerk's office recording a charter. The document states the union aims to displace the Western Federation of Miners in the Guildfield district and continues the trend toward organizing independent miners.
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Minera Union Incorporated
Nevidda’s Miners’ Union, Incorporated
Hie
Western Federation of Miners
Guildfield
Gardener Makes a Patat Lea
Gardener in New York faces a deadly accident as a mishandled tool leads to a near fatal injury. Rescue crews respond and take the victim to a city hospital for treatment.
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New York
Laughingstock Uncle in Seven States Visit
A dialogue notes a country visitor, described as one of the greenest old guys in seven states, who might make the narrator a laughingstock. The speaker recalls Uncle Henry from last year, who was up here before but has now lost all his money.
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Henry
Chicago News
Forty Six Days Entombed Men Escape Giroux Mine
After forty six days trapped in the Alpha shaft at the Giroux mine in Ely Nevada, A K Bailey P L J Brown and Fred McDonald were rescued. McDonald Brown and Bailey exchanged greetings as crowds cheered and bells rang. The men described their ordeal and relief upon reaching the surface.
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Fly
Nev
Giroux
A. K. Bailey
PL J. Brown
Fred McDonald
McDonnad
Sur
Brown
Ely
Phil
Bailey
Ted
Alpha Shop
Arthur
Home to Wife and Kids Bailes Freed After Shaft Cave-In
Rescue crews pulled three men from an eighty five foot deep shaft after a cave in on December 4. The men, including McDonald Brown, Bailey, and two Greeks, climbed to safety via ladders as debris rained down. They communicated through a pipe to the surface and were later reunited with their families.
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Bailes
Linley
Bailey
McDonald Brown
Walfwiy
Niesiurfsce
Too Wiss For Him Phrase Sparks Family Feud
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution quotes Broth er Chickey defending a man named Wiss who accuses another of duplicity. The exchange hints at a tense family dispute and personal reputations amid a rural Georgia setting.
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de Bi
Brother Chickey
Atlanta Constitution
Prosecutor Quips in Court Remarks and Anticipation
Fragmentary line from Philadelphia Ledger quotes a prosecutor declaring plans to jail gratters and questions a suspect’s pace. The wording nods to a court scene with skeptical dialogue about justice and urgency.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Unclear Dice Tale Sets Off Courtroom Debate in Charles City
In Charles City Iowa on January 20 a state circuit court session featured a bizarre exchange over sheriff Kent's potential removal. A reporter described a gambling like debate about dice throws and succession, with witnesses quoting storytelling rhetoric as frustration rose. The judge presided while one side urged restraint amid the odd proceedings.
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Charles
Atate
Kent Fron
Jbadse Lee
Diidee White
CIA
Thar
Mtn
Death After Naval Port Fist Fight In Newport
Two young sailors, Hartnett of Philadelphia and Manning of Kirketown, engaged in a boxing style brawl aboard a United States training ship landing at Newport. Hartnett, acting master at arms, collapsed after an eighth round jaw blow and died. Manning remains under guard awaiting investigation as authorities review the incident.
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Newport
Fotlow
Hartnett
Aurms
Manning
En Groves
Teather
Tie
Rail commission orders Burlington to keep Dick en station open
The Nebraska state railroad commission issues an order stopping the Burlington from closing the Dickenson station in Lincoln County. The railroad had set Saturday as the date for whotishing the station amid declining business.
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Burlington
Lincoln, Neb
State Railroad Commission
Burlington Railroad
Dickens
Lincoln County
Co Ed Debater Chosen for Triangle League Debate
Miss Elizabeth Edgworth Cook of Ithaca representing Cornell Co eds has been selected to debate Cabby in Ithaca on federal incorporation in the triangular league.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Elizabeth Edgworth Cook
Cornell
Ounell
Cornelb
Cabby
Multiple Disasters Hit Towns Amid Fire Floods and Violence
A series of calamities strike Greenshirg and surrounding areas with a factory fire destroying equipment and causing substantial losses, while dam break fears threaten employment as plants reopen this week. Reports note drownings near Pennsylvania and New Jersey traffic incidents, along with political unrest and a looming critical legislative session.
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Greenshirg
Lewarda
Patty Qeany
San
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Raisuli
Maroren
Congress
North Carolina
New York
Owenty
Dexter Towan
St. Hen
Psst
Lotheb
Pretorapie Dialogue Sparks Confusion in Washington Stir
Poorly legible exchange shows unclear phrasing about ideas and formidably doors, with references to Washington and a noisy public discourse. The garbled text preserves named mentions and hints at a debated topic without clear outcomes.
Fragmentary local notice from early edition
A damaged OCR text fragment shows irregular names and phrases with no clear event. It mentions Bird In Hand and Chita Saber, Genevieve and Pines, but lacks coherent details or dates. The readable content hints at a disrupted meeting or notice but provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
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Buebl
Genevieve
Fleet in Peril Claim Sparks Brazilian Police Action
Rio Janeiro reports a bomb plot aimed at damaging ships of the United States fleet. Police say conspirators led by Fedher sought refuge inland as Sao Paulo and Petropolis investigations proceed with ties to Paris and Washington. Authorities pledge vigilance on land and sea while arrests are anticipated.
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Rio Janeiro
United States
Rio
Ada Petropolis
Petropolis
Attough
Prather
Sao Paulo
Anid Poticecen
Tntve
Fedhec
Petropelis
Inter
To Fimeiro
Fle Poties
Sac
Fedder
Death of Banker Poet Stedman Ends in New York
Obituary notes the death of Edmund Clarence Stedman banker, poet and literary figure aged seventy in New York after heart disease. The report also mentions Charles F. Smith editor of The Press and former U.S. minister to Russia who died suddenly at his home at sixty five, with background on his Civil War service and career.
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Pdmund Clarence Stedman
Tie
Tanise Stent
Stedman
Phatford
Cant
Philadelphiia
Dan
Charles Fimory Smth
the Press
Russia
Genera
Tolan
Tito
At&t
Teowas
Rissia
Tso
Admiral Pillstre questions Rio Janeiro jet story
Washington reports Rear Admiral Pillstre chief of naval operations shows surprise at claims of an anarchistic jet near Rio Janeiro intended to destroy ships. He says the tale seems preposterous and notes no government confirmation of such a device or origin.
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Pillabury
Rio Janeiro
Washington
Avia Pillstre
Bureau of Navigation
Navy
Sin de Janeiro
Mlniral Dévens
Paris
Missouri
Alett
Plampton Ruais
New York
Pays
Gillsberry
Ito
Carnegie Relief Funds Reported by Carnegie Steel Camp
The document outlines the sixth woman’s report on relief disbursements at the Carnegie Steel Company. It lists distributed categories including efficient benefits, lent benefits, and allowances, with amounts and beneficiaries summarized for the year.
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Carnegie Relief
Pittstines
Carnegie Helleg
Pimgdape
Cormaiie Steel Campy Mades Ude
Thich
Petslow Alowances
Falling Down Seine in Mount Vernon Tragedy Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fall near the Seine in Mount Vernon and reference injuries or deaths involving local residents. Details about timing, names, and exact locations are unclear due to corruption in the text.
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Seine
Mount Vernon
Vatearandty
Miller
A Fine Discretion Colonel Colles
A fragmentary item mentions Colonel Colles and Judge Printess in a cryptic scene. A character named Puck is referenced with unclear actions or consequences amid a rural setting and potential tension.
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Colles
Puck
Fragmentary dialogue hints at wedding garment dispute
Readable lines show a young wife and two grand gowns tied to a quarrel over gifts and approval. The misheard words suggest tension about expense and fitting attire.
Old School Textbook Shortages Highlighted in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia meetings, Superintendent Briabaugh compared past and present school conditions. He cited a one-room elementary school where only three of twenty four pupils had books, a teacher using a newspaper to cut slivers for seating, and a reminder that scarce supplies hinder learning.
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Philadelphia
S&j
Briabaugh
Pennsylvania
Wren
Lirdek
Old Liners Plan Meet Over Bryan Nomination
A conference of Cold-Hen events will be held in New York next Thursday to discuss a platform for William J. Bryan's possible nomination. Prominent Democrats including Governor Claude A. Swanson of Virginia and John D. McGrow of West Virginia will attend with other speakers. The meeting aims to adopt pledges to support a bold platform and unified backing for Bryan if nominated.
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New York
Dan
William J. Bryan
Sok
Claude A. Swanson
John
Woman Stoppes Wrestling Match in Trudson Wisconsin
Report outlines an interrupted wrestling bout where Mrs Frank Ningten of Minneapolis Hampson and crowd interrupted the match between Jersen Brank and von Miller of St Paul. Miller applies holds as Mrs Sinehaniin watches and contends the outcome amid unclear actions.
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Trudson
Wiscit
Minneapolis
St. Baa
Mtd
Frank Ningten
Jersen Brank
von Miller
St. Pawk
Miller
Sinehaniin
Fragmented OCR leads to unclear political reports
An unreadable OCR passage references Chamberlain era politics, a reformist mood, and parliamentary debates amid confusion. The text names liberal plans and a disputed trade policy, with scattered references to figures and dates, but remains largely indecipherable.
McCleary Seeks Congress Bid in Minnesota Race
A readable fragment indicates McCleary plans to run for Congress in Minnesota. The notice mentions an August or summer timing and party alignment, with references to positions and a campaign effort. Details are incomplete but show a candidate seeking a federal office.
Unclear source content about John Michel in Indianapolis
The readable fragments mention a person named John Michel linked to a place and some unclear activities. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations are discernible to form a factual summary.
Fragmented OCR note lacks clear event
The readable text presents jumbled fragments with no identifiable people places dates or actions to summarize into a coherent news item. It does not provide a discernible event or report.
Fragmented OCR Summary With Obscure Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and places with unclear connections. The text includes references to Mirsiternones Oudiueie Fetus and a street scene with desenk agents, plus scattered terms like Wars and Lie War. No coherent event or date is discernible.
DeWitts Kidney and Hlad der Pills Sold by Jungkunz Drugstore
Advertising notice for DeWitts Kidney and Hlad der Pills promising relief for backache. Sold by William Jungkunz, druggist, at Stephenson Street for five dollars.
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DeWitt
Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Piano Tuner J Burdett Accepts Orders at Brown & Dollmayer
J Burdett, noted piano tuner, accepts orders at Brown & Dollmayer's establishment or by calling phone number 3914 a4 for tuning services and related work.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmayer
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