Desperate Convicts Attack at Montana Prison
Warden Frank Couley of the Fontana state penitentiary was badly wounded and assistant Warden Robinson killed when two life convicts George Rock and Hayes and a third accomplice attacked in the prison office. Robinson’s throat was cut ear to ear, and Rock and Hayes were shot as Couley fired, wounding two assailants. The escape bid was long planned, with a posse of armed convicts using knives. one attacker fled as others fell.
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Neer Lodge
Mont
Frank Couley
Fontana State Penitentiary
Fer Robinson
George Rock
Wo TE Hayes
Robinson
Conley
Plaves
Rock
Wourden
Waves
Yayes
Jontey
Payes
Hayes
Ock
Toth
China apologizes over seizure of ships and downed flag
A dispatch from London reports China apologizes to Japan for the act of downing the Japanese flag during the seizure of the steamship Pars Maru and promises to punish involved officers. China may recall the Pars Maru cargo and seeks pledges from Japan to curb trade in arms and ammunition. Tokyo signals readiness to consider assurances.
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London
Chhoa
Japan
China
Peking
March
Ching
Disgrace of Suspension Leads to Tragedy at Manitoba College
The body of Food Mcintosh was found in a vacant room at Manitoba Agricultural College. Authorities report a suspension over participation in a diazing ceremony may have driven the person to self harm. The incident occurred on March 9 in Winnipes. One witness notes the deceased announced his intention to take his life following the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Van
Mccintosh
Manitoba Agricultural College
Rich curator founder of state history dept dies
Rich, curator and founder of the state history department, is dead. He was born in 1925 in New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligne
Mareh
Hartes
Rich
de Stitie Historicon Deparment
Towa
Kiddees
Fhe Wiis
New York State
Fragmentary quote on work and longevity cited by Philadelphia Poquire
A garbled line discusses Mro Nix fohari and Woop Welk claiming a nine year cat of work as true. The fragmentary source reads like a quip about employment or a peculiar tenure, attributed to Philadelphia Poquire.
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Philadephia Poquire
Repression at Chicago disrupts planned meeting
In Chicago on March 9 Famina Goldman, promoter of anarchist doctrine, did not deliver a public address. Police issued orders to pub lic hall owners and managers preventing gatherings. Social Science Leagues members, a radical group, faced police action when attempting to meet at the Masone Temple. About 200 members gathered, learned permission was denied, and the hall was cleared after refusals to disperse led to police summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Famina Goldman
Anaresty
Social Science Leagues
Masone Temple
Goldin
Ting at Washington as Chinese minister arrives
Washington March Minister Wi Ting Fang arrives at the capital and visits the Chinese legation meeting press representatives. He discusses China’s progress over the last decade, noting notable advances in the past four to five years, while questions focus on relations with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
March
Wi Ting Fang
Legation
Japan
China
Threats for Statesmen Targeted Figures in Washington
Virgin Maine, aged sixty four, arrested here on charges of writing threatening letters to Speaker Joseph G Cannon and Representative Jesse Overstreet. The letters, tied to opposition to pure food legislation, had circulated for nearly five years. The suspect, described as a radical socialist and anarchistic writer, proclaimed reform goals and claimed his writings appeared in major newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Maren
Maine
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Jesse Over Atreet
Indiausa
Post Office Department
Secret Service
Mivine
Meno Due
Hfe
Washington
Postal Department
America
Utter Rutin
Equatry
Tarbotud
Higher Rates In The I. O. F. Toronto
The Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters will approve rate increases at its June meeting dating to 1899 affecting 260000 members. New members join the National Congress fraternal table scale, while older members pre 1968 face higher charges or policy reductions if unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters
National Congress
ISO
Death of Chicago Artist Freer Marks End of Era
Frederick Warren Freer, a painter of international reputation, dies at his Chicago home from heart disease at fifty nine. The prominent artist, active in Chicago circles, left a significant cultural legacy.
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Chicago
Frederick Warren Freee
Thyle
Active
First Public Reception at Lisbon Palace Passes Smoothly
Manuela First Reception in Lisbon hosted by Maret O Nine Manuel and Queen Mother Amelia proceeds without incident at the palace. The event marks a quiet public appearance with no reported disturbances.
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Manuela
Lisbon
Manuel
Amelia
Austrian man halted near church in Venice
Venice HL March 9 police arrested a half crazed Austrian man with a heavy revolver loitering near St Mark's Roman Catholic Church. They say they averted an assassination attempt on Rev Father Peter Kienders. The man calling himself Peter Matfouge was tried fined and ordered out of town as carrying weapons was the only proven offense. The priest had received a death threat letter.
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Venice
St. Mark's
Peter Kienders
Peter Matfouge
Sister Defends Dead Brother in Court Document
The Daily Jewish Courier prints a signed statement from Den Averbuch’s sister Mare Chirigo defending her brother. She states he had no intent to harm Chief Shippay and that he was killed by intervening officers during an attempted assault.
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Chirigo
Mare
Tewish Courier
den Averbuch
Mit
Shippay
Shippy
Paper truss burden on publishers sparks protest
Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, claims the so called paper truss imposes a 600000 nuonuary burden on publishers. Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt arrives in New York. Platte County Missouri votes against prohibition by 2108 yes. King Batwoard arrives at Diorrity. Crittenden nominated for mayor of fan sus uty by Democrats. Reports of attempted wife murder and a farmer shot in Concord. Missouri counties show seventy three days. Rubber Cats factory at Bristol to shut for two weeks, 4000 workers affected. Wireless alert locates 60 semites south of Magtentina Bay. Mobile and Ohio railroad closes four shops indefinitely. New York 1907 death record lowest among great cities. Bill to create executive department of transportation and public works introduced. Socialist party selects candidate for state ticket. Venezuela adopts first parliament after four years. Mexico economist signs pact for 500000.
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Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Duchess of Marborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Platte Cominy
King Batwoard
Thomas TM. Crittenden
Jim
Crittenden
Missa
Tuerres
Tilsevrove
Concord
N. ED
Hinsely
Missouri
the Nation
Todia
Bristol
Mareti
Aduidral Mvans
Magiatena Bay
Califourne
Mobile
Ohio Mail Road
New York City
Ataiesdeddhan
Tela
Realism at a Theater Displays Wild Scene
In St. Louis on March 9 patrons of a melodrama witnessed a dramatic fight scene in the gallery. A display of disorder followed as some in the audience reacted with loud interactions after an altercation, creating a tense moment for theatergoers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tavis Teller
Dlood
Louis
Avarias
Bradley
No Saloon Curfew Rules Adopted in Tincoln
Fragmentary text indicates city officials set a rate or ordinance affecting saloons and night operations. It mentions operational hours and a tax or fee in a dated, possibly 19th or early 20th century, local governance context. The exact entities and numbers are unclear, but the topic centers on night saloon closures and applicable fees.
Johnson Is Not to Talk St. Paul Mineh 9
Governor Founson declined to discuss the battered bid regarding Minnesota. A central issue remains unresolved as officials weigh the strategy and timing for addressing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
St. Pah Mineh
Founson
Fragmentary OCR Item About Peretio Case Notes
A damaged OCR snippet describes Peretio being driven to a site on a Tuesday and a person named Pitheoed writing about a prior plan. The fragment mentions Hetereca star aired Eibod Mars and a self inflicted action. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Eibod Mars
Lenge
Owerh
Tiel Bees
Gait
Thant Peretio
Notice to settle accounts for J J Cunningham stock
After purchasing the grocery stock at the corner of Cherry Street and Clark Avenue the undersigned A Izko Shaver invites Forteier customers to settle all accounts with him. All sums due to Mr Cunningham are payable to the undersigned and prompt settlement is requested. Open Saturday morning for business.
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J.J. Cunningham
Coorner
Cherry St
Clark Ave
Fortier
Cunningham
Izko
A. Shafer
Odiwe
Three Youths Drown Near Warren in Greenville Incident
A garbled report from Greenville South Carolina describes a near incident that ended tragically as three young men drowned while a boat capsized during a meal outing near Warren. Local authorities investigated the boating mishap and recovered the victims' bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
S.C
Gueers
Woliel
A Heart Grown Fonder
A Washington Star item notes a relative complimenting a home and Mr Meekton replying that Henrietta has taken him on a shopping spree tour, signaling a fond return of affection amid domestic chatter.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Piano Tuner J Burdett Orders at Brown and Dollmeyer
In a brief note a piano tuner named J Burdett places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer for service and supplies. The itemized request mentions phone contact 38 percent discount as part of the transaction.
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J. Burdett
Brown& Dollmeyer
A Bad Impression in Cleveland Bridge Night
A dialogue scene recalls a tense moment as a mother dislikes a suitor after she learns Lo was her partner at bridge last night. The Cleveland Plain Dealer cites lingering strain and social friction in a family gathering.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Pearl That Opened Paris Wedding Night
A pearl pawned by a country couple in Paris to fund their marriage attracts a benevolent pawnbroker. He learns its royal theft history from an English crown twenty years prior, then arranges a 12,000 pound reward from the Crown for the couple and the truth. The lovers remain unnamed as they celebrate their wedding with their windfall.
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Paris
Alphonse
Monsieur
Ife
Ncl
Jesuliss
Tee
Ma Uetary
Difma
Fortuns Dan Savines
Barely In Evidence Inchoate Sign of a Masked Tale
A fragmentary line from the Philadelphia Press hints at a minor or obscure feature, noting a young accessor’s mustache as weak and questioning how it came to be noticed. The quote shows uncertain wording and garbled syntax.
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Philadelphia Press
Dusty Jonu Parson Warns About Sin and Salvation
A fragment from the Detyoic Tribune quotes Dusty Jonu urging withdrawal from sin with a parson’s caution and a remark about stoners washed white as stew, paired with a joking reply from Suited Sam-Geely.
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Dusty Jonu
Sam
Detyoic Tribune
How Lincoln Won
The article praises Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer who earned the jury’s confidence by presenting witnesses plainly. He defended a stranger charged with a brutal murder, using circumstantial evidence and one direct testimony to persuade the jury. The defendant was acquitted, and the real criminal was later caught and punished.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Insung
D. J. Brewer
Athintie
A Monkey’s Travels From Isenod To Heidelberg Farce
A German centiletion imports a tiny monkey from southwest Africa that travels through Genoa and Zurich. Customs reclassifications convert the monkey into a bird, then a cat, then a package, a handbag, a dog, and finally reaches Heidelberg as a dog via Stuttgart and Constance. Stray Stories notes the humorous misclassifications along the way.
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Isenod
Heidelberg
Africa
Tangit
Genoa
Custom House
Zurich
Constance
Stuttgart
I.t
Cautionary Exchange Over Sideboard Spirits
A deacon cautions Sister Henderson about the appearance of evil as he notes several cut glass decanters on her sideboard, each half filled with what looks like ardent spirits. She explains the bottles hold stained furniture polish to look like liquor, while the deacon confesses borrowing from the big bottle.
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Sister Henderson
Deacon
Wedding Gifts of Long Awe in Norfolk 1567
The list of presents at the wedding of Mr. Moors daughter from Losely Norfolk in 1567 shows counts of cranes, swans, teales, ducks, curlews, plovers, kirks, and other birds totaling around 500 items. Notable tallies include swans, kirks, and dozens of various birds, reflecting a lavish hospitality gesture and social customs of the era.
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Moor of
Losely
Mo Bithim
Marshland
Norfolk
Evernshawes
Curlewes
Teeles
Plovers
Kirks OS
Butters
Mnotts
Styntes
Moors
Laughter as an Easy Remedy for Stress and Health
A cheerful defense of laughter as a universal stress reliever and health booster. It claims laughter eases burdens, restores harmony, and prolongs life, contrasting relaxed living with excessive seriousness.
Gettin a fit across the way tale of a fall
A tailor questions a bystander as ambulances wheel a customer from a rival shop. The reply notes the customer fell and is being taken to hospital. The tailor expresses disbelief at the speed of medical help and movement between establishments.
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Iis
Bever
Fragmentary OCR note on lineage and paternity claim
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a man claimed as the son of his father and the husband of a wife, ending with a named individual Ytchioon Cilobe and reference to being father of his children. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.
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Chou
Coodtad
Tne
Bao Tenes
Usle
Money to Loan at lowered rates advertised locally
A short notice lists loan offers with reduced interest to fund purchases in Freeport and Haven areas. It mentions FLOOB and Erb brands, with references to property and storefront locations on Me chante Streets and Seitz Building corner.
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Fartier City
Prqitice
Freeport, Tie, Seitz Bldg
Vorner Haven and Mechante Sts
Dress Trousers at Great Bargain Price
Readable ad notes dress trousers offered at low prices by E. & W. Clothing House. Includes figures $1.95 and $2.35 as bargain prices, with unchecked OCR fragment “3 2d bw.”
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E.& W. Clothing House
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10c per week.
Mistaken Identity at Paddington Breakfast
Hilda Smith travels to London and arrives at a mansion in Victoria Street expecting her brother John Smith. A different John Smith appears, causing confusion at breakfast. The scene shifts to a lavish home and a tour revealing a world of wealth and mistaken identities within the city.
Tecre Playing Cards Use on Ivory Site Cards
Ivory ta Pepsi iSite cards feature tecre playing cards. The headline notes the unusual use of ivory material in card production and mentions the project or product context.
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Tecre
Ta Pepsi iSite
Doctor Suggests More Exercise For Brother
Fragmentary notice reports a doctor advising increased activity for a man described as a brother. It mentions Miss Sue Hreto and a Yonkers context with scattered references to a read company.
Temperance speech after race win cheers prudent restraint
A foot race winner, accepting the cup, delivers a graceful temperance remark. “Gentlemen, I have won this cup by the use of my legs, I trust I may never lose the use of my legs by the use of this cup.”
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Aldeich
Chicago Tribune
Emma Goldman
The
Social Science League
Emma Cqoldman
Ashington
Hie
WU Ting Fang
Cannon and Overstreet
Artist Freer
Tincoln
Sete
Woonien
Himsel
Warren
Kadow
Wias
the Daily Journal
Ayer
John Smith
Wilda Smith
Paddington Station
Tian
Bashiurat
Victoria Street
Bichel
Wlonan
Wwe
Mr. Smith
Filda
Hilda
Smith
Jack
Linn
Sinks
Pilda
Folin Smith
Ballarat
Tilda
Tandy
Mr. South
Batharat
Ford
Wraths
Hermsmeier
Galena St
California
Northwest Soap
Hackey
Grand Opera House
Sirde
Charles Dillingham
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
John Ford
Don Kidder
Wm. R. Swor
Kid Connor
Knickerbocker Theatre
Canada
C. P. Guenather
Night
Knickerbocker
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