Welch Held After Kewanee Bank Robbery Case
Welch, once Chicago financier with ties to McNab & Co, is captured after Pinkerton operatives link him to the Kewanee First Nation Bank robbery. Investigators trace his steps via a staged romance and a letter plot, culminating in his arrest near McDonough with $4000 in his possession. Local and national detectives coordinated a cross state chase ending in Neponset. The case involved a woman assaulted during the robbery and a tense chase through Illinois and nearby towns.
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Chicago
First Nation Bank
Kewanee
McDonawit
Pinkerton
Ile
McNabl & Co
Weled
Alexander & Co
Ani
Potter & Wethington
Flostanle
Witkeur Voy Awe
Iugatar
O. M
San Aeeloek
Pratt
Pietnerwee
Peter
Mies Palmer
Khoekel
Pidner
Nepenset
Pope Clacugea Agenes
Neponset
Bart
Wetel
Ian
Chenge An
Bowlington
Quinnes
Nepouset
Wiltiaa Artia
South Water
Tout
Trai
Alexander
Peoria
Nefit
Weston
Boston
Tlenus
Chien
Welch
Detorina Hugi
Muntl
Mr. Alexander
Otf H
Ageney
Nereodontase Tihernetn
Fulton Street
Welel
Weleh
de Honse
Jett
Potter
W. E. Norton
MePoneneh
Cheninigo County
Noy
Anne
New York
Fort Down
McDonough
Wy 1
Norte
Bolt
Jeanet Taient
Wy Ei
Norton
Malward M. Welch
Amin
Dames
Kewanes Bank
Geom
Loch
Tragic Double Shooting Ends in Suicide in Merdeir
A town shocker in Merdeir and SIU LDR region recounts a fatal domestic dispute. Jonathan Stratton, leading local lawyer, was shot by his wife then killed himself. Their quarrel followed accusations of infidelity and jealousy over estate funds. The scene reveals a quiet settlement turned tragic with three children nearby. The widow Stratton, described as stylish yet distressed, faced a violent lawless act that ended the couple’s marriage and lives.
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Mass
M. Stratton
Leland
Tonathan AL Stretton
Goud
Ha In
Hie
Stratton
Strietton
Tedroon Bey
Btratton
Penicutus
Steatton
Curie
Janes
Rugn
Meary County Murder at Poti Ds tin House
A violent home invasion near Newari in Meary County ends with the death of Mrs Copel Iving. Neighbors found the house disturbed at about 2 am after thieves reportedly fled, with robbers identified as the likely perpetrators.
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Meary
Poti Dstin
Newari
Mies
Magpie
Semiane
Copel
Life in Japan: labor, food, and stature in Tokyo works
A Chronicle correspondent details a government paper mill in Tokyo with a large eating house and low wages, noting workers’ health from good Japanese food. He uploads measurements of Yokohama laborers, remarks on stature, interbreeding, and war’s impact while comparing Japanese and other populations.
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Tokio
Yokohama
California
Pay Up Dan Pelter Says Mrs Pelter on Debts
Detroit Free Press recounts a domestic scene where Mrs. Pelter urges Dan to settle a $1.10 debt to Mr. Flasher. She warns that unpaid bills damage his reputation and credit, advising payment of at least the smallest due first for social standing. The piece uses rustic dialogue to emphasize thrift and responsibility.
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Dan Pelter
Dan
Mrs. Pelter
Chubby
Flasher
Detroit Free Press
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