Robbery on Steamer Puritan Loses $120000 in Securities
Henry W. Comstock of Boston reported on a robbery aboard the steamer Puritan from New York to Fall River. Securities including railroad stock and United Steel Corp were taken from under a pillow in his stateroom, believed to be removed by a window entry. A recipient in New York allegedly offered to return the goods for a cash fine.
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Henry W. Constack
Boston
Puritan
New York
Fall River
United Steel Corporation
Multiple Injured in City Rail Collision
A westbound passenger train collided with a southbound Calumet electric car on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks in South Chicago. Dozens were seriously injured and at least one person died. Several girls en route to work were among the passengers unable to escape. The crash followed sighting the train horn but the car could not be stopped. In Athens Greece Premier Delyannis was assassinated by a gambler named Gherakaris at the chamber of deputies entrance. The attacker was arrested and had recent prison release for a previous wife murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue Loan
Baltimore & Ohi
Chicago
Athens
Theodore TP Debannis
Geece
Gheraharis
Chamber of Deputies
Delyannis
Gherakaris
Thehteen Sears
Southern Special Wrecked Near Golden Gate Train Belts Reunio
Three killed and twenty nine injured in an eastbound Southern Railroad passenger wreck at Golden Gate. The Eastbound special carried Confederate veterans to a reunion at Pouisville Ry. Speed exceeded eighty miles per hour when the engine struck a trestle pier causing coaches to overturn and fall to the riverbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Golden Gate
Pouisville
Smallpox Epidemic Closes Grand Rapids Institutions
Board of health orders closure of all schools and churches in Grand Rapids as smallpox spreads. Restrictions cover public gatherings and entertainments to curb the outbreak, with enforcement and cautionary notes issued by health authorities.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Taypids
Maeda
Woman Kuened with eid Mis Sarih Kepaier of bdlienapple
Regaiers tee ahd ese. Pheathieh is at sete Poa Petter oy Titedb wats recerceds bay Mrs. Ketpner's bitstivrd. The seta beds beneved wall fuse her sity.
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Mis Sarih Kepaier
Bdlienapple
Bose
Titsteedt
Aed Gut Mas
Pheathieh
Sete
Explosion at Indiana steel plant injures workers
The report describes a blast at the Republic Iron and Steel Company in Terre Haute Indiana where several laborers were injured. Officials indicate the tank failure caused a carbonated water release and damage to surrounding scrap piles while investigators assess the cause and extent of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Republic Iron and Steel Companys
Terre Hitute
Ind
Ugurerdbiien
Pale
Colo
Ragay
Jockeys Killed in Steeplechase Crash at St Louis Track
Jockeys killed in a steeplechase at a St Louis track when horses fell near the half mile pole. Hector died at the scene. Jockey Morris and Dr. Clark were seriously injured. The horses sustained no injuries.
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Janckow Thector
Wellesley
Morris
Dr. Clark
America Dockes Craty Track
St. Lonis
Hector
Paris Bank Robbery Attempt Shakes Illinois Town
Explosive blast at Edgar County National Bank in an Illinois town wrecks the building and damages neighboring stores. The vault survived. robbers vanished, leaving authorities and residents baffled. Witness reports include a local bookkeeper claiming an arm was broken by debris.
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Ilinois
Paris
Edgar County National Bank
Walter Jumtgen
Bradhaw
Wertzel
Landmark Wall Street Plot Sells for Record Price
The Mercantile Trust Company of St Louis purchased the famed 2 Wall Street site at the corner of Broadway New York for 7000000 dollars. The parcel measures 39 feet 10 inches on Wall Street and 30 feet on Broadway, totaling 1170 square feet. The deal crowns a historic price in New York real estate, with earlier records tracing to Anthony Drexel and the Morgan site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Mercantile Prest Company of
St. Louis
Broadway
Anthony Wo Drexel
Morgan Banking House
Broad and
Wall Streets
DE Lave
Norway and Sweden in fading peace talks after king’s ouster
The article reports on Norway cutting loose a new government after a king’s dissolution and a call to oust the present state leadership. Peace talks are pledged with Bussay and Papa to meet, mediated from Washington by American envoys as talks progress amid a tense pause. In Pennsylvania, three unknown balancers were struck down by a freight train near Greensburg.
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Norway
Loristivuia
Tomer
Bussay
Papa
Bee
Ari Atnisthee
Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Silver Shortage Halts Philadelphia Mint Operations
Congress has not sent additional silver to the Philadelphia Mint causing a suspension of all department work. The mint, routinely shut for summer repairs, may extend beyond three weeks as silver supplies are exhausted and Treasury seeks to circulate existing coinage before resuming production.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Colaae
Superi
Lamus
Philadelphi Mint
Haart
Fight Thieves to Death at Jackson's Hole Kill Three
A bloody clash near Jackson's Hole leaves three men dead two rustlers and a settler among the wounded. Pursuing outlaws, settlers engage along a road near the edge of a travel route as a chase ends in fatal blows and injuries. Names of the dead reportedly include Robinson and Lew with more details unclear.
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Jackson's Hole
Jhachksen
Orente
Wien
Possend
Hobinson
Lew
Phe
Milwaukee Banker Near Breakdown On Prison Stay
Bigelow, a Milwaukee banker, serving a ten year sentence at the U S penitentiary in Lauivenwarth Kau, is reported to be on the verge of a complete physical breakdown while hospitalised.
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Milwaukee
Tigelow
United States
Lauivenwarth
Kau
Bigelow
Teres
Milwaather
Ranker
United States Court
Bert Lewyen Woerth
Flames Destroy 100 Autos In New York Fire
A large fire in New York destroyed about 100 automobiles at a car lot near 27th Street and navigator avenue. The blaze disrupted service on the elevated L train and caused panic among commuters. Civilian and fire units battled flames as windows shattered and nearby structures were damaged.
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New York
Steeer Qadfic Avenue
New Wark
Tueidentalls
Steel Workers Get Increase In Compromise Wage Pact
A Detroit wage conference between Republic Tron and Steel Company and the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Cin Workers reached a compromise for the year ending July 1, 1924. The agreement restores wage gains with an average increase of about per cent and ties to prior settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Atashamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Cin Workers
Detroit
Cattle Barons Guilty in Public Domain Fencing Case
The Krause brothers Hernan and John of Sheridan County Nebraska were convicted by a jury for enclosing about 4000 acres of government land. John Krause was also found guilty of intimidating homesteaders and had prior violent claims. The government pursues a long campaign against public domain misuse. Sentences include fines up to 1000 dollars and one year imprisonment per offense, with twenty days to seek a new trial.
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Hernan
John Krause
Alliance
Sheridan County
Neb
Pheodore Osborne
Edward Whetstone
Krause
Nebraska
Krause Brothers
Doomed Man Denied Aid in Strike Breaker Slaying Case
The Supreme Court at Jefferson City upheld the death sentence for Edgar A. Bailey, a union-backed driver convicted in Kansas City of murder during a strike. The court set the date of execution for Bailey, and the case recounted how Bailey, Jamies Forsha, and William Moon formed a wrecking crew to oust non-union workers, leading to the fatal shooting of Albert Ferguson.
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Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Edgar A. Bailey
Kansas City
Bailey
Jamies Forsha
William Moon
Albert Ferguson
Ferguson
Prison for Union Men After Bridge Shot
Forty members of the newly formed National Structural Iron Workers and Bridge Boilers Union were jailed in Philadelphia without bail following a shooting at a bridge builders meeting. Edward Joyce of Washington, believed fatally wounded, is in a hospital as authorities press for details. Witnesses and suspects offered no statements, and officials refused to reveal the shooter or motives.
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Lew
National Struetural Iron Workers and Bridge Boilers’ Union
Philadelphia
Edward Jloyce
Loyce
Washington
Lool Bridge Builders’ Anion
Engithe Imation
Dattas
Pirex
Five Officials Accused of Misused County Funds In Ohio
Experts reported that five county officials including County Clerk Manards and Sheriff Thomas diverted public funds without warrants. The inquiry named amounts such as 848 dollars for the coroner and 826 dollars for a judge, amid broader financial misconduct claims.
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Woot Wisdel
EN. Bliss
Denrecau
Ohio
Fielas
Manards
Thomas
SLSST
Drenormandie
Thrott
Ewing
Trade and Industry Trends Across Chicago and Northwest Regions
The report notes continued improvement in weather and general conditions with ongoing violence impacting noneconomic areas. Manufacturing remains robust, distribution steady, and wholesale trade shows strong volumes aided by favorable weather. harvesting and livestock receipts rise while dairy and grain movements vary. Business activity overall signals continued gains vs last year, with some regions experiencing temporary slowdowns due to cold weather and market volatility.
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Chicago
Gayle A Hess
Drewmorth Steaeli
Aruety Beijev
Farrete
Soserk
Tyre
New York
Wattiner Gibowbige
Cerap Progres Og Dapper Veld
Bet
Keke
Irom
Yma
Pee
Bradstreet
Commereia Report
Prices and grain lots from Chicago markets flash across notes
A fragmented market report lists wheat oats rye barley and corn prices in several cities including Chicago Milwaukee Toledo and St Louis. Numbers show bid prices per bushel or ton with notes on deliveries and stock levels. The garbled text references futures terms and varying quality grades alongside farm and trade terms.
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Southern Special
Norfolk
Sant Brauetsen
Flaylord & Co
New York City
SAI
Paul Morton
Equitable
Paul Martin Hias Bee
Equitable Board
Hyde
Alexanders
Tivdle
Ty ‘Phoamas FL Ryan
Canada
Canadaated
Michigan Bridge and Tunnel Company
Michigan and
Canada Ridge Wid Tuned Company
Detroit River ‘Tunnel Company
Detroit River
Blair
Hair
St. Lewis
Dia Bo
Dhe Peederte Court
Dolar Bo
Shou S
Charles AL Bacey
Berkeley
Ato
Woseduite
J. G. Sante
Mbount Yorfen
Uncle Sam
Gins Pason
Wesley Hivnnenm
Jolie Saath
Eureka
North Pole
Willinay Afegler
Rheing Gravder Kita
Akershus
Christianin
Clarenee Be Young
Bearmouth
Turk Sant
Grider ML
Peruin
Dake Bee
Obes
Chaesige
Vidarene
Academy of Music
Agnes Myers
Find County
Atlantic City
Ordoer J. Dalane
William Jeffries
New Hampshire Avenue
Sandy Pook
Des Arc
Ark
Ligelow
Milwathee
Digelow
Cheney
Comubella
First National Bank
New York Iron Company
Conover
Real Streets
Roosevelt
Rooosevelt
The
Lawr
Henrys W. Comstock
Dowton
Coutnteck
Czar
Zemstvo
Moscow
National Assembly
Niles
Lheuay
Timothy
Prain
Utter Choi
Pheenaurs
Prefisgeapolis Cathie
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