Midshipmen Report Fatal Fist Fight at Annapolis
An Annapolis Navy academy report details a fatal fist fight between two midshipmen over a school matter. Meriwether was not charged with violation of rules, and the combatants settled their dispute with a wrestling bout. One midshipman later collapsed and died after the confrontation, with duty and discipline noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Annapolis
Beto
Midshipmen
Sver
Meriwether
Fractured Note Cites Election Day Fraud Claims
Fragmented OCR text hints at charges of election day fraud involving a committee and contested ballots. Source remains unclear but references fraud allegations tied to a local election and official bodies.
Cronstadt Mutiny Reports Rise And Fall In Russia
Panic and sensational rumors spread in St. Petersburg over Cronstadt mutiny claims of 8000 sailors seizing forts and attacking Peterhof. Troops from St. Petersburg and the Peterhof garrisons crushed the revolt with about 7000 Cossacks and imperial guard, leaving remaining mutineers to surrender after midnight.
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St. Petersburg
Cronstadt
Vpeterhof
Ruteberg
Wather John of
Imperial Guard
Xt Peterhof
Paul
Staf
Son of German Baron Found Guilty of Murder
A Des Moines special reports Erich von Kutzleben son of Baron von Kutzleben of Germany was found guilty of murder in the first degree for wrecking a Rock Island passenger train at Homestead Iowa on March 21, killing engineer A C Watchkiss. The baroness mother traveled from Germany and fainted upon verdict. He wrecked the train "Just to see what would happen."
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Des Moines
Erich von Kutzleben
Baron von Kutzleben
Germany
Young von Kutzleben
Rock Island
Homestead
A. C. Watchkiss
Ile
Warship sent to scene in San Domingo trouble
The Denver and Olympia sail from Guantanamo to San Domingo city as Rear Admiral Bradford is ordered to deploy a warship amid reports of unrest. A telegram from San Domingo says everything is quiet. Meanwhile Gill's body is found in a Poughkeepsie lake after an apparent overdose. A brother surrenders in a Kentucky murder case as uprisings threaten San Domingo. Canton reports rising anti American sentiment and threats against an American consular official. Louis fleet arrives in New York amid a naval review as typhoon affects Guam.
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San Domingo
Navy Department
Washington
Denver
Guantanamo
San Pedro Maroons
Bradford
Admiral Bradford
Olympia
War Department
Col
Colton
Gill
Lake
Miss Smily Wasign
Youngstown
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hearst to Fight Ballot Box Order in New York
William R Hearst def eated Municipal Ownership League candidate moves to recover votes after Supreme Court Justice William Gignot grants order directing removal of ballot boxes from precincts to the bureau of elections. Justice Gaynor rules police have no right to ballot boxes. Gov Alexander Bacon and others react as Ivins declines mayoral challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Willian Gignot
Brooklyn
N.Y
McAdoo
Greater New York
Bureau of Elections
William BR. Hearst
Municipal Ownership League
Gaynor
Mr. Hearst
Alexander Bacon Aid
Brown
New Yorke
Man
Justice Gaynor
Ivins
Imayoralty
Hearst
Tying
Bride and Groom Dead in Newburg Double Tragedy
In Newburg Oregon Carl Narford and his new wife of six weeks were found dead in their home after neighbors heard shots. The circumstances suggest a possible murder followed by suicide or a double self-inflicted death. Morford and family recently moved from Missouri. Mrs Warford had relocated two months earlier to marry Hurford.
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Newburg
Ore
Northern Pacific Wreck Near Missawa Tragedy Two Engineers Likely Die
Missoula dispatch reports an eastbound Northern Pacific passenger train at thirty miles an hour crashed into the rear of an eastbound freight two miles west of Missawa Thursday. A score of passengers and trainmen were injured. Two engineers probably killed.
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Missawa
A. Missoula
Mont
Dispatch
Northern Pacific
St Louis Tragedy Links Two Deaths and Pending Wedding
In St Louis the body of two year old Lucien Bekhardt was found near his fiancée Miss Kate Burns home. He had been shot and a revolver lay nearby with four empty shells. Bekhardt and Burns planned to marry November 28. In Minnesota at Tullock the Steeves murder trial verdict found the defendant guilty of second degree murder and he received a life sentence for killing neighbor Swanson after an argument about land use by cattle.
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Shelby Ball
Lewis, Collin
Pineville
Middlesboro
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
M. J. Moss
St. Louis
Lucien Bekhardt
Kate Burns
Bekhardt
Tullock
Minn
Steeves
Teeves
Swanson
Fire destroys rooming house on Grand Avenue Kansas City
Charles Launer died in the blaze along with two others who perished and one person was seriously burned. The fire swept through a rooming house on Grand Avenue in Kansas City Missouri Wednesday as victims were overcome by smoke before they could escape.
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Charles Launer
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Tom Johnson Elected as Cleveland Mayor in Largest Plurality
Tom Johnson, Democratic candidate for mayor of Cleveland Ohio, wins by a strong plurality not less than 11000 votes. With the exception of Hadden Republican for probate judge the entire Democratic city and county ticket is elected by a comfortable margin.
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Tom Johnson
Johnson
Cleveland
Hadden
Mutineers Surrender In Rio Fortress Stand
Mutineers who mutinied in Rio de Janeiro surrendered to authorities at the Fortress of Santa Cruz near the bay entrance. The city reported quiet and no revolution following the surrender on Wednesday.
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Rio
Janeiro
Santa Cruz
Militia Deployed in Whitewell Over Miner Strike
Militia called to Whitewell Kentucky where two militia companies have been ordered to the area as a clash between striking workers and non union miners is reported.
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Whitewell
Kenn
Anarchists Arrested in Magdeburg Plot Case
Three Spanish anarchists were arrested in Magdeburg Germany on suspicion of involvement in a plot to kill King Alfonso during a visit. The prisoners were believed to have come from Paris and Burin.
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Magdeburg
Germany
Cueaday
Suppleson
Alfonso
Burin
Paris
Mass Meeting Funds Raised for Jewish Aid in New York
At a large gathering Jewish residents in New York City collected fifty thousand eight hundred dollars for officers of the a n a. The sum reflects community support for aid efforts amid the upheaval described in the report.
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New York City
Tabor Bank Reopens with Cash Reserve to Meet Run Threat
The State Bank of Tabor reopened after directors approved 25,000 in cash on hand to handle a possible run. President A Tinenes stated the bank’s affairs are sound. Deposits total 140,000. Vice President W W Mickelwait, of Glenwood, was elected to replace disgraced director T G Dye, who has confessed to forgeries totaling about 19,000. Dye’s forged notes included 3700, 1000, 2500 two forged names, and more. Dye remains at his father’s home in Council Bluffs.
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State Bank of
Tabor
A. Tinenes
W. W. Mickelwait
Glenwood
CG. Dye
Dye
Charles Waite
Omaha National Bank
Times
A. T. Wilkins
Dr. L. Earlbutt
W. G. ‘Gregory
Gregory
Mr. Mickelwail
T. Green
Louw Trowbridge
Barnes
Bank
Council Blutts
Family of Dye Pays Off Debts in Bank Scandal
Relatives of A C Dye, former vice president of the State Bank of Tabor, agree to settle all claims totaling 53000. Funds come from Sylvester Dye of Council Bluffs and Wiloughby Dye of Macedonian, with deposits at Council Bluffs First National Bank to be paid on demand. Unsecured claims will be paid at face value along with secured ones. No tribute to Young Dye’s obligations is questioned. Reopening of the bank awaits state auditor permission.
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A. C. Dye
State Bank of
Tabor
Sylvester Dye
Council Bluffs
Wiloughby Dye
Noo Ace
First National Bank
Fort Dodge woman loses currency kept for safekeeping
Alarmed by recent burglaries, Mas I Bell of Fort Dodge stored surplus money in a store. A family member unknowingly burned the money in a stove. ashes were taken to a bank. Mrs Bell later received a government payment for the destroyed currency.
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Mas. I. Bell
Fort Dodge
Ort Dodge Bank
Manley’s ax Rooseveltian cow adds to dairy herd
A farm tale notes a cow owned by John Stock that has produced twins five times and once triplets, increasing the herd to thirteen head in six years. In other items a $20,000 damage suit against August Olderoy and family is dropped after $900 paid. Lena Pioneer dies. B Paine, noted northern pianist, dies. Mrs Burnnap suffers a severe injury after falling down an elevator shaft at the Commercial Bank block.
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Manley
Council Wlyfts
Anna Karrer
August Olderoy
Rose
Minnie
Plantiff
Reynor Savings Bank
W. A. Burnnap
Col
Clear Lake
Commercial Bank
Piergue Heir To $20,000 In Dodge-Disputed Saga
Lawrence Piergue, noted as a champion middleweight wrestler from Iowa, becomes heir to a $20,000 estate amid a dispute surrounding the Dodge case. The saga centers on the contested death of his mother and Piergue's ensuing claim.
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Lawrence Piergue
Iowa
Illinois Central Train Wreck at Ackley Delays Traffic Eight Hours
An Illinois Central passenger train derailed at the Iowa Central cross dog in Ackley on Monday morning. The locomotive and four coaches left the tracks, causing injuries and shock but no fatalities. Traffic was delayed about eight hours while emergency crews attended to the scene.
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Ilinois Central
Iowa Central
Ackley
Jens
Iowa Elections Bring Sparse Votes in Local Districts
The Iowa election results show light turnout in multiple districts. In Lyons-Gosevoire area Clides Yonde, a Republican from Southerland, won without opposition. in OsierolaLyons district Vin Waton was elected with a small majority. The overall atmosphere hints at near-uncertain future for Witmer in the statehouse.
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Abe Witmer
Sheldon
Mito Haveing
Whitmer
Republican House of Representatives
Sibley
Oserola-Lyon
Vin Waton
Fa Xine Coed Clr
Lamkin
van Atom
Croglaw
Rock Rapids
Creglaw
Col Hendersons Condition in Dubuque Hospital
Col 2 B Henderson rests poorly after a bad night and attempts to leave his room. He is strong physically but weak mentally, recognizes his wife, and sorrow follows when old friends visit as death looms in this hospital note.
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Henderson
Tie
Ife
Bin
Tien
Jewelry a Junk at Des Moines Opera Case
Jewelry valued in the opera company heist proved fake as cut glass and cheap plate. A felon named Wing faced grand larceny charges in Des Moines district court. He received a light sentence after petty larceny verdict. Heir claims arise around Cadwell estate with G W Cadwell among dozens asserting kinship.
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Des Moines
New York
Aethiee
Opera
Conductor Returns Pocketbook After Wallet Was Found
Derry Anderson a conductor on the H line is Central road picked up in his time a pocketbook containing 3505 owned by a wealthy woman of Roenisen. The money was returned to the boxer by express and it is said she objected to paying the express charges claiming his expense should have been borne by the railroad company. Iowa State Promon's Association On Nov. 15 the Iowa State Womens Association meets at Wes Moines. At this m meeting the date for the next state tournament will be set. Burlington and Waterloo are the only towns which aspire for the meeting and one or the other will be decided on.
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Derry Anderson
Hlineis Central Road
Roenisen
Express
Iowa State Piromon's Association
Iowa State Wromen's Association
Wes Moines
Burlington
Waterloo
Munson City Switch Engine Incident Injures 60-Year-Old Employee
Owen Jarrell, a section hand on the Central, was knocked senseless by a switch engine at Munson City. He sustained bruises to his back and legs and facial lacerations. He is 60 and has worked for the company for over thirty years.
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Owen Jarrell
Munson City
Poisoned by Pressed Chicken Sickens Family
The MelKen family of Des Moines all suffer severe ptomaine poisoning after eating chicken pressed the day before. Parents and three children are affected, with the incident linked to a Sunday meal. Officials caution on food preparation and safety.
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Himer MelKenaie
Dew Moines
Wholesale Coal Thefts Arrest In Iowa Town
Sensation follows the arrest at Trampton of M. Ogle, agent of the Iowa Central, on a charge of involvement in a wholesale coal theft from the railroad. It is claimed he was connected with prominent town citizens, implicating local figures.
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Trampton
M. (. Ogle
Iowa Central
Inyveny
Will Marry an Iowa Woman Jack London Plans Secret Newton Wedding
Novelist and war correspondent Jack London will wed Miss Carmine Wittredge in Newton Iowa. Preparations for a secret marriage are under way.
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Iowa
Jack London
Carmine Wittredge
Newton
Winder Way
Slaughter House Suicide of Local Butcher Employee
William Ladewilg aged 26 an employee of a Mascatine butcher shop killed himself in a slaughter house after a family row at home. He went there to get a load of meat and shoot himself following his troubles.
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William Ladewilg
Inca Slaughter House
Toe
Hind
Hingele
Wealthy Shell Rock widow leaves home to church
Mrs M A McDonald, noted as the wealthiest resident of Shell Rock, bequeathed her elegant home and substantial other property to the Methodist Episcopal church of the city. The will names the church as the beneficiary and outlines the transfer of real estate and assets.
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Lettler
Shell Rock
Methodin¢ Episcopal Church
Fragmented 18th Century Chronicle of Global Events
A garbled weekly update lists scattered historical notes and dates across 17th to 19th centuries. Mentions executions, ship arrivals, earthquakes, revolts, treaties, notable deaths, and political milestones with many names and places partially obscured.
Fragmented OCR musings mix politics and finance satire
A garbled OCR piece references American tourists indemnity, a 25,000 fine on a trust, battleship work, and insurance tales. It mentions Carnegie, Gates, auto speeders, and political indictments, all in a disjointed stream suggesting a fragmented 20th century newspaper page.
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Satan
Ieriday
Washington, D. C
Canton
China
Consyl Dayhog
America
Guam
Oan
Reeves
Qut
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Tabor Bank
H. C. Dyce
Lena
B. Paine
Wright County
Jewitt
Ilnois Central
Iglls
M. Patan
Col. Hendersons
Cadwell
G. W. Cadwell
Watukean
Ford
Tite Filias Col.well
Dios Misa
Jennie Garden
England
Stafford
Guertas Tam
Colmis
Mexico
Janeig Denke
John Milton
Pool
Hiab
Learton
Lisbon
Portugel
VTP
Pontatues
Kayla
Wranen
Witis Bet
Almy
Farvard Grove
Test
Ameriquit Corurrvess
Wih-Gen
Montgomery
St. Johns
Chirty-righe
Joseph Philip
Pegie
Imishattie
TSAK
Ehiatelt
Sau Meanaisen
Il Tenitsa
IsGt
Confederate
Trent
Afiska
Cgrover
United States
Antivcbists
Barcelotst
Killa
Voorhees
Sete
Yam Alexader
Eoasia
Dreyfus
Plason
Tsus
Dissia
Port Artht
Ipomi—L Hlung Chang
Madison Square
IMON
Dapen
Beet Trust
Tau
Aeyelopaedia
Carnegia
Lifn Insurance
John W. Gates
Burton
Tfe
Saeed
Tangy
Politieta
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