Smallpox Reports Fear Disease Spread in Southern Illinois
The state health board acts on reports of smallpox with several cases in Jersey, Greene and Macon counties in the southern district, and new cases at Gatesburg and Spring Valley. Officials warn weather favors transmission and the illness may become prevalent again.
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Ilinois
Springfield
Dispatch
State Board of Health
Jersey
Greene
Maconpint
Gatesburg
Spring Valley
Studying Farming Pabst Enters Wisconsin Agriculture Scene
Milwaukee magnate Fred Pabst former Pabst Brewing president enrolls at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus to study farming. He recently acquired a fine stock farm and plans to enter stock raising with a scientific approach.
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Fred Pabst
Milwaukee
State University
Wis
the Pabst Brewing Company
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Meo Pabst
Fort Wayne Farmer Dies From Poisoned Dust Incident
Davis S. Manier, a 53 year old farmer from Adams County, dies after ingesting poisoned white cutting car dust. The swelling caused by the dose choked him to death while on the farm.
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Fort Wayne
Lad
Spect
Davis S. Manier
Ageea
Adama County
Two Farm Boys Held Over Colby Bank Robbery
Wausau Wisconsin special report says two farmer boys arrested in the Colby bank holdup refuse to give names claiming it was their first crime. They face charges as suspects in the robbery and are being held for Sank.
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Wausau
Wis
Colby Bank
Untitled fragment on a Storms Willow securities tale
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a security matter with unclear agents and a disrupted office scene. Names and places are garbled but imply a financial dispute or scheme. no clear dates or entities are identifiable.
Father loses light to rescue twin babes
A farmer named Tivus eight miles from Mourdy saved his twins by carrying them from a burning house but perished in smoke and flames. Mrs. Duttord woke to smoke and rang the farm bell as she tried to reach the children. The father likely lost his sight in the effort to save the babies.
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Atponi
Wourts Fings Hit Unions In Voting Affairs
New Orleans court cases severely limit labor union power in two rulings. A union fined for urging a voter to back a candidate was ordered remitted and condemned for tampering. In a second suit, a seaman injured on a ship saw the court rule the union could not hold the contractor responsible when the union selected the superintendent.
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New Orleans
Powlstown Supreme Court
Fio
Walter Cavanaugh Narrowly Survives Manufacturing Shaft Ordeal
Walter Cavanaugh a former football player for Joan University of Chicago endured a terrifying incident at Simmons Manufacturing Company. He became caught on a main shaft, braced against the ceiling, and held on until clothing tore away and the belt cut into his flesh. He escaped falling to the floor with no broken bones, though muscles were severely strained.
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Walter Cavanaugh
Ienesha
Wis
Joan
Chicago
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Kin Re Undergoes Eye Surgery After Ammonia Attack
Mrs Kin Re, who recently defied arrest for four digs in a railway coach at Girard Kansas, underwent an operation here in which her left eye was removed. The eyesight had been destroyed by the ammonia used by Loreaplore.
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Leses
Wansie Ghy, Mo
Kin Re
Girard
Kan
Loreaplore
Hunter Convicted in Fatal Hunting Error in Michigan
A Michigan jur y convicts Maltic Pengnen of unlawfully killing Thomas Wilde during a hunting accident. The court finds guilt under a law criminalizing accidental killings in the woods with carelessness. Minimum sentence set at ten years. jury recommends mercy. Prosecutor Holden notes it as the first conviction of this law in the state.
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Michigan
Thomas Wide
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Maltic Pengnen
Thomas Wilde
Pentiuen
Holden
Millionaire Joseph Neave Named City Street Superintendent
Joseph G. Neave, a Cincinnati figure of substantial wealth, is selected as superintendent of the city street cleaning department. His appointment, endorsed by the board of public service, will take effect next month as the city aims to improve street cleanliness. Neave said he pursued the post to ensure Cincinnati has the cleanest streets possible.
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Joseph &. Neave
Glean
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dispatch
Joseph G. Neave
City
Public Service
Nerve
Battery Has Long March to Port San Antonio
Fort Worth reports a Sixth Battery of United States light artillery marching from Fort Riley toward Port Sam Houston. The unit arrived here with all men reported in good shape and set to move toward San Antonio on Monday.
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Fort Worth
Tex
United States
Light Artillery
Fort Riley
Port Sam
Houston
San Antonio
Life sentence in murder case shocks town
A man identified as Wolam King was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Tudge Kimbronga for the murder of John Connor, a crime described in fragments as shocking to the community. The report, though garbled, cites a violent act and a lengthy punishment.
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Dalt
Danville
Lik
Wolam King
Tudge Kimbronga
John Connor
Neuro
State Officials Return Cash From Bond Issuance
Chicago December 24 Gov. Deneen orders extraordinary refunding of public money alleged to be taken by former state officials during bond issuances. About 122400 to be refunded from a 1877 law enabling municipal bonds. Attorney General Stead sues former State Treasurer Henry Wulf. others may follow. Fred A. Busse refunded 8759 principal and 686 interest. Audit and court actions target all who profited from extra levies, with named ex-treasurers and auditors listed.
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Charles 8
Poneen
Hey
Guime
Hobs
James
McCullaugh
Anon
State Quauty
Mie Antorni
Weasury Ltd
Springfeld
Stead
Kenry Wulf
Buill
Fred A. Busse
Sednesday
Heli
MoCullough
Needles
John C. Smith
J. Mack Tanner
John Tt. Tanner
Floyd K. Whitemore
M. Q. Williamson
Jacob Gross
Gud Itera
Deneen Holts
Treasuer
Atellor
Deneen
McCullough
Deneeh
Frank Whipp
Mary
APP
Ten Year Term for a Duelist Declared by Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Fenter Whitnah of Page County for killing Charles Middaugh after a quarrel over a drunken dispute. The decision declares duels forbidden in Iowa and orders Whitnah to serve ten years in prison.
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Supreme Court
Jes Moines
Iowa
Fenter Whitnah
Page County
Charles Middaugh
Drounk
Middaugh
Whitnab
To Mark Confederate Graves Bill Seeks $200000 For Marking Graves
Washington dispatch reports Representative Princelinois introduced a bill appropriating 200000 dollars to mark the approximately 752 Confederate graves in the North. In Denver, during the trial of Leonard B. Imboden and James A. Hill on charges of wrecking the Denver Savings banks, the state's attorney stated that 500000 dollars of the bank's deposits were based on worthless securities.
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Washington Dispatch
Princelinois
North
Leonard B. Imboden
James A. Hill
Denver
Governor's confidential agent plans meeting over funds
Springfield official sought action after a governor's confidential agent gathered figures from editor and treasurer offices. Governor Deneen summoned Auditor McCullough, and a meeting with all parties led to depositing certified checks with the state treasury.
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Springfield
Amt
Uegan
Deneen
Audhor McCullousx
Fitzsimmons Collapses In Ring After Fight
Robert Fitzsimmons collapses in the ring after a brutal bout at Mechanic’s Pavilion in San Francisco. The famed boxer, tired and unable to rise after the thirteenth round, sank into a fainting spell as medical staff rushed to his side.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
San Franeteca
Cal
Ort Fitzssimmona
Jack O'Brien
Natare
Branded Pipe Hazing Leads to Expulsion at Michigan Academy
Gusted from Orchard Lake Michigan Military Academy after Cates son of a banker branded a fellow student with fraternity initials during a hazing bee. The hot pipe burned Belstein on the neck, though he did not complain. President Wheeler expelled Cates. Cates claims many students have left and will not return until reinstated.
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Michigan Military Academry
Duluth
Mion
Belstein
Cates
Wheeler
Academy
Pfister Cleared In Milwaukee Larceny Case
Judge Brazee in Municipal Court orders jury verdict Not Guilty for Charles J Pfister charged with larceny in a case involving 14,900 dollars allegedly confiscated while acting as stakeholder for Wisconsin Rendering Co in a garbage contract dispute. Jury discharged after day and a half of testimony.
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Milwaukee
Miwaukee
Charles J. Pfister
Brazee
Pfister
Two Women and Infant Die in Train Collision at Weston
A carriage carrying Mrs John Lashaway aged 70 and her daughter in law Mrs Lady Lashaway with her infant child was struck by a southbound Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton train at the Main street crossing in Weston. The carriage was demolished, both women died instantly, the infant died within minutes, and the horse was killed.
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Toledo
Obin
John Lashaway
Inlaw
Lady Lashaway
Sheareld
Weston
South Home
Cineinnati
MAY YOHE SEEKS SEPARATION FROM HUSBAND BRADLEE STRONG
Mey Yohe actress once Lady Francis Hope filed for divorce in Berlin from Major Putnam Bradlee Strong son of late New York mayor William L Strong. She stayed in Berlin briefly then moved to Monte Carlo awaiting outcome. husband’s whereabouts unknown.
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Putnam Bradlee Strong
New York
Berlin
Mey Yohe
Francis Hope
Willam L. Strong
Haley Gipe Convicted in Starbuck Murder Case
Rushville dispatch reports Haley Gipe found guilty of manslaughter after a three and a half hour jury deliberation in the Starbuck murder case. He received an indeterminate sentence to Michigan City prison. the defendant had prior manslaughter convictions.
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Starbuck
Rushville
Ted
Dispatch
Haley Gipe
Michigan City
Gipe
William Starpmek
Three Die in Beaumont Street Fight
Beaumont dispatch reports motorman Ryan Merritt and deputy constable Elisha Perita killed by 11 year old Harry Powell who was then shot dead by Deputy Tevis. The incident occurred as officers confronted the juvenile in a street confrontation.
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Beaumont
Tex
Ryan Merritt
Elisha Perita
Harry Powell
Tevis
Breakfast shooting shocks Kingman, Kansas
Clarence Albright was shot and killed at his breakfast table in Kingman Kansas by an unknown assailant who fired through the window and fled. The incident remains under investigation with no suspects named.
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Kingman
Kan
Clarence Albright
Chaotic Ledger of Bank Owners and Corporate Ties
Fragmented OCR text traces a tangled map of Chicago National Bank figures and linked interests. It mentions chief owners, directors, and various financial entities, with scattered references to boards, trust companies, and industrial concerns across multiple firms. The fragment hints at complex relationships but lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable details.
From Newsboy to Magnate in Chicago’s Early Era
John R. Walsh rises from a poor newsboy in 1840s Chicago to become a major financier and founder of the American News Company. He builds a banking career at Chicago National Bank, shaping the city’s finance through the 1880s with Democratic allies and strategic newspaper interests. He helps establish and lead key institutions, including the Chicago Herald, under influential leadership.
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John R. Walsh
Caleago
John R
Buade Mewalog
Baie and
Ralyiy Niaro AL
Trelant
Ita Purembe
Lity
Tivbas
J. McNally
Newstivaler
Chiego
Tn Prat
Wale
Amerina
Newa Company
Era WU
Wal
Founds National Bank
Walsh Fonda
Chicago National Bank
Fred Plow
John M. Sinsit
Walsh
American Bison Society Formed to Save Buffalo
A new organization named the American Bison Society aims to preserve buffalo populations through systematic work and herd improvement. The idea is to make the species profitable again as its life grows in valuable markets and markets may reward successful preservation efforts. A distant echo of historical calls for government action accompanies the sighting of a public interest in wildlife protection.
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American Bison Society
Raneres
Pittsbursh
Forestier wins Elffel tower climb in 3 12 45 time
Cyclist Forestier conquered the Elffel tower ascent posting 3 12 45 as his rivals trailed by under four seconds. A separate item notes a bizarre interior discovery linked to a 4 French explorer and a grisly wedding skull carved by the Dyaks.
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Elffel Tower
Forestier
Jess
Borneo
Barnes
Dyaks
The Limit Reached Long Ago We We Interesting Anal Pleading
The fragment mentions Tram Parks, male liner, and twenty century fur, with questions about belief in power, architecture called sky scrapgey, and European expectations of Americans in management. The text is largely garbled OCR from the Louisville Courier Journal with unclear events or dates.
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Louisville
Jounal
Canine Treasures in Paris Fuel Tiny Dog Craze
In Paris, ladies of high society prize small lap dogs, paying high prices for miniature breeds. A Brabancou reportedly sold near its own weight in precious metal, and a even smaller Var nien fetched over a thousand dollars, fueling a boom in tiny dogs kept as table ornaments.
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Paris
Eld
Sable Fur Value Through Historical Trade Practices
Text describes sable fur preparation and value, noting skins drawn over heads with no body incision, feet and tails included. It cites peninsular measurements of 12 inches body length and 6 inch tail, and references Henry VII restrictions on Gibe or Gible terms. Values range from 9500 dollars to 2000 dollars for different furs described.
Rhodes Scholars at Oxford Named in Local Report
Rhodes scholars at Oxford University in England have long been known locally by the title Rhodes. The term carries no reproach here as the young men are noted for their success in both nightly and ceremonial duties.
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Rhodes
Oxford University
England
Fragmented Legal Advice Note from OCR
A partial OCR fragment shows a dialogue about truth in legal representation. The text hints at a lawyer and a client discussing honesty and attention to additional information, but the context and complete statements are missing. No clear event, names, or dates can be identified from the readable portion.
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