Murderers of Meredith Devers Trial Reveals Massive Life Insurance Swindle
A sprawling life insurance conspiracy unfolds across states led by Richardson Mason and Will Meredith. The group arranged fake deaths, bribed examiners, and used his brother in law stories to secure policies. The scheme tied to Devers and Mitchell deaths, with arrests and a Rochester connection exposing the gang.
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Haris
Earle
Bottome
Harle
Marle
Devers
Olling
Harry Mitchell
Chihuahua
el Paso
Richardson
Irdson
Meredith
Pete
Thind Richardson
Willis Meredith
Mafia
Harry
Mason
William Mitchell
el Pago
Fort Worth
Hurlbert
Asver
Hochester
Lester
Rochester
Buffalo
Wily
Ae Mitchell
Wills Meredith
Chituahua
Siehardson
Rothester
Mitchell Boys
Hot Springs
Ark
Gray
Got Springs
John J. Evans
Poison Factory Dangers and Mask Scene Described
A sensational account describes deadly cyanide hazards in a factory setting. Foreman Vin Wilt Renee warns of masked workers handling molten cyanide while noting past suicides and strong drug cravings. The piece contrasts gendered labor, claiming women outperform men in dexterous tasks like folding large quantities of books.
Concordia College Milwaukees Silver Anniversary Observances
Milwaukee hosts three day exercises marking Concordia College founded anniversary. Lutherans from Wisconsin and neighboring states expected. negotiations underway for a large tent seating 6900 with stage equipment used by Sarah Beronardi. Planned Sunday activities include a college park ceremony on June 17 near Center Street.
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United Sratles Ani
Company
England
Concordhe College
Wisconsin
Milwaukes
Buge
Sarah Beronardi
Farmous
Texas
Jagl
Lake Front
Chicago
Sarah
Withehold
College Park
Cendir Streck
Win Leen
Thiesu
Veterans of the Civil War Leader Brigadier General Ray Dies
An obituary notes Brigadier General Patrick Henry Ray placed on the retired list. It traces his Wisconsin service from Walworth County politics to the Second Wisconsin, six decades of Army duty in Civil War campaigns, and later commands. The piece also mentions family ties and other local notes from Oshkosh and surrounding towns.
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Patrick Henry Ray
Tar
Hairy Ray
Ey Ray
Walworth
Trol
Wisconsia
Chariss Ray
Siva Kee
Thay
Mihyaukee
Jamet Cark A
Euphain
Ated
Jirge
Immanity
Phirtyethind
Wlahth Infantry
Pears
Warn Te
Oyer
Regres
Wewatt
Ieee Park
Tuy Hart
Alasie
Polipptines
Ubi
Itn
Feer
Soliller
Tien
Ray Tm Brothertndaw
United States
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Man accused of tobacco ban faces jail and suicide attempt
In Wisconsin notes, George Steffen a 50 year old Milwauke e printer was imprisoned for graney then attempted hanging in a blow county jail cell after claiming officials denied tobacco. He later spoke of injuries from an accident that left him unable to work and requested not to be sent back.
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Atte
Mason
Day Warnot
Gverunxioux
Matee
Anu
David Sanguinettie
Atlee Gariougs
Ardson
Mason Tadool
Ison
Gray
Otkead
Richardson
Chay
Sanguin
Betton
Bis Nisn
Bifermitten
Paso County
Ineludng Gray
Jem Tiie
Cuthakin
Masu
Mitchell
Devers
Tarte
Aga Wily
Harle
Davers
William Meredith
Favle
Herls
Hottome
el Paso
Chihuahua
Bottorat
Harvie
Bottome
Racinel
Robert D. Linevin
Wisconsin Telephone Company
May O'Connor
Milwaukee
Lincoln
O'Connor
Green Bay
Racine
George Steffen
Milwauken
Blow County
Rabieco
Steffen
Graney
Init
Tours
Isbor
Smilhding
Alty
John Morgan
Babcock Fire Extinguisher Company
South Milwaukee
State Board of Health
Morgan
State Board
Astonishing land values in rapid rise across regions
A historical overview notes dramatic increases in land values and wealth tied to real estate. It highlights massive developments from Manhattan to Pennsylvania and speculative booms around 4,000 speculation sites and major transfers, with names and places referenced amid a broad panorama of property fortunes.
Forecasting Big Floods and Early Warning Errors
A historical look at sensational weather forewarnings about a Mississippi River flood of 1897, the public reaction in Cairo and New Orleans, and the eventual vast property loss. It covers the weather bureau's warnings, the overreaction of readers, and the $15,000,000 saved by heedful owners, plus side notes on early chauffeurs and English coinage history.
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Potley
New York
Mereditty
Baels Artes
Devers
Rivharesem
Phere
Elliew
Washington
Cairo
New Oregonny
Citina
Evan
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Fragmented text with scattered names and items
OCR junk shows scattered terms like Calumet Baking Powder and various garbled phrases. Numerous names and place-like tokens appear loosely, lacking coherent narrative or clear event, making a concise summary difficult.
Transformations Curious Coffee to Postum Switch
A quirky old-era note explains coffee withdrawal and a switch to Postum Food Coffee. It claims taste near fine Java when served with cream and asserts a ten day to two week bodily transformation as caffeine-linked pain eases and nourishment replaces nerves fatigue.
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Mavinette
Crivitz Paper & Pulp Company
Janesville
Micky
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Presbyterian Parsonage
Fond du Lac
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Smith
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First Baptist Church of
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Kenosha
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Miwaukee
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