Berger's Last Mad Deed Leaves Family Tragedy in Brookfield
A man from Brookfield Massachusetts killed his wife and two children then died by suicide in a grisly act of presumed insanity. Neighbors discovered the carnage after reports of earlier threats and a failed attempt on one child. Police identified the suspect as a 40s man and the victims as his wife and three children. the scene showed a bed with all bodies.
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Brookfield
Masa
Morlow
Inagun
Berger
Berges
Unclear Race Card Fragments From Historic Meet
Fragmented OCR of a horse racing card lists horses, jockeys, weights, and bets with many garbled names and notes. It references Lexington, betting actions, and multiple races including handicaps and selling stakes, though details are incomplete.
Road Defeated Derpstein In Midweek Bout
A local match saw Road defeat Derpstein in a midweek bout amid mention of York and a party of onlookers. The report notes a bottle of twenty five rounds and a reference to athletic events in a tangential way.
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Road
Derpstein
York
Kid Beond
Joe Teristain
Budget Fray Hints At Death of Strangers In Brenham
Local readers confront a puzzling set of letters and missing clues connected to two young men who died last year. One body was found near the Houston Central railroad line, the other along a distant stretch, with scarce evidence and a few loose items. Investigators pledge to pursue the mystery as letters from many correspondents surface, and a state committee plans attendances and performances to fund relief efforts.
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Younr
Bere
Houston
Central
Aem
V.ow. Grube
Austin
Grove
Jenny
Kottle
Nancy Rocie
Fragmented song list and local notices from Brenham page
An OCR fragment lists song titles and names then reports Arthur Schroeder an oil mill employee injured after a box car incident at Brenham. It notes Green Oak social where Myra Gols Kaogelin and Miss Tewsle Latt wed, and mentions Mrs Salile Baskett ill with pneumonia symptoms. JD Campbell and Mrs Smyth plan a Chippell HI visit with children. The War dell daughter is reported very ill.
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Wagoner
Aung
John
Druntt and Bievough
Parewell
Paria
Riley
Jane
Janne
Spike
Sarry Johneon
Sandy Daud
Natchez
Dixie Land
Dan Tucker
Ned
Molly Hare
Pop
Brand- Gin
Nevi
Ryan
Arthur Schroeder
Brenham
Reir
Green Oak Ubie
Gols Kaogelin
Tewsle Latt
Salile Baskett
JD. Campball
Aaron Smyth
Chippell HI
A. A. Wardell
Alek
Petition in Hankptey Texas Courts
Federal court records show Je rv is F M Smith filed a bankruptcy petition. Creditors outside Hankptey share claims. two small debts in Kort Werth. Asset values exceed sixteen thousand dollars. A sal esman from a dry goods store is involved as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rvis
F. M. Smith
Odey
Stury
Kort Werth
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed in Galveston Texas
Involuntary petition for bankruptcy was filed yesterday with the clerk of the United States district at Galveston by the Hood company Tod Willie Bro and Vocke Witkin bank of Galveston and Whit Hie Co of Dallas seeking relief for Woo Heater of Wallis Texas The case appears unclear with several names garbled and unreadable in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
United States
Galwanten Bry Hoods Company
Tod. Willie & Bro
Vocke, Witkin & Bank
Wiit Hie & Co
Dallas
Woo
Heater
Wallis
Incomplete text: Lockhart and Blanton creditors meet
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lockhart and Blanton with creditors meeting in January and mentions Weld of Mustiyi plus a U S context. No clear event, names, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Taylor Topics Report in Taylor Texas Court Ruling
In Taylor Texas on January 19 Judge Brook granted a new trial to defendants in the Walter Avery crash suit against the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway. The action, arising from an accident while Mr. Avery served, sought about 0 in damages. The case came amid plans for new brick buildings and a brick yard to begin operation in two weeks with Mrs. Ean purchasing Mr. Ws Fy’s residence and the Witter moving to a newly acquired property.
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Taylor
Texas
Walter Avery
Missouri, Katnas and Texas Railway Company
Domagon
Wye
George, Lown
Brook
Avery
Lee
Ag Eneierr
BOON
Taylor Brink Company
Thia Alews
Ean
Ws Fy
Witter
Orange mayor grants leave as judge named to fill unexpired term
In Orange Texas Mayor Sibley receives a thirty day leave. Judge C A Nemits is appointed to fill the unexpired term. The steamer Una from Wiltman's Ferry reports railroad iron for Hanerat Lumber tram road and river levels are falling. Rev CR Lamar of the Methodist Church announces Sunday topics and will leave for Longview to become presiding elder of the Marehill district.
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Orange
Texas
Jonware
Atom
Viby Council
Th & Sibley
Reasena
Wapateepiel
C. A. Nemits
Sibley
Brunswick
Una
Tom Davis
Wiltman
Hanerat Lumber Company
Capital Davis
CR. Lamar
Methodie
Lamer
Marehill
Longview
Alvin College Established by Methodist Conferences
Alvin Texas January 18 reports a joint meeting of the Austin and Gale Mispion Methodist Episcopal conference ministers at Alvin where they agreed to establish Alvin College of the Mother Lint Aiplaeapil. Dr Clark Waideon, the president, will take charge as the college opens with a growing student body and an approved faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texas
Austin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mie
Alvin College
Clark Waideon
A. My
College Deguariy
Atudente
Gould
Epworth League Members Entertained at Local Parsonage
In Caldwell Texas on a January evening Epworth League members were entertained at the Morford home parsonage by Hey Weems Wooten and T B Stone a Georgetown druggist. Norris Brocky of Figin ls visits to tend cows as illnesses including a fever case show improvement with no new deaths.
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Caldwell
Texas
Epworth League
Richmond observes General Lee birthday amid events
Richmond Virginia on January 14 marks General Lee birthday with closing of banks and exchanges. Confederate veterans assemble for a local commemoration. Wilmington Delaware on January 19 reports broader birthday celebrations for General Lee.
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Richmond
Re B. Lee
Beaumont News Notes and Obituary Highlights
A Beaumont Texas notice bundle covers a January conference on a congress report, local protest risks, and plans for a charity drive. It also reports the death of N Blanchette, family details, funeral plans, and a pool championship kickoff at Harmony club with upcoming Neches club match details. George KR Ruffin spoke at the opera house for an Episcopal church building fund, drawing a large crowd and donation.
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Kameau
Loree
Vesey
Lavesay Perkine
Gayle
Lake Charles
Ducky
George KR. Ruffin
New Orleans
Ji Dumberoup
Episcopal Thureh
Plan for city charity fund praised and attacked
Alderman T W Zhophen proposes a practical charity fund with monthly grants for beggars and a single entry point through the fund treasurer. Critics say the scheme will starve the soul and push able bodied tramps from the city while the truly needy get relief. G P Haran of Birmingham supports a citizen cooperation, while Haran confirms a brother Bert Tule was convicted last week and sentenced to prison after a robbery. He mentions a Daly letter asking for help and notes his brother plans to return home tonight.
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T. W. Zhophen
G. P. Haran
Biirmingham
Ali
Bert Tule
Jaldast
Daly
Ainte
Tonlal
Unclear local events with mixed names and places
Fragmented report notes sidewalk improvement on the par office trianze and mentions a social gathering at the Erie hotel. It references Mr Adam a cattleman from Jwepar county and Mr AJ W. S inver a Toa Arielese Cul merchant, with garbled timing and names making details uncertain.
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Mire
Adam
Jwepar
Twen
Sur ‘Orn
Video Stock Association
Fore Arts
Adare
AJ W. S
Toa
Arielese
Lake Charles Enterprise club Arbor Day plans
The Lake Charles Enterprise club schedules an Arbor Day observance on Wednesday January 3. Members will visit Orange Grove cemetery to improve tar nettle circle and clear property from homes. A Jes Viainesday meeting named a committee chair to liaise with the city council.
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Lake Charles
Enterprise Club
Orange Grove
York
Jes
Wali
Etty Council
Urea
Follos
Meneias Comenitts
Meedamee
Puerto Rico Status Debate Spurs Congressional Action
The discussion on extending United States tariff and other laws over Puerto Rico intensifies in Congress. Speaker Payne and a subcommittee weigh congressional power to govern Puerto Rico and the possible reach of US law over the island.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Uhdin
Mwy
Wil
Peranga
Mure Cove
Puerto Rico
Wales
United Stated
Congress
United States
Chaiman
Eho Comeni
Paco Ice
United Fistes
Payne
Hhe
Aland
Puerto Riley
Oxnard
Waecington
Oapp
Ion
Mawalla
Frenemis
Wub-Onmaleres
Thesiratilhiy
Doling
Olistome
Unite States
Alaska
Waxahachie News Briefs and Local Weddings
Ex Governor Hob Taylor billed for Tet hire in Waxahachie on February 1. Miss Marie St Arool arrived from Minnesota to meet Westmaster Luak of Fiyrle and marry him within an hour. A meeting is planned Tuesday night to discuss primaries for city offices. The Glorietta conference adjourned after a brief gathering of about fifty preachers. A murder case, Herpold, was on trial with a verdict expected tonight. Ramsey and Strowd wed in Rockdale after a long acquaintance and engagement. The couple traveled by Katy train. Rev Nelson conducted the ceremony at the Methodist in Rockdale.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Hob Taylor
Marie St. Arool
Minnesota
Westmaster Luak
Fiyrle
Beeth
Sewelon
Inferde
Mirtet
Herpold
Alstrict
Waco
Tse Jentare
Katy
Dirpot
Mr. Stammeyer
Methodiat SpeakEn
John R. Nelson
Heavy rain causes washouts in Yadkin division railways
Wilmington report notes an almost unprecedented downpour last night disrupting traffic and washing out sections of the Atlantic era railroad lines in the Yadkin division, delaying services and necessitating notices.
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Wilmington
N.C
Northern Ladysmith relief force closes on Moors
Special dispatch from Capetown dated January 1 reports Warren aiming to turn the Boors flank as Ladysmith relief forces move northward. Heavy combat expected today with Dacre forces retreating toward Ladysmith and fighting anticipated along the western roads toward that area.
Jewish Vore Molctacy Conference Allegations In New York
A New York dispatch describes a January meeting of a statewide organization born from a Grand Central dinner. The group claims broad reach and plans a conference with Bevan to discuss representation at a national convention, signaling a stance against Tammany and a claim to the original New York democracy.
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J. Riyanoeonien
Grand Central
Ventonia Hall
Anita Jette
Bevan
Bryan denies regent interview misquote and expansion stance
In a Washington cable, William J. Bryan says the published regent interview included fabrications and that his views oppose expansion. He asserts the government should let nations work out their destiny and that annexation plans must be judged on their merits.
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New York
The
Times
Washington Cave
Wiliam J. Bryan
Minneepelin
Toi
T Pa
Law
Gree
Tin Sirpie
Aod
Negotiations Suggested Re Danish Lands Sale Reopen
Washington notes indicate the U S government prefers not to rush talks with Denmark over the Lauieh Wet lands. Officials say any sale or transfer would require U S approval and warn that Denmark bears the burden of the lands. The United States remains cautious about pursuing a purchase at this time.
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New York
The
Times
Washington
Department of the
Denmark
Wld
Ngaale
Aldoel
Ronghes
Cicaragl As Positions On United States Arbitration
The Sicaragl government informs Secretary Hoy that due to friendship with the United States it has appointed an arbitrator to decide if the Maritime Canal company is entitled to an exemption. The Costa Rican government still seeks the concession and will act regardless of the arbitrator's decision, potentially backing either the canal concession or the Cragin syndicate.
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New York
Washington
United State
Hoy
Friendsrip
United States
Martime Canal Company
Cotim
Severtiary Gage Deed in New York Case Ruling
Secretary of the Treasury Lymapy J. Gage faced a ruling by Judge Townsend of the U S court sustaining protests by Low and Schoenfeld importers. The decision blocks a proposed reassessment directed at certain Swiss races and holds Gage lacked legal empowerment.
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New York
Lymapy
J. Gage
Military authorities enforce civil power amid unrest in the empire
A chaotic report describes military and civil authorities jointly maintaining order. It notes chiefs of public works, provincial leaders, and engineers directing efforts to prevent interference, with civilians briefly released during a tension filled crisis and a dramatic scene in Havana as prisoners are freed.
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Elliot
Permonally
Wondenfeininr
Winginenrork
Clinare
Tito Ebert
Milliary
Tintosas
Pioeole
Peylou Curtin Geom
Public Maaratte
Elie Ay
Peti
Wmple
Ty Jp
Bigline Public Schoola
Ion
Tive Donari
Wiiters
Ty Davh
Oaimaon
Pelidin Dagaynar
United States
Sand — Cunte
Ty Aga
Teader
Pists
Pon
Meiten
Hnel
Oder
Havana
Ana
Important Democrat House Conference Held In Washington
A significant conference of Democratic members occurred in Washington on January 1 to discuss a question related to the appropriation. The meeting was hosted by the wife and fens committee of the house and attended by members of the ware means committee and other party representatives.
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Washington
Momnbore
Howe
Berm
Contract note on jetty work and dredging estimates
A contract outlines plans for the old jetty and dredging work. It cites a yard rate and a total estimated cost of 4 754 dollars, with work to start within eleven days.
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He Ehaine
Cho
Weathered notes on recovery work at City of Awiee Wreck
Weather permitting a salvage effort begins to clear the City of Awiee wreck. Guilt ridge leads the operation to remove debris and assess the site as workers expect to combat rising water.
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Hiowine
Awiee
Guiltridge
Cole Theta
Unclear Case In Texas Court Involving Real Estate Occupant
A Texas district court case against Ali Morckel features a prominent property owner related to a real estate dispute. The record notes life penalties and secured funds, with Hotton and others described as capital providers preparing for expedited action.
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Holtvilla
Texas
Enusual
Tovay
State of
Tetaa
Mr. Hotton
Weather Service Dispatch From Tampico Port
The Weather Bureau of Texas announces instruments for the Tampico station have arrived. The observer Witte Huchunis is appointed to the Tampico port, reporting daily to Galveston headquarters. The dispatch aids Tampico and regional shipping in Mexico.
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Chicago
Tamplog
Modico
Siga
M. Cline
Tareau
Texas
Ely
United
Progseean
Omer
Witte Huchunis
Esthirs
Galveyton
Healquaters
Tampico
Prorests
Republic
Eleventh Texas Benevolent Order Formed at Court House
In Livkiart Texas on January 1 a benevolent order was organized at the court house after a Monday night meeting. A constitution and bylaws were adopted with Hon. Lea Denivy elected organizer and W. D. Preneh and J. O. Sanders as assistants. The annual gathering of the Kentucky and Ladies of Honor of Leekhart elected new officers including J Llepoit and others, with a focus on ceremonial duties and community aims.
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Livkiart
Texas
Court Howe
Lea Denivy
W. D. Preneh
J. 0
Lets
J Llepoit
Wearpoene Hrs
Bain Anen Tenn
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Willing
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Wolling
Nordlin
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Hankptey
Calted
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Daniel Coase
Alvin Methodist College
Catiwell Cullinge
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Dad
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Jefferson County
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Mhea
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Hebert
W. A. Tebert
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Harmony Club
Mesare
Hal W. Greer
CR Winan
Nechen Club
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Li Goldstein
Nethes Vlub
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Ladysmith
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London
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Settileton
Tiwaubank Cornt
Marcel Tieht
Sand River
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Theiain
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Hiernse
Whoo Willem
Hryan
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Sicaragl
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Charles J. Ileanet
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