Miss Belle Crane Abducted in France Rescued by Consul
An American girl from Decatur Georgia named Belle Crane was reportedly abducted in France by a man who wished to marry her. Consul General Gowdy secured her release from a French jail and she began her journey home with funds sent by her father Ben Crane of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company.
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Belle Crane
Decatur
De‘clares
France
Parie
Crane
Consil
Gowdy
Paris
Afr. Gowdy
Bomb Plots Mentioned in Czarist Russia
Report claims a bomb was found in the czar's private library at the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg days ago and prevented from exploding. Alleged plotters linked to a larger conspiracy are said to be banished from Switzerland as unrest sweeps across Russia amid revolutionary activity.
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Berlin
Golviers
Winter Palace
Mt Petersburg
Heran
Coneplrstera
Crear
Bwitzerdand
Pimtad
Ruania
Powder Explosion Kills Dozen at New Mexico Mine
A mine disaster at the Her vin Coal and Eran Mine Company in New Mexico killed six men and thirty or more injured or killed, after a car with fifty kegs of powder exploded. About 325 workers were employed, many nearby when the blast occurred. The cause is not yet known.
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Tig
Eran
Hervin
Tventy
Mebrohrrtora
Printer Murdered in Kansas City Home
A Kansas City printer, Carenee Meyer, age 2, was killed in his home early Tuesday. Two unknown individuals entered the house. one restrained the wife while the other attacked Meyer with a razor, causing fatal wounds to head, throat, and belly. Mrs Meyer survived two hours before discovering her husband dead.
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Kansas City
Carenee Meyer
Re. Meyer
Meyer
Wallace Named Chief Engineer to Build Panama Canal
John F Wallace of Chicago, longtime Illinois Central RR official, accepted the Panama Canal Commission’s appointment as chief engineer in charge of the project. He will depart by June and start in Washington with a $25,000 salary, leaving his current business behind for an indefinite period on the Isthmus.
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John F F. Wallace
Panama Canal
John’ F. Wallace
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
A. Washington
Admiral Walker
Papama Canal Commission
John Findlay Wallace
Llineig Central ‘Railroad
Wallace
Canal Commission
Walker
Aud Aman
Washington
Commission
Hooley Accused in London Fraud Conspiracy Case
Ernest Terah Hooley promoter arrested in London on charges of conspiracy to defraud. Henry J. Lawson linked to the Hovles case. Hooley built fortunes by buying and selling firms, with changes in ownership at the Dapino biorele factory and partner Ar. Kocher withdrawing $2,000 00 in two months.
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Fatines
Ernest Terah Hooley
London
iFenry J. Lawson
Hovles
Hooler
ERO
Colipac
Ar. Kocher
Death of Henry M. Stanley the African Explorer in London
London reports the death of Henry M. Stanley born 1841 in Denbigh Wales. The famed explorer died after pleurisy and chronic heart trouble at his London residence. Stanley and his real name Rowlands journeyed from humble beginnings to become a renowned 19th century explorer and journalist. He played key roles in locating Livingstone and mapping central Africa and the Congo basin.
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London
Henry M. Stanley
Henry “Moxton ‘Stanley
Tui’ Rowlands
Denbigh
Wales
New Orleans
Stanley
United States Navy
Turkey
Abyssing
New York Herald
The
Herald
Livingstone
Zanzibar
Ujiji
London Telegraph
Central Africa
Victoria Nyanga
Albert Nysaze
Congo
Lake Tanganyika
Copge
England
Jubilant Tokyo Demonstration Honors Japanese Victorys
Crowds in Tokio march past the imperial palace to celebrate Allied victories. Tens of thousands carry banners and flags while imperial officials review the event at the navy department amid fireworks and music. Women and children join the public celebration.
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Tokio
Koner
Japanes Army
Janterre
Imperial Palace
Foreign, War and Vary Departmente
Navy Department
Imperial Priveta
Princennes
Imperial Household
Dexene
Cartel Br Tann
Japan
Hubbard Wins Cherokee District Nomination in Eleventh
Former Senator E. H. Hubbard of Sioux City won the James wreath of victory on the forty fourth ballot at the Eleventh district congressional convention in Cherokee. He returned home to a massive, celebratory reception with bands, trains, and a grand ovation at the Grand Opera House.
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E. H. Hubbard
Sioux City
James
Eileventh
Cherokee
Eleventh
Mr. Hubbard
Ar. Hubbard
Ilinois Central
Ofelock
Union Terminal’ Railway Company
Hindbard
Grand Opera House
Struble
Woodbury
Hubbard
Geo. D. Perkins
Man Cleared After Unusual Acquittal Attempt
The acquittal of Jobo A. Fletcher followed a judge’s verdict after Fletcher was asked to eat a prepared meal and drink coffee to prove his innocence. Fletcher consumed the fish or beans and coffee amid testimony and was discharged with no signs of illness.
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Yen
Ford Sen
Fletcher
Banker Sentenced in Bank Scam Case in Dakota Court
Judge Wofford upheld a two year term for Decker Willie H Desk ar and T Moreen after they were convicted of receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. The judge criticized the era’s lax oversight and cited a notorious frame shack scene as a deterrent example.
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Bentence
Baresem
al Kanaae City
Dakota
Btn
Hedé Willies
H. Deskar
Willie
Cantoot
T. Moreen
Decker
Wofford
Farmer Ed Morrison Struck by Lightning Near Climbing Hill
Ed Morrison, a well known farmer near Climbing Hill, was struck by lightning at about 5 pm Thursday. The bolt set fire to his barn and destroyed feed. Morrison was knocked down and later carried indoors, but he suffered no serious injuries and is expected to recover fully.
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Ed Morrisons
Neac Simbing
Fa Morrison
Morrison
Mectse
Thomas Meaty
Groamiy Center
Mr. Monis
Progress in Philippines and Other 1910s Notes
Public interest item from the Bureau of Insular Affairs outlines a 42 page document on restoring peace and civil government in the Philippines. It covers internal development, order, and a parish school system as part of the broader peace program. A related note discusses future magnetic railway progress in Staten Island and a speed claim of 432 miles per hour. A separate brief reports a Canadian boy charged with murder after a family tragedy in Winnipeg and Moore Lake.
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vPublic
Intercom
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Washington
Aher
CL Rodertson
Electro Magnetic Railway Construction Conproy
New York
Staten Island
Typhoid Case Reported at Aanerigan Camp
A fragmented OCR summary notes a typhoid outbreak at Aanerigan Camp with unclear details. It mentions health concerns among residents and calls for measures, but specifics are unreadable due to garbled text.
Illiterate Fragments Record Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Boyt a Appe in Mees Laporte Tah and unusual phrases. It lacks a clear event, date, or context to summarize into a full news item.
Gum machines on Chicago street cars proposed
A Chicago dispatch reports plans to place gum vending machines on every street car of the Chicago General Passenger Company lines. The pilot targets the Twenty second Street line and nearby branches. Machines are small tin boxes designed to attract riders, including matinee girls and others.
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Chicago
Chieago General
Twenty-second Street
Chisaga General Electric Railway
Butchers Meet in Session at Cleveland Convention
Over 4200 union delegates from 432 local unions gathered in Cleveland for the national meeting of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union of North America and Canada. Delegates expressed satisfaction with the current situation and expected a orderly session in Monte Carlo context.
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Pinery
Bitcher Workers’ Union
North America
Canada
Cleveland
Ami Aay
Tornado Strikes Meriden in Cherokee County
A tornado hit eastern Meriden Thursday afternoon causing extensive damage. Several outbuildings including barns and sheds were destroyed and livestock was injured or displaced. Mayor W H Banning and Dr C F Quinn lost their properties, with many windows broken and a bridge damaged.
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Meriden
Barnes
Keene Hart
Op Eunhebshaned
W. H. Banning
C.F. Quinn
Tank Wiser
Pastor Rev Newell Stricken During Service in Marshalltown
Rev Newell, pastor of the Methodist Faisca church in Marshalltown, fell paralyzed in the pulpit causing terror among the congregation. He was carried from the church and taken home to recover.
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Baid Denly
Owitiaut
Th BR
Newell
Murder of 70 year old farmer William Porter shocks Prairie City
Alfred Buck shot Porter five times amid a rumored affair link. Buck fled to Newton as authorities weighed charges. The item details a string of deaths and disasters including a child smothered in a well, ex-mayor Fred Waddleford killed by a falling tree, and a fire destroying Meaty’s farmstead. The report mentions a burglary linked to Forеs Packaril store theft and a dynamited cafe.
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William Porter
M. Buck
Prairie City
Millard Wy Bock
Crop Outlook Positive With Favorable Conditions
Iowa weather bulletin reports the week ending May 2 had mean temperatures 2 degrees below normal. Conditions were mostly fair and promising for cereal germination with oats, spring wheat, and barley coming up well. Plowing and ground preparation for corn progressed, with planting starting in favorable localities and a large area ready for planters.
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S. Bulletin
Ditch Case Dismissed In Monona County Court
In Monona County court Judge Gaynor dismissed the Motona Harrison ditch matter after a consultative session. The board of supervisors action establishing the ditch and appraisers was set aside, with defendants taxed all costs. The ruling follows a supreme court decision on old drainage law, leaving the case as it began.
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Monona County
Motona-Harrison
Onawo
Gaynor
District Court
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Smith Ve. Peterson
Reid
Land price dispute may delay 1920 National Guard encampment
Farmers in Dyotofield Township resist land sales for Aberagent camp ground driving possible postponement of the guards encampment. July 12 is earliest date if governors can condemn a 140 acre parcel at 100 per acre. farmers seek higher prices after learning the site is desired. The issue hinges on condemnation procedures and state authorities.
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Dyotofield Township
Ato Post
National Guard
Vaual
Geners
Fem
Caroll County grain dealer Calbertere commits suicide
Culbertson a prominent Carroll grain dealer shot himself Monday morning in his office after leaving a note about humor. He was found by a son in the floor of his office and died at 1 30 PM. The full motive remains unclear.
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Calbertere
Culbertson
Carroll
William Colbertson
Fie
Tragic Crossing Death of W A Brown in Iowa Falls
W A Brown of Iowa Falls died after being struck by a southbound Rock Island train at a crossing in the northern part of the city. He was thrown against the locomotive pilot, lost consciousness, and died at a hospital a few hours later. Brown, advanced in years, had lived in the town for many years.
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W. A. Brown
Iowa Malla
Rock
Iowa Falls
Ile
Mr. Crown
Tows Falls
Stop of a Fast Freight Train at Boone
Engineer George Williamson of the Northwestern Railway made a remarkable stop Monday evening to save a drunken man on the track near Boone. The emergency brakes tore the train in two, derailing two cars and halting the train a short time later. The pilot stopped just a few rods from the man who slept unaware of his danger.
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Boone
George Williamson
Northwestern Railway
Hearst Wins Iowa Delegation In 1904 Democratic Nominating Fight
The Iowa delegation to the St Louis convention favored William R Hearst after a contested ballot. Hearst delegates were seated and instructed to vote as a unit with Charles Walsh on the national committee. The credential tally showed Hearst leading 51 5 to 3 71 after replacements. Delegates to St Louis named include W W Bralwin Lee Maines E G McManus J B Murphy and others. Anticipated split plans were abandoned by anti Hearst leaders.
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Hearst
New York
St. Louis
J. M. Pattsons
Hock Hapae
Gen
Colfax
Enige N
Gate
Manchester
Wade Worth
Council Bluffs
William St. Hearst
Lnw
Republican Party
Iowa
Sam
Wright
Cedar
O. T. Huston
Lino
John Doser
Monnine
George F. Reinhart
Jasper
Guthrie
Charles D. Reygolla
Carroll
W. I. Brannigan
Fale Alte
Clerenth
C. A. Cook
Creston Ledgers Organize Eagles and Local Notices
Miner State Matters reports Ledges of the Eagles organized at Creston Hed Oak and Fort Madison. Des Moines marks the widow of the late S. Finkbine. Barlington Mayor Caster bans wine rooms and gambling. Aged farmer near Conlova dies by hanging. Grinnell sees death of Mrs George E White. Muscatine child badly bitten by suspected mad dog. Dubuque forms Pedestrian Club of prominent young ladies. Framont and Mills teachers form athletics and oratory group. Great Western expands towns in Iowa. focus on development. Princeton couple Christian Schmatts celebrate golden wedding. Guthrie Center widow Mrs Samuel Nicholson commits suicide by kerosene fire. Addison A Wells, early Hardin County pioneer, dies after long illness. Des Moines council exonerates City Physician Smith, selects new physician.
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Creston
Hed Oak
Fort Madison
Des Moines
Hon. S. & Finkbine
Caster
Barlington
M. Corryman
Conlova
Mra
George E. White
Grinnell
W. W. Richards
Muscaline
Dubuqua
Framont and
Mills
Great Western
Iowa
Christian Schmatts
Princeton
Samuel Nicholson
Guthrie Ceniter
Addison A. Wells
Hardin County
Smith
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Herve Postead
Tgs
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Jeremiah Clarke
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Choren
Seoul
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Hang Jin
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Pallingg Pree
Fred Waddlefard
Nort Springs
Jimlsy
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Cedar Rapids
Gaener
Frank Simpson
Orren Thihten
Grundy County
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