Mail Robber Nipped at Union Depot in Rail Way Mail Agent Garb
A man named C. H. Hamilton alias Wallace, a convict with a prior record, was arrested in Kansas City by postal authorities. He wore a railway mail agent uniform at Union Depot, rifled a mail pouch, and fled to a hotel where officers found cash already taken from letters.
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Union
Ralfway
Kansas City
C. H. Hamilton
Wallace
Hamilton
Pheréba
Rooney
Corbett to retire after last fight with Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett arrived in Montreal on the 18th and said his upcoming match with Fitzsimmons would be his last. He pledged not to enter the ring again after proving he can defeat Fitzsimmons, and he'll begin training immediately. Dan Stuart handles arrangements for the bout.
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Ounce
Fitzsimmons
Agigo
Fitzgimmons
Dan Stuart
Shoes to Cost More as Leather Prices Rise
Leather costs have surged, prompting a roughly 10 percent hike on all footwear from sandals to boots. Hides risen from 63 cents to 9 cents per pound, sole leather up 2 cents, oil grain and split leather higher, satin calf feather up to 11 cents, and makers warn prices will rise again before spring.
Lake Nepigon Lease Debate Draws Canadian Opposition
Opposition rises in Canada to a rumored lease of Lake Nepigon to an American syndicate. The Privy Council decision granted inland lake control to Ontario, stirring further objections led by Mr Dement M P for Algoma who argues against leasing the lake to Americans.
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Canada
Lake
Nepigon
Ontario
Privy Council
Dominion
Dement
Algoma
George Washington and Martha Hockwell wed in Kokomo
George Washington of Alto Indiana and Martha Hockwell of Brookville Indiana were married on courthouse steps at Kokomo by Judge Kirkpatrick. The groom is 3 and the bride 65. The bride traveled from Brookville to become Mrs Martha Washington.
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George Washington
Alto
Ind
Martha Hockwell
Brookville
Kokomo
Kirkpatrick
Martha Washington
German Expert Reports Railroad Work in Guatemala
Sehumann a German surveyor recently arrived in San Francisco from Guatemala where he has been employed surveying proposed railroad routes. He says Guatemala expands railroading with a new route from Guatemala City to the Atlantic coast to connect and outlet for Mexican Central. He formerly built the Delagoa Bay to Pretoria line in South Africa and is now bound for Europe.
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Sehumann
San Francisco
Guatemala
Schumann
Guatemala City
Atlantic Coast
Puntingtons
Mexican Central
Ttns
Nediataly
Ar. Schumann
South Africa
Delagoa Hay
Cretoria
Heo
Faropes
Murder Confession and Crime Roundup in Missing Ledger
A garbled report details a man Wyatt confessing to murder in Canton Texas, with later mentions of six-year-old killings by burglars, imprisonment terms for Sterchey and others, and a separate brutal assault on Blanche Gray in Spalting County Georgia. Additional items note Kansas City election irregularities, Rose Coghlan’s property receiver and a jewel case, and a government seal forgery probe.
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John 2
Wyatt
Canton
Dlt
Gillia
Alton
Atale
State Board of
Agcicultans
Fon Crown
George Sterchey
Guild of
Tha
Saths
Kansas City
Eth
Hilly Murphy's Challence in Global Bout Debate
Fragmented report describes Australian Sully Murphy backed by Tarry Weldren for a $500 side sweep to a feint finish in bantam or featherweight world contention. Geographically scattered violence follows riots in Georgetown British Indiana with police firing to quell mobs. Insurgent clashes persist across Turkish fronts with aerial bombardment and gas incidents amid regional turmoil.
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Hilly Murphy
Sully Murphy
Tarry Weldren
Cincinnasi Haquirer
Satolli Sails Away After Farewell Levee in New York
Cardinal Satolli bids farewell to the United States aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He shares a parting message of gratitude to the American people as he sails home after a levee attended by archbishops bishops priests and laymen.
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Oklahoma
Mgr
Satolli
América
Cardinal Satolli
Ile
Father Pambiance
Lloyd Pier
Dynamite Dick Gang Raids Carney Oklahoma Village
Bandits led by a figure called Dynamite Dick held up Carney Oklahoma last Saturday night. They robbed the general store post office and Hotel securing cash jewelry and valuables before fleeing with two bound men.
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Carney
Daltons
Bil Dousin
Oklahoma
Gmeline
Telfer
Chandler
Steamship Paris Arrives After Propeller Damage
The Aniglican Line steamer Paris from New York reached Southampton in the morning of October 7 after a starboard air shaft broke at 9 o'clock leaving one engine stalled. A propeller was broken and a shot was fired but no injuries or panic occurred among passengers as officers handled the incident.
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Paris
Fort Baedally
Aniglican Line
Paria
New York
Southamton
Morgan and Wright Tire Makers Face Sudden Exit
In cycling circles at Ghienzo the firm Morgan Wright, makers of hingela tires, are rumored to retire from business. Each partner reportedly earned large fortunes and seeks to enjoy them. Afr. Morgan is in Europe while Wright will not confirm or deny the tale. Reported sums range from 4,000,000 to Phi,000,000.
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Wright
Ghienzo
Morgan & Wrigh
Afr
Europe
Ralas Wright
Market Reports Show Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Prices for hogs sheep and cattle vary by city with Cleveland Indianapolis Cincinnati and Detroit reporting ranges. Wheat corn oats rye and other commodities show No. 2 and white classifications with midweek bids and per ton figures for hay clover seed and feed oats.
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St. Tinuis
Cincinnati-Catte
Sano
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Favorable Trade Feature Exports Exceed Imports in September
Dun and Co weekly trade review notes exports for September at 85,099,594 with imports 50,885,705, producing a surplus of 34,272,889. Cotton-led gains lift four major classes, gold shipments from Europe exceed 58 million, grain movement remains a cornerstone.
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Dun & Cos Weekly Review of Trade
Isso
New York
Europe
Australia
Atlantic
Chinese Union Faces Secret Order Plot in Boston
Members of the Chinese Christian Union accuse a hidden order of highbinders in Boston of a conspiracy to kill union members. The highbinders deny the plot and claim union members sought payments from gambling houses and threatened police tips. The charges spark Chinatown agitation and fear lasting unrest.
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New York
Trevaid
Boston
Chinese Christian Union
Chinatown
Apple Crop Fine Amid Glutted Michigan Markets
The October report from the Agricultural Department notes a heavy apple crop and very low prices, with Michigan markets especially flooded. A separate incident describes a fatal saloon robbery in Cantena where robbers shot the bartender during a hold up and fled in a wagon toward the river.
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Michigan
Agricultural Department
Abichigan
Dalash
Athuitic
Dounaylivania
New York
Frank
Sugar refinery owner denies merger with independent refineries
J AleGhan, owner of an independent sugar refinery in Wisbiy, denies reports that his establishment will join a union of independent refineries to oppose the sugar Trust.
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Prigatrepheasow
J. AleGhan
Infepandant Sugar Reuvery
Wisbiy
Suger Trust
Helen Keller a Marvel From Tosrox to Boston?
A report on Helen Keller whose early life and education by Miss Sullivan are detailed. It notes her blindness, use of touch to read and write with a typewriter, and praise from Prof. Bell. It mentions her aim to study for a bachelor of arts degree and her plan to attend classes with Miss Sullivan assisting.
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Helen Kellar
Tielon Kellar
Mustal
Scartet Eeven
Miss Sullivan
Flien
Moss Rethu
Amon
Graham Bell
Ind
Aura Bridvenan
Miss Nellar
Miss &Ullivan
Vigh May Co to Ghorgia
Reading of a garbled notice appears to reference Georgia state action and tenure terms. The readable bits mention a five year period and a proceeding in Georgia, with unclear entities and dates.
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Ghorgia
Diphtheria Fears Over Rabbits In Local School House
Reported diphtheria outbreaks in eastern Hamilton County linked to rabbits nesting in the Tybithra Lutheran Church used as a school. Physicians warn animals spread germs, with at least two dozen deaths cited, and the building to be burned. Also noted is the death of Cass County banker Franklin A Whitney at 61, whose illness is blamed for bank losses and near closure.
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Hamilton County
Downs
Jewell Dunation
Alden
Tybithra Iutheran
Whitney
Franklin
A. Whitney
Cass County
Atlantic
Bank of Atlantic
Man Run Over and Killed on Indicanola Line Near Summerset
A man presumed to be Jein Warley was run over and crushed on the Indicanola branch near Summerset. He suffered a leg injury and a tattoo reading Faith Hope and Charity on his right arm. No papers identify him. a receipt for holes to John Hurley exists but offers no identification. The coroner’s jury ruled death accidental with no blame assigned.
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Jein Warley
Hecks
Summerset
John Hurley
Cracksmen Loot General Store Safe In Explosive Job
A bold burglary at MeQalister's general store left the safe blown open and loot scattered. About 80 worth of valuables were destroyed by the blast. Several papers were scattered into the street as residents reported disturbances. Authorities tracked suspects linked to swindling rings, with one man sentenced for conspiracy in a related case.
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Loby- Vilmn
Indignation as City Bans Sidewalk Bicycle Riding
A city council meeting approves ordinances restricting bicycle riding on sidewalks. The text notes opposition and safety concerns, detailing enforcement plans and the idea of providing wheelchairs or safety measures. The article also mentions a fatal accident at Dibioque, with casualties from a bridge incident and related injuries.
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Adalat
Cunneil
Pasinl Au Orinanes
Ardinaneg
Avery Blreak
Dibioque
Dittivque
Chris Siaith
Justantic
James Alayer Garces Daaseu
Janes
Saloon Opponents Rally in County Morals Parade
A local moral reform effort gathered at Pomeda Teceny to denounce saloons and push against their return. Leaders urged stronger controls while opposing temperance threats amid community concerns.
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Pomeda Teceny
Esas
Coundy
Banker Suicides and World’s Fair Losses Highlight Cranky Page
A garbled clipping notes a banker suicide and a tanker figure tied to Manchester. It mentions losses at the World’s Fair and hints at ensuing ease, with unclear attribution to Kane or a related figure.
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Suicidas
Wennedy
Manchester
Kane Himerif
Accidentals Slit Ellis Boy Ends in Tragic Death
A 22 year old visitor from Springfield to New Town died in an accidental self harm incident involving a slit and signirrels during a visit. Authorities listed no foul play. The deceased was visiting from Springfield.
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al Newton
Springfield
Obj
Suel
Thetoself
Teachers' Association Opens New Session at Dohuque
The Noviheastern Fowa Teachers' Association opened a fares day's session at Dohuque with an attendance reported.
Photographer loses thumb in premature flash powder blast
Mangled by a flashlight a traveling photographer from PT. A. McCord was preparing to take a flash photo at a sociable in Oplwei when the flashlight exploded. His right hand thumb was blown off and the box contained the explosive powder discharged.
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A. McCord
Oplwei In
Locan Wreck Costs Run Up Northwestern Bills
The Logan wreck is likely to cost the Chicago and Northwestern Railway about 390000 when all claims settle. Of forty billed, most settled leaving near 203000 paid. Relatives of those killed may receive about 5000 each. Five Omaha brothers died in the disaster, their parents receiving 20000 from the railroad. The surplus funds and feeder lines will be affected as a 300000 draft absorbs surplus assets and delays improvements.
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Logan
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Omaha
Northwestern Railway Company
Northwestern Company
Twelve years after larceny case Isaac Sharpless captured
The report recalls Isaac Sharpless who fled after a 12 year old guilty verdict for cattle larceny in Alasentine County. He vanished while under guard, appeared in Musca ting to conduct business, and was recaptured recently. He had remained within the county, though officers believed him seen at times. He now faces prosecution again for the old crime.
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Isaac Sharpless
Alasentine
Sharpless
Hag
Ike
Hoover
Independence
Sylvester Hoover
Joseph Steckel
Wey
Hine
Tle
Heckel Veing
Woon Bor State Convention Highlights Contested Roles
The Honane session of the Woon Bor state convention praised Mother Ben adet a Quaker elder linked to girls work while Mrs Marion Wendie presided. A serious accident in Williamsburg left Mrs Myers 72 injured after a fall, suffering a skull fracture with fatal outcome a day later.
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Woon Bor
Honane
Marion ER
Wendie
Mother Benadet
Threshing Machine Injury at Cadac Farm
A worker named John Eig of Cadac paths was caught in a threshing machine bale in Toc k Rap and his right arm was nearly torn from his body. Doctors doubt his recovery.
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Canghi
Tna
Beachina
John Eig
Cadac Paths
Dippers Under Arrest
Aged man Marence Reed abducted Tessin ceyl from her home in Miss Eevert's town. Reed fled toward Monona County as authorities moved to revoke his license, with the girl's father filing complaints and local courts taking action.
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Marence Reed
Tessin Ceyl
Leonse
Tae Fernie
Gaswa
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