Lilley Faces Hard Hit Charges Charge Against Lilley Opened Inquiry
A legislative committee finds Lilley acted in bad faith in accusing Electric Boat Company rivals and concealing true interests behind the investigation. The report says Lilley used pressure to attack a competing submarine firm and tied his motives to naval bill changes. Land also faced anonymous accusation during the inquiry.
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George L. Bol
Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Lake Boat Company
Electric Boat Company of
New Jersey
Holland Company
Joest
Laks Torpedo Boat Company
Naval Committee
Nes
Land
Robbery and Financial Scandal Reported in Crooker Case
A misdated report details Operations Crocker misappropriation totaling 506000 and a branch authority tied to Mr. Crocker’s deceit. Chapter dealer Chapman links to the First National depositors’ losses as assets show 304 dollars against 900600 liabilities. A village fire near Buxton robs Coopertown of stock and goods in a grocery and shoe shop, with insurers assessing recovery.
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Crocker
Chapman
Degalyer
Buxton
Aloosa
Coopertown
George Wibe
Arthositus
Explosion at cannon salute injures crowd in Tantry
A high cannon was used to fire a salute Tuesday causing a blaze of shrapnel. One man, one woman, and one boy are in danger, with a dozen more lightly injured. Police and medical units respond as the crowd scatters.
Big Blaze Destroys Seven Stores In St John Kansas
A Wednesday fire in St John Kansas destroyed seven west side buildings on the public square including the post office St John National Bank and Glasscock s general store with losses estimated at 65000 dollars authorities investigated the cause and secured the area for containment and safety.
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Kansas
St. John
Kan
St. John National Bank
Glasscock’s
Indict Negro Rapist Frank Brown Indicted in Des Moines
A grand jury returns a true bill against Frank Brown named as a suspect in the assault on Mrs. Mann. The attack occurred near the east approach of Easted bridge over a week ago, with Mrs. Mann identified by Abrs. Mann as her assailant. Morse dr. aided her to reach home and police. Brown was arrested and is charged.
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Bill
Frank Brown
Des Moines
Mann
Mar
Abrs. Mann
Morse Dr
Immedi Ler
Brown Ar
Local Officials Press For Enforcment Of Sunday Laws
Federation leaders and the Attorney General discussed action on local salace enforcement in Burlington. County Attorney Kuglemeier faced potential removal if he did not enforce malct law and Sunday closing laws, as civic groups planned to close Madison Avenue Park and push for his ouster.
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Federation
Genat
Patversez
Byers
General Byers
Burlington
Kuglemeier
Civic Federation
Laer
Madison Avenue Park
Kugiemeier
Whisky stock burns at Iowa distillery
A fire destroyed the entire whisky inventory of a single Iowa distillery. Details indicate the loss included the plant warehouse and storage areas. A separate company facility also faced denial of claims in the same incident, with Iowa City linked to a related heartburn suit and ongoing investigations.
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Iowa
Hoover Eioosa
Spemiancai
Ince
No Drainage of Swamps In Des Moines County
Burlington reports no swamp land improvement in Des Moines county for the present. Judge Withrow ruled the district court lacked jurisdiction over disputes between the Board and landowners regarding the drainage plan. The Board suspended improvements amid high costs and protests, awaiting further action.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Des Moines Coun
Withrow
District Court
Board of
Ers
Section Men Wages Cut in Burlington
Section men in Burlington face wage reductions as the Burlington railroad plans cut to align with four hour work shifts. The change lowers daily earnings to about 31.35 dollars, affecting crews widely across Western divisions.
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Burlington
Copper Ax Found in Mound Believed Ancient Tool
In Mound investigators report discovery of a copper ax near ALO Horne fragment and a frre temper note. Ancient tool fragments were unearthed among the mourds, suggesting earlier use and craft.
Fragmentary Report Of Acid Incident At Home
A partial OCR note describes an acid incident at a residence where a woman’s flesh was burned and medical care was required for her husband. The text mentions Mr Petersen and the need for a physician.
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A. N. Petersos
Rome
Mr. Petersen
Antwerp Rail Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded
An express train crashed at Conteh six miles southeast of Antwerp as a pilgrim stood on a sidetrack. The wreck, caused by a signalman error, left about 190 injured and at least 60 dead. Rescuers used special trains with doctors and nurses to transport the wounded, many decapitated or ground to pieces, with workmen and peasants among the victims.
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Antwerp, Mary
Europe
Conteh
Satls
Linghkester Wecimes
Contic
Antwerp
Brussels
Mar Ar Co
Contich
Perjury charge follows Wood Platt divorce suit
Mae C Wood, linked to Senator Thomas G Platt in a court duel over a claimed marriage, is committed to Tombs prison after Justice O Gorman dismisses the divorce complaint and holds her on $5000 bail for perjury amid expert testimony challenging the authenticity of letters and certificates. The case drew wide attention due to high profiles and alleged forged documents.
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Justice O'Gorman
New York
Mae C. Woot
United States
Thomas G. Platt
Supreme Court
Tombs
Plato
Senator Platt
Hane
Miss Wood
Platt
Frank H. Platt
Wood
O'Gorman
Platt Denies Marriage in Mae Wood Divorce Suit
New York Senator Thomas C. Platt testified in his own defense in Mae C. Wood's absolute divorce suit. He denied the marriage claims, questioned the authenticity of the marriage certificate, and disputed letters attributed to him. The aged, physically weak defendant showed spirited responses when pressed by counsel.
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New York
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Mae C. Wood
Miss Wood
Senator Platt
Senator Plate
Hotel Arlington
Miss Maloney Not Osborne's Wife in Court Ruling
New York Miss Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney of Philadelphia was not legally married to Arthur H. Osborne according to Referee Cohalan. The supreme court affirmed the ruling that the Osborne marriage was invalid, making her marriage to Clarkson legal. The news notes an annulment outcome and its effect on Clarkson.
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New York
Helen Maloney
Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
Artthur H. Osborne
Cohalan
Osborne
Miss Maloney
Clarkson
Appleton Murder Rocks Wisconsin Widow Case
Appleton police report the discovery of M Carrie Shaw a wealthy Hortonville widow dead with a mutilated bed and investigators say strong evidence supports a brutal murder. Mrs Shaw had recent association with Charles Abrams of New London who was seized by New London police at the district attorney Rooney's order.
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Appleton
Wis
M Carrie Shaw
Hortonville
Strike Near End as Arbitration Sought in Cleveland
Peaceful progress in Cleveland street railway strike has risen with bids to settle via arbitration. Du Pont of Muin Traction offers to reinstate workers as new hires, while the union seeks workers’ preference. State board concedes a temporary return as new men and future arbitration, an armistice declared, and rewards offered for track explosives information. Violent incidents reduced as talks advance.
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Cleveland, O
du Pont
Muin Traction Company
State Board
Johnson
Pers
Wealthy Widow 15 Slain in Wisconsin Murder Case
Discovery of Mrs. Carrie Shaw's brutal murder near Appleton leads District Attorney Rooney to arrest Charles Abrams of New London. Abrams says he was surprised by the death and claims he left Mrs. Shaw safe at the depot in Horton Tuesday night.
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Appleton
Wis
Mirs
Carrie Shaw
Horton
Gas Explosion Wrecks Store in Bell Fourche Area
A disastrous fire and explosion wrecked a store in the Bell Fourche region near Pium Creek. Reports indicate a strong blaze spreading from the northwest Long Pine national forest area, described as the most destructive since record-keeping began in this state. Fire officials work to contain the flames and assess damage as residents evacuate.
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Big Fee
2 Nations
Belle Fourche
Long Pine Natio Forest
Here
Pium Creek
Poisoned Maple Syrup Sickness Hits Four. 12-Year-Old Dies
In Sauk Rapids Minnesota four children of Ernest Pelion became ill after consuming a porcelain fried dish of maple syrup laced with a toxic substance. A 12-year-old son died from the poisoning.
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Sauk Rapids
Minn
Ernest Pelion
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