Trinkets and tools of thieves from a city police museum
A police仓 museum display in a boarded closet houses trinkets and devices once seized from arrestees. Items include a wall scaler, a heavy sandbag with paring, a gun collection, a four barrel weapon, a dark lantern with a hidden oil tank, a bench of 60 keys from a gang, and tools linked to counterfeiting and post office burglary. A precocious boy case ends with a two year term in the northern pen.
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Snyder
Police Board
Elia
Toaguey
Lilly & Shlosker
Clark
Cainaa Lasiher
Candbar
Loa Hondereon
Hondareon
Ihis Paimiet Dapa
Robert Adams
Whitey Bob
Adams
Brae
Pale
Pollos
Los Carafulas
E. Washington
Biphead
Verhaulad
Wm. Johnson
Alisenderwood
Pata McCarty
Columbus
Underwood
McCarty
Jessa Jamas Gang
Antigns
Missouri
Katisas
Indiana
Lebanon
Ind
Tovoczh
Thole
Hetles
Alr
Alto
Puye
Smith & Weeson
Baling Orcea
T Ie
Emmet Wilaog
Wilson
Csuaht
N. Tilicofsat
Drog Etore
En Vance
North Pen
Explosive blast buries fifteen men in ruins near Joliet
A large explosion late Thursday afternoon in Joliet Illinois leaves fifteen men buried in debris and presumed dead. In Jacksonville two killed and six injured in a separate railway wreck. Local court actions, a grand jury probe, and various civil matters fill the rest of the page with routine notices and social items.
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Joliet, I
Lewis
Jacksonville
Ofte Lrfr
Unclear OCR Item With Nonsensical Phrase Fragments
The readable text shows garbled phrases about liners, candies, and a number 63 with no clear event or names. It appears as fragmented OCR from a local page, lacking coherent news context or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper item.
Indiana dental college to wear caps and gowns first in west
The Indiana dental college plans to outfit students in cap and gown as shown in a cut. It would be the first western college to adopt the fashion and aims to ease the burden of dress for graduates while offering public occasions a refined appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dental College
Gr. Burty
Genial College
Diphtheria Spread Prompt City Sanitation Efforts
A special board of health meeting appointed B. Hinton to the sanitary force to curb diphtheria. Disinfection will target the city’s high incidence areas and schools may close if the outbreak persists. The northeast and southeast report the most cases as the disease spreads beyond the river’s south and east reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chue Beard
Board of Health
B. Hinton
Tobin Finds 8000 Value Chest In London Chest
Tobin and his wife in Lon Teland City uncover a false bottom chest during Thanksgiving wood cutting revealing a small box with a gems worth about 8000 dollars. A local jeweler confirms the stones' value and Tobin plans to seek safekeeping of the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oia Onast
New York
John H. Tobin
Lon Teland City
London
Tobin
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Files 183 Agents
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company filed 183 certificates with Marion county clerk on Thursday. The licenses were issued Sept 8 and the company now operates under state statutes with agents soliciting across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Intaurance
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Marion County
Dunedin Domestics Unite for Shorter Hours and Rest
Sava Fortunesa 43 Union, Loxtiox, Dec. 188? reports the formation of a domestic servants union in Dunedin New Zealand. Inaugural meeting emphasizes reduced hours and a weekly half holiday. Speakers cite long hours and late night washing to meet daily duties. The union plans a training institute a temporary home and a registration bureau as core aims.
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Sava Fortunesa
Loxtiox
Dunedin
Dbew
The Dead Heart Show Reels Local Audiences
Review of stage acts at a Wednesday night performance highlights James O Neil in The Dead Heart and praise for Goodwin's delivery. Mentioned are Mesmerism by Prof Uppenthar, Mr. Lester and Williams, and Gallagher West. Actors Stewwart Allen and Matrella Sy via provide notable turns with dialect and song.
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James O' Neil
Prof
Uppentar
Lester and Williams Specialty
Goodwin
Eld
Psopla
Murray
Hurst
Kily Browning
Denison
Lse
Stewwart Allen
Puck
Henry Gay Carlseton
Matrella Syvia
the Park
Gallagher & West
Ena Sally
Mirta
Fragmented 4 Year Ago Weather and Tragic Train Attempt
A garbled bits-ale of events recounts a cold 19 above zero at 1 am a Thursday, Adirondacks subzero, Austria turmoil, McKinley era reference, a Montana deadlock, four men attempting to board a Wilkes-Barre train with fatalities, and Louis Naesbergar's cremation in Buffalo followed by mourners and odd posthumous remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondacks
Austria
McKin
Montana
Wilkenbere
Ced
Buffalo
Louis Naesbergar
Cat Cows
Pension Day Scenes And War Veteran Anecdotes
A long pension day report notes thousands of veterans visiting the office, with about 1,600 pensioners paid by noon and £4,025 disbursed by Cosbiry 2 Oxford homesis. It recalls war memory yarns, a vigilant woman awaiting funds, and tension around the payment window amid daily hardship and a fear of trouble for a jailed recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensley
Pension Office
Huele
Karo
Gattysburg
Ray
Gane
Aged Lofter Accuses Widow of Swindling Him
Irvington New Jersey man Thomas Joreleman age 77 says a young widow duped him with promises of marriage and money for dressmaking and clothing. He claims she fled after accepting gifts and a proposed wedding while her Brooklyn relatives warned against marriage. He reports threats of arrest and a plan to marry many others.
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New Vorret
Frank A. Dial
Brown
Ernert L. Husseln
Secausa
Gsege
Isyse
Jacob Kropp
Niiza
Dwin M. Kitchen
A. Penossivanis St
Couor
Myra
Willliam
Sophia Schaefer
Indianapolis
John Schaefer
Nashville
Tenn
John At Ease
Shea
Fannesseen
Dudes Harper
Alexander
Deucia Alexander
Samual
Teane B. Johnecon
Marehal C. Woods & Co
Marshal Woodswang
Dune
Meridian-at
Johnson
Superliee Court
Howard Dalrymple
Eikhert
Jan-ie Withrow
Jennie
Shila
Elkhart
Washington
Irvington
N. J
Thomas Joreleman
Newark
Auiumd
Hex
Gome
Joreleman
Eng Ba
Beridea
Joraisme
Doraigmen
Parne ll Strength in Irish Party Amid Leadership Row
In Lernon on December 4 the Irish party faces a split over Charles Parnell's leadership. A meeting adjourned early with no decision, as factions move toward ending the dispute. The Catholic hierarchy lashed Parnell, calling him unfit, while the party inches toward harmony and continued leadership by Parnell. London reports stormy sessions with Parnell presiding and Cleney's compromise defeated after a bitter debate.
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Parnell
Lesder
Tts
National League
Irish Nefidelista
Cleney
Washington News Quiet on Frontier Lincoln Status
Washington dispatch reports no substantial news from the Indian section as Dec 4 intelligence questions Lincoln’s status. London rumor of Waldorf Astor replacing Lincoln as U.S. minister to St James’s is denied. friends fear a political clash if a successor appears. Meanwhile an explosion at Reynolds potash factory injures two workers in Columbus.
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Eakessy Wanba Gtacs
Pawar
Santfrancisco
Ralakawa
Sandwick Islands
Hore
Washington
Gandwick Islands
godeDd
Passaic
N. d
Rittsnhonuse Manufacturing Company
Lincoln
Wasniseron
Tha Rovernment
London
Waldorf Astor
U.S
Court of St. Jamar
Nery
Rae
Serviass Hays
Astor
Izlenés Cay
Murderer Joeenh Wood Postponed Execution in New York
A fragmented news clip reports that Joeenh Wood, the murderer scheduled for execution by electric chair in New York Creek, has had the sentence postponed. Other items note minor labor union moves, shipping delays, a U. S. training station mutiny, Oklahoma legislature disputes, and various unrelated personal notices.
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Joeenh Wood
New York
Dlowara
Pittsburg
Green Glals Loagns
American Fitnt Glass Workers' Union
Semsope
Kansas City
Rabata
Apprentica
United States Training Station
Senator Brown
Frank Green
The
Capital
Oklahoma
Walter F. Morton
St. Paul
Biehisa
Pittsboro
Court Awaited Ruling on Street Car Paving Dispute
A stalled city paving ordinance hinges on a Supreme Court decision. The dispute between Western paving, the city, and Citizens’ Street Car involves funding a 16 foot paving strip along tracks and who pays when the city enforces permits. A council clash and bids from local politicians loom once the ruling arrives.
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Pangeage
Supreme Court
Western Paving Company
Pisintiffe
Citizens’ Street Car Company
Waststefora
Citizens’ Company
Bsus
Pennsylvania St
Tha
Gartain Goun- Oilman
Rams
Mickiia
McGill
Peill
Gausa
Yonte
Standard Oil Monoply Threat Drives Industry Unity
Widespread discontent in Oil City Pennsylvania as the Standard Oil monopoly tightens its grip. Manufacturers and machinery producers plan to unite to resist the perceived monopsony and defend their business interests amid mounting tension and calls for competitive stance.
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Standard Oil Monopoll
Wesker Converna
Oil City
Det
Blizzard Delays New York City Trade As Wind Blows
A severe blizzard raged in New York on Thursday, with wind speeds causing widespread disruption. The storm halted retail activity across the city as businesses closed and streets emptied under heavy snowfall and blowing wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethnam
New York
Webbed fingers girl from steamer brings inquiry to office
Dennis Clipier reports a nine year old girl named Jennie arriving in steerage on the steamer Wor Brennan. She and her parents are under scrutiny after authorities note web-like skin webbing joining fingers and toes. The family lists Minneapolis as their destination.
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York
Dennis Clipier
Brennan
Dar
Jennie
Eald
Tees
Jondia
Germen
Ming
Horticultural Society Hosts Puzzling Event and Winners
The Stata horticultural society held a meeting with B F Galloway discussing fungi and Blyvester dobson on horticultural advances. EH Howison was elected president as committees reported progress. The Swiss county show won red ribbon for best fruit display, featuring four apples at 2.50 each and prize market values noted.
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B. F. Galloway
Washington
Bylvester Dobnson
EH. J. Howisnd
Boon
Switzerland
Maritei
Cleveland Ma ches second annual fair opens with notable donors
Dec. 5 Cleveland, Pa. Gov. Beaver addressed the opening of the second annual fair. Ex-President and Mrs. Harrison contributed photos. Cleveland sent a four page autograph letter and commented on charity donation remarks. Local weather forecast notes warmer, cloudy conditions in Indiana and nearby areas.
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Cleveland
Normisrows
Gov
Beaver
Kira
Cleve Lesd
Mrg
Harrison
Myr
Contested bouts and league tensions swirl in early boxing news
Reports from St. Louis and San Francisco describe rising interest in football and boxing. Belmont stables face expense troubles while league magnates may push Al Johnson out. A $5,000 purse contest pits Lake Rilain against Geo Godfrey, and a $25,000 bout between Jon Choynski and Jim Fogarty is discussed in a cablegram from Sydney.
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Belmont
al Johnson
St. Louie
Butler-Purdue
California Athletic Club
Lake Rilain
Geo. Godfrey
Jon Choynski
San Francisco
Jim Fogarty
Sydney
Cheynekinz
Tom Lees
Otto Showberg
Tndianapalis Pisyer
Joe Ballard
Tay Peeer
Gweed
H. A. Gibba
Dstra
Racasthia
Bill d
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Taotte
Dental College
Ray Net
Dipetreria
Luch
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Lawson W. Fuliar
Wr. I
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Electric Shear
Sing Sing
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Ann Arbor
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Col Parlows
Gees
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Children’s Guardiana
Heime
Derasy Coset
Paavu
Messanver Bers
Amuadhents
Bristol
Muldoon
Ueen Niblack
Kerse
Allen County
Judas Resch
Niblack
Viyron
Charles
Doorkacpar
Santinel
Michefer
Gensral
Coarter
A&a
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Dera
Joshua Simon
Chicago
Gomimer Barge
D. C
Cungzreseman Geatner
Loticiane
U. S. Jugge Bearman
U. & Money
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Dee
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Dr. Keech
Aeillag
Clare Islang
Tonesturk
Tha Gake
Orleans
Marguerite Sophie
Richard Everslé Webster
Atornsyeeyerel
Tlondan
Weérestay
Thea Brasiias
Presidente Fotseca
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Wor. C. Elder's
Reighderhovn
Vparndel
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