Robber Foiled In Bank HoldUp At Great Bend
In Great Bend Kansas a robber attempted a bank raid but was pursued by a citizen posse. A Wells Express driver named Claude Wratfall was shot and killed during the confrontation. The robber surrendered after being cornered and claimed he did not kill Wratfall while denying homicide charges. He was jailed, pleading guilty to robbery, with the question of Wratfall’s death still disputed.
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Scrippe-McHine
Anaceli
Great Bend
Kas
J. V. Bribkirien Bank Itera
Bayatar
Krank Brinkman
Thia Summonea
Sprand
Claude Wratfall
Wells- Large Express Company
Standig
Tander
Win
Posse Nf
Wastfall
Theuilding
Stalra
Banc
George J. Jewleaf
Kansas City
Briana
Westfall
Fred Onester
Wantrath
Chesters Unil
Nur
Cleveland in Bed Spurs Grover Cleveland Illness
Princeton New Jersey February reports say former President Grover Cleveland remains confined to bed due to an acute stomach upset. His condition is described as not serious but painful with doctors noting he suffers intense discomfort and is under careful care.
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Scrippe-McRae Preey Association
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Carsnochan
Cleveland
Agnes Meyers to hang unless governor acts
Jurist Drewer of the United States Supreme Court denied a writ of error for Agnes Meyers, the Tanar City Go. woman who killed her husband years ago. Missouri Governor Folk granted a 20 day respite to Meyers and to her lover Frank Hoffman, awaiting Supreme Court action.
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Jerippe-McRae
Mitchell to Attend Hazleton Tebigh convention in Lansford
President John Mitchell of the United Bite Workers of America will appear in person at the Hazleton Tebigh convention in Lansford Pennsylvania to answer any attacks on himself or his administration. Local advertisers mention Flups Augs from Ingram Brussels veivat Wilton moquette and Waminsier carpets, Ashjian Broa, Milen Nutres Herne, and various cleaners and cigars with prices and addresses included in the muddled notice.
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Arnppe-Knae Freee Apevermuce
Wilkesbarre. Co
John Mitchell
Bite Workers of America
Hazleton and Tebigh
Lansford
Hia
Flups
Old Ingram
Brussels
Veivat
Wilton
Moquette
Waminsier
Ashjian Broa
CapRoth Pbobea
Local Jottings From City Notes and Tiny Tidbits
A jumble of city observations mentions Beep Mom With Torg and books, a shop window near the Transit Terminal, and a likely durable, ventilated parlor chair. It covers church dedications at Merician-st. M. F. and notes the mother church of Methodism in Indianapolis founded in 1819.
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Mills Company
Merician-st. M. F
Meithwilem
Methodiam
Indianapolia
Remarkable tale of guilty double in Cincinnati court
A young man, Frank Gooding, claimed mistaken identity over a money order fraud case and won a court stay to prove innocence. Judge Anderson signaled willingness to give him a chance while Assistant DA LaFollette backed the idea. The term then closed with multiple sentences: Judson Sturtevant fined and sent to Ft Leavenworth, Lester Robertson jailed after pleading Indian home claim, Alexander Rusulia counternfeiting one year, Warren Siebel fined and brief imprisonment for liquor tax stamp omission, Napoleon Livingston one year for pension fraud, and Neilie Evans acquitted for a separate mail offense. others to prison next week.
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Frank Gooding
Cincinnati
Grith Rilaing
Chaige
Anderson
Assiatabt
Jesse J. M. LaFollette
Gooding
Beases
Albert B. Anderson
Federal Court
Saiveday
Judson ‘Sturtevant
Founa
Pont Ofice
Denham
Ind
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Lester Robertson
Hia Jage
Alexander Ruualiia
Warren Siebel
Napoleon B. Livingston
Neilie’ Evans
Evansville
Chicago to Pacific coast railway announced by company
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad reveals a new line from Chicago to Butte Montana with contracts already signed. Construction to start immediately toward Tacoma and Seattle. System planned to be operable by early 1908.
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Chicago, Dec
Chicago
Pracific Coast
Hicago, Milwaukee
Death on Train Tracks After Dying at City Hospital
John Durrett died from injuries suffered days earlier while riding a train. He fell from the engine pilot near Whlon tracks, was hit by a wagon wheel, and later succumbed at the City hospital. Also mentions dental services and a local plasterer with contact details.
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John Durrett
City Hospital
Chadwick
Wreck on Southern Railway kills engineer in Danville crash
A northbound passenger train struck a freight train south of Danville Virginia. Engineer George Kinney was killed and a fireman badly injured. Two other train crewmen reportedly died. The wreck followed a previous fatal collision nearby involving Southern Railway President Sam Spencer.
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Scrippa-McRine Press Association
Danville
Boo
Southern Railway
Mar of
Mile Road
Sammel Spencer
Southern
George Kinney
Kitines Ho
Spencer
Vif
Ma Party
Interurban Car Wreck Leaves One Dead in Liverpool
A tramcar of the East Liverpool Traction Company derailed at the Lapama with a sudden plunge down a %-foot embankment in the morning, wrecking the car. One man, J. Wallace of Wellsville aged 70, was killed and many passengers were injured. Injured include Ivan RB Mansy George Abraham Mrs Anna Wilcox Ada Wilcox and Nathan Rich. Samual Wert motorman and Albert Dietz conductor were among the injured. All were taken to City hospital. Tracks remained buried under earth washed down from the embankment.
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Settppa-McRae Press Association
Eart
Liverpool
Eant Liverpool Trautihy
Lapama
Fina
Daily News Briefs Across Cities Highlight Crimes and Officials
A jumble of brief items reports Mann introducing a general fund measure in Washington, a famous figure unfrocked in another city, a tunnel accident near San Francisco with rescuers at work, and various criminal cases. Reports from Chicago, Prague, Lebanon, Salt Lake City, Cort Fulton, Pittsburgh, and Greenville describe arrests, scandals, suspensions, wage increases, and a deadly shooting.
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Washington
Mann
Wilnola
Trent Maltway
Hochester
N. W
oRev
Ceapery
Heronn
SAN Francinco
Edlean Power Company
TWA
Herman Bike
tHormherk
Varal
Prague DU Rocher
Willin
Lind
Alter
Lebanon
Henry White
New York Central
Cort Fulton
Ind
Wy J. Frearb
Looasurer
Pric
Lanlestie
Kate
Louisville
Pittsburg
Ethel Perver
Omeer B. Coffer
Meer H. A. Abergromiin
Holiwin Ale
Jewelry Taken In Night Burglary At Carey Home
A family home at 1138 N Meridan Avenue was burglarized Friday night while occupants were at the theater. Jewelry valued between 400 and 800 dollars disappeared, including two watches, a gold chain, a large gold bracelet, an elegant ring, and a pearl crown. Entry was gained by a cellar window, with the thief also taking a $250 collar from Mrs. Yares. Detectives traced no clear path, suspects believed to have entered during 4 to 6 pm while the house was unattended.
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Cares
Carey
Varey
Misy Yares
Honor for Dead as Cornell Fireclaims Multiple Victims
Ithaca press reports a deadly blaze at Chi Psi fraternity destroying the building and injuring many, with seven victims confirmed and several hospitalized. Clarence J. Pons of Orange and others are named among the injured. funerals for Ithaca firemen are planned.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Ithaca
Yu Bec
Cornell University
Chi Pal
Aegae
Mothe
Clarence J. Pons
Orange
N. Jo
Oliver Sehmitk
Jamea Mecnitcheon
Tao
Ritudante
Devoted Woman Secures Release After Jail Stint
A devoted wife secured her husband Ernest Board’s release after two days in jail for a trespass charge over a hunter’s license dispute. He had been jailed for an $11 fine and costs. The wife waited at the Justice of the Peace office and at the jail with a bondsman, eventually reuniting with him as officials relented. Board pledged he would not be jailed again.
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Ernest Board
Board Ad
Doard
Justice of the Peace
H. W. Holmes
Ernest
Board
Cus Ap
Rympaipy
Wiek
Holaon
Alek
Rey
Lawrence President Says Money From Rockefeller Fund Accepted
APPLETON Wis Dec 8 Dr Plancz president of Lawrence university says the Rockefeller fund money is not returned and that Lawrence will accept 0.000 from the magnate’s fund. He claims the payments illustrate red tainted money.
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Lupippaametine Tennescrimnon
Appleton
Wis
Plancz
Lawrence University
Hockefellera
Lawrence
Planta Sys
Brown Deserter Case Dismissed by Justice Hutchinson
The charge of wife desertion against Butter Brown alias Chama W. Trown was dismissed when not provable. Brown testified he left town with 32 on the bible for his wife, later returned to demand she leave as he had departed. The case outlines marital infidelity claims and a storage dispute over butter valued at 82,000 pounds tied to an Indianapolis storage firm.
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Otter Tunanta
Mr. Brown
Butler Town
Indianapolis Storage and Warehouse Company
Poison Letters Tie Hypnotist to Family Murder Plot
A cascade of letters reveals a plot to poison a mother and money motive. Mrs Vreal and Herman Billick are linked to a murder scheme amid exhumations and alleged confessions. Authorities cite admissions, hypnotic influence, and long collaboration as key evidence in the case before Judge Maxwell.
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Scrippe-Meline Press
Anailation
Fhcaga
Doe
Herman Billick
Mortin
Billick
Viren
Blick
Maxwell
Mergy
McGowan Addresses Interurban Plans at Waldorf Palace
Special to The Sun reports Samuel Muntork of bankers, Ras men au strove railroad owners, Caine or Cray Lafayette and James Murdock with Charlie and Hugh McGowan at the Waldorf Astoria. Gover conferences followed and most left for the Honster write. Mr McGowan, well satisfied, confirms arrangements for interurban systems as the week began.
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Sun
New York
Beck
Samuel Muntork
Tniulanss Frilly
Ras Men Au Strove
Caine
Cray Lafayette
James Murdock
Charlie
Hugh
Supreme Court rules foreign debt collectors barred in Kansas
The Kitonasan supreme court held that foreign corporations attempting to collect debts in Kansas without meeting state registration requirements cannot collect debts in the state. The ruling clarifies that noncompliant collectors are barred from engaging in debt collection activities within Kansas borders.
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Seripya-McHine Prean Aonvelation
Topeka
Kana
Kitonasan Preme Court
Wisinoga
Names of the slain in Leyte engagement
Washington Dec Army Maj Gen Wood reported five American soldiers were killed in the Leyte engagement. The dead include First Sergeant Clark Sergeant Provan Privates Dafferin Hadley and Keogh.
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Scrippw Mcline
Washington
Wood
Llitary
Retey
Leyte
Serat
Clark
Sergt
Provan
Dafferin
Hadley
Keogh
Woman shoots daughter in Fair Oaks incident
A man from Fair Oaks fired a revolver during a dispute near a home, fatally wounding his daughter. The weapon was discharged as the assailant argued with a neighbor while preparing to defend the home. Police have opened an inquiry and no charges were immediately reported.
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Herippa-Mrfine Stene Association
Shotdown Doctor Called Him a Dog
A. G. Campbell a lumber merchant from Antigo Wisconsin shot Dr B F Harris at the Stack Exchange building in Chicago after accusing Harris of wrecking his home. Harris wounded in four places, Campbell claimed Harris abused his family and vowed to remove him. The incident prompted alarm yet Campbell described Harris as a dog and called for his removal.
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A. G. Campbell
B. F. Harris
Chicago
Dee
Newjamin
Harris
Hrisint
A. Gh
Cambell
Lamber
Antigo
Wis
Campbell
Perin
Connor & Feria
Stack Exchange
Han Hg
Camn- Wetl
Vietun
Fattest Fat Boy of Province Weighs 436 Pounds and Grows
A believably strange provincial tale describes Charley the son of hardworking parents reaching 4 feet 8 inches tall and 436 pounds by age unknown. Doctors note his health remains OK despite vast adipose growth due to diet of pea soup and potatoes.
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San
Hawkesbury
Cape Breton
Maritime
Alnailr
Ateenger
Charley Ie
Charley
Henderson Case to Be Tried as State Demands Damages
Judge Vinton Carter sustains the state's demurrer to the former auditor of state's answer in Henderson case. The suit claims Henderson collected and retained fees from insurance companies while in office. The court notes Henderson admits collecting about 4062 dollars with interest, totaling roughly sixty-five hundred dollars.
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State
Vinton Carter
J. Oscar Neotervon
Dudgetarter
Henderson
Death by own action in doorway hanging
A man named Updyke reportedly hanged himself in a doorway, causing the death of his son Irving Modyke Hestat and prompting authorities to examine family and timing details while noting the father planned a public display before the act. The incident centers on a suicide by hanging and its apparent impact on relatives.
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Pittie
Elis Batup
Irving Modyke
Updyke
Indirect graft alarm in state school fund handling
Special to The Sum from Goshen Indiana reports Representative Sosaiah of the legislature introducing a bill requiring quarterly reports to the common council on school fund handling. He warns there is a chance of graft in managing education funds and urges scrutiny.
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Goshen
Ind
Doc
Ook
Schon
Statehouse Closings Mark Rest After Death of Brabbs
Statehouse offices closed from 11 30 as mourners visit the home of the late Joseph Brabbs chief of the Bates Bureau. The building stayed shut through the afternoon while attendees joined the funeral at 2 pm. A committee including Caton AB Hunt Hadley and Fassett A Catton drafted resolutions to honor Brabbs.
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Ana the Emsrers
Joseph of. Stubs
Bate Bureau
We Stati
aMerts Anti Amiployen
Phi Stalivs
Cons Naltire
Caton AB
Hunt
C. Hadley
Fassett A. Catton
Brabbs
Poison to End All Ends in Tragic Attempt and Rescue
A man named Ernest Francisco, distressed by his aged father, attempted suicide by morphine poisoning. He swallowed a cent's worth of morphine but was saved after doctors Warne and Reever from the dispensary administered pumps and antidotes. Francisco, a nurse by trade, was brought back to life. his wife had left him months earlier, triggering his brooding reaction.
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Ernest Pragcisco
Ian
Ife
New York and Suburbs Break Population Records
New York and its suburbs set population records with permanent gains of 35,001. The surrounding area shows total increases approaching 375,00, reflecting a surge from residents who split time between city apartments and other locations.
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Kew Yrok
New York
Newark
Senge
Vonnegut Found in the Country Near Carter's Station
A 32 year old wanderer, Inchpas Vonnegut, was found unconscious near a construction camp on the Crawfordsville line five miles west of the city. He suffered head and right shoulder injuries, was taken to Vonroners hospital, and doctors hold hope of recovery. Police and locals searched into dusk. foul play is suspected and exposure feared while he was found near a traction line site being worked by an army crew.
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Vonnegut
Ionee
Aote
Briday
Tad
Caapar Whausk
Delaware
Merward Vonnemet
Whigon
Mrs Hinkle May Face Trial Delay Over Illness
Mrs Hinkle was summoned to testify in the Robert Metzger police chief case but medical certs state she is too ill to attend the Chestnay court. An affidavit from Chief Metzger claims she witnessed the rally against the police department and is essential to the defense. judge Kealing postponed until June 1 to hear the state’s objection.
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Praventel
Robert Metzger
Palice
Bean
Chestnay
Metzger
Hinkle
Warrington
Betas
Farrington
John Wy Kealing
Kansans for Reform Urges Legislature Pledge
The Scrippe-McTise Press in Topeka reports a native movement aims to bind legislators to support a bill prohibiting Sunday theaters and baseball. The intent is to mobilize reformers to sway voting in the upcoming session.
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Scrippe-McTise
Anserlation
Vopeka
Weather outlook promises clouds and warmth into weekend
Forecast warns of increasing cloudiness and possible rain with warmer readings into Saturday night and Sunday. Sunrise time listed as 5 55 with scattered references to local transportation ads and a highway funding case. Officials indicate the road will pay cash for newspaper advertising in exchange for space.
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Hermpa-McRae
Thought Burglar Mistaken as Cat in Room in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky this morning Mr Paul Mosconi heard a burglar in his room. He mistook the intruder for a cat and shouted scat. The burglar fled, leaving Mrs Mandoni startled and returning to her bed. The report notes the confusion and minor aftermath for the household.
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Scrippa-MeRar
Louieville
Bec
Paul Mosconi
Mandoni
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