Horrific Farmhouse Massacre Ends in Self Inflicted Wound
David Spragg, a farmer near Neighbors 19 Knep Away, allegedly killed his wife and three children with a butcher knife before turning on himself in a bloody spree. Neighbors observed him, wounded himself, and two children survived but badly harmed. One escapee reported the scene after hearing screams and seeing Spragg armed at the doorway. Medical officials said Spragg’s recovery is impossible.
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Suicide by pistol ends life in Kentucky home
A man named James Harrie, son of W. T. Dacks, killed himself with a double barreled gun in Kiowa Kentucky on December 12. He told his brother there was a rabbit in the yard, then fired a shot to the head, ending his life. The report blends this with other domestic and crime notes from nearby regions.
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Allright
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Allver
Liquur
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Pardes
Fang
Farcical Committee Session Yields Little
The investigating committee met Tuesday, with chief witnesses City engineer Brown and Street-come latones fisher. No decisive findings emerged as questions about sewer contracts and stone purchases led to scattered remarks and further delays. Manager W H Watkins signings boost Mestreno’s ball club plans in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, with seven players under contract.
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W. H. Watkine
Indianpolis
Elort Times
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Iefe
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Watkine
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Lodianapolis
Local News and Crime Darkens Bay City and Cheyenne
A Bay City couple is torn by a suspected lover’s abduction after a husband discovers his wife with her former partner. In Cheyenne a prominent businessman, William II Price, is murdered during a burglary attempt as burglars flee. The report also notes contract awards, political deaths in Canada, and theatrical notices featuring Frederick Warde and Allsa Bonehill with details on performances and promotions.
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Chevelaeh
Wiliam II Price
Pantaema
Hanlon
Warde-James
Frederick Warde
Louis James
Baron
Thoreday
Dewepaper Moo
Hevele Bonehil
Jodiangpolla Theater
America
Waiters Treasure Sauinay Michigan Dec 12
A local company is incorporated to recover a famed treasure rumor once linked to Haroni years ago. Three lives have already been sacrificed in the attempt. The vessel Nee xy fenthoms dep, with 50 tons of pure copper and valuable ore aboard, is the target. A Harrisburg diver is hired to begin work next April.
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Thunders Bay
Harrisburg
Ube Trea
Legislators Protest Probe Into School Board Actions
Marion county lawmakers back a move to investigate the school board amid accusations of dishonesty and questionable bonds. Three legislators favor the probe, while others criticize the process as politically charged and potentially aimed at removing board members.
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Eaxista
Marion County
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Avkool
Evan Po Jundez
Bundy
Anti kissing society to curb contagious throat disease
Prominent local figures propose forming an organizing group to prevent spread of contagious throat and lung illnesses. The club grows from discussions prompted by the recent epidemic of diphtheria.
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Wambaugh in Polite Court on Wife Beating Charge
In a Wednesday morning hearing, Wambaugh faced charges of beating his wife after a two year separation. He denied serious injuries, claiming self defense, while the judge postponed action on the case. Clara Untteford appeared as a key witness, described as striking and well known for poetic affairs, with divorce likely to follow.
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Nox
Dora
Alinie
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Wambaugh
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Abe
Subba
Wombaupe
Heraelf
Maidem
Clara Untteford
Alex Williamon
Williamson
Meeting of Commercial Club in Minneapolis Opens
A meeting of the Commercial club convened in its rooms with state organizers present. Mr Lilly outlined resources and city improvements, Gov Matthewe toasts planned, and arrangements set for a banquet. Catharine McAres discharged from contempt ruling. a divorce suit noted. N Y fire in a stable caused a panic in a tenement.
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Lilly
Synke
Lohe Ante
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Goo
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Merlin Commoercial Club
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Evanovine Tuelness
Calemao Steel
Ceven
Horrific Japanese Atrocities Alarm World War Reports
The Yokohama correspondent describes brutal massacres of unarmed civilians and soldiers by Japanese forces, with towns burned and bodies mutilated. A Chinese population backlash in Pekin is noted, while other items include a western man in Los Angeles tied to a minor burglary case and a train wreck in United States lines.
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Arthur
Perera
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Coteu
Ao Lispore
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Avon
Tion
Sahu
Emperor supporters and a political committee clash
A chaotic report outlines a social democratic assembly’s chairmanship amid disarray in the Reichstag. It notes a 52 member unit seeking a decisive report while questioning government acceptance of any changes. The piece also mentions high profile robberies and a looming liquor law upheaval affecting Sunday sales and retail.
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Chamber of Depots
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Dead broke in St Jo and merchants bankrupt bank
Scattered reports from St. Joowy claim the Commercial Bank is a wreck and most merchants are bankrupt. Also noted are bank worries in Iowa and Ontario, a London voyage for financial relief, and a rash of local weather damage and legal cases.
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London
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Currency Bill Plan Spurs Banking Reform Debates
Wasierox December 12. Senator Aldeichanya signals Republicans refuse coalition with third parties as currency reform bill is debated. The measure, drafted by Secretary Hale and presented by Springer, would establish a circulating note system backed by bank capital and US bonds, with a safety fund and redemption provisions. Some sections restrict state banks from issuing rival notes while enabling Treasury oversight and bond-backed deposits to support circulation.
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