Son Finds Clues New Evidence For The Coroner
Patrick Crogan, antique dealer of 99 Hamilton Ave Brooklyn, is believed murdered. His son Peter Crogan reopened the case with District Attorney Clarke, presenting new witnesses and clues about two shadowy men near the home, a disputed quarrel, and missing money, aiming to prove murder and robbery.
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Patrick Crogan
Hamilton Ave
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Clarke
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Sullivan
Crogan
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Welch
Denver
Uooner Flaherty
Gram
Cragan
Crosgan
Crogan Bam
Substantial farmer Cramer and the $12,000 stork tale
In Eldora Iowa December a story tells of George Cramer, a poor immigrant farmer, whose father back in the homeland sent a $1,000 gift for each birth to be matched each time the stork visited. Over twelve arrivals, $12,000 plus interest accrued in his bank, illustrating a moral Roosevelt era lesson on frugality and family support.
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Eldora
George Cramer
Roosevelt
Cramer
Cave-in traps workers at city excavation site
A serious cave-in at the National Metropolitan Citizens building excavation opposite the Treasury in Washington traps multiple workmen. Three men were rescued and sent to Extereehey hospital as eight others remained unaccounted for after rain weakened the widened walls.
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Scrippe-Melise Preas Association
Washington
Dec
National Metropolitan Citizeng
Beak
Treasury Department
Extereehey Hospital
Woman Denies Beating Stepchild to Death in County Scandal
Mrs Belle Riggins, 40 in appearance, faces charges of starving her stepchild Gertrude to death after a county story described her as emotionally blank and deprived. neighbors recall a life of poverty, multiple marriages, and minimal care with Gertrude’s death prompting mob actions and a state push toward punishment while the girl’s age and legal status rest with juvenile court.
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Belle Riggins
Jerbart Riggins
Clara
Herbert
Belle Rigeiny
Prairies
Vermont
Kunsay
Herbert Tigins
The Darby Ram and Connecticut’s Merino Legacy
Special to Tae Som Coun Bers notes how the Darby Ram song and the merino importation by Col. David Humphreys connect Washington era lore with Connecticut industry. The piece details merino import efforts, price spikes, and the impact on local textile production including cloth for Jefferson’s inauguration garments.
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Washington
David Humphreys
England
Massachusetts
Derby
Col
Humphreys
Spain
Rawther
Conn
Col. Himphreys
Connecticut
Massachusetta
Soan Humphreys
John Bassett
Fox S
Seymour
Jefferson
Ellsworth
Industrica
Bingham to Become New York Police Commissioner
New York announces retired U S A General M Gen Tt A Bingham has accepted appointment as the next police commissioner, according to unidentified sources. He is expected to assume duties soon and bring a military style to the city force.
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Aerippa-ficHae Freee Aseecsues
New York
Tt. A. Bingham
Elopers in plights stir over Belleville wedding plan
Theodore Scharrer a wealthy hop dealer of Studmart Germany and Milas Wilhelmina Busch daughter of Adulpines Busch brewer plan to be married New Year’s Day at the state’s home in St Louis. Busch denies knowledge of the match and calls it a German joke.
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Louis
Lee
Theodore Scharrer
Studmart
Germany
Milas Wilhelmina Busch
Adulpines Busch
Che Tateter
Siung
Belleville
Gretna Green
Wink Regiederet
Busch Sald
Triday
Scharrer
Mr. Scharrer
Olf Tod
Ile
Harman Seeks Loan to Pay Mortgage Interest
Des Moines lawyer Harman, receiver of the C railroad, filed in federal circuit court to borrow funds to pay interest on the Rhoades mortgage bonds due January 1. He says no funds have been in hand for interest and available cash must cover the road’s payroll.
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Cincinkate
Des. C
Judaom Hareman
He & D. Railread
Federal Circuit Court
King Alfonso's Taste Surprises Paris Friends
King Alfonso of Sipain, renowned as the most unconservative king, visited Paris and surprised his friends by buying gifts for his mother and two other individuals, though the article notes fatally mixed or unclear details in the accompanying account.
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Alfonso of
Sipain
Paris
Hia
Indian Names in Maine Revealed as Corrupted Post Titles
A Bangor report explores how Native American place names and personal names in Maine were mangled in postal records. It lists examples like Passamaquoddy Sipayik and Wytopfooik spellings, noting the long tradition of phonetic distortion by clerks and locals.
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Malnu
Patt Staten Postetice Department
Waldborough
Mattawainkuar
Passadumkeag
Passamaquoddy
Ailthough
Ehurt
Katthdin
Wytopstoek
Read Plantation
Aroostook County
Henry David Thoreau
Maine
Miner Found Dead After Eight Days of Wandering
An Indiana miner, Joseph Davies, was found in a Pittston shaft area after disappearing for eight days. He was starving, dehydrated, and unable to provide a clear account of his movements. A note announces liquor license applications and pool room notices from Indianapolis officials, detailing premises and addresses for alcohol sales in Marion County.
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Scrippe-MeHee
Wilkestride
Joseph Davies
Casey
Lehigh Walter Coat Company
Pittston
Witiger
Sheriff Sale Notice in Marion County Indiana 1908
Notice of a sheriff sale issued from Marion County Indiana in case involving City Bond Company and others. Real estate described as part of Outlet Twenty Six in Indianapolis with specified deeds and lot lines. Sale to occur January 12 1908 at courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. bids to satisfy decree with interest and costs.
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Marion
Tadina
Massachusetts Ave
Exchange Land Company
Outlet
Iadisnapolis
Marion County
Massachusetts
Jolin Bleder
Seventh Ward
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Delaware St
Delaware
Indianapolis
Delawarest
Josepil Michaelis
Arian County
Board of County Commissioners
Rome
No. SN
Alabama
John Comstock
Sheriff Sale Notice in Indiana Decree Case 962
By virtue of a certified decree from Marion County Superior Court Case 962, Harry J. Killian plaintiff, Gaudus Fuhr et al defendants, I will publically auction the real estate in Marion County Indiana. The properties include Lot 6 in Block 18 Beatty addition Indianapolis and Lot 168 in Clark's third addition West Indianapolis, to satisfy a judgment of 23257 1,207.00 with interest and costs. Auction set for Saturday January 33 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door, with rental profits for up to seven years, and potential fee simple transfer if proceeds cover the debt.
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Publicville
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Vina
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Jeraey“L
New Jersey
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M. Milner
MI County
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Indiquepolis
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Indianapolia
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William SI. Tilton
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Irvington
Indianavelis
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