Cousin Everett Sentenced by Judge Landis in Impersonation Case
Everett Harding, who posed as the president's cousin and claimed the role of assistant secretary, was sentenced by Judge Landis to 16 months in the federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to impersonating a federal official. He admitted to misrepresenting his relation to the president and said politics is no place for an honest man.
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Earl L. Shaub
Chicago
Nthe Court
Young Harding
Landis
Co. George Harvey
England
Everett
Thomas K. Wilt
Pennsylvania Railroad
toRi
Wilt
Pearl
Lillian Perival
Harding
Secret Service
Joseph Schuleman
Mra. Medill McCormick
John Murray
Tolacen
Internal Revenue Department
Millions for Arizona Project
Phoenix June 3 The State Water Commissioner accepted the application for a Colorado River hydroelectric project promoted by Southern California Edison. The plan envisions an expenditure near 500000 dollars, roughly comparable to the Magnanean project, and involves a long term development of hydro energy from the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado River
Phoenix
Ariz
Slate Water
Norvich Thursds
Southern California Edison Company
Radio secret to control warships solved by US Navy
Rear Admiral Robert B. Griffin announces exclusive interview that a radio control system now lets a single crewed vessel pilot multiple ships, enabling remote steering of a battleship across vast distances. The system links from a midlevel Navy station in Arlington Virginia to ships at sea.
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Washington
Robert BR. Criffin
Burma
Univerdad Service
Carey
Howe
Benson Withholds Signing Agreement Draws Out Decision
An unnamed group led by Benson delays signing an agreement amid withheld approval from core owners. The board plans to pause at this stage, awaiting further input before formal action.
Railway Rates Must Be Cut Now Says M Adog
A garbled report claims M Adog calls for immediate railway rate reductions citing wage considerations. The text references a former secretary and director figures, with mentions of the railway board and labor costs, though many words are unclear.
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M'Adog
Oper
Burkett Jury Fails To Reach Verdict On Boy Case
The Cane of Cecil Burkett an 11-year-old boy charged with the murder of Bennie Slavin a 7-year-old, reached no verdict by 11 pm after jurors deliberated since 4 pm Thursday. Prosecutor Dill urged first degree murder but noted punishment would be administered in juvenile court.
Rum Control Sparks Quebec Prosperity and Tourism
Quebec Premier Taschereau reports that seven months of liquor controls reduced bootlegging and drunkenness, ensured enforcement, and funded education and highway work. The policy drew American visitors and boosted a dry Quebec city that remains avoided by travelers preferring Montreal.
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Quebec
Canada
le A. Taschereau
Unitedress
Taschereau
Montreal
United States to Keep German Ships Seized at War Start
Washington reports confirm the United States will retain the German ships seized in American ports when the war began. The ships total about 300,000 tons and Paris hints the reparations commission might reopen the issue. U S authorities say any payments to the commission are for the United States to decide.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
United States
Paris
Commission
Deadlock Over Engineers Strike Hits Shipboard Talks
New York June 3 The reinstatement of striking engineers is the central deadlock in negotiations between the shipping board and the strikers. Private owners refuse to sign while the board negotiates. opposition within the Marine Engineers' Association could split the strike into two camps. Harbor engineers fear year end wage cuts as private owners operate ships.
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New York
Shipping Board
Marine Engineers
Admiral Benson
Marine Engineers’ Association
Pacific Coast
Harsbor
Wutay
Winthrop L. Marvin
American Bleameship Owners’ Association
Eight-floor fall kills man in Shreveport building
Shreveport Louisiana June 2 By Pickering of Salt Lake City Utah man was killed Thursday when he fell or jumped from a window on the eighth floor of a four story building housing a doctor's office. A gold club is to be presented to Prevident by the Brentwood Country Club Los Angeles.
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Shreveport
Pickering
Salt Lake City
Uta
Brentwood Country Club
Los Angeles
Trying Austrians for Aiding Charles Coup
Eleven former army officers headed by Maj. Gen. Joseph Hummel were brought before a Vienna special court on treason charges. They allegedly organized naval forces to back Charles IV's bid to regain the Hungary throne and restore the Mapsburg dynasty.
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Vienna
Joseph Hummel
Ere Charla
Hungary
Mapsburg
Baltimore Woman Wins Johns Hopkins Belgian Fellowship
Florence W. Dixon of Baltimore, a Johns Hopkins bacteriology student, won one of two CRB Educational Foundation fellowships to Belgian universities. She will study under Professor Bordet at the University of Brussels, one of six women among eight Americans selected to study abroad this year. The foundation was created after the armistice to memorialize relief efforts in Belgium.
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Balimore
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins
Commission For Relief In Migium Educational Foundation
Florence W. Dixon
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
Bordet
University of Brussels
Dixon
C. R. B. Educational Foundation
Herbert Hoover
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Who'll Win In Heavyweight Duel Dempsey vs Carpentier
In a Springfield note Tommy Gibbons of St Paul predicts Dempsey will beat Carpentier. He argues Carpentier lacks extraordinary class, having earned the chance by beating Heckett, a feat Moran showed easy. Gibbons says Dempsey should win in five or six rounds.
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Springfield
Ohio
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Dempsey
Carpentier
Joe Heckett
Frank Moran
Jack
Senator Grill debate on futures trading bill cited
C. Murray of Cedar Rapids told the senate agriculture committee that unlimited damages could hit grain trade if a market is suspended by the bill. He said millers must anticipate needs and buy on contract months ahead, risking disruption to supply.
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Washington
C. Murray
Cedar Rapids
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agreement Reached on Gold Reserve Share for Czecho Slovakia
Vienna reports an accord between Austria and Czecho Slovakia on the Austrian Hungarian bank gold reserve. Czecho Slovakia will receive 15 million gold kronen as its share and may buy bank buildings in Czecho Slovakia at inventory price minus a percentage.
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Vienna
Austria
echo-Slovakia
Czecho- Slovakia
Rail workers to be re employed in Minnesota shops
St Paul June 2 officials announced that between 7 090 and 10 000 workmen will be recalled to Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroad shops. The men return to work July 1 as a direct result of wake reductions, said a Northern Pacific official.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Fisher pleads guilty in post office bonds case
Toledo June 2 Harry Fisher of Toledo entered a guilty plea to ten counts in an indictment charging conspiracy to dispose of bonds stolen in the $1 000 000 post office robbery Stuart Bolin special prosecutor announced at noon today
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Toledo
Ohio
Harry Fisher
Bugs
Stuart Bolin
Thunderstorms Strike Thuck Grove Area Flooding Roads
Severe storms hit the Thuck Grove region with heavy rain an inch and a half in about an hour. Defiance suffered railroad washout as parts of the C M Bt P line were washed away amid the downpour.
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Thuck Grove
Argentina General Strike Effort Struggles Under Communist Drive
A June report from Buenos Aires says communist efforts to trigger a national walkout falter with most public services operating and ports running with non union labor. The maritime strike remains weak and has largely tied up yesterday with limited impact.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tikl
Abs
Proposes Marine Aid Exemption for Ship Owners
Senator Jones introduces a bill to exempt foreign ship owners from American income and excess profits tax if American owners receive similar privileges abroad. The measure aims to aid the American merchant marine. An unrelated fragment mentions a Johns Hopkins chemist discussing alchemy and laser metals.
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Washington
Jones
Senate Commerce
Confidence Man Betrays Nebraska Farmer in Downport Scam
Lincoln Nebraska farmer A Johnson living near Overton is lured by two women posing as shoppers. They seek a porket lou and persuade him to loan $60 to invest in stocks. The con artists used his greed and brief cash handouts to extract profits before he alerted police two days later.
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Lincoln
Neb
Jones
A. Johnson
Overton
Jowto
New Burne
Jobison
Vies
Nebraska towns vie for new state reformatory
Representatives from 15 Nebraska towns and cities appear before the state board of centers bidding for a proposed two hundred thousand dollar reformatory for first offenders. Fremont leads with the largest delegation as about 1600 attendees from competing communities fill the morning session.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Citire
State Board of Centre
Fremont
Raymond
Ord
Oval
Nelich
O'Neill
Chum
Pexent
Red Cloud
Broken Bow
Browneville
Kort Calhout
Ashlend
Hastings
Hoca
Nebraska Sheriff Receives Four Prisoners From Overcrowded Jail
In Linceln Nebraska on Tuesday Sheriff Waren Fenton accepted four inmates from Omaha where the county jail is full. The group includes William Wallace a life murderer, two rapists, and a pickpocket, with space for 400 prisoners only.
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Linceln
Neb
Waren Fenton
Omaha
Willam Wallace
Rain Delays Hit Colorado and Nebraska Rail Lines
Heavy rains in Colorado and western Nebraska slowed railroad traffic in Nebraska on Tuesday. A washout at Wray Colorado delayed C B Q train No 6 from Denver to Chicago for more than 11 hours. Tracks near Oxford Nebraska were washed out after a cloud burst.
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Omaha
Neb
Colorado
Westerl
Nebraska
Wray
Colo
Denver
Chicago
Oxford
Murdered taxi driver robbed, wife says
Omaha reports a taxi driver found dead under a culvert near Columbus was stripped of money and valuables except a $100 bill hidden in his left shoe. His wife cites robbery as the cause. An inquest is scheduled in Columbus tomorrow.
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Omaha
Neb
Davia
Columbus
Columbusg
German Interior Minister Gradnauer Appointed
Dr Gradnauer, a veteran figure in German politics, has been named Minister of the Interior in the new German cabinet. His lengthy career and influence in domestic policy position him to lead internal affairs at a pivotal time.
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Dr. Gradnauer
Canada Denies Tariff Report Amid Trade Measure
Ottawa reports Customs Wigmore denied a Windsor Ontario claim that Canada imposed a tariff matching the U S emergency measure. No tariff took effect and government officials disputed the report.
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Ottawa
Niniater
Wigmore Today
Windsor
Ont
United States
Canada
Williams Overseer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Covington Ga June 1 The murder farm owner John Williams and his overseer Clyde Manning were linked to ordering the killings of 22 hog farmers. Manning was found guilty with mercy recommendation and Judge Johny Hulchbeson sentenced him to life in prison.
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Covington
John
Williams
Jasper County
Clyde Manning
Hoagraes
Williama Manning
Johny
Hulchbeson
Bay of Fundy Bay Silliness Impedes Job Claim
A superintendent questions a job applicant about the Bay of Fundy. The applicant unfamiliar with the bay leads to a rejection for lack of knowledge and competence.
Farmer's Wife Held on Liquor Charge in Cortland Case
Beatrice Vanboekirk, wife of a farmer, faced a county court charge for selling two quarts of whisky to Janes Purnard. Arrests followed of Purnard and Henry Schroeder for intoxication in Cortland's winter woods. Vanboekirk posted $200 bond and is to appear June 6 to answer the accusation.
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Beatrice
Ned
Janes Paurnard
Henry Schroeder
Weintry
Cortland
J.C. Emery
Vasey
the Vanboekirk
Barnard
Stet Mission Convention Closes in Broken Bow Neb
The Stet annual convention of the mission district of western Nebraska wrapped after a three day session at St John s Episcopal church with a large confirmation class and 60 delegates. Notable participants included Rev George Allen Beecher D J bishop of the district Rev Joseph A Ten Broeck and Miss Jane Cleveland of New York City. A Christ life feature and a women s banquet were part of the program. Local discussions covered co operation between city and farm and proposed plans for a public market at Scottbluff, tax relief, Y M A expansion, and curbing selfishness. In Broken Bow a storm damaged the A K Anderson home northeast of town. Near Neligh a liquor case led to a 400 bond for Fred Volder set for June 1. The Broken Bow band was reorganized, with Prof F E Taylor directing, and summer concerts were planned in the city park.
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Ebroken Bow
Neb
Stet
Western Nebraska
St. John’s Episcopal Church
George Allen Beecher
D. J
Western Nebrawka
Joseph A. Ten Broeck
New York City
George A. Bitler
Department of Missions
Jane Cluny Cleveland
Christ
St John's Church
Scottselup
Encharged Chamber of Commercve
Scottabluff
Y. M
Broken Bow
A. K. Anderson
Broken
Neligh
Fred Volder
Clearwater
HK. J. Hart
Volder
Ingram
Bends
Broken Brow
F. E. Taylor
Norfolk Girl Survives Car Crash With Severe Neck Wounds
Lois Surber a 14 year old Norfolk girl narrowly escaped decapitation when a tire blew out and she was thrown from a car seat onto the windshield. Surgeons report jugular cut many nerves severed and throat cut but she will live with permanent partial facial paralysis.
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Norfolk
Neb
Lois Surber
American Chicle company defers quarterly dividend
New York May 31 The American Chicle company deferred payment on its quarterly dividend of 1 per cent on preferred stock. A separate note mentions a Doorn incident where a builder tried to sell woodland on an estate, the Dutch government blocked tree felling, and the Doorn municipality bought the woodland for public preservation. It adds a France US navy basketball score and lists teams in the French league.
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New York
American Chicle Company
Baiker
Knights of Columbus Honors AEF Dead in Europe
Memorial services for the American Expeditionary Forces dead were held at Knights of Columbus centers in four European nations, per a Paris bureau cable dispatch dated Monday, May 31.
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A. MK. IF
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Bureau
Paris
Congress Special Session Targets Tax Reforms Expected Later
Washington reports a special session aims to curb tax burdens and reform rates but conservative estimates indicate changes will not be completed before late next fall.
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Washington
Congress
Petrograd Port Opened Says Moscow Dispatch
A Moscow radio dispatch reports the port of Petrograd has opened and the flat ship 4 Lethish Weasel sailed from Cat part.
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Petrograd
Riga
Moscow
German Oppose Ratenau Appointment Amid Cabinet Fears
Berlin May 31 Chancellor Wirth has deferred Lv. Ratenau president of the German Electric Company to a minister of reconstruction but industrial and financial groups show little enthusiasm. They fear his cabinet influence may exceed his late ministry.
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Berlin
Wirth
Lv. Ratenau
Geneon Electric Comepany
Ratenau
Prom the Ndligureh Boots
A fragmentary transmission notes an intended marriage between two individuals with uncertain names and dates. The text implies a promise of union and expresses hope for a future wedding. The source lacks clear context or verifiable details.
Barrows Declares Candidacy for U S Marshal
Lincoln Nebraska reporter notes Barrows announces run for United States marshal post amid Washington appointment debates. A longtime Nebraska figure, Barrows has 43 years in the state and national visibility as former newspaper man, police officer, and national commander of the Lone of Veterans.
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Lincoln, Neb
Jones. Liew
Arrows
United States
Roorstiake
Washington
Hucrows
Nebraskia
Lone of Veterans
Barrows
Nebraska
Woman Saves Herself by Jump Attempt After Love Refusal
In Omaha a 19 year old woman from Hamilton says she fled after a man offered $460 to live without marriage. She attempted to drown herself in the Missouri River near the Union Station area. Policeman Carter pursued and halted her, taking her to the station. She named James Allen of Hamilton Iron Foundry as the man who proposed the arrangement.
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Omaha
Seb
Cook
Hamilton
Minsouri
Polleetmain Carter
Union Station
Carter
Fifth
Mason
James Allen
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln picks workers and employers to join mediation board
Governor McKelvie named W. H. Pitser of Nebraska City C. G. Towle and Benjamin Cheen of Lincoln to the state board of mediation to hear labor complaints. Margaret McCutcheon Merrick county superintendent was named to the state vocational education board for a three year term.
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Lincoln
McKelvie
W. H. Pitser
Nebraska City
C. G. Towle
Benjamin Cheen
State Board of Mediation
Margaret McCutcheon
Merrick County
Wis
State Vorestional Education Board
Elect Davis Heads Dakota G A R Officials
At the thirty eighth state encampment in Mitchell South Dakota officers for the Dakota G A R were elected J E Davis Lennox commander A H Betts Mitchell senior vice commander T S Sharp Brookings junior vice commander Rev do o Sebree Pierre chaplains Dr A Brown Alexandria medical director and J L Bates delegate at large Lily Patterson Mitchell was elected president of the state department of the W orders named Mrs Vera Dudley Brookings senior vice president Mrs AL Anderson Frankfort junior vice president Mrs KE Gregory Mitchell treasurer and Mrs Mary Foster Rapid City chaplain</s>
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Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota Department of the Garl
J. E. Davis
Lennox
A. H. Betts
T. S. Sharp
Brookings
Do O& Sebree
Pierre
A. Brown
Alexandria
J. Ll. Bates
Delogate
Lily Patterson
State Department
Vera Dudley Brookings
AL Anderson
Frankfort
KE. Gregory
Mary Foster
Rapid City
British Warring on Turkish Nationalists
The supreme council sent a memorandum to the Turkish nationalist government asking it to release British prisoners held by the nationalists and to allow a blockade of Anatolian ports. It also notes British support to the Greeks at Ismid. The move is seen as late as Britain is considered practically at war with the nationalists.
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Constantinople
Supreme Council
Angormt
Anatolia
Ismid
Gpieks
Nationaliats
Town Seeks Room to Expand Its Corporate Limits
County commissioners of Spink County set a hearing on a petition from the town of Hitchesek to annex land just over the Beadle County line into Matulity within Spink County. The action aims to extend the town’s corporate boundaries.
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Hedfield, S
Aspectus
Spink County
Hitchesek
Beadle
Supreme Court Clerk James Maher Dead at Georgetown Hospital
Washington mourns as James J. Maher, longtime clerk of the United States Supreme Court since 1914, dies at Georgetown Hospital after stomach trouble. Maher began as a court page in 1906 and rose through the ranks in a career tied to the Court for decades.
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Maher
United States Supreme Court
United States Court
Georgetown Hovpital
Nebraska bankers to convene June 16-17 in Omaha
The 24th annual Nebraska state bankers meeting will be held June 16 and 17 in Omaha. About 1,000 bankers from across the state are expected to attend with sessions at the Happy Hollow club and social events at the hotel. Speakers include John Pacher, Te L. Matthews, S. Weeks, Harry E. Moss, and M. J. Corey.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebrasaka State Bankers’ Mesodical~ Vion
Ted Fore
Inet
Omahe Hopps Hollow
Ietal Sasehedl Park
Amone
John Paescher
Milwaugkes
American Bankers Im
Lincoln Gun and Electric must refund overcharges
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Lincoln residents are owed refunds from the Lincoln Gun and Electric Company for overcharges dating from September 23, 1915, through a broader period than earlier decrees, covering both before and after the ordinance’s opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Gas Company
Washington
Lincoln Gun and Electric Company
Lincoln
Nebr
Supreme Court
Nebraska Leads All In Number Of Pure Bred Stock
Lincoln Neb June 3 The state college of agriculture reports Nebraska now ranks first in live stock enrolled in the pure bred campaign conducted by the U S department of agriculture and the state agricultural extension service Nebraska totals 2118 head of animals and 46461 head of poultry Enrollment for Virginia remains second with 11705 stock and 4000 poultry Virginia leads in persons enrolled but Nebraska farmers own more stock overall in the campaign
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Lincoln
Neb
State College of Agure
United States Department of Agriculture
Hit
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Virginie
Gee Baehvidaial Chien
Child Dies in Lightning Strike in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska, three year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Adelbert J Sheparden was killed when lightning struck a tree in front of her home during a brief electrical shower on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Lincoln
Shepardsen
Adelbert J. Shepardean
Athuck Diy Dietitivag Net
Ieee
Wednethaw
Lishtning Strick
Trey
Shooting death of child in Union Neb reported accidental
Authorities said a 7-year-old girl, Ouldie Biel of Union, died Tuesday from a 22 caliber pistol wound. The incident occurred when a firearm discharged in the family home. The scene and circumstances were described as accidental by local officials and an attorney involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plataemouth
Neb
Ouldie Biel
Joseph Biel
Union
Cathay
Farrington Named Ps Governor of Hawani
Farrington is designated governor of Hawani with Woeltneton mentioned in a cryptic report that cites territorial changes and provincial authority. The piece references officials and regional leaders including Bardarton and Se eave, hinting at a political reorganization.
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Farrington
Hawani
Murder Trial Headlines in Ailing 19th Century Record
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a murder case involving Americans and Mexicans with references to dates, apartments, and lodging. The text mentions Waeldottun and Ame ricane Giebe, but details are garbled. The item preserves the sense of a legal or criminal notice without clear names or outcomes.
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Arizona
Benson
Hal Anon
Cokon
Navy
Ceci Burkett
Charles
Hdstor
Fisher
Lord Nobbhcliff
London Times
OF the Interior
de Gradnauer
Birmingham Ager Herald
Bay of Fund
Bay of
Farmer
Episcopal
Bagatelly
United States Navy
American Legion
Bunkers’ Association
Ultamanty Trust Co
Raleigh Club
Europe
Wick
U.S
Board OF Mediation
M’kelvie
Davis
Dakota G. A. R
W. R. C. Department
U. S. Supreme Court
James
Oklahoma
Jame Oa Vo
Cioran
Faron
Seer
Roy
Tate
Santi
Gettel
Woeltneton
oReowlite
Fekete
Tim
Bardarton
Mewall Toga
Bal TS
Waeldottun
Pete
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