Abduction in Daylight and War News Elements
A fragmented page reports an abduction in daylight in Elizabeth Street New York with a 16-year-old girl rescued after being dragged into a hotel. It also includes scattered wartime items mentioning torpedo boats and battlefield endurance with General statements and casualty notes. The jumbled text references trains, railroad areas, and a Cincinnati collision with injuries to a brakeman and others.
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New York
Elizabeth Street
Jhis
Acers
Dheer
Ferdizsudo Canorei
Oasis
Convict Break at State Prison Ends in Gunfight
A prison rock crusher breakout led to a fierce shootout near Cape Murphy. Guards engaged seven convicts and wounded several suspects as warden Buell ordered continued firing. Three convicts were reported dead or critically injured.
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Felson
Wal
State Prison
Liberty Thursdey
R. TL Murphy
Murphy
L. Daly
al Hogan
Charles Taylor
Charles Jolley
Taylor
Woltey
Grant W. J. Harris
Cape Murphy
Buell
Biting Off Their Noses Cotton Ginners And Census
Washington director of the Census reports to Representative Burs of Texas that cotton statistics publication faces disruption as ginners refuse to return data. He warns continued reporting depends on southern ginners cooperation and notes concern over a suspected movement to suppress the census figures.
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Washington
North
Burslesen
Texas
South
Fragmented Legislative Race and Local Crime Report
Denver and Natchez items show uncertain Republican strategy over Gov Peabody and speaker bids amid late arrivals. A Natchez prisoner, Ned Lewis, 22, faced sixty lashes after insulting a woman. the article notes a violent courtroom outcome.
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Cnatchez, Miss
Ned Lewis
Norreth Seized Near Cape Hatteras During Rescue
Northeastern coast rescue near Cape Hatteras reports Norreth and twenty-one crewmen captured at noon Thursday by the Minnakeet Creed’s Gin and Hatteras life-saving stations.
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Norreth
Emamond Shoals
Cape Hiniteras
Bers
Cape
Tile der
Big Ail
Creed
Gin
Hatteras
New Depot for Chicago Bears Crashes Amid Transit Fight
The Pennsylvania Railroad pursues a new Chicago depot by acquiring land adjacent to Union Depot, with about 400 000 dollars planned for buildings. Fire destroys five stores. a police chase ends in tragedy as brothers clash and an officer shoots.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Dheconwr
Repair Barns Destroyed Fire Ravages Chicago Union Traction Yard
Fire at Fortieth Street and Western Avenue destroyed repair barns of the Chicago Union Traction Company, causing a 315000 loss. High winds hampered suppression as flames spread to nearby car sheds and Sparks endangered several families. Two firemen were killed and two others and one civilian injured by a collapsing wall.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Company
Fortieth Street
Western Avenue
Natural gas kills two in Chanute home tragedy
In Chanute Kansas Jesse Rupert 38 and his sister Cecil Rupert 16 died from natural gas asphyxiation at the Rupert home. Mrs Rupert and sister Ethel 19 are in serious condition. Neighbors found them hours after the deaths. Mrs Rupert is conscious, Ethel delirious. doctors hope to save Ethel though Mrs Rupert’s recovery is unlikely. Rupert recently moved from Ohio and was an experienced oil man.
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Chanute
Kan
Jesse Rupert
Cecil Rupert
Rupert
Ethel
Revert
Ohio
Serious floods in London from abnormally high tide
An abnormally high tide in the Thames estuary produced serious floods across low lying parts of London. Hundreds of warehouses and residences were inundated, with the water nearly sweeping the Thames embankment and covering Cleopatra's Needle steps. The tide was the highest in many years.
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London
England
Thames Estuary
Thames Embankment
Cleopatra’s Needle
Lower Wages and 12-Hour Shift At South Chicago Mill
South Chicago Rolling Mill workers accept lower wages and a twelve hour day proposed by Illinois Steel Company to take effect January first at the plant in South Chicago. The changes align with nationwide steel industry belt adjustments and reduced output with a smaller crew as production measures tighten.
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Chicago
Lliusis Steel Company
South Cicasa
GS Tae Company
Zaen
United States Steel Corporation
Missing Crew Report Contradicts Island Rescue Timeline
An incomplete account from St. Johns Newfoundland reviews a crew of eight aboard the vessel PPeevia. After three weeks at sea the ship’s fate remains unclear with rumors of being driven seaward near Dew i Torndsts4 and questions about what happened to the missing reporter.
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Sto Johns
Uyverdne
Berne
Rania
FE le Basseseel
Deplore Czara Action in Moscow Remark
The report notes strong opposition to a Czara move in Moscow. Details are sparse as the snippet notes a response and ongoing debate without clear context or dates. The fragment references a scoring or screening term but lacks full clarification.
Des Moines Man Indicted for Second Murder Charge
Thomas is indicted by Polk County grand jury for the murder of Mabel Schofield. He was arrested on a warrant after new evidence prompted the second indictment. Detectives and county officials pursued leads, and a large reward for the apprehension was anticipated.
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Charles Thomas
Mabel Schofield
Polk County Grand
Lés Alpines
Schofield
Thomas
van Ness
Fraid
Fareman
Burny
Miller
Hoekersmith
Des Alpines
Dever
Des Moines
Biy
Sherif Lopez
Sherif Ness
Feuml
J. C. Hockersmith
Grand Jury
Dr. Schofield
Macksburg
C. O. Holle
Hockersmith
Iowa Draws 816 Interest From State Treasury Funds
Governor and auditor report the Iowa treasury holds over 1.514 million dollars in cash and securities with about 825000 to 90000 in trust. About 1500000 in total funds earns 2 percent interest at Des Moines banks under a year old arrangement, yielding roughly 25000 annually after recent legislative authorization.
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State’ Treasury
Des Moites
AE Abonday
State House
Des Moines
Executive Council
General Assembly
Gun slips and deaths shock Pottawattamie region
Reports detail Artemus Ward a wealthy farmer found dead in a Tremor area scale house from a gunshot initially thought heart failure and T. W. Butler perished in a winter storm while en route to Veil. Also notes 3 G Caton of Dedham Savings Bank accused of seizing paper assets and Polk County hospital findings of insanity treatment issues prompting board review.
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Artemus Ward
Pottawattamie County
Mr. Waul
3. G. Caton
Dedham Savings Bank
Perilous Storm Strikes Farm Leaders and Fatal Shooting Near Malvern
A farmer John Morrow and his son nearly died diving near Traer after losing their way in a late storm while searching for cattle. In a separate incident six minutes east of Malvern, Alvan Harman fatally shot Keii Hampton during a dispute over a pistol, and Daniel Shippr was killed in an industrial accident at a port facility.
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Traer
Jfher
Keii Hampton
Alvan Harman
On Place
Malvern
Wall Street
Harmen
Hampton
Stysend
Arrest Record: C A Moss Brought to Ollaws on Bonds
C A Moss, arrested in Kans, was brought to Ollaws under one bond for his appearance in court.
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C. A. Moss
Kans
Ollaws
Wigman Murder Case to Be Heard Next Term
The case State versus Conrad Wigman, charged with murder near Grachten Hager last spring, will be tried at the next court term. A list of thirty special jurors has been drawn for possible selection.
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Enae
Conrad Wigmian
Spenery
Gracht- Hager
J. A. Bypies
Graettinger
i _jetter
Deeter Aparamotel
Wisman
Hilt
Deeter
Bank Troubles Adjusted at Dedham Savings Bank
Dedham Savings Bank reaches amicable settlement with president G Cato and directors. Mrs Caton returns to Dedham and deeds land valued at 20000 to bank to cover alleged shortage. Directors will withdraw petition, bank to reopen to the public after state closure last Tuesday.
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Caton
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Iast
Robbery Strikes Home of Flinois Central Section Man
The Cedar Falls residence of Lars Peter Christiansen, a section man for Flinois Central, was entered Wednesday night. Livings of several years amounting to between 200 and 500 dollars in cash were taken from a baking powder can hidden in the cellar. Christiansen distrusted banks after prior failures and feared changes while building a new home. This marks the third theft in nine weeks at the same house, suggesting a thief familiar with the surroundings.
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Lars Peter Christiansen
Flinois Central
Cedar Falls
Christiansen
Estherville Fire Destroys Coon Block and Adjoining Buildings
A large fire at Estherville destroyed the Coon block and several neighboring structures. Estimated losses total about 100 000 dollars. The Coon block, built at 34 000 by Henry Coon, housed the Bank of Estherville Shadie Bros dry goods Robinson's grocery and the Vindicator printing and binding plant.
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Coon
Estherville
Town
Henry Coon
Bank of Estherville
Shadie Bros
Robinson's Grocery
Vindicator
Nebraskan relatives acknowledge burial for Hal Flynn
Mayor Harlow of Onawa received a letter from Charles Flynn of Allen Nebraska stating Hal Flynn, killed at the Ashton crossing two miles north of Onawa by the Chirag and Northwestern Railroad, was their brother and had been away for years. The family requests burial expenses be paid and the body will lie in Onawa cemetery. the mangled remains were found under the engine and freight cars.
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Onawa
Charles Flynn
Allen
Neb
Hal Flynn
Ashton Crossing
Chirag and Northwestern Railroad Company
Charles Firnn
Two Try To Die By Their Own Action
In Cedar Rapids Jr W Van Norman and Mrs May Rasmussen attempted suicide after a year of sickness and sorrow. Van Norman died from a rifle shot to the head while Rasmussen survived after morphine, doctors saving her life. Assistants join the geological survey and a new gas plant begins operation in Nevada. A Danbury man plans to leave Iowa to evade taxes. A Madrid church fire destroys property. A drowning incident occurs near a water tank. A jury convicts Milare Buck of second degree murder. Sir Walter Scott is noted in relation to Marty Bogie who died at Woodbine aged 79 and recalled playing with his children.
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Jr W. van Norman
May Ressmussen
Cedar Rapids
van Norman
Sir Walter Scott
Mixa Marty Bogie
Woodbine
Walter Sente
Iowa teachers meet stormy weather at Des Moines session
Members of the State Teachers Association gathered on the Chamberlain balcony in Des Moines despite the city’s worst storm in years. President Wirahto spoke on Complete Education urging ethical instruction, while rail and street traffic hindered programs and transport to Plymouth church. Governor Cummins was slated for a shark address as meetings continued with rooms moved and adjournment followed by officer elections.
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Bender
MacLean
State University
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Cennell Gida
V. J. Jefferson
Lea Alair
Sidney
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