Crazed by liquor drives Georgian on quick crime spree
A young Georgian near Atlanta went on a 24 hour rampage killing one man and wounding four others, then set fire to a home and shot himself as pursuers closed in. He visited the Purcell home, attacked witnesses, demanded ammunition, and wounded others before dying by suicide near Dunwoody.
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AR Ars
Tmentins
Himeself
Bgaldwin
EL S. Purcell
Purcell
W. J. Purto
James Clark
Mir Clark
Ana
W. S. Afack
Ratiresé
Dunweedy
Nash & Cheek
Clark Imling
W. J. Coker
Roesd Mnest
Third Tragedy at Crawford Reports Mass Shooting
Three soldiers from Fort Robinson and local resident Arthur Mose were killed in Crawford Nebraska amid a riot at an oil facility. A guard opened fire when a man failed to halt. Sergeant Reed jailed for killing Marshes Sioss was said to be targeted.
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Chedron
Crawzs
Mi Ford
Fort Robimnso
Sar Murphy
Reed
Sioss
Wee DrouZhi
Chadron
Jai
Arthur Mose
Crawford
James Close
Eoldier
Unclear historical report of a wife murder case
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wife murdered and her head severed, mentions names like George Contestl alias Ganorge and places such as Et 2437 Tempie court Den- Zhered. References a marriage and a girl’s mother, with inexact testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao St-veer
Sim Orna
George Contestl
Ganorge
Wes
Fen Jose
Cal
New Cred 4 Was I Do Wet Pure Bed
The fragmentary OCR text references a questionable statement about credibility and a bed scene. No clear persons organizations places dates or events are identifiable. The brief remains unreadable for a reliable card.
Slavic Admiral Assassinated by Port Workman
Vice Admiral Huzmich, commander of the St. Petersburg port, was killed Monday at the new admiralty works where 290 workers reported for duty. He had debated with workers over leaving at 2 o clock. as he emerged from a small shop a concealed workman stabbed him with a dagger and the assassin fled into a forge.
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St. Petersburg
Huzmich
New Admiralty Works
Enemich
Wounded Negro Lynched After Home Invasion
Mrs. Pope a widow six miles north of Eastman Georgia was assaulted by Will Wormmack who threatened to return. She fired at him when he returned the next night. Neighbors found Wormmack wounded in bed and the mob later strung him up and shot him.
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Pope
Eastman
Will Wormmack
Powder Explosion Rocks Bridgeport Factory Area
An explosion shattered four magazines at the Union Metallic Cartridge Co plant in Bridgeport Connecticut early Monday, blasting about 107000 pounds of powder. No injuries reported, but windows were demolished citywide. The blast caused widespread alarm as residents fled in night attire thinking an earthquake occurred.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Methodist Drive Aims One Million Dollar Fund Raising
An official Methodist effort in Cincinnati plans to raise funds to rebuild churches in San Francisco and other areas. The goal is at least 406 dollars per donor with overall targets near multiple hundreds of thousands, including a planned $1,064,000 campaign. Local church papers will publish full details next week.
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Sietnin
Sean Freants
Cisco
Larmens Beier Legion
Cincinnati
Unclear fragmentary notice from Louisville area
Fragmented text mentions a woman asked to leave a Louisville location and a person named Mr Smn Jackson, with limited context about events or actions.
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Louisvill
Menace Freque
Smn Jackson
Ana Tata Gearn
Riot disrupts Zion City meeting led by Dowie
A 600 strong crowd at Zion City staged a violent disruption as John Alexander Dowie faced opposition. Factions clashed with Zion guards and police were called, Dowie was helped from his carriage and later reported to have eaten a hearty dinner with no ill effects.
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John Alexander Dowle
Zion City
Dowle
Vollivs
Zion
Dowie
Gladstone Dowie
Deacon Arrington
Smith
Burleigh
Zion Guards
Tabernacle
Shiloh House
Explosion in Omaha Steam Auto Injures Six
A steam automobile with six occupants exploded late Sunday night at Twenty ninth and Farnam Streets in Omaha Nebraska. Victims were injured but none fatally. The most seriously hurt were Robert Forberg and H A Perkins. Other occupants included Mrs H B Perkins W B Jones Miss Hardy and Mr That Man. The car had been hired from a local firm for the evening.
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Omaha
Neb
Sirs
BH. A. Perkins
W. B. Jones
Miss Hardy
Mr. Thatman
Goll Arrives at Leavenworth After Bank Fraud Conviction
Genrm G. Goll, former Milwau kee First National Bank cashier, found guilty of misappropriating funds and forging records, sentenced to ten years at Fort Leavenworth. He arrived Sunday and will perform clerical work under Warden McClaughry, alongside Frank C. Bigelow, also jailed for bank wrecking.
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Aiihwaukee
Fort Leavenworth
Genrm G. Goll
First National Bank
Milwaukee
United States Penitentiary
Kan
Goll
McClaughry
Frank CG. Bigelow
the Pank
Farm Hand Arrested for Forgery in North Carolina
Joan Sherp, reportedly a farm hand in Oakes North Carolina, was arrested on forgery charges at the request of the St Paul detective agency. He was wanted at La Crosse Why and agreed to return without a requisition.
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Forser
Joan Sherp
Oakes
N.C
2 St Paul
Beis
la Crosse
Why
Sherp
Miners Return to Work in Scranton Strike Action
Readable fragments show Scranton Pennsylvania miners resuming work after a Monday meeting. The stalemate involved anthracite facilities with reported stoppages and limited clear details on outcomes or concessions.
Chicago Traction Cases Heard by Supreme Court in Washington
The Supreme Court hears cases involving Chicago traction and related petitions for hearings in Washington, D. C. The court considers the balance of power and regulatory questions in the ongoing dispute.
Grand jury case and railroad rate bill actions noted
In Des Moines the grand jury heard a case alleging undue intimacy involving banker Cornell and Swift, with letters and attempted payoffs. Meanwhile the Senate and House advanced amendments to the railroad rate bill and navy provisions, restoring penalties and expanding navy yards, amid debate and procedural rulings.
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John H
Pleasi
Cornell
Binel
Parnell
Chard
Chicago
Hisself
Swift
Cornall
Des Moines
Senate
Washington
Pensacola
House
Chail
Onawa Boy Buys $5 Gold Piece for $2165 in Philadelphia
Wil F. Dunham, an Onawa native, paid 2165 for a 1922 five dollar gold piece at a Philadelphia auction. The sale, part of Harlan P. Smith’s collection, drew numismatists nationwide and set record prices. Dunham, former Chicago Numismatic Society president, previously paid 1100 for the 1804 silver dollar in New York.
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Onewa
United States
Philadelphia
United Siates
Harlan P. Smith
New York
Will F. Dunham
Chicago Numismatic Society
Two Mead Brothers Drowned in Little Sioux River
Distressing accident in Kingsley as H H Mead's two sons ages 12 and 14 drowned in the west fork of the Little Sioux River Saturday. They were found about fifteen feet from shore with the younger fully dressed and the elder undressed, suggesting the elder entered the water and both perished in deep water.
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Shingsley
Kingsley
Brs
H.H. Mead
West
Little Sioux
Avim
Father and Son Captured Near Danbury
Deputy Sheriff W. J. Mentor and Detective H. P. Rogers brought Amos and Leslie Ballard to Woodbury County jail Monday. The Danbury farmers, suspected of long-running thefts, faced bonds set by Judge Gaynor at 2500 dollars each after a three-day pursuit likened to frontier times.
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Gallards
Danbury
W. J. Mentor
H. P. Rogers
Anthon
Woodbury County
Amos
Leslie Ballard
Ballards
Dantury
Gaynor
Two Students Drown After River Picnic Mishap
William N. Thornburg of Linder and Miss Elizabeth Ogden of Williamshoro, students at Towa University in Towa City, drowned Friday night when their boat broke through a dam and capsized. The boat was found bottom up. both occupants are missing and believed lost. A search is underway for the bodies.
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William N. Thornburg
Linder
Elizabeth Ogden
Williamshoro
Towa University
Towa City
Towa River
Firebag Mystery Fire Ruled Arson Suspect Found
Investigators say an oil soaked rug found in Jenn ieramer’s partially burned Clinton home supports arson theory. Firemen reported the upper portion of the house burned after a morning discovery. the residence was unoccupied at the time.
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Jennieramer
Clinton House
Tre
Sheldon Bank Affairs Receivership Update
After days of work TF Ww Adv receiver of the Shelden State Bank reports the bank remains out of receivership with progress toward finalizing payments. The Bret Aefanct b Yidend will tip G4 fad cent.
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Sheldon Bank
Shelden State Bank
Grocers Convention Closes in Sioux City After Three Days
The eighth annual Iowa State Retail Grocers Association meeting concluded in Sioux City Thursday afternoon after three days of sessions. Delegates, many already returning home post election banquet, discussed trade matters of interest to retailers.
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Sioux City
Iowa State Retail Grocers’ Association
Clemency Granted to Saloonkeeper Keenhold
Des Moines anti alcohol forces condemn Governor Cummins for extending four months to pay a $600 liquor law fine. Keenhold had avoided payment and commitment, prompting a sheriff deadline. the respite came just as jail seemed possible.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Gov. Cummins
George Keenhold
Reenhold
Heenhold
Fire Destroys Grisvana Dry Goods Building
A Friday night blaze at the J. E. Chase Dry Goods Co on Main Street rapidly engulfed the third story and spread to the W. J. Donelan Dry Goods Co and the First National Bank building. Loss estimated from 75 to 190000 dollars. Insurance amount not stated.
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Ottumwe
J. E. Chase Dry Goods Company
Main Street
W. J. Donelan Dry Goods Company
First National Bank
Death of Mrs. Rachel Hughes in Salem
Salem reports the death of Mrs. Rachel Hughes aged 65 the oldest resident of southern Tawa. She was the mother of fifteen children fourteen living and one daughter who died recently at age four.
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Salem
Rachel Hughes
Southern Tawa
Accident Victim Alfred Qualls Shot in Family Accident
A six year old boy, Alfred Qualls of Six Tiles south of Independence, was accidentally shot by his twelve year old brother. Doctors say he will lose his right arm.
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Alfred Qualls
Independence
Unclear Entry Mentioning Divorces and Names
Fragmentary text references divorce and several personal names without clear context or event details. Missing dates, places, and outcomes prevent a complete summary.
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