Deathbed unburdening unfolds in Virginia case
An alleged deathbed confession centers on a Virginia land dispute involving the Beott will. An attorney reports that the will aimed to transfer property to Beott's wife and, after her death, to his heirs, with a claim arising from a Black informant.
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Fondcenice
Russell County
Virginia
Knoxville
Tenn
James Scott
Tris
Beott
Ruan
Antwerp
Winiond
Curtera
Murchanta
Jabor
Aki
Ane
Tolne
Herve
New York
Grant Tomb
Excar
Jock
Grant W. Smith
O'Neil
Neb
New Dominion
Camda
Canada
Bernard Halter
Akron
Halter
Engwne
Closing Scene of Bleak Misfortune in Vermillion County
A Vermillion county sheepman is found dead near a watercourse after a Thanksgiving storm that devastated his herd of 8,000 sheep. Reports detail rising floodwaters, missing stock, and a search by local ranchers and stockmen. The incident follows widespread damage as crews assess losses and wage recovery efforts across the valley.
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Chamberlin
Bay of
Wry Lewin
Nowlin
Aheepman
Lewin
Daly
Auwechy
Fortune
William Lwis
William Lewks
Fuulph MaGve
Stockman
Sourehluy
Baptists Meet in Vermilton South Dakota Convention May 19
The annual Southern Baptist gathering in Vermilton will run May 25 to 27 with sessions at the first church. Women’s missions and youth work will be featured, with speakers from the State Sunday School Institute and the State University. Large guest accommodations are planned and a souvenir program issued.
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Vermiltton
Imr
Southern Baptist
Iret
U H
Adan
ODD Fellows
South Dakota
Huron
Peter Marquart
Grand Age of
H.W. Denney
Chamberlain Megisteis Sold In May Change of Ownership
On May 19 Chamber Inf Mexister changed hands with new proprietors Charles Powers and J W Snowless, succeeding John J King who briefly ran the plant after purchasing it from G I Owen. The new owners, Powers and Lawless, are described as energetic and aim to keep the paper Republican.
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Chamberlal Megisteis
Cale
King
I Chamberlain
Chamber Inf
Mexister Bax Agin
Charles 1S. Powers
Pukwana Press
J. W. Snowless
Brule County
John J. King
G. 1K
Owen
White herders barred from Rosebud cattle work
May 19 report from the Rosebud agency notes a plan to exclude white employees of lockmen from cattle roundup on the reservation. Missouri River brackmen claim no authority to grant wagon access, while possible department permission could arise. The proposed roundup faces strong opposition and may be scrapped.
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Pieviy
Rosebud
Mimouri River
Faulkton Epworth League Convention Patrons and Programs
Faulkton hosts the Epworth League convention May 2 and 25 with open attendance for delegates and a full program. Evening services include worship and sermons, papers on league work, and district address by J Y Cooley. Federal court in Pierre adjourned with McCullom case verdict and dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in a separate incident.
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Phat Kor He Maron Viseict
Fantkcon
Faulkton
Deld de Faulkton
Tinton
Epworth League
Vermon
Fa. Norton
Ishder
G. H. Parker
M. Davis
Googe Austin
Pater
Artur
Sh Tepwworth
Epworthians
Dela- Fate Iron Redfield
Ipworth League
Hulton Delegaty
Dunter League
le Bradfort
Ted
Hunt
I Morris
Taper
Te Louene
Chira
Donald Alpol
Pierre Payr
Epworthian
Dakota Pujyers Ty
Misa Nellie Barker
Wedmaday
Price
Tra Duals
Districe
J. Y. Cooley
DeBmet
Ederal Cour
Northwestern
Pierre
Federal Court
Wvey
McCullom Va
Pilcago
Charles Claymory
Ani
Dudge
Two Young Men Confess In Post Office Robbery Case
Wilfred Manson and William J. Tyle admitted to robbing the post office at Truant list August. Commissioner Grant set bail at $500, which they could not meet, and they were committed to jail.
Pensions and Postmasters Changes in Washington May 15
Washington items report pensions granted to widows and minors including Ida Meek ex and Kate Quinlan. postmasters appointed or removed in Allerton Lucas county Westfall Story county New Market Taylor county Village Creek and more. details mixed with garbled lines and local names.
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Pho Daily Geist
Washington
Lockridge
James C. Vroman
Webator City
Tilza A
Fatfeld
Linnville
Miranda Ober
Douglass
Mary E. Linsley
Ludington
Thomas
Quinlan
Churdan
Kate A. Quinlan
Maggie Hanwell
Webour City
Towa
Allerton
Wayne County
Men Fix
View J
Hester
Lucas County
Weatfall
Sonn Irvin
Towa Center
Story County
Lizale White
Bene Kane
New Market
Tayloy Country
A. M. McAlpin
Marrin
Village Creek
Aliasinakee County
A. Cavers
Vito M. Brennan
Desperate Greek Turkish Battle Ends With Heavy Losses
Reported fighting near Domokos details a large Turkish assault on Greek positions with heavy casualties on both sides. Crowns Prince Constantine and generals command as Greek defenses bend then hold. Dispatches note Greek troops retreating and Turkish pressure threatening a possible encirclement.
New Banking Scheme Proposed in Congress NY May Day
A plan modeled on France's credit system proposes chartering the Loki Mortgage Company of the United States to issue currency and fund government needs. It aims to attract broad political support, with details on capitalization, government power, and repayment, as lawmakers debate the feasibility and risks.
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France
Congress
New York
John i Tos Passos
Timney Tin
Yhly
Loki Fund Mortgage Company
United States
Konder
Jeuthih
Anil
Ll Praties
Muineler
Canitalier
West Wileling
wBo
Yohuny
Don Passo
Mets
Burean Yrianes
Filapowidth Charabbes
Irson Ehadt
Dog Pagang
Thesa Powire
Wilatco
Ahn
Uh Treasury Department
Royartey
Washington
Uae
Gage Lal
Walle
Mameren Vetta
Une Vompnitice
Haikingt
Greece Refuses Terms in heed of Turkish Threats
In a May interview Avieny asserts Greece will not accept terms offered by Pur and insists on Athens remaining outside Turkish occupation. He notes Greece would fight to defend Thessaly and vows troops will hold their positions as political turmoil grows in Volos and Athens. Ambassadors recount limited leverage as Constantinople tensions flare and Corfu reports Turkish frontier clashes with Greek forces near Epirus.
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Aline
Poyliface
Pheyt
Daily Chronicle
Athos
York
Aden
Ushm
Galt
Hous
Constantine
Times
Athens
Stantine
Magripas
Dhourka Pars
Owas
Hamta
Mite
Thessaly
Leontouche
Greece
Mauine
Henry
Pawere
Atheng
Irisia
Volos
Cenavre
Captain Baller
Orlando
Wanlzer
Domokog
Beth
Beth Ciently Supported, But Was Consipienduiae Forlin Bravery, He Amerie Wei
Gett
Vasa
Ministera
Docklind
Constantinoply
Turkey
Corfu
Epivia
Zeigler Wins Clinching Points In Philadelphia Bout
In Philadelphia on May 19 Owen Zeigler defeated Kid Lavigne on points after a hard fought bout at the Quaker City Athletic Club. Lavigne pressed early and twice staggered Zeigler, but Zeigler’s counters and solid defense carried the late rounds. Preliminary fights included Mike Dempsey drawing Bull McCarthy and others ending in draws.
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Philadelphia
Alladelphie
Owen Zelgier
Kid Lavigne
Quaker Cry
Zeigler
Lavine
Zelgier
Lavigne
Zelgiev
Dutralaved
Zeikler
Mike Dempsey
Bull McCarthy
Tilly Smith
Merny
Rigen Rowan
Ton Cherry
Dan McConnell
Marthy
Pettigrew Ties to Support Export Bounty Plan
A group led by Senator Pettigrew discussed backing a provision for an export bounty on agricultural products and offsetting import duties. The gathering aimed to benefit the farmer and expand wartime mobilization while seeking broader support from Republicans in Washington. Direct mentions of other nations and volunteers were noted in the fragmented dispatch from Athens and Thessaly.
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Pettigrew
Athens
Thessaly
Turkey
Test of the New Liquor Law Across Counties and Officials
Government officers inspect by state surveys as new liquor law is tested. County areas report officials and inspectors from several agencies, with a focus on evaluating validity and enforcement. Names and places appear in fragments, indicating statewide oversight and planned hearings.
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Miljoney
Suestr Dussage
Motion of Moriarty in Absentia Armature Case
Fragmentary note describes a legal motion before Judge Hoddetd related to a 1814 event. Names such as Moriarty, Tony Afetteberg, and Rondel appear in garbled form. The text references personal effects and a covert fire incident, with unclear dates and locations.
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Action Aunts
le Abordoun
Hillier
Hoja
Ile Oly
Tony Afetteberg
Rondel
Crowd Filming in the Bill Lovers of the Spart Gather at Cini Linke
Fragmented OCR text describes crowds filming at a local scene with references to Spart, Bay, Teaphl wreck, and a fatal incident involving a sergeant Wik. Names and places are garbled. The piece hints at a gathering, filming, and a mysterious accident near a waterway.
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Cini Linke
Psent
Cuma
Whitch
Wook
Tae Huree
Wik
Whitewood
LUM SANERS 1 wit Bert Ollicers vid Loot Aner Better
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Bert Ollicers
Mitchell
Dakotie
Macuna
Eveurum
Thinit
Wueaton
Canton
Seurctar
Joel Talent
Hesan Viklom
Gay
Hamberlain
Milla Nae Hoch
Sprariigy
Keventy
Officvia
A. Gray
J. Ts. Skawes
Thartenant
Amt Wien McLaushilil
Towtenant
Pensions and Postmasters Changes Made by Department
Washington May 17 Pension lists show new grants and numerous postmaster changes across states. Names include Lewis Guth Cotter Turk Mahone Harland Valine Hart, with many resignations and removals in Iowa Nebraska Nebraska towns and other locales.
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Departmenty
Washington
Penasona
Mhinets Hy Ker Lewis
Milton J. Guth
Cotter
Wiliam J. Turk
Mipealine
Increase
Willin J. French
Plashfield
Patrick Mahoneey
Vail
Audiaeay Word
Hrooklyn
Franke Horak
Jowu Cliys Valinette Harland
Jolleon
Urimnal Wi
Owee
Ellen Cali
Poddayiile
Amelia A. Plores
Puskoosa
Mary Mc Forgrive
Des Moinets
Marecatet Philp
Dye Malter
Mary A. Longley
Dallas Center
Dakolot
Valens
Titian
View
Lev Helm
Ticonle
Menena
J. J. Litt
Wells
Truro
Madeson County
Holmes
I. A. Bardrick
Weat Point
Lea County
G. Belt
Henry Pogin
Wick
Warren Cennis
AL GL Black
J. W. McCamn
Nebraska
Chappell
Level
Fragmented OCR News Item on Prison Costs and a Suicide Note
A damaged OCR passage mentions Senator Richard Coke and funeral plans linked to a county job in Duval and North Carolina, plus a prison cost comparison of 2 percent per day per prisoner versus 28 cents. It also notes a Vienna railway worker who hanged himself, leaving a rope to his wife in a divorce context.
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Rong
Duval County
North Carolina
Vienna
Proverb lore and the Sapolio ad satire in print
A fragmented critique traces the spread of proverb collections and their moral tone. It notes global origins from Abyexining proverbs to Tamil and Chinese sources, praising universal human traits while condemning misuse by advertisers. The piece compares proverb popularity to Sapolio advertising artistry and laments modern imitations in London and Broadway venues.
Proverb Use Across Nations in Humble Domestic Observations
A historical discussion surveys how proverbs travel through languages and cultures, noting slang and common wisdom mix in household guidance. It highlights sayings about honesty, hospitality, and frugality, pairing imagined or real origins with the enduring appeal of familiar maxims.
Protest on Child Labor in New England Mills Exposed
A period piece discloses French and American mills using large families of child workers. It describes mothers guiding children from dawn to night in Dayville and surrounding towns, with wages shared among the family and plans for emigration to Canada. It notes a mix of fortunes as daughters marry for money or love, and highlights societal pressure and charity toys for the Emperor’s children. It mentions a state senator offering land for a separate warden’s prison project.
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MIN
Walla
Wollen
Deane
New England
Hartford
New Haven
Andy
Jie
Dayville
A & Factory
Frevichman
Sim
WHL
Ton
Canada
Shi
Cauda
Banas Lan
New York Times
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Suven Ulichu
Pike's Peak News
Monarch of the Rockies
Pike's Beak
Manitou
Publica
Maryland
Charles Carroll
Baltimore
Carroll House
Maryland Historical Society
Mia Binima Outten
Madthonvilly
Ikon Creek
Fayette County
Benjamin Harrison
Hirmingham
Moyland
England
I. W. Ayer
Bangor
London
Philotuilers
Duke of York
Jt Iy
Adame County
William Lewis
Nowlin County
Taig
Sota
OS Vis Invest
Yankion
May
Walt Wad Mane
Huepita Hivre
Latier
Big
Browknan
Bde
Pei
AIM
Wisanade
Thin Elly
Furniellis
Cheyenne Agencs
Gila
Blaseton
Yanikton
Aepartinne
Yakima
Beligg
Hy Wa
Ila
Farmara
Walter
Tr Miller
Missouri
Baptists OP
Kelsey
Moines
Tial
Wamsley
Coroners Jury
Publc
Dannot
Belar
Parmer
Tse
Farmer and Stockman
Aberdeen
T. Bushnett
Thy Dakota Parmer
Tnit City
Mas
Good Will
North Dakota Farmer and Stockman
Fargo
J.T. Fosdick
Morris, Minn
Tayon
Tyien Brawnetr
Nisque Wan
Mrs. Stone
Narrow
Thedt
Ste
Youle
Oate AguMlly
Damaskos
Muantine
Crutsliy
Edin Pashisamy
Domokos
Phu Fateat
Hostilis
Hdhem Pasha
Bindehski
Sourps
Ahem Paghas
Manns
Vintory
Lepirus
Gree
Adham Pasha
Botnt
Liss Makos
Felnba Ani
Ubon
Miwek
Parktel
Almyros
Telig
Otheys Mountains
Arta
Greel Froiliér
Manoa
Niclas Smolenaki
Smikenaki
Busisicns
Poloity Fa
Alon
United Lyotiees Conference
Llian
Syeral Gauntless Frat
Mevere Maphor
Bergemann
Bred Plovky
Peet
Motiarity
Trowd
Lum Saners
Renator Coke
Waco
Tex
Isx
Richard Coke
Solomon
Tupper
Tin Windom
Keven
Lusgeciven
Provertie
South Sea
Mowe
Chineke
Tata
Abraham
Tly Hottentot
Ty Bugland
Phos
Vie
Phey Wie Bey
Sapollo
Sven
Wwe
Hexars
Nowny
Colin
Sapelia Girs Wetton
Sin
Ford
Alstar
Buster Evo
Imnor
Toller
Tadlana
St. Joseph County
Lina
Hoover State
South Bend
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