Forgers Sentenced in Circuit Court by Higbee
Thomas Burns and William Carter Plead Guilty in circuit court Wednesday morning. Burns, 50, told the judge he has not yet killed, while Carter admitted passing forged names amid confusion. Sentences: Burns five years, Carter three years.
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Thomas Burns
William Carter
Homar Burns
William Ceing
William Burig
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Ther Hot
Wighee
Dodge Grindley
la Crosse
Burns
Telly
Minnesota
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Barns
Jin Wanpin
Enmely
Willian Carter
Torer Newtire
Miller
Carter
Chamberlain
Careter
Rock Island Train Ditching Sheds Engineer Deaths
A Rock Island line train was ditched in an accident killing the engineer and injuring others. Details on the crash sequence, location, and subsequent investigations are sparse in the legible text.
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Rock Island
West Avenue Midgets Triumph 16-6 Over Hixon Midgets
The West Avenue Midgets defeated the Hixon Midgets 16 to 6 in a junior league clash. teams and efforts are noted with stray OCR text but the clear result shows West Avenue dominance and a winning margin.
Copeland Park Midgets Defeat Hood Streeters
The Copeland Park Midgets defeated Hood Streeters in a local game. The readable text mentions players like Huttorsen and Martsohmer with Copeland Park and Hood Streeters named, though many fragments are garbled.
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Copeland Park
Hood Streeters
Minneapolis Youth Injured in Auto Crash
Donald Nggin seven year old Minneapolis boy sustains serious injuries after being struck by a car at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. The accident occurred during a parade and emergency responders attended the scene. details of the child’s condition and possible witnesses are reported by local authorities.
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Donald Nggin
Minneapolis
Donald
Cowden
Girard
Bedi Stieck
Tigre
Wiles
Selinitz
aAdf
X-rate
Anderson
Fowerlee
Wis Qaernie
Survivors to Testify in Suit Against the Union
Eighteen? eighty eight survivors of a mine incident in Illinois will testify in a suit for damages against the United Mine Workers union and “Bloody” Williamson county. The witnesses, who escaped a mob at the Lester mine, appeared with attorneys to recount last week’s horrors and ongoing efforts to identify those responsible for outrages.
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HERI
UNION
Chicago
Southers
Ciabathaedics
Treas
Rebels report again active in Lower California
Rumors of revolutionary activity in Baja California have resurfaced with unofficial reports that within the last two weeks twenty one men have died in and around Mexicali near the international boundary. American authorities here could not identify the body of one of eight men said to have been killed in a battle about twenty miles north of Mexicali Monday night. All eight are believed to be Mexicans. In addition to the eight deaths Monday, there are mentions of alleged radicals and revolutionists, though Mexican officials have issued no statement.
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Catenico
Calfornia
Mexicali
International
Vitors
Marconi Honored With Medals In New York Speech
Senator Guglielmo Marconi receives a John Fritz Medal in New York for the invention of Wireless Telegraphy. The distinction is among the nation’s premier honors, with noted scientist Marcone recognized for his role in advancing communications.
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Marcone
New York
John Fritz Sedat
Guglielmo Marconi
Baseball Officials Probe Employment Of Outlawed Players
New York officials scrutinize hiring practices of former All American League members barred for links to the 1949 World Series. They argue organized baseball lacks jurisdiction yet fear fans will see these players under assumed names.
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New York
Leam
Conncellor
Public Principles and Education Campaign Debated
A fragment outlines public education policy and reform proposals. It highlights views on university access, funding, and the role of local communities in school governance. The text references efforts to regulate higher education costs and to promote women’s participation in government matters.
Obituary notice for John Rogowski in Milwaukee history
Word was received Tuesday of the death of John Ragay in Milwaukee. Ragay was for many years a city official in Ta Mrasse area. Further announcements will be made later regarding his survivors and funeral plans.
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John Rogowski
John Ragay
Milwaukee
Enery
Slain miner warned to quit work, claimsa text
A confusing report claims a miner was warned to quit work before a fatal shooting during a mining incident. Investigators and officials discuss arrests, labor tensions, and a looming railway union strike as investigations unfold across multiple counties and companies.
Workers threaten rail strike over pay and overtime costs
A stadium of workers, including six key members, threaten a railways strike over wage rates and overtime pay as negotiations with employers stall. The effort aims to force rail employers to concede overtime rules and transportation costs amid ongoing bargaining and political pressure.
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Tel
Sleo
Parasilie
Shapmer
Wage Reductions Reached by Pennsylvan ia Railroad and Employees
Philadelphia. The Pennsyl vania railroad announced wage reductions agreed upon by management and elected representatives of 42,400 employees. The settlements cover 29,100 maintenance of way workers and 9,100 telegraph and signal staff, effective July 1. No figures were released. The talks were voluntary and conducted solely between management and employee delegates, without outside intervention.
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Philadelphia
Pa.m
Pennsylvania Railroad
Way Department
Telegraph and Signal Department
Pennsylvania
United States Yvailroad Labor Board
Eletons Unearthed by Steam Shovel in Frisco
Fourteen skeletons in plain red wood boxes were unearthed by a steam shovel near the Marine Hospital in Frisco and held for identification by U.S. Army authorities on Wednesday. If identities cannot be established each skeleton will be marked unknown and buried in the National Cemetery at the Presidio.
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Frisco
Francisco
Marine Hospital
U.S. Army
National Cemetery
Pressidio
Holy See rejects special Jewish rights in Palestine
A Vatican letter to the League of Nations argues Jews in Palestine must have civil status but oppose any privileged position or privileged rights over other faiths or nationalities. Cardinal Gasparri signs the secretary of state, contending the draft mandate would disrupt balance and violate Versailles Article II.
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Holy See
Talestine
Caredinal Gasparri
Palestine
Salt barrels seized from lake steamer under Volstead law
Beer congealed in salt barrels taken from a lake steamer was seized by agents Wednesday morning. The barrels, billed as salt out of Manistee Michigan to Milwaukee, led to two men being accused of involvement. Captain Martin denied any ram running. no irregularities were found aboard the ship despite the seizure by federal authorities.
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Manistee
Mich
MibyaGkee
Marquette No. 4
Ludington
Manis Lee
Michael Martin
Tolks Biy
Hir
Evans Opens Western Amateur Title Quest at KC
In Kansas City Missouri the Western Amateur Golf Championship began with Chick Evans of Chicago taking the opening drive at Jill Crest Country Club. Evans, defending champion and medalist with 145, edged to a 67 while records fell in the two days of qualifying as Bix Purser set marks, and the event drew acclaim for high tournament quality.
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Kansas City
Jillcrest Country Club
Chick” Evans
Chicago
St. Louis
Tsim
Evans
Wisconsin Woman Dems Pick Hooper For U S Senate
Oshkosh Wis Sept. nomination endorses Mrs Hooper as Democratic candidate for United States Senate and first woman to head a state party ticket. Convention approval highlights include support for stronger Prohibition enforcement and a referendum plan. Delegates discuss party platform and permanent organization efforts through Jefferson clubs.
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Milwaukee
Ben Hoover
Ilwauker
Wis
Ren
Gehkosh
Wissconsin League of
Senate
Wisconsin
Alec Finns
Hooper
Waneeaig
Septembes
Didate
Whittee
Martin L. Lueck
Ther
Democraté Pa Cive
Wilson
Fordney Teritt Hill
Evista Jral
Amlurgy
Jefferson Clubs
Hixon seniors defeat West Avenue aggregation in close indoor bout
The Hixon senior indoor team defeated West Avenue 7 to 6 in a Tuesday evening game. Batteries were Micon Temn and Vosk for Hixon, West Ave had Krister and Christopher.
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We Ave
Micon
Temn
Vosk
West Ave
Krister Ant Christopher
Jimmy Gill Wins Decision in Rock Island Bout
Jimmy Gill earned a six round decision in a Rock Island bout on Monday night, delivering a strong performance that drew praise from observers. The card featured several exhibition moments and drew local attention to the Rock Island venue.
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Jimmy Gill
Rock Island
Gil
Acconhins
Gill Wave
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