Betrayed at Deathbed in Minneapolis Hold Up Case
In Minneapolis a gang led by William Marsh was shot dead during a bank hold up attempt on Aug. 22. John Hanson, Marsh’s partner, is in custody in Minneapolis on highway robbery charges after the failed crimes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Hanson fled to St. Paul then Appleton before capture.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
William Marsh
John Hanson
Central
Marsh
Elliot Avenue
Wabasha Street
Hanson
Appleton
Sleep Under Coach Fatal in Lisbon News Item
Lisbon North Dakota reports a fatal incident when a young person dies after sleeping under a coach. Investigators have not released full details pending autopsy results. Authorities say no further danger to the public is expected.
Tragedy on the Western Train Near Venosta
A man believed to be Joe Hayes of Venosta Quebec died after being crushed beneath a train car as the engine pushed the coach away. The victim, about thirty, wore poor clothing and had ten dollars and a memorandum book with the address of Mrs. Michael Hayes, Venosta, Quebec, in his pockets.
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Joe Hayes
Venosta
Quebec
Michael Hayes
Refuses Kiss and Wields Razor in Waterloo Attack
Mrs. Victor L. Long, office assistant to Dr. J. H. Crippen, was slashed twice on the arms by a stranger believed insane who attacked at Crippen's office after attempting to kiss her. She fainted when the assailant fled. Crippen returned to find her injured and distressed.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Victor L. Long
J. H. Crippen
Mystery death in Red River tied to unknown foreig n grip left at bakery
In Grand Forks North Dakota a unidentified man was found dead in the Red River. A grip left at Alderman Day’s confectionery on Demers Avenue may belong to him. The case points to possible Black Hand involvement with a Finnish migrant as the suitcase owner and two brothers pictured in the grip. Authorities plan to contact Eveleth officials to identify the deceased.
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Grand Forks
S. D
Red River
William Day
Demers Avenue
Kali Jokiaho
Eveleth
Minn
Hilma Jokiaho
Lehtimaki
Ostole
Vassanal
Europe
Bodies of Twin City Men Recovered After Drowning
Cass Lake Minnesota September 4 The bodies of S Thayer Bass of St Paul and William Harris of Minneapolis, who were drowned last Sunday, were found Bass at about 9am near the boat wreck site and Harris at 4pm about 100 feet away in twenty five feet of water The incident occurred when the boat capsized on the lake.
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Cass Lake
Minn
S. Thayer Bass
St. Paul
William Harris
Minneapolis
Bass
Harris
Woman's Slayer Indicted in Iowa Murder Case
J. M. Brown jailed in Rockwell City for the murder of his daughter-in-law Mrs. G. Brown at Manson. Indicted for first degree murder by the grand jury. Trial may occur Sept. 28 or in December. Brown is reported delirious.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
J. M. Brown
Rockwell City
G. Brown
Manson
Brown
Nervous Reaction Notes Murdered Woman Visit in Jail
In a tense report the accused, under guard, is said to have a nervous reaction as the murdered woman is described as visiting him in jail. Bail will not be sought unless the defendant’s condition shows improvement.
Woman on train attempts hanging near Bismarck
An unknown insane woman on a Northern Pacific passenger train near Bismarck tried to hang herself in a closet while en route to Washington. A passenger intervened, cutting her down after she looped a belt around her neck.
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Bismarck
N. D
Washington State
Northern Pacific
Here
Post Office Burglary Reported at Clarkson
Fergus Falls Minnesota September 4 report from Clarkson states the local post office was robbed. Burglars used skeleton keys toppled the safe and poured nitroglycerin to blow the door. About 174 dollars in cash and a large quantity of stamps were taken. Authorities suspect professional thieves.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Clarkson
Faribault Boys Drown in Cedar Lake Accident
In Faribault Minnesota Fred Peterson eleven and Henry Arner twelve drowned while playing in a boat on Cedar Lake. Their bodies have not yet been recovered.
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Faribault, Minn
Fred Peterson
Henry Arner
Cedar Lake
Waterloo Leader Stricken at Ball Game
H B White a Waterloo businessman and official suffered paralysis while watching a ball game. He is secretary of the Commercial club and state secretary of the Iowa Workmen. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Waterloo
Iowa
H. B. White
The
Commercial Club
Iowa Workmen
Birrell quote on facing foes not friends behind backs
A Bris tol correspondent recalls Mr. Birrell's remark described as a real Irish bull. The Brit journalist notes the line: It is easier to face your foes in front of you than your friends behind your back.
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Bristol
Bank Guaranty Reform Debate Highlighted by Expert
T P Kane of Washington DC deputy comptroller of the currency notes Oklahoma's reform as a nationwide issue. He cautions the principle is ethically and fundamentally unsound and urges impartial reasoning over political strife in evaluating bank guaranty reform.
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Oklahoma
T. P. Kane
Washington, D. C
Washington
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