Big Stamp Robbery Nets Six Arrests in Minnesota Case
Federal agents seize two trunks of revenue stamps worth nearly 398000 from a St Paul heist. Six held in Chicago and Minneapolis include Michael J. Flanigan and wife, Edward Leona Ellecedt and wife, John J. Zack and wife. Stamps valued 2 to 500, used by government mail system, tied to bank looting theories.
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Chikago
Willow
Biewh
St Paul
Corin Pepers
Montreal
Michael L. Igoe
Walter States
Secre
Leonirt
Lewnard
Minteapelis
Boos
St. Paul
Leon
Mra Zack
Ulstirs
Edison’s Agent Excorriated in Naval Inquiry
York, N Y Miller Hutchinson of the Edison Storage Heaters Co faced sharp criticism from Leount Wieber and others during a naval inquiry. The panel examined the submarine test amid reports of a fatal accident with five lives lost. Lieut Charles Mio Cooke and crew were questioned, while Edison personnel were accused of rushing the battery test despite known risks.
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Bes York
N. Y
Miller Hatchinson
Edison Storege Heaters Co
Léount
CL. Wieber
Jude Advocate
Naval
Edison Compan
P Hatchingson
Explosion at Niagara Falls alkali plant raises alarm
An failed attempt to blow up the Castner Electrolytic Alkali Company's plant in Niagara Falls New York shattered windows and caused minor damage but did not breach foundations. Superintendent G F Vaticlin said the plant escaped serious harm and authorities are investigating.
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Niagara Falls
New York
GF Vaticlin Sali
Forkiga
O Ur
Fort Pevige Woman Held on Murder Charge
Miss Hazel Scott, once living in Des Moines for months, was arrested and to be taken to Lincoln, Missouri, to face a charge of having murdered her baby.
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Fort Pevige
Lay
Hazel Scott
Dee Moines
Kncolun
Havite
Police court seeks warrant for Highland School principal
Cise nrali 6 Mre Birdie applied to the clerk of the police court for a warrant to arrest J. M Titvie principal of Highland School for speaking to two daughters aged 15.
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Birdie Wal
J. M Titvie
Highland School
Clover Leaf Strike In Sight
A threatened walkout by Clover Leaf Railroad train dispatchers and telegraphers may halt railroad operations as disputes with the Order of Railway Telegraphers escalate. The tension centers on contract terms and work conditions, with possible service disruptions looming.
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Clover Leaf
Olede
Clover Leaf Railroad
Order of Railrood
Rights and tensions cloud shipping policy debate
Washington sources say the U S cannot prove the alleged threats against merchantmen while warning that the government will act. Secretary Lanning replies to requests for armed protection as tensions rise over foreign pirates and seizures along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Mexican officials report arrests and warrants tied to cross border smuggling and piracy cases, with border authorities prepared to transfer suspects to American authorities if justified by the evidence.
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Aniceta Potana
Gol AP
Beeieg
Lietatio&tas
Sam
Tle
de la Rosa
Tertae
Gow
Caballero
Tasmasips
Boumoon
Whhther
Gore
Tere
Fzana
Swiss to Join Peace Body at Stockholm Conference
Berne reports a 30 member Swiss parliamentary group backed participation of Schveringnd in the neutral state conference in Stockholm. Lachner cited broad willingness to invest time to ensure conference success, with the delegation urged by National Chancellor Scherrer Fuellenan and appointed by the meeting.
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Berne
Switzerland
Swice Partivmentarianes
Leith Lewic
Herre Ic Evans
Atimouriy i
Schveringnd
Stockholm
Lachner
Kenny For
Gunn
Sivice
Natonal Cabellor Scherrer Fuellenan
Grilleh Relief Ship Rammed Near Galveston
The Mor cen liner EF Monte collided with the outbound Grilleh relief ship in the Galveston channel while en route to Kortergan with a cargo of wag wheat for the relief effort. Both ships were shaken but no details on casualties or damage are provided.
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Galveston
Terae
Bankere Sentence Commuted In National Bank Case
Washington resident Ween den coritivated to ten years the five year sentence of W. T Phillips, an officer of the Vieira, O8, National Hank, for making fake entries in a report to the comptroller of the currency.
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Washington
Weenden
W. T Phillips
Vieira
National
Hank
Bill Limits Liquor Shipments
A Senate bill limits liquor shipments to each person in the state to one quart of whisky and 24 pints of beer every 15 days. The measure is backed by the sponsor Jackson and Mies.
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Jackson
Mies
Miveiasino
City Fishing Hole Proposed in Dallas
Angling enthusiasts in Dallas launch a movement to open the municipal fishing hole to the public. Petitions request reversal of a ban that currently bars Mabermen from access to the waterway.
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Dallas
Tex
Civil War Engineer Frederick W. Jordan Dies
Frederick W. Jordan, a Civil War veteran and former member of Company E, First Missouri Engineers, died at the National Military Home in Nanville, Illinois. He previously lived in St. Louis and served in the Civil War.
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Nanville, IL
Frederick W. Jordan
St. Louie
Company E
First
Missouri Engineers
National Military Home
Funds Came From Germans In National Peace Council Probe
A claim emerges that funds for a peace council originated with German sources. The report notes the investigation by Uritef States Attorney Maine in New York into whether the council received money from foreign entities after a period of association and renewal with the organization.
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Waslingtes
Arshoor
National Peace Council
Ihoorimedites
Uritef
Maine
New York
German Power Blocks U S Efforts Over Panama Canal
The article reports U S secrecy over Germany’s bid for military and commercial footholds in the Western Hemisphere. It says Germany offered Nicaragua 5 000 000 dollars for canal access and sought naval bases, while aiming to influence Chile, Uruguay, and Haiti. The Senate debates Panama Canal treaties in closed session as ties to Cartama and naval bases are discussed.
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Nicaragua
Chile
Uruguay
Haiti
Wrhehington
United States
Germany
Sichigun
Lomida
Cartamena
United. States
Canal
Naval-Base
European War Chronicles From February 1918
A compact wrap recounts World War I actions a year past with multiple fronts noted. Germans pressed offensives in Poland and Bukowina faced stiff resistance. Russians held lines in the north. Austria evacuated Bukowina. Czernowits fell back to German advances. British subs appeared in the Baltic. Italian and French actions are listed along with aerial bombardments and naval developments.
Convicted of Killing Mother in Princeton Ind Mayhem Case
A fractured report notes a conviction related to harming a motherly figure in Princeton. Details are partial and garbled but indicate charges and a verdict date tied to a court case. The fragment mentions "Hope" and a period around November, suggesting recent legal proceedings.
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Princeton
Plant idle as workers strike over pay decline
At the John A Avoutine Bone plant here workers refused to work citing refusal of higher pay and shorter work hours. The plant, employing about 6 000 men, idled as a result, with management blamed for the stoppage.
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Treston
John A Avoutine
Farmer shot by wife at breakfast in alleged incident
A young farmer named Dantary in William Howe area was shot by his wife during breakfast. The wife reportedly pointed a loaded shotgun at him and fired, leaving the victim injured. Police are investigating the domestic incident and reviewing the weapon involved.
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Dantary
Wiliam Howe
Bene
Youte Nan
Local Wis. Petersons Work to Reunite in Health News
Oconto Wisconsin reports Dora Peterson after a delay recovers with help from fishing partner Allie Peterson Warple, appearing in good health. The brief notes local rescue and community support in reuniting a family member after a delay.
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Oconte
Wis
Dora Peteraon
Geloes LA Louse
Allie Petereon Warplie
Unclear fragment: White Star liner arrives to New York
Fragmentary text indicates a White Star liner arrival in New York with mention of money and bankers, but many words are garbled. No clear names, dates, or events to anchor a full card.
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New York
Tony Hench CaleAn announce rownt Wie mide
Nathan Sireya and Mire 2 rosie contribute $250000 to the reciag of Jows i Toland in a philanthropic rownt.
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Tony Hench
CaleAn
Rownt
Nathan Sireya
Philentivveiet
Rosie
Jows i Toland
Governmetn Declines New Interior Output in Rubles
Petrograd newspapers report the government declines to render a new interior plan costing 5.000.900.0000 rubles. The figures and figures appear garbled but indicate a large state expenditure adjustment.
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Petrograd
Japanese Weds White Girl. Kanens Citr. Mo.-Jesee Tanuma
Nine Japanese individuals including Kanens Citr and Moe Halth Alankegehip were mentioned in a confused note about a wedding and education. The report references a university graduate and a held ceremony context amid unclear local details.
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Kanens
Jesee Tanuma
Moe Halth Alankegehip
Walters Prete
Hierative Counirs
British Cruiser Sunk Claim Denied by Berlin Officials
A Berlin official statement says a British cruiser has been sunk by German torpedo boats, with another British cruiser torpedoed. The British official press bureau denies the claim.
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Ceries
Berlin
Hrittah
Purchase Bill In House Warms to Gutierize President Wilson
A resolution to authorize President Wilson to negotiate with Mexico for the purchase of lower California was presented to the House by Representative Randall of California.
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Warhington
Wilson
Mexico
Lower
California
Randall
Canada Car and Foundry fined for forged department incident
Montree and Crosam faced a fine after a wire fault in the forge department at the Canada Car and Foundry Company led to a compliance issue.
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Canada Car and Foundry Company
Lurched for Farmer's Death in Macon Ga
Marvin Harr, a nine gro, accused of crime near Macon, faces trial after being arrested here. The incident involves a farmer, with authorities reporting charges and ongoing investigation.
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Farmer
Macon
Marvin Harr
Brooklyn Girl’s Cent Donation To Navy Rejected
New York girl Marjorie Sterrett started a 10 cent contribution drive to build a battleship for the navy and urged other children to join. Josephus Daniels sent back the 10 cent gift, offering no better from the donor. Separately, 73 year old Farmer and 68 year old Weds Houtekerper married secretly in Springfield City, Miss Nora Prans 55 and Levi Walker 73, with the bride once housekeeper for Mr Whisker.
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New York
Marjorie Sterrett
Brooklyn
Ct. & Navy
Cerdline
Josephue Daniels
Farmer
Houtekerper
Nora Prans
Levi Walker
Pana
Springfield
Out of Old Albania and the Albanian Talent Unused
A fragment discusses Albanian cultural reach and influence, noting Greek influence and foreign contact. It mentions Albanians from Epirus, Sicily, and Egypt, and the lack of native church or literature. The piece laments limited opportunities for Albanians to exercise statecraft and education.
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Egiraa
Abanjians
Epirus
Sicily
Egypt
Turkey
Hot Po
Garrison to Offer Help in New York Appointment
Dishley M. Garrison former secretary of war says when his superior was appointed he would go to Washington and help the new secretary become acquainted with the job.
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New York
Dishley M. Garrison
Washington
Hhis
Elastic Currency Debate Sparks Banter in Text
A jittery exchange toys with phrases about elastic currency and stability. One man in shiny clothes jokes it is elastic enough to be more adhesive, while another questions the need for broader reforms in financial policy.
And Then Boome. A Drowning Candidate Exchange
A fragment reflects on life’s harsh truths being faced swiftly by a drowning man and a metaphorical nod to a political candidate. The line hints at urgency, risk, and public scrutiny in a brief, era-tinged observation.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praise Letter
A Washington Park woman recounts relief from female troubles and nerves after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She notes restored health, youthfulness, and urges other mothers to consult the remedies, with a contact offer for free advice from the Pinkham company.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Washington Park
Birkacha
Dervona Spelia
Blues
Lydia
Pirbham
Lydia E Pinkham
Mra Root
Brome
Moore Avenue
Linds
Wetgen
Lewis E Pinkham
Lyla FL Pinkham Medicine Co Leen
Mass
No Choice in Studying at Ef Tee and Arthed to Speak
Fragmentary OCR text describes a person’s confusion about legal or educational constraints at a place labeled Ef Tee. The passage mentions speaking, identity, and a reference to a person named Jabe, with uncertain context and multiple garbled words.
Fragmented OCR Speechiect Summary From Old Paper
A garbled OCR passage from a newspaper page offers unclear names and events. Readable elements hint at a local report or notice but key details are missing, leaving entities and specifics unrecoverable. The item resembles a broken transcription with stray phrases and partial words.
Setieay Marre Bet Tired Fyee Wate Ot Ek
A readable fragment notes a local event or notice with several garbled names and phrases. It mentions women and a device or gesture, plus a dated sequence described as Five Memedya and a waning year. The legible elements suggest a community notice or short report from a 1910s or 1920s era page.
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Sean Sonn
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Texas
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Dulwich
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Greet Bellair
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Mre
Nierwan
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Tauregger
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