State Unearthed Mysterious Bristow Show Scheme
In a March 1908 mystery, GEO A BRISTOW's alleged use of a Columbia inn trap exposes a staged show business ploy to lure young women. Inspector Gregory monitored payments, letters, and a staged hotel setup to entrap a suspect linked to a Wallace Amusement Co plot. The State reports on the elaborate ruse and Bristow's suspected methods.
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Kingutres
Columbia
Columbian Inn
Jetten
Wallace Chisement Co
May Dow
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Cohimbli
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Hing
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Kingstree
Wise
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Kingetree
Miss Annie Dow
Columbia Inn
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Jentrance
Columbine
Monekon
Wallace Amusement Co
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Wt & Ofelack
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Trista
Hong
Goesang
Aoine
Bristow
Calumbia
Yan
Hall
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van Mirenu Ban
Athamtty
Held in proper to stumped Letts From One Point
Washington correspondent reports opposition to a postal policy requiring stamped letters to be carried between points by royal carriers. Department advice seeks legal guidance on whether free delivery routes must install secure mail boxes and boxes must be provided by patrons to avoid depredation. The discussion centers on postage, postings and the legality of using non mail carriers for mail boxes.
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DeGraw
Royal Tree
Tonother
Lloyden
Tessa
Fd Pexaa
Shiyden Huilai
Anolley
Cieit
Dethraw
Ana
Huntertein
United States
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Mei Motte
Nu Beara
Pura
Bristow Case Reported in Columbus Seeks Miss Dow
A lengthy manuscript details Bristow’s alleged scheme involving a Miss Dow, with letters directing travel to Columbus for a meeting at a hotel. It describes payments, recruitment tactics, and a police investigation noting multiple witnesses and upcoming appearances.
Starving Man Robs Bank Window in Midtown Disturbance
A gray haired, hungry man entered the G Thatchard Co bank in Hrwadway New York asking for money for hot food. After being refused he smashed a window with a thrown object, grabbing 140 francs and 50 lire before being caught by clerks near the station. He claimed to be Thomas Kennedy a 10 year old jail maker, saying he had eaten nothing for 48 hours. The crowd sympathized but he was charged with burglary.
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G. Thatchard & Co
Hrwadway
New York
Thomas Kennedy
Burke
Bomb Blast Kills Civilian. Police Sustain Injuries in New York
A chaotic attack in New York leaves one man dead and four officers wounded as a bomb explodes during a confrontation with police. The assailant, later identified as Selle Silverstein, reportedly attempted to throw the device at officers before it detonated in his hand.
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New Yorke
Udon Bauire
Phe Wouldebe Astagsin
Selle Silverstein
Towa Por Bryan Dispatch From Tom Ceday Rap ity
Fragmentary dispatch reports unclear events as connections between Towa Willig Aryi and Domenic Staiie Convention appear tangled. Mention of WINPOr and HHOnEMT Wan a reeadt suggests a political or meeting context with unnamed participants and uncertain outcome.
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Towa
Willig
Aryi
Unclear fragment hints at political platform support
Fragmentary text references Me Demonte Iowa Phere Wi St and adoption of the Nebraska platform in vote. Incomplete wording suggests a political endorsement or discussion, but readable details are too sparse to identify persons, organizations, dates, or a definite event.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Senator Wilmin to Travel Abroad Amid Health Outcry
Senator Wilmin has reportedly decided to travel abroad for several months due to his illness and ongoing anxiety. Mrs Tillman and the senator himself are arranging a spring departure, aiming to escape the near term tensions as he recovers.
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Poly Mobis
Diaabevek
Gad Biniter
Ranatoy
Sonatoy Wilmin
Jodhge
Loni
Sona
Tillman
Tragic accident at university event leaves one dead
Report notes a fatal incident during a university gathering. A student failed to survive after being struck by a moving object near the tent area. Authorities are investigating the cause and securing the scene.
HaGrobian Whee dh Theyebe tlent Wo Me Marri i Che Masih Pale De Hundt
Fragmentary OCR text includes names and phrases with unclear meaning. It mentions Patter Jinkdanietets and law officers, with references to officials and a valued item described as a soda on Mog valued at Abe dollars. The readable details are insufficient for a clear event or outcome.
Accident Near New South Mamplili Leaves One Fatally Hurt
A train collision on a New South Mamplili route injured several workers. Authorities report a probable fatality and ongoing investigations into the incident involving a freipit train and a Work Wall Wided during early Monday duties.
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New South Mamplili
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Bid to deny expenses for Beaty Congress contestants faces debate
Washington dispatch says committees will refuse pay for contestants A P Prioleau Dantzler and Tiane Myers as the election chair Mann questions Moorer the attorney. Law allows actual expenses not exceeding 2000. Debate centers on annual contests amid claims of fraud and misused public funds.
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Saya
Congress
A. P. Prioleau
Dantzler
Tiane Myers
Mann of Milner
Sid
Smeob Moorer
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Thera Negro
Mann
Tncoty Moorer
Mr Mann
Lo Moorer
Alt
Beaufort
South Carolina Voting Rights Debate In Congress
Delegates question Moorer on negro registration rights in South Carolina amid claims of disenfranchisement. Lawmakers discuss appeals to courts, county investigations, and the state's 1868 readmission under the Union. Controversy centers on whether registration blocks violate federal authority and the reliability of county records.
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Mineer
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