Notable Stamp Forgery Victim Cases Uncovered Across Europe
A Paris dealer paid $40 for seventeen pink nine kreuzer stamps from Wurtemberg, later revealed as forged with a single t. Hundreds of pink finds were planted across Europe by a clever forger in hopes dealers would not admit owning rarities. The Sedang hoax involved seven stamp sets sold for up to $200 each before authorities exposed the ruse.
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Wurtemberg
Paris
England
Europe
Sedang
China
Marie I of
Helfer Ran Amuck Heifer Breaks From Herd Near Sutton Kan
A heifer bolted from a herd near Sutton Kansas causing disruption as it ran through fields and pastures. The incident involved local ranchers tracking the animal and regaining control without injuries or property damage reported.
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Helfer
Sutton
Kan
Pitched Battle in Indian Territory Against Wickliffe Outlaws
Six U S deputy marshals are ambushed in Spavinaw Hills near Indian Territory by a Wickliffe band. Three deputies die, including I L Gilst rap Otis Tuttel and Richard Carey. Wofford escapes to warn Tahlequah as Marshal Daraugh seeks 100 extra deputies and a 1000 dollar reward. The Wickliffe leaders Charley John and Thomas fled, with more bloodshed feared.
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Kansas City
United States
Spavinaw Hills
Kansas
I. T
I. L. Gilstrap
Otis Tuttel
Vinna
Richard Carey
Tahlequah
J. T. Thomas Wofford
Daraugh
Northen
Indian Territory
Marshal Daraugh
Department of Justice
Washington
Charley
John
Thomas Wickliffe
Cherokee Supreme Court
Wickliffe
Wickliffes
Vier
Gustran
Tuttle
Carey
Wofford
Winita
Jealous Woman Kills Sister in Atlanta
Mrs. Edward M. Standifer 25 shot and killed Miss Chappell Whisenant 18 in her brother in law D P Dunham's home accusing her of her husband's attentions. Four shots, Whisenant died within minutes. Standifer surrendered after saying she had avenged her outraged womanhood.
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Atlanta
Edward M. Standifer
Miss Chappell Whisenant
Chappell Whisenant
Seneca
8. C
Miss Whisenant
Mrs. Standifer
Eggs with handles observed by New Jersey scientist
New Jersey ornithologist Robert E. Foster Jr. with seven White Leghorn eggs has produced an egg with a handle. An exhibition in the Sussex Register editorial rooms shows an egg with a small protrusion and a flattened butt so it stands upright. The discovery is claimed to have vast economic and commercial potential.
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New York
Robert E. Foster, Jr
Newton
Sussex County
N. J
Governor Higgins Grants May 18 Reprieve in Patrick Case
Governor Higgins issued a further reprieve until May 18 for Albert T. Patrick, whose death sentence for the alleged murder of William M. Rice had been postponed from January 22 to March 1. The respite extends the delay pending further action.
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Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Traction expert warns Chicago on municipal rail control
Glasgow analyst James Dalrymple tells Mayor Dunne that Chicago is not ready for city ownership of railways but should acquire lines as charters lapse. Other items report legal cases, murders, mutinies, and political debates from across the United States.
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James Dalrymple
Glasgow
Dunne
Chicago
William T. Jerome
William Randolph Hearst
Journality
Gilstrop
Tuttle Toy
Wickliffe Brothers
Indian Territory
Leonard Bright Roth
Pauline W. Bancroft
Wilmington
Del
England
Rooseesit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
J. B. Mathews
Greensboro
N. C
J. Thompson Swann
Princeton University
Allen-Higgins Company
Worcester
Mass
L. Stuckey
the People's Demands
Shrevesport
A. M. Goodwin
Colfax Chronical
Colfax
Mutual Reserve Insurance Company
New York Grand Jury
Missouri Penitentary
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Delaware and Hudson
Saratoga
St. Louis
Devlin
California
Elevator Trust
W. B. Lewaller
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Roosevelt
Berthe Ciaidis
Jerome
Waite
Attorney Whipple
Boston
Rogers
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Foreign Diplomats See Anglo Spanish Alliance Foreshadowed
Reports from Madrid say diplomats expect an Anglo Spanish alliance following exchanges between King Edward and King Alfonso. Russian press cites total war losses at 151 with one killed and wounded. William orders German forces in China home except guard at Pekin. Moroccan police basis aided by Austrian proposals. Countess de Castellane seeks absolute divorce from separation. Costa Gerakaris sentenced to death for Greek Premier Delvanios assassination. French mine disaster toll raised to 1 660. Chinese magistrate in Nanchang rumored to have suicided over Catholic demands. Anna Izmailovitch's sentence reduced to life imprisonment. Austrian Moroccan policing plan seen as moving toward solution. The Porte agrees to American demands.
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Madrid
Edward
Alfonso
Japan
William
China
Pekin
Countess de Castellane
Kourloff
Morocco
Germany
Porte
Amerinds
French Mine Disaster Leaves Hundreds Dead
A devastating fire damp explosion at Courrieres near Lens in Northern France traps about 1,795 miners. By 5:35 PM reports say 1,404 entombed and probably lost, later raised to 1,193 dead by 8:45 PM. Rescue efforts continue as officials and workers battle flames and gas, with families gathered at the shaft awaiting news.
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Paris
France
Courrieres
Lille
Fallieres
Gautier
Interior Duchief
Lens
Department
Pas de Calais
Verdun
Lillie
Cecil
Courriere
Mericourt
Cuthe
Bach
M. Voi_ Viasin
Corpse Sits Up In Mabel Minn Burial Scene
In Lacross Wisconsin a Minnesota widow Mrs W R Sherwood awakened in a deathlike trance just before burial. She died of pneumonia and lay on a bier with candles lit. Lack of embalmer kept her from being poisoned. Two women guarding the corpse heard a wild shriek as dawn neared and found the body sitting up.
City Ownership Wins In Seattle Mayor Race By 15 Votes
Judge William Moore municipal ownership candidate for mayor narrowly tops Republican John Riplinger by 15 votes in one of Seattle's closest elections. The result comes amid tight ward margins and a polarized race reflecting debates over city control and public services.
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Seattle
Wash
Wiliam Moore
John Riplinger
Oma
Distant headlines from a Virginia news page, random report
A harrowing dog bite leaves Thelma Ferrell needing six stitches after an attack at Lambert's Point. The dog was killed and sent to the Pasteur Institute to test for rabies. Other items note a Petersburg eel incident, a fatal well collapse in Hague, charity gifts to Lynchburg orphanage, and various local legal and civic notes.
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Thelma
Nickolas Ferrell
Lambert's Point
Pasteur Institute
Labor News Notes From Across Regions
Labor notes report Tong shoremen in Toston threaten to strike while collieries push to operate at full capacity until April. Hungary sees a weekly wage range of 2.08 to 4.16. The Granite Manufacturers suspend work in Quincy shops. French unions show 10.4 percent unemployment in November.
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Toston
Massilg
Uno
Atlantic Ci
Queensland
Aus Ny
Atenbenville
Ohio
Hungary
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Quincy
Mass
United States
Ate Susta
Panama Canal
Patrin Ofuna
Congres
Re Ayres
Philadelphia
Wor
Fragmented era mistranscribed local items
A jumble of nonsensical OCR text references topics including suppression of devices in Spain, a New York skyscraper plan, China and funds, Chicago liquor licensing debate, Japan relief donation, opium import law in Australia, universal suffrage in Australia, voyage to Niagara Falls, Japanese apartment houses, and Army training mentions.
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Spain
New York
China
Ie Aes Negie Cleruw
Chicago
Japan
Australia
Lake Erie
Niagara Falls
Orienta’s
San Brancho
Comulstar Partment
Bai Brenl
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LE. Mumbodd
Pres
Sands Smith
Vice-Press
Nottingham
Lash
The
LE. Mumford Banking Co
Mathews
OLD Dominion Line
Norfolk, Gloucester
Mathews Counties
Norfolk
D. D
Portsmouth
North St
Bay Line
Old Point
Philpot
East River
Williams
Hicke
Diggs
Roane
Ware River
Smith's Wharf
Hockley
Auburn Wharf
North River
Dixondale
Severn Wharf
Severn River
Government Wharf
Norfok
O. D
Old D
A. M
Pr. M
Richmond
Berkley
Brandon
Granby Street
Atlantic Hotel
M. B. Crowell
Chesapeake Steamship Company
Chesapeake Line
Augusta
Old Point Comfort
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Anaur W. Ronsox
E. Baltimore Street
Licht Street
Krunker Fosten
E. J. Cine
T. H. McDannatt
Pass
M. S. Foster
Sibley Bros
A. M. Marchant
C. A
Ceslie C. Garnett
Middlesex
Gloucester
F. Theo. Miller
Mathews C. H
Cfasskinds
Eydam
Tuttle Brothers
New Jersey
Patrick
Pat
C. S. Shermerhorn
Purina
Cheapside
Pratt Street
Baltimore, Md
Atlantic Dredging Company
Appomattox
Petersburg
Alfred Gastons
Westmoreland County
Hague
Lynchburg
J. C. Paxton
Woodstock
Presbyterian Orphanage
Beverly Crump
State Corporation Commission
J. Tinsley Coleman
J. Samuel McCue
Charlotteesville
Henry Campbell
Middlesboro
Johnson Hotel
Pennington Gap
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Mutual
Edmund Strudwick
South Atlantic Life
R. Carter Scott
Circuit Court of
Henrico
Todd
H. C. Hechler
T. Walker Jeter
Brauer
T. J. Todd
Chesapeake and Ohio
Fulton
Taylor
H. Martin Diggs
Locust Creek
Louisa County
Ulysses Hottel
Southern Railway
Strasburg
Alli
Eifel
Paris Wall
Vere
C. H. Riggins
Te. Riggins
Mary Agustus Allen
Ironmonger
N K
M. R. Allen
John Gerkin
Newport News
Walter Felton
Gerkin
North Pats
Alexai
Nettie A Richmond
Ate
Senate
Jacob Frederick
Milton
Labor News Notes
F . Wea
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