Mystery in Minneapolis Ruling Leads to Crose Examination
A chaotic Minneapolis trial scene features Mr. Nye and Mr. Hewin questioning Harry Hayward. The proceedings reveal tense testimony about alleged murders and complex motives, with Adry and Wurry figures invoked amid a broader political arbitration debate and a push to abolish the present state board of arbitration. The narrative stitches together witness recollections and sensational detail into a legal and political tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eocabibiean assemble nen
Asumblyman Storr
state board of arbitration
nus
Tierey City
Paterson
Keerige
Emperor Menelek's Victory Reported in Fioa Dispatches
Dispatches from Massowan dated February 26 report Emperor Menelek's forces suffering heavy losses with about 1,000 warriors killed in the recent engagement. Zugu Gallag is reported to have captured 15,000 slaves as the conflict continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Menelek
Massowan
down
Fioa
Men aae
Zugu Gallag
Fragmented OCR notes on a city scene and arrests
Readable fragments describe a move through a city with references to individuals, a creek being absorbed by the park area, meetings and meals, a bottle or drink, and a mention of a prisoner. The text includes garbled names and places, with scattered references to visits, a court or telecommunication terms, and a park edge confrontation.
General McClernand Confined by Severe Grip
General Joho A. McClernand is again bedbound with a serious attack of grip. Attending physicians report the case as grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClernand
SPRIAGMERD
Joho A. McClernand
Mexico Guatemala talks stall in stalled peace efforts
Dispatches report no agreement yet between Mexico and Guatemala. Other items note a license dispute over Alexander Island, a Southern Pacific train held up at Stein Pass, and the O Neil lynching trial postponed to March 20. Vigilance committees form in Little Rock to curb lawlessness. Captain Stewart of the Duchess of Coxburgh drowns after being washed overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Guatemalas
western turf congress
Alexander Island
Tucson
A.T
Southern Pacific
Stein Pass
O'Neil
Neb
Barrett Scott
Little Rock
Ark
Stewart
Duchess of
Coxburgh
Resolution Honors Late Frederick Douglass by Legislature
Pennsylvania lawmakers reconvened after a ten day recess and advanced routine business. A veto on a wills court decree bill was sustained while a resolution praising Douglass was adopted. A proposal to create penitentiaries and designate courthouse sites surfaced, with other bills on criminal procedure and court structure discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Douglass
RaARgisstine
levinlacure
Washington
Westmoreland
cuuntins
olstry
senate
supreme court
court of appeals
Pennsylvania GA Meeting Held Here This Week
The grand association session convenes in the city this week with plans to discuss relief measures and regional cooperation. Key officials and delegations from nearby towns will attend to review wartime support efforts and local governance matters.
Fragmented faction meeting over speaking rights and authority
A garbled report notes a February gathering of the Ancient Order of something Catholic members led by Mayer Myers. A petition was presented alleging a former nun's remarks were restricted. The group claimed authority to permit or block a lecture, while a local figure objected to a perceived lack of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Myers
thas order
thalidom
Disputed Taxes and Bank Failure Reported
February notices reveal a tax dispute where Adisus United and American Key Drew companies under Obie Liw refused to pay gross receipts tax, with a court ruling that partnerships are subject to the law. Also in Minnesota, a prominent merchants bank closed, public examiner takes control, revealing a large self loan by Pr nb Holnes against scant capital and surplus, leading to dissolution.
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Adisus
United staus
Aimerian Kae Drews
de Shite
compe S
New York
Winne a CIT De . Minnw
merchants” bank
Pr nb Holnes
Fatal shooting over a card game in Madison county
Information from Asheville reports a fatal affray at Shelton Laurel in Madison county during a card game. Baxter and Everett Shelton quarrelled with Bass and Jim Stanton. Stanton was killed by Buster Skelton and Everett Shelton was shot by Jim Stanton, leaving one man dead and another seriously wounded.
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ASHEVILLE
N.C
Shelton Laurel
Madison county
Baxter
Everett Shelton
Bass
Jim Stanton
Boss
Stanton
Buster Skelton
Everett Shedton
She Stanton
Cruelty Charges Dropped in Institutional Case
An investigative panel from the legislative committees examined alleged cruelty to inmates sent to a Wer nersvile facility. The inquiry, conducted yesterday, found no charges against any person connected with the institution. The report notes the cruelty claims were investigated but dismissed.
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Gubin
chatian
Wernersysitic
Tisan
asyliain
imates
Wernersvile
Four-armed Knife Fight Endangers Four Men in Indiana
News from Bird's Eye reports a drunken knife fight involving four men, Charles and Ed Cummins versus Simp and John Lane. Charles Lane and Charles Cumming are badly wounded, likely to die. The attackers were intoxicated and fought after drinking. injuries include deep head and shoulder wounds.
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Eneuisa
Ind
Bird's Eye
Charles
Cummins
Simp
John Lane
Eo Lane
Charles Cumming
Bohermann Indicted for Murder in Brooklyn
Barooxryyx Feb 8 Kings county grand jury indicted John B Bohermann arrested last week in Hoboken for the murder of Henry Knoop and John Sving at a Williamsburg hotel. Indictment is for first degree murder with requisition papers to move Bohermann to Brooklyn.
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Bohermann
Kings county
grand jury
John B. Bohermann
Hoboken
Henry Knoop
John Sving
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Senate and House Deadlock on Behring Sea Award Funding
In Washington on February 26 the House passed the general deficiency bill after a full day of debating paying Britain 425000 for the Behring Sea award damages. Support split along party lines with amendments claiming the sum is excessive. the Senate proceeds to finish appropriations before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
house
Great Britain
Gresham
Juhan Pauncestote
Paris arbitration tribunal
United States
Messrs
Cannon
Lils
Henderson a
Hitt
Breckinridge
McCreary
Ding Jey
Mey
Hooker
frond
apira mionth
senate
Alfo
Local crime report with missing details and unclear names
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a murder case involving a person named Lem Hi and a group linked to a city or town. The text mentions girls and a suspicious event, but names, places, dates, and outcomes are unreadable or garbled.
Mediation Effort Aims to End Columbia Strike
Favor mediation proposed by President NW Low of Columbia College along with Dr Rainford and Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell to mediate the strike, with expectations the number will approach 3030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW Low
Columbia college
Pee
Rainford
Josephine Shaw Lowell
Fragmented Crime Report From Early 20th Century
A garbled OCR surfaced crime note mentions burglary and arson at a residence southwest of Trotwood with bodies found among ruins. References to civil rights era laws, masked violence, and a later civic/moral response include clergy groups in Philadelphia and a church committee addressing race and segregation issues.
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urglars
Dasari
Gee Weyer
naif quilys
Trotwood
corney
Geeniche
Weaver
Iis
rebbers
Strike Forces Wage Cuts at Lancaster Mills in Clinton
Workers at Lancaster mills in Clinton Worersley Miss went out February 26 as a response to a new lower wage schedule that the mill directors said required either wage reductions or closure of the works. The strike followed a policy decision tied to the wage cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worersley
Miss
Lancaster mills
Clinton
Biruck
Senator Elkins Pleasure Trip Across Mexico and Puget Sound
United States Senator-elect Stephen Elkins of West Virginia with his family has begun an extended tour. The itinerary includes stops in Mexico and Puget Sound as part of the pleasure trip.
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Elkins
RALITimone
Weh
United States
Stephen 13. Elkins
West Virginia
Mexico
Puget Sound
Women May Keep Their Mats On
Jefferson City February 26. The Missouri House defeated a bill to make it a misdemeanor for women to wear hats in theaters and churches. The vote was 40 to 0 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JEFFERSON City
house
Woman Suffrage Bill Favored by Massachusetts Panel
In Boston on February 26 the legislative committee on woman suffrage reported favorably on a bill granting full municipal suffrage to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
legislative committee on
woman's suffrage
Diplomatic protest over French cattle decree questioned
Washington press report notes Ambassador to Prince instructed to protest France's export decree against American cattle. Officials seek proof for alleged unhealthiness claims, citing prior Germany similar actions and urging restraint amid fear of American competition. Also details on Texas fever concerns and potential retaliatory steps.
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France
Runyon
Germany
Tuerdur
Stercon
Europe
Morton
United Stars
duran
Texas
Burone
Presidential appointments listed by the president
Washington February 26. A list of appointments sent to the senate includes Edmund A. Bicler of Pennsylvania as collector of internal revenue for the Twenty third district of Pennsylvania. John Y. Shewanlter of Illinois named United States circuit judge for the Seventh judicial circuit. Olin Wellbern of California to be United States district judge for the Southern district of California. John S. Thompson named postmaster Reading. In Lexington Kentucky Leo Payne and Baxter Shemwell are involved in drug business matters. Payne is examiner for life insurance companies and a letter criticizing Payne’s examinations led to a fatal street incident. Payne Shemwell was arrested and a large crowd gathered. In Saw You, February 2 Epworth League members in Brooklyn attended a concert by the American Telegraph and Telephone Company to stop long distance votes in Springfield. Similar meetings were held in several cities.
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WASHINGTON
senate
Tdmund A. Bicler
Pennsylvania
Twenty-third
Pittsburg
Illinois
Olin Wellbern
California
John S. Thompson
Reading
Lexixeton
Leo Payne
Baxter Shemwell
Payne
sane life insurance
Krthy
Shemwell
Payne Shemwell
eich
severnd hanes
Youu
Epworth League
Brooklyn
american Telegraph and Telephone Company
Springfield
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Toledo
Battle with burglars ends with arrests after gunfight
A late day confrontation between bank raiders and local officers near Griswold and Kiel hotel left Deputy Sheriff O'Brien wounded while two suspects, John Reilly and James Wilson, were captured. A pursuing crowd and other assailants joined the fusillade, and one fugitive fled toward the river as victims and onlookers watched.
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OM e
Griswold
Tabank
Kiel hotel
O'Brien
Hooker
John Reilly
James Wilson
Reilly
sumitwe
A Firebug's Confession in Fire Insurance Plot Case
New York reports a dramatic firebugs trial with Max Ty sender and Rosenbaum on trial for arson. Rosenbaum describes a gang intent on burning buildings for insurance, admitting burns and payments while denying leadership roles. He claims associates planned fires in walker street and other tenements, some for insured profit, and asserts he is an honest man with potential witnesses.
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New York
Max Ty
austen
alluge
firebazs
Rosenbaum
Sean
glen
Russia
hehbugs
atie
Max Gruce
Walker street
Ile
Iookout
Louis Woeffel
pate
flo
Newark
Ex Captain Doherty on Trial in New York
Ex Captain Doherty, expelled from the force and indicted for extortion against Mrs. Vleet Thurow, was tried yesterday in the oyer and terminer in New York before Justice Ingham. This marks the first such trial stemming from Lexow committee testimony against a former police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
New York
police
March of the Japs Invasion News From Manchuria And Pekin
Dispatches describe Japanese advances from Hai Cheng and Thien Chwang Thai toward Monkden, threatening a direct road to Pekin. Reports say Chinese officials favor peace with Japan while Rev. Reid meets Chinese leaders in Pekin. Japanese forces repel a Chinese attack at Hai Cheng, as British ship Alacrity notes remaining land forces on Wei-Hai Wei.
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Los pos
Pebeu
Tienweit
Hau Cheng
Thien
Vientan
garth
Hal Cheng
Bia
Manchuria
Hai Cheng
Thien Chwang Thai
Monkden
Pekin
Tientsin
Gilbert Reid
board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian church in the
United States
grand council
Japan
Li Hung Chung
Yokohama
hus
Shanghai
Wei-Hai Wei
Lin Sung Tue
Five hundred Miners Trapped After Mine Accident
February 28 reports anxiety at Normanton as a Whitwick Haighmoor colliery shaft cage collision traps five hundred miners. A carpenter named Nurbury fell to the bottom while repairing the shaft and is believed dead. Crowds gather at the pit, awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normanton
Whitwouok Baighmoor
Nurbury
Versuria Political Tension After Porto Cabello Feast
The steamer Car eas from Porta Cabello Pub reports political affairs are very well settled in Versuria. A feast at Porto Cabello recently honored President Srespo, who did not attend. Porto Cabello residents are angered by the absence, and segregation is forecast within thirty days amid revolutionary tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sano
Porta Cabello
Porto Cabelio
Srespo
Porto Cabello
Murder Portrait Shocks City in Nineviguish Street
Police probe grisly crime in Chierga Cinesco Web 26 as a man about 25 is found in a secluded Nineviguish Street and Western Avenue location. Witnesses say the body shows severe burns and gashes with rope remnants. Authorities think the victim, possibly Wred Holler, a local butcher, may have been murdered and cremated to conceal the deed. The last sighting was three weeks prior when he went to buy cattle.
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Chierga
Cinesco
adonely
Nineviguish streem
Western avenue
frank
Wred Holler
Andrews freed on bond in libel case over carling out contract
William T. Andrews, jailed for libeling Filbert Porter & Co over a contract dispute tied to a Tyre reservoir project, had his $1,000 bond reduced to $409 after an appeal and pleas from his mother and his lawyer. Also reported: two killed and two injured when a Nickel Plate freight collided with a party wagon at a crossing near O in Ohio. The dead are Miss Allie Hunt, 19, and Miss Bessie Hunt, 16. injured include Miss Margaret Hess, 17, and Miss Louise Camp, 19, with Walter Briggs slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibelor Andrews
ADELPIEA
Neb
William T. Andrews
anere
Judean Thayer
Filbert, Porter & Co
carling
Tyre
Wis
Whaser
W. Williams
Nickel Plate road
Allie J Hunt
Bessie Hunt
Margaret Hess
Louise Campa
Walter Briggs
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Wurry
MEXSBaroets
Lorniy
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owas Adre
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Erwin
Harry wii
Frederik Womguss
binerat
NYO
Wales
pater
mets
ely
bert wees
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wwE
Wits
Lem Hi
Vugtun
anit
Lee
Mfinnie Myers
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Ingion
abe Tiver
Covineten
Kw wits
Kopwopel
Philadelphia
watt
Chie
Wit
Lynchburg
Lixcrsune
First National bank
Hamner
Robert H. Panniil
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
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eure
apo
TONY
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Chesapeake bay
Murilor ASHLAND
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Mibanay Mane
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Victoriouy Armiern
Prekin
fients
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