Two Boys Murdered Near Marion Illinois
Tony Memphill aged 17 and Fail Caleaterera aged 14 were found buried in a shallow grave near Royalton after disappearing earlier in the week. Desantis, reportedly connected to the case, was held in Marion jail as police investigate murder tied to a recent bank robbery and possible mob threats.
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Marion
Tony Memphill
Fail Caleaterera
Weat
Cis
Desantis
Royalton
Caleaterera
Locomotives to Fight at Minnesota State Fair
Two eight wheel American type engines, each 160000 pounds, will collide head on in a real spectacle at the opening day of the Minnesota state fair. The event, first of its kind in the northwest, is organized by J S Connolly and will feature engines from Des Moines heading toward the grandstand over a single track around the mile track. The collision promises thrilling impact and the wrecked iron will be sold as scrap.
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Thomas H. Canfield
J. S. Connolly
Des Moles
Connolly
Raila
Minnesota
Mr. Canfield
Mr. Connolly
Rock Island Road
Tes Maines
Des Maines Auguseti
Gov Allen Seeks 75 000 Majority In Kansas Primary
Topeka August fifth Republican contest shows Gov. Allen likely to win renomination with a lead near 75 000. Nearly all counties report gains late while Crawford votes hint at opposition from United Mine Workers head Howat. Miller Packwood hosts surprise party with close friends at home party ends with music and pickups.
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Topeka
Augurst
Weather note on plans of Hutchison family trip
The weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. It mentions P. F. Hutchison his wife and daughter Mabel leaving for Duluth to visit Ty Hutchison and family. From Duluth they will travel to Wissall Ment to visit another brother and plan a trip through Yellowstone Park before returning home.
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F. P. Hutchison
Mabel
Duluth
Ditin
C. B. Hutchison
Wissall
Ment
Yoilowatone Park
Action to end Kansas miners strike ordered by UMWA chief
Indianapo lis Aug 5 Definite action ending the Kansas miners strike was ordered by John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers. Telegrams were sent to 33 idle local unions directing a return to work and a denunciation of Kansas miners leader Alexander Howat for fomenting trouble. Lewis warned Howat of an investigation and urged resumption of duties, noting a rift with Howat over wage and condition arbitration.
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United Mine Workers
Towarna
Lewis
Kangas
Sdink
Kansas
Howat
Executive Board of Reunion
Fuowis
Et¢N
Lewis to Ignore Howat Defiance in Labor Tensions
Indianapolis reports a clash between miner Alexander Howat and coal operators led by Lewis. Howat denounces authority, accusing collusion with operators as tensions rise at Workers headquarters. Lewis reportedly plans no reply to Howat's charge.
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Lewis
Howat
Indianapolis
Alexander _Howat
John Is
Kansas
Refugee reports of Soviet pressure in East Prussia
Refugees arriving from East Prussia report threats by Soviet forces targeting landowners and property holders. They claim authorities impose death warrants on those accused of anti-Soviet activities, with white armbands signaling alleged guilt, while officials acknowledge widespread fear and purges in the region.
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Sevier
Avenstein
East Prussia
Iclals
Nelson Renominated In Eighth District Congress Race
Nelson, Democrat of Boone County, renominated for Congress in the Eighth District by a lead likely around 1500 over Charles K. Dewey of Cole. Dewey ran on a light wine and beer platform despite the district voting wet in state elections. Nelson backed the Volstead Act and supported its enforcement. Sid C. Reach, Republican of Camden County, faced no opposition. A L. McCawley, Carthage, seeks Democratic nomination for Fifteenth District representative against Dr EB Regenbury of Neoxho. Howard M. Richeson, a guest in the W M Packwood home, returned to Clifton.
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W. L. Nelson
Boone County
Congress
Charles K. Dewey
Cole
Dewey
Sid C. Reach
Camden County
A. L. McCawley
Carthage
EB. M. Regenbury
Neoxho
Britain Plans Aid to Poles Amid War Tactics
London reports Premier Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that Britain would send aid to Poland amid a bolshevik advance. He warned Russia that an armistice would be impossible if Poland fell, as French forces mass near the front. Dispatches note Red scouts near Warsaw and ongoing supply issues in Europe.
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London
Warsaw
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Russia
Poland
Mosea
White Lloyd George
Evening News
Bosland Spl
Danzig
Sea
New Cable Landing Reported in New England? Noted
President Wilson reportedly ordered army and navy to bar Western Union from landing a direct U S cable from Barbadoes to Brazil. The plan would connect U S with South America, removing Barbados relay, with Miami landing sought and State Department delays over contracts.
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Aug
Wilson
Army
Navy
Western Union Telegraph Co
American Soli
Barbadeas
Ling
Pla
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South America
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Barbadads
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Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
Department
Ter
Department of Justice
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Alaska
White House
Miami
Western Cable Co
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Brazil
South Amarich
Galveptan
Panama
Citlas
South Africa
New York
London
Chicago doubles New York murder record with 106
Chicago records show 168 homicides this year versus 42 in New York City. Sixteen killers were sentenced to death in two months, seven slated for execution on October 15, with the rest awaiting further action.
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Chicago
New York
Murder Lecord
Howlad
New York City
York City
Woodland venue owner ill amid community concern
A fragment reports Mrs Janna of Woodland venue is seriously ill, drawing concern from locals and prompting calls for support. Details are sparse, but the note highlights a fragile health status affecting the venue and its associated activities.
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Janna Ot “Woodland
Trouble Feared in Lower California
Report from San Diego says Captain Zene of the Mexican boat Taceta was slain at Hasenaile Lower California. Crew of the steamer Neward arrived with word that Zeveta’s death follows the earlier clash between Governor Cantu and the federal government of Mexico.
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San Diego
Cal
Zene
Hasenaile
Lower California
Neward
Lara
Zeveta
Cantu
Mexico
Funeral Service for G F Rye Part
Funeral service for G F Rye part notes a ceremony at the family home and a later burial. Rev W W A Simmons of Centralia officiated with members of the First Baptist church of Slater and the local lodge participating. The obituary mentions a R P lange and Usiland burial.
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G. WH. Epspard
Gil West Carpenter Straen
Www
A. Simmons
Centralia
First Baptist
P Lange
Slater
Usilind
B. Iidge
Slicer
Hele
Coal vein found near Madison on well site
B C Parris on his farm half a mile west of town reports a splendid vein of coal, about five feet thick, found at eighty feet depth. The find is said to be of premium quality and could boost local investment and community prosperity, with significant returns expected for Madison and area.
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B. C. Parris
Madison
Madisa Times
Melton Leads Gilfillan In Tight Republican Primary
Sal an issue Between Gilfilia and Melton. Melton claimed a one vote majority over Gilfillan in Tuesday's Republican county committeeman race. Gilfillan said Melton had dropped on the vote total and both expected the official count at Huntsville tomorrow to determine the winner.
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A. Melton
H. 23
Gilfillan
Melton
Gillian
Gilflilan
Jelton
North Aut Street pair wed at sister's home
Miss Corinne Brooks of North Aut street wed J B Burkhart of Fulton Ranue last evening at the bride's sister Mrs Morris Young home. Rev F White officiated. The couple, both well known, begin married life with many friends by their side. The groom is employed at Weber Ice Cream company.
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Corinne Brooks
North Aut Street
J. B. Burkhart
Fulton Ranue
Morris Young
F. , White
Weber Ice Cream Company
Ten New York Talk For Cobb Campaign Event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a speech event in New York on August 3 connected to Cobbs campaign. Mentions Engel and Harrison amid Democratic party figures and a rumored swing around the electoral scene.
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Netra Ouetlilder
New
York
Detrball’ Glub
Hagman
Democratic National
Harrison
Cobb i
Indictments Dropped for Doctor Tied to Rail Strike Case
Chicago five A grand jury found no indictment against forty one leaders connected to a railroad workers strike after examining leaks to newspapers. Judge Samuel Alschuler ordered a probe into the source of pretrial reports as jurors were questioned about the newspaper leak and a mysterious figure deemed an anarchist. The story later shifts to a Pittsburgh doctor who vanished years earlier, leaving behind a tangled life revealed by a cache of medical diplomas and surgical instruments found with him in New York. The tale delves into his dramatic past, family ties, and a wife who claimed no insurance connections while discussing his dogs and return to medical practice.
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Chicago
Elptoye
Samuel Alschuler
Alschuler
Hhe
Ménntime John Grunau
Chicago Yardman's Association
Gargau
Yardmen’s Association
Grunan
Yardmen's ‘Association
Rai
Jagr
Leroy Hames
Department of Justice
Grand
New York City
Wwe
Bernard Dors
Pittsburgh
New York
Harry E. Campell
Pitusburgh
Campbell
Pittburgh
Ane
Kay
United States
Bury
Europe
America
Alletter
New
Pittsburgu
Dealers Threaten Man Over Whisky Fraud at Hotels Window
Chicago August reports a duo defrauded a liquor syndicate of 8100 000 paid for whisky never delivered. Samuel Listicky claimed to own the liquor and was beaten and suspended by the heels from a hotel window after returning money. Harry Mirbelev is being sought. Police say permits to move the whisky were forged and the warehouse address led to an undertaker’s office.
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Chicago
Samuel Listicky
Harry Mirbelev
Arpickle Factory
Isticky
Cwealeth
Pol
Listicky
Michalev
Moonshine Stills Seized in West Virginia July Record
West Virginia prohibition agents confiscated thirty eight moonshine stills in July across eighteen counties, the largest monthly total in the state. Nearly 2000 gallons of moonshine and other spirits were seized, with seventy eight arrests reported.
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West Virginia
Charleston
WV. Va
W.S. Haranhan
Haver
Long's lead grows as returns are countered in Missouri race
Returns from 2495 precincts show Democratic U S senator contender Lang leading with 61 924 votes over Priest 37 080 in St Louis area. Republican results place Spencer ahead of Daye by 8 017 with other statewide races showing Hyde leading Mermsey for governor and Dawes over Reynolds in Cape Girardeau. Local totals outside St Louis indicate Jennings and St Louis County results shaping up as contentious with Supreme Court and attorney general races unsettled.
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Se. Louis
United States
Judge Heary
Pries
Lang
Priest
Chas
Spencer
Dwight F. de Is
Daye
Minnis
Hay
Lope
Dayig
John MM. Atkinson
C. A H. Mayer
Arthur M. Hyde
E. B. E. Mefmsey
Dawes
Reynolds
Atill
Cape Girardeau
Xayve
St Lonty
Audralnr Danes
Frankly Danes
Jettegon
Knox
Montgomery
Danis
Francois
Daves
Reynolis
Ues L. Williams
Natunexpired
Der
Politte_Alving
M. Buford
Vam
Lloyds Wan Sareed S. Lows
Clintie
30 Americans Held By Bolsheviks at Moscow
A cable dispatch reports 30 American refugees in Moscow held by Bolsheviks. Names include Detroit banker and United States Infantry sergeant Frank King. Harold W. Fay and Mrs Emma Sarman of New York are cited. The American Red Cross is assisting. Prince, captured in Archangel March 1, 1918, suffered injuries but reportedly received no care from Bolsheviks.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
State Department
Viborg
Finland
Detroit
United States Infantry
Frank King
Colurabus
Cable
Colm Mo
New —“York
Eimery Sarman
New York
American Red Cross
Prince
Bolsiert&kt
Archangel
North
De Valera Returns to Ireland Mystery Deepens
In Chicago on August 5, reports suggest Eamonn de Valera president of the Irish republic took a mysterious voyage back to Ireland. Last heard he was aboard the White Star liner Baltic in New York in conversation with Archbishop Mannix, destined for Ireland. The fate and timing remain unclear.
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Republic
Chicago
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
de Valera
New York
Archbishop Mans mix
Batty
Land
Aaa
Gore Defeated in Oklahoma City Returns Confusion
Vague OCR fragment reports Gore defeat in Oklahoma City with scattered numbers and precinct mentions. Unclear details imply 2108 precincts and water/agua garbled phrasing. No coherent outcome or official counts can be confirmed from the fragment.
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Oklahoma City
Agua
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