Hypnotism claims and wealth myths in 1900s era notes
The piece discusses hypnotism and murder with caution, notes the czar of Russia's vast but not fully controlled wealth, and samples varied social topics from national parks and Shiloh to fruit shipments and a waning will law. It mentions Red Cross treaties and Japan, and critiques grand city projects in New York and Philadelphia.
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House of Rep
Shilot
Shiloh
Americas
Runnymere
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
New York
New State Capitol
Philadephia
New City Hall
Bold robbery during evening attack near City
A man returning home was assaulted in his barn by two robbers who knocked him down and choked him to demand money. He barely escaped as they fled with cash, leaving him shaken but unharmed. Neighbors and family aided police, but no description of the assailants could be given.
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Czar
Russia
Aux City
Dan
Goth
Crusade Averts Prostitution Case At Parkhurst Meeting
ALA PARKHURST reports five women charged with keeping a house of prostitution had prosecuting witness testimony from Cry Dan Wood pastor of the W lureh. He described what he saw and the crusade may expand as preachers reported police in the rooms and urged action.
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Crusade Agate Ex Cry
Dan Wood
W Lureh
Parkhurst
Nebraska Sufferers and Iowa Relief Effort Amid Fires
The Oskaloosa and Nebraska relief drives coordinate cash and coal aid totaling about 500 tons of lump coal at 81.15 per ton. Rock Island road waives freight, Nebraska state committee distributes fuel to the needy, soliciting letters to Editor W. SwatM for prompt attention. State Center fire devastates Marshalltown area with extensive property losses across Ernst P. De, RB. W. Holesworth, E. Rhode, Mrs. M. Sherrebeck, E. P. Snyder, R. A. Buck, Swift, and others. damages reach thousands across multiple businesses.
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Oskaloosa
Nebraskie
Rock Island Road
Abraska
Nge
Marshalltown
State Center
Ernst P. de
RB. W. Holesworth
E. Rhode
Reames Murder Case Moves to Floyd County Court
The Reames murder case comes before Floyd County Court on January 16. Reames is indicted for killing his wife by striking with a club and then cutting her throat. He pleads self defense amid general opinion that the state has a strong case.
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Floyd Couty Court
Now Eelmes
Floyd County Jurf
Reames
Sioux City Failure: Receiver Appointed for Storx Cir Loan
Storx Cir Loan and Company passed into receivership on application by P. A. Sawyer, a creditor. The bill claims a $500 judgment, $3.2 million owed on 6 percent debenture bonds, and $1 million in floating debts. President Joseph Sampson and Gideon H. Cundes of New York were named receivers.
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Storx Cir Loan and Company
P. A. Sawyer
Joseph Sampson
Gideon H. Cundes
New York
Rates Not Raised Says Board Reports
The board of railway commissioners chaired by W Lake and George W Perkins filed two reports on rate changes. They deny that present rates are unremunerative and argue railways are heavier in Iowa than the minority report suggests, supporting a raise nearly as much as requested while noting the Iowa rates were low.
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Des Motes
Board of Railway Commissioners
W. Lake
George W. Perkins
Lake
Iowa
Iowa Train Robbers Hold Up Darlington Passenger Train
Men wearing black masks boarded the Darlington bound passenger train near Chillicothe around 6 30 PM. One robber forced the three passengers in the express car to surrender with a revolver while the other searched and robbed the safe. The train slowed as the robbers fled toward the east.
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Orewa. Dan
Darlington
Chillicothe
Des Moines News Items On Crimes And Local News
Des Moines items report bigamy arrests of Greenlee Vincent and partners, a prison chaplain joining two spouses, and court action over a trust dispute tied to Senator Hallingall. Other notes include O Hara vs Chew lawsuit, a hotel trust debate, honeymoon robe theft, Foster town fire damage, and 25 homes lost with $20,000 in losses.
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Greenlee Vincent
Anaimoss Penitentiary
Juli
Jennie Garver
Des Moines
Allen
Skealoosa
Coasi
Striet Court
O'Mara
Brocers
O'Hara
O'Hara Com
Chew
Hallingall
Supreme Court
Burton
Pnr
Ballingall Hotel
Prois
Menmel Bailingall
Des Molons
Security Loan & ‘Trust Co
Michael McKenna
Clinton
Foster
Hawaiian policy report to Congress on Hawaiian Islands
The president sent to Congress a partial summary of correspondence and discussions with Hawaiian officials. The notes address U S vessel maintenance at Honolulu and the balance of power on the islands with Britain. Officials express belief Hawaii can maintain self rule with limited external influence.
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Wasinxatos
Dan
Congress
Sta
Willis
United States
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Elf
Great Britain
Calamity at Hatte Montana Powder Explosion
A huge powder explosion in Hatte Mont and nearby Berre Mont caused massive fires at Ros and spre warehouse. Several hundred feet away water hydrant and hose cart were disrupted. Dozens injured, some fatally, with mangled bodies noted. Hospitals and undertakers overwhelmed. Iron and debris hurled for miles.
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Hatte
Montana
Berre
Mont
Great Strike Ties Up Th y Island And Brooklyn
A major strike paralyses Brooklyn and nearby areas as 5,000 workers obey Master Workman Martin Connelly’s call. The company orders a lockout of 100 electricians replacing strikers, while agents in Newark Philadelphia and six other locations push workers to accept reduced wages. Federal marshals and U S troops may be deployed to protect railway cars carrying mail as contracts demand uninterrupted service.
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Y Island
Brooklyn
Martin Connelly
Newark
Philadelphia
6Th
United States
Casimir-Perier Resigns Amid Political Turmoil
Paris reports Casimir-Perier offers his resignation as France grapples with cabinet upheaval. He cites the vote that toppled the cabinet as part of a broader struggle. Consternation spreads through political circles and streets at the news.
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Presi
Paris
Enti
Casnir-Perier
Casi Verier
Meat Inspection in Omaha Described by Secretary Morton
Secretary Morton visited the microscopic department of the Bureau of Animal Industry in Omaha on January 16. He praised its thoroughness and fairness stating no animal or meat lot would pass without proper certification, underscoring the high standards for U S meat fineness and weight.
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Omaha
Neb
Iny Morton
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Racial Atrocities Prompt Anger in Britain
Reports from England describe a rising wave of lynching and violence linked to anti Black prejudice. Since a league formed last summer by Ida B Wells supporters, appeals for funds and action have grown as horrific incidents increase.
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Ida B. Wells
England
Treasurer missing sparks manhunt and reward offer
A missing treasurer W. W. Taylor allegedly failed to file appeals for about £300,000, prompting a $2,000 reward for his arrest. Amid broader crime notes, a fight between families ends with a fatal knife wound to three Roberts girls, and violent crimes in other locales are reported alongside weather and disaster items.
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SD. Dan
W. W. Taying
Taylor
New York
Redfie Bank
House
W. W. Taylor
Rhymes
Roberts
Rheumatism Cure Promised by Dr Williams Pills
A St Louis Chronicle report describes improved rheumatic symptoms after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism. John Ferguson of South Brugging and a foundry worker recount quick relief for himself and his wife, while others cite dramatic recovery and renewed vitality after weeks of treatment.
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St. Louis
Chronicle
John Ferguson
St. Lots
Jase
Will Fins
Armenian Massacre Reports Spark Outrage Across Regions
A jumble of fragmented lines recounts Armenian outrages and Turkish regulars involved, noting hundreds of statements aligning on key points. The rhetoric brands the events as the worst act against Armenians, with calls for acknowledgment and action from authorities.
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Jainople
Married actress linked to Duke of Newcastle rumors
A fragmentary notice reports the marriage of a theatrical actress to Lord Fran of the Duke of Newcastle and notes Hampstead parish records confirm a November wedding amid gossip. The piece references sensational theater circles and various unrelated names and claims about cures and products, all in a murky, Odessa-like collage.
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Hope
Fran
Duke of Newcastle
Hampstead
Horn
French Crisis Cabinet Resigns After Deputy Defeat
Paris January 15 The cabinet resigns after a chamber of deputies vote on prioritizing the order of business. Merchants' Exchange members donate carloads of flour and contribute funds for the starving Nebraska farmers. Provisions and money are forwarded promptly.
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Thote
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
8 Merchants’ Exchange
Nebraska
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