Murder in Belden Avenue: Mrs Hollister Found Strangled
Chicago reports the murder of Mrs Bessie Hollister, wife of Franklin Hollister of Hollister Brothers printing, found in a Belden Avenue stable yard with a copper wire around her neck. Suspect Richard Ivins confessed after police arrested him, claiming self defense during an attempted assault while drunk. Police found no initial clue, and the case centers on a possible robbery motive as jewelry disappeared. The victim had left home for a funeral and did not return, with investigators noting a desperate struggle and torn clothing. Mayor figures and community members identified the body. the incident drew extensive police attention and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Chicago
Jan
Besse Holeter
Franklin C Hollister
Holister Brother
Richard Ivins
Holster
Ivins
Belden Avenue
Thins
Hollister
Bessie Holster
Franklin Holliister
Hollister Brothers
Edward Ivins
George G. Congdon
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
Jeweler Notes Hollister Woman Seen Near Crime Scene
E A McIntyre a local jeweler recalls Mrs Hollister passing his Lincoln Avenue shop at 530 PM walking away from the body scene. Doubt arises among friends who think she was murdered earlier yet McIntyre insists he knew her well and could not be mistaken. The Hollister brothers William and Frank of Chicago long affiliated with Oshkosh publishing trace their career from local print shops to prominent printers and publishers.
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Boftty
Cas
E. A. McIntyre
Lincoln Avenue
Hollister
William and
Frank Hollister
Chicago
Northwestern
Herald
Oshkosh
Hellster
Omro
Standard Oil Hearing Adjourned in Missouri Contempt Case
New York January 12 The hearing on whether H H Rogers vice president of Standard Oil must answer questions from Missouri Attorney General Hadley was adjourned till Monday morning Justice Gildersleeve did not rule on compelled answers. Arguments covered stock ownership of Waters Pierce Republic Oil and Rogers refusal to answer with Rogers blaming notoriety motive.
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Associated Press
New York
H H Rogers
Standart Oil Company
Hadley
Missouri
Murning
Gildersleeve
Rogers
Willem V. Bowe
Sogers
Henry Wollman
Hadleys
Waters-Pierce Company
Republic Oil Company
One Corporation
Standard CO. Company
Randell
Wollman
Supreme Court of Missouri
Mr.Tilford
H. Clay Pierce
Waters-Pierce
Standard Oi Company
Bradley
Frank Hegerman
Kansas City
Hagerman
Callinse
Rowe
Arizona Protestants Press for Joint Action Against Invasion
A delegation led by Mark Smith of Arizona met President Washington on January 12 to protest a proposed joint interest agreement with New Mexico. The group claimed 95 percent of Arizonans oppose the action and received a cordial reception, though the president expressed support for joint efforts.
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Picada
Washiemion
Delesrie Mark Smith
Arizenr
Arizona
Atehood
Frankis
Robert G. Erwin Dead After Alledged Illness
Robert G Erwin, prominent figure connected with the Atlantic Canet, is reported dead after a sudden illness. Authorities and associates are described as investigating the event while noting the lack of immediate details at the scene.
Merton 15 in the Field Candidacy for Wisconsin Governor
Ernst Merton of Waukesha a state senator and prominent Democrat announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He cites party wishes from across Wisconsin and asks electors to petition for his name on the primary ballot. Horst Merten
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Waukesha
Annnouncee
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ernst Merton
State Senate
Wisconsin
Merton
T. B. Ryan
Democratic National Committee
Air. Merton
Democrats of
Horst Merten
Change Plea to Guilty in Federal Cash Scheme Trial
Associated Press reports that Chirace, Walk, Lech, and a third defendant pleaded guilty in federal court to charges tied to a large insurance and securities fraud scheme. They previously sought trials and requested to switch pleas from not guilty to guilty before Judge Beilen. Government officials described the scheme as a government lottery like operation.
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Preeay Chirace
Henri Walk
Tithole
Lech
Weill
Continental Finance
Weedwlarel
Juder Beilen
Rothmer
Pliae
Permniesion
Snane Company
Wre
Gover-Crent
Contempt Proceeding Notes From Federal Court
Fragmentary OCR indicates a federal contempt proceeding with references to grand jurors and a January date. The text mentions a valuation or amount tied to a case, names Greene and Gagan, Totten, and a seating theme, with ambiguous references to government costs and a trial theme.
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Indetretta Sane
Greene
Gagan Wite
Iheer
Georgia court quarrel over grand jury commission
In a Georgia case residents from the southwestern division faced indictments in the eastern division. The court allegedly had no right to appoint two special commissioners to prepare the grand jury list ordered by the court. Special Assistant Attorney General Erwin argued the grand jury was properly drawn. A. A. Lawrence objected, reading a written reply, and Judge Speer critiqued the argument, citing contempt and fining Bill Lawrence. The session adjourned after Lawrence’s appeal was concluded.
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South
Georgia
Erwin
A. A. Lawrence
Speer Cegent
Bill
Wisconsin Beloit College Oratorical Winners Claim Prizes
Charles W. Bordman a Beloit College junior won the home oratorical contest and a 250 prize. Carl H Bramer a Watertown senior placed second with The Man. Both will represent the college in the state oratorical contest in Beloit in March along with Lawrence and Hipon.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Beloit
Charles W. Bordman
Beloit College
Sabbona
Russia
Carl ”H. Bramer
Watertown
Marth
Lawrence and
Hipon
Babies burn in house in Traverse City tragedy
A fire in a barn at the home of Mrs. George Bedder of Thonpromisle, Michigan, today claimed the lives of her two babies left unattended. One infant perished from burns while the other suffocated in the flames. Local authorities investigated the blaze and reported no additional injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
George
Thonpromisle
Fragmented Page From The ISDEX Of Today
A garbled newspaper page listing brief items and notes from various columns. Names and terms are incomplete but hint at columns, letters, theater notices, and local notices. The legible fragments reference Pugh Riches, Milwarkes, Axel Scheel, and a ministers section among scattered captions and captions.
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Pugh Riches
Croes
Asphum
Milwarkes
Axel Scheel
FA Watrour
Bonaker
Mpie
Waitel Fates
Appointment 13 Held Up In Milwaukee Post Master Pick
Representative Otjen blocked the Milwaukee post master appointment of David C Owen after protesting a snap decision by the postmaster general. The president ordered no action for now and Otjen plans to press Wade H Richardson’s candidacy with a Monday audience.
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Washington, D. C
Otjen
David C Owen
Milwaukee
Wade HL Richardson
EL Cc. Stevens
Marshall Field in pneumonia condition at Holland House
Associated Press reports Marshall Field rests quietly after night with pneumonia not yet extended. Doctors warn pulse and temperature vary by stage, prognosis remains cautious with slight chance of recovery. Dr Frank Billings and Dr Water note patient comfortable, spirits improved by visits from old friends.
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Associated Press
New York
Marshall Field
Holland House
Fleid
la Aaldoo
Frank Brings
Fleld
Field
Frank Billings
PR James
BODY LYING IN STATE FOR UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
The body of Witaen Th Harper Inte presidents of the university of Chiao was laid in state at the Harper residence before being moved to the campus rotunda. Students gathered as the funeral cortege moved through the campus. John 71 Reekefecer Jr. arrived to attend the funeral and a ceremony was planned at Good Templars bell Friday evening.
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Witaen
Harper
University of Chiao
Moe
John
Reekefecer Jr
WLCFE
Good Templars
Quietly Married in Menominee Ceremony
John Matlahn and Milas Elsie Witzke of this city were quietly married in Menominee Michigan on Saturday January 6 at nine o'clock. The couple, who kept the news from relatives, were united by a Lutheran pastor and return to reside with Ms. Boettcher at 391 Pearl Street.
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John Matlahn
Ered
Milas
Elsie Witzke
Thin City
Menominee
Mich
Mienomines
Gioani
Mig John Boettcher
Pearl Street
Tariff debate continues in House over reciprocity in Philippines
Washington Jan 13 less than twenty members attended the session as Mr Gaines of Tennessee led the talk in favor of reciprocity with the Philippines and against high Dingley schedules. He recalled McKinley and earlier Republican calls for reciprocity while Mr Dalzell defended a noncompetitive scope. The exchange touched on Lincoln quotes, long service wisdom, and hopes to locate a letter supporting Lincoln’s stance amid ongoing tariff discussions.
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Washington
Gaines
Tennessee
Philippines
Guames
Cahill
Luis
House
Allison
Garfield
Sherman
Altigon
Payne
al- Tisun
New York
Mr Gaines
Mr. Payne
Congress
C. B. Landis
Indiana
Lincoln
Storms On The Deep Hit Canadian Amid Storms
The Canadian, captained by Horn, arrived twelve days overdue from Rotterdam. Storms from departure nightmarish seas forced long watch shifts, with December 26 described as the fiercest yet and the bow plate split by heavy seas. A cruiser squadron planned to sail from Hampton Roads to Porto Rico to seek radio contacts with the Dewey as weather hindered it.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cosmopolitn Line
Canadian
Horn
Rotterdam
Dewey
Newport News
West Virginia
Maryland
Colordo
Penneylvania
Eri Fron
Hampton
Porto Rico
Derev
Possible Gentry Suspect Under Guard After Stolen Arms Case
A man identified as CPL Rimwttr LL faces charges tied to a firearms incident in Gentry. Reports say he was held at the police station and transported to a city power facility for processing.
Fire Victim Dies After Hotel Blaze Fatality Reported
A hotel fire last Wednesday at a local store area left one injured by smoke and heat. The tragedy was confirmed as a death, raising the toll to 36 for the incident and prompting investigation into the blaze.
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Bam
Ian Gelerk
Sort Votes and the Question of a Mayor’s Return
Fragmentary OCR suggests discussion of a voting sequence and a possible mayoral return. Mentions MN figure Mari Ro Vursin and a proposed operation tied to Gran t etrect Edward F Zinth. References a dancing Bho ea tier and social event dated January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Investigation opens at Soldiers Home in Waupaca
The Wisconsin governor ordered an inquiry into the Soldiers' Home at Waupaca. The complaint alleges inmate pension certificates were retained by management to show good faith, a practice deemed illegal under federal statutes. Attorneys Tucker and Keuren represent the state. Nye represents the management. If findings justify it, removals may follow.
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B. E. van Kengren
Wacker
Northwestern
Madison
Wit
Waupaca
la Pollette
Frank I. Tucker
Attocney General
Byron @ Varnes Keuren
Heuer Jury Deliberates Long For Wisconsin Case
The State of Wisconsin v William Heuer jurors began deliberations at 3 pm after closing arguments by attorneys Finch for the defense and Huton for the state. Judge Burnell charged the jury and they retired at 4:40 pm to decide, with a crowded courtroom awaiting verdict and court adjourned to Monday at 2 pm.
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Wisconsin
William Heuer
Earl P Finch
M. Hu Uton
Eaton
Burnell
Heuler
Cronk Sues Thrall Over Brick Incident Damages Sought
Edwin Cronk filed a lawsuit against E B Thrall seeking 2509 for personal injuries from an August accident at a well. Cronk alleges Thrall supervised work, a brick fell from above, striking him and causing eight weeks bed rest and ongoing pain, with legal representatives W E Hurlbut and J Earl P Finch. Both men are noted Omre residents.
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Edwin Cronk
E B Thrall
Mrr. Cronk
Auit
Thrall
Cronk
W. E. Hurlbut
J. Earl P. Finch
Mr. Cronk
Mr. Thrall
Omre
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Dudenv Avenue
Emma Sempie
Mr. Hollister
Jay
Jeané
Mee Gehry
Holliste
Peraonsi Chaim
Ana
Sas
Musical Enterainmrate
Jennine
Perergaine
Aelok
Shed
Standard Oil
Mr. Rogers
Robert G. Erwin
Prei
Syrhrowk Coun
Roebert Grein Preenderi
Atlantic
Brainwee
Russian Empire
M Witte
Slav Gant
Tawrer For
Gayaor and
Greene In
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Wr. Otten
Owen
John Mailahn
Elute Witske
Menominee, Mich
Phiippines
Jollogaya
Deydock Dewey
Trouhkle
Constantine
Cpl Rimwittr
Seth Ar
Ameden
Weat
Taquinhy
Albaca
Heuer
Qut
Teement
MR. Klapproth
Walien
Campense Tate
Lewis
Piaor
Inepas
Ates
Kreps
Pat Frete
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