Million Dollar Ransom Demanded by Bandits
Peking reports that American and British citizens kidnapped after a train wreck near Lin Cheng are sought for a ransom of one million dollars. Bandits demand free withdrawal of troops during negotiations and a full pardon for outlaw leaders, a condition likely to be rejected by authorities. Washington expresses concern as the case strains Sino-American relations.
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A L. Bredford
United Presa Star
Peking
America
Great Britain
Yansom
Lin Cheng
Graphic Oriental Hold Up Told By Escapees
A Shanghai to Tien Tsin express train was attacked by bandits near Linokens, with more than twenty passengers carried off including six women. Aboard were Major Finger and his wife, who later linked with their younger son. one foreigner was killed. The escapees, Abrs. Robert Ailen and Mrs Pinger, described panic and violence as bandits derailed the train and looted cars, then fled after an alarm. The couple with their elder son were separated during the flight.
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Associated Press
Tien Tsin
Linokens
Robert Ailen
Pinger
Railroads Dominate 1924 Campaign Clash
Washington dispatch reports a brewing battle over railroads to shape the 1924 campaign. President Harding and his administration push consolidation and a storehouse of treaty systems while Senator La Follette backs a progressive, bipartisan plan emphasizing intercity tonnage and government control. Democrats rally around consolidation and anti‑trust themes amid farm, factory, and consumer tensions.
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Lawrence Martin
Washington, D. C
Hardins
la Follette
Congress
Democrats
Adeo
American Troops Considered to Pursue Chinese Bandits
Fragmentary wartime note indicates possible use of American troops to help hunt Chinese bandits. Text mentions personnel counts and cautious consideration by officials amid evolving strategy, with references to government and military channels.
Noted merchant dies in Winona Minnesota
In Winona Minnesota veteran merchant Hannibal Corie Sr. longtime retailer for 61 years dies. Details indicate he operated as a local business figure and had ties to Sears catalog era commerce in the community.
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Ated Press
Winona
Minn
Hannibal Corie Sr
Sears
Wall Street Hoax Triggers Bull Run Then Crash
A massive stock manipulation claim, backed by forged checks, spurred a surge across Wall Street and Boston firms before a market crash. The scheme allegedly involved forged checks from Pennsylvania banks, fueling buys in Westinghouse, Reading, American Car and Foundry, and New York Central, with substantial losses amid the upheaval.
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iBy United Press
New York
Wall Street
Boston
Philadelphia
First Mail
Fork Central
Fennsylvania Bsnes
Br ‘Associated Presswark
New York Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Heystone National Bank
Reading
Westinghouse, Reading
American Car and Foundry
New York Central
Northwestern varsity student held at Akron Ohio
Akron detectives detained a Northwestern University student named Joseph Aiken in connection with the death of Keighton Mount. Aiken, employed at a local electrical manufacturing plant, was wanted for questioning in Akron, Ohio.
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Northwestern
Akron
United Press
Akron, O
Joseph Aiken & Ing
Keighton Mount
Kazaz
Oire
Tragic Route Crash Claims Two Men Near Madison
A car overturned on Route 19 near Madison yesterday, killing one man at the scene and another who died from injuries later. The victims were identified as residents of Madison with Glen Ares among the deceased.
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I Fan
Glen Ares
Yesterda
Madison
Johnson
Ares
King George and Queen in Rome on Italy tour
Mary of Ersland arrived in Rome at 3 o clock this afternoon with King George. They planned a visit to Italy during their royal tour, meeting officials and engaging in formal duties.
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George
Rome
Kung George
Queen
Mary of
Britain Italy May Send Another Note
Associated Press reports Britain and Italy plan to dispatch a note to Germany within thirty six hours to urge a more liberal and practical solution to the reparations dispute. Cabinet discussions in London focused on Franco Belgian and German positions as Curzon sought to delay the note, but the French and Belgians pressed forward with a firm rejection of Germanys offer.
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London
Germany
Associated Press
Britain
Poincure
Great Britain
Paris
Agen
Cano
Ruhr
Feaistrance
Lory Curzon
Bonar Law
Aithazh ‘Thes
Curzon
Beligans
Murder Revealed After House Fire At Dolese & Shepperd
Police say a rooming house fire aimed to cover a murder of an unidentified man. A man found with a back head wound died. four others were injured. A suspect named Peter Kozak was detained for questioning.
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Br Ucatted Press
Hodgkins
Dolese & Shepperd Company
Parestir
Peter Kozak
Woodsman’s Self-Destruction Amid Family Dispute
A woodsman named Joseph Plum, 25, died by shooting himself in his shack after preparing letters to close friends urging them to divide money equally. The incident occurred in Delta County and followed a plan to start anew in his best clothes with bullets and a Mackinaw.
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Associated Prees
Tros
Monzisle
Mieh
Dre
Ing Ohimself Fm
Cain
Woodsman
Delta Con
Dempsey Missing Fingernail Sidelined by Injury
Salt Lake City Utah Associated Press reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey has a finger injury on his right hand. He paused boxing training for several days and will resume once healing allows.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Jack Dempca
Dempsey
Missing Girl Found After Disappearance Across States
Eleven year old Grace J Fratty left St Paul Friday en route to St Joseph Michigan then vanished. Police found her at the juvenile home after an inquiry involving Sheri Bridgman and Michigan authorities in the House of David cult case. The girl wandered after boarding trains and became separated from a pursuer, then was taken to safety.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Grace J Fratty
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Mich
Sheri Bridgman
Michigan
Danville Pays Tribute to Uncle Joe Cannon at Birthday Farewell
Danville honors Joseph G Cannon as he marks his 87th birthday and retirement from Congress. Noted Republican leader and House speaker, Cannon plans to settle in Danville, urging Americans to have faith in government while reflecting on half a century of public service. Attendees include prominent officials such as Secretary Denby and Governor Small, who join in celebrating his career and pending retirement.
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Washington, D. C
P. Acghes
Charles Cotman
Ctsa
Peture
Fred O
Coltman Amian Amer
Coltman War Kite
Amera
Weenag
Associated Press
Danville
Joe" Cannon
Congress
Sia
Bante
Dbiack
Joseph Guerner Cannon
Republican Party
Joe
Ali Danville
Navy
Denby
Davin
Small
Jic Cray
Watson
Indiana
Uncle Joe
America
Fifty-Two Years in Harness and Stile Going Strong
A clipping describes Marke F. Seymopt of Green Bay & Westport, longtime harness and railway worker, noting his fifty-two years in service. He was featured in a local office scene this morning, amid talk of progress and a milestone in the Green Bay area.
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Marke
Green Bay & Wear
Seymour
Green Fey & Westerm Rainroae
Exports of Grain Rise in Week Over Week
Exports of grain from the United States increased to 4,630,000 bushels in the latest week, up from 4,083,060 bushels the week prior, according to figures from Associated Press dispatches in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Graf
United States
Minnesota Occupation Tax on Ore Mining Upheld
The U S supreme court upheld Minnesota's occupation tax on ore mining as a gross percentage of ore value minus production costs, a challenge by 222 Iron ore companies claiming interstate commerce interference. The decision allows the state to pursue recovery of funds and related suits, including a major claim involving Oliver Trone lands.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Oliver Tron
Four auto thief suspects arraigned in Racine court
Four men arrested by Milwaukee and Racine detectives for alleged car thefts in both cities over three months were arraigned before court commissioner Guy Sienson. One waived examination, others obtained adjournments. Bonds ranged from 1,000 to 2,608. total recovered cars now fourteen.
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Associated Press
Racine
Wis
Milwaukee
Guy A. Sienson
Ha~emané
Roy Camsir
Arthur
Wiehard Horack
Charier Diem
Hergan Melemer
Peter J. Lui
Racine Chaimed
Tie
Bat Harold Elimon
Milwaukeems
Kenowhant
Minneapolis
Tracine
Fugitives in Mexico Targeted With Handcuffs and Leg Irons
Unclear text reports two pairs of handcuffs and leg irons intended to capture fugitives in Mexico. A woman is arrested elsewhere amid garbled notes, with stray phrases about a ship, a court test, and expulsion. The article is fragments from Associated Press des Angeles.
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Mexico
Frerc Des Anugeles
Iran
Isori
Tezucumalps
Stalled Truck Has Batch of Liquor In New Geneva Road Incident
A stalled truck blocked the road near Geneva as a batch of liquor spilled from the rear. Police and road workers responded to clear the blockage and secure the area. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the cause of the stall and notified the transport company involved.
Boy dies after pitched ball at park game
A teenage catcher was struck in the face by a pitched ball during a park game and died at the scene. The incident led to medical aid and the game was halted as authorities investigated.
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Wia
Caaties Wen
Assembly votes to move military chief office to Camp Douglas
Madison debate over moving the adjutant general's office from Madison to the Wisconsin military reservation at Camp Douglas wins 43 to 11 as the Price bill passes. The measure cuts the adjutant general's salary to 4030 and consolidates offices, with plans to transfer records to the Alectronic Library. Amendment proposed to move all historical records to a state library. proponents claim annual savings over 10900 dollars. Assembly also designates Lincoln's birthday as citizens memorial day and kills a proposal to require constitution teaching in most schools.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wisconsin
Camp Dourglas
Assembly
Clinton G. Price
Bile
Matheson
Etthgut
Amemblyman Matheson
E. H. Johnson
Romne
Elevator Mishap Leaves Woman Seriously Hurt in Milwaukee
A report cites a elevator accident at the Federal Building in Milwaukee injuring Suzy Fereg and others. District Attorney Miller and witnesses describe skull fracture and leg injuries as the elevator jerked upward, trapping occupants briefly and prompting medical attention.
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Kilwaukee
Ednara W. Miller
Suzy Fereg
Federal Building
Yater
Ec Ag
Millers
Meter
H. G Kame
Sauter
Faetie
Efforts to Force Turks Withdraw Fail in Conference
Report outlines repeated attempts by delegations to compel Turkey to withdraw from talks. Telex exchanges between Ankara and Angora officials show pressure to adopt a specific demand, but the Turkish general staff did not approve. High-level efforts continue without progress.
Oshkosh Normal school buildings to be inspected by joint committee
The legislative joint committee in Oshkosh will visit the Oshkosh Normal school to inspect the building conditions ahead of a 3399,900 appropriation request for new construction. The session on Severson’s income surtax bill was postponed to tomorrow due to the trip.
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Associated Press
Ofadison
Snance
Oshkosh Normal School
Severson
Senate
Wisconsin
Miebers
UleOshkosh School
Anliane Kuchuk
Brown
Joint Committee On Education
Theagents
Norma
Madison
Joint Finance Committee
Oshkosh
Esommizine
Sithorgt
Theodore M. Gilbert Dead Noted Reewah Paper Mill Owner
Theodore M. Gilbert vice president of the Bess Paper Company of Menasha and a member since its founding in 1887 died after stomach ailment surgery at Theda Clark Hospital. Born in Chicago he moved to Wisconsin with his family and married Mary Jane McCaniliess of Menasha. Survived by widow Ina and two sons. Funeral arrangements announced.
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Saecizi
Nerinwestern
Neewah
Wis
Theodore M. Gilvers
Bess Paper Company
Slenasha
Frm
Organimien
Theda Clark
Binceton
Mr. Guber
Chicago
Leo
Mary Jane McCaniliess
Menasha
G. ML
Ina
Unclear weather forecast with partial regional notes
Fragmented weather bulletin from United Press describes generally fair conditions tonight then cooling with frost possible in western and central areas. North and South Dakota mentions cooler temperatures with frost risk. Tuesday forecast cooler with frost chances in some regions.
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Femara Patty
United Presas
Wisconsin
Pravase Ranch
Seat
Dakota
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Uncle Joe" Cannon
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United States Supreme Court
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