Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Wisconsin Murder Case
The eight men and four women jury found Victor H. Baker guilty of murdering his wife near Fremont Wisconsin. Agreement came after nearly eight hours of deliberation with the verdict sealed and read after 10 o clock Friday night. The trial drew intense attention as one of Wisconsin’s notable court cases with a comprehensive charge from Judge Fred Bessinger.
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Victor B. Baker
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Jailed Jury Report Fragment At City Court
Fragmentary OCR text shows a jailed jury decision dated June 26 and referencing defendants including John Thompson and Vittor He Baker. The legible portion mentions petitions for carts and a bond related matter, but the surrounding details are garbled.
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Beraus- Defers
Johon Thompson
Taxpayer relief plans debated in Congress
The piece discusses proposed tax reductions as outlined by Secretary of the Treasury Melton and Representative Garner. It argues vast debt will burden Americans for decades, urging careful timing and restraint to avoid harming allies and public finances.
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Shenandoah probe cites Lansdowne article details
Washington reports on naval inquiry into Shenandoah mentions a Lansdowne magazine piece used to question gentleness and completeness of the gent reader. The Associated Press notes deletions and excerpts regarding weather capabilities and the fatal disaster aboard the ship.
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Lost and Found Notice From Cleveland 1901
Fragmented OCR shows an item claiming to locate a lost message in Cleveland Ohio addressed to Mrs Martha Yolhe at 21 Bee Street and requesting communication. It references Northwestern office, November, and a narrative of quick discovery and public notice, with garbled names and stray phrases.
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Wit
Stonewood
Sith
Cleveland. Co
Martha Yolhe
Bee Street
Bec
Arctic Not So Dangerous Says Returned Explorers
A group of Chignuan observers and veterans praise the McMillan Arctic expedition led by Donald McMillan. They describe the voyage to the northeast of Russia and south of Greenland as revealing weather wisdom and navigational feats. The expedition, which aimed to study polar conditions and air travel feasibility, reportedly reached a distant area near Eleonemere Island with a heavy helicopter-assisted plan and potential landing sites. The team commends McMillan for his charting and keen weather reading skills, noting the expedition’s return after eleven years since Bates’ last journey.
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Russia
Greenland
F. MacDonald
Kenneat Rawson
Harold Gray
Eileemere Island
Jase Dus
Weither
Donald McMillan
Bates
Tx Homes
Alleged Revelations Guide for Dry Preseguters Exposed
Federal prosecutors outline alleged revelations connected to Harold Denman and the Johnny Forte headquarters. Reports describe seizure of beer shipments and refinery car orders, with charges including beer pricing and shipping fees. The case centers on alleged fraud and contraband involving western breweries and multiple defendants.
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Special Train With Notre Dame Grid Tea Derailed
Special train with the Notre Dame grid tea derailed. several cars toppled and the scene described as chaotic by witnesses. No injuries reported, investigators arrive to assess the derailment and its cause.
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Notre Dame
Inheritance Tax Doom? Debate Rises Over Six-Year Plan
The National Committee on Inheritance Tax, a panel of experts, presented a plan advocating a six year timeline for states to adopt uniform inheritance tax laws. Chairman Green backed delay in repeal but proposed credits in settlements. Secretary Mellon urged immediate repeal of the federal levy.
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Wisconsin hosiery sale plan violates statute says agency
A report from the Wisconsin agency cites a hosiery sale plan as violating state law. The plan allegedly offered coupons and purchases linked to implied contracts. An appeal is noted, with references to guardians and improvidence.
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Wisconsin
Campbell Loyal to Wilcox Featured in Tribune Dispatch
The Chi t ace Tribune reports on Oct 13 that Ten L. Mareen disclosed a letter alleging Campbell secretly opposed Robert M. Cs Forlette but an investigation shows the letter spurs a charge without proof. Mareen’s letter is deemed crontried and Campbell is described as loyal to Wilcox.
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Seek Black Person 11 Aidagitagitorg Communist Plot
Associated Press reports Washington warns against a plan to enlist African Americans in a revolutionary movement linked to a Chicago congress. Officials say organizers backed by communists from Russia aim to influence Black workers, with Lovett Ford-Whitman named as a delegate. The AFL president condemns ties to “ pernicious doctrine” and urges no connection to the congress.
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Way elevated ten position occupied by late John 1
Former operating head of a chemical and life company seeks presidency of a major national entity. Details describe shifts in leadership roles and the impending board changes at the firm. The text references election timing, corporate deals, and leadership transitions.
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Caukre Ficetra Retwes & Lise Company
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Auto Injuries Fatal in Madison to Cambridge Night
Ananesated Presse reports Madison resident Pakle, 36, died after a collision between Madison and Cambridge. Investigators say evidence points to a nighttime crash on a stretch of highway. No other injuries reported.
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Madison
Twarl
Bombardment in Bulgaria Escalates as Greece Holds Firm
Warlike actions continue near the Bulgaria-Greece border amid Greek claims of defense and Bulgarian strikes near Petrich. Reports indicate Athens ordered military leaders to resist escalation while Greece insists on repelling incursions under treaty obligations. Peasants flee border areas as both sides face international pressure and a looming League of Nations response.
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Durand and Fourd Found Guilty by Jury in Burglary Case
A jury convicts Durand and Fourd in a burglary at the Lake Forest area home linked to Durand’s farm. The trial reveals accomplices including a youth named Osuchler, with sentencing pending appeal and potential terms ranging up to thirty years. Proceedings reflect a lengthy legal process and multiple related testimonies.
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Jamnex Muller
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Prandis Patterson
Planes in descent over water at thousand feet
Planes and golliging at altitude near one thousand feet are reported by the San Diego director, with mentions of sealed gauges and naval aircraft. The confused text references Yoel Janie and Brat imnmantintess, implying a military or naval air event with machines described as navy planes in a setting above water.
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Negro messenger of three governors dies at Madison
The obituary reports the death of Sam Hawke, a Black messenger who served Governors McGovern, Philip, and Blane in Madison. Described as a familiar figure at the capitol, he maintained a broad network of acquaintances across the area.
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Tornado Hammers Persian Gulf Ports In Deadly Swell
Persian Gulf cities report a vast tornado striking numerous ports. About forty vessels damaged or missing and over three thousand lives lost, disaster described as the greatest chaos in memory. Fishing craft swamped while crews struggle to survive in heavy seas.
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Bandits Rob Illinois Bank With Sawed Off Shotguns
Four bandits armed with sawed off shotguns robbed the West Meltenry bank near noon today, forcing the cashier to open the vault. They secured $20,009 in cash and currency before escaping in an automobile. One gang member remained outside while two inside guarded the cashier.
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Trial highlights from Victor Baker case in Wisconsin
Reports detail Victor Baker of Berea charged with first degree murder and second degree manslaughter following a shooting near Fremont. The proceeding lists judge Free Hopsinger, prosecutors D. Ky Alien and M. J. Paul, defense attorneys, court clerk, stenographer, bailiffs, and jurors. Testimony cites a plan to shoot and kill involving Baker’s wife and a gun with alleged misfire. Insurance connections to the wife Gertrude Asher are noted, with indemnity claims and beneficiary Victor W Baker. Trial ran from October 5 to October 34 with state and defense dates listed.
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AY WORK MUCH PRAISED AY GOOLIDSE
Fragmented OCR item praising a program or policy on child welfare and parental responsibility cited to a president. The passage mentions associations and Canada with disjointed phrases, offering little coherent context or dates.
Tennessee high court upholds plea to strike bill of exceptions
The Tennessee Supreme Court sustains the defense in the Scopes evolution trial by striking the bill of exceptions from the record. The ruling centers on timing and whether the judge properly limited the evidence and testimony about evolution. The decision leaves unresolved the judge's action in excluding certain testimony and its impact on the verdict.
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Winter Weather Sparks Indian Forecast In Wisconsin
A fragmentary report notes an Indian forecaster predicting severe winter conditions for Wisconsin with heavy snow and cold temperatures. The piece mentions Lac de Flamtess renovation and recent fears of harsh weather, describing concerns about coats and warmth, and contrasts with unusually intense cold and ice in the region.
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