Tragedy in Michigan Ends With Neighbor Shootout
Henry Scutcheon, a 50 year old farmer near Nantea, Michigan, killed his wife Polly and son Frank with an ax and mortally wounded her foster father George Anning before wounding himself. Neighbor Henry McClellan intervened, and after Scutcheon attacked again, McClellan shot and killed him.
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Nantea
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Henry Scutcheon
Amuck
Scutcheon
Henry McClellan
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Frank Scutcheon
George Anning
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Jury finds four guilty in Lamana kidnapping case
In Hahnville Louisiana the Lamana kidnapping and murder trial jurors convicted Campisciano Mrs Campisciano Tony Costa and Frank Gendusa without capital punishment. The verdict was unanimous and the court adjourned amid quiet spectators. Reports later said lynching preparations were under way and a local physician denounced the verdict as prostitution of justice.
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Hahnville
Lamana
Campisciano
St. Charles
Denver coal fraud suspect turns state's evidence
W W Raipe a Milwaukee mining man, indicted with five others in a Federal Coal Mining Co scheme, provided a signed statement to U S District Attorney Cranston detailing the conspiracy to defraud the government. He testified before U S Commissioner Hinsdale and was released on own recognizance, agreeing to testify at the trial for the government.
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Denver
Col
W. W. Ralpe
Milwaukee
Routt County
United States
Cranston
Raipe
Hinsdale
William January seeks pardon at Fort Leavenworth
A pardon petition from William January alias Charles W. Anderson circulates at Fort Leavenworth Kansas with signatures said to reach fifty thousand.
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Willam January
Fort
Leavenworth
Kan
William January
Charles W. Anderson
Rise of the American farmer as national figure
The article discusses the growing prominence of farmers who evolve into capitalists and innovators, borrowing from owners, adopting railroads and trusts, and shaping national thought. It contrasts subsistence plowing with mechanized farming, praising farm independence against urban immigrant mass. The World Today. Magazine.
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Granger
the World Today
New York Life Reports $70 Million HalfYear Business
The New York Life Insurance Company reveals its half year total new paid business surpassed seventy million dollars. Total policyholder payments for the six months ending June 30 reached $21,660,761 with death claims at $11,180,626 and mature endowments annuities and dividends at $10,480,135. Modern life insurance serves as savings for the aged and support for families.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Hmit
New York Life
Armstrong
Quick Remedies for Cramps in Children at Night
Simple home methods to relieve nighttime cramps in children. Press toes to the bedpost or sole to instep, apply strong pressure, use warmth and an alcohol rub, and avoid random rubbing. Tie a band above the cramped area if cramps are persistent, as doctors note this is often a nervous muscular issue.
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Folka
Japanese Hold Seoul After Coup and Street Fighting
Japanese forces, led by Gen Hasegawa, guard Seoul as marines and arsenals remain fortified. The deposed emperor mounted a coup attempting to seize the palace, but Hasegawa's troops moved in, placing machine guns at palace entrances and detaining the emperor while reinforcements from Shimonoseki are en route.
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Seoul
Hasegawa
Ping Yang
Shimonoseki
Marquis Ito
Jeoul
Hague
Gen Hasegawa
Body of Mrs Magill Exhumed In Clinton Case
Dr Adolph Gehrmann and Dr W A Evans of Chicago oversaw a secret exhumation of Mrs Pet Magill in Clinton. The first wife’s organs were sent to Chicago for chemical analysis. On the grave, Mabel Parrett attempted suicide by strychnine, muttering that Fred and Fay caused it. Fred Magill faces murder charges. Margaret Magill, his daughter, arrived in Clinton as the case deepens.
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Clinton
Adolph Gehrmann
W. A. Evans
Chicago
Pet. Magill
San Diego
Cal
Magill
Mabel Parrett
Fred H. Magill
Lil. Han Ryan
Fred
Fay
Campbell
Dewitt County
Fred Magill
Pet Magill
Margaret Magill
Pills of great merit endorsed by speaker in Buffalo ad
The speaker endorses Pills a medicine of great merit and recommends use. The endorsement notes the product costs 60 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, as the dealer.
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Foster-Milburn,Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Kraft Hall Gift Hinges on Tenfold Donations
The Philadelphia Press reports Mr Kraft offers five thousand dollars for a new building to be named Kraft hall. The dean notes that five thousand is insufficient without ten thousand from ten other citizens. The offer hinges on securing these additional gifts.
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Kraft
Defiance Starch Promises Thinner, Stronger Laundry result
The piece argues that ordinary starchs dull fabric beauty and wear, claiming Defiance Starch offers greater strength, allowing a much thinner application for firmer stiffness without hiding texture or reducing wear quality.
The Actor Manager and Soap Millionaire Debate Ad Truths
The soap millionaire and an actor manager discuss advertising. The actor manager says posters are unnecessary and announces his theatre ads appear only in newspapers, noting that nonreaders do not attend theater. The soap magnate agrees, claiming he discarded all ads except press notices as nonreaders ignore soap.
Bog Ejected from Church Sparks Roosevelt Talk
In Oyater Bay New York Dr Washburn of St Johns Episcopal Church, serving as summer pastor, declared he would take no part in any nature taking competition after a dog was ejected, and he emphasized that the main point is the sermon. The event drew attention to church leadership and local community reactions.
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Oyater Bay
N. Y
Washburn
St. John's
Episcopal
Roosevelt
The Goat Comes First in Swiss Law
A description claims Switzerland uniquely places goats before humans in law. It asserts fines and jail for boy harassment of goats and penalties for driving a goat from a path, with owners liable if a goat enters a yard and is attacked. It also notes trains must halt for goats on tracks and quotes American boys wishing to be goats.
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Switzerland
America
Courtesy at Home and the Habit of Consideration
The piece argues daily life habits shape character and that selfishness erodes manners. It stresses that true courtesy should be a constant habit even at home among friends, likening consideration to a second nature inseparable from us.
Meat or cereals debate on diet and digestion
The text weighs vegetarian dieting against high starch foods like oats and bread. It argues vegetarian choices reduce meat intake but warns excessive consumption of partly cooked cereals taxes the bowel and can cause fermentation, gas, and potential health issues. It adds that proper nutrition is essential.
Fragmented Quote From Interview on Pause and Rat Comment
A partial transcript captures a speaker describing a long pause and suggesting a rat sighting. The garbled text shows repeated phrases and uncertain words, obscuring full meaning but indicating confusion during the exchange.
Allen's Foot Ease Original Foot Powder Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease as a legendary antiseptic foot powder curing tired feet while you walk. It boasts over 30,000 testimonials and warns against imitations that pay dealers more for substitutes.
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Allen
Not Comfortable in Mountains and City
A dreamy girl speaks of escaping to the mountains to touch nature while a matter-of-fact man recalls a prior trip. He describes seeking woods and a person named Jay near nature but finding red bugs and other insects. He then leaves for the artificial city in gloom.
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Nature
Jay
Starch maker touts new Defiance starch
The advertisement claims starch technology has advanced since the 25 year old patent products. Defiance Starch omits harmful chemicals and adds a proprietary ingredient to improve strength and smoothness beyond rival brands.
Defiance Star Or It For Both Return It
A defiant plea promises to return the item and refund the money, insisting on equal treatment and quick resolution. The exchange centers on whether the seller will honor a refund while offering a prompt return of funds.
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Defiance
Fragmentary note on language origins and names
A snippet attributes linguistic roots to Oscdan and Greek origins with fragmentary references to tris and other terms. The text appears to be a rough OCR fragment lacking clear context, dates, or identifiable entities.
Limestone Deposits on Tombigbee River Near Alabama
Large limestone deposits along the Tombigbee River in Alabama could supply a cement plant for about a century. The ore body is extensive, suggesting major regional industrial potential and long term quarrying activity. Local officials and engineers assess feasibility and environmental impact.
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Tombigbee River
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