Beattie Testifies in Murder Case Claims Love for Wife Not Beulah
Chesterfield Court House Va Sept 4 Beattie on the stand tells jury he did not love Beulah Binford but admits sending money and that he saved his wife with devotion. He describes the car attack and gunfire scene, denying paternity of a child and asserting his loyalty to his wife amid a sensational trial. Prosecutor to present rebuttal testimony tomorrow.
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Chesterfield Court House
Smith
Gastelburg
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Spiuning
Geulah Binford
Houtih Binford
Beattie Exid
Beuiah Binford
Tie Wife
Bentthe
Kid
Jeiter
Beto Binford
Owen
Begioh Binford
Ate
Beatty
Heath
Bouattle
Mona Lisa Stolen by Foreign Nobleman
A baron attache at a foreign embassy in Pura is said to have stolen the Mona Lisa from the Louvre and hidden the painting in his apartments. A writer told government officials he would reveal the name of the titled thief for 40000.
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Louvre
Foany
Wiiler
New Swimming Record Set at Golden Gateway
Sept 4 San Francisco reports Walter Fumoroy of Osple AMM tieehity broke the troubled Water barrier between Port Point and Lime Point. Pete Freeman, a University of California student, completed the swim in IF minutes. Freeman led the field in a tough, fast-paced contest amid splashes and shifting currents near the Golden Gateway.
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San
Francisco
Walter Fumoroy
Pete Freamnan
University of Calfornia
Freeman
Shin Direetrio
Ates
Altitude Record Broken Oversight in Patio France
Unclear text describes an aviator mission possibly in Patio France with altitude record attempt and referenced aircraft identifiers TN146 GME. Details are fragmentary and no coherent event or outcome can be confirmed.
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France
Tarron
Prisoner Harry Creighton Sought After Escape
Sheriff Geis seeks extradition for Harry Creighton from Canyon Oiew to Reading. Creighton faces charges of theft and robbery, was recaptured in Ditemuin after an escape attempt, and is now held in Reading awaiting transfer. Sheriff renews pursuit as authorities prevent further breakout from the short jail.
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Grogon
Redding
Coliler
Gaunt
Bette Ville
Chevernor Jonny
Canyon
Harry Creighton
Reading
Lows
Train disaster fatalities reported in September report
A damaged OCR note from Wellingian dated September 4 reports that several passengers were killed last night after a train collision and ensuing blaze. Authorities and witnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency crews responded to the wreck.
Two Autoists Killed in Calif Crash Near Vertura
A late night auto accident near Vertura California claimed the lives of two motorists, reportedly identified as Miss ELS Philstory and another unnamed party. Investigators described a fatal collision with serious injuries and are reviewing reports as authorities confirm the fatalities.
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Vertura
Calif
Mis. Els
Philstory
Erroneous Report of Runaway Son’s Death Haunts Oregon Parents
J E Chapman and wife of Salem have searched eastern Oregon for their 1 year old runaway son and a Salem companion. They traced the boys from Islem High School to Oregon City then to Portland during the Rose Show, and learned later from Pendleton a report that their son was killed near there. The parents remain hopeful despite conflicting news from Pendleton and Minton.
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Kunawiy
Oregon
J. E. Chapman
Salem
Pendleton
Byyi
Bas
Sam Chapman
Ken Minton
Mr. Chapman
Islem High
Oregon City
Portland
Chapman
Minton
Ifeir
Flood Devastates China As Yangtze Floods Kill Tens of Thousands
Reports from Wu Hu via American missionaries describe unprecedented floods along the Yangtze Kiang, washing away provinces including Anhwei. The death toll is uncertain but estimates place losses around 100,000 with vast crop destruction and massive refugee crises across a thousand mile stretch.
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Shanghai
China
Wu Hu
Anh Wei
Daughters Desperate Plea To Save Father From Gallows
In Portland Miss Julia Webb, daughter of condemned murderer Jere Webb, travels city streets pleading for Governor Wert to commute the death sentence. She begs officials to join her petition as time dwindles and odds remain against her efforts.
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Portland
Ore
Julia Webb
Jere Webb
Saem
Wert
Edo
Butch Wakes Russian Quit With Toe Hold
In a chaotic match the Russian bout ended with Butch forcing a toe hold and the referee’s decision. George Halk orchestrated the ring events while the crowd reacted to a tense sequence. Payoff included a $31 prize paid after a disputed finish amid the crowd noise.
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Butch
Russian
Ex-Ghamp Duster Round-Up Judge Clayton Dunks Declared
Ex GHamp Duster roundup judges named with Clayton Danks to oversee bucking contest judging. Event seeks a West champion for next year with a $350 prize as voters prepare to critique cavorting livestock performers. Also notes Polar Tear return of schooner captain Louis Leone from Wrangel Strait with twenty four horses hitched.
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Clayton
Louis Leone
Wringell Tete
Ek. Politian
Peliir Homer
Wanderer Jones Searched In Portland Misprint Tale
Belief that Jones, a former hotel clerk, has wandered from the Hotel Ormeen prompts Portland friends to search. Dan P. Smythe, a patron of the Oregon, received a message asking him to report if Jones is seen in town. Authorities fear he wandered away during a tense period.
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Jones
Missy Pastttant
Ormeen
Pendleton
Portland
Dan P. Smythe
Oregon
Porthind
Lonientey
State Woolgrowers Meet Dates Set for Bakersfield
By action of the executive committee of the state woolgrowers association November 14 and 15 have been set as the dates for the annual meeting. The convention is to be held at Baker.
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State Woolgrowers Associaion
Baker
Farmer kills 180 snakes in seven minutes
Oxford Conn a new record for killing snakes claimed by Dutford B Hawley an Oxford farmer who killed a large number of black snakes in seven minutes assisted only by the woodchuck dog Spot.
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Oxford Conn
Dutford B. Hawley
Oxford
Eko
Tfe
Water and Light Plant Upgrade Reported in Riweware News
Superintendent Lee cites an excellent program for the Rochester water and light plant in Wihichester. The project would cost 46000 dollars.
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Lee
Riweware News
Wihichester
Indiak Will Take Pant ii Round-Up
A summary paragraph outlines Indiaments and leaders attending a Round-Up meeting. It notes plans to discuss accommodations for people and promised assistance. The report references a conference and statements by Poker Jim regarding the project and official delegation actions.
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Indiaks
Dlte
Paker
Abeinen
Jim Beoeit
Fox Hishog
Ohlete
Poker
Witteh
United States to sue Southern Pacific over land grant
Special Attorney General Townsend arrives in Portland to coordinate federal action against the Southern Pacific. The case seeks about one and a half million dollars in compensation for land grants in California, claiming mineral lands were exempt from public lands patents. Government aims to recover lands granted to the company and pursue restoration of the Kern River irrigation project.
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Portland
Atte States
Pasiftie
Kern Tridine Ani Mi
Lanis
California
Townsend
Washington, D. mm
Moroccan settlement talks resume after renewed rupture
Near Fort Worth Sept 4 moroccan matter again dominates relief offices as a compromise proposal from Prono to Germany is presented. Talks focus on German naval privileges and supervision rights in Morser. Officials indicate the stakes and possible outcomes remain uncertain amid tense negotiations.
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Brertly
Forwen
Prono
Germany
Ter
Orial
Germiune Tec Venhies Hrunie
Morsere
Le Giends Sir Grand Ron of Pisaber plans railway project
A stated plan by a local entity to build a 1.86 unit railway along the river in Jordan is announced with expectations of completion. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
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Jordan Erder
Labor Day Oratories Across Nation Stir Public Debate
Labor Day observances run through cities as Secretary Morrison denounces capital’s attacks on labor and questions convictions of McNamara brothers. In Davenport and Spokane thousands join parades, speeches praise wealth production while urging fair distribution. Across New York tens of thousands march with McNamara fund buttons amid calls to unite labor and support unions.
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Binghampton
Frank Morrison
Ammerican Federation of Labor
McNamara
Employers’ Association
San Francisco Speech Advances Federation Goals
September 4 report from San Francisco notes Julius Kruttschnitt criticized federation missteps while leaders push for broader organization. Gampsers quoted on vetoes and suffrage, stressing momentum from political vetoes amid reform debate. In Los Angeles a parade for John McNamara was blocked by Mayor Alexander, prompting disappointment and a planned barbecue event.
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San Francisco
Speskine Tile Aternoon Baul Gotinpermge
Julius Kruttschnitt
Federation
Gampers
Tatts
Avignon
Los Angeles
Calif
Canton
Alexander
Temple Street
John McNamara
Septily Parade Draws Thousands in Fortuns Park
Septily Washington report notes seventy lanterns or balloons in a parade display attracting thousands of spectators. Event included ceremony at Dr Gh and allied exercises at Fortuns Park with a community celebration.
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Dr Gh
Fortuns Park
Portland Oye Summary Incomplete Item
No clear event or details due to fragmented OCR text. Reads as Portland item dated Sept 4 with garbled phrases about Libor Day and ruin. Unable to determine person, place, or action.
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Portland Oye
McNamara and Chitagi Defense Fund Plan
Labor Day parades were skipped this year to raise money for the McNamara defense fund. The effort aims to support legal costs and related expenses for McNamara and Chitagi, with proceeds directed to their defense.
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McNamearm
Endurance contest ends fatally in St Paul tragedy
St Paul, Minnesota, September 4. Andrew Scott died after a seven hour endurance dance near midnight. He challenged Miss Minnee Web in a dancing contest and collapsed after exhausting effort, the incident drawing attention to amateur long dance stunts and unsafe fatigue risks.
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St. Paul, Minn
Andrew Scott
Minnee
Isneing
Accident injures Talbot and family in San Francisco line crash
Sept 4 a San Francisco resident, Talbot, was seriously injured when his vehicle overturned after hitting street car tracks. He suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries. His wife, two daughters, a son, and a chauffeur escaped unharmed. Mrs Talbot reportedly sustained minor head injuries. Police investigated the crash. authorities noted Talbot was insured.
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Wisin
Talbot
San Francisco
Ellis
Monig
Viaduct explosion report details from Sept event
Fragmentary OCR reports a viaduct blast near New York, with witnesses describing suspicious bags and a coil of wire close to the site. The men in charge are unnamed, and the section appeared damaged as responders investigated the scene.
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Vimduet Bluawn
Mint Vertion
Thee
New York
Weetchester
Mine Pim Destroyed Winnling. Man. Sor, $- he Bata fact Mines Siienoy
Fragmented OCR text reports a mine incident with unclear names and numbers. Readable elements mention destruction, financial figures, and potential people or places, but specifics are obscured. The readable bits hint at an accident or property damage involving a mine and an authority or institution.
Mother Shoots Son Amid Turmoil In Tennessee
A mother shoots her son during a tense episode in Tennessee county. Authorities report the incident as a domestic confrontation with unclear motive and ongoing investigation. Names and precise locations are partially obscured by OCR errors but indicate a family conflict leaving the son in hospital care.
Contractor arrives to start branch asylum project in Missoula
Olson and Son contracting firm of Missoula Montana arrives to begin erection of branch asylum buildings west of town. Olson says bids are low enough to proceed and will supervise on site while partner John Olson handles early excavation and plans for nine other buildings including government hospital in Port Missoula. Work targets October 10 starting, continuing through February with 30 to 40 workers amid planned completion this fall.
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Ond
Mevi
Ormion
Otma
Sin
Olson
Ashlee Fen
Pendleton
Montana
Boulder
Port Missoula
Afr
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Mr. Minton
Mie
Webb
Fe Weil
Waorlil
George Halkorechimitt
Tean Tabutes
Ailon Paulsurance
Beier
Ghamp Duster
Woolgrowers Meeting
United States
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Southern Pacific
Wother
Morrison
Champ Clark
Clark
Davenport
Chimplark
Con- Breax
Mike
Aft
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Wash
Tacoma
Neaber
Fifth Avenue
Gompers
Las Ancotes
Seattle
Tiina Partha
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