Shortage grows as clerk Griffiths' theft examined
The accounts of Geo Ry Griffiths, longtime clerk of the board of education, are under probate amid a growing shortage estimate. Auditor experts say nonresident student fees and forged cash books contributed to a suspected $200,000 loss. Griffiths, once a prominent public figure in Cincinnati, died recently leaving behind questions about the missing funds and related forgeries.
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Gincinnati
Geo Ry Griffitha
Zebon Boaril
Eity
George
B. Griffiths
Mhonder Bolt
Griffihs
Turkey Eyes Settlement Over Indemnity Claim
A distorted report claims Turkey is willing to settle a dispute with the United States over an indemnity tied to a Philadelphia cruiser sale. It asserts a $20,000 Armenian indemnity and hints at broader diplomatic friction, amid uncertain relations with the United States and a proposed course of action.
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United States
Battleahiye Nenwyeky
Tinitedt States
Philadelphia
Turkey
Bhortk
Chicago
Genie MW Panis
Olf Milbius
Wasis
Kiernta
Amithe
Victim of Football Amid Chaos Across Cities
A tumultuous report from Hong Kong via a China News dispatch describes a deadly upheaval causing over 1500 deaths and widespread destruction in Chinese towns, with villages burned and streets emptied as fleeing residents seek safety. The casualty toll ranges from 1509 to 1609, with remaining population faced with severe shortages of provisions.
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Vielorid
le China News
Hong Kong
Wis
Sympathy for Kruger and Harmner of Dyzyises in New York
A poorly legible early 20th century notice reports sympathy for Kruger and an ambivalent reference to a resolution in New York. It mentions Wheeler and Habsos Appal, and includes fragmented phrases about admiration for Admiral Ituitip and a tragic personal event involving a husband and wife. The readable text is sparse and disjointed.
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Wheeler
Habsos
New York
Ghis
Lowply
Roasted Alive At Wyvifte Glass Works Tragedy
A catastrophic blast and collapse at the Wyvifte Glass Works on Fifteenth Street in San Francisco killed about seventy five workers and trapped many beneath wreckage. Fires and furnace blasts spread, with dozens injured and many reported as dead or critically hurt as rescue efforts continue.
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Fifteenth Street
Ivern
Uurteen Teathy Ulready
Leland Stanford
University of California
Uegiane
Lyahat
Angurad
Rob Illinois Bank Heist Ends With Escape at Dolieran
A masked gang robbed a Rob Illinois Bank near Lincoln in the early morning hours taking about four thousand dollars. They bound a hostage, gagged a prisoner, and fled on foot toward Dolieran Road, chased briefly by Sanford who was wounded. Police pursued but found no arrests near Delavan Junction as reports varied on speeds and route.
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Heli
Blasia
Sevuria
Dolieran
Nhl Volcan
Sanford
Delavan Junction
Herala
Viewe
Miner
Murder Trial Tangles Florida Shootout Tale
In Florida an onlooker recounts a violent incident involving Tye Men Salen Wumerenara and others. A pistol duel between Pasty and Lolly ended with Huet killed and Mrs. Nailey severely wounded. Mrs. Hunt beats Mrs. Nailey, as Hailey escorts his wife home amid escalating attention and danger.
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Allroad
Manga
Mra
Malley
Lonel
Hunt
Nailey
Hailey
Ateisa
Hoey
United States Ship Lost In Typhoon Near New York
Unclear imperial cable reports a U S Navy cruiser Yosemite lost in a typhoon at Gran Nov. December 16 five crew members presumed dead. Washington seeks clarification while noting a $10,000 indemnity debate and ongoing inquiries into other cases of violence and property damage across multiple states and cities.
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Guar
New York
Cabies
Manila
Sepork
United Statns Auxatiacy
Crutzer Yosemite
Gran
Omaha Mother's 500 Flight Tragedy Reported
A Omaha mother and her infant faced hardship after a long hardship trip ending near New York. Police found the woman wandering in a distressed state, sheltering at a public station while awaiting money for care. She recounted a tale of famine, a missing husband, and two young children, with funds exhausted and no help forthcoming. The story traces strain from a failed marriage, a travel master’s income, and a hospital admission for the child and mother.
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Olnyulia Staples
Winnie Sevan
New York
Vida Star Jug
Mromtway
Ventitlon
Oinalea
Huskapih
Mike
Redeyne Hospital
Isinglaig
Bin
Loking
Wwe
Baildings Listeer
Helen West
Rene
Gaal
Tragic Oregon incident ends with double suicide
In a grim Oregon tragedy, Marden Indoant shot and killed himself after wounding Resaltnie Muwuer and Miss Sarals Lb. Uoeson. Traynor reportedly objected, and as neighbors gathered, Renyoor wailed by the porch. Mallet extinguished a fire, and Traynor was later found near a stream with two bullet holes in the head.
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Sulelie
Traynor
Marden Indoant
Marden Hook
Sarals
Uoeson
Mix
Veugney
Aestruck
Tmyner
Winse
Fragmented 19th century notices mix of war draft and local dispatch
In Milbius and Washington reports, Gen Miles backs a reorganization of the army with a time based plan and population equity. Separate items note a private settlement over a large hay or grain shipment, a murder incident near a house with 12 Patrick Noliond brothers and an Alaska revenue signal.
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Washington
Gen
Miles
Cen
Snlauitling
Leon
Congress
Gem Miles
Equity
Hus
Market Quotations From A Scrambled Ledger
A garbled market listing shows corn wheat hogs and livestock prices with scattered figures and partial vendor names. The fragmentary text includes bids of 4.00 and 5.00, references to No 4 and No 2 orders, and mentions of New York and Canton items, though many details are unreadable.
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Wsivnil
Mysterious Death Case Ties to Colorado Springs Visit
A report details the mysterious death of George A. Burlay formerly of a western state in Magown Springs Colorado. County attorney Olmstead’s suits led to his disbarment and Barber's disbarment, with a saga of alleged coercion. A woman appeared claiming acquaintance with a man named Snyber. They traveled together and a plan followed involving several women and insurance policies totaling about 3 000. After Burlay’s death the woman vanished and authorities vow investigation.
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Wobaler Ciy
George A. Burlay
Tit Pace
Magown Springs
Colo
C. Olmsterd
Thnt
Tina
Hamilton
Planb
Anollie
Wage
Lorin
Choy
Parker
Hur Praier
Barber
Pugoss Springs
George 4
Marker
Webster Guy
IC Fa
Harber
Archbishop Denies Report On Diocesan Command
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque denied a report he received a command from Rome regarding the division of the Dubemus diocese and the see of Stan City. He stated no such mandate existed and scheduled suffragans to meet Tuesday, Dec. 4 for a conference on church needs ahead of installation of a new archbishop.
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Keung Kays
Orite Rivisian
Keane
Dubuque
Pinithye- Tynod
Rane
Ishoprie
Losaid
Clare
Rome
Watter
Heenessy
Ten-Year Sentence In Assault Case
A man identified as Jerome Wy Muat was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Waterloo. The defendant proclaimed innocence, while the jury believed the evidence supported conviction. Also mentioned are unrelated local notices about cigarette tax collections, proposed amendments, and various community incidents.
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Jerome Wy Muat
Issault
Des Moines
Lowa Arty
Uae
Official Returns from Local Election Result Summary
Fragmented OCR recount of official returns showing party tallies and governor style figures. It lists Republican and Democratic totals, county by county, with a note on constitutional convention amendments passing by a large majority and references to legislative races and nominees.
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Lowie
Yaonnesidiaien Balt
Cook WG. MacArthur
Uarington
Hes Moines
Courtrergit
Gleohel
Black Tawk County
Wrecks and Warnings From a Turbulent Week in Cedar County
A jumble of reports details a fatal wreck near Cedar County, with two men injured and several cars demolished after a freight derailment. Other items include a professor’s move in the Latha department, a jail fire investigation, a bank theft and a poison-claim probe, plus regional court actions and local political talk amid church authority changes.
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Stayer
Burlington
Lemyer
Dancer
Paulie
Uttumers
JC Atkin
Negotiations on Japan China War Powers Reported
Disjointed dispatch details long negotiations among Great Britain United States and other powers over conditions for China. Describes ministers and ambassadors debating terms, attempting to secure concessions while signaling limits on intervention and influence amid tense international pressures.
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Bo Meinister Ganges Mipsday
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Jn Wb
Washine
Soa
Altys
Gover Wu
Hnrough
Washington
United States
Anfnsterd Nuront
Iilag
Setiou
Jate
Powers & Eek
Lins
Duffle
Reid
Conger
Great Britain
Lyte
Deceased Official Notes Global Relations Amid Crisis
A scrambled dispatch from Caswell reports a deceased official and mentions Nihon Shales SANA with a government body. References to international sites include United States, Vinited Siyees Merdar, Clowldo 88, and Vanssale Oe Tien. Details are fragmented and euphemistic about events and locations.
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Nihon Shales
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Dagasing
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Mivatin
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