Means Convicted of Conspiracy in Whisky Theft Case
Trial record shows Means and co defendant convicted of conspiring to remove barrels of whisky from the Sam Thompson warehouse in Pittsburgh. Jurors heard payments totaling 15 057 60 to plan the theft with 5 297 00 attributed to Means. Witnesses linked whisky to John W Hubbard of Trenton and noted influence with officials. Means claimed he acted as an investigator to obtain evidence against bootleggers and argued a stolen presidential authorization letter affected his actions.
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New York
Anston
Blaver
Darnecka
United States
Sam Thompson
Brawhsvilie
Jorastka
John W. Hubbard
Trenton
Treasury
Mellon
Chariey W. Jonson
Johnson
Means
Jessa Smith
Daughert
Harding
Department of Jestive
Brookhart Committee
Department of Justice
Trains Crash Kills Six Near Chicago
Six people die and seventeen are injured when a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train rear ends another near Chicago. Officials say the collision was caused by an engineer failure to obey an automatic signal as the train stopped at a cost chute.
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Chicago, Burkington and Quincy
Gurlington
Chicago
Duda
Iil
Suout
Hiraco
Mare Iat
Tornado Death Toll in Ohio Exceeds Twenty-One Million in Damage
Storms kill 93 in northern Ohio with Larkin feeling the heaviest blow. At least 72 deaths reported elsewhere as recovery continues. Property damage across Ohio estimates top 21 million dollars, though final figures are pending officials.
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Ohio
Luciley
Natea
Larkin
Girl Killed by Auto in Rapid City Visit
A misread item reports a young woman visiting her grandmother in White River was struck by an automobile and died. Her father, who was reportedly involved with local rural credits, was notified but did not arrive until after her death. brothers were reportedly away.
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Rapid City
S. D
Convicted Slayer Pleads Not Guilty in Unwritten Law Claim
Lincoln, Wisconsin man Warren J. Lincoln, confesses to a murder of Lina and Dyson Stoup on January 10, withdrew his plea and seeks to use unwritten law as a defense. He alleges his actions were prompted by finding the couple together.
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Veneva
Warren J. Lincoln
Aigges
Inganiir Boeing
Bree
Defena
Nat
Lina
Dyson Stoup
Lincoln Nev man confesses after hours of questioning
Lois Valeter, once questioned about his brother 184s death, acknowledged he killed him after three hours of interrogation by Sheriff Tara Carron. The confession followed a lengthy interview at the sheriff's office in Lincoln, Nevada.
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Lincoln
Nev
Tivorze
Lois Valeter
Ello
Tara "Carron
Carroll
Unclear Incident Report at Tokyo Embassy Grounds
An unidentified Japanese individual fatally shot an American member of the embassy grounds, triggering an investigation into the incident and security measures at the Tokyo site.
Tragic Domestic Murder Suicide Shocks Chicago
In Chicago Nancy Arnold Waters aged three years is reported killed when her husband shot and killed herself after a dispute at the home of her father G. Otis Arnold. The couple’s other adult acquaintances are briefly described as witnesses and nearby persons. The press notes the tragedy as a domestic incident with uncertain motives and timing.
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Chicago
Nancy Arnold Waters
Ia Soratoris
G. Otis Arnold
Quincy
Wihlers
Dane Hai
Feme
Grand Jury Indicts Fall and Singlaia in Oil Reserve Case
Washington reports a special grand jury indicted Albert Fall and Singlaia along with aides for conspiracy to defraud the government of its oil reserves. The panel named charges tied to illegal orders and an alleged $170,000 bribe involving confidants of former President Harding.
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Washington
Sequal
Erhintaul
Albert 1
Wall
Hardup
Sinclair
Sauior
Jastléa
Geverment
Eran
Fary
tWa
Allen, Pomeyene
Owen Hoberts
Agathe
Justice Hoohling
Hye
United States
Thesepirs
Colonis
Dohenys
Harding
Ohio Storm Toll Dense with Damage Across Cities
Reports detail deadly tornadoes and widespread destruction in Ohio towns including Lorain Cleveland Sandusky and Akron with at least 190 lives lost and property losses over 20 million dollars. Gov Danaby tours stricken areas as health officials warn water supply risks.
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Lorindo Ua
Lorain
Pifigentina Ikea
Trata Jy
Ark Proparty
Cleveland
Sarnn
Agith
Mantua
Verymowth
al Akron
Front Yive
Youngelown
Volweer
Danabey Fiercennally
Ares
Ute
Pilsbirek
Pyisslaatppl
Ite
Lardin
Farmers Face Low Returns Despite Rising Prices
The Agriculture Department reports corn patatos and cotton showed gains but average farm income remains insufficient to cover cash costs and family living expenses. Farmers did not receive adequate cash income to meet production costs.
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Cotton Win
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Painting en Spiders Web in Berlin Exposed as Singular Artwork
A Berlin dealer displays a rare art piece titled Painting en Spiders Web. The work measures 4 by 6 inches, is pressed on a spider web and preserved between two glass plates for viewing from both sides.
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Berlin
Drowning in Missouri River Near Omaha Report
A drowning accident occurred when Newton Conhee slipped from a bank above the Missouri River. His wife, present at the scene, could not reach him in time as the current swept him into the water.
Postal Meh Holume Work United in Toronto Walkout
Postal workers in Toronto conducted a walkout after a decision related to Lace on etikety. The Vie workers vote united behind the action, leading to a coordinated protest and temporary service disruption.
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Toronto
Postal Service
Warl
Vie
Rich Chicago Man Killed in Crash Near North Brook
A wealthy Chicagoan’s son, Chiveve Willa Churchill, was killed in an overturned automobile crash near North Brook. Six companions were involved in the wreck, with authorities investigating the incident and confirming the fatality.
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Chicago
Chiveve
Willa Churchill
Amolitte
North Brook
Euturh
Murderer slays six in Chicago suburb home
A half-witted relative or hoarder killed a man his wife and three young children in their Suburi home. The assailant fled after calling Roy from his room late Friday night, leaving the family fatally beaten or shot. Police pursued no solid suspect.
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Chicexo
Anne
Suburi
Franco
Harvey
Frayneniy
Ala
Roy
Fare experiment cuts city bus cost for riders tonight
A local private transit company begins a four cent fare experiment from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. at four city stops. Each rider who pays with a four cent fare receives a soupon for four cents off at participating stores. The plan, labeled by officials as an experiment, aims to gauge rider response and impact on travel.
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Longweaen
Cal
Ints
Distare
Tax Figures for Great Fretsams Incomes
Income taxpayers in Great Fretsams Southern Ireland report year 1422 23 totals. The treasury depiction shows income above 400000 for a notable number and an average near 1000000 across 127 records.
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Ireland
Treasury
Boy Killed in Trichy Linecl Incident
A boy named David Doren died after a fall from a vehicle on a line near Trichy. The report notes the accident involved a net and a rider, with witnesses detailing the deadly mishap and the location of the collision.
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Trichy Linecl
David Doren Wan
Trom & Leuck
Woeiling Hinyz
Storm Tragedy Hits Jackvonvilia Florida
Three people including Chrengien are killed in a storm in Jackvonvilia Florida. Two feeder sheds were destroyed and a nearby party building damaged as strong winds and flooding impact the area. Local authorities report injuries and ongoing search efforts.
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Jackvonvilia
Drowned Man Found Near Manila Canal Under Investigation
A man believed to have died by drowning was found near the Manila canal. Local authorities are investigating the incident and identifying the deceased.
Four South Dakota Bankers Indicted in Large Frauds
Sioux Falls reports four South Dakota bankers indicted in a major bank fraud case. Frank A. Suliteau former president. Dan J. Dolan former vice president. W L Johnson former assistant, and C. Derry Slows Falel real are charged with handling funds to benefit themselves and related parties. The grand jury cites $1,000,000 of bank funds diverted and $70,000 in interest misused, with assets and mortgages used to favor associates. Frank Johnson is linked as brother to Ed S Johnson, a Yankton senator.
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Sioux Falls
Die
A. Suliteau
Dol. Aon
Lee Pregilent
Cannes
IL Johnson
Agstatant
Enemier
Sud
Comantes
Jibey Ware
Furthur
Ued
Veitioun Mortenger
Percanal
Bella Dayalla
Frank 3. Johnson
Malftation
Ed. S. Johnson
Yankton
United States
South Dakota
Dakets Profit Controversy Hits South Carolina Gasoline
A report notes a two cent profit on each gallon of gasoline sold at retail in South Carolina and mentions state taxes. Attorneys for Gov. McMaster and officials discuss a court challenge related to the gas tax and a Bellwether baseline sale referenced by a Fairmont company.
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Dakets
Blous Falls
S. C
Fiyh
Wlatriol
Wo 2
McMaster
Mie
Hane, Ol
We Fairmont
N. TH
Large Passenger Liner Awarded to William Crampond 401
Haery Mull, president of Cran con fara, announces Matson Navigattby awards contract for one of the nation’s largest passenger liners to William Crampond 401 flquid engine Wulong com pany.
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Bulle
Philadelphia
William Crampond
Wulong Company
Matson Navigattby Coutngs
Haery Mull
Cran Con Fara
Fire Damages Fond du Lac Plant Area In Wisconsin
A large blaze in Fond du Lac Wisconsin caused extensive damage on the West side of the city. The Woodnsware Plant and nearby structures were affected, with estimates around $100 000 in damage and several dwellings burned. Fire control efforts were ongoing.
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Fonds du Lac
Milhwankes
Wise
Fond du Lac
Wis
Unclear Marginal Text From Brinks Report
Fragmentary OCR note mentions canned heat and an incident involving a person named Kitrbury or Nebo Edward Wiilinga aged 45. Details are garbled and no clear outcome or location is established.
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Brinks
Edward Wiilinga
Aleno
Hia Pont
Evacuation Plan Considered for Drnaty Temple Ber Marines
Officials debate evacuation of the Drnaty temple ber where Marines have been stationed for seven years. The plan proposes departure by a specified date to adjust to new security needs and sustain regional stability.
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Woakington
Plana Far
Two Dla In Starm Wilmington Dataware Incident
Unclear text fragment reports a starm incident in Starm Wilmington Dataware Twaves with an estimate of 1,000,000 dollars. Details on cause or entities are missing due to damaged text.
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Starm
Wilmington
Dataware
Woman Forced to Drink Poison Escapes Yet Ends in Death
A reported case details a woman allegedly forced to ingest poison by men named Miller and Capel in a village setting. The incident, described by an eyewitness, occurred during a confrontation that led to the victim’s death soon after. Local authorities opened a case, and a physician noted the poisoning caused rapid decline before death.
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Miller
Gharlea Capel
Jal Horo
Fhyearall Atstar
Mre
Lowman
Camphett
Bo Diberk
Pulson Campbell
Iowa News Roundup: Education Grants and War Effects
A wide array of items recounts state actions and bills. Mentions include a university gift of 96 000 dollars and a Cedar Rapids dormitory project. Iowa county prosecutors meet and a 700 000 dollar business block construction in Des Moines. plus state road plans, insurance of hermits, and employment figures from 1948 through 1950.
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Yha
University of Tows
Etchard Jonoa
Camburthia
Mason City
Sven
Nein Alroel
Gurwin
Dini
Jotun Jugkar
Te Renilie Army
Tin Wan
All Daya
New Re
Behlin
Armericaniuin
Usn
Amd
Scott County
Alate
Sra
California
Guthria County
Wwe
KR. K. Bilas
Ames
Wrectar
Fueny
Che Babee
Atata
Parton
Commies
Washington
Sowe Bod
Tor
AMLEO
Gta
Daring Rescue As Bystander Saves Girl From Bridge Drop
A man named Moltingaworth dangled on a bridge rail to save a girl clinging above the river. A passerby crawled beneath train cars and pulled them both to safety after the girl’s clothing tore on the edge.
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Ioltingaworth
Moltingaworth
Reteol Hm
Sonics
Prisoner Proves Too Big for Small Cell
A prisoner named McGreggor, age 33 from Erle Pu, challenges a small cell during confinement. He pounds and rants, breaks a chair, and is forced to lie down after an escorting turnkey restrains him. He complains loudly, while the jailer eventually removes him to a larger room.
Paints Town's Stach Detyhos Faces Fine Tale
In Delphag valley worksite notes a 20 foot tank shed at the painter’s yard needs repainting after material costs spike due to Toledo. Mayor George Ny Lens and Clerk Clark discuss funding while painter Chris is named as principal finisher. A 120 foot sink at the writer works faces delays as paint piles rise.
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Detyhos
Ohio
Delphag Valar
Materiaas
Toledo
Clark
Mayer George Ny
Tia Mayer Henoiined
Clirie
Bie
Writerworks
Dino
Gard Mayer
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