Youth Confesses to Slaying Girl in Watertown Case
A youth in Watertown confessed to the murder of a girl, detailing that he and the victim drove from Garden City to a pasture where she was killed. He described striking her with a car fender, choking her with a muffler, and setting fire to a straw stack before returning later with an associate. Authorities plan a preliminary hearing to consider murder charges. Meanwhile storm damage swept Indiana causing thousands in losses as winds reached up to 50 mph.
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Statan
Hanion
Chirk County
John Healy
Garilea Cry
Fevine
DePdel
Vine
Merk
DaPeci
Garden City
Henson
Méek
Altorney
Jermey
W. QT
Sklocer
Dmeek
Thas
Meek
Miss
Healy
Burth
Bradley
Indiana
Andianapoli
Central
West Farm
United States Weather Bureau
Accused of Deriding Courts Raises Local Debate
Report from Waterloo describes an official probe into remarks ridiculing the courts. Assertions name John Hamuten and Dankerton as speakers, with no action taken by local judges despite claims they courted contempt of court.
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Waterloo
Ohn Hatujanyé
den Moines
Pardon Board Grants Another Stay for Simmons
Lincoln Net reports no decision on Walter Ray Simmons appeal for commutation of death sentence. Board grants another reprieve until August 31, extending the stay of execution for the Boyd county case of Frank Pal. Box and McMullen authorize the extension as the current reprieve nears expiration.
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Siemans
Lincoln
Net
Walter Ray Simmons
Frank Pal
Boyd County
Pardons Board
Box
McMulen
Bathers Romp In Ice at Blalfe Pool Incident
Jan Arthur Ashby collapsed in church near Blalfe during a bathers romp reported in serious condition. Petrone of Buttlog beaches complained about water conditions, claiming he added 45 tops of ice to the pool.
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Council Blalfe
Jan Arthur Ashby
Groreame
Neat
Petrone
Lee
Joli Yonka
Weis
Cotas
Infantile paralysis spread noted at Sacramento call meeting
California physicians report growing cases of infantile paralysis in Sacramento area. Medical leaders call for immediate physician attention and public awareness as experts discuss the outbreak and preventive measures.
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Sacramento
Cal
Heer
Two Fenry Flyers Die in Kr Hane Crash
Charles R Abkey of Brockton Massachusetts and Albert C Parry of Masybory Mans were killed when their Kr Hane crashed during wartime here.
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Werwuiry
Charles R Abkey
Brockton
Mass
Albert C. Parry
Masybory
Mans
Kr. Hane
Mystery of the arthan border cenltry hunt
Armed troopers and border patrols pursue a high profile suspect across the eastern front after a Canadian murder case rises to national attention. Special units and cadets are deployed to locate the alleged culprit amid ongoing investigations and sanity checks.
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Mattabure
Arthenalern
Celintry
Sulfulu
Sui Alera
Insanity Field Artillery Wien
Heat and Lightning Toll Across the Midwest
Severe electrical storms swept through the region causing multiple deaths and widespread damage. In Omahas vicinity three deaths were reported, St. Louis area seven, Shelbyville Missouri three farmers killed by lightning, with further fatalities in the northwest and Des Moines Iowa. Kansas City crops suffer from drought and moisture shortage while Oregon forests burn amid storms. Des Moines reports two heat deaths. Council Bluffs and Watertown record prostrations. A caretaker died in St Joseph Academy from heat, and Charles Leclerc, 83, succumbed to the heat in Watertown.
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Omaha
St. Louis
Sicinity
Shelbina
Kansas
Orenon
Middle West
Lake Michglan
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City
Keokuk
George Hunt
St. Josfgh’s Academy
Council Clwts
Mary Smit
Arthur Ashby
Council Bluffs
Witertoa
Herrin Restores Peace After Revival Ends
Herrin now peaceful after seven weeks of revival led by evangelist Howard Williams of Hattlesburg Mississippi. Gunplay gambling and factional strife once blamed for unrest are remembered only as memories as the town returns to calm.
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Williamson
Hey
Howard
Williams
Evangelist
Hattlesbury
Miss
Runaway Car Crash Kills Boy in Omaha Area
A runaway automobile plunged from a street onto a sidewalk near a gate, fatally injuring Richard Kuli, a year-old passerby who died at hospital. Authorities say the vehicle was unattended before it rolled away and struck the boy as he sat near the front porch.
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Omaha
Richard Kuli
Explosion near Meath claims three lives near Taylor Texas
Unclear text reports three unidentified victims killed in a blast six miles north of Meath, Texas, as a gasoline fire destroyed 13 vehicles. Local officers are missing or unaccounted for amid the incident.
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Meath
Taylor
Tex
Here
Blast Kite Fire Flotter in Nebraska Town
A fiery explosion struck an armored vehicle in Heinfield Nebraska near Slown high, injuring driver Hesvrin and causing a blaze that damaged a nearby building. Fire crews quickly fought the flames and attempted to control leaking contents as a safety valve reportedly failed to open.
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Theinfield
Mie Vhemien
Women of Illingis Win Right to Sit on Juries
Chicago story reports Judge Sullivan issuing a mandamus to restore women to Cook County jury lists, affirming that women may serve as jurors. It notes dissenters plan to appeal and discusses public reaction and impact on civic participation and gender roles.
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Chicago
Woinda
Ig Suan
le Minas
Whitip L. Sullivan
Ep Cult Court
Cook County
Aincho
Dirs
Hanna Boyo
Mark Glasswoman
Urlee
Stintieh Ciizens
Iva
Gilnz
Solivan
Commmon
Steliute
Sonera
Tha Maine
Prie
Bandit Search Targets Sioux Hulls and Allies
A broad search across eastern South Dakota seeks men linked to robberies including a Nuria Puffelonk incident. One man allegedly led thieves, then sprayed kerosene around a building to cover up the crime after taking about 78 dollars in cash.
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Authayttier
Maklig
Seareh
South Dakota
Wwe
Mann
Puffelonk Ponthaly
Nuria
Pat Tatacce
Ponzi Sentenced to Prison for Worldwide Letter Coupon Fraud
Heaton Charles Ponzi was found guilty of large scale postal coupon fraud involving investors in his international coupon scheme. A U.S. district court judge sentenced Ponzi to seven years in prison for the con, marking a decisive end to his fraudulent enterprise and its global fallout.
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Heaton
Charles Ponzi
Aupertar Emirt
Anil Natarlany Biaf
Stake
Sayen
Sentences handed to Minnesota deputy and Iowa farmer
A Minneapolis deputy and an Iowa farmer were each sentenced in federal court. Newton, a deputy, received five years in the South Dakota penitentiary after a $10,000 judgment. The case, presided by Federal Judge J W Molyncawx, involved a complex sequence of alleged actions and party affiliations.
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Gwindler WI
Newton
Rghal
Beneroday
Iowa
Wil
South Dake
J. WW
Rockefeller sells homes tied to massive estate sale
An article reports John D. Rockefeller's estate transactions involving multiple properties in New York and Florida. It says deeds and valuations around 1.74 million to 7.6 million dollars were examined to assess tax implications and avoid gift taxes, with mentions of Lakewood and Puancatiun properties and the elder Rockefeller’s holdings. It notes the sale prices and alleged valuation fixes by representatives to influence tax outcomes.
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Juhi D. Ravkeroller
Som
John
Wagteheater
Lakewaud
Osvond
Locindea Bibs
al Wilta
Nh Iwimqde
Tio Porantico Hills
Rorkofuley
Mt Reckotatinr
Leo
Rocke
Colter
Grand Jury Recommends Hold for Harlan Drugstore Aide
Grugatst Hold to Grand Jury: jury urged that A Z Levendahl a Harlan druggist be bound over for trial on alleged criminal negligence in the death of Mrs Vina Swift of Marlin Texas who died July 3. Evidence suggested mistaken administration of a drug thought to be Rochella salts.
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Tes Coronory
A. Z. Levendahl
Harlan
Vina Swift
Darlan
Swit
Swift
Marlin
Life term for Slayer in Nebraska murder case
Walter Groger pleaded guilty to second degree murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend Josephine Vorzai in Atkinson on May 10. District Judge Robert R. Dickson sentenced him to life imprisonment with the automatic possibility of parole after a term to be served in a penitentiary confinement.
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Ono
Walter Groger
Josephies Vorzai
Atkinson
New
Uyy
Robert R. Dickson
Damage dispute over notes and damages in Avon case
Alleged settlement details emerge as Blil’s damages and note claims surface. Attorneys discuss settlement terms amid irrigation project delays.案件 appears tied to a 910000 note claim and 1600 damage amount, with litigation ongoing and months of negotiation noted.
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Blil
Sony Palla
Death in Weeulny Day town Fully investigation
A garbled report notes a death in Weeulny Day town Fully under investigation. Authorities probe whether Tong’s death resulted from a quarrel linked to a previous incident involving Mia, Wo, and Lome, with uncertain timing and details.
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Carance
Lome
Tong
Folann
Unclear Event Near Wheaton Reported in Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a man or boy aged 29 and a June or January date, an incident on a road near Wheaton, with a vehicle or animal causing an accident. Names and places are garbled. read as a stray note of a possible collision and waiting by the road.
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Omlonga Orl
Molnoke
Wheaton
Niin
Aninmodlo
Emmers Sufferered Loss Amid Unclear Scattered Text
The text presents a garbled report with broken phrases and names, mentioning a large monetary loss and various unclear references. Key details, names, dates, and contexts are not discernible, leaving the overall incident unresolved in the readable fragments.
Confused Iowa News Recap Signals Budget and Events
An OCR muddle reports varied topics from Iowa including a $663 prize claim, park development near Belleville, gas and textile funding, and large public spending. It references government actions, proposed debt relief, and upcoming contests, with scattered notes on local and national figures.
Spurned Suitor Hits Girl's Auto
A chaotic report details a spur of the moment confrontation involving a rejected suitor and a woman driver. It notes police involvement, a car incident, and scattered names and places as investigators seek clarity on the sequence of events.
Aid to Crippled Bird Leads to Controversy and Arrest
A damaged report details kindness to a crippled bird that triggered legal action. Mrs Tonpking defended the bird, sought permission to keep a tie from the incident, and authorities intervened after a dispute over care and safety. The episode drew attention to municipal regulation and animal protection concerns.
Daring Gis Drives Wild Race With Death
A fragmented report recalls a perilous race involving a daring driver named Gis. The text hints at a dangerous road course, observers, and a dramatic near miss amid a chaotic scene on a winter harbor venue with various unnamed participants and locations.
Flea Study in Bog Sparks Unclear Laboratory Hype
A garbled OCR fragment from a 19th or early 20th century notice mentions a department of medicine and a party, with scattered names and terms that suggest a scientific or public health context. The text is heavily corrupted, but hints at a laboratory or experimental discussion involving fleas and a bog setup.
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