Youth Confesses to Slaving Girl in Garden City Case
Watertown authorities report youth Meek confessed to abducting and killing a girl near Garden City after driving her from her garden home. He allegedly lured her into a pasture, strangled with a muffler, and burned the straw stack, then returned later with another girl before police and court proceedings.
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Watertown
Statola Attarnay
Healy
Garden
Jyold
Medak
Miles
Garden City
Hilson
Méek
Cal Meek Wil . Skinner
Canvenien
Meek
Merik
Sorin
Mesk
Miss Healy
Bradley
Stormy Weather Damages Indiana Crops
Damaging storm swept central and western Indiana with gale force winds and heavy rain. Crops were leveled across rural areas and within miles wide swaths suffered losses. U S Weather Bureau records show wind speeds near 50 miles per hour, the highest since 1874.
Accused of Deriding Courts in Dunkarton Speech
An official inquiry examined remarks by Hammond, a local leader, alleging derision of courts. No contempt action was filed by local judges who claimed they were attacked, while the speech was delivered at Dunkarton and reported from Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Royms
Ris Hammond
Dea Muines
Indnt
Dunkarton
Stay of execution extends for Simmons in Boyd County case
Lincoln net figures show no decision on the appeal for commutation of the death sentence for A Walter Ray Simmons in the slaying of Frank Paul of Boyd county. Pardons board heard all day and granted another reprieve until August 13, to be issued by Gov. McMahon when the current reprieve expires.
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Blemens
Lincoln
Net
Walter Ray Simmons
Frank Paul
Boyd County
McMahlen
Bathers in Heat At Council Bluffs Pool Incident
A man, Arthur Ashby, collapsed in a church area and was reported in a serious condition after heat exhaustion during a hot day. Bathers at local beaches cooled pools with ice as crowds sought relief from extreme temperatures. Infantile paralysis concerns rise in California with health officials urging swift medical attention and physician action through state health boards.
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Council Bluffs
Arthur Ashby
S Moines
Towa
Sieur Cly
Keokuk
George Hunt
St. Joseph’s Academy
Parstctana
Catywell Bluffs
Mise Mery Smith
Cornel Bluffs
al Capital
Waterloo
Two Army Flyers Killed in Air Crash Near Whalbury
First Lt. Charles B Hickey of Brackton Mass and Albert G Marry of Maribore Mass were killed when their air squadron plane crashed near there. The incident occurred as the two Army flyers were on a routine flight, with authorities investigating the cause and honoring the fallen servicemen.
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Whalbury
Lloyts
Charles B Hickey
Brackton
Mass
Albert G. Marry
Maribore
Maas
Big Men Hun Sn Poattsbury WI border country tale
A garbled report describes a claimed movement along the border by state troopers patrols and detachments with large numbers cited. The account mentions infant field artillery and a command order possibly involving M T and capitals, but the text is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
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Hun Sn
Poattsbury
N. WI
Giro Potjonn
Pitip J. Weapp
Nvideron
Lnffaly
United Statue
M. T
Heat Wave Claims Multiple Lives Across Regions
A severe electrical storm and extreme heat battered several states, causing numerous deaths and widespread property damage. Reports from Missouri Iowa and neighboring areas cited lightning fatalities and prostrations, with Kansas City corn and Oregon fires adding to the toll. Temperature highs reached the 90s to 100s while crews battled fires and weather-related harm.
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Louis
Shebie
Kansas City
Oragon
West Sn Wellcrad
Cifeaga
Lake
Mickgian
Peaceful Town Reforms After Revival Ends
In Herrla Mon Pezceful Town, long riven by factional strife, revival led by Rev Howara 8 Wililaine of Hattiesburg Miss closed after seven weeks. Gun toting and gambling were cited as past causes of the unrest, while a separate incident notes a driverless auto in Omaha fatally striking 14 year old Richard Kull on a porch.
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Herrla Mon
Resaway Auto
Omaha
Walt
Dar
Iehard Kull
Three Burned Men Found Dead After Blast
In Taylor Texas three unidentified men were found burned to death and six others missing after an explosion and fire that destroyed eighteen gasoline jars. A car and train nearby were also affected as investigators probe the wreckage for clues.
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Taylor
Tex
Hare
Blast Kills Fire Fighter in Bamfield Neb Town
A disastrous blast at a fire scene in Bamfield Neb caused the death of a firefighter. Witnesses report a chemical tank explosion near a Fitek vehicle. Emergency crews responded as the bank contents mixed and a safety valve opened amid the chaotic incident.
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Bamfield
Wen
Illinois women win right to sit on juries
A Chicago court ruling grants women juror eligibility, restoring their long denied civic duty. Judge Phy L. Sublivan orders county juries to include women, citing constitutional equality and all electors as eligible. Dissenters plan appeal as women prepare to serve in Wilburton and Cook County juries.
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Omen
Illinois
Chicago
mtebyTt
Tols
Phy L. Sublivan
Ofr
Cult Voark
Mandauins
Juey Éont
Gook County
Hama Raye
Oak ‘Park
Brig Wowen
Surtees
Men
Woutar
Uta Aw
Yas Midge Sullivan
Rouda
Adaow
Womert
Childran
Widge Sullivan
Prinelel
Estuce Wanen
Illwais
Gersing
Uma
Wamet
Mineover
Myre
Rue Flore
Paii Sentenced to Prizon in Boston Case
A February 26 verdict found Paii Punsh guilty on four joint charges related to an international fraud scheme. Superior Court judge Bisk sentenced Punsh to state imprisonment, with the defendant described as comonon and neloriain to thiol and the crime tied to a postable coupon scheme from 1972.
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Paii
Prizon
Boston
Charles Punsh
Whiltt
Hin International
Enn
Darge Bisk
Swindler Will Serve Sentence in South Dakota Prison
Minneapolis man T. C. Nawlan posed as a deputy marshal with two officers. He swindled farmer Han Métedny of $10,000 and was sentenced to four years in the South Dakota penitentiary by Judge J. W. Molynesnx.
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Minneapolis
Minn
T. C. Nawlan
Han
Jong
Farmer
South Dakota
Pueral
Tadge J. W. Molynesnx
Hurd
Cult Leader In Court in Los Angeles
A chaotic court scene unfolds as a cult leader and followers face legal actions. Herman Frayted seeks a divorce from Roima, amid accusations of coercion and family strain. The case highlights disputes over marriage, labor, and alleged control within the group.
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Los Angeles
Mane
Mire
Margaret Stowen
Wallywaon
Will Lewler
Herman
Rowan
Rockefeller sale of homes to his son sparks tax probe
A New York gossip column reports John D Rockefeller Jr or related Rockefeller properties were sold or transferred to a son, triggering a county estate valuation dispute. The piece notes a large assessed value and possible tax evasion concerns tied to Pocantico Hills and Lakewood estates, with officials scrutinizing transfers and appraisals.
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York
Ann
Pocanitendls
Lakewood
Pucantlya Hills
Rapistare Attlee
Wille Mulihy
White Piins
Corleral Iaturitanes
Mowe
Glder Rockettoller Hut
Eskha
Warm
Rocketoller
Woirghe
Lew Ly W. Dea
Lockeller, Jr
Gia Lown Hove Dod Garage
Ripley Wits
Mavkefeller
Rockotelleys
Alintantes
Chaos and confusion blur a distant election report
Fragmented OCR text describes political maneuvering, funding concerns, and proposed laws amid a broad set of place names and individuals. The piece mentions Condemnation proceedings, state expenditures, and debates over taxes and welfare, with references to counties, campaigns, and various officials.
Coroner Jury Recommends Grand Jury for Local Death Case
Grand Jury recommendation follows coroner’s inquiry in Spirit Lake regarding the death of Tina Swift of Harlan. The jury found a possible connection to alleged curtail negligence involving a drug mix up. Tina Swift died July 1 after taking a pill mistaken for a similar salt.
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Dproggisi
Spirit Lake
Life Term for Slayer Plea in Nebraska Case
Walter Gregor, at Allinson Nebraska, pleaded guilty to second degree murder for shooting and killing his sweetheart Jose wing Verzul on the night of May 16. District Judge Robert T. Dickson sentenced him to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. The anniversary date of the crime each year carries a $4 payment to the server for guilty confinement.
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Oneill
Neb
Walter Gregor
Kired
Josewing Verzul
Allinson
Rahert T. Dickson
Giel's Damage Suit Settled at Avon Court
A damaged text fragment reports a damage suit settlement involving J C Grevatela and Altamayn on notes and a $100,000 claim. The garbled line hints at court action and possible figures of $10,090 and $100,000 with parties such as Ceegles and Vanmil involved in a legal consolidation.
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Giel
Fragmented obituary notes from Dies on Wedding Days town
A garbled OCR fragment references deaths and a town scene with figures tied to a wedding, family grief, and possible local names. Impacted by corruption, it hints at a death connected to a wedding period and a named person, with unclear dates or places.
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Vata
J. O P. Tans
Hat Long
Studand Kited By Auto in Chicago Incident
A man named Reineke, 29, of Mage cpr, inka, a alident at Whouten Iona, Facety, kis, walking along a and sharp whan Airink hy an muemobile. Police reported the incident occurred near Whouten Iona, with minor injuries and investigation ongoing. Further details pending official statement and local authorities.
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Studand
Chicago
Fnrl
Reineke
Mage Cpr
Inka
Iona
Facety
Kis
Spurned Suitor Hits Girl's Auto
New York narrative recounts a drama of a rejected suitor striking a car and pursuing a woman, with tangled names and places fragmentary. The readable text hints at a social clash, a reading and a carriage, and a convoluted sequence across cities with intertwined characters.
Aid to Crippled Bird Sends Kind Man to Cell
A confused report describes a man aiding a crippled bird and facing legal trouble. Details are garbled but reference is made to a attempted act that led to a police response and a potential sentence. The piece mentions a Mr Tompkins and Mrs Tolipking amid unclear events surrounding a bird rescue.
Daring Giz Drives Wild Race With Death
Fragmented OCR text presents a wild race description with scattered proper nouns and unclear events. Key names such as Wortmant, Mog Hie, Bat Meher, and Giiballona appear amid garbled phrases, suggesting a dramatic riding scene and potential fatalities. The source lacks a coherent narrative to confirm specifics.
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Rite Agatist
Wests
Mitre
de Mally
Giiballona
Drlyinge Spa
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