Shanghai Kidnapping Bribery Case Reported
A fragmented report details a Shanghai kidnapping case linked to a San Francisco broker and Birmingham contact, naming publishers and intermediaries. It notes initial captivity in early 168 but mentions Chinese troops withdrawing and bandits easing demands before adopting firmer terms.
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Chisa
Taraten Renee
Altcis
Shanghai
Drain Tekea
Tse
Berkeley
Cal
Leon Friedman
Chicago
John B. Powell
Shanghai Newsnaper
Lea Solomon
Spabghat
Ovent
Fred Shigehat
Rowlett
Birmingher
England
Tigntsin
Pyenchman
Bonslereer
Shanghal
Masse
laSeyer
Capitsiel
Alec Ralean
Uma
Missing Attorney Found Near Grace Hotel
A disjointed report says Warren J. Lincoln, a lawyer, was found at Grace hotel at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Clarke Street. Sheriff W. E. Orr of Kane County reported the man claimed to have been flogged and questioned, with Orr heading toward Aurora with Lincoln.
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Warren J. Tdncoln
Agri Oortartet
Grace Hotel
Jackson =boulevard
Clarke Street
W.E. Orr
Kane
Orr
Aurora
Rewarding Woman Bandit Reward Increased for Arrest
A reward for information leading to the arrest of the bandit known as the smiling worms handle was raised to 500 dollars, bringing the total offered by Masonic lodges to 2000 dollars. Detectives seek tips in the Richard Tester case as the suspect, Luling Erickson, remains uncooperative and the hearing continues until June 19.
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Shiroee—Morran Collink
Gothes
Smiling Worms
Richard Tester
Inpurnece Adjuster
Luling Erickson
Teachers Slayer Guilty in Des Moines Jury Trial
District court jury convicts Jon Williams, a Black man, of second degree murder in the elation of Sara Barbara Thoridine, a Valley Succi school teacher. Williams faces imprisonment up to ten years. third offense noted.
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Pies Moines
Jon Williams
War
Sara Barbara ‘Thoradine
Valley Succi
Willtame
Cure for infant paralysis touted by Chicago researchers
A Chicago researcher claims a simple, affective cure for infant paralysis has been found after trials at Northwestern University. The treatment reportedly improves infant mobility and has been adopted by the Wisconsin Novem Association.
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Unriversity Medics
Wisiliog Novem Association
Missing Mabte Body Found Near the Pond
A farmer in Yankton area reports a fatal self-inflicted death, found at a pond by a local observer. The incident involves Hutus A. Brown, 65, connected to Guarantee Pond Safe Insurance, with sparse details. Police and authorities investigate the scene and circumstances.
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Mabte
Omahe
Hutus A. Brown
Guarantee Pond Safe Insurance Company
2Peut
Leon
Eo Wank
Tag Créek
Omana
Unclear confession ties lover to girl’s murder
A mangled report links a failed romance to the slaying of Helen Strachman. Police notes reveal Chris Conbat confessed to a doomed love leading to a body found near a culvert. An anonymous note to police implicated Kin and Ming Drachman in the case.
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Youngstown
Helen Strachman
Biot
Police
Whitten
Chris Conbat
Ming Drachman
Cop
Wichita Flood Devastates Region As Missing Persons Sought
Heavy rains across Kansas trigger river overflows from Wichita to Coffeyville. ARK City reports 3 million homeless and $4.26 million rail and electric losses. Rescue teams search for missing as waters flood streets, crops, and homes. thousands displaced with power and water outages.
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City
Kansas
Arkansas City
Winuiela
Allery A
Ely
Wilk
Wichila
Chisuola Creek
Salas
Dry Creek
Coffeyville
Denver
Colo—wood
Rocky — Mountain
Annauneg
Glabeville
Mountall
Savings Banks Open in City Amid Financial Reforms
The Revie Government unveils plans to launch the first local savings banks, with deposits guaranteed and public confidence boosted. The move aims to strengthen monetary stability and broaden access to secure banking services for residents.
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Foviels and
Moregy
Deyosita Guaranesd
Revie
Five More Auto Victims Reported in Chicago Increase
The report notes 66 auto deaths this year in Chicago with five new victims bringing the total to 66. Four more persons were seriously injured on Sunday and may die, highlighting ongoing urban traffic fatalities.
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GhiraRa
Amuirlean Bond Issue Subscribed at Record Pace
New York reports the American portion of the International Auntrian bond issue totaling 26 million dollars sold after books opened. Investors rushed to subscribe, with subscription reaching 16 times through the initial offering period.
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Lean
New York
Ian
Beaver priest charged by federal grand jury
Catholic priest Waller A. Grace of Beaver was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to interior revenue acts. The proceedings accuse him of falsification and unlawful actions connected to internal revenue procedures.
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Puello
Colo
Waller A. Grace
Beaver
Fire Dog Mascot at Elyria Station Drove to Safety
A brief note from Elyria Ohio recounts the station mascot dog named Old Nix who kept pace at the firehouse during alarms. The text notes the animal’s readiness and the crew’s swift action to ensure the dog’s safety amid a blaze.
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Elyria
Ohio
Old Nix
No. 1
Woo Ant
Ifa
Oklahoma Representative Sues Ex-Secretary for Breach of Promise
Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma files a breach of promise suit against former secretary Miss Chrane, seeking 50 000 in damages. The complaint alleges annoyance on the street and cites a recent police court fine of 5 dollars.
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Washington
Menuel Herrick
Formar
Oklahoma
Alfred
Mies Fablym Chrane
Chians
Japan Navy vows to defend nationals in China amid tensions
An official statement says Japan will defend the lives and property of Japanese nationals in China. It references demands for an apology over Chinese rioting and the movement of four destroyers from a Saale base to reinforce the Saguanese patrol on the Yantgne river.
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Dap Freat
Takio
Japan
China
Mhoodum
Jayn- Réde
Changehe
Saale
Yantgne River
Futuae
Photo Thought Claims Stir Angles at Interview
California philosopher Vincent Jones told reporters that thoughts can be photographed and that they already have been. He exhibited a series of thought photographs to prove there is no telepathy.
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Gan
Tag Angelos
Vincent Jones
Ica
California Phoenical
Rosiery
Burglar Shoots Captor's Hania and Fleeing Assault
A burglar wounded his captor during a struggle described with unclear wording. The assailant fled the scene, then collapsed on the sidewalk. Police and witnesses provided varying details as the investigation continues.
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Hania
Phicego
Los
August
Fight profits, Bulgarian revolt reshape 1918 Bulgaria
The piece notes a $200,000 stake on Fight in New York and $269,000 net for the tank fund. It reports a Bulgarian government overthrow with Aryanization, led by premier Ainimboulleky, amid a coalition of opposition parties and provincial garrisons, forming in October 1918.
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Fight
New York
Willard
Floyd Johnson
Likd Firno
Jack Mac
Veiia
Botts
Bulgaria
Nuilbeers
Activn
Milar Atiist
Tri Pro
Almgader Ainimboulleky
War Adrist
Man killed and a home bombed in Chicago crime spree
A chaotic sequence of robberies and killings marks a wave of violence. Police allege armed factions and taxi ring conspirators targeted a home and attacked victims during a tense night. Several suspects were seized in a West restaurant raid, with one man killed as opposing factions opened fire. Authorities say many arrests followed as investigators pursue scale of the operation.
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TOF. Nenry
Poazéliry
Ana Teéngurer
West Foomovell
Denver Federal Reserve robbery linked suspect named
Police say Harry Lemon claims involvement with a bandit gang in the Denver hold up. Chief K Williams notes arrest totals and connects the case to broader espionage rumors in Prague amid a large crackdown on communists following the Uranaburg incident.
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Vata Hots
Donvar
MuCook
Neb
Pollea
K. Wiliams
Pellve
Harry Lemon
Federal Reserve Uink
Denver
Prague
Alsenverzet Urenaburg
Cewkhajers
Narodul Lbsty
Howat Arrest in Pittsburg Mine Dispute Case
Alesander Howat, former leader of the Kaysens United Mine workers, was arrested in Pittsburg on a serious charge alleged by Mraduga Sorenaon of Chicago. Howat denied the charge as a six year old offense.
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Howat
Pittsburg
Kan
Alesander Howat
Kaysens United Mine Workers
Mraduga Sorenaon
Chicago
Harding to Review Fleet in Washington Prospect
Unclear text notes a Washington prospect involving Maeding and the union, with reference to concentrations of waste in a locality near Santee on July 2. Names and roles are partially garbled.
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Harding
Washington
Maeding WI
Santee
Arhonite Ivy Department Mauch Oriers
New World Dancing Record Set by Mina Tilda Johnson
Mina Tilda Johnson sets a new women’s world dancing record at a crowded event in 150 Wnurr, with officials noting the achievement amid lively crowd response.
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Ft Louis Mo
Mina Tilda Johnson
Outa Giv
Cantina
Mark Tewdes
May Lone Daip Team Declines City Transfer
A garbled report notes a transfer discussion involving Frank Mots and a delegation from Blone City at a Western league base. The text suggests a plan to transfer Nowe Cly tenia to Nonwaa Oity, amid a conference and viewing sessions.
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Daip
St Jaren
Frank Mots
Immogay
Blone City
Western Teagna
Tenia
Kan
Untitled fragment on a tragic Palm Tea incident
A damaged fragment records a fatal Palm Tea incident with a polloeman and a man named Aldr. The text is garbled but implies a tragic hanging or fall and subsequent reeled aftermath. No clear date location or full names are readable.
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Aldr
Ana
Fragmented 1920s Iowa notices and events recounted
A garbled 1920s newspaper mix notes floods and rescues near Bloux Gily, a body found after waters receded, and local inquiries. It mentions county bonds, a court-house vote in Ringgold county, state bank counts, and multiple regional notices on schools, churches, and civic events with scattered names and places like Shenandoah, Council Bluffs, and Iowa.
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Fila 'Stoax
Alia
Etito Wausdroceraly
Mornhognd
Bea
Otoétad
Ditka Iinto
FE 'Ahan
Marto Taweon
Bloux Gily
Stoukhollers
Otobe National Hire
Slows City
Intereal Revenue Department
Shenandoah
Mafountay
Lawrence Feeht
Engla
Ankor
Nroka Universy
Nance
Helen Pooh
Ban Hoon
J. W. Oakes
Kwon City
oWe-Mudentina Payer Company
Ringgold County
Honda
Thia
Mar
Jawa
Train’ KH
Heuns
Corsten
Wayne County
Daughton
Oran River
Iowa
Frank Warner
Sasuciaition
Carter
China
University of Nanking
Boloe
Orient
Luthersa
Atuthea
Fourteenth Cavalry
Cana Uonge
Washington Monument
Phint
Wireles
S. Rostron
Ath
Bekr Temple of
Sioux Gily
Marriag
Misa Tiwth
Ethel Paila
Stowe City
Falla Preparatory
Joyo Walls
Lee
Min
Untitled ad fragment misrepresents farmer weight claim
Fragmentary OCR reads as an ad or testimonial about a farmer gaining fifteen pounds and a tonite product claim. It mentions a tone of medical or health impact and various nonsensical names, with references to a tonic or remedy marketed broadly.
Two More Women Join the Army in Wartime
Partial OCR fragment reports two women joining the army, with testimonials praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health concerns. Includes names Harrie Warzon from Milwaukee and J Grace from Buffalo, claiming improved strength and well being after use. Source text is garbled and repetitive.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Pinkham
J. Grace
N.Y
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