Reading of Jesse James stripe fuels local tragedy reports
Toledo reports Leroy Grove a 16-year-old kills his sister and brother before shooting himself, allegedly driven by novels about Jesse James. Aurora, Missouri details a mother and two sons confessing to murder of 16-year-old Alice Stallion, with lynching fears rising. Kansas City notes testimony in the Lalo Prince Kennedy murder case, citing claimed familial insanity.
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Ohio
Leroy Grove
Napoleon
Angel
Fring Bara
Jesse James
Aurora
Gates
Stallion
Alice Stallion
Alice
Innes
Evia
Kennedy
Kansas City
G A R Encampment Chooses Officers for Next Meeting
Dubuque Iowa July 6 The Iowa G A R encampment decided to meet at ties molees next year Officers elected include Commander t sorge Metzger Davenport V C M IL Byers Glenwood J V CTL M Pickle Des Moines Medical Director H G Maxwell Keokuk Chaplain William Klinefelter Center Point All recommendations of Commander Darla adopted with two minor exceptions
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Center Point
Darla
State fish commission to reorganize wardens
At a state game policy meeting Gov Yates urged reorganizing the fish and game department. Wardens will resign or be unappointed while several will be reappointed later Col A J Lovejoy and others discussed the changes and names were to be finalized and announced.
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Iir
Wheeling
State Fish Commission
Yates
Atste
G BR Ratta
Chicago
A. Bites
Hower
A. J. Lovejoy
OM. Lovejy
Copper Trust Deal Advances With Amalgamated Buyout
At a shareholders meeting in deravy City on June 6, resolutions to approve the purchase of the Boston and Montana and Butte and Boston companies were adopted, pending court approval. The absorption would raise Amalgamated Copper’s capital from 75.9 million to 153 million dollars.
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Jone
Amalgamated Copper Company
Tudiay
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
Montana
Bloomington Red Goes to the Pen for Burglary
Quincy authorities convict William F. Davis alias Bloomington Red of burglary. Davis led a gang that robbed Keepobl Mohrenstecher’s store in Quincy, stealing about 4,000 in stock and other property. Davis will be imprisoned under the indeterminate act.
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Quincey
Jones William F. Davis
Bloomington Red
Red
Mohrenstecher
Corlatmes
Davis
Quincy
Bend
Jury Probes Doodle Ring Promoters Use of Cipher
Grand jury hears testimony from A Cameron and E R Garman about a doodling enterprise linked to local promoters. The pair describe code words and telegrams used with conspirators, providing letters and telegrams to support their statements. Cameron and Garman also supplied the code for interpretation.
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Cipher & Boodle Conte
Grand Raphis
Mick June
Gram
A. Cameron
Enewra
E.R. Garman
Yestern
Wrent
Salstory
McGarry
Cameron and Garman
City Council Considers Citizen Board for Water Plant Control
Citizens proposed as a commission would oversee water plant construction and operation under a state law allowing transfer of control. The plan aims to reduce official influence and curb political machines, though critics warn of potential harmful outcomes for the city.
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Idem
Richmond
Tid
Ture
Ely
Tlhawod
Abel
Eltizens
Judge Bell rules in Woodbury Eley case
The report outlines Judge Bell deciding against Mrs Woodbury in a case against Mr Eley founder of the Christian Society. Testimony was repeatedly overruled, with objections noted as the record slowly forming. The trial includes broader religious dispute themes and local political and social notices from Nicaragua to Wisconsin.
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Stee
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Eley
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Amd
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Monaco
Nearagua
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Manarea
Jerilt
K.P Coureh
Joan Peer
Dinesela Afberan
Orr Cell
Aml
Oubtr College
Vauching Bland
Anglo Saxon Praise at London Banquet for New York Chamber
London June 6 London Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand banquet for New York chamber delegates at Growers hall. Lord Brassey presided with figures like J Pierpont Morgan and Andrew Carnegie among the honored guests as speakers urged closer Anglo American cooperation for trade and global civilization.
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Barqnet
Commeror
New York
Growers’ Hall
Great Britain
United States
Lord Brassey
Ambaraudort Wad
Lavedown
Hinamy Opaus
Atlantic
Lanadowne
Lord Linsdowie
Lary Krewe
Moksine Ley
Department of Fervigh
McKinles
Jessce
Murder Case Shocks Toronto Custodians in Robbery Plot
Three men named Frank Ruth ledge Fred Wice and Frank Jones in a murder attempt during transfer from court to jail. An unknown assailant fired on police officer Boyd as the crowd fled, Jones fired again at Stewart, and the group escaped the scene before being recaptured. Jones now faces severe injuries and possible arm loss.
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Ont
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Fred Wice
Amd
Frank Jones
Tree
Chicago
Ane
Jnn Cate
Otters
Boyd
Stewart
Rls
Jones
Offleur Boyd
Oniewr Stewart
Outo
Rutledke
Jones ix
Issue on the canteen anti canteen law challenged
Washington reports a Senate war on the canteen ban with Hawley of Connecticut predicting early action. The temperance lobby opposes repeal while post command stories warn of lawlessness and discipline challenges at Fort Snelling Fort Sheridan and Fort Snelling amid post reports and military inquiries.
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le Sonaye
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Debt Pioneer Cleared Church Debts and Died at Home
The text notes the death of a longtime debtor helper, Cleared Secree of Swarehes, age 78, who worked for church debt relief since 1877 and supported operations across the United States. It references his role as a steander, retirement from business, and ongoing fundraising for indebtedness at a city home.
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Anid Ayia
Kimball
City
Islimball
Clarebex
Ethizet
Hix Feild
United States
Fragmentary Kansas crime and personal notes from a torn clipping
A fragmentary 19th century clipping mentions a shooting at a location near Cheinay involving Fdna Stokes, with references to deceased Edward Torshay and local acquaintances. The text also notes a grandmother in a mental asylum in Folton and Topeka, and a stray reference to cabinet politics about war and Congo within a decade.
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Kansas
Ferguson
Edward Torshay
Fdna Stokes
Cheinay
Folton
Topeka
Reciprocity debate shapes policy in U S manufacturing
A fragmented report covers a tense session on countervailing duties and reciprocity. Managers and politicians, including General Withington and New York trade leaders, argue for limits and safeguards while others push for tariff and retaliatory measures influencing the U S industrial sector.
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United States
Presidentiis
Sanuilves
Jugersul
New York
Withington
Rissa
Nicaraguan Treaty Reactions and Diplomatic Notes
A dispatch of mixed foreign notes discusses the Clayton treaty with Nicaragua, U S positions, and Britain’s likely stance. It mentions Senator Morgan and Nicaraguan debates, with comments from Sir Thomas Lipton expressing regret over a constitutional accident. Reports also note a railway engine pledge to Switzerland and a June storm causing crop damage locally.
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Gly Manazin
Nicatasia
Vane
Nicarazi
Chretien
Teraly
Palacio Nacionale
Managua
Morgan
Alm Han
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Saul le
Leiden
Man accuses police in robbery trial at Quincy
In a Quincy court on Christmas Eve robbery charges are pressed. The defendant claims police framed him and asserts he could have bought cages with the money if not for police actions. He says he had $500 on him when taken, and he challenges the officers and witnesses as untruthful.
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Qwincy
Juoe
Wiliam Davis
Joanna Bryant
West Marricen Street
Merwetives Fussell
Stevelia
Stevens
Crewidson
Iam
Quincy
Discharged West Point graduate faces inquiry
A chaotic report traces the eve of graduation at West Point where a cadet named Flynt Hiewer is said to have been summarily dismissed following alleged permission to clear a post. The piece threads through travel pay, a variety of names, and a broad sweep of incidents including a fatal self-inflicted shot and a big parade with national attention.
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West Point Hays
West Point
United States
Syramuse
Charles Ss. Perky
Aiwa
Peruinsaga
British force routs Boer command near Warm Baths
Pretoria dispatch reports Col. Wilson with 240 Kitchener scouts surprised and routed 400 Boers under Beyer 34 miles west of Warm Baths. Boers fled after stubborn resistance, leaving 37 dead, 100 prisoners, six wagons, and supplies including 8,000 cattle in British hands. British losses: three dead, 15 wounded. Beyer’s main command arrived but did not recapture the spoil.
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Pretoria
Col. Wilson
Kitchener
Beyer
Warm Baths
Minister Conger Guest of Galesburg During Celebrations
Minister E H Conger arrived in Galesburg Illinois for Lombard college semi centennial events. A parade and dedication in Central Park welcomed him and his wife as Lombard trustees awarded him LL D. Gov Yates and Mrs Yates attended events, with Conger to speak at commencements and reunions before proceeding to Tufts College for another LL D honor.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Lombard College Board of Trustees
E. H. Conger
Yates
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Congers
Chicago
Tufts College
Boston
Terrific Rainstorm Hits Rieter Ohio Causes Losses
Ripley Ohio June 6 a terrific rainstorm with heavy wind swept the area last night causing extensive property damage and likely many deaths. Eagle Creek area suffered severely with reports of several missing persons.
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Rieter
Ohio
Ripley
Eagle Creek
Major George Arthur Dies in Cleveland
Major George Arthur, assistant paymaster of the United States Army, died suddenly this morning in Cleveland. He was the son of P. M. Arthur, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Cleveland
United States Army
P. M. Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Door Scraper Note Guides Gentleman's London Visit
A witty anecdote from Tendon Standard recalls Sir Frederick Gore-Ouseler of Oxford asking a fellow musician for a London address. Unable to recall the street number, the friend notes the door scraper’s sharp tone as a clue. Sir Frederick then playfully trims door scrapers along the street until locating the correct door and ringing.
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London
Frederick
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