John R Walsh dies after nine days of parole
John R. Walsh once president of the Chicago National Bank died at 74 in Chicago nine days after release on a federal parole from Leavenworth. His death followed myocarditis amid a long campaign by family and friends for his release after an eight year sentence for misappropriation connected to railroad and carrier interests.
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Chicago
John R. Welsh
Walsh
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Wrish
Bedford Gharries
Indiana
Silver Trophy for Apples and Western Horticultural Fair Notes
Fragmented OCR describes a silver trophy valued $5 offered for boat display at the 1911 Western Horticultural Fair in Sioux City, with entries from Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota for the 1912 crop. The piece also reports battles and fires in Mexico and the Midwest, plus cattle market quotes from Sioux City.
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Rae Gomaterceadelu Pag
Biony City
Wesortwestern
South Dakota
Misnessia
Sioux City
Brewers Congrese Closen Exhibit At Ohta NM
Poor OCR yields a fragmented notice about a Brewers exhibition or convention near Ohta New Mexico with confusion over admission prices and a reference to a minister killed by a train in Chicago. The readable line mentions a pastor Rev. Io. OO Fearnold and a church at Western Spring near railroad tracks.
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Chicago
Eio Boty
Rev. Io
Fearnold
Olwreh
Minister Richeson Charged in Death of Avis Linnell
Clarendon minister Clarence Virgil Richeson, 34, of Cambridge, is jailed on murder charges in the death of 17 year old Avis Linnell at the Young Women’s Christian Association home. Police report Richeson bought cyanide potassium to use on Linnell, who had recently broken engagement with his fiancée Mosca Edmands. A Newton druggist confirmed selling cyanide to Richeson. Richeson’s arrest followed an informant account and he was held without bail after a brief hearing.
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Richeson
Fiamcee
Edmands
Watta Egidbu
Newton
William Hahn
Newton Center
Kieh¢non
Mina Linnall
Rlobenou
Levnroe
Siss Edmunds
Richesens
Steynty
St. Louis
Laulaville
Biberly
Clarence Nichnson
William Jewell College
Chinese Rebels Drive Siege on Honké Capital
Reports from Kita Gang and Hong Kong describe rebel forces overrunning Imperial positions near Honké. Chinese gunboats deserted to rebels as 5,000 militants attacked the imperial encampment, with martial law imposed and rail lines disrupted by advancing rebels.
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Peking
Saheken
Deveeral Wiley
Tye
al Sreaty
Moet Serlana
Kita Gang
Honké
Uy & Girong
Wonerins
Biogeriat Tronna
Sinokan
Finnkaw
Singangaly HoNny Pro Consular
Disratehan Iren YyaNac
Meee Fon Siblong
Alu A
Theaagiena
Birdman Eugene Ely Dies In Mishap At Macon Fair
Ten thousand spectators watched as aviator Eugene Ely, known for first alighting on an aircraft carrier deck, perished after his plane plunged from the fairground arena in Macon Georgia. Witnesses report the craft fell about 160 feet, hurling him from the machine and inflicting fatal injuries. Frank Collins also died minutes later when the aircraft crashed near the wharf.
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Warship
Alr Tachine
Macon
Fair Grounds
Hiplavea
Wylalor
Frank Collin
Ant
Hhorpila
Gly
New York
Taft Extends Trip On a Campaign Swing
President Taft plans an extended swing around the circle extending to November 16. He will visit Pittsburg Morganstown Hot Springs and Cincinnati before attending ceremonies in Hadrenrhe Kansas and Tennessee. The trip raises total mileage to about 14 000 miles with stops before returning to Washington to prepare for Congress.
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Bas Wesas
Nev
Taft
Washington
Thorereen
Pittsidlr
Tate
Morganstown
W. Viv
Morpaulown
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Clnemant
Taft Pratanly
Hadrenrlie
Lincoln Farm
Tennessee
Tart
Waattington
Congress
Ex Convict Sought in Three Murders by Posse
Ellsworth authorities seek ex convict Charlon Marayek in connection with the murder of 14 persons across three locations. County officials tie Marayek to killings near Colorado Springs and Monmouth, and mention a forged‑document conviction in Colorado.
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Ellsworth
Charlon & Marwyek
Staten
Hawarth
Kay
Avichin
Bert
Mes
Minnla
Charles Marayek
Marzyck
Tvo Momen
William Shaagaan
Ara
Colorado Springs
Waron
Monmouth
Dawnon
Vennt
Colorado Surioga
Ively
Kate Shelley Near Death Heroine Saves Tolling Bridge
Kate Shelley in danger at a home near Molngona is described as precarious while a rescue tale recounts her bravery. Shelley's actions during a flooded river crossing helped a train prepare to pass, with medical staff reportedly losing hope but noting her courage.
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Neus Lo
Mats Shelleg
Lawa
Molngona
Bright
Milas Shelley
Puthting
Woman Whips TM 1S Hazers at University Scene
A chaotic incident near Champaign involves a group of University of Minnesota sophomores attempting to break into a house. An unidentified woman allegedly lashed at the intruders with a whip leaving several students injured.
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Tha
Andrew
Champaign
University of Minnis
Abe Miller
Warlig Cestale Sreshuien
Fragmented OCR narrative mentions funds and shipping
An OCR fragment references a $100,900 fund connected to MuwankeeV and J. Shieldw with details about payments to Hines and Sehatur. It also mentions Sterling Lumber, Loula t, Northwestern railroad, and a battle involving Kiel Germany with the Wesson battleship damaged and a Garman steamer Argo.
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Muwankeev
Mr. Cook
Eward Hines
Hines
Sehatur Certain Wan
J. Shieldw
Kiel
Germany
U S Steel Cancels Lease Of Great Northern Beds
U S Steel Corp cancelled its lease for the Great Northern ore beds, a major Watkind property. The report notes a serious explosion at the Girft Foyer plant near Regod, causing four deaths and seven injuries with bodies recovered and wreckage removed. Court adjourns at Keokuk after the passing of the steamer Youcwill on the Mississippi.
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New York
Sten! Corporation
Great Northern
Elgat
Ottawa
Foyer Company
P Lant
Regaod
Bee
Keokuk
Youcwiil
Suiselssifps
Trial of McNamara brothers ends first session
Juror Nelson faced questions about impartiality as the McNamara case began. Judge Bordwell pressed for a clear stance on evidence while Nelson refused to answer whether his prior views would bias him, leading to a pause in the session and McNamara remaining silent throughout.
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Lou Angele
Axulout
T. Netvon
Vaniremans
James B. McNawara
Boriwell
Noleon
Times
Portana
Newupo Pore
Revised Aldrich currency reform plan outlined
Washington reports a National Reserve with capital about 300.9 million dollars representing roughly 20 percent of national and state bank capital. The plan, drafted by ex Senator Aldrich, details relations with state banks and trust companies and a method to purchase two percent government bonds to ensure adequate reserves and regulate discounts and note issues.
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Washington
National Reserve Association
United States
Memberrhin
United State
Aldrich
National Monetary Com Mission
Honda
Unleas
Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign On Hold Amid Letter Clarity
Richmond reports Roosevelt hints at staying away from controversial stances in 1912 national campaign. A letter to Congress criticizes open address to Atlantic City, with Moore of Pennsylvania recasting the invitation and Roosevelt seeking to avoid misinterpretation of his views.
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Richmond
Roosevelt
Congress
J Huinyian Moore
Bengsylvania
Atlantic
Dkener Witor
Hovsayott
Wilson Greets Brewers at International Congress
Secretary of Agriculture Tarmen Wilson addressed the Brewers at a congress in which he welcomed members amid protests. The event included remarks praising international courtesy toward the United States from European nations. The report notes other unrelated items in brief, including Edison Wine Nobel Prize mentions and a governor’s fall in Springfield.
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Culenga
Agrutture
United States
Lye
Bed Bound for Men Hope Abandoned After Consultation
A short account from Centralia Washington recalls a patient bedridden for months with kidney troubles. Three doctors said there was no cure until taking Dean's Kidney Pills, after which the patient recovered enough to leave bed and resume daily activities. The advertisement promotes Boon T kidney pills and lists outlets.
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Ende Shearer
Waington
Centralia
Wash
Yeate
Dean
Boon
Fonter-Milburn Co
Battal, N
Fragmented courtroom rumble over bridge bets and signs
A garbled dialogue hints at a judge questioning bets about crossing a bridge. Acknowledgments reference a person named Sue and a sign phrase. The text shows misheard words and legal jargon, suggesting a chaotic courtroom exchange and confusion about actions while driving.
Eczema Cure Promised by Home Remedies Story
A reader recounts years of failed medical treatment for eczema on the foot and leg. After trying Culcura Soap and Ointment, symptoms eased within weeks, with improvement described as almost heavenly. The letter includes testimonials and mentions ads for other remedies and products.
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Ove Toon
Aldther
Otioe
Sease
Hala Amd
Mra
Julia Pinnegan
Hebert
Trilla
Mar
Dragefste
Nosten
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