Captain Whistler Kills Four Then Ends His Life
CAPTAIN WHO KILLED FOUR ENDS OWN LIFE CAMP PUNSTON Kan Jan 14 Capt Lewis Whistler of the 954th infantry shot himself after a mass murder at the bank on the post. Four men were killed with hatchets before the captain died by his own revolver after leaving a note about killing for a long time. The victims were Waller Winters Carl Gile son Joan W Juweil and O M Hill. The bank staff and camp officers tightened guard and searched for clues as the tragedy shocked the camp and neighboring towns. Major Lee announced that evidence pointed to Whistler as the murderer, with little doubt of his involvement.
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Punston
Kan
Lewis Whistler
954Th Infantry
Pere
Whistler
Kitley Nimesh
Giak
Lee
Kearney
Aertry
Wornail
Ageern
Whistier
Joan W. Juweil
Springfield
M. Hill
Cahoma
Worl
Juvomtinauion Tt
Wornall
We Bank
Ste
Dobn
W. Jewell
Camp
Gunzton Trenei
Peat Finly
Jewell
Warne
Manhattan
Tnsistent Ki
Clinselt
Bam Wren
Warnall
Opta
Joan Ww
Mims
Tha
Usalty
Missouri
Tigh Leen
Acme-Dime
Cams Funston
New York
Burgemeister Murder Trial Set For Tomorrow Morning
Miss Hedda Burgemeister charged with the murder of Otto Koehler on November 14, 1914, will face trial in the Thirty-seventh district court tomorrow. The case, delayed earlier for warQuestionnaires, features arguments over a fair trial with Former Governor T. M. Campbell leading counsel. A panel of jurors has been summoned as the district attorney will announce readiness and Burgemeister seeks a special trial date.
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Imma
Burgemeister
Otto Koehler
Marting
W. 8. Anederson
J. A. McAskill
Miss Burgemeister
Tmm. Campbell
Canomibers & Watson
Talesmen
Koehler
Distriet Court
Read & Wale
Germany
Mist Bureemeister
Europe
Astill
New York
Ave
Poll Taxes in Bexar County Bite Back at Future Elections
Tax assessor J A Bitty reports 6267 poll taxes paid in Bexar County with Civilian population gains since soldiers departed. he estimates actual eligible voters may exceed 26,000. No organized push to collect poll taxes this year. county officer races next summer appear unsettled. Prohibition supporters circulate a petition urging a local option vote, but a meeting is planned for the near future.
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Bexar Couny
J. A. Bittoy
Bexar County
San Antonio
Gexar County
Healey Acquitted in Chicago Corruption Trial
Former Chicago police chief Cimries dtenney, politician Willan Skidmore, and former detective Stephen Barry were found not guilty on charges of accepting tributes. Jury deliberated for hours after a lengthy investigation into wiretaps and records, leading to the dismissal of charges and removals from office.
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Chicago
Hie Wen
Skidmore
Barty
Weather Forecast From The Linnt Newspaper Style
The report presents scattered city weather notes with temperatures and wind speeds for Milwaukee Kasram City New York Washington and Maenare. It notes warmer conditions in several regions with higher Saturday temperatures and persistent breezes from various directions.
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Clonty Fenile
Ure Paudhwrat
Konday
Milwaukee
Kasram
Blizzard Drags City Into Deep Freeze Wreaks Havoc
Snowbound Chicago and major Midwest towns face record cold as a historic blizzard cripples transit and services. Widespread power and fuel shortages stall trains and stricken streets. Officials warn relief may lag with temperatures dropping to twenty below zero and closures extending through the weekend.
Germans Prepare New Drive of Frightfulness Reported
British flyers report German divisions arriving on the West Front and a new attack planned. Captured orders show measures to prevent desertions. Weather described as slushy and muddy in Flanders, hindering infantry combat.
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Turmeld
Gerhiapy
Gurbin
West Front
Te Ib
Geran
Flanders
Courts Cleared in Texas Plan to Reorganize Judiciary
Austin reports the central legislative committees favored a major restructuring including creating a new commission and elevating the Court of Criminal Appeals to a division of the Supreme Court. A constitutional amendment is proposed to authorize these changes, with further actions set for next Thursday and adjournment until Monday after subcommittee reports.
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Austin
Tex
Jan
Central Legislative
Soa
Court of Criminal Appeals
Insurance
Banidag
West Memiur
Senator Hutte suit targets Richard Lloyd limits
The Wisconsin State Journal reports Senator Follett and allies filed a defamation and life damages lawsuit against Richard Lloyd limits sind. Madison and Milwaukee figures linked to the case include Ja Moclette and Corrigan. The action seeks about $100,000 in damages amid allegations of malice and defamation.
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Madison
Hebert
Hutte Faday
Richard Lloyd
Wisconsin
Lit Follett
Wisconsin State Journal
Jonex
Senniunchrt
Weilll
Bates Deelnr Dion
Wap
Garmpany
Gmyert Roe
New York
Law Paitney
Ad Wale
Corrigan
Seaman Arrested On Tax Evasion Charge In New York
An article notes a seaman newly in custody in New York on charges of tax evasion and alleged misrepresentation about status and income. The piece mentions he arrived in the United States aboard a vessel and had been employed by a local telephone company.
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New York
Van
Washington
Ordnance
Guy B. Tripp
Tripp Ux
Westindoves Electric Company
Profiteering curb sparks draft reform ruling
Washington briefs report General Browder ordering a 20 cent per questionnaire compensation for draft board members. Funds would be shared among members, while some consider higher pay to deter profiteering. Officials warn curbing abuse would require a large congressional appropriation.
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Washington
BD. C
Inn
Tocal
Heneral
Rowder
Trey Desire
Jooal
Servier
Kant
Stucier
Congress
Turkiye Captures and British Prisoner Totals Reported
World War II era dispatches say British forces took 34 490 prisoners in Palestine and Mesopotamia and captured 222 enemy tanks. In 1917 British generals Altenby and Ma rshall led operations around Suez and Mesopotamia with 17 646 and 15 944 prisoners respectively. On the Western Front Haig reported 27 200 prisoners and 160 guns. An explosion at Stratford-upon-Avon killed about a hundred people.
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Washington, DB
Ci Tan
Palestine
Haig
Joes
Jung
Hougebold Furniture Fire Ravages West Commerce Block
A major blaze destroyed Hougebold Furniture Store at 214 16 West Commerce Street Saturday night, causing an estimated loss of 140000 to 150000. The building owned by Jay & Oppenhormes burn, with adjacent shops damaged by water and smoke as fire crews fought the flames for hours. Police suspect arson. a Mexican youth was arrested but escaped from headquarters. Fire spread quickly, threatening nearby structures and forcing evacuations as crews battled the stubborn center fire through the night.
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West
Commerce Street
Monch & Barnes
James
Watte
Wien
Thane
Thames
Noach & Barnes Corp
Comueres Street
Plataii
Cansamred
Tire
Firiten
Scattered Fire and Panic Near Mary Street Block Scene
A blaze drew soldiers civilians and volunteers to Mary Street and Navarro Street as rioting crowds surged to view the red glow in the sky. Debris bricks from the burning Hersehelt building and falling sparks created a dangerous throng as police cleared the area amid alarms and shouted warnings.
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Aod
Mary's Street
Navarro Street
Plessure
Jasserand Warns Nation Against Premature Peace
Prime Minister Jules Jusserand warns the nation against easing to peace too soon as World War I rages. He cautions that “peace” terms, not true conditions, risk inviting further destruction while American and Allied forces prepare for the long fight.
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Uyl
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Surtia
Armentane
Belfort
Oia
Wilson
Lesseid
Washington
Amerigua
United States
apatuTa
Unitud
Germaine
Major Gardner Iil Waml Whell et Macon Tin
Fragmented OCR text describes a wartime related scene with Gardner, Gauedine, and others. Mentions hospital, pneumonia, and combat actions including German and Allied forces. Reference to Dixie divisions and a theater near Ghentier with mentions of captured men and consequences of a stage map and frontline activity.
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Macon
Tin
Mindi
Gardner
Mfc
Pital
Pwumonia
Andee
Gauedine
Fisteree
Jawatty Wits Reugeaa Sri Sabot
Searls i
Reddad
Uvey
Gormin
Ghentier
Appointment of Texas city school officials described
Fragmentary OCR yields names and roles at various Texas schools and departments. Fleming, Bullinger, and others appear in duties connected to city education administration with dated context and unclear events.
Liquid fire fails in Lens district riot
In Lens during a cool afternoon a chaotic event unfolded as youths threw objects and officials reported injuries. The incident occurred near Wing Road and involved unnamed locals, with police forming a containment area as witnesses described a tense scene.
Went Over the Top at Vinny Ridge Killing at Home
Private Erpnal damon Attree aged 1 escapes south from Cheyian shrapnel and machine gun fire. At Vinny Ridge he is killed by a bullet from an anti tank rifle fired by his brother Reuven. The attackers were shouting and slauglter charges echoed.
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Bay
Gan
Torgsto
Dan
Erpnal
Damon Attree
Sonth
Cheyian
Wilson Baker and Congress to Clash in War Cabinet Debate
Washington Jan 12 President Wilson and Congress are set for a clash over wartime policy with calls for a bigger, centralized munitions effort. The dispute centers on creating a dedicated ministry or a central supply division to coordinate purchases, production, and equipment for the army amid demands from Chamberlain and allies for stronger executive control. Secretary Baker's stance opposes a full munitions ministry, favoring centralized but limited reform within the War Department.
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Wilson
Congress
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Will Bakery
White House
War Department
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Wyelgarnuee
Vaker
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Weeks, Mokellar
Wadsworth
Hitcheses
Henry Ford
Charles M. Setavab
Rawantarettinius
James A. Farrell
Tealee Corporation
Capeble
Foley
Anon
the Chamberlain
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Weeks
Frees
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