Fireman Foils Train Robbery Near Appleton Junction
A masked robber attempted a hold up on the Ashland St. Paul north bound train of the Chicago Northwestern near Appleton Junction. Fireman Gustav Pall struck the robber with a coal scoop knocking the revolver loose as the thief fled from the cab. The crew was guarding a suspected gold shipment from Chicago to St. Paul. A posse searches for the suspect.
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Appleton
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Appleton Junction
Here
Louis Wandell
Vandell
Gustav Pall
Paul
Tralanion Tere
Chicago
Paul Ang
Terribly Maimed in Explosion at Blanc
Watson a 4 year old quarry worker in Blanc Texas fatally injured by a premature blast. Both arms torn off and mangled in a grim accident reported by the tax assessor. headline notes a string of local incidents and costs across Texas from July 24.
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Blanc
Tex
Watson
Tobin's Position in This Election
Me Tobin's Position in This Election states that John Witobin denies supporting the Shook Coy Court House ticket and declares support for Judge Seeligsoy Harris and their allies. Witobin urges friends to work for and support Wem in the election in San Antonio Texas dated July 21 1808.
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San Antonio
Texas
Fire Rips Through High Banks Wiping Out Texas Town
July 24 reports say the small town of High Banks near Valley Junction, Texas, was nearly destroyed by a fire with $25,000 estimated loss. Origin unknown. Meanwhile Galveston trials yielded guilty verdicts in murder cases, and jail terms were set for defendants in separate proceedings. Crowds prepare for veterans encampment August 6 and 7 in Junction.
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High Banks
Valley Junction
Tex
Galveston
Dmond’ Ehelson
Meath
Ephram Tass
Algo A. Wager
A Decent Campaign In Bexar County Remarks
Citizens of Bexar County reject continued attacks from Callaghan Shoolk Coy. They announce they will ignore further statements from that source and treat them with silent contempt, confident the public will approve of this stance.
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Bexar County
City News Briefs Reflect Mixed Local Events
A garbled page segment notes an 11 year old boy who fell from a tree while watching a baseball game, suffering broken arms. The fragment mentions ownership or purchase activities and vague references to voting, places like Aust and Tex, and a $2000 figure, but details are unclear.
Ants Hide West Point Plebes in Cap and Locker
A fragment describes Wes and N. Paint instructing plebes at West Point to collect ants from a company street in a cap and later count them. If any are missing they should report it and place captured ants in a locker until orders. The passage notes secrecy and a controlled count.
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G Company
Candi dates to vote for on July 25th notice
The notice lists candidates for local offices including Tom J. Newton for County Attorney M. Chas. Shiner for County Treasurer and Harry Hertzberg for Justice of the Peace. The advertisement urges voters to participate in the July 25th election.
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Arthur W. Seeligson
Theodore Harris
Frank R. Newton
Nelson Lyt
Binsenbach
Tom J. Newton
Harry Hertzberg
Justice of the Poace
M., Chas. Shiner
Justice of the
Hazing at United States Military Academy Prompts Punishment
Cadets at the United States military academy faced hazing penalties as eight cadets were sent home. Plebes endured a loud warning to end the ritual, and lockers were used to store a punishment item. Absentees could be sent on additional tasks, while the offenders received varied sanctions as internal discipline actions were outlined.
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Uhitedl States Military Academy
Fouth
Consul Quits Amid Scent Mystery in Chicago
Chicago July 24 The Tribune reports British consul Alexander Finn departed suddenly for England on June 34 taking his effects and failing to notify. Thomas Erskine, former British vice consul, arrives from St Lars to run British affairs. Details hint at secrecy surrounding Finn departure.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
Alexander Finn
Tor Chiecapa
England
Erskine
St. Lars
Winn
Finn
Prospect Hill Improvement District to Issue $45,000 Bonds
Property owners Be D Henry John Wicklund and W E Kerr met Aldermen Manermann and Kuehn with the council finance committee to push a $45,000 bond issue of $1000 denomination voted on the 15th. City Attorney Joe Ryan will draft the ordinance for measure and it is expected to pass at Monday's city council session as residents seek to place the bonds on the market.
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D. Henry
John Wicklund
W. EH. Kerr
Prospect Hilt
Tment
Manermann
Kuehn
Council
Joe Ryan
Caunel
Prospect Hill
Fragmented slang note from Chlenko dated chatter
Incomprehensible OCR fragment with garbled phrases about pronouns, names, and ailments. Mentions Willie, Tait, bore, cash, misfortune, wasting disease, and a person named Yossha. Content unclear and unreadable in places.
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Texarkana
the Kan
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Texan
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Duly 4
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Tolter Club
Uvalde, Tex
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Junction. Junction
Galvaden
Halveston
Jily
County
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Tly
Sicily
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August Biesenbach
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Chlenko
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