Plotted kidnapping and robbery case uncovers five suspects
Police disclose a scheme to abduct and rob a woman for jewelry with two newsmen a stenographer and a barber among those arrested. Key figures include Howard I. Sloan and Diane Wilkes, plus details of the car ride to a lonely house and subsequent confinement and concealment of valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaventid Press
Phthidelphia
Ghot
Oller Messsparper
Hienographce
Mernine
Tinto
Ae Baker
Mabel Goodrich
Ghandehedi
Dirs
Gernantown
Atoniounet Rarvk
Tie
Ter
Hiiself Vis
Gighbony
Gieder Society
Ids
Tata
Priddy
Doug
Nike
Fragmented OCR story from a legislative session
The unreadable text mentions Mindiy and Sloan wearing rings, a partial payment of 805 with most recovered, a note about work on a game and Findhiny’s employment, and Wallace Tiesbee as society editor for two weeks. It also references kidnapping penalties and assembly actions related to a legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindiy
Sloan
Blow
Wien
Wallace Tiesbee
Ima
Legisla
Prin Elds
Cme Te Puntste
Carl
Captain Andrews and Bride Begin Atlantic Small-Boat Crossing
Veteran mariner Captain Andrews sails from Here bite thie afternoon in a fourteen-foot craft, the Dark Secret, on a perilous wedding voyage with his newlywed bride. The couple face a twelve week crossing to England, with provisions for four men aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Wiliam Andrews
Ransom to be raised by subscription
The American board committee for Miss Helen Stone’s case discussed raising a ransom via subscription after visits to Washington. They reported the only sure path to release lies in delaying payment and seeking public subscription to fund the ransom, with officials promising to help pursue every feasible avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosten
Helen Stone
Phew
Wilson Smith
Washington
Moosevelt
State Department
Proudenthel Committee
Miss Stone
Dar Peasah
Coriitiien
Miss Stone's Release and Balkan Captivity Mentioned
Miss Jelen M. Stare of Hudearion Dede is cited in a release detailing a Balkan captivity tale. The fragment references a church regope and various religious and civic entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachieive
Toston
Biaeel
Otitis Elie
Jelen M. Stare
Jon
Leelbewead
Weber
Four Killed in a Freight Train Wreck
A derailment killed four workers and injured several others according to witnesses and officials. Investigators begin inspecting the wreckage near the rail yard as authorities await more details on the incident and the cause.
Hodgson on the Stand in Schley Inquiry Details Changes in Testimony
Lieutenant Hodgson testified in the Schley inquiry about substitutions in the Dear Schley letter and changes to Santiago statements. Doyle and other officers faced questions on bombardment details and the voyage, with Hodgson's correspondence presented as evidence.
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Schley
Santiago
Lieut
Doyle
Washington
Get
A. OC. Dodgson
Sehley
Brooklyn
Sehrey
Couirt
Hodgson
Hinandeo
Lene Ty
Gine
Department
Caged Temile
Alen
Ma. Hanna
Erreet Pestivheny
Hide
Helton
Unclear OCR fragment references a Monday event
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page references a Monday item involving editorial matter, an Admiral, and various names. The readable content is too garbled to identify a coherent event, date, or location with certainty.
One Thousand Anarchists Attend Most Speech Feared Riot
About a thousand alleged anarchists gathered on Fourth Street in New York to hear John Most. Police under Acting Captain Place arrived as a planned demonstration turned tense. Most was warned off and did not speak as hecklers attempted to intercept him.
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Rose New York
Qet
Immv Dal
Fourth Street
Place
Meetiow
Joehn
Owae
Lipton Begins Rest After Turbulent Transatlantic Passage
Sir Thomas Lipton spends his first day of rest anchored off West Twenty sixth Street near Jersey shore with few visitors aboard the Bein owes. The ship’s owner stays on board as Lipton contemplates future plans including visits to New York and potential guest appearances with notable elites. reports from various sources describe hesitations over timings and travel to locations such as Seabreak and Telemere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Get
Thomas Lipton
West Twentyseinth Street
Jersey Shore
Bower Abdis
Jameson
Air
Watson Hiel
Gen Cove
Duke of Alba
York
Seeanmere
London Anarchists Meet Against McKinley Assassination
An Anglo Irish hour long London meeting of millenarian anarchists discussed the McKinley assassination. Foreign speakers rejected justifying violence while urging labor agitation and political action to expose capitalist systems.
Burglary Suspect Wounded in Wilkes-Barre Raid
In Wilkes-Barre a store proprietor Dean was robbed and fought back as a burglar was wounded and captured. The suspect fled toward a local street while officers pursued and detained him at the scene amid a reported attempt to elude arrest.
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Wilkes-Barre
Oleh
Dean
Dria
Miyano
Daves
Joseph Posolitae
Tie Huoe
Joseph Behimin
Fragmentary OCR News Item About Unclear Names
The legible parts describe an unclear event or notice with multiple garbled names and phrases. No coherent persons, places, or actions can be definitively identified from the readable text.
Defense of General Alger Drawn Amid War Controversy
Ex president Russell Alger's forthcoming book The Spanish American War defends his administration and argues unpreparedness hindered U S war effort. The text preserves critique of Alger while crediting General Wood and Roosevelt for Rough Riders and discusses army appointments and supply delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Roosevelt
Wood
Rough Riders
New York
Lusgell A. Almer
Whitper & Tivos
Htis
McKinles
General Alger
Alger
Congress
Leclares
Titmet
Valwntecy Serlee
Avingy
North American Review
Maguirs
Miles
Nuevitas
Banta Cher
Senator Platt Dines With the President in Washington
Senator Thomas CC Platt of New York dined with President and Mrs. Washington at the White House. The fete lasted into the night as the president spent a quiet day, visited churches with Mrs. Behel and Mrs. Roosevelt, and walked the streets of Washington after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cpt
Thomas CC
Phitt
New York
Howsevele
Thaasewele
Gyaee
First Sunday of Episcopal Conference Observed
The first Sunday of the Episcopal conference focused on missionary sections across city churches. Crowds filled Grace Church and St Luke's with overflow at Trinity, while services also occurred at the University of California chapels and other pulpits in Oakland and Alameda. Bishops preached and addressed civic and moral duties, urging unity in public virtue and religious ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
St. Luke's
Trinity
Minsspaugh
Sie
Mare Ishin
University of California
Alameda
At & Oelock
Potter
Trinity Chaumeh
Merginseiy
Weert
South Dakota
Wiha
Puther
Mare Chunk
Dubring
Pihaie Delphin
Howard and Powers to Be Tried Again
Court orders new trials for Howard and Powers in the case once led by former State officials. Powers has been moved to jail. the proceedings anticipate a fresh stage in the long-contested affair and new jurors may be seated for a Tuesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Powers
Pageais Invirng
Formney Bowlary
James
Pianilctort
Dewe
Lowes
Whe Tin
Angi
Ite
Tnpriseniiniedt
Hawaii
Tt Ds
One Killed Four Injured In Train Collision
A nighttime collision between a passenger train and a freight train near a major junction left one person dead and four injured. Emergency crews responded, with survivors describing a chaotic scene as cars derailed and multiple passengers trapped. Investigations are underway to determine fault and the exact sequence of events.
Fragmentary Text Merits Cautious Summary Of Local Mention
Readable fragments reference places and names across a chaotic note. Mentions include hospitals and residents such as New Poke and Dwaiele, with scattered terms suggesting a civic or community context and potential events or notices. The text remains garbled and uncertain about concrete actions.
Tribute to McKinley From Ohio in Washington
A large Washington gathering honors the late President McKinley with Ohio ties. About 8,000 attendees hear speeches praising his virtues and calling for united action against anarchists. A letter from Theodore Roosevelt expresses regrets at missing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Republican Association
Mann
Roosevelt
Washington
Meckinsley
Ohio
Chase
Opera House
Marine Band
Moskinley
J. J0. Brigham
Age Culture
Dan Did. Mutt
Frank M. Brisatol
Metropolitan Church
Anthracite Trade Signals Shifting Market Tone
The Ledger reports a tightening anthracite market with dealers in active competition and brisk demand in September. Figures show substantial tonnage advances over prior years as price levels and navigation worries affect the industry outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agstanal
Ontario
Plague Disappearing Reported in Narrow Window
A fragmented report notes plague decline amid scattered mentions of health officials and local responses. The text references dates, places, and agencies with unclear details, indicating a cautious easing of concern.
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Philadelphia
Mie
North Wayne
Eennati
Ovsanisathon
Vidar
Tina
Wiridhay Sahil
COMO
Diene
Formes Gibbens
Diagher
Teradii
Ny Antag
Wallace
Mintown
Sloan Howe
Dunlap
Atlantic
Constitution—Committee
Boston Church
Tudiana
Caboose
Poceliilhy
Prema
Lorian
Kiron
Raul Wiles
Medien
Delta Guagui
Widenail
Haniel
Ibaa Pereate Houtelbutod
Cienfuegos
Lorena
Eorstemetian
Eapdurine
China
Corhghgarh
Loyleg
Lyon
Westerdiac
Setiley
Paul May Moyen
Amelie
Willy Siddow Woneangiltas
Spatheyay
Wettibe
Tomdy Gooddead
Ives
Cote
Hari
Lmnae
Swiler
Mir Rayner Waaldott
Fiona Filer
Pillai
Onno
Teateen
Riewer
Admiral Selle
Adi
Totelook
John
Shamrock
The
Assaciated Press
Stramvack
Evie Busin
London Anarchists
Saint’ Czolgosz
London
McKinley
DL. Okelly
Attedienive
Sadi Coolgess
Enrien Malatesti
Thelin
Selig
Mr. Mebblev
Trevor
Plymouth
Dean—Companion
Sheriff North
Aohiewiblies
Aiee Alaealiod
Jaak Moehir
Lela Failes
Gen. Alger
Sampson
the Associates
Mlaniy
Santis
Viernes
Orbin
Santiages
Conveta
Mithei
Willhoo
Moreitus
Syieiragthelit Gillied
Enliermeanie Wareyers Ks
Gotmie el Pantin
Shatner
Wil
Ted Tinal
Mage
Senator Platt
Hell
Episcopal Conference
San Francisco
Wm. R. Butler
William Goebel
Pennsylvania
Sterling Run
Sterling Pun
Dhudiey Soda al
Kacloive
MR. M’kinley
the Sons and Daughters of
Vie Associated Drea
Dr. Mann
Aetter
M.D. Minin
Ma ‘i. MM. Sullivan
Association
Hulaio
Stilfivin
DL Maal
Noosevelt
Reading
AH Tung
Consul McWade
Wyse
Egtedeilie
Allau
Pichia Mangeith
Bale Manhese
Vitter
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