Witnesses claim Luetgert wife seen alive as search widens
Telegrams from Omaha and Tekamah confirm a witness says Mrs Luetgert was alive on May 27, while another dispatch claims she is hiding near Oshkosh Wisconsin. Attorneys say Luetgert is nearly broke and no funds exist for further investigation. Authorities doubt the reports but keep watch as the case moves forward.
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Shortage uncovered in New York city finances
The Times reports a shortage in Greater New York city finances uncovered by an audit. A discrepancy of 1500,000 between the comptroller and tax registrar led to a finding that millions in taxes may be uncollected, with much of the amount labeled as personal tax but non collectable.
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Roach Sees Conference Hope in Brussels Silver Trade
James Roxche, member of parliament for Stocan district, voices deep interest in the silver question as the Brussels conference nears. He cites strong support from Chamberlain and Balfour for international action to reopen negotiations, with French backing seen as key to success.
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Boston Vanquishes Baltimore in pennant chase
Boston routs Baltimore 9 to 5 in a key series game as Hoffer, Nops and Corbett struggle. Hamilton shines with a fourth inning run, while Boston pulls away late amid a flurry of hits and steady pitching to seize momentum in the pennant race. Attendance 23,376.
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Pensions And Postmasters Added To Pension List
Washington Sept 28 Pensions granted yesterday include Iowa Maquoketa Aaron M Jones Dickens Robert W Boyd Primghar Caleb B Newnan Central City Restoration and Reissue Henry P Gillon Anamosa South Dakota Original John Wilson Central City Nebraska Original George B Davidson Wilbur Henry Martins Plattsmouth Additions John Crose Arlington Renewal and reissue John P B New Seward Incresses rn A church Meadow Grove Most masters appointed yesterday Iowa Hoonosboro Boone county T P Patterson vice W C Sherman resigned Crandon Buchanan county John Unin vice M S Craft removes Naley Ringgold County J W Mayer vice Wir removed Narroll Wayne county view Fe AL Perry re
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T. P.fatterson
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John Unin
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J.W. Mayer
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Narroll
Wayne County
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Remote hope for Spain-US mediation settles on Sagasta rule
Washington reports remote risk of rupture with Spain over Woodford note. Officials expect Sagasta to form a liberal ministry and accept good offices to ease Cuba, seeking a peaceful path without ceding sovereignty. If Spain declines mediation, a further course would be considered by Congress and the president.
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Steamer Admiral Gervais Fire Tragedy Near Ufa
A Russian steamer carrying 200 passengers caught fire while off Ufa. Panic ensued as the ship drifted midstream preventing quick disembarkation. Dozens jumped overboard. many were drowned or burned. Exact casualties not yet known.
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Robbers Blunder In Train Hold Up Near Moorhead Minn
A westbound Northern Pacific passenger train three miles north of Moorhead Minnesota was held up early morning. Robbers failed to secure the express car money after cutting the train too shallowly. Engineer Hoover spotted a robber on the mail car platform and the gang ordered the brakes applied before fleeing with watches and cash.
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Perpetual Injunction Shields Mutual Life In Kansas
Judge Williams grants a perpetual injunction to stop Superintendent McNeil from interfering with New York Mutual Life Insurance Co. The attorney general is barred from interference except via writ of , following a dispute tied to the Hilman case. McNeil had denied a license over an alleged unpaid claim.
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Luetgert Trial Enters Sixth Week in Chicago Court
The Luetgert murder trial opened its sixth week with expectations of three to four more weeks. A large, curious crowd fills the criminal court area daily as Mary Siemerling testifies about threats and contradictions in her grand jury statements. Witnesses describe Mrs Luetgert’s alleged behavior and remarks about the family and business prior to her disappearance.
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Shank
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Paper Makers10 Combine to Form Large Trade Group
Plans for a large newspaper manufacturers combine are under discussion by a dozen leading mills in New York and New England. The move contemplates full merger of interests rather than a joint selling agency. Goals include uniform profit rates and expansion of foreign markets amid rising newspaper exports.
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New England
Malting Combine Perfected Promises High Malt Profits
New York September 28 The Tribune reports a permanent malting trust formed to centralize barley buying and malt production. It cites a 23 million bushel annual output with 1 million dollars in profits, planning operations in Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Philadelphia and New York. American Malting Co. to head the venture with 95 million preferred stock and 15 million common stock, promising 5 percent dividends.
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His Wife Was His Teacher
Newport reports a Brooklyn merchant's son secretly married a German girl in Berlin. To avoid his father, he hires his wife as a German instructor, presenting her as the new teacher to perfect his language. The family grows fond of Ida Kessberg, the young teacher, and the household warms to her presence. The revelation follows as the marriage becomes known.
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William van Anden
Ida Kessberg
van Anden
Great Wheat Shortage Across Europe Threatens Prices
A Sept. 26 report notes Europe faces widespread wheat shortages with France, Russia, Italy, and Austria-Hungary short by millions of quarters. Britain remains near average, while the United States and Canada likely supply most deficit. Argentina and Australia crops determine future prices as India hoards grain amid famine concerns.
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Great Britain Withdraws From Seal Conference
Britain announces it cannot participate in the Washington seal conference if Japan and Russia attend. The Foreign Office gives no reasons, confirming the decision to withdraw. Canada influenced the move, and officials say Britain will not engage further in the sealing talks.
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There Is No Fever in Texas Report Distorted
The Monston Post rebuts a New Orleans firm and a Philadelphia contact claiming fever cases in Texas cities are suspicious. The dispatch urges influence with the surgeon general to probe the matter while noting Houston and other cities are mentioned.
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