Minneapolis Hotel Murder Case Casts Shadow on Conductor
A Minneapolis hotel murder case centers on Nathan M. Riggs, a popular Omaha railroad conductor. Investigators allege a complex plan involving Miss Millie Ellison of Ellsworth and Miss Millie Bin, with large cash drafts and a cipher letter found in Riggs’s locker. Riggs fled to Elroy before authorities connected him to the Ellison killing, and a tense pursuit followed as detectives closed in.
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Murder Case Hints at Matrimonial Motives
Police say a woman found dead near Elroy was killed in a case involving suspected jealousy and marital tensions. Investigators describe the suspect as a craftsman linked to a broader affair, with warrants and custody actions continuing as officials trace connections to Washington and land investments.
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Murder at the railroad station sparks citywide hunt
Police tracked a killer after a midnight murder near a Minneapolis St Paul rail depot. Riggs led the manhunt, coordinating with unions and trains to Elroy while witnesses described a pale, nervous suspect. The pursuing effort centered on passenger departures and a key witness named Millie Hixon.
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Death at Riggs murder case exposed in vault evidence
Police opened a safety deposit locker at the Metropolitan Life building per county attorney guidance and found damning items tied to Nathan Riggs. Two $1,000 bills given to Miss Ellison, a $550 bank certificate, a ring with Riggs initials, and a watch tied to the victim confirm a premeditated killing. The recovered cash and documents tie Riggs to the crime, underscoring the brutality and premeditation of the act.
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Central American War Escalates With Honduras Involvement
Three nations, Guatemala Salvador and Honduras move toward open conflict as battles erupt near Metapen and Santa Fe. Salvador repels Guatemalan forces, while Honduras declares war and fronts with Salvador and Guatemala. US offers Good Offices to mediate ceasefire and peace talks.
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Christians, Buddhists and Shintoists Aid Tokio Church
Faiths unite in Tokyo as Christians Buddhists and Shintoists pledge voluntary support for rebuilding the church destroyed in last September’s disturbance. The cross-faith relief effort highlights interfaith cooperation amid recovery.
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Hardware Store Burglary Hits Berg and Benson
In Valley City North Carolina on July 17 burglars broke the plate glass front of Berg and Benson hardware merchants. They stole about 100 dollars worth of razors and knives two revolvers and a gold watch.
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Train Kills Three In East New York Crossing
Three people died in a grade crossing accident on the Long Island Manhattan Beach line in East New York yesterday. The fatal incident occurred near the tracks as a train struck a group of pedestrians, prompting investigations by local authorities.
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