Farmer confesses to murdering two daughters near Red Cedar River
Earl Roop of Lansing Michigan confessed to chloroforming and burying his two young daughters in the Red Cedar river bed near his home after the children had been in fields with him. He surrendered to Sheriff Bilsbee in Mason and the bodies were recovered. motive given as despondency. Roop is jailed on murder charges.
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Lansing
Michigan
Farmer
Earl Roop
Lansing, Mich
Bilsbee
Red Cedar
Roop
Mason
End of Bolshevism Seen Near in Russia
Washington reports officials expect the end of Bolshevism in Russia to be near enough to follow with a period of chaos, while zemstvos prove capable of maintaining order until a new stable government forms. Wrangel gains support as regional control expands and land reform reaches peasants.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Department
Zemstvos
Aemastovs
Wrangel
Ter
Foreign trade boost sought by congress this session
Washington reports outline requested appropriations near 1.5 million dollars for foreign trade expansion next session. The bureau of foreign and domestic commerce estimates place this above the 900 thousand dollars allotted this year. In Chicago word from Duluth confirms golfer Chicks Evans must pause his career for some time after a recent illness, likely ending his season.
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Washington
Congress
Bureau of
Bureau
Chicago
Charles “Chicks Evans
Evan
Duluth
Late Market Roundup From Chicago And Cleveland
Chicago and Cleveland market reports show slow trading across cattle hogs sheep and produce. Cattle idled with steady top prices for choice steers and weaker mid grades. hogs 25 to 40 cents lower. veal calves soft. sheep and lambs mixed with fat lambs slow but some gains for feeders. butter and eggs at varied quotes. potatoes and poultry steady to easy.
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Chicago
Best Western
Choira
Cleveland
Defeat Brooklyn Four In Row And Win Pennant
A detailed ball by ball account from a pennant clincher, with Cobb like plays at first, Coveleskie misplays, and key hits by Cleveland and Brooklyn fielders. Jamieson, Johnston, and Wambsganss figure in multiple at bats as the game ebbs and flows. The scoreline shows 20 hits and no errors through nine innings, reflecting a tense finish.
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Brooklyn
Cleveland
Jamieson
Sheehan
Myers
Sewell
Kanetchy
Gardner
Kilduff
Johnson Sewell
Coveleskie
Grimes
Wambsganss
Speaker
Brooklyn- Wheat
Wheat
Ft Smith
Wambsganss Myers
Konetchy
Miller
Coyeleskie
Olson
Speaker Sheehan
Griffith
Kinneger
O'Neill
Shikes
Caveleskie
Jamieso
Myers Speaker
Smith
Smith Kilduff
Schmandt
Cleveland Mamaux
Johnston
Sheahan
Jamieson Wheat
Mynera
Fewel
Wambsgars
O'Neil
W. Johnston
Jamison West
Brooklyn G
Clareland
Viamaux
O'Day
Plata
Dineen
Ktem
Connelly
Nery Worth Promoted In Fall Tonic Appeal For Children
An early 20th century style ad urges parents to safeguard children’s vitality for school through a tonic named Nery Worth. It cites malnutrition risks, touts improved appetite and energy, and includes a customer testimonial from Mrs Rebecca Allender. The promotion mentions a round bottle, price 1.25 plus tax, and lists C W Phillips as a seller among others.
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Rebecca Allender
Nery-Worth
Nery
Kato
C W. Phillips
Riots Blamed On Harding In Ireland Policy
New York Oct 12 Senator Harding Republican candidate would not take official cognizance of Ireland if elected, a statement cited as fueling renewed violence sweeping under orders from Lloyd George. Cochran of New York described the telegram from Cleveland as impacting public sentiment at Democratic National Headquarters.
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New York
Senator Harding
Ireland
Lloyd George
New Carburetor Cuts Gasoline Use and Boosts Power
Air-Friction Carburator Co claims its device fits Ford and other cars, cutting fuel use by one third to one half while boosting power 20 to 60 percent. It starts well in cold weather, allows use of cheap gas or gas mixed with kerosene, and boasts 45 to 60 miles per gallon for some Ford owners. The firm offers 20 days trial and seeks local agents with large profits.
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Ford
Madison St
Daston
Andv
Narrow Escape As House Collapse Endangers Resident
A Walnut street man Andy Craben narrowly escaped being crushed when a heavy structure under a house gave way. Police and the fire department arrived with tools as onlookers helped pry free Craben who then received medical attention for injuries.
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House Falls
Tron
Widnue St
Andy Craben
Walnut Street
Roy Benton
Craben
Kenton
Newis
Crabon
Crahon
Brad
Augy Trial Continues In Liquor Possession Case
The Trenton New Jersey court session adjourned the Sam Nag case due to defense requests delaying the proceedings until tomorrow Morning. Several witnesses were present, with the defense seeking more time. Mayor Charles Browne of Princeton, a Democratic candidate, claimed President Kruat has been registered, while affidavits suggest Mrs Wilson may also be registered.
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Sam Nag
Tharge
Tomorro
Trenton
N J
Charles Browne
Princton
Eve Press
Tay
Wilenbeine
Mie Wilson
Merina Medina Oct 12 1824 Chatham fair and carnival hints
Hints of Chatham fair and carnival noted in Medina with pullets and age details. Legal matters include marriages and financial contributions related to delinquency cases. Dan Galloway dies after injuries from a railway incident. A church at Weymouth is being converted into a community center with undenominational services planned Sundays.
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Medina
Chatham
Legion
William M Rimmel
Esther Jones
Marriet Ploud Neal
Myer Abrahom
Wadsworth
Ahern
Pyentun
Favo
Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters
Dan Galloway
Lod
Wheeling
Lake Drie
Theeld
Weymouth
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Gainer
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Wambsganse
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Jamirern
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Smith Mytra
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Harding
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Kildurr
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Mamauy
Cleveland Jamieson
Wambsgans
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Coveleskia
Merina
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