Magician Willard Attacks Woman and Infant in Cincinnati
Hubert M Wilkirdy, a traveling magician, killed a woman and her infant daughter in a hotel lobby at 1250 AM. He fled along the suspension bridge, attacked police attempting to stop him, and was captured by Bridge Policeman James on the bridge. Willard claimed he was a magician and denied prior marriage, with authorities suggesting he may have been stranded from a touring company.
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Cincinnati
Hubert M. Wilkirdy
Tater
Rset
Hal Waster
Willard
Aeeneres AL Tie
J. M. Tuy
Wintmtto
Turner
Olliataig
W. T
Jameson
James Willard
Goliibora
N.Q
Wen
Oklahoma
Maine
Protest Meetings Schedule Across Cities by Labor Federation
A Labour Federation meeting plan details protests against an attack on Charles Hanover at Cuume. President John H Walker announced gatherings in Chicago and South Chicago, including December 28 and New Year events, with multiple sessions in Chicago and Philadelphia. Hospitals report patient Moyer facing medical complications with no consent for growth-related treatment.
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Laboranen
Charles Honover
Cuume
Walker
Tildéis Federation of Lahor
Tomorrom Jilsh
Chicago
Phillman
Til
Moyer
Elen
Grewent
Anti Tuberculosis Exhibit Tours Southern Counties
Wheeling dispatch reports an Anti Tuberculosis car visiting southern counties starting January to educate residents about the disease and promote public meetings. Dr Harriet Jones and Dr Thurman Gilleapie lead addresses with Dr James touring other cities to set up arrangements. The car travels along the Ohio River division of the Baltimore and Ohio, reaching Huntington and subsequent interior routes through southern West Virginia.
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Wheeling
Harriet Jones
Bla Ek
Sevarnt Faye
Janea
Thurman Gilleapie
Ghusgo
de. Javies
Baltimore and Ohio
Huntington
Bouithern
West Virelna
Wills Probated in Local Court
The will of Mrs Susan M Delson disposes estate to Mary 8 and Martha A Delson. James Bove’s will be probated, leaving property to Mary Boyle widow. Mrs Boyle executrix of the Boyle estate without bond.
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Susan M. Delson
Mary
Martha A. Delson
James Bove
Mary Boyle
Boyle
Double Murder in New York City on Lower East Side
New York dispatch reports a young woman identified as Mrs. William Ashau and a man found shot dead in the rear of a small apartment on the Lower East Side. The dead man carried papers naming Albert Rogowiski as a chair caller. Police shifted from suicide to possible double murder, two suspects held.
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New York
Ja_ young
Min
Lower East Side
William Ashau
Albert Rogowiski
Douse
Albert Parker Dies at Boothiaville After Family Tragedy
Albert Parker died at his home in Boothiaville. He was the third family member to pass within a year, two younger relatives lost to tuberculosis. Former Fairmont resident, a Fairmont Methodist Protestant church member, he joined as a revivalist and lived a devout life. Funeral held today at the father’s Boothiaville home. Police court session cancelled after a day of good behavior.
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Albert Parker
Boothiaville
Teast
Fairmont
Fairmot
Bootheville
Big gas well reported in Clay district
Morgantown December 29 The big gas well in this state delivering 17 000 009 feet per day was a trick yesterday by Lowrie and McDermott. The well is in Clay district.
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Oratanreive Eran
Morgantown
Lowrie
McDermott
Fire Breaks Out in Spanish City
Fire in San Sebastian, Spain, began in a tenement district and spread rapidly aided by high winds. By dawn most of a block of tenements and a theater in the city center were destroyed, forcing thousands to flee as firemen fought the blaze through the day.
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San Sobastian
Spain
Pioneer dies in Fairmont as Irish labor memory fades
John Lawrence Murphy, born in Ireland in 1842, died in Fairmont on the preceding Saturday. The obituary honors Irish workers who helped build railroads and rail passes, noting a funeral held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Fairmont
W. Va
John Lawrence Murphy
Ireland
Baltimora and
Ghio
Onlo River
Véttrans
Midat
Germany Refuses but Hints at Trade Concessions
Germany rejected the United States demand for most favored nation treatment on steel, rubber, shoes and related goods. Berlin hinted it might grant concessions if Washington offers reciprocally favorable terms and accepts reforms in German law and inspection of manufacturers. Officials in Berlin expect bargaining pressure to shape future German American trade talks.
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Germany
United States
Gas Explosion Kills Three at Indian Creek Mine Near Bicknell
A gas explosion at the Indian Creek mine four miles south of Bicknell Indiana today killed three men Emory William Robert Cotton and an unidentified worker and injured four others. About 150 men were testing the mine when the blast occurred this morning causing minor damage to the mine structure.
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Aumoci Aven
Pwts
Bicknell
Ind
Indian Creek
Here
Emory Wiliamu Robert Cotton
Inquest Opens Into Deadly Calumet Christmas Eve Stampede
Calumet Mich December 10 Coroner William Fisher opened the inquest into the Christmas Eve copper mine tragedy that killed seventy two in the strike district crowd filled the town hall. Witnesses including Annie Clemens leader of the Woman's Auxiliary testified as the investigation proceeds.
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Calumet
Mich
Tallahat Ano
William Fisher
Annie Clemens
Wester Federation of Miners
Oreantention
Clerk Fined in federal case over post office funds
Clare Onenat reports that Riley, former postmaster clerk at Olendenning West Virginia, was fined 85 and costs by Judge Keller in federal district court. The court may remit the fine if it is proven Riley returned the money to the government. He is charged with converting funds for personal use during his post office service and was indicted three years ago.
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Clare Onenat
Charleston
iHimer
Riley
Olendenning
W. Va
Federal District Court
Keller
Big Church Attendance Shocks Watertown City
Watertown records show 14,000 residents, half the population, attended services yesterday under the Go to church movement. James R. McClintock of New York will be renumbered as engineer in charge of the city water works and science improvements. He has gained rapid distinction in reservoir projects and sanitary engineering.
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Watertown
James R. McClintock
New York
McClintock
MotHintock
George W. Fuller
Jailed duo await hearings in Union Heights case
Gert Barnhart and Bernard Layton of Union Heights are jailed awaiting hearings before Justice W. E. Starcher on charges of receiving stolen goods purportedly taken from the dwelling of C. W. Stewart. The stolen articles include clothing and kitchen items dated to a prior involved time.
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Gert Barnhart
Bernard Layton
Union Helghts
Betard
W. E. Starcher
Moen
C. W. Stewart
New Law Expands Workmen Compensation Participation
Charleston reports that after three months under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 146,383 employees are covered, excluding superintendents. Employers rise by forty-four, with many large industries represented including coal, lumber, metal, clay, and textile sectors. Average earnings run about $19.51 monthly. some firms have not yet enrolled but plan to this year.
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Charleston
Shaw
Son
Oai
Contratt
Sra
Is & Fractle
Generite
Scholastics to clash with Weston Collegians in season opener
The Scholastics, defending state champions, meet Weston Collegians tonight at 8 16 in a top early season game. Referee Hofian Nall, a Wesleyan College figure, will officiate as Hofian Nall is ruled out for the genie. A 57 by 84 foot floor with bleachers for four hundred and a viewing zone will host the contest. The Scholastics’ lineup features Rigby Osborn Wil Mama Garratt Lon don McAndrew and Martz with a preliminary between Fairmont clusters and Clarkshoro Billikens at 7 30. One admission covers both games.
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Nea
Weston Collegians
Hoexvner
Wesleyan College
Hofian Nall
Ceat
Rigby
Osborn
H. Wil- Mama
Garratt
London
McAndrew
Martz
Fairmont
Clarkshoro Billikens
Riffle Acquitted in Pen Theft Case at Buckhannon
John Rife of Glen Falls was acquitted Monday in Masse trite TG Nicewarner's court on a charge of stealing a pen and $3 from T. L. Alkire of Buckhannon at the railroad station. The case involved a scene near the station and the alleged theft from a train car.
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John Rife
Glen Falls
Massetrite
Nicewarner
T. L. Alkire
Buckhannon
She Igen
Dumped Out of a Puthcart in New York
Police report a gruesome discovery as a bound, mutilated body is dumped from a cart in New York City. Witnesses describe two men leaving the cart with a boy. investigators search for suspects and evidence at the scene. The murdered man is estimated to be about 40 years old.
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New York
Wen
Samuel
Saltan Hoag
Pia
Kona
Cash register idea sparked by watchlike device, pioneer Riley dies
Fragmentary copy notes Mire Thomas Sooper and a banker named Riley. The text mentions a venting cash register concept, a distance recording device, and a baller woman liner, with Riley described as deceased in unclear circumstances.
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Thomas
Fig
Riley
Robison chases quash of indictment on poker table charge
In criminal court Judge Tawes W. Robinson presiding, the indictment against Frank Rush was AV-judged and quashed. The scheme involved displaying two poker tables and devices, with a likely violation under gambling statutes. The court allowed the action to proceed if the setup were proven illegal.
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Criminal Court
Tawes W. Robinson
Judie
Frank Rush
Rte
Federal Army Ready Death by Own Action Described
A fragmentary report describes a man named Cul lite Urfed facing a warrant. In a police office he allegedly drank a beer mixed with poison. Investigators found a half empty bottle of beer containing poison. The coroner and judiciary pursued the case, noting the intoxication and suspected intent.
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Fairmont
Der
John Cullite
Scommpiah
Pakson
Ila
Coline
Nim
Wooni
Train Car Collision Kills Motorman and Damages Cars
In Fairmont a city trolley derailment occurred as an interurban train was struck by a streetcar on Jefferson Street. Motorman Krank Ure ory was crushed while attempting to escape as the switch engine malfunctioned. Gregory, the lever operator, died attempting to warn him. No passengers injured.
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City of
Fairmont
Krank Ure Ory
Jae Bidly
Traction Company
Jefferso Street
Gregory
Dhop
Pittsburg Trady Eats and Train Delay
A fragment describes a train delay at Pittsburg caused by a waiting intercity service. At 8:40 a.m. a collision or incident is referenced involving infant fatalities and a Mountay spring. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Witteburs Aeeae
Cal Atation
Thaw Commission Begins Its Work In Public Hearing
A federal court commission in Concord New Hampshire began examining Thaw to decide safety for bail release. The panel will study the Matteawan hospital case records and intend a public hearing next week to hear interested parties about Thaw’s conduct since his arrest at Colebrook.
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Concord
Federal Court
Harry K. Thaw
Ball
Matteawan
Matteawan Hospital
Colebrook
Fourteen Drunks Arrested in Police Court
Fourteen intoxicated individuals were rounded up by the police on Saturday night and arraigned before Mayor Will H. Cole. Four paid fines while ten were discharged with warnings about future offenses.
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Will H Cole
Miner Awaiting Hearing Over False Jury Charge Violence
ENOUGH On charges of carrying a false jury pledge and feloniously assaulting and beating John Smelik a Meadowbrook coal miner Steven Hiring a miner from Sams place is in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice Ice TW E Btarcher in this city The justice has not the hearing of the charges for Friday morning.
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John Smelik
Meadowbrook
Steven Hiring
Sams Place
Smolkant
Negro Assault Case Leads Police Search in Fairmont
In Fairmont on December 20 a crowd searched the north side for a black man who allegedly tried to seize a plant worker near a neighborhood factory Saturday night. The woman freed herself and fled, crying for help. No negros were found. The Cros case in criminal court was continued to the next term as the state was not ready to try it.
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Fairmont
Smirder
John Cros
Shaky obituary fragment highlights East Eniority resident
An aged resident Ellen Duffy from East Enierti region is noted as critically ill at home on Suet Pike. The fragment mentions James H Harwat Beltre Poet and a Maynday event, but details are unclear.
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Ellen Duffy
East Enierti
Capiala
James H. Harwat
Beltre
Vinion Maynday
Montreal Burg Case Shrouded In Uneven Echoes Of Trial
Fragmented OCR text references a Montreal burglary and a court case. Names appear jumbled: Willem, Harrie, Jann Dog, Petar, Augum Dishast Sohiteed. Mentions gambling, a warm court, and a charge of intent to cause harm. Proceedings described as set for a Saturday in a Barghet court with unclear details.
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Willem del Ter Harrie
Jann Dog
Petar
Michael Korlaty
Barghet’s Court
Incomplete Inset News From Court House Visit
Fragmentary note reports Virgil V. Trotter returning from Backhaign after spending Christmas and a denser attendance at a local event. Text is garbled and unclear on details or outcomes.
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Virgil V. Trotter
Backhaign
SCHOONER LOST AT SEA IN A STORM
Washington December 29 Formal notice to national bankers that reserve bank organization committees are ready to receive local applications for membership in the new federal system. The action aims to define what is required by banks joining the new system and whether directors will be able to take action by members. The report mentions the American schooner and crew lost in the storm with uncertain details about the vessel and its people.
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Ay Associares Enrez
Washington
Reserve ‘Bank
Tevoryo
Ayaleuy
Treasury Department
Eevyerdi Bikwitike
Direntors Iy Ee
Leone & Rapitation
Mlentiers
Peat Vaxit
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