Torture and brutality alleged at Illinois reformatory
William Hamlin, inmate, allegedly endured chained confinement and severe abuse at the Illinois State Reformatory in Pontiac. Officers testified of prolonged solitary punishment, ice water torture, and kicks by a guard, with Hamlin dying after a brutal sequence and conflicting explanations arising from investigators.
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Pontiac
Ilinois State Reformatory
William Hanlin
Hamlin
Tuo
Hum
Apelle
HamJin
James W. Rogers
Rogers
Capitol Graft Trial Proceeds in Harrisburg
The Capitol graft trial in Dauphin County resumes with Stanford B. Lewis, aide to Architect Hunton, testifying for the Commonwealth. Lewis identifies Hunton’s plans for furnishings and explains the quantities plan behind the capitol’s outfitting as part of the corruption case. He is also under indictment on two coal charges as the trial advances.
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Capitol
Harrisburg
Stanford B. Lewis
Hunton
Commonwealth
Dauphin County
Tureday
Huston
Lewis
Negro repulsed for criminal assault in Maryland
Mary Bugny, 45, of Mt. Harmony, Prince Frederick county, was assaulted at her home Tuesday by John Jones, a Black man employed there. During the attack he took $40 from her, then fled. he was later jailed and acquitted on related charges. Also in Oregon, Rawin was discharged on charges of conspiracy to defraud government lands after United States attorney John H. Hi stated insufficient evidence. convict Maya.
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Prince Frederick
Mary Bugny
Mt. Harmony
County
John Jones
Jones
Wage
Ore
Rawin
John H. Hi
United States
Med County
Honey
Maya
Meegh Gull Leads Mt Louis in Rare Juniors Race
Meegh Gull tops Mt Louis in a close junior race on June 2 as a rare content world’s primed program features Rog of Buttle in a notable event.
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Meegh Gull
Mt. Louis
Jun
Thaw Trial Moves Toward Jury Deliberation
New York January 2 A judge reads Jerome’s findings as jurors hear Thaw insanity claims fade amid focus on alien evenings and lack of scientific testimony. Prosecutor Jerome dismisses expert insanity as motive while dismissing late life temper fits as drunk driving. Deliberations loom as defense argues for verdict.
Digestive truth from a great physiologist ad
An advertorial piece touts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and related stomach complaints. It argues rest for the stomach not overwork and claims the tablets digest food fast increasing gastric juice flow. It promotes mail-order samples from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
A Gentleman Detective and Forbidden Romance in Town
A charming detective Travers entangles himself in a country house robbery case during a social visit by Kath Meridith. A second theft, missed diamonds, and whispered love complicate clues as Travers and Kath grow close, while a third detective and social suspicions fail to pinpoint the thief. Travers is assaulted and humiliated, with a taunting note from Kath foretelling danger as the mystery lingers.
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Copsrelet
C. Tt. Burvhite
George M. Teaver
Warry
Mr. Traver
Tipa
Baron Iito
Indy
Kaith Meridith
California
Brazll
United Ainted
Travers
Conidia
Horrot
Mr .Travers
Mike Merlith
Pertiapa
Teri
Mise Meridith
Cooke Sentenced to Indeterminate Term in Joliet Penitentiary
John A. Cooke, former clerk of Cook County circuit court, was taken to Joliet Penitentiary to serve an indeterminate sentence for mishandling funds. His lengthy appeals delayed the ruling, with cases reaching state courts and the U S Supreme Court before final action.
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Cooke
Gren
Chicago
John A. Cooke
Cook County
Joliet
Supreme Court of the United States
Lovers' quarrel ends in double tragedy at Ambridge
In Ambridge, Pittsburg County, a jealous Italian couple Mary Cochinn 18 and Dominic Polcina 25 quarreled last night at the home of Mary’s sister. Polcina shot and stabbed Cochinn then killed himself with a revolver. The knife blade and bullet injuries caused both deaths in the upstairs and kitchen area of the house.
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Pittsburg
Ambridge
American Bridge Co
Here
Mary Cochinn
Dominic Polcina
Italy
America
Cing
Eard
Tme
Polcina
Kean
Poloina Fred
Ataka
Move for Tariff Revision In Washington Push
Chicago announces that a leading industrial committee will meet in Washington on February 3 to urge tariff revision free of political influence after the next presidential election. Participants include the Chicago Association of Commerce the National Association of Manufacturers the Millers National Federation and the Chicago and Baltimore boards of trade.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Washington
The
Association of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers, Millers’ National Federation
Chicago Board of Trade
Baltimore Board of Trade
United States Steel reports 1907 earnings rise record high
New York January 2 United States Steel Corporation released its quarter and year results for 1907. Net earnings for the December quarter totaled 32 553 995 dollars with 160 984 477 dollars for the year the largest in the companys history. Unfilled orders stand at 4 624 553 tons and the quarterly surplus is 3 559 274 dollars. Dividends remain unchanged at 0 5 percent on common and 1 0 percent on preferred.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Purge Ag
Hind
Boy Killed His Sister in Egypt Household Tragedy
A 12 year old boy, William McBride, strapped into a belt and loaded shotgun, shot his year old sister in Egypt east of Rochester, leaving her in a high chair. Police report indicates a grim domestic accident turned fatal.
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Rochester
Hin mi
Wiliam McBride
Egypt
Here
Receiver Appointed for Montana Grand Lodge AOUW
Robert H. Howey was appointed receiver for the Montana grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The action, before Judge Clements, concerns unification for appointing a receiver, with death claims totaling $100,000 and only $1,490 in the beneficiary fund. The Montana grand lodge has existed 17 years.
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A. O. U. W. Lodge
Melena
Mont
Robert 8. Howey
Montana Grand Lodge
The
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Revelver
Clements
District Court
Kepner
Jounnel
Grand Lodge
Caribou Herd Crosses Yukon in Historic Migration
A vast herd of caribou, the largest ever seen in Alaska, is crossing the Yukon River heading southward to escape the Arctic. Professors and U S survey team members report the 100 day movement, with more than 100000 caribou estimated to have crossed the stream and continued southward.
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Wilial
Alaska
Yukon River
Arctic
Joseph B. Terry
United States Survey
Noaat
Tt In
Miners Vote Gift to Mitchell in Jan. Convention
Miners at the United The convention voted to pay President Mitchell six months' salary plus all expenses, including medical attendance, for the period. The decision was announced in Tudianhpolia on Tuesday January 29.
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Mitchell
Tudianhpolia
The
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell Ais
Tug Sank After Collision Near Battery and Governors Island
The ocean going tug Edger Luckenbach sank after a collision with the steamship Pawnee between the Battery and Governors Island in New York. One crewman is missing, the other twelve were rescued, all injured.
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New York
Edger
Luckenbach
Pawnee
Battery
Governor's
Balloon Voyage Flight from Canton Ends Near Ol City Pa
Lieut Frank P Lahn A who won the 1906 European long distance cup was overcome by gas and dragged to safety by Policeman Deedrick during the Ohio Thanksgiving Day balloon ascent. Accompanied by G Obermier and Herbert W Alden of Canton Aero Club of Ohio the balloon Ohio Tianaday landed in a clearing 12 miles southwest of Ol City Pa after two hours and 15 minutes aloft. The party then proceeded to Pittsburgh from Ol City.
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Canton
Frank P. Lahn
Europe
Deedrick
Ohio Tienday
G. Obermier
Herbert W. Alden
Congress Debates Revision Bill and Expensive Policy
Senate actions include disposing of minor bills and resuming work on revising the U S code. House debates national politics international marriages and government spending. An urgent appropriations bill was slated but ignored amid broader discussion. Illinois Rep McGlarry denounces foreign policy on American heirs.
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Congressional
Washington
Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Ar. McGarlu
Uiinois
Buyers Guide Buyers' Guide in Advertising Columns
The firms represented in our advertising columns are worthy of the confidence of every person in the community who has money to spend. They advertise with enterprise and contribute to the town, offering fair dealing, good goods, and reasonable prices.
New Roller Skating Record Set at Pittsburg Tournament
A new world rolling skating record was established during the Pittsburg tournament. Moore, the champion skater, covered the distance to surpass the previous mark as the event continued, highlighting the strong field and ongoing competition.
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Pittsburg
Oe Moore
Indictment Report In Stark County Murder Case
Canton jun 28 the stark county grand jury reported tuesday afternoon but found no indictments against Albert Lukens who had been held pending an investigation into the murder of Bilgabeth Brown found ip Canton arrest the morning of January 7. Dayton Man Euidded jan 29 with his body found near Commons by Faith view park Hewes die Pendant over health. The legalize monday bali game a Columbus jon C the hoger committee fonaporance lo dain of Curgbows ted te aa Siting sae ie
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Lukens
Canton
Stark County Grand Jury
Albert Lukens
Bilgabeth Brown
Dayton
Dudley Hasuen
Real Extute Agaat
Commons
Fain View Parkee
Hewes
Te Legelize Qunday
Bali Gaméa
Columbus
Jon, C
The
Hoger Committee
Fonaporance
Lo Dain
Curgbows
Ted Te
Burglary at New Caritele Distiller Residence
Five masked burglars assaulted wealthy distiller Andrew Braley at his rural New Caritele home just outside Springfald. Braley was knocked unconscious. attackers looted and ransacked the house, taking a large sum in valuables. Braley’s injuries may be serious. burglars fled, leaving the scene in disorder. Authorities pursue leads as Juries may prove fatal to the case.
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Springfald
Jon
Andrew Braley
New Caritele
Prometts
Cashier Looted at Benk and Skipper Store in Bold
A Bold, Oklahoma cashier was robbed at the Benk and Skipper store. The Alva Bank and Commerce branch reported the incident, with authorities noting the suspect fled with cash. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Benk
Alva
Fragmentary Political Statement From Dehy Harris
A garbled OCR fragment presents a statement attributed to Pmarey. It mentions opposition to a proposed live and referendum process and references acting within proper restrictions. The readable text is too incomplete to determine names, dates, or the full context of the stance.
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Columbua, O
Dey
Harris
Ani
Sanders Wins State Primary in Louisiana Election
New Orleans reports a steady performance by J. X. Sanders as returns indicate a Democratic gubernatorial primary win. He appears set to secure the governorship in April with gains statewide and a New Orleans margin between six and ten thousand votes. Early returns show Sanders leading Wilkinson by a narrow margin in some ranges.
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Sanders
New Orleans
J. X. Sanders
Lousiana
New Orleana
Te Wilkinson
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Hell
Marty K. Thaw
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