Six Killed in Collision On Milwaukee Line near Union Stock Yards
A deadly wreck near Rockwell Street when a passenger train struck the rear of a stock special on the Milwaukee road. Six men killed, scores injured in the blaze and crush, with several stockmen from North Dakota and Montana among the dead. Firemen freed victims as investigators probe causes.
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Dy United Prove Wire
Chicago
Pan Hanne
Cincinnati Flyer
Milwaukee Road
Union Stock
John Powtal
Winans
North Diabeta
Jacob Nots
Pullman
North Dakota
Frank Koch
Dickinson
North Dako
Livingston
South Dakota
Howard Aemore
Henry R. Bond
Milwaukee
Atock
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Rockwell Street
Alricks
Hasi
Wallace
Power Johnson
Enderlein
Towan
Warning of Violent Astronomical Disturbances Forecast
United Prean Wire reports Barend, a noted astronomer, warns of violent astronomical disturbances in the coming days. He cites the largest ever sunspot activity and predicts more storms by week’s end, aligning with alerts from Perret and Royal Observatory head at Mount Vesuvius. Public fear grows over a potential Calabria quake risk. December promises further positional readings of solar events.
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United Prean Wire
Rome
Hept
Bromm
Barend
Baren
Prink A. Perret
Brooklyn
Royal Observatory
Mount Vesuvius
Earth Shape Affected By Lunar Alignment
A fragment suggests moon and celestial bodies influence earth’s grain and shape, hinting at an eccentric elliptical form. It mentions a figure who predicted a December earthquake and links celestial motion to terrestrial events.
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Moon
Mara
M Genevieve Wins the Long Distance Balloon Race
United Press wires report M Genevieve piloting Georges Blanchet balloon as probable winner of the long distance French Acro club race. He landed near St Louis Duhone close to the Rhone, about 410 miles from Paris. Earlier claims of Blondel and Harthou at Nimes were revised. Delarey was sighted at Beviera, twenty miles from the sea.
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Paris
Genevieve
Georges Blanchet
St. Louis
Delarey
Beviera
Aeronaute
Mediterranean
Railroads Face Electric Power Shift In Chicago
United Press report from Chicago notes a city council ordinance demanding all railroads replace steam with electric power within the city by January 1, 1973. Illinois Central faces a $50 million cost to electrify, with total regional expenditure around $250 million.
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United Press Wire
Chicago
Avery Railroad
Elty Anet
Eity Council
Tnet
Crdjnance
Biase
Illinois Central
Goth and
Wall
Tllinoia Central
Ita
Royal Blood Scion of Wealthy Family Convicted in Fraud Case
A 28 year old scion linked to German nobility faces Rhode Island state prison terms after a history of bigamy forgery and theft. He married in Rochester in 1908 and evaded forgery charges in France before being recaptured. He is described as a wealthy businessman with wide social ties and noble connections.
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United Press Wire
Providence
R. U
Mandeville de Marigny Mau
New York
Kingland
France
Histentones
Rhode Tab
Hill
Han Ogured
Yale College
Flo
Rochester
Vida Whitcomb
America
Hall
Watch Hill
Rhode Island
Busines
Ballon Y Victims Laid To Rest At Versailles Funeral
President Falllores Premier Briand and officials attended the funeral at Versailles for four Republique airship officers killed in the Moulin disaster. The ceremony at noon in the cathedral honored Captain Marechal Lieutenant Chaure and Sub-Lieutenants Vincent and Reaux with full military honors as thousands gathered from Paris and nearby towns.
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Paria
Falllores
Briand
Wary Brun
Cheftek Pasha
Turkey
Varsaille
Moulin
Versailles
Paris
Barge W. J. Barker Foundered in Chesapeake Tow
United Press dispatch from Baltimore reports the barge W. J. Barker, part of a tow with Vulcan and Nepeine, foundered in the Chesapeake during a gale. The Dixle tug led the tow to Norfolk. the Barker parted from its tow and the crew were rescued.
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aCeana
United Press Wire
Baltimore
W. J. Barker
Vulcan
Nepeine
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Town saved as Perry fire destroys two homes and a barn
Fire at Perry Ohio destroyed a residence and a barn and damaged a general store and hardware store. Two telephone girls Hagel Christian and Alice Warren alerted the village from the exchange, guiding fire brigades to battle the blaze until help arrived. A dog was used to fetch water as volunteers battled the flames.
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United Preen
Painonville
Perry
Palnokville
Wat
Thalahg Village
Hagel Christian
Alice Warren
Exchange Board
Ealin
Palneaville
Motison
Painesville
Taen
Patheaville
Madison
IP. W. Langshaw
F. W. Oreutt
Allie Salicolt
Willim
Paige Crain
Fragments Describe a Curious Local Phrase
OCR reads a fragment about a doe and tripe, referencing a time around quarter past eight and mentioning mintant. The readable text is unclear, with no identifiable names, places, dates, or organizations to anchor a proper event or outcome.
Toledo Baby Death Strangling Mystery Unfolds
The body of a three month old baby was found in Toledo Ohio with a cord tightly drawn around its neck. A blanket and shrouded face remained as investigators and the coroner pursued sparse evidence in the puzzling case. The infant's mother Worn of 363 Woodland Avenue reported the morning sighting and police pursued possible leads.
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United Press Wire
Toledo
Wwe
W. Stimon
Avenia
Bandits Threaten Russian Frontier as Persian Groups Surge
Local authorities seek aid from St Petersburg to quell mounting Persian bandit activity along the Russian border. Outposts report encounters with raiders and rising depredations endangering life and property. Analysts estimate up to ten thousand fighters likely under orders from Persian revolutionaries aiming to destabilize the frontier guard amid growing danger in Baku district.
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Tiftla
St. Peterturg
Bng
Russia
Fitchs Body Arrives Home After Sudden Death
The body of Clyde Fitch, the playwright, is brought to New York from Pur i Chatona St Marie after an operation for appendicitis. He died September 4 and was escorted by Mrs Winller Fitch and his mother. A wreath was laid at the bier by the Hoboken Dane Plovet as Fitch was honored by the Prim, an organization of tr.
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Lee Vere
New York
Clyde Piteh
Chatona St Marie
Puri
Winller
Fitch
Iteh
Accountant Report Reveals Graft Ties at State Treasury
An investigative report to Governor Hermon outlines potential graft in state payrolls tied to the fairgrounds and buildings privately owned by Agriculture Board officials. It names bookkeeper McKeen and worker Ray Varavera as paid through the state payroll despite irregular duties, suggesting misuse of public funds.
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Columbo
Wastin
Materaa
Hay
Ty Melfoon
Anawern
Department of Sucrienture
MoKkean
Wit
Ray Varavenan
Aft
Metiol
Ohio finances show state treasury shortfall and delays
The report outlines dwindling state revenues under Treasurer D. F. Crean with monthly withdrawals totaling about two hundred ten thousand dollars. Receipts in a September week reached forty one thousand, while liabilities and deposits faced high interest costs.
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Columbus
Crean
Nis Lursemonte
Lanka
Life Secret Ty Thited Prose Wire in Nexawnee Michigan
A mangled life story reports Joseph Murphy alias John Pitagentty born to wealthy Irish parents. It recalls a violent past, a betrayed sister, a Dublin university education, and a vow of vengeance leading to murder and an escape to America. The piece ties Murphy to Fitzgerald and murder plots in Ireland and the United States with numerous garbled names.
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Joseph Murphy
North Woods
bin Claremale
America
Ireland
United States Army
Texas
Killarney
Pitzgerald
Dublin University
Hinaci
Nivter
Pitegerald Anh
Lord Brassey
Dublin
Fitzzgerald
Parte
Signals alleged on New York Highlanders prompt action
Detroit and Washington AL clubs accuse the New York Highlanders of signaling. President Rand Johnson of the American league says punishment possible. Jornoe indicates correspondence with clubs and expects decisive action soon. World series arrangements discussed as Cincinnati hosts tonight.
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United Press
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
New York Highlanders
Highlanders
Rand Johnson
Letmae
Jorneo
Len
Hell
National
Elds Wien i
Clioinnan
Morrow
Worl
Cliginnatl
Guard Put In Place For Noted Prisoner In Jamestown Case
United Prose Wire reports in Tithe New York that following the transfer of Theodore Wlete to the local jail, sheriff Gilmore ordered strict guard measures for the notorious murderer of the Hallam children. The prison corridor was cleared for his keep, cell doors reinforced, an electric lamp installed, and guards doubled around the clock. Four deputy sheriffs and several local patrolmen will rotate to prevent any mob action as the prisoner remains confined.
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United Prose Wire
Tithe
Bent
Theodore Wlete
Hallam
CWO
Bhoriff Gilmore
Rigeo
Cir
Risto
Taft Warns Of Strike Over City Program Demands
President Taft shows signs of fraying under heavy schedules from committees in multiple cities. He warns the extra duties could force him to quit and skip town programs if organizers push more stunts and speeches. Local officials in Montrose Ogden Anaconda face stern reminders to curb demands to protect the president’s stamina.
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United Press
Spokane
Wash
Taft
Mantpore
Colorado
Totes
Montrose
Carpenter
Beverly
Ogden
Utah
Anaconda
Royal Committee
Wal
Tno
Rochester Axe Killings Shock Family on Hopeman Place
Fourteen year old Anna Klema reported a brutal axe homicide at her Hopeman Place home in Rochester N Y. Her mother was killed in bed, a lifeless husband and two other children were unharmed as police hunted the stepfather Klema who confessed nothing and fled after menacing his family over money and a supposed threat. Authorities issued descriptions to nearby towns.
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Rochester
Offeers
Mim
Klema
Erie
Crie
He & Hole
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Dayton
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Crank
Hartoen
John Fitzgerald
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