Jury Finds Wendling Guilty in Alma Kellner Murder Trial
In Kentucky, jurors convict Joseph Wendling of murdering Alma Kellner, a 10-year-old girl. The case traces to her May 1909 disappearance from St. John’s Catholic Church, with her body later found hidden in the church basement. Wendling, a former janitor, faced life imprisonment as the verdict was read after delayed deliberations.
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Dee
Joseph G Dink
Dentlisder
Alma Kellner
Fife
Ann
Wendling
Madeline’ Wendling
Wag
Thay
Shonla
Saitbaisendima
Grega
Nirést
Uic Keéliner
Werdling
St. John's Catholic
Courch
Alma
St. John's
Mars
Kellner
Joseph Wendling
New Orleans
Texas
California
San Francisco
Women chase husbands with postage stamps and tall tales
A Chicago woman’s tale portrays hopeful wives seeking mates with small bribes and bold schemes. The piece mocks sensational matchmaking and cites a New York Sun column about a daring stunt involving a race and a prize, illustrating farcical pursuits of wealth and romance.
French Banker’s 63000 Cigar Band Collection Selloff
An elderly French banker who died recently left a 63000 cigar band collection, each band unique after fifty years of smoking. It was stored in specially built cabinets and valued by heirs who decided to sell, hoping to realize twenty francs. The siblings would have preferred fifty years of cigars.
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France
Boss potato rasgar seeks ideal spud for mealy guarantee
The boss rasgar of this town tries 90,000 potato varieties with expert tasters to find a potato that guarantees mealy texture. His secretary Wilson grows tired of bogey like chunks on the table and aids the search. The secretary aims to become the era’s greatest beng factor.
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Wilson
Aliantig fleet sails for peaceful tour of Channel ports
Sixteen battleships of the Aliantig fleet head for the English Channel frontier to present visiting cards at several ports. The mission is peaceful and the crew will enjoy a personally conducted tour, while the navy gains valuable experience cruising in foreign waters.
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English Channel
Jackies
Uncle Bam
Navy
Forsige
Incoherent fragmentary report from a Titan and Washington
A garbled tale mentions a Titan and Washington fighting a cigar while holding a bag of gunpowder. It references a man who persists despite warnings and a gas leak with four naked lights. The text is unclear and noncohesive.
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Washington
Fata
Opera diva denies engagement claims and compares dukes
The American opera diva Wa denies being engaged and says she has met several dukes. She remarks that taken individually and collectively they are not worth a dime, emphasizing a blunt but masculine tone.
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Dioger
Fragmented OCR notice on penny postage reform
The readable text suggests a discussion of promised penny postage and reform. The fragment mentions timelines and figures but yields no clear event, date, or named organizations.
Mary Baker Eddy Dies at Home in Massachusetts
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science died late Saturday night at her Mount Chestnut Hill home in Boston. Dr George L West district medical examiner says natural causes likely, with pneumonia as the probable immediate cause noted after attending the service.
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Gbasion
Mass
Mary Baker Glevier Eddy
Christian Science
Mt Chestnut Hill
West
Woman Fatally Burned In Des Moines Incendiary Accident
Mrs May Wright a widow ahouse resides at 514 Mast Pirue street in Des Moines was fatally burned when a rainway wheet home with a lighted kerosene lamp exploded. Burning oil engulfed the upper body and clothing, scorching flesh before being extinguished.
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Nes Moines
Dev. d
May Wright
Ahaue
Mast Pirue Street
Cummins Arrives in Washington for White House Conference
Senator Cummins arrived in Washington and is invited to a White House conference with the President. The meeting centers on a forthcoming message and political implications for insurgent groups.
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Cummins
White House
Washington
Cumming
Washinggton
Att
Benergniy Loos
Tati
Kendall Leaves for Washington Open Session
Congresyman H. Kendall departed Saturday for Washington to attend the opening session, despite advisement from his physicians about lingering illness and the severe cold affecting his health.
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Kendall
H. Kendall
Ascs
Kengyll
Washington
Fragmentary OCR Note Reveals Unclear Local Text
A garbled OCR fragment from a local newspaper page lists scattered phrases about legislature doctors and a person named Charley. The illegible text lacks coherent events, dates, or names to form a complete summary.
Garden City Bank Robbery Sparks Police Hunt
Masked men robbed the Garden City bank at 2 a m taking about $1800 and notes before fleeing north. Nessna fired on the robbers as they worked, one or more wounded, and the band cut telephone lines to isolate the scene. Cyader Ole Seeden used a distant phone to alert authorities.
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Garden City
Nessna
Sats
Nessta
Cyader Ole Seeden
Radcliffe
Ramesses the Egyptian Performer At Des Moines Orpheum
Ramesses the Egyptian artist appears at Des Moines Orpheum Theater as a weekly attraction starting December 4. His act titled Emple of Mysteries features a dramatic and mysterious tableau with a variety of startling feats.
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Des Moines
New Trial Request In Gar Case Filed In City Court
Des Maines City Railway seeks a new trial in quo warranto proceedings. The motion, filed by the city legal department, follows a statement by city solicitor Robert Brennan dated December 1 in Judge Anplezate's court.
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Gar
Nestlojnes
Des Maines City Railway Company
Anplezate
City Legal Department
Robert Brennan
Efty Salititar
Davenport Teetering Murder Confession Shocks City
Henry Bradbury an American theater employee was arrested in Davenport Iowa for the murder of a man found dead after a quarrel at an apartment show on Harmann Street. Bradbury confessed to shooting Nowtstolys following the dispute.
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Davenport
Henry Bradbury
Amevigan Theater
Stalra
Harmiann Streat
Bradbury
Brunk
Patient Escapes from Burlington Home After Night Fall
A patient named Charles Untarkércher escaped from a Burlington home during pneumonia treatment. He leaped from a second story window at night, evading nurses. Police found him later on the riverbank in a nearby condition.
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Burlington
Charles
Pheumonii
Lle
Seurchere
Tim
Joy Jeter
Tiger Bank
Indiana rector loses reason in Springfield appointment pursuit
The Rev. Nelson Williams, who has filled the Episcopal pulpit at Waverly, has become insane and has been sent to Springfield for commitment after his bid for a new appointment.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Nelson Williams
Episcopal Church
Waverly
Springfield
Progressive Senator Sought in Des Moines Interview Report
A Des Moines report notes a Progressive senator candidate with a Dec 1 interview about Washington affairs and hopes the legislature will elect a Progressive rather than the Republican to succeed Senator Polliver amid unclear polling.
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Des Moines
Washington
Aigil
Cumming
Polliver
Fights for Fortune In Bedford Bay Region
Ambiguous notes describe a Bedford resident Walkey seeking a fortune left by her father Rufus Slack who died in Denver. The message cites a September fortune estimate near a half million dollars and references nationwide totals exceeding 100 million with concerns over reputation and positions cited in Washington.
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Fortune
Bedford
Mar Walkey
Dedford
Rufus
Polar Tol
Slack
Denver
Board Eyes $110000 State Aid Increase for Ames College
The Board of Education seeks a $110,000 rise in state support including education funds, college extension, agricultural experiment station, and engineering, plus $145,000 in special appropriations for equipment and facilities. The push targets the legislature with a plan to prevent losing top staff and maintain standards. Also notes a Des Moines street railway verdict and local incidents.
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Ags
General Assembly
Frank Hes
Texas
Ned
Weasley Sunda
Walter Kurtz
State College
Thirty-third General Assembly
Audhort Fund
Canvass of Vote Details From State Election Board
The executive council completed the canvass of votes for state offices and congressmen. Results show party tallies across districts with names and figures, noting no official returns yet for governor and lieutenant governor. The piece lists multiple districts and candidate totals, reflecting the early stage of statewide vote certification.
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Des Moines
Dee
Counell Stows
Hayward
Lee
W. H
Gener
Walters
Mitelell
Daemer
Ryans
Var Wagenen
Walle
Supreme Court
Jones
Ledlenant Fovernor
Gowiel Sot
General Assembly
Council
Stennady
Poratd
Grilke
Pepper
Pickett
Dentton
Huber
Kendall
Man
Prouty
Price
Towner
Snuth
Cleveland
Woods
Ander
Fon
tHuibhard
White
Finish Canvass for Governor Amid Turbulent Race
Voters in Des Moines face a close gubernatorial contest as campaigns quote narrow margins and irregularities surface. The report notes candidate names and party affiliations, with controversy over ballot figures and possible anomalies in the canvassing process.
Elopement Dilemma in Browning Style Romance
A romantic scene unfolds with Rodolphus pressing Clementine to marry or run away. Clementine contemplates abandoning wealth for poverty and a life with a poor young man as he voices blunt practicality. The youth hesitates, tears in his eye, and the moment ends with a sob and a note on Browning.
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Rodolphu
Clementine
Rodalphys
Browning
Rheumatism Cure Claim In Unclear Health Notice
A fragmented health notice claims rheumatism is caused by inactive or degraded body fluids and urine filtering by kidneys. It presents a dubious cure theory with medical terms and unclear remedies, reflecting old period writing and unverified medical assertions.
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