Great Underground Tunnel Plans Stir New York
A syndicate of Lew Yorke and foreign bankers, led by J P Morgan, claims to have organized the underground tunnel project. They assert all contracts are let including iron and steel from Carnegie Company, with deposits and financing arranged, aiming to secure rapid transit commissioner consent. Associates named include Deutsche Bank representatives and The United Bankers Trust, with Morgan & Co. and other Wall Street bankers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Lew Yerke
Ampudate di Iion
Supreme Court
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Berson Aid Dabh
A. Stewart
United Biazens Trust Company
Wham
Maki Koved
Oman
Morgan & Co
Wall Atreet
New York
Itr
Mater
Mater and Pepiider
Stewart Mall
MIT
Bartern
Ninetieth Street
Dentwater Bank of
Berlin
Morea
Anne Ten
Mortheen Paci
Janes
Thomas
Fueidty
Termewery
Sapid Tranelt
Wall Street
Mod Te Sulllow
Mnottier
Hubbard Released and Trial Notes From Court
Reported release and trial notes detail Hubbard’s status, a former jail sentence reduced to three years by a district judge. The ex-athlete and A P who faced embezzlement charges appears to have faced a trial and sentencing, with comments on involved agents and a theater show reference amid confusion.
Bandits Hold Up Western Nebraska Railroad Town
In Deming New Mexico December 71 a bandit raid targeted Southern Pacific freight at the station. Express Guard Jennings shot and killed a robber named Sandy Collins as others fled, robbing the station and injuring no one else. Authorities pursue remaining gang members, with pursuit near Steins Pass and possible hideouts in Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy” Collins
Reos
Holdupa Deming
Southern Pacific
Sandy
Col- Tine
Jennings
St. John
McMullen
Hobbers
Aduit
Thither
Bomdit
Sandy Coline Collies Wetil
San Simon Vikiley
Arizona
United States
Steins Pass
Eldele Jack Gramme
Onet
Abe
Express
Mansfield Arrested Over Assault Charge
The Philadelphia court held actor Richard Mansfield on a $600 bond amid claims by Cleveland dresser John Metzger that Mansfield assaulted him while Metzger dressed Mansfield for Prince Charm to run. Metzger testified the incident occurred Tuesday at the Chestnut Street Opera House and Mansfield denied the charges, later offering $100 to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
John Metzger
Cleveland
Hiv
Sears
Mutaer
Sivenhrony
Asceult
Chemtnut Street
Moteger
Aie
Manefeld
Lwcamne
Metzger
Mansfield
Cleveland Arrives in Washington Aboard Special Car
Former President Grover Cleveland arrived in Washington yesterday afternoon in the special Pullman car Davy Crockett attached to the westbound Pennsylvania railroad train. He traveled from South Carolina and stayed two hours in the city, meeting at Sixth Street station with local officials and a few close friends before continuing on to Marlborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Walington
Davy Crocket
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cerolina
Cleveland Kalbees
Mareh
Sixth Street
Cope 1D
Rvans
Lehthouse Loord
Get A
Moteak
Brates
Marshal Witenn
London Circus Hailed By Press Despite Mixed Feels
London papers flood columns with enthusiastic coverage of a Barnum and Halley circus show. A pioneer of the vincus era is praised as the spectacle and animal acts draw unabated attention on Boxing Day at Olympia, though some critics question the emphasis on freaks and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bec
Barnum & Halley Circus
Barnum
Kirti
Oscar Wilde Plays to Open in London and Paris
Controversy grows over Oscar Wilde's return as a dramatist as a prim theatre manager plans to stage his new work in London under a withheld pseudonym. The St James Gazette notes mixed reactions while a Paris production is also discussed. Wilde grants a televised interview saying Britain forgives errors if they amuse.
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Pia
Oucar White
Is He Lost Last Heard From in Far Northwest Territory
A search note explains that the last communication from a missing man came from the Far Northwest Territory. His brother has forwarded the final two letters, prompting renewed concern and a request for information.
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Far Northwest Territory
Buffalo Jones in Northwest Expedition Missing in Snow
Report summarizes Buffalo Jones's Northwest Territory expedition to capture musk ox and fur specimens with four companions. Worry grows as messages from Port Smith to Garden City indicate no reliable word since September. Postmaster Edmonton notes no news. fear of drowning or death in winter persists as the party reportedly aimed for Prince Albert, Fort McMurray area.
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Duffie Jones
Northwest Territory
N.C. Jones
Edmonton
Alberta
N.C Jones
Garden City
Neb
Jones
Helver City
Buffalo
Port Smith
Rome
Tks
Sisk
Armstrong
Traffata Jones
Saskatonowan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kin
Prince Albert
Fort McMurray
Athmbases River
Nemes
Buffalo Jones
United States
Warden Henson
Stony Mountain
Manitoba
Kansas
Thin Your Jones
Great North-west Territory
Arctic
North America
Janes
Weetert Kaneas
Musk
Prince Albert Jay
Churchill
Caraboo
Epidemic Deaths Reported in Kansas City Thriller
A terror of self-destructive acts spreads with three new cases yesterday. One man shot through the brain after despair, another killed himself with a dangerous drug to escape drink, and a young woman took a fatal dose to rebel against her father's bans. Five personal crisis reports this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Cary
Kansas City
Becauap
Johns Acquitted in Murder Case Verdict at 2 30
The jury returned a verdict of acquittal in the John mutter case at 2 30 this afternoon. Glens Johns, once linked to the Hier Three, was found not guilty of killing George Lafey at the corner of Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue. The trial saw tense moments as relatives cried and the crowd peered toward the jury. Meanwhile a separate accident injured the 2 year old son of F C Sears of 25 Dithim Street when a grandmother slipped on stairs in the Sears basement. The child suffered fractures to both bones of the leg.
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John Mutter
Johne
Jadee Tneen
Imiben
George Lafey
Seventh Street
Kansas Avenue
Lacey
Johnne
Soutnather Fellon
F.C. Sears
Dithim Street
Sears
Evangelist Guy Martin Returns From Florence to Emporia
Guy Martin, famed for his Florence Kan meetings, arrives in Emporia after a turmoil in Florence. He says reporters misstate events and explains Union services with pastors from Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches. He reports mob pressure and a forced exit from Florence and plans to proceed to St Joseph. Dr Huston endorses Martin as trustworthy.
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Florence
Emporia
Guy Martin
Kan
D. D
Fist Methodist Episcopal Church
Ms. Marin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Phelps
The
Baptist Church
Chrie- Han
Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Caveellmet
A. C. Hinckey
Mr. Mertin
St Joseph
Missouri
Mr. Martin
Dr. Huston
Gas Explosion Injures Cemetery Worker at Topeka
Paul Zart, employee at Topeka Cemetery association, struck a match over an acetylene tank in the D. C. Crane residence cellar. The explosion hurled him against the wall, severed a eye area, and left serious facial injuries though not life threatening.
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Paul Zart
Topeka
D. C
Senne Seah
Zart
Tata
Hanna Struck by Illness at Waldorf Astoria
New York December 11 Senator Hanna was seized by influenza and bronchial trouble while staying at the Waldorf Astoria after arriving from Washington. He retired to his rooms and later stated his health was poor but improving, noting he had taken to bed yet hoped to recover soon.
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New York
Hanna
Waldorf-Astoria
Washington
Mother McKinsey Nearing Death in Bedside Update
A physician reports Mother McKinsey cannot last till tomorrow as she slowly sinks. He doubts 24 hours remain but thinks she may survive the day. The president stays constantly at the bedside.
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Mother McKinsey
Canton
McKintey
Tie
Wreck Remains Found After Santa Fe Pacific Crash
Remains of a railroad worker were found after the McClellan wreck on the Santa Fe Pacific. Part of the trunk clothing and keys identified the victim as engineer William Norman. The body of fireman Bert Sperry was found under engine No. Wa, a casket and services held in Winslow. A tramp claim of four men on the tracks lacks evidence. Scores from local races and lodge funeral notices are appended.
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Newton
McClellan
Santa Fe Pacific
Gereased
Bloomington
Mra
William Norman
Bert Sperry
Winslow
Phoenix
Atiz
Miller
Rice
Lua
Schinneer
Fale
Wailee
Plerer
Hinsden
Guanon
Termat
Bikes
King
Loi
Julius
Beacom
Johnson
Gray
Hale
Topeka Doctor Plans Overland Consumptive Caravan
Dr Guibor leads a large Topeka caravan of 28 patients with lung disease on a spring to late summer overland trek from Topeka through Nebraska to Wyoming and Colorado. The aim is outdoor high altitude cure using prairie Pullmans and tents, with stops for fishing and rest, to combat tuberculosis.
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Wyoming
Colorado
K. C. H. Guibor
Gulber
Topeka
Guiber
Ilinois
Hout
Topeks
Nebraska
Clarence Skinner
Persen
Borsen
Dr. Guibor
Emravan
Guthor
Mrs G Goelet to entertain Prince of Wales aboard Mayflower
It is probable Mrs Gseden Goelet will entertain the Prince of Wales during the Riviera regattas aboard the Mayflower. The event would take place in London after the royal party attends the Riviera festivities.
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Prince
London
Miller Leads As Cyclers Endure At Madison Square
New York December 11 Miller takes a commanding lead on the final day of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden as rivals fail to close the gap. Tice and Schimmler collide, injuring none seriously, yet the event tests endurance with heavy falls and crashes among top riders. Miller appears set to win with crowds of spectators remaining through the night.
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Madison Square
New York
Madison Square Garden
Miller
Strugst
Hice
Wilkesbarre
Schinnees
bin Ikee Shadow
Tice
Schimnheer
Enterman
Sebiitneer
Rice
Hale
Seblanser
Behinneer Iso
Waller
Pierce
Golden
Gannon
Elkes Isto
Kinz
Julius
Betcom
Johnson
Gray
TIED TO THE RAILS AT LONN SITE RAILROAD HOLDUP
A nun from Monett named Hingman was tied to the rails at Gulfton near the St Louis and San Francisco line with Port Artine junction by three highwaymen who stole $7. Bystanders released her before any train arrived, preventing a hijacking.
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Lotte
Post-Dispatch
Carthage
Mossaya
Gulfton
St Louis
San Francisco
Port Artine
Hingman
Monett
Gielf Viet
Mewa
Haas
Timman
Vicious schoolboys spark attempted lynching in Wichita
On December 1 in Wichita a 1st year student Frank Robbing and companions tried to lynch Ward Pist ep for slandering his sister. Fisher dodged a lariat, was cut by a rope and badly cut, left for dead. A watcher stopped further violence as school was dismissed. Parents threaten suit. matter referred to trustees.
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Wichita
Frank Robbing
Ward
Fisher
Robbins
Mix
Wacher
Urns
Pupity
Flood damages Galena river locks in Illinois
A flood at Galena Illinois damaged the locks at the mouth of the Galena river. Built seven years ago at cost of $100000 the structures were ruined by floodwaters and ice debris sweeping down the river.
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Galena, Til
Galena River
Tramp Robbery Case and Various Dec 11 Notices
Salina reports Ben Wilman, the tramp who broke into the Missouri Pacific depot and stole pennies, will face prison. he was identified after paying a meal with pennies and found praying at the Salvation Army with a railroad folder. Washington awards mall contracts for July 1 1938 to June 20 1902 across Emporia, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Topeka, Wichita. Scottish Rite Masons purchase MC A building for 20.5 thousand dollars in Wichita with remodeling planned. community notices include a minister relief board and a First Missionary Baptist Church event with Prof Palmer and performers at 25 cent tickets.
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Salina
Ben Wilman
Missouri Pacific
Salvation Army
Washinton
Mall Mexser
Gers
Emporia
Kan
David A.stafford
Lawrence
J. A. Craft
Leavenworth
J.C. Johnshen
Pavia
N. Baynes
Topeka
C. R. Wuching
Wellington
EB. A. Chilton
Wichita
HM. G A
Scottish Rite Masons
Death reported at Annie Ragan's Resort on Lower Hansas Avenue
A fatal incident occurred at Annie Ragan's Resort situated on Lower Hansas Avenue. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the deceased, with officials outlining initial details of the event and ongoing inquiries.
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Annie Ragan
Hansas Avenue
Suicide in Kansas Avenue Hotel Room shocks city
Armas Marvin, a berber waiter, found dead in Annie Bafant's Kansas Avenue hotel after reportedly taking carbolic acid to end his life. Witnesses say he spoke of suicide and showed signs of intoxication during the evening. Coroner Westerfield noted strong odor of carbolic acid and probable cause of death.
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Martin
Amod
Sohnny
Need
Jim
Avenue Tieltof
Sterrad Fesorts
Lower
Kansin Apemie
Fifth Avenue
Harber
Marty
Uae
Amos
Marth
Cuimtar
Pyrainii
Bedy Suis
Ales Wen
Coyne Wester Field
Westerfield
Mmr
Mayor in an Apron at First Methodist Church Event
Mayor Charles A Fellows led a White-apron serving party at the First Methodist Church, acting as head waiter during a village entertainment and supper. Several hundred guests enjoyed sandwiches and olives while church members assisted, with dignitaries including L E Slaxwell H Benner and others serving as waiters.
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Charles A. Fellows
Walter
Pellina
H. Cook
Weer Lewis
EH. Andére
A. Johnsten
Earl Cane
Frank Rolson
J. .G. Strickier
Hugh Benner
Wil Moore
One Minute On Cure Promoted by Local Ad
A wartime style notice promotes a home remedy claiming to cure colds bronchitis and throat issues in one day. The ad touts early comments to One Minute On Cure and promises refunds if ineffective. It mentions G W Stansfield and Roehrs Music Store as local references.
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Washington
Ainostien Het
Schont
Lune Troe Bien
Stansfield
Bas
Grugeists
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J. P. Morgan
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
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Porchern- Qiery
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Hub
Chursed
Promecunians
Ander
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Dacaler
Crawford Theater
Plocr
Heveland
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Oscar Wilde
GIT Sting
Oscar Wilse
Hope
Johns
Jary
the Waldorf
Irwin Lodge
Sleek Bantay
Andrew Seller
V. Benson
J. Fleisch
Recorder
M. E
Vicious Schoolboys
Galena
Pacific
Prof. Palmer
Washburn College
Mixs Dent
Mise Clarke
Suss ‘Tyler
Mr. Caveny
Flrst
M. B
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