Robbery plot halves a St Louis saloon owner
Joseph Repple, 108 North Broadway, reported his plan to purchase a saloon led to a staged money swap by two confidence men. They lured him with a fake buy option, induced him to deposit $14,000 in a metal box, but police later found only a bag and a wrapped paper roll, revealing a long running scam.
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St Louis
Der
Joseph Repple
North Broadway
Kepple
Caudle
Aullivan
Hepple
Bit
Dretiax
Woshiah
Tire
Eouple
Reppie
Tran
Hiipple
Bremen
Repple
Galoen
Thillans
Hitt
Repplesy
Ian
World's Lumber King Walker Unveils Vast California Timber Tract
Minnesota magnate B Walker returns from California claiming ownership of the largest timber hold in the world. He plans a 200 mile railroad through the northeastern California tract to ship sugar and white pine and diversify into cattle, sheep, and fruit growth. Walker says the lava-barred soil region yields fertile valleys and vast timber with decades of supply.
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Minnesporm
Vec
S. B. Walker
California
Walker Har
Minnapolis
Coast Jumber Journals
Ker
Walker
Usd
Timber language shows timber baron control and rich pine claims
A fragment quotes a timber buyer boasting about sugar pine and white pine quality and size. He asserts logs up to seven from each tree, compares profitability to state pines, and claims to have monopolized land, timber rights, and railroad entry to force competitors out.
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Elebt
Naval force in Caribbean blocks British and German fleets
A U S naval force stationed in the Caribbean is described as able to deter British and German fleets from troubling Venexnelis. The report cites numbers of ships and crews for American, German, and British vessels and notes Admiral Dewey commanding northern squadron near Culebra, with Higginson, Sumner, and Crowninshield commanding southern units near Paria.
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Washington
Veo
United States
Caribbesin Sea
Venexnelis
Germany
England
la Guayra
Dewey
Mitale
Pera
Caribbean Sea
Culebri
Dewey and
Higginson
Paria Ani
Sumner
Crowninshield
St Joseph man custodian of roll of 400 from two strangers
James Kirkbride of South St Joseph found last night a roll of thirty bills totaling 400 in the stockyards area. The men, claiming to be from South Dakota, had been drinking. They forced the money on him and urged him to keep it after he offered wholesome advice. Kirkbride sought the owners today but could not locate them.
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St. Joseph Mo
James Kirkbride
South St. Joseph
South Dakota
Kirkbride
Inmate Doctor Adamson Ends Up in Asylum
New York story details Dr Lucius Adamson once in charge of Bellevue Insane Pavilion now an inmate of Nashe Institution after a series of events. He previously worked at Manhattan State Hospital and Bellevue. The piece recounts his travel abroad and alleged devout phenomena, plus Caracas city description and historic misfortunes.
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New York
Nashe
Cate
Lucius C. Adamson
Hellevue
Adaronon
Bellevue
Manhattan State Hospital
Adameon
J.oh Mills
Paria
About Venezuela On Verge Of War
A historical overview notes Venezuela is large with a 70 mile coast, navigable rivers, and a federal system inspired by the United States. It lists states, the congress, president and cabinet, and cites major towns like Caracas and Valencia with population figures from a census era. The tone depicts political structure and geography.
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Venezuela
Missouri
Orinoco
Apure
Mete
Cobra
Negro
Guarico
Orinoce
Ite
United States
Republic
Tates
Miranda
Carabobo
Bermudez
Lara
Low Andes
Falcon
Bolivar
Nentate
House of Deputies
Congress
Senate
Veneavels
Caracas
Veleneia
Marecalba
Coro
Carapano
Maturin
Barts
Century Building Sold at Auction in St Louis
From the courthouse steps the Century building known as the White Elephant was sold by the sheriff. Annual bonded debt interest is 344100 with a 10000 del. Taxes run 39500 yearly. Rentals are about 125000 but operating expenses exceed income. Dr J J Lawrence is the largest shareholder and Kilgen Rays is secretary. Ground rent stands at 87500 yearly.
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St Louis’ Fins
St. Louis
Court House
Century
J. J. Lawrence
Kilgen
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cough Cure Versus Smothering
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for old and deep coughs, claiming it restores throat and lung tissue rather than merely masking symptoms. It highlights the product’s effect on inflammation and offers free sample pens for distribution.
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Scott
Death confirmed from rumor of missing Burlington brakeman
Hartwell Warren of Burlington, once reported lost from a train near La Crosse, Wis, was found dead after falling from a train near Cassville. The earlier rumor claimed his loss. the source remains unidentified.
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St Paul
Minn
Hartwell Warren
Burlington
la Crosse
Wis
Warren
Cassville
Schnettler Found Guilty of Bribery in Missouri Trial
In St Louis on December 13 John H Schnettler was convicted of bribery and sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary The verdict came after a 40 minute deliberation and Schnettler displayed notable emotion during the forecourt and court address by Circuit Attorney Folk The case covers ties to Missouri Pacific Netting Suburban deals and marks a stark moment in the ongoing doodle trials and public trust narrative
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St. Louis
John H. Schnettler
State Penitentiary
Schnettier
Schneider
Hils Ceat
Schnettler
Folk
Schiettter
Cirouit
Missouri Pacific
The Coming Leviathans and the Rise of Marine Ingenuity
A long excerpt reviews advances in ship design, noting German and English steamers and American builders at New London. It highlights how increased speed requires vastly more power, weight reductions, better materials, and refined forms. The piece praises slow, careful progress and the ingenuity of designers as key to future maritime breakthroughs.
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Avelle
Almos
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