St. Louis Police Bare Lockout Scam At Train Station
A confusing report from Dec 18 describes a staged lockout at a railroad station in St. Louis where a group of young men swindled by passing a counterfeit twenty dollar bill. A clerks and travelers faced the con, with one man attempting a similar ruse after rising suspicion. Police traced suspects but details remain unclear from the fragment.
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St. Louis
United States
Wiel
Trueminnt
Fort Hyatt
Aceiatant
Henry Lito
de Binet
Hyatt Wan
Aml
Sant
Rue Leer
Collins
Quarantine League Formed to Fight Yellow Fever
A new International Quarantine League formed after a convocation of the American Public Wealth partnership. Dr J M Linder of Muvune named president. The league aims to remove yellow fever barriers, control mosquito breeding, and coordinate international efforts at preventing fever outbreaks.
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J. M. Linder
Muvune
Staten
Chiba
Fragmentary OCR: Kansas city scene mishmash
The readable text fragments describe a Kansas scene with mentions of a city and individuals and a reference to violence. Names are incomplete and the core event remains unclear. The passage appears to be a garbled report with disjointed phrases about people and places in Kansas.
Parliament prorogued amid lengthy review of global events
London reports the royal commission prorogued Parliament with a sparse Commons. Hinckrod’s address covered public affairs since January, including Venezuela aid objections, relations with Germany, and South African war aftermath. The speech touched on conferences, boundary issues with Chile and Argentina, and sugar trade matters.
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London
Royal Commission
Howe of Commons
Redree
Tetury Chamberliie
Cnnie
Chile
Baby wife seeks divorce in Bethlehem court
Mrs McIntyre, not yet thirteen, sues William Andrew McIntyre for an absolute divorce after a marriage begun April 19 last year. The case, filed in Bethlehem, Ind, cites cohabitation and a later, coerced separation while the girl’s guardian and a relative provided consent. The ceremony reportedly occurred at a Bethlehem residence with written consent from the girl’s guardian.
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Wapethir
Iain Kelly
Wilna Kelly
Matey
Dovhin Martingy
Howard Aid Drive Promises Christmas Gifts for Children
A local appeal reports a drive to help needy children with Christmas presents. Volunteers collect donations and plan to distribute boxes in hotels and stores. Soldiers on the avenue assist with logistics, aiming to ensure every child receives a gift despite obstacles.
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John Howard
Baivutla Artes
Auieteraniette
Frances
Anticline
Howe for Reiff New York inc shows varied claims in Prato trial
The report references Americans, a trial in Prato, and names like Reiff and Howe, noting tensions over a workers’ or business dispute. It mentions injury remedies, a Sunday service, and a lingering sense of misfortune tied to the events.
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New York. Inc
Prato
Kalin Day program to feature Gen Wood and speakers
Brigadier General Leonard Wood of Cuban fame is expected as the main speaker for the Kalin Day program. Captain Hamilton Tax has not yet heard from General Mun tot. Security arrangements plan for about 250 attendees. tickets are to be sold in January with price undecided.
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Leonard’ Wood
Lad Hamilton
General Muntot
Kansas
Lucky numbers and a senator’s superstition linked to 77-11
The article recounts Senator Russell A Alger of Michiana with a superstition tied to the number 77-11 during his Arlington hotel arrival. It chronicles his birth on February 27 1836 friendships with tragedy, legal career beginnings on March 7 18, and a Civil War record culminating in secretaryship to President McKinley and his previous senatorial role.
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Russell A Alger
Michiana
Bern
Rainer
Palley
Lette
Arlington Hotel
Keven
Conte
Bii
Algwr
Flo Wae
Fiah Michigan Cavalry
Ciicusler
Mckinley
United States
New York Sun
Tragedy Ends Honeymoon in Dramatic House Incident
A couple's troubled start ends in violence as a husband fatally shoots at his wife then pursues her, a neighbor witnesses the struggle, and bystanders seek safety during a chaotic night in a rural setting. The husband finally destroys property with a torch before being restrained. A separate item notes Terre Haute ministers debating temperance enforcement amid rising saloon tensions.
Hobart's Pills Ad Promises Money Back Guarantee
An old elixir advertisement touts Hobart's Coke Dandruff Cure and several pills by brands Williams Pink Pills Dean's Kidney Pills Munyon's Remedies Humphrey's Specifics Carter's Little Liver Hobart's Little Liver Pillite and others with prices from 10 to 75 cents. It claims you could not do better and offers a money back guarantee.
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Williams
Dean
Munyon
Humphrey
Carter
Hobart
High Point Turkeys Plentiful Amid Train Party Notes
A party traveled by special train yesterday afternoon, including Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gould and others. They spent an hour or two daily shooting at a target to improve marksmanship. Reports say wild turkeys quail and partridges are very plentiful around High Point.
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George J. Gould
Kingdon
Jay Gould
Wiliam A. Hamilton
Ta Garter
High Point
Stock for Fort Hays Buy One Hundred Common Cows
Fort Hays Kansas December notes the Fort Hays branch of the experiment station displays minimal livestock a bald faced saddle pony and work horses. The station spans 12,900 acres valued about $100,000 with $3,000 annual development. The report urges stock additions including one hundred or more common cows to advance breeding and pasture programs at the western Kansas facility.
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Fort Hays
Kae
Haye Military Reservation
Iuperintendiar
Lewitt
Willie
Mankatue
Manhattan
Lea
Hays
Kon
Corrigan Loses Suit Against John D Rockefeller
A Cincinnati man, Corrigan, loses a Supreme Court suit against John D Rockefeller over an $800000 claim. Corrigan alleges he put 2500 shares of Standard Oil stock as security for a loan, transferred stock, and that Rockefeller knew of an impending rise. He seeks the actual market value of about $100 per share instead of $188, with a decision expected Friday.
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Corrigan
John D. Rockefeller
Columbus
James
Supreme Court
Rackefeller
Cane Xony
Standard Oil
Rinckefeller
Joan
Rockefeller
Oomore
John L Sullivan Fails to Stay Sober in Detroit Show
John L. Sullivan began a week in fogologue at the Avenue theater in Detroit but suffered a drunken bout after a Monday night performance. He congratulated with old acquaintances, then drank until Tuesday morning, failing to recover by Tuesday afternoon. A Turkish bath was attempted to sober him, but the act ended with the curtain falling early.
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Sullivan
Detroit
John L. Sullivan
Avenue Theater
Thesday
Marsins
Chancellor Strong Here and Yale Prank Reported
Strong of the Tel yersky of Kanan arrived from Jeaw rence to interview State Auditor Cole about university operations. He was accompanied by Seet Hopkins of Holton. Cole said the report went to the printers and referred them to Governor-elect Bailey. Vanderbilt Is Better after visit to Cortibus and a cheerful update on Mr. Vanderbilty’s condition.
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Strong
Telyersky
Kanan
Audres Cole
Seet Hopkins
Holton
Cole
Ria Repart
Bailey
Vanderbilt
New Yorks
Corpebus Vanderbilt
Jodas
Janewas
English fortunes and large estates in 206 deaths
London reports show 206 deceased this year leaving estates over £10,000 each, total £8,00513. The average age was about 73, with several above 90. Death duties paid total £18,508,714. Five estates exceed £1,000,000, with many others in ranges up to £50,000, and 89 estates between £1,000 and £10,000. Colonel H McCalmant’s death estate estimated at £3,000,000 as another note for the Lord Chancellor.
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London
Exchemer Redp
Elko
H. McCalmant
North Topeka Society News and Holiday Preparations
William Richards of Meriden visits Topeka while Charles Bolton hosts. Mrs. Laura Hixon dies near Washington Indiana. Mrs. U.S.G. Hughes arrives from Kansas City. Penny-pinching Christmas promotions at Costley store. a FAA hall event and a geographic contest prize highlight community.
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Kimball Printing Co
North
Kansas Ave
James
William Richards
Meriden
Spears
San Antonio
Texas
Charles Bolton
EB Jordan
Chicago
Parker
Lukens” Opera House
William M. Costley
Herbert French
Newton
C.D. Myers
Laura Hixon
Airs
H. Haynes
Monroe Street
Washington
Ind
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Benedict
Kana
JW. Swartz
Park Streets
U.S. G. Hughes
Kana City
J. C. Brown
Kansas Avenue
William M. Costly
W. L. Wolverton
van Buren Street
Finch
Colorado Springs
Lennox
Los Angeles
Cal
W. B Hutchinson
Winfield
Evangelistic Union
Hutchinson
Oliver Brothers
Evangelist Williams
Charlotte Crouch
Emporia
G. W. Crouch
Monroe Latreet
Calamity in Guatemala as Santa Maria erupts
Correspondent reports Guatemala City endures national calamity from Santa Maria eruption. Losses exceed 6 million dollars including homes and crops. imports impossible due to high prices. death toll rising and relief slow. Plus obituary notes Rev Michael Abbott of Farmer City, Illinois, died after illness. interment in Boston.
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Guatevala City
Guatemala
Santa Maria Vol
Ix St
Michael Abbott
Bloomington
Michael Aubot
Farmer City
Boston
State Journal
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