Detectives beaten uncover Union Pacific check swindle
Isso Far a Puzzle to the Shrewd est Experts in Owans Neb reports startling progress in a Union Pacific check-raising scheme. Thieves erased ink from checks with a secret solvent defeating acid-proof paper claims and altering payees and dates. The extent of losses remains uncertain but may be smaller than feared as detectives tighten the case. The story also notes Russia plans government loans to boost milling exports and other sports and political notes from Washington and New York.
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Owans
Neb
Unions Pacific
Union Pacific
Frank Brown
Union Pacific Company
Missouri Legislature debates capital move and reforms
Jevyenson City March reports a lively Missouri Legislature session with talks on Rothwell-Filley statue bill speech removal of terms, plans to move the state capital to Sedalia, and a $4,000,000 guarantee fund. The Senate passed Peers adjournment and a reform school bill, while pool selling ban and a $163,951.35 deficiency appropriation were noted.
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Jevyenson City
Mr. Rothwell
Major Bittinger
Esac
Steele
Bill
Jefferson
Senate
Morgan
Sedalia
Hedulia
Secretary of State
Peers
Gash
House
Williams
Reform School
Bill Adler Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Independence
Bill Adler pleaded guilty to murder in the fourth degree for the carnival night killing of Postoffice Inspector Jesse McClure. Judge Wofford sentenced him to ten months in the county jail after accepting the plea and determining no murderous intent.
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Bill Adler
Gete
Kansas City
North End
Postoffice
Jesse MaClure
Wolford
Independence
Jamison
Bottsford
Blake L. Woodson
J. J. Willisins
Adler
Wofford
Desperado
McClure
Taylor libel suit testimony ties death to recorder of deeds
In the criminal libel case of CH J Taylor Washington's recorder of deeds against editor W Calvin Chase testimony links Taylor to a girl's death and alleges pleas to avoid exposure. An undertaker testifies death came from a criminal operation. Taylor paid for the funeral. Other witnesses discuss visits to disreputable houses with no decisive corroboration. The case likely goes to the jury tomorrow. Thomas Jones dies in Maryland at 74. he aided Booth's escape after Lincoln's assassination and turned down money to reveal hiding places. The silver movement gains momentum with a Bi metallic league meeting planning a new party favoring 16 to 1 coinage and government money issuance. Philip Manger faces breach of promise suit from Lula Harrington in Lincoln, Nebraska. A Missouri report notes possible silver-bearing ore found on a Cass County farm.
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Recorder of Deeds
Wassinetos
CH. J. Taylor
Deeds
Angainst
W. Calvin Chase
Washington Bee
Chase
Taylor
Catherine Garrett
Oly
Thomas Jones
Bantinone
la Platta
Charles County
J. Wilkes Booth
Virginia
Lincoln
Booth
Samuel Cox
Jones
Harrold
Virimin
Sew Sliver
Wasmiseron
American Bimetallic League
Forsaken
Lixcors
Neb
Phillip Manger
Bnonville
Augusta Roeder
Lula Harringee
Bill
Joseph Klopfenate
Many Bills Failed to Get Presidential Signature in Washington
Washington March 5 many bills failed to receive the president's signature and thus did not become laws. Items include protections for the Red Cross insignia and name, revising court terms in Washington, authorizing railroad rights of way in Indian Territory, and appropriations for branch lines and public parks. Also noted were audits of quartermasters vouchers tied to John Finn and several private relief or military correction measures.
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Wasmixeton
Red Cross
United States
Washington
Texarkana and
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Texas
Gainesville
McAllester and St. Louis
Indian Territory
State of Kansas
Fort Hays Military Reservation
Kansas Agricultural College
State Normal Institute
Department
John Finn
St. Louis
Anti Lottery Bill Signed In Last Presidential Measure
Washvetoy March 5 reports the President signed the anti lottery bill the final act of his term. The four section measure bans importing or advertising lottery tickets or gifts and imposes penalties for first and subsequent offenses. Other items note Chickamauga dedication plans and marriages, land deals, and a obituary about Daniel Vrooman.
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Washvetoy
United States
Cheaper and Better Results of Government Telegraph
A Southampton consular report outlines Britain’s telegraph growth since government takeover in 1870. It notes pounds 11 million paid to buy lines, 15 thousand miles of new wire, telegrams rising from 125 000–215 000 weekly to over 1 million annual, and words sent increasing from 22 million to 600 million. Postal rate 12 cents per 12 words. service speeds improve from hours to minutes. profits aren’t revenue but trade support.
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England
Wasaixetos, March
Great Britain
Gladstone
State Department
United States
Martin
Southampton
Treasury
Postal
Iowa elections show Republican gains in several cities
March 5 Iowa reports indicate Republicans won mayoralties and most alderman seats in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City and Council Bluffs while Osage and Osage City show mixed results. Water works measure failed in Sioux City and a prominent alderman Samuel Sharpless faced illness. In California a rich gold strike near Los Angeles yields high ore returns in the Pisin district with two tons rating $915 per ton.
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Orrumwa
Iows
LaForce
Bincncnae
Iowa
CeDak Rapids
George A. Lincoln
Sioux City
Samuel Sharpless
Osxatoosa
Towa
Citizens
California
Los Anertes
Cal
Pisin
Banning
Dr Price's Baking Powder Proclaims Purity
Briefs by wire note Dr Price's Baking Powder as absolutely pure. Other items mention circus figure W G Coup death in Jacksonville Fla, legislative anti-foreign flag law, influenza cases, shipwreck off Boston, acid explosion in McKeesport Pa, thefts in a burning Pittsburgh hotel, treasury figures, seed grain aid for Nebraska, postmasters confirmations, Lord Randolph Churchill estate, Cator arrest in San Francisco, Socialist preaching in California, Havana martial law, Bayard's recovery and palace drawing room, Osma questioning and Cuba arrests, Gypsey Queen handkerchiefs giveaway with baking powder, and local painting services offered by Vax Houren.
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W. G Coup
Jacksonville
Fle
Colorado
Nicholas Sr
Russia
Boston
McKeesport
Pittsburg Fremen
Treasury
St. Louis
Chicago
Nebraska
Robert Kennedy
Pleasanton
Kan
M. Hatch
Schyler
Neb
Lord Randolph Churchill
Jennie Jerome
New York
Viscount Curzeon
San Francisco
Thomas V. Cator
United States
Josquin Miller
California
Lawrence Grontland
Manuel Garcia
Havana
Santiago
Thomas F. Bayard
Buckingham Palace
Bayard
Maunsell Bradherst
New Jersey
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Osma
Cuba
Senor
Manuel de Gespedes Y Quesada
Gespedes
Beast bird or devil tale from a Georgia hunter
A Savan nah county hunter recalls a morning encounter in a swamp near the Savannah River. He describes a black, three to four foot creature with two legs, a duck like neck and a winged presence that climbs a tree and emits a terrifying call resembling a quack and hiss. He fled a mile away.
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Georgia
Gus
Soreven County
Atlanta Constitution
Birmingham Chess Puzzle Booms as Prince Constantine Seeks Solution
The Birmingham weekly published a difficult chess problem claiming to defeat all but masters. Prince Constantine of Oldenburg, in Transcaucasia with the Russian guards, asked the editor to wire the solution after wrestling with the puzzle. The editor supplied the answer, boosting the paper’s advertising.
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Birmingham
Constantine of Oldenburg
Kotais
Transcaucasia
London
Emulsion of Cod liver Oil Aids Delicate Children
Mothers praise Scott's Emulsion for thin delicate children as a tastier easier to administer blood enriching product. It supplies nutrients to prevent wasting, promotes healthy flesh, and aids bone formation. Sold by Scott & Bowne in 50c and 1.00 sizes through druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
W.Y
The Ducks Are Out On North Carolina Waters
The president, with Dr O Reilly and two naval officers, set sail this morning aboard the Violet for a ten day hunting trip on inland waters of North Carolina. An advertisement touts Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as restoring a fresh look, and a local druggist, W R Kennady, handles sales. Also note chatter from children about cakes baked with Gypsey Queen Baking Powder at Topeka Steam Laundry on Jackson street.
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O'Reilly
George F. Wild
Lighthouse Board
Lemberton
Fifth Lighthouse District
North Carolina
W. R Kennady
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St Petersburg
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Philadelphia
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Mart
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Leeda
Horst
Griff
Sally Smith
Tim Depay
A Dew
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Ninth and Market Streets
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W. Va
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Wuionsire
Skatrie
Wash
Hugh T. Golen
Helens
Mont
Laura B. Tague
Galen
Thomas H. Carter
Montana Legislaar
Sioux Cixy
Garretson Ranch
C. W. Payne
Crawford County
Payne
West Side
Daniel Vrooman
Presbyterian Church
Orient
Vax Houren
Kansas Avenue
Charles S. Elliott
Cuy Agency
Shawnee Fire Ins
West Sixth Ave
St. Denis Hotel
Fresdway
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Aan Ieee Artes
Pew Bem
Holmes’ Drug Store
Kansas Ave
WM. PF. Meyer
Farrow
The
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Jackson Street
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