Police court raids disrupt midwinter vice scene
A raid on a Third Street joint between Quincy and Monroe netted inmates Maude Devery Jessie Muller and Bertie Smith with Sheehan as a guest. Lewis and others faced hearings as police traced the improvised beer operation and a separate billiard hall raid. Deputy McElroy endured a slop-filled basement stumble while locating fixtures and the key.
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Quincy
Monror
Maude Devery
Jessie Muller
Bertie Smith
SL Sheehan
Sergeant McElroy
Fred Simoons
McElroy
Cook’s vivid account of the battle and near collision at Santiago
In court, Captain Cook describes learning the fleet was coming, maneuvering to avoid collision with the Texas and Brooklyn, and identifying ships like the Viscaya Oregon and Oquendo amid smoke as the action peaked. He recalls orders as Dewey’s forces passed between ships and the chaos of the moment.
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Santiago Harbor
Cook
Texas
Brooklum
Brooklyn
Treas
VAI
Helms
Viscaya
Admiral Dewey
Judes
Auch
Oregon
Miss Stone ransom talks falter. police trap failed
Cables from Constantinople report failed bribe trap on Miss Stone kidnapping as ransom talks falter. The missionary and companion reportedly treated well. Mrs Tsilka's and Miss Stone's mother, 80, gravely ill with anxiety. Washington notes funds sent. details remain guarded.
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Constantinople
World
Miss Stone
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Helen M. Stone
Mrs. Stone
Spencer Eddy
United States
Legation
Washington
Market Report from Chicago on Wheat and Futures
Chicago market notes wheat prices mixed as outside demand fluctuates amid dull trading. Local receipts and world shipments influence December wheat while corn and oats show shifts. hogs rise slightly in provisions. Stock market overview ahead of New York opening reflects mixed cues and general firmness with notable declines in some leaders.
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St. Faat
Honda
Serling
Atuarion
Credie
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York
Carta
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Today's Market Report
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