Fraud Trials Linked to Prominent Business and Political Figures
A sweeping investigation reveals alleged frauds tied to U S senators and a famed wealth figure. The probe, conducted over three years by federal agents and San Francisco investigators, targets timber lands and railroad interests across multiple states, with names and places including Washington Colorado and Minnesota connected to improper land deals and entrymen schemes.
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United States
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Lantha
Nenety Railroad
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Tina En
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Declanes
Cabala
Colorado
Washington
Grexin
Tats
Midang
Minnesota
Matotay
Detecttra Bens
Prautis J. Menez
Nywre
Bowie
United Statenevnators
Landa
Potaliel
Tran
Maby
Woman Injured in Park Aisle Horse Incident
A woman was injured when a horse kicked her in the Park area on May 22. She was saddling a horse for a venture when the animal reared, knocked her down, and struck her head. Her cries drew her son who dragged her free from under the horse.
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Jersy
Mhu Earce
Kuaok in Boston Reported Confusing Message
A garbled OCR note from Boston on May 7 mentions General Rurvkt plans, Harvard and Japanese wartime ties, and an empire day event. The readable fragments reference a reston city, a money charge, and an unspecified program with a five year term.
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Rurvkt
Harvard
Nesten
Pelata
Coal Explosion Fetes Trarh Night Reported
A coal mine blast near Gal on March 24 injures workers as the night shift ends. Officials say emergency crews responded quickly and investigators began reviewing the cause, while families awaited updates from the scene.
Fragmented OCR note from Kansas county records
A garbled OCR snippet from Wietity Kansas mentions May and various names and actions. It references a county, people, a price of 36 dollars, and a tax or payment event. Details are unclear due to corrupted text and fragmented phrases.
Kid Ketchel Defeated in Tarnished Memoir Round
In Sacramento California a confusing report notes Kid Ketchel of Balle Mart defeating George Threen of Gabland in the second round of a twenty round fight.
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Bacramento
Cal
Kid Ketchel
Balle, Mart
Neds
George Threen
Gabland
Bern
Developments in Howard Gould scandal emerge in reports
Disclosed court and police records show Katharine Clemons may have protected by a man named Damron, with Lt. Frank M. Peabody and Capt. Melaughlin cited in alleged conspiracies implicating police officials. Telegrams and marriage records surface linking Mrs Gould to Damron as inquiries continue.
Killed by Trolley Car in Collison Near Evanston
May 21 Catraga reports a trolley collision at Evanston aveneu involving two cars. Several passengers were thrown into a nearby park. Alexander Iohesom was hospitalized after sustaining injuries. May 24 George Chapman, a hospital patient and executive, died after pneumonia following injuries from the same incident. Chapman was 44, born in Baltimore, Maryland, and originally from New Jersey.
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wWeron
Ifja Compauina
Alexander Iohesom
Sag Brandsot
George
Chapman
Elecpr
United Eastroads
Fialtimore
Ile
New Jerery
Helen Dixin Sentenced to Eleven Prison Terms
A garbled report indicates Helen Dixin was sentenced on multiple counts of embezzlement at a circuit court. The record mentions the presiding judge D. Myer, defense attorney dismissal, and potential suballocation of time or penalties, with references to a Presbyterian church and a local Gleaner. The text is severely distorted and cuts off mid-idea.
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Bleoglagte
vHeano
M Vikeaso
Havnt
Heteo
Elreutt
Pullty
Judee
D. Myer
Acre
Untitled Historic News Fragment on June Events and Crop Damage
Fragmentary report mentions groups leaving New York on June 5th to attend a public event on June 15th linked to the president's mother born in Georgia. It notes a political sentiment shift, a southern route, and a crop damage update: winter wheat losses in Oklahoma and adjusted corn crop prospects nationwide.
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York
Tomtom
Yaskurm
Althard
Alaire
Actor of Fame at New York University
A May 1909 New York page notes several actors being considered for inscription on the Hell of Fame at New York University. Charlotte Cushman trails by five votes on one tablet with 28 votes but could be inscribed in 1910 if tied gains continue, while RacIa Forest is the only other named actress receiving votes.
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New York Universty
Taurday
Charlotte Baculere Cushman
Racia Forest
Raya
Lake Motonk
Tec
Samuel J. Nactows
Hague
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Arden
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Hhoter
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Greadhy
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Darrew
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America
Darrow
Phare
Ingalateen
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Geirre
Sleunenbers
Babme
Cura
Borat
Curtis Oats
Burah
Burros
Sapiaty Bedell
Bredig
Weta
Famier
Hawain
Tmruck
Embezzler Returns to Face Charges in New York Case
Charles Gretetend a former Washington National Bank teller was brought back from Sweden to America to face embezzlement charges totaling about 23,020. He reportedly admitted using funds to gamble at races and fund personal needs before being detected and surrendering, then writing to the bank seeking leniency.
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Charles Fe Grotetend
Washington National Bank
America
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Bt Weaia
Sweden
Timie
Nork
Motormen Killed in Streetcar Collision Near Murkegon
A tragic head on crash on the Grand Rapid line near Mithrren injured and killed several motormen including Mutte Peden and G. K. Beet James Tae. The accident left four injured and disrupted service on the New Waven route.
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Mick
Mithrren
Grand Rapid
New Waven & Stucke Rot Trollig
Arly Tixtay
G. K. Beet
James Tae
Fragmented Weather Fragments From Untidy OCR
The text reads as garbled weather notes with scattered place names and states. It mentions Kanaansly Mot Mane western Minaauri and Oklahoma, plus vague regional references. No clear events, dates, or sources emerge.
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Maine
Minaauri
Kansas
Wauda
Oklahoma
Arbitration 19 Promote Peace and The Hague Vision
The Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration discussed a platform on disarmament and arbitration. Delegates debated whether to include a general or limited armament plank and considered The Hague conference as a path to immediate action and lasting peace through peaceful settlement of disputes.
Harriman Antitrust Probe Faces Legal Pushback
The article details a tense exchange at the White House over Harriman and Union Pacific amid antitrust scrutiny. It notes no immediate action, ongoing federal inquiry, and calls for preventive laws, with officials like Roosevelt and Knapp referencing Interstate Commerce. The piece highlights financial maneuvers tied to the Chicago and Western roads, and policy limits on enforcement while the commission investigates.
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T. GC
Raya
Menalrance
Pete
Harriman
Federat
Valon Pacific
Ashe White Howes
Ran Maria A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Automineten
Huspp
Howe
Roosevelt
Harrigan
Daly
Wheat Market Faced Sharp Decline Amid Heat Wave
Market reports indicate a broad drop in wheat futures as prices fell across the board. Extreme weather and rising inflation weighed on investor sentiment, with analysts noting softer demand and waning export activity impacting gains.
Tales of Boise Trial Discusses Peremptory Challenges
Report from Boise details the courtroom scene in the murder case as jurors face questions on bias. Darrow leads defense while a judge and several attorneys probe juror readiness and the influence of personal opinions on the unfolding trial.
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