Racy Testimony in Sells Divorce Case Drives Deposition Readings
In Columbus signals the Sells divorce case reads aloud a voluminous deposition by Augusta Civalla of Galveston. Letters from Bert Johnson Ned Raymore and Dr. B E Potter reveal racy intrigues with Mrs Sells. The courtroom crowd follows readings of suggestive passages as co respondents’ letters are introduced and described.
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Columbus
Peter Sells
Augusta Civalla
Galveston
Tex
Sells
Bells
Civalla
Raymore
Johnson
Wm. Bott
Harris Lyon
Dutlie
Mrs. Cloak
Dr. Potter
Frightful Crime Rumors From Boone's Creek
Reports from Lexington describe an ambush on Mrs Minn Hall at her Boone's Creek home by three masked men who demanded money. When denied, one shot her dead. Her sons John and Henry confronted the robbers, Henry dying later from abdominal wounds. The trio fled toward Laurel County amid fear of lynching.
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Lexington
Roy
Boone's Creek
Minn Hall
Hall
John
Henry
Ihmilal
Lather County
Desperate Riots Engulf Viewns and Nuys in Violent Clash
A chaotic riot involved Socialists and Nationalists with about 6,000 combatants in a 12 hour clash. Weapons included cubes, revolvers, pickaxes. houses were sacked tramways wrecked wires cut and much of the town ruined. Troops dispersed the violence.
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Nuys
Gohenig
Cube
Corbett to Challenge Jeffries Tonight at Tatterstall’s
Jim Corbett, burned from a planned week in Chicago, is set to challenge Jim Jeffries in a ring tonight at Tatterstall’s after arranging a deposit as proof. He plans to return to New York after the show and has reportedly patched matters with Lou Houseman, Tatterstall’s manager, from a noted feud.
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Tatterstake
Chicago
Jim Corbett
Tatterstall'a
Jim Jeffries
Corbett
New York
Lou Houseman
Tatterstall’s
Mitchell
Jacksonville
Here's Your Flour. A 1884 missing man returns with fortune
Coventry Ohio tale tells how Fred White, sent to town for flour, returned with a deer on his shoulder after years in the West. He had built a cattle ranch and a small fortune and greeted his wife with the cheeky line Here's your flour Mary I didn't forget it. White had long been presumed dead.
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Coventry
Fred White
White
Trial of Mrs Van Liew in sensational Ohio murder case
In Van Wert Ohio on November 1 the murder trial of Mrs Emma Van Liew wife of the Van Wert National Bank cashier was delayed by a motion to quash the indictment. The case involves the fatal September 12 vitriol attack on Miss Alice Hammel who identified the defendant before dying five weeks later. The grand jury indicted her for first degree murder and she claims innocence. The socialite families remain in strained relations as the mystery of motive persists.
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Ohio
Bume
van Liew
Alice Hammel
Emma van Liew
van Wert National Bank
Man's finger exhibit figures in Barry burglary trial
At Chisago on November 12 a preserved finger segment in alcohol is shown in Thomas Barry's burglary trial. Barry claims the deformity is from an accident while prosecutors argue the little finger was blown off by a dynamite blast during a botched robbery attempt.
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Chisago
Thomas Barry
Barry
Alchohel
Daly’s Fortune Estimated At Twenty Million Left To Widow
New York reports Marcus Daly’s fortune, now valued at about forty million dollars, will reportedly pass to his widow for the benefit of his daughters Margaret Mary Harriet and Marcus. Daly, who distrusted fortune seekers, kept visitors away and placed the estate in his wife’s care. His body lies in state in the Fifth Avenue mansion he built but never occupied.
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New York
Marcus Daly
Margaret
Mary
Harriet
Marcus
Daly
Fifth Avenue
Tfe
Safe Robbers Take $5,000 from Grownverse Implement House
In Gonverse Indiana on November 12 robbers forced entry into the agricultural implement dealer Kellar and Wilson and made off with about $5,000 after the safe lock was demotivated.
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Ind
Kellar and
Wilson
College Charter Fortified? Mount Horr College Ousted
The supreme court today ousted Mount Horr College at Rogers from its charter for selling diplomas without regard to applicants qualifications. The decision upholds the need for proper credential verification.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Mount Horr College
Rogers
Ita
Miners Strike Hits Indiana Mines Over New Scale
In Indiana over 200 hoisting engineers and 7000 miners idle as operators refuse to sign the latest scale. A conference failed to resolve the wage dispute, with operators waiting for the Indianapolis miners convention in January to pass on the matter. Most mines idle, except a few in Vandalia and Clinton districts still operating. President Talley said employers offered current wages till January but would not raise them before the Columbus meeting.
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Perre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Illinois
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
King Corcoran of Corcoran's Roost Dead at 87
New York reports the death of John Corcoran, king of Corcoran's Roost on East Fortieth Street, a famed criminal rendezvous for three generations. He died early today at 87, leaving an estimated fortune around $100,000. His wife had died three months earlier. The Roost, a bare frame building, was notorious among police and criminals, and Corcoran was a feared local figure with a long, dubious legacy.
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New York
Ing’ Corcora
Fortieth Street
First
Second Avenues
John Corcoran
I T
Corcoran
Forest Fire Ravages California Mill in Fredalbra Park
A blaze raging on San Bernardino mountainside has destroyed Broosling’s mill in Fredalbra park and burned over 10,000,000 feet of lumber. The Southern California mill was the region’s largest and employed about 250 workers. Damage is estimated at $400,000.
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San Bernardino
Cal
San Bernardino Mountain
Broosling
Fredalbra Park
California
Milwaukee Creameries Plan 20 Million Capital Push
Milwaukees Wis Nov 14 The proposed Mutter vind cherse bratto to chile the creameries of Milwaukee and other northwestern states will have a capital of about 20 000 000. This project is being promoted by Chicago millionaires with aim to expand dairy processing and distribution.
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Chile
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Chicago Millonaries
Elevator Fire Destroys Wichita Ralls Plant in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth report, the Wichita Ralls company lost its elevator facility to a blaze last night. Fire damaged two engines and twenty-two thousand bushels of grain, with insurance estimated at $140,000.
Chicago in Terror Faces Wave of Nighttime Crime
Chicago records a sharp rise in holdups and burglaries as cold weather arrives. Police admit limited ability to curb the spree. Over the past five days many victims, including women, have been attacked, with a Potter Street assault cited as a climax. Public anger grows at the police response.
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Chicago
Turing
Senator C. K. Davis Failing Amid Worsening Illness
Reports from St. Pubh Minnesota dated November 14 indicate Senator Cushinae Davis remains critically ill with high fever unresponsive to treatment. New complications have emerged, leaving his condition practically hopeless. the bulletin notes no improvement and insists the fever persists despite care.
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Mion
Cushinae
Davis
US Kentucky arrives. to coal for China station
The United States battleship Kentucky arrived yesterday and will depart Thursday after coaling for the China station. All aboard are well. It is understood Kentucky touched at Al for indemnity pressure on Sultan of Morocco. We also note dispatches about Russian actions in China and South Africa, with multiple ship and troop movements.
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Kentucky
China Station
Morocco
Bryan to Stay in Lincoln Home After Defeat Editorial Plan
Lincoln Neb 13 Will Bryan remain in Lincoln home and write a book titled Conclusions at End of the Second Battle He is not moving to Texas and plans to continue living with his family in Lincoln He will prepare a political editorial and devote time to letters politics and lectures He endorses educational endowments and aims to keep editorial duties minimal while promoting public welfare
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Lincoln
Neb
Ney
Waim
J. Bryan
H. H. Tammen
Denver Post
Texas
Bart Wee
Post
Bryan
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Ile
Chas. I. Jones
Cracker Trust
Nebraska
McKinley
Brien
McGovern to Face Broad in Chicago Boxing Return
Terry McGovern and Big Broad set for a Le Bik bout in Chicago tonight to decide the title matchup. McGovern aims to prove he can go six rounds with Broad, who weighs around 180 pounds and is known as a tough fighter. Sam Harris, McGovern's manager, expects his protege to perform strongly as public interest rises and a potential purse of 2,500 dollars is noted for a future Palmer London bout.
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Terry McGovern
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Pice
Taliantis
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Tittle Ware Viorgeau
Broad
George Siler
McGovern
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Sam Warris
Th Ware
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Palmer
London
Hetfhe Wale
NS Lelith
Palmey
Wil Hoyd
Hye Winter
Morocco declines to pay indemnity for American killed
Washington reports the Moroccan government again refused to satisfy U S demands for indemnity over the killing of Essagin, an American citizen. The State Department plans to back representations with naval presence and a high level visit to press the claim.
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Maroces
United Arabis
Essagin
State Department
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United States Conant Chinmerg
Fen
Trani
Date of Elk s Convention Changed in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wisconsin notice shows the Elks National convention and carnival dates reshaped for next year. The event moves from July 16 to 33, indicating a calendar adjustment and schedule update for attendees and participants. Potential impacts on lodging travel and parade planning are noted by local organizers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Novik
Millionaire's Son Arrested for Arson at Newport Beach
A 24 year old son of a New York financier was arrested on arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a bath pavilion at Spanting Rock beach in Newport. He was released on bail and is believed to have a mental health issue. Police say other fires have occurred recently as well and the case prompts renewed park district scrutiny amid a tense political campaign.
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Nennisten M. Red
Chetamnpher M. Well
New York
Ninonermil
Tinso
Spanting Rock Beach
Baroness Von Ketteler to Visit Kaiser in Berlin
Berlin reports the Kaiser invited the widow of Illvan Von Ketteler, the German minister murdered in Peking, to visit him so he can personally express sympathy and honor her for the baron’s death. The Kaiser plans to grant the baroness the order of Louise and create her a countess in her own right. she is Miss Ledyard of Detroit.
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Berlin
Illvan von Ketteler
Wiolster
Peking
Louise
Baroness von Ketteler
Miex Ledyard
Detroit
Claybaugh Released After Postal Box Theft Charge
Orville Claybaugh, a youth held for several days on a charge of pilfering a U S rural mail box, was released this morning after a stern lecture by Post office Inspector Moore and Mayor Wareon. He vowed not to repeat the offense.
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U. S
Moore
Wareon
Assignment Shocks Nashville Business Circles
In Nashville on November 13, Conn & Brady, a wholesale grocery and liquor firm, faced shock as T. P. Brady was arrested on charges tied to a bank fraud scheme at First National Bank. The case centers on a former bank bookkeeper, W. W., and alleged overdrafts totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
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Senn
Conn
Lea
Uetdar
Daines & Brady
Fim
Brady
Lbt
Twa
Dowie Indicted in Mansfield Trial News
A Mansfield grand jury indicts seven Dowie adherents during August term proceedings. Indictments allege criminal wrongdoing tied to healing practices and a moonshine network. Specific defendants include Piper and Mee Chicken, Metarkwid, Puyteler, and Evangelied Pieler amid broader Dowie revival movement links.
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Manaticht
Ghiu
Ney
Mansfield
Peelad Srand
Pat Grilty
Dietrich Leads Nebraska Governor Race in Statewide Totals
From Lincoln dated November 13 Ollivabren counties show Dietrich, Republican, holds a majority around 201 for governor. Other Republicans statewide lack large majorities, trailing from 1,000 to 2,000. Legislative outcome hinges on county canvasses where both sides push hard.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ollvlabren
Stady
Dietrich
Isidldale
Legisla
Kentucky whiskey valuation raised by distillers board
Officials in Frankford Kentucky increased whiskey valuation from 7 to 10 dollars per barrel after noting prices rose over the past two years. The higher assessment will raise costs for Kentucky distillers by thousands of dollars as the board concludes the previous figure was too low.
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Kintucky
Nollara
Cuban Convention Adjourned Amid Internal Troubles
Havana reports the countly convention adjourned early due to trouble in the secre tipatings committee. In New York, Grant Tresata brokers assigned his morning duties.
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Iecre
New York
Grant Tresata
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