Nocturnal visits at Sells mansion questioned in deposition
Attorney Booth read Fred Johnson’s deposition revealing a barn room with a secret door and a key used to access the Sells residence. Maggie Kirwin described two men calling, Lyons and Bott, first seen in 1897, with lights bright when Peter Sells is home and dim hall lighting otherwise.
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Columbus O
Booth
Sells
Fred Johnson
Peter Selly
Sella
Lyons and Bott
Mrs Sells
Florences
Mr. Sells
Dems Alarmed Over Vacancy If Sen Davis Dies
The report notes Democratic concern that if Senator Davis dies a vacancy would trigger a Republican appointment. Lieutenant Governor Lyndon A. Smith could name the replacement, with Gov Lind perhaps appointing a Democrat ad interim but Washburn cited as likely if a Republican is needed.
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Sen. Davis
Rim
United States
Washburn
Baby Elephant Born as Mother Refuses to Nurse
Baraboo Wisconsin November 20 A baby elephant was born Monday in Ringling Brothers winter quarters. The calf weighs about 200 pounds and stands nearly 1 foot high with a 14 inch trunk. The mother displays great hatred for her offspring and has made several attempts to kill it before a keeper moved the calf to custody. No amount of coaxing or punishment will induce the mother to nurse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Missing $5,900 Money Package In Sioux City Bank Heist
A money package valued at $5,900 sent to Security National Bank by a Sheldon Town resident was listed as missing in Sioux City Iowa on November 20. The timing and method of the robbery remain unknown and the robbery’s identity is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Security National Bank
Sheldon
Imak
American Express Company
McCalla Court Martial Referred to Error
Secretary Long said the Manila cable stating Capt Bow nui Ho McCalla of Newark was undergoing trial by court martial was an error The reported charges described as irrational and tied to bad management and lack of discipline appear unfounded according to official statements
Supreme Court backs Tennessee cigarette law
The Supreme Court today held constitutional the Law of Tennessee prohibiting the sale of cigarettes in the state. The decision upholds the ban as a valid exercise of state power to regulate public health and welfare.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Tennessee
Marion man arrested for murder after beating a man to death
Marion Indiana police report Navy 20 Robi Clark was arrested for murder after his wife informed on him. Jack Jagger, a glass blower, was found dead at Clark’s home. Clark claimed the death followed a fall and the affair was not investigated further. The woman said Jagger insulted the boy, leading Clark to strike with a club.
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Marion Ind
Navy
Robi Clark
Convey
Yeaterday
Havin
Jack Jagger
Clarks Place
Clark
Jagger
Ned Raymore Is Alive in Sells Case Mystery
Omaha residents report Ned Raymore is alive and living at 4018 Lafayette Avenue. Authorities note he has been absent about six months. His wife recalls meeting Mr and Mrs Sells at a California resort ten years ago and states Raymore did not write to Mrs Sells but sent friendly letters to Florence, their daughter.
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Omaha
Ned Raymour
Sells
Lafayette Avenue
Illinois Population Report Shows 1900 Rise of 20 Percent
The Illinois population was released today showing 1890 at 382,631 and 1900 at 4A21550, an increase of 12,995 people or about 20 percent. The figures indicate significant growth since the last census.
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Illnois Weahington
Illinois
Bank Robbers Thwarted In Delaware Heist
Eight men rode from Marengo on the Big Four freight train at 1 AM stole two homes and buggies from W E Osborne and Mr Sterritt then reached Aghley by 2 AM. Six guarded the bank while two forced the outer door with dynamite. The first blast woke residents. Dr Buckley was shot at but unharmed. Shots echoed as robbers fired from windows. no injuries reported. They lit three more charges blowing safe area doors but fled before taking booty as police closed in. Bank interior damaged, deposits believed heavy, steel rod blown through front glass. Robbers masked, likely professionals. chased toward Westfield with no clues. Bank fully insured.
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Delaware
Marengo
W E Osborne
Sterritt
Aghley
Buckley
Westfield
Official figures show county canvass for judicial race
The county canvass of the vote for judge in the Third Judicial Circuit lists results by county. Vaticis counties are included with totals showing winner and margins in the official tally.
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County Election Board
Bear
Esrmal
Vaticis
Bonus to Fill Scab Jobs Shocks Cleveland Strike Zone
New York reports the National Founders Association has hired 300 moulders offering a 24 dollar daily bonus to replace strikers in Cleveland who have refused a ten cent raise from 2.75 a day. Chicago and Cincinnati strikers recently quit. union members will fund the effort with assessments. The draft replaces workers at 245 dollars during the strike.
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New York
National Founders Association
Cleveland
Cincago
Cincinnati
Uns City
Stock Broker Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
A New York stock broker with a long Wall Street presence, noted for Panhandle share activity, files voluntary bankruptcy in Trenton No 7. Through Newark lawyer Wim Linhan, liabilities total 1,023.63 with no assets listed.
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New York
Carley
Wall Street
Ae Ph
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
St Louls
Panhandle
BRO
Trenton
Wim Linhan
Newark
Boers Farms Laid Waste Amid War Policies
War dispatches report widespread burning of farms as Boer men fight away. Aimed at starving and displacing households, the policy mirrors Cuban reconcentration with towns filled by frightened women and children. Reports from Pretoria describe retaliation and secrecy as Weyler’s methods spread.
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London
South Africa
Transvaal
Kitchener
General X
Weylers
Brussels
Pretoria
Lord Kitehners
Ventrados
Standerton
Governor Beckham Weds Tonight in Owensboro
Governor Beckham to wed Miss Jean Raphael Fuqua at First Presbyterian Church Owensboro tonight. The ceremony marks the first time a Kentucky governor has married in office. After the wedding the couple will host a reception and plan a short trip to Chicago before a Florida visit with state officials and judges expected to attend.
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Owensboro
Beckham
Jean Raphael Wi
Trst Presbyterian Church
Fuqua
Warsworth
Gev Beckham
Puqui
Tas
Budstown
Ides
Wub Kniskera Bts Brolhe
Cheaga
Florida
Elief Justice
State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Big Steel Mills Resume After Prolonged Talks at Mingo
After seven months shuttered, Ny tonal Steel Company and the Mal gimated Assoriation reach a compromise. Mills at Mingo Traction will reopen tomorrow with a reduced tonnage and wage adjustments. Representatives of the Conan government have been present during ten weeks of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoupepyuie Noyzi
Nytonal Steel Company
Agreumiem
Mingo Traction
Vbank
Mitstrol Company
Son Pranciaca
Ameren
Hank von Borel
Conan
Wooden Legged Man Wins A Pretty Girl In Romantic Elopement
In Cleveland an 19 year old girl elopes with Lars Kennedy who lost both legs in a railway accident and is in a hospital visiting her brother. Kennedy is discharged and disappears. the girl’s father and grandmother react with heartbreak and shock at the union.
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Cleveland
Kennedy
Quarantined Against Smallpox in Ashland and Trenton
The board of health of Trenton has quarantined Russell Kr and Ashland over smallpox. Ashland will take steps to quarantine Cathetesburk and Russell to prevent spread. Weak legible text suggests the action targets multiple towns and individuals in a regional outbreak response.
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Ashland
Board of Health of
Trenton
Russell Kr
Abduction Police Crackdown at Stanton Street Resort
In New York, Captain Titus led a crackdown at Stanton Street, arresting a woman and twelve girls after Jacob Wilner reported his 15 year old daughter Fane was abducted by a young Hebrew. Fane described four weeks detained at the resort, where she claimed to be 15 but was deemed no older than eleven. The raid targeted women and men linked to the alleged vice operation.
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New York
Titus
Henley
Redight
Stanton Street
Jacob Wilner
Fane
Ygar
Fennie
Arity Esira Bo Tecmen
Sohatme
Mother and Son Murder Fire at Vanlaiew Farm
Nov 19 report of a double homicide at Vanlaiew farm three miles west of the city. Mrs Vanlaiew, 39, and her son George found dead. house set on fire to conceal the crime. Victims described as colored. police report a Black suspect Herbert Henson arrested for earlier murder. Witnesses say the suspect threatened revenge after a dispute with Mrs Vanlaiew.
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Mis Moy
Vanlaen
George
Mather
Fmly
Cme
Tig Neero
Herbert Hensen
Timiteen
Gila Quinn
Vanliew
Murderers at Gryangelist Chase Crittenden Trial
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Walter McAieter Gea kent Ware Yenth and Andrew Campbell and a tone about a crime and trial. Vague references to Tenn e Boys hider Cubten and a request to pay for and lead a life. No clear event details or outcomes.
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Gryangelist
Chase Crittenden
Walter McAieter
Kent Ware Yenth
Andrew
Che Mimier
Tenne
Ind
Batte
Tifligh
Ud Campbell
Surrender Update From Ritaigh NC Case Near Womot
A local notice reports a person accused in a serious case surrendered near Womot, with details unclear due to OCR errors. The report mentions a last week surrender and a near by college area, with subsequent developments unclear.
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Elena
Love
Jimily
Manco
Norfolk Navy Captain and Admiral Engage French Warship
A fragment reports Norfolk naval officials, Captain Minna Cotain and Admiral Richard, commanding actions in response to a French warship newly arrived. Dialogue suggests exchange of signals and strategic positioning near the harbor.
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Norfolk Va
Minna Cotain
Norfolk Navy
Richard
Siaita
Crowded Baptist Meeting Denounces Lynching of Porter
Denver November session erupts in hisses as clergymen and citizens debate the lynching of Preston Potter Je on. Governor Thomas defends his stance while denouncing the brutal method, amid calls against savagery and debates over capital punishment.
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Denver Col
Gogart Ai Thamas
Colorado
Baptist
Preston Potter
Pegro
Porter
Thomas
Tscus Gion
Lincoln County
Train wreck near Zanesville kills and injures crew
A Wheeling and Lake Erie express train from Cleveland crashed into an open switch as it entered the yards east of town. The impact tore through a roundhouse and hurled an engine into a cornfield. Fireman Ikline and engineer Somers leapt free. Chap man the express messenger was severely injured.
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Zanesville GO Noyay
Wheeling & Lake Tire
Cleveland
John Somers
Ikline
Chapman
Man killed by policeman using his own club
Cinema at Obis ex 19 The Pidgel Connets is under arrest charged with harming ex policeman Stephen Reach with his own club. Reach died after being beaten yesterday afternoon by a man who used an old police club Roach owned. He died at 949 last night in hospital from Bright’s disease and palliation.
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Obis
Huing
Stephen Reach
Reach Fig
Sas
Shot by a tramp at Poa Wo depot leads to inquiry
An early morning shooting at Poa Wo depot involved a tramp who fired at an operator named Mr Lewis. The motive remains unclear as officials investigate the incident and surrounding circumstances. Local teams and figures are noted in broader coverage of upcoming conventions and political considerations.
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Lewis Bord Pris
Blame Pui on Mayor Blame Pui on Mayor
A Chicago report from Nov 21 describes rising crime with more mugging and robberies, noting women and men attacked on streets and steps of homes. Critics blame Mayor Hanson for lax policing while an election approaches. The city council approved a measure to appoint 121 additional police officers.
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Chicago
Hughwaymen
Laney
Hanson
Pertisan
Gang
Ouse of Refuge
Alwar
Woman vows never to walk after broken marriage plan
Shelby county bride to be fainted when groom deserted her for another man. She vowed to never walk again and sat in a chair for years. Poverty and old age led to hardship and adoption by the county home. She died while seated, requested burial in a sitting position but was buried normally.
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Tirmingham Ata Aey
Mars Langley
Shelby
Actress dies after horse wagon accident on Seventh Avenue
New York actress Etlin Booth Bies died today after a wagon accident on Seventh Avenue last week. While drying in a wagon with Newton B Stachelberg the horse bolted, the wagon struck a tree, and Booth fell injuring her skull.
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Etlin Booth Bies
York
Oidhith Booth
Upper Seventh Avenue
Newton B Stachelberg
Sem Davis Near Deaths Boor St Paul Mim Nov 19
Sem Davis lies in critical condition in St Paul after a serious illness. Reports say he is restless and delirious as doctors prepare for possible final outcomes.
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Davis
Boor
St Paul
Mim
TERRIBLE SUSPENSE OF TRAIN DESPATCHER
Denver reporter notes a sensational despatcher case tied to a Jan arrest in connection with a Betts jewelry robbery. Alleged conspirators include Tossen Blaen and others, with $7000 in diamonds stolen and the victim nearly beaten.
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Denver
Dr Tosen Blaen
Jan Ee
Betts
Hay
Barr
Conway
Elora Wo Betts
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