Court Room Shootout Ends in McDonald Conviction Fallout
J F McDonald of Terre Haute Indiana was convicted in a Sanford arson case then opened fire in the Terre Haute circuit court. He wounded Detective William A Dwyer and several officers before being fatally shot himself. Prosecutor James A Cooper narrowly dodged a first shot.
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Henry F. McDonald
Terre Haute
Ind
William A. Dwyer
McDonald
Sanford
James A. Cooper
Cooper
Dwrer
Harvey W. Jones
Ira Wellman
Sylvester Doyle
Mr. Cooper
Dwyer
McCormick Heiress Feared Peril Prompt Departure
Mrs Harold McCormick daughter of John Rockefeller faces possible nervous breakdown amid threatening letters. Guards surround the McCormick home at Ballou Place and Lake Shore Drive as servants watch pedestrians and entries are scrutinized. She plans to move to her father’s Cleveland home though departure date remains withheld.
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Chicago
McCormick
Cleveland
Ureja
Grand jury to probe theft from Salt Lake bank reserve chest
On April 12 the United States grand jury will be convened by directors of the First National Bank of Salt Lake City Utah to investigate the theft in January of funds from the reserve chest of that institution.
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Mirst Na- Moni Bserk
Salt Lite City
Utah
St Louis Woman Dies by Own Action Aims to Help Invalid Son
Marie Lehimaty of St Louis Missouri killed herself on a Wednesday to secure a $1,000 life insurance payout for her 19 year old helpless son Alugeic. An investigation confirmed the motive centered on the insurance. The case highlights family tragedy and financial desperation.
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Marie Lehimaty
St. Louis
Zixler
Alugeic
Mitchel to Become Father in Private Ceremony
Mitchel, former president of a miners’ union, plans to become a father with a private ceremony. Details about the couple and exact date are not disclosed in the available text.
Northern Pacific Directors Report Dividend Declared
The Northern Pacific Railroad directors announced a quarterly dividend of 1 percent. The decision was taken at a recent meeting, with the payout expected to remain steady under current conditions.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Coney
Pyovivus Tiader
Slutia City Stock Market and Kaiser Salary Raise
A fragmentary dispatch notes Slutia City stock markers for Sioux Vy shares with prices, while Worlin cites Kaiser salary increases to $4,980,000 a year. The report also mentions Ohio235 political moves approving a committee for a beautification project and a construction fund of $8,500,000.
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Burpergr
Worlin
Denatured alcohol education facility planned in Washington
Secretary James Wilson directs H W Whitchlet to establish a denatured alcohol institution in the department. The project will purchase vats engines and equipment to run a demonstration site for farmers and visitors to learn distilling methods and usable products. A government school may also be set at the Omaha corn expo in December if congress authorizes funds.
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Witsort
Agticuttral
Department of i Efeatere
Washington
James Wilson
H.W. Wichlet
Wilson
Omaha
Congress
Tattetary Wilson
Test Anti-Pabs Law Ad Trade Case in Chicago
Advertising managers from magazines testified in Chicago before a special U.S. circuit court commissioner that advertising rates vary and that railroad ticket exchanges for ads bias pricing. The government alleges interstate commerce violations through rail fare credits for magazine ads and seeks an injunction to stop the practice.
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Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville
Chicago
United States Circuit Court
Segue
Railroads Cut Rates in Tennessee for One Year
The Southern Railway and allied lines reduced rates by 2.5 percent on Tennessee routes starting Wednesday. The temporary cut lasts one year to test profitability. Rail lines including Louisville and Nashville and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis added coupons to tickets, offering rebates for the difference between the old and new rates if the U S Supreme Court upholds Alabama state law.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Che Louisvile
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Alabama
Freeman Cleared In Burglary Case By Affliction
Ross Freeman aged 20 was acquitted of burglary in Judge Brentacin's court at Chien Wednesday due to his condition of somnambulism and epilepsy. He was accused of breaking into Red Wolger's home and attacking Poulger when confronted in the kitchen.
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Ross Freeman
Brentacin
Chienednesday
Freeman
Red Wolger
Poulger
Brewery Strike Ends as 3 of 24 Brewers Reach Pact
Three of twenty-four St. Louis area breweries and their workers unions have agreed to new contracts ending a more than three week strike affecting 3,600 brewery workers. Strikers will return to work under the settlement terms pending ratification.
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St. Louis
Warships Prepare To Lift Off Topes In Brave Policy
Dispatch from Paris dated Wednesday reports Burt au Frlace claims the situation is extremely brave and that any ure by Dievalts is possible. The American warships are preparing to lant topes as tensions rise in the theater.
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Paris
Burt Au Frlace
Flay i
Accidental Plant Disaster Hits South Omaha
Workers at a Bus company plant in South Omaha were overcome when an explosion followed by a gas leak sank a section of the facility. Several are in hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Oamen
Gudaly Puc Kitsge ¢ Company
South Omaha
Qinun
Riders Blow Up Nomintoes in Anderson County
In Anderson County a group of riders dynamited a structure known as the summate Web of Junes Phillips. Phillips reportedly tampered with a tobacco bed on the scene and raised a hue about the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Kyoube
Junes Phillips
Phillips
Railroad Stops Reopen in Sedalla After Warg Backlash
Railroad services resume at Sedalla Missouri after disruption caused by recent clashes. The line, operated by Missouri Ktuasus and Pexas railway, reopened Wednesday with a force of Boe Mig 4A security or escort presence to restore operations.
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Missouri, Ktuasus
Pexas
Sedalla
Miners and Operators Reach Temporary Wage Scale Agreement
Miners of the United Mine Workers face a temporary suspension of work as a new wage scale is adopted amid nationwide tensions. The disputed unit system, once centered on Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and western Pennsylvania, remains unsettled as eastern operators refuse to join an interstate pact.
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Ten States
Tinsted Mine Workers of America
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Senate
Oneretern Pennsylvan Ohio
Tinois
Blakely torpedo boat struck by its own weapon near Pensacola
The Blakely suffered a large hole on the port side after a Whitehead torpedo fired from a nearby tube veered back at the vessel during target practice about four miles from the navy yard. The torpedo was a blank. The ship is in dry dock as a board of inquiry investigates. Mattresses and bedding were used to slow flooding as it headed toward the yard.
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Fred
Blakely
Pensacola
Fla
Navy Yard
New Army for England Ends Centuries of Volunteers
Britain marks the end of a forty nine year volunteer era as the new army, introduced by Haldane, replaces the old force. Veterans and supporters gather at headquarters to bid farewell with solemn, festive observances.
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Great Britain
Wir
Haldane
Relens
Uilmers
Serve Itn
Otc
Mary
Man Sues for $1000 Over Deceptive Egg Claim
Salamon Carter filed suit against David Harris seeking $1000 damages over alleged deception in an egg serving incident. The plaintiff claims being harmed by the eggs and seeks compensation for shock and permanent disabilities from the deception.
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Salamon Carter
Kokam
Tui Daa
David Harris
Warter
Aids Death with Bullet During Tour Shocks City
A confusing clipping reports the death of Mrs. Jility Ing of DoerQer Cade aged VR after a firearm incident at her home during a tour. Details are garbled but indicate a sudden death and a domestic setting in Cleveland Ohio with mentions of a husband being lowered into a weave and a local phrase weary of wailing.
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Cleveland
Jility
Cade
May Bay Railroad Lines Resolution Passed in Nova Scotia Legislature
A resolution to acquire all Puiledau lines by May Bay Railroad Lines and incorporate them into the intercity system as branches was decisively approved by Nova Scotia's provincial legislature.
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May Bay
Puiledau
Nova Scotia
Madame Gould Reported Ill in New York Apartments
Ann Gould listed as ill with bronchitis and stomach trouble at the Hotel St. Regis area in New York. Madame Gould is described with illness, reportedly undergoing health concerns and nearby conditions cited as residence in the city.
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Ann Gould
Madame Gould
Hier Tries
St. Regis
New York
Herveus
American girl Honored as Imperial Court Singer
A German emperor's nomination elevates Misa Geraldin pid, a One Ager Cah slager, to imperial court singer status, recognizing her talents and cultural ties.
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Amiericaiy Shigeat
Misa Geraldin Pid
Cah Slager
Germany
Paint and liniment tales of old trade and love
A fragmented clipping covers painting guidance from National Lead Company on proper weatherproofing with pure white lead and a free testing kit offer. It also recites anecdotal horse cures with Sloan's Liniment, a horse tale, and a royal betrothal story about Czars Nicholas II and a Czarina, highlighting arranged offers and mutual consent with a light, period tone.
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Natonal Lead Company
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York
Nicholas
York Cottage
Horse Tale From a Rancher in Old Slum Memory
A Kansas City Times quotation recounts a rich rancher’s tale about a slum boy on vacation who misinterprets farm life. The boy mistakes a horse for a hearse and a cow, reflecting rural ignorance and humor.
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Kansas City Times
Society Notes From A Fractured Page Fragment
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at social chatter and titled figures in Chicago society. Names or clear events are unreadable, but the tone suggests society column brief items or gossip notes amid partial text.
Postum Helps Northwest Woman Improve Health and Mood
A Washington woman credits Postum with transforming her health and cheerfulness after years of nervous exhaustion caused by coffee. She abandoned coffee four years ago, began drinking Postum, and says she recovered enough to perform housework and care for her infant, writing that she now enjoys energy, activity, and a positive outlook.
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Washington
Tani
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welk
Leason
Soft coal strike widens from Pennsylvania to Midwest
A massive national coal strike begins April 1 with about 300000 miners walking out from coast to coast to press wage and working condition demands. Some 250000 expected not to return until disputes with mine owners are settled. Western Pennsylvania and Indiana fields remain active in parts while others suspend. Stakes include arbitration rights, differential pay between machine and pick mining, and broader contract terms across states. Michigan Kentucky and West Virginia miners maintain operations pending talks while the Southwest sees total suspension.
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United States
Maon
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Texas
Towa
Ohio
Kansas
Arkanaag
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Tmlinois
Central
Indiana
Hobrocke
Frank Feehan
Black Coal District
Michigan
Smith College President Calls for Stricter Jew Entrance Rules
In his annual report President GL Clark Seclge of Smith College urges stricter entrance standards for Jewish applicants contending current requirements deter marriage timing and uplift costs. He warns poorer students risk limited access to higher education and family life may suffer with delayed graduation. Wisconsin college consolidation plans discussed by presidents with Rockefeller and Carnegie support to curb proliferation of small colleges. Minnesota data show teaching positions and gender imbalances, while model schools aid practice for student teachers.
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GL Clark Seclge
Smith College
Makeas
State of
Wisconsin
General Education Board
Rockefeller
Caurnckie
Spimller Colleges
University of Wisconsin
Beloit College
Lawrence University
J. W. Oleen
Minnesota
Public Insiuction
Minnesota State Board of Control
Lle
Roughead Agrinat School
Natujals
Mispronounced Phrases Highlight Bobby's Grammar Lesson
A mother laments her son Robby's speech lapses as he mixes up words like Major and set up versus sit up. He explains he has grammar but avoids correcting others who do not know the difference, calling them a dog in frustration.
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Bobby
Robby
Handy Doctor in Your Vest Pocket Cassarets Ad Card
An antique advertisement promotes a pocket enamel box titled The Handy Doctor in Your Vest Pocket. It touts Cascarets as a bowel and liver tonic resembling exercise, claims no harsh purgation, and notes a ten cent West Pocket box from the Sterling Remedy Company. The copy emphasizes portability and long term digestive benefit.
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J. F. McDoneld
Terre Haute, Ind
Ivy Sister
Mitchel
Fied
Ameried
Thuredi
Lave Lanupolls
Slutia City
Whursday
Phuis New
Peuicillary de
Ohio Beauty
Tennessee Lines
Thayil
Menea
England
Klausenburg Khat
Sweeny
Fintula
Dector
Sloan
A.D. Bance
Aurelia
Trans-Mississippi
Grolleces
Dodds
America
Estern
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prazy
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
Holmes
Jackson
St. Paul
Ming
J. M
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