Exhibition of Courage in Albany Hanging Told by Weed
E J Edwards recalls Thurlow Weed recounting a young soldier's double display of physical and moral courage at an Albany execution. The condemned man faced death with composure, tested a failed rope, then endured a second, fatal hanging. The tale centers on secret paternity and the man’s insistence his parents not be told.
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Thurlow Weed
Charlies C. Clarke
New York Central Railway
Commodore Vanderbilt
Albany
Albany Barracks
New York City
Tet Hind
Mr. Weed
E. J. Edwards
Castles in Spain Face Increasing Danger
A number of Spanish castles are reported to be at risk amid deteriorating conditions. Historic structures across regions face decay, funding shortfalls, and threats to preservation efforts. Local authorities and preservation groups call for renewed attention and protective measures.
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Spain
Wealth and Grace of Mrs Stanford
The account recalls Mrs. Leland Stanford’s quiet dignity amid social ascent while her husband led the Central Pacific, noting her modest nature, steadfast support, and decisive philanthropy as Washington society witnessed a charitable gesture in lieu of patronage. An anecdote highlights her refusal of a social badge and a $500 donation she offered instead.
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Rocky Mountains
Stanford
United States
Leland Stanford
Washington
Mrs. Stanford
Shea
Edwards
Edwards Pierrepont and the Yale Class Mystery
A historical note reveals Edwards Pierrepont did not appear in Yale’s 1837 catalog as such. Munson H. Pierpont, who changed his name to Edwards Pierrepont by marriage and nickname, was mistaken for him. the two names actually referred to one man, later exposed by Yale records and Evarts' quip.
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Munson E. Pierpont
Farmer
Yale
Edwards Pierrepont
John M. Surratt
Lincoln
Grant
Court of St. James
Wiliam M Evarts
Judge Pierrepont
Albert L. Train
Himeself
Connecticut
Evarts
Mr. Train
Gene
Hayes
United States
lMvirts
Johnson
Pierrepont
Vrain
Bevadts
Sanger
Munson FE
Pierpont
New Haven
Munny
Munson
Yate
Columbus
Ohio
Manson Pierpont
Weyeard
Flerpont
New York City
Meleyarts
Shonsut
Pierpout
Manny
Edyards Pierce Put
Unclear text fragment from historical article
Fragmentary OCR text appears distorted with garbled words and missing context. No coherent event, names, or details are recoverable for a reliable headline or summary.
Five Hours Difference: London Mystery Puzzle
A garbled excerpt from a weekly column hints at a riddle about a person named Trow and a letter from a father. The text references London, York, and Morales while noting a possible absence of a hero or signals of a “Hratias” event.
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Dildaa
London
Fiir Kiusa
Etx Weloek
York
Hiarpeis
Fragmentary note questions credit for aid or shown help
A garbled excerpt questions whether a parent’s claim is repaid and who deserves credit for aid or assistance, asking what matters and who gets recognition. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or subjects.
Lakes to the Gulf Highway Route Proposal
Des Moines to be on a proposed transcontinental road from the lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Sedalia Missouri boosters and 200 men to visit Des Moines in coming weeks. Route likely named The Lakes to Gulf Highway would run from Duluth Minnesota to Monroe Louisiana via Minneapolis Des Moines Sedalia Little Rock and other towns.
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Des Moines
the Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
James Ro Jianna
M. V. Carroll
The
Sadalia, Commercial Club
Hawkeye State
Sedalia
Carroll
Take Superior
Duluth
Minn
Minneapolis
Little Rock
Ark
Monroe
Louisiana
Mason City
Hampton
Jport Dodge
Indianola
Chariton
Prairie City Wins Franchise for Electric Light Plant
Complete returns show Colfax Electric Light and Tower company granted a franchise to operate an electric light and power house in Prairie City for twenty five years. Work will begin immediately and the city will have electric lights before January 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Colfax Electric Light and Tower Company
Children Find Mother Dying After Alleged Cut
Mrs. Acil Jordan, 45, was found by her children at home with a severe throat wound and bloodied bedding. She lies unconscious. police indicate indications point to an attempted murder as investigators inspect the scene and await updates.
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Mount Pleaseant
Acil Jordan
Boone Contractor Found Dead At Wolf Creek Station
The body of W. A. Carson of Boons was found by two hunters lying along Wolf creek near the Great Western station. A revolver was clenched in his hand, indicating a self-inflicted death. Carson was a leading Boone contractor.
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Gladbrook
Wolf Creek
Great Western Station
W. A. Carson
Boons
Carson
Boone
Colfax Tribune Sold to Waterloo Publisher
C A Stephenson, veteran newspaper man from Waterloo, has purchased the Colfax Tribune. He becomes active publisher this week, bringing experience to the central Iowa weekly.
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Colfax
Des Moines
C. A. Stephenson
Waterloo
Rebekahs To Meet In Dow City Gathering
A convention of the Rebekah lodges of Iowa’s early second district met in Dow City on Wednesday. Delegates attended from Denison Manilla Charter Oak Carroll and Woodbine lodges.
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Denison
Rebekah
Second District
Iowa
Dow City
Manilla
Charter Oak
Carroll and
Woodbine
Burlington Conductor Dead in City Home
Burlington veteran passenger conductor Kenry Goodell, brother of Great Northern railroad general manager George Goodell, was found dead in bed at his Burlington home. The incident marks the loss of a longtime rail worker noted in city records and regional obituaries.
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Burlington
Kenry Goodell
George Goodell
Great Northern Railroad
Accused of Forgery Arrest in Burt County Nebraska
Logan Bert Burlwine a 26 year old man was arrested in Burt county Nebraska and will be brought back to Harrison county to answer the charge of passing worthless checks upon a number of local merchants.
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Logan Bert Burlwine
Burt County
Nebraska
Harrison County
Gete Money for McA Charles City Campaign
Money for the M C A drive in Charles City totaled ten days of effort. The final count shows funds raised toward the 10,000 dollar goal. The money will be applied to furnish the new 70,000 dollar building.
Goodwin Buys Grundy County Republican Newspaper
Des Moines buyer Goodwin pays 7500 dollars to Grundy Center vendors for the Grundy County Republican and takes possession immediately. The deal transfers ownership of the local newspaper to LLO Goodwin of Des Moines.
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Goodwin
Grundy Center
Howen & Son
Grundy County
Republican
Llo. Goodwin
Des Moin
Governor at Cherokee Veterans Hospital Quarrel Reported
The governor at Cherokee faces a dispute involving state officials and hospital administration. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but the incident concerns governance and the hospital’s operations and may affect ongoing public concerns. Further records are awaited for precise names, dates, and outcomes.
Ball Is Gramed Kranine
The text is garbled and unreadable, with no clear names places or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Brown Atier Abrahim's Place Tale
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice or brief with names and places unclear. The readable bits mention a place tied to Brown Atier Abrahim and a possible date or event near the 25th, with mixed language fragments and scattered proper nouns. No complete action or outcome is clear.
Artica of Etk Uncovered in Hidden River Mystery
Fragmentary text suggests a river anomaly with buried structures under twenty teelk depth and a reference to Amelie. Details are sparse but imply an underwater discovery or legend. No clear persons or organizations are verifiable in the readable portion.
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Artica
Etk
Baalfon
Notorious Swindler Mabray Held in Polk County Jail
Mabray, leader of a large swindle ring, arrived in Des Moines under guard from a federal prison. He faces trial in Portas District Court, Council Bluffs. A fatal automobile crash nearby killed W. F. Johnston and injured two others, including Cuthria Center. The party had been returning from a trip to Des Moines.
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Mabray
Palk County
Nes Montivese J
Mahia
Leavenworth
Dew Moines
Frau Peat
Awakamie Connty
Polk County
Portas Attiide
Council Tints
W. F. Johnston
Cuthria
Woodmen of World In Convention Des Moines Iowa
Delegates from Perry Winterset Indianola and East Peru arrived in Des Moines for the district Woodmen of the World convention. A class of candidates was adopted by Camp No. 62 and another class was initiated into the Waper men cercle under Mrs Mae Farman state manager.
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Des Moines
Perry
Winterset
Indianola
East Peru
Mae Farman
Woman Unconscious After Long Hospital Stay
Miss Tan White, a homeopathic nurses' training student from Ohio, remains unconscious at University hospital after a week of injuries from a fall from the Iowa City Cedar Rapids interurban bridge. She has been unconscious for over 200 hours, a record at the hospital.
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Town City
Tan White
University Hospital
Miss White
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Ohio
Homeopathic Nurses’ Training School
Grants Change of Venue in Davenport Murder Case
Edward Cochrane charged with murdering barber John Hassman in September has secured a change of venue to Clinton county. He argued local prejudice from reports of the killing would prevent a fair trial.
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Davenport
Edward Cochrane
John Hass
Clinton County
Woodchopper Found Dead in Timber Near Buffalo Ta
Sam Kramer, wood chopper, living with Phil Myerett in a timber cabin five miles north of Buffalo Ta, was found dead on the floor of his home. Myerett, found in a nearby field, is jailed pending investigation.
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Timber
Davenport
Sam Kramer
Phil Myerett
Buffalo
Myerett
Smallpox Cases Reported in Carroll County
Five smallpox cases are reported in Carroll county with three in Maple River and one in Carroll. All cases are under strict quarantine and authorities are taking precautions to prevent further spread.
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Carroll
Carroll County
Maple River
Escaped Prisoner Returns Handcuffs
An escaped prisoner who slipped from a moving train while under handcuffs sent the used restraints back to Chief Bosley of the Atlantic police force. No official report exists detailing the origin of the handcuffs or how they were recovered.
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Connel
Arthur Bridgeford
Jay
Bosley
Atlantic Police Force
Sram
Fort Dodge Opens New Federal Building for Post Office
Fort Dodge reveals a new federal building costing 75 000 plus a sixteen year old structure replaced by the post office department occupying the ST37 500 facility secured by late Senator J P Dolliver to replace the old building.
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Fort Dodge
Post Office Department
J. P. Dolliver
Injured Men Struggle After Shooting Incident in Mason City
In Mason City, Drexel Kibbling, shot in a dispute with Robert Gable, remains alive though weakened. Gable, also shot by police, is confined to his bed. their parents reside in Waypello.
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Mason City
Drexel Kibbling
Robert Gable
Gable
Waypello
Plants Consolidate as Waterloo Works Move to Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge reports Excelsior Machinery Manufacturing of Waterloo has consolidated with Iowa Foundry of Wort Dodge and will relocate the Waterloo concern to Fort Dodge this week.
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Fort Dodge
Excelsior Machinery Manufacturing Company of
Waterloo
Iowa Foundry Company
Wort Dodge
Strikers Work Elsewhere as Local Strike Persists
Port Dodge reports no immediate change in the strike. A majority of the strikers have found work elsewhere and show little urgency to settle the dispute.
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Port Dodge
Land prospect in Michigan's West Belt advertised for buyers
A recruiting pitch urges readers to join a Michigan land excursion on November 7 offering 40 acre parcels at $16 per acre with $10 to $50 down and monthly payments. A Pullman car provides transport from Chicago, round trip $6, with discounts and literature from George T. Swigart promoting farm land near Mason, Manistee, and Lake counties.
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Deeanes
Ian
Bnitter
Mason
Manisten
Lake Counties
Michigan
Iowa
Oure
Rwigart
Corn Belt
Chicago
Pere Marquette
George TK. Swigart
First National Bank
Ruskin Pitied Americana and a Boston Chapel
The London Chronicle notes Ruskin once pitied Americans for lacking castles but now sees them gaining one. It describes Mrs. Gardner packing and shipping an entire chapel with interior furnishings from an Italian villa near Boston, including half-burned candles, and moving it piece by piece to a Venetian hill country before embarkation.
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Ruskin
Atlantic
Gardner
Boston
London Chronicle
Obeyed Orders Comic Exchange on Exercise Advice
In a light dialogue Percy asks about heeding a doctor's advice to exercise, while Cholly responds by adopting a heavier walking stick and a larger button hole bouquet as a playful take on the health tip.
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Percy
Cholly
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