Milwaukee Hold Up Suspect Robb Arrested in Ottumwa
Harve Robb, named as one of two Milwaukee Southwest Limited robbers, was captured Saturday six miles south of Floris. Sheriff Knox and a Belknap posse brought him to Ottumwa to face a train robbery charge. Evidence from Milwaukee officials expected. trial likely in Wapello County.
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Harve Robb
Seymour
Ottumwa
Belknap
William Ek. Knox
Wapello County
Robb
Floris
Knox
Eldon
Milwaukee
Wapello
Blakesburg
Mystic
Milwaukee Train
Davis
Porter Robinson
Robby
Iowa
Robinson
William Bray
Unionville
Appanoose County
Centerville
Bloomfield
Robbery on Milwaukee train ends with manhunt in Iowa
The Milwaukee to Ottumwa train robbery on November 18 involved two masked men in the observation car. Victims from Kansas City lost cash, a diamond ring, and an amethyst stud, while the robbers fled at Jefferson Street depot. Sheriff Knox conducted a weeks‑long chase with ex‑sheriff William Bray, narrowing to Robb after witness photos. The piece includes an unrelated ad for Chamberlain's liniment.
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Mystic
Ottumwa
Kansas City
A. Young
J. G. Zook
Young
Porter Robinson
Davis
Wells
Jefferson Street
Cars Not Used on Highways Do Not Need Registration
A Washington car owner who stored a vehicle and did not use it on public roads sought guidance. Secretary of State Allen’s opinion explains that non used cars need not be registered but must be taxed locally. If later operated, registration and plates are required.
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Justice Court
Washington
Secretary of State
Allen
Tered
Board of County Supervisors
Kansas Senator Faces Fight Over Eligibility
Foes of Judge W B Thompson who defeated Governor W R Stubbs in the Senate race question Thompson’s eligibility. The Kansas Legislature meets today and may dispute his fitness since the state constitution bars a superior judge from holding another office during a judicial term.
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Topeka
Kan
W. B. Thompson
W. R. Stubbs
United States Senate
Judge Thompson
Grand Central station near completion and rail plans outlined
The piece notes Grand Central station nearing completion and outlines rail developments. The National Industrial Traffic League launches a campaign for cleaner freight cars seeking shipper support. Canadian Pacific eyes a Halifax short line for Montreal to Nova Scotia passenger mail service in about sixteen to seventeen hours. Illinois Central plans spring enlargements of East St. Louis shops to support expansion.
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National Industrial Traffic League
Canadian Pacific
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Montreal
Illinois Central
East St. Louis
Railroads plan expansion and safety reforms after canal opening
The report notes increased hiring tied to the Panama Canal and plans by Southern Pacific to establish a Kansas City line via the Kansas City Mexico & Orient. Orient is under construction at Alpine Texas, with connections 1137 miles from Los Angeles. Ohio Central eyes coal transport competition and dock expansion in Toledo. Atlantic roads discuss slight rate changes for imports effective February 1. Baltimore and Ohio introduces a safety scheme focusing on efficient foremen to enforce rules and training for crews.
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Panama Canal
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Mexico & Orient
Orient
Alpine
Texas
Toledo and
Ohio Central
Lake Shore
New York Central Lines
Hocking Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Toledo
Maumee
Columbus
Atlantic Seaboard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Chamberlain
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Kansas
Stubbs
Grand Central Station
New York
Evening Journal
Graham Opera House
Harold Bell Wright
The
Mr. Wright and
Elsberg
W. Reynolds
Chicago “Journal
Dayton, O
Journal
Indianapolis “News
Ozarks
Columbus, Ohio
Dispatch
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