The Quickest Mind in a Bankrupt Scheme
A tall graceful man named Mr. Ely pursues the Jennings Automatic Straw Hat Machine venture, funding it via risky stock deals and false promises. A dramatic fire, market pressure, and a broker’s test threaten collapse, but Ely’s risky gambles and Jennings’ return push him to a perilous triumph and renewed resolve.
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Peter
Paul
Robert Ely
Broadway
Mr. Ely
Ely
Pont
Jennings Automatic Straw Hat Machine Company
Jennings
Fdison
Jennings Automatic
Debnings
Miss Williams
Mr. Jennings
Bly
Stendhall
Steadhall
George
James McKnight
McKnight
Boomer denies false assault claims at Michigan Central station
C A Boomer a Michigan Central operator at a lonely east of Junction telegraph shanty says reports of an assault as a ruse to dodge night work are untrue. He says he resigned due to his wife and was not discharged, noting the fourth assault since he began night duty with two prior coal-throwing incidents by tramps.
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Jackson
Mich
C. A. Boomer
Michigan Central
Boomer
Koemer
Death of Tony Panet Sr. Revered restaurant figure dies abroad
A cablegram from Adolphus Bosch reports the death of Tony Panet Sr. in Wiesbaden Germany. The elder Faust had long been a noted restaurateur in the United States and his Wiesbaden stay followed an accident. He was seven years old and had spent a year abroad.
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St. Louis
Ce le
Adolphus Bosch
Tony Panet
Wiesbaden
Germany
Faust
United States
St. Tents
Battleship tonellont Commissioned in New York Yard
The battleship tonellont, the newest US fighting vessel and first built in a US government yard, has been placed in commission at the New York Navy Yard on October 1.
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New York
Tonneellont
United States
Wolcott and Rhodes Fight To Draw On River Island
Det 1 Joe Wolcott and Billy Rhodes fought twenty rounds to a draw on a neutral island in the Missouri river.
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Wolcott
Billy Rhodes
Leavenworth
Kan
Joe Wolcott
Missouri River
Young arson suspect to be sent to Industrial Home for Girls
Edith Malthy aged 16 who confessed to setting fire to her employer's farm buildings will be sent to the Industrial Home for Girls after admission was denied under the Miles statute. Authorities revived an old law allowing entry in arson cases.
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Saginaw, Mich
Edith Malthy
Shooter’s Gunfire Sparks Arrest in Independence
Independence Sentinel editor W ON Southern fired four shots at Kansas City circuit clerk Harry G. Henley during a dispute over county printing. Henley was arrested on a warrant charging attempt to kill, Southern bonded out after the incident.
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Independence
W. ON. Southern, Sr
Independence Sentinel
Harry G. Henley
Kansas City
Henley Oouthern
Henley
It Will Do It Nearly Always
Bedford Indiana October 1 Arlie Chestnuts aged 34 dies from lockjaw after stepping on a nail two weeks ago.
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Bedford, Ind
Arlie
Farmers Institute hosts youth corn judging contest in Washington
The Farmers Institute announces a December 12 and 13 event in Washington for boys aged 16 to 21 to learn corn judging. Contestants must bring 10 ears of corn, attend the sessions, and may win an Ames short course trip or farm papers as prizes. Charles J. Winter signs the notice.
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Farmers Institute
Washington
Institute
Ames
Wallaces
Homestead
Breeders Gazette
Lowa
Agricultural College
Charles J. Winter
Local news brief notes and upcoming events in town
Over 800 attended the Methodist Sunday school yesterday. H Knecht offers cleaning and repair of overcoats and winter suits. Mrs M A Smith left for Marshalltown after visiting friends. William Nelson arrived from Minden Nebraska to visit. Mr and Mrs H C Bower returned to Keota after a visit. W Lewis and wife from Mena Arkansas visit his brother St Clair Lewis, ex Kansas City Southern engineer. They return from Milwaukee where they attended a convention. Epworth League Bible study classes to organize Tuesday at 7 30. East side with Mrs George Sigler, south side with Mrs S J Cocklin, west side with Rev R L Patterson. 94 21 per set.
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H. C. Bower
Keota
George Sigler
W. Lewis
Mena
Arkansas
St. Clair Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Epworth League
East Side
South Side
S. J. Cocklin
West Side
R. L. Patterson
Keota to Celebrate With Speechs and Balloon Ascension
Keota announces a two day celebration on October 3 and 4 featuring Jol F. Lacey and Daniel Hamilton speaking at 10:30 a.m. each day, two big games in the afternoons, a balloon ascent after the games, and music by the Keota concert band.
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Keota
Keo
Jol F. Lacey
Daniel Hamilton
Keota Contert
Frost Grips Area With Light Morning Frost
Farmers report a light frost this morning with minimal damage. Corn fields are well along the season and should endure the frost, though caution is advised for tender crops.
Board in Session Deliberates on Bills and Petitions
The Board of Supervisors met in session and handled several bills and other business this morning. The F. B. Taylor read a petition but it was rejected due to no appearance.
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Taylor
Notice to Water Consumers Lith of October
Water customers are informed no water statement will be issued until after the Lith of October by the Superintendent of Waterworks.
Local News Roundup of Morning Travel and Life Events
A.B. Jones traveled to Winfield on business while Asa Jones returned to Burlington to resume work. A license to wed was issued for William Nelson and Isabelle M Elhinney. Lawrence Waters went back to Crawfordsville after a Sunday visit home. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Jones arrived home from Rich. B. W. Nicola left for Sigourney to spend days with relatives. Mrs. A. B. Singmaster returned to West Chester after business. Misses Pansy and Frances Miick left for Cedar Rapids on business. Mrs. Edward Bovee is in serious condition in a Chicago hospital.
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Asa Jones
Burlington
William Nelson
Isabelle M Elhinney
Lawrence Waters
Cra
Fordsville
J. N. Jones
Rich
B. W. Nicola
Sigourney
A.B. Singmaster
West Chester
Pansy
Frances Mi Ick
Cedar Rapids
Edward Bovee
Chicago Hospital
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New Jersey
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Stendhal
West Indies
Jack
Tony Faust
Farmer Boys
Methodist Sunday School
H. Knecht
Minden
Nebraska
Frost
A. B. Jones
Winfield
California
Portland
Rock Island
Golden State
Pacific
H.W. Russel
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