Train Crash at Western Springs Injures Forty
Forty people were injured when a Denver to Chicago express collided with a standing car at Western Springs on July 15. The rear coach of the Conver se engine No 3 plowed into the leading car, trapping passengers. Ghouls reportedly robbed the dead before morgue arrival. coroner and commission launched full investigations.
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Western Bprings
Chicago
Batt Mall
Idago
Denver
Bie
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F. A. Witcox
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Western Springs
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Holtman
Ardent
Anlevatatg. Com
Gary
Ner Hoffman
Unstable Week Ahead Brings Changeable Weather
A early bulletin from the United States weather service warns of a cooler stretch with more changeable conditions. Central and Northern states should expect cool and generally fair weather late week, while Rocky Mountain and Northwest regions face showers then moderating conditions. Missouri and upper Mississippi areas may see lower temperatures and showers by Tuesday, followed by a brief cooldown and clearer skies.
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Wrasilineton
Mortborn
United States
Rocky Mountain
Unclear OCR fragment hints at mayoral actions and plans
Fragmentary text mentions mayoral figures Denby and Stansfield and references to plans and activities. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, place, date, or outcomes, but suggests discussions of mayoral actions and organizational ties.
Fragmentary crime note hints at murder scene details
OCR fragment describes a husband awakened by a disturbance, a body found beside the bed, a knife and string involved, and an investigation scene suggesting foul play. Names and exact places are unclear, but the text implies a marital homicide setup with suspect actions and wakefulness during sleep.
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Lad Alleman
Itigtzu
Griffith Refutes W'Mahon Declarations in Hanford Case
Seat tle July 15. The house judiciary committee probes the Hanford Irrigation and Power case. James A. Kerr testified to fees of 538,800 for five years work on receiverships tied to Pacific Packing and Navigation and related companies. Kerr said his partner Evans received 16,000. Kerr denied discussing with Judge Hanford and claimed no collusion with the Hanford case. Lawyers clashed as Griffiths denied improper jury influence by McMahon of Salem.
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Seatiel Wash
House Judiciary Mittee
Heaton
Kerr
McCordiaaroats
Pacificmerical Fisheries Company
Pacide Packing
Hanford
James A. Kerr
Evans
Witne
Salmon Trust
Notal
New York Finanders
Tb Farina
Pacific Coast
Nillmon Trust
New York
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company
Low
American Power and Light
Hanford | Company
Austin E. Griffitha
Was Council
Th L. H. McMahon
Salem
Ore
Tacoma
McMahon
Hanford Tod
Griffiths
Tord
McMalon
Fgulag
Doomed Cities in Valley After Massive Destruction
Details from Celaya and nearby towns describe widespread ruin after a devastating event. Reports say hundreds of people were killed or displaced as the valley was struck, with streets ripped apart and food and supplies torn from foundations. The correspondent notes possible fatalities exceeding a thousand and describes cities like Guapamanto as heavily damaged and abandoned.
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Celaya
Guapapanto
New Gulp Strike in Alaska Attracts Prospectors
Tacoma reports a vast gold rush in Alaska's Kuskokwim district after news of rich placer deposits. J M Pleble and Jaime Mavel Creek bring sensational details from Marvel Creek. Claims show pay dirt ranging from 1 to 2.5 dollars per square foot, drawing hundreds of miners to stake claims.
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Tacoma
Wash
Idtta
Villay
Alaska
Kuskdwin
Ahd Rush
J. M. Pleble
Idicarod
Jaime Mavel
Pickie Ways
Marvel Creek
Visits Mother Wins Jail Fort Smith Arkansas
A fragmentary report describes Clete Sullenger being lodged in county jail in Van Buren after an alleged escape from the penitentiary and a confrontation with officers. The piece mentions his mother and a baby and notes a death from scarlet fever at 4th Avenue.
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Fort’ ‘Smith
Ark
Clete
van Buren
Mexico City
van Buen
Four Drown in Terrific Might Storm at Alton
Alton Illinois July 15 four persons drowned during a cloudburst from Plaga valley down Belle and Pisex streets. Victims include Mrs Frances Maguire 45 and Oldie Maguire. Vester Moss and Arthur Boyce perished in or near their homes. A one year old died in Edwardsville tent from fright convulsions. Property losses in Alton estimated 30000 to 50000 with two houses struck by lightning.
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Alton
Plaga Valley
Belle and Pisex
Frances, Maguire
Oldie Maguire
Vester Moss
Arthur Boyce
Goldia
Lester Moss
Boyce
Maguire
Edwardsville
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Beeds Charged With Bigamy In Springfield Trial
Harry B. Beeds, linked to a Paducah court case, faces bigamy charges for allegedly marrying Miss Georgia Iseman while still married to another woman. The man, previously in Springfield, was involved in local printing work when the events occurred.
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Springfield
Harry B. Beeds
Paducah
Georgia Iseman
Springbeld
Peru Atrocities Confirmed In Rubber Industry Report
A garbled 1915-era note references a published blue book detailing the rubber trade in Peru. It cites Sir Roger Mont’s investigations and highlights tensions between wholesale and city entities, mentioning American involvement and ongoing scrutiny of industry conditions.
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Peru
Rogermont
Conan Uenera
E Alok
Eatumaye
Atory
Tobet
Fragmented OCR tangle hints at political maneuvering
The readable fragments show reference to a political director, governors, advisers, and a national committeeman from New Jersey. Mentions include letters to a committee, party movement, and a battle over strategy with terms like hack sliders and recent developments in party ranks.
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Baltimore
Mecca
Robert
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Gotimaitieman
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Mino
Ati
Awa
Contereii
SEXPRESS RATE AND CUT REGULATIONS ANALYZED
An analysis outlines rate reductions and regulatory practices affecting the Express service. It notes the 1b per cent figure and cites the role of independent entities in creating a unified bid system.
Hang October 11 15 Judee Bow execution of George Ene
Fragmentary OCR text references a hang dated October 11 involving a man named George. Context unclear. no clear location, organization, or full names.
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Judee
Ostoler
George “Enefe
Congio Mura
Ais
Plymouth Mayflower Descendants Meeting and Republican Tensions
A fragmented report discusses telegrams to Plymouth Mayflower descendants urging attendance for a presidential change, with officials advising against a formal campaign. The piece notes mixed reactions among Republicans and suggests internal conflicts over political strategy and leadership obligations ahead of upcoming events.
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Ae Bis
Iinea
Plymouth
White House
Tate
Mass
Republican Party
Loriver to Stay. In Field
Washington July 3. An austere report fragment discusses a man linked to an affair. The text is garbled, mentions Chicago, and references disgrace and possible resignation or removal. Readable facts are limited and names are unclear.
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Loriver
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