Organized gang of cracksmen suspected in bank robberies
The article cites a theory that a professional gang, active in St Paul Chicago or Kansas City, targets banks while posing as wealthy travelers. It cites Cedar Rapids Alburnett and Hudson Savings Bank incidents, with Harvey Lee linked to Davenport burglary and nitroglycerine found on him.
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Hudson Savings Bank
Hudson Bank
Alburnett
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Chicago
Kansas City
Mihurnett
The
Cedar Rapids Republican
Harvey Lee
Lee
Waterloo
Waterloo Hotel
Charles McBride
Watertown
Charles Harrington
Springfield
Davenport
Cravenette
Anamosa
Churchill] Drug Company
Lea
Burns Gengured by Union Labor in McNamara Case
Rochester November 13 second day AF L convention report condemns Burns as a private detective. It accuses employers and subsidized papers of a campaign to discredit the federation and its officers. The McNamara offense is blamed on society and education, with Gompers defending Burns against maligning.
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Rochester
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
William J. Burns
McNamara
Burns
Gompers
Moe- Samara
Federation
Wilson Reflects on Time Spent at Princeton Junction
President-elect Wilson recalled spending about two years on the Princeton Junction platform while traveling to Trenton and New York. He noted his connections to Princeton in his years as a student and governor and his extended residence there.
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Trenton
S. J
Wilson
Princeton Junction
Princeton
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Tva
Duke of Abruzzi Said to Be Albania’s King
A cable from Washington reports the Duke of the Abruzzi may become ruler of Albania through a French power alliance. It claims a kingdom founded and the duke elevated soon, and mentions renewed courtship with Miss Kathleen Elkins of West Virginia and Washington.
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Ducke
Abruzzi
Albania
Washington
Hutrope
Katherine Elkins
West Virginia
Washington Leiress
Elking
Jelkins
Prince's busy day in Trenton includes many appointments
The president elect anticipated a full schedule in Trenton with state business and numerous meetings across New Jersey and beyond. He reminded his chauffeur to drive carefully after the head wound from a week ago Sunday while departing Princeton.
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Ward
Trenton
New Jersey
Princeton
Miss Hilda Oltrogge Returns from Sumner Visit
Denver notes list local visits and errands including Hilda Oltrogge returning from Sumner after three weeks with her sister. Names of residents, callers, and a cautioned note about a hog medicine spread across farms with pay terms and performance claims.
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Denver
Hilda Oltrogge
Sumner
H. J. Neverman Anteed
New Hartford
Wis
The
Mission Society
FL. H. Mohling
Paul Sacker
Vera
Kansas
Lena Pearl Bennett
G. C. Farnsworth
Charles Voelker
John Collings
Waterloo
Fred Spohr
Waverly
Roy Cain
Wisconsin
Wm. Callon
Nellie Smeade
H. C. Bruns
Bertha
George Nottler
McCormick Named Player-Manager in Three-T League
Peoria signed Garry McCormick as player-manager for next year while Milwaukee reports N J ONeill releasing his whole Western league umpire staff and seeking new material.
Corn Husk Fortune From Colorado Tamale Trade
John Cherrimac, a Mason City native, turned ruined corn husks into cash after moving to Weld County Colorado. He started selling husks to tamale makers, securing contracts in Denver Colorado Springs and New Mexico and built a comfortable fortune from the supply of husks.
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Eldora, Ta
John Cherriimac
Mason City
Colorado
Denver
Weld County
Cherrimac
Iowa
Colorado Springs
New Mexico
Capper Elected Kansas Governor in Closest State Race
Topeka reports Arthur Capper, Republican, elected governor with a small majority over Democrat Hodges. Hodges contests, claiming a 50 vote lead and plans to challenge the result before a Republican canvassing board and later a Democratic state senate.
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Topeka
Kas
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Hodges
Capper
Senate
Hope to Build a Model City in Anderson Missouri
Leigh Wade leaves Black Hawk County Abstract Co to settle in Anderson Missouri with his family. Wade will join a local newspaper venture and manage large land holdings. Anderson is described as a model city with no saloons or cigarettes, aiming to bar certain amusements and businesses. Strawberries, fruit trees, and orchards are prominent. C B Davis plans to move to California after years with Sedgwick Liethy Abstract Co, with winter arrangements under way.
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Leigh Wade
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Anderson
Wade
C. B. Davis
California
Sedgwick-Liehty Abstract Co
Davis family ties anchor Waterloo business notices
The text notes a local figure remains involved in settling business interests in Waterloo. It mentions his daughter belongs to the Rownds' Ladies Orchestra and his wife died two years ago. He has lived on First Street West near Locust for some time.
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Gaged
Waterloo
The
Rownds’ Ladies’ Orchestra
Mr. Davis
First Street West
Locust
Canfield Driven to Panic by Wilson Victory
Kalamazoo, Nov 13. Charles Canfield, a Berrien county farmer and lifelong Republican, grew increasingly panicked as Wilson’s victory was announced. He saved every cent before the election and now his wife reports he appears mentally gone and may be taken to Kalamazoo state hospital for treatment.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Wilson
Charles Canfield
Berrien County
Kalamazoo State Hospital
Canfield
U. S. Ambassador to Japan Resigns for Health
United States ambassador Charles Page Bryan resigns, citing ill health from a carriage accident in Japan. Taft reluctantly accepts the resignation. Bryan stays at Elmhurst, Illinois for medical treatment while visitors from Corey Colorado and Springfield Illinois assist at the Mack home.
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Washington
Charles Page Bryan
United States
Japan
Taft
Bryan
Elmhurst
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Ing McNamara
Junction
Arruttin
Anderson, MO
Farmer
Panic Bugaboo
U. S
G. H. Dixon
Baby
Corey, Colo
E. P. Mack
City
W. P. Mack
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