Week's Happenings Span Wars, Sports, Affairs and Accidents
A chaotic digest reports a new French loan, Detroit damage, Boer operations, Pennsylvania over Annapolis in a track, and a machinists strike. Yale overwhelms Harvard 87 to 47. the Porte moves foreign posts. the Princess Louise wrecks near British Columbia. Political intrigue and labor unrest thread through the page with awards, tours, and market notes.
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Traction Cars Collide Injuring Dozens In Akron
Two traction cars collided on North Howard street in Akron as brakes failed on the second car sending it down a hill at high speed. About a dozen people were injured and Motorman Scott suffered serious internal injuries. City officials had warned the company about speeding down the hill. An investigation will be conducted.
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The Durkee Claim And Fraud Order Questioned
A Washington report notes a fraud order tied to the Durkee claim dating back to early railroad days and questioned by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Secretary Gage faced witnesses about stock inducements and possible impeachment risks.
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Supreme Court of the Mist
Oolumta
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Leon Tarr
Manchuria Report Details Military Actions and Losses
In Manchuria details emerge of military activity under General Zerprski Jones. Reports note captures, prisoners, and losses amid ongoing engagements. The piece mentions several units and the broader conflict, with references to allied and opposing forces and shifting fronts.
Easter Oregon meeting setup hints at regional event
Fragmentary OCR text suggests organizers plan an early gathering in Easter Oregon with a conference or committee meeting. Mentions Wyoming area presence and torren teams. details are unclear and several words are garbled.
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Ik & Cliy
Torrente Amis
Miess
Haze Notes From Sesstle May Sports Report
In Sesstle Washington a local May sports brief highlights a wrestling or swimming event with scattered scores and mentions of participants. The legible names include Walser and Maetell Lewes VQ Sa F and a reference to free throws and a team effort.
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Fragmented OCR note with unclear events and names
The readable text is garbled with no clear story, dates, or identifiable people. It mentions scattered names and actions but fails to establish a coherent event or outcome for summary.
Tarses Tanorme Wirt Wais Commactie March
Fragmentary text references am escudes of power and a meeting in March. Mentions law terms and observers in a fabricated historical context. Names and places are unclear, but visible terms hint at a political or legal discussion with undefined participants.
Gas Plant Planned for Everett Work Starts in June
Washington news brief highlights growth across industries in the Commonwealth. Everett to build a gas plant with construction beginning in June. Colfax ships ten carloads of beef cattle to Colorado. Walla Walla County awards poor-relief contract to L. L. Hunt. Great Northern builds stock yards at Ephrata to move livestock east. a town may rise there this summer. Dayton debates bonding for a lighting plant and other infrastructure projects. Spokane Lumber Company reports shipments to points west. Roads and sewer work expand in Walla Walla. a $200000 sewer project planned. Sarah Walker declines reappointment to a state committee. Nooksack area reports post-March 1 closure after successful season.
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Secretary Root pushes full artillery corps expansion now
Washington May 13 Secretary Root favors immediate completion of a regular army artillery corps expansion beyond the minimum 20 percent increase. Congress had limited growth by law but Root argues “not less than 20 percent” each year should be pursued until full strength is reached. He contends rapid buildup strengthens defenses and deters foreign threats amid debate over Spooner and House amendments.
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Tro Muang
Australian Parliament Honors Ceremony Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR describes a ceremonial session with government figures in an Australian parliament setting. It notes a tense atmosphere, somber reflections, and references to a tragic event affecting the gathering.
Tur Wai See Tanoeret With Watinzwe and Turkey
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Turkey and SIRT GC a Dremen. Several garbled phrases reference locations, dates, and actions without clear events or outcomes. The readable elements are insufficient to form a coherent news item or identify identifiable individuals or organizations.
Dole Faulted as Hawaii Legislature Ends in Gridlock
Hawaii first territorial legislature closes amid conflict with Governor Dole. Both houses blame delays on Dole and accuse him of withholding reports and hindering the body. The only notable action was the county government act. a memorial to President McKinley seeks Dole's removal.
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Fire devastates Delray saw mill and surrounding area
A May blaze along the Rogue river in Delray south of Detroit, fanned by 35 mph winds, burned for miles and destroyed over 800000 in property. The saw mill roof origin, dry tinder conditions, and a small Detroit fire department response with three fire apparatus and Battle watercraft contributed to containment.
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New Orleans Bank Teller Charged With Shortage
Samuel Flower a teller at Natasa bank in New Orleans was arrested on a charge of cash shortage. He allegedly miscounted and removed a government sealed packet containing about $4000 to be returned to the sub treasury. The package was opened and counted after his arrest, with authorities tracing the missing funds.
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Natasa! Bank
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Aiiicedtlineticca Ct
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Heiare
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Philippine Police Forte and Political Turmoil In Manila
Fragmented report describes police and government clashes and unclear leadership in the Philippines. Mentions police actions, statements, and possible political maneuvering around Manila with uncertain timelines and names.
Unclear OCR: Local weather brief fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions weather and wind conditions with garbled names and places. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
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