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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1890
Page
2
The fragment notes chaotic scenes with references to battles, explosions, and political upheaval across multiple regions. It mentions figures and places like St Louis, Denver, and Belgrade, with casualties and disruptions described in a brisk, period-voice style. The garbled OCR preserves the core sense of a sweeping war and public upheaval.
About forty persons were injured in a violent clash near a village between Hatroad men and villagers. Destruction followed as rioting, stoning, and property damage occurred until the road and rails were repaired and order restored.
A group of five men and a boatman hired a boat for a pleasure outing. A drowning incident occurred near a river bank as the craft capsized. One man, a young person named H H Te, was seized by the current and carried ashore by companions, while others remained missing or were rescued with difficulty. Local authorities pursued the case, with reports of panic and distress among the survivors.
A tremendous blast ripped through the Stand ard cartridge factory at Bly Island twelve miles from Chicago. The blast shattered packing houses and broke window glass over a wide area, with debris and damage reported around the scene.
A terrible accident on the Os Colon Railroad in Massachusetts killed seven passengers and a fireman. The Yard Express derailed near Quincy and Adams, with cars piled and many injured. Survivors describe mangled, frenzied scenes as crews fought to rescue passengers.
The article surveys top baseball figures across the National League and American League, noting standout pitchers and hitters. It mentions players like Louby and Rhine, praises Brackley as a key pitcher, and describes a lively season with teams such as the Braves and Dodgers drawing attention.
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