Explosion at Dayton Tenn Mine Kills Several and Injures Many
A mine explosion at the Dayton Tennessee area, tied to a dry coal dust flare and fuse mishap, caused multiple deaths and injuries. Two workers suspected to be responsible for the blast were among the fallen. rescue efforts and mine safety checks followed as officials noted prior deadly incidents in the same company’s mines.
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Dayton’ Cott
old Ivan company
Dayton, Tenn
aiwalva
Istitt
smi
fordy
amimites
iémen
Lark
Hunter
farhos
Shalliday
Storm Damage in Pennsylvania Causes Widespread Injuries
A storm damages Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh and Knoxville vicinity injuring dozens. Reports indicate as many as sixty or more hurt, with several fatalities possible. Widespread destruction includes collapsed roofs and downed wires, with emergency crews assessing the aftermath.
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Pennsylvania
ttsburg
Pittsheny
Iknoxville
persola
Patrick Takes Wife with Death Sentence Amid Conviction
A fragmented report notes Patrick, convicted in a case tied to a death sentence, with references to marriage, a registrary issue, and unclear local figures. The garbled OCR includes names like William Marah and Rice, mentioning legal proceedings and a suicide-related context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
renee
tek
William Marah
Rice
treet
Separate consulate for Norway approved by joint commission
A joint commission recommends establishing a separate Norwegian consulate after a decade of dispute over sovereignty and wartime alignment. Meanwhile a Brewery Workers strike affects 500 workers as talks with bakers stall on three key issues including hours, wages, and severance.
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Norway
Tor ‘Norsway
Tuceday
thavlus yheen bie
aus
biastif
honts
Tabor
tee Lever
tee
Christiamn
Oroada
Philippine Rule Bill Reported For Civic Government Role
Seurtor Lodge, chairman of the committee on the Philippines, reported to the senate on Monday a bill to temporarily provide for the administration of the mains of civic government in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seurtor Lodge
committee on the Philippines
seyate
Philippines
Chiba Sonies Again Report on Tubman Fee Bill Fails
The house voted 11 to 5 to report the tuban feei provity bill. Dawney and Metcalfe Republicans voted against the measure as amendments were defeated.
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Chiba Sonies
Dawney
Metcalfe
Pittsburg church crowd suffers severe injuries in collapse
A church gathering in Pittsburg ended in tragedy when the building toppled causing multiple serious injuries and several deaths. Among the injured are Dr R T Philips and Clarence McNulty, while others aged 14 to 32 report crushed limbs and head wounds. Police report numerous escapes with no further serious harm.
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Pittsburg
jaottns
ville Teac
ile
eric
ealing
R. T-Philips
gion
miy‘itig
Curtis Ray
Clarence McNulty
Pletcher
Byron
findtme
the
hnan
fellows
David Smith
Borious
Joseph Adams
Albert Schmidt
oll
John Meyer
Thomas Mechlin
Dyan Jones
Rachel Scinux
Tx npng
A Shipboard Romance Engagement on Board St Paul
J B Oglesby, former Illinois governor, announced engagement to Miss Ida Rogers aboard the St Paul liner near New York. The couple, met aboard two days from Southampton, formalized at a dinner on the ship. wedding planned within a month according to aboard sources.
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J. B. Oglesby
Ida Rogers
Richard
Oglesby
ilinois
New York
Sandy
St. Paul
Ida Roger
Thomas
stainer
Southampton
Satoriey
Geo. A. Whedlock
Unclear OCR Summary of Northern Pacific Route
Fragmentary report describes Lake Thirty miles long near Mt Sterling on the Northern Pacific. Mentions unchanged situation, railway company work, a harmed individual named Jake, no passengers injured, and a boat two miles wide. Notes a 660-foot bridge and trains to resume operation after danger.
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mt. Sterling
Sterling
Jake
iind
Choctaw Nation Chief Appeals for Aid Amidstarving Det roit text
Governor Dukes and Choctaw principal chief G W Dukes address a relief appeal claiming up to 40000 Choctaws face destitution. The message warns that starvation could spark wider unrest unless aid and work restoration follow. The note reflects labor tensions and public concern over relief for Native communities.
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Dukes
Thomas Ryan
ald
krogs
ali
James R Garfield Accepts Civil Service Commissioner Post
James R Garfield of Cleveland has accepted the civil service commissionership offered by President Roosevelt about ten days ago. West is flooded as Great Northern coast train is held up at Grand Forks North Dakota, cutting all communication with the region.
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James RB
Garfield Anceptes
James R. Garfield
Cleveland
Garfield
civil service
Roogevelt
Great Northern coast
Grand Forks
N. D
Lightning Fire Destroys Farm Home in Crown Point Indiana
A bolt struck the Larson farm near Crown Point during a snowstorm, igniting the house and burning it to ruin. Bare and her 1 year old daughter were found burned. A tornado later hit Isbell Alabama causing extensive damage to houses churches fences and trees worth thousands.
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Crown Point
Ind
Cheigt Larson
Bare
rujva
Hornady
Alwama
Isbell
jozs
Destructive Storm Strikes Tapete and Neleh Goring
A verified wind and electric storm swept Tapete and Neleh Goring Friday causing widespread damage. Winds toppled trees, shattered windows and chimneys, and damaged homes. Dozens of structures collapsed, churches and roads suffered, leaving many residents homeless or cautious in the aftermath.
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doldarsiavorth
Tapete
neleh- Goring
afturitown
Tom
Patrick's romance claim links to Francis house union
A dubious report asserts Albert T. Patrick the murder convict is engaged to Adelaide Francis, with connections to the Francis boarding house and Myra Francis. Patrick's sister and Francis family members neither confirm nor deny the engagement, while Francis supposedly plans to testify in Ossining if Patrick moves to Sing Sing.
Senator Hunna Won't Stand for Presidency in 1904
An 1902 letter from Marcus A Honna to C W Croty in Tomuily Wis states he is not a candidate for the 1904 presidency and asks Croty and friends to discourage any movement toward nomination. Croty later received a confirming autograph reply from Honna thanking him but reaffirming non candidacy.
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Hunna
Marcus A. Honna
C. W. Oroty
Tomuily
Wis
Bridegroom Farrand Missing After Quick Osage City Marriage
Mrs Arminta Neville Farrand of Oskaloosa reported in St Louis that her husband George B Farrand vanished after a marriage two weeks prior. She fears foul play and notes he had about 21000 in cash when he left their home Wednesday.
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George B.Farrand
Gekaloosa
St. Louiss
Arminta ‘Neville - Farrand
Opkaloosa
St. Louis
George B. Farrand
Oskaloosa
Short Hour Schedule Granted at Wisconsin Tissue Plant
Superintendent Z W Brown of Wisconsin Tissue Paper Company in Appleton announces a short hour schedule for the plant workers. The workers have decided to implement the new hours immediately, aiming to improve efficiency and morale at the facility.
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Z. W. Brown
Wisconsin = Tissue Paper Company
milly
Appleton
Wis
Voluntary Wage Increase Sparks Industry Edict in LaPorte
A Wisconsin based metals firm, Whe 8, Miter & Scott Company, a maker of metal wheels for agricultural implements in Laporte Indiana, announced a voluntary wage increase for select departments. A separate headline notes a trolley car collision near Sag Bridge on Saturday involving two cars of the Pulliet and Chicago railroad, with multiple injuries and possible fatalities. In Memphis, the Virgita and Caroline Chews Company plant’s main milling department suffered a big blaze, following a Saturday afternoon blaze caused by a sparking combustion.
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Miter & Scott Company
Laporte
Ind
killuids
Sagbridge
Jyliet and Chicago elseline railroad
ihe
Memphis
Virgita and Caroline Chews) Company
Village Board Grants Care for Boy's Foot Operation
A troubled boy named Tudge Oliver received a special $50 appropriation from the board of supervisors of O’Brien County to cover a surgical operation on his foot. Doctors performed a tendon release to correct his foot’s position, and the patient showed notable courage during recovery as he begins further study.
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Sibley
Oliver
Ibn
sigeons
Supposed Pauper Was Rich Hidden in Des Moines Death
James Adams died at Mercy hospital in Des Moines from elevator injuries. He had lived in poverty in a furnished room but owned a 720 acre Monroe County farm and cash, notes, and $8,000 in belongings. He formerly lived at Albin and was about 70 years old. A new elevator contract was awarded for 14,500 to HEB Rounds of Tock Valley mills with Boggens Co of Mason City handling construction.
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James Adams
Des Moines
Mercy hospital
Monroe County
Adnts
Albin
HEB Rounds
Tock Valley mills
neddy
eall eg Co
Mason ‘City
Sam’ Redmand
ot Hock Valley
Oliver arrives in Onawa with family visit
The Pittsburg Gazetta editor Oliver and his brothers traveled by private car to Onawa last week. He stayed with his sister for a day reflecting on his boyhood days and his iron industry roots while recalling much of his youth spent in Onawa.
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Oliver
Pittsburg
Onawa
Oliver id
Warden Confusion Over Hunting Rights. County Auction Sets Records
A report notes deer and duck hunting activity. Quimby, a deputy state game warden, was fined for Sabbath violations. Hector Gowan Jr hosted a Paullina sale drawing unusual interest with top cattle selling at 1400 dollars and an average around 512 dollars for forty head.
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Dea Moinés
Onih
Quimby
Hector Gowan, Jr
Paullina
Laborers Strike Threatens Delay At Spirit Lake Hotel
Laborers and hodcarriers at the Spirit Lake hotel construction threaten serious delay demanding higher pay. Workers refused a compromise of 1.70 while contractors offered 1.50, as tensions rose among craft unions and project managers.
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Spirit Lake
Bartz
Robbery in an Alley Ends with Officer Wounding
Two men named Alfred and Walter Jackson resisted arrest after police found stolen goods in an alley. The assailants attacked Officer Miller, injuring him with a sharp weapon. Officer Miller shot one suspect and both suspects were taken to the Springfield police station. Alfred was severely wounded in the groin and is expected to die.
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brelara
Alfred
Walter Jackson
anil
Springfield
Miller
nct
Trial of Louis Busse for Murder at Waverly
Louis Busse faces trial on murder charges in the death of his wife on June 18, 1901. Prosecutors allege he married to gain a $2,800 damage award from a seduction case, then killed her by throttling, burning the body on a featherbed while a sleeping infant was nearby.
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Lois Busse
Waverly
Bussee
fhi
syas
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Rev William Jonas and Wife
A silver wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs William Towas of Lectare marking twenty eighth year since their wedding last Saturday. Towas serves as presiding elder for the week district of the northwest rem conference of the United Bivangeli en church. Bishop Dubs of Chicago attended among hundreds at the Towas home, event described as royally celebrated.
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William Jonas
William Towas
Lectare
Jast Satur
Gay
Rey
Towas
weet
northwest
rem. conférence of the United
Bivangelien
fellowemin‘aterd
hia
Dubs
Chicago
City Records Tampered With By Unknown Person
A damaged city record book from Weat Union shows leaves cut out removing council meeting details. The act, discovered two months ago, remains unexplained as investigators seek the motive behind the mutilation and the missing information.
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Weat Union
Fire destroys Adel church roof in morning blaze
A damaged Adel Christian church fire damaged the roof before services. The flame was discovered as the bell rang, burning the roof away while walls and belfry remained intact. No injuries reported.
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Adel
Boy Killed by Playmate in Accidental Rifle Fire
A Clare boy, James Hanrahign son of Josh Hanrahen, was killed by an accidental 22 caliber rifle discharge while playing with a companion. The shooter was not identified, and the incident occurred as the weapon was fired. The mother was shocked by the tragedy.
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James Hanrahign
Josh Hanrahen
Clare
rie
Hayrahen
pliock
Community Official Duties Tied to Deputy Record
Fragmentary notes show Arthur Holder and Mr Fielder assuming duties under Commissioner Wernorstrum. References to a fine record as deputy and a ree elder appear in the scattered OCR text.
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Arthur Holder
Tiabor
Fielder
daca
Holder
Wernorstrum
Fire at Mt Pleasant Maine Hospital and Central Machinery
Fire at the Mt Pleasant laundry building caused hospital damage in Maine. The incident's full extent and losses remain unknown while authorities investigate. Retirement of Sath Iage of Mais pshalltown noted after thirty years in important state roles. Attorney General Mullanias suit seeks recovery of alleged overcharges by State Binder Young. New president of Tabor and Bridgeport Congregational pastor visited Loho College trustees.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pléasant
maine
Hue
Cantral
Sath Iage
Mais pshalltown
Lowa
4uge
Young
Mullanias
hi state
jimounte
Binder Young
Tile
Sapien
aScentive council
Tabor
Loho college Hey
William J. Sallmen
Congregational church
Bridge 1port
State Legislature Debates Senate and House Over Court Reform
The House and Senate clash over Supreme Court reorganization with resolutions onSenate support and House opposition amid bitter exchanges. The House advances a plan to elect U S Senators by popular vote while budget items pass, raising Governor salary and health board funding.
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House
aie F
Senate
Supreme Court
authority
Judiciary committee
Eaton
Newman
Bealer
State Board of Health
Fragmented State Notes Include Post Office Closures and Local Accidents
Disconnected clipping reports a Kirkwood post office closure directing mail to Centerville, theft and damage incidents, factory plans promising 100 jobs, a fatality among railway workers, a fatality in Lehigh and other local items. It also notes judicial conventions, postmaster shifts, and firm plans for regional manufacturing and transport connections.
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WEDIIN PRISON
Lowell
Mass
Francvis
Albert T. Patrick
Wo. M. Rite
Adelaide M. Fravcis
Francis
Myra
Drs. Mranecis
Ossinning
Macedonig
Snives
Pheip
Potter
Mary Potter
bolles
Burlington
T. J. Potter
Burtington
Quincy
sytem
Kaylus
Shaw
Iowa
Whit
Child
Willian Monroe
John Monroe
Bromley
Marshall County
Sloan
Tijd Minsble
Bittor Wrisble
Bloay
Gyeon
Milas
down
Henry Miller
asalatint postatartor
Keokuk
LOUIS BUSSE
Housa
Kirkwood
Centerville
Gowrie
Pairfield
John Emicl ‘Hodson
Henry Sotieck
Clinton
Sronjberas Gudres
Bixby
Davenport
Iowa County
Gusta
Leonard
Kouts
Gilbertavilla
Ina
Dap
Marshalltowt howilers
Willaniy
Lehigh
Michiga
tligh
Hugh Kennedy
Wort Dodge
Omaha
mydar
Gringell
ai fullgya
Jaeper
Onrpg
pallding
Marshaltows hive
beau te
trgys
thes
OQuenggie
Wray
Ag goop ue
William. Morris
Baggy Ic
Manginig
B.A. Smith
Whiting
Mr. Hurd
Newton
Troystry
Warsaw
Nauvoo
tobvern
Rock Island
Gaddsdale
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