Fierce Naval Fight Reported In Panama Harbor
Reports from Consul Gudger and Captain Mead describe a naval engagement in Panama Bay between Colombian government vessels and insurgent forces. The Lautaro was attacked, crew deserted, and the ship sank. Panama's governor Alba was killed in action and Colombia’s envoy expressed regret. The Panama Canal Commission transmitted its report to Congress endorsing a Panama route for the canal and noting no change in the Nicaragua route status.
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Panama
Washington
Gud
I Mond
Philadelphia
Pannama’ Bay
Prom
Gudger
Mead
Atitifis
Atitlic
Holava
Colombia
Canal ‘Commission
Congress
Panama Canal Company
United States
Schwab on steel trade and European competition
Charles M Schwab, president of United States Steel, tells Vienna Freie Presse that Austria Germany and France have nothing to fear from American steel. He notes Europe cannot match American steel cost due to natural conditions and predicts Britain’s decline with Ames Seam iron expanding.
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Austria
Germany
France
Nice
Neue
Vienna
Freie Presse
Charles “M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
United States
Mr. Schwab
Schley Hunter Party Returns From St Catherine Island
Admiral Schley leads a hunting party back to Savannah Georgia with a large bag of game. He is credited with taking one deer while a fellow hunter notes his excitement at the shot. The report references pensions and a jail escape in Jefferson County Alabama.
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Admiral Schley
St. Catherine’s Island
Ravannah
Schley
Qeev
Liberty
Barry Loesdvy
Duncan
Dent
Jefferson County
Alabuimy
Four Detroit Buildings Collapse in Wholesale District
Four connected buildings at the corner of Tofarson Avenue and Shelby Street in Detroit collapsed Sunday night. The Maddocks Glove Company, Imperial Cap Company, Crusoe Bros. wholesale crocera, and others occupied the structures with substantial stock losses estimated. no explosion heard and debris piled like a heap with walls still standing on one section.
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Detroit
Whottalo
Datralt
Mich
Robins
Coniediit Bildir
Geoclg
Willits
Tofarson
Avene
Shelby
Worder
Maddocks ‘Glove Company
Tina
Paplene
Froperial
Mnnlfdetters
Hate
Capa
Glove Company
Wna
Notman- Maddocks
Sal
Maddocks Glove ‘Company
F/B. Newhoft & Co
Neghoff
Ike
Hills ‘Bros
New York
Neuhoff
Michigan ‘Produce Company
Nowho
Crusoe Bros
Crocura
J. F. Crusoe
Mattocks Grove Company
Big Haul of Diamonds Stolen from Glendive NP Station
Robbers seized two trunks containing unset and set diamonds valued between 10 000 and 20 0000 dollars from the Northern Pacific baggage room at Glendive Montana. The trunks belonged to C B Clausen of Clausen Co Minneapolis. Four men slept in the upper station toward the theft and an arrest on suspicion has been made locally.
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Montana
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Mont
C. B. ‘Clausen
S. ‘el
Clausen, & Co
Rescue at Ludington Pier as Pere Marquette Steamer Goes Aground
A Pere Marquette steamer No. 3 was driven ashore at Ludington Michigan in a seventy five mile per hour gale. All passengers and crew of about thirty were rescued by lifeboat and breaching buoy apparatus, with icy water soaking the arrivants. The ship may break apart if seas continue to subside.
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Pere Marquette
Ludington
Mich
Engagement Ends in Tragedy After Shooting and Death
Sophie Zanting was shot and seriously wounded Sunday night in Cleveland by Alexander Mare. Mare then took poison at his home and died within an hour. The couple were engaged to be married but recently broke the engagement. A senate committee authorized Senator Mason to remove a bill granting reputing privileges to Mrs McKinley.
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Sophie Zanting
Cleveland
Ohio
Alexander Mare
Moore
Frank
McKinley
Senate Committee On Postoiliens
Mason
MeKinley
Senate subsidy bill eyed by Democrats amid party splits
A Senate committee report on subsidy provisions calls for extending shipbuilding aid and restoring maritime independence. The measure, backed by some Democrats, seeks to move shipbuilding focus to the United States from abroad and aim for stronger industrial and agricultural independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrye
Sibsidy
Atcol
Feduti Gross
Asia
Mexico
United States
Bic
Horthers Dailtic
Yume
Bill
Ehip
British Denies Charge as Boer Leaders Clash Over Camp Deaths
Kitchenner denies claims of cruel treatment in concentration camps. Milner and Kitchener defend policies and refute Schalkburger allegations about pregnant women and harsh measures. Botha reportedly refused to spare families of surrendered burghers, insisting on forced enlistment or confiscation of property. December census shows 127,017 inmates in camps with 2,380 deaths, including 1,707 children.
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Bing Bank
London
Fridas Bsorving
South Arion
Milner
Kitchener Ak
Quapa
Kitchener
Schalkhburger
Hoe
Botha
Slaughter at a dance ends in multiple deaths
Lillian Williams, intoxicated, shot and killed William Slaughter and Ralph Johnson at a colored dance in Moris Creek West Virginia. Powell Calloway was mortally wounded and another bystander speared by a ballet missed fatally. Williams was arrested after officers arrived and jailed in Montgomery.
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William Slaughter
Ralph Johnson
Powell Calloway
Moris Creek
West Virsivna
Lillian Williams
Willians
Montgomery
Pottawattamie Indians Receive $200 Each After Judge Ruling
All members of the Pottawattamie tribe in Dowagine, Michigan received $200 payments from attorney Robert Baines of Chicago. Probate Judge Dowagine had blocked the payout to Indians and directed transfers to guardians, a decision later withdrawn after argument. The tribe, while upset, reports no violence.
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Pottawattamie
Pottawattiamie Tribe of Indians
Robert Baines
Chicago
Dowagine
Mich
Des Moines Murder Trial Draws Crowds and Tense Testimony
The Thom(s) murder case in Des Moines opens with a large crowd and heated testimony. The trial features notable exchanges between families of the deceased and the accused, while prosecutors and defense exchange sharp questions and the jurors prepare for evidence from state witnesses.
Wedded 67 Years Aged Couple Celebrate Anniversary
Mr and Mrs B W Bond of Town Falls celebrate sixty seventh wedding anniversary. Bond born January 26 1811 in York County Pennsylvania and has voted for every Republican presidential nominee since Lincoln. Rebecca Boyd born September 16 1816 in Montgomery County Pa. They wed January 14 1855 in Wayne County Indiana. Six children, twenty three grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren attended milestone.
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W. Bond
Town
Pally
Town Fellsien Jsgg
Bond
York County
Republian
Rebecca Boyd
Montgomery County
Wayne County
Ind
Tan
Death From a Fall Trigger Manslaughter Probe
Waterloo youths face possible manslaughter charges after evidence linked a skating incident to the death of Roy Pines, a 12 year old from a poor family. He died from spinal meningitis following a fall on ice after being tripped by older boys. Authorities began inquiries only recently.
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Meningitia
Polite
Waterloo
Roy Pines
Alden Man Pleads Second Degree Murder
Joe Alden pleads guilty to murder in the second degree for the death of his wife Lane near Alden last fall. Judge Whittaker will sentence him, with a state agreement to avoid pursuing the original first degree charge. The crime also injured his son in law Juanes, and the outcome likely ensures a life sentence.
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Joe
Alden
Lane
Whittaker
Atate Net
Turor
Juane
Mystery Cleared in Wilton Death by Suicide Identity
The disappearance of H. G. Post, a wealthy Wilton resident, is resolved by identifying the man who died by his own hand in Rock Tylend, NL, as F. H. Minott of Dubuque. Post reportedly left Wilton with intent to end his life, owning about $50,000 in Musuchine County real estate. health was blamed.
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H. G. Post
Wilton
Rock Tylend
F. H. Minott
Dubuque
Post
Musuchine County
Saloon man held on suspicion in pool room holdup
William Rambo arrested in Kansas City Kansas on suspicion of taking part in a pool room robbery last Monday night that yielded $1,500. Clerk James Driscoll identified Rambo as one of the two robbers. A detective brought Denver back to aid the case, with another suspect Al Grega under inquiry.
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William Rambo
Kansas City
Kun
James Driscoll
Rambo
Denver
al Grega
T Priest
Leing Gue
Convention of Iowa Spiritualists in Oskaloosa
Four day state convention in Oskaloosa draws numerous prominent spiritualists from Iowa and beyond. Attendees include Hardison BD and Barrett of Boston, the national president, among others. Injured in Runaway: Birs and Nic Becker thrown from a boggy cart near LeMar from Struble after attending a wedding, suffering internal injuries and fractures.
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Iowa
Oskaloosa
Hardison BD
Barrett
Boston
National
Birs
Nic Becker
LeMar
Struble
Ale
Vimdhyay
Iowa pushes 20000 for St Louis exhibition display
The Iowa commission on the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St Louis will seek a 20000 appropriation from the legislature to fund a suitable exhibit at the fair. An aged woman, Mrs Gast, 88, living alone at Grandview, was burned to death in her home.
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Wiil
Iowa Commission
St. Louis
Mr. Gast
Grandview
Toogday
Murder confession shocks Muskegon area after long-ago quarrel
James Mather once a prominent Dikhart business figure confesses to the 20 year old murder of Peter Olsen near Muskegon Michigan. The crime arose from a quarrel and Olsen’s later romantic life changed after the spring following the incident. In separate news Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts names Henry Hopkins of Kansas City as president by unanimous vote of the trustees.
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Bays Helg
James Mather
Dikhart, Jtd
Peter Olsen
Muskegon
Mivh
Smurder
Olsen
Williams
Henry Hopkins
Kansas City
Wilmns College Tristens
Williamstown
Mass
Iowa House Sees Plan For Education Reforms and Normal Schools
George W. Dinan of Delaware is nominated as chairman of the house committee on education in a push by the Iowa State Teachers Association. The group backs bills to establish three new normal schools, consolidate schools for better transport, expand city superintendents’ powers, set standards for normal work and certificates, and create a teachers examining board.
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Teta
George W. Dinan
Deltyia
Iowa House of Yepresedtatiy
Housa
Iowa State Teachers’ _Association
Representitiva
Dubai
Movrement
Sid
Feist
Cotnvision
Nti
Salted Rival's Ice Charge Against Thomas Sheridan
Edwin Tressler swore out charges in Rock Rapids for malicious mischief after his ice house near town was damaged during the season's setup. Sheridan, who has no ice house of his own, is accused of taking another's barrel and salt. Police report the incident occurred Saturday night as Sheridan allegedly possessed an empty barrel.
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Thomas Shéridan
Rock “Rapids
Thomas Sheridan
Rock Rapids
Edwin Tressler
Tressler
Monning
Sheridan
Three Creston Fires Lead to Youth Arrests
In Creston three youths aged 15 to 18 were arrested after admitting involvement in recent arsons. One boy confessed being part of the fires and intending to torch more structures including the Christian church, a prominent city edifice. The trio, Marvin Wivett, Willie Suats, and Irvin Brightman, remain held on preliminary trial bonds.
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Craatan
Christian Church
Marvin Wivett
Willie Suats
Irvin Brightman
Smallpox on Tama Reservation Provokes Tense Quarantine
Alexander M. Lim of Des Moines reported to the state board of health on the Tama reservation outbreak. Dr Linn notes the epidemic is nearly over but Indians resist quarantine and demand freedom of movement. Nearby residents push for reservation disinfection, while state and federal actions are limited, causing ongoing tension.
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Tama Reservation
Alexander M. Lim
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Linn
Indiana
United States
Indictment of Harrison County Board Overshadows Inquiry
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors faces indictment as a grand jury completes its work in Lo san Monday. While not all evidence was found against the board, authorities say enough exists to justify further inquiry with two experts appointed to audit the books. The board remains suspended during the investigation.
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Harrison County Board
Losan
Harrison County Board of Supervisors
Elaint’ Dey
Fire at Fort Dodge Burns Cooperage Plant
A large cooperage works owned by S. E. H. Thompson in Fort Dodge was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of $25,000 with partial insurance. The cause remains a mystery. Fire chief J. W. Lowry suffered severe facial burns from an explosion during the incident. A crowd of onlookers watched the wreckage. Nearby, Mrs. D. Mickley and her husband both died within days of each other, aged 81 and 84 respectively, following long marriages. An Onawa worker, Ad Northrup, lost two fingers in a mill accident. A Monona County investor reported a $5,000 upgrade and a claim for $2,110 in worn goods. The $40,000 damage suit, Dickett vs Sioux City and Pacific, remains in trial after nine days.
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S. E H. Thompson
Fort Dodge
J. W. Lowry
Fort Dodge Fire Department
Pickett
Lucim 5
Dickett
Sioux City and Pacific Tailroad Company
Monona County
Jill
Suffocated Man Found at Ogden Hotel in Connell Bluffa
An elderly man aged about 74 was found at the Ogden Hotel in Caygrass area near Connell Bluffa. Believed to have died from accidental gas suffocation, the incident occurred Friday and is under investigation by local authorities.
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George I’. Smith
Caygrassman
Connell Bluffa
Tonny
Unclear Inland Sale Notes From Onawin Swit & Co Chicago
Fragmentary text indicates a planned sale by Onawin Swit and Co of Chicago with references to en route arrangements and a winter schedule. Details are garbled and unnamed, but imply a local sale or establishment event with unspecified attendee or product mentions.
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Onawin Swit & Co
Chicago
Inauguration of Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins
The Iowa Twenty-ninth General Assembly convened with Gov. Albert B. Cummins and Lt. Gov. John Hurytott taking oaths. Bishop Morrison offered the invocation as Chief Justice Ladd administered the oath. Cummins delivered his inaugural address praising restraint on industrial trusts and urging constitutional and tax reforms, while endorsing state and national measures to regulate corporations and labor relations. The ceremony was followed by a parade and a dedication ceremony for the Cedar Falls normal building.
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Mrongit
W. B. Marea
House of Representaliy
Beis
Éfithy
Assembly of
Iowa
Font
Theodore'n.' Morrison
Davenport
Tolscapal
Inwa
Scott.m
Ladd
Supreme Court
Albert B
Cummins
John Hurytott
Guuminsi
United States
Louis Louisiana
Tia Duaw
John He
State Normal
Cedar Walla
Fan
Gumintus
Wealthiest Ruler Emperor Willan Wealth Revealed Inheritance
Wealthiest ruler status attributed to Emperor Willan after Queen Victoria estate split. He reportedly received over 80 million dollars from a grandfather thirteen years ago, invested well and grown in value. He also inherited a fortune from the late Emperor Frederick, broadening his vast holdings.
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Emperor Willan
Queen Victoria
Tle
Frederick
Uc Dutpresa Tg Olso
Cattle Confusion Sparks Talk of Ownership
A terse exchange hints at a ranchers dispute over cattle ownership. One man notes the difficulty of choosing cattle, while another warns trouble starts when selecting another man s stock, suggesting tensions over branding and rightful possession.
Sweden's Sheep Large Cities Report
The three largest cities in Sweden are Stockholm Gothenburg and Malmo. The text lists populations around 800000 for Stockholm 181000 for Gothenburg and 1000 for Malmo amid garbled OCR.
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Sweden
Stoukholm
Gothenburg
Malmo
Fragmentary note hints at a domestic dispute mystery
A garbled text fragment mentions a woman and a man with unclear dialogue about marriage and trust. The piece references Philadelphia and a bulleg-like word, but the meaning is obscured by OCR errors. No clear event or names emerge from the readable lines.
Heretic Ween Aelurel to London Ad Poi Mn
Fragmentary OCR reads like a notice or placeholder item, mentioning names and places with unclear connections. It references London and the term heretics, but the exact event, date, or stakes remain unreadable.
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London
Baylig
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Mira
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Coly
Moriarity
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Senate Committee On Postoffices
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Scheepers
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Tiriday
Scofield
Junkin
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Briday
Creston
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