Nebraska Tornado Kills Two Near Holmesville
A tornado near Holmesville Nebraska Tuesday killed two Harris children and fatally injured Mrs Harris, with several others injured and widespread property damage. The funnel cloud struck the Harris home, damaged Beatrice area crops, and caused shattered windows and ruined farm buildings. A smaller tornado damaged farms northeast of York with crop losses but no injuries reported.
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Aornado
Holmesville
Neb
R. Harris
Harris
Alt
Beatrice
York
Jnres
Great Land Rush Nebraska Opens 9 Million Acres
Thousands of homesteaders swarm western Nebraska filing under the 640 acre Ninkaid law. In Broken Bow residents urge militia to keep order as Gov. Mickey places Company M at the sheriff for crowd control.
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Claigus
Nebraska
Broken Bow
Neb
Mickey
Company ‘M
Fire Ravages Rome Opera House Area in $200,000 Loss
Rome New York suffers a major blaze Tuesday afternoon destroying Link's opera house and residence, with one man trapped under falling walls and two others injured. Utica aid requested as losses top $200,000 while other fire and theft notices across the region are noted in brief items.
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Utica
Rome
N. Y
Link
Fireworks explode in Philadelphia shop killing three
A small fireworks bundle exploded at Diamond Fireworks Company No. S200 Arch Street injuring about a dozen and killing O Berman 37 Lena Sempson 21 and Frank Cantone 28. The blast destroyed the first floor and spread to adjoining firms, with total losses around 40000 dollars. Firefighters rescued workers on the third floor where Sempson and Cantone died in hospital. Three firemen were hurt but not seriously.
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Arch Street
Philadelphia
Daeob Tancevitehl
O. Berman
Lena Sempson
Wrench Eat
Fanceviteh
Hat and Bonnet
Pmt Berman
Miss Sempson
Freworks Company
Freworks
Comway
Fim
Fireworks Company
Sempson
Joncovitch
Bereult
EL. &. Kilner & Co
3. L. Gibney & Bros
Noliie
Yacht overturns. five drowned in New York Bay incident
A heavy storm capsized the eighteen foot yacht Eisie and Katie off Sixteenth Street Brooklyn. Five aboard died including Mrs Kate Chirke and two daughters Thexie and Louise. Two-year-old Mamie Clarke and 16 year old Jdgzle Inson also perished. Rescues were made by Second Naval Battalion whaleboat crews.
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New York Bay
Bay of Pearty-seventh Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Eisie
Katie
New York
Second Naval Battalion
Wirty Second Street
Kate Chirke
Teter Clarks
Thexie
Mode
Louise
Mamie Clarke
Jdgzle Inson
Mrs. Clarke
Mamie Chirke
Typewriter Agent Kills In West Eighteenth Street Apartment
Bell an American typewriter agent shot and killed his housekeeper and another person on West Eighteenth Street New York then killed himself. A notebook found in his pocket listed Liberia West Africa and other locations as places he had lived. No motive is known.
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New York
Kills
Mimack
John OL. Bell
Am Typewriter Company
West Eighteenth Street
Dmgest
Bell
Lopeka
Kut
Freetown
Liberia
West Africa
Collide With Car Kills George F Dixon and Wife
George F Dixon head of the George F Dixon Company and his wife Arve were killed in a collision with a streetcar on the Anevora Elgin and Chicago Electric Railroad line near Austin, a Chicago suburb. Dixon died at once while his wife survived several minutes before losing consciousness as gasoline from the car ignited.
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George F. Dixon
Arve
Chicago
Ane Vora, Elgin and Chicago Electric
Austin
Geo. F Dixon
Dixon
Dennison in Iowa Habeas Hearing Highlights Hotel Signature Evidence
The Dennison habeas corpus case in Iowa featured sensational testimony as the defendant identified his signature on the Kinhall Hotel register in Davenport on Nov 9 and Dec 9 1802 after a robbery. Depositions from Chief Leavey of Omaha and William G Pollock of New York, tied to a 28 000 diamond theft, challenged Omahas police testimony and linked to the Warren county robbery near Missouri Valley on Nov 4.
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Dennison
New York
Omaha
Wilel
Pollock
Toni Jennison
Missouri Valley
Owensboro man kills, injures after drunken spree
Kentucky man Robert Muthley shot and killed Emma Watkins and fatally wounded James Gregson at Will Warren's residence on West Main Street Owensboro. The suspect, a widower of three, driven by jealousy and mental turmoil, was arrested after the Sunday night shooting following prior suicide attempts.
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Kentucky
Alan
Robert Muthley
Emma Watkins
James Gregson
Will Warren
West Main Street
Owensboro
Ian
Watkins
Mathley
Girl Held for Murder in Missouri Lover Slaying
Mollie Stateville Stuteville, a former Pleasanto resident, is accused by Bt. Joseph police of killing her lover Wilbert S. Bowman in Saint Joseph Missouri. Authorities say she bought a revolver used in the shooting and went to Bowman's boarding place armed. Bowman was to marry Nellie Lyons next month. Bowman's body was sent to Kent Iowa for burial.
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Bt. Joseph
Mollie Stateville
Wilbert S. Bowman
Bowman
Nellie Lyons
Devlweia
Stuteville
Kent
Pleasanto
Victory Over Insurgentes at Cerro Lurgo
Col Gulurea leads government troops at Cerro Lurgo near Montevideo claiming victory after one and a half days of combat. Government forces report six hundred insurgents killed or wounded and a cavalry pursuit of the defeated army.
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Insurgente
Caragasgon
Gulurea
Cerro Lurgo
Montevideo
Helen Keller on Verge of Nervous Prostration
A Boston disputed reports Helen Keller the gifted deaf dumb and blind student at Radcliffe college has broken down and is on the verge of nervous prostration. It is believed she will receive a degree with the class of 1904 despite not filling all requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
Boston
Radcliffe College
French and Haitian dispute prompts two warship dispatch
After a port of Prince, Hayti incident where police guards stoned French and German ministers, authorities decide to send two warships. A formal apology alone is deemed insufficient reparation by the French and German governments and Hayti tensions rise.
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Geran Peresamene Ane
Ao Owrestip
Prince, Hayti
Preeuch
Hayti
Gertin
Hlayden
Peruvian Transport Amazonas Wrecked Near Amazon Confluence
Alvices from Rio Janeiro report the Peruvian transport Amazonas wrecked on the Amazon near the Napo River confluence. The commander and twenty-two soldiers drowned. Lugas raided villages Vombs Alte and Maranhon, about fifty inhabitants killed. Also mentions dissolution petition against Standard OF Companys in Trenton and Saratoga Bank closure in New York with $890,000 owed to depositors.
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Alvices
Rio Janeiro
Amazonas
Amazon
Napo River
Vombs
Alte
Maranhon
Assault at Evansville leaves city police hunting assailant
In Evansville Indiana the police force is scouring the city to capture an unknown negro who assaulted Miss Clara Weinpach after forcing her escort Harry Smith to retreat with a revolver. Weinlmeh is in critical condition while excitement runs high as the search continues. New York Coroner Poisoned by blood poisoning after pricking his finger removing a breastpin from a body.
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Evansville
Ind
Clara Weinpach
Harry Smith
Misa Weinlmeh
New York
O'Gorman
Ex-city councilman killed wife after car strike on Clifton Boulevard
Christopher Preese and his wife Louisa both over 60 were hit by a Lake Shore electric car Sunday night while crossing Clifton Boulevard tracks in Cleveland. The husband died instantly and the wife died shortly after in hospital.
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Christopher Preese
Louisa
Lake Shore
Clifton Boulevard
Cleveland
Gond
Death of Mer. Guidi Apostolic Delegate to the Philippines
Mer Guidi the apostolic delegate to the Philippines died in Manila on Sunday from heart failure. The funeral will be held there next Friday with interment following at a later date in Home.
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Mer. Guidi
Philippines
Manila
Japs Move Forward In Mid Front Reports
Reports describe Japanese advance guard regiments pushing forward on the mid front amid indecisive lines. The account notes continued movement and light activity as forces maneuver.
Norwegian Steamer Huleaged Seized After Nagasaki Arrival
A Norwegian steamer named Huleaged, described as a steamship, reportedly reached Nagasaki before being seized. The report notes the vessel was wrested by unknown parties and details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Huleaged
Nagasaki
Dapat
Jane
Wid Cual
Cueditt
Chicago Woman Weds in Skiff on Varía Lake in Rain
A Chicago woman married Fred A. Kelly of Streator and Mrs Rtuby Gable of Chicago in a skiff on Varía Lake at Varía during a rain after the banter of tends. It is the bride's fourth marriage.
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Chicago
Fred A. Kelly
Streator
Rtuby Gable
Vearia Lake
Vearia
Ten Men Lose Eyes In Logging Camp Accident Near Green River
A report from Kremmer Wyn alleges ten men were blinded at Neudall's logging camp by the Green River headwaters southwest of the area. The account, attributed to a Durst of a sine, remains unverified and unclear.
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Kremmer
Wyn
Neudall
Green River
Pries
Mosaic of Fragments From an Old Local Page
A fragmented OCR snippet lists scattered names and places including Towse Giel Mullin and St Joseph Alo, with unclear roles. It hints at a streetcar or transit reference and a funeral or residence note within Stateville and Phoasumiun contexts, but readable facts are minimal.
Murder Mystery at Des Moines Shoe Maker Estate
Des Moines police probe the death of Thomas Callahan found Sunday with a severed head. Two men, Plymeri and Tard, arrested as witnesses amid claims of murder rather than suicide. Coroner investigates wounds and possible payment dispute linked to the victim's shop at a fruit stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thomas Callahan
Plymeri
Tard
Pigneri
Tigneri
Catleban
Two Women Grafters Seek Money in Shelby County
Two elderly and younger women staked success as grafters in Shelby County towns. The elder testified before the county airliter at Haclin, seeking funds to bus tickets for herself and her daughter to a destination she named. She claimed widow status. the other woman claimed to be the daughter of no old soldier. They approached GAR members, but funds were secured and the pair left town quickly as locals found the field green and inviting.
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Shelby County
Haclin
GARL
Marvelous Escape by Des Moines Traveler Henry Clems
Traveling salesman Henry Clems escaped death Monday in Des Moines after falling fifteen feet from an iron stairway. He landed on his end, shattered the iron step, but remained unhurt aside from a jarring impact. Friends witnessed the fall and summoned a doctor, who was not needed.
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Des Moines
Henry Clems
Clems
Child Born Without Eyes and Limbs Reported in New York
A New York dispatch claimed a baby was born without eyes and lacking limbs, described as a freak. Sixteen years earlier Mrs. Ernest Kohn of Dubuque had a child born without a nose or legs, with abnormal arm development. The child was placed in an institution at Linwood, Indiana, a year later and remains there.
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New York
New York Dispatch
United States
Ernest Kohn
Dubuque
Linwood
Cedar Rapids power house pulley bursts injuring no one
Wednesday evening a pulley wheel on a new generator at the Cedar Rapids power house burst into fifty pieces causing a temporary suspension of line traffic. The wheel about thirty inches across and five feet in diameter shattered. Workers were not hurt. Superintendent Viserons and staff investigate the cause, suspecting a spoke flaw. The generator had operated only eight hours since installation.
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Cedar Rapids
Hin
Fasper County Scandal Report Highlights Board Action
A dispatch from Newton states J I Sinden, steward of the Tuaper County poor farm, was ordered removed by the board of control amid charges of mistreatment at a paps tase patient, Nancy Budson. County officials deplore the board’s action and say supervisors will strive to retain Sinden.
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Fasper County
Newton
J. IL. Sinden
Tuaper County
Nany Budson
Aansia
Fires Wreck Pardlark Farm Barn and Stall Barns Destroyed
A fire destroyed a barn and stack at the Pardlark farm south of Grave, killing three horses and injuring one escaped horse. Vested in Wil Han and beni Worneharg, with recovery uncertain for the surviving animal. A separate case reports Lowa City man ynuk Santek found dead with a revolver by his head, likely suicide. Joseph Stepanele held on suspicion amid local legal matters, while Father Sullivan of St Joseph’s College faces changes in position and hospital leadership rumors.
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Pardlark
Wil Han Nod
Ynuk Santek
Lowa City
Lidiea- Uons
Joseph Stepanele
Cysick
Patter Case Review Clears Clerks in Mills County
Experts auditing the Carter case over twelve years of Mills County service vindicate entries noting no loss to taxpayers. The Daniel Dean syndicate, formed by Mr Patter’s friends, caused no financial damage. Patter returns to Glanwvend in official charge and enjoys Sheriff Morgit’s hospitality after surrendering in St Louis with minimal resistance.
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Bhortngo
Patter
Boundamen
Hearst
OO Carter
Lerk
Mills County
Yarvs
Detin Hite
Ohn Thorn
Deniel Dean
Dondsman
Glanwvend
Offivera
Morgit
St. Louis
Ullice
Death by Own Action A Chariton Young Lady
Miss Stella John prominent in Chariton attempted suicide by chloroform at her home. She was found unconscious in a serious condition by Miss Crowley after an earlier visit to a dry goods store. Doctors arrived promptly and saved her life. No reason for the act is given.
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Chariton
Stella John
Mixa Teasts Crowley
Miss John
Miss Crowley
Storm Lake Pioneer Dead
De J M Sherman of Storm Lake died in Marshalltown hospital after two weeks there seeking permanent relief. He practiced dentistry in Storm Lake for thirty years and suffered a paralytic stroke about a year ago. A prominent Methodist church and Sunday school member, he leaves a widow and three Storm Lake children.
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de. Sherman
Marshalltown
de J. M. Sherman
Storm Lake
Sherman
Sudden Death of Plorence M. Dion at Sioux Mails
Plorence M. Dion, a well known agent for the Sioux Mails and Omowa, died unexpectedly at his home in Cherokes on Sunday morning. About 8 o clock, Donohune collapsed from a coughing spell that burst a blood vessel in his lung, causing rapid death. His wife heard the coughing and found him in his death paroxysm as medical help arrived too late.
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Donohun
Plorence M. Dionalue
Omowa
Cherokes
Hin Ahout
Jubilee marks Mother Baptiste fifty years in Mercy order
Fifty years ago on Wednesday Mother Baptiste a senior sister at Mercy hospital Davenport entered the Sisters of Mercy. In celebration of the golden jubilee and in commemoration of her many noble deeds with Davenport philanthropic institutions special exercises were held at Mercy hospital.
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Mother Baptiste
Mercey Hospital
Davenport
Sisters of Mercy
Mother
County Attorney Resigns as Bush Steps Down
County Attorney Robert M. Bush filed his resignation before the Clay County board of supervisors. At their last meeting they appointed P. Kirkpatrick to succeed him. The resignation takes effect August 1. The board passed resolutions praising Mr Bush as a good county official.
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Robert M. Bush
Board of Supervisors of
Clay County
PF. Kirkpatrick
Bush
Board of Sue Pervisors
Railway Assessments Hearings Set by State Council
The state executive council at Dex Maines fixed hearing dates for railroad assessments. Telegraph, express and sleeping companies are to be heard July 11 and 15 while telephone firms face July 16 and 18. Members refused to say if they plan to raise assessments this year.
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Dex Maines
Executive Connec
Andere Tike
Mysterious Disappearance of Primk O Johnson Wife
Primk O Johnson and his wife visited Omaha and Grand Island Nebraska before traveling to Glenn’s Pony Idaho. In Grand Island he entered a depot to purchase a ticket and returned to the car to find his wife missing. He suspects she may have become temporarily deranged and left.
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Primk O. Johnson
Misy Lin Lieh
Glenn
Ponny
Idaho
Hee Tends
Omaha
Grand Ishuid
Neb
Uw ‘Lepot
Barn Struck by Lightning in Stanton Pownshit
A barn near Merrill suffered extensive damage after a lightning strike during a heavy storm. Hogs and roughly fifty tons of hay were destroyed. losses estimated at $2,500. A boy was sent to Reform School. Nearby residents reported foul odors from the blaze and a man from Sioux City reportedly drowned in the Lloyd River amid local family troubles.
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Merrill
Jeney Tdekin
Stanton
Bebhool
Wigene Owls
Mos
Willian Otls
Sioux City
Lloyd River
Tanily
Vtte
Tndustrial School For
Lovin
Judge Wolfe to resign amid district court shift
Judge Wolfe of the state district court said he will resign effective August. His Clinton, Iowa, home is noted. The resignation affects Webster City operations and implies a future licensing pool for local peddlers. Lake City approves school project and building work with a $20,000 budget. details are unclear.
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Wolfs
Wolfe
Bleyentt Judtein
Andge Wolfe
Clinton
Webster City
Lake City
Lake Clee
South Dakota Notes Include Deaths and Local Developments
A broad roll of late 19th century South Dakota items details deaths, court actions, and civic progress. Justin Dieh, Aberdeen, died by morphine after despondency. Wade county cases, river improvements, and a new Yankton passenger station progress. Aberdeen hosts a state Christian convention. Menno school enrollment up. Deadwood government building contract awarded. dipping stations planned in Aurora County for cattle disease control.
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WJ. Rogde
Lotind Tariume Noelson
Elvan
South Dakota
Che Bigesta
Mt. Louis
Wort Pierre
Wixin Brown
Nag
Ato Ing
Will
Brookings
Dan Stoyer
Canning Township
Sully County
The
Christian Church
Aberdeen
Yankto
Mya
Charles
Kingsbury
Sacred Heart Hospita
Slack Hills Sunday Schools
Lam City
Rey
John Gunderson
Lend
Davidson
Rochford
Minnie Brandt
Eva Rooney
Marjorie Slemmons
Cannstote
Busse
Evn
Marjorie
Minnie
Sioux City
Mitchell
Hartford
Maxwell
Deadwood
Menno
North Dakota
Canton
Hive
J. A. Diberg
J. J. Hively
Egan
George IT. Costain
Huron Journal-World
Misa Florence May Strickling
M.N. Strickling
Fononga & Co
City of
Armour
Stockholters
Fyumera? Elevator Company
Mt. Veruna
J. O. Mieka
Minneapolis
Termin A. Drechsiery
Brown County
Yes
Anand Pitniv
Wolsey
Pierre Hiytt
India
Keconda
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R. Z. Harris
Houston
Tex
Link Roth
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Baron Hilmond de Rothschild
Baron Gustave de Rothschild
Rothgechild Family
Open MM Frouillot
Parle
Santos-Liononrs
Dari
Canal Strip
Washington Dispatch
Tony Tartbau
Pumuna
Nieschg
Stens City
Aldwin Locomotive Works
Philidlphia
Vuomis
London News
Laeniis
Cherboury
Brunee
Helo
OW Combine
George Rice
Marietta
Ehau i Cory
Trenton
Nodebi
Standard OF Companys
New Jersey
Saratoga Bank
Sivat Nuthuuat Bank
Saratosa
N.Y
Currencs
Acconts
Posivors
Hawkey Estate
News OF the Week
Jack
Les Moines
Corbett
Sullivan Latipes
Roy
M.C. Sullivan
St. Joseph's College
Lubeque
New
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Deteh
Stedning
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