Fires devastate Bank of Commerce building in Brusags City
Large blaze raged through the Bank of Commerce and nearby warehouses in Brusags City Men. Fire crews battled flames across three blocks, with total losses feared near 83 million dollars. The National Bank of Commerce vault remained threatened as several structures were destroyed or damaged beyond repair. A suspected assassin case in Taller Counts, Colo, was telegrammed for pursuit as investigators work to identify arson or criminal involvement.
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Brusags City
Columbus
Conmypecny
Watmart Street
Bre
Teteane Getach
Tolumbus Bingey
Quintoad Pane
Eordimg Geoge Td
Sogcea
Witches Executed in Havana Trial Sparks Outcry
In Havana Cuba a mob executed several individuals labeled witches after a charge of practicing black magic. Prompt reports name Victors Moll and Promina dio among those killed as authorities investigate the alleged order of a white witchcraft rite. A seized oil well and a dawn search tally add to the dramatic scene.
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Havana
Promina Dio
Gto
Netie
Victor Moll
Thevana
Cuba
Priv
Confession Followed by Train Tragedy Rumors
A boy confessed to a killing aboard a train after a body was found along the railroad track. Witnesses described the posting of a gunman as the alleged killer. The incident led to police pursuing possible motives and connections. Francis Mercier, famed Alaskan explorer, is reported dead in Montreal after an illness. An Indian industrial school in St Pauls near Winnebago, Minnesota, burned with eight miles of wood damage and no injuries.
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Franci« Mercier
Francis Mercier
Montrea
Cano Liewis
Alaska
United States
Mercier
St Pauls
Winnebago
Mun
Hazing trial at Naval Academy court martial
A Maryland special reports the Navy court martial at Annapolis for Midshipman Worth W Poster of New Albany Ind on hazing Midshipman Chester S Roberts. Testimony revealed new hazing forms and self incrimination questions while Foster was noted as not guilty to the charge though specifications remained disputed amid a tense session.
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Naval Academy
Annnapolla
Worth W. Poster
New Albany
Ind
Roberts
Deentut
Tremuor Cottin
Chem
Midhipmnn
Worth W. Foster
Lad
Foster
Kisses for Pianist in Storm at Sea Entertainers
An account of a pianist Rubenstein and others arriving in New York aboard a transatlantic steamer. The voyage features a violent gale from Dublin to Sandy Hook, with the ship’s crew enduring damage and passengers frightened as the pianist performs during the storm.
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Rubenstein
New York
Pectenus
Hiss
Gamienen
Tournine
Dtbavere
Sandy Freok
Pajedt
Seize Riga Factory Amid Turmoil
Rebels seized the Riga factory during a revolutionary wave, clashing with police as eight dragoons and six others were wounded or killed. The besieged building became a focal point of unrest with troops deployed to restore order. The event marked a tense chapter in the regional upheaval.
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Copeshager
Tae
Disa Poe
Sas
Boreal
Bas Courtin
Riga
Prageens
Ejected from White House by officers after disturbance
A woman claiming to be Mrs. Miner Morris caused a scene at the White House offices on Thursday. She was escorted out by police after insisting on a meeting with the president. No charges were filed. Convicts indicted for murder in Jefferson City case linked to a prison escape and deadly dynamiting during the November incident. Catholic singers barred from serving outside their own churches by Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati. A fiery home fire near Promente Sixty-five miles from Lag Vegan killed Benito Sanchez, his wife, and their son. Volcanic activity near Nieurn and Port City reports indicate a new eruption threat with updates from San Mrimeiaco area.
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Washington
Miner Morris
Osce
Ollbeers
Lps
House of Detention
Benito Sanches
Promente
Lag
Barnes
Tornado in Albany Georgia Wrecks Homes and Kills
A tornado struck Albany Georgia at 1 30 P M Wednesday from the southwest destroying parts of about twelve blocks. Dead include Ben Jones a Negro machinist and Jake Johnson a six year old boy with several others injured possibly fatally Lara Gladden Tessie Davis Annie Davis Josie Woodale among the injured. Property loss nears 100 000 with Virginia Carolina Chemical Company and Southern Bell Telephone Company among the hardest hit. Nearby Jacksonville Texas reports a tornado damaging five homes and injuring residents.
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Albany
Ben Jones
Virginia-Carolina Chereal Company
Jake Johnson
Tornide Insurance
Southern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Jacksonville
Texas
William Walton
Morais led assault on Puerta Plata with heavy losses
Reports state Mora’s troops attacked Puerta Plata while Morales spearheaded operations. Casualties and injuries were reported amid chaotic fighting as the assault continued through the day. Wives and civilians suffered amid the bombardment and street clashes near Port area.
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Moralen
Puerta Plata
Ndvicvs
Tuerto Matior Domingo
Morales
Ota
Morais
Ready to Aid the Japs Krоjestvensky Claims British Plan
Admiral Rozjestvensky says Britain would have attacked the Russian fleet if not for secrecy. He accuses British command of shaping events to favor Japan and asserts the British fleet concentrated at Wen-Dai Wei awaiting orders.
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Krojestvensky
Russia
Hojestvensk & Io
St Petersbars
Ganaine
Det Voge
Mogestwenski
Japan
Wen- Dai Wei
Ev-Mayor Fears Prosecution Will Endanger Justice Aides
An alleged crime figure fears injuring prosecutors after a five year sentence and claims to be misunderstood. A University of Indiana graduate and former Bedford reform lawyer, he rose in local Purities circles, moved to Clubrie and Oklo, then northwest seeking health while working as a millwright, and he acknowledges past danger but says he has not recently practiced.
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Antows
Ad Billinghausa
Wael
G.d. Walaa
Taher
University of Indiana
Reform Nowyer
Bedford
Isim
Diedies and Child Drown in Night at Lake
The drowning at Mason Lake near Quannapewitt dissolved a double tragedy as Wiehie and 1 year old Grace Tollten vanished. Rescue boats dragged the lake after a skating outing and fifteen were injured, some fatally, in a separate Chicago freight train crash near Kedzie Avenue.
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Jol A. Ritehie
Stopehaim
Gaaece Tlobten
Mason Lake
Quannapewitt
Wiehie
Miss Holden
St. Paul
Kedzie Avene
Chicago
Iowa Legislature Set for Regular Session Amid Changes
A Des Moines special note says the Iowa Assembly will convene at the state capitol for a regular session. The body will include 66 senators and about 100 representatives with seven House changes due to deaths or removals. Several district seats will switch hands as new members are seated.
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Des Moines Epecia
Towa
West Monty Neon
State Capitol
General Assembly
Phirtleth General Assembly
TKIE
Senate
M. Epperson
Eddyville
AJ W. Buchanan
Wapedle
Oas Meredith
Atiinta
TL. Dehuno
Cass
Blow. Chirk
Davis
CL Youde
Sutherhiual
GR. Whittier
Siukk City
O'Brien
Hera
Peaebett
Northwestern ballot forecasts outcome in state race
The piece notes Northwestern ahead on the ballot and predicts women’s suffrage support. It names Mrs. Dame and Miss Deighton as leading figures, with Mary Os hall as president of the state suffrage group. Voters in Siena County and Des Moines are referenced in context of the election.
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Mirs
Ivelyn Toate
Pini
Siena County
Miss
Diaisy
Patito Equity
Ales
Mary Oshall
Sufftace
Wittiet
Dame
Deighton
Seseivn
Mrs. Carr Held for Murder In Iowa Hospital After Trial
Acting on the coroner's jury verdict Mrs. Carr is held responsible for the death of her husband in a distant scene. The wound near the heart is described and she is taken to Paw Paw Michigan for trial. Mrs. Carr, though injured, is reported to be recovering and has a favorable chance.
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Cnroner
Carr
Ter Hustsad
Qbelaw
Tes Moines Welnesse
Hutel
Triad
Yetter trial opens as Pratt murder case proceeds
Mrs Pratt sits somber in Rockwell City as juror vetting begins for the murder trial of Jennie Pratt charged with killing her husband Cyrua M. Pratt near Yetter on June. Judge Church presides as spectators fill the eogart basin and the defendant, once indifferent, shows emotion during juror examination.
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Yetter
Jennie Pratt
Cyrua MM. Pratt
Rockwell City
Judge Church
Greve
Eogart
Plymouth County Leads Rank in Spring Wheat Production
An Akron special cites the Lawsweather and Crop Service report showing Plymouth County first in spring wheat production with an average yield of 14 bushels per acre. Sioux County follows, with other counties like Pottawattamie and Stowe noted for smaller outputs. winter wheat acreage rises in northwestern Iowa as winters are milder and yields per acre improve.
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Akron
Lawsweather and Crop Servicew
Plymouth County
Sioux County
Plymouth Counnty
Pottawattamie County
Stowe County
Pymouth
Towa
Des Moines Alleged Bias in Election Amendment Debate
Legislators debate a proposed amendment tied to bengial elections and voter bias. Representatives Boglish and Whiter are cited amid claims the popular vote reflected rejection of certain candidates rather than routine legislative action. The attorney general’s ruling on oaths for departing legislators is noted, feeding the controversy.
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Des Maiines
Bimory Boglish
Polk
Cerro Garde
Whiter
OPE
Gew
Woodbury
SISTER MOURNS AS DEATH THEATRE AT HOME
Fragmented OCR reports a tragic event with several garbled names and places. The readable bits indicate a death by suicide connected to a Corydon resident and a watch of condolences, with unclear dates, people, and locations due to OCR errors.
Wealthy Cedar Valley Man Found Dead in Waterloo Hotel
Harry Johnson a prominent Cedar Publs resident was found dead in his Waterloo hotel room Sunday afternoon. Authorities and a coroner investigated from the door was locked and the room showed no signs of a struggle before Johnson was removed to Cedar Publs for formal processing.
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Waterloo
Harry Johnson
Cedar Publs
Agen Tfarso
Wate Ao Sunnday
Chirk
Clarence Toeasten
Dewre Gailte
Jobson Tod Teen Lin Oklethomnen
Eleck
Saurt
Tye
A Disastrous Runaway Injures Boys in Sidney
A runaway wagon drawn by a team caused by a barking dog hurt four boys and killed one horse near Sidney. A boy fatally injured, another thrown and injured, and two more with varying injuries. The father and several lads were injured as the wagon collided with the ground. Hope of recovery for the severely hurt lad remains slim.
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Asan
Down
Divensen
Sidney
Gee
Jorgenson
Venselosa
Poison Candy Mailed With Merry Christians Wrapper
A box of candy mailed to Miss Mellit Carstensen of Clinton carried carbolic acid. The candies were dipped in poison and had the odor warned her not to eat them. The note warned the poison could kill many.
Woman Files 5000 Damages Suit Over Desertion Claim
Elizabeth Hart mean of Dixon Illinois sues Miss Maude Powers in Clinton district court for five thousand dollars claiming Powers caused her husband to desert. The case notes reveal Powers as a Clinton girl and mention Oakes death prior context with limited readable data.
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Quee Glinton
Iowa Teachers Meet Largest Annual Convention on Record
Des Moines reports the fifty first annual Iowa State Teachers Association meeting drew 1 552 educators to Plymouth Church. President J J McConnell of Cedar Rapids urged education aligned with private benefaction, noting needs to reform curricula toward practical training and rural school improvements for better statewide opportunities. Officers elected include President El T Main, First VP J A Loos, Second VP Miss Laura Vitel Kapitan, and Supt O M Wilcott.
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Des Moines
Iowa State ‘Teachers’ Association
Plymouth Church
J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
State Teachers’ Association
Gener
Association
Bota Collegiate
Scholastic
Cenver
Browas
Enie
Cconelusiog
Fowa
alYerth
de. J. EL T. Main
Grinnell
J. A. Loos
Townty
Laura
Vitel
Kapitan
O. M. Wilcott
Sheldon
EL Palmer
Jefferson
Educational Council
W.n.clifford
Council
Blaff
Anna EB. Packer
Mount Cleasant
Scrapple Season Sparks Breakfast Demand in County
The article notes cool weather boosting scrapple demand as a well known citerer explains its ingredients and preparation from boiling to canning. A father counsels his son on honesty and studying corporation law to run business honestly.
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Thomas Johnson
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Janes Flian
Bizzle McCart
Corydon
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Foitie Wyatt
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