Storm Rages For Sixty Hours Floods Hit California Rivers
A historic storm floods the Fresno region as snow piles high in the mountains. The San Joaquin and King's Rivers threaten communities. Garfield Vine yard district and Luton are inundated as levees breach and bridges wash out. Rail service suffers amid advancing floodwaters and breached canals.
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Fancher Creek
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Fresno Irrigation Canal Company
Luton
King’s River
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Wreck Kills Many as Two Trains Collide in Colorado
In a fogbound dawn crash near Pueblo Colorado two trains collided head on. Fire and wreckage followed with dozens injured and many presumed dead. Poor visibility and heavy snow hindered rescue as headlights failed and crews fought to reach survivors.
Murder amid Crescent Street riot and ambush
A violent incident on Crescent Street ends in gunfire as John Walshott and others are named in the report. Witnesses describe barricades and gunfire during the chaotic Friday night scene. Police say several people were shot and the assailant fled, leaving investigators to piece together the events at the scene.
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Belo
Yorn
Lucus
Cate
Secont
Potteeten
John Walshott
Stes Scott
Volver Jetes
Matager
Reent
Scott Freebantaly
aaNie Ufes
Tatler
Lane
Issane
Dama Nad
Hank Cashler Accused by Foret Then Of Bank Embezzlement
An article reports Hank Cashler and others charged in a bank embezzlement plot tied to the National Bank. Details are garbled but indicate a conspiracy charge and an arrest last night with a court appearance proceeding in the region near Hiensburg.
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Everett
Ies National Bank
Mreeland
Oss
Hiensburg
Wwe
Vine
Ottery
USA
Detective's Clever Ruse Solves Christ mas Family Murder
A detective and assistant with a mule dummy tricked a supervising Negro to reveal details of the Christ mas family killings. Will Christmas and Walter Holland were arrested after the staged ventriloquist act and weeks hiding near Cottonwood. A $2,500 reward was posted for information leading to the suspects.
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Will Christmas
Walter Holand
Christmas
Cottonwood
Georgia
Jim
Whe Christmas
Walter Holland
Migere a Rebels Crushed by British Punitive Expedition
British punitive expedition from Zungera to Soku revolt reports heavy fighting near Huntah square. Sattkirk town bombarded and captured by bayonet. over 300 rebels killed. British victory follows February defeat by natives believed to follow a Mahdi. three officers and twenty five natives killed.
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London
Zungera
Nigeria
Mat
Huntah
Sattkirk
Fore
Zunguru
More Dynamite in Idaho Found Near Wallace
A bomb containing about thirty pounds of dynamite was found Friday morning along the south fork of the Coeur d Alene river near Wallace Idaho after a prior failed attempt to blow up the Standard mine seven miles above the town. The device, a sheet lead coal cylinder thirteen and a half inches long and twenty seven and a half inches in circumference, weighed over thirty pounds. It was discovered by William Schullenberg, a member of the ice department, while clearing ice near the river.
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Wallace
Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Willisan Schullenberg
Tce
Russian Officers Face Probe Over Prisoner Cruelty Allegations
Report from St Petersburg details alleged harsh treatment of Mile Spirntonovo, prisoner in Tomball, with officials urged to take action. The inquiry found cruelty claims plausible, sparking calls for justice and broad public interest across Minnesota connections and political figures.
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Tombott
Mile
Spirntonovo
Larzazenoffsky
Tomball
Aid
Rmanter
Mibodsber
Gas Well 18 Unsubcted Firefighters Rally in Kansas
Kansans resort to artillery to clear a blocked gas well mouth at Caney. Four inch cannon balls strike the obstruction, knocking loose some connections but little headway. Grappling hooks are readied, Independence crews rebuild a burned crane at Chanute, and the fire pushes outward complicating efforts to reach the crew.
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Independence
Chanute
Chicago Man Saves Car From Plunging Into River
A crowded electric car on North Avenue near a temporary bridge narrowly avoided catastrophe when the swing bridge opened and then was reversed. The car struck the scaw supporting the structure, its rear wheels on the track while the front hung about fifteen feet below street level. Passengers trapped near the front escaped with injuries, but several were saved by quick actions of bystanders and the bridge tender.
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Chicago
North Avenue
Vie
Hank's Funds Missing at Missouri Bank Vault
Warrhea Sturky, cashier at Centerview Missouri bank, disappeared after vault opening Tuesday. About half of the $2,000 allegedly in the vault is missing, with state officials and directors awaiting examination of the bank’s papers while Delttes the cashier remains at large.
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Warrea Sturky
Centerview
Mussing
Gan Em Dindner
Tate
Thes
Jury Sees Doubt Over Director Appointment in Trust Case
A grand jury briefing led by District Attorney Jerome questions whether to appoint a director of a petite board. The jurors weigh allegations against Vane Bioanbert, with the outcome hinging on the judge’s interpretation of age and authority.
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Trustartareere Sracquirry
Seo York
Gratal
Jerome
Ge Petite
Conatitites
Dares Y Vane Bioanbert
Ted Oat
Ron
Unclear OCR: political action and meetings described
Fragmentary text reports a political event with names and places but is largely unreadable. It references elections, seats, and various individuals, though most specifics are garbled.
Shilo inscriptions settled for Fifteenth and Sixteenth regiments
The War Department finalizes inscriptions for the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa regiments at Shiloh. Secretary Taft confirms descriptions and the decision is final, noting official reports place the units at Jones Field on April 6. The Fifteenth held a position from 10 until noon before retirement. the Sixteenth formed at 10:30, held the edge of the timber for over an hour, then retired.
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Allison
Taft
Jones’ Field
Engl
Locaion
Hope for Charles Rocker Convicted Murderer Seeks New Trial
Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines reverses Lyynn County ruling that convicted Charles Rocker of first degree murder. Prejudicial error cited as County Attorney Simon Fincher acted as prosecutor after earlier defense counsels in a civil action. Reversal also hinges on a letter from Dora Hocker entered as evidence. Rocker faced execution scheduled for June 9 1905.
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Iowa
Dora Hocker
Rocker
August Schrader
Supreme Court
Wealthy Maple Valley farmer shoots five times in head
John Po CN dtung a Maple Valley Township farmer in Huena Vix ta County attempted suicide Tuesday firing a MW 22 caliber revolver five times at his head. The bullets lodged under the scalp and did not penetrate the skull. He had recently divorced his wife and faced health and family troubles, believed to have driven the act.
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KU Mimeelf
John Po CN
Dtung
Maple Valley ‘Township
Huena Vixta County
Cuttongs
Piratetauima
Iowa Senate Passes Child Labor Bill Amid Wartime Debate
The Des Moines senate approves the Judiciary substitute for the Wartorn labor bill by 46 to 4, raising the employment age from 14 to 16. In other news, holdup suspects are captured after a farmer from DeSoto repels an attempted robbery. District Court actions include a $6,900 verdict in a death suit and a forgery case linking former Tabor banker Khou Dye. Archbishop Keane to deliver Lowe University baccalaureate address as graduates near ceremony.
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Des Moines Weilties
Des Moines
W. H. Buhl
DeSoto
Buhl
Wat
Struble School Directors Sued by Teacher for False Arrest
Mien Rare Byrne of Struble, through attorneys, sues Pred Dralle D. D. Homer and W. F. Mandelkow, Struble school board members, for $6000 each claiming false arrest tire and slander after Byrne was dismissed by the directors. Byrne, who taught seven years, was reinstated by County Superintendent T. C. Hine. she was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace but acquitted. The suits, appealed to the state superintendent, set for hearing at the April term.
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Geeka
LeMara
Mien Rare Byrne
Auite
Pred Dralle
D. D. Homer
W. F. Mandelkow
Misa Byrne
T He Strubla
T. C. Hine
C. H. Jones
LeMars
Prisoners Escape From County Jail Amid Burglary Charge
Two inmates, Robert Vrouman and Harry Baker, escaped Pottawattamie County Jail in Counct after fourth attempt this year. They tore an iron table leg, bent a bar, crawled through an opening, and used a wrench to release bolts, then climbed out a second story window. Both men are at large and charged with burglary.
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Blas Bastile
Pottawattaimle
Bluffs
Robert Vrouman
Harry Baker
Red Oak mass meeting backs sheriff after burglary fatality
Nearly 1000 residents join a Red Oak gathering Wednesday led by Mayor W. B. Riley to approve resolutions endorsing Sheriff William Thomas who killed Harry Barker, a burglar, during a failed safe robbery. Bankers, businessmen and professionals attend, pledging support and confidence.
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Indore
Hed -Oak
Riley
William Thomas
Harry Barker
Killed While Hunting Near Missouri Valley
Harvey Williams age unknown dies in a hunting accident near Missouri Valley. Reports say an unknown shoter fired at close range from a large gun, severing his head. The younger brother witnessed the event but was too shaken to describe it. The family mourns as the mother struggles with shock and possible complications from the tragedy.
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Missouri Valley
Harvey Willaims
Ateut
John G. Withame
Waldder
Collison Kills Horse and Fire Destroys Centerville Store
A head end collision Friday night in Ireton injures Alvin White and a Mr Johnson. In Centerville a Memorable fire gutted Tas-Bad-Hree, Futoransky's wallpaper and Pardoe store, total loss about $16,000 with insurance covering a quarter. Hinhart Bros. building damaged $1,000, later insured. The week also notes seed corn testing at Iowa State College and a plan to tear down the old grand stand for a new 10,000 seat facility at the Interstate Fair.
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Alvin White
Mr. Johnson
Ireton
Jon Tsants
Mr White
Whitch
Centerville
tas-Bad—Hree
Futoransky
Hinhart Bros
Fragmentary Chronicle of Wars plagues and political shocks
A garbled historical timeline lists battles such as Jarnve and Croton, wars involving England Spain and Russia, and eruptions, revolutions, assassinations, and legal milestones. It references Magellan in the Philippines, the Treaty of Roexkild, Waterloo era events, Oxfords students, Napoleonic marriage, Jaffa massacre, Aboukir surrender, and later U S Supreme Court cases, riots, and border disputes, with scattered dates and place names.
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