Robbery on the Pennsylvania Express Stuns Town
A daring train robbery near Lewistown as a dynamite blast halted the locomotive. A masked robber forced the crew to move gold and bullion from the first car to the track side, with six bags of pennies found later unbroken. Several thousand dollars in currency vanished, details withheld by the express company. Local detectives from east and west flooded the scene but yielded no solid suspect.
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Daik
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Lopbee
Ex‘press
Prassenger
Thay
Express Company
Hamaker
Lewistown
Admieal Seaton Adoption Case Divides Family Feud
A sensational court tale centers on Admiral Seaton and a contested adoption. The narrative follows Seaton’s opposition and the mother’s background, with testimony from Mrs Eaton and others about the child’s paternity, marriage status, and the intention to raise the child as the admiral’s heir. The proceedings reveal disputes over legality, consent, and the child's future, including family tensions and financial support.
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Admiral Woted
Enid OM Seaton
Whett
Alarming reports of floods devastate multiple towns
Reports describe widespread flooding and destruction across California areas including San Baulpigne Came ron and Monterey with about 1,000 horses shown in shows and water levels rising. Towns like Came ron and Tamplen face severe damage with rail service halted and property losses estimated between 12.0K and 15,000,000 dollars across Univ county.
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Mextes
Vilage
San Baulpigne
Llanduane
Cameron
Suva
Tamplen
Tamuculipas
Nolitios
Univ County
Valle
Sante
de Nile
Two Thousand Victims Estimate Dominates Monterey Story
A flood disaster near Monterey leaves an estimated two thousand victims as rescue efforts reveal deeper devastation. Officials warn of widespread hunger and housing shortages while federal aid of twenty thousand dollars is allocated to relief efforts and critical infrastructure, including a plan to repair the railroad station and restore power and water.
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Eau Monterey Kas
Tong Foley
Ib Bs
Monterey
Wales
Seribedt
Mrs Roosevelt Galls On President Fallieres
Fragmented OCR text reports Mrs Roosevelt confronting President Fallieres in France. The scene references political tension and a reported near altercation during a gathering with officials and journalists. Unclear names and dates limit precise detail.
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Roosevelt
President Fallieres
Seven Little Children Die in Fire at Rockaway Park Home
A disastrous blaze at a Rockaway Park house claimed seven children and injured many others. Firefighters battled the flames as residents and neighbors helped evacuate, with the fire reportedly stemming from an overheated area. A nearby Hebrew woman and her group aided victims, while authorities investigated the cause.
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New York
Maiavtt
Rockaway Park
Slatera
Sidoneph
Brooklyn
Lasudry
Devastating Flood Hits Nevada Town in Tragic Wave
A wall of water devastated Nevada Town as upper Main Street flooded miles of riverbank, destroying homes and business blocks. Rescue teams saved several residents, with extensive losses reported to Kentucky Street and local bars and restaurants. Weather and darkness hampered immediate assessment as crews worked through debris.
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Rayhide
Nog
Rhiahide
Warnth
U Src
Neustro Lian
Witty Street
Showaea
Malieas
Malin Street
Mainalreet
Earthquake Strikes Rome With Severe Aftermath
Rome was shaken by a strong quake in the afternoon. Sightings and scattered reports described damage including to the Santa Anna chapel facade. Authorities noted considerable apprehension in crowded districts as hospitals reported injuries and crowds gathered in the city.
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Chapel of
Santa Anna
Ity
Tha Ety
Goa
Another Big Aerial Race Meet Planned by Italy
Aerial racing event planned at Montichiari near Rheinia draws experts from the Rheinia meeting. Contests begin in September and run two weeks with speed prizes for dirigibles and prize incentives for aeroplanes. The high altitude speed record and passenger-carrying capacity are highlighted in this Italian event.
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Italy
Rel
Montichiaria
Rheinia
Darkness and Confusion Retard Work of Rescue
A fragmented report notes darkness and confusion delaying rescue efforts near Raw. Officials and rescuers faced poor visibility and scattered signals, hindering timely action as authorities assess the situation and coordinate further search operations.
Thaw case moves to limit further suit against Mas
In a New York matter involving Mrs Murs Gap and Clifford Wy W Mielidaw, the court refused to permit further suit over $392 claimed for legal services and disbursements tied to former trials of Thornton Thaw. The plaintiff sought $16.81 in countersuit and faced a larger aggregate claim of about $193,786 with $109,100 already paid.
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New
Bert
Hartridge
Ween Patel
Citizens hail Ballinger in Spokane banquet resolutions
The passage notes a banquet in Pasatt oO honoring Secretary Ballinger and the Tacoma delegation for approval of the irrigation project. Resolutions praising Ballinger were unanimously adopted by local citizens amid reception of the Spokane delegation.
Justice Moody Brought Rome in Whaverith
The report details Justice Moody's transport from Rome to Whaverith Mass amid confusion during a police ambush. Moody appears distressed during the move and is escorted toward Boston. observers note an absence of orderly transfer as rumors swirl about his case and location.
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Justice Moody
Rome
Submarine Threat Shapes Naval Defenses at Coast
In Newport News and Illinois reports, battleships face potential enemy incursions near the coast as U S forces organize mobile defenses under Commander De Marsh. The fleet directs operations across the Atlantic and Caribbean, with Venkee leading escort and fortification efforts amid emerging canal and tunnel security measures.
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Ava
United States
Mergy
Theanteret
Conaumder
Telegrams and arrests in a ran I new England case
A string of telegrams and a court appearance surround a divorce case involving Kodla L Duke and his former wife. Investigations show attempts to influence officials and a plan to obtain funds by telegraph and other means. A suspect plan to save a business or person from bankruptcy is noted alongside arrests at Fish Strops station and in a criminal court setting.
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Chivape
Webb Duke
Kodla L, Duke
Bae
Denern
Mary
Tau
Ws. Monay
Mysterious Disease Grips Brooklyn Children
In Brooklyn, children up to seven are reported ill with a mysterious illness. The Rovliteior Institute arranged to study the epidemic at Infirtite pacndy prevalent. Doctors say most affected are under ten and note many cases remain undiagnosed despite efforts to find a treatment.
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New York
Ann
Rovloteior Institute
Tvedtlinkhe
Brooklyn
Tn & Yours
Suireriing
Gompers Propositions Rejected at AFL Convention
President Samuel Gompers faced a setback as propositions from his faction were shut out at the AFL convention. The conference debated proposed reforms but the majority voted against adopting the measures, leaving the movement without the requested changes.
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Gompers
Robbery on the Pennsylvania railroad tale rushes loot recovery
Railroad men report a masked highwayman halted a train near Lewistown Pennsylvania with a dynamite blast. The bandit seized bullion and coins, leaving the engine damaged and windows shattered as a bag of pennies and other valuables valued around 507 dollars were taken. Authorities pursue leads as reports detail the bold hold up.
Faster time to be made by Chicago to Seattle trains
A planned timetable shift proposes a faster Chicago to Seattle service with an earlier departure from Chicago around 1:59 and an expected Seattle noon arrival on the third day. The move targets cutting travel time by hours, aligning with broader Western rail schedule consolidations and two long existing routes, Chicago to Denver and Denver to the Pacific coast.
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Northwest Mall
Nstt.s
Chicago
Seattle
Burlington Ma
Deaver
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