Wrecked steamer disaster near Rhode Island tolls many dead
About 200 people aboard the steamer were endangered when the vessel collided near Rhode Island on Monday night. Survivors endured extreme cold and injuries as rescue boats reached shore. By Tuesday forty eight bodies were recovered with six identified including James B. Harrison of Brooklyn and engineers Jasper Hestal bany Edward Lo Providence, and waiter George Smith of Providence.
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Rhode Island
Harry Knowle
Providence
Newa
Paswe
James B. Harrison
Brooklyn
Jasper’ Hestalbany
Edward Lo Providence
Scandrus
Paterson
George Smith
Harry Bekele
Block Island
Lynchings Threat Over Jail as Couple Is Charged
In St Joseph Missouri John Woolley and Anna Woolley are jailed and charged with murder in the death of Annie Earl Smith the 20 month old daughter of Mrs Woolley An extra guard was posted at the jail amid fears of renewed lynching after the exhumation of the child at Paquet Missouri which showed signs of foul play. The couple waived arraignment and await further proceedings.
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Chia
John Wooley
Anna Woolfe
St. Joseph
Annie Earl Smith
Daugh
Wooley
Arralg
Ex Army Officer Burbank Freed After 15 Months In Prison
Sidney Burbank, once convicted by court martial for misusing army funds and other charges, was released early from Leavenworth prison after serving fifteen months. He criticized officers and promised to issue a statement alleging army circle grievances. A London burglary and a triple asphyxiation case are also noted with details.
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Liedt
Sidney
Burbank
Electrician Dies From Trolley Wire Shock in Bloomington Line
AS Jackson an Indianapolis electrician died Monday night from electric shock while repairing a car on the Bloomington- Pwighick Interurban line. He was struck by live trolley wires as he worked. The accident occurred near Indianapolis and authorities investigated the scene.
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Jackson
Indianapoli
Ind
Bloomington- Pwighick
Consul Van Buren Dene Dies in France Night
Disjointed notes report the death of Van Buren Dene a consul in Nice France during the night. Other items mention murder case bound over for trial in Athens Ohio epidemic among Wisconsin sheep and Tarbell resignation as second VP of Equitable Life.
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van Buren
Harold
New York
Nice
France
Robert Reeder
Henry Fishdne
Athens
the Pale Hospital
W. J. Barnes
Gage E. Tarbell
Equitable Life Avaudance ‘Noblety
Wisconsin
Brenvy Roome
United States Department of Agriculure
Public hearing on grazing laws divides cattlemen and sheepmen
At a Monday hearing before the tax commission on agriculture a proposed amendment authorizing the secretary of Agriculture to regulate grazing fees was debated. Cattlemen backed government control while sheepmen opposed, with both sides represented by national stock groups and a Roosevelt letter read from Senator Warren.
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Grozny
Nebraska
Secretary of Agriculture
Calnemon
American National Alve Stock Association
Sheaymen
National’ Wool Growera* Association
Roosevelt
Warren
A. E. Dertegles
American National Live Stock Association
M. Boardman
Helena
Mont
Nekerit
Cattlemen's Association
Spanish women sew for heir to Alfonso in royal birth plan
Spanish women, numbering over a hundred, sew baby clothes for the future monarch of Spain. Queen Victoria, who wed King Alfonso last May, aims to keep public appearances to a minimum until April. The christening will feature attire matching the heir’s garments worn by Alfonso XII and his father, with a ceremonial procession and ornate national costume.
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Alfonso
Royst
Spain
Victoria
Europe
Alfonso Xilii
War Dogs Aire Checked and Rail Plan in Mexico
At a Washington conference Assistant Secretary Pacen and the Mexican ambassador agreed the United States and Mexico would press Honduras and Nicaragua to settle air disputes peacefully. They urged reconvening the San Salvador arbitration. A new railroad concession was granted in Guanajuato state for a Querefrara to Acambara line, backed by Gov. Cosio and other state officials.
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Honduras
Nicaragua
Washington
Pacen
Mexico
United States
Salvador
Costa Rich
Guatemala
San Salvador
Querefara
Acambara
Guanajuato
Gov
Coslo
Afm
Cliie
Catholics Denounce France Attitude at Major Meeting
A large Catholic gathering in Buttato, Sunday, denounced France for its treatment of the church. Speakers criticized France for what they called a great breach of faith with the church.
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France
Buttato
Uone
Canadians Win Carling Medal in Utica Championship
Canadian players won the international Gordon championship medal in the annual scoring contest at Utica New York. The American teams consisted of New York and Utica players. Final score was 32 to 1 in favor of the Canadians.
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Utica
N.Y
New York
New York Seamen threaten general strike for wage rise
Leadership of the New York Harbor Boatmen's union announced a general strike by tugboat men unless their demand for a twenty dollar monthly wage increase is granted. The decision was disclosed on Sunday as union chiefs pressed for wage concessions.
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New York
New York Harbor
Fighting to Persia in a patch from Teheran
A special dispatch from Teheran reports anti-government bands seizing ammunition stores at Tabriz and factional fighting in the streets. A Moscow messenger, on the way to a bank, was attacked by ten armed men and robbed of 25,600 dollars. A second dispatch from St Peters says an infernal machine was found in Count Witte’s house chimney after the family retired. In Mazatlan, Antonio Beultez killed a policeman and was killed nearby after a failed escape.
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Wye
Teheran
Tabriz
Hig Hobbery
Sloscow
Boyramen Spirit
Moscow
Asanselin
Witte
St. Peters
Count Witte
Pre
Boon
Slayer
Mazatlan
Antonio Beultez
Opposition Nears Victory in Russia Elections Across Provinces
Voting in twenty four provinces including Moscow and Vilna showed strong opposition momentum. Results delayed to Monday. social democrats and constitutional democrats gain uneven support. Stolypin cautions dissolution and warns election law change unlikely.
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Odasna
Constitutional Democrats
Sotiavats
Clinhces
Socaliata
Social Democrate
Regs
Constitutional Démocratie
European Russia
Rostevson-Don
Pity
Semi- Patiniskt
Tyrgint
Astrakhan
Stolyninta
Unt
Stolypin
German Haitian Finance Dispute Escalates Over Fraud Ruse
Tense relations between Germany and Haiti rise as Hermann & Co refuse to return funds alleged fraud in Port au Prince. Haitian finance minister backs annulment while Germany seeks withdrawal of a quoted phrase. American citizen Mansour expelled after an American protest, triggering diplomatic friction.
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Mansour
Furniss
Southern Women Protest Thaw Trial Details
Chattanooga women gathered Sunday to protest printing of Thaw murder case and other sensational criminal reports. Mayor Floreon condemned the detailed accounts as disgusting, saying some papers overstep in their coverage and threaten the sanctity of homes and children.
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Enann¢Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Criminal Court
Floreon
Chinatown Park Replaces heart of New York district
New York officials approved a park on the Bowery Dovers Pel? and Mott block, wiping out the heart of Chinatown. The tract includes the Chinese theater and the home of many worshipers, long noted as a picturesque pest spot in the city.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Bowery
Dovers
Pel
Mott Streets
Chiflere
Pool Champion Title Claimed by Thos E Hueston
Thos E Hueston of Scranian Pennsylvania wins the national pool championship by defeating Ea win Dawson of St Louis in a three evening series concluded Saturday night in New York. The final score runs 600 to 368.
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Thos. E. Hueston
Scranian
Tealing
Eawin Dawson
St Louis
New York
Cleveland to Speak in Chicago for Washington Birthday
Ex-President Grover Cleveland has accepted an invitation from the Union League club in Chicago to deliver the oration at the annual Washington's birthday celebration conducted under the club's auspices.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Union League Club
Washington
Gotch Defeats Barna in Knoxville Wrestling Match
Gotch the American champion defeated Barna, taking the second and third falls after Burns won the first in 24 minutes. The bout occurred Saturday night in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Gotch
Barna
Knoxville
Tenn
Farmer Burne
Tewn
Burns
Britkeh Arsenal
Woolwich Arsenal
London
Howiver Wera
Wiliam Howard Russell
Ir Wiliam Howard Hasuell
Army and Navy
Gaeette
Fimes
Battle of
Bull Run
Canada Prosperity Has Solid, Balanced Foundation
A long excerpt discusses Canada’s economic vigor driven by trade and industry, noting no weak spots in the economy. It asserts healthy growth, extensive rail projects, and agriculture expansion as core supports, with optimism about remigration from the United States and population gains in 1906.
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Hi Con Merce
Canada
Toronto Globe
United State
United States
Women's Ailments and Gentle Health Cures Advertised
An advertisement urged women to seek health by using Landreth’s Pills and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It claimed liver health affects backaches, fatigue, and feminine disorders, touting long use while warning against miracles. The piece offered confidential medical advice from Dr. H. V. Hare in Buffalo and mailed samples.
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Pierce
It V. Hare
Wawkeyve State Letter Costs File
A garbled OCR note recounts a missing letter sent to Miser City and its fallout. The tale centers on Mrs Davy, a visit by her parents, and a rumor about concealed letters amid social scrutiny. The narrator describes wary reactions and speculation about the sender’s intent and the letter’s influence.
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Lens
Manchester
Davy
Miser City
Atore Huh
Syivanda
Tabi Phew
Tedouk
Dow
Veediet Awarded In $20,000 Damage Suit Over Rock Island Crash
A jury ruled Saturday for the plaintiff George Roenlaz of Estherville in a $20,000 damage case against Rock Island Rabreed Company. The court remanded the case to the district court for further action. The trial centered on alleged track and condition defects blamed for a collision that caused injuries and property damage.
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Hrakeman
Rock Island Howl
George Roenlaz
Esthervile
Yao
Back Island Rabreed Company
Moatlan
Fang
Lawyers face disbarment claim in Wellsense case
Aunage Wade and others are charged with professional breach in Grundy Center. J Maffaut J B Kusters and J Voner Wieken, linked to Republican and Democrat circles, contest the suit. Judge Warde and Mullan & Fickett represent Waterloo firm. Janice Ware denies the charges as editors prepare statements for the court.
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Brenel
Ecquette
Kusters J. B. Maffaut
Iprundy
Republican
J. Voner Wieken
Democrat
Disertet Court
Grundy Center
Martin 2. Waile
Saroval Detriet
Wellsense
Tem
Mullan & Fickett
Waterloo
Mat
Warde
Janice Ware
Girl Meets Tragic Death In Varin Accident
Miss Ela Tampmsan, 14 years old, died at home near Varin after a shotgun belonging to her brother discharged while she moved it upstairs. The gun fired into her temple as she stood near the bed. Her brothers and sisters returned from school found her, mother present but unaware of the incident.
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Ela Tampmsan
Varin
Ela Loupyman
Fragmented 19th Century News Fragments From Iowa County
A garbled pastiche of late 19th century local items reports stock movement on the Tea Grove division, abandoned freights, and winery cars. It covers a highwayman assault on H Magdale of Dubuque, a perjury verdict for Marion Wreath, a new M G church dedication in Jordan township, and Onawa commercial support for local departments, all dated to a winter meeting season.
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Tea Grove
Northiwegtery
Thn
Td Grove
Arthur
Pirate controversy and public works shield coastal theft case
A mangled text fragment describes a pirate linked incident and political maneuvering around public works. It mentions a thirty search for a twenty sdy year old suspect, legal action, and a council or PM involved in contested decisions. The wording is garbled but implies a regional crime and governance issue with naval or maritime references and possible pay or wage disputes.
Trial in Uk city over alleged theft and fraud case
A chaotic report describes a trial proceeding in a UK city involving alleged theft, fraud, and related charges. It names several individuals, court actions, and a timetable with the judge presiding, together with mention of a county attorney and a Webster County context.
Missing heir unnamed in estate dispute case at Jonas Anderkon property
A fragmented report notes a missing heir related to the estate of AYER Andetig. The document mentions Jonas Anderkon and a legal proceeding tied to STEM and Mary Wve, with references to eligible heirs and potential court action.
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Wholais
Chile
Vimuhia
Jonas Anderkon
Ares
Ayer
Junin
Suman
Woman at Century Mark Celebrates Hundredth Birthday
Mrs Lydia Lerk with Noyes of Mare ble Rove recently celebrated her hundredth birthday. She is of French and Dor. Pinitur descent with no surviving children, but many grandchildren. Despite aging, she maintains appetite and spirits.
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Lydia Lerk
Noyes
Mare Ble Rove
Spe
Jewas
Readings From The Bible By Profession To Piles Cured
An old prosaic notice touts a patent remedy regime for kidney and bladder ailments. It promotes herbal extracts and syrups as a universal cure, urging readers to trusts druggists to provide the listed tonics and a “teaspoonful after each meal” for rapid relief, claiming dramatic effects.
Fragmented Notes on Rivers and Medicine in Unclear Text
The readable fragments mention river navigation on the Missouri and Mississippi, old remedies for eczema, and a Bible found in river excavation. The text blends misread OCR segments about captains, steamboats, and a historical inquiry into river channels with scattered references to cures and published works.
Grape Nuts Ad Promotes Affects On Children And Mothers
An old advertisement style discusses how mothers could benefit from Grape Nuts for their children and family meals. It claims improved brightness and health in a child after using the cereal, with testimonials and references to a family routine at breakfast. The text imitates a period tone with quoted phrases and mentions names and places in a promotional context.
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