Flood Strain Holds Quincy Levees As Mississippi Reaches Peak
Special despatch reports the Mississippi flood crest near Quincy moving southward. Levees along the river face strain but remain standing to protect nearby farmland worth millions. Refugees swarm St Francisville Missouri while hundreds of tenant farmers lose income as relief plans lag.
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Keokuk
Quincy
Hanniva
Lima Lake
Meyer
Ransing
Meyer Tuewlay
Mississippi
Lewa
Domin
Here
Missouri
Des Moines
St. Francisville
Ias
Paris Doctor Conducts Dangerous Tuberculosis Experiments
A Paris physician Dr Garnault claims to test tuberculosis transmission by inoculating himself with material from a diseased cow. He says the first injection occurred on June 17 and a second on July 35, noting death in a guinea pig after inoculation. The claims suggest serious risk and controversy around Koch theory.
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Paris
Garnault
Druf
Koch
Ae Ptain
Dr. Garnault
Cape Haitian danger prompts naval move by U S
Foreigners in Cape Hay den face danger as authorities warn of possible land and sea attacks. The consulate seeks help from foreign fleets, with the French cruiser D Agens unavailable due to Port au Prince conditions. Secretary Moody orders the gunboat Machinsky to Cape Unyuan in response to the U S consul's request.
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Cape Hayden
Adviece
Cape Taytien
Cape Maz
Moody
Cleveland carriage murder shocks city in love triangle
A man named Morrison shot a woman and another in a carriage killing one and wounding the other before dying himself. The tragedy follows a failed romance with Miss Cowley as the motive, with police noting jealousy over her refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Redserick Morrison
Salon
Miles
Mary Cowley
Drew
Morrison
Miss Cowley
Outlaws Try Home Invasion Tactics in Syracuse Residence
Four men recently released from the Quanda ga penitentiary attempted an assault on a Syracuse residence of William Haffian Yuceday. The mother inside faced intrusion as the intruders demanded food and tried to use intimidation with a broom. A posse pursued them but the escape ended with the men fleeing toward East Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Quandaga Penitentiary
Wiliam Haffian Yuceday
Met
Hungary
Great Man Hunt Ends for Tracy After Forty Days
The pursuit of Harry Tracy, the escaped offender, ended after more than 40 days of chase by lawmen across Clarke, Kitsap, Snohomish, and King counties. Tracy killed nine, wounded another, and killed his partner while on the run. Oregon did not pay for his capture, and authorities found the body in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Harry Tracy
Clarke
Cov Mmitz
Lewis, Charston
Mirros
Kitsap
Srohomish
King Counties
Mere
Oregon
Mie
Pal” Adviers
Sqeattle
Chehalls
David Merrill
Small Launch Abiel Abbot Low Sails for 8000 Mile Atlantic Voyage
Capt. Henry Newman and his 16 year old son embarked from College Point on July 18 aboard the 358 foot Abiel Abbot Low equipped with a kerosene engine for an 8000 mile voyage to Falmouth England. Two warships reported sighting the vessel Sunday while the French bark Torville from Nantes and the American liner St Louis from Southampton and Cherbourg also noted the Low en route.
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Newman
Sern Ont
Atlantic
New York
Abiel Abbot Low
Iven
Island Warms to Seismic Alerts After Tuesday Quake
Felton St Vincent reports another earthquake shaking the island Tuesday morning. Residents rushed into streets in night attire as tremors persisted briefly. Partially collapsed structures are torn down for public safety amid ongoing fear of more quakes and a possible tidal surge warning.
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Felton St. Vincent
St. Vincent
Kpetin
Multiple Accidents and Disasters Reported Across Cities
A Knoxville dispatch reports a fatal railroad accident injuring Elisha Monday and others. A large fire at Dalton, Texas destroys major exposition buildings with extensive losses. Two young men drown near Telchester after a windboat capsizes, while a Columbus meeting discusses oleomargarine tests. A Seattle man fatally shoots his brother-in-law during a domestic dispute. A typhoon near Mong Kung causes significant damage and casualties.
Murmur of Tragedy in Murabuft Death by Own Action
Unclear OCR text reports a fatal incident in Murabuft Missouri. It mentions a George Wiley involved in a death at midnight, a woman identified as Miss Uovie Jytat, and implied poisoning or self harm. Several garbled names and places follow with no clear, readable chain of facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murabuft
George Wiley
Uovie Jytat
Alton Railroad
Head End Collision Near Rochester Causes Fatal Wreck
A head-on crash on the Lehigh Valley line near Rochester New York killed one person and seriously injured about twenty others after two passenger trains collided at high speed. One engine and a coach were derailment wrecked and the other engine demolished. crews escaped with minor injuries. The report notes the accident caused extensive damage and a call was made for rescue efforts.
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Rocheater
N.Y
Rochester
Raja
Lape Hospital
Chinefty
Sawlay
Jonre
Jess
Rumning
Aml
Mireman Putian
Dare Goes Wrong as Boy Dives Into Shadow Water
Mount Vernon report details a dare gone wrong at Oakland Beach where Joseph Quirk aged VW years dived into shallow water. He struck his head and suffered a broken neck, carried to a cottage, regained consciousness after about an hour, while sister Figo Quirk witnessed the accident and begged for a priest as danger loomed.
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Mount Vernon
X.Y
Joseph Quirk
Oakland
Figo Quirk
Earthquake Strikes Andover Region Causing Damage and Panic
Damaged by an earthquake, residents report a strong tremor at 6:50 PM with loud rumbling and collapsed walls. Buildings shook and shelves toppled while inhabitants rushed outside. Twelve miles north in Andover the quake was felt with limited injuries and widespread property damage expected.
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Egeelal
Andover
Strike settlement reaches Houston area but omits El Paso and San Antonio
About 750 Southern Pacific shopmen are affected by a settlement reached in Houston. The agreement covers most workers with a 8 to 10 percent wage increase, but excludes El Paso and San Antonio strikes. The Houston settlement ends the local walkout but elsewhere the strikes continue.
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Houston
Tex
el Pano
San Antonio
Chicago special policeman fires during hold up attempt
A Chicago special policeman at the Auditorium Annex shot two assailants who tried to hold him up. One man was killed and the other wounded as the officer fired during the incident. Names given include Mack Ray and Brank Hurry, with the officer identified as Wohert BE. MacMahen. The report blends multiple unrelated incidents from various cities and dates.
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Chicago
Clalina
MacMahen
Auditorium
Mack Ray
Gail
Dave
Brank Hurry
Unclear OCR Record of Local Crime and Names
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a crime in Leavenworth involving a girl named Letty Madre aged 14 and a stepfather Jales Peppard a carpenter. The text lists multiple names with garbled ages and places, ending with a list of individuals and ages.
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Killa
Leavessworth
Kath
Theodore Palelen
Letty Madre
Death of John William Mackay Ends Western Mining Era
John William Mackay died suddenly at his London residence, four days after arrival. He was a leading Western mining magnate and head of the Four of the great California group. His funeral plans include burial beside his son in Greenwood Cemetery, New York. Mrs Mackay is identified as the widow of Dr Ureau and daughter of Colonel Dan’l Hargerford.
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London
Must Rey
Croke
Arebidatos
Areltivvese
Cashel
Ireland
Lindy
Tath
Mackay
America
Tia
Mra
Lcungerford
Vauntess Frefedter
Bolside
Pelnevas
Mir
Greenswood Cometery
New York
Jenne
Ito
John William Mackay
William
O'Brien
Taney G. Meir
John W. Mackay
Topkins
Crooker
Uintiasten
Stanton
Cattan
Bryan
Ureau
Dantel Hargerford
Paris
Clarence Mangerford Mackay
John We
Neeldont
Darts
King Edward Moves Posture With Hospital Trapeze
A medical description recounts King Edward’s post operative use of a bed trapeze after a severe abdominal operation. The apparatus, two ropes and a bar, lets the patient adjust position with minimal movement, aiding back and hip muscles. Queen Alexandra assists pillow adjustments as the King sits up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Alesane
Tie Ming
Bennedee
Destructive Tornado Hits Gultiawre Area Killing Thirteen
A rare Sunday tornado swept through Dalthmore destroying property worth about 40,000 dollars. Thirteen people died and St Mary Star of the Sea Church was demolished. Wind uprooted trees, smashed windows, and damaged Merchants and Miners street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tileteca
Gultiawre
Dalthmore
St Mary’ Star of the Sea
Stwaitheontgher
Des Moines Levee Breaks Amid Severe Storm Violence
An account mentions Mr and Mrs Mackay and two children, a fatal riding accident, and a North Balknhore camp weather tragedy as a storm caused a tent to collapse. The text describes widespread flooding and a tornado like cyclone with boats overturned and many harmed along riverfront areas.
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Balkhnore
Betas
Sheestre
Istoria
Great Flav Weather and Flood Threat Across Iowa Towns
Flood warnings spread as heavy rains swell the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers. Towns from Keokuk to Colitis report rising water levels, with crops hurt and residents bracing for overwhelmed streets and levees. Authorities forecast cresting rivers and anticipate substantial damage to farms and property.
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Ehay
Missouri
Keokuk
Henvy Uooda
Dis Moloes
Ives
Dior
Des Moines
Ouran
Dityanport
Ealak
al Pointe
Molnes
Meximdrie
Dew Moines
Ceeydon
Elbow Springs
Colitis Dinethan
Sere
Woman Wins Judgment in Railway Suit Over Damages
A judge awarded the plaintiff 2900 against the railroad company after a trial noting liability and damages. The verdict also awards costs and interest and may be appealed by the defendant if pursued in higher court.
Severe storm damages crops and floods community
A powerful storm swept Oreston causing widespread flooding and crop damage. Residents reported cellars filling with water, fallen trees, and disrupted power as crews worked to secure damaged tanks and restore services.
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Hadi
Mary Postray
Dorke
Robbery at Chicago Temple Safety Vaults Tops $35000
Authorities report a theft from the Mataonle Temple safety deposit vaults in Chicago, with more than 35000 missing. Depositors allege the loss occurred during weekend hours, and officials doubt any external breach, citing control by vault keys held by depositors and bookies.
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Chicago
Rovkisukern
Maysoule
Hell
Waterman
Depushar
Hovkinkers
Washington
Che Darly
Svere
Eaid
Koy
Tibet
Steamer Cut In Two Spurs River Tragedy Incomplete Text
Fragmentary OCR reports a steamer cut in two, mentioning a river tragedy with scattered names and phrases. The legible lines reference awards, individuals, and a possible inquiry or ceremony, but the full sequence and outcomes remain unclear due to garbled text.
Legal Record on Price Keeping Drug Prices Case
A court document from New York appellate division discusses an action against a drug company and associates over price fixing and alleged damages. It names The Eha Drag Company and The Rouckes and cites involvement of the National Association Retail Draggists and related groups in the dispute. The filing references managing price levels and responses to the case in light of prevailing industry practice. The text is garbled but indicates a complex antitrust or price control matter with multiple defendants and industry organizations.
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Tbienen
Demarrof
Ariigista
Wreck on Milwaukee: Freight Train Ditches Near Yard
A freight train derailed entering Milwaukee yards, engine toppled, cars damaged, and several crew and bystanders injured. Conductor radioed for help as rescuers found one woman fatally injured and others with varying injuries, with authorities reporting the scene under investigation and cleanup ongoing.
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Hall Trathmien
Bagdliyeer Whipmanson
Fleeman Wagdalam
Dahiry
Hobo Kills Breakman in Sioux City Attack On Main Street
A brakeman was fatally stabbed during a violent assault in Sioux City. The assailant, identified as Wallhun Naa Jey, was captured days later as the community reels from the deadly incident and the investigation moves toward warrants and charges.
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Prey DO
Powall
Hionx City
Pacaily
Miwavkow
Eis
Tages
Slowx
Manis
Sauthern
Hiv
Thiemr
Yellow
Selo
Cowell
Elhahlag
Pevend
Sioux City Traction Change as Lighting Plant Sale Near
Sioux City Stack Yards Company buys Travilon concern and a related traction deal aims to reorganize the Sioux City Traction Company. The move involves Swift and Co acting with stock transfers and a potential $1,000,000 valuation. The change may precede new ventures and affect local transit assets.
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Sioux City Stack Yards Company
Travilon
Sioux City
Birerest
Siva Ci Atack Gale
Bwift SG
Abietge
Sinus City Traction
Rigas City
Ging Anil Meetrh
Lane Ven
Toh TA Miner
Agidliar Fae Swift Ak
Aly 2
Bhatia
Fueinelie Fi
Piu Shias
Trietion
le Tore Tyeniye Mbles
Sulway Amd Fs
Swi & Cac
Orn Chase
Fort Dodge Boy Hero Recalls Drowning Rescue
A Fort Dodge youngster is hailed as a hero after attempting a rescue from a drowning companion. Witnesses describe the boy's brave actions near the riverbank as a swimming effort that ended in his own near danger before being aided by others.
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Fort Dodge
Gupid Victorious In Local Nuptial Event
The report notes the marriage of a Young Man and Woman from Fonds to Aro on Monday at St Baud Vie. Relatives opposed the union but the couple wed as O'Donnell and Kennedy Green families planned a private celebration in Farge.
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Ian
Tia
St. Baud 'Vie
Gael Mins Kennedy Green
O'Donnell
Farge
O'Ponttell
Merkwell Sues for Two Divorces in Desertion Case
Jamon Jae Merkwell sues for two divorces from a wife described as deserting. case filed in Sioux City with confusion over dates and events. prior marriage to a Fort Madison spouse noted with January and August references for separations.
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Jamon Jae Merkwell
Sioux City
Borkwell
Stockweth
Rockwell
Fort Madison
Fatal maritime accident reported near Milwatker south of Mugeathie
A horrific on board accident on a Milwatker seaboot caused mangling and detachment of body parts. The incident, witnessed by workers, left many injured or dead and prompted investigations into safety failures and rescue efforts.
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Aurelia Sentiet
Aurelia
Lloyd
cLevees
Mt Mayor
Cunsen
Pana
Mepiteh
Agesumption Independent
Unmchic
Generis Ak Eanyin
Vieleurope
Pretoria
Grasotha and
Delasey
Cape Town
Europe
Cardinal Ledochoweld
Thie College
Dhe Kanu Cathatte Elitreh
Qed
Acutivation
Conneil
Wresenuin
Walter la
Iain
Cacy
Hagine
Knoxville
Tenn
Auanta
Hknoxville
Norther
David
Elisha Monday
James Paloer
Dalton
Yistral
Sumas
Music Hall
J. J. Cane Mow Company
South Rock Island Plow Company
Purlin-Orendorff Company
Sion
Telchester
Mid
Saiven
Co At & Weel
Carteriae
Turers Lield
Columbus
Fisuno
Maese
Baranel
Lake
Seattle
Waal
Nuibnier
David Thon
Mary
Braday
Nong Kong
Wanan
Cartijury
Marry
Pavan Ott
Morey
Bieagn
Moudies
Grote Dajubios
Eustataed
Eyipluvedt
Dare
Trenton
N. J
John A. Stobbiaw Lone Company
Greanday
Amoret
Kansie
Daniel Murrow
AB Petersburg
Volga
Sansenger
Wind Deorgmay
Molder
Northwestern
Gol
Barringtou
Saa Duy
Danieh
Dhremn
Yomaitiend
Albert Milles
Atoert Pugin
Keajquitin Wade
Uohn
Mag Kay
Death Rides the Wind
Hawke State
Gentead
Gly & Pachile
Feedaieen
Chatrpis
Chimlins
Murdieain
Jay Murst
Supreme Court
Oreston
Jas Nedigerte
Alaitty
Bederes
Drug Combine
Diane Ruanaitend
Tay
Aowihteat Wits
Tauette
Gyetter
Ying
Bethea Gang
Kulehet
Miebla
Milwaukee
Wendy
St. Boni
St. Lectin
Vavell
Hobo
Mort Dodge
Gupid
Adatrlin
Jacops Belchrvedt
Aneta
Mugeathie
Algona
Real
Hansewelt
Nuer
Migling
Daestre
Deustahing
Wille
Wreickas
Bart Phares
Aero Barge
Warren
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