Rioting at Dubuque disrupts streetcar service and power
Reports describe a mob attacking the Electric Company office and power house as militia and sheriff forces attempt to disperse rowdy crowds. General Manager Dame and police face clashes while warrants issue for seventeen strikebreakers. Security and protections escalate amid a citywide boycott and fear of violence.
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Electric Company
Couler Avenue
Dame
Berg
Seabwmayor
Witb
Sherif
Moilitia Company
Ths
Ofice
Julian
Mod
Steiner
Adjt
Byers
Wayh
Fragmented Warmer News Fragments From Various Fronts
A jumble of brief items spans a range of incidents from arrests and preliminary hearings over a murder near St. Martin to strikes in Omaha and a grand jury in Jackson, Ky failing to indict. Other notes report King Peter’s election process in Belgrade and a Harlem race track injury. Forest fires blaze across Michigan’s east end threatening timber camps and lumber. A certificate of incorporation is filed in Dover for a company named Elo Fisher Co.
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Forest Pires
Michigan
Eckernan
Bopper Peninsular
Typewriter Trust Organiza
Dover
Del
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Ninbufac
Heppner Disaster Swallows Town in Cascade of Water
A wall of water approximately seventy feet high swept through Heppner Oregon, destroying most of the town and causing at least 500 deaths. Reports say 300 bodies were recovered near Tone Mates and the telegraph and telephone lines were down. Bridges were washed away and livestock perished as flooding followed a thunderstorm and heavy rains.
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Oregon
Portland
Heppner
Ieppner
Morrow County
Tanger
Tone
Wenner
Ueppner
Peter Karageorgevitch Chosen as Servian King
Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was unanimously elected king of Servia by the senate and joint session in Belgrade. The announcement sparked cheers and a 111 gun salute as Servia adopts a more democratic constitution making the monarchy largely ceremonial.
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Karageorgevitch
Prince Peter Karageorgevitch
Servia
Senate
Ail Skuptchina
Belgrade
Peter
SLAIN BY A NEGRO IN NEW YORK POLICY FIGHT
Four killed including Charles F. MacFarland of the Anti Policy Society when William Spencer, a Black man, shot him in the criminal court building. Philip L. Wray received a minor wound. Spencer claimed MacFarland lied about him. he was indicted for murder in the first degree within hours.
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New York
Charles F. MacFarland
Anti- Policy Society
William Spencer
Uial
MacFarland
Anti-Tolicy Society
Spencer
Philip L. Wray
Lees
Mitcarlaut Spencer
Developments in Postoffice Scandals Stir New York
Sensation is expected as investigations into post office scandals intensify in New York this week. Inspectors from Washington pursued inquiries all day Sunday, signaling a potential crisis and possible grand jury action during the June term. Rumors of arrests circulated among officials and reporters. Wife saw him killed.
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New York
Washington
Nol
Paliticine
Tallund
Farm near Pittsfield Is Aimed At In Morning Attack
Farmer Newton Harris of four miles from Pittsfield Illinois was assassinated in the presence of his wife on Sunday morning by an unknown man who escaped. The killer is described as short and stout with a high mustache. A coroner’s inquest will be held.
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Newton Harris
Helrton
Norway
Herborg Peterson
Lake Mills
John K. Bjeordal
Bjordal
Vilentia
Daniel Gultung
Strandebarm
Bergen
Peterson
Hava
New Zealand
Larry O'Trien
Bite
Mrs. McCarthy
Hrooklyn Engle
Mea McCarthy
Duary
Denny
Mr. O' Rien
Mra McCarthy
Whitcomb
Peter Whitcomb
Mr. Whitcomb
Mr. Whitcou
Cy Lapham
Sle
Nashua
Ieee
Ody
Sarah Tapken
Fire Burns Jackson Hotel Tied to Mistrial Case
A three story hotel in Jackson Kentucky owned by Capt. B J Ewen was burned with fifteen guests escaping unharmed. The fire likely incendiary, part of intimidation linked to the Jett murder trial of Attorney J B Alaream. Ewen testified he saw Curtis shoot the victim. Militia aided evacuation as water martial law had been imposed.
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B.J. Ewen
Jett
J. B.alaream
Ewen
Gluco
Curtis Dart
Mareun
Jacksont
Ewell
J. B. Maren
Commonwealth
Bowen
Rioting in East St. Louis Leaves Two Dead
In East St. Louis a riot followed reports of a gang attempting to cut the levee at Winstead Yard near Bratton stock farm. Two men from St. Louis, Cliff and Hauser, a naval reserve member, were killed and John S. Bratton was arrested as the violence prompted naval reserves to the scene. Over 100 shots were fired before calm returned.
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Cliff
Hauser
St. Louis
Naval Reserves
John S. Bratton
Winsthatey Wark
Brattan Stock Farm
Naval
Fred
Clifford Hanley
Naval Reserve
Dratton
Assassination Attempt on Italian Consul Sparks Pursuit
An Italian sailor fatally wounded a consul in Yayana after being questioned about the consul’s identity. Pietro Alliney claimed coercion and was overpowered. locals believe he may be insane as authorities detain him.
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Yayana
Clore
Unavang
Vippe Torodelli
Ile
Pietro Alliney
Twelve Thousand for Spence in Chicago Great Western Settlement
The Hamilton Spence suit against Chicago Great Western Railroad over a disabling injury was settled for twelve thousand dollars. Spence, injured when run down by a work train, lost both legs above the knees. The case concluded the court’s session amid a knotty legal question.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Hl. Spence
Hamilton Spence
Federal Court
Fort Dodge
Spence
Unclear fragmentary report of a fatal incident
Fragmentary text notes a killing involving multiple names and places but is garbled. Key facts and targets are unreadable, leaving the event and participants obscured by damaged OCR.
Davenport woman ends life in Anamosa prison cell
Mrs. Cheming Belivens, a life convict sentenced for murdering her husband via poisoning, hanged herself in the Anamosa state prison. The act followed prolonged despondency and occurred after fellow inmate Mrs. Smith found her in the bathroom area. Belivens had just learned of possible clemency denial as she prepared for another appeal next winter.
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Davenport
Anamosa Prison
Belrens
Robinson
Honter
Mra
Etay Smith
Dox Moines
Perso
Mounter
D F Callender Dead Prominent Des Moines Lawyer and Mason
Darius F Callender a leading Des Moines attorney and a high Mason died of Brights disease at Mercy hospital aged g years after two weeks confinement. He earned the Scottish Rite thirty third degree and devoted life to Masons and clubs, teaching and working for the order. The death is mourned by Masonic and other fraternities statewide.
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Darius F. Callender
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Meyer O
Iowa
Fireworks Explosion and Suicide Incident in Alta
A severe fire in Alta's business district was narrowly contained after a box of fireworks exploded in the back rooms of W.S. Van Juskirk & Co. The blast shattered plugs and caused about 150 dollars in damage. In Siouxity, William Boder, 22, an employee of Star Livery, shot himself in the head. he survived and is hospitalized in Samaria. Also reported: ex governor Newbold, once of Iowa, died of apoplexy at home. lieutenant governor Kirkwood presumed governor. drowning incidents at Waterloo including William Watterson of Beechwood.
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W.S. van Juskirk & Co
Tioe
Siouxity
Willam Bouder
Star
Hhasel
Bender
Samaria Hospital
Horse race accident leaves rider injured at Alta race
A chaotic fall at Alta racing scene saw a horse bolt unseating rider as a saddle came loose. The horse struck the ground tearing a rider’s face and breaking an arm. Two horses reportedly drowned. Authorities investigated later at the riverfront.
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Alta
Schaller
Farmer Bakers Lands Talented Thieves Foiled Plot
A Brooklyn farmer Baker was duped into paying 1500 dollars by ten men posing as buyers. They hurried him to market a farm, emptied a tin box, and vanished after meeting in a distant county. No trace of the swindlers or the team was found.
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New
Brooklyn
Woo Ahen
Ivery
Mfaker
Trooklyn
Men Hal
Deat
Stranger
Taker
Viningtan County
Farm Hands Discharged Amid Poor Outlook for Crop
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports farmers in the county discharge hired help as wet weather and poor soil threaten crops this season. Renters face shortages as rents were not met last year and may fall again. Also a fatal accident near Creston injures and kills workers when a man jumped from a moving train and was crushed. another laborer suffered serious injuries.
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Cedar Rapids
Black Hawk
Danes To Sail From Prosperous Iowa For Denmark Visit
Three Danish born Iowans Prosperous in Ancrivans Parsers, Jones Peterson Peter Jensen of That and Conrad Jensen of Inwood left with a trainload of cattle bound for Liverpool and plan to load at Montreal They intend to spend two or three weeks in Denmark visiting childhood scenes and return after selling cattle in the Liverpool market.
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Iowa
Pariers
Childtheart
Jones Peterson
Peter Jensen
Conrad Jensen
Inwood
Liverpool
Montreal
Denmark
Tiverpool
Des Moines Leader Attack Ties Standoff After Dispute
A MarshalJstown man and his son attacked W. L. Saves and son Bard, a Des Moines Register agent, with a knife and hatchet over a disputed subscription account. Fisher, the paper’s collector, suffered multiple wounds and is hospitalized. The assailants are in custody as the investigation continues.
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Marshaljstown
Tragic Train Crash and Bridge Wreck Reported
Reports detail a fatal train accident at Dope involving Hettinger and an instant death on the Italian man Juan Giavauat after a collision. A wreck near Dayton Hallow Bridge on the Northwestern derailed twelve cars with cars thrown into the Des Moines River.
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Dayton
Dayton Hollow
Des Moluex
Whittemore duo charged in Columbus fraud case
In Columbus two Whittemore residents McAlpine and Hoyle face charges over a fraudulent act tied to a dining or feeding scheme. The incident involved a public facility and a subsequent accident near Gateher Farm, where Mary Gateher, 24, was fatally injured by a belt couching to a steam separator.
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Columbus
McAlpie
L.hayle
Whittemore
Art Dodge
United States
McAlpine
Hoyle
Trehnbeer
Mary Gateher
Wartime Letter Fragments Reach Ardennes Front
A deteriorating diary passage describes a soldier’s anxious words from the Ardennes with love to his wife in London. A misread line about “Noah’s” fate and a sudden rush to send the letter home hint at wartime confusion and peril.
Remarkable Cure Claims for Kidney Pills Across Town
The ad links Dodd's Kidney Pills to cures for kidney trouble and back pain. It cites Mrs. John Cooney of this place praising the medicine as the best remedy for kidney issues and nervous and female troubles. It also includes humorous vignettes and promotional lines about coffee substitutes and other remedies.
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Marylin
Dane
Tedielse
Iis
Marvenius
Dodd
Hhemmstian
Amd Bright
John Cooney
Cooney
Cuticura cure touted with infant care and relief claims
The ad copy promotes Cuticura products for skin and scalp treatment, claiming benefits for babies and mothers. It extols Warm Baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment plus Cuticura Resolvent to clear skin and improve health, with testimonials and pricing details.
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Akia
Asa
Philadelphia Enquirer reports Townsend as U S consul general
The Philadelphia Enquirer notes that Tiane Townsend of New York is the oldest consul in the work and has maintained friendly patient contact with Blaine for the role of general agent and consul general for the United States.
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Tiane Lownsend
New York
Mor Tsty Sears
Blaine Fo
United States
Travel routes and rates promotion across lakes and rail lines
The notice outlines low rates for Boston and Michigan routes with travel via Lake Shore lines. It lists travel windows in late May and June with stopovers, multiple dates, and various destinations including New York, Chautauqua, and Niagara Falls. The document mentions tickets, fare variations by route, and prompt processing for applications.
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Boston
Lake Shore
Michigan
Sieketa
Mintz
Daly
Maplained Plo Pemale barbers and political tension
Fragmentary text indicates confusion about barbers and populist themes. Mentions Wong-Why vet and Pug-Men fugit oie under Sansao, with unclear events or locations and no clear outcome.
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Wong
Sansao
Fragmentary line study from a quirky old quatrain
Unclear readable phrases hint at a playful linguistic fragment with scattered words about time bid and purchase. The text shows nonstandard spellings and misplaced segments, suggesting a transcription issue rather than a complete event or report.
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