Cannibalism Claims Reported From Cape Sabine Camp
Boston via Lieut Knight states positive proofs of cannibalism were found at Lieut Greeley s Cape Sabine camp. A recovered body part and clothing remnants were brought back, hinting at a brutal expedition routine and harsh survival methods near the camp.
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Hient. Greeley's
Cape Sabine
United Statns
Senate
Iridenne
Cruntbailem
Boston
Knight
Pearsty
Howe
Greeley
St. Doro
J Bie
Will Norman
Brooklyn
Wagtet
Gracey
Hawaii Annexation Plan Drifts Toward Senate Accord
Senator John L. Wilson said in Tacoma that there would be no contest in the Senate over Hawaii annexation. He outlined a territorial government with two houses and an appointed governor, chosen by the president with Senate approval, plus an elected lower house on the islands. Senator Morgan will lead the debate and gather data on the mission to Hawaii.
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Wilson
Tacoma
Wasbh
John L. Wilson
Senate
Hawaii
Lo Ba
National
House of Representatives
Morgan
Five Men Die From Black Damp in Pennsylvania Mine
Five miners perished from black damp after ore built up at Jermyn No 1 mine near Bedham Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The dead are Henry Watkins Joseph Smith William Tompkins John Gallagher William Franklin. Bodies of all but Watkins were recovered by rescuers who went down with supplies at 2 o'clock.
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Jermyn No
Bedham
Henac
Watkins
William Tompkins
Joseph
Smith
John Gallagher
William Franklin
Tracy Named for Mayor in New York Republicans Nominating Meet
Former U S secretary of the navy Gen Benjamin F Tracy was nominated for mayor of Greater New York by the regular Republican organization at Tuesday nights convention. The event featured jeers for some rival candidates as supporters pressed for Tracy to lead the city. In Worcester Massachusetts the Democratic state convention nominated slate headed by Governor George Fred Williams and others on a platform aligned with Chicago convention pledges. Reports from Montana indicate the Blackfoot Indian Reserve survey is complete and lands will be opened to settlement under mining laws. Separately a shooting incident in Keystone West Virginia led to Major’s arrest. Milwaukee earnings for August rose while expenses grew. An agreement between the Dawes Commission and Creeks ends tribal relations and allocates reservation lands. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse steamed past Sandy Hook after a minor delay in its eastward voyage. A Bellefontaine official was jailed on embezzlement charges.
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New York
Benj. F. Tracy
Republican Organization
Greater
Tuesley Aight
Seth Law
Ciena
Jacob Worth
Pratt
Loew
Maseachusetts Democrata
Worcester
Mass
Ucker
Chicago
George Fred Williams
Christopher T. Calluhan
D. Nash
A. O. Keele
Tregeurer
Dr. Wilson
J. L. Chalifoux
Hinckfoot Reserve
General Land Office
Washington
Blackfoot Indian Reserve
Montana
Interior Department
Administration Reassesses Cuba Crisis as Mediation Hopes Rise
Government officials view a rupture with Spain as unlikely and expect Spain to accept mediation on the Cuban situation. Madrid’s threats to sever ties or suspend relations may be premature, with cabinet members awaiting Congress action before any further steps.
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United States
Spain
Woodford
State Department
Woolfort
Cata
Vaile
Madrid
Capan
Weber
Wall de
Congress
Great Maltsters Trust Forming Across Major Cities
The maltsters' trust is said to be permanently organized with plans for public disclosure at a Milwaukee meeting this week. The cartel would cover all prominent malting houses, targeting annual malt production of about 25 million dollars with profit margins around one percent.
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Hasinese
Chicaan
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Pearl Bryans Skull Found Near Ohio River
A boatman from Cincinnati found a skull on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River at Medeo sandbar. The upper jaw contains nine teeth with two gold filed front teeth, suggesting the skull of Pearl Bryan aged 8 to 29, linked to the murder of Jackson and Walling. The skull may have been in the river over nineteen months.
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Ohio River
Willian Watson
Cincinni
Ohio
Medeo
Kentucky
Pearl Uryan
Jackson
Walling
Liue
Great Battle in Krazil Between Factions
An intense clash occurred in the Comides district as fanatics faced Uradian troops. Casualties mounted for both sides before a decisive withdrawal and regrouping following heavy losses.
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Krazil
Te Uraziien
Comides
Lynching in Hawesville Kentucky After Assault
A mob in Hawesville Kentucky hanged Raymond Rush the day after he assaulted Maggie Hoberts a 14 year old girl. Authorities rushed to move the body as crowds gathered and the mob claimed it acted to protect the community. Rush was taken to Unnenville then back to Hawesville where he was executed in the jail yard. The crowd spread fear with threats and praise for the act.
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Hawesville
Breai
Midatoft
Raymond Rushnal
Avendy
Maggie Hoberts
Alin
Bushrodt
Bock Port
Bind
Unnenville Notuhre
Bashrad
Alan
Lintianan
Mare
Hazelton Tragedy Inquest Finds Unjustified Killings
Coroner's jury in Hazelton Pennsylvania reports that Clement Platock and others died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Sheriff James Mastin and deputies on September 1 1897. Jury declares killing unnecessary and preventable though two members do not concur. notes strong suspicion of unlawful violence at the stands of unknown persons.
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Hazelton
Tarmer
Carrner Cowan
Clement Platock
James Mastin
Phil. J. Boyle
Thomas T. Thomas
Barton Freas
Pater McKiernan
Mnother
Clement Plattick
Martin
Heath
Tragic Family Shooting Near Breda Iowa
In Carroll County Iowa Jan Becker shot his wife and six children Sunday night then killed himself. His wife and four children died at once while a girl died Monday afternoon. The husband and oldest son survived Tuesday evening but were not expected to live. The murders used a musket and a 22 caliber pistol.
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Breda
Carroll County
Iowa
Jan Becker
Ala
Becker
Shot Incident Involving Senator McEnery Relative
A deplorable case near Candorville Louisiana reports the shooting of Tatham McEnery, nephew of Senator McEnery, by a belligerent individual. The assailant, Jim Turner, used a Winchester rifle in the attack during a tense search event.
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Senator McEnery A
Isham Laniders
Candorville
Mark Ferren
Tatham McEnery
McEnery Dia
Guarhita Barist
Monro
Jim Turner
Suarch
Ferrell
Postoffice Boycott Shakes Julsan Georgia Town
In Julsan near Atlanta Georgia A B Sams was appointed postmaster in May but soon lost the post and was boycotted by residents who refused to forward mail. Washington ordered cars closed to such letters and the issue remains unsettled in the small town postal affair.
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Boycote
Julsan
Atlanta
A. B. Sams
Washington
Jealousy Catach wa Marder. Gseorge Gitley wat and killed Andrew Kull
In a grim incident at Ogiestie IM, Moi Alay, George Gitley killed Andrew Kull near Wincksmith. Police investigations follow as officials warn of violent jealousy sparked by the feud.
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Gseorge Gitley
Andrew Kull
Wincksmith
Ogiestie
Moi
Ciitteen
Jumbled 19th Century Market Prices and Commodities List
A fragmented OCR page shows a long list of farm goods including wool, sheep, cattle, oats, rye, corn, butter, and various prices. Entries mix regions, weights, and varieties with inconsistent punctuation, reflecting a bustling but unreadable price sheet.
Death of Buck Kilgore Former Texas Congressman
Kilgore, once a Confederate veteran and Texas congressman, died in Ardmore after a long public career. Born in 1806 in Georgia, he moved to Rusk County, pursued law, served in the Confederate army, then held state senate and national office. He gained notoriety in Congress for a dramatic incident with Speaker Reed during a House count.
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Cotmrceantant
Tezae
Pires
Ardmore
T. Jidge O. Thickley Kilgore
Fatal mine explosion at Johan City kills five
Five men die and many injured after a gas explosion at the Johnston Cliff coal shaft in WL. The blast trapped workers as machinery was wrecked and smoke filled the shaft. Rescue efforts began immediately though most miners were not at work that morning.
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Johan City
Williamson County
Johnston Cliff
Pita
Nda
Marbing
Baying
Amazon of the coal fields heroine of Pennsylvania strike
Mrs Martin McCrone, widow of an Irish miner, leads Amazon forces in the Pennsylvania coal strike. Described as a fearless organizer, she opposed the mine troops and advocates aggressive tactics to rally workers. Her followers include Welsh and Drieb allies with occasional support from other immigrant groups.
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Martin McCrone
Pennsylvania
Postoffice Safe Blown in Michigan Robbery
A band of felons blew open a Michigan post office during early hours Friday causing about $1,500 in money stamps and papers to vanish. Villagers heard the blast, entered the building, and found robbers had fled after prying open the door. Local guards reported no injuries.
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Michigan
Omer
Cines
Batra
Lehmels
The Famous Bicycle Case and Other Iowa News
Ray Stowe invites Blanche Kramer to a drawing event tied to a bicycle dispute. A fatal shotgun accident claims Ashley Dawley Jr. near Devoyal. Colored miners replace strikers in Jes Moines district clash. A man named Mittson dies after a quarrel over a gun. Bruno Peters dies from an accidental gun discharge by a younger brother. Fonda Implement Company assigns assets to M G Coleman after three years of heavy credit. Iowa City jail break teens and a chase unfold. A girl dies after a horse kick near Montezuma. Various local incidents and weathered reports fill the page.
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Ray Stowe
Blanche Kraner
Miss Kraner
Stowe
Ure
Youn Min
Kramer Hie
D. E. Reed
Devoyal
Ashley V. Dawley, Jr
Ashley
Guan
Bruno Peters
Fleary Peters
Parkersburg
Tust
Shett
Peters
Captive Loses His Captor In Georgia Prison Plot Incident
A man identified as Harvey was pursued after escaping a jail or restraining area. He boarded a vehicle with a deputy and sheriff officials, attempted to flee, and later was found in a location near Pringle. Officers seized a grip and related items, while a warrant and governor's requisition were cited in the ensuing actions.
New Insurance Law Debated by State Officials
Officials and representatives of eastern insurers met the Capital City committee to discuss new insurance laws affecting policy conditions. The panel, representing about 100 firms, concluded the changes may provoke litigation as gaps in authority between the state auditor and insurance department leave compliance unclear and insurers plotting to align policies with the law.
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New Lown Insurant
Lysuranes
Edaby Ul
Suule Wate Iengila
Cne Insurance Department
Agromututes
Atate
Cours
Negro miners imported as strike falters at Christy mine
The Christy Mining Company brought two carloads of Black miners into its mines after failed negotiations with striking workers. The union demanded unconditional surrender and authorities threatened West Virginia replacement. About 90 protesters faced the arrival with resistance but did not block entry, and several large mines planned to resume with existing crews.
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Clarity Company
Tost
Wise
Christy
West Virginia
Indictment in Alaska Case Ties Murder at Cedar Rapids
The article reports the indictment of Frank Novak for the murder of Edward Murray, detailing pursuit by a detective to Alaska and capture at Dawson. It notes a session adjournment, election-related actions for a new commander, and a bevy of political and legal remarks, including a 15 year old Beavertown case and various county and state actions.
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News
Edward Murray
Frank Novak
Alaska
Dawson Iy
Mie
Havel
Way
Cedar Raphds
Dwarf Murray
Perilous voyage across the Skaguay trail amid ruined provisions
Wheat and provisions were lost as the party pressed toward Skaguay amid rising floodwater and impassable routes. Reported delays, destroyed stores, and stranded travelers soared as rescue crews and timely aid struggled to reach the stranded.
Foreign Complicatladea and a Question of Alaska
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political column discussing U S foreign affairs with Cuba and Alaska. It mentions Congress, President James (von Bagrwedel), a large negotiation, and concerns about boundary disputes and potential conflicts. The text references state interests and possible shifts in alliances.
Bandits Rob a Train Near Moorlend in Early Morning Heist
The Norther Poeitie passenger train was held up about a mile east of Moorlend Mina near Welowk Saushiy. Robbers attacked the engine, forced engineers to accelerate, and wounded several crew members. Officers report one carriage damaged and the loot unclear as investigators chase leads.
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Welowk
Moorlend
Mina
Heengui
Wallewe
Eneree
Minginesr
Hooker
Ataee
Cerca
Wiikeman
Mennghie
Eaglneer
Tee Chet
Greig
Slaughter Mob Disturbs Spontelt Count Scene
In a chaotic scene the mob clashed with guards at a cabin as the suspect list grew. Reports describe violent threats, détours and a tense pursuit with several figures wounded or captured in the ensuing melee.
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Fighting & Woman
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Des Moines Coal and Ming Company
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Chicago and Northwestern
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Larson
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Fonda Implement
Fonda Implement Company
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M.G. Coleman
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Iowa City
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Ed Geiring
Montezuma
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Hart
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London
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Werner
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Sentity
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Soho
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Flere
Neri Fruit
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