Wisconsin girl to Germany to claim family fortune
Miss Bessie Schemhg, 18, born in Germany and adopted in Wisconsin, learns she is sole heiress to a fortune in Germany. Her 80 year old grandmother wishes her to claim the estate now, with ownership transferring at age 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Sith
Rchlaud
Wis
Nuremberg
Germany
Goxsie Waa
C. A. Smith
Fila
Tupat Ag Inkeranns
Ninnnesota
Net
Aisha
Barbara Sohengh
Iguenny
No Lelyer
Carl Supe
Chicago
Per Gooi
Ber Gage Ad Grandsmother
Bessie
Gurmany
Harry Conway
Hia
Harry
Conway
Grace Clark Conway
Conways
Lyons
Iowa
Marrage
Rockford
Wolnut
Sterling
Neb
Frigco
Agtaras
National Club of San Francisco
Corbutt
Starkey
Gily
Daves
Groom
la Wire
Alub
Eureka’ Club
National Clu
Ruereke Club
Texas Floods Cause Major Damage Near San Marcos
A Saturday downpour near San Marcos Texas caused at least forty thousand dollars in damage. Houses in the flood zone floated away, and railroad lines on the Missouri Kansas and Texas, International and Great Northern routes suffered disruptions. The San Marcos River rose twenty feet, far above its usual three to four feet. The disaster was not a waterspout, but intense rainfall over several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Socl
Nojives
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Interna- Nona
Great Northern
Thacher
Hundgohn
Boyd Thacher
New York
Hope
North Sydney
B. C
St. Johns
N. F
Lieut Peary
Tew Taney
Cape York
Doric
Martin Dudack
Martin Haller
Goln Kurker
Buffalo
N.Y
Dudach
Derrick Thaber
Shouse Agreowmid
Laon
Park
Bhanghal
Anjer
Hing
Woodung
AgNorth
Lloyd
Tersuhatling
North Sea
Vinelaid
Asieland
Train Robbery and Lynch Threat Reach Charleston Area
A hold up eight miles from Charleston West Virginia targeted paymaster W J Wilson and 2 800 men aboard the engine. Thompson fired on Wilson, fatally wounding him, and a posse pursues the robber with lynching feared. The report also notes other incidents and international dispatches from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Joe Thomson
W. J. Wilson
Longdlais Iron Company
Wilson
Thompson
Dun and Co Weekly Review Signals Trade Strength
Dun & Co’s weekly trade review notes a moderate improvement across sectors with higher exports and larger buying by retailers. Wharf activity rose, Colton prices gained, and some woolen mills resumed as heavy goods demand appears to recover. Finisher products see renewed inquiries and a 45,000 ton steel order supports ongoing construction and bridge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & A
Meh Baylag
Colton
Revelpps
Saveral Bye Parlantauils
Trust termination suit over Crocker will and bonds
C F Crocker and W I Crocker of San Francisco sue to terminate the trust under the late Charles Crocker will. Custodians held 48 bonds of $1,000 for George Crocker. They seek delivery of the funds and to end the trust, claiming George Crocker breached the terms since 1801. They ask the court to adjudicate heirs’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Crocker
WI. Crocker
San Francisco
Charles Crocker
George Crocker
Willie
C.F. Cocker
W. O H. Crocker
Alexandar
Eo. Crocker
Lim
Cascade Lumber Plant Charred in Big Cascade Fire
A massive blaze destroyed the Cascade Lumber Company mill and lumber yard near Cascade two miles south of Burlington Iowa. The stock included 2000000 loads of lumber and 4000000 shingles with over 2 carloads of prepared kindling. Fire department efforts minimized further property loss but most buildings burned. Secretary Tange Millard estimates stock loss at 750 dollars and property loss at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Cascade
Cascada Lumber Company
Cascade
Burlington
Iowa
ANONE
Mississippi Valley
Uunstination Fire Department
Tange Millard
Cascade Lumber Company
Martial Law Declared Amid Crises in Leadville Region
Governor Sanda assigns martial authority to Cain and Brooks across Leadville area to suppress uprisings. Colocasia officials seek rapid action with Mois guiding preparations. Second regiment to Lettie, providing 50 soldiers, a battalion, Carling wins, and cavalry support to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanda Das Cruccons
Lendelite
Molitire
Colocasia
Gan
Brooks
Lendvilly
Hin
Mois
Martial Daw
Watt Kiwowir
Ate
Viet. Wls
Gavarnar Andere
Lettie
JTS
Carling
Gold and Funds Move as Europe Ships Treasures to US
A report notes large gold shipments and bills of exchange moving toward New York from Europe. It cites about 315,000,000 in gold tied to various financial instruments and 25,000,000 drawn against commercial bills. The Serves steamer from Liverpool carries 1,000,000 in pairs to Kutnar, Peabody & Co of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curae
New York
Europe
United States
Liverpool
Kutdar, Peabody & Co
Boston
Trust Company Fails In Iowa With Receiver Appointed
A case for appointing a receiver for Farmers' Trust Company of Lown has been filed in the superior court. Guardians Julia Rovers Caroline Hobbs Frank Molmes and Eni Wallker represent school estate owners and bondholders. Judge Jayne named the receiver. the Iowa company had $1,000,000 capital and loaned on farm lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maceiver
Farmers’ Trust Company of
Lown
Julia
Rovers
Caroline M. Hobbs
Frank FF. Molmes
Eni! Wallker
Jayne
Tithe Guarantee
Iowa
Turbulent Indian Territory Sees Rising Crime and Whisky Trade
Reports from travelers describe a woeful condition in Indian Territory with rampant crime and terror. Despite no train robberies, murders and robberies are frequent, and whisky peddlers dominate one region as two million dollars flow into Peoria for a new school endowment.
Market Quotations From Chicago Goods and Grains
A dense OCR fragment lists prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn and rye with various grades and regional references. It mentions Chicago New York Milwaukee and other markets with bid ask ranges and per ton values, though many figures are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hiwart
Pelvie
Abe
Whoent
Toledo
Milwaukee
Park
Mens
Bartle Cattly
New York
Great Day in Canton Draws Radio Telegraph Delegations
A Canton Ohio event featured ten diverse delegations and thousands of visitors at open houses. Speakers included Maj. McKinley supporters and railroad workers who stressed unity and progress while projecting strong political and economic impacts for the region.
Claims fair's millions Ackers Will My Yeh Dt Wer Mother
The fragment describes a legal dispute around a large claim involving a Senator and a betting society. It mentions Mrs. Margaret and a seated bet and an implied arrangement for a front tank and an attractive entry for a beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maastreauta
Alba
Vanee Foye
Iavetd
Mog
Margret
Campaign Book Document of the Henawerytie
A garbled passage describes candidates and campaign activity with mentions of representatives, dates, and issues. The text references a plan or platform and asks questions about a future pace or phase, noting various figures and locations but lacking clear coherence.
Weary of Turkey Riots Urged to Take Vehement Action
Washington reports State Department official says unrest in Turkey provokes widespread U.S. concern. Letters nationwide urge stronger steps to end unrest and deter intervention while the White House weighs naval options and foreign policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire of Turkey
Javed Fane
Lt Wets
Washington
State Department
Stottershurs
Morebet
Hutssin
Sittin
Hussia
Constantinople
Tiaveki
Parkes
de Bey
Noel Grits
Gilbert
Qatar Dowa
Cumini
Cuba
Fragmented OCR Tale From An Unstable Page Harbors Mixed Names
The text presents a chaotic collection of names, places, and fragments with scattered references to people and events. It resembles an OCR of a historical page with garbled terms and partial phrases, making coherent sense or a single clear story difficult to extract.
Fragmented Passages Reveal Local Events and Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals, locations, and happenings across towns, with scattered tones of public notices, meetings, and community figures. Names such as Webster, Valery, and Potties appear amid references to dates, places, and local activities, though specifics are unclear.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa
Lloyd Bros
Wisconsin
Henry Barber
Madison
Northwestern
Rorher
Aintin
Marter
New York World
Buvany Gays
Sains Clare
Ien
Weyler
Officla
Wolumn
Benedict
Colazo
Stanley MM. Barrows
Uliey
DUN .& Co8 Review
Uuian Foundry Company
Wem
Dom Cuutoby
Lelters Cadaby
Yeouil
Evrnes
Myrtie Gillett
Myrtle Gillett
Wocquat
Stockman Tuttle
Lindali Hotel
St. Lois
Fredonia
Kaw
Australia
Waters-Pierce OU Company
Beat St. Jouig
Priocese
Her - Penalou
Penuesis Kainlani
Marsagan Islands
Siehard
Aed Gue
Springhield
Phot
Wortally
Miusing
Porter
The
Dutanese Bank of
Kansas City
Kan
Ty Misaing
Alexander Sullivan Sands
Alexander Sullivan
United First Soonties
Atchite
Sollettan Poppleton
Avs
Poppleton
Union
Puette
Omihe
Thurs Bay
Noruinge
Big Bouthern
UNUER
Trust Company
University of Chicago
Peoria
Meg
Jutia Bradley
Veoria
Carper
Caspar
Wyo
Canton
Ohio
Crenegie
Dioort
Epuksainen
Dodge
Burke
Mal MoeWinley
Ula
Ubtenge
Rael
Dente
Esperlene
Tentedanton
Maj. McKintes
Isurke
Telegraphers’ Association of Chicago
Sinditete
Woxlington
Ty Felloweltisens
Lng
Avery
Mercer County
Pennsylvienia
Hater County
Pennsylvania
John B.larris
Sharon Iron Company
J. Mc Eyans
Poondnett
Wien
Pittsburg
Hamense
Pony Beauty
Med Uidey
McAkinley
Cleveland
Tieol Ogy
Maj. Bans Gempeudl
Charles AL Pardon
Ste
Thom Briedy
Miss Sargneel Oba Yas
Pontriets
Boeerwtoens
Veneta Ag
Turkey
OWA
Becker
Eleek Ford Dino
Enon
Wong
Marian
Galond
Maurhanery
Pas Marve
Ofeaa
Pte
Bare
Dieree
Rte
Bodega Ak
Weber
Tang
Ratgeaents
Valery Metiats
Walishan
Nowell
Puneat
Bathas Geal Pos
Boek Tlawh
Tosa
Protestad
Deavber Dereedyere
Pawar
Beast
Meo Yin
Viberway
Peony Creare
Telus
Uae
Vertstag Woarttadtab
Fae
Webater
Peetwata Ad
Webster Cay
Boheme
Serato
Birgier
Bogatiet
Bert Madison
Aitlariy
Proton
Mow Peyer
Fis Moines
Pryut
Pease
Labo Piartid
Cape Miyor
Chee Gopevban
Lita
Des Meares
Porcennen
Serbia
Fsbo
Feague
Deagran
Welles
Pete Preeti
Pitts
Liubasywe
Stafford
Pasar Asta
Cath Cienenad Jones
Herman
Mersing
Angie Wenden
Murafiatt
Soca
Mississippi
Onntitog
Ugg Road
Ous
Tien
Huby
Stoke
Utah
Aiag Vrdvorndey
Ivan
Tallawas Cate Vc
EPO
Tophate Maes
Lewis Stephenson
Atona
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