Debs’ Social Democracy plans Nashville to Lebanon railroad
The Aurelian Sentinel reports Debs’ Social Democracy of America backing a Nashville Tennessee project to build a 75 mile railroad from Nashville to Lebanon. The plan funds construction via idle labor and public ownership ideals with railroad men from the old American Railway Union and proposes a new colony along the line.
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Caigagos Railroad
Eugene V. Debs
Social Democracy of America
Tennessee
Nashville
The
Social Democracy
Anshville
Lebanon
Stijn
Abe Metho
Ale Road
Old American Railway Union
Automatic Envelope Sealer Tested by Treasury Department
An automatic envelope sealer, devised by Josiah Dupan of the Treasury Department and Capt L. W. Giffard of Pennsylvania, was tested this week. The device feeds envelopes like a printing press and seals them as they are advanced, achieving about 280 envelopes per minute after brief operator practice. The trial covered sending 27,000 interest checks from the loan division, impressing department officials with the machine’s potential.
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Treasury Department
Josiah Dupan
Arcanury Department
Olds Gud
Vermont
L. W. Giffard
Colored girl admitted to Boston University first Negro woman student
Miss Ig Estelle Fill of Millerton New York becomes the first Negro girl to enter Boston University's liberal arts college as a regular candidate for the A B degree. She prepared at Gilbert Academy Winsted Conn and graduated with honors. Her social polish and appearance are noted as marks of a promising addition to campus life.
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Oxton University
Boston
Boston University
Ig Estelle Fill
Millerton
Sliss Hill
Gilbert Academy
Winsted
Conn
Miss Hill
Hil
General Wattshorn Dies in Maryland Home
Gen John Wattshorn a prominent figure in Grand Army and local politics, died at his home The Forest in Prince George s County Maryland. He helped organize Maryland’s early union effort and opened Baltimore s first recruiting office. He served with distinction in major Civil War battles including Gettysburg and held brevet brigadier general rank for bravery on the field.
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Don Wattshorn
the Forest
Prince George's County
Maryland
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Buried Alive Victims Found in Russian Sect Currents
Excavations at Ter neveky near Oresea reveal six more bodies from the Paskolniki sect led by Feodore Kayaleff. The search continues with an expected thirty more graves to be unearthed as investigators pursue the grim discovery.
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St. Vetersuung
Terneveky
Oresea
Paskolniki
Feodore Kayaleff
Steel barges to carry grain on the Mississippi
Stockholders of the Consolidated Elevator Company of St. Louis plan to form a company to build steel barges for light draft work. The barges would carry grain from St Louis to New Orleans for about eight to nine cents a bushel and operate year round. A shipyard will be established in St Louis to construct the barges, with a fleet of four or five by March. Steel barges promise lower operating costs, with maintenance at a fraction of wooden barges.
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St.Louis
New Orleana
Consolidated Elevator Company of
St. Louis
Buss Steel Harpes
New Orleans
Samuel
Vomyary
Wie
Piser
Bisbel
Brice Promises Gold From New World Factory
Edward C. Brice claims to start works by October and turn out gold by top quality. He says his process uses antimony and lead, forming gold through volcanic action. He predicts furnaces that imitate nature will fuse earth substances into gold, with profits of $80 per ounce and about 184 ounces weekly, plus a silver yield, all to be validated by treasury assays.
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Klondike
South Africa
Camstock Lode
Fablutous
Chicago
Treasury
United States
Brive
Three Die In East Longmeadow Fire Cremation of Victims
A fire at George Brownlee’s East Longmeadow home in Massachusetts killed Mrs. Brownlee and her son James after he and Thomas escaped. Thomas and James perished with their mother inside the burning dwelling, as Mr. Brownlee suffered severe burns while trying to rescue them. The tragedy occurred late at the center of town, with the bodies buried in the ruins.
Kill Fights in St Louis Prevents Pugilist on Pier
Police halted a planned pugilist on the river between San Francisco and local fighters. Several contestants resisted, but officers boarded the vessel and ordered them ashore. The incident ends local fight attempts for now as courts consider recent sports rulings.
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AL St. Lands
San Francisco
Brown Low
Thal
Wen
Aml
Mm Shore
Felts i
St. Laws
Embezzlement Charge Hits Cleveland Firm Member
A Cleveland, Ohio, man from Charles J. Potter & Co. faces embezzlement charges after a warrant led to his arrest. The case involves alleged theft of money and property totaling substantial value, with court actions seeking a receiver for the firm and related claims from creditors.
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Cleveland
John J. Shepherd
Charles J. Potter & Co
Cleveland Ohio
Monilay
Nerrang
Feman
Frank Pehaas Robinson
Robinson
Shepherd
Big Distillery Closed Under Treasury Injunction
Distillery operations halted as injunction blocks officers from duty amid court case. Officials suspended for insubordination, with whisky bonds valued in the millions stranded. supply interrupted pending final court decision. Fire destroys the famous Lafayette Hotel at Minnetonka. main building burned in under an hour, boiler house spared, likely rebuilding or club alternative, Great Northern line unaffected.
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Mom Revenue
Anyoneram
Secretary of the Treasury
Latasatee
Minnetonka
Lafayette
Mimowykas
Kov
Wreck on Colorado Line Kills Two and Injures Twelve
A Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge train wreck west of Calopani Coke results in two dead and twelve injured. The train broke apart on a trestle, with several cars derailing and burning. Across the incident, a village in Pennsylvania reports a massive barn fire started by hay in a gas jet, destroying multiple buildings and homes. Insurance estimates vary, with large losses across the town. In Oklahoma, the Rock Island railway offers rewards totaling 1000 for five men who held up a passenger train at Chickasha, with authorities pursuing outlaw leader Al Jennings and his gang.
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Denver
Kio Grande
Younge Tral No. Dome
Calopani
Coke
Nestle
Hirger
Presbyterian Church
Welch
Troltwig
Gallup
Avery
Roward
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacatie Railway Company
Chickasha
Oklatoma
Rock Island Earnings Reported for September 1647
The Rock Island and Pacific Railway earnings for September show a gross of 1 807 004 dollars east and west of the Missouri River, up from 314 023 dollars in September 16yr. Troops will be withdrawn as Hazelton militia depart, miners near work resume normal conditions, and affairs return to normal.
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Rock Island
Chicaze, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Missouri River
Hots
Ure Hazilion
Arnops Ai
Hazelton
Market Quotations From Early Freight Markets
A dense, garbled compilation lists prices across commodities and regions including Cheago Comtle and Milwaukee markets. It references hogs, sheep, wheat, butter and creamery products with varied price ranges, plus scattered notes on cattle, corn, oats, rye and creamery outputs, reflecting broad market activity and flavor of the era.
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Vhuice Creamery
Pan Farghel
Jilianapolis
Detroit
Ste Fay Ds
Milwaukee
Titila Verthe
State Publishes New Code Revisions for 25th General Assembly
The secretary of state reports demand for the 13 000 to 15 000 copy edition of the new code is high as many lawyers await access. The revised code covers city and town governance, state institutions, insurance, building and loan laws, with significant updates and annotations authored by state officers. The state publishes and copyright protects the edition, selling privately produced volumes at high prices.
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Down
Fawa
Pew
Mitiists
Twenty-fifth
General Assembly
Ravenna
Alleged Porger Charged After Three-Year Flight
A man described as an alleged forger and postulated felon was charged in Webster City after a long chase spanning three years. He was captured at Radcliffe, where he and his wife were working on a farm, and fled through Manitoba to the United States before being tracked down by Sheriff Sinclair. The case involves forged notes and a long money-collection scheme across several states. Meanwhile, crop reports indicate a northwestern Iowa corn yield near four to five bushels per acre under challenging conditions, with many fields replanted and harvest imminent.
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Porger
Webster City
Shell Sinclair
Radcliffe
Bss
Samson
Hamilton County
Eds
Hotes
Win
Reemsan
Witwan
Manitoba
Datots
Fia Sever
Dyehsuce Sherif Sinclair
Kunmers
Rabi
Usctigeratis Eyitess
Norchern
Wisconsin
Miinois
Sujous
Pyarmen
Hite
Hinuis
Tadiaia
Wiedete
Minnois
Indiana
Lowa
Cere
Fred Caders
State Department
Ainong Ue
Washington
Gqiverieet
Petar
Allstates
Sknater Comans
Burt
Ula
Gane
Cavernating
Pather
Wnion
Apiais
Seeretary
Sherman
Spain
Guy
Cuba
Willis
Uberal
Wigott
Cate
Drought Threat Intensifies Across Central and Western States
Widespread drought grips Central and Western states sparking fears of fire and depleted pastures. Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri report severe conditions with crops withering and stockwaters shrinking. Authorities urge conservation as winds threaten further spread of dry conditions.
Cabinet prospects shadowed by Spain policy and dissident push
The article argues the new government cabinet, assembled after an assassination, faces doubt from diplomats and conservative dissidents. It notes concerns about Spain policy, foreign aid leadership, and potential shifts toward liberal Cuba relations while maintaining sovereignty.
Big Washington Fire Levels City Districts After Conflagration
A massive fire swept downtown Washington Wednesday night, destroying several blocks and a six story building. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours, cutting power to affected streets and evacuating residents as smoke blanketed Mourneborough Street and the Capitol district. One man died, others injured, and dozens of structures reported heavy damage as investigation into the blaze began.
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Solock
de Posteo
Fernse
Shalleg
Pouriemith Street
Hale Street
Threrstony
Bybeck Ivaipes
Dirgiaien
Elles
Fragmented OCR reads like a political debate summary
The readable fragments suggest a political gathering or debate with mentions of voters, candidates, and party lines. Names such as Katee and McBane appear among scattered terms like vote, platform, and attendance, but many words are garbled. The piece hints at an upcoming election and contested positions.
Hard to Punish Lynchers in Bent Hipple County Trial
Garbled report details a legal effort to secure punishment for lynching participants in Hipley County. The Attorney General seeks to investigate and prosecute those involved, with a focus on legal action and court proceedings. The article references state intervention, potential pardons, and the need for due process in a complex case.
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Tiderbajens
Gavny
de Wren Wda
Hipley County
Tymebusig
Ted Bowl
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