Sinking of the Chatterthun Claims Fifty Five Lives
Survivors recount the sinking of the 2000 ton China steamer Chatterthun off Seal Rock near Port Stephens lighthouse after striking a rock in a night storm. Only twenty six were saved as currents and darkness hampered escape. one survivor details the chaos and boat losses while crews and a brave Chinese sailor aided others.
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New York
Mancouver
D. C
China
Sydney
Seal Rock
Port Stephens
Coppemann
England
Vancouver
B.C
Shannon
Piaces
Spain Pays the Mora Claim to U S State Department
At noon the Spanish Minister handed Acting Secretary Adee a draft for 1 449 000 dollars drawn on the Spanish financial agent in London to settle the Mora claim after twenty six years of dispute. The State Department will oversee distribution to proper claimants.
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State Department
Washington
Adee
London
Mnouris 12
GT Ss
Casa
Diplomats Anticipate Extended Peace Period
Fragmentary OCR notes reference diplomats looking toward a period of unbroken peace. The passage mentions 4 percent outstanding debt totaling $1,000,000,000 with a portion, $000,000,000, standing for another amount. The text is incomplete and unclear but signals hopes for financial and diplomatic stability.
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Nless
Caisson Explosion Kills Four In Louisville Parade Route
A caisson explodes on Broadway in Louisville causing four deaths and several injuries among Battery A of the Kentucky National Guard. Eyewitnesses cite the drop of the caisson onto the gun’s friction primer. The blast shatters windows, sparks panic, and delays the morning salute for the Grand Army encampment. Witnesses report about seventy pounds of powder and widespread shock in a wealthy Louisville district.
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G. A. Jt
Louisville
Louisville Legion
Kentucky National Guant
Flower of
Broadway
Thinl
Fourth Streets
Phoenix Hill
Afhes
United States Artillery
Chicago
Denes
Worried Trade Report Warns on Crop Prospects
A gloomy government crop outlook shows corn and wheat not moving as expected. The report notes 2.2 billion bushels of corn, with only about 600 million likely to move from growing counties, and 450 million bushels of wheat held by farmers.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Qwastern
Atlantia
United States
Canada
Assistance for Cubans and U S intervention in Cuba
Washington special reports the United States is likely to aid Cuban revolutionists and may interfere in Cuba to protect American citizens and interests. The article cites President Grant's precedent in 1875 and notes deaths of consular officials in the region, plus various international notices and incidents.
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Treasurys
Washington
Treasury
Europe
United States
Colombia
Colon Special
Quito
Alfaro
Colon
Belligrency
Cuba
Grant
Fish
Spain
State Department
Market quotations for cattle hogs and grains across major markets
The report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Sioux City Chicago and Kansas City with various grades and prices. includes Wisconsin and Minnesota grain notes and futures terms. It shows widely fluctuating figures with figures like 3.75 to 5.80 for prime cattle and 1.2 to 1.45 for hogs and mixed grain quotes and delivery months.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Kansas City
South Oraha
St. Tuwl
Minnteapwlin
Wheal
Septal
She
Glyon
Nat Bard
Satie
Northern
Counterfeit Ring and Local News From Clinton Area
Officers arrest C. M. Webster and E. H. Blackfoot near Summerset Junction accused of making and passing counterfeit money. Also reported are a mistaken mushroom incident at Creston, a steamer mate drowning near Clinton, apple thieves observed near Jefferson, and various Clinton area crime notes and mining data.
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Summerset Junction
C. M. Webster
EH Blackfoot
Oilevra
Webster
Blackfoot
Seth
Fragmentary 19th Century notices from Clinton area deaths and incidents
The text presents a jumble of names and events: a man named Eddie Hollus dies from blood poisoning after an accident near Clinton. a Postmaster Sit’s child survives a fire that destroys a police station. Night Operator Stone sustains serious injuries. Diamond Joe Heynoldy, a boat owner, dies at Dubuque aged 68. references to soldiers and physicians in the Northwest. vague notes on state affairs and a theatre admission policy. The overall piece mixes obituaries, accidents, military mentions, and community notices with garbled OCR.
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Eddie Hollus
Clinton
Sit
Tven
Joe Heynoldy
Minkineipps
du Chaytan County
Deely Geveral
GM. Staples
Nortwest
Dubuque
Union Army
Proudoratin G. A. AR
Elroles
AL Whaler
St. Pau
Minas
Burlington
Des Moines Area News Mixes Accidents and Agriculture
A jumble of incidents and updates from Des Moines and surrounding counties includes a fatal train accident near Murray injuring a man and killing a horse, a teen boy injured by a threshing rail, and a suicide case in Dubuque. Reports cover naturalization, a veteran reunion, county school candidate Kate Logan, and state fair highlights with large livestock, crops, and machinery displays.
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Dus Maines
Jol Stampf
Council Link
Nan
Toto Julian
Diabuque
Gintoneth
Tle
Tes Moines
Aduressea
Josiah Given
McFarland
W. L. McHenry
J. A. T. Hull
Dh Young
Isaac Brandt
Des Moines
Kate Logan
Schoola
Unrrisin
Florence Kingman
Dubuque
Meury L. Kingwan
Ciimerty
Hide and Leather Fink
Chicago
Sesistant
First Nations Bank
Hiram Miles
Levi Taber
Murray
Weyxon
Taber
Miles
Horaes
Hotelkeepers' Suite Association
Blosser
Cromwell
Charles Kurtzhale
W. TD. Reynolds
Reynolds
Kurtzhale
Thomas Finoghton
Maughton
Pleaghtum Anne Labd Esate
Iowa Methodist Conference Admits Women to Aid Roles
The Iowa Methodist Conference curbs tradition by admitting women to active roles within the church. The gathering, led by secretary Loetoy Gray and Bishop Foster, installs women in several capacities and lists numerous clerical appointments across districts including Shenandoah Shenandoah, Clarinda, Lenox, and Sioux City.
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Cmresa
Tuissien
Genara
Avent Whiel
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Sonia Dines
Loetoy Gray
He Freedhii
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cShunandual
Gisttier
J. HL. Wilson
da Ciet
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Bigham
Mussiing Happenv
Wets Nisan
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Clarinda
Shanabang
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Ruekbers Gartasia MU Boa
Did
Woolf Valentauid
A. E. McKay
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Doulap
L. TE Wilgoi
Thistreet
Ehtery Coane
Whats
G. ML
Lesa Silly
Magnula
Wanbury
WL Smithy
J. He Denke
Ted. Gates
Gn. Whittington
Wyoming
Maula Fire Ravages Businesses and Damages Towns
A devastating blaze destroyed the two story brick building housing First National Bank and nearby shops in Maula. Fire crews fought wind-driven flames as several businesses suffered heavy losses including the bank, a bakery, restaurant, blacksmith, and a jeweler with total damage around 251,009. A later report notes water shortages and drought affecting wells and farmers in northwestern Luna.
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First National Book
Ueety
Tts
First National Hank
W. Jt. Paryer
A. Cloughly
Ferguson
N. Nutna
Peter Walker
Jaho Vousteak
AL We Blakeslee
D. A. Cook
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USA
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Edward Litshaw
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Edward Nenelin
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