Mail Wagon Robbery and Big City Fire Details
Scattered notices describe a mail wagon robbery in New Orleans with thieves stealing about 5009 dollars from a wagon loaded with mail. A separate report narrates a large explosion and fire in Madison, Illinois, endangering stores and residences, with the First National Bank saved and Portland, Maine firemen aided by troops and equipment from distant towns.
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New Orleans
Dielper
Madison
Pirst National Bank
Waesehners
Premier's Ill Health Sparks Britain Anxiety
Reports from London indicate the British premier is ill, triggering anxiety in political circles over leadership. The text notes confusion and partial details on health, with references to associates and possible impacts on governance.
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London
England
Henry Carswell-luninermein
Wonder Eeuc i
Feebio
Fis Batidas
Thortim
Jock Ponden and Wife Face Severe Weather Crisis
In a confusing report from a small town, Jock Ponden and his wife confront a life threatening situation as neighbors and authorities respond to a flood risk and a collapsed sewer system. Residents describe fear and careful evacuations amid ongoing repairs.
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Jock Ponden
Arine Leon Prancie
Cal
Lon Gowts
Two foremen killed in collision near Hayden Ohio
In a tragic accident between Plain City and Hayden Ohio two workers, Section Foreman Pitrick Contey and Assistant Foreman dehkn Taegan, were fatally struck and their bodies severely mutilated. Authorities report a train collision caused the deaths and note the families are being notified.
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Pitrick Contey
Dehkn Taegan
Wie Pegus
Tverda
Gillies of Burns Woman Dies in Explosion After Stove Accident
Mrs Mijeo Woes, aged 19, of Burns is dead from injuries after a postline stove explosion in the home at Jasonice where she was visiting recently. The incident occurred during a visit in Indianapolis area.
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Gillies of Burns
Mijeo
Dauwenter
Idasminngton
Ind
Tram Darys
Jasonice
Whisky Broker Suicide in Louisville Office
Joseph Bloch, senior member of Bloch Brothers whisky brokers, shot himself in his Louisville, Kentucky office, ending his life in what authorities describe as a self-inflicted death.
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Josephloch
Bloch Brothers
Louisville
Debate on Pacific Coast defenses and fleet readiness
A Washington observer argues that sixteen battleships voyage understates Pacific coast vulnerabilities from Lower California to the Canadian border. San Diego and San Pedro lack protection, and officials consider fortifications and naval deployments to shield the coast, with concerns about provisioning and readiness of the fleet.
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Pacific
Washington
Lower
California
Woesneton
Rooseveld Pecentin
Vut
Renty
Tmumiphrey
San Diego
San Pedro
Califoria
Sam
Athantic
Dinnels
Perics
Magdalean Bay
Trodeek
Cerypeere Ayertini
Maye Ward Ceonaienstrate
Mare Island
Dave Ward
Loving
Ellow
Pat
Labor movements and union actions across regions
The article notes a new branch of the Canadian Labor Party in Peselon, a general strike momentum in Georgia, Denver bartenders organizing for eight hours, Hamilton barbers seeking higher wages, and a British trade union congress in Nottingham. It mentions Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Washington union efforts, including collective organizing, label campaigns, and cooperative stores.
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Tindson
Wis
Lave
Glass Workers
Uariem
STAG
Laber Party
Peselon
Eaelard
Garooi Fit Win
Denver
Cub
Barbers
Hamilton
Washington, D. C
England
Bethesda
State Federation of Labor of Oklahoma
Minneapolis
Minn
Max Morris
American Federation of Labor
Western Federation of Miners
A. F. of L
Samuel Gompers
Rhode Island
Leone
League
Textile Workers of
United States
Loug
Austria
Washington
Seattle
Evelyn Nesbit Reaffirms Testimony Under Jerome Inquiry
Evelyn Nesbit maintains her previous account amid Jerome’s cross examination. She says she was manipulated by White and traveled Europe with him and his wife, receiving money for schooling and medical bills and later visiting Harry Thaw’s quarters. Her recollection remains steady despite extensive confrontations with past statements.
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Jerome
Europe
Sin
White
Schoool
Harry Thaw
Evelyn
Evelyn Thaw Star Witness in Stanford White Murder Case
Evelyn Neshit Thaw testified as a star witness in the murder of Stanford White. District Attorney Jerome pressed questions as defense counsel contested the witness's credibility while Thaw described the defendant’s alleged actions and motives during the trial.
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Evelyn Neshit
Stanford White
Jeroue
Glewermsn
Jiadee
Littleton
Phow
Ste
Tetegiv
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Portland City Buildings
A fire starting in the city electric office destroyed essential records and damaged many structures in Portland. Estimated losses exceed one hundred thousand dollars as officials work to control the blaze and secure the scene.
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Portland
Pheets
Pethus
Iis
Electricis
Curdeo
Frat Initiation Frights Shake Novice Sisters
Frightful initiation rites at a sorority have unsettled novice members and stirred concern among mothers. Reports describe intense hazing and heightened nerves as rituals proceed, prompting calls for oversight and student protection.
Hello jobs open for women operators at railways
Railway news describes a planned shift to employ women telegraphers as stations convert to telephone operation. Many small stations will close and automatic block signals replace manual telegraph duties, with disruption to existing offices and a nine hour day for telegraph staff.
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Mildwass
Seaview
Smadier
Tukiges
Toruiediy Stech
Rathway
Ami
Peles
Ted
Ito
Sten
Messi
Tele Era
Cliimatic
Wilbawake
Mercesary
Qaataeers
Rairoads
Thes
Fuasi
Congress Revises Criminal Laws Amid Debate and Delays
The article outlines a Senate session focused on revising the federal criminal code. It notes moves to restrict government influence on judicial decisions, amendments tied to penalties and statistics, and debates over who may be employed by public service entities. The chamber adjourned with expectations of further actions on the bill and related appropriations.
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Gill
United States
Uae
Genoa
Senate
John Miterelly
Jiabse Alston
Piayten
West Virginia
Lale
Dhe
Birteson
Sheriey
Kent
Vir. Olmsted
Peanssioona
Wis
Dalziel
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Be Autinent of Commerce and Labor
International [Taryvester Company
Dart
Baston
Coke “Harvester Prust
Debuntes
Sosresenbavy
de James
Kentucky
Stone
Lopes Geirt
Csnsideras
Chairimai Tawney
Cormmitoee
Sliteheork
Ne- Leaska
Ren
Charles Thorresena
Ohio
Biven
Keifer
Oto
Ma. Bevan
Woman Cured of Chronic Head Pain by Sensory Nerve Surgery
Sargents wife suffers twenty five years of excruciating head pains above the eyes. Surgeons remove two nerves, each one to two inches long, between one and two inches long. The operation ends headaches and is claimed as the first case of its kind on record.
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New York City
Enery
Elizabeth Moore
Siemnai Goaruma Societys
Fiat
Mills
Wiilin
Miss Mills
Miss Amiss
Sargents Wnife
Deeuis
Varios Porius
Bank Robbery Attempt Near Long View Ends In Shooting
In Long View Texas an attempted Citizens National Bank robbery ended with Alex Walker shot by Sheriff Dit, likely fatally wounded. A separate item notes a whitehead torpedo achieving 31 to 32 knots in Newport tests. Another brief recalls a sunny Coney Island crowds estimate of 20,000 visitors.
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Citizens’ National Bank
Long View
Texas
Alex Walker
Sherif Ditthe
Newport
Coney Island
Republican back Taft in Oklahoma tenure
Telegraphic briefs report Republican members of the Oklahoma legislature endorsing Secretary Taft for the presidency. A justice rigidly enforces the liquor law while a car penter in Andover New York suffers severe injuries from a bomb. San Francisco financier Thomas N Lonergan, a Schnitz administration supervisor, dies in the city after confessing bribes.
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Oirlehoma
Taft
KL RR
Carpenter
Andover
No Y
Thomas N. Lonergan
Schnitz
San Francisco
Hearted
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