The Western Floods and Defeat at Tokar
The text notes Osman Digua's defeat at Tokar amid broader flood news. Canadian Liberals achieve a signal victory. In San Benancio, storms flood the region with rising rivers. Bridges, tracks, and houses suffer. families relocate as rivers threaten Yuma and bar rail service.
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San Biananpino
Cali
Lyile Creek
Yowa
Ani
Gila
Colorado
Yuma
Sotirely
Tucson
Battle at Tokar reports draw amid desert fighting
Swahim February reports renewed fighting near Tokar as Egyptians and dervishes clashed. Egyptian troops seized ruins and repelled a dervish surge, killing over 100 in the sheltering area. Usman Dima led a horseman force to threaten transports, while Arab villages submitted to pardon and treachery accusations surfaced.
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Tokar
Swahim
Usman Dima
Usman Ween
Usman Digon
Liberal victory boosts reciprocity policy in Ottawa election
In Ottawa on February 24 Gen. Gibson’s election represents a strong Liberal gain and reflects public support for unrestricted reciprocity as the Dominion government faces a setback from the opposition.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Gibson
Liberal Party
Mrs Foster's Temperance Views At National Council
In Washington on February 24 the Women's National Council morning session discussed temperance. Miss Frances Willard introduced Mrs J Eilee Foster president of the Neo-Partisan Nasional W O T U who spoke on total abstinence for the home and prohibition for the state. Mary E Lease of Kansas praised the Farmers Alliance and noted its lawmakers oppose liquor platforms. Newly elected officers of the National Council of Women include May Wright Sewall as president Ella Diets Sehne as vice president and Lilian as secretary.
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Washioton
Women's National Council
Miss Willard
J. Eilee Foster
Nasional
Abe
Aoion
Lueratives
Cedi
Mary E. Lease
Kaneas
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Kansas
Ingalla
Kanada
Alliance
National Council of Women of the United States
May Wright Sewall
Ella Diets Sehone
New York
Forks Sorreepontins
Violent shootings shake towns and court picks in two states
A Canadian mining town incident left a man dead after a hunter named Seaman shot him and injured a bystander. In Michigan a state convention nominated K M A Tooteomery for the supreme bench with Cook and Howard as runners. In Cacao a man killed his wife and wounded his mother in law before police arrived.
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Jacwyon
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K. M.A Tooteomery
Grand Rapids
Supreme Bench
Peter Cook
Coruins
Henry Howard
Port Huron
United States
Cacao
Joseph Lamer
Marine at Naval Academy Commits Suicide in Barracks
William J. Harding, a Marine at the Naval Academy, killed himself last night in his barracks after a troubled day that began with an attempted trip to Philadelphia and ended with his arrest in a locked cell. He had not previously used alcohol. He was found dead this morning with a chain around his neck, attempting strangulation, and reportedly said no court martial tomorrow.
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Annapouts
William J. Harding
Naval Academy
Philadelphia
Singing Fish Thought to Make Mysterious River Sound
Local Mississippi river near Scranton hailed as source of underwater music called the mysterious marsic. Citizens debate sand movement vs fish vocalizations with croakers and blueshines cited as possible singers in the Mobile Register account.
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la River
Scranton
Miss
Bret Harte In Secluded Studio At Dawn
A brief note describes Bret Harte working in a secluded cave studio near Lemon, rising with dawn to compose a new novella length tale, with friends unaware of his location and a frugal daily routine. Also included is a controversial medical letter by Giward W Bok detailing a nasal reconstruction on a young woman, performed with bone grafts and rib tissue, healing in days.
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Giward W. Bok
Decatur
Ils
New York Herald
Robbery Attempt Ended by Rodent in Columbus Home
Mrs. L J. Fiske narrowly escaped losing her gold watch and chain during a bold nighttime theft in her State street rooms. The thief, described as a large rat, dragged the watch nearly twenty feet toward a hole after Mrs. Fisk and her husband were awakened by a noise.
Woman Writer Mrs. Warton Harrison Featured in New York Letter
The New York Letter profiles Mrs. Warton Harrison, a young, blonde novelist praised by readers. She resides in a solemn brownstone in an old fashioned living place, surrounded by heavy oak furniture and antique silver from a Virginia pedigree. Her maiden name was Constance Cary, from a long-established Virginian family.
Sheep Protection Bill Defeated by North Carolina House
A North Carolina House vote defeated a bill aimed at protecting sheep from dogs on Tuesday. The debate referenced similar issues in other states, with remarks about dog laws and legislative protection strategies echoed by the Montgomery Alabama Advertiser via Virginia senate clerks.
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North Carolina
House
Biot
Virginia
Montgomery
Ala
Changeable Climate and Winter Garment Plan
A quirky winter note suggests a man should own five overcoats of different weights to adapt through the day from buffalo robe at dawn to lighter layers by midday and back to heavy wear at night. The passage also mentions a man named Henn outlows laying a cornerstone and invites a pun from a writer.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
Unable to produce a coherent headline and summary due to severely garbled OCR text. The fragment hints at a local notice but lacks clear entities, actions, or dates to anchor a factual card.
Senators clash over Chandler accusations in heated House session
In Conoonp New Hampshire on Feb 24 United States Senator elect Gallinger and Representative Greene denied Chandler's charges of Republican agreements with Democrats. Greene labeled Chandler a coward while Pillsbury urged an apology. Angel questioned Chandler's health before any vote on the resolution. In Washington Senator Wilson of Maryland died suddenly after years of public service, born December 22 1821 and a former Maryland circuit court judge.
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Pillsbury
Angel
Washington
Wilson
Maryland
Senator Wilson
Snow Hill
Jefferson College
Senate Debates on District Bill and Exposition Salaries
In Wasamaton actions, the senate split after executive session over the District of Columbia bill and a World’s Fair appropriation. Amendments aimed to limit salaries for exposition officers and reallocate funds, with debates on how the $1,500,000 liability and $40,000 to $120,000 salaries would be handled.
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McPherson
Committee On Appropriations
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Gove
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MePherson
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Farwell
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United States
Fatal shooting mistaken for burglar in Puttapeventa
Laura Holland, 23, was mortally wounded in her home when her brother Frank, aroused by a noise and fearing burglars, fired twice. Laura, in stockings, came to investigate and was struck in the side. Frank was arrested then bailed. He is heartbroken over the error amid a local case in Mistaken fora Haratar.
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Puttapeventa
Laura Holland
Frank
Laura
Fred
Farmers hear Moore Taubeneck in Shelbyville meeting
Representatives Moore and Taubeneck spoke to farmers in Shelbyville. Moore asked how many wanted him to vote for Palmer. about one sixth of 20 raised their hands while four favored a Republican and the rest backed the present course. Palmer said he would keep Democratic votes for now with no sign of a change in candidacy.
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Moore
Taubeneck
Shelbyville
Palmer
Natdal Benefit Association
Geo. Palmer
Brave Rescue Aids Girl From Canal In Rochester
Louise Kauffmann, a young girl, fell through the canal ice in Rochester. Robert Thompson and Richard Redmond attempted rescue from the edge, Thompson dunked twice while Redmond pulled the sleeve of an overcoat to aid.
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N. Y
Louise
Joseph Kauffmann
Robert Thompson
Richard Redmond
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Redmond
Raton Tragedy Near Vormajo Road Kills Russell
Zeb C O Russell is killed by unknown assailants near the Vormajo road in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. J W Cook, seeing two Mexicans flee, fires but suspects a hit. Russell, about 25, recently sheriff and U S marshal deputy, leaves a wife and two children. The Maxwell Grant company men were seeking bloodhounds with help from Trinidad.
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U States
Crook County plans 55000 bond issue to fund indebtedness
The Crook County commissioners announce sealed bids for a 55000 bond issue authorized by territorial and state acts to fund county floating indebtedness. Bonds mature in ten years with 6 percent interest, payable as bonds are redeemed. Bids due April 15, 1891 in Sundance with delivery to be as ordered by the board. A. C. Berrie serves as county clerk.
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Legislative Assembly of the
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Wyoming
General Assembly
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Coummenienere
Sundance
Crook
Sand Crook County
Iene
County Commissioners County
Maick A. Bacon
A. C. Berrie
Sweat
County Clork
The Royal Gambler and Hidden Truths at Court
London reports the Prince of Wales evading his mother amid a baccarat scandal while Queen Victoria doubts his moral conduct. Corroborating gossip ties to royal alibis, enforcing gambling laws, and whispers of ministers’ reactions fill the page. Des Moines coroner ties Christian science teachings to a death, amid medical dispute. Gladstone's health worry fuels Liberal anxiety as Wales disestablishment debate looms. Stock and cattle markets close weak with varied prices across main exchanges.
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Victoria
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Kyle Wins Senate Seat and Independent Republican Stance
United States Senator Kyle, victorious in Yankton South Dakota, states he made no pledges to Democrats beyond backing a low tariff. He remains Republican in past but now acts as an independent and will support the Farmers' Alliance platform. He favors free coinage of silver and will vote soon on college matters in Yankton before June. Railroaders Consolidating in Kansas City features 350 delegates from various railroad unions endorsing federation. President Gompers calls it the start of a nationwide movement.
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