Deadly Gulf Storm Ravages Louisiana Coast
Reports confirm at least 48 deaths from the tropical hurricane with hundreds missing. A great tidal wave battered Grand Island to Vermilion parish, destroying villages and washing away homes while miles of crops and orange groves are ruined. Refugees describe starving, panic, and scenes of devastation as bodies drift in streets and along the gulf.
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Hell
Grand
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$50,000 Purse Offered for Johnson Johnson Bout
New York dispatch says James J. Jotries met promoter Hugh Mclnteab in Paris and the Austra man promoter renewed a $50,000 purse for a Johnson fight. Sports men think Jimmy Cattrath holds leverage, with California staging likely to avoid interference and hopes of substantial gate receipts. Nevada promoters reportedly would pay more, though such bids have not been confirmed.
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James J. Jottries
Paria
Hugh Mclnteab
Johnson
America
Australia
Cable
Thin City
Jimmy Cattraths
Colma
Cal
Jefferes
California
Rodent
Nevada
Baby farmer in Toronto linked to infant deaths and adoptions
Police allege Maud Turner used adoptions to obtain babies for a profit. Investigators say she strangled infants after adoption and disposed of bodies in Lake Ontario. Turner, jailed without trial, is tied to multiple aliases and several husbands in North America.
Fortune Worth Implied Shame at 1841 Altar Desertion
Pittsburg reflects a courtroom drama where Mary E Powers Torrance refused to promise obedience in 1841, was deserted after the ceremony, and years later Laura Speer proves she is the daughter. The Orphans' Court awards her half her father James Torrance's estate, once worth millions, after decades.
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Pittsburg
Mary E. Torrance
Powers
James Torrance
Laura Speer
Wilzabeth Township
Pittigburg
French Officer Killed Testing Airplane Near Boulogne
Captain Ferber, an officer of the French army, was killed near Boulogne while testing an airplane this morning when the aircraft overturned and crashed to the ground. He was crushed by the motor in the fatal accident.
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Prench
Boulogne
Ferber
Pinto
Harding Breaks World Piano Record by 4 Minutes
Roy J. Harding set a new world piano endurance record in Richmond Indiana ending last night after 15 hours and 6 minutes of nonstop playing. He collapsed near the finish but medical staff reported no permanent injuries and he is expected to recover.
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Richmond
Ind
Roy J. Harding
Harding
Daniel Meyer to be buried in New York after death
An obituary notes the death of Daniel Meyer and states his remains will be shipped to New York for burial. It mentions his passing and the planned funeral arrangements.
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Daniel Meyer
New York
Cook Submits to Cross-Examination by Crowd
Dr Cook faces cross-examination by forty newspaper reporters in New York as city officials honor his polar discovery with resolutions and a public welcome. He agrees to show his diary, claiming it contains over one hundred thousand words and other volumes hold further observations and records.
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Cook
New York
Riots in Kieff Spell Tragedy as Jews Face Attacks
Official dispatch confirms severe anti Jewish outbreak in Kieff with hundreds injured and many killed. Reports describe mobs arming peasants, stripping women, chaining victims, and brutal acts including two Jewish boys burned alive while fights raged between Jews and Russians.
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St. Petersburg
Kieff
Coits
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Rampaging Mob Attacks Temple as Russian Soldiers Rampage
A chaotic riot unfolds with drunken Russian soldiers spreading violence through a city, assaulting worshipers, breaking into a synagogue during services, and killing a rabbi. Women flee to rooftops as mobs struggle for control, while street battles erupt amid bloody scenes and looting.
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Byylarornc
Funeral of Robert Allen This Afternoon
Coroner Desmond concluded the inquest into the remains of Robert Ree Allen yesterday at Gleason. The jury prepared arrangements for the funeral with family members expected to attend.
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Puneral
Robert Allen
Desmond
Robert Ree Allen
Gleason J Ae
Arrabeene
Outrages Against Jews Documented in Church Fire Rampage
The article recounts brutal anti Jewish violence as mobs kill and injure congregants, force worshipers into the street, and burn the church. Families mourn as babies are killed, with descriptions of widespread home raids and systematic attacks.
Profane Sign Painted On Cruiser Carolina Sparks Mutiny Probe
In Norfolk on September 22 a luminous curse painted along two thirds of the hull of the cruiser Carolina sparked a mutiny scare. 600 sailors faced discipline after acts of insubordination and denied leave. Officers ordered a full investigation but culprits remained unidentified.
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Norfolk
Carolina
Hampton Roada
Capes
John A Johnson Laid In State In Minnesota Capitol
The body of John A Johnson former Minnesota governor lay in state at the capitol today with citizens from Twin Cities and nearby towns paying last respects before a special train carries the casket to St Peter for burial on the following day. A memorial view and escort by militia and a band accompanied the procession.
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St. Paul
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
St. Peter Minn
Capitol
Old Courage of Spain 18 to the Fore
Madrid reports Spanish forces in Morocco scored successes on Sept 20 and 21 near Mount Guruga, defeating Beni Shar tribesmen. Four battalions faced 200 Arab horsemen near Taxdir, repelling attacks with cavalry and infantry volleys, claiming many Moor fatalities.
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Madrid
Morocco
Guruga
Beni- Shar
Taxdir
Tovar
of Foreign Affairs
Riff
Algeciras
Six Members of Family Slain in Harjoey Va Robbery
Bluefield W Va Sept 22 an entire family of six was murdered and the bodies of all but one burned at their home in Harjoey Va early today the motive appears to be robbery An aged woman known as Aunt Betty Justice owned the house and was believed to carry a large sum in cash the murderers are thought to have taken F400 which Aunt Betty reportedly kept on her person.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Harjoey
Betty
Mrs Lizzie Foelmer Dies After Illnesses
Mrs Lizzie Foelmer of Phillips died at Sheldon private hospital at 11 last night from a complication of diseases. She was the wife of Joseph Foelmer, a ranchman near Philips, and had been brought here a week ago for treatment. Survived by husband and five children, funeral arrangements pending. body to be shipped Friday morning to Philips for interment.
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Lizzie Porllmer
Lizzie Foelmer
Phillips
Sheldon
Docensd
Joseph Foelmer
Philips
Patty
Arction
City Park to Use Manure for Lawn Covering
City Park Commissioner Thomas Talbot announced that manure may be hauled within the park to cover the grass for winter, instead of being dumped elsewhere. He urged manure disposal be redirected to CVVEY Park lawns to protect the turf.
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Cvvey Park
Thomas Talbot
Local notes on notable individuals and events
Fragmentary entry from Burtingtwon mentioning a gathering in Sash on September with several names including Chiandtran and Honvletia. The text references celebrities and a dim event yesterday, but specifics and context are unclear.
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Burtingtwon
Sash
Honvletia
Chiandtran
Abo & Celebrited Act
Dim
Dedication of Great Sime Taft Opens Gunnison Tunnel
President Taft moves westward reaching Pueblo and Colorado Springs then opens the Gunnison irrigation tunnel near Gunnison with Secretary Ballinger joining from Denver. Taft defends reclamation goals, says work must follow the law, and notes Pinchot and Ballinger letters. Guards accompany the president during stops along the route through snow and scenic highs.
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Pueblo
Taft
Continental Divide
Rocky Mountains
Senator Hughes
Walhurst
Thomas F. Walsh
Walsh
Cionmel
Spokane
Ballinger
Pinchot
Bessidous Taft
Todas
Colorado
Family alleged counterfeiters raided. arrests made in three states
Sheriff officials raided a cabin near Trent Creek Montana finding counterfeit money and a complete production plant. Aged president of Burnt Forest Ing company and his wife and son were arrested. another son Leo was detained in Idaho on counterfeiting plans. A further arrest linked to Trout Creek counterfeiting connections.
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Mort
Bonner County
Idaho
Sander County
Montana
Trent Creek
Mont
Burnt Forest Ing Company
Leo
Band Point
Amd
John
Crook
Leon Senior
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