Dr Henry Van Dyke Elected Presbyterian Moderator
In New York Dr Henry Van Dyke, Princeton University literature professor, was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly after a second ballot. Amid cheers he assumed the chair, thanking the assembly and vowing to serve with devotion and humility.
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New York
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Minton
Golmax
Wilde
Owas Hern
Nixon Quits Tammany Hall Leadership
Lewis Nixon resigned as leader of Tammany Hall after a district meeting of leaders. The report notes his refusal to stake the position on a return to office and mentions discussions among leaders about future steps and reforms.
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New York
Lewes Nixon
Ieader
Tammany Hall
Feaders
Nise
Ana Cote
Fragmentary notice on company orders and wage issues
A garbled passage discusses a factory or center named Walace at Fobace Center and mentions workers advances, cost, and an increase connected to a company order. It references a general and a possible U S benefit, with unclear figures and details about the Bone and Lewis numbers.
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Ada Stigi
Aniberedy
Aus
Beef Trust Inquiry Opens in Indianapolis
Federal grand jury in Indianapolis began a probe into the beef trust methods with District Attorney Kearny in charge. Chicago packing houses and local concerns were summoned as the inquiry seeks possible evidence for federal proceedings led by Attorney General Knox.
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Beef Trust
Indianapolis
Crand
Kearny
Chicago
Washington
Knox
Fragmentary Revolt Sentences Peasant Soldiers
An OCR fragment reports peasants seized by a sheet revolution and soldiers forced to load ball cartridges. The text mentions imprisonment of twenty eight seniors and child punishments at the front ranks amid unrest and ordered executions.
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Finsssu
Tine
Gocourtennrtiak
Ambiguous Crime Report From Damaged OCR Fragment
Fragmented text reports a confrontation or crime in a hotel area with injuries to Powut Peasant and others. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR, including locations, names, and sequence of events.
Martiniene Vichines Sail to Reinforce Martianique Garrison
The relief ship Dixie sails from New York carrying supplies for the Martiniane garrison in Martinique. It transports sugar tea coffee bread trousers shoes and other comforts to feed and clothe troops for many days.
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Martiniene Vichines
Suigg Dixie
Martinique
New York
Circus Train Wreck Near Marysville Injures Dozens
A circus train axle broke near Marysville Pennsylvania causing many injuries among riders and performers. Sizable number sustained serious injuries while others suffered minor hurts as animals and handlers waited in the rear section.
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Marysville
Philadelphia Record Sold at Auction to Wis. Stenger
The Philadelphia Record went for 284000 dollars at auction to Wis. Stenger a Philadelphia lawyer who declines to identify his client but is reported to have represented a New York syndicate led by Frank A Munsey.
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Philadelphia
Wis. Stenger
Gay
New York
Frank A. Munsey
Bourbon exploring oil spray to curb street dust
Bourbon Indiana weighs an experimental approach to oil the streets to reduce dust in dry summer months. Officials note the town lacks gravel beds and face a persistent dust problem during heat.
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Bourbon
Ind
Mount Pelee Rumblings and Luminous Sign Seen
Fort Defrance correspondent for the London Times reports Mount Pelee continuing to rumble. Three bright points on the mountain's lower slopes cast candescent rays, signaling a possible new calamity.
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Fort Defrance
London Times
Mount Pelee
Three paroled convicts escape from Indiana prison
North Indiana system reports three convicts paroled this week have escaped. Warden Reid offers a reward of 50 dollars for each man as authorities search for the fugitives.
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Indiana
Ysisem
Reid
Pittsburg Oil Tanker Explosion Triggers Fatal Fire
A severe oil tanker explosion near Sheridan Station, Pittsburg, causes widespread fire and extensive casualties. Witnesses report flames rising, people fleeing, and responders unable to curb the blaze as hundreds suffer injuries and property losses mount.
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Pittsburg
Union Station
Ran Otter
Regent Queen Rules Amid Grief and Decrees Signed
Fragmented text recalls Queen Alfonse acting as regent after the king’s death, signing decrees and bestowing orders. It notes her fortitude and administrative resolve, her residence, and the Premier Liams kurye speaking with tremulous voice while praising royal devotion.
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Lottel Leghore Cioeen Marie
Madrid
Mlley
ANOTHER LAND LOTTERY ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH DAKOTA
The federal government plans a land lottery to distribute homesteads on rosebud Indian territory in South Dakota. Interior Department intends to survey and divide the GFactor land and announce lot conditions once ready. Secretary Witehcoek follows precedent set by previous allotments in Indian territory.
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Digte Cote
Federg Gweaveeniert
Paige
Adart
South Dakota
Aet O
Congress
Department of the Interior
Witehcoek
Tuis
Indian Territory
Lake Shore Breaks Speed Records on Record Run
Lake Shore and New York Central officials achieved a record run covering 118 miles in 15 ½ minutes between Buffalo and Cleveland. A Springfield Pa to Wingsville Ohio leg, 15 miles, took 11 ½ minutes. A 54 mile Rosa Ashtatala to Cleveland leg completed in 53 minutes.
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Lake Shore
New York Central
Buffalo
Cleveland
Fire damages yard and partials. relief society elects president
Fire in a chumber yard at Terrell Texas causes loss and insurance coverage noted. The Army Relief Society of the United States elects Mrs Dine S. Dine mont as president. Reading of a new Carnegie library ceremony at Houston with local officials and a Chicago auction firm paying for Cardiff and Wales carriage tires.
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Terrell
Pex
FEO
Army Relief Society of the
United States
Dine S. Dinemont
Shaft to Hero Dead Erected at Indianapolis
Indiana honors its patriotic dead with the unveiling of a tall white shaft at Monument Place. Veterans from four wars gathered around the pedestal for the Last March of the Battle Flags as Christ Church chimes rang Soldier Rest. Thousands lined the route with heads bowed as color guards returned battle flags to the capitol building.
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Indianapolis
Civil Duscord
Indiana
Monument Place
Christ's Church
Capitol
Monument Description of Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Indianapolis is described as one of the world’s most imposing military monuments. Erected to honor Indiana’s Civil War service, it sits at Governors Circle, two blocks east of the Capitol, atop a terrace with a tall shaft crowned by a Victory statue.
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Indianapolis
Imermenad O
Cirele
Bali
Annual Confederate War Memorial Dedication Parade Seen
Veterans from the Spanish and Philippine Wars join a three-part parade through Wemlinson to dedicate a state monument. Gov Durbin presided with Gen Lew Wallace and John W Poster delivering speeches, a dedicatory blessing, and a bronze figure set high on the shaft. The project drew over twenty thousand visitors and the state funded substantial support after initial private fundraising.
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Adiadad
WaLnaAch
Aid
Wemlinson
Te Monn Monk
New
James R. Carnahan
Gov. Winfield TD
Durbin
Rev
D. St Lucas
Grand Army
Gov. Durbin
Lew Wallace
John W. Poster
Washington, T. C
Gustavus ¥. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Condition Of Crops Across Regions Report Mixed Fortunes
The Weather Bureau reports winter wheat making satisfactory progress and corn doing well with an encouraging cotton outlook. Frost injures peaches and apples in northern areas while rains relieve drought in the midwest and south. overall conditions vary by state, with oats, barley, sugar beets and vegetables showing mixed growth and plantings continuing in several regions.
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New England
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Pacific Coast
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Missouri
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Upper Mississippi
Take
New Sdngland
Ohie Valley
South Care
Illinois
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Seeetion
Washington County
Michigan
Senate and House Action on Philippines and West Indies Relief
Congress debated the Philippines and passed a DC street occupancy measure for the GA R encampment. House and Senate advanced army and agricultural appropriations, volcano relief, and Cuban diplomatic measures while feeing internal disputes over naval funding and Indian land sales.
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French West Indies
Stewart
House
Cuba
Congress
Washington Notes on Government and Navy Figures
General O L Spaulding to retire as assistant secretary of the treasury. Democratic Committee may pick Chicago as headquarters. Proclamation opens the Porte Hall Indian reservation to settlement July 17. Senate appropriations panel boosts fortifications bill to 3 ? 3 7 4 8 1 million and more. Clay Evans retires voluntarily as Pension Commissioner. MacArthur testimony cites plans for Aguinaldo capture and deception. Rear Admiral Sampson’s funeral draws record attendances. West rails at Hampton Roads peace terms alleged by Tillman.
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French West Indies
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Proctor
Department of Agriculture
Indian Territory
Harris
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Kansas
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Patterson
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Chicago
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Hham
Searte Appropriations Committee
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Clay Evans
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Sampson
America
Sennator West
Uied
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Lindo
Hampton Roads
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