Kingston Wiped Out by Earthquake and Fire Disaster
London reports a Jamaica catastrophe as Kingston endures a major earthquake followed by fires. Civilian and military casualties are feared with hospitals crowded and key buildings destroyed. Officials fear widespread damage across the city and surrounding districts.
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Jamaica
Daily Times
London
Alexander Swattenham
Colonial Office
Kingston
Heudyman
Agricultural Conference
Alfred Jones
Cssoniial
Hamar Greenwood
M. P
Holland Bay
Omiitors
James Fergusson
Alexander Swettenham
Port Kingston
Sir Alfred Jones
Port Royal
Colony of
Cua
Amer
St. Thomas
Danish West Indce
Abingston
Porter and fruit merchant clash over pay in street fight
Tom Porter Jr and banana seller Linderbaum fought after a dispute over wages near a business on North Third street. Bricks and debris flew as they argued about 2.75 versus 1.75 for Porter’s services. Both were arrested, appeared before Mayor Smith, and were fined $3 each.
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Tom Porter, Jr
Linderbaum
Potter
Noorth Third Street
Glven
Smith
Boiler explosion at Bridgeport cripples freight engines
In Norrietown on January 16 a boiler on Philadelphia and Reading freight engines exploded at Bridgeport in the morning. The engineer died. Fireman, conductor, two men in charge of the stock car were killed or seriously injured. All of Atlantic City.
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Daily Times
Norrietown
Philadelphia
Reading
Bridgeport
Ped
Kemen
Mam
Tee
Atlentowr
Hearing Tonight in Potter v. Pouch Case
A hearing is set for six o'clock tonight in the case of Clara Potter versus Albert Pouch on a negriots charge. Squire Wimmer will preside as duty calls are weighed against duty to fulfill.
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Clara Potter
Albert Pouch
Lare
Squire Wimmer
Third Diphtheria Death Reported in Brink Haven
Jan 16 Brink Haven reports the third diphtheria death as Jernice Winslow dies. The Winslow family has two fatalities, and a young son remains ill with the disease.
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Brink Haven
Jernice Winslow
Winslow
Foraker Receives Merchants Appeal Across Nation
Brealdent Hrooke of the Business Men's Association acknowledged receipt of the association’s letter endorsing improvement of the fraternal waternass of the country and stated it would receive the senator’s best attention.
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Brealdent Hrooke
Business Men's Association
Frau Sena
Foreaker
Waslington
Imported French Coach Horse Shipped to City
Melanghin Bros report a premier French coach stallion named Heskoth French coach stallion, Vhideme 4202, now at Clark's livery. The coal black, four years old, weighs about 1400 pounds and ranks as a top example of the breed in America, drawing admiration from all observers.
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Melanghin Bros
Clark's
America
Character Counts in the Times Emphasized by Former Friend
A former friend of the Times praises its steadfast moral stance and straightforward dealings with readers and patrons. The speaker notes the paper does not claim infallibility but admits mistakes when shown, defending the Times honesty and integrity despite past losses.
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Times
Ithaa Aasa
Jury Deliberations Over a New Fangled Button
A humorous incident unfolds as a jury, tired of consulting, struggles with an unfamiliar device described as a button. After attempting to report the verdict, they knock for the sheriff, who arrives as a sense of confusion lingers about the mechanism and its use amid their efforts to secure the scene.
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Tessy Owen
Tle
Breat
Tae Ellis
Nobel
Hine
Furor Gus
Elks Meeting Advances Dinner Club at New Café
The Elks regular meeting, held Tuesday an hour earlier, approved continued use of the dining room by the Knights Templar for a potential February visiting commandery. W. O. Anderson leads the new Elks cafe as members quickly embrace the club rooms and Rathans family plans.
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Elks Way
Usu
Elks Cafe
W. OR. Anderson
Patos
Llovo Pocock Failing Report Reads Odd Message
A garbled OCR item mentions Llovо Pocock with unclear action and references Sterling and a reporter. The fragment suggests a health or event update but provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Boys Choir to Sing at City Prayer Meeting Tonight
Rev. Robertson secures Rev. Dr. Fisher to speak at the Methodist church prayer meeting this evening. The boys choir will perform. The gatherings have grown in interest and members and all residents are urged to attend.
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Dr. Fisher
Robertson
Methodist Church
Jackson man reports Janu ary potato digging in winter
John Wright of Jackson surveyed a potato field after neglecting to dig last fall. He found most tubers unfrozen and in prime condition, with snow delaying digging today. This may be the only January instance of potato making in the county.
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John Wright
Jackson
Frézan
Coshocton to test new airship in early spring
Coshocton prepares to trial a 69 foot long cigar shaped airship purchased in Chicago. The wooden steering mechanism and operator cage will be attached to a bay, and a test flight is planned outside the city in the early spring. Officials promise secrecy until the launch.
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Coshocton
Chicago
Cmd
Imen
Farmer in New Bedford narrowly escaped crushing by logs
A farmer at New Bedford faced a deadly hazard when heavy logs toppled toward him. The rear of the load struck the cart first, slowing its roll, and a dog and quick actions helped prevent serious injury as bystanders halted the danger and the farmer recovered to move about the house with care.
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New Bedford
Mitty Found Guilty in Fifteen Minutes Lumber Case
A court quickly convicts Mitty in a lumber dispute trial. The civil case against Turner centers on alleged embezzlement of funds tied to estate work. Jury comprised of Steffee, Henry Franks, John W. Sita, and others returned a verdict for the plaintiff with proceedings noting witness testimony and defense statements.
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Mitty
Peter Bowers
Maxwell
Fae Ale Witneases
Tighertsom
Merel
Tiwe
Conaiaty
Steffee
Henry Franks
John W. Sita
Wyo Ghephart
Henry Welgle
Grant Wadam
Hantey
Jom Serena
Ho B. Heaton
Ja. Clark
Curios Simmons
Valuable Jewelry Stolen From Home of Thos Robson
A theft occurred at the home of Thos Robson where a gold watch valued at five dollars and several jewelry pieces were taken from a dresser drawer. A bank book and a single five dollar piece were also missing. The crime was discovered after Robson found the door unlocked several days later. A Hagen ring was not recovered and the thief or thieves remain unidentified.
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Thos. Robson
Hs Oncoradius
Has. Teopsan
Cheery Tal
Barren
Ohada
Oweerth
Oben Fatte
Lycars Ag Helrigoms
Hagen
Robson
Mrs Pretzius Dies In Crawford Towns Sup
Mrs Catherine Pretaing of Crawford townsup dies after months of illness. Born in Flakenbach Germany May 1 1827 she came to the United States at sixteen. She married Walther Pretsens Nov 7 1846 and had five sons and five daughters. Survived by son Henry, daughters Kristin Schlegel and Myre Huprich, 37 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, three sisters and brothers. Funeral Monday at the New Bedford Reformed Church. Reverend Lahr conducted the services.
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Catherine Pretaing
Crawford
Ter
Henry Pretzens
Kristiin Schlegel
Myre
Adam Huprich
Alsp
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