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Newspaper

Des Moines Leader

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1900

Page

5

Dramatic Pony Theft and Pursuit Across Platte City

A lengthy narrative recounts a dramatic chase over a stolen pony near Omaha. Police tracked the rider, described as elusive, through several towns, with inquiries spreading to multiple cities. Witnesses noted the horse’s color and gait while investigators pressed the pursuit and potential leads to identify the ringleader.

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Cape Colony Boer War Dispatches From Front and Home

Cobbled dispatches describe Cape Colony and Western Province troop movements, sieges, and rearguard actions amid the Boer War. Reports detail mounted infantry, garrisons, and militia operations, with mentions of specific units, locations, and dates, including French and British forces coordinating advances and counterattacks.

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Local auction notes reflect unclear bids and prices today

Fragmentary OCR text mentions an auction with mixed figures and terms. It references a site and Meyer Tove with unclear cost figures and a possible bid at 000 dollars. Overall details are obscured by garbled words and missing context.

Gasste OY THe atéTeGHULES. Card Sharps and MW Gece Liawre

A damaged OCR fragment chronicles a chaotic voyage to New York with sharpers and travelers. It mentions a notable meeting with a steamer, accusations of unfair dealing, and a tense scene aboard, ending with reflections on maritime mischief and whistleblowing. Names and places are unclear due to unreadable text.

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Alger and Miles clash over war conduct in Senate report

A Washington dispatch reviews a heated dispute centered on General Alger and General Miles regarding army leadership and wartime policy. The piece details accusations, testimonies, and committee deliberations about strategic failures, accountability, and the handling of military affairs during the conflict, with emphasis on the contrasts between Alger's and Miles's positions.

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Man Killed in Central Park Butler a Crime of Passion

A butcher in Codillacy Street area is accused of fatally striking a man in his heart after a dispute about a duel like claim. The case centers on Nelson and Sisa Mangsvet in Warstation, with a court hearing and unclear motives behind the alleged assault. The scene involved a structured confrontation and a subsequent clearing of witnesses.

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Unclear OCR fragment hints at consular and local notices

Incoherent text from an OCR fragment mentions a consul appointment, places, individuals, and scattered phrases. No clear event, date, or complete names can be established for a coherent summary.

Race War II Outbreak: White mobs terrorize Bangor area

A violent outbreak described as race war erupts with white mobs marching through towns near Bangor and Juha Hed. Reports detail looting, shootings, and intimidation aimed at Black residents, with one store owner resisting and a deputy sheriff's line under strain. Authorities seek to restore order as night curfews and reinforced patrols spread across Kendall, Laken, and nearby streets.

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Danish butter trade report notes high American quality

A fragmentary report discusses Danish butter imports and the American dairy industry. It cites U. S. Department of Agriculture reviews, government testing, and dairy exports, praising uniform quality and organization while noting challenges in compression, instructions, and market conditions.

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Community Dinner Drive Feeds Thousands Across City

A large charity effort distributed meals and gifts to thousands in the city, supported by volunteers and groups such as churches, Salvation Army, and public services. The event highlighted food, clothing, and monetary donations, with numerous civic leaders and organizations coordinating the relief effort.

Untitled Local Report Describes Violent Incident And Aftermath

A fragmented account details a violent event near a river area involving a husband and wife, a whiskey intoxicated scene, and a series of altercations. It mentions a man striking a tiger in a related report and a marshal questioning participants. No clear dates or locations are given.

Trial of Uor-RelUs Alyprl case set in New York

The trial for Uor-RelUs Alyprl TesTelaulues, tied to the First Nationae bank heist in New York, opens tomorrow in the Jaliet States District Court. The account totals 650,000 and involves alleged thefts linked to the bank and a setup around a home. The proceedings hinge on the bank heist and the fate of the accused as authorities pursue the case through the federal system.

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Murder Trial Suspected in 1693 Kentucky Case

Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal shooting tied to Henry Fuerces and a 1693 Greebol incident. It mentions George Barnes testifying and a box of cash logos, plus references to a weapon like a 3.55 caliber pistol. The piece hints at a long-ago killing with uncertain names and places.

Reniugks Sindhelees Pomier Troy Henry George Barnes Youlsey

Mission to Manila: Aboard a Sultan and a Telegraph of Tension

An account recounts a voyage from Manila to the United States aboard a vessel named for a sultan. The excerpt describes the philology, diplomatic aims, and demonstrations with a phonograph, the reactions of officials, and the fragile handling of cultural exchanges amid protocol pressures.

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Fragmentary Local Crime Note Receives Murky Detail

The unreadable OCR fragment references multiple individuals and a shocking wound incident. Names such as Mayne Mayheid Howhne and Dosink appear amid scattered actions in a room, with mentions of a wound, pursuit, and a possible lease or sale action shaping a chaotic scene.

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Washington turmoil disrupts administration posts in D C

Fragmented text reports a political crisis as Deputy Grosvenor faces dismissal amid department friction. References to Secretary Gage and charley Grosvenor hint at internal struggles, with autopsy notes and court-like proceedings surrounding the matter.

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