Slaughter at Latimer Mines Leaves Dozens Dead in Mass Shooting
In Latimer Pennsylvania a march of striking coal miners was met by deputies under Sheriff Martin on a public road near Latimer. A volley killed multiple men and boys, with many wounded, as deputies continued firing despite pleas to cease. Governor Hastings ordered militia to restore order amid a chaotic scene and widespread outrage.
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Latiner
Pennsylvania Coal District
Thirour
Haalton
Mrnday
Martin
Will
Machin
Toen
Hastings
Dkers
Wriday Marning
Earle Mines
Latimes
Brazle Mines
Latimer
Sheri Martin
Oris
Son
Hazleton
Harwood
Prince Bismarck Suffering From Near Skin Condition
A brief item notes Prince Bismarck is afflicted with a near skin issue on his face. It mentions Robert A. Magee, a bachelor farmer near St Matthias Ming, reporting a robbery of $1500. It covers Oregon Railway and Savign You Company board meeting electing A L Mohler as president and a wreck involving three tramps injured while stealing a ride on the Louis and San Francisco line near St. Louis.
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Prince Bismarck
Robert A. Magee
St. Matthias
Ming
Direct
Oregon Railway and Savign- You
A. L. Mohler
L *Uis
San Izravisco
Aminoar
St. Louis
Fail For A Million Bankrupt Firm J R Willard & Co
A Philadelphia based firm advertising as bankers brokers and commission merchants with branches in New York Chicago Buffalo Washington Toronto Montreal and Philadelphia assigned to chief bookkeeper James L Starbuck with $20000 preferences. Liabilities estimated between 600000 and 1000000. The firm formed five years earlier and had no Bradstreet rating. Partners included James R Willard and Elmer and Jay Dwiggins nephews of Zimri Doviggins who founded country banks in several states. The collapse echoes the 1808 Columbia National Bank failure tied to Zimri Dwiggins and the late 19th century banking turmoil in Illinois.
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J. R. Willard & Co
Tuto
James R. Willard & Co
Broadway
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Chicago
Washington
Toronto
Montreal
James L. Starbuck
William 41
Osterhout
Ridgeway
Ayas
Bradstreet's
James R. Willard
Lake Avenue
Kennett, Hopkins & Co
Elmer
Jay Dwigsing
Zimri Doviggins
Ilinois
Ichigan
Illinois
Columbia National
Columbia Nationait
Zimri Dwiggins
Sturm Tatko
Town
Heatwave Era Septs Record Smashes in Chicago and Midwest
Chicago saw the hottest September day in 26 years as temperatures reached near 98 in the city and 102 at Valparaiso Indiana. Prostrations were reported in Milwaukee and other towns while corn crops suffered and schools closed in Champaign Illinois.
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Chicago
Seco
Phursdiy
Shlowytk
Samiurk
Iho
Auditorium
Milwaukee
Annie Sohmers
Layton Packing Company
Dani
la Salle
Champaign
Valparaiso
Ind
Nebraska Corn Loss From Prolonged Drought Across State
Reports from county boards show a severe drought hitting Nebraska. The board estimates the life corn crop at about 500 to 700 million bushels with half potentially unrecoverable. The early corn crop is around 50 million bushels or less, with danger from heat and drought beyond relief.
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Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
Fragmented 19th century clippings echoing strikes and humor
Disjointed quotes mock press freedom and public officials. A Magland engineers strike spreads without court injunctions while Western farmers expect higher wheat prices. A West Virginia judge is called a scarecrow by a lawyer, and jokes touch on taming miners. Mixed references to Juneau racers and San Francisco Catholic sentiment appear.
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Tom Brad
Springfield
Cath
Fred White’s Day Promotes Free Coinage and Reform
Fred White addresses Belle Milne at the Auditorium as he campaigns for governor. He attacks Republicans and monopolies, argues for free coinage of gold and silver, defends farmers and workers, and warns against corporate power and intemperate use of government authority. He shares personal service in the Civil War and emphasizes constitutional rights and economic justice.
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Fred White
Town
Belle Milne
Mr. White
Radicatisana
Aareliy
Missouri Valley
Rishig Ao
Whlel Mark Wanna
Wis
Bay of the Dominenc
Lavest Ice
Rotbert Canara
Writhiis
Gascalitivs
Esar
Wberry
A Sea Mystery of Modern Naval Power
The article argues that vast naval build ups over decades lack real battle testing and leave experts uncertain about the true value of armor and torpedo boats. It notes Kiel and Portsmouth reviews, the rise of ironclads, and the shift in naval warfare toward fire and shock methods, with a cautious view of future fleets.
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Trafalgar
Nile
Rodney
West Indies
Lissa
Adriatic
South Africa
Eet
Alexandria
Yalu
Kiel
Baltic Canal
Portsmouth
Nelson
Spark Catcher Patent For Smokestacks In Stettin Germany
A new spark catcher patent from Stettin Germany describes a system using two staggered tubular sieves in smokestacks to trap glowing sparks and coal particles. Forced draft drives sparks through the lower sieve into blind pockets where they are extinguished, while smoke deviates through the upper sieve. The design allows adjustable spacing to handle any fuel and keep emissions safe.
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Stettin
Germany
Philadelphia Record
McCarthy campaign document misuses state debt debate
An editorial criticizes State Auditor McCarthy for releasing a partisan campaign document under the guise of a report. It argues the increases in state expenditures and debt stem from broad inflation in institution funding, disputes the legality of warrants as debt, and labels Republican tactics as evasive while urging a nonpartisan state board of control to curb lavish appropriations.
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Andhor McCarthy
Republican State Central Committee
McCurthy
McCarthy
Repubblican
Agricultural College
College For the Blind
School For the
Deik
State University
Strate Normal School
USC
UBDL
Tatoos
General Assembly
Reform School
Widora
Clarindas
Mount Mlensnant
C. Cale
MacCarthy
Dudge Sportier
Thomas TE. Maxwell
Jude Cole
Council Bluffs
Republicans Delay Speaking Campaign Opening Plan
Republicans will not start their speaking tour until late September or early October, with the date set by the State Central Committee chair. Des Moines headquarters will open immediately and a literary bureau will be established at once. The aim appears to avoid early public discussion of state issues.
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State Committee
Des Moines
Republican Party
Gear
Slaw
State Central Committee
Changes in Election Laws Eyed by Republican Rail Ring
A historic partisan dispute alleges major changes to Iowa election law kept from public view before the publication of a new code. The piece notes secrecy around filing nominations with the State Secretary and the shift to state level ballot marking rules, with warnings to Democratic leaders on timing and procedures ahead of elections.
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Snl
Towa
Politique
Attica
Secretary of State
Jawa
No clear news item in fragmented OCR text
Fragmentary OCR text contains no coherent events names places or dates to summarize into a headline. The line appears nonsensical and lacks identifiable entities or actions for a valid news card.
Rumors Of Republican Scandals And Press Knots
The piece rails at Republican schemers and presses, arguing the Democratic side reveals overwhelming evidence of wrongdoing. It cites a $30,000 yearly mispayment from state treasury, critiques governors and politicians, and links the issue to broader state and national debates while referencing Napoleonic and European wartime parallels.
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Star
co +e
Republicltan
State’ Treasury
Boies
Rtrcan
Republican Carport Gang
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Vicksburg
Clesson
South Hill
Iefere Atlinia
Tommy
Mr. Figg
Indianapolis Journal
Papa
Weather Bureau
Yonkers Statesman
State Isaacs
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Congress
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Tlons
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Europe
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