Senate Denies Quay Seat After Close Vote in 83 to 32
Washington April 25 The Senate refused seat to former Pennsylvania senator James Quay by an 83 to 32 vote after a day of high profile speeches by leading lawyers. Debate spanned the chamber as the roll call proceeded with Pettigrew of South Dakota voting against the Quay seat. The House meanwhile approved the Foraker emergency resolution on Porto Rico officers and debated post office funding with a later vote pulling back most of the proposed pneumatic tube service budget. Washington April 26 27.
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Amendment on carrier pay and census salaries
An amendment seeks extra compensation for letter carriers for overtime above forty eight hours weekly though carriers resist. It also proposes raising the census director’s salary to 7500 and granting census supervisors 2 percent of enumerators’ pay. The Taywitian government bill front conference report was presented but not acted on due to lack of quorum.
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Bil Wits
West Virginian seat vote and pension action dominate Washington
Washiuxton Apr 28 The senate debated Nathan 1. Sent to be entitled to the seat in the senate from West Virginian. The Alaskan code LUT discussed. The house set a record by passing ninety one private pensions. One provides $4 monthly to the widow of Col John M Stotzenbers of West Nebraska killed in the Philippines. Conference report of the Tawallan government DIE adopted and sent to the president.
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Washiuxton
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Glaick
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Tate
John M. Stotzenbers
Wiest Nebraska
Philippines
Koes
Senate debates sympathy with the Boers over Britain
The Senate considered Pettigrew's resolution urging sympathy for the Boer struggle in South Africa. The vote to refer the measure to foreign relations failed to reach a quorum, adjournment followed, and the House moved on to other business including Spain treaty claims and bills expanding agriculture and game laws.
Shag Rock Explosion Endangers Vessels Near Golden Gate
A rock formation off the San Francisco bay called Shag Rock was blown up west of the city, revealing about 3800 feet of rock. The blast aimed to remove a menace to shipping, injuring several people and causing property damage along the shore.
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Ti Francisco
San Trrancisco Bay
Westeday
Burglars Break In Three Comfrey Shops At Night
Reports say burglars broke into three Comfrey shops on May Day night. They struck A. Jamberich’s store and B. J. Egging’s butcher shop. A revolver-brandishing Postmaster Ewhig appeared, averting robbery, and about $235 was left in the drawer.
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Mim
Saimday
dInty
A. Jamberich
B.J. Egging
Ewhig
Wisconsin woman and granddaughter die in yard fire accident
In Junction City Wisconsin on May 1 Mrs Marie Toole and Sadie Fil, a married daughter of Mrs Hook, were burned when a fire started in the yard. Sadie’s clothes caught fire and Mrs Stuck’s clothes were ignited while trying to help. The exact cause remains unclear.
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Meeta. Marcihle
Junction City
Wis
Marie Toole
Sadie Fil
Hook
Sadie
Bensh
Fee
Woman Arrested for Objectionable Letter Shipment
Deputy U S Marshal Ladlow arrived with Dork Murphy of Gateeton to arrest on a charge of sending through the mails an improper and objectionable epistle to Mrs. Dell Bendla of Quawa Iowa.
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Stone Falls
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United States
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Dork Murphy
Gateetson
Dell Bendla
Quawa
Iowa
Fraud charge against Joseph Smith of Spahin Wis
In Spahin Wisconsin on April 20 Joseph Smith was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He claimed to have been recently married and that robbers had seized funds en route to bring his wife to Spahin. Presiding Elder Martin lent money which Smith then spent. Martin learned the ruse and had Smith arrested.
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Joseph Smith
Martin
Hone
Spmia
Smith
Tov Martin
Another Suit by Sue in Winona Minnesota
Russell Sage begins another action in United States district court at Winona against Pepin town and Wabaeha city. Deputy Marshal Sheehan served the papers on Thursday commanding the parties to answer Sage’s complaint on the first Monday in May, an apparent bid to recover Reed’s Lawling bonds.
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Winona
Minn
Russell Sage
Pepin
Wabaeha
United States
Sheehan
Ma. Sage
Taue
United States District Court
Reed
Burglar Caught in the Act at Pierre Store
A bold burglary was attempted at D. Z. Davis East Pierre post office and general store. The burglar, who gave the name John Davis, broke a glass pane to enter and was surprised at the cash drawer. he was found with a revolver and arrested on burglary charges.
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East Pierre
D. Z. Davis
John Davis
Appleton Mayor Dies by Own Hand in May Tragedy
Tierman Erb, former mayor of Appleton Wisconsin, aged twenty seven, killed himself with a gun after returning from a hospital where he was treated for mental troubles. Worry over the Appleton heavy balling imbroglio is noted as a likely cause.
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Appleton
Wis
Tierman Erb. Jn
Woman Burned as Bonfire Spreads to Barn
St Paul May 1 Mrs Andrew Robinson of South St Paul was severely burned Saturday afternoon when her clothes caught fire from a bonfire. Family members tried to extinguish the blaze from her dress and the fire spread to the barn. The barn was destroyed and only hard work saved the house. Mrs Robinson's burns are serious but probably not fatal.
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St. Paul
Andrew Robinson
South St. Paul
Drowned Boy at Fergus Falls Bridge Tragedy Claim to Aid
May 1 in Fergus Falls Minnesota George Tyson aged fifteen drowned while attempting to save his younger brother who fell from the bridge railing. The younger boy grabbed a fishpole and was saved. George could not swim and drowned in the river.
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Fergua Falls
Minn
George Tyson
Horse and buggy collision claims Holleksville farmer
A south bound flyer on the Chicago and North Western railroad struck a horse and buggy driven by John Delsler, a Holleksville farmer. Delsler was killed instantly and his body severely mangled. Mrs. Delsler was injured but not fatally.
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Reine
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
John Delsler
Holleksville
Detalor
Train Wreck Kills Two in Minnesota Incident
In a May 1 wreck on the Iowa division of the Northwestern road at Blue Earth City, Minnesota, engineer Joseph King of Winona was instantly killed as his engine toppled and pinned him beneath. Fireman Times B. Gle of Winona was crushed but will live.
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Winona
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Iowa
Blue Earth City
Joseph King
Niso
Will
Lonely Man Murdered in Nigh-Scape Thefts Near Otiumayn
Josiah Carr, an elderly farmer living two miles north, was found dead after a suspected ambush. The body showed signs of dragging, the victim described as well-to-do, with no immediate suspects identified. May 1 date cited with unclear locality names.
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Lown
Josiah Carr
Here
Alove
Forest fire arrest in Weetwood May trials set for May 4
Weetwood Minnesota May 1 arrest of Fally Tethia, a Lomestead settler, on charges of causing a forest fire through carelessness. Trial scheduled for May 4. Sold to Mave Neen Careless.
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Mave Neen Careless
Weetwood
Minn
Fally Tethia
Lomestead
Murder and death by own action near Coloma Wisconsin
A distressing report from Coloma Wisconsin notes a man named Levi My ND and his wife Ivere Cou were shot dead by the ramal about seven miles west of le. The shouting was tone by the bishani who deel four sluts, all ly trouble was the cause.
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Levi My ND
Ivere Cou
Northern Pacific Gains Control of St Paul Duluth Line
April 28 report says Northern Pacific will hold control of the St Paul and Duluth line after a sale from the Clarence Day syndicate. President Mellon to remain until formalities conclude. Great Northern and Milwaukee lines cited as potential alternatives. C W Bunn notes no confirmation from New York yet amid syndicate interest involving J T T.
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Duluth
New York
Oftesii
Paulile
Be Paw
Partlea Ii
Atta
Mellon
Mr. Day
Great Northern
1011
Sean
Milwaukee
Paeide
National Park Reserve Bill for Minnesota Lands Introduced
Washington reports the house committee gave a favorable vote on a bill to create a national reserve of about 80,000 acres in Minnesota including Teevh Lake Winnibigoshish and Gass Take Mullan areas. The measure calls for a three member commission from each Congress and a $50,000 appropriation. The committee also backed Enola in the Indian Territory emigrating to Mexico under interior department guidance, seen as a chance to restore tribal ties and avoid disease.
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Washington
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Algo
Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Prisoner Makes Dramatic Escape En Route to Ashland
Ashland Wis April 23 Peter Manypenny a half breed of Odanah reservation was indicted for distributing liquor among his tribe and ordered brought to Ashland. While traveling at thirty miles per hour he crawled from the coach window as the train sped and the conductor fell from the steps. Manypenny escaped into the surroundings.
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Peter Many
Penny
Rain Stirs Farmers as First Nailstorm Weathers Season
A夏nnual storm hit late Wednesday afternoon bringing thunder and heavy rain. The wet spell completes about ninety percent of wheat seeding and improves soil conditions, leaving farmers jubilant over erosion and moisture for the growing season.
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Snausetts Sparoneh
Wargo
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Awell
New Mining Firms Forming Rapidly in Black Hills
Deadwood April 28 new mining companies are being organized to the Black Hills at about twenty a month. In the last thirty days firms have been formed with a total capitalization of 15,000,000. The Black Hills are now the nearest mining country to the East, a fact investors increasingly appreciate.
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M. C
Black Hills
Woman Arrested on Old Warrant Returns to Fargo
Mme Bassey a Bolorians color el woman who was run out of town last summer with other women, returned to Fargo from Rat Portage and was arrested on an old warrant. She claims to be the owner and will fight in court to uphold her alleged lease rights.
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N. D
Mme. Bassey
Rat Portage
Heroe
One Hundred Years Old Sparta Wis Man Reveals Longevity
One Hundred Years Old in Sparta Wisconsin Loren Ty Wolcott, born April 22, 1800, in Bintington Otsego County, marked his 100th birthday on April 22. He has been married three times, his current wife aged 55, whom he wed at 87. He has several children, all of whom he has outlived.
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Wis
Loren Ty Wolcott
Bintington
Otsego County
Whem
Tad Ning
Waco
Tex
Toon
Wales
Daran
Nine valuable horses burned in Ripton County fire
In Raynett Wisconsin on April 28 a blaze razed the Ted Cir Lumber company stable destroying nine valuable horses owned by the firm. Fire crews battled the flames overnight with estimated losses mounting to thousands of dollars.
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Raynett
Wis
Ted Cir Lumber Company
Linenel
Suntelver
Farmer Fincistiainn Found Dead Near Milaca Minnesota
A farmer named Fincistiainn was found dead near Milaca in Green Hirsh yesterday. A pistol was located a few feet from the body and the coroner will investigate the incident.
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Invest Izniu
Unclear local item from Yankton area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event or notice involving individuals named Andy Meleehule from Walshtown with mentions of several other names and terms. The text is garbled, preserving few concrete actions or outcomes.
Stavinga Barks Stintis Ties Reveal Labor Savings Rise
A report from Stavinga Barks Stintis notes rising savings among laboring workers in eleven state institutions. Deposits show a revenue surge around 250,000 dollars per month, with a projected 250,000 increase in the thirty days after January. Coll. Pope comments that such growth is unusual in peak employment lows.
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Irebrugry
Forest fires devastate towns along Wisconsin and Michigan line
Marinette Wisconsin May 2 forests raged north of Fisher Michigan along the Wisconsin and Michigan railway right of way. The station water tank and yard property were destroyed. The town of Valgood or Worcester area destroyed with losses estimated around 200000 dollars. Fires threaten Niwasawa and Ongaletaner as flood danger rises.
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Michigan
Marinette
Wis
Fisher
Mich
Wisconsin & Mehivan Rilway
Valleond Company
Hove
C. Me Worcester Company
Antes
Tawi
Beaver Dam Fire Destroys Mallenbte Plant and Railway Cars
A fire at Beaver Dam Mallenbte Tran works began shortly after 1 am when a wire broke in the engine room. The blaze consumed the plant and damaged the C M & St Paul railway freight shed and cars, totaling over 100000 in losses plus 10000 elsewhere. The burned factory was insured for 37000.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Dynamite Blast Kills John Swanson in Minnesota Scene
A dynamite cartridge exploded near John Swanson eight miles northwest of Tillehfield Minnesota on May 2 killing him. The blast occurred while two youths played with the device and failed to trigger it properly. Swanson, a hunter, died from chest and abdomen injuries at Mercy Hospital.
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Tillehfield
Minn
Jon Swanson
John Jotuson
Mercy Hospital
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Mr. Knight
Younge
Swinsen
Forest Pires Riging Near Wansit Wisconsin May Day
Forest fires rage near Wansit Wisconsin threatening farm properties and homes. Firefighters and volunteers were sent to Arville four miles away where a large stock of cellar posts and poles were loaded to aid water and light tree control. The wagon road to Amberg remained impassable last night.
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Wis
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Arville
Here
Amberg
Sailor Albert Wesley Turley Killed in Charleston Navy Yard Accident
Coxswain Albert Wesley Turley, 20, United States Navy training ship crewman, fell from the spar yard to the deck at Charleston navy yard and died. Born in Minnesota, he enlisted August 3, 1899. His mother Mrs. Johnston Kinsey resides in Everett, Washington.
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Boston
Albert Wesley Turley
United States
Button Cutters Strike in Mascatine Iowa
Sixty button cutters at the New York perl button factory in Mascatine Iowa struck against a wage reduction. Thirty cutters who left the Techinner factory three days earlier have returned after employers granted their demands.
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New York
Michigan Swept by Fire in Heavy Loss Across State
Detroit May 2 reports say Michigan was swept by fire destroying Athene ten buildings and wiping out hamlets including Chadwyn, severing business districts and eight residences. The overall loss across the state is expected to be very heavy.
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Painter killed by accidental discharge in Stewnetville
A painter named Bur delee Troster was killed by an accidental gun discharge while handling a shot gun in Main Street Stewnetville on May 2. Police reported the incident as a tragic misfire with no foul play suspected.
Fire Hits Barn Near Burnet Hurting Seven Horses
A barn wildfire near Burnet damaged seven horses and cost about S10000 in damages. Fire crews battled the blaze as residents reported the incident on May 2. No other injuries are listed.
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al Benderson
Heady fae the Conventhans Milwatkes Convention
The Wubden insiet announced Ta ar vdebt that WL neestesentints for lokdings te bly cenvyeblign je uw egenplotud at the Phe metpita.
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Death Toll in Storm Rises Across Several Cities
A damaging storm swept across Texas and nearby states, killing eight in Wadhursd and injuring and wrecking multiple structures. Bridges failed, neighborhoods were flooded, and property losses run into thousands as crews search for victims and assess widespread damage. In Blum Texas a tornado damaged homes and a two story building, while Lincoln Nebraska reported wind and hail damage, with farm outbuildings toppled and stock harmed.
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Wahoo
Cedar Bluffs
No Water for Pou Ina Mexican City Amid Drought
The Mexican city of San Luis Potosi with a population near 80,000 suffers extreme water shortages as drought dries streams and wells. Water carts cannot meet demand and prices rise to punishing levels, leaving the poor without relief after a long drought and a broken reservoir in recent years.
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Chicago Woman Declared Unable to Work, Jail Unneeded
A Chicago jury ruled that Mary Henning cannot be jailed as a vagrant because she was not compelled to work. Prosecuted by the Central Bureau of Charity, Henning had reportedly begged at Michigan Avenue houses for years, with authorities arguing she should seek work.
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Mary Henning
Central Bureau of Charity
Michigan Avenue
President wid Mrs Meinley arrival in Washington and party
President and Mrs. Meinley arrived in Washington from Cantor. Accompanying them were Capt. and Mrs. Laulay ette McWilliams of Chicago Dr. Rix ey Willa Hawk of New York Geo Barber of Canton Private Secretary Cortelyou and Sterographer Leonia. Woods on fire at Rib mountain Wis on April 20 destroys pastures and trees as farmers battle the blaze amid strong winds.
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Wid Mrs. Meinley
Cantor
Laulayette McWilliams
Chicago
Rixey
Willa, Hawk
New York
Geo
Barber
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Leonia
Wisau
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Rib Mountain
Thin City
Detoalon Lead to Death in Lyons Insane Asylum
In Knoxyilh Tennessee on April 20 a patient at Lyons Insane asylum killed Mary Gerier and another woman. Authorities say the attacker, aged in years, used a bucket of tea as the weapon while Mrs Aveo claimed Miss Caria was unwell.
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Caria
Scientist Feynman Cleared in Plehoddist Book Firm Case
In Cldengo on April 20 the investigation into Das IL aem pallette agent at the Western bruntel of the PleUhodist Books concluded with his acquittal yesterday.
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Rusele
Das IL Aem
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