Fire at Chesapeake & Ohio pier destroys ships and injures many
Newport News April 23 A blaze at Chesapeake & Ohio Mallroid pier No 5 caused $2 000 000 in damage. Two giant villas or plazas burned to the water s edge three ships burned to water s edge a tug Wanderer destroyed and at least sight persons injured seriously Numerous ships including the British steamer Clintonia Norwegian Solveig and Ger J D Bischoff caught fire. The heavy north wind and fire crews saved the grain elevator. Rumors of fatalities persist though unconfirmed.
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Newport News
Var
Chesapeake & Ohio
Mallroid Company
Clintonia
Plor
Savasanon
Minto
Ineffdental
Bat
Solveig
Bolu
Chesapeake &Olio
Watderer
J. D. Bischoff
Pier U
Lotto
Geesel
Inge
Chesapeake & Ohio Company
Wreck at Sea as French Vessel Sinks Near Grand Banks
The French fishing vessel Valliant, captained by Pierra, hit an iceberg on the Grand Banks on the 16th and foundered with 73 fishermen aboard. Seven men were aboard at stopping time, three perished, two crew bodies were thrown, and cannibalism occurred to survive. The boat was rescued by the schooner Victor Wagene. survivors suffer severe frostbite and possible amputations.
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Bt. Johns
Valliant
Pierra
St. Malo
Mielon
Grand Banks
Victor Wagene
Sheldon’s final act ends bank crash in Loda district
Chicago reports detail John W. Sheldon’s suicide note to attorney Moffet, followed by the closing of Loda’s bank, four major firms’ and several citizens’ assignments, and involvement of school trustees funds. Trust estates valued at about 200000 to 230000 collapsed in the broader crash.
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Chicago
Lake
Johnn W. Sheldon
Town
Ill
John HW. Moffet
Paxton
Moffet
Bank of
Loda
Bux Juesa
Sheldon
Loda Township
Torrens Bill Passed in Illinois Land Law Adaptation
Springfield April 28 The Torrens fund title act passed the senate with the emergency clause. The act copies the former law except it removes the registrar of titles power to pass upon titles, a pure judicial function. It provides for court proceedings to settle title questions with notice to interested parties and now goes to the governor for signature.
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Tllinois
Springfield
Senate Torrens Fund
Yachts planned for Queen’s and America’s cups in Ireland
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch notes inquiries support a syndicate plan to build a yacht in Ireland to contest both the Queen’s cup and the America’s cup. The group includes Gustav Bf. Wolt of East Helfast, the Marquis of Dafferiv, the Marquis of Londonderry, and Major Sherman Crawford.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Helfast
of Tyck
Ireland
Gustav Bf. Wolt
East Helfast
Marquis of
Ballot turmoil ends with Deboe victory in Kentucky race
In Frankfort Kentucky the crowded chamber adjourned sine die after a volatile session that included 112 ballots and a costly election. Deboe led with 71 votes to Blackburn 60, Martin 12, Stone 1, amid intense demonstrations and telegraph disruption as results were finally declared.
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Ktenteekin
Kinten
Frankfayt
Agih
Tipden Yiuta
Imore
Benatar
Devoe
Imelness
Deboe
Blackburn
Martin
Stone
Am b in i can Arre sts in Cuba Reported
Washington April 80 Consul General Leo reports two naturalized Americans arrested in Cuba. Tose L Dunia was seized in Havana April 20 and Leing has sought Spanish protection until the 21st without a reply. The second case involves Raraek Wernandez Ding captured by Spanish troops in Sagun and held to stand trial with treaty rights requested.
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Generval Leo
Washington
Lee
State Department
Cuba
Tose L. Dunia
Havana
Or Leing
Raraek Wernandez Ding
Sagun
Trouble in Labor Circuits War Declared By Knights of Labor
Washington April 30 The Knights of Labor executive board has declared war on the American Federation of Labor over the National Brewery Workers union affiliated with the AFL. An address to Knights of Labor members accuses the AFL leadership of misrepresentation and harming Rochester brewery workers.
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Inder
Federation of Labor
Washington
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
National Brewery Workers' Union
American Federation of Tator
United States
The
Order
Order and A Copy Gent To Each Member of the Oarganization
Rochester
Knights of Lubor
Two Colored Crewm en Die as Tug Wanderer Burns
Newport News April 30. Elijah Alunderson and Willan Paxton, two colored crewm en on the tug Wanderer, were lost when the vessel burned after the conflagration yesterday. They jumped overboard as flames spread and have not been seen since. The German ship J D Bischof also burned and a crewman is missing. Boatswain Steerman, who saved the captain, is burned internally and cannot be recovered.
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Reayport Newa
Newport News
Elijah Alunderson
Willan Paxton
Wanderer
J. D. Bischof
Robbers Attack Georgia Store. Porter Killed in Shootout
Albany April 80 Three clerks and porter William Grass were closing I F Putney's general store at Hardaway when robbers entered. A pistol duel left Grass dead near the door. robbers escaped after firing on the clerks who fled to safety.
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Reblers
Albany
William Grass
I. F. Putney
Hardaway
Grass
Pingree Must Stand Trial For Malicious Prosecution
The Michigan Supreme Court orders a new trial for Gov. Pingree on charges of malicious prosecution filed by James E. Tryon, former Detroit Police Commissioner. Tryon accused Pingree of false imprisonment and conspiracy after Pingree had Tryon arrested during his mayoralty. trial court previously directed a verdict for Pingree.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Gov
Pingree
James EK
Tryon
Detroit Flra Eomission
Detroit
Wild hailstorm devastates Elo Verde valley crops and 41 killed
A Ban Tuuls Potosi Mexico dispatch reports a severe hailstorm in the Elo Verde valley causing extensive crop damage and a reported death toll of 41. Hailstones described as weighing up to tires pounds crushed crops and endangered residents.
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Lonla
Ban Tuuls Potosi
Mex
Elo Verde Valley
Ilfe
Joint Meeting in Wagen Debates Mining Wages
A joint meeting of the chamber and the Association of Mines in Wagen Tolmiesburg on Tad mining operations concluded without adopting a resolution to reduce wages or set any new wage terms.
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Wagen
Tolmiesburg
Chamber
Association of Mies
Edward W Jolason Dies in Wing Monday Night
Local report from Wing on April 20 notes the death of Edward W Jolason with suspicion of poisoning. An examination and inquest are expected to determine cause and intent amid ongoing pow investigations.
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Mlun
Edware W. Jolason
Death in the Flood at West Guthrie Tragedy
A massive wall of water, up to eighteen feet high and a mile wide, struck West Guthrie causing widespread destruction. Dozens of homes, farms, and bridges were wiped out. property losses exceed two million dollars and many residents are missing or dead. Rescue attempts succeeded little as boats and improvised rafts were swept away and several rescuers perished. The Cottonwood river flooded, severing escape routes and leaving a broad area submerged. The disaster is attributed to a cloudburst with heavy rains.
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Okie
Canadian
Aix
West
Guthrie
Mme
Easus
Beford
Innestrean
Toxs
Cottonwood
Sree
West Guthrie
Gouda
Gottonwood
Ile
Wainland
Storms Sweep Louisiana Mississippi River Shoreline
Consternation grips Natchez and surrounding Louisiana shore as a severe wind and rain storm damages the lower levee. Southeast winds push wash from the Louisiana side while heavy rain threatens upper levee sections. Rail service continues on the bottoms as water rise threatens last land communications north toward Touishrut by tomorrow or next day. Damages to property owners estimated between 250000 and 500000 dollars.
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Louisiana
Natchez
Miss
New Orleans
Northwestern
Stilliau
Notable Chicago figure sentenced for murder
A well known race track follower, Thema Hed, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Chicago in connection with the murder of Jol Stuart. The case drew attention from local sports and community circles.
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Chicago
Taond
Tome Taruierly
Jol Stuart
Embezzlement Charges Shook Walkerton Firm
Charlea Schuyter, former manager of a Walkerton private banking company, was arrested on embezzlement charges. Police report a shortage of $59,000 across several accounts, with investigators continuing to probe the discrepancies and potential accomplices.
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Walkerton
Out
Charlea Schuyter
Magatger
Ab Aldanty
Witled at a Crossing in Tivansville Wisconsin
A collision on a highway near Tivansville Wisconsin results in fatalities. Arnald Man and Willis Saleours are reported dead. The incident occurred on a freight run with details unclear. Authorities investigate the crash site.
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Tivansville
Wis
Arnald
Aed Willis Saleours
Agen Tishty
Cuigon
Implicaths Attorney Named in Murders at Mtpay
Lawyer from Lintiset, Manston, identified as one of the murderers in a county case. Witness Barney, principal, testifies that in Mrs. Troth s home the deceased, John Both and Z Tatton argued, blows landed and two men fled toward the railroad where Gamlell was found dead next morning. The case draws strong public interest amid a bitter fight over the verdict.
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Lintiset
Manston
Aniston
Wis
John Hoth
Vikor Goodel
Mtpay
Attu
Gantenmarfasioney Barney
Ass Maoski
CO Troth
John Both
Z. Tatton
Ulatrlet Mthorney
Troth
Abe
reYroad Track
Gamlell
Timper
Gous
Ex-State Treasurer Bartley in Abraska Trouble
Omaha report says ex-state treasurer Bartley faces charges of embellishing about $201000. Sheriff McDonald went to Lincoln to arrest him. Bartley allegedly drew a warrant for $180000 to reimburse the sinking fund, sold warrants to Chemical National Bank of New York, and netted roughly $203000 in interest.
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Abraska
Omaha
Sherif McDonald Hawleft
Lincoln
Bartley
JA Warratt
Asuking Fund
Chemical National Bank of New York
Neter
Sun
Mixed Rail Board actions and local incidents report
State Railway Board adopts in a distance task to sheet the active routes as the Milwaukee road operates in Minnesota. In Grand Forks the board adjourns to meet in Bismarck next Tuesday for formal notification of the computer. A fatal crossing incident in Hampton Minnesota: John Clonens found dead, coroner rules death by being run over. Murder attempt at a store in Waukon, Iowa: Henry Y Duffy found dead, revolver unused, suspected robbery and murder. Minnesota school board to borrow 18000 at 4 percent under new state law. New government steamboat launched at Tokeyama Walls christened Gen Poo.
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State Railway Board
Grand Forks
N. C
Btate
Milwaukee Road
Minnesota
Bismarck
Minn
John Clonens
Hampton
Hampton Station
Waukon
Iowa
Henry Y. Duffy
Tt. Duffy & Sons
Wea
Dorrow
Little Walls
Board of Education
Grant Rapids
Mlan
Tokeyama Walls
Col W. A. Jones
Ehich
Missleetopl
Hastenter
Gen
Poo
Hng Juet
Leave of Absence for Angell at Michigan University
The board of regents has granted President Angell a leave of absence until October 1, 180s. It is hoped he can finish his invasion in Turkey and return to resume his position. In other notes, an accident at Grand Forks leaves a ten-year-old boy on critical condition after a ball strike. In Perry, Iowa, Miles and Myron Marshall are arrested for counterfeiting with spurious coins and dies.
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Angell
Ann Arbor
Mich
Boand of Regents
University of Michigan
Turkey
Grand Forks
N. D
the State University
Z. F. Working
Perry
Towa
Miles
Myron Marshall
Whetherbee
Othors
Butte Grown Steady Population Note From Polk Directory
Butte Montana April 30 The Polk directory lists 21 108 names implying a probable population near 42 000. A later estimate suggests 47 100 though the multiple may be high. Fire and weather notes interrupt the day with scattered incidents across Wisconsin Minnesota and nearby towns.
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Butte
Buttee
Mont
Polk
Congress Debates Bankruptcy Bill and Grant Ceremonies
The Senate and House wrestled with the Nelson bankruptcy substitute amid debates on Christian vs pagan themes, while parallel Grant tomb ceremonies drew many members to New York. The Indian and oil lease issues, and a deferred Uncompahgre action, framed the day, as adjournments marked by tributes and procedural moves.
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Washington
Cie Smestot
Senate
Nelal
Morgen
Reed
Nelson
Billie
Minnesota
Grant
Wileh
House
Dalley
Bland
Boe Enous
Chicago
Omaha
Wolman
Mand
Missouri
York
May Be Settled Get of Court in Detroit Claim
It is probable that the sensational ward Henkel case will settle out of court. Cherexporient, Henkel's second wife, has offered a confidential white sum of $2,000 cash for the benefit of the children. Settlement likely to be arranged within days.
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Detroit
Mich
Cascade Canal Project Faces Federal Action in Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate discussions in Washington in April about a Cascade Canal project involving Oregon railroad interests and a War Department official. The text references a general rule and public statistics, but the exact actions or outcomes are unclear from the readable fragments.
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Cascade Canal
Washington
Oregon Trulroad Company
Sun Xtadlathcane
Tage Piblic Monthly
Burial of two children shocks small town
In a brief, unreadable OCR fragment, local authorities report the burial of two children named Mya and Chris Peterson in an unspecified location, with uncertain spellings and place names. The text hints at a tragic death but lacks clear details.
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Chilton Morne
Cintsburg, Wik
Atpell
Chris Peterson
Bng Pintele Dre
Antawntic and Docs Patent New Telephone Attachment
A Philadelphia record describes a patented telephone device by a German electrician that streamlines use by automatic central connection. The system features a foldable, ear covering tube that pivots on horizontal rings with vertical rods, letting a user adjust to hear clearly and take notes while hands free.
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Telephone Ofice
Phil.delphia Record
Charlies Cavill Sets New Underwater Silence Record
Charlies Cavill, the Aqua rum Melbourne champion swimmer, stayed beneath the water for five minutes and five seconds to claim a new world record. Previous marks included Prof. Mugh at Wonderland Lowell and Prof. Beaumont at Alhambra Melbourne, with other noted attempts in London. The report also includes stray editorial fragments about smoking costs and school concerns.
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Australia
Charlies Cavill
Aquarum
Melbourne
Mugh
Wonderland Theater
Lowell
Mass
Beaumont Alhambra
James Ploney
Cambridge Music Hall
London
Lloyd’s London Weekly
Better Dead What People With Diseased Nerves Are Wont to Say
A brief column reports on attitudes of individuals with nervous disorders, noting grim or defiant remarks about life and illness. It reflects social attitudes of the era and contrasts despair with resilience, using first person anecdotes and observant commentary.
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