Earthquakes in Guadaloupe Kill Dozens Shatter Churches
New York reports West Indies tremors strike Guadaloupe and Montserrat. A brick church collapsed trapping 260 worshippers, fifty perished, and twenty-five to thirty deaths were noted at Point au Dietre. Twelve brick structures and many houses damaged.
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New York
the Journal
Guadaloupe
Montserrat
West
Indiias
Quebec
Ma Glann
Leonard ‘S Land
Antigua
Markets Update from Chicago and Midwest Bureaus
Chicago and Minneapolis market reports detail wheat, oats, corn, and rye futures and on‑track prices. Hogs and cattle prices are listed for Chicago and St Paul, with for May 12 quotes across several classes and grades. Milwaukee notes firmer wheat and steady corn. Minneapolis shows price shifts for May and July wheat contracts.
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Caniera
Chicago
Minneapolis
Tuly
Northern
Milwaukee
Norther
South St. Paul
St. Paul
Tinx
Taunder Timothy
Durant Appeal to Governor Planned for Next Friday
San Francisco May 12. Attorneys Navereonsey Duprey and George A. Knight began preparing their plea for executive clemency for Theodore Durant to be presented to the governor next Friday. The defense will be fact driven with no sensational appeals. The Durrants will not accompany the lawyers to Sacramento. Durant hopes the governor will grant clemency.
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San Francisco
Navereonsey Duprey
George A. Knight
Girl Drowned in Boiling Water Accident at Home
In Blaix City Lews on May 32 a three year old girl, daughter of Nels Copenhaver of Luton, fell headfirst into a tub of boiling water. She was pulled out but sustained severe burns to both eyes and skin. The injuries proved fatal within hours.
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Blaix City
Lews
Nels Copenhaver
Luton
Annual meeting of American Protective Association opens
In Washington on May 12 the supreme council of the American Protective Association began its annual session. Supreme President Doln Hehols led proceedings as delegates from various sections gathered. Two business meetings focused on preliminary council matters and preparations.
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Ain BP
Washington
Supreme Council of the American Protective Association
Doln Hehols
Reed Indicted For Withholding Food From Crew Aboard T F Oakes
The grand jury of the United States circuit court indicted Capt. Edward W. Reed of the ship T. F. Oakes for maliciously withholding food from the crew during a voyage from Long Kong to this port. The incident occurred near Unknown Beach Brownton Minnesota on May 12. In Fergus Falls Minnesota a man named Chae Tage died. Quebec conservatives were overthrown in provincial elections with liberals gaining 10 seats and conservatives about 20. A revolution ends in Hoidians with the country now peaceful.
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Cent. Reed
New York
Grand Jury
Orliitnal Branch
Uniead States Circuit Court
Edward W. Reed
T. F. Oakes
Long Kong
Moptierl
Quebec
Uquaervative
Delaturve
Contservatives
Fiberals
Gsad
Normand in jail after rambling confession in Grand Forks
Normand has been brought to jail in Grand Forks North Dakota after a rambling confession given en route from Towner. Deputy Sheriff Colling and deputies handled the transport without incident. He rambled about wanting to be home and talked of death while on the train dancing jigs and apologizing for past acts. He claimed not to have killed Knute Hillestad's father though his words carried a hollow piety directed at family in Nebraska Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Normand
Grand Forks
N. Ds. Bry
Jult
Colling
Smalt-Cozen Oficars
Towner
Hillestad
Knute Hillestads
Slater
College View
Neb
Minnesota
North Dakota
Bickel of St Paul Arrested on Bank Funds Charge
William Bickel of St Paul was arrested on an indictment claiming he stole about 6500 from Minnesota Savings Bank funds. He appeared before Judge Lewis, bail set at 8000, and he refused offers of bail bonds saying he would go to jail rather than trouble friends. He denounced the case as persecution and planned to await his turn in jail.
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St. Paul
William Bickel
guind-Inteeny
Minnesota Savigs Bank
Lewis
Ball
Mesars
Uri Tanprey
Patrick Conlay
Mir
Bickel
Coin Swl atters Gang Busted in Deadwood
A gang using counterfeit gold coins to blend face value with weight operated in Deadwood South Dakota for months. Federal investigators led by Treasury Detective Wilson arrested Dick Mick, Guy Mick, and John Byrnes, with Ronan acting as a witness.
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Allereil
Deadwood
S du
Wilson
Treasury Department
Guy Mick
Dr. Wick
Rapid City
John S. Byrnes
Ronan
Not Proven Day Charged With Indecent Assault in Detroit Minn
Detroit Minn May 14 Day a prominent citizen has been charged with indecent assault on several girls. Warrants prepared but he fled as crowds search the town. Day is 67 and a long time local business man with an admired family. The excitement is intense.
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Sudienly
Buatiens
Detroit
Minn
C. IK
Day
Burglary at Deverey and Donohue Store Reported
A May 14 burglary at the Hard Wire Store of Deverey and Donohue saw entry through a rear window and the theft of cutlery and small goods. An arrest is reported for a suspicious character who had lingered near the shop for days.
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Naribault
Mion
Deverey & Donohue
Indictments Highlight Liquor and Larceny Cases
Fergus Falls Minnesota May 14 The grand jury has indicted EH B Thomas of Spirit Lake twice for selling liquor without a license. Thomas is the man who caused the game commission trouble by illegal trading and slapping fish. It has also indicted J H Watt of Pelican Rapids for grand larceny.
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Fergus Falls
Mine
Thomas
Spirit Lake
The
Game Commission
J. H. Watt
Pelican Rapids
Owatonna Conference Meeting Closes After Strong Attendance
The annual meeting of the Owatonna Conference of Congregational churches in Dodge Center Minnesota closes after broad representation from leading churches. Mary PB Wright of Turkey gave the closing address, marking an unusually engaging session.
North Dakota University to Hold June Commencement
The annual commencement exercises at North Dakota University Grand Forks will take place at the opera house on Thursday June 17. The senior class has chosen Dean Pattee of the law department University of Minnesota as the speaker for the inaugural address.
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North Dakota University
Grand Ferke
N. D
Opera House
Dean Pattee
Law Department
Wniversity of
Tphesgt
Foresters Convention Report From Wisconsin Minnesota Town
The Grand Court of Foresters of Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa held its eighth convention in Wasera on Tuesday May 14. The grand secretary reports the order in flourishing condition with premiers at Wasera Wasgea Mimi.
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Wasera
Wasgea
Mimi
Grand Court of Foresters
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Towa Cotivenail
Exoneration Motive Deepens in Indian Murder Case
In Des Moines on May 14 the confession of Holy Brack and Ireland again exonerates Blackhawk and Cydone while implicating Defender, Darnityte Strate, and Le Roy. In Minn May 14 Mrs G Melee suffered a right side paralysis but remains cheerful and able to speak though reasoning is affected.
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Des Moines
Holy Brack
Ireland
Blackhawk
Cydone
Darnityte Strate
le Roy
Minn
Mra 1
G. Melee
Twelve Years for Trade Rape Conviction in North Dakota
Frank tridell was sentenced to twelve years in the penitentiary after being convicted of the rape in the first degree. A fire at Mayville destroyed buildings and the Great Northern depot, with losses around fifteen thousand dollars.
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Woonsocket
N. D
Frank Tridell
Mayville
Revent
Groat ‘Northern
Miner dies from runaway injuries in Minnesota after crash
Jacob H. Miner, 43, of Trastings Minnesota, died May 14 following injuries from a runaway incident on May 6. He leaves a wife and four children and was noted as a prominent young businessman. In the same note, the Masonic assembly at Titchfield marked May 14 with about 400 delegates from 100 Minnesota towns attending the grand lodge meeting, though the report is partially garbled.
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Trastings
Minn
Jacob TH. Miner
Miner
Masonic Mealamen
Titchfield
Minnesota
Senate Debates on Cuban Relief and Executive Power
The article reports Senate discussion on the Morgan Cuban resolution and belligerency, with speakers like Hale and White arguing executive limits and possible diplomatic break with Spain. It covers committee reshuffles, river flood inquiries, and House actions on forest orders, inland surveys, and river improvements.
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Washington
Senate
Deta
Cota
Hale
Algo
Spain
United States
Moreau
Morgan
Hon
Jon
Thug
Gavlinger
New Hampshire
Tricrds
Cuba
Morgin
California
Executive Branch
State Department
Alorrie
Murray
Tinte
Committee On Foreign Relations
West
Committee On Commerce
Aberdeen
Chamberlain
Committee On Census
Port Los Angeles
San Pedco
Cal
Ambiguous 19th Century Debates on Harbor Improvements
The article describes proposed approvements tied to Amith's Cove and a suggested lake harbor near Washington, with a vote against non-concur, and refers to RG0ARIO funds for Pearl Harbor improvements in Haywallen telotids, later rejected by eight to one. It notes committee actions, amendments, a court investigation, and conferees Cuno and Syers with Wy AL Stone, followed by a house adjournment.
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Sa Mon Bay
Sayers
Messrs
Cuno
Syers
Cuba Debate Dominates Senate Session Of May 12
The Senate’s Cuba dispute drew the bulk of attention with extended debate between supporters and opponents of the policy. Senators Morrill Lodge Aller Kyla and others pressed or deferred action while a quorums from committees and a recall of the 184 investigation were noted alongside confirmations of several appointments. The day concluded after executive session and adjournment.
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Senate
Cuba
Semitars Morrill
Vermont
Depariandiyt
Tennail Aller
The Postal Congress Faces Committee Discontent
Washington May 14 reports indicate discord within the universal postal congress committees. Opponents say committee organization misrepresents the congress, with South American delegates feeling unrecognized and possibly uniting against the majority on key votes. The Ways and Means session weighed general provisions amid largely nonconsequential proposals.
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Cannes
Washington
Universal Postal Congress
Congress
South
Central
Aumerica
Calitornia Department Head Faces Retirement Move
In Washington May 44 General Forsythe commanded the California department but is nearing retirement. Promotion likely for a brigadier general as Gen. Wentworth steps down, opening the post to other senior officers.
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Washington
Irig
Animes
Postiyrslere Tows
Marton Ries
Rolfe
Michigan
Saury It
Mrntington
Benton
Department of Califoruhe
Wientton
Mis Nettie M Lolly Suicide Attempt Shocks Akron
May 14 Akron reports Misa Nettie M Lolly long known local businesswoman in Akron city dies by apparent self harm. Police say she ingested caustic substances, officials aim to clarify motive and protect relatives. Authorities note she was 24 years old.
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Tagl Carbelle Weld
Akron
Misa Nettie M. Lolly
Lisingnce
Vaimillilied Suielde
Takiog Caeladic Geld
Evilonea
Man Robbed at Union Depot In Broad Daylight Attack
Albert, May 2, a United States express messenger between the office up town and the railway station, was slugged, robbed, and left unconscious at the union depot. He received severe injuries from a two blows to the head. The robbed amount is unknown but believed considerable.
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Albert
Deny Miu
Kurt Postor
United States
Expresa
Rinion
Fatal Shaft Accident at Deadwood Mine Near Terraville
May 12 report: Mike Lewis and Jacob Lait were warned not to work while two mine cars were being raised. They began anyway as friction caused the engine to slip and both cars descended. Lewis was crushed, and Lait will lose a leg.
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Lend
Mike
Lews
Jacob Lait
Deadwood
Terraville
Lewis
Lait
The Bowlers Plead in Wisconsin Bank Case
Madison May 12. Walter Fowler and Omer Th Fowler former Northwestern Bank of Superior officers are brought to Madison. Last grand jury indicted them on misapplication of funds for loaning 130000 total to the Tuscelativer Milling Company where Walter Fowler was a director. They were arraigned and pleaded not guilty. $500 bonds set.
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Madison
Wis
Omer Th. Fowler
Walter Fowler
Northwestern Bank of Superior
Tuscelativer Milling Company
Stenting Bikes Case Leads to Prison Term and Escapes
In Fargo on May 12 Alie Chilcott, a Russian, who stole Mr. Darrow's bicycle rod, was captured in Wolverton, Minnesota ten days earlier and convicted. He will be sent to Bismarck for a year after a jail break attempt and knife assault on his captor. Charles Wilson, who hired a wheel from Schofield & Co and pawned it at Casselton, was captured at Fisher, Minnesota after a lively chase and pleaded guilty.
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Fargo
Alie Chilcott
Dr. Darrow
Wolverton
Minn
Tismarck
Argo
Charles Wilson
Schofield & Co
Casselton
Fisher
Min
Opened Another's Letter Charged Man Bound Over
Edward Anderson of Scatterwood was examined before Commissioner Willlice for opening a letter addressed to Henry Helgeline and misappropriating a contained check. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the grand jury in bonds of 1000 dollars but could not furnish bonds and was sent to Slowx Falls for confinement.
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Aberdeen
Edward Anderson
Scatterwwood
Willlice
Henry Helgeline
Slowx Falls
Albert Lea district convention set for May 21 to 23
The Albert Lea district convention will be held May 21 to 23, covering Faribault Freeborn Mower and Willmore counties. A large number of delegates is expected and free entertainment will be provided for all delegates.
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Cheiatina Bodenvorites
Albert Lea
Mion
Faribault
Freeborn
Mower
Willmore
Bridges Across James River Restarted After Flood
Work has begun on county bridges over the James River in Mellette County South Dakota washed out by high water. East side residents are ferried across to trade, seedings nearing completion and early sown grain looks fine.
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Mellette
James River
Ruth steamer wreck on Kootenai River near Jennings
The Ruth steamship, en route between Jennings and Jromt Steele, struck a rock in the Kootenai River near Helena and sank after hitting a rock total wreck. It carried ore and all hands were saved. Shortly after, the Chven dolin met the same fate on the same rock.
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Helena
Mont
Ruth
Jennings
Jromt Steele
B. G
Kootenai River
Chvendolin
City council awards Broadway project contract in Winona
C G Corey and Silas Briley win a city council bid for a mile long Broadway street project through the main part of Winona. The contractors miswrote their bid and the error would yield no profit.
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WUL
Winona
Minn
C. G. Corey
Silas Briley
Broadway
Court at Pierre Sees $1,800 Damage Suit Against Railroad
In Pierre May 12 Judge Canand presides over a damage suit for 1800 dollars against the Northwestern railroad. The case alleges Durolog of a mill at St. Laren caused by sparks from an engine and is on trial.
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Pierre. Pierre
Canand
Northwestern Railroad
St. Laren
Man Arrested in Forged Check Ring at Oshkosh
William Sewell of Winneconne was arrested in Oshkosh on May 12 for attempting to cash forged checks totaling 18 and 26 dollars signed by C. W. Crawford Co and J. W. Crawford Co.
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Mourcy
Oshkosh
Wis
William Sewell
Winneconne
C. W. Crawford & Co
J. W. Crawford & Co
Receiver sought for Shores Lumber Company case in federal court
Madison Wis May 12 C H Hackley and Thomas Home have applied for a receiver for the Shores Lumber Company of Ashland and the matter is being argued in the federal court.
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Wrnited
Madison, Wis
C. H.hackley
Thomas Home
Shores Lumber Company
Ashland
Thomas Tangleson Found Dead In Barn Hanging
Local report from Minn on May 12 details the discovery of seventy year old Thomas Tangleson found dead by hanging in his barn. Investigators note the life appears to have ended by suicide and the scene was found shortly after.
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Minn
Thomas Tangleson
Woman Ends Life In Bismanayek From Carbolic Acid
A Winona resident Liza Aids, visiting Bismanayek, died by self harm after swallowing eight ounces of carbolic acid. The town medical examiner confirmed the suicide, and authorities are notifying next of kin.
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Bismanayek, N. D
Liza Aids
Winona
Opening session attends county warrants forged by gang leaders
One hundred fifty Acopates to the pean lodge of United Workmen attended the opening session in Berwing County Warmnaia. May 12. Two men were arrested who are supposed to be leaders of a gang forging county warrants. Prisoners are not allowed to be seen, with names withheld pending further developments.
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South Dakota
U. Wi
Yankton
Pean Lodge of
United Workmen
Berwing
Warmnaia
Chiengzo
Hywo
Modern Woodman Case Ruling Favored Fulton, Local Cheer
The final decree of the supreme court in the famous Modern Woodman case has been rendered in Fulton's favor. Citizens and the city celebrate the decision as cheers rise in Lyons and surrounding areas.
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Woodwan Cone
Lyons
Laws
Supreme Court
Fulton
Cheelty
Tobacco and cold remedy ads in mixed old text
Mixed notices and quotations on tobacco quitting products No No tobacco deactivation claims and cold cure in one day claims appear alongside humorous exchanges and testimonial snippets. The collage mentions No-To-Hab, Laravive Brome Quinine, Piso's Cure, and various names, places, and dates in disjointed fragments.
Angelic aid on miracle remedy saves drunkard husband
A correspondent claims fellow drinker, after twenty years of cycles of drink and sobriety, was cured by a wife’s administration of a miracle remedy named Anti-Jeg. The letter urges ordering from Renova Chemical Co. in New York, offering mail service and discreet packaging for one dollar.
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Renova Chemical Co
Brogaway
New York
Mabel Maud Cleverly Cuts His Ties in Title Affair
In a recent title affair Mabel Maud manages a sharp move that cuts ties and stirs Philadelphia's news scene. The brief notes the clever action tied to a high profile Philadelphia president.
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Mabel
Maud
Philadelphia
Explosive Balloon Plan Puzzles War Office
A New York Tribune item recounts an inventor offering a powerful explosive balloon to destroy armies. The War Office questions feasibility as a current of air might carry it to friendly troops, prompting the quip that the army would rise and interfere like the Dickens era phrase.
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British War Office
Newe York Tribune
Ungrippled jab at politician cited by Washington Star
An acquaintance of a shifty politician remarks on perceived slander and blunders. The Washington Star quotes doubts about whether the coverage harms the figure’s reputation or merely reflects poor reporting.
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Washington Star
Te to the Average. A Pun on Duty and Fatherhood
A humorous quip as a father and son spar over duty and upright conduct. The father says he has always tried his duty to the son, while the son retorts with a wry joke about the father’s performance. The judge’s voice is implied in the dialogue.
Delinquent Taxes in Chicago and Foreign Tongue Legislation
A fragmentary page notes Chicago delinquent taxes exceeding 3,000,000 dollars, while a Connecticut legislator proposes translating acts into foreign languages for non English speakers. Britain holds a quarter of Europe’s wealth with only a ninth of its population.
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Connecticut
Great Britain
Europe
Chicago
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