Six Children Slain in Insanity Farmhouse Tragedy
Mrs. Ligeie Naramore in Wit of insanity killed six children aged 10 years to 10 months at a farm house near Estherville Iowa, using an ax and a club. She hid the bodies in beds across two rooms, cut her throat but survived, then claimed she killed in four rooms as her husband arrived home. The village found her rational later that evening. the children lay head crushed, doors barred.
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Coin
Naramore
Ethel
Walter
Charlie
Chester
Bessie
Lena
Panic at a Fire Destroys Chicago Warehouse
Fire at Le Ford Johnson & Co. warehouse on Sixteenth Street and Wabash Avenue caused the north south and east walls to collapse. Four firemen inside dropped hoses and fled as bricks fell, forcing a panic among thousands. Damage estimated at 200000, insured. building and stock equally affected. company plans immediate rebuilding.
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Careago
le Ford, Johnson & Co
Sixteenth Street
Wabash Avenue
Wi. F. Johnson
Henderson Confesses in Cudahy Kidnaping Case
Dallas Sheriff Johnson says H G Henderson confessed to participating in the Cudahy kidnaping and revealed he spent most of his share fleeing Omaha. He faces a thirteen year sentence on theft. Kansas City reports Haight and Leavitt arrested while trying to sell jewelry stolen from Otto Young & Co. Chicago. Haight admits employment there and robbing the firm. Leavitt unlocated. Gov Corbin appeals for Memphis destitute aid, Indiana National Guard to assist. Milo Gregory hanged in Kenduskeag for 1899 murder. Thirty five street cars burned in Dunnerman Ohio.
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H. G. Henderson
Cudahy
DaLlAs
Tex
Johnson
H.G. Henderson
Summers
Omaha
Samwers
Jenderson
Court House
Kansas City
George Haight
William Leavitt
Cole
Haight
Otto Young & Co
Chicago
Leavitt
Peties
Pdjjanapolis
Uorbin ‘Maursday
Memphis
Clusk
Indiana National Guard
Riot Strikes Roil Marseille as Gendarmes Clash
Turmoil in Marseille as 2,000 protesters clash with mounted gendarmes and infantry along the docks. A gendarme and several soldiers are wounded while crowds toss stones. two hundred women with children join demonstrations despite rain. The strike, spurred by socialist mayor Plassieres’ push for government pressure, faces strong opposition and port damage risks.
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Marsaitt
M. Waldeck-Hossean
Marseilles
Disfranchisement Measure Clears Maryland Legislature
The Maryland bill targeting illiterate voters passes both houses and awaits the governor, removing ballot clerks from booths to mark ballots. Democrats claim this will disfranchise about 82 000 black voters and 16 000 white voters, shifting the state toward a Democratic legislature next fall and a successor to Senator Wellington in 1901.
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Maryinaud
Annapolis
Senate
House
United States
Wellington
Movement aims bronze Gen Harrison monument in Indiana
A quiet effort in Indianapolis seeks a bronze statue of General Harrison on an Indiana stone base. Local friends and admirers discuss a public meeting to organize fundraising with a target of 75000 dollars. Subscriptions will stay within Indiana though volunteers from outside may donate.
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Insianapolis
InprAnxarovis
Imb
Gen
Harrison
Indiana
Offers and three cent fare for Philadelphia trolley move
Philadelphia reads of a plan by Albert L. Johnson of New York to install a cheap universal exchange trolley system. He claims rights of way from New York and Allentown to Philadelphia and says fares to New York would be six cents and routes would use streets not served by existing railways. He would carry passengers and freight.
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Philadelphia
Albert L. Johnson
New York
Ite
Ee Johnson
Ous Johnson
Cleveland
Allentown
Indictments Against Switchmen Official In Three Counts
Wise county grand jury returns three indictments against Job E Tipton secretary and treasurer for the Switchmen Union of North America. Each charge cites a separate appropriation of union funds totaling about 2880. The accused allegedly took money on several dates including February 17 and March 4. A powder explosion at Cloverland mine injures several miners.
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Burraro
Wise Grand Jury
Job E. Tipton
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Grand Threeny
Beavit
Sellar
Cloverland
Alfred Refit
Albert Harris
Harris
Thomas Harris
Aaigers
Miners in Rebellion Overwhelms Guards at Shaft
Convicts seized guards in a mine mutiny starting in division No 8. They overpowered a guard, demanded changes to coal output and food. Warden and officers, after tense negotiations, attempted a rescue, and the revolt spread as convicts roamed the mine with lamps and picks. By morning, guards had been freed and convicts recaptured.
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Kaasar
Egayiet
Teroolong
Taosney
Muttingus
Pars Bey
Beyan
Cen Uo
Boers Reject Peace Terms Declined by Botha
In Parliament Joseph Chamberlain reported that General Botha rejected British peace terms and that General Kitchener was told to seek earnest consideration of the government. He noted Botha and his officers aligned in opposition to the terms. Chamberlain promised to lay negotiations papers before the house. Lord Cranborne indicated the Anglo German agreement potentially applied to Manchuria.
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Lowton
Joseph Clamberhain
House of Commons
Dew
Botha
Batia
Chambeylain
Iis
Mr. Chamberlain
Mancharia
Lord Cranborne
Foreign Office
Inspecting Dairy Exports Under New Federal Rules
Government inspectors will be stationed in New York to inspect dairy products for export and issue certificates. Secretary Wilson to implement measures from the agricultural appropriation, with rules to ensure first class product is properly identified abroad. An agricultural inspector will operate in New York for this purpose. Fatal dynamite explosion in Kukono Indiana kills Isaie Marlowe and William Stumn, bodies found in trees.
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Seon Ke
New York
Wilson
Indiana
Kukono
Ind
Isaie Marlowe
Marlowe
Willian Stumn
Market Quotations From China And Global Grain Prices
Market quotations show erratic pricing across commodities with wheat and rye values fluctuating. Figures mention hogs, sheep, and diverse grains amid shipping and commercial terms, alongside regional notes and several misreadings.
Burial of Harrison in Indianapolis ends in simple, nation-wide tribute
Massive ceremony honors Benjamin Harrison with church services at First Presbyterian and a quiet grave at Crown Hill. The procession and viewing attract thousands, including President McKinley, Gov. Durbin, and notable officials. The funeral emphasizes dignity, restraint, and unity across political lines.
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Crown Hill
Indianapolis
the Honee
Jor Haines
de. Nichols
Edward Nell
Seown Hill Cemetery
Mr. Nicculs
Haines
Mus
Efare Vison
Little Elizabeth
Hartison
Benjamin Harrison
General Harrison's Will and Estate Disposition
The will of former President William Harrison is filed and outlines bequests to widow Mary, son Russell, and daughter Elizabeth with shares set for each, including a trust funded for grandchildren. Debts of the Indianapolis branch reduce the estate, valued around 400000 dollars, with real estate in Indianapolis and New York among the principal legacies.
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Benjamin Heatha
Ladimuipalis
Col Atussell
Haverton
Jane
Ianapolis
Berki Iner County
New York
Dimmick
Jou
General
Lissen
Lis Wiklow
Fanny
Riesell
Mary
Elizabeth
Wow
Miller
Thyry A. Milligan
Jett
Vwaerisa
Ube
SiMe Sian
Uaiet Trust Company
Mary Lodge McKee
Matthews Harrison
Willian Henry Harrison
Ie Goren
Wessel Marvisen
Harrison McKoy
Sud
Maine
Indianapolis
Fox Steh Wits
Er Marvison
Wats
Elec
Sui Vega
The
Generi Wis
Cal
Ainv Wison
Dices
Blizzard Sweeps Western States and Midwest Rail Lines
A severe blizzard battered the western and northern Midwest regions across Michigan Illinois Wisconsin and Nebraska. Railroads and roads faced major disruptions as heavy snow and high winds halted traffic and damaged infrastructure. Officials report widespread power and communication outages with crews mobilized to restore services and assess damage across affected states.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Lake Mitchi
Amd
Michigan
Nebraska
Wyoming
Raeas
Estes
Pte West
Deperatiie
Tirana
Senthea Porno
Minois
Chien
Northwest
Sien Une
Wisconsit Teler
Otwaha
Fragmentary obituary notes and crowd hints at Gen Minletrison friends
Murky OCR snippet references Gen Minletrison and Mrs Hiri son with 160 attendees. Mentions services for the dead and a procession with an unnamed carrier and escorts. Text is garbled but implies a funeral or memorial event with a large turnout and ceremonial details.
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