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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1883
Page
2
A garbled OCR page shows scattered items including financial figures like 76100.09 and references to items seized in New Mexico and Texas. It mentions a railway accident near Nankerracan, a Milwaukee Cathedral memorial, property bequests, and various names and places, all presented in a fractured, period-tinged ledger style with many unreadable parts.
A highly garbled OCR report discusses an acquittal related to a night of unrest and a trial involving multiple defendants. It references Prank Tames, several parties, and juror behavior, noting alibis and testimony about a robbery and related charges. The piece mentions an attempted verdict outcome and reactions from participants, with scattered names and places.
A long fragmented report describes the Arkansas exhibit drawing many visitors to a fair or show. It mentions people from Ames and Warren, references to Philadelphia, New Albany, and a bridge, plus details about displays, vendors, and entertainment including a band and various attractions. The tone mirrors a late 19th century regional news card style.
A crowded obscure passage lists battles, places, and people with many garbled names. It mentions losses and captures, assorted county and state references, and references to trials, investigations, and public figures amid a chaotic wartime reportage tone.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions several scattered names and terms. The readable parts reference a week period and individuals, but concrete events, places, or outcomes are not discernible. The text lacks coherent context to identify a specific news item or action.
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