Doings of the Day Chronicle of Fires Accidents and Trials
Eventful notes from Newport and surrounding areas report hangings for Wallin and Walling after a council with Judge Tretin and Sheedy Planers. A scaffold contract was awarded to Flourace Allen at $150. Governor Bradley remains cautious on Walling’s plea while a murder-related matter looms. Fourteen people were saved from a deadly incident near Mine, Penn after a boat crewed by watchmen faced a sudden voyage and storm. Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher died at Stamford on the tenth anniversary of her husband’s death, with family and relatives at her bedside.
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Wallin
Walling
Newport
Tretin
Sheedy
Scaifoll
la Sherit Planer
Flouace Allen
Bradley
Met
Ateadh
Penn
Hanes Sean
Henry Ward Heecher
Elonry Wark Beecher
Stamford
Conn
Nev
Sammet Scoville
Daiytter
Postoffice Robbery at Ravena Station Investigated
Reported robbery at the Ravena postoffice involved tampering with mail room bars and a display panel. The thief used an explosive device to blow a pane and stole what appears to be cash and valuables, including a pair of glass items. Investigators cordon off the area and search for clues.
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Ravena
Unknown event in small town after assassination attempt
An explosion occurred during celebrations in Orestes, a small town near Binwood, injuring two men and killing one. A deep wound to an arm and another man losing an eye are reported, with at least one death linked to the blast.
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Orestes
Binwoot
Diek
Met
Asnreloabnen
Talfy
Dane Watcoms
Tiel
Une Ace
Unclear OCR text reports court and asylum cases
Fragmented OCR notes mention Miss Effie, Scott Township, Prawn County, and Daylun Asylum. Other items reference a filibuster sentence for Heart and a raid during an expedition. Court action and motions for a new trial are noted, with damaged names and places.
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Dally
Effie Theleruy
Tenery
Scott Township
Prawn County
Ota
Hias
Daylun
Tecernie
Sy Iritudlisn
As Od as the Nation Fratenabling Speeds
An unclear note recalls a historic election and a ceremonial day marked in Jefferson Township. The fragmented text mentions an inaugural president and a tied timing with a local setting, hinting at long-standing homes and community history.
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Misaneha Raiser
Witshe Mmstot
William MehKinles
Sears
Trampled Boy Dies After School Play
Nawton Wright, a 11 year old student and son of Jessie Wright, was knocked down while playing with classmates near Kolo. He died from injuries after the incident, as reported by local authorities.
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Nawton
Jessie Wright
Kolo
Victory for Women at Kanauks Methodist Conference
The Kanauks Methodist Conference in Manhattan voted 4 to 5 in favor of allowing women to become representatives and delegates to the General Conference. An extra session of Congress was convened by President McKinley for Monday, March 15.
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Kanaux Methodist Conference
Manhattan
General Conference
Congress
McKinley
President McKinley's Inaugural Address
President McKinley vows to uphold the will of the people and the Constitution, addressing economic crises, tariff policy, and the nation’s financial system. He calls for greater revenues, credit stability, and protection of American industries while advocating peaceful foreign policy and unity after the election. Edward Donnelly, a sailor, died in his cell in Cleveland.
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United States
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Hart
Psa
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Cerita
Congress
Tso
Washington
Edward Donnelly
Cleveland
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