Week in History of a Week News Roundup
Reports describe a destructive Texas tornado sweeping a town and damaging Beeville. Observers recount telegraph lines down and homes ruined while transport tracks and utilities suffer. The Vienna to Budapest train incident hints at a plot involving an attempted explosion and imperial investigations.
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Ao Specia
Dalles
Texas
Gulf Coast
Gobodo
Gadel
Pfoustern
Beeville
Davon
Espad
Dioandon Dracy Chromiede
Buda West
Fraters Joseph
Vienna
Buda Pest
Wrenn
Tos Stajesty
Pers
Will of Archbishop Corrigan Filed for Probate in New York
The will leaves the estate to High Reverend Charles E. McDonnell bishop of the City of Arqublyn with rights for Reverend Winans Wieser and Reverend Henry Gabriels of Ogdensburg to share. The final survivor among the three named sponsors inherits the full estate valued at about $125000.
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Michael A. Corrigan
New York
Charles FE. McDonnell
Arqublyn
Winans, Wieser
Pete
Newark
Henry Gabriels
Ogdensburg
N.Y
First Mont Pelee Death Toll Early Estimate Report
A Port au Prince dispatch to the New York World gives an early official estimate of Mont Pelee explosion casualties. It says about 24,000 people are believed buried in the ruins and 6,000 were rescued. Three thousand were crowded aboard steamships seeking safety.
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Mont Pelee
Port de France
New York World
Theos
Pierre
Lhus
New Sachem of Tananiany Hall Named in Special Election
Reported selection of Justice James A. Coteman as grand sachem amid a contested process in New Sachem of Tananiany Hall. Mayor Robert A. Vane Ween also ran for the post, while Getpoctan reportedly led the initial ballot count with twelve votes.
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Tananiany Hall
New York
James A. Co Teman
Supreme Beneditias
Partier
Robert A. Vane Ween
van Wyck
Wreck on Soo Line injures several passengers and crew
A derailment on the Soo Line near Wis between passenger train No Risnda and freight damaged the engine and a conductor Stephen Meagher suffered serious injuries. Fireman and engineer Basedioni also hurt as several passengers were seriously harmed in the crash. Rescue teams worked to clear the line and assess damages.
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Stephen Meagher
Gasoline Tank Explosion Injures Eight in Pittsburgh
A gasoline tank explosion on Wintieehasee Street, Pittsburgh, injures eight people with several in serious condition. The tank, owned by United States Glass Company, caused extensive damage and fatalities are suspected.
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Onenan
Pittsburgh
United States
Glilss Company
Colonel Nominees for Brigadier General Roles Named
President nominates Colonels Abram A Marbach and M F Spurgin for brigadier generals in the regular army to fill vacancies created by the retirement of General Aumannama Snyder.
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Abram A. Marbach
M. F. Spurgin
Segular
Aumannama? Snyder
Drowning Disaster Near Killarney In Ireland
Eight people including four women and four boatmen drowned when a boat upset during a squall on the lakes near Killarney County Kerrick Ireland. English tourists were among the victims and authorities issued warnings after the tragedy.
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London
Killarney
County Kerrick
Ireland
Carrie Nation Sentenced to Thirty Days in Jail
Carrie Nation was sentenced in District Court to thirty days in jail and a $10 fine for removing bar fixtures stored in a vacant barn in February. She will not appeal and has gone to jail.
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Topela ¢Han
Carrie Ation
Jadve Hazen
Tragic shootingBlast at Public Sale in Iowa
Willis Kennedy fatally shot himself in a suicide at a public sale in Droomfield Iowa after his wife tried to stop him from attending. The report also notes a trolley accident injuring a resident near New Gtrledus and a 14 year old named Charles Moore killed, with references to Richard Croker and Tammany leaders planning a return to New York in August.
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Willis Kennedy
Droomfield
Iowa
Phorm Setareville
Obie
Charles Moore
Richard Croker Detters
Tammany
New York
Cuba Celebrates Free Cuba Republic Inauguration
The article greets the birth of a Cuban republic after the transfer of government and inauguration of Palma as president. It notes the American colors yielding to the Cuban blue and white flag and portrays the event as a historic dawn welcomed by many.
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Palma
Cuba
New Republic
Barth
Fragmented U S War Narrative With Cuba and Spain
The text reviews the Cuban occupation by the United States starting with Shafter's landings at Siboney and Havana blockade moves. It references the 1898 war timeline, Dewey in the Philippines, and the broader U S actions leading to the Treaty of Paris and Cuban affairs.
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United Suites
Caboag
Cuba
Paris
Coulis
United States
Shafters
Siboney
Senate
Mbeboou
Dyeboee
Peter
Tsi
Pinte
Spas
Wess
Taedin
Typical Scene in Cuba as Independence Advances
The article notes Cuba moves toward independent government with Uncle Sami investing heavily, new roads and repairs, clean streets, sewers built, parks laid out, and the government organized. Yellow fever work is mentioned as stamped out, signaling progress in public health and infrastructure.
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Republic of Chiba
Sami
Fragmented Civil War Era Text on Cuba and Military Control
Disjointed excerpt recounts naval actions near Santiago and Cervera’s destruction, notes Spain US war outcomes, and mentions Gen. Wood as governor general in 1900. Text blends historical battles with unclear 1910s narrative, highlighting military authority and Cuban possession after July events.
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Troupes Ait Vinuipa
Haibor
Santillo
Cervera
Schley
Santiago
Cuba
Wood
Senate and House Debates Patch War Bills and Appropriations
Congress debates war related funding and policy. Senate actions include naval and Philippine issues, freight and railway station projects, and cultural appropriation measures. House passes or considers measures on taxes, pensions, and charitable education funding. Conferees named on several bills as sessions proceed.
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Senate
Chiethy
Mnion
Washington
Proctor
Messrs
Procter
Harmelrousin
Bate
Otunibus
Wats
Warren
Selfridge Board
Claus
Wahpeton
Wien
Wantsawerth
Henry Connor
Woolas
Phouse
Fragmented note references cushion stamps and prices
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions ATK CUSHION RUBBER STAMPS and a price list. It lists names and locations such as Loch Box 214, hort Wayne, Ind, with scattered references to suppliers, leads, and miscellaneous terms. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events.
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Stampa
Hortis
Fatere, Bete
Ata Lowe Amd
Loch Box
Hort Wayne
Ind
Washington Notes on Treasury Head Spaulding and Senate Moves
The article reports this week that General O. Lo Spaulding will retire as secretary of the Treasury and notes a large Treasury distribution of 3.04 million dollars to national banks. It cites Senate actions on Philippine policy and tariff debates, including Tillman defending certain measures and Democrats opposing a rail of obstruction.
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Washington
O. Lo. Spaulding
Tillman
Shevery
Phemocrats
Senate Chamber
Secretary of the Treasury
Amos
Surgeon’s Knife Tells How Ovarian Troubles May Be Avoided
Mrs. Eckis Stevenson of Salt Lake City recounts a six year struggle with ovarian pain and avoidance of surgery through Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits relief within weeks and urges others to write for guidance at Mrs. Pinkham’s Lynn Massachusetts address.
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Eckis Steves
Geetor
Dydia & Pinkham
Stevenson
Vitali
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