Tornado Strikes Abama Town Killing Dozens
A destructive tornado devastated a town near Tusculensi. At least 37 people died and over 100 were injured as homes and warehouses collapsed or were uprooted. Rescue teams rushed to the affected area while residents sought safety in forests and surrounding streets.
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Moerée Tonio
Botton
Pieves
Strtius
Danhilles
Weruth
Naiitowd Hoirse
Paul Divig' Storey Wits Timde
Atetlel
Steynd
Moundaville
Nabor
Usenianse
Alloylite
Yong Man
Untitled fragment on Monongahela weather disrupts Pittsburgh
Fragmentary dispatch describes weather bureau note at Monongahela head, with references to Pittsburgh and a Friday leap. Mentions broken lanes and two Tigers, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Wood Tsburg
Monongahela
Pittisburg
Mononganela
Det
Tess Lebkin
Gallow's Gallows Echoes of Nerve and Faith in Ore
Fragmented OCR reports a scene in Kelly, Oregon, describing a man named Armetrong maintaining nerve to the last during a Friday event. The account references a Catholic church in New York, a funeral or ritual moment, and mentions the Count of something, water, river, and a list of broken names amid garbled text.
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Armetrong
Kelly
Ore
Elen Ann Yard
Dusminger
New York
United Ib
New
Robbery at Southern Michigan delivery office reported
A Southern Michigan delivery train robbery occurred last night near the Sunset area. Evidence shows a masked group tied up the conduit crew and escaped with about 200 crates of goods from Wells, Fargo & Co. No precise value or item list is released while investigators continue contact with Wells Fargo.
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Fe Teli
Fobhers-Tetnery
Sao Antaciha Engiier
Aithset Limited
Ind
Wells, Fargn & Co
Messemger I Suwlilvnn
Water Wheel Burst Causes Cambria Steel Disaster
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a water wheel burst after a governor belt broke, tearing through Cambria Steel Company mill No 22. Two or more dead and several injured reported as flying debris and scalding water struck workers. The mill suffered near total devastation with many structures destroyed.
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Johnstowne
Johnstowni
Tornado Hits Austin and Texas Railways
A severe storm swept across Texas and the region, damaging the new women's building at the Texas University in Austin, snapping telegraph wires and uprooting trees. Reports indicate several thousand dollars in losses, with no injuries confirmed and widespread damage to houses, fences, and forestry.
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Memphis
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Spevin
Alssiseippi
Texan
Anatin
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Texas University
Hotel Blown Up at Marion Ind Causes Fatality and Injuries
A blaze following an explosion at the Seix Motel in Marion Indiana killed one person and injured ten others. The two story brick hotel near the National Military Home was rocked by the blast, with walls blown out and flames spreading rapidly. Insurance official Hugh Craig seeks $2,000 from Alexander Dowie in connection with alleged prior financial matter.
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Macron
Ind
Seix
Marion
Inf
Theotel
Netival Miliary
Nutragaa Ig
Hulat Dood Receives Oath at University of Chicago
President Lear cher of the University of Chicago administered the oath for Prat Hennuu, lead of the department of dhorolatry at his bus br UMrolburg Germany, noting health issues and a leave of ablabine Korkingstares before returning to duties.
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Va Wispatel
Learcher
Univerity of
Chicago
Hennuu Isd
Wand von Floist
Department of Dhorolatry
Umrolburg
Germany
Fiette Vere
Rlk
Seoul Quiet Amid Unclear Text Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Seoul and several unclear terms. Readable items mention quietness and potential appendages or groups, but many words are garbled, with insufficient coherent facts to establish a clear event or outcome.
Rain Delays Traffic In Chicago Rail Line Disaster
Heavy rainstorm disrupts South Side electric railway along a concrete road near Chicago. Officials report thousands stranded as power failures incapacitate cars, causing dangerous electrocution risk and forcing temporary road closures.
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Chieigo
Trerses
Jnetara
ROUTED BY FLAMES CHICAGO HOTEL GUESTS DRIVEN TO STREETS
Fire at the Cound Pilwce Hotel on Clark Street in Chicago drove nearly 200 theater troupe members into the streets. The blaze, possibly from crossed electrical wires, trapped occupants on several floors while firefighters battled the six story building. Damage is listed at about 463000 dollars.
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Chicago
Cound Pilwce
Clark Streves
Mun Ail Wowien
Fn Hutty
New Jersey Woman Arrested on Charge of Murder
Paterson New Jersey: Mrs Arthur Ox-Wold was arrested Wednesday charged with murdering her year old son at their Oakland home. The husband found the headless body in the dining room when returning late at night.
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Murer
Paterson
Arthur
Oakland
Bin
Mae
Yen She
Clydenburgh on trial for wife murder shocks county hearing
In Webster City the high school attendance hearing unfolds as Clydenburgh stands accused of murdering his wife. The crowded court room sees relatives arriving and the case goes through preliminary examinations led by Attorney Nable and Judge Biydenburgh. The proceedings continue into the term with witnesses and further testimony expected.
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Vrial
Dora Maw
Takei
Clatriet Court
Webster City
Luis
Belrias Seeqettbons
Faorglinn
Artur Ehenist
Godbold
Akweiter
Crooklyn
Godbiold
Hlydenburst
Rooklyn
Win
Agether
Biydenbuugh
Brooklyn
Moi
Green Street
Biydenburgh
Davenport Diocese to Name a Coadjutor Bishop
A rumor from Rome about Archbishop Keane of Davenport denying a coadjutor leads to speculation that Bishop Cosgrove may request one and be supported. Some priests think Davenport will be divided in years, with Mount Mercy College of Dubuque mentioned as a possible Cosgrove coadjutor and William P. West from the Davenport Mercury eyed for the position.
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Davenport
Rome
Keane
Dunuque
Ife
Cosgrove
Divenport
Marron
Ivudenn
Andesseph
Dubagqne
Phest
Grant Drury Free After Grand Jury Declines Indictment
Grant Deary of Giscomb was not indicted by the grand jury on a charge of shooting his wife. He testified he left the scene after the morning shooting and found his wife dead with a bullet wound. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted action, but relatives disputed the finding and pressed for further investigation.
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Senate of Town
Grant Deary
Giscomb
Deary
Bla Wite
Man Must Be Sober Contract Invalid When Signer Drunk
Des Moines court rules a drunken defendant Koch could not be bound in a real estate sale. Koch admitted three weeks of intoxication before agreeing to sell a town lot for 5000 dollars with 500 dollars paid. Judge Bollinger upheld the real estate agents claim against Koch.
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Davenport
Sigton Koch
Koch
Bollinger
Koeh
Hardin County Farmer Makes Big Money From Popcorn
Reported by Harary Wagetking, Hunn County farmer Haary Wagetking grows 80 acres for popcorn and nets about 2400 dollars from 1200 bushels at two dollars per bushel. The article notes other farmers may imitate the method. Also referenced are accidents, poverty, and jails in unrelated local items, including a hearse collision and a county jail overhaul plan.
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Hardin County
Hunn County
Biogulkvon
Seven Years in Prison for Quimby Bank Robbery Case
In Cherokee, Whiner Driving Abnereks Charles Wiis and Tok Wicks were sentenced on the Quiby fienk robbure counts. Wakefield and others faced terms, with seven years at hard labor for the principal, plus sentences for accomplices. The court ordered terms at the penitentiary, detailing fines and restitution expectations and noting the impact on local authorities and residents.
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Whiner
Abnereks
Charles Wiis
Tok” Wicks
Iteanyau
Auiley
Wakefield Anne
Anioudis
Tubhias
Tienes
Tee
Ineti
Sioux Oley
Dugutuge
Ani
Cloke
Deca Rena
Failure Follows a A and A Run in City Bank Case
Fragmented text describes a Central Assignment Base situation involving Gid wene Kouwk of Mr Ayr and Day Duantig. Notes indicate a bank risk in Cit is Bank, with about 413,000 dollars cited and concerns over capital adequacy and creditor exposure. Mention of Dinning and Hawkins references a bank collapse risk and heavy leverage.
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Gentral
Gidwene Kouwk
Mr Ayr
Agi
Duantig
Andarney
Citiacum
Poultry Exhibit Leads to High Score in Webster City Show
The Webster City poultry show features a Wyandotte hen bred by Olinstimd, scoring 87 points under expert appraisal. Judges note the bird’s exceptional line and show a trend of younger birds outperforming older fowls in exhibit contexts. The event, part of the United States poultry circuit, draws exhibitors from nearby regions and highlights standards in poultry judging.
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Webster City
Voukey “Association
Mnilk
Ulster
Pulltby
United States
Kansas City
Olinstimd
Leap Year Club Forms Among Girls of Dubuque
Eight young women in Dubuque form a Leap Year Wink pledging marriage proposals to their chosen men. Members vow to entertain the suitors and the last engaged member will host celebrations for all. Those who fail to fulfill pledges face expulsion and men who propose to others are barred from events and street greetings.
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Bigot
Wandered All Night in Hazy Fatal Farm Incident
A fragmented report from Cedar Rapids describes a night wandering man finding the body of a prosperous farmer near Aanman gate. The page notes heavy alcohol influence, a fatal wound, and an ongoing investigation into the causes with mentions of other injuries and a burglary at a local business.
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Lucas
Brobodu
Aanman
Lyfe
Cedar Rapids
Seventy Five Years Ago Ballyar Yards Opening and Trade Talks
Fragmented OCR recounts a distant port opening and import discussions. Mentions Culophne Apintah and a treaty between urkor and the United States. Describes trade vetting, government roles, and Western region governance with references to bishops and independence themes.
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Culophne
Apintah
Urkor
United States
Drardiaettes
Norris
Tty
Tope
Aisa
Boaveliia
Hawaii
Fifty Years Ago Weighs on Nation's Turbulent Era
Fragmented OCR recalls long-ago events with references to Walker, men, and politics. It notes President Lincoln and Union strategies, Navy reshuffles, and wartime costs while mixing garbled names, dates, and figures from a distant era.
Fragmented 19th Century Text Hints at Political Controversy
A garbled column mentions a proposed elopement, legal figures, and a misquoted Supreme Court scene. Names and places appear scrambled, but reference to a president, a chief justice, and a notable withdrawal suggest a historical political drama amid textual decay.
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