Talks of Peace Echo in Washington as Paris Financiers Consider Loans
Washington insiders report financiers in Paris may fund a Russian loan only if funds avoid wartime use, while officials in Washington and the Russian embassy see this as a signal toward permanent negotiations. Count Cassini and other ambassadors warn peace could be near as European chancelleries monitor the evolving scene.
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Paris
Alptomaté Nt
Washington, D. C
United States
Tf Patis Fnvaciers
Washington
Count Cassini
Double Tragedy in Inn Room at Ahineola Neb
Allen Eppham, Omaha resident, learns his wife Allie Crews infidelity at Watchins block. He wounds and kills her then shoots himself after a struggle. Stevenson, waiter at the Linden Hotel, is detained as a witness. Inquest planned.
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Stevenson
Lindell
Allle Crews
Death ends trance death of Luella Huestis in New York
Miss Luella Huestis and her mother Mrs. James H. Huestis died after a fifteen day trance at Presbyterian Hospital New York City doctors cited lack of nourishment as a main cause and difficulty feeding her while oxygen and stimulants were used. Deputy sheriff Elizabeth Gass Goddard appointed among Colorado Springs prominence, holding full deputy powers in El Paso County to safeguard abused animals.
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Presbyterian Hospital
New York City
Luella Huestis
James H. Huestie
Henry
Gan
Aherif
Diizabeth Gass -Goddard
Colorado Springs
Colo
Wil Paso
Two Hunters Arrested After Fatal Leavenworth Shooting
Two duck hunters Ignac Powers and John Marel of Kansas City Missouri fired shotguns at an electric car near the Leavenworth area alongside the Kansas City line, mortally wounding John Ulman of Battery Sixteenth Leavenworth and H. F. Rayoeroft of Kansas City. The pair were arrested as a large Roavenworth police detail investigated the incident.
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Ignac Powers
John “Marel
Kansas City
Sioux City Stock Market Report Incomplete Boxing Note
Saturday quotations list Butcher 85 and Tophage 85.15 in Sioux City markets. A boxing note mentions fighter Wataily hurt in a six round bout Sunday, with a negro reportedly dying.
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Sioux City
Tophage
Wataily Hurt
Negro
Seven Hurt in Bellaire Runaway Carriage Crash
A runaway carriage near Bellaire injured seven people and badly damaged several others. The worst injuries occurred when Theoh Duke's carriage plunged down a 100 foot embankment while two carriages collided. victims included Mrs John Morris and Miss Alyta King among others, all treated at the Bellaire hospital.
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Bellaire
Opto
W. Way
Shine
Polite
Kenwood
Ohn Morris
Benyeodl
Will
John Rubey
McMechen
Alyta King
Charles O. Skenney
Gliss
Eit
Braised
Theoh Duke
Robert Brown
Duke
Double Pittsburg Hanging Two Men Put to Death on Scaffold
Two men were hanged at Pittsburgh on Thursday. The first man fell when the trap broke the loop. he recovered briefly, was recaptured, then hanged after the trap was reset. The second man died by strangulation as the scaffold released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I'l Tabi
Thorntay
William J. Byers
Yopu
Big Fire In New York Destroys Nine Story Office Building
A nine story Empire State building at Broadway and Bleecker Street burned on Wednesday. The fire began on the top three floors where flames started, quickly spreading through upper levels. Many girls employed in the structure escaped unharmed and no loss of life was reported.
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Empire State Building
Broadway
Bleecker Street
New York
Rush to America Brings Immigration Surge to Ellis Island
Port of New York handles a spring flood as 16,000 immigrants arrive in three days. Reports from abroad predict continued influx in April and May. Since March 1, 18,000 Italians and 7,000 Russian travelers have landed at Ellis Island, with a notable rise in Hungarian arrivals.
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Pthonsanta
New York
Ellis Island
Wilis Istamt
Wreck at Lincoln injures over thirty on Dartington line
A Lincoln special reports a Grand Island Dorset train wrecked in West Lincoln on Thursday. More than thirty passengers were injured though no fatalities were listed. The smoking car and rear coach overturned. GO. B. Sterburg of Washington DC and Charles S. Gaekill of Ada Nebraska suffered severe injuries.
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Dartington
Lincoln
Neb
Grand Island
West Lincoln
GO. B. Sterburg
Washington, D. C
Charles S. Gaekill
Ada, Neb
Frozen to Death near West Cliff Blizzard Claims Two
From West Cliff Colorado a special report says Mrs. Henry Wall was found frozen twenty miles from Junkin Park. A man named Wyeurok lay beside her also frozen yet alive. It is believed he too will die. A mother and son had left Junkin Park to walk toward West Cliff but were overtaken by a blizzard.
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West Cliff
Colo
Henry Wall
Junkin Park
Tod
Missouri Train Robber West Pardoned by Governor Polk
Governor Polk of Missouri grants a pardon to West, who was convicted of holding up a Missouri Pacific train near Sedgilia and sentenced to ten years. The pardon, dated June 24, 1899, follows a request signed by the President, Judge, and others.
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West
Gov. Polk
Missouri
U. West
Missouri Pacific
Sedglia
the Griat
Bomb Thrown in Warsaw Wounds Soldiers and Police
A bomb was thrown from a window on Volak Street in Warsaw Voland, injuring six soldiers and two policemen who were in a patrol. They were taken to the military hospital. The assassin escaped.
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Warsaw
Volak Street
Voland
Man Arrests Of Suspicious Figure At Grand Duke Event
Police guarding the palace of Grand Duke Alexia arrested a suspicious foreigner found to be carrying no bomb. The prawn duke reportedly went abroad incognito a fortnight ago.
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St. Petersburg
Alexia
Two Children Burned to Death in Aluushon Michigan
Two children of Mr and Mrs Geone Tigsell died in a Aluuson Michigan home fire. The father was a mill employee. The mother, finding the flames, cried for help but both children perished. Public funeral services in Brockton Mass for forty victims of last Monday's explosion and fire.
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Wid
Geone Tigsell
Aluuson
Mich
Brockton
Mass
Buaingas
Pondible
Deadlock Ends With No Senate Pick in Dover
In Dover the Delaware legislature adjourned without selecting a senator. The final ballot showed Addicks with 15 votes, A Dupont 14, and Sauls J Pennewell 2, leaving the seat unresolved.
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Delaware
Dover
Wharaluy
Addicks
A. Dupont
Sauls J Peunewell
Six Miners Die in Explosion at Eidiana Mine
A mining disaster at Eidiana Mine of the Prince ton Coal and Mining Company leaves six miners dead and four injured with two more likely fatal. Rescue efforts face dangerous conditions as the explosion rips through the mine shaft, wrecking the hoist cage and scattering debris. The incident marks a second disaster at the mine, previously linked to the Manle Coal Company nine years ago.
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Eidiana
Atx
Che Mittork
Princeton Coal and Mining Company
Manle Coal Company
Five men sought for murder plot in Lexington court
A sensational attempt to coerce Kentuckians into murder unfolded in Lexington during the trial of Kym Cockyi for killing Ben Tsargis. James Uargis allegedly plotted for five men to be shot by Anderson near the courthouse, with White, a brother of Tom White, recounting how Margis arranged a pistol and urged violence before the plan faltered.
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Kentnckian
Lexington
Dx Cox
Jim Cockii
Mark Goekril
Vaughan
J. B. Maren
Anderson
Court House
Kym Cockyi
Ben Tsargis
Jams Uargis
White
P Mution
Elargis
Catalan
Viderson
Tom White
Mavenm
Stames Margis
Onegis
Cocksil
Vargis
James Itegla
Margis
Witte Belie
Mike
Margia
Sud
Mother Slain by Son in Accidental Gun Discharge
In Sioux City area a mother was killed when her 18 year old son accidentally discharged a firearm. The incident occurred near Teowonse, leaving the grieving family and hospitalizing a property owner not present at home. Police report no further charges filed at this time.
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Sioux Saila
Billings
Mes. Billings
Northwestern Receives $250000 Gift From Trustee
A donor gift of 250000 was announced for Northwestern University at Cainigaly Milton Wilton by a trustee of the foundation. Funds are to be raised in the first weeks of the year to support the university program and campus needs.
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Gifca Northwestern
Ruaile
North Western University
Cainigaly
Milton HH
Wilton
Vaneton
Fustitacion
Wounded man Charles Evil found at New York hotel
In New York, a man named Charles Evil was found wounded in his room at a hotel. Police report indicate a single shot to the left temple and the injured party is expected to recover. No further details on suspects or motive were released.
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Charles Evil
Jon Tawyer
Jowid
Hold for Earbezzlement Charge Against NY Broker
A supposed broker from New York, vice president of the Jelutel Tank of anten, was held on $4,500 bond after guesting Lawlor on a charge of Intvits unhogsted FEUCO of the rads of shine JuxtiLucion.
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Brow
Atedully
New York
Jelutel
Anten
Ona
Wito
Lawlor
Fragmentary clash report at Brockton factory incident
Wounded by unknown assailants, a botched assassination attempt targeted Assistint Cumin alonia of Polit Deguvert. In the ensuing gunfire at Dingeren, a lead wound was inflicted while city marshal Boyden investigated the factory roll. The explosion aftermath links to a Monday incident, with a death tally between sixty and seventy five.
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Aggganwin
Brockton
Marshal Boyden
Tirouver
Eixty
Sev *Enty-Five
Noted Frenchman Buiides dies after head wound in Paris
Antonin Arouat, an Instituter of fae qrte to thy Gambetta cabinet, died Wednesday in Paris from two gunshot head wounds. He had long suffered from melancholy.
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Buiides
Antonin Arouat
Fae Qrte
Wrecking of the Rook Island Hoeky Mountain Train Suspected
Widespread damage on the Rook Island Hoeky Mountain train signals premeditated track tampering. Spikes and angle bars removed. bolts loosened. rails sabotaged for several feet. Six injured. robbery motive suspected though cash value small. Investigators seek two suspects from near Homestead. authorities warn of nonexpert criminals.
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Rook Island
Hoeky Mountain
Lamestead
Pero
J. 4
Suidatley
Iowa City
Homestead
Altough
Smalley
Express
Trump
Vagranta
Tve
Iowa Fire Losses and a Destructive Sioux City Blaze
Disastrous Iowa fires caused heavy property losses in 1908 with totals near 3.44 million dollars, Sioux City figures dominating the year’s damage. Non Iowa firms bore over 1.2 million in losses, while a fatal quarrel near Des Moines left one man dead and another injured. A distant wagon scene shows ongoing travel amid the turmoil of the era.
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Siowx
al Juwa
Mus
Sioux
Aoy
Sioux City
Ovary
Los
Tragic Elias and Local Conflicts Reported in Iowa News
A series of brief items from Lie depot and Council NinA include a fatal crossing accident near Lie depot, a political factional patch up at Council uttr school board, a 16 year old girl dying from a gunshot wound tied to a Jefferson County incident, and multiple unrelated deaths in Manson and Sheridan reflecting wartime era turmoil.
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Uttr
Rush Campbell
Warne Culy Athorney
Nungin City
Waller Ralston
Setinolboy Awershower
Sheridan, Tn
New Bank Organized in Liscomb Marshall County
New bank organized in Liscomb Marshall County with incorporation papers filed in the county court. The authorized stock is $1,000 and the bank plans to open by April 1, 1905. Also reported is Onawa man W L Foster bound over to Monona County district court on $250 bond for alleged theft of goods under a pretended purchase.
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Hledswith County
Ida M. Byrns
Ings Banke
Liscomb
Marshall County
Onawa
Foster
St. Clary Township
Monona
Chargu
Uhowlulny
Tajaa
Tragic house fire kills mother and son in Bling City
A gasoline blaze swept through a home on 18M) Tlautlon Street in Bling City. Mrs Newton and her son Newton Henry A perished as neighbors and onlookers watched attempts to save them amid smoke and chaos. Police say the fire occurred during a failed effort to resume athena.
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Kavelinne
Tor
Sen
Atta
Newton Henry A
Irlyer
Ned Beeline
Newton
Wii Word
Fire Insurance Growth Reveals Ten Year Trends in Ohio
Auditor Carroll details the rise in fire insurance writings from 1803 to 1813, noting near doubling of policies issued in TOF period. The report cites nearly $1,000,000,000 in risks by non fire insurance firms and taxes on premiums exceeding $2,225,000 for the decade, with warnings doubling across the era.
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Carroll
Gay
Rigka
Sixty Years of Marriage Celebrated at California Jamyttorn
A long married California couple marked their sixtieth anniversary in Bacettowt Menatit with a family gathering. Relatives note seven of their eighteen children survive, and a grandson born years later symbolizes ongoing family ties. The event honored a lifetime together amid steady community support and memories of a shared journey.
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California
Jamyttorn
Bacettowt
Aid Mars
Jacob
Monatain
EbIa Genenliy
Marek
Cownell Hlatts
Wight
Faye Bron
Engineer Dies In Roeky Island Train Wreck
A derailment near THarentend Iowa County on Tuesday morning left the engineer dead. A derailment sent the engine forward while the soft roadbird caused the fatal impact. Three passengers escaped injury. the Denver and Coker Merpers were among the cars that plunged down a 20-foot embankment.
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Roel Island
da Derwleit
Rook Mountain
Rook Islind
Tharentend
Hotelisish Wis Font
Prominent publig school men amid chaotic state events
A set of incomprehensible names and actions describes a turbulent period with a superintendent change at a central school, a nomination accepted by treasurer Vadkoa Wo, a burglary at Mardhalstown affecting various firms, and trials for multiple defendants. The Cedar Rapids area faces a vast reconstruction plan after a large fire, while Dubuque hosts a grand St Patrick’s Day banquet celebrating Irish Americans.
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Agnione
Vootker
Daa
Cerny
Treeters
Coothadl
Duduque Leiah
Grand Ptyla
Iztah
Dubuquea
Thauty
One Hundred Years Ago On Napolen and Wars
A garbled 100 year old reflection recounts Napolen’s war desires with his brother, battles in England and the North West, and Admiral Nelson’s influence. It mentions banners, fleets, and a mock account of historical events, ending with a note on Italy.
Seventy Five Years Ago Incomprehensible Early 20th Century Fragments
A garbled reminiscence references a blast at Saint Nicholas, US population figures, a Chilean president, property damage in Washington County, and sparse mentions of tribes and interrelated events. Readable details are very limited.
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Nichola
Leiibert
United States
Orvalle
Chile
Imola
Trdvina
Menominers
Kniekirakhia
Pottiwatones
Caipprewas
Gathy
Unie
Fifty Years Ago Explosion and Murders Reported
Fifty years ago reports detail a violent event with explosions and fatalities. The fragmentary notes mention muttered names, recruitment stations, and a deadly incident near New York involving multiple victims. The text is unclear but notes casualties and a local investigation into the blast.
Storm and political turmoil loom over wartime city
A heavy storm sweeps New York and Pennsylvania causing damage while Confederate leaders face adjournment and resignations. Lincoln orders arrests as unrest spreads, amid mentions of Maximilian’s rule and Catholic issues. Grain and gold prices fall in New York markets with prices quoted for barrels of oil and wheat.
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Congress
Kiehn Snoud
New York
Pennsylvania
White House
Dames River
Jefe Davie
Lew
Dente
Lincoln
Egart Martin
Perkong
Arma
Maximilian
Mexies
Toman Catholic Church
Thirty Years Ago Phe Chawla Treaty Ratified in US
A mangled report notes a ratified treaty with Sense Port Jervia New York, misrendered by OCR. It mentions John Mitchel, a judge witness, a disaster near Cleveland at the Ansty Powder Company, and Governor Tiden sending a message about state finances and contractor looting. Several injuries and fatalities are listed amid garbled names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Sense
Port Jervia
N.Y
Fea
John Mitchel
Uist
Tin Tuan
Misa Bessle Winer
Aguinst
Bretlyn
Tiden
New York
Ansty Powder Company
Cleveland
Tminrelo Vasqiex
California
San
Twenty Years Ago Foreign Engagements and Invasions
A fragmented report notes a British and Arab engagement under Osman Digna near Hawbeen with Omar Digna's men, the Bridle under General Grahanw attacked near Hasbeen, and Saukin the Dangil at base. General Grant reportedly slept only with opiates while enemy information spread.
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Amt Araba
Osman Digi
Hawbeen
Grahanw
Oswen Digna
Hasbeen
Saukin
Dngil
Grant
Eyore
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Isade Suiler
Swan
Des Moines
Werdienday
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Suller
Blee
Sonara
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Manson Dre. Bowley
Heart
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Dourg
Yn Hotel
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Piesding
Stirek
Wraak Simmders
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Suideya
Mardhalstown
Throwa
Andon Cow Company
Mearxtalitown
Davidson
Atahiosa
Ghorokea
Thignn
Cherakee
Woodbury County
Charles Slona
Coe
M Tnther
Oliver Slow
Fess
Radiantes
Slax City
Gamanaw
Joseph Bleauge
Mead W. Stings
Bleue
Runs City
Giine
GE. Khl
Pashwaslon
Hepson
Warrhige
Devome
Baldor Muiaiert
Belie
Tiniy
Elbe
Nordhwesl
Nelson
Ttely
Muriel
Beldale
Newy
Yorke
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