F Banned General Fitzhugh Lee Dies After Paralysis
The Fractinger Times reports the death of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, longtime cavalry officer and Confederate major general, at Providence Hospital Washington D C from apoplexy. Lee, a prominent Virginia figure and former leader in revenue and consular roles, died peacefully after a sudden decline on a train trip from Gurton to Washington.
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Fitzhugh Tee
United States Army
Virginia
Providence Hospital
Washington, D. C
Gurton
Washington
Léa
Lee
Jamestown
Lee Tae Bean
Len
Federal Injunction Granted Against Striking Wagons
A federal court issued a restraining injunction for the Employers' Association prohibiting strikers and supporters from interfering with the movement of wagons on streets or obstructing members' business. The injunction is returnable May 10, targeting the Joint Council in Chicago amid broader federal action to curb violence and protect union activities.
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Indg¢ Kollaant
Chicago
Employers' Association
Pet
Joint Council
Amd
Sixteen Miners Die in Daglass Coal Explosion Near Dubois
News of a coal mine disaster south of Dubois Pennsylvania reports sixteen miners killed and one survivor. The explosion at the plant operated by Jan Metzler and the Metz Company occurred Thursday night riding into a town near Dubois. Rescue teams recovered bodies as an investigation begins. Local authorities and governor Hoch address safety and compensation measures for families.
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Dubois
Ra Phatt
Gig Kim
Miday
Jan Wmettaburg Coal Amt
Troi: Company
Theo Imine Wan
Bankrupt Bigelow Faces Receiver In Milwaukee Case
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, special master reports Frank G Bigelow confessed liabilities between 2 and 3 million dollars to banks, commercial institutions, and estates. A voluntary bankruptcy petition lists creditors across the United States and assets around 1.419 million dollars. Judge Landis appointed a receiver for Bigelow’s bankrupt estate as life-insurance premiums due to prevent lapse.
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Milwaukee
Wit
Preski G Uicuuws
Bevderatidyie
Ani
United States District Court
Bigelow
Landis
Wisconsin Trist Anil Security
Lankropt
Frank G. Bigelow
G. Bigelow
Orfer
Chicago Strike Spreads to Other Firms Threatens Citywide Action
A Chicago strike at Montgomery Ward & Co spreads to Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co Marshall Field Co J V Farwell Co and Fortes Cartage Co. The Chicago Employers Association demands universal teamster loyalty with instant discharge for noncompliance. If unresolved a general citywide strike of all teamsters may follow.
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Montgomery Wand & Co
Waton
Kiera
Chicago Employers' Association
Teamsters
Montgomery Ward & Co
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Marshall Wield & Co
3. V. Farwell & Go
Fortes Cartage Cn
Strike Tensions Rise as Chicago Teamsters Rally
A tense Chicago labor scene shows 9,000 Teamsters on strike amid employer push for open shop. Police and private guards guard wagons while civil unrest and injuries mark the demonstrations. Three people are seriously hurt during clashes and may not recover.
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Chicago
Diployer Association
Bank robber sentenced to fourteen years in Elite County jail
Robver Trier to Esoppo, Wmn. Helden received a fourteen year term for shooting the bank cashier in an attempted vault foot at Elite County Bank. He hid in a broom pile in the prison yard at Lin goly and remained concealed until Thursday afternoon when discovered.
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Robver Trier
Esoppo
Wmn
Helden
Neb
Lingoly
Embezzler Adolph Fricken Apprehended in Chicago
Adolph Fricken, a former employee of the Kensington Woolen Company of Philadelphia, was arrested in Chicago on embezzlement charges involving 25000 dollars. He is to be brought back to Philadelphia for trial.
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Adolph Fricken
Kensington Woolen Compr
Af Phiadelphia, Ta
Chicago
Explosion damages Mossina Building in West Virginia
A gas explosion wrecked a building in Trauthigton, Alabama? West Virginia. Three persons were probably fatally injured and at least two others seriously hurt as flames spread around the Mossina Building. Estimated damage about 100000 dollars.
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Wrecka
AL Trauthigton
Wo Va
Mossina
Woman Charged With Swindle In Philadelphia Case
Hele Wilson, head of Wilson Sign Company, Philadelphia, was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Lull on Thursday on charges of conducting a fraudulent scheme. Local details indicate ongoing federal action and potential further proceedings.
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Hele Wilson
Wilson Sign Company
Gos Walna Street
Philadelphia
United States
Sid Eid
Lincoln Monument bill moves through senate joint resolution
A preliminary senate joint resolution seeks 3,000,000 for a Lincoln monument in Washington. In Clarinda a new building for the insane collapsed Thursday morning, injuring seven but none seriously. News from Shangai reports a major fire destroying the Yuon, with many Chinese feared dead.
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Senate
Congress
Washington
Eukk
Clarinda
Shanglai
Pung Shen
Wheat prices fall as markets react to midweek trade
The market reports lower May wheat prices, with prices slipping from 44 to 38 cents during trading hours and closing near 41 cents. A separate notice confirms a high profile January murder case in Pittsburgh with four men hanged in connection to the killing, while another related incident details an attempted burglary.
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Chergo
Louisiana Lynching at Homer Leaves Dick Craighead Dead
A mob of about twenty five men broke into a parish jail at Liumer seventy five miles northeast of Shreveport, shooting Dick Craighead who was wounded and later expected to die. He was charged with murdering Mrs The MeKes and her child. Railways and telegraph lines were cut as authorities moved to protect facilities. Sheriff Kirkpatrick learned of the plot on arrival and Craighead named several men believed to be involved. names not disclosed.
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Homer
Shreveport
Liumer
Craighead
the MeKes
Privuier
Uasic
Lin
Memer
Kirkpatrick
Eos
Ten Pennsylvanian Miners Die in Shaft Disaster
A coal mine accident near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania fatally injures ten miners after a hoist breaks during lowering into a shaft about 750 feet deep. All workers perished instantly as wreckage entombed them, marking a third such tragedy in six months in the region.
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Pennsylvania
Wilkes Knzte
Wyamming
Prosecution’s Trump Card Fails in Patterson Case
New York special says pawn broker Stern was called in Nan Patterson case and failed to identify J Morgan Smith as the man who fired the revolver that killed Young. The Wednesday proceedings aimed to prove Patterson’s role in the murder of Yaesir Young, with Morgan Smith’s testimony expected to bolster the state.
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Patterson Cove
New York
Morgan Savith
Death Struggle Witnesses Describe Koch Trial
Testimony on Le Royte A. Cebhara’s death unfolds as Dr. Koch stands trial for a second time. Joseph Poith and two girls recount hearing the shooting from the office doorway as the tragedy occurred. Winina Beloke, a grocer, describes racing to the back room and finding the body, adding detail to the chaotic scene.
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Koch
le. Tloyte A. Cebhara
Jvs
Markate
Miu
Joseph Poith
Winina Beloke
Amu
Congressmen Killed and Varying Tragedies Reported
A Texas congressman John M. Pinakavy and two others were slain at Hempstead in a volatile meeting tied to anti prohibition efforts. The gunman and circumstances imply a targeted attack with multiple injuries and fatalities. Separate notes mention a Milwaukee banking scandal, a New York fire with heavy losses, and other distant incidents.
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John M. Pinakavy
Texas
Hempstead
Ouisa
J. N
Pinckney
World conference opens in Aris Kranc on aid alliance
An international assembly in the Charity Tyzsi building hosts over 1,000 delegates from about twenty nations. The gathering focuses on the Ladera thonal Alliance of Associations with the aim of promoting global cooperation amid reports of recent earthquakes and aftershocks in Bouadae Guayaquil and nearby regions.
Hawkeye state schools shuttered amid anti vaccination riots
In Cuun ct Bluffs the city school authorities dismissed 19 teachers and 200 children plus two monitors after an arustic or itained by tit tity bow of berth during the controversy over Mion vaccination. Principal women and four other teachers left, substitutes filled posts as opposition to mandatory vaccination intensified. About 400 children remain out of school as health officers enforce the vaccination certificates.
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AL Vite
Homo- Mathie Phyrsichius
Walter Yaryan Leaves Sibley Under Sudden Circumstances
Walter Yaryan, agent for Thur Grain Company at Sibley, departed abruptly after an evening with plans to go to Sheldon on business. He left keys to the elevator and to Tar visans Lishting prnat with George Mirrsi to wait for temporary charge. Sheldon official George Mirrsi stated he would not return, informing Yaryan’s wife. no motive given. Mrs. Vorone Jean goteate the aili and remains with her child, preparing to leave for Nebraska to stay with her husband’s mother.
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Walter Yaryan
Sibley
Sietage Circumstancee
Water
Yaryan
Thurfis Grain Company
Sheldon
Tarvisans
Prnat Awit
George Mirrsi
AL Sheldon Lig
Street Car Beyond Control Tragedy in Dubuque Accident
A street car derailment in Dubuque Sunday afternoon left Thomas Mowe fatally injured and several bystanders hurt. The unrestrained vehicle descended a hill, struck a pedestrian, and caused multiple injuries as it rolled down Ti Street. Witnesses described the chaotic scene with surrounding residents aiding the injured.
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Diateaque
Thonas Mowe
Sunaday
Dubuque
Jef Chedadek
Bintulle
Dita
Missouri Valley Man Victim Crushed By Train
Harry Harmon aged 21 son of Will Jfotmen of Tarman'a hal Missouri Valley was killed Monday at a railway guardy while making a coping on a passenger train The first attempt failed and the engine backed down upon him entering him between the bimapers He was an industrious young man and well known in the community.
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Missouri Valley
Gyushed
Denby
Harry Harmon
Singh
Will Jfotmen
Tarman'ahal
Missouri Valles
Cathedral Looted and Local Trials Reported
Looting at Davenport's Sacred Heart Cathedral prompts police probe as suspects vanish. Also noted are a surgeon's murder conviction in Croffand and tributes for community leaders in Davenport and nearby towns, including memorials and a grand lodge tribute.
Two Men Killed Near Milwaukee Freight Car Crash
In Milwaukee near the Market Street Bridge two men, veterans from Madison and Milwaukee, were fatally struck by a freight car while walking the tracks. The collision occurred as a switch engine moved, killing Fahey instantly and injuring others who later died at hospital. The incident drew a crowd as investigators worked the scene and questions arose about payment disputes linked to the workers.
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Milwaukee Awiteh
Fahey
Otter
Munem Bons
Grady Center Tailor Murders Wife While Heroin Fueled Rage
Kooba a Grundy Center tailor, murdered his wife after morphine mood and alcohol. He beat her until she died, leaving the home in disarray. Neighbors and police described a violent scene as the crime occurred Wednesday morning, with Kooba later taken into custody.
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Grundy
Kooba
Grundy Contery
Morphin
Ant Ber Rai
Rome
Fireman Killed Buried Under Engine in Rail Wreck
A railway wreck near Rok Sstanil, NS, morning on May Day caused the engine to derail and bury the fireman under his locomotive. Engineer Chealiire of Trented badly injured others amid wreckage. A baggage car and mail cars were derailed. an unknown obstruction led to the crash.
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Lunt
Trenton
Chealiire
Trented
Des Ruéledt
Oto
Fae
Leese
Flesh to aid child burns prompt removal of skin
A Polish dwarf named Chatenes suffered severe burns and his daughter was seriously burned after clothing caught fire while playing. Aidan Dodge, a father, faced removal of skin and a large medical cost because the hospital required an unusual amount of money. Volunteers offered to contribute to cover the necessary expenses.
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Bert Dodge
Nnepital
Akin
Burglars Strike Marshalltown Home of Mrs Perry
Police report a Marshalltown burglary at Mrs Marion Perry home. A revolver pointed robber demanded cash and fled with a small sum after an outside accomplice waited. Officers pursue possible suspects as they check for additional breaks in the area.
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Marion Perry
Marshalliewao
Charles Ghiy
Ray
Disappointed Lover Ends Life Near Independence
A 20 year old Independence man, Milan Bishards, reportedly shot himself after a failed romance near Independence. Two shots fired from a revolver, one entered his body. he survived long enough for medical aid but death followed.
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Independence
Attenpie
Milan Bishards
Saint Alwl Rielwists
Dinpendenon
Local tragedy as man ends life in suspected suicide
A man identified as a resident of Miershali town reportedly killed himself by blowing off his head with a pistol after a distressing week. In a separate incident, a boy named John Burger of Arnold's Park suffered severe burns from a powder explosion while playing, injuring his eyesight.
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Uaiwea Paleste
Miershali
Whatgin
Boy Bailly
John Burger
Arnold’s Park
Notable figures and ventures in a sprawling 19th century notice
A dense OCR fragment chronicles prominent individuals, legal figures, and events. Names include Carl, Carl Wright, Alma Boeckes, Alma. notes on property holdings, university ties, and political roles in a sweeping, era-spanning piece. Mentions staged across multiple cities with references to New York, Washington, D.C., and Bavaria.
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