Masters and Pilots Debate Union Rules and Arbitration
A fragmented report outlines the shipmasters and pilots association discussing commission status for boats, employment terms, and arbitration procedures. It notes a rule that masters not notified by January 15 may be engaged for the season on the same vessel, with disputes handled by an arbitration board.
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Arbitration Board
Pavagrs
Wmeeting Ibualy
Ayere
Jéral
Carriers’ Association
Two Japanese Vessels Sunk by Russian Torpedo Boats
Russian Vladivostok squadron torpedo boats reportedly sank the Japanese transport Kinshin Maru of 4000 tons during April 28 action, with 200 drowned. Admirals Yesten and reports also note the Japanese steamer Nakamura Maru sunk near Wonsan on April 25, crew saved. 17 officers, 20 soldiers, 65 crew, 85 coolies refused surrender.
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Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Ntne
Yesten
Sinkin
Goyo
Wonsan
Gensan
Panese
Nakamura Maru
Bail Problem May Be Solved by His Invention
Charity Society members in New York City believe Alexander, a former professional beggar and engineer, has invented a device to protect theft victims. The $100,000 prize offered by Interborough Company has prompted testing by a patent solicitor once patent approval is secured in Washington. Police records list McKenzie among harmless mendicants.
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York City
Alexander
Interborough Company
Ab Levuinuk
McKenzie
Washington
Fragmented Congress Note From Brainerd Meeting
A damaged OCR fragment references a Brainerd Minnesota gathering with mentions of Francis and Corusi. It hints at a congressional business session beginning at an address, with unclear attendance and topics.
Senate Holds Up Appointment in Heated Debate
The Senate debated the Crum appointment amid party clashes on citizenship and racial policy. After long speeches by Spooner and Daniels, leaders adjourned with no confirmation, signaling possible recess action if Democrats preserve their stance. Grim’s nomination remains pending for nearly two years despite repeated referrals and illness delaying Willman.
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Mhoe
Crum
Charleston
S Ys
Washington
Disputch
Sean Cots
Senate
Gallinger
Spooner
Bale
Aldrich
Daniel
Latimer
Gor
Man
Clay
Cockrell
Daniels
Grim
Congress
Willman
South Carolina
Carpenter Benry Morrison Kills Wife and Daughter at Woodstock
A Richland Center, Wisconsin report says carpenter Benry Morrison murdered his wife and daughter in Woodstock on Wednesday after disputes lasting years. He fled to Ohio briefly, returned, then shot his wife at the house, pursued his daughter as she fled with her infant, and was stopped by Mathias Klingamin’s intervention before arrest.
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Woodstock
Wis
Richland Center
Benry Morrison
Morrison
Ohio
Mathias Klingamin
Mother Jones Breaks Out of Quarantine at Price Utah
Mother Jones escapes enforced quarantine at Price Utah after visiting a miner with smallpox. She returns with 15 to 20 Italian workers and children, walks with sympathizers to the implement shed where 120 men are detained, is arrested and jailed, and may expose others to infection prompting state health action.
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Price
Mother Jones
Utah
Helper
Mississippi Flood Rising Across States and City Pockets
Early Wednesday the Mississippi River rose to 82.2 at St Louis and continued to climb. Levee breaches north of St Louis near the Illinois side threaten Madigan Venice and Granite City as water reaches West Madison streets. About 150 Missouri River bottom families fled homes and 10 000 acres of farmland were flooded. In Chicago Justices began a campaign against concealed weapons with penalties up to 75 dollars. Gen Grant’s birthday observance was held in Galena with remarks by Bishop Fallows and attendance by Gen Fred D. Grant and wife.
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St. Louis
Illinois Elde
Madigan
Venice
Granite City
Madison
Itias
Missouri River
Chicago
Caverly
Gen. Grant
A. S. Grant
Galecna
Ill
Samuel Fallows
Fred D. Grant
Thief Robs Choristers During Church Song
A theft occurred at the Church of the Atonement in Philadelphia as a robber stole pocketbooks and jewelry from choristers after they sang the Holy City. No one was harmed. the incident disrupted the service and left the choir in shock. Police investigation ongoing, with no arrests announced.
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Philadelphia
Japanese Pontoon Crossings Across Yalu Reported
Russian observers report Japanese forces crossing the Yalu River near Tehang Djiou and Tehane Djidu with pontoon bridges near Samolindo. Heavy firing noted as Japanese bridgers face Russian skirmishers and rear guard actions. A second pontoon advanced upstream, while Russians destroyors target floating bridge sections. The action centers on Wiju and Turenchen as Japanese units push south along the river.
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Yalu
Samolindo
Tehang Djiou
Farm Accident at Guthrie Center Injures English Laborer
William Waey of Granger was severely injured while operating a stalk cutter on a Guthrie Center farm. He dismounted as the team frightened, his foot was caught in the knives, and he was dragged under the cutter. Rescued with neighbors after the machine was dismantled. He remains alive but critically hurt.
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William Waey
Granger
Whey
England
William Dufield
Wacy
Duffield
Wrey
Fire at Linden Hardware and Furniture Store
A fire destroyed Craft and Son hardware and furniture store in Linden Dallas County. Authorities suspect arson to cover theft after stock of penknives vanished and guns were left with only a burnt barrel. Loss valued at about 16,000 with 8,500 insured. ownership of the building held by Charley Johnson with partial insurance.
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Craft & Son
Linden
Dallas County
Cruft & Son
Charley Johnson
Pool Selling Bill Killed Ends Cleveland Grand Circuit Races
The Cleveland Driving Park Association and local horsemen say Governor Eferrick's veto kills a state bill permitting pools at Cleveland grand circuit events. Abandoning races this summer would mark the first such gap in 24 years, with an asserted $10,000 loss already noted.
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Cleveland
Driving Park Association
Guv. Eferrick
Glenville
Alarm on rivers as flood threat grows near St Louis
The Mississippi River has topped the 80 foot mark at St Louis with the stage at 81.3 feet by Tuesday 0:30. Water advances an inch and a half per hour, flooding creeks around East St Louis as Mayor Cook says the city can withstand a projected 35 foot rise. The main danger lies twenty miles northeast where the levee broke last year, with Madison Venice and Granite City submerged and many residents displaced.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Cook
Madison
Venice
Granite City
Burned to Death Farm Hand in White Oak Township
Marion Morgan a farm hand aged about 38 in Oska Loosa near Skaloosa died when his clothing caught fire while helping T Stewart burn cornstalks. Found lying on the ground writhing in agony. death occurred before aid could reach him. He was known to be subject to epilepsy, and fright may have triggered a fatal fit.
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Skaloosa
Marion Morgan
Oskaloosa
Stewart
White Oak
Morgan
St Louis world fair bandmaster fined for union dispute
The St Louis Musicians' Union fined world’s fair bandmaster William Weil $1,000 and ordered him to hire only St Louis musicians at the union wage scale of $45 weekly. He was expelled earlier for importing players from other cities at lower rates, with a reinstatement condition tied to adherence to the union terms.
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St. Louis
Fatally Burned Woman Seeks Suicide Death
Mrs Samuel Nicholson living north of Guthrie Center poured kerosene on her clothing and set it ablaze in a mental breakdown. Found enveloped in flames, she died after twenty four hours of agony. Her husband froze to death in a Kansas blizzard last winter, deepening her grief. She leaves five children under their grandparents care in the county.
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Samuel Nicholson
Guthrie Center
Kansas
That
Hungarian Crisis Sparks Martial Law Threat in Vienna
Vienna circles view the Hungarian situation as alarming as socialists threaten a general strike. If it occurs, Prime Minister Count Tisza is said to move to place the entire kingdom under martial law.
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Vienna
Count Tisza
Syracuse Lyceum Theater Burned In Syracuse New York
The Lyceum vaudeville theater in Syracuse was destroyed by fire after reopening last week following a season closure. Origin of the blaze unknown, property loss estimated around 200000.
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Syracuse
Lyceum
N. Y
New York
Smallpox Raging Prompts Iowa Health Bulletin
Iowa health officials warn of widespread smallpox in the state with reports from townships and villages. A Cuban itch description eludes the secretary of the state health board as Promise City quarantines Seymour due to the outbreak.
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Iowa
Iowa Health
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Promise City
Seymour
Gambling Houses Closed Across Des Moines Amid Crackdown
Readable fragments indicate gambling houses were shut down by authorities in Des Moines. Proprieties claim operations halted, with owners unsure when openings will resume.
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Des Moines
Agaly
Divorcee Weds in Thirty Minute Court Union
A quick divorce ruling in Coe gon led to a rapid remarriage as Mrs Tate M Chandler, granted a local separation, secured a marriage license with Curtin Annis and wed within minutes. The event set a new record for fast postdivorce nuptials in town.
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Mareles
Ds Town
Anes
Coegon
Tate M. Chandler
Cleork
Chandler Ad Curtin Annis
Rooseveltian Hog Family Brings Jersey Red Supremacy
Polk County farmer J. Rutnehart near Peoria raises Jersey Red hogs noted as exceptional. His eighteen month old sow produced nineteen piglets, seventeen survived, with eighteen growers sold at thirteen months averaging about 207 pounds for a total around 205.87 dollars. The Rooseveltyan herd earns praise for its remarkable lineage and productivity.
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Polk County
J. OG Rutnehart
Peoria
Ruinehart
Nyer
Mary Rhinehart
Roosevelthan
Jersey
Donovan Sentenced After Seduction Guilty Finding
E E B Donovan was sentenced by Judge Wakefield at Rock Rapids to two years and six months in the penitentiary. An appeal to the supreme court was taken and a new trial denied. He posted a $2500 supersedeas bond after being freed. the case stemmed from his seduction of Violet Bowen, a cousin of his wife and a Little Rock schoolteacher.
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Donovan
Wakefield
Rock Rapids
Supreme Court
Violet Bowen
Little Rock
Donogin
Gid
Des Moines Fur Dealer Charles Graves Found Guilty of Murder
Charles Graves of Des Moines was convicted by a jury for murdering his wife and burning her body. The case hinged on conflicting stories and threats, with daughter Winnie Reader acting as principal state witness. The verdict sent Graves to life imprisonment.
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Charles Graves
Des Moines
Chuves W. Chaves
Lure Plot Uncovered By Des Moines Police
Des Moines police report a systematic effort to lure country girls for immoral purposes in the city. John Dieckerhoff and his wife were arrested on complaint by Lamoni residents Myrtle and Anna Tillman who came to Des Moines to work for them. The couple allegedly recruited the girls with false representations about their home.
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Des Moines
A. Des Moines Special
John Diekerham
Myrtle
Anna Tillman
Lamon
Dieckerhoff
Lamoni
Groom of Two Weeks Killed by Horse Kick
William Derrick a young farmer living between Sanborn and Archer was kicked by a horse while tending his team on Tuesday morning. He crawled to the house but his wife was away and no help could be summoned. Neighbors found him twenty four hours later. he had died. He had been married just two weeks.
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William Derrick
Sanborn and
Archer
Trial of Slifer Delayed to September Term
Grundy County man William Slifer, charged with murdering his wife, will not face trial until the September term of Grundy County district court at Iowa Falls. Earlier belief placed the trial in May. The report also notes a Barn incident and a fatal self-hanging near Cordova, plus a Hilladale fire endangering Milling facilities and grain. and a farmer John Miller near Town City died by suicide, motive undetermined.
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Slifer
William ‘Siffer
Grundy County
Hiis
Iowa Falls
John Miller
Town City
Himwalf
Miller
Fragmented 19th Century Chronicle of Provinces and Figures
One Hundred Years Ago notes California divided into Antigua and Nueva California. Boston faced a 24 hour baryieane visit causing damage to buildings and ships. Since 1804, 164 American ships reported captured by France and 7 by Waaghind. Ali Pasha of Alexandria named supreme ruler of Egypt after reconciliation with the French consul.
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California
Antigua
Nueva California
Boston
France
Waaghind
Ali Pasha
Alexanlria
iMeypt
Seventy Five Years Ago A Troubled World Then and Now
Seventy five years ago labor riots swept English manufacturing districts causing loss of life and property. An omnibus craze spread in London streets. Navigation opened along the western Erie from Rochester to Buffalo. A world round trip expedition aimed to explore California’s little known regions. Fifteen firemen died in a burning ship collapse near New York. President Jackson opposed Miss Lis’s philanthropy granting enormous land to the indigent insane. The railroad opened Wheeling West Virginia to Columbus Ohio. Austro and Russia signed a treaty altering sphere influence and warning that Russian passage through the Balkans could mean war.
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England
Londo
Rochester
Buffalo
California
New York
Jackson
Miss Lis
Wheeling
Wo Va
Columbus
Ohio
Austein
Brussia
Russia
Rusaliy
Forty Years Ago: War, politics and strikes across the nation
Governors in Ohio Illinois and Wisconsin mobilized state troops for 100 days to aid federal efforts amid Civil War era tensions. Grant vetoed a currency bill provoking party backlash while railroads faced pricing and supply pressures. Chicago Presbyterians debated Professor Swing’s heresy charges as Little Rock saw federal troops at the Statehouse. Republican factions jostled at the national convention with Arthur gaining delegates over Blaine. A railway strike and miners’ action disturbed Weston Neb and British parliamentary moves aimed at controlling legislation surfaced.
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Tlinois
Wisconsin
Washington
Potomac
Yates
Tiinois
Brough
United States
North
War Department
Thayth
Windom
United States Senate
Grant
Senate
John A. Logan
Chicago Presbyytery
Davi Swing
Patton Ha
Little Rock
Ark
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