Wintry blast ruins crops across the Midwest
Rion Blizzard reports temperatures dropping as crops and fruit suffer major losses across the Midwest. Frost and cold devastated grain and fruit, with weather experts noting widespread damage to orchards, truck gardens, and vineyards. Prices may rise. farmers fear a delayed or damaged harvest next season.
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Ue Frink
Ciyjense
Lhat
Kero Kinstin
Zary Kookukwy
Sera Dea Moitier
Galesbury
Dubuque
St. Lids S
Granny
Yarnay
Rome
Iowa
Indiana
Chicago
Michigan
Axport
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Missouri
Four Die In Train Car Collision Near Sanford Indiana
A wreck on the Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line near Sanford Indiana left multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Conductor names and passenger details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but reports indicate a collision with an interlocking device causing cars to derail. Authorities sorted casualties as engineers and several passengers killed or fatally injured, with others injured during the crash.
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Tigo
Sanford
Ind
Thiva
Entity
Blian
Indianapolis
Clovar Land
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Loula
Buadford
Muginsor R
Ely
Mattoon
Hy Drigcoll
Donnelly
Rhipmian
Jadlonspolia
Squnvel Moffett
Dallad Aprige
Charlee W. Jones
Harry
Clark
Risy
Nanny
Grifith
Wolter Found Guilty in Ruth Wheeler Murder Case
Albert Wolter and a one year old youth were found guilty of first degree murder by a New York jury in the Ruth Wheeler case. The 14 year old girl was strangled and burned in Wolter's room after being invited there for work. The verdict noted his lack of emotion and the prosecution's case against him. The sentence is death by electrocution.
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Albert Wolter
New York
Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Walter
Ulu
Fire Devastates Lake Charles Slashing Homes and More
A fierce wind fueled a sweeping blaze in Lake Charles Louisiana destroying hundreds of homes and many other structures. The disaster left over two thousand people homeless and caused property losses exceeding a million dollars. City buildings including courthouse and churches were leveled as fire crews battled the flames for hours.
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Pinna
Lake Charles
Crealty
Inop Inilitia Company
Orduy
Soo Calcaslew
Olaty Batol
Fragmented Local Item Teases Odd Notes and Figures
A partial readable fragment mentions astronomical topics, a New York dollar amount around 4 million, and references to Andrew Carnegie Roosevelt and Philadelphia. The garbled text hints at philanthropic themes and hiring a stenographer, but details are unclear.
Enormous Storm Losses Across Midwestern States
A regional report details extensive storm damage across Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas. Total losses run into millions with most crops affected including fruits vegetables and grain. Iowa and Illinois portions show the heaviest hits with multimillion damage estimates.
Hughes to Supreme Court Appointment Details
Governor Charles Evans Hughes of New York abandons private practice and accepts lifetime associate justice position on the U S Supreme Court at twelve thousand dollars a year. President Taft delays Hughes succession in New York governorship until October term to finish reform work.
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New York
Taft
Charles Evens
Thas
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Tait
Justice Brewer
Tar Explodes Killing Six At Pones Landing Neb
A tar explosion at Jerry Miner’s home in Pones Landing Neb destroyed the house and scorched Miner and five of his children. Miner had heated tar on a kitchen stove to mend a boat when it flashed. The father reportedly hurled an eight year old girl from a window to save her life before leaping into the Missouri River as flames engulfed him.
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Linwid Almus
Winey Ont Fauilly Merryman
Jerry Miner
Pones Landing
Neb
Miner
Forry
Prince Joachim to Enter Navy Amid European Naval Plans
The youngest son of the Kaiser, following his brother Adalbert, plans to join the navy once his studies are completed. Admiral Montecuccoli of the Austrian navy has finalized new naval projects near the Dalmatian coast. Bertram Armytage, linked to Skynost Shwokleten’s youth expedition, heads a committee amid shooting incidents. The Carnot hore fund administration will aid widows of soldiers in need, while Farle and Phe Rudo Manian are noted in related discussions.
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Prince Joachim
Adalbert
Montecuccoli
B_banka
Bertram Armytage
Skynost Shwokleten
Hig
Wal
Carnot Hore Fund
U Wardu
Chinese Towns Born as Missionaries Flee
Refugees from Changsha report a critical situation in Hunan China. Villages near the capital have been looted and burned. many missionaries and students perished. Gunboats guard the river as three thousand imperial soldiers occupy strategic points and more detachments are sent to rioting districts.
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Hunan
China
Changaha
Hankow
Changshan
Ng Iniseida
Changsha
Standard Oi Company
Roosevelt as Paris guest praised by officials in City Hall
Theodore Roosevelt was hosted by Paris municipal leaders at Hotel de Ville. Tributes came from M. Caron and others. He lunched with Premier Briand plus toasts praised Paris and the French people. He visited Carnavalet, admired revolutionary documents, Notre Dame, and the Comedie Francaise prior to a Sorbonne lecture on rights and republicism.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hotel de Ville
Paris
M. Caron
M. Deselyes
Selne
M. Lampno
Seine
M. Lepine
Police
Col. Roossvelt
Louis XVI
Mark Twain
Bacon
M. jJussarad
United States
Notre Dame
Pura
Col. Roogavalt
Comedie Francoise
Gol
Theodore Rooaagell
Sorbonne
University of Paris
Race Anique
Oda Honal Perli
Mounted bandits rob Sparta stores in bold daylight raid
A gang of three armed riders raided two Sparta shops early one day, blowing open safes and escaping with cash groceries and goods. A pursuit followed but details are hazy. The J D Lumber Company and Morse and Danman hardware store were targeted with damage and attempted arson using nitroglycerin. Police linked the raid to a prior Hilson Company sale crime.
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Sparta
Wii
Agase
Shey
tlad’Luek
J. D. Lumber” Company
Sata Blawn and Money
Papays Inkési
Davis Brow
Morse & ‘Danman
Wing Swouns Burlingts With the Wind Blow
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Burlington item in February relating to wind and a toy. Readable facts are sparse. no clear people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present.
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Burlington
Taft and Carnegie Dedicate New Peace Temple in Washington
The Bureau of American Republics opened a ceremonial dedication in Washington with President Taft, Secretary Knox, Cardinal Gibbons, Senator Root, Ambassador de la Barra and Mr Carnegie among officials and diplomats. Speeches praised the project funded largely by Carnegie and a major American republic gift. A peace tree ceremony closed the afternoon event marking the $1,000,000 building’s unveiling.
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Washington
Dalle Carnegia
Taft
Cardoons
Hlihu Root
Andrey Menegle
Bishop Harding
John, Barrett
Bureau of American Publics
Supreme Court
Cardinal Gibbons
Kndx
Root
Francisco Leon de la Barra
Dfcan
Carnegie
Carnes
Bureau of American ‘Republic
Benedict
Harding
Presid
Carn
T One
School rod up to high court decision looms
A 1906 Tolono school dispute centers on corporal punishment versus bankruptcy discharge. Miss Kelley, teacher, faces a court whether flogging a pupil is allowed. the case traces Miss Kelley’s 1906 actions, a lawsuit for trespass, and a bankruptcy discharge challenge.
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Rod
Proma
Aneley
Kelley
Papi
Tolono
Champaign
Michael Burke
Chastisa Michael
Burkes
Kelle
Kel
Tel Kalley
Y Wiet
United States
Maxtern
Ilinois
Wit Court, of Appeals
Bjornstjerne Bjornson Dies in Paris at 78
Obituary notes the Norwegian poet and publicist Bjornstjerne Bjornson died in Paris at age 78. The text mentions his marriage, long career as a writer and publicist, and references to his Norwegian origins and work.
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Bjornatjerne
Bjorneda
Th Gram
Paris
Agham
Bjornstjerne
Moldo
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