Watterson falls from library window in court building
An 80 year old man, Mr Watterson, collapses while moving through a library area in Wing Russell and Wat law offices. He dies after an apparent fall from a window area near his private office as staff rush to assist. Police and building superintendent investigate the incident and scene details.
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Okei
Dhuahed
Ienti
Watterson
Russell & Wat
Watterson Remparked ‘That He Was Going ‘Home,and; Pissed: From the Mibrary
Br! Boggs
Poraon
Anid Thomas RE. Wing
Sensor Firm
Train collision near New Orleans injures child
A distant report describes a train collision near a tank station at Littlewood twelve miles from New Sacane, involving a passenger train and another rail unit. One child is noted injured, with unspecified details on damages and causation.
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Littlewood
Sacane Forthedstern
Cotton Price Debate Sparks National Convention Plan
Fragmentary notes mention cotton price rallies and slogans as delegates circle a national convention in Orléans. The text hints at thousands attending and a plan by planters to push for action amid rising costs and political organizing.
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Orléans
Truncated OCR Raises House Blast Phrase From Dellott Michigan
Fragmentary text notes a house explosion near Dellott Michigan with details garbled by OCR. No clear names or dates can be reliably identified from the readable portion.
German Parliament Crises Over Emperor's Speech
Debates spread as Chancellor von Buelow defended the emperor amid a tense session. Conservatives praised by many nobles faced strong opposition from socialists and radicals, signaling a prolonged clash over ministerial accountability to parliament rather than the crown.
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Bern de Lonant
von Buselow
Ly Igts
Nis
Ils Mjesty
Prindg
Buelow
Allence
Ehincel‘lov
Ilborala
Germany
Great Warship North Dakota Launches at Quincy Yard
More than 10 000 people gather at Pere River Shipbuilding in Quincy Massachusetts to witness the launching of the North Dakota America s most powerful sea fighter The United States Navy receives the first fighting ship of the dreadnought class with a record for speed in the first stage of construction only 282 working days from keel laying to launch
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North Dakota
Pere’ River Shipbuilding’ Company
Quincy
Mass
America
iMore
United ‘States
Willing of Carmack Case Involves Col Cooper Waiver
Col D B Cooper and his son Robin waived examination on murder and carrying concealed weapons charges. They were remanded to jail without bond as officials pursue the case stemming from the Carmack shooting.
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D. B. Cooper
Robin
Senator Carmack
Warrens
Jubin Cooper
Carmin
Mirdor Ant
Portuguese revolutionary tied to Lisbon assassinations
The quieto of Alberto Costa, a Lisbon Republican leader and member of the Black Cross Society, is alleged to be connected to the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis. Costa reportedly preferred suicide over his deed, creating a sensational scene Tuesday.
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Alberto Costa
Lisbon
Costa
Black Cross Society
Webrary
Carlos
Louis
le Society
Negro Soldier Death After Lawton Battle
A federal private, Wheex of the first field artillery, died Tuesday in a Lawton Okla hospital from injuries sustained in a chaotic night battle in Lawton. The incident occurred shortly after midnight Tuesday when a negro man named Paul Williams reportedly opened fire in a disorderly district, injuring Wheex who later succumbed to his wounds.
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Wheex
Flald
Sin
Lamton
Oklo
Paul Williams
Lawton
To Be Sherman' 8 Secretary. . . It als, been' announced
The text announces Harry Devendort, longtime secretary to James Sherman, will become secretary to the Vice President. The position pays $4,000 a year. Devendort formerly worked in newspaper fields.
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Sherman
Harry “Devendort
T Ithe
James
Cin- Bressman
Devendort
Balloon mystery orbits a distant shore in 1897 recount
A garbled historical fragment hints at a 1897 balloon or airship incident. Names like Andree and Anata appear amid distorted terms, suggesting an attempted voyage or exploration gone awry. The text references northern locations and a labial “donk” clue, but details are unclear.
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Andree
Belleya
Anata
Labia
Dor
City debates Sunday theater ban under blue law
The council considers banning Sunday amusements uptown while Bohemian south parts would keep amateur theater. A proposal to put the ordinance to a November vote failed as parties disagreed on wording. A 25 member committee may still close theaters under the old blue law, potentially extending the ban citywide.
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Codie Rapids
Anis
Dowi
Géday Rapids
Shilroh
Buhday
Detective Weston Captures Car Thieves in Nelson
Detective Weston, disguised as a hobO, infiltrated a Nelson gang robbing Chicago and Northwestern trains. In a staged ride, two thieves jumped from a car near East Clinton while the detective halted a third and held two up. The suspects Conway and McDonald were jailed at Morrison awaiting grand jury action.
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Rallr
Sleuth
Haba
Chicago
Northwestern
Weston
Galena
Clinton
Nelson
Oaignal
East
Clinton Weston
Conway
McDonald
Morrison
Fire Prevention Alliance Forms To Cut Town Losses
The To wa Fire Protection association completes its organization with 35 districts and district superintendents to report on insured properties. The aim is to alert insurers to neglect and cancel risks if not remedied after notice, targeting a substantial drop in annual fire losses of 4 million dollars. About 160 underwriters gathered in Des Moines as committees were named for fire protection and water supply and for town ordinance matters.
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Yowa Insurance
Towa Fire Protection Association
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Warnanuls
Sturday
Warnsburghis
B. F. Hough
A. Hand
I, D. Carpenter
W.M. ‘Palmer
F. C. Overton
C. W. Crossman
H.N. Wand
H, RR. Howell
Theodore F. Greene
Fist Fight Shocks Creston On Election Day
Ex mayor Renshaw and rival Burrows, both of Afton, clashed in a bare knuckle street fight near the Union county courthouse over an election day dispute. The brawl drew about a hundred witnesses as Burrows questioned Renshaw’s vote, leaving both battered and the scene a charged political melee.
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Afton
Clush & Creston
Waler A. L
Burrows
Renshaw
Creston Regently
Union County Court ‘House
Aiyuan
Tonga
Fire drills save children as school endures blaze
A chaotic Thursday drill disrupted by a destructive fire at a public school left students evacuated. The incident caused extensive damage to the building, estimated at four thousand dollars with insurance coverage of two thousand five hundred. A defective Nug was identified as responsible for the blaze.
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Atai Man
Sears Roebuck Fight Over Jurisdiction Heads to Des Moines Trial
The Sears Roebuck firm resists federal attempts to bring it to trial in Des Moines next Tuesday. Summons served by U S Marshal commands appearance before Judge McPharson as extradition papers may be sought in Chicago. Indictment cites alleged fraudulent use of mail advertising a paint not as represented. Iowa town retailers back the case.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Seara-Roebuck
Des Molines
Federal Ofiolals
United States
Hammond
McPharson
Senna-Roebuck
Fein 4
Iowa
Sears-Rovbuck & Co
Examiner Shaw is Dean Official Dies in Carroll Hotel
National Bank Examiner Shaw died at St Anthony's hospital after being found unconscious in his Burke's Hotel room in Carroll He had been conducting the First National Bank examination and collapsed from brain hemorrhage While depositors and claimants faced deadlines his death will delay proceedings and the family arrived from West Union Indiana to Carroll.
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Feder
Carroll Hotel
National Bank
Shaw
First National Bank
Carroll
St. Anthony's Hospital
Burke's Hotel
West Union
Buries Cass in Bali Park Then Messenger Boy Confesses
A 16 year old messenger for Glue Valley Creamery told of a $80.08 cash holdup at Mizzou Park in Sioux City by two men. He later confessed he buried the sack after initially claiming an inside theft, and wept over the incident while at the creamery.
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Messenger
Mizzou Park
Sioux City
Clem Mckenna
Glue Valley Creamery Company
Gildern
McKenna
Postal Telegraph Company
Honally
Baker a Violin Maker of Tama County
William Glendy, a Tama City violin maker, crafts fine instruments in a cluttered shop. He plays violin professionally and leads an orchestra. Friends expect him to gain fame as a violin maker, though not equal to Guarneri.
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Insramen
Tama
Fa William
Glendy
Dakar
Glondy
Josef Guarnerlugs
Anti Saloon League delegates meet to push national reform
Colorado Texas Missouri Nebraska South Dakota Wisconsin and other states send representatives to Des Moines for a conference of the Anti-Saloon League. They discuss influencing Congress to adopt an amendment to restrict interstate liquor shipments and expand state control.
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League Workers
Colorado
TiMnois
Town
Ane Boo
Missouri
Minnegola
Nebrpaka
South Dakota
Wisconsn Ae Hts
Des’ Moines
Tulane Man Frozen to Death Near Clear Creek
A man described as deranged from Tulane was found frozen to death Monday night near Clear Creek. Police report he waded into the water and was overcome, lying on the bank until death occurred shortly after.
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Tulane
Marang
Clapper
Tiftin
Alsdovaroa
Anniversary Notice From Barhardion Marriage 1848
A fragmentary notice reports a sixtieth wedding anniversary for an unnamed couple tied to a Barhardion marriage dated 1848. The readable text indicates a milestone event celebrated by family, with limited names and details.
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Wadding
Barhardion
Voyage of Discovery Through Early Global Shifts
A garbled chronicle lists explorers and events from 1502 through early 1900s. It mentions Columbus voyages to Porto Bello, the Mayflower voyage, states like Virginia and Maryland, battles, reorganizations, and political changes including bishops, treaties, and presidential lines, all in a scattered, OCR-like montage of dates, places, and figures.
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Carmack
Col. Cooper
Diut
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Prinayl
Vance
Hampshire County
Bank
Dan Neageay
Wichita
Yfta
Car 'Tileves
Examiner Shaw
Bali
Park
Tim
Des ‘Moines
Nhio Stytea
Coluutins
Porto Bello
Sir Weanels Denke
Troy
Henry Sidson
Dartmouth
Haghind
Plymouth Company
Portsmouth
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Dr. Wollaston
London
Gou Harvivon
Goits
Inediana
Callegada
Walter States
Norfolk
Narragannett
Washington
Charleston
New — Mayland
Hiljah
Alton
Jil
Mow
Enea
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd
Springfeld
China
Sheraviento
Cal
Goen
Wanter
Totin
Fremont
Burnarde
McClelland
Army of the Potomac
Hate ‘Tle
Prankill
Abrahon Lincoln
Friederick Funsion
Oslo
Shenandoah
Kilverpool Utter
Alymen
Grant
England
Llenty M. Stanley
Alvingstone
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Alexander
Stewart
St. Mark's Churchyard
New, York
James A. Garfield
Glenlevioi
Monova
Grover, Clevaland, Jr
New York
Tallact Blitas
Montana
State of the Union
William
Whiteway
Foundland
Breamer
Alex
Audria
Twayann
Havana
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Teta
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