Empress Elizabeth of Austria Murdered in Geneva
Details report the assassination of Empress Elizabeth of Austria in Geneva on Saturday afternoon by Italian anarchist Lacchini. He was arrested after stabbing her as she walked from a Geneva hotel toward a steamer. She died at the hotel after transport delays and medical aid.
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Geneva
Elizabeth
Austria
Genova
Switzerland
Lacchini
I Faris
Larchin
Benurivane
Sant “Tempeh
Fire Wipes Out New Westminster Business District
Fire raged through New Westminster B C caused by sparks from a steamer. Ten streets burned within three hours destroying banks churches two newspaper offices telegraph office the Royal City planing mill Clove Canning Company and many homes. Estimated loss around 2.6 million with insurance about 1.69 million. Hundreds homeless despair and possible deaths feared.
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New Westminster
B. CO
Frazer River
Vancouver
B. C
St Reets
Canadian Pacific
Telegraph
Royal
Clove Canning Company
New Westmin
Ister
Gasoline Explosion Injures Several in City Block
A gasoline blast shattered the front of a brick building at 1444 and caused injuries to multiple people. Victims were carried to nearby hospitals within a mile of the scene as investigators estimate various casualty figures. Authorities note the event occurred in a busy area and firefighting and medical teams responded promptly.
Alliance With Germany Reported by British Official
British colonies secretary Joseph Chamberlain arrived in New York and said the Germany alliance treaty had been signed marking world knowledge of the pact. He indicated Britain favors U S retention of the Philippines and, while avoiding direct advice, suggested folding the Philippines could be beneficial for America.
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Britain
Germany
Joseph Chamberlain
New York
England
Chamberlain
Philippines
United States
America
Attempt on czars life plot unearthed in Russia
A chaotic report describes a failed assassination attempt on the czarist regime in Moscow. The plan allegedly targeted the czar’s house during a passing moment, with explosions wounding several and killing Kolanoff, whose mangled remains were found among ruins as arrests spread.
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Russia
Moscow
Yas
Autierps
Blowi
Caar
Taling
Isles
Alexand
Kolanoff
Alicer
Invitation to Omaha Peace Jubilee for ex presidents
The note proposes Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison join President McKinley at the Omaha exposition Jubilee week. President Wattles reports assurances that both ex presidents may be induced to attend, with a Washington delegation inviting Cleveland and a stop in Indianapolis to seek Harrison’s consent to participate.
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Cleveland
Barrigan
Omaha
United States
McKinley
Wattles
Boll
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Indianapolis
Harrison
Patrols Find One Fourth of Men Unfit for Duty at Ponce
Reports show across United States troops at Ponce, over 26 percent unfit for duty with fever prevalent. Within miles of Ponce about 1,000 soldiers in hospitals and some commands report up to eighty percent ill, mainly typhoid.
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Ponce
Miles on Army Reorganization and Controversy
Gen Miles pressed for army reorganization planning to one soldier per 1000 population and discussed mustering out volunteers. Maj Gere Shafter arrived from Camp Meade with remarks about alleged controversy with Miles, which he dismissed as poppycock.
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Shafter Statea
Miles
War Department
Army Headquarters
Secretary of War
Ila
Gere Shafter
Camp Meade
Pai
Bee
Shafter
Fragmented OCR Fragment on Texarkana Incident
Fragmented OCR text references Texarkana chase involving three wounded or killed. Mentions warnings to leave country and attention to waning. Includes garbled remarks about “incoming” and “negroes,” with unclear details and numbers.
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Texarkana
Wdy
Aimilar
Strikes on the Steamer and Alaska Gold Fields
The report from Vancouver notes new strikes are being examined for Alaska by AMUniting Journal. Efe says the richest strikes are overhyped, with Mbdsuiza Creek offering little to approach their wealth. Development will need capital next year, and wealth may flow to American investors as populations dwindle.
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Kaatnot
Vancouver
Wil
Alaska
Onda Amuniting
Efe
Mbdsuiza Creek
Victims of an Ocean Horror Off Sable Island
Two bodies found by the schooner Moody off Sable Island are believed to be victims of the La Bourgogne disaster. One body is a decomposed woman, the other a large man in corduroy with heavy shoes. A book with writings and religious subjects bearing the name Anton e Jonsboras was found, along with part of a check from Kearney Nebraska drawn on Buffalo National Bail Way. A paymaster sick with yellow fever in Santiago is reported, and Major J W Fogler, formerly of Leavenworth, is feared to be near death. A Montgomery doctor in Montserratt accidentally poisoned himself taking a tonic instead of quinine. Appalling conditions are noted in Cuba.
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Moody
Sable Island
William E. Moody
Gloucester
Mass
la Bourgogne
Antone Jonsboras
Kearney
Neb
Buffalo
Leavenworth
J. W. Fogler
Kanais
Santiago
Major Fogler
First National Bank of Leavenworth
Muralali
Conyonlen
Marshall Town
Gefteras
Jourt
Junorsup
Milway
Sinte
Jeferson
Wixtean
Bryan
Bia
Systeme We
The
Republican
Party
Bimete Alligui
Republian Stata Conention
Spain
Democrats Inc Congress
Sitloye
Jund
Ben
Wofuda
Digeske
Deiiai
Washington
United
Klalea
Amddit
Democratc
Ordels
Congress
United States
Nqitron
Bite
Rey Wey
Homlaphore
Li Hung Dismissal Ties To British Pressure
The report claims Li Hung Chang was removed from power in China in response to English demands. It cites rumors that Sir Claude McDonald was told to report on perceived bias toward Russia and Britain’s loss of the Pekin Hankow railroad contract.
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England
Li Tung Chang
China
Pekin
Claude McDonald
Russia
Great Britain
Finnncia
Sexton Chosen Commander at Grand Army Encampment
Illinois man Col James A Sexton of Chicago selected as commander in chief at the thirty third annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic held in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania supporters celebrated the victory at their respective headquarters as Olmelmatt rings in the decision.
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Illinois
Geni Gobinne
Democratic Platforms and State Nominees Featured
A detailed recount of a Moarahail town convention with Democratic and Populist elements, listing county officials and nominees. The text references the auditor of state, attorney general, supreme court roles, and other local and state positions, alongside a stalwart defense of Democratic principles and opposition to Republican platforms. It includes critique of war funding, monetary policy, and calls for reform in government and military backing.
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the Teket
Balls
Porter
E. A.auiedte
Polk
A Mondillor
Nels Aldersen
Ue Moen
D. M. Vearnats
Lyons
W. A. Spionmer
Toikters
Supreme
Cour He It
Berkline
W. A. Porn
Yaylon
Hathway
A. Hansoty
Len
Wila
Cinton
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Montserratt, Mo
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John A’ Gallagher
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