Blood feud erupts in Lonoke as Boole family killed
A violent clash in Lonoke, Arkansas between the Boole and Eagles factions left W K Boole and his two sons dead. Three Eagle youths and a brother in law joined the attack, firing on the Booles who were taken by surprise. The feud traces to a long standing political rivalry between the families. Fear of further revenge mantles the community.
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Lonoke
Boole
Eagles
W.K. Boole
Will
Charlie Boole
Bob Daugherty
Desperate Jail Fight Ends With Fatal Wounding in Idaho City
In Idaho City, jailed inmate St. Clair fatally wounds deputy McQuillen and injures J O st. Chair during a desperate clash after escaping cell bars. The two prisoners seized a shotgun and revolver, leading to a violent struggle in the sheriff’s office.
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Idaho
Gorse City
J. O. St. Chair
McQuillen
Idaho City
St. Clair
Tie
Ile
Sherits
St. Clair Fred
Bert Chal
al Clair
Wis
Ceil
Tragic Domestic Case Near Taf City Claims Two Lives
In a troubled household near Taf City on a Tuesday evening, Jack Devs killed Viis, his wife, and then took his own life. Investigators mark years of strain after Jol Vives, a rival, is noted in the history of the couple. The brother of Mys Travis is tied to the events as a witness, with Rallisan having escaped during the confrontation.
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Nines
Taf City
Perth
Avesf
Batween
Afelock
Jack Devs
Alothy Jeans
Jol Vives
Lertetier
Jalil
Teneo
Mys
Travis
Aqdraw
Rallisan
Bauble Tragedy at Oshkosh Reported
Fragmentary report from Oshkosh describes a fatal incident involving a person named Hardie and a wounded survivor Miles. The text is garbled but indicates a tragedy with unclear sequence and remaining uncertain conditions.
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Oshkosh
Hardie
Miles
Princes Adher Ordereah Thonne
Fragmentary report outlines Prince Abbert of Bel sini and Tarssins plans amid Flanders telegraph activity. Notes heir to the Tieden Thrones may travel to the United States and return swiftly.
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Flanders
Tas San
Abbert of
Belsini
Exploding Lari Fire Damages Home and Sinks Water Line
A fire and explosion destroyed a residence in a local area injuring no one. Investigators reported a gas leak caused the blast, damaging the dwelling and harming several nearby structures, with estimated damages running into thousands of dollars.
Night restrictions on ships and warline ententes
A garbled report notes orders to close the entrance and seal vessels in line of war by the war department. A new movement urges volunteering at night with aims to protect French interests as forces depart for a naval port to safeguard interactions.
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Doyle
Ag Yoerney Orth Dererk
Nothiberg
Cuba
Tha Margrave
Ion
Vavang
Uy Repeare
Ibul
Strategin Porpgees
Renk
Walla
Elmnet
Rough 600 Pervitory Cattle Trade Names and Places
Rough OCR shows a cattle trade report from Texas with names like Sai Denaldsen of Fuor Worth and The Po Peyor of Ban Antonie, plus notes on meat dates and territory, and mentions of Bernabe the former Spaniels minister crossing into Canada. Also references Ross Croker starting for Burone, New York, and Riehardt Croker sailing for Liverpool on the Campania with his young child.
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Yorn Warr
Texas
Sai Denaldsen
Fuor Worth
Po Peyor
Ban Antonie
Calie
Ross Croker
Burone
New York
Riehardt Croker
Liveerpoot Sanitay
Campania
Near Approach of Hostilities Reflected in Trade
Bradstreet's notes heightened activity and price gains along the seaboard as war pressures reshape trade. Interior trade remains steadier, with strong demand for staples like wheat cotton and pork products amid rising prices driven by anticipated supply disruptions.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Seaboard
United States Seizes One Hawaiian Island Amid War
The United States raises the stars and stripes over One Hawaiian Islands with consent of local powers. Aims to secure a key Pacific coaling station as war with Spain begins. The Oregon slated to return to the Pacific with orders to South Atlantic ports for foregal and supplies.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
Spain
Pacific
Navy Department
Oregon
Pacifc
Atlantic
Guarding the White House to Begin in Days
Washington reports a military guard to be posted at the White House soon with heightened security and uniformed personnel on duty. Additional precautions prevent details of the arrangement from being disclosed.
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Washington
Aga Eufepnarnt
Caught in a Tangled Local Tale of Theft and Authorities
A scrambled clipping notes several suspects including Mexicans and a sheriff, with references to cattlemen pursuing initiates and a gendered figure once tied to the Gazette. The garbled text mentions Bell Heuzett, Las Vegas, and a former Gazette president, Mr Smith, while naming an Associated Press connection and a man named Peat Coedevati.
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Prominer
Viehareé Spith
Gazette San
Computerat
Guzette
Smith
Abl Westtru Asanciatead Press
Fishermen Team Faces Unclear Threat After Missing Nets
Fragmentary report notes fishermen Tavares and Auiuier went out Tuesday to Hank nets amid confusion surrounding a suspect, with references to Michie, Tolin Fear, Tulip, and E Lewis Daley. Details remain uncertain.
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Wishericn Gbostin
Eric
Michie
Tolin
Fear
Tulip
Wm Ark
E Lewis Daley
Je. Tavares
Auiuier
Cattle and Grain Prices Across Markets Listed
Market notes show shipping grades for cattle and livestock, with prices for various lots. Wheat and corn values appear alongside sheep and creamery goods, including regionally varied quotes and lot numbers.
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Ile
Petators
Stat Dinee
Chintee
Foe
Carn
Watte Dyer
Detroit
Amkwaikee
Park
Miss
Esa Do
New York
Seo Do
Penn Glass Co Buys American Plate Plants in Indiana
The Pennsylvania Plate Glass Co of Pittsburgh absorbs the American Plate Glass plants in Indiana for about 1 million dollars. New directors include J S Mogenthal Baltimore Isaac Gluchenseimer Pittsburgh and Smiley B Chambers Indianapolis. W L Kann Pittsburgh president oversees a move to centralize interests in Indiana and reopen the Irwin plant after last week’s fire.
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Aspdersos
Ind
Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company
Pittsburg
American Pliate Glass
Pennsylvania Company
de Pauws
J. S. Mogenthal
Baltimore
Isaac Gluchenseimer
Vittsburg
Smiley
W. L. Kann
Tnegutro
Pennsylvania
Irwin
Indiana
Ouece
Arsenic Found in Stomach in Loganport Murder Case
In Logansport Indiana a chemical exam of Commodore Brown of Burrows stomach by Dr M Hurty secretary of the state board of health found enough arsenic to kill ten men forty five and one seventh grains were discovered. Brown died under peculiar circumstances following a duel two years earlier between Kinowen Suacy and Jones over Browns wife Shuey was killed Jones acquitted on self defense. Jelers found among Shueys effects raised suspicion of B N Brown brother of Mr Brown who traveled from North Dakota prompting the investigation. No arrests yet though some expected soon.
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Logansport
Meath
Locansport
Ind
Commodore Brown
Burrows
de. M. Hurty
State ‘Board of Health
Kinowen
Suacy
Jones
Brown
Jshuey
Shuey
B. N. Brown
Mr. Brown
North Dakota
Senator Walthall Dies After Illness in Mississippi
Mississippi statesman Senator Walthall died Thursday after a pneumonia attack. He had suffered a long cold since January and delivered his last senate address on April 7 before bed confinement following complications.
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Mississippi
Wasnixotox
Walthall
Walthalls
Senate
George
Death of Wer Woman Follows Tuberculosis Case
A woman aged several years succumbed to tuberculosis after a prolonged illness. Medical examiners found widespread decay in tissues, while earlier health was good until the disease progressed rapidly. The case highlights the surprising reach of tuberculosis and the doctors noted extensive infection in multiple organs.
Resignation Shocks Wastisepox Leader Amid Health Fears
Rew Foseinster General and Postsister Gat Gary Inig depart amid rumors of health concerns. The enbdau of Chiaries edie Teibadetplia is cited as a factor, while questions loom over Gary's medical situation and potential dangers. Authorities contemplate central action if strains worsen.
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Wastisepox
Gary Inig
Enbdaof
Edie Teibadetplia Wits Aggieindsad
Gary
Galena Hosts Agrdh Commemoration with Sartoris Escort
Mrs. S firant sends invitation for the Grint Memorial Assarition dedication to be held in Galena on Agrdh day. The event will honor hushaui and feature Nelle Qirmat Sartorix as the guardian, with Vinian Sartoris guiding her to Galen.
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Gagiuwa
Bar Visitors at Navy Ward on Mare Island
A damaged fragment describes Navy Ward visitors and Mare Island, noting restricted access and a warning about attempting to view the wall. The text mentions government employees and safety procedures but is garbled and hard to interpret.
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Navy Ward
Crossing Over a Viaduct Tragedy Reported in New York Line
A fatal railroad accident near North Chicago deposits and New York hub claims several lives including trainmen John Tare Edward Jones and Frank Dawe. Willie Miles appears in a social note with Mrs McKinley as the president’s wife travels to New York for a visit.
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Malinley
New York
New Watt
Willie Meliiles
Iris
Abner McKinley
Witelsur Pbetel
Rocarstrer
N.Y
Murderer Merry Is Hung at Noon Friday
The execution of Merry, convicted of murdering his wife Pamine last November, took place at noon Friday. Prosecutors accused Merry of planning the crime and details of the trial were presented by the state.
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Merry
Pamine
Iowa Dairy Report Shows Growth and Declining Creamery Values
The Iowa dairy commissioner W A Boardman reports strong industry growth with 81 more creameries yet a $630 009 drop in creamery property value for the year ending June 1897. Creamery machinery prices fall and erecting costs drop to a business basis while state milk output and butter production rise across 773 creameries and 705 separator plants.
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Iowa
Boardman
Adptlank General Orders for National Guard Examinations
National Guard officers and men are subject to mandatory physical examinations in the town. Those with family debts or failing to provide consent may be discharged. Ex-members and others with supportive credentials may volunteer if approved. Units instructed to reduce strength to forty five men and prepare for immediate mobilization.
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United States
Nang Witt
Die Girl
Hose
Ara Acderad
Geld
Apaardec
Iq Lie
Taigs
Perneber
Aprdieris
Aurgeon General
Ellen Be
Annual Nortwealerg Jews Teachers Aseoaciotti Meet
The ntti annual convention of the Nortwealerg Jews Teachers' Apeocatiott yaa held Laskwank in Slawx City with educators from various slates. Key figures included Superintendent Pearse from Omaha and Amos Th U. Seerley Cedar Faile, while Warren Beckwith of Maui Measant was a notable candidate for enlistment and later exposure. Plans for Des Moines aged care building and a new wall section were noted alongside war era volunteer benefits. The death of Caries Wana, a prominent businessman, was reported.
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Ntti
Nortwealerg
Sgrind Laural College
Amos
U. Seerley
Cedar Faile
Kaanining
Vitysman Barnes
Ava
Warren Beckwithl
Maui
Pen-Iebor
Tebert T. Lineal
Claeage
Beckwith
Tbr
Bel
Nelitagy Tercice
Eloping Wit
Adhuigifer
Doebaith
Cnachek
Burlington
Creston
Ttiaai
Des Moines
Alessrs
Colalan Ail Shiner
Wiig
Ar Jrivalpkin
Odin
Bigamy Plea Shocks Boone District Court
George A. Saith was arrested in Chambersley Pennsylvania and pleaded guilty in Boone district court to bigamy. Judge Tindinan sentenced him to a year in jail.
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Gailty
George A. Saith
Chambersley
Boone
Byudge Tindinan
Death at didback judge Pendleton dies
The elderly resident of Gnawa, a practicing attorney, Judge Pendleton of ulibard, died after a short illness.
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Didback
Pendleton
Ulibard
Gnawa Anal
Iowa Iran Works at Dotmane Secures Steel Steamboat Contract
The firm obtained a contract for a new steel steamboat described as 166 feet long with specified beam and draft, featuring watern in all its constructions and equipped for its operation. The craft is to be placed between Nathhez and Rati Longe.
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Iowa
Iran
Dotmane
Nathhez
Rati Longe
Shot by a tough in inter city leaves resident dead
A man previously a resident of Telford and formerly of FE Tenn Oklahoma was shot and killed by a person described as a hough in an inter city incident.
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Thomas
Telford
FE Tenn
Oklahom
Gaye
Hough
Inter City
Mulct Law Decision Says Intent Not Needed In Liquor to Minors
Judge Caswell of Marshall County district court grants injunctions in two saloon cases against George K. Gifford and George A. Bowman for selling liquor to minors. He rules the model law presumes violation, and lack of explicit intent or witness testimony cannot bar injunctions. Gifford’s use of a rear store entrance flags direct contravention, and no shown mistake or lack of intent disproves the presumption of sale to minor violations.
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Caswell
Marshall County Slistrict Court
George IT. Gifford
George A. Bowman
Tama
Art. Gifford
Gifford
Tfe
Agilis
Iowa Crops See Generally Favorable Growth Conditions
The U.S. Weather and Crop Bureau reports a generally favorable week for farm work and crop growth in Iowa. Cooler early week followed by warmer temperatures raised average conditions with well distributed showers and good moisture in the central and western districts. Seeding nearly complete. spring wheat oats and barley in good condition. corn development advancing. winter wheat prospects better than earlier reports.
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United States Weather and Crop Bureau
Can
Tha
Bass
Ane
Iowa Miscellany and Political Notes from the Era
A scrambled report lists a senate confirmation for Henry J. Linderick of Orange City as secretary of legation at Santiago. It mentions cases involving Grinnell College aides, a Bowne sheriff arrest, a Philadelphia man, and various local incidents. Also notes resignations, a Charity Society pastor vacancy, and a murder pardon at Anamesa.
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Iowa
Henta
Rattlesgal
Senate
Henry J. Linderick
Oranges City
Fyle Sereetary
Legation
Santiago
Nih
Shark Charmers and Ocean Dangers in Persian Gulf Oyster Season
As the oyster season nears, divers and shark charmers gather along the shore. Government hires unhammerers to distract sharks from the fleet. Twenty to eighty boats launch at dawn with two divers each, a steersman and a shark charmer, while others chant from shore. The conjurer’s power is said to be independent of faith.
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Lesend
Telephonic Tatica and Electric Life Estimates
Statistics estimate yearly U S telephone conversations at 15 6 million, telegraphic messages at 65 million, arc lights at 1 04 million, incandescent devices at 100 000, and hundreds of electric motors. There are electric railways. about 200 000 people rely on electricity for a livelihood.
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