Peace efforts in Chicago butcher strike mediate talks
Mediation moves aim to end the stockyards dispute as Retail Butchers and Grocers Association seek talks with packers. Samuel Gompers is summoned from New York to assist, while a committee from attending unions may meet packers to arrange a joint session. Local officials urge orderly settlement.
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Chicago Retail Butchers and Grocers' Association
Samuel Gompers
Chicago
Ciibarete
American Federation of Labor
New York
Gompers
Eundey Worning
Lost jewels recovered in New York by Mrs. Ogden Gorlet
The New York detective agency states jewels stolen from Newport have been found with Mrs. Gralet’s cafe. Mrs. Qeden Gorlet claims she suspects possessing the property. Many residents have moved valuables to safety deposit vaults following the robbery news.
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Qeden Gorlet
Freeing of Murder Suspect After Five Trials
The 22 year old William Coates was released after five trials for the murder of his mother at Bt. due soph, with officials citing procedural grounds and lack of sufficient evidence. The case involved strangulation and was linked to motives surrounding family tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coates
Caari Ream
Soph
Fyle
Coates
Agust
Nates
Centes
Tinhbery
Strikers Plan Sunday Interventions Amid Conference Talks
A troubled report outlines a plan for striker action and a Sunday arrival. The document hints at mediation efforts with strike representatives and a possible conference meeting to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrikersa
Vilearrive
Sioux City Live Stock Warket Briefs
Fragmentary OCR notes report on Sioux City market items including cattle and price references. Mentions Charlestown and a long sentence about a murderer and life sentence, with unclear context. Includes stray phrases about troops and public order.
Chicago Wreck Kills Mother and Three Children at Crossing
A mother and her three children were killed in a collision between a westbound Baltimore and Ohio local passenger train No 47 and a Chicago and Erie freight at Western Avenue and West Thirty-ninth Street. The father Ge C Schwartz survived severely injured. Coroner Traeger and railroad officials pledged inquiry and punishment for the guilty. brakeman Harry Moore and conductor Benjamin F Waller were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Brighton. Ark -Railroad
Avance
West Thirty-ninth. Street
Chicago
Baltimore
Qhio
Arbich
Ge. C. “Schwartz
Cielk
John
Traeger
Fica
Erie
Oho
Harry Moore
Benjamin F. Waller
Waller
Moore
Wallet
Ex Senator Vest Dies After Prolonged Illness
The Missouri statesman George Graham Vest died early Wednesday at his home near Louisville Missouri after about a month of illness. Vest had shown brief rallies but remained in a failing condition until his death.
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George Graham Vest
Mio
Pueblo Transit Wreck Leaves Dozens Dead in Night Train Crash
Reported at Pelion Cola on Tuesday a railroad wreck caused by a blast unleashed by a derailment. Authorities fear many lives lost with a long death list assembled from available information. Citizens organize a large procession between morgues as officials work to confirm victims and share details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelion
Cola
Train wreck near Vandalia causes major damage and injuries
A broken rail on a through train from St Teants near Vandalia caused a wreck at the depot area. One passenger, Mrs El Wigerson, is seriously injured. several cars overturned, a gas storage tank exploded, and a fire destroyed cars and an elevator. Two people killed and multiple injuries reported in a separate fireworks factory blast in Savannah.
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Viainticht
Und
Romine
St. Teants
Alb
Cere
Leinfield
Mire
EL Wigerson
Anetoga
Wis
Fiji
Conches
Honest dog returns lost items on Long Island pay
A well dressed dog on Nassau County received a quarter reward after returning a pocketbook containing cash and a note to its owner. The owner refused the reward, praising the dog's honesty and loyalty.
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Seqeate
Manhattan
Beneh Tne
Apey Island
Raphy
Rate War to Boston and Big Fire in Leonia Reported
A garbled wartime rate increase story mentions a currency shift and a planned trip to Boston while a large fire at a Leonia furniture company building causes extensive damage. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues but reference to Louis, Mendes, and local figures appear amid the blaze reporting.
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Leonia
Ainmimern
Cempeiy Wuilding
Nizaet
Tee Rein
Louis
Mearv Mendesse
Wreck on Rio Grande Near Eden Sparks Vast Disaster Reports
Descriptions detail the Denver and Rio Grande wreck near Eden seven miles north of Pueblo Colorado on Sunday night. Two passenger cars and a baggage car fell into Dry Creek with only three aboard the advancing train seemingly saved. two sleeping cars and a diner stayed on track at the edge of the abyss. Bodies were found badly mutilated or naked, many drowned in the torrent.
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Rio-Grande
Eden
Pueblo
Colo
Steele's
Dry Creek
Two Lives Lost In Fisher Canyon Flood Near Trinidad
A cloudburst in Fisher canyon north of Trinidad Colorado claimed two lives and damaged property. William Waigh, George Haigh, and an emmer Willem Richardson were caught in the flood. Waigh and Richardson drowned while Haigh clung to a rock until rescue. The body of Haigh was recovered five miles from the drowning site. A heavy rain washed out bridges on the Santa Fe near Ehmore and affected Colorado and Northwestern roadbeds.
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Fisher Canyon
Trinidad
Colo
William Waigh
Trinidad Coal Company
George Haigh
Emmere
Willem Richardson
Haigh
Richardson
Win. Daigh
Santa Fe
Ehmore
Colorado
Ronthert
UNGLE SPEAKS ON CONTRABAND OF WAR AND NEUTRAL RIGHTS
The article summarizes Secretary Hay's discussion of contraband of war and neutral rights, outlining the principle of benevolent acts and the limits of extending neutrality to belligerents. It notes a circular to American embassies in Europe and emphasizes lawful rights in peacetime commerce.
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Hegard
Hay
Ina
Europe
Fire destroys arsenal in Toulon city blaze
A fierce fire struck the Toulon arsenal in France during Monday’s midnight hours, threatening surrounding blocks as stores burned. Troops were mobilized and prefects, port authorities, and generals coordinated with admirals and pump crews to fight the blaze as the population fled signals for aid arriving from the stricken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arenal
Toulon
France
Fie
Markhne
Gina
Lockout Fallout Grips New York Trades as Strikes Spread
Thousands of workers in New York’s building trades face a general lockout after recently ordered strikes. Estimates run up to three to four thousand affected with many missing or unable to work. Reports note disruptions in rail and port sectors and heightened tensions amid labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann York City
Electi
New York
Toro
Des Moines Man Fatally Injured In Meat Cleaver Attack
Walter Moorehouse of Des Moines was fatally injured in a fight at the Logan House restaurant on Depot Street. Ed Derie, a Black assailant, used a meat cleaver to strike Moorehouse in a brutal assault that left severe injuries. Moorehouse died later. The motive linked to a quarrel over a waitress. witnesses say the assailant was restrained as the assault occurred.
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Ieadlere
Pittchers’ and Grocers” Association
Cegter J. Warrinon
Des Moines
Walter Moorehouss
Logan Rouse
Walter Moorehoise
Derie
Logan Hawae
Depot Street
Moorehouse
Moorhouse
Day
Togan
Davis
Sak Im
Logan
Moorehoune
Tragic double death near Des Moines linked to poisoning
Paramedic Ed Dougherty and woman identified as Eyecianfal were found dead Friday. Investigators cite evidence of self poisoning by Dougherty and a related death for the woman, with the pair believed to have fled together from a camerata point. Police report the couple connected to Waveland Park area speculation.
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Dougherty
Ed Dougherty
Cinthia
Dar
Fienickete
Waveland Park
Return to Burning House Ends in Tragedy
Peter F. Petsesge dies in a Hampton fire that claims Mrs. Peter Peterson. Witnesses say she returned to the burning building to retrieve hidden money, while others recall her being seen outside after the alarm. Fire officials report all personal effects of the victims were lost.
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Peter F. Petsesge
Peter Peterson
Hampton
Baring House
Uin Bose Arty
Bnties
Aly
Teterzon
Ashe
Tragic Threshing Machine Death Near Bay City
A young man working a threshing machine near Bay City died in a fatal accident this year. He was employed by neighbor Marion Potts and was crushed while the machine operated. His death shocked his highly respected family and the local community.
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T'atlseon
Thomas Panisen
Bae City
Marion Potts
Geparniet
Fourteen Year Old Fatality in Council Bluffs Shooting
A teenage boy from Council Bluffs accidentally fired a shotgun during a dispute with a 12 year old charging at him. The shot struck a boy named Christian, who died in the hospital after several hours. The incident occurred in their neighborhood as authorities investigate the accidental discharge.
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Finy
Lanin
Henry Clirman
Veune Christin
Paul
Fiveelock
Christian
Clarinds
Storm Lake Considers 6 Mill Tax For Carnegie Library Building
Storm Lake city council in special session discussed a 6 mill tax to fund a Carnegie library building with potential donations and gifts noted. The meeting adjourned with expectations the levy will be approved, as residents and officials weigh funding and construction details.
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Storm Lake
Carnegie
Teddie
Stacho
Epring
Seotehman
Fatal Stock Train Tragedy Near Sioux City
Benjamin Roeducker, 21, a Havenswood farmer, attempting to board an extra Milwaukee yard stock train at Sioux City on Monday afternoon, caught his foot in a frog and was ground to death as six to eight heavily loaded cars passed. News Agent Campman witnessed him jump for the steps. his foot caught, he fell and was dragged about 100 feet under the cars near Pearl Street. The freight was halted shortly after the accident.
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Sioux City
Milwaukee Yards
Mitchell
S. C
Benjamin Roeducker
Havenswood
Lim
Pearl ‘Street
Campman
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Pearl Street
Forged Notes in Grinnell Bank Case May Reach Seventy Six Thousand
Investigators detail forged paper tied to the Firet National Bank mystery in Grinnell. The total defalcations may exceed seventy six thousand dollars as officers uncover extensive forgeries. The bank’s true condition awaits the receiver’s report to the comptroller of the currency. About one hundred farmers are expected to appear to attest to signatures on notes bearing their names.
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Grinnell Bank
Tt Beach
National Bank
Grinnell
Itiestow
Father's Heroic Act Rescues Son From Des Moines Fire
In Des Moines a fire born of a lightning strike at 3:00 am trapped M A Fisher and his wife and children. The father crawled through dense smoke to reach his uninjured son then carried him to safety despite near collapse from heat. The family survived with injuries to the parents and a daughter aided by the rescue.
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Boose
Des Moines
M.A. Fieher
Denee Amnoke
Fares
Herpic Peenane
Etala
Armada Armour & Co Sued Over Elevator Accident
Joseph Huseell of Rioux Cite sues Armada Armour & Co. in United Mister court at Siang Gur Mondas for damages after a brick fell from an elevator shaft injuring him on Washington's birthday. The accident occurred during construction of Armour packing home in Sioux City while worker Ryécel was raising bricks to the fourth floor. The brick struck him at the bottom floor causing paralysis and severe injuries. The suit alleges faulty construction and negligence.
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Feinse Armada Armour & Co
United
Siang Gur Mondas
Joseph Huseell
Rioux Cite
Washington
Ryécel
New Armour Packing Home
Sioux City
Infant Killed by Rifle at Charter Oak Death
A baby of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eckert of Charter Oak was killed when a rifle in the hands of Eckert’s 10 year old brother discharged. The child slept in the cradle when the shot passed through its head. The Eckerts had been married about a year and the mother had no warning of danger.
Wars and Uprisings Mark Global Turmoil of Era
War declared between England and the Malrratta ruler in India as turmoil expands. Aaron Burr suffered a severe illness linked to his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Kate George named leader of Servians in rebellion against Turkish rule. Georges and eleven conspirators executed in Paris for conspiracy against Bonaparte.
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England
India
Rosevant Tow Holker
Aaron
Indian Trail and Escapee Slaves in Early Memphis Report
Seventy five years ago four hundred Creek Indians crossed the Mississippi at Memphis en route to an Arkansas settlement. A group of Virginia runaways who had fled to New York evaded police pursuit, while Mahmoud refused a plan to settle disputes between England France and the Ottoman Empire.
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Memphis
Arkansas
Virginia
New York
Mahmoud
England
France
Porte
Fifty Years Ago At Sea and Land Conflicts
The report recalls a naval engagement with the Shannon of Gmagow under barbed at een. Russian forces attacked a French and Turkish camp at Glutgeve, losing about 2000 men. Denmark proclaims a constitution with an imperial council. The British and American squadron sails from Honolulu toward Kamchatka to target Kuselan possessions.
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Shannon
Een
Alan Honnd
Glutgeve
Honoluin
Kamchatka
Mulligan's Death and Guerrilla Chasein Civil War Echoes
Fragmented report notes Colonel Mulligan and his band facing guerrilla vigils from Confederate Mosby forces in Pennsylvania. Mention of Mulligan wounded at Winchester and captured, with his body later arriving in Chicago for a solemn burial.
Alliance push ends Carlist war in Spain reported from Paris
Report from Paris notes England France and Italy join in action to end the Carlist conflict in Spain. Friction grows between France and Germany over the effort amid arrests that halt a reign of incendiary activity in Chicago alarms property owners. Kansas militia on the Canadian river killed nine Comanche Todians with scalps claimed. Chicago Board of Public Works records 51 miles of water pipe and 142 miles of streets. Moravia storms devastate seven villages and two towns.
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Lngland
France
Italy
Spain
Paris
Eureka
Nev
Germany
Chicaco
Kansas
Canadian
Board of Public Works of
Chicago
Moravia
Twenty Years Ago Stanley Returns to England
Twenty years ago explorer Henry M. Stanley returned to England after establishing trade stations along a river Gorge River section extending toward its mouth. Congressman William Wirt Calvertson of Kentucky attempted suicide in Washington DC. The Irish constabulary passed new regulations and Bishop Grace resigned as dean of the St Paul Roman Catholic diocese. Archbishop John Tretid succeeds as head.
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Henry M. Stanley
England
Gorge River
William Wirt Calvertson
Kentucky
Washington
D. C
Trish Constabulary
Gcommans
Cgrrace
St. Paul
Ten Years Ago Fire Ravaged Chicago Area
A fire destroyed property worth 32 million and killed five people at a location on North Tineland Avenue in Chicago. Eight companies from the First Regiment responded, assisting the blaze that swept through the eastern district.
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Tsinois
Tine Tsiand Avenue
Chieagar
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Fred Roackle
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Georgy Davis
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