Italian strong man faces nemesis in Juarez bullfight misfire
Romulus the Italian strongman strove to emulate Ursus by wrestling a giant bull in Ciudad Juarez across the Rio Grande. The two hour struggle left him bloodied and exhausted, but the bull prevailed and Romulus yielded. About 2000 spectators watched as the bull, a 1630 pound beast named Amegnificens, dragged the bout to the victor.
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EL Pago
Texas
Romulus
Mexico
Ursus
Sienkiewicz
State Department Leak Suspected Harbor Plans Sold
Washington rumor alleges an American Drayfus connected with the war department sold New York harbor fortifications to Spanish authorities via Lieut. Sombras posing as Spanish naval attach. Sobral reportedly obtained submarine defense plans by corrupting a county employee, with documents believed in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprain
Washington
Drayfus
War Department
New York Harbor
Lieut
Sombras
Legation
Sobral
Wreck in Snowstorm Kills Engineer in Rockford Area
A blizzard caused two passenger trains to collide eight miles south of Rockford Illinois at a crossing of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Burlington tracks. One engineer was killed and about twenty five passengers injured though none seriously. Both engines and end cars were demolished in a deep cut. Investigators had not yet fixed blame.
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Rockford
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Burlington
Milwaukee and St. Paul
New Blilford
Ruchell
Gould’s Niagara Yachts Offer to Government During War Efforts
New York owner Towa Gould offers his $530 009 Niagara pleasure yacht launched at Wilmington Delaware to the government if needed. He notes the vessel would serve best as a dispatch boat and warns the craft would require two to five months before completion. The Niagara is described as the finest steam yacht built in the United States with unmatched construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Towa Gould
Niagara
Wilmington
Del
Mr. Gould
Parntai Lenange
Prison sentence looming as Man seeks stay and appeal
Fragmented text describes Adolph Lualgart facing prison after a failed appeal attempt without funds. Jailer Whitman prepares papers to admit Lualgart to Joliet within two weeks. the wife faces uncertainty amid ongoing legal chaos.
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Laetgert
Cuicaga
Adolph K. Lualgart
Supreme Court
Whitmanh
Anrerer
Joliet
Fragmented OCR Report From Balkan Area Briefs
Fragmentary text mentions loss of life and search efforts. Names like Herbert Barnuaig and LHity Me events appear garbled. References to Macedeonia and Thess region imply regional incidents with unclear dates. The passage lacks coherent details.
Funeral of Miss Willard in Broadway Tabernacle
The funeral of Frances E. Willard, president of the World and National W CTU, was held in New York at Broadway Tabernacle on Sunday by official decree. Additional services are planned for Evanston and Chicago with Willard Hall and the WT U Temple to host viewings as arrangements proceed.
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New York
Broadway Tabernacle
Frances FE. Willard
WC. T. U
Evanston
Willard Hall
We. T. U
Senor de Arango
Cleveland
Ohio
Anne Kinley
Cuba
Sennrda Arango
Duma
Beginning of Naval Inquiry Into Maine Wreck Still Ongoing
Report states divers seek victims bodies as naval court of inquiry arrives in Havana to begin work. Washington notes dispatches shed no light on cause of the catastrophe and delays in definite findings are expected. foreign embassies and legations see no imminent war crisis.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Havana
Washington
State
Navy Departments
Maine
Craign
Burglar Slays Officer in North Findlay Shootout
Officer Wom Holly of the Findlay police was shot and killed Monday night while attempting to arrest two burglars at Stuartsville. The pair were found inside the Nickel Plate warehouse. Frank alias Red Carmen fired on Holly and fled, while accomplice Edward Pratt, a glassworker from Findlay, was captured. Carmen was later arrested at his North Findlay home.
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Findlay Blucc
Wom
Holly
Findlay
Ohia
Edward Pratt
Carmen
North
Fire destroys Tampico wharf under construction
A new Tampico wharf built by the Central Railroad burned after starting in May or June. Cause unknown. Losses include the structure, adjacent buildings, and equipment, with estimates around 30 thousand dollars. Local authorities investigation pending.
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Tampico
Mexico
Central Railroad
Lovetuinings Steet
Fr Aly
Custon
Liguse
State to own railways gains popular backing in referendum
The article reports broad popular approval for a proposed railway purchase by ABD Adriea de Parchiaga. The vote totaled 884,140 in favor to 177,199 against amid official returns. Other items note Swiss rail traffic plans, a Chicago health scare, bank theft arrests, shipyard work, and notable deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abd Adriea de Parchiaga
Gplya
Sir James Stamafield Is Dead in London
The report notes the death of Hon. Sir Tames Jemsfield in London, with sparse surrounding details and no further context provided.
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James Stamafield
Tames Jemsfield
London
Winter Storm Paralyzes Wisconsin Rail and Streetcars
Milwaukee reports twenty two inches of snow with seven foot drifts along street railways. Trains on all lines into Milwaukee run two to five hours late amid outages in Ishpwing and Menominee areas. Reports from Racine and Ashland indicate abandoned rail lines and church services canceled. Injuries and missing fishermen noted near Green Island. Mackinaw City warns of canceled trains on Michigan Central. Weather and multiple regional disruptions dominate this chaotic storm update.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Weather Bureau
Manotowoe
Wis
Ishpswing
Mich
Marquette County
Ashland
Karan
Northwestern
Central Ling
Racine
Lollay
St. Paul
Tnion Lanctinn
Marinette
Green Island
Sturgeon Bay
Lefe
Margnerie
Upper Peninsula
Galesburg
Detroit
Michigan
Mackinaw
Michigan Central
Iowa Geological Survey reports mineral production values
The Iowa Geological Survey compiles first annual statistics on coal gypsum clay lead zinc iron and other minerals mined in the state. Nellie T. Newman prepared the report under Assistant State Geologist H. Bain with partial returns. figures may adjust with complete producer data.
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State Geological Survey of
Iowan
Nellie TE. Newman
Asvistamt
H. #. Bain
Soldiers' Home Scandal and Other Local News
A discharge of engineer C B G McClure follows a scandal alleging misconduct with inmates at the soldiers home. Reports indicate charges were controversial and not fully investigated. The issue of bonds with First National Bank of Chicago is discussed. Other items include a dog kennels tragedy near Manchester, a mayoral and police activity rumors in Des Moines, and a new teacher in California.
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C. BG. Metture
McClure
McCture
Cheachipgees
Col. North
Central Western Cities Library Opening At Orringian
Inauguration of a new central interstate librarians center occurs with remarks from officials including J Etry and Natthwegls. Attendees come from Offa Wor Slinnesat Town and Indiana amid ceremonial events and tributes.
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Tae
Cenfor
Sities Waals
Orringian Uilieran
Offa
Udl
Indiana
Iowa Boy on the Maine Tollent and Family Ties
Merritt and Seaman John AicManus, Lieut Darwin Alerritt and other Iowa youths connected to the battleship Maine are cited. Alerritt, born and raised in Red Oak, aged 27, had a cadetship and service on the Maine. Families in Red Oak and Davenport express grief and vigilance amid fears of Spanish responsibility.
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Tollent
Merritt
John AicManus
Darwin —. Alerritt
Red Oak
Jenna Burphy
North- Western
Maine
John Mudhinis
Council Bluffs
Brooklyn
James Mer Alans
Davenport
Oil inspectors named under new law by Gov Shaw
Gov Shaw appoints four general oil inspectors with district deputies replacing a chief inspector. The board of health ordered districts, listing inspectors Hugh M. Pickel Des Moines Louiseinstein Burlington Adam Greenshaw Clinton J. H. Bannan Mt. Vernon Frank O Udall Dobrene WD Llartinis Water loo BOT. Bishan Toledo Charles E. Meyers Musoq Cullison Bode F LG Young Deaisur Wa Webb Ole Vhendas Gabiaz Council Blots John O'Keela Creston Dr G L Hare Usizaloosa.
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Shaw
Board ‘of Healths
Hugh Mf. Pickel
Des Moines
Loiseinstein
Burlington
Adan Greenshaw
Clintons
H. Bannan
Mt. Vernon
Frank O¢ Udall
Dobrene
WD. Llartinis
Waterloo
BOT
Bishan
Toledo
Charles E. Meyers
Musoq
Cullison
Bode
F.lg. Young
Deaisur
Webb
Ole
Vhendas Gabiaz
Council
John O'Keela
Creston
G. IL Hare
Usizaloosa
Local Iowa notes mix of bridge spending and a fatal accident
A garbled Iowa page outlines Shelby County bridge funding and county projects, plus a fatal belt accident involving Theodora Bolder. Other items mention a Pecabonts County asylum foundation, a Wind district congressional race, business fires, and railway plans.
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Iowa
Minzextine
Covine
Puta
Syedem
Fisune Asylum
Pecabonts County
Boles
I. Ierdegson
Love Factory
Lasa Cy
EBB Mate & Eon
Anaingyerl Uy Fire
Crane
Joka
Bieurance Unkingws
Willism Glascaw
Newmarket
Tayloe
Conunty
Tok Carhelin
Mooly Mercantila Company
Bedford
Teindel Ttfos
Azaoia
Cana
Theodora Bolder
Yuara
Meg
Belie
Epi, Stowe & Co
Fonda
Batherville
Gen
Robbing
Theo. Myhre
Fred Gravel
Charles City
Burlington, Cedar Rapida & Northern
Rashtenter
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HULL
Quiciat Paper
Sioux Corety
Asgimal
State Department
Gould
Ghinese
Te Chines
Merce Chiamision
Tha Jung
United
Tom
Sega HI
Leesville
Norton
Ghistty
Tay
Brehels
Thad Tye
Kanen
Sestey
Herbert Barnuaig
Bert
Macedeonia
Privarpe
Ness Beth
Yukon
du Mar
Hanner
Jrreah
Vensela
Dapiger Af Eine
Saalbare
Laretzert
Tsde
Litetzert
Inahutadurer
Wunter
Luat- Herl
Luetger
Bae
Gary
Fivea
N. OB
Stoke
Dyna
Aleisa
Queen
Hvea
Thenganda
Chilkent
Fransberlinon Campana
Coke
Cole Vournier
Denyine
Arnali
Ballas
Mrs. Conway
Wittof
Isaac J. Conway
Mug Sededter
Anne Hawediter
Bertha
Vincennes
James Verser
Vir Tiada
Robert N. Millse
Poxas
Washington City
Department of Health
Wim. N. Boggs
First National Bank of
Dover
Willngton
Breer
Cant Couney Taye
Boggs
Dlineis
Sundar
Warn
Cie Narfoth Way
Buanday
Terrar
Naval Alieeva
Cape
Figising Fors
Lienaashat
Finland
Tao Madrvid
Tannedon Standard
Savas Shu
Spain
I States
Josiah Caddust
Jania Mone Way
Jia
Ottawa Strect
A. O. Ata Lonny
Hiineis
Ottawa Street
Trier
Roglish
Bread
Robert Wellngton Stapleton-Cotton
Combermere
O'Neil
John J. O' Neil
Coultors
St. Louis
William Booth
Salvation Army
Cincinnati
United States
Eneland
America
Une Doejlar
Baeh Vaetin
Imeseett
Sllizaya
Dina Ehnsen
Flin City
Pessy
Avidrosaedd
Adrait Fur
Dottyr Foyovecy Vielin
Ie Maine
Ides Ag
Staves Gpneit
Prisot
Atua Whiteley & Co
Reaper Works
Springfield
Marrden Celufose Company
Philadelphia
W. A. Dawell
Beanlan I. Bend
New York Dispatch
Willian A. Scanlan
Sabturdar Hightalparasis
Teamingdale Asylum
Nears
Dassen City
Alanka
Hivar
Otha Diggin
Sirs
Heten Hanmimond
Heian Hainimond
Ge TF
Narre
Vacsay
St. Denis
Sonia
Reid
Geological Survey of Iowan
Stance
Manchester
Popeen
Mursantine
Fig
Tive
Amos Hollingsworth
Richland
Ahag
California
Hag
Knopf
N.H. Knopf
Cherokee
Dtefanle
Bnoot
Conk County
Tih
Finn
Grand Jury
Agres Moines
John MacVicar
Fred Jenneen
Beatty Fac
Fife
Serted
Ny Iis
Clinton
Mrs. Herteck
Fin Sanio Senlenen
Tabor College Ornters
Tabor
Pakor
pHace de
Tire Fowa
AL Aeceine
Vaan Christian Association
Tathy
Farred
Minnie Rersliner
Diet Afia
Cathege
Moya TL
Paris
Thisfate, Minn
Buea Vista Calioge
Storm Lake
Librarians
Por Department
Franerat Thane Iv
la Pa Svibyet Pheretins
Travis
Sidas Pertinent Congra Spicctisir Ce
Tle
Iowa Boys
Apentatore
Jistenorg
Cadar Rapides
Ren
Eaile
Vinton
Frank Fi
Simmher Merehent
Coneresaman
Certar Rapids
Eita
Ins Iistarrs
Aires
George
Neri Gord
Atul
Siteoa
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