Destructive Texas Tornado Kills Dozens in Montague County
Reports from Fort Worth say a tornado swept Montague County Texas Wednesday afternoon killing about forty people and injuring many while destroying farms and livestock. Jacksboro saw a Baptist church and twenty other buildings blown from foundations with several injuries. Montague and Nocona areas reported numerous fatalities and missing residents as wires went down and details remained scarce.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Montague County
Jacksboro
Baptist Church
Travis Calhoun
Thomas Morton
Henry Wesser
Montague Vo
Salt Creek
Nocona
Confesses Awful Crime in Pennsylvania Family Tragedy
Gaurtave A. Glaston of Morrisville admits poisoning one son and attempting to murder another after a forensic police interview. Writer Gleeson died on March 11 amid surrounding sensational details. Gleason was a flagman at a local railroad, and the case drew county-wide attention as investigators pursued the confession.
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Pennsylvania
Gaurtave A. Glaston
Morrisville
Bahan
Gleeson
Bar
Gleason
Glegson
Tulivtown
Smep
Gipprang
Darlestown
Hay's Secretaries Attend John Hay Burial at Lake View
The body of John Hay lay in state at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland on a Wednesday. Presidents, ex ministers, cabinet members, and former colleagues of McKinley joined bowing mourners at the grave as the family wished a quiet, simple ceremony.
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Keating
Tobn Tay
Lake View
Cleveland
Opil
United States
McAhinier
Honnor
Bank Failures Trigger Receivers for Valley Banks
The U S court in Washington appoints receivers for Spring Valley National Bank in Springs Valley HL and First National Bank of Balneg U1 after both institutions suspend operations amid a broad bank crisis The banks’ failures are linked to the ongoing financial turmoil and the acting president Ot Theviln of the failed banks faces scrutiny as the institutions close.
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Washington
Epring Valley National Bank
Sprins Valley
Balneg
Ot AL Theyviln
Spring Valles Mational Bank
Tohiea
Bow. eae in viirs have NPrrenyy net owe
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Fort Pierre Flood Devastation Strikes Missouri River Town
A devastating flood from Bad River swamped Fort Pierre causing sixteen buildings to wash away and trapping residents in tents along the Missouri. Bridges failed and boats ferried survivors as search parties scoured the swollen river. two missing efforts focused on a couple believed stranded in trees and a family drifting in a house for miles.
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Fort Pierre
Bad River
Ryer
Missouri
Bad
Ile
Fort
Deouglas
Moinlay
James
Interurban Collision Near Cedar Rapids Cause Widespread Injuries
A two-vehicle interurban crash on a sharp curve south of Cedar Rapids injures many and fatally wounds others. Eleven taken to Cedar Rapids hospital, with additional victims to nearby medical centers. report notes high speeds and a bridge in the roadway.
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Java City
Iyferuphan
Cedar Hapids
Fawa
Flood Toll Surges in Mexican City After Severe Disaster
More than 200 bodies are found as flood devastation hits a Mexican city near Guanajuato. Losses exceed one million dollars with property damage widespread. Fire authorities and federal telegraph services push to restore order while aid arrives from surrounding regions. Rescue efforts continue as hopes for evacuation rise.
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Mexican City
Rame
Guana Ajuato
Federal Telegraph
Veryvieo
Chads
Qo Men on Sterke Strike in Chicago Warehouses
Two hundred workers from various firms across Chicago plan a strike after employers refuse wage increases. The stoppage targets paid skilled trades including Tully Orr and other workers, signaling broad labor action in the city’s warehouses.
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Chiea
Coyplovers
Tully Orr
Gov Vardaman Shaken After Miss Train Wreck
Governor Vardaman survived a midnight wreck on the Queen and Crescent route near Foekseon Mississippi. Officials report all passengers were injured but none killed and the scene involved a sink and locomotive issue.
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Queen and
Creecent Road
Foekseon
Miss
Sya
War Proclamation Blocks Stockfalm and Matiskrona Ports
The government of Stockfalm Swelen issues an immediate proclamation to declare war ports closed. All ships from these ports are excluded under the orders, affecting trade and naval movements.
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Stockfalm
Swelen
Stovkfalm
Matiskrona
Paposund
Storm Dorw Sin GO Barings
In Yituiira New York and Tate State medallor evening, a government scan reveals actions by Crore TE Torens of Toledo hooting in a way toward a cave with due rs. Wigs woo me wy o4 Pyar oy Lae Yee boys at Mais wing ly Tet.
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Toledo
Flood Devastates Guanajuato City Killing Many
Reports from Mexico City and Guanajuato indicate a catastrophic flood in the mining city, with estimates ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 dead. Guanajuato is inundated, streets flooded, dam fears rising, and Marfilto wiped out. streetcar lines damaged and service may take weeks to resume.
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Guanajuato
Lailin
Ahich
Robinson
Mexican Central Railroad
Marafilo
Unnamed Battle Ship Afloat in Black Sea Report
A St Petersburg special describes a powerful battleship cruising in the Black Sea with four crew under alleged lies of international law. The rest of the Faxing fleet reportedly takes command while the ship Hung Tetemking’s whereabouts are unknown. The policy of non interference is said to prevail.
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St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Hopling
Destruction and Flood Endangers Town and Lives
A catastrophic flood results in eighteen reported drownings and widespread property damage in Las Ya Tes Matern area. The disaster disrupts daily life with waters swallowing streets as rescue and recovery efforts commence. Local women of the Ladien Ait Society undertake trench digging to aid drainage while awaiting official assessments and aid.
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Baoan
Senator Mitchell Verdict Reported In Federal Pay Case
In Portland a jury returned a verdict against Senator Mitchell for allegedly accepting financial compensation for lobbying before federal departments in Washington while holding public office. The case concerns improper pecuniary rewards linked to his official duties.
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Orer
United States Seaingst
John Fi
Mitchell
Minchel
Washington
China Faces Liquidation Plan Backed by Basis Proposed
The text describes a reconsideration of a liquidation plan for China, referencing Pekin and Mandarin terms. It notes difficulty in identifying an indeterminate factor, the need for a dine of fui as a satisfier, and that the plan is deemed excellent for China.
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Ching
Mandar
China
Rate War Between Central and Western Railroads
A heated rate war erupted between the Central and Western railroads after officials and shipping agents clashed in New York. The recent conflict disrupted operations and drew industry attention to pricing and service battles in the Northeast.
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Mga
Etien
New York Oarenee
Censtern and
Western Railroad
Local Police Board Names New Poylcy Leader
Fragmented text indicates the city council or police board appoints or endorses a new policy head. Names and exact roles are unclear due to OCR errors. Readable items mention law enforcement guidance and potential resignations or approvals affecting city security.
Four Men Die in Plas View Mine Accident
Four men were killed when a threshing machine engine exploded at the Plas View Pash Mines near Abelayetle. Casualties include Mrs has of Omibee and Migdilas 8, with others severely injured in the incident. Local authorities investigate the blast and determine official causes.
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Plas View
Pash
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Amuseuent Park
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Tuady Kadiledid
Mrs.has
Omibee
Atueegmest
Dirk
Convicted of Land Frauds at Paroop Legge Trial
Readable fragments report a conviction related to land frauds, with courtroom proceedings and alleged schemes disclosing who faced charges and the outcome. The exact names and dates are unclear from the text.
Arsenic Linked to Pratt Death in Iowa Inquest
Lake City authorities probe Cyrus Pratt death amid suspected murder by arsenic poisoning. State chemist Kinney reports arsenic in Pratt’s stomach. Per sing in custody and Mrs Pratt under surveillance as inquest resumes investigation into possible hired helper involvement.
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Lake City
Cy Pratt
N. Kintey
Tehom Pratt
William Porsing
Rockwell City
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Prof
Kinney
Des Moines
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Persing
Storm at Arnold's Park floods Lake Okoboji harbor
A severe Friday storm swept Arnold's Park on Lake Okoboji causing widespread damage. Sailboats and launches were driven ashore, docks wrecked, and cottages flooded with three feet of water.
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Sofotock
Arnold
Okoboji
Stope
Edetite
Pavad Livesia
Boscowha
Farnkare
Groom Surprises Bride With Secret Quiet Wedding
Lerer H. Chace manager of the Loanr House at Fore Dodge and Julia Allen widow of Berrien Spritus Michigan were quietly married by a Baptist minister. The ceremonies were private and the bride was unaware of Chase's plans until the hotel meeting with a minister.
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Garemony
Lerer H. Chace
Fore Dodge
Julia Allen
Berrien Spritus
Chase
Nell
Fatal Fall Down Stairs In Davenport Tragedy
Mrs Hans Arp and her seven year old granddaughter died after plunging down a cellar stairs in Davenport. The child died from a broken neck and the grandmother survived with injuries. Police then arrested Carriher and Potter on related assault and kidnapping charges, later canceled.
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Davenport
Halling
Lind
Toliesman
Kirtnaning
Toeeman Lehre Caredher
Sioux City
Nettie Potter
Carriher
Prs Potter
Hesband
Hue Heqne
Hazel
T‘nifer
Petition to establish disryout Gsintiesa canvassed by city council
The petition began with 147 names, 6 challenged, and the council granted most requests, reducing the total. The city population is about 25,202 per the cinema census, with 700 from a different source.
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Couties
Ite
Unclear Crediting in Philippine Island Ledger
Fragmentary notes mention individuals tied to Crested Fortnoef and Staala de vising Miro with Mrs. Quan Jehie of Pirie land Township. References to Jadge Warren 1B Tekis and a point near Moauila in the Philippine islands appear as disjointed fragments.
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Philippines
Ward
Staala
Miro
Quan Jehie
Pirieland ‘Township
Jadge Warren
Tekis
Oo Point
Moauila
Missing Graettinger Bank Cashier Links Shortage
William Mueller, cashier of the Graettinger Savings Bank, left short and is missing. The bank safe was opened Thursday afternoon in sheriff presence. funds totaling 1250 dollars were found. President J M F Berwick says the exact shortage and details await book examination. potential receiver appointment discussed.
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Oméer
Graettenger Bank
William Mueller
Graettinger Savings Bank
J. M. FB
Berwick
Mueller
Mueler Ig“Eaid
Death mystery surrounds Osceola mail carrier Mellor
Detigilas A Mellor mail carrier on route 3 from Cecelia died after a sickness following drinking liquor. Authorities suspect wood alcohol or poison in the liquor. He fell ill after Tuesday trip and died Wednesday afternoon. An inquest will likely be held. He carried $1 000 insurance and leaves a wife and six children in poor circumstances.
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Detigilas
Mellor
Cecelia
Grocer Drowns Himself After Disappearance
The Missouri River bank near Council Bluffs yielded a hat and umbrella believed to belong to William Spotman a grocer who vanished days earlier. Authorities say brain tumor and mental imbalance contributed to the death by suicide after prior failed attempt to leap from a streetcar.
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Bie
William
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Posges
Bootman
GOAL COSTS RISE FOR IOWA STATE INSTITUTIONS
A Des Moines accounting report shows the state institutions of Iowa spent $220,482.32 more for the biennial period ending June than the prior period ending June 30, 2003. The increase covers salaries wages and coal costs and includes fuel and staffing expenses.
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Des Moinen
Atate Institutioum
Towa
Arrest in Dougherty for murder of illegitimate child
Excitement rises in Dougherty as Mica J Allke Ralhagan is charged with murdering her illegitimate child. The infant’s body was found in a trunk and a physician was not summoned for three days after birth. Neighbors threaten summary punishment if the betrayer is found.
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Dougherty
Mica J Allke Ralhagan
Flord County
Slide of Death injures performer at Missouri Valley carnival
Mrs Matthews, a female performer at a Missouri Valley carnival, fell from a high wire during the Slide for Life act when a supporting wire broke. She landed on the ground and is not expected to recover.
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Missouri Valley
TENTS COLLAPSE AT CARNIVAL IN ROCK RAPIDS INJURING SEVERAL
A carnival tent collapse at Rock Rapids injured multiple people during a Friday event. The Avanta Montgomery Carnival Company faced a lawsuit for damages as tents and apparatus were taken into sheriff’s custody.
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Hock Kapila
Rock Rapids
Uroake Misa Mouriie Rosenbergh
Avantagomery Carival Company
Grief Over Death Sparks Obituary for Keokuk Woman
Grieving widow Mrs Sarah Fy Sage of Keokuk aged 45 mourns her husband Eli Sage a well known citizen. The death occurred last March after a long illness with complicating health issues. Funeral arrangements and local condolences follow in the community obituary notice.
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Snicks
Sarah Fy Sage
Keokuk
Dias
Eli Sage
Kenkuk
Lightning Strikes Near Tyrone Burned Man in Farm Crash
A lightning strike hit near Tyrone injuring Teter Grevjen and igniting a fire that trapped Phe Bowen. Bowen escaped when the structure collapsed, while Grevjen's fate remains unclear amid the blaze.
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Teter Grevjen
Tyrone
Phe Bowen
Sairatug
Unclear text on student assignment and hospital discharge
Fragmentary report states Daegh Van Der Zen of Bins Center faced assignment change at Marton College Oxfont University and that a patient departed Tews City hospital after a severe appendicitis attack.
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Daegh van der Zen
Bins Center
Marton College
Oxfont University
Tie Hag
Tews City
Fragmentary OCR Note on Des Moines River Crossing
A garbled OCR passage describes a crossing over the Des Moines River at Boone with unclear details. The readable bits mention a windowed task and a defensible plan but lack coherent events or dates. The fragment hints at a crossing and a possible improvement or plan but is too incomplete for specifics.
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Des Moines Iver
Boone
Sioux City Man Fires Shot Self Describes Suicide
A Sioux City man identified as Swi W. Catlesaaint Pr Tehason of Sims Chix attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors describe his condition as serious but not yet confirmed if the act was intentional.
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Sioux City
Swi W. Catlesaaint
Tehason
Sims Chix
Carlsen
Amd
Wallace resigns as Panama Canal chief engineer after Taft clash
Secretary Taft rejects Wallace plan to work in New York for higher pay and plans to stay on at the Isthmus only if duties remain. Wallace hands in his resignation, citing better earnings elsewhere, while Taft rebukes his notion of duty and confirms the resignation.
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Wallace
Panama
Taft
Great Canal
Commission
Otter
Ima
J Wallace
Alt
Alt the World
New York
Decker
Be Be
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