Land Office Official Testifies in Land Scheme Case
Former chief Harlan testified about an alleged scheme to speed forest land selections in California and Oregon for bribes. He described meetings with John A Benson and Valk, payments totaling at least $400, and arrangements to send swapped land sections by mail.
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Harlan
Vaik
California
Oregon
Special Service Division
General Land Office
John A. Benson
Benson
Valk
Vale
Richly dressed woman dives into Wade Park lake to end life
A young woman in Cleveland Wade Park attempted suicide Tuesday afternoon by entering the lake. A man named William Davidson tried to rescue her. she grabbed him and they both went under. Boatmen pulled her from the water unconscious, and she showed a chance of recovery.
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Cleveland, O
Wade Park
William Davidson
Boacmer
Greek dynamite blast injures eleven at Poplar Bluff
Eleven Greek tie tiers in a tent near Poplar Bluff Missouri were blown from bunks by a dynamite under the floor early Monday. Frank Geffa suffered severe facial injuries with probable death, James Geffa was internally injured, others had minor cuts. Illicit timber cutters are suspected.
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Poplar Bluff
Here
Frank Geffa
James Geffa
Fleed in Texas Reports Rising Fort Worth Incidents
A brief Texas item notes increasing flee events near Fort Worth with reports of two disturbances along the Leon River. Local authorities have cautioned residents as investigations continue.
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Texas
Tex
Leon River
Here
Two Killed and Six Injured In Jetties Crash
A jetty collision near Jens Ore Wilst aul iG on the river caused two deaths and six injuries when a vessel ran off the tack and struck the orean. Rescue crews and authorities investigated the incident as survivors were treated at the scene.
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Jens
Ore—Wilsaul Ig
Ariver
Fert
Tourists Visit New Volcano Crater Near Pozzuoli
A White Star steamer Cunard line tourist party visited the active Solfatara crater near Pozzuoli on Wednesday. The visitors observed the new and imposing crater as nearby volcanic activity has increased in recent days.
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NefeSi
White Star Steaner Cretic
Solfatara
Pozzuoli
City Demands Large Sum From Prominent Dubuque Men
Fragmentary notice reports the city of Dubuque pursuing a substantial payment from named prominent figures connected to water works bonds. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but funds allegedly due are emphasized amid legalPressure.
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Dubuque
Ryder
Jonna
Debusce
Shas
Cimens
Tend
Pessure
Smen
Acamstre
Eubngue
Peter Kiene
FY Son
Robert Ba
Will Prosecute Saloon Violations in Des Moines
City prosecutor announces action against East Side saloons on Walnut Street, aiming to enforce the law. Judge A K Stewart warned saloonkeepers. Samuel Day, a noted East Side proprietor, faces enforcement as a test case. Joe James, a cited troublemaker, linked to the incident, among alleged drunkenness is noted.
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Bes Moines
East Side
Walnut Street
A. K. Stewart
Samuel Day
Willams
Joe James
East Walnut Street
Shooting at Winterset Leaves Telegraph Worker Dead
A chaotic quarrel at a Winterset location ended with a Telegraph worker fatally shot. Police report indicates a fight escalated when a coworker produced a firearm. Authorities are identifying suspects and reviewing surveillance to determine motive.
John N Baldwin Dies in Omaha
John N. Baldwin, a prominent resident of Iowa, died in Omaha on the morning of the 19th after a long illness. He was well known in local circles and leaves behind family and friends who mourn his passing in the community.
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Lowan
Omaha
Omahe
John N
Fragmented Local Notice Row Reflects Missing Details
Readable fragments point to a local notice involving a person or event, but key names dates and actions are garbled leaving the core event unclear. The text hints at a person and a location but lacks sufficient context to identify the outcome or authority.
Greek Feud Ends in Murder in Ravenpoc
Report from Ravenpo city details a Greek laborer George Theis killed in a feud with Paromis wounded, while assassin N cho Paromis fled. Police say motive linked to local labor dispute among Greek workers.
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Greece
George Theis
Paromis
Cho Paromis
Cuts Throat After Quarrel, Iowa City
Martin Vevera a laborer tried to cut his throat after a quarrel with his wife in Iowa City. The attempt failed and he will recover. The incident followed marital troubles and is described as a suicide attempt.
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Iowa City
Martin Vevera
Many Orchards Die in Storm Damage Across Hall Area
Damaged fields reveal extensive loss after a severe storm described as sweeping bluffs and woodlands. Officials report hundreds of fruit trees and timber affected, with observers noting mass destruction across 1307 Hall and surrounding tracts. Strong winds and sleet left vegetation uprooted and timber broken.
Mystery of Collins Farmer Cleared in Murder Case
Jury clears Dolph Osath of Collins in the death of Quo Lolph. Readier evidence shows the young farmer found dead in the barn with a broken foundation and questioned whether it was an accident or foul play.
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Stery
Osath
Collins
Quo Lolph
Dolph
Sues Davis for Twenty Dollars in City Fare Notice
A damaged notice reports a civil suit against Davis for twenty dollars. The fragment references a former city service and a February incident involving intoxication, with unclear names and charges due to OCR errors.
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Prama
Drago'sts Fined $300 In Indigo Case And Indictments
A partial report notes fines totaling 300 dollars in a case involving Drago and associates. Jury selections list seven indicted jurors including G. H. Lambert. other details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Drago
Sts
Mason
George R
G. H. Lambert
Three Horses Burn at Buxton
A brief notice reports a fire incident at Buxton affecting three horses. The exact details are unreadable, but the event is identified as a horse burn case with limited available context.
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Buxton
A. N. and S. Plans Extensions for Road Expansion
The directors of the A N and S railroad announce plans to extend the line north and south. extensions from here to a and from Rimbelton to Ma have been prepared, with work to begin once right of way is secured. The depot nears completion and new rails for sidings have been secured, signaling good progress for the railway.
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Atlantic
Alre
Rimbelton
Tornado devastates towns killing hundreds and wrecking crops
Newspaper dispatches describe a massive tornado across several counties killing many, injuring dozens, and causing widespread property and crop damage. A cotton mill collapsed and numerous homes and structures were destroyed. Reports detail missing residents, decimated areas, and multiple deaths including a duke from Texas due to an overdose.
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Ue Siorm Tn
Lovcadia
Mellcn
Mors Persomus
Ike
Moorelowe
Hos Berge ES
Tran
Wintown
Death notices and family ties in Brakes era records
The death notice reports the passing of a widow described as the granddaughter of Governor Brake. It notes Boccedor as a relation and mentions two deceased individuals. The cause is listed as an embolism of an artery, with the event described in terse obituary style.
Verg ade proposes relocating Doughobors to Canada
Verg ade argues Canada is too cold for men and plans sending Doughobors to Bir Columbia near Nelson or, if insufficient space, to the Pacific coast near Vancouver. He departed for Vancouver yesterday. The Dovkha rs total 7,000 persons in 12,000 families.
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Vergade
Canada
Bir Columbia
Kootenays
Nelson
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Second Battle On Liquor: Saloon Fate Shifts Across Illinois
Illinois voters fought a second anti saloon drive with eight of ten towns upholding licenses. Pinckneyville and Effingham lost, Cairo strongly supported saloons 4005 to 663, while anti-license gains appeared in several smaller towns. Madison counties and Champaign saw continued conflicts with local options and new aldermen pledging to license where legal.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Cook
Dupage
Pickneyville
Effingham
Ivesdale
Supreme Court
Maron
Fairfield
Fairbury
Muledgeville
Fisher and
Robinson
Drowning Incident Report From Minnesota Journal
A fragment from a Minnesota newspaper notes a drowning on a river or lake near Minneapolis. It mentions Father McCa est trying to assist and a fatal incident involving a boy or youth linked to local authorities and a church or parish context.
Harvard Navy Crew Race On Severn Ends In Spectacular Defeat
Annapolis Md Harvard edged Naval Academy in a thrilling Severn River match race. night crew from Harvard pulled ahead late to claim victory and leave Annapolis with a dramatic loss in a highly contested regatta.
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Harvard
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Severn River
Move for Thaw's Release Initiated in White Plains
In Poughkeepsie New York James G Graham former secretary to Gov Odell appeared as Harry K Thaws counsel before Justice Marschauser of the New York state supreme court at White Plains and obtained an order directing the asylum superintendent to permit Thaw to sign an application for a writ of habeas corpus The step leads to a hearing to determine if Thaw should be declared sane and released from the asylum at Matteawan
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Manteawan
James G. Graham
Newburgh
Odell
Thaw
Marschauser
New York State Supreme Court
White Plains
Supreme Court
Morschanser
Thax
Young Roosevelt in Balloon Flight Across Delaware
Theodore Roosevelt Jr with Cant Fitzhugh Lee and Capt. Chandler of the signal corps conducted army balloon experiments. An early ballast dump prevented a mishap as the craft rose, landing four miles north of Delaware City at 3:15 p.m. dispatch confirms passenger list and safe arrival. Bean Wilbur Joins Catholic Church. Rev. Dr. Russell J. Wilbur leaves the Episcopal church and is received into the Catholic church in Florissant near St. Louis after serving as archdeacon in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Del
Capt
Lee
Chandler, Pila
Bean Wilbur
St. Louis
Russell J. Wilbur
Chicago
Florissant
Wilbur
Fond du Lac Wis
Cairibolie
Hitle
Forest Fires Threaten Mosinee Wisconsin Town
Forest fires rush toward Mosinee Wisconsin endangering the village of about 600 residents. All inhabitants join the effort, outskirts residents abandon homes, and a call for aid to the Wisconsin fire department prompts imminent assistance from Wausau about 18 miles away. Insane man Hawes shoots two, mortally wounds a third, and is killed by a local officer in nearby Missouri station.
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Wisconsin
Mosinee
Wis
Fre
Wausan
Warrersourg O. Hawes
Temoporantérsane
James Ryan
Asbanda
R. P. Pollock
Misoad
Howes
Johnson County
Ladies Judge Stand Mark Historic Kentucky Race Meet
In Lexington Kentucky for the first time ladies occupied the judges stand. Mrs John C Ten Eyck of New York and Mrs Henry Oliver acted as honorary associated judges. They served to honor Gen John C Breckenridge and Gen James F Robinson, linked with the Kentucky Racing Association half a century ago.
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Lexington
John C. Ten Eyck
New York
John C. Breckenridge
Henry Oliver
James F. Robinson
Kentucky Racing Association
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John N. Baldwin
Sues Davis
Alabama
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Illinois
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Banam
Sims
Los Angeles
Cal
Hampston Roads
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Sarbara
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Australa
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Chandler
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