Woman Charged With Murder Of Foster Child In Dover
In Dover Delaware on February 4 authorities arrested Mary Ann Powell on murder charges in the death of her adopted daughter Entelle Augband. The girl was found dead in the foster father's yard with a fractured skull, rope marks, and multiple wounds. Blood stained aprons were found. Powell showed grief at the funeral but grew defiant upon arrest. Powell’s husband claimed innocence.
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Del
Fed
Ciy
Feetnr
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U.A
Richard Kenny
Pretty Entelle Augband
Alfred Powell
Néen
Powell
Lincoln's First Love Dies in Kentucky Tale
Louiseville Kentucky reports the death of Sarah Elizabeth Castleman known as Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart. The aged woman recalled their youth and the pair's near engagement before she married 18 months later. She described their long friendship and her care for Lincoln after he became president. Born in large county near a log cabin tied to the Lincolns, she traced a lineage of generations.
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Lamon
Larre County
Lincolng
Chinaman Robbed and Killed in New York Chop House
Sam Lee, a Chinese laundryman, was found dead in his room at 221 Second Avenue. The shop had been stripped of all valuables after a chaotic scene showing a political struggle. Lee gasped, “Boy, rob money, what” as he died.
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New York
Sam Lee
Chineae
Second-Ave
Lee
Rob
Toney
Strike 18CERTAIN TTigler Believes Strike Nears
WHEW YORK February 24 Preav Mient ele Jor from the Columbus and Hocking company returns from Ohio and the Midwest predicting an inevitable miners strike in the Ohio Indiana and midwest coal fields. A separate dispatch from Washington reports Elmer Dover to act as Republican National Committee secretary until a meeting precedes the convention. In Richmond Virginia an effort to revive the whipping post is introduced in the house amid debate over penalties for goods not worth over thirty five dollars.
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York
Preav Mient Ele Jor
Columbus & Hocking Company
Ohto
Ohio
Indiana
Middle West
Richmond
Higher price or smaller loaves in New York bread trade
New York reports a sharp rise in wheat costs reducing bakeries' profit on bread and pastry. Flour prices climb and bakers consider reducing loaf sizes or raising prices further. Consumers face higher costs as flour and wheat price spikes pass through to goods.
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New York
Makera
Aulmaneer
Leilitry
The Dummies Smoke Pretty Good Cigars
A window display story recounts a fire in a shop window where a dummy’s cigarette sparked a mop. Firefighters quickly subdued the blaze as staff noted a cigar in a dummy’s mouth and joked the window dresser may smoke the leftovers.
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Wtore
Three Hurt In Gas Explosion Incident In Rommo
In a late night gas explosion at Rommo, three people were burned and treated after the blast. Investigators say gas had accumulated unnoticed, and the fire spread rapidly through the dwelling, causing injuries to the residents and nearby occupants. Authorities warn of lingering dangers and urge residents to check for leaks and vent any accumulated gas promptly.
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Fairbanks Message Sparks Roosevelt Ticket Support
A Taft Roosevelt era briefing notes Fairbanks as favored by some voters while Roosevelt and Fairbanks are urged by Nichland county and Illinois convention delegates. A telegram reports the convention action as Fairbanks gains backing, read aloud by the senator amid the gathering. Body Washed Ashore From the schooner Cromwell wreck off Bellport New York, eight men aboard the vessel attempted rescue. Two survived by clinging to wreckage as the ship broke apart near Smith’s Point.
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Nichland County
Maois
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Fee Fairbanks
Fielis
New York
Capt
Corley
Benj
Cromwell
Bellport
Bmith'a Point
Havers
Robbed Greeks in Modena Guarded by Dawn Heist
In Modena Utah on February 4 armed robbers hit Greek laborers saving a month. The attackers stole about 3000 dollars from a car where Mey Taran and Une Grelis were said to keep the funds. The incident disrupted the workers and prompted a police investigation.
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Modena
Utah
Une Grelis
Mey Taran
Japan Proclaims Protectorate Over Korea Amid War News
London reports a telegraph dispatch stating Japan has proclaimed a protectorate over Korea. European sentiment shows strong pro Russia bias, while Japan faces limited but growing military action near Ping Yang and Chemulpo as forces mobilize along the Yalu.
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Exchange Telegraph
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Korea
Ana Rult
Far East
Europe
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Puro
Jamin
France
Russia
Unter M. Jeures
Berlin
Avatro-Hungary
Tusaia
Hooda
Seoul
Chemulpo
Ping Yang
DAVG
Wiu
Yalu River
Anju
Mitchell Won't Resign as UMW President
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, stated on Tuesday that he has not decided to retire, aiming to serve six more years. The Chicago-to-You report notes some distortion and suggests his tenure may be less eventful than the past years.
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London
Ot Uyprung
Korea
THE
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers’ Union
John Mitchell
the Sun
Chicago
Dating stamp tracks minutes and exact times in offices
A detailed report notes a lime aging stamp that records the day month year and exact minute of stamping used in public offices telegraph offices and private businesses. It argues precise time stamping aids filing and legal actions and cites examples from Atlanta revealing school superintendents discussing timekeeping and record accuracy.
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Waltion
F. Mera
Chicago
Spencer House
Privale
Japan promises independence for Korea treaty terms
The State Department reports advices that Japan and Korea have agreed on a treaty recognizing Korea’s independence and sovereignty. It is thought Japan may occupy Korea temporarily under the terms, with withdrawal planned after the war’s conclusion.
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Asilengtuon
State Department
Japan
Korea
Knapa
Hussie Boy
Whitney will and legacy details amid New York will
The will of the late William C Whitney directs a complex estate with a large legacy to Adriana Randolph and substantial shares to Pauline Whitney, Dorothy Mystery, and others. Executors named with provision to divide rents, profits, and other income into ten equal quarterly shares. Marietta reports a fatal home explosion as Emma Orth dies in early February.
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New York
Wiliam C Wittnes
Mingola
Weanayugs
Payne Whitney
Anade
Adriana Randolph
Mr. Whitney
Tete Raddolph
Wilionaire
Harry Payne Whitney
Pauline Wattney
Dorothy
Marietta
Emma
Cupidene Trial Offer Promises Money Back
An advertisement claims Cupidene cures nerves and tobacco habit, offering a dollar refund if no benefit after purchasing six for six dollars from druggists like Under. The maker, Davol Medicine Co of Suseco California, pledges risk free trial to prove results.
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Under
Huder
Davol Medicine Co
Suseco
California
Alarm over Kaiser Wilhelm's Health in London Dispatch
The Manchester Dispatch reports concern over Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The seventeen worst news may be heard any day. Hope is expressed that rumors on the subject prove erroneous, but there is ground for concern.
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London
Manchester Dispatch
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Adda
Fire saves many as heroics end blaze at home
In Pivtsbg, Pa on Tuesday night a fire broke out in a residence. Firefighters rescued a number of people including chickens found inside, taking them to a local hospital. The blaze, caused by an overheated stove, rendered the building unsafe but crews extinguished the flames with no serious injuries reported.
Explosion kills woman in gas blast at home
A gas explosion Tuesday night destroyed a Kokomo home injuring no one else in the family. The sole reported fatality is a woman named Turley and her daughter Ruth. investigators say a natural gas line malfunction caused the blast under the house, with the family reportedly insured.
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Kokomo
Thomas Turley
Wivinesdas
Mr Turley
Ruch
Hye
Escape of chained prisoners on Cotton Belt tram near Fort Worth
In Fort Worth on February 14, prisoners escaped by jumping from a moving Cotton Belt tram while chained together. Separate juvenile case details mention a 13 year old girl, Katie Reynolds, involved in seeking entry to an industrial school, with Judge Stubbs ruling she be returned home under supervision.
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Tex
Toro
Rusk Yenitenthily
Katie Reynalds
Stubbs
John Kelly Waived Examination in Bogus Charge
Kelly Waived Examination after arrest and a report of delivering bogus funds. The case cites a Saturday night incident as the alleged motive and mentions Hon. da patiie rautt and Wine mins in unclear detail while noting second murder cases in South Bend and other scattered items from New York to Fort Worth.
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Kelly
John Kelly
Maine
Wheat and livestock prices across markets detailed report
SD and BO grain markets show steady to firmer tones for No 2 red and No 2 white wheats with varied freight figures. corny prices mixed and soy terms not quoted. Pittsburgh and Indianapolis live stock markets report receipts, prices, and conditions for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with prime and common grades noted, indicating generally steady to modestly higher trade across regions.
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Hay-Su
Timothy
Groene Torel
Pittsburg
Sanply Mabe
Atrady
Metiam
Yarkern Mir
Plga
Indianapolis
Rao
Storkert
Cahners Ahd
Ce Drole
Sant
Ward O
Feah
Avsar
Roy East Buffalo
Who Stole the Sword in Odd Riverside Incident
Henry Speekmanies reports theft of a sword from a trunk near a wagon on Twenty-othter street. He followed clues to a location around 2000 Centrale, Lue, where the weapon vanished. Police are investigating the missing Maccabees sword in a puzzling theft.
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Ager
Corty
Petien
Roman
Reorgia St Wedneagay Mornak
Senator’s picture to adorn Panama Canal memorial plaque
Washington February details indicate a senator may be honored by engraving his likeness on a Panama Canal memorial plaque. The Treasury will issue the tribute to reflect his dedication to canal work. the Title of the piece stands at $133,700.10. Also, news notes the death of Sindinger, a prominent Indianapolis merchant, who passed away Wednesday morning due to gangrene.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Treasury Department
New York Produce Items and Poultry Terms From Scrambled Source
Fragmented OCR lists numerous poultry and produce terms and brand-like fragments. Names, places, and numbers are garbled, with references to turkeys chickens ducks hens and markets, plus stray proper nouns and unclear figures. The readable portions suggest a shopping or product catalog snippet rather than a coherent report.
Market Report Sees Mixed Recovery At Opening
New York notes a modest rebound in shares while the London market holds firm and delays in major committee actions hint at unsettled political currents. Panama treaty talks and Pacific trade influences weigh on sentiment as railway stock activity shows limited gains with about 7000 shares changing hands.
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Fen
Bietness
Opegfem
Enoetty
Geneon Electric
Mtrtly
London Stock Exchange
Rand al
Kewi
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Fragment
Chicago live stock prices and receipts for Thursday show cattle steady to lower with 11,000 head expected. hogs steady to higher with 430% estimate. sheep and other livestock noted with scattered prices. Names fragmented. regional market terms present.
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Chicago
Helfery
Ganners
Hogk
Whirsday
Sagan Rough
Henry
Lelower
Community Fair Totals and Receipts Report
A garbled entry outlines a community fair with itemized receipts and totals. It lists calves, packs, and various sums such as 2758.75, 5795.40, and 4066.50, alongside scattered names and codes, reflecting a damaged OCR record needing clarification.
Unclear Chicago Grain Backed by Numbers and Entries
Fragmented OCR text shows mixed grain quotes with opening and closing prices for May July and New July, including erratic figures like 81064 and 31.08. The note mentions values for May, July, and state references with stray words and nonsensical phrases, offering no coherent market outcome or date.
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Chicago
Floglaag
Wrgsie
Sic
Sayosye
Myc
Wae
BT Ritu
Bie
Sts
Sae
Wiiga
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