Aviator Bundt Crash Over Lake Erie Lands Safely
Karl Bundt youthful aviator and first birdman to fly from the United States to Canada across Lake Erie, crashed three miles from Northeast Pennsylvania while aimed to reach American shore. Engine failed twenty miles from route. He walked ten miles to shore with bloodied, unconscious conditions after landing, later revived and hospitalized.
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Erie
Karl Bundt
Great Lakes
United
Bandt
Northeart
Boya
Mn Hospital
Thin City
Sandt
Perrong
Tim
Financial help for Mrs. Yerkes in estate litigation
New York district news reports George W. Young, banker and Mme. Nordica’s husband, funded Mrs. Yerkes estate litigation and subsequent claims revived after her death. Testimony cites advances to Miss Fitzpatrick seeking $50,000 for past and future services, with remarks on gifts and alleged pressures amid family tensions and legal actions involving executors.
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New York
George W. Young
Mme. Nordica
Mary Adelaide Yerkes
Louth
Owsley
Miss Fitapatrick
Alemonatrance
Big Gift
Wilson Mizner
Waldorf
Mr.Bealey
Weird story of kidnapped heiress surfaces in Denver
Minn Kusle May Foster, who says she was kidnapped from her home as an infant, claims she is not Mia Hannah Foster's daughter but the blood kin of an heiress named Axelheilmer. She says her father is a Rochester millionaire, and that a Black woman named Killen Monroe revealed her true identity after years of living in disguise.
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Denver
Minn Kusle May Foster
Mia
Hannah Foster
Sme
Inex Axelheilmer
Rochester
Minn Foster
Killen Monroe
Ming Foster
Army Row in Congress Investigates Ainsworth Removal
Washington February 21 the house military affairs committee favors the Watking resolution to require the secretary of war to submit to Congress all documents relating to the alleged insubordination and the sensational removal of Adjutant General Ainsworth, authorizing a further investigation.
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ARMY
Congress
Washington
Ainsworth
Houdeommittas of
Watking
Secretary of War
Officials Deny Wrongs To Indians In Minnesota Hearing
Detroit Minnesota February 21 Officials denied responsibility for Indian sufferings at the White Earth reservation as Congress examined treatment under Indian Affairs. Major Howard’s report cited 1908 requests for a large hospital, more physicians, and a 191? profit to address trachoma and other diseases.
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Detroit
Minn
White Earth
Benny
Ciwillsaion
Jioward
Indian Affairs
Mob mob fails to lynch Black man in West Virginia town
A mob in Nopbvilie, Tonn, on February 21 attempted to seize and kill a Black man and his companion but failed to enter the guarded site. One man was shot and seriously wounded as Muck Volt, superintendent of the railroad construction company, was leaving to go to work.
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Rallod Omatruction Company
Unemployed to Find Work Under City Commission Plan
Mayor Harrison forms a commission to study unemployment relief and job placement in Chicago. The group, composed of leading businessmen, will report to the city council within hours on methods to place 184 000 unemployed workers into positions or provide insurance benefits until work can be found.
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Chicago
Harrison
Harticon Drew
Jocal Pai
Houston Fire Devastates City Causing Millions in Loss
A gale drove flames through Houston causing widespread destruction across 25 blocks. The blaze, touching lumber and cotton industries, destroyed thousands of cottages and several large plants, with about 45,000 bales of cotton burning for an estimated loss of 2 million dollars. Origin of the fire is unknown. Thousands displaced. relief efforts underway with clothing and food provided. The disaster spared some structures, including the Central Hotel, as residents fled in the night.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Buffalo Bayou
Tar & Central Hotel
Frigid Weather Delays Communications with Railroad Crew
Eerie blizzard like conditions cut off radio and telegraph lines near Pensacola and New Orleans. Heavy rain and winds up to high speeds hamper attempts to communicate with the crew and authorities, with reports of major telegraph wire damage delaying relief efforts.
Tug At River Bottom Disaster Near Kansas City
A tugboat broke through a jam of river debris on the Missouri near Kansas City causing a rapid surge downstream. Three river men narrowly escaped death as the vessel sank after being overwhelmed by the current and wreckage.
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Kansas City
Missouri ‘River
Alaska Dog Derby Race Near Solomon River
News item reports a dog derby in Alaska near Nowe to Solomon River, covering 65 miles on a cold trail. Prize pool listed at $10,000. event notes include conditions and wagering potential.
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Alaska Dog Derby
Nopw
Alaska
Nowe
Solomon River
Colches
Injunction to Stop Looting of Estate
New York case involves Mrs Léonel Samuel seeking restraining order against alleged conspiracy to defraud and loot an estate. The action targets Lord and other parties amid accusations of forging signatures to a will and power of attorney. Court proceedings continue as Fawcett County authorities oversee the matter.
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New York
B. Haslett
County Fawcett
Léonel Samuel
Osa
Will & Power of Attorney
Rs. Samuel
Letters Seized Over Valet Letters in Schiff Case
New York February 21 Amid a dispute over four letters taken from the room of former valet Brandt Howard Gans and Mortimer L Schiff announce they possess the letters Three would be turned over but Schiff refuses to relinquish one The letters were allegedly seized by private detectives and city officers without a warrant as part of a broader investigation into whether Brandt was conspired against and robbed Schiff The district attorney contends possible perjury grand larceny and conspiracy are at issue with testimony from detective Taylor and others and a demand that the letter be turned over to the district attorney remains unresolved amid impending procedures
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New Yor
Gans
Mortimer L. Schiff
Elke St. Brandt
Schiff
Ganshan
Tricot
Qans
Gana
Brandt
Emmotes
Rogers
Beniff
Whitman
Jmry
Taylor
Schft
Taylor and Wootrhige
Brandtest
Three Chicago Men Stand Trial for Murder
In Chicago on February Y The entry desk reported the trial of Obo Stacey George Rabenow and William Ro Chanvell for the murder of Mrs Liath Huu mish. The defendants pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins with prosecutors indicating only death-penalty favorable panels will be accepted.
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Chicago
Inter- Heys
Obo Stacey
Georege Rabenow
Willian Ro Chanvell
Mre
Liath Huumish
Fred Honeham
Hearing on Colombian relations before House committee
The House committee on foreign affairs will study whether a Colombia indemnity verdict to The Hague could threaten the Panama Canal dispute. It reviews claims that President Roosevelt violated treaty obligations and that Colombia fomented the Panama revolution, with testimony from New York’s Hall and others.
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Weelington
United State
Republic of Colombia
Houss Committee On
Congress
Colombia
Vary DD. Hall
New York Worth
Hoorevelt
Fighting on the Island Near San Domingo Front
An official report details a severe battle near the San Domingo front between rival forces. The fight produced heavy casualties with about 40 killed and a large number wounded among the troops.
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Ape Hultiun
San Domingo
Companies to Merge in New York Banking Move
Reports indicate a merger where the Moonhutton ruse company will be absorbed into the Bankers Krust company. Details of preblended de-nenollations are cited as the basis for the consolidation to occur soon in New York.
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New York
Bern
Moonhutton “Ruse
Bankers ‘Krust Company
Nebraska Secures Football Game With Minnesota in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska the university announces a scheduled football game with Minnesota. After years of effort both schools finalize arrangements for the matchup to be played in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ies
Nebraska University
Minnesota
Corphoikers
Leavenworth editor urges stronger ad laws nationwide
Leavenworth Kansas February 1 1900 editor John Kevin Rumer of a New York advertising publication pleads for state laws to make tying advertisements a misdemeanor. He argues current rules fail to deter deceptive practice and calls for uniform standards to protect buyers and fair competition.
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Leavenworth
Kan
John Keving Rumer
New York
Campaigning Oyster Controversy Stirring State
A garbled report details a statewide dispute over eating raw oysters. President Johreli of the state oyster commission and President Craft condemn oyster consumption on the half shell amid calls to regulate street vendors and public dining practices.
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Mobile
Johreli
State Oyster Commission
Craft
Nate
Orat
le Han
Mme
Feragina
Bachelor Girls Cat May Prevent Death by Own Action
Chicago speakers say pets deter suicide among single women. Prof Colm Beott of Boston Normal School cites research noting feelings of uselessness cause murder and suicide, with loneliness and morning/workday moods elevating risk. He suggests a cat or parrot gives purpose, potentially preventing self harm.
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Chicago
Colm A. Beott
Boston
Mass
W. Parker
Suleiden
New Liability Law Sent to Congress
Washington reports Taft submitted the employers mission report and a workmen's bill aimed at interstate railroad employment. The president calls it a major step, hoping it will relieve the courts and ease judicial burdens across states.
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Congress
Washington
Taft
Conteen
Eas
Toft
Freight Engines in Chicago Derby Causes Derby
Baltimore and Ohio locomotive derailed near Chicago as a missing engine man left the crew unnoted. Police and bystanders chased the speeding engine along the freight line for about two miles before it derailed. The quarry was reported safe by officers.
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Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Railway workers demand 16 percent wage increase
New York on February 21 reports Thyu demands for a general 16 percent wage increase formulated by delegates representing 2,000 railroad station freight and ticket agents at the National convention of the Order of Railroad Station Agents. They expect no trouble in adjusting demands. the meeting opens April 1 and delegates will be present.
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New York
Thyu
Hallroad
Fire at Grand Opera House Claims Two Lives
In Paul Minnesota a fire destroyed the Grand Opera House killing St John Thorne Neutenaat of the fire department and fatally injuring Miles McDonougha as a ladder toppled during firefighting efforts. The blaze began early and nearly overwhelmed the structure before firefighters regained control.
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At. Paul
Minn
John Thorne
Neutenaat
Miles McDonnougha
Hogar
Snowbound Trains Hampered Across Colorado Rail Lines
Denver Feb 21 heavy snow blankets the state from an inch to feet delaying mountain routes. Trains arriving after the nine o'clock run are from one to five hours late as service across the line is disrupted.
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Denver
Ecutire
Scherr Reappointed as Dubuque Customs Surveyor
Washington reports President Tat sent to the Senate the nomination of Conrad Scherr for the post of surveyor of customs at Dubuque. The nomination follows prior service and signals a continuation of federal oversight at the Dubuque customs office.
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Schearr
Washington
Tat
Senate
Conrad
Scherr
Dubuque
Steel Trust Probe Opens as Grand Jury Weighs Case
Preliminary proceedings in New York and New Jersey target officials and documents tied to the destruction of a steel firm’s property. The United States Steel Corp. faces federal scrutiny as a grand jury in Newark and nearby venues examines evidence and aims to punish those connected to the incident.
Famine Fund Spent by American Relief Committee
Shanghabeh group reports the American amine relief committee has appropriated funds to aid the distressed Petlaice, with $10,000 remaining in hand as the campaign continues to allocate resources.
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Shanghabeh
Amine Relief Committee
Corm
Hound lore and rural life in Vest Pocket Essays
George Fitch writes on hounds as durable, loyal workers and clever loafers. The piece mulls deerhounds bloodhounds and foxhounds, praising their hunting drive, night activity, and ties to Southern farm life, while humorously noting quirks and quirks of owners and places. It wanders to Delaware politics and DuPonts, contrasting small states with big issues.
The French Poodle as a Parody of Society Dogs
A humorous portrait of the French poodle critiqued as a fashionable status symbol. The piece notes its refined coat, costly ownership, and theatrical talents while lampooning its sensitivity, snobbery, and occasional menace to newspapers and street life.
Patriotism and the old days of public zeal
The piece discusses patriotic fervor driving men to battle and to defend the country, often causing bold public statements about governance. It notes secrecy and coercion in extreme times, while acknowledging Patriots' willingness to pay taxes and endure hardship for national love.
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Lavian Colamiers
Deense
Uo Cunnen
Monuth
The Humble Cabbage Tale of Growth and Myths
A quirky historical piece extols cabbage as a simple crop and food source. It humorously describes growth, nursery to garden transfer, and unlikely preparation methods while satirizing improper farming advice and vegetable substitutes.
Dielawaire and Cray: Peach Harvest Predictions Amid Delaware
Fragmentary OCR describes Dielawaire west of Nevada and Cray twenteenth century ties, referencing 201,000 people and notable figures like Mahford and Moy. It hints at a peach crop harvest being automated as conditions shift, with mentions of Abboud Gate and Deehowaire linked to peach production and regional power dynamics.
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Dielawaire
Nevada
Chesapeake
Dielawire
Fimw
Soluware
Deehowaire
Voyage Foregone by Ballort Walt Whitman
An archaic verse voice bids farewell to a voyage and shore as a patriotic speaker contemplates sacrifice and departure. The text invokes themes of duty, exploration, and longing, with maritime imagery and references to battles, ships, and a final farewell to a voyager returning no more.
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Amd
Walt Whitman
Uses of Allaniet from the Bt Tanti Tik Diepaten
Fragmentary note describes Allaniet uses from a Bt Tanti Tik Diepaten text. It references universal comprehension and cautious, slowed processes. No clear names, dates, or locations are available in the readable fragments.
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Jeter
Nobaly
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