Town Topics Expose Barge Loans Reach New York Financiers
Col Mann Fels of Peculiar testifies at Hapgood trial that Town Topics borrowed about 209 904 from J P Morgan James R Keene W Vanderbilt and others. Several loans were repaid in Town Topics stock at 1000 a share, largest loan 90000 from James R Keene. Other lenders included Vanderbilt Morgan Whitney Huntington Gates Schwab Ryan and White quest. Mann notes stock par value and a subscription payment for Pads and Fancies, with White paying 2500 for three shares. He also says deals with Senator William Clark of Montana were not financially beneficial to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col
WY. Mann
Town Topics
Hapgood
Jamies RK. Weens
Vanderbilt Col. Mann
J. P. Morgan
Whitney
Collis ‘P. Huntington
John W. Gates
Charles AL. Schwab
Thomas FL. Ryan
Col. Mann
James W. Osborn
Hapgedd
William J. White
Clavelland
Wee
Eads
White
United
William A. Clark
Montena
Air
Osborne
Sinking of the Brazilian ship Aquidaban off Rio Janeiro
A Brazilian carrier ship Aquidaban exploded and sank near Port Jeerepagua south of Rio Janeiro. Reports say 3890 crew perished with one survivor. Four rear admirals reportedly aboard. Barroso escort vessel carried the minister of war and staff. Explosion occurred in the powder magazine. ship sank in minutes.
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Rio Janeiro
Port Jeerepagua
Fle
Barroso
Stam
Promise in Be Good maha Neen Judee
The fragmentary note references names or phrases, with unclear context or events. No coherent actions or outcomes are readable. No identifiable organizations, dates, or locations are present to anchor a factual summary.
Vileage Saloon Ris the Eve X Op Mee F555 77
A compact OCR fragment mentions a saloon named Vileage and a possible event or code F555 77. No clear date, place, or participants are readable.
Choctaw Community Notice Moves Forward
Local public notice outlines a community meeting set to discuss planned improvements in Choctaw. Officials from the town council urge residents to attend and submit comments by the stated deadline.
Trampled to Death in Philadelphia Church Disaster
Eighteen people died and nearly twenty were injured in a Philadelphia church panic after a small smoke incident. The crowd rushed to a left staircase causing a fatal jam as officers and bystanders watched in chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Paul's
Colles
Tiga
Agathe
Explosion at Chicago hotel basement kills engineer
An explosion from a steam boiler in the basement of a Chicago hotel on Fifty sixth Street and Cornell Avenue caused the death of engineer John Rapkoch and serious injuries to guest Mrs Seela Mar. The blast wrecked the building, damaged nearby residences, and left guests in darkness until emergency crews freed them. The damage was estimated at 315 009.
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Chicago
Et Gbe
Flotel
Fifty-sixth Street
Cornell Avenue
Segtseton
John Rapkoch
Fira
Large Baltimore chrome works destroyed by midnight fire
Fire at the Baltimore Chrome Works caused extensive damage after midnight Sunday, destroying about half the plant spanning a city block. Estimated loss nearly $250,800 as stock ready for shipment was ruined. A nearby four story brick building suffered another fire damaging patcher equipment with about $20,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Chrome Works
Frnisdalghias
Seven Men Die In Snowslide Near Salt Lake City
In a harsh snowslide near Salt Lake City several men perished while on snowshoes. Rescue teams report that the group was advancing in a remote area when the avalanche buried their camp. Local authorities are gathering details as search efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Alin
Bucketshop for Loss Clears Court Challenge
A fragmented OCR note references a legal or financial dispute involving a commission company and a bank. It mentions a marshal and a troubled soil case, with unclear details about losses and actions taken. The readable terms point to a formal proceeding or enforcement related to a bucketshop or brokerage loss.
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Funkey
Catla Commission
Compan
St. Tevuis
Marshal Srt
Wepew in Failing ionith New York
Fragmented readable text describes a failing situation in New York with references to individuals and places. Limited details hinder full reconstruction of events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mhaune Ta Ts
Insurance dispute prompts market confusion in Denver
A disorderly draft notes two insurers facing pressure in Denver involving pricing and policy actions. Details remain unclear as officials assess market impact and consumer effects amid ongoing industry discussions.
Hazing Trial at Annapolis Court Martial Reports Details
Testimony in a court martial at Annapolis covers James Engaged in hazing. Midshipman Bloebaum found guilty with seven minutes to verdict. Witnesses describe forced acts and abusive language, linking James to ordering hazing and repeated coercion of peers.
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James
Annapolis
Chatriatot
A. A. Bloebaum
BE Miactes
Bfe
George Tf. Miann
Ginebaum
Bloebaum
Charles Akl James
Grinnell
Second
Cliss
Meriwether
Academy
Thomas
Wdlags
Isaac N. McClary
Stephen Decaturer
Rogar N. Caldwell
James Ad
James Hac
Court
Scott B. McPfarlang
Dames
Fudge
Claude B. Mayo
Columbus
Biss
No Mercy to Outlaws in Severe Chicago Sentences
Severe sentences were handed down in Chicago for armed holdups and attacks on women. An elderly offender received ninety nine years in the penitentiary while youths under nineteen were jailed for armed robbery. Nicholas Bolland, found guilty of attacking a child, faced a multiyear term. Peter Brady Haas and Lawrence Roscoe received life sentences for eight robberies, with their largest haul reported as one dollar.
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Chicago
Hie S
Nicholas Bolland
Peter Brady
Haas
Lawrence Roscoe
Two Kansas Men Claim Found Treasure Near Emporia
Emporia men Marion Turner and Otto Freshwater say they found buried treasure near Phoenix Round southwest of Emporia valued at $160,000. They claim part is gold coin and part gold bearing quartz from 1848, buried by three men traveling east from California when attacked by Indians.
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Kansas
Emporia
Kan
Marion Turner
Otto Freshwater
Phoenix Round
California
Gold Find in Wyoming Sparks Prospectors at Copper Mountain
Word reached here Friday of a rich gold and silver strike on Copper Mountain twelve miles south of Thermopolis by two prospectors named Fads and Nicholson. The ore is said to run 8500 a ton in value, creating great excitement among locals.
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Wyoming
Omeka
Neb
Copper Mountain
Thermopolis
Wie
Fads
Nichison
Manipulation Warrants Stir Local Bank Case
A check drawn on the National Bank for four dollars rose to thirteen dollars and eighty seven cents and was cashed at a local bank. Detectives search for a suspect named Murphy, an employee of D Marks & Co, tied to a warrant involving the case.
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Paul
National Bank
Thas
BL Murphy
D. Marks & E
Complicity Claim Taints France Over Sietas Revolt
The Constitutional in correspondence accuses the French government of complicity in the Sietas revolution amid tensions with Vane and France.
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Constitutional
Vane‘ ‘A
France
Sietas
Unable to extract a clear headline here
Fragmentary OCR text provides no identifiable people places organizations dates or events to summarize into a coherent newspaper item. Unable to determine main action or outcome from the readable content.
Twin Sallivar Koininekestatt Fight Report
A fragment describes a boxing match with unclear names and a fight that extended into a late round. The text mentions Friday action and a viewing crowd, but many details remain garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallivar Koininekestatt
San Brinciaca
Inie
Niger
No Verdict in Pratt Case Jury Stagnation Delays Acquittal
The Pratt murder trial jury reported ten for acquittal and two for conviction after deliberations lasting about twenty four hours. Judge Church discharged Mrs Pratt on bond as the case was continued with possible dismissal. County Attorney Hutchinson indicated no immediate retrial and noted high costs and weak public support for further prosecutions.
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Pratt
Tury
Rockwell City
Furers
CG. Gunathner
EA. Grifith
Wes
Church
Hutchinson
Yetter
Persidy
Persing
Ball Stampede and Local Accidents Reported
Davenport reports a runaway ball shot by a hunter at fifty yards. it traveled miles across town. A southbound freight near Independence struck a handcar in fog, injuring Joseph Leyden and killing Phil Leyden. Canfieldish and Fred Your were injured. Reports include liquor sale indictments and a string of local legal matters with multiple names and outcomes.
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Davenport
Toose
Rohrs
Beck Island
Independence
Phillip Leyden
Statright
Canfieldish
Fred Your Areng
Joseph Leyden
Tribute to Farraberl Epislatore on Larrabee Birthday Event
Ex Governor Gav William Larrabee received a formal tribute at his 74th birthday event hosted by the Town general assembly. A floral backdrop and national emblem framed a 20 minute address praising his state and urging a tuberculosis hospital. The governor received a standing ovation.
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Ak Gav
William Larrabee
Larrabee
Fire Burns Kremer Dry Goods at McGregor
Fire at 12 40 Wednesday night destroys Kremer's Dry Goods and Clothing Store in McGregor with about 45 000 in losses. Owners Bergman Bros report 12 000 loss and 8 000 insured while M XN Geske county attorney faces 1 309 loss with 1 000 insured. The origin is unknown and the block had burned before.
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Kremer
McGregor
Kiramer
Kramer
M. Xn.geske
Bergman Bros
Davenport Academy of Sciences Receives $760000 Bequest
W. C. Putnam's will opened in Davenport provides Davenport Academy of Sciences with 760000 estate, limited incomes for relatives, remainder to the academy, and eventual state ownership after siblings’ deaths. Art collections and library valued as the state’s most valuable private holdings are left to the academy with funds for a fireproof building to house them.
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W. C. Putnam
Academy of Sciences
Davenport
WV. C. Putnam
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Pomnam
Academy
Tis
Cael i
Acade
Threats by Simmons Couple Against John McLean
Jerry and Rebecca Simmons threatened the life of John McLean overseer of the poor. City Marshal Diack intervened to prevent shooting. The couple, claiming they were joking, refused county farm but later promised to go and were released after court appearance.
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Jerry
Rebecca Simmons
John McLean
Prirfield
Terry
Rebecces
Simmons
Diack
Mclean
Mrs. Simmons
Justice’s Court
Tthey
Jailbreak Plot Halted in Council Bluffs
County jailer F M Gallup thwarted an inmate breakout at Council Bluffs by discovering two iron bars bent up from the floor leaving a crawl space. Arth Levi, linked to Pat Crowe, thought to be the plotter, and Carl Vroman, involved in the prior attempt, are credited with aiding the effort.
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Pat Crowe
Council Bluffs
F. M. Gallup
Arth Levi
Carl Vroman
School Rule Sustained in Fremont Board Mandamus Case
The court sustained a school board rule denying an application for a writ of mandamus filed by Fremont Bons Jamin regarding a school meeting. The decision upholds the board’s authority over the disputed school policy and its impact on the pupil proceedings.
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Ato Council
Fremont Bons Jamin
Benjami Schol
Husband aids Wife in alleged insanity case
A local council report outlines an alleged case of distress where a husband assisted his wife amid claims of insanity. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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WES Council of Wr
Beyty
Isa
Fiepe
Fragments Hint at Local Court Action and Public Notices
Damaged OCR fragment hints at a public notice or court action involving local officials. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but context suggests official actions or announcements published in a newspaper page segment.
Fragmentary Chronology of Historic Treaties and Events
A garbled 16th to 20th century timeline lists events and figures including the Treaty of Madrid, English Parliament actions, Luther’s sermon, the English church liturgy, various European wars, Benjamin Franklin’s birth, unions and charters, Masonry edicts, Cook’s discovery, American independence, naval actions, disasters, and notable political milestones across Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Canada, and the United States.
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Richard
England
Madrid
Charles
Spain
Francis I
Brandt
Luther
Wittenberg
Penc
Franse
Savoy
Denmark
France
Benjamin Frankin
Scotland
Gov. Montgomerie
New York City
Pope
Vermont
Sandwich Islands
Capt
Cook
United States of America
American Congress
Pea
Uniteds
Jennyt
Tineienglt
Point Petra
United States
Ama- Sonry
Lexington
New York
Stonnington
Ises
Nilesa III
Orsini
Burnside
Flatteras Inlet
N.C
United States Senate
Canada
Unclear fragmentary obituary note from early New York paper
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Willem Ts and a reference to a death in Shethyeilie Ind plus a note on pricing during a civil wartime era. The source is garbled and readable sections only hint at an obituary item with generic mentions of price points and locations.
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Reston
Willem Ts “Non
Shethyeilie
Ind
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Heeion Weekly
Zedger
Ireton, Iowa
Lee D. Maynard
BARGE
WIGH
Col. Mann Fels
Br. Morgan
Fares BR. Keene
Vannerbine Whitney
Senator Clark
Montans
Braztaan Warseep
Pauline Webster
W. Fling
Ransss
Cy. Hansas
Aliaine Miaga
Marietta Teliim
Testauteani
Buchanan
Vileage Saloon
Tal Er Phis
PARIC
BOTEL
BIG Fire
Denver
Rade
Towsa Midis
Merce
Clarich
Hee
S Im
Berlin
Tagetin
Tur
Marshalltown
A.esre
Council Bluff
William Kellogg
Toby. Boswit
Gouneil Bluffs
Omaha
John Lesel
A. B.C. Doda
Charles Cite
Asa Jones
Dunesmin
Mba Wise
Grand Font Onawa
Linesin Township
Monona County
Fay
Jam
Simus Yates
Sidney Saturs
Rome
Witehmman Kilied
Arinion
Joan Chattaton
Xeon
Civie
Farraberl
Ake
Tay
SahrEonsany
Ottawa
Quebec
Stacton
Tompkins Square
ISM
New State Canital
Tes Moines
Tremson
City of London
Fleury AL Staniey
ASN
Irish Nations? League
Dublin
Parnell
Thikerford Bingea
Felix Faure
Sory
Aidani O'Leary
Guam
Otisinator
Rand
Nelson Ley
Maine
Rasimalt
Ohin
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