Tascott Found Dead in Alaskan Wilderness After Long Pursuit
Special to the Chicago News reports Philip Robertson, a reliable prospector, found the murdered miner Tascott dying in a hut near the Dahl River in Alaska. Robertson saw the body and remnants of a macabre hunt for Tascott, once sought for a massive reward. The tale recounts warnings, pursuit, and a fate sealed by a harsh Klondike frontier.
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Philip Robertson
Hin
Daht River
Suc
Victoria
B.C
cEf
Finis
Snell Trasedy
Tascott
Robertson
Fairbanks
Dahl River
Spracs
Sears
Roberson
Che
Snell
Pasenr
Tascart
North
Mith Ameries
New York Brokers Suspend Operations Amid Shortage
A chaotic market scene in New York sees brokers forced to suspend activities as shortages ripple through firms including Moon, Son & Co and Cameron Bros. Readable fragments hint at delays, tightened accounts, and regulatory steps as investors react to dwindling supply and uncertain demand.
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New York
Coteo
B. Moon, Son & Co
Tla
Les
Cameron
Broskien
Will
Ars
Legoe
Gece
Reasians Destroy Gaebach at Naerekan battle
A fragment reports a battle at Naerekan bil where Reasians defeat Gaebach and the Hoediaus unused weapons are noted. The text mentions an Aeha corE and Japanese forces, but details are unclear and garbled.
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Gaebach
Taine
Naerekan Bil
Footbridge Collapse Tragedy Near Salida Cel o
A footbridge over the Arkansas River at Divershde Dark collapsed during memorial ceremonies. At least several died or are missing including Mrs Clarence AL Tompkins Esther Morvan and Havel Lives with others swept downstream. about twenty were on the bridge. A wire netting barrier was installed below Wellsville to recover bodies over several days.
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Salida
Celo
Cele
Arkansas
Divershde Dark
Clarence AL Tompkins
Havel Lives
Esther Morvan
Peter Hotland
Sara Anderson
Wellsville
Salita
Ross
Floods Sweep Kansas Rivers Causing Widespread Damage
Kansas rivers overflowed across Topeka and Ottawa causing flood damage to railroads farms and lowlands. Many stock drowned and residents sought higher ground as floods spread. officials report few serious injuries and ongoing warnings despite stationary western creeks.
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Kansas
Topeka
Ottawe
Race Riot in Philadelphia Leaves Several Injured and Arrests
A violent clash between white and colored individuals occurred near Thirteenth and Wharton Streets in Philadelphia late Monday night. Police rapidly contained the disturbance and arrested eleven persons on charges of assault and battery as the mob dispersed. casualties and exact details remain unclear.
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Philadelphia
Bany
Sheiis
Moidar Aan
Banan
Red Muse
Tri S
Plas
Death in St Louis Pasture Linked to Dewey Relative
A body identified as C. W. Bewer, relative of Admiral Dewey, was found in a northwest St. Louis dump. The report notes the missing Dewey figure left after saying he would take a day off and a possible suicide remains suspected.
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Admiral Bewey
C.W. Bewer
Adiral Dewer
Northwern
St. Louis
Afr
Dewey
Fire Loss Is Millions in New York Blaze One Life Reported
A major New York fire Sunday night caused multimillion dollar losses with reports of a possible fatality. The blaze occurred on New Barca Avenue near C Churchill Street, with investigators assessing damage and identifying probable sources amid ongoing efforts to locate missing occupants.
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New York
Fyneye
Jamiel
New Barca
C. Churchill
Unclear OCR Fragment on February Uprising Mention
Fragmentary text references an uprising labeled as Virus and mentions February but provides no verifiable names, places, or actions to summarize into a complete news item.
Senator Matthew S. Quay Dies at Age 70
The longtime Pennsylvania senator Matthew Stanley Quay died Saturday afternoon at his home in Pegest Pay after a year of illness including gastritis and heart strain. Born September 30, 1888 in Dillsburg York County he studied at Beaver Indiana Academies graduated from Jefferson College practiced law and served Beaver County. The death surprised the state governor and prompted arrangements for funeral and memorial day events with President Roosevelt expected to attend.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Peennsrivania
Quay
Senate
Sud
Piich
Hin
Maine Woods
Col. Quay
Heath
Maine
Rosger
Maer Mathew Sturley Guay
Dillsburg
York County
Beaver i Indiana Academies
Jefferson Cofere
Beaver County
Barrisberg
Quay Gor
Pennibacker
Ginver
Gettysburo
Roosevelt
Fire Destroys Seven Freight Piers in Jersey City
A large blaze at Pier 12 Jersey City destroys seven Delaware Lackawanna and Western Rail Road piers. Oil barrels ignite and flames spread to Pier 11 before being checked near Pier 5. Loss estimated at 600 thousand dollars from burned freight and business disruption.
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Jersey City
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Nod
Pier 12
Pier 11
Berouad
Loomis
Lacka- Wanna
Gillespie Jury Discharged After Forty-Two Hours Deliberation
The jury in the Gillespie murder case was discharged Sunday morning after deliberating forty-two hours without reaching a verdict. The trial drew to a close with jurors being asked if any probability of agreement remained.
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Jadie Downer
Long fight at Palla ends with expulsions after hours
A prolonged confrontation at Palla ends when Tibetans are expelled after eleven hours of battle. Reports say a British force intervened as violence escalated, with warnings issued to anarchists and casualties uncertain.
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Tanidan
Inke Tank
Oni
Memorial for Dead Heroes at AU District Ceremony
A memorial service honors fallen heroes from the AU and SESURO departments. Attendees pay tribute as officials from the Se of the SESURO participate in the ceremony. The event underscores collective remembrance and public acknowledgement of sacrifice.
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AU Sclema Reich Depts
of the
Sesuro Ig
Untitled note on district treatment decree discovery
A brief item records a state action about treatment provisions. The fragmented text indicates a decree or policy related to detainees or patients, with unclear names or dates. Further readable facts are not available in the fragment.
Gas Found at Glidden Prompts New Development Trust
Natural gas was discovered on Mrs. Robert Brown’s farm six miles southeast of Glidden. Promoters formed to develop the deposit aim to determine extent and volume with tests by Lathrop, Woodleman, Mackey, and McNanstill. Early tests show strong flow and high pressure, reviving interest after a previous rush twelve years ago.
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Robert Brown
Tidden
Richland Pow Slip
Chat
Fo Lathrop
J. Woodleman
Pri Mackey
G. W. McNanslit
Storm Lake Chooses Ulery Site for Carnegie Library
The Storm Lake board of trustees selected the Ulery site at Erie and Fitch Streets for the new Carnegie Library building by a 5 to 2 vote. President Reed of Buena College secured the $10,000 donation and Carnegie was consulted in New York City. A cash subscription of 1,950 plus a city levy is needed to cover the 3,159 dollar site cost.
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Carnegie Library
Klaw Es
Carnegie Hbrar
Ulery
Erie and
Fitch Streets
Comtcse
Reed
Buena College
New York City
AE Carnegie
Mount Af
Wilery
Royalty in Des Moines Visit By German Prince and Princess
Prince and Princess Hohenlohe of Germany traveled through Des Moines during a western tour. Mr and Mrs Frank Wiborg accompanied them on the royal party and hosted a reception for local residents. Wiborg is the daughter of Hoyt Sherman of Des Moines with many German residents calling on the prince.
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Prince
Princess Hohenlohe
Prince andDrincess Hohenlohe
Germany
Des Moines
Afr
Atrs
Frank Wibore
Patty
Sire
Wiborg
Hoyt Sherman
Indictments Cast Wide in Voga haggies Case and Corruption Probes
Regional press reports indictments of Homer Vaurkles of Castle Chi and related defendants on forged check and false pretenses charges, with a Des Moines grand jury probing multiple forgery incidents. Other items note a Negro man’s mental collapse in camp, a train incident near Spem ar, and a hanging suicide of Christ Mikelsen, a local resident.
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Correctionville
Naimeeogs
Homer Vaurkles
Eaig
Park Coney “Rand
Des Moines
Des Ang Attarney Oheleves
Thompson Case Sensational Trial At Cedar Rapids
The trial of young Dagne Thompson of Ames for the attempted murder of Pearl Janes in Cedar Rapids opened amid sensational testimony. Prosecutors and defense lawyers from Cedar Rapids and Ames competed in cross examination as letters and alleged entreaties surfaced.
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Cedar Rapids
Dagne ‘Thompson
Ames
Pearl Janes
Miss Jones
Bone
Eouch Root
Calar Rapids
Panic in Marshalltown Odeon Theater After Overheated Film
About 100 people fled into the street as the cinema's projector overheated following a Chicago fire horror image. A light flash sparked fear and a crowd evacuated swiftly before fire crews arrived.
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Marshantown
Odeon
Marshalltown
Chicago
Suit against Northwestern Life Insurance in Minnesota company
Robert G Rise and others of Galesburg Illinois sue in Des Moines federal court against Northwestern Life Insurance Company Minnesota seeking division of profits from the Northwestern Life and Savings Company of Des Moines and the appointment of a receiver to close the business. The plaintiffs claim profits from the stock were misrepresented and certificate holders deserve a share of the profits.
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Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Minnesota
United States
Des Moines
Robert G. Rise
Galesburg
Ill
Northwestern Life and “Savings ‘OmpAny
Sioux City business man shoots self in office
Donald Campbell a veteran Sioux City businessman and current hirer for the Pelletier Day Goods Company died after taking his own life in Richard Weber's office. He grabbed a revolver from a pigeonhole and placed the muzzle to his temple, dying about an hour later at the hospital. He leaves a wife and one child.
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Ponnald Campbell
Sioux City
Brsdness
Donald Campbell
Pelletier Dey Goods Company
Richard Weber
Apan
Death of Mrs W C Edson at Storm Lake
Sudden death of Ma Willis C Elston at Storm Lake after a 24 hour illness. She was the only child of Col. H Sweney of Osage and was married to Mr Edson last October. A beloved, accomplished young woman, popular at Storm Lake and Osage. Remains sent to Osage for burial with her mother.
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Storm Lake
Willis ¢. Elston
Wet Conditions Threaten Monona Cropping Prospects
Report from Onawa notes substantial areas of the Missouri bottom remain too wet for cultivation. May rainfall reaches 5.5 inches with several days still to come. Terrace rainfall for March records 1.25 inches over twenty four years, prompting caution about excess moisture.
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Monona
Missouri
Onawa
Mar
Perkins
Destruction by lightning at Franklin County farm home
A fire destroyed the Grant Township farm building belonging to E. H. Rogers after a lightning strike. August Holbrook and family escaped unharmed. contents saved, structure a total loss. Earlier Cedar Rapids mystery and a Cedar Rapids shooting connected to a suspect who bought a revolver in Bree Wit. State militia planned to address local unrest.
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August Holbrook
Franklin County
Grant Township
E. H. Rogers
Suu
Holbrook
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Brosh
Brush
Mrs Gallaugher Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Trial
Mrs Gallaugher pleads not guilty as murder trial proceeds in Iowa court. Prosecutors seek bond and a $1500 amount referenced in the case, with proceedings continuing as evidence and timelines develop.
Arrangements for French Army in Alsace and Hanover
One hundred years ago arrangements were made to establish a French army in Alsace and in Hanover. A commission as captain in the navy was issued to Lieut. Decatur for his conduct in capturing the frigate Philadelphia. The Navy Secretary ordered all officers at Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to close recruiting offices and report to their ships. The American minister to France was in England seeking agricultural information and possibly a loan for Florida.
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Alsace
Hanover
Decatur
Philadelphia
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Baltimore
New York
France
England
Florida
Seven steamboats begin Lake Erie navigation
Seventy five years ago seven steamboats started the naviga tion of Lake Erie. The note mentions Catholic relief bill passage in Britain, trial by jury in civil actions in Australia, and gold discovered in Burke County North Carolina along with quicksilver.
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Lake Erie
Australia
Burke County
N.C
Treaty alliance sealed by England France and Turkey at St Cloud
Fifty years ago a treaty of alliance was signed at St Cloud uniting England France and Turkey. Greece was placed in blockade by the allied powers. The first Sardinian railroad connecting Turin and Susa opened with the king queen and large crowd at the ceremonies. A French division departed Malta to occupy Athens.
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England
France
Turkey
St. Cloud
Greece
Sardinia
Turin
Susa
Malta
Athens
Forty Years Ago News Highlights
Forty years ago Howard Jr. of Brooklyn was arrested at Fort Lafayette for alleged authorship of a bogus proclamation calling for troops. John W. Andrews, leader of anti draft acts in New York, sentenced to Sing Sing. Chicago women organized a dress reform movement to boycott imported fabrics. Union troops advanced 42 miles beyond Spotsylvania Court House toward Richmond. British steamer Young Republic captured while attempting to run the coast blockade and brought to Boston.
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Howard, Jr
Brooklynx
Fort Lafayette
John W. W. Andrews
New York
Sing Sing
Chicago
Spotsslvania
Richmond
Young Republic
Boston
Thirty Years Ago Wordy Presbytery and Political Skirmishes
Thirty years ago David Swing withdrew from the Chicago Presbytery after a long trial on heresy charges. A Don kard sect conference met at Girard Tin with ten thousand members. The Episcopal convention in Philadelphia opposed Romanizing ritual in services. Nellie Grant wed Charles Sartori at the White House. Bishop Cannon from Utah declined to testify before the House Election Committee. A national civil rights bill passed in the U S Senate. Lightning caused a fire at an oil refinery burning barrels. Butlerge Lowell Mass accepted the National Anti Monopoly Party nomination. The Methodist General Conference adopted a resolution opposing women being licensed to preach. Gen John C Black announced a gubernatorial bid leading anti garrison Democrats.
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David Swing
Chicago
Donkard
Girard, Tin
Episcopal Convention
Philadelphia
Nellie Grant
President Grant
Charles Frederick Sartori
White House
Algernon Ss
Washington
Bishop Cannon
House of Representatives
Utah
House Election Committee
United States Senate
Butlerge Lowell
Mass
Methodist General Conference
John C. Black
Panville
Vilingis Democrats
Ten Years Ago Governor Orders Suppression of Miners Riot
Ten years ago Gov Altgeld ordered suppression after a violent coal mine strike in Altoona Pennsylvania. A burst reservoir caused flooding damaging property and forcing evacuation. River systems and rail lines were affected as several companies faced disruption and losses.
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Altgeld
Miiain
Altoona
Tua Lake
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Uffon Weekly Ledger
Ireton, Iowa
BRE PD
Maynaud
The
Klondike
Thuass
Moexrica
Matthew S. Quay
Gillespie
Palla
Odecignen
Glidden
Royalty
Vogahies
Sane
Mektuser County
Chey Lop
Sepeoth
Willian Deruer
Waterton
Selec
Stidhue
Nuieanen
Tulay van Ion
Wf Fonda
Tk Ram FE
Lietet
Poesboutas
Laisie
Spemaer
Christ Mikelsen
W. GC. Edson
Atilitary Company
Tock Rapids
Gev
Byers
Hock Rapids
Arracce Poearin Company
Hammon Company 1
Piotakmes
Hy Porgy Kowas
Pitti
Gallaizher
Lowa
City Ate
Gallaugher
T Oil Regnery
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