Wrecks injure thirty one on Missouri and Arkansas trains
An accident on the Tron Mountain Route in Missouri injures thirty one passengers, six seriously, with physicians reporting none fatal. A separate St Louis to Hot Springs train derailment near Valley, Arkansas, injures twenty, with several in serious condition. Passengers are taken to St Louis, Hot Springs, or home for treatment as crews investigate the causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Tren Monnmin
Grein Wis
Louis
Pat Wiertin
Pecahumes
Ark
Streichers
Beare
SB. Beker
White Ark
Ros. Bares
Ros. Bares. Lafarvtt, Ma: Mrs. W. BR. Michels, Limle Ruck
Linke Rock
Atatadst
Genersl
Ime
Moartsin
Lossirsis
Race riot in Mississippi leaves multiple dead and wounded
A violent race riot near Lynchburg Mississippi 15 miles south of Memphis resulted in two Black men killed, three more fatally wounded and three others fatally shot. J J Johnson and his group, seeking a road repair, were met by armed locals leading to further casualties.
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Lynchburg
Missifteen
Memphis
J. J. Johnson
Johnson
Fire tragedy reported near Robercsorm with family burned
A fire at a home near Robercsorm left the Bird family burned and one woman rescued from the blaze. Reports vary on the extent, with Mrs Bird said to be seriously burned and awakened others in the home. The Bird family includes Reine Baik, Benth and Fraesv among the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robercsorm
Bird
Fête Glass Finats to Resume Operations After Suspension
The facility plans to reopen after a prolonged pause. Supervisors announce preparations for resuming production, with workers returning to Hang Jones to restart countrywide dispatches. Fire safety measures and new shifts are set, aiming to restore the spring output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittebere
Tneef
Hang Jones
Ems
Theat Shipment and Wheat Trade Row in Washington
Fragmented OCR notes reference a theater shipment and wheat trade in Washington with scattered names and places. Mentions include Professor Burger and Moodley, plus locations such as Phya delpeia and Florida. Reading is garbled. readable items point to a business and academic mix rather than a single clear event.
British Embassy Aide Fined for Contempt and Speeding in Massachusetts
The third secretary Hugh Guerney of the British embassy was fined $50 in Lee police court for contempt of court and speeding near Stockbridge. The State Department in Washington sought diplomatic immunity for Guerney, with the governor of Massachusetts to handle any required redress.
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Lee
Mass
Piresfield
Hugh Gamey
Bitish
Stockbridge
Hugh Guerney
State Department
Washington
Raikes
Janox
Guerney
Dt Lee
United States
Masechusetts
Bay Ridge
Baltimore
Dr. George
Sherif
Mackland
Weds After Arrest in Kansas City
George M. Collier formerly chief examiner of steam engineers at Ohio, arrested in Kansas City charged with misappropriating 2700 of state funds. He had been working as a stationary engineer in a packing plant. He admitted the act and will return to Ohio without requisition papers. Also, late Saturday Miss Hattie Hendricks of Columbus married Collier in the city jail’s matron’s apartments.
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Sas City
George M. Collier
Columbus
Ohio
Colummbus
Kansas City
Hattie Hendricks
Colambury
Wreck on Burlington Line Near Elmwood Illinois
A Burlington passenger train derailed after a washout near Elmwood Illinois during a brief rainstorm. One coach overturned killing John Bock a laborer and fatally injuring three other passengers. Twelve more were seriously hurt and two additional people died in the wreck. The engine baggage car and two coaches left the rails with the chair car staying on track.
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Burlington
Elmwood
John Bock
Kickapoo
Coal Miners Win and Investigations Vary Across Cases
Judge Gray of Scranton Pa sided with miners in a check weighman dispute affecting the anthracite fields. Authorities plan probes into kidnappings and inspector actions as related to several labor and political issues.
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Judge Gray
Scramton
Gras
Anco
Carrol D
Wright
Frightful Collision Kills 62 in Tennessee
A head on crash near Hodges Tennessee between eastbound No 12 and westbound No 15 of the Southern Railway leaves 62 dead and 120 injured as two trains collide in daylight. Investigators seek why orders to meet at Lima station were disobeyed while crews were crushed beneath wreckage. Recovery trains and local doctors rushed to assist in the aftermath.
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Alevere Auéguard
Southern Railway
Hodges
Tenn
Lima
Bristol
Hfe
Knoxville
Dawson Fire Tops City Loss Since 1999
A major blaze in Dawson Alaska late Friday night caused an estimated quarter of a million dollars in damage with no insurance. The Cecil Hotel kitchen fire spread along Queen Street past Second and Third Avenues, threatening nearby buildings before the fire department razed several siren structures to stop the flames.
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Dawson
Alaska
Cecil Hotel
McDonald Hotel
Queen and
Second Streets
Queen Street
Second
Third Avenues
McDonald Trading Company
Second Avenue
Westminster House
Third Avenue
Canadian Pacific Strike Ties Up Winnipeg Shops
About 700 to 760 men in the Winnipeg Glan} shops walked out on Saturday in a strike by allied mechanical trades on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Workers seek wage increases equal to schedules on the Northern Pacific and other western roads as Fort William and other points join the action. Company officials say they will fight, signaling a long struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg Glan
Fort William
One-Eyed Barney The Car Robber Kingpin Captured
In Laporte Indiana a running battle with car robbers left an unknown man shot twice by Detective Moon of the Lake Shore Railroad who fled with confederates. A man named John Speill ian of Cleveland was captured after a two hour pursuit and confessed to leading the gang. John James of Cleveland was also captured.
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Womads
Laporte
Ind
Moon
Lake Shore Railroad
John Speillian
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
One-Eyed
Barney
John James
Pittsburg Man Arrested After Church Route Attempt
Thomas Cantwell a machinist from New York was arrested within hours of release from the workhouse on charges of attempting to assault a woman on her way home from church. He had just finished a three month sentence for a similar offense. Cantwell said he could not resist the moment.
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Pittsburg
Thomas Cantwell
New Work
Justinished
Registered letter theft shocks Woodsfield Ohio post office
A major theft is alleged at Woodsfield Ohio thirty miles southwest of Wheeling involving a registered letter valued at thirty thousand dollars sent from New York bankers. The package supposedly carried details known only to post office officials. Officials deny Santa Fe connection and reports tie to rail interests remain unverified.
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Woodsfield
Ohio
Woodsio
Wheeling
W. Va
New York Bankera
Woodsield
Iowa Butter Wing Wins at St Louis Fair
Iowa butter wing takes top honor at St Louis with high scores. W. Laird of Walker and W. B. Johnson of Arlington led Minnesota in the last marling, securing strong scores as Iowa aims to defend its record.
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Iowa
Fair
St Louis
Minnesota
Towa
St. Louis
Towa Corp
Vairy
Wright
W.laird
Walker
W. B. Johnson
Arington
Laird
Johnson
Pere
Prisoners Recaptured After Digging Out at Primghar Jail
Three prisoners escaped Primghar county jail by digging through the west wall on Wednesday night. Sheriff and city marshal with a posse pursued for four hours until recapture as two men fled into corn fields. Captives were John W. Millard a prior escapee from Hartley jail, James Cary from Hartley for laundry goods theft, and George Johnson awaiting grand jury action for aiding Hartley marshal.
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Primghar
John W. Millard
Harter
Sanborn
James Cary
Sanhorn
George Johnson
Grand Jury
Hartley Marshal
Editor Ayres Lives After Marshalltown Robbery Attempt
Marshalltown editor H Ayres was assaulted by two men while walking home near the Spencer Letis Coffee plant on Second Avenue north. One robber fired a shot intended for him, hitting a man nearby in the neck but causing only slight injury. the assailants fled with no money and left behind a broken watch chain.
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Marshalltown
H. Ayres
Breuning Herald
Spencer-Letis Coffee Company
Second Avenue
Ayres
Iowa State Fair reports 28963 surplus and 65029 receipts
The Iowa State Fair executive committee disclosed a 28963 surplus in the treasury. Total receipts this year reached 65029.41 with 48453.55 from gate receipts and the rest from other sources. Premiums hit a high mark at 24867.30 and expenses totaled 99 W H resulting in net gate receipts of 13 GGLGL.
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Iowa
Mad dog outbreak alarms town. livestock culled near All
A mad dog terrorized several cows horses and pigs a few miles north of All causing widespread panic. Many infected animals had to be killed incurring significant losses for their owners.
Desperate Wife Leaves Train for Jefferson Parents
Deserted wife Mrs Will F Koppe fled on a westbound train with her infant daughter to return to her parents in Jefferson. She claimed poverty after selling furniture to raise money for the journey.
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Will F. Koppe
Teft Webster
Jefferson
Fire destroys block of Emerson business houses
A large morning blaze at Emerson leveled an entire block of business buildings. The fire damage is estimated around 30000 dollars and the shops are largely a total loss with some structures partly toward collapse.
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Emerson
Rev Allen Insane Controversy Shakes Iowa Methodism
The Iowa Methodism year features Rev. Allen’s insanity claim at the Atlantic conference. His wife testified in his favor as witnesses including church dignitaries and his son. The commission ruled he is insane and should be placed under his wife's care after expert testimony.
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Atlantic
Allen Esse
Des Moines
Commission
Cass County
Allen
Iowa
Malliken
Senaatio
Smooth confidence game swindler targets Davenport homes
A man posing as a farmer from Wimgelf calls on well to do Davenport residents, offering regular butter deliveries. He cites a broken wagon at a blacksmith to solicit small repair sums, promising quick repayment once deliveries resume. Several neighbors on Brady and Sixth Streets report being victimized by the smooth con man.
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Davenport
Wimgelf
Brady
Sixth
Dar
Notable 19th Century Figures Touted In New York Campaigns
A rough, language-muffled recount of political figures and scientists: Professors de Groye Kidilibert and Grove E. Gilbert predicted Chicago’s submersion by Lake Michigan, while Frank W. Higgins and D. Cady Herrick are named as gubernatorial nominees with biographical notes. Also mentioned are Robert Emmet Wright, William T. Cobb, and Tord Haliburton, alongside Karl Welgert and Amands Foley, with scattered birthplace and career details.
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American Society of Naturalists
Geographical Society of America
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Father Dies of Blood Poison After Chastisement
Carl Baisteck, a German farmer near Gray, died from blood poisoning after a minor wound from an attempt at parental discipline. A thumb injury to a boy led to infection. despite amputation and medical care the system weakened and death followed.
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Carl Baisteck
Gray
Baisteck
Prisoners Recaptured After Primghar Jail Break
Three prisoners confined in Primghar county jail cut a wall to escape but were quickly chased down by Sheriff Price and officers. They were spotted by two passing men who alerted authorities. A posse pursued them for blocks, firing several shots before the fugitives were stopped in a corn field. Had they waited longer, the outcome might have been worse.
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Primghar
Both
Price
Indictment over Wells medicine swindle targets West Union
Grand jury at West Union indicts F. J. Wood for a druggist swindle tied to Wells Proprietary Medicine. Wood posed as a traveling salesman and demanded cash for counterfeit goods. He is jailed. Also noted is a violent incident when Elmer Parker attacked Charles Colburn after Mrs. Krittenbrink returned from marriage. Parker was restrained.
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West Union
F. J. Wood
Wood
Wells
LeRoy
Weod
Atlantic
Krittenbrink
Gmahs
Marriet Charles Colburn
Wichita
Elmer Parker
Colburn
Trustees grant Aldrich temporary relief from duty at state library
The Trey Moines state library trustees grant Hon. Charles Aldrich a six months leave of absence on salary and release him from his duty as curator of the state historical department, praising his service.
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State Library
Trey Moines
Charles Aldrich
State Historical Department
Big Fire in Iowa Town in Menlo Saturday Morning
A fire in Menlo Iowa caused about 350 dollars in damage. Authorities say the blaze likely not incendiary. The alarm was reported at 245 AM.
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Iowa
Menlo
Cedar Falls district reports drop of 42 school children
Complete returns of student counts in Cedar Falls independent school district show a decrease of 42 children for the current year within the district boundaries.
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Cedar Falls
Notable Student from Independence Earns High College Honors
Jamees B. Carnes of Independence, a transfer student from New York, travels to Italy for a four year Matiy course in Rome. He graduates in June from J Joseph's College, Triboque, with the highest standing among western schools.
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Jamees B. Carnes
Independence
New York
Italy
Matiy
Rome
Troto &J. Joseph
Colege
Triboque
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Missouri
Mississippi
Féte Glass
Geerre Johnson
Orcha Hed
Eebert Clemen An
Moet Coty Stock Market
Faeadissy
Coe Femion
Erstaimeds
S& Je
Wedies Wiliam W
Eimseit
McAert
Wilke Ie
Phiadedonia
Emdstafe Burger W. Mauuineg
Pwemer
Phyadelpeia
Illinois
Bard Coal Operators
Antonio Cucozza
Ris
Antonio Munne
Enn
Brookish
Epamatigs
Jones
Washmp
A. GO. Wright
Pinestone
Minn
Proceci Sniemer
Winnetarso Agendr
Perg
Perre Terie
Americ
Dushing
Canadian Pacific Strike
Gar
Cantwell
Santa Fe
Igi
Rockefeller
Geera
Topeka
Kan
Boucher
Monona County
Fred Heitz
West Fork Township
Gown Lawrens
Woodbury- Monoba
Ade Hubbens
Remier
Lib Jey
Cerie Pease
Habbens
Board of Regents
State UN
Lowa City
Taide
Easly
Thureday
Oid
Mad Dog
Emerson Haas
Frank W. Higgins
Saratoga
State Senate
Riverview Military Academy
Poughkeepsie
Sratoz, Mich
Sparta
Wis
Kate C. Noble
Cady Berrick
D. Cady Herrick
Supreme Court “Justice
Tustice
Judge Herrick
Albany
Alpebany County
Esperance
Schoharie County
Albany Classical Institute
Robert Emmet Wright
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Borer
Alientown
William T. Cobb
Malne
Leipzig
Arva
Rockland
Burleigi
Conei
Tord Haliburton
Arnold Foster
Iudge Haliburton
Sam
Karl Welgert
Frankfort
Gennary
Amands Foley
Undianagotis
An Setterwell
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