Notable Deaths and Oddities Across Towns
A chaotic mix of obituaries and curious anecdotes spans 19th century sites. A man named Edward Dunbar dies after revival meetings and a long journey, with marble grave marker and a note quoting a poet. Anecdotes recount a German emperor’s drill surprise, a Portland station brickyard tale, and a New York tenement contest prize outlining fireproof, light filled apartments. Additional snippets cover rail and streetcar life, Napoleon’s exile era, and curious social schemes including matches via letters and bribes to stave off creditors.
Track record at the GlV meet and wild racing notes
The report describes a crowded track scene with horses Ethelbert Garrick Douro and Kilvishandra in a photo finish as Spencer guides Ethelbert to the line. Ground, jockeys Bullman and Garrick, and trainer Jack Joyner are cited amid comments on the Great Hastin and other races. Market data and unrelated features follow dense with multiple names and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Auf Ty
Reith
Pounie
Ethelbert
Anying
Kilushandra
Eve Douroe
Spencer
David Garrele
Kilashandra
Bnt Bullman
Garrick
Kina Rhandm
Douro
Maid of Harlem
King Brimble
Pall
Sandér
Byliman
Jack Joyner
David Garrick
Trent Gallant
Hastin
Fuatitat
Enthusiaam
Dublin
Far Rockaway
Coloonel Paden
Fan Rockaway
Balman
Sten Guilant
Hillman
Fragmentary dialogue from a Memphis Semifinal scene
A garbled exchange at a dinner party yields lines about memory, money, and social tensions. The text hints at a husband, an angry wife, and unspecified attendees, with unclear names and fragmented phrases. The piece reads as a damaged reminiscence or script excerpt with no clear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Seliere
Roosevelt week in South Dakota attracts large crowds
The article describes Roosevelt week activities in South Dakota, with a train visit by the vice presidential candidate, preparations for parades and rallies in towns like Sioux Falls and Sisseton, and a large turnout expected, including mounted Indians and riders. It notes weather outlook and the Republican committee events as well as the reception planned in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piandreau
Siox
Paris
Thir Plain
Axa
Roonevelt
At & O'Stock
Urine
Contesamin Burke
Gi He Morrie
McNulty
Grienby
Major Stewart
Arooper
Menara
Uneke
Erried
Grigsby
Sioux Vaile
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Aill-Clagnen
McKinley
Stoosevelt
Rapida
Fox
Moorevelt
Sisseton
Mankton and Turnuk Republican County Convention
The Republican county convention met with full delegations and a large crowd. Delegates endorsed the national and state platforms and pledged to back K. J. Gamble for the U.S. Senate if elected. Ticket names include Edgerton, Tite Price, Henry Stoller, John Largon, and others. Herman Ellerman listed as county central committeeman. Most delegates planned to attend the Roosevelt meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Gamble
K. J. Gamble
United States Senate
Edgerton
Tite Price
Henry Stoller
John Largon
Sam Boyles
John Holman
Kiner Jobson
Charles Lawrence
Peter Royem
Register of Deeds
Henry Grebe
Willinnx
Sherif
Jacob Tiathgeter
Dr. Grows
Mutveyor
Ed Palmer
Ing
Hanson
C.W. Gurney
L. Howard
Herman Ellerman
Survives blast injuries after powder explosion
Sept 12 reports from Land show John Thorson escaped instant death when a powder-filled hole exploded. He was conscious, with two ribs broken and facial injuries, while nearby workers perished or were hurt. Another item notes a Beloit barn fire destroying a Lutheran home and grain stacks.
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Lend
Physicians of Land
John Thorson
Thorson
Horn
Grasp
Canton
Beloit
Maine Election Result Showed Strong Republican Majority
Maine voters returned a solid Republican majority in the state election. The Republican ticket swept all four congressional seats and favored the legislature, with a turnout surpassing the 1896 vote by thousands. Governor-elect John Phillips led the ticket, and the Senate is expected to reelect William Frye. turnout from towns and plantations showed a large GOP advantage.
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Vine Tree
Yortland
Maine
John Phill
Augusta
Allen
Rend
Dutiletiild
Dingley
Burleigh
Toutelle
Congress
William P.rye
National Senate
Returia
Jim
Lords
Powers
Frank
Stormwrecked Texas City Faces Massive Losses
Reports from Dolvin and Galveston recount a devastating hurricane sweeping the coast. Thousands feared dead or missing, tens of thousands displaced as Galveston City and nearby towns suffer near-total ruin. Fire protection scarce, medical aid urgently needed, appeals sent to President McKinley and Governor Snyer.
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Menange
Galyea
Holston
Galveston
Thoussada
Isc
Gulf
Tremont Street
Bialness
Roneyberg School
City
Wall and Ball) High
McKinley
Snyerm
Galveston Toll From Disaster Mounts As City Floods
Storm wrecks Galveston leaving 60 to 1000 dead, with streets flooded and harbor scorched. Buildings collapse, hospitals ruin, and the waterfront stripped of wharves. Rescue crews work amid debris as lines to the outside world fail and efforts for aid begin.
Panic grips New York cotton market on Sept tenth
The New York cotton market opened irregular and excited with prices rising as much as 48 points on several lots. Northern and foreign interests rushed to secure large blocks as brokers reported frenzied buying, then a sharp decline followed by a strong rebound driven by general buying and later cable influence.
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New York
Weik
Texas
Running Things Himself Heven Practically Managing Its Own
Fragmentary OCR details a Chicago event on October 10 involving a person named Bryan and a Procyption at Sherman house. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear facts, making precise identification difficult.
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Heven
Chmpiea
Chicago
W. J
Bryan Wae
Firman Nabrasteere
Sherman Howe
Destructive Storm Hits Texas Towns and Rail Route
A fierce storm wrecked towns along the Gulf coast with roofs torn off, depots wrecked, and rails washed away. The International and Great Northern service struggled to Galveston, Virginia Point unreachable, Webster damaged, and repair work expected to be lengthy. In national news, Bryan campaigns and Democratic committee maneuvers unfold as leaders plan train setups and coordinate with figures like McGinn and Chairman Jones amid party tensions.
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Houston
International
Great Northern
Galywston
Anfar
Virginia Point
Galverton
Western Union
Geng
Webster
Bryan la
Flint
Kiasisan
Aemocrutte
Jonga Aid Vict
Johnaom
Bryan
Tin Skary
Beyonit
Wim
Virginia Junket
National Committee
Teeman McGinn
Jones
Hay
Malonte
Bond
Himaclé
Tinthe Hha
Battle at Spitzkop News Update
Report from Htabarty states Buller caused and captured Boer forces at Spitzkop. British forces reported heavy casualties with twenty five wounded and other losses.
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Unller
Mepirtes
Htabarty
Havoc Around Houston Crops Ruined and Hundreds Wrecked
A wholesale disaster report from Dallas on September 10 describes a train arriving late from Houston that brought ruin to Texas towns. Buildings destroyed roofs blown off and debris scattered for miles. Electric plant demolished leaving Houston in darkness and farms stripped of crops and livestock killed.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallax
Houston
Honaton
Texas Central
Texas
Reworth
Lea
Hockley
Cypress
Waller Haveeen
Fula
Proclamation and relief appeals amid Galveston disaster
Texas Governor issues proclamation urging mayors to collect clothing and aid for storm victims in Galveston and other Texas towns. Charity contributions pour in from New York and Virginia. relief efforts scale as officials estimate mass casualties ranging up to several thousand.
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Sayer
Sin Autouis
Tex
Texas
Galveston
Texay Citen
New York
Efferson Beligman
Bay Font
Two Towns Escaped Storm Toll in Texas Border News
Terrific storm Sunday hit Sabine Party and Port Arthur causing flooding and damage. Two men reported drowned at Sabine Poes as waters rose on streets. Residents awaited details while local officials assessed wreckage in both towns.
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Sabine Poe
Pare Arthur
Beamont
Tex
Sabine Para
Port Acthir
Suntay
Sabine Poes
Gyater
Aid Request From Galveston Prompt War Department Action
Washington telegraphs report from Houston to Galveston's mayor and citizens' committee requesting immediate state and national aid in money food and clothing. President directed War Secretary to supply relief swiftly and expressed sympathy for victims of the disaster.
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War Department
Washington
Stirlaing
Houston
Galveston
Galventon
Sayers
Secretary of War
Quifereras
Corbett Fight Conspiracy Rumors Widen After Absence
New York dispatch reports former heavyweight champion James J. Corbett has apparently left his home with no clear destination. Mrs Corbett says he planned to let McCoy win in a staged setup, though Corbett’s secretary calls the rumors absurd. Tim Tobey sends letters claiming Europe departure, while the Campania sailed at 9 pm.
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Pagilie
Hon Ie Teon
New York
Miniames
J. Corbett
Ohamy Pion Pugilint
Tim
Europe
D. J. Tobey
Campania
Antah Bernheimer
Corbett
Disappearance of Sulu Sultan Shrouded in War Drift
Washington report claims the Sulu sultan disappeared from his island polity amid a power struggle with Mahirajah Trdomuny. Major Sweet of the Twenty third Infantry sought peace while two chiefs Tudomin and Tahil clashed, leaving natives fearful of American retribution.
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Washington
War Department
Sulu
Bingaport
Syly
O. 7
Swart
Hiv Ia
Mahirajah Trdomuny
Ehloftain
Paytina
Item
Uhh Wade
Hania
Indoman
Maibun
Yolo
Major Sweet
Singapore
Wythe Morou
Tudoyom
Tahil
Sweet
Fei
Tudomnu
Tudomin
Huyt
Sultanate
Ani
Teibex
Sweet Jel
Aojor
Andre
Suli Grog
Feland
Hin Dependency
Pfrite
Bis
Wheeler's Retirement Leaves Department in Interim Charge
General Wheeler retires from the Department, with General Waite acting in charge until General Otis arrives to assume the post. The note places the events around Lakes Chicago with Sept dates referenced in the fragment.
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General Alla Fo
Vorani
Mm of Lakes
Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Cenbral Waite
Department of In Taken
General Otis
Beatrice Man Charged in Jones Murder Case 1807
George Nos Avcuaed of murder in 1807 at Beatrice Nebraska faces jail now, linked to David Jones killing on Jones farm south of Wymore. Three others arrested in connection, with Fulton of the association saying more arrests likely today. Jones was attacked by four masked men, tied to a feud and long held as a mystery until now. A 60 year old Wy more resident denies knowledge of the crime, stating he knew Antie Davy Jones and owned land southeast of Wymore.
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George Nos
Dyneid Jones
Heatrice
Nebs
George Noe
David Jones
Consie
Beatrice
Crise
Fulton
Association
Wymore
Ieseca
Tria Aerest
Nothlige
Hie
Antie
Davy Jones
Wimort
Ant Reneek
Weiniey
Nile Satie
Pamimorses
Rasaing
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Dunbar
Searle
Tagressworth
Ego
Minneapolis
Cofteyrille
Edward Dunbar
Payson
Maine Central Railroad
New York Tribune
Portland
Neary
Nike
Toud
Kur Frivine
Berlin
Potklim
Saily
Aw Haven
Ssfuat Walt iii
Wong
Noddy
Ihin Ja
Bineet Eornihy
King Street
London
Napoleon
Spain
Joseph Gora Pence
Comte eBurville
Sis
Louia
Ha latehKey
Haymarket
Ehnece Mine Howard
Araul
Art Architects
Plano
Prac
Henly
Oxice
Terkoomo
Compania Nde
Wagner Com Filthy
AAG
Pullinin Company
Harriet Williame Brand
Brooklyn
Wilmer
Mobile
Aly
Giyralta
Saya
Lotta
Reaper
Pitts
Nolo
Pantitin
Minty
William Noonion
St. Cloud Reformatory
Randall
Cheng Chronicle
Evi
Shaney Chty Deter Statin
Sioux City
Sept
Atock Yarden Boge Atleend Light
GatesCewe
Welton
Exery
Atockera
Feaders
Outeher Srteera
Cblven
Yearlings
Onlaigo
Sonnsh Ovimin
South Omaha
Hhane Chey
Kanane City
Rept
Gallen
MA LaChts
Uhicago
Leestan
Northe Wentern
Timothy
Clover
Schrguinlessens
Murette
Mummy
Nile Pipal
Detroit
Memphia Semiftii
Tommy
Figg
Whitten
Fon Ukota
Ater
J .Gerrentoon
Tae
Oridth
Galvestomn
Galvexton
Gulf Coont
Bien
Nouth
Mediuim Gulf
Galvénton
Broadway
Etland —Atreet
Free Ment
Aimment
Ciy
Mankton and
Turnuk
Chamberlain
S. C
Monarun
London Mall
Victoria
Britain
Germany
Austein
Greece
Sigerlen
Belgium
Rizalan
Lily
New Paynesville
Minn
Pinkeye
Thare
Kipling
Paadelphia
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Rhodes Maniyera
Cohn
Wilk Ho Wizard
Whedler
Kiptings
Rhoden
Whollex
Dolvin
Houston and
Texan /Ceattal
Bon
Joma of Life
Missouri, Kannes
Texac
Foon
New Orleans
Dr. Hagen
South
Gal- Yeaton
Wallea
Atlee
Pimsictens
Bilding
An- Yooma Tyventory
Joruah
mont /proninga
Tor
Charles Kilmer
Vialfed
Lwik
Lof
Stanley Spencer
Chas Kilmer
Geo. Burnett
Gerty Burnett
Eilia
Judsox Palmbil
MO. A
Yrevine
Onx
John Boone
Rix
Famili
Sawyer
M. J. Creefe
Joe M. Mnamata
Claud Horters
Sarah Sumner
Geo. Reed
Joan Regret
St. Mary‘s Infirmary
Rosenbourg
Union Depot
Maxter Murding
Mallory Company
Griventon Wharf Company
Jrrent
Southern Macific Company
Gilo
Mes Foun
Permoola
Simmonn
Nea
Water Tech
Ualveston
Ald
Tremot
Mallory
Texan City
Mexico
Texas City
Lamarque
Kegan
Effyeta
Sane
Galvester
Wrigh
Richmond
Qhumh
Bensly
Mery
Sophia
Annelid
Eagle Take
Wasy Derard
Great
Northern
Inafield
Spitzkop
HAVOG
Fyas BaRto Hs Ee Sona Fenl
Bonih Bend
Ind
Nealast Zé
AERIS
Fulapat Sulu Archipelago
Wheeler
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