Great Fire Devastates City District and Losses Exceed Two Million
A large blaze sweeps the ingrain district causing losses over two million as firemen pour streams to prevent a fresh flare. Structures including the Missentuane Hotel and several warehouses report severe damage, while many single-story shops and residences suffer smoke and ash. Fire crews remain vigilant to avert another outbreak as investigations and safety measures continue.
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Armounite
Iginess
Christabis
Insukition
Serex
Insos
Spa
Jay
Seth
Ed Bourth Street
Pierce Street
Wartels Praet Howell Company
Leade
West Hovel
Selzer Bros
Northwestern National Bank
Daegelmaimes
Ube
Corse
Boot
Brockway
Strang Dies After Poison Following House Dispute
Johio man Strang argued with his partner and was ordered to leave the house. He returned on Saturday, argued briefly, then drew a pistol and another firearm. Strang swallowed poison and died soon after.
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Johio
iStrang
Strang
Nelson Will Not Press Charge Against Murphy
San Francisco reports Battting Nelson will not prosecute Teddy Murphy who, with Eddie Saniry, was brought from Stockton to face embezzlement charges. A ghost for $000 was cashed and funds placed with a principal. Both signed a paper, Murphy released on own recognizance, Nelson released, Murphy to be freed on 4000 bail. Settlement expected, other actions not anticipated.
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San Francisco
Nelson
Teddy Murphy
Sddie Saniry
Stockton
Murphy
Liptry
Murphy Wort
Inheritance Money Tied to Town Name Clarification
The text describes a trust involving Ann Gushuan, widow of the late Flew, with Governor Howry Wo Cushmen commenting from Bernardstown. If Bernardstown does not claim the money within five years, the funds pass to a town named Gushinan and then to any Massachusetts town meeting population threshold. If the Bernardstown town fails, the grant opens to any U S town with at least 1 900 inhabitants.
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Che
Govenor Howry
Bernardstown
Iis
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Gushinan
Sanso Bernardstown
Massachusetts
United States
Steamer Tertealels Damaged in Dec 17 Gale
The German steamer Tertealels arrived Saturday from Calewlta and sustained heavy damage in a two week gale. An over 24 hour storm battered her, disabling steering gear and flooding compartments. The bridge, lifeboats, and several ventilators were damaged with the cargo valued at $1,500,000.
Man shoots woman then kills self in Mansfield boarding house
Herbert Strang of Fredericktown shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Moda Mills at a Mansfield boarding house run by her and her mother on Saturday, then killed himself. The incident occurred in Mansfield, Ohio, with Strang later found dead.
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Ohlo
Herbert Strang
Moda Mills
Strang
Fredericktown
Russian Case Ready 10 Present On North Sea Inquiry
The dispatch reports Russia asserting readiness to present evidence that Japanese ships were present and that defensive measures were taken in good faith. It notes delays as the international commission prepares to open, with Admiral Davis leading American concerns and British and French reservations. Communication via wireless telegraph marks a mid ocean first.
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International Commission
Sens
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TN Rue Gigny
Wall Street Promoter Evans Ends Life in Hotel Bedroom
The well known Wall Street figure George M. Evans, once secretary of the American Fuel company, killed himself with a revolver in a Bloomfield New Jersey hotel room after heavy financial losses. He left a note directing contact with J L Andrew in Bloomfield to inform his wife. A pistol lay beside his body as hotel staff summoned police.
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New York
Cuane
George
Evans
Hoel Metropole
Say City
Lwlet
Ight Temple
J. L. Andrew
Bloomfield
Evang
Walsteed
American Fuel Company
Broodimg
Collision at East Minneapolis injures ten. one dead
A collision between a switch engine and a trolley car at a railroad crossing in East Minneapolis on Saturday evening resulted in one death and nine or more injuries ranging from minor to serious. The deceased was Dee. s7 W. M. Gace TM, an engineer.
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Minneapolis
Dee
Woman Holds Key to Church Tangle
A dramatic Atlantic City style church scandal unfolds involving Rev. Talbot and influential church figures. The case centers on alleged wrongdoing tied to a prominent Newport lineage and powerful backers. Secret committees press for investigation while plans for a formal trial loom, with high society names cited as potential witnesses or financiers.
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Tagram
St. Paul
Ehareh al Kantitis
Dow
Lastriginlal
Ghareh
Investigaia
Irvine
Inguin
Syen
Treed by Wolves Near Two Harbors Ming Tec 256
Henry Tomfohr a Chisholm merchant spent a night on a limb after wolves gathered below during a hunting trip in remote woods. Dawn broke and wolves melted away one by one as he endured extreme cold and peril while stranded high in a tree.
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Ming
Henry ‘Tomfohr
Chisholm
Crows Bring Christmas Cass in Wisconsin Offering
Janesville Wisconsin December 27 One hundred thirty seven crows heads at ten cents each were the Christmas offering of Bert Morgen of Evansville, reflecting a curious local gift tradition.
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Janesville
Wis
Bert Morgen
Evansville
Traffic through the Sault Canal Sets Record
A December report from the county clerk outlines canal traffic in Sault Ste Marie Michigan. The year shows 970,863 tons in December, with total yearly shipments at 1,645,168 tons, down from the previous year by 720,521.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Prospect Strikes Near End Brighter Settlement Seen
A hazy report notes optimism over a nearing settlement to a strike in Colorado, with mentions of industry agencies and President Meyer. The piece references actions by labor groups, state reviewers, and ongoing talks as Montana and other states face related unrest.
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Gol
Fedorat of
Miness
Hirday
aMnauness
Colorado
Atate
Meyer
Saul
Political Turmoil and Bryan Support in Lafayette Speech
Fragmentary report describes a political scene in Lafayette Indiana with mentions of William Jennings Bryan and planned party moves. It notes expected conference or endorsement by Bryan and lists various individuals connected to the Democratic party, amid confusion in the text about leadership and strategy.
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Lafayette
Ind
Carnn
H. Rigon
Damocra
William J. Bryan
Jaenson
Alon Ianks Barker
Hranas Taggart
Williins R. Hearse
Yor Cleet
Missouri
Adams Chorida
Tyompsan
Dinary
Waleh
Victim Identified in Denver Hotel Murder Case
Police identify the murdered person linked to a Denver hotel death as Mrs. Ye seis Mottow Syeda Ny Ve a days. Milian Franklin, an Englishman, is held in connection with the case. Authorities pursue identity clues and review dental work and alleged victim records to establish connections among parties.
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Cole
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Vietin
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Denver
Syracuse
Bouton
Ani
Santa Barbar
Shane
Alleged tobacco smuggler surrenders in New York arrest
A man identified as B. Hyman surrendered to Commissioner Shistols after being charged by a federal grand jury in Mithun with smuggling 613 pounds of tobacco valued around 3000 dollars from a New York warehouse to Canada and back into Wayne county Michigan. He denies the charge.
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New York
United States
Mithun
B. Hyman
Shistols
Hyman
Canada
Wayne County
Michigan
Supreme Court Dismisses Antitrust Suit Against Harvesters
Helena Ont Dec 27 The state Supreme Court Saturday dismissed proceedings begun by ATE by General Donovan against the International Harvester Company. The court ruled four manufacturing plants in Montana could carry on business here, finding lack of jurisdiction.
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ATE
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Arson Charged In Waukesha Barn Fire Case
Henry Hess faced a municipal court preliminary hearing in Waukesha Wisconsin for arson in the Calhoun barn fire that destroyed the barn and over twenty head of cattle on December 1 Hess admitted starting the blaze but said it was accidental He was bound over to the grand term for trial with a 509 dollar bond.
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Waukesha
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Henry Hess
Municip Court
Marr
Ball Hess
Tony Elger
Calhoun
Wisconsin News Briefs From Ailing Elevator To Whitecap Raid
A garbled Wisconsin wire service synopsis reports an elevator burn at Vleva and multiple violent incidents. Berlin records a child shot through the left side. a shooter’s weapon catchfire behind a flare. A rash of crimes and accidents includes a whitecap raid near Pa wling, a Christmas jail hold, and other disorderly events across towns.
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Northern Grain Company
Vleva Burried
Berlin
Feleuh aws ua brief court arbitration in Paris incident
Disjointed Paris arbitration note mentions Le Hull incident, a former congresswoman Lanting Wise, and a failed plea to see her children at the palace gates. Also references M. Wt, Janice Ry nes victim of a “pumko” game loss of 87 million, and various international items.
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Servia
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Ray Stannard Baker
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Jerome
German Kaiser at War Talks and Homefront Echoes
Fragmentary OCR from a wartime era column describes Kaiser Wilhelm and German leadership amid combat and homefront pressures. It notes military defense, public morale, and reactions to Allied advances, with scattered phrases about meetings, orders, and national sentiment. The text is garbled but centers on wartime leadership and public perception.
Desperate Act Noted In Coffeyville Streets
A cryptic and fragmentary report from Coffeyville Kansas hints at a daring act linked to underworld figures. The garbled text mentions a cavey deck desnerate actiapt and a 1 percent hilate with powderse dynant city desiccating mant. Further details are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
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Coffeyville
Exhibition in San Francisco Showed Cotton Sample
In San Francisco an exhibition displayed a cotton sample said to be from Stexi County raised by a rival from Texas. The piece is described as very fine quality and highly regarded by observers.
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San Francisco
Stexi County
Texas
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