Murder of Olive Decker crew shocks Boston port
A cable from Hawnes Ayres reports Captain J. W. Whitman and Mate William Hansburg of the schooner Olive Decker, which left Boston June 27, were murdered by the crew and the vessel burned. The barkentine Herbert Puller had earlier owners, with a similar murder pattern. The crew reportedly fled toward Buenos Aires with a burned ship.
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Hawnes Ayres
J. W. Whitman
William Hansburg
Olive Decker
J. PL EMR co
Luston
Herbert Puller
Nash
Bamberg
Belfast
Tyralie
Buenos Ayres
Har Wurth
Whitman
National Temperance Association Meeting Report Entry
An archived notice from the National Temperance Association summarizes a meeting in Saratud Aw Aug 1 focusing on the signings and reports. The excerpt references Dinan of New Zealand and a time frame extending to January, noting extended duties and associated figures.
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National Temperance Assnciation
Saratud
Natis
she
leaned ted Dinan
New zealy Rowag een
anc
fey
tad Wiseuirsin
Letter Carriers Convention Parade Highlighted
The San Francisco event featured a grand parade with letter carriers from towns and cities participating. Postmasters and letter carriers joined in the march as part of the convention activities.
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San Franre
iviter
Ambassadors to Meet in Lent Conference
The Daly Chronicle reports ambassadors will convene in a Lent session to discuss methods for presenting American Vas at Cubs in Madrid. The correspondent notes Abr White and United States officials plan talks on presumption of policy and tone for the event.
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Daly Ch
Woriford
api
United States
Madrud
Receiver Appointed in New York Firm Case
Justin Storer of the supreme court appoints Ted James Wo Town as receiver for the National Blank Rock Co. The company has sold its plant and consent to transact. No other assets or abilities noted.
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New York
Justin Storer
the
supreme cour
Ted James
Nati Blank Rook co
ndurber
Lyons area tobacco dealer estate closed by sheriff
The estate of Nelson Nevis, a Lyons New York wholesale tobacco dealer, was closed by Sheriff Sweeney on executions about 10 in favor of Ma Ulama, the Drummond Pacer company and the Lyons National Bank. Liabilities are heavy with assets described as working.
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Lyons
N.Y
Aus
Nelson Nevis
Shervil Sweeney
Ma Ulama
Drummond Popacer company
Lyons National bank
Elis
WIL
Catholic Legion Games Highlight Picnic and Events
The Catholic Hoenevaient legion held its annual picnic and athletic games in Vaien park near the Elahlem River with many members from the United States attending. The organization has paid about 5 million in benefits since its founding.
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Catholic Legion
New York
Aus
rhen- Saud
Catholic Hoenevaient legion
Vaien park
jose
Elahlem Tiver
United States
Court Martial Ordered to Meet at West Point
General court martial to convene at West Point on August 21 for the trial of prisoners before Captain James L. Lusk of the corps of engineers serves as president of the court.
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Washington
martia
West Point
James L. Lusk
corps of engineers
Cushman Murder Suspect Smith Davis Arrested Near Montgomery
Smith Davis, the man linked to the death of his sweetheart Dora Cushman, was arrested near Montgomery after fleeing via Manchester and Essex Junction. He claims he intended to turn himself in and was detained by Deputy Sheriff Martin at his father’s Montgomery residence.
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Smith Davis
St Albans
via seun
Dora Cushman
Tavis
Montgom
piace
Lincoln
Ver- Rennes
Davis bough
Manchester
N. H
Cushman
East Berkshire
Afone
Essex Junction
Cambridge Junction
Montgomery
Martin
Davis
Important Discovery in Guldensuppe Case at Alleged Scene
A report from New York cites two bullets found embedded in walls of a Turkish bath and front bedroom as crucial new evidence in the Guldensuppe case. Authorities say the bullets corroborate a barber Gotha's account of Thorne confessing to firing shots to kill Guldensuppe.
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New Yok
New Fork county
Youngs
QUEENS COURLY
te colkage
Woodside
arlened
Augusta Nack
Martin Thorne
Willam Bsur
iber
Thorne
Gotha
Prizefighter Missing Amid Manager Dispute
A Courier account reports prizefighter Griffin Borrowa missing after a clash with manager Albert Griffith over a diamond ring stake. The pair split, with allegations and a heated argument at a local house. police may investigate as a missing person case and potential legal action looms for the manager.
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Young Griffn
Albert Griffith
Young
Ceharn
armoon
foch
FMD
Asan sn
Students Sent to Siberia by Soviet Edict
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a harsh relocation or punishment action involving students and a broad reference to Siberia. The text mentions Petersburg and coercive measures but lacks clear names, dates, or precise actions. The readable content suggests state punishment or exile themes.
Indian Campaign update from the frontier mobilization
Reported mobilization in India as Afridis threaten Jamrud. Ravelen orders troops from Simla to Peshawar and forward movement to the front. Ui Se viewed as a potential attack point with cavalry and artillery involved.
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Sania
India
Aus
Jameud
turther
wenturime
Jamruid
Yihe
Himber
aribery Ravelen
Simla
Peshawar
Klondike fortune claimed in eight weeks on steamer tale
A Seattle dated report describes Edward Thorp sending a letter via the Ai from Dyes Alaska saying he cleaned up 150000 in the Klondike in eight weeks. He claims his horse is aboard the Portland due in Seattle August 28. Thorp left Earth a year ago with a drove of cattle.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Thorp
Obven
Edward Thorp
overland
Klondike
Portland
Aus
Therp
Searth
Merth
Farmer Hiram Thompson Dies in Self Inflicted Shot
Hiram F F Thompson a 61 year old farmer committed death by own action at his brother in law Benjamin P Herringtons home in Stephentown about 13 miles from Troy New York He placed a winchester rifle muzzle to his breast and pulled the trigger with his foot the bullet piercing his heart Alleged family troubles are suspected to have caused the tragedy.
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Troy
Hiram FF. Thompson
Benjamin P. Herrington
Stephentown
Bomb outrages rock Constantinople citywide panic
Bomb explosions blamed on Armenians rocked Constantinople with three incidents near police headquarters and the imperial bank. A US clock bomb failed to detonate near the Pera police, while Armenian suspect Garahet was arrested with explosives. A second blast wounded bystanders as authorities arrest several suspects. The palace and police tightened security amid rumors of a palace plot and guards were deployed.
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Constantinople
Pera
Garahet
Imperial Ottoman bank
vigierate
grand vizer
state council
pal
ultan
Clipperton Island Ownership Rumors Stoking Diplomatic Tensions
The Navarro steamer reaches San Francisco confirming rumors of postwar diplomatic trouble over ownership of a small islet west of Aramic. The island, long noted for phosphate deposits, sparked disputes as Britain’s flag presence and claimed control surface in the years following its initial discovery.
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Clipperton Island
San Francisco
Navarro
Clipperton land
ann
phat
Aramic
Britain
The Tig G A R Parade in Aus 19th Century Report
Readable fragments describe a parade event linked to New York State officials and a gubernatorial appointment. Mentions Albert D Shaw and a national encampment, with insurgents withdrawing and rumors of a visit to Trinidad. No clear dates or locations beyond generic references in the fragments.
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Aus
New York State
Albert D. Shaw
Dehalf
Well Known Whisky Man Shot in Lomsville Aus
A well known whisky merchant named Well Known Whisky Man was shot in Lomsville Aus by an assailant tied to an old grudge. The victim Vee Jee Rouwenberch was fatally wounded. Suspicions point to local figures including Wilew and Winky Reuswentergt, linked to prominent personalities in the state.
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Lomsville Aus P
Max Wier
Wes
Rouwenberch
Kintwenbergh
Wilew
Winky Reuswentergt
Johnson
Colombia Abolishes Coffee Export and Opens New Steamship Link
Washington dispatch reports Colombia has abolished the export of coffee. The same note mentions the start of a new steamship line between Mobile and Cartagena, reflecting broader changes in trade and transport.
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Colombia
Washington
Aas
Constella
Cartagena
wriment
Mobile
U S Minister Townsend Introduced to Portugal King
Lisbon reported King Charles received Francis Townsend of Pennsylvania the new United States minister to Portugal in succession to George W. Caeth who retires.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Charles
Lawrence Townsend
Pennsylvania
United States
George W. Caeuth
Gold Seekers Face Winter In Skaguay After Klondike Push
Report from Vittoria conveys that 1,890 men in camps at Skaguay and Dyea expect to winter there. A 48 member committee is set to keep order, led by J. McKinney of Seattle and W. J. Sapparatus of New York. Damage and escapes noted. Danube seizure denied. routes into Klondike mapped via St Michaels and Dyea Chilkot.
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Vittoria
GH. C
Queen
Carroll
Skaguay
Dyea
J. McKinney
Seattle
W. J. Sapparatus
New York
Thich tide
Portland
Perlion
San Francisco
Northern Pacific Railroad company
Klondike country
St. Michaels
Yukon
Dawson City
Yukon river
Chilkato
Lindeman
Dawa
moms
Refusal by Havana Bishop Over Canovas Del Castillo Funeral
The Havana bishop faced criticism for not responding to a national funeral request. He did not appoint a preacher nor celebrate masses, prompting Weyler to send an army chaplain to deliver the discourse. Public press notes contrast with Spain bishops' prompt compliance amid salary cut protests.
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Havana
La Lucha
bihop
Museen
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Weyler
Ilis
SITONE
Spain
nop
Glencairn wins final international race and retains cup
The Canadian yacht Glencairn won the final international race to retain the Swanhika Corinthian Cup. A Canadian Pacific train struck a carriage near Hartford Pennsylvania killing Mr and Mrs Coltrm. A post office heist in Hartford by masked men yielded about 3200 in money and postage stamps. A man died by hanging in Newlern and a suspect was arrested after a tram incident involving Perest Faure.
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Coltrm
Stade Crussing dale
Canada
Hartford
wan
James
Charistesn navy
Newlern
pecenae
Prinr
Perest Faure
tom Warre
Tieter
Express Runs into Gravel Train in New York
Fragmentary report describes a collision involving a gravel train near Brietail road and New Yak area. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a train incident with unknown injuries and local responders.
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New York
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Tax Proposals and Reforms
Incomplete text discusses corporate taxation and state measures. Mentions Veiner ovina and Peery ferid with unclear actions. References Southern districts and Pr patastite, potential reforms and public response.
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therat eutis
amarel
Unclear historical notice from partial OCR text
Readable fragments reference a military or legal matter with names and dates but specifics are obscured. It mentions a treatment, trial, and individuals connected to a case, with several garbled words and missing context.
Navy contracts awarded for gun forgings in Washington
Contracts at the navy department include Herhelem Tron winning six 6? inch forgings and three sets of 5 inch at 26 cents per pound, and Midvale Philadelphia winning 14 sets of 4 inch at 234 cents per pound. Forgings will go to Washington navy yard for Hartford and auxiliary cruisers guns.
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Gan
Washington
navy department
Herhlehem Tron company
data
Midvale company
Philadelphia
Washington navy yard
Hartford
Regimental Colors Presented to Twenty First Infantry at Plattsburg
On August 19 General Alger presented a silk national color to the Twenty First Infantry in the Hotel Champlain lawn. President McKinley Vice President Hobart and Secretary of War Alger attended with the presidential party. Colonel Kline commanded the regiment during the ceremony and the salute followed a formal flag presentation.
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Plattsburg, N
Twenty-first infantry
Hotel Champlain
McKinley
Hobart
Alger
lawce
Tl a.m
Jacob Kline
S. P. Joselyn
F. B
Ale
J. N. Cue
Cernaman
Rotel
Alser
McKibshen
Garret A. Hobart
Klin
Timothy McCarthy
Kline
Kjine
Willam McKinley
Gareret A. Hobart
Russell A. Alger
20 States infantry
hts
Steamship Sink an Tee Gare
A damaged OCR fragment reports a steamship collision near York on August 1 with the Teutonic, a barge M. WW, and tow operations. It mentions wrecking actions, debris, and a rough casualty figure but is largely unreadable and inconsistent.
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York
White Line
stedier Teutonic
Jen
Seantan
Poorman
Thaxtar Wrecking company
Tan men
arece
National brass collective forms amid city arts scene
A newly formed society of acciostants joins the New York art milieu. The group aims to promote painting and woodwork and to elevate local crafts through exhibitions and shared projects in the city.
Werler Joenten Kealgning Resigns Amid Island Tides
A portion of the island reports heavy rains and winds as Werler Joenten Kealgning announces resignation. The message signals political shifts while weather impacts daily life across the region.
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Werler Joenten Kealgning
ay ghayte
Flour Output Figures From Midwestern Mills
The Northwestern Miller reports flour production across Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, and Milwaukee totaling 311 855 barrels. Eben St Bari, 40, of 334 East Forty-eighth Street New York, died after a fall from a Fifth floor fire escape at Ace building.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Duluth
Superior
Milwaukee
New York
Eben St. Bari
East Forty-eighth street
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