Steamer La Gascogne Delayed By Machinery Breakdowns
Passengers aboard the steamer La Gascogne endured a sixteen hour delay after a piston broke on the third day and engines failed for forty one hours near Sable Island. Repairs repeated at reduced power, ship finally pursued toward Philadelphia with late afternoon arrival near Sandy Hook. Passengers remained confident in captain and crew despite nerves, cheering crew, captain, and newspaper reporters upon return.
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Asia
New Foundland
La Gascogne
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Sable Island
aden
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Bary Ushasek
La Giscogne
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Unclear voyage fragment reports ship repairs and delays
An extracted account describes a voyage between New York and Jacksonville with engine failures, broken cylinders, and steamship repairs. Passengers remained aboard as crews battled leaks, a defective piston, and weather. The vessel towed to port after days of slow progress and resuming steam power.
Seals and Trade Bill Fazes Through Congress Amid Debate
A long session details a Pacific trade bill advancing with a 5 percent financing provision and a $20,000,000 authorization. The measure seeks a first lien on property and requires annual treasury reporting. Representative Charles W. Voorhees of Pennsylvania leads the discussion while opposition frames constitutional concerns. The tariff and routes involve imports from California to the Far East and Australia, with ship routes via Pacific ports and Natal.
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Pacific
Woasmiverus
Loternisianal
United states
secretary of the treasury
Murder by own action in Goreapolis tragedy
Mrs Amelia Seibert wife of William Seibert of Goreapolis and her two children a girl six and a boy nine months were drowned yesterday. The coroner's jury ruled the calamity was murder by self inflicted act, not accident, and found she was temporarily aberrated of mind.
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Amelia Seibert
William Seibert
Goreapolis
Seibert
NEWARK
Joseph Canter
fred
Courter
Congress Debates Appropriation Bills and Frauds Claims
Both Senate and House pursue funding measures with debate on postal routes costs and fraud allegations. Discussions cover private counsel for government suits against major railroads, pension office provisions, and amendments to public printing and patent office bills. The chamber advances several items including minting operations and Cherokee nation claims under early treaties.
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Congress
Bivwart
SUNALe
ANen Neb
labh
Bottigrew S. Dype
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Union Pacific air Central Partifle
senate
pension office
Barettes law courta of appeals
W. Heil
School Teacher Fresen Found Dead In Rural Bank
A district school teacher Mrs Davis was found dead near a farm bank after a period of rain and storms. Authorities say she collapsed in the thix vious area while the town faced severe weather since Friday. Police continue inquiry into the exact cause and circumstances of the death.
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Fresen
Lrox
Davis
Sarid
Frozen to Death in a Haystack Near Town
A man frozen to death in a barn near town was found after a winter night sheltering there. One victim carried a Metal Workers' union travel card issued to Frek P. Hart, Denver. No identification for the second man, aged about 25, was recovered.
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Bernas
tteal
Metal Workers’ union
Denver
Colo
Frek P. Hart
Prisoners Break Fair at Athens County Jail
A cryptic OCR fragment notes prisoners and a prison event near Belpre with mentions of Joseph Ruch and others. The text references access to a mine and movements eastward, but details are garbled and unclear. No verifiable outcomes or dates are present.
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Corwes
Athens
Fatin Restino-on Prapk Chaar visao Tsttah
Mov
boward
Eight Sailors Rescued by Pilot Boat America
Pilot boat America arrived with the crew of the Rose E cerbrook of Boston, eight sailors in total. The America stood by for sixteen hours after firing distress signals, rescuing all eight at 23.00 on Sunday. the schooner sank fifteen minutes later.
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New Yeas
America
Rose E cerbrook
Boston
Leaks Like a Murder Case in Wichita County
Wichita Kansas February 12. C A Watkins was found dead in a dry house in the southern part of the county yesterday. He had evidently been dealt a blow by a blunt instrument. Wounds on the head show the attack may be murder. No trace of the assailant or motive is yet found.
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Wichita
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Harner
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Otier
Guvnis
TORLESDALE
Winfield
Kates
Broadstreet
Erie avenue
Philadelphia
Delaware river
big place
ates
Morelton Inn
skare
Fragmented OCR creates puzzling list of names and terms
A garbled OCR fragment presents a jumble of names, places, and phrases. The legible parts hint at historical figures or titles but lack coherent context or complete sentences to establish a clear news item or event.
Armenians condemned in Mississippi territorial contest
Fragmented text reports Armenian nationals facing a political struggle in Mississippi with mentions of Governor Turney and a long-time church elder in Brooklyn. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the piece hints at legal or political actions and notable figures involved.
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ALpsangas
sabia
iediam
Mississippi
Turney
Brooklyn
Bond Mess Age Seeks Party Unity In Debt Plan
Washington February reports a House Ways and Means conference on the presidents bond message ending without agreement but with hopes of cross party accord. Secretary Cardale to present the contract for the next issue. Democrats predict Republican concurrence, citing Mr Reed's meetings with administration men and Cochran's plan to expand executive powers in a parity scheme for currency stability.
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Cardale
Reed
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mers
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Wilson
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uae
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Bevan
Pennsylvania legislature debates limits on gambling and reforms
The report outlines legislative sessions in both chambers, focusing on measures to curb gambling and regulate betting. It notes proposed amendments, committee actions, and potential impacts on public funding and governance, with references to state officials and procedural steps. The piece also covers a fatal accident in Torlesdale, a boy found in the Delaware River, and a separate verdict related to a financial dispute.
Snow Shoveler Killed Near Rokrose Town
Lancaster February 12 a 12 year old Pennsylvania railroad snow shovel er employed to clear tracks was struck by a westbound freight near Rokrerstown. He died instantly with severe injuries to the head and body. No home information found.
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Lancaster
Harry Smith
Howgate Trial References Forged Office Checks
Washington February 12 During the Howgate trial George E King a clerk in the signal office in 1870 and 1880 testified about the office accounts Cross examination revealed three checks alleged to be forged and that clerks in the office made an error in reflecting war related payments The defense suggested misdeeds by clerks and irregularities in the account with references to forged checks and counterfeiting if any were alleged The testimony proceeded through the day with no clear resolution reported
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Howgate
WASHINGTON
George E. King
Gissitinanamys
Water Crisis Strikes Hays Area With Frozen Pipes
Towns of Cont Woowedi Ne Pe Eb ote Te ED eh yo th bray yon SP lone OW Dee enahag tre S Noha Mypage at thy were Thos Mosk Ww ty titel te ee tthe ose eons The cisterns are tragenip anid the water company has hat here inches of winter in the reservoir. Many of the pipes are frozen.
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Cont
Mahoyeay
Paranadia
Hays place
Governor Morten Signs Power of Removal Bill
Albany reports Governor Morten signed the power of removal bill granting Mayor Strong authority to depose department heads in New York City government. The legislation concentrates executive power over city agencies and provokes debate in Albany and city hall.
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Morten
ALBANY
Adry's Trial Drama Deepens Family Courtroom Moment
Minneaplis report centers on Adri and Harry Hayward counsel argument in a dramatic courtroom scene. The witness Adri explains his memory of his brother and mother amid emotional testimony, with faces pressed and tears shed as the trial unfolds.
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Harry Hayward
MINNEAPOLIS
Acre
Hagward
surrey
Trwin
Adry
alouis Betta
Mr. Hayward
Adrys
ulry
Warry
Harrys arms
hota
Adri
Rewin
hom
tomo
Erwin
Mr Brawan
Nisrin
Winnem
weston shang
Bach svenially
ata shay sane
shary hoaveyer
banes
nati burton
gary
jane
Man sentenced for manslaughter in Bridget Gorman case
A court sentenced Jad ie Ingra ham to ten years in state prison for manslaughter in the January 6 killing of Bridget Gorman. The defendant threw a lit light at Gorman, authorities said, during the deadly confrontation.
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Jadie Ingraham
Four Fishermen From Schooner Drift Out At Sea
New York December 12. Weather and ice have suspended operations for days as four fishermen from the schooner Ergme drifted ashore in ice near Swinburne Island. The crew left their vessel into vain attempt to reach Staten Island, and their fate remains a mystery.
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Staten Island
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