Boomers Ready to Start at the Word in Oklahoma
An almost unbroken encampment line forms along the Cheyenne and Arapahoe borders as boomers recruit daily. Many are first class migrants though Texas Negroes seek entry, while authorities prepare for a possible rush at land openings. Town sites in six new counties surveyed with Watonea expected as center. officials anticipate opening on the stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Arapahoe Reservations
Oklahoma
Arapahoe
Watonea
C. Tolga
D. Toland
E. Evlas
Arspsboe
Rossmore
White Star Line contracts two giant ocean freighters
The White Star Line plans two of the largest ocean freighters, each exceeding 14 000 tons, with 11000 horsepower engines. Navonic is to enter service in July and the second ship follows later in the season. The Runi and Cupie will be withdrawn from the New York line and likely operate between Boston and Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
Star
Normandie
Tauric
White Star
Navonic
New York Line
Boston
Liverpool
Ensioes of
Destructive Chicago Burglar Strikes Homes Without Stealing
A Chicago burglar terrorizes homes by destroying interiors and jewelry without taking valuables. The spree leaves damage including torn dresses and lace curtains, with signs of entry and discarded tools found at multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sation
Uae
Hous
Discharge of Sixty-One Wife in New York Case
A report notes the discharge of the sixty one wife in New York after arrest on warrants from Eastis. The fragment mentions drought in Texas and deplorable animal conditions in Corpus as a broader context, with fear and concern underage persons.
Pein Uprising Sparks Singapore Special Coverage
Singapore dispatch notes an uprising in Pein with ongoing coverage and references to political figures Pesic and Sikh poll developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pein
Singapore
Elevator Burned in Fergus Falls Farm City
A freight elevator built by local farmers in Fergus Falls Minnesota burned down. The structure cost 2200 dollars and was insured for 2200 with contents insured for 4000. Fire described as fanned by a stave burning under the building. End of a successful strike referenced in report. Confederate veterans reunion noted in New Orleans context with large anticipated attendance. Shipping circles in Philadelphia surfaced alarm due to potential loss of three vessels with crews totaling 48 and property valued at 245000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Falls
Minn
Pec
Philadelphia
Shipping News Toward Philadelphia and New York
German steamship Alsrich from Nuelva arrives overdue, Tramaculeta sails from Cienfugas Jan 25 for this port, Taylor Mathias from Norfolk May 2 for New York, Walby from Bermuda March 3 to this port slightly overdue with anxiety.
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Alsrich
Nuelva
Philadelphia
New York
Tramaculeta
Cienfugas
Taylor Mathias
Norfolk
Walby
Bermuda
New Extradition Treaty With Germany Nears Completion
Berlin report says progress is close on a revised extradition treaty between the United States and Germany. The draft expands extraditable crimes to include embezzlement perjury fraud and sea crimes. A dispute remains over expense payments with Germany preferring a shared or Germany paid approach while American practice places costs on prosecuting offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Phelps
High Sea
Baron von Marschall
Foreign Office
Americas
America
Bank of England Reports Six Month Profits
The Bank of England half yearly report shows profits for the last six months totaling £3,625,000 with a 5 percent dividend declared. It notes liabilities from the Baring Bank liquidation at $15,000 and assets realized totaling £115,000,000 with an outstanding balance of £336,000,000. The report states public funds and remaining assets are allocated accordingly.
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London
Bank of England
Great Baring Bank
Remai
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Event
Poorly legible OCR text describes a regional activity or meeting with scattered names and numbers. The readable bits mention a venue and partial affiliations but lack clear actions or outcomes. Further clarification is needed to produce a precise card.
Wreck on Chesapeake and Ohio Claims 30 Lives
A train wreck on the Chesapeake and Ohio near a location causes extensive casualties with early reports indicating around thirty fatalities. Details remain sparse as investigators assess the scene and recover victims.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Cinetetati Prca
Chesapece
Durrassba
Behring Sea Agreement Nearing Final Form
Washington reports that Secretary Blaine says no final agreement with Britain has been reached on the Behring Sea modus operandi while negotiations continue. The president’s departure is linked to a possible settlement, with a likely plan to suspend pelagic sealing and a similar basis to last year’s accord. Navy and Treasury prepared to deploy vessels to Behring Sea if negotiations conclude favorably.
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Behring Sea
Washington
Blaine
United States
Lord Salisbury
Navy
Treasury Departments
Rush
Bear
Corwin
Albatross
Ranger
Adam
Mohican
Charleston
Baltimore
Yorktown
Heir To A Million Tale From Chicago Carpenter
A Chicago tale recounts a poor carpenter who becomes heir to over 1 006 dollars after a windfall. Sir George North, a baronet linked to the fortune, faces legal and official scrutiny as Chicago authorities pursue the necessary probate and confirmation steps amid the complex inheritance saga.
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Chicago
Ill
George Northedee
Chicaco
George
Manus Fisher
Texhristion
Ambiguous Passage on Military Movements at Mexican Line
The readable text shows torn phrases about moving troops toward the Mexican border and a British reference. Lacking coherent facts, the item reads as fragmented notes rather than a complete report.
Oxford Wins The Race Over Thames Course
Oxford achieved victory in a Thames course event set over a fast water stretch. The text records a one minute twenty one second finish with strong enthusiasm and a clear edge over competitors.
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Thames
Oxford
Startling Discovery Under Local Gold Rush Lies
Report from Golden details three ancient bodies found nude in a shallow grave. The skulls show broken wounds, and the head was placed across the chest. No record of disappearances but prospectors search the area. Local residents fear murder and speculate on long-buried remains resurfacing.
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Roy
Ct.rist
SGGW
Golden
Afsir
Gressant
Skeletons Found Beneath Yard Mound Near Marshall
In Marshall Missouri a local man reported a dream guiding him to a rock slab in a yard where he uncovered the skeletal remains of four men. The bones, likely ancient Indians, were buried beneath the dirt mound, suggesting pre settlement deaths. The discovery followed a nighttime dream guiding exploration.
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Marshall
Ice Cream Season Opens with Poisoning At Church Lunch
In Nashville Tennessee a church lunch in Snellesville left fifty people ill from tainted ice cream. Notables H C Dyer C W Russell and John W Ruth fell severely ill. a suspect poisoning traced to freezer lining. Frank Leslie accused in a drunken incident linked to a fatal shooting. A saloonkeeper report referenced.
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Nashville
Tenn
Snellesville
H C. Dyer
C. W. Russell
John W. Ruth
Sure Signs of Spring Tops Tell Tales of Play and Skill
The article extols tops as classic spring toys. It catalogs whip tops, Chinese tops, gyroscopes, hexagon tops, and the humming top, noting how each fascinates children and even shapes household lore. It highlights how tops reflect ingenuity and patience in boys and the seasonal mood of spring.
The Two Humming Tops and Boyish Tricks
An informative piece on spinning tops describing easy methods for boys to master the game. It notes a green penny top with a wooden buttoned string and debates the value of a wooden knob or lead filling. The article frames top spinning as a popular, simple pastime with varied techniques.
Peculiar Sect Leads Followers From Detroit Jail
The Latter House of Israel, a distinctive religious sect, is led by Michael Mills Prince with headquarters in Detroit Michigan currently housed in the Detroit jail. Founded by Jas J Jezrael who in 1837 compiled the Flying Roll, the sect’s Bible, some followers migrated to the United States.
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Latter House of Israel
Michael Mills
Prince Michael
Detroit
Mich
Jas. J. Jezrael
Prince Michael Leads 144 000 Elect Sect in Elgin Office
Settling in Elgin Ontario another Michael Mills joined them as leader under Prince Michael. The Detroit front man was named Meco of the sect as members seek purification of the body and long hair like patriarchs. They claim 1449 elect inscribed on the Flying Roll and soil property in common while angels attend Prince Michael. Witnesses describe revolting evidence against Prince Michael and his helper Eliza Coutts.
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Elgin
Ontario
Michael Mills
Michael
Detroit
House of Israel
Prince Michael
Eliza Coutts
Miss Nelson Wins Intercollegiate Oratorical Prize
E Jean Nelson of DePauw won first prize at the Intercollegiate Oratorical Association contest in Indianapolis with a speech on Industrial Freedom. Contestants from Franklin, Wabash, Hanover, Indiana University and DePauw competed. Nelson was the sole woman and spoke on freedom as a guiding principle of society and truth making one free.
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Miss Nelson
Intercollegiate
Oratorical Association of Indiana
Indianapolis
Franklin, Wabash
Hanover
Indiana University
DePauw
E. Jean Nelson
Statue of John Plankinton Headed for Milwaukees Plankinton House
The Plankinton House in Milwaukee will install a bronze statue of the late John Plankinton in its rotunda. Ordered by his family, the statue aims to be a true likeness and stand as a memorial for hotel guests to view.
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Plankinton
Milwaukee
John Plankinton
Mr. Plankiton
Portrait statue stands over six feet high
An illustration derived from a photograph shows a natural easy pose. The likeness is described as perfect. The statue measures over six feet tall and captures lifelike detail.
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Mitchell Printing Co
Boomers
Dat
Eearrestec
Eostises
Yors
Texas
Chartey Kess
Louis Spesiut
New Orleans
Bank of England Report
Sresenes
Biessithas
New Corz
Omaha
Britain
Goie
Frank Leslie
Anna Wooster
Polar Leslie
Ars
LGU
Hesese
Plankinton Works
Planbinton
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