Leon Czolgosz Executed Described in Court Dying Scene
The Auburn New York execution of Leon Czolgosz is detailed with witnesses, guards, and the death chamber setup. The process includes the chair, electrodes, and statements from the warden and officials as the condemned declines to speak.
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Cuiguez
Periusctory
Arith
Amor
Geal
Relink
Warden Evalute
Tuk
Proceseion Pakherd
Electrician Sons
Varden Thayer
Dannerure
Hekta
Ithenson
Mead
Baylin
Leon I. Cazotwosz
Phytic
Gerln
Curion FL Mcrvonald
Mead A
Bleethelen Das
Auburn
Get
Lonorem BP
Jaecke
Antieoy
Onle
Albany
H. Wi. Bender
Bkinner
Gearprewich
Sa Ingaelly
Binghamton
Cherlen Jo Waidlaen
Syracuse
Charles WH. Huntley
Ssuffalo
W. A. Mowe
Phelps
Trowbridge
Buffalo
John A. Slelcher
New York
Carlow A. McDonald
York
Gerri
H. Honesteel
Troy
We Your
Rochester
Assassin's historical tale of a troubled youth
An article recounts a Polish family's son who becomes a vagrant, saves money, but devolves into anarchism and violence. He travels, rejects banking, and saves for a farm near Orange. He purchases a revolver in September and fatally shoots a president during a public event.
Gillantic Swindle Exposes Major Fraud Surge
US authorities reveal a large fraud in progress led by the firm J M Fisher brokers. Investors nationwide were invited to remit funds for pools on known stocks with promises of quick riches. After weeks, supposed pools formed and margins swept in, prompting further deposits to save stock before suspicions rose and investigators were notified.
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J. M. Fisher & Brokers
Big Forest Fire Spreads on Mountain Range Near Pike's Peak
A large forest fire rages on Garfield mountain south of Pike's Peak. Origin unknown, driven by strong winds, threatening no houses yet causing extensive damage to crops fences barns and livestock. Fire has burned over a wide area with nightly glare visible for miles.
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Colorado
Garfield Mountain
Pike's Peak
Allegheny
Life in Auburn Prison as Czolgosz Speaks
The interview records Czolgosz denying accomplices, stating he acted alone to kill President McKinley. He recalls path from Chicago to Buffalo, earning money by painting and carpentry, and says he knew he would die, while refusing to identify an influence or others behind the act.
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Wehr
Rene Buftzio
Buffalo
Chicago
Collins
Czolgosz
Amy
Mr. Collins
Incomplete OCR Reads Fathers Informed Of Sons Fate
Fragmentary text reports that fathers were informed of their sons fate. Mentions press office and an assistant, with unclear references to a party and a number 254. May reflect a political or social event but details are uncertain.
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Ees
Sons Desth
Associstes
Sass
Tee
Perty
Getzli
Cremation arrangements and undertaker details noted
Fragments indicate a burial procedure with cremation following, mentioning undertaker Brady and the sequence of arrangements. The readable text references a cremation and related actions but lacks complete names, dates, and locations.
Buta s Close Call and Transvaal Tensions
Fragmentary report notes a close call involving Botha and Shutte, with references to Oro imperi reaching Transvaal and possible resumption of colonist use. A later statement hints at waiting for normalization and rebuilding efforts after turmoil.
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Shutte
Oro Imperi
Transvaal
Iméer
Severe fighting as Boers attack British force in raid
The text reports severe fighting with Boer forces repulsing a British line west of an engagement. Forty dead on the field include Commandant Omstirkersen. British casualties are twenty eight killed and fifty wounded. Boers carried off British wagons. Kitchener notes many minor affairs and this week’s tally of captives: 333 prisoners, 16 wounded, and Boer fatalities.
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Kemp
Omstirkersen
Kitchener
Roosevelt on Reform and New York’s Tammany Clash
The piece lauds Goddard as a reform-minded leader opposing Tammany Hall and corruption in New York politics. It credits his clean methods and sharp political skill, while praising university settlement work, the Legal Aid Society, and Jacob Riis as models of civic virtue.
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Tammany
Om Forc Y
Goddard
Rooelt
Goddard New York
Tamman
James H. Reynolds
Dr. Rainsford
Legal Aid Society
Arthur von Briesen
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Castro shoots mistress in street duel
Castro shot at a carriage carrying his mistress and rival after pursuing the vehicles through a dark street. He fired until his revolver emptied, wounding the rival and gravely wounding the woman in the neck and breast. Castro was arrested and threatened self harm.
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O Castro
Carac
The
Tribune
Castro
Bloody Race Near New Orleans Kept Quiet After Shootout
A violent race clash near Marion and Jackson involved a posse and lawmen firing over 2,000 shots. A mob attacked a restaurant keeper and a bystander died as whites and black residents clashed. authorities report many wounded before quiet returned.
Dooley Death Sparks Chicago Fame and Controversy
Chicago mourns James 21 a Dooley era passes with Peter F Dunn's death at a saloon. The Dooley disquisitions popular for pungent philosophy crown the man whose writings sparked notoriety. The McGarry linked name controversy overshadows Dunn and Dooley’s lasting influence.
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Chicago
Jame
Peter Dunn
Peter F
New Paper Company Forms in New Jersey
Articles filed in New Jersey establish White Mountain Paper with 15,000 capital. Directors include John T. Morgan G Hansel and John Milton Terry York. The firm plans to own 625 square miles of woodland in Hampshire and Maine and to build a Portsmouth New Hampshire book and printing paper mill with 300 tons daily capacity. Wood lands have been in the market. control changes and leadership eligibility point to Wm B Plunkett as probable president.
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New Jersey
New York
White Mountain
John T. Morgan
G Hansel
John Milton Terry York
Woodland Hampshire
Maine
Portsmouth
N. H
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Roe
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Tie Fermliy
Cleveland
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Detroit
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Ehake
Assalsia
Gillantic Swindle
Boston
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Emma Goldman
Canton
Mr. McKinley
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Astocsy
Gedly
Brady
Botha
Deltroy
Roosevelt
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Marion
Lemzine
Jackson
Washington
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Elliott
Cumings
Dooley
Peter Dunne
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