Great Haver Storm Deluges Bay Beyond Telegraphed
A severe storm along the bay from Stoaland Flat to Pensacola causes widespread damage. Wires fail, ships crippled, warehouses and vessels submerged, and a fatal wreck on the York river branch of the Richmond and Danville railroad leaves workers burying a missing brakeman. The storm spills rain hail and snow with high winds. transport and telegraph service break down through the night.
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Aryl
Ubermponke
Rivannah
Henry Phtatsroom
Pittsburg
Bautimons
Meangios
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Georgia
Baltimore
West Point
Nichols
York River
Wacovst
Sion
Mun
Ghdouthwestern
Water Street
Batceller & Collis
J. Wy Perry & Co
RW Pan Wa & Go
Cnoue
Cotton Exchange
Virginia Lea
Wilferel
Stout, Ferugin & Co
Woteover
Pepworth
Old Point
Sun
Richmond and
Danville
Tan Pond
Wa-Houk Womien
Durvip
Name Lynch
Fiery Locomotive Fire Jumps Tracks Near Mount Vernon
A passenger train near Mount Vernon faced a fierce engine fire as it neared the east of the St. Paul road. Firefighters and crew fought the blaze while passengers fled. several sustained burns amid an extended suspenseful evacuation. The engineer ordered to stay or flee. the train eventually escaped the flames with no total wreck.
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Gmed
Cnashencatn
Faul Road
Baty Y
Mount Vernon
Hhat
Big Tool Factory in Burne Q Confusing Note
A garbled OCR item describes a large tool factory on Forty-eighth Street near Broan Hag, Hebbard and Co for saws, axes, shovels, and factori es in SBUNG, Pa, with a notable plant and factory activity at about 10:30.
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Hebbard & Co
Forty-eighth Street
Broan Hag
Ill
Savannah Sweepit by Fire Blare Costin in the
Fire tore through a Savannah building as Blare Costin faced the blaze, with emergency crews battling flames and residents evacuating. No injuries reported as investigators begin damage assessment and cause determination.
Wickedness and a Woman Bank Cashier Loot Probe
Anoka Minnesota bank doors closed Saturday night as cashier P. F Pratt absconded with about 100000 dollars. Overdrafts and indorsed but uncollected notes fueled losses to customers including Nell, a widow looted for about 35000. Pratt’s ties to a young woman of doubtful background sparked scandal. his wife moved to Boston with children. President Sickner promised full payment to depositors, regardless of stock value.
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Anoka
Mino
First National Bank
Canada
Tha Mattar
P. F Pratt
Nell
Pratt
Anoks
Boston
Eedt
Butow
Minneapolis
H. L. Sickner
Edwin Booth illness sparks debate among doctors and manager
Rochester and New York dispatches report Edwin Booth suffered a partial stroke on Wednesday night, leaving him speechless and weakened on his left side. Dr Sumner and physician Dr St Clair Smith confirm a non paralytic but serious attack while managers discuss rest and possible replacements for upcoming engagements.
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Rochester
Sumner
Edwin Booth
Booth
Mr. Barrett
Bith Keanty
America
Arthur B. Chase
Chase
Detroit
Lawrence Barrett
Booth-Barrett
Mr. Booth
Lawrence Hanley
New York
St. Clair Smith
Players’ Club
Eddy
Armed Rebellion in Iowa Shocks Des Moines River Area
Report of a clash as farmers along the Des Moines resist U S marshals with rifles. Four men detained after an April 5 incident near the river. Investigators seek details on weapons and motive amid tense confrontation.
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Des Moines
Rive Lamia
U. S
Hifles
Four Doper
Gni
Des Moines River
Post Office Shakeup Stuns Illinois Delegation
The Illinois delegation held a caucus over federal mail prices and personnel changes. Wilbanks was removed and J A Montgomery named in his place amid pressure from naval superintendent Mr Bell and inquiries from Senator Cullom and Postmaster General Wanamaker.
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Marticon
Minnorand
Minorow
Wilbach
Ilinoiis
Ibwaz
Oe McGrath
Wilbanks
Mr. Wanamaker
Senator Farwell
Clarkson
J. A. Montgomery
Well
Bell
Naval
Chicago
Montgomery
Jim Iie
Illinois
Gotham Babies Return After Long Trip Followed by Ovation
The group traveled 83 000 miles with no illnesses and praised the trip as financially successful. At Palmer's theater they were greeted by a packed audience, with a "Welcome Home" transparency and a warm ovation for the players. The event capped a memorable abroad experience before plans for All-America honors and the Fifth Avenue hotel gathering.
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Andy
Rick
Chi
Fifth Avenue
Spalding
Palmer's Theater
Ds Wolf Hopper
Presidential Proclamation on Centennial of 1789 Oath
President Harrison recommends national day of prayer and thanksgiving on April 30 at 9 AM. The proclamation marks the 100th anniversary of Washington’s 1789 oath and urges all people to attend religious services for blessings of liberty and peace.
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Washington Crry
Harrison
New York
Washington
Benjamin, Harrison
United States of America
Harrison's New Departure and Southern Office Seekers
Washington City reports President Harrison may favor southern protectionists to redraw party lines not by education but race, suggesting trusted Democrats and Republicans join a pro protectionist faction. Wealthy, influential Southerners reportedly signaled willingness to align with new league if policy supports protective measures.
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Washington City
Harrison
Riley
Sae
Oe Democrat 4
Céritnogic Fare 11 Report Muddle
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about fare 11 and railway context with unclear names or actions. No coherent event or entities are readable to summarize definitively.
Philadelphia Interests Move to Control Phoenix Mutual Life
A Philadelphia group has secured an option on the controlling interest in the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co of Hartford. The company, with assets over 10.5 million and capital stock of 100 thousand, shows President A C Goodman holding 50.1 thousand in stock. Purchasers reportedly offer 96 1/2 thousand as purchase price and may borrow. The deal, kept from other directors, could trigger legal or legislative action to block it.
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Phenix Mutual
Hartvord
Conn
New York
Philadelphia
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hartford
A.C. Goodman
Pension Office feud cited between Noble and Tanner
Secretary Noble denied reports of an order to curb Pension Commissioner Tanner in a partisan purge. He claimed Tanner is as radical as him and supports removing incompetent Democrats and hiring Republicans. The dialogue touched on removing ex Confederates and extending turnovers through the next fiscal year.
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Washington City
Noble
N0 Foundation
Tanner
Aiu
Abject Apology Shadowed by Threat in Army Case
Major Armes writes Governor Beaver begging intercession to avoid court martial in Washington. He proclaims he would kill himself rather than face disgrace and pleads for protection of his family. Beaver has not replied.
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Beaver
Prrrasura
the Times
Harrieburg Ps
Beever
Maj
Armes
Washington City
Winterland Fire Insurance declares 45 percent dividend
The Winterland Fire Insurance Co of Berlin proclaims a 45 percent dividend. Obscure items mention Mrs More Thomas death in New York and various unrelated notes about observation range from the Eiffel Tower and a nine hour day strike, with scattered references to figures and events.
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Winterland Fire Insurance Company
Berlin
More Thomas
New York
Eiffel
Long Island Sound
Maes
Duffalo
H. Kidder
the International
Smithsonian
Twilliam
Any
Electric Bitters Promoted as Cure All Ailments
A historical ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy claiming to cure liver and kidney diseases, skin afflictions, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back, selling at $1 per bottle through Glendenin's drugstore.
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Prajaci
Tsi
Glendenin
Deilt salve offered for wide range of skin ailments
An advertised salve claims to heal cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands shingles corns and other skin eruptions. It is described as effective on pile and requires no pay until satisfied. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by William Clendenin.
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Clendenin
Arohd Déacon Philpott Appointed Senior Clergyman
In a formal notice, Arohd Déacon Philpott is named as the senior clergyman of the Church of England. Born in 1991, he is described as the father-in-law to the Dean of Westminster. The fragment includes references to Ely's Dream Baim and a historical remedy claim from Spirit of the Times.
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Arohd Déacon Philpott
Church of England
Westminster
Ely
Spirit of the Times
She Is Cured by Bradfield's Female Regulator
A Mississippi reader reports his daughter missed menstruation during puberty and her health improved after using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator. The customer notes the product cured her condition and endorses it from Water Valley.
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Bradfield
J. W. Hertums
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