Massive Oklahoma Land Rush Opens as 30000 Arrive by Rail
Reports from Purcell Guthrie and Oklahoma City describe a flood of settlers crossing into Oklahoma on April 2. Crowds surge to land offices, stake claims, and lay foundations as trains unload thousands of migrants from Cherokees Choctaws and other nations. Troopers manage chaos while wagons head northwest toward claims.
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Purcell
Guthrie
Gurnie
Oklahoma
Cherokes
Arapehoe
Boomera
Albrealy
Guthmea
Oklahoma City
Vwu
Santa Fe Road
Arkansas City
Cherokee Strip
Dilley
Dipatcbh
Kingfisher
Lisbon
Rock Island
The Purcell Boom Town Becomes Hamlet at Dawn
Purcell LT April 23 a great change as thousands cross the Canadian river seeking homes in Oklahoma. Lamps burn as boomer crowds rush streets and lines form for trains to the promised land. A rush of wagons and people floods the station area as extended train groups arrive.
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Oklahama
Oklahoma
Tts
L Bt
Ales
Race draws 15000 in pursuit of promised land slice
A special dispatch reports 15,000 people joined a race from Pound Creek via Caldwell inWicarra Kansas for a share of the promised land. High Cimarron river water has subsided and no further trouble is expected.
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Wicarra
Kan
Daily Eagle
Pound Creek
Caldwell
Cimarron
Massachusetts votes against prohibition by large margin
Massachusetts voters reject the prohibition constitutional amendment by a substantial majority with 139,044 against and 88,302 for in 12 districts. The statewide tally shows 44,552 opposition to the measure with several large towns voting against it and only Somerville and a few cities voting yes.
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Boston
Massachusetts
General Court
Licensia
Issh
Veenne
Quincy
Somerville
Fitchburg
Newton
Neurthampton
Springfield
Yaes
Worcester
Bol Yoke
Lawrence
Lynn
Brockton— Yea
Haverhill
Tawnton
New Bedford
Newburyport
Salem
Yea
Waltham
Gloucester
Malden
Chelsea
Woburn
Missouri Rescued Passengers Return Home After Danmarks Rescue
Hundreds greet the Missouri as she docks on Washington Street Wharf in Philadelphia carrying emigrants saved from the Danmark. Captain Murrell receives praise from passengers and shipping officials, with reunions and a celebratory luncheon before evacuees are sent to their new homes by train.
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Philapeelpura
Missouri
Washington Street
Murrell
W. Davis
Riverton
N.J
Hoe
United Press
Atlanta
Maine
Surrey
Michigan
Thingvalla Lina
Maritime Exchange
St. George's Society
Terrible Double Murder in East Street Cottage
A man named Frank Linn killed Mrs Frances Noah and then himself in a small cottage by the railroad on East street. Mrs Noah died in her brother’s arms after being shot twice. Linn, about 20, shot himself in the head and collapsed in the kitchen. Will Nash, Mrs Noah’s husband, has been away for weeks and had been seen with Linn. The motive is reported as jealousy and insanity. London editorials also critique American diplomacy and the appointment of Patrick Egan as minister to Chill.
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Lisanon
East Street
Frank Linn
Frances Noah
Noah
Linn
Will Nash
London
London Spectator
Washington
Patrick Egan
Chill
King Leopold Performs Foot Washing in BaVaria Ceremony
In London on April 22 King Leopold of BaVaria washed the feet of twelve elderly subjects to commemorate Christ and the apostles. The act follows a precedent not seen since King Max Louis declined a similar rite.
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London
Leopold
Bavaria
Kingdom
Apostles
Chris
Max Louis
Races at Memphis Mauruis April Event Preview
In Memphis the Mauruis spring race meeting opens April with expected strong fields. Trainers target rapid sprints and longer heats as horses compete for early-season wins and prize money.
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Memphis
Mauruis
Fatal Wreck on the Central Kerra Reported Near Illa
A fatal railroad wreck occurred Saturday four miles west of Illa on the Central Iowa line. Conductor George Colville, of Cs Sle atate, was fatally injured. The crash disrupted service and authorities began investigations into the cause.
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Kerra. Asimxapoy
Illa
Iowa
George Colville
Cs Sle
Atate
Disaster at Sea Aboard Danmark Forces Transfer to Missouri
Dr Jesperson recounts the peril aboard the Danmark after a shaft and pipe bursts crippled the ship in a severe storm. Captain Murrell and Captain Knudsen coordinate the orderly evacuation as the Danmark sinks, with hundreds saved by boarding the Missouri.
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Jesperson
Danmark
New York
Murrell
United Prews
Witis
Kaas
Knudsen
Missouri
Gapts
Yetain
Inter State Commerce Decision on Canada Grand Trunk Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission under Commissioner Schoonmaker rules Grand Trunk Railway of Canada must print post and file schedules of rates for shipments from the United States to Canada and comply with joint tariffs for continuous routes. The decision affirms the act applies to cross border common carriers and bars higher charges than those in the published schedule.
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Canada Grand Trunk Railway
Wastiness City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Schoonmaker
Grand Track Railway
Canada
United States
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Cops and Coke
Buffalo
Black Rock
Suspersion
Dundas
Twin City Strikers Face Severe Public Backlash
MingaPpolis April 23 The street railway operator ran five lines with full car complement and mostly smooth service except for a few torpedo incidents. Passengers were plentiful on all lines, especially on the Motor line where trains were crowded. Rioting strikers lose public support as 45 rioters are fined 10 to 100 dollars and jailed up to ninety days. Police Chief Brakett orders dismissal of officers sympathizing with disorder and instructs patrols to discourage contact with car crews during duty.
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MingaPpolis
Street Railway Company
Bincy
Nony
Brakett
Hoye Wind and Loses
Fragmentary OCR yields a weather related item with unclear specifics. The readable portions mention wind and losses and reference a page fragment that limits precise details.
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as guaranteed relief for throat lung and chest ailments including consumption bronchitis and asthma. It claims safety pleasant taste and a money back guarantee with free bottles at Wm Clendenin s drug store.
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Boda Yuuaryeus
Dr. King’s
Clendenin
New Lot Of Dr King’s Remedies Sold Here
Citizens are urged to try Dr King’s New Directory and New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. The dealer promises satisfaction or a refund of the purchase price. These preparations are promoted for their proven popularity and effectiveness amid strong endorsements.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
morSip. m.Cicndenin
Salve claims universal skin cure with money back guarantee
An 19th century advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It lists 25 cent price per box and credits Wm Clendenin as seller. The note adds Ned Harrigan as author and actor known for bargain hunting in secondhand stores with Irish or Italian laborers.
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Wm. Clendenin
Ned” Harrigan
Lane's Family Medicine and Ely's Dream Balm Promotion
An article promotes Lane's Family Medicine as a universal cure for blood, liver, and kidney diseases, constipation, and complexion issues, with a free twist package offer to 100 men from druggists. It also markets Ely's Dream Balm for catarrh hay fever and nasal ailments, available in liquid, snuff, or powder forms, claimed to provide immediate relief. The piece cites endorsements from office attaches and says these remedies are widely testifiable and reliable.
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Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Ely
Times
Change of life tonic promotes wellbeing for young women
A fragment praises a tonic for young women and the change of life, claiming eleven benefits for those who use it. Bold claim attributed to Wm Clendenin.
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Wm Clendenin
Salesman Claims Ivory Parity to Trick Grocers
A critic admonishes grocers against accepting counterfeit soap peddled as Ivory. The piece warns customers avoid false claims of superior quality and urges traders to judge by merit, not flashy sales pitches.
Warning on counterfeit Ivory soap claims
A warning note warns buyers about many soaps falsely claiming to be as good as Ivory. It urges consumers to demand Ivory Soap specifically and to recognize the genuine product’s unique qualities.
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