Sunk by Germans: warships sunk at Cape Haitien harbor
The fragmentary report describes the gunboat Creten-Pierrot sunk at the entrance of Gronaives harbor near Cape Haitien, with crew escaping as the steamer Pucomal departed. The chaotic text mentions Emperor Wi man warships and several vessels involved in the action.
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Emperor Wi- Man
Cape Haitien
Haiti
Cable
Cretuen-Pierrot
Pirminist
Gronaives
Geran O& Ther
Oreteen Prerpet
Boar
Fragmentary sports notes from local race scene
An incoherent OCR read details multiple names, places, and events with unclear sports context. Readable parts mention a race or match, several individuals, and scattered scores or times, but no complete story or outcome is established.
Sew Forest Monarchs and Bas Clash in Scrappy Bout
In a rugged matchup the Sew Forest Monarchs faced Bas in a tightly contested game. Key players produced moments of offense while defense dictated the pace, with the result leaning on late-game stops and crucial baskets.
Galve to Have Newson Wall at Galveston Texas
County commissioners held a special meeting Saturday and awarded the contract for a sea wall project to O Rourke and Co of Denver. The wall will be sandstone with granite concrete and other improvements. Completion targeted within fifteen to six months from start with the contractor promising actual work within a month.
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Galve
Newson
Tgalverton
Tex
County Commissiores
O'Rourke & To
Denver
NLS
Psr
Explosion at Fort Winthrop Kills One and Injures Five
A powder magazine explosion on Governor's Island in Boston Harbor destroyed six tons of powder. One man died and five were injured. authorities fear more casualties as debris and shock waves affected the area. Police say fires on the island likely caused the blast.
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Boston
Mass
Old Fort Winthrop
Governor's Island
Boston Harbor
Phemas
Shaw
Receipts Increase Despite Deep Tax Cut Report
The article notes department receipts for the month ending show a total of 4.24925. It describes tax policy effects and contrasts current revenue with prior periods, mentioning the impact of Congress on internal revenue and various economic indicators. Names and numbers are embedded in a dense, OCR-heavy narrative.
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Eath
Congress
Unclear OCR wedding disrupted by brothers assault
A wedding in Merest county was interrupted as two brothers of the bride attacked the wedding party. The groom was reportedly married before the congregation, and the brothers were expelled from the venue by the league, with officials claiming the ceremony occurred.
Indiana author Edward Eggleston Dies in New York
Edward Eggleston died late Tuesday night at his home in Jones Lock Lake George New York Paralysis caused his death Health had faltered over the past year He was born December 10 183 in Vevay Switzerland County Indiana He left a widow daughter of Dr Samuel Goode of Madison Indiana and a brother George Cary Eggleston novelist of Philadelphia His best known literary work was historical in nature.
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New York
Edward Eggleston
Jones Lock
Lake George
Myr. Eesleston
Samuel Goode
Madison
Ind
George Cary Eggleston
Philadelphia
Vevay
Switzerland County
Indena
President in Wreck Near Pittsfield Massachusetts
President Roosevelt escaped serious injury as a trolley collision in Pittsfield Massachusetts killed Secret Service Agent William Craig and seriously hurt David J. Pratt who guided the horses. Roosevelt Cortelyou and Governor Crane were shaken but unhurt. Pratt died of injuries en route to Mercy hospital.
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Pittsfield
Mass
United States
Pan Electric
Secret Service
Wiliam Craig
David J. Pratt
Dalton
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Lsadeau
Crane
Lenox
South Street
Hill
Lib
Cmpany
Landeau
Governor Crane
Agent Paige
Ana
Pratt
Nimo
Ana Bhond
Blouwt
Charles R. Stevens
Jaim
Theer
Ble
Flowse of Mercy
Fisnn Aid Peddock
Rads
Explosion at Santa Lucia Church in Naples Kills Lamp Lighter
A lamplighter entered the sacristy of Santa Lucia in Naples and triggered a gas explosion. The blast blew a portion of the roof, causing panic as worshippers rushed out. The lamp lighter died and several people were injured. others are reported killed by falling debris.
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London
Naples
Santa Lucia
No Mora Sine-Cent Fines In Kokomo
Mayor Brouse who assumed duties this week halts the cent fines for misdemeanors. The minimum fine will be set hereafter and the new administration aims that the city benefits as well as the police officers.
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Kokomo
Brouse
Vesvius Eruption Report Flare From Mount Vesuvius
Naples reports large volumes of flame issuing from the crater of Mount Vesuvius Saturday morning as observers record activity at the historic volcano.
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London
Naples
Mount Vecuvius
Cuban Government Pursues Restitution of Embezzled Funds
Edward K. Jones, special assistant attorney general, states that Cuba has not abandoned its claim for stolen money. He says Cuba and the United States will pursue active measures against Charles F. W. Neely and others to compel restitution, with amnesty only easing criminal consequences, not the obligation to restore funds.
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New York
Edward K. Jones
United States
Charles F. W. Neely
Cuba
Neely
Jones
William Craigs Funeral Observed in Chicago
Funeral services for William Craig the secret service man killed while escorting President Roosevelt on the New England tour were held in Chicago at Boyleston Brothers undertaking rooms. Rev W O Wilson led the service as Mrs Craig mourned deeply. Roosevelt sent a large floral design and colleagues from the Chicago secret service attended. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery with palbearers including Chief Porter and Lt Gallagher. The Raund McNally department offices closed all day in his memory.
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Chicago
William Craig
Secret Service
Roosevelt
New England
Boyleston Brothers
W. O. Wilson
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Oakwood
Craig
Porter
Gallagher
Department
Raund-McNally
Moro clashes threaten renewed Moro crisis in Mindanao
Capt J J Pershing reports Moro chiefs who attacked US troops have rejected friendly overtures. Negotiations broken, a crisis looms. Since last May Bay an fight Moros have conducted twelve attacks, killing four and wounding twelve including one officer.
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Manila
J. J. Pershing
Camp Vicars
Island of
Mindanao
Chaffee
Pershing
Offeer
Oklahoma's Name In Territorial History Questioned
In Cothrie O T editors note a long debate over who named the Territory now known as Oklahoma. They cite a 1860s treaty with the Chickasaws and Choctaws and say the superintendent of Indian affairs was head of territorial government during that era, a claim tied to President Andrew Johnson era arrangements. The piece highlights ongoing disputes about credit for naming the territory.
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Cothrie
O. T
Oathoma
United States
Horace Speed
Andrew Johnson
Isis
Indian Affairs
Oklahoma
Usm
High-Priced Flat for Schwab in New York City
Charles M. Schwab, head of United States Steel, will pay annual rent for his Riverside Drive apartments in a grand new building. The lease covers seventeen rooms with views from Tuxedo Park to Sandy Hook. He invests stock at four percent to yield about four dollars per year per stock of six hundred.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Sesa
Riverside Drive
Inustry
de Hues
Broadwat
Seventy-fourth Street
Tuxedo Park
Sandy Hook
Nurse Confession Reveals Fatal Strychnine Error
Miss Emily Etheridge a Presbyterian Hospital nurse confessed to Coroner Traeger that she gave two grains of strychnine to patient Mrs. Laura Moore of Rensselaer Indiana instead of the correct one thirtieth of a grain. The admission follows Mrs Moore’s sudden death a week ago and comes at Miss Etheridge’s residence 1631 Michigan Avenue. The nurse, daughter of the late Dr James H Etheridge, near collapse from the strain of the confession.
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Chicago
Emily Etheridge
Presbyterian Hospital
James H. Etheridge
Traeger
Laura Moore
Rensselaer
Ind
Betheridge
Hartford City Special: Worker Fatal Fire At Paragon Mill
Ora Harker fell into the rotary at the Paragon paper mill in Hartford City Saturday and was burned alive. The rotary, used to cook straw by lime and other chemicals, caused the fatal accident.
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Hartford City
Ind
Ora Harker
Paragon
War Relief Plea From Caracas Missionary
United States Minister Bowen in Caracas forwards a plea from Rev. T. S. Pond for food provisions for the poor amid protracted war. Pond says commerce and rural areas are desolated and half the city’s families may only get one meal daily as prices rise from war panic. Bowen will accept contributions for cooked food to aid the destitute.
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Washington
United States
Bowen
Caracas
State Department
T. S. Pond
America
Pond
Mr. Pond
Soufriere eruption alarms St. Lucia and Kinstown
Reports from Kingstown describe a major Soufriere eruption on the island with a volcanic cloud, earthquakes, lightning, and dense heat. Sand and ash fell up to ten miles from the crater, with widespread panic and evacuation across adjacent estates while authorities noted no loss of life.
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St. Lucia
British West Indies
Here
St. Vincent Island
Kingstown
Souffriere
Chateau Belwire
Fitzhughes
Georgetown
Carib
St. Pierre
Martinique
Wingstown
Mont Peles
Roosevelts Review Of G A R Parade Set For Oct
Washington special President Roosevelt accepts invitation to review the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington D C during the encampment. Gen Eli Torrance sent letters dated Aug 23 and the reply from Cortelyou confirms the review on the October date. The national encampment will be held in a large tent near the White House with seating for 2000 veterans and strict bans on ragtime music.
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Washington
Roosevelt
G.A. R
Eli Torrance
Grand Army
Minneapolis
Torrance
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington, D. C
George B. Cortelyou
Camp Roosevelt
White House
National Capitol
Georgia
Tragic Freight Collision Near Williamsport Kills Brakeman
A fatal collision of freight trains on the New York Central near Williamsport Pennsylvania fatally injures brakeman Ash J Chapman and injures engineer Andrew Miller and another brakeman. The wreck toppled a locomotive, destroyed a telegraph station, and set a water tank ablaze as one train struck the other sidewise, seven cars wrecked. Operator Aughinbach survived serious injuries.
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Williamsport
New West Branch
New York Central Railroad
Neareating
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ash J. Chaplin
Sunbury
Intier
Andrew Miller
Jersey Shore
Aughinbach
Judge Denies TRO Against American Book Company
In Topeka Kansas Judge Hazen in district court Thursday morning refused the states request for a temporary restraining order against the American Book Company to stop its contract with the State text book commission. The court found the contract not void and that the company acted on the attorney general’s advice and had been permitted to continue business in the state.
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American Book Company
Wicrs
Topeka
Kas
Hazen
District
State Text Book Commission
Charter Board
Eight Cars Wrecked on NP Westbound Train near Missoula
Northern Pacific westbound passenger train wrecked at Scudder's spur twelve miles west of Missoula. Rails spread causing eight cars to detach and overturn. Engineer C S Owen reported killed. Conductor Straub severely injured. Many passengers cut and bruised. speeds high and track torn up for hundreds of feet.
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Bitte
Mont
Northern Pacific
Scudder’s Spur
Missoula
Owen
Straub
General Cronje Looks to Reconciliation in Cape Town Interview
General Cronje, returning from exile in Br Helena, says he lost twenty close relatives to wounds and disease during the war. He adds he is ready to forgive and believes Britons and native races can work amicably for the country’s development.
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Cronje
Cape Town
Cape
Br. Helena
Farmer Shot By Doctor Near Tieneburg Kentucky
A prominent physician Dr J J Book er living ten miles west of Tieneburg shot and killed Henry E Christie a young farmer and stock trader near Hopkinsville in this county on Saturday morning. The cause of the shooting is not known.
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Tieneburg Ky
J. J. Booker
Henry E. Christie
Hopkinsville
Boxer Proclamation Sparks Anti-Foreigner Riots
A Canton pamphlet declares a Boxer proclamation inciting the slaughter of foreigners. It ties the movement to work starting on the Canton Hanchow railroad and to raising funds for the foreign indemnity.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Canton-Hanchow
Sunday School Lesson on Love and Obedience
Biblical lesson explains that God's commandment is near, not hidden, and obedience flows from love. It contrasts life and death choices, stressing that blessing follows faithful living and faith translates into action for Edea, Canaan, and a higher promised land.
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Heaven and Earth
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Usheri
Plains of
Moab
Canaan
Heaven
Israel
Church Catechism
Christ
Ges
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