Tragic Philadelphia Conductor Beheaded on Bridge Incident
New York special Samuel Hudnuy of Philadelphia conductor of Klaus Line express No 518 from Philadelphia to Scammunipaw was beheaded at Havenne Monday. He leaned outside the platform to look at his box as the train approached Leonard Street bridge and was struck by a supporting structure, knocked from the platform, with several cars passing over him. His head and leg injuries were fatal.
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New York
Samuel Hudnuy
Philadelphia
Havenne
Leonard Stret
Hurruy
Fragmented OCR Tale From Chicago Crime Scene
An OCR damaged text fragment describes a brutal homicide with disjointed phrases and repeated violence. It references cutting a body into pieces and burning remains, with garbled lines suggesting a Chicago setting and a crime scene narrative. The fragment lacks coherent structure or complete names.
Washington Telegram Notification On Sherman Pneumonia
A telegram from Cel trate Hert traveling with ex Secretary Sherman reported in Washington Thursday morning. It stated Sherman suffered a pneumonia attack and requested transport to the United States on a government vessel. Navy Secretary Long ordered immediate action to comply.
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White House
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Sherman
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Martinique
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Navy Department
Long
Heir of a King Thefts and a Missing Women
An heir near Wanae questions his claim to a fortune as a New York order triggers a search for Dane Mare Gaie. A Greenfield incident reports a hog mystery with a missing person from a farm. Evansville notes James Calvert, a State Senate doorkeeper, fired at an eloping couple after an insult.
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Andersego Specifi
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James Calvert
Calvert
Senate
Fragments of Local News and Crime Notices
A garbled local page describes a string of incidents and notices. Deaths, arrests, property changes, and community events are touched on including a saloon crackdown, mining land transfers, and schoolhouse nearby happenings. The text mentions a deserter arrest, a liveryman’s accident, and fuel rebates.
Attorney General Defines Fishing Law Scope and Months
Attorney General Taylor clarifies section 4 of the new fish law. No fishing is allowed in May and June and fishing outside Lake Michigan, the Ohio River, and private ponds is prohibited except by specified gear. The plain meaning restricts methods and locations as stated.
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Taylor
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Seymour Woman Seirpp Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Mrs Anna Seirpp wife of Henry Seirpp aged forty three and likely the heaviest woman in southern Indiana died Tuesday night from fatty degeneration of the heart. At the undertaker’s stretcher her weight reportedly caused a wall cave in. She had been in good health and ate heartily at supper, but could not stand due to her weight.
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Seymour
Anna Seirpp
Henry Seirpp
Indiana
Riots in Havana injure officers at San Jose ball
Havana reports a violent clash between police and a crowd at a mulatto ball on San Jose street. Officers were attacked. several police captains and civilians were wounded, including Police Captain Estampes. The incident followed police attempts to disperse a crowd during a Gomez commemoration.
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Eight War-Seeld Sale Hinted By Government
An article reports a pending government proposal to sell eight war ships. It notes potential buyers and strategic implications, mentioning the United States and allied plans, with references to naval assets and costs amid congressional adjournments in California and Utah.
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Pope's Health Stable as Convalescence Proceeds
Vatican reporters note the Pope's convalescence is proceeding normally. Physicians Professor Maszeni and Dr Papponi deny alarmist rumors about His Holiness's condition.
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Maszeni
Papponi
Queen Regent dissolves Cortes and signs Paris treaty
The Madrid government dissolves the Cortes after failed treaty talks. The Queen Regent signs the Paris peace treaty on Friday, taking full responsibility. Spain and the United States are now at peace and diplomatic relations will be resumed.
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Paris
Madrid
Cortes
United States
Calamity at Windsor Hotel Fire Hits New York
A severe blaze at the Windsor Hotel on Forty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue caused a panic as a fire curtain ignited, trapping hundreds. Ten to fifteen people died within thirty minutes and thirty to forty were injured, with many dying later or remaining critically ill. Ambulances moved through crowds as injured guests were carried to nearby homes and hospitals for treatment.
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New York
Forty-seventh Stree
Fifth Avenue
Heler Gould
Milimy
Pepos
Two Hundred Dead Reported in Filipino Insurgent Battles
General Otis dispatch notes gunboats under Captain Grant hold Laguna de Bay and troops along the lake shore. Wheaton's Brigade clears the Pasig river line driving insurgents toward Morong with 200 dead left on the Hebi.
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Hebi
Tragic Balloon Disaster Involving Ca ki operager
A historic account describes the ill fated airship mission near Annapolis with Trhvele Ghose Vere and orders from government web services. The three crew members perished after the balloon fell from the sky during a battle near San Jenin as communications were lost and interment was planned.
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Mn Anmipalis
Or Saag
Princess KWefulani dies on visit to Hawaii
Merel 7: Princess KWefulani dies after weeks of illness during a visit to the Ishand of Hawaii. Her father and friends were at her bedside when she passed away. The cause cited is rheumatism and related complications. Born October 1, 15, she was connected to Ishand and the royal line.
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March
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Merel
Kwefulani
Hawaii
Watubani
Miriam Wekauloohi
A. S. Cleghorn
Marea
President and Mrs MacNinley Visit Thomasville Winter Home Briefly
President and Mrs MacNinley travel to Washington on Monday for a trip to Thomasville Georgia where they will spend a short vacation at the winter home of Senator Ilanni in an early winter stopover.
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Washington
Thomasville
Senator Ilanni
Medill Editor Joseph Medill Dies in San Antonio
Special from San Antonio Texas reports editor Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune died Thursday morning at 10 30 of heart failure. He was conscious until death and faced it with calm placidity. Medill was born April 6 1823 and would have been a US citizen by birth except for the Ashburton Webster treaty. His parents were Scotch Irish residents of Ireland who emigrated to the St Johns River area in 1819.
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Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Maine
New Brunswick
United States
Ireland
St. Johns River
Call for National Social Political Conference at Buffalo
A formal call from the committee of invitation announces a Buffalo conference June 28 to July 4 1899 to unite progressive men and women across beliefs. Governor Pingree ex Governor Altgeld and Eugene Debs are named among organizers with meetings for members only and public events on July 4. The aim is frank discussion to influence future political and social action and consider party formation and nominations.
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Mich
Dpingrees
Secretary of Agretional Committee
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Altgeld
Behidf
Committee of Invitation
Indiana Grange Leader Urges Rail Rates Reform and Tax Changes
National Grange Master Aaron Jones of Indiana testified before the industrial commission Tuesday. He pressed for transport reform arguing rates should be set by an independent commission and railroad charges not be arbitrarily increased. He backed taxing reform and questioned immigration practices, noting Polish communities and language retention amid public schooling concerns.
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Aaron Jones
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Industrial Commission
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Starvation Threat for Elk and Deer in Yellowstone
Captain Erwin reports unprecedented snow in Yellowstone National Park will cause widespread deaths among antelope deer and elk before winter ends. Snow depths exceed twelve feet in places preventing animals from reaching food. a small park revenue appropriation is sought to buy hay. Buffalo fare better due to nearby hot springs melting snow.
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Washington
Erwin
Wtine
Yellowstone National Park
Interior Department
Rock River post office burglary in suburb of Cleveland
Burglars entered the Rock River post office Sunday night. They pummeled the safe with a sledge hammer, tore the front of the building, and failed to take valuables. A safe expert notes the lock was broken and the door drilled.
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Rock River
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