Escape of Negro murderer shocks Norfolk crowds
Norfolk Va December 27 Wilter Cote son of a desperate negro murderer who was to hang January 12 for the murder of Charles Wyatt a merchant in the suburbs of Martinsmouth escaped from his cell during the early hours aided by a coat and a rope coat of the jail. The chase spanned county lines with Sheriff’s posse in pursuit. Authorities believe Cotton a North Carolina negro aided the escape and may have outside help. The guard was injured and criminal negligence investigated.
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Norton Way
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Hurricane
Sadpeyer
Wid
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Insurance man alive after supposed death claim
Telegrams from Los Angeles report Agron Wolfshon, thought dead, is alive in Chicago. Public administrator holds $10,000 life policy paid to the Wolfshon's estate after the insurer questioned the death claim. Attorney O Yoyas says sworn statements from 20 witnesses, including Wolfshon relatives, aim to confirm identity. The insurer seeks no reimbursement, focusing on recovering the payout.
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Michael Heiselberg
St. Louia
Hose Hhomenthal
New York Life Insurance Company
Aaron Wolfson
Chien
Elfy
Gooss Flan
Safe & Sale
Bt. Lowta
New York Life Tnauvance Company
Aneren
Wolfshoan
Holt
Mary O'Neil
Wolfson
Wibtte Asm
Wolfshon
O'Brien
Wolfshon Apo
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Finian invasion of Canada sparks talks in Philadelphia and Newark
A fragmentary dispatch reports Irish nationalist leaders planning a meeting in Philadelphia to discuss an invasion of Canada by Irish forces and potential union with the United States. The item also notes U S officials denying organized Fenian movements and mentions local labor and political events in Newark and Trenton.
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Poston Tolonest Hogar BM
Schnnel
Trinh
Uhihadelphia
Dianel
Alista
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S. Chancefotr
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Pauncefate
Comanry
Mrcarston
Hay
Dritieh
Mirivers
Toledo
Morris
Besete Workers’ Union
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Noramare wreck after hurricane saves survivors
Fifteen sailors lost when the Noramare, a 30,000 ton vessel, battled a mammoth storm off Norfolk Virginia. Captain Richardson steered to rescue efforts as crew from the Noramore attempted a dangerous lifeboat rescue. The bark disappeared into darkness, wreckage spotted by dawn, and the Noramore pressed toward Norfolk for repairs after the ordeal.
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Port Chase
Liverpool
Smedardson
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Tines
Richardson
Vinnacla Works Accident At Cumberland Gap Tennessee
Fragmented notes report a celebrated worker at Cumberland Gap Tennessee fell causing damage. Other items mention opponents seeking statehood equality for Insular Personnel and a fatal outcome tied to hydrophobia in Lancaster County Virginia.
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Teno
Savannah
Abraham
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Censors Relaxed and Naval Action Reports Describe Front
The Daily News from Pardywortth details censorship easing and naval activity near Colensa. It notes Lord Methuen's expected Modder River remnant measures and reports German and Boer forces with artillery and Maxim gun losses. Citizens hear of a hearty welcome for Lord Toberta and delays in British moves pending reinforcements, with European officers serving in a modern field army amid shifting fronts.
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Christia
Eles
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Andford
Genorst Thunter
Lord Toberta
Cape Town
Nowa
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Cape
Yieo
Jost
Ofelat
Twenty Three Dead Bodies Recovered From Mine Disaster
The Breanell mine shaft near Trownevills yielded thirty eight dead after a blast and collapse. Rescue workers recovered full bodies and partial remains, noting mangled limbs and clothing, while the shaft remained dark and dangerous. Also reported are deaths of veteran publisher Coon aged 80 in Danville Insane Asylum and several local updates on subscriptions, railroad plans, and a banking of funds.
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