Erratic OCR Sparks Wide-Range News Bits and Oddities
A collage of scattered items notes political runs in Leavenworth, a horse deemed insane in BurnsGrox New Jersey, new Russian warships, transit plans along Prussian frontiers, fashion patents, Swift’s comet, many earthquake stations in Japan, population changes in Tuk town Virginia, and numerous quirky reports from culture, science, and crime. The jumble includes claims of marriages, legal notes, theater bans, tombstone trade, and unusual engineering estimates.
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Ma. Toosoon
Leavenworth
BurnsGrox
N. J
Russa
Swift
Japan
Tuk
Dourake
Dartholdi
Cees
Bert
Nace of
Payie
Massacute
Gis
PMP
ATH Ghia
Ligeest Ree
Dasipl Bauer. Sr
Jedersonville
Pioetukhsad Abpas
Cornell University
Whaisnargh
San Francisco
Dia
Dead wife case grips Paris as custody fight unfolds
In Paris Mis 27. Delaporte Lassimonne and her mother in law clash over their child. Rumors swirl that Delaporte Lassimonne was killed by her husband Revimond who is missing. Police probe suggests jealousy and infidelity driving the tragedy and a possible murder by the husband or his disappearance.
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Dourcht
Delsaporte
Lassimonne
Hiis
Quarriel
Paris
Mis
Hegee
Howe
Theaehild
Aes Widay
Dielugoorte
Dene
M. Raymond
Red Flags in the Dust Test Case Stirring May Verdict
The jury in Cuicate district court finds Chief of Police McClaughes justified in keeping red flags linked to an unlawful banner. The May protest, organized by the Chicago Debating Society, sparked warning to police beforehand and a brief trial before a ruling dismissing the banners as a menace to public order.
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Distiia Prindiville
Peica Gays
Chicaea
McClaughes
Pullee
Federation of Labor backs Sunday World’s fair display
The American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers endorses Sunday opening of the World’s fair. He sent a circular to U S trade unions urging influence to secure Sunday access for workers, arguing it is the only day most can visit the exposition and should be allowed to enjoy it.
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Federation of Labor
PirTsnenen
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
United States
Tornado Series Hits South Carolina Country Areas
Reports from Wil Hamsburg county describe a series of tornadoes in recent days with heavy rain and destructive hail. Trees are uprooted and crops destroyed while some homes are blown down though no fatalities are reported and several people suffer injuries.
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South Carolina
Canosmia
S.C
Wil Hamsburg
Couciry
Charleston
Lrail
Convict Arthur Bisot Pardoned by Governor Chase
Arthur Bisot, the escaped convict who returned to a southern prison after fifteen years, was pardoned by Gov. Chase Thursday afternoon. A once successful physician, he plans to relocate with his elderly mother to California. Bisot killed Bedford marshal Lawrence County in 1876.
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Ispranapornis
Arthur Bisot
Gov
Chase
Bisot
California
Bedford
Lawrence County
Iron Hall in Politics Seeks Endowment Support
The Iron Hall in Coscorp New Hampshire plans a political site for the upcoming campaign. Fraternal groups will be invited to join in efforts to secure legislators friendly to endowments.
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Iron Hall
Coscorp
N. H
Tornado Leaves Death and Destruction in Wellington Kansas
A tornado struck Wellington Kansas on Friday night devastating the main business street with fires and collapse. At least seven bodies were recovered with many injured as Salvation Army workers and town facilities rushed to aid victims. The town, home to over ten thousand, faced widespread ruin including the opera house and printing offices.
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Kansas
Wellington
Iian
Sire Ty
Washington Avenue
Tessiness
Robinson's
Susan Asher
Meaniiver
Eas
Frei
Fiom James Lawrence
Walter Porsthun
Edo
Phillips House
Salvation Army
Squire Smith
Standard and Mail
Symyner County
Niumas
Suva
Walter Porsvthe
Hiaiving Vondithom
Jés Jones
Harvey Avenue
Foram Army Hall
No Appropriations for Church Colleges Urged by Methodists
The General Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church referred to a committee a resolution protesting public funds for sectarian institutions. It adopted a resolution urging Congress to prohibit states from aiding religious schools and to bar use of public money or property for any denomination or institution.
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Wrsttminstter
General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Conmiites Con
Congress
hiss + mappec ce
Ehnreis
Mart
Svuelogl Wreceiesiaat
Ge Cemirai
Caledonian artillery incident prompts apology in Montreal
In Montreal on May day, U S consul general apologized for an attack by some members of a local unit. Officials stated the offenders were not supported by fellow troops or officers and would face reprimand or harsher punishment if ordered by the militia department. Geo Knapp forwarded the facts to Washington.
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Monetread Presse
Militia Department
Consid Geo. Knapp
Washington
Agricultural Appropriation Bill Advances From Committee
The house committee on agriculture completed the agricultural appropriation bill on Friday and will report it to the house early next week. It provides 507 500 pounds and adds one million dollars for meat inspection to fund the law, exceeding the prior year by half a million.
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Wasutyoros
May
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Coal shipment arrives at Veracruz for Hidalgo smelters
A coal shipment from Alabama intended for smelting works and foundries in Hidalgo state arrived at Veracruz on May 28. The crate list notes coal consignment destined for industrial use in Mexican facilities.
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Alshamiz Cozi
Mexico
Crre
Alabama
Sidalgo
Very Cruz
Slavin and Jackson Fight Drawn Night of Fashionable Crowd
May 31 London witnesses a boxing match where Jackson defeats Slavin in a crowded venue. Police kept order outside while doors overflowed. bets ranged from 200 to 500 pounds as spectators observed a tightly fought bout with Slavin ultimately outmatched.
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London
Nationa
Siavin- Jackson
Lord Lonsdale
Slavin
England
Austriia
America
Monument Unveiling Honors Soldiers at Rochester
President Harrison attends the Decoration Day ceremony in Rochester New York for the unveiling of a granite soldiers and sailors monument. The 43 foot structure features Lincoln statue on a base with martial figures and bronze reliefs. Receptions, speeches, and a military parade accompany the event.
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Rochester
N. Y
Harrison
Exchester
Lincoln
Maivalbar
Fred
Naval Reserves
James
Trnham
Main Street
Gov. Flower
Washington Square
Gen. Reynolds
Cgead
Lichberg
David J. Hill
University of Rochester
Samuel PH. Lowe
Heshester
Nexwolds
Soldiers on the Bike Ride to Miles Headquarters
Nine U S soldiers led by a lieutenant rode bicycles from Pullman to Gen Miles headquarters in the Pullman building. The one hour and fifteen minute trip Monday morning covered the distance. They carried rifle knapsack and one day s rations as regulation gear. General Miles expressed gratification at the timely effort.
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Cquicaco
U.S
A Leutenant
Pullman
Miles
Iren
Five Persons Drowned Near Kern River
Takensviln Cal May 31 Two girls aged ten and twelve from the J M Phillips family missing since Sunday morning believed drowned after being tracked to the bank of the diver. Chas E Jewett assistant cashier Kern Valley bank and two boys from Mrs Grenville family were drawn from Kern river Monday.
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Takensviln
Cal
J. M. Phillips
Here
Chas. E. Jewett
Kern Valley Bank
High Water Floods Indiana City and Wrecks Train
Severe storms caused rivers to swell in Indiana. White River rose rapidly driving families to higher floors as bridges were wrecked and cells flooded. A Lake Erie and Western wreck near Noblesville damaged tracks, derailing a passenger train. engineer Griffin injured, but warning prevented further crashes.
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Indiana
Soanadotis
Pnisiana
Pallcreek
Pogone
White River
Lake Erie and Western Railway
Sam
Griffin
F. L. Warde
Aduelh
J. E. Bard
Kokomo
Noblesville
Tipton
Anderson
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western
Ig Four
Here
Congress Runs Light as Free Coinage Bill Returns
Washington June 1 Congress did little business with the Senate handling minor measures on the cyylander and resuming debate on the free coinage bill. The House devoted the day to the post office appropriation bill with Judge Caldwell proposing a $500,000 increase for free delivery service, an amendment that was defeated.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Caldwell
Merson
Committee On Finance
Morgut
Ile Yeas
Morrill
Morgaun
Sherman
Blaine
Chicago
Pattison
Ohio
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Sherman
Stewart
Bnance Committee
House of Representatives
Treasury
Alliance
Millan
Chillicothead
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Hovst
Harter
Georrve Sehel
Warwickh
Linda Hust
Canton
House Post Office Committee
House Committee
Ag Agriculture
Alabama
Housee
Committee On Post Offices
Johnstown Unveils Unknown Victims Monument
Johnstown Pennsylvania marks the third anniversary of the disaster with ceremonies centered on the unveiling of a thirty five ton Western granite monument. Three figures symbolize faith hope and charity while speakers include Gary Pattison and ex Governor Beaver.
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Johnstown
Jonnstown
Gary. Pattison
Beaver
Uniform Bill of Lading Urged by Cincinnati Official
Mr. Wilson of Cincinnati chairs the bill of lading committee and urged the house committee on commerce to report a bill requiring railroads to adopt a uniform bill of lading and remove all limiting conditions on common carrier liability.
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Hinecox
Wilson
Cincinnati
National Board of Trade and Transportation
House Committee On Commerce
Mauritius Disaster Report From Mauritius Hurricane Toll
Mails from Mauritius confirm 1,200 killed and 4,000 injured in the hurricane. A violent magnetic disturbance preceded the storm as the sea rose nine feet, the highest since 1318. Nearly every house in the colony suffered damage.
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Mauritius
Marseilles
Fatal Fight In West Virginia Tramp Camp Ends In Death
Three tramps named Harry Cortnell James Carroll and Albert Westfall quarreled at Charleston Jefferson county Westfall died after Carroll stabbed him with a large knife All three men were intoxicated Carroll and Cortnell are jailed Westfall had one arm and Carroll one leg.
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Parkkersburg
We Va
Harry Cortnell
Jas
Carroll
Albert Westfall
Charleston
Jefferson County
Westfall
Cortn
Congress Sifted through Currency Debates and World Expo Talks
The May sessions cover Senate and House actions on currency and coinage resolutions, free coinage proposals, and a World Columbian Exposition Sunday display. It notes 28 to 2 votes on refer or refer motions, and salaries for railway postal clerks, with discussions on pensions and meat inspection funding.
Brice Leasing Corcoran Mansion for Five Years
Senator Brice of Ohio has leased the old Corcoran mansion on H Street for five years. Rent is not stated but not less than 15 000 dollars annually. The property has historic ties to Daniel Webster and the Corcoran family and features grand interiors, gold and white decor, high ceiling drawing room, and a rear acre of tranquil grounds.
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Adranam
Missouri
Cass County
Noah
Scickardsville
Gattonwood
Kaapuria
Wan
Ienudon
Thames River
Philadelphias
London
Partia
Cyirage
Cihtica
Dansland
Ireland
United States
Mississippi
Asis
Persia
Pottavil
Wichita
Ohe Presbyterian General Assembly
John R. Widdlemas
Presbyteriana College
Westminster
Paget Sound
France
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Washinetox
Senator Brice
Ohio
Corcoran Minnsion
H Street
Daniel Webster
Corcoran
Washington
Suez Canal Traffic Rises as Directors Report
Paris June 1 The annual report of the Suez Canal Co directors shows canal traffic rose by 1 807 265 tons last year A net dividend of 1 é francs 50 centimes is declared The report reviews petroleum bulk dispute in tank steamers and notes toll reductions The directors announce a further toll cut of 50 centimes next January 1 1892.
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Paris
The
Suez Canal Co
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Rae
Faw Eas
Sete
Jacksson
Slevin
Jackson
Brice
Suez Canal
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