Murderer Reed Dies in Fire After Jail Break
Aug. 8 Noblestown scene bursts into flames as fugitive Martin Reed, who broke from jail at Washington Pa, is killed by a rifle shot to the neck and then a blast from nitro glycerine. The aftermath shows a charred ruin and a perplexing end as authorities piece together the deadly pursuit. Reed allegedly murdered Chapel and fled. residents watched the dramatic capture attempt end in a blaze and his presumed suicide.
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Prevanino
Martin Reed
Noblestown
Sersatiapatiens
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Reed
Washington
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McDonald
Sheriff Orr
Cron
William Cherry
J. A. Orr
Weshing
Aton
W.B. McBride
Tea
Toe House
Anmadl Creek
Dre
Fred
Winchester
Ure
Coytesbat
Williamson
Coyle
Mystery of Unidentified Woman Killed in Gi Whiome Case
Ambiguous identity of a murdered woman remains unsettled as authorities await a claimant for the body at a New York hospital. The case centers on a woman possibly Julia Ips or Miss Failure, with Charles O’Neill presenting a claim after a reported encounter with the victim following the incident.
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Cucaco
Ang
Julia Ips
Chas O'Neill
New South Wales Exhibit at Chicago Faces Criticism
Premier of New South Wales condemns mismanagement by exhibit directors and predicts a poor showing at the Chicago fair. He claims the colony would show far better results if treated as a normal entrant and accuses officials of faulty planning and inflated hopes.
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New South Wales
Chicago
Wile
Fr George
Denver crowds surge as rails fail to carry them all
With virare-42,000 arriving in Denver the day, trains arrive within minutes of each other and crowds contend with limited capacity. Rail lines struggle to move people, leaving many turned away while the town swells with an imitator’s stone structure and a horse statue displayed atop nearby.
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Desven
Col
Denver
Arior
Exodus of Congress Members Shifts Washington Focus
Rapid exodus of Congress members continues in Washington over Sunday. Senators and more than half the chosen members spent the weekend in the capital. Employees moved books, stationery, and pamphlets as campaigns begin. Southern candidates face tough campaigning across the country ahead of nominating conventions. President has returned to Rhinebeck at his Hudson summer home.
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Washington
Wasnimorom
The
Pee
Campeige
Otter
Rhinebeck
Hudson
Republicans to push bid for House reversal
A Republican Congressional Committee plan aims to reverse the 1900 campaign outcome with a strong push this year. The effort will be led by Bowen and a committee of hands on local work, targeting the next month’s election. officials expect victory with a systematic district drive. Warrants in New Haven sweep town officials. Beard members face charges over tax and fund misuses as last year’s levies are scrutinized. Mayor J B Sergent declines to have his name used in the nomination.
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Wasmiscros
Ang
Hickom
Delaware
Congressional Committee
Bowen
Pareens Buean
Sixtien Higgina
Segun
Severn
Justicn
Srunnema
Beard
Jobo Walker
Deamond
New Haves
J. B. Sergent
Thie
Sargent Possidesly
Fragmentary Telegraphic Note Mentions Meetings and Monarchs
Incomplete report from Aug near Asbury Fork mentions Alford, Grabh, and a Sabbath address. Line items reference a meeting at Anata and Eb Grat Minister to Spain. A later note cites Willem at BAe Gains of Sweden in September and a monarchs meeting amid coalition talks.
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Alford
Asbury
Jalford
Spain
Co Ballajou
Ovens
Besuig
Willem
Bae
Sweden
Atessian Ae Heese
Census Office Figures Show Males Outnumber Females Nationally
The census report details the gender ratios across regions and states, noting about 12,067,560 males and 20,554,870 females in the United States. It highlights state disparities in colored versus white populations and shows shifts in colored populations per 100,000 whites across decades, with notable concentrations in South Carolina Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Cstembia
Pecenier
Ang
Coum Bureso
United States
Fontaine
Numare
North Central Division
South Atlantic
South Caroline
Misaissippi
Louisiaps
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Designs For Columbian Half Dollar Prepared For World’s Fair
Treasury officials began preparations for coining five million Columbian half dollars with designs chosen early. The reverse features the World’s Fair main building. the obverse shows Columbus. The project also includes 50,000 bronze medals and diplomas at specified costs.
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Treasury Department
Columbus
Investigation finds tariff views split with no power deemed
Oates and committee findings reveal dissension over tariff impacts while noting Congress lacks authority on the questioned issues. Frick fact base cited as justified though conclusions varied. Company toward employees praised for aiding with low interest loans amid ongoing labor unrest. Hugh O’Donnell mystery linked to Homestead strike. Open air Pittsburg concert noted with mill workers present. Some workers plan to return. Duquesne calm after disturbances.
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Oatea
Qatem
Congress
Fowerrean
Ang
Landers
Hugh O'Lonnell
Edvieury Board
Uicaped
Crawford
Pittsburg
Milla
Duquesne
Chief of Police O Maraa target in New Jersey kidnapping case
Chief of Police Layton ridicules Prosecutor Ivins action against Chief O Mara of Pittsburg to compel him to answer kidnapping charges involving Frank Mollick the German baker and alleged anarchist Mollick returns to Long Breach claiming he was taken to Pittsburg into New Jersey to answer for laws of this state Aug 5 filled with political and legal posturing and questions about jurisdiction and rights.
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Lona Beanet
Layton
Ivins
O'Mara
Pitteburg
Stretu
New Jersey
Frank Mollick
Mollick
Long Breach
Pittsburg
Fragmented memorial windows plan at Westminster Abbey
The article describes a planned Lowell Memorial in Westminster Abbey with a commemorative tablet tied to subscription funds. It mentions a Hayes gift and drama around recognition of a person taken before her, with confusion over phrases and a crowd reacting to events, including mentions of Enles and a jail.
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Mery Mayer
Mary
Tomer
Hayes
Enles
Secretary Foster on Samoa coaling rights and harbor access
Secretary Foster stated that the United States, by treaty or agreement with Samoa, held the right to a coaling station in the harbor of Pago Pago and could exclude Britain from the site if needed. He indicated the United States had chosen the location and would protect that primacy through agreements and access control.
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United States
Britain
Joiners Electican Elected at National Conference
At the National Conference of Car Joiners, an electican was chosen to lead the group. The proceedings highlighted ongoing work and upcoming sessions. Attendees included members from regional chapters and national officers. The election results reflect continued leadership in trade craft and advocacy efforts.
Tree Bell Reestvership Contest Prompt Abdication Inquiry
Fragmentary report notes a push within the enit for a reestver ship and possible abdication of a supreme figure pending an investigation. The garbled text mentions Stuy la in, legal action, and ongoing rout in Aug. amid unclear locations and names.
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Supreme aGicore
Ontars
Justin Fog
Cmels
Lawlans
Dlamaro Lim
Stallion Alien Law Guide Contest Names and Payout
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a $15,000 prize and references stallion and reanimated items, with unclear names and garbled phrases. From the readable bits, details on participants, location, or date are absent, making a definitive event or outcome uncertain.
Weis te Me Asha ter te King's Onsen
Weis te Me Asha ter te King's Onsen recounts a minor travel note from a distant locale with locals gathering at a historic hot spring. The piece mentions visitors and the soothing waters drawing guests seeking rest and renewal in a peaceful spa setting.
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Weis
Mystery of the Borden Murder Prompts Police Hunt
Police press through crowds and fences at the Borden home as investigators pursue a possible New Bedford link. Reports note a French witness, a stranger seen with a well dressed man, and clues tying horse traders to the case. Proceedings include a vigil by mourners, a Pinkerton presence, and expected DA action.
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Mam
Ana
Andrew J. Bordam
Deamond
Andrew J. Jennings
Mace
Svery
Joan
Ania Lissie
Vines
Jenning
Borden
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Vautt
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