River floods and ice damage disrupt New England rail lines
Water in the Merrimac and Timac rivers surges over five feet after yesterday’s rain injuring homes and forcing detours for the B and M rail line. Ice breakup north of Concord progresses while local bridges suffer breaks and highways flood, stranding auto traffic across Bristol and nearby towns.
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Miner Dies From Gas In Sand Cave Shaft Rescue Efforts Continue
In Cave City Kentucky on February 15 19xx a tunnel in the Sand Cave shaft collapsed trapping Homer Collins and two miners. Edward Brown died from inhaling gas. Dr William Hazlett oversaw medical efforts to revive Troy Collins if found alive. Homer Collins reported hope as rescue teams prepared to reach the victim.
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Flood Claims Life of Carl Hopar at Swan Pond Ranch
From Associated Press reports a flood scene near Swan Pond five miles away led to the drowning death of Carl Hopar. A raft he stood on broke away as logs were being moved, and he disappeared beneath rising waters during the incident yesterday.
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Swan Pond
Petition to Concord House by 69 New Hampshire firms
A morning submission to the House of Representatives in Concord from 69 business and professional signatories urges the retention of a current law as essential to government preservation. Led by William Safford Fone James A Borthwick Lee H Brow and others, the petition dated February 12, cites concern over abolition and calls for continued legislative action.
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Concord
New Hampshire
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Safford Fone
James A. “Borthwick
Lee H. Brow
Portymouth
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Sheriff Forces Seek Slavers After Fleeing Suspects
Six men fled Oxia Michigan after a high night shooting and tilting incident. Suspects were pursued by three sheriffs forces today. An epidemic of throat infections is noted amid regional concerns. A Maine electrical consolidation rumor suggests the Cumberland Light and Power takeover by New York interests could affect local power routing.
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Two Men Nabbed While Trying to Enter County Jail
Associated Press reports Lawrence witnesses say Arthur Hale of Jamaica Plain and Wil Cronshaw of Pawtucket were released from the social pole station after a night there. They were arrested shortly after midnight attempting to breach the Ideal county Jail. Police say they discharged orders but failed to obey. The incident involved a fraternity at Boston University they hoped to mate.
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Lawrence
Arthur Hae
Jamaica Plain
Ana
Wil Cronshaw
More Stations Announced at City and White County
Fragmented OCR notes indicate an announcement about additional stations and voting hours. Contains unclear names and places. likely references regular daily operation and political process without complete details.
Gas Explosion Destroys House Wreckage Hurts Two
A gas explosion wrecked a residence, causing injuries to two occupants. The blast damaged the structure and surrounding area, with responders securing the site and investigators assessing the cause. Names, dates, and exact locations are unclear in the readable text.
Death of Hampton official linked to audit shortfall
Edward J. Brown Hampton school district treasurer died by inhaling gas in a garage after an audit revealed a $19 000 deficit. An attachment had been levied on his property and a deputy sheriff planned to seize a bank account and a camp in Portsmouth. Brown held office two years and is survived by his wife and daughter.
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Portamouth
Car overturns in New Britain trolley crash injuring ten
A Hartford-New Britain interurban trolley car jumped the Chestnut and Stanley streets curve, skidded across the pavement and overturned. Ten people were injured, eight taken to local hospitals. About 25 passengers were aboard the car, with several hurled through windows. Police and rescue units responded to the scene.
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Windo
Portland Fast Work in Theft Case Returns Garment
In Portland Maine during February a Lewiston lawyer named Orlando H Lane reported his garment stolen from a county building ante room. An attempt to pawn it led to the thief’s arrest, conviction, and sentencing, with the item later recovered by owner James Taylor of Madison.
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Orlando
H. Lane
Lewiston
Valentine Party at Christ Church Parish House
A merry Valentine social for young people was held Thursday evening at Christ Church Parish House. Music by Wallis, de Rochemone and Ed provided entertainment. Valentines were exchanged and refreshments including cake and coffee were served.
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Wallis
de Rochemone
Canadian customs seize schooner Mail of Orleans near Alaska
Anchorage report says Canadian customs and mounted police seized the American owned schooner Mail of Orleans for alleged duty nonpayment. The vessel, sole craft to reach Herschael Island 1090 miles northwest of Point Barrow in a year, was seized as it neared Alaskan waters.
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Alaska
Anchorage Times
Mail
Orleans
Herschael Island
Point Barrow
Kammerer Confesses to Five Murders Before Hanging
Wheaton, Feb 18. John Kammerer, 40, was hanged today for the murder of a family of five at Villa Parc on June 27, 1924. In a full confession he details killing Otto Eder, his wife, and three sons after a drunken spree with the father.
Unique Social Held at Meth Dist Vestry
The Sunday School class of Rare School hosted a Valentine social at the Methodist Vestry. About 75 attendees enjoyed costumes, games, and refreshments including cake and cocoa. Lee H. Brew led the young men’s class with Thur Baum assisting the committee.
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