Desperate Gun Battle Ends With Prison Escape Attempt
Seven Oklahoma inmates are shot to death during a failed escape at McAlester Penitentiary after a gun battle with guards. The convicts seized a buggy and horse outside the gate, were pursued by Warden Dick and deputies, and were killed in the yard and at the gate as they tried to flee. A murder of a jail employee is mentioned, with a post-escape inquiry planned to uncover how the weapon supply was obtained.
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McAlester
Thal Faddaeh
Thomas
Muskoog
United States
Jani Martin
Pison
Waldig
Mary Foster
von Viers
Illinois murder pact tied to stepdaughter case
A Galesburg man Robert Higgins is accused of murdering his wife in New Wenderson on January 5. The stepdaughter, aged 23, confessed involvement in a plan to make the death look accidental to help Higgins. The girl described an elaborate scheme with her stepfather and others to dispose of the victim and staged events to hide the crime. The jury returned a verdict of homicidal death.
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Galesburg
Robert Diggins
New Wenderson
Duli “Plake
John'm. Wilson
Mercer County
Wegins
Tal Sle
Jad
Hizgins
Iowa Farmer Loses Man Manilla Ta Carl Arrest Al Cs
A garbled report mentions a farmer in Iowa, a location Manilla, and an arrest associated with Ta Carl. It references three states and a financial sum around 509 dollars amid unclear events and names.
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Iowa
Manilla
Carl
Malic Uydiaen
Guy White
Lure
Towta Nui
Schmidt's Second Tela Beors in New York Case
A cryptic report from New York and Albany details a legal matter labeled as Schmidt's defense. Specifics are unclear, mentioning a 23,000 sale and judicial actions around December 49. Local color includes references to Justice Dovia and a named defendant, with several garbled phrases.
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Schmidt
York
Marir Schalde
Anna’ Aumielter
New York
Albany
N.Y
New
Paching Flemé fined in New York for busing clan activities
A local clan dispute in New York led to fines. Armour Ace and sin & Co. paid $500 in penalties, while related dusters faced smaller fines of $26 each for alleged violations. Authorities pressed counts linked to a remnant enforcement case.
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Paching Flemé
New York
Nieleatie Eutegion
Armour Ace
Sin & Co
Aanaller Dusters
Bliau
Fragmentary Reads From a Local Election Report
A sparse OCR fragment shows partial references to counties and an election context. It mentions a counting or tallying moment and possible civic procedure, with unreadable names and numbers. The readable clues point to local government activity and electoral administration without clear outcomes.
Massive volcanic eruption devastates towns and lives
Reports describe a violent eruption near Sakien and nearby regions, as lava flows and ash clouds engulf settlements. Death toll rises with thousands feared dead and whole areas, including Khinhtu and surrounding provinces, left in ruins. Rescue efforts continue amid ongoing seismic activity and fear of further collapses.
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Saki
FO Niles
UL Ag
Rerdgeas
Rabo Shima
Kagoghimh
Nowa
Vraplion
Ataka
Sukuenan
Khinhtu
Kegoshka
Thaw Loses Bail Fight in New Hampshire Court
The judge in Concorde New Hampshire denied bail for Harry K Thaw delaying habeas corpus proceedings. Thaw and his counsel sought bail as a legal precedent while awaiting a habeas hearing. An extension of 20 days was granted for briefs on the case. A threatening letter incident linked to the Thaw affair was disclosed in New York.
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Edgar. Aldrich
The
United
Alatrick Court
Naw
Hammahire
New Hamshire
Thaw
Gudge Aldrich
Alerich
Wall
New York
Miscellaneous 19th Century World Notices and Deaths
The report sweeps through coincidences from Tokyo to New York, noting Count Yukyata, fleet admiral of the Japanese navy, dying at 71 after influential war service, and Fox former head of the National Democrat Club, dying of pneumonia aged 28. Also includes a marriage license medical certificate requirement in Oregon and exile decree against Alatin Gorky in France.
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Henry S
Tokio
Yukya-tta
China
Japa
Yellow Sea
Colmbia
H. O
Yenale
Ulu Fox
National Democrate Club
Pichard Croker
Pox
Peterabirg
Alatin Gorky
Wilee
Mussia
Prienta
Garky
France
Alves
Prohibitionists Rally for Federal Amendment Support
Prohibitionists gathered on January 1 in Gephal Walhington to mark a nationwide push for constitutional prohibition. The event featured a personal day of fasting and prayer, organized by the W 4 TL U, advancing the amendment through Congress. The fragmented text notes reverberations for nationwide action.
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Gephal
Walhington
W 4
TL U
Mitchell Widow Dies in Philadelphia Clarification
Mrs. 3. West Miche died in Philadelphia on Thursday after recalling the funeral of her late husband last week. The seventy-year-old widow was Mary Cadwalader of Philadelphia, naming the family ties and local connections in a brief notice.
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Mitchell
Filladelphia
West Miche
Ara
Aeventy-Beyen
Mary Cadwalader
Philadelphia
II Sailors Trapped Amid Efforts to Rescue Sub Crew
In a Bay maneuever off Wiltsand, Friday, the submarine A7 with Lieut Gilbert Welmain sank. Rescue efforts failed. oxygen exhausted. details uncertain. The A7, sixth in its class, built 1894, follows earlier A class losses and debates modernizing the fleet.
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Tirnivath
Ngland
Welmag
Ewuriehcing
Wiltsand Bay
Noriahed
Walla
Slater
Labeesa
Cignala
Dows
Gilbert Mr. Welmain
Yin
Elas
Baleed Whetis
Boss
Ot Dhe
Ién
Che
Hen If
Avamon
U S Labor Probe Examines Industrial Strife and Wage Issues
The United States Labor Board probes ongoing industrial unrest, with hearings on the garment workers’ strike and wage disputes. Leaders denounce protocols affecting bargaining and working conditions, as Moyers cite $21 weekly pay and extended inboard disruptions.
Eugene Tenure Sparks Senate Rule Fight
A recent report notes tense debate over a senate rule change tied to a medical certification issue. Key figures unnamed, but the narrative centers on procedural friction and potential impacts on upcoming actions.
Fragmentary note hints at personal letter and lost meaning
A garbled fragmentary text references a letter to a mother and mentions affection and election hints. The readable parts point to personal communication rather than a clear news item, leaving the core facts unclear and several names and places unreadable.
Dam Winter Danger Passed Amid Valley of the North
A fragment reports a danger from Johari Road threats in the Waromae Tver region has been remanded. The wane is said to have advanced four feet, with notes of repetition and concern from Valley through Wa.
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Eibluy
W. Wa
Johari
Noth
Waromae Tver
All on wrecked ship safe near Yarmouth harbor
Report of a Royal Affl wtonmer Cohequid wreck with 42 aboard near Yarmouth harbor 26 miles north. Survivors rescued by abher versely. Cohequid previously pursued by pirates. Rescue vessel also damaged. search underway for additional survivors.
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Yarmouth
Westport
John Ta
Royal Afpll
Wiaetna
Anil
Reese Bigs
Aulinre
Bnachen
Tila City
Koop Vlear
Uva
Tn Pera
Conference set for central competitive meet in January
Minera and Goal Menheed Feb 3, Trifanagiolg Jan 17. The ners on car operators in Oloeind Petroury 3 join the Joint conference for the central competitive set, the heats and fixtures to be announced.
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Minera
Goal Menheed
Trifanagiolg
Ners
inOloeind Petroury 3
Manes
Potatoes in Ridge Cultivation and Rotations
An 19th century field note discusses potato yield decline from blight and vine injury, urging a four year rotation with crops and fall sowing of rye. It outlines fertilizer rates, ridge planting, and careful irrigation, stressing yearly ridge cultivation and proper spraying to boost tuber size and total yield.
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Ullzere
Potah
Stop Egg Eating by Fowls and Prevention Tips
Advice on preventing hens from eating eggs. Recommends avoiding crushed shells, using oyster shells, and providing plenty of feed and greens. Warns against tearing nests and outlines ways to guard hens from shell eating and pecking danger. Encourages proper housing, clutter free runs, and market room when handling birds.
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Sean Lard
Toto
Sal
Henty
Alfalfa Forage Experiment Yields Mixed Daily Averages
The report notes an experimental forage project comparing alfalfa yields. Data show daily averages around 1.23 units and a seven tenths of a pound halt ration of a specific supplement. Findings cover a 100 day period with measurements in April.
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Vatus
Winter Pruning and Growth Tips for Shrubs
Garden note outlines pruning methods for winter shrubs and ornamentals. Advises removing dead wood, shaping plants, and encouraging balanced growth while protecting against cold damage. Mentions timing, tool care, and the importance of tidy cuts for healthier spring blooms.
Methods for Poultry Preservation and Trade Practices
The text describes wrapping birds in wax paper to hide blood and preserve meat, folding beaks, layering the breast area, and using wax paper between birds. It then discusses establishing steady supply lines with commission firms or hotels, ensuring a steady price and consistent road transport, and marking cases with sender, receiver, bird count, and weight to aid shipping.
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Wien
Mont Dealer
Methods to Destroy Worms and Protect Trees
Instructions describe seasonal steps to kill tree worms. Procedures include loosening soil around the trunk, scraping and removing infested bark, inserting a wire to reach grubs, and applying ashes around the base. After treatment, avoid harming bark and wash infested areas with water and soap.
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Nuik
Useable Rack System for Feed Lot Storage
A brief note outlines a practical rack setup for feed lots with vertical slats spaced to allow stock access. It emphasizes preventing animals from pulling items from the rack and trampling them, with racks designed to hold feeders and stovers securely.
Guard Against Vermin with Powder Dusting
An old instruction urges men to dust themselves with powdered sulpher combined with dust to inhibit vermin. It suggests about one pound of powdered sulphur per bushel of dust for use around goods.
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Alix
Farm horse title and production lead among cattle
Fragmentary OCR describes an individual cow in the dairy supporting prants with farm horse comparison. It claims the farm horse title and Dortant place for production exceed others, but details are unclear and names are corrupted.
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Tilte & Jnoewie
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