Tragic reports of massacres in China and Shanghai
A stitched dispatch from London and Shanghai cites brutal executions and tortures of foreigners in 1900s China. It notes alleged orders by Yuan Shikai and Tang Fuqian, with European soldiers and native converts among victims. The piece mentions Japanese and foreign office reactions and anticipated punitive actions.
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Pollo
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Yang Tn
Yuan ‘Fang 14
Tang Fobsian
Ava
Iol
Lokio
Fresa
Uke
Foreign Office
Fourth of July disaster claims thirty dead and many injured
A damaged report cites a catastrophe on Independence Day with thirty fatalities and over a hundred injured. Fire caused extensive losses in Kentucky and surrounding areas, including Greenth and other towns, with blame placed on an explosion and fireworks mishap amid a chaotic scene.
Stevenson Named Democratic Nominee At National Convention
A chaotic convention scene from the era shows Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois named the Democratic nominee for president, with supporting votes tallied across multiple states. The report notes Bryan era echoes and party dynamics shaping the selection at the first ballot.
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Bryan
E. Stevenson
Ie Firak
Kaloming
Tce
Stevenson
Towne
Kim
Duingorks
Care
Fire Destroyed Salon Property in Rapid Early Hour
A blaze at a salon in South Dakota caused about 530000 in damages to the building and stock. Firefighters aided by drizzle saved the main structure. some adjacent buildings suffered smoke and water damage. Total loss estimated around 392009 with other minor damages.
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Jy de ‘Etroyed
Antisa Bros
Antars
Loral
Diluxe
Sehaviter Eosdame Atore
Explosion and fire amid chaotic scene reported in urban area
A chaotic report describes a deadly explosion and a house fire on a July 4 event, with a colorfully dense, error-filled OCR text listing victims and suspects. It mentions a colored boy firing a revolver, multiple deaths, and a long roster of names and monetary figures, all embedded in a confused narrative.
Women vote right denied by Ottanayra court ruling
Judge Lagheltaager denies women the right to vote in the Ottanyra city election. He declares the constitution does not recognize women as electors, and thus women cannot vote in the city contest. A new election is ordered to consider broader eligibility.
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Juspe Kleheberger
Ottanyra
Brawthi
Ety
Coluel
Vty
Arcent
Leeuso
Gaen
Ottigawa
Elizens
Lagheltaager
Bna
Ollacena Attariays
Aisti
Meilfont
Fia
Wateglow
Gonera
Coe House
Chrlat Vongroantion
Waterlan
Ruy
Oileuolt
Caesar
Tornado strikes Orange City causing property damage
A small tornado damaged several buildings south of Sheldon near Orange City. Outbuildings were destroyed and crops harmed. no injuries or deaths reported. The storm also caused mischief at local residences and minor chaos at the county offices. A runaway accident near Tangpico killed George Smith as his horse threw him from the buggy.
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Orange City
Fee
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Lohe
J. Dukrukts
Noapera
Lankelina
Sheldon
Olenlentnp
Wis
Shute
Dwar
iLia
Chivlon
George Smith
Tangpico
Smith
Downing
Inuk Hin
Byite
Military college funding debated amid Iowa move
A $100,000 grant proposal to support a new military college faces Scranton style scrutiny as leaders from Sons of Veterans and local officials push for a September delegation visit. They eye Des Moines or Iowa City as potential sites, with the aim of advancing the institution under a commander in chief of Veterans Affairs.
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Slosow
Military College
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Lowa
Sons of Veteranss
Meleerial-Largn
Jackson
HK. Bistie
Wiemt
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Syraauag
le Pir Bose
Veturans
Tuwa
Mason
Guy Ty
Alrouy
Providence
Shih Aity
Hes
Nevada Library Corner Stone Ceremony and Tragedies
A report from Nevada details the cornerstone ceremony for a new public library with W. C. Payne as president of the library board and WL Toliston of Fort Dodge among speakers. The event included heirs of the Siminan estate donating 8500 dollars for construction. The piece also covers multiple local misfortunes and accidents including a fatality, a family dispute, a drowning, a church gathering, and a factory fire, noting community reactions and legal proceedings.
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Murney
Nevada
W. C. Payne
Lorary
Hend
Trusters
Tolinston
Fort Nodge
Droshtenl
Uae
Tuwa
Tatraey
SiMinnan
Iowa's New Laws Loom Over State Government and Elections
The article outlines proposed Iowa reforms from the last General Assembly affecting local government debt and property tax terms, voter registration, and city finance. It notes changes to certificates for graduates from the State Normal School and a requirement for teachers to pass vocal music exams, with implications for city jurisdictions and election procedures. It mentions timelines and bodies involved, including Des Moines and the state capital, plus the scope of statewide provisions and potential future years 1900 1901 1902.
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Lown
Severn
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Manelsin
Vid Vastinig Eh Salon
Tnriais
Scésmont
Wis
Win
Des Moje
True
Rudy
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Gasstau
Legistay Inne
Supreme Court Opinion Fees Turned Over to State
The article reports on a Supreme Court decision regarding copying fees for opinions. The clerk lacks authority to copy and keep fees, which must be turned over to the state. It notes an expected $3,000 collection and mentions related local civic and church activities in the same issue.
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Senny DeAkrats
Buprenes
Wiewerly
Ifeix
Lic
Cerkta
Wversom
Supreme Court
Neanos
Cnnanits
Aly Gulivblyah
Jones
Horror on the Hudson Steamers Destroyed in Fire
A catastrophic blaze at Hoboken and the Hudson River docks devastated multiple steamers including the Three Linx fleet and the large steamers Bala Willel der Grosen and Main. The inferno caused extensive loss of life and property, with scores injured and vessels burned to the waterline leaving wreckage across the river. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames and smoke as onlookers watched the disaster from the riverbanks and piers.
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Wei
North
Germyi
Tlebokein
Jywat
Catton
Malis
Rainey
Willie der Grosse
Vorhoy
Vonwite
Central
Wilhelm der Grosen
Wilting
New York
Enat
New, York
Hobokia
Jeracy Oly Wera
Hudson Flyer
James
Hudson
Saaly
Trent
Marty Henny Molina
Alain
Andy Hoy
Staten
War claims and fishing tale saturate chaotic notice
A garbled OCR fragment reports a contested claim by authorities about a monarchy and war charges, then shifts to a tale of a man caught by two fishermen near New York harbor. It mentions Ady mural Hampson and an event at Hauer dego with lingering unclear names and places.
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Aunilce Tadd
New York
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