Kansas Drought Ravages Plains as Rain Delays Relief
The drought cripples Kansas and western Missouri with months of no rain. Terrors, corn, oats, and potatoes suffer heavy losses. prices rise as farmers endure hardship. Despite harsh conditions, Kansas harvests a vast wheat crop, though prospects remain grim until rain returns. Weather records show extreme heat and low relief, stressing farmers and river communities alike.
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Norain
Kansas
Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
New England
Kansas City
Miss Poark
Boty Hime
Murder Trial Notes and Fiscal Policy Snippets
The report recounts a murder trial involving Mireida Racine Falieet and Mrs Le Homi with key details of confessing to Ayres’s killing and defense. It also notes changes in U S Treasury policy and small paper money denominations, including gold certificates and silver notes, plus a report on New York customs collections and currency issuance for low denominations.
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Mireida
Ayres
le Homi
Vainea
Cansas
Londay Weysae
Washington
Erie
Slye Elvinedt
Ueills Greaitel
New York
Newyork
Treasury
Mnnall
United States
Coffee free to go? port trade shifts and scandals
A garbled report details proposed tariff changes that would admit coffee from foreign ships duty free into the United States and Porto Rico, with debate over illicit coffee shipments and potential loopholes. The piece also notes a receiver appointment for Haifa Steel Company and a shooting at a cemetery, plus treasury actions and industry names amid financial confusion.
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Treasury Department
United States
Porto Rive
Quitel
Porto
Jhenes
Porto Higo
Siuketdges Appoints Support From Siou Falls Leader
In a dramatic political note Siout Falls figures allied with Siuketdge push for a strong appointment to the U S Senate. Governor Kilredge praises aspirants, stressing integrity and qualifications while tying the effort to party unity and state interests. A telegram from A B Kiltn confirms support and resolve to advance the chosen candidate.
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United States
Mateas
Vari Kilizedgy
Sioux Falls
Mic Senate
A.B
A.B. Kittredge
Wreck on Lake Shore line near Nottingham Ohio
A severe rail collision on the Lake Shore route near Nottingham Ohio caused a passenger train to derail and strike a freight train. Several occupants were injured and engineer Frank Anderson died in the wreck with others crushed between cars and the engine.
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Oreol
Lave Shore Road
Wnottinghamy Ohi
Ten Calles
Clevefar
Sturhwesteen
St. Louis
Cincinatti
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Frank Anderson
Joni Wniler
NeUallen
Moulin
Gay
Rum on Cleveland Bank Debacle Narrated by A Vandal
A disjointed report describes a disturbance at a Cleveland Ohio bank started by a woman. chaos followed as a clerk and patrons reacted. The bank’s capitalization was stated as 100 thousand dollars with nearly 2200 in capital claims and subsequent efforts to secure funds.
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Watted Banking and Savings Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Bedyard Ledyard
Hors
Bs Estate
Ap FY
Pics
Tlaneyoty
Elida Cate
Northwestern
Mosby Named Special Agent of Land Office
Col Mosby appointed special agent in the General Land Office at $2280 annually, following public praise from President McKinley. He has long ties with Southern Pacific Railway law affairs, and his new post consolidates a career noted for bravery amid wartime service.
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Copfedeercia Halter
Cal Jilin Mosvy
West
Virginia
Capaign Benaugn
Boon Oy
Rang
Alyagd
McKinley
Train Collision Kills Several Near Sovtan
A wreck on the Alton line near Sovtan, Missouri, after a head on collision with freight cars killed eight and injured many, with relief trains rushing to aid. The accident started a fire from a derailed engine. Passenger agent HL Jones coordinated rescue efforts as injured were removed and assessed.
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Porstigoe
Ior
Frederit Coude Toademn
Alton
Abe Chiao Ak
Sovtan
Cara
Slater
Kemsas City
Clain
Kansas City
Gie Gubcago& Alton Yakhoad
Fra Coun
Tongue Surgery and Prison Sentence Report
Fragmented text describes a tongue operation on Admiral Rafiles Finery and a forthcoming hospital discharge. It then reports Jessie Morrison receiving a five year prison sentence at Lansing, Kansas, for murder, with family testimonies and a sorrowful scene at the Morrison home.
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Runes Rafiles
Rose Aunstyal
Danae
Dlactor
Admiral Bader
Wes
Admiral Bumer
Jessie
Morrison
Parole Granted to Younger Brothers in 1876 Northfield Robbery
Minnesota officials in St Paul on Wednesday approved parole for Gustin Younger and his brother from Stillwater prison after twenty five years for complicity in the Northfield robbery and murder. Also noted: Henry Younger died in prison as part of the same case and other involved men were killed during the raid. A separate explosion at a Dulver dynamite magazine injured workers, and Chicago Mayor Harrison received threats warning of an imminent shooting on Saturday night. Authorities investigate alleged threats and related violence.
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Telenydd
Minnesota- Merson
St. Paul
Gustin Stil Fines
Stillwater
Northfield Vaukt
Hellwater
Northfield
Snuyder
Taf
Caledim Anit
Partini Hreeman
Ihe
James Mroltices
Dosse
Rant
Injny- Jing
Agathet Harrison
Harrison
Glicage
Arvey
Cho
Market Quotations From Cleaxor Gagne Listing Prices
Fragmented market quotes show cattle, wheat, and pork prices with varied grades and futures notes. The report mentions No. 2 white, No. 2 red, and mixed wheat futures, together with creamery and shipping lines and multiple price points around 2.25 to 34.00 for cattle and pork terms.
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Tadlanapolis
Milustikeo
Tora
Prine
Gil
West
Bogus banknotes trigger Iowa merchants scare
An Iowa city sees a deluge of counterfeit bills tied to a New Jersey bank and alleged criminals named Pacer Fishing Justin Rethy and Don Sullivans. Investigations show fake notes bearing a signature circulated through railcar laborers and local stores, prompting grand jury action as authorities pursue the ring.
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Oriap
Luwa
New Jersey
Tung
Pacer Fishing
Jutin Rethy
Don Sullivans
Mda
Toula Sith
Smallpox Outbreak Strikes Lemars Mich Community
A medical alert describes a smallpox case in Lemars where a barber, Ervin Sailin, was exposed after returning from Granville. He did not receive care until May 10 as physicians resisted treating the patient. city officials ended a contract with Dr. Prosser-foy and debated remedies.
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Moutar
Granvilly
LaNurs
Misha Phystelans
Ake Tha Ena
Dy Artima
Stats Board
Healily Waste Lindhies
Vily Council
Dr. Prosser-foy
Gimtly
Dowieites Attack Aboard Waterloo Meeting
Urowil of Waterloo Citizens Theows mis of Dowie and his followers were mobbed last Tuesday at Watering as converts attempted to expound beliefs. A crowd of about 400 to 5,800 gathered in the hall, shouting and throwing objects while police intervened but could not prevent several arrests.
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Urowil
Waterloo
Rica
Marie Astin
Mi Ipyostle
Dowie
Neil Boys
Tle
Shapalieo
Iowa town battles drought and court cases in fragmented report
The dispatch blends drought forecasts from the state weather service with local happenings in Keaty. It references crop conditions, price shifts, a court case over seized liqueur, land purchases near central Iowa, and a historic house fire with no fatalities.
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Keaty
Livhal
Marshal Wailers
Iowa Crops Show Fine Prospects Despite Drought
Farmers report improving prices and steady demand as Iowa crops face uneven conditions. Across counties, many say work is available and yields look promising where corn has been properly attended. The state weather bureau notes variable rainfall and dryness in some areas, but overall outlook remains hopeful for the season.
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Uie
Walt Balla
John Cownle
Stir Feavligg
Wallligg
Jawa
Vies
Iowa Banking Report Highlights Bank Failures and Deposits
A state banking report outlines the number of bank failures in Iowa over the past two years and details deposits at surviving banks. It notes a rise in deposits and mentions total assets and specific figures, with expectations for a clearer showing in the next installment.
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Nata
Wsinda Bank
Towa
Banka
Thas
Harmztook Hie Sequel of the Heccetic Scandal and Palmer Affair
A troubled case centers on Harin-Faliner depicted as a principal in a scandal involving Mrs. Palmer. Tully identified the body of a man named Ifarn, with accusations of improper relations and alleged affairs. Palmer and Darm faced claims of inappropriate conduct, including a night of alleged impropriety, with tensions erupting around a staged event and family revelations.
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Ute
Atkins
Harin-Faliner
Ucen Tully
Ifarn
Imelined “Palmer
Anker
Palmer
Alon
Lisa Patitiun
Darm
Mes
Peonte
Wis
Ucen
Matho
Jock Thastoro
Walt
Stewis
Port Date murder shocks Humbolie town
A Port Date homicide left H Metzner dead after a single shot fired on the road near Humbolie. The exchange with rival McMilam over a personal dispute led to Metzner’s fatal wound. no other injuries were reported. Police indicated the suspect fled, and the case is being investigated as a violent death with possible motive linked to family tensions.
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J.B. Meczier
Humbolie
Elgiteen Niles Moth
Port Datge
Wna
H. Metzner
Metzner
I Sui
McMilam
Olela
Alolaner
Desperate Attempt Ends in Tragic Drinking Fatality
In a despondent state after a 20 year old illness, Gautana Webb drank carbolic acid aiming to end her life. Her family, quarantined during a severe winter, noted increasing distress. Three weeks after giving birth she was kept under close watch to prevent self harm, but Saturday a bottle of the chemical was found and she died despite medical efforts. The case appears non suicidal but reflective of extreme despair.
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Gautana
Webb
Cirstegia
Sig
Ayailant
Ayailant Winter Urdeis
Hedy
Iowa girl hero helps confront danger and rescues Sara
Fragmentary OCR recalls Brave Iowa girl halting a group of ruffians to protect Miss Sara. She guards a farm near Dell and uses a lamp signal to deter attackers. Amid chaotic text, notes reveal engagements, naval assignments, and a planned construction project in Marsville, with names and dates partially garbled.
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Sara
Claigh
Mit
Chansa
Berk
Dell
Elly
Iowa Life Insurance Now Surpasses One Million Policies
An Iowa life insurance report details a century of growth with 124 companies in 1900 and 258,414 policies in force. It records 1900 premiums near $21.6 million and total insurance value at $118.2 million, noting declines in some states and highlighting the expansion of mutuals and fraternal societies.
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Moreton
Pan Ten
Atial
Ipsitatien
Thie Chase
Stero- Alpeceen
Uae
Policiva
Pere Iugiumner
Fia Toree
Sooo Tha
Equaitanles
Walleies
Corde
Duinz
Mauher of
Iowa
Il Anramie
Hose Ecu
Wits
Hove
Eaternal Beret
Geer-fonr
Ealel
Fragmented Criminology Study Surface At Industrial School
A garbled study text discusses criminology education, environmental factors, and parental influence at an industrial school site. It references a factory or board context, data on percentages of cases, and the role of families and communities in a monitored environment.
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Auerd &F
Srite
Ti” Board of Comtrod
Neayseha
Law Sustained Contempt Case Highlights Constitutional Power
The court upheld a contempt ruling amid a dispute over legislative power and constitutional limits. Judge Holdes charged the defendant with contempt for defying court cautions and interfering with proceedings. The prosecution and defense debated the authority to determine what acts violate constitutional boundaries, with arguments tracing to the legislature's attempts to enact laws.
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Vailey
Mteal Silat
Medosanedinny
Holdes
Airgeates
Sieprome Court
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National Metal Trades Association
Elwin Reynods
Werediation
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Gin Treasury
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T S Kittredge
Cleveland Bank
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Rex
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Texas
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Galfoun County
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Alles
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Leestan
Rat Centre
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Urccawoct
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Woollsuli
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Neak
Wickes
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Tonty
Montana
Patuhen
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Bert
Giubheals
Pwo
Lancing
Kée
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Eltar
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Clara Willey Cuetle
Aliss Morrison
Jools Morrison
Idywald
Neean
Hawkeye State
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Cote
Lowa Epiritantinte Sateen
Central
Lowa
Spleviiat Association
Wubling
Huverligg
Perwandet Neaalquarters
Aod
Yids City
Linits
Metznur
Tallus Metmnen
Mostillan
Hambokly
Iowa Banking
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Philippiher
Inal
Laura Connery Dauchier
China
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Pest
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Lalita
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Brinesy Aiow
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Sil Tawson
Dawson
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