FITZ FIGHTING AGAIN: KNOCKED OUT JEFF THORNE IN ONE MINUTE
Chicago reports a quick bout as Fitzsimmons knocks out Jeff Thorne in about a minute at Pattersall's. Thorne barely lands a blows, while Fitzsimmons delivers a short left that ends the match. Thorne is carried to a chair as the crowd reacts to the upset.
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Jeff Thorne
Chicago
Jef Thorme
Eughuiai
Bob Fitgsinnno
Pattersall
Tore
Afrail
Fitzsimmons
Imade
Jandimy O: Thorne
Thorne
Fitesian
Aiscorn
Sam Witzpath
Gould funds crusade against Mormonism in 1900s
Miss Gould donates 6000 dollars to the League for Social Service to lead a nationwide crusade against Mormonism. The league plans 1,600,000 pamphlets directed at Brigham Young and distributed to clergy, clubs, and voters to urge petitions and financial support through congress districts.
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Miss Gould
New York
Ilelea Miller Gould
League For Social Service
League
Brigham Lt. Roberts
Coasteur
New X
Hurricane hits Santiago Cuba causing widespread damage
After five days of heavy rain, a southeast hurricane battered Santiago causing twelve houses wrecked and many more damaged. Telegraph lines down, harbor entry blocked, and ships unable to enter or leave as transport Burnside Sheen patrolled offshore. Electric railway power plant affected and rail lines interrupted by landslides and washed-out roads.
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Santingo de Cuba
Santiago
Gausi
United States
Burnside
Schiveners
Hayti
Jama
Hingston
Alammica
Suv
Black River
Statehood Drive for Arizona Faces Turbulent Debate
Washington reports show Arizona seeks statehood with a plea tied to territorial independence. Proposals include land grants, leasing of grazing lands, and a plan for a commission on archaeology and rail rights of way. The document references tax and judicial district reforms and notes various political tensions and criticisms.
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Washington
Aviauite
Vrearion
Arizonin rossiuEy
Tle
Bawadh
Premature Blast Kills Three Men in Condyanine Incident
A premature explosion at an industrial site in Condyanine killed Iren Moontin Michel Clindes Nelson and Riehserit wel Albin Pareiersson. Investigators describe the blast as an accidental depremature event during gate operations.
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Iren Moontin
Michel Clindes Nelson
Riehserit Wel
Albin Pareiersson
Vary
Morrison's Crime Aimed at Poisoning Wife for Wealth
In a sensational confession Morrison admits planning to poison his wife to marry Miss Anna Whitelesey, a wealthy former schoolmate. Evidence includes letters of ardent love before and after the wife’s death, with Morrison asserting his innocence while claiming to be under others’ influence.
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Morrison
Anna Whitelesey
Carbondale
Batt
OLEOMARGARINE FRAUDS MEN CONVICTED IN PENNSYLVANIA
The United States circuit Court of Appeals refused a rehearing in the Tumous vleomargarine cases. Joseph Wilkins of Washington DC and Howard Butler of Philadelphia were convicted for removing the word eleomargarine from packages. Wilkins got six months and 2500 dollars fine. Butler four months and 600 dollars. They are on bail with thirty days to surrender.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Joseph Wilkins
Washington
D. C
Howard Butler
Wilkins
Briler
Butler
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Grindeland Licensing Law
The Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed the Grindeland law requiring produce and grain dealers to obtain licenses and post bonds for state railroads and warehouse regulation. In two test cases Justice Collins notes the ruling hinges on class legislation, yet the court finds it proper to categorize farm produce and grain dealers separately.
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Minnesota Supreme Court
St Paul
Supreme Court
State Railroads and Warehouse Commission
Collins
Mason Threatens to Resign Over Philippine Policy
Chicago. Senator W E Mason of Illinois warned he would resign if the Republican convention did not denounce Philippine aggression and oppose offering Filipinos earned freedom. He threatened to stand for reelection to test Illinois General Assembly support for the McKinley administration policy.
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Chicago
W. E. Mason
United States
Illinois
Philippines
Mason
Illinois General Assembly
McKinley Adinistration
General Henry Is Dead in New Jersey
Brig. Gen. Guy V. Henry United States Army and former Porto Rico governor died a few minutes before 4 oclock Friday morning from pneumonia in Trenton New Jersey. His son Capt. Guy Henry Jr. remains in the Philippines. Admiral Sampson and Mrs. Sampson attended the ceremony where Gov. Voorhees presented a sword in honor of services in the Spanish war.
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Sampson Trenton
N. Jc
Syoyson
Sampson
Gov. Voorhees
New Jersey
Marriage and wealth dispute in derbily family
The report details Cornelius van derby Jr and Miss Wilson’s marriage amid friction with the father. The will references 1.5 million dollars in trust and 5 million given to a brother, with substantial sums allocated to charities and servants. The piece notes a large fortune and interfamily tensions over the union.
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New Yuen Fous
Phe
Channever M. Depow
Wenion
Cornelius Vanederbily Jr
Miss Wilson
Mar Qi
Alfred
Glitre
Coruptius
State's Attorney to Demand Millions from Illinois Firms
Cook County will see 24 million dollars sought through the courts from corporations for Illinois statutes violations. State's Attorney Deenan plans to file about 3,400 suits in a move to enforce annual statements required by the secretary of state. Delinquent firms, 14,000 named by year end, face liability totaling 33,000 dollars per corporation for noncompliance.
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Cook County
Chicago
Deenan
Illinois
Hereford Cow Brings Record Price at Reno Sale
Sparks of Reno Nev paid 2400 for Armour Rose a blooded Hereford cow Sir Beau Brummel bred and owned by K B Armour of Pays. This sale marked the highest price for a Hereford heifer. Bids opened at 3500 by George Lee of Aurora, Illinois, who stopped at 2125. Marshal Field of Chicago bid to 2300 before dropping out.
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Armour Rose
Ratsas City
Dohe Sparks
Reno
Nev
Sarmour Rose
Sir Beauv Brummel
Dim Armour
K. B. Armour
George Lee
Aurora, Jr
Marshal Field
Chicago
Sparks
Tim
Symons' Wounds Fatal As British General Dies
London reports Gen Sir William Penn Symons has died after being wounded in battle with the Boers at Glencoe on the 20th. The Commons confirmed the death and noted the message from General Joubert about the casualty.
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London
William Penn Symons
Glencoe
Windlam
Symons
Joubert
Yule
Dundee
Negro Lynched in Georgia by Twiggs County Mob
In Macon Georgia Juli Goosby a Black man was lynched at Reagan's Mills by a mob from Twiggs County after an incident with his employer John Robinson that left Robinson wounded. Goosby was captured at his father's house and faces likely death. Enrollment of Chickasaws at Muskogee completes with about 1,000 Indians and 4,000 new enrollees among former slaves and descendants.
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Lorenzo
Mactarzas
Tiseas
Este Quel Soue Pulicomin
Georgia
Macon
Juli Geosby
Reagan
Mul
Twiggs County
Goosby
John Robinson
Robinson
Robernson
Chickazawas
Muskogee
Dawes Commission
Slays Brother with a Shotgun in Hopkinsville Ky
John Robinson killed his brother George Robinson a prominent colored educator with a shotgun in Hopkinsville Kentucky. The tragedy sparked local shock as authorities moved to secure the scene and Robinson surrendered to officers.
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Hopkinsville
John Robinson
George Robinson
Antahee
Revolution ties Andrade steamer voyage to New York
Report states former president Andrade and his group are aboard the Maracas sailing from Ponce to New York after a successful revolution in Vertezuela. The dispatch notes the ship’s movement and assigns credit to Andrade’s faction and their supporters.
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Andrade
New York
Ponce
Is Ste
Market Quotations Across Cities Highlight Mixed Live Goods
Market quotations from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit and Milwaukee show cattle hogs and sheep trading with wide price ranges. No. 2 red wheat corn and rye values are listed with fluctuating figures, ice cream and dairy products noted along with produce like potatoes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Sush
Hawkeye Star Sale and State Reception Planned
The message notes Iowa state plans to honor Hawkeye regimental returnees with a reception in Council Bluffs, signaling the first to extend glad hand to the Hawkeye estate. The regiment will disband and return home from Council Bluffs after a vote on a proposed arrangement.
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Connell Bluts
Sa.m
Ulm
Ryees
Gallate
Missouri
Hawker
Bescome
Supreme Court ruling on taxation and reform school inquiry in Des Moines
The Supreme Court upended taxation rulings with insurance and telegraph company taxes deemed unconstitutional or constitutional depending on equality with individuals. The Des Moines reform school inquiry prompts Sisters of Charity to offer custody of incorrigible girls, which the board rejects. A Keokuk revenue ruling challenges mortgage transfer stamping, while a death by accident occurs near Manson as Lavinia Fitzgerald dies after a sash malfunctions. Jail escape attempts by Brower and Young are thwarted, with prisoners blocked by brick tunnels.
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Supreme Court
Saue
Sisters of Charity
Scheol Central
Des Moines
Davenport
Uhey
Sid
Keokuk
Woolson
Federal District Court
Pears
Mort
Gagez
Baiks
D. J Skinner
Manson
Lavinia Fitzgerald
Vet Iuem
Enes
Foot Crushed and train danger news in Ulmneis area
A broken train accident report narrates foot injuries to Fred Sebie and several bridge carpenters on the Ulmneis Central Railroad. It describes a Cherokee passenger leaving a moving train near a depot, a boy in Collender area killed after a horse collision with a tree, a missing husband in Sioux City, and a wealthy partner dying in Waterton after a drunken incident.
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Fred Sebie
Ulmneis Central
Baal
Suhel Wits
Watllarreat
Anessine
Des Moines Mystery and County Fatalities Reported
Fragmented report ties a mysterious death to chloroform suspicions while recounting a farmer’s death from lockjaw after a yard accident. The Des Moines case mentions tied figures and a woman, with unclear names and details, amid local gunily lineage notes and a river disposal implication.
Loveland constable shot by horse thief on chase
Hlardin Moss, constable at Loveland, was shot and fatally wounded by a horse thief as he pursued the fugitive. The suspect, named Dave Williams and claiming Nebraska origins, escaped briefly before Moss’s capture party closed in near Council Bluffs. The thief was shot in the leg during the ensuing confrontation.
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Hlardin Moss
Loveland
the Morgan
Shei Morgan
Becn
Moss
Council Bluffs
Tle
Dave Williams
Nebraska
Will Brackett Confesses to Railway Wreck Attempts
Will Brackett arraigned at Charles City for trying to wreck the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern passenger at Rockford confessed at the preliminary examination to two attempts and implicated Frank Fay, his brother in law. Brackett, a former horse thief with a prison term, was held to the grand jury in $5,000 bail. Brackett testified he drank and was led into the crime.
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Will Brackett
Will Bracket
Charles City
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Rockford
Frank Fay
Brackett
Denounce Bohemian Societies Denounces Bohemian Brotherhood
The Ministerial Union with over forty ministers from twelve denominations passed resolutions at Cedar Rapids denouncing Bohemian fraternals after a careful review of their published circulars and citing official records for quoted figures and statistics on personal crisis reports. Eastern Star Convention held its twenty second annual Davenport gathering with about seven hundred delegates, including Iowa grand officers, at the Masonic Temple in a reception for visiting delegates.
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Cedar Rapids
Bohemian Brothierligod League
Eastern Star
Lowa Order of the Eastern Stor
Davenport
Masonic Temple
Ayge
Iowa
Order
Amicably Settled Slander Case Ends Quietly
After a week of hard fighting M4 Cherokee settles the slander case of Jains against Nordstrow. Defendant signs a complete retraction and admission of mistake, with the offer accepted by the plaintiff. Each party is worth at least $30,000, and no money consideration was required.
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Nordstrow
Serious Runaway Accident Near Clear Lake
Lee Carpenter of five miles south of Clear Lake endured a grave husking wagon mishap. The team bolted, the wagon tipped, and Carpenter was thrown, sustaining severe injuries and leaving him in critical condition.
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Lee Carpenter
Clear Lake
Carpenter
Man Blows Self Up In Ranch Home Disaster
W Prantz a former resident near Center dies by suicide using dynamite at his mouth amid a hasty fire in DeSow area. In DeSuiv, a major blaze devastates did Nuns area with several business buildings burned and a strong wind hindering fire crews. The incident follows a note blaming drink habit and leaving behind a warning about loneliness.
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W. Prantz
2 Center
DeSuiv
W. Blighman
Coal Miner Strike Spreads Across Oskaloosa District
Reports from Oskaloosa describe a coal miner strike across the state with men ordered to stand down as tensions rise. Specials note disruptions in operations and widespread unease among workers and local employers.
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Oskaroosi
Oskaloosa Distriet
Cadet Car Crash Near Mason City and Clear Lick
A cadet driver was injured when a vehicle left the road between Mason City and Clear Lick due to slipping footing. The incident involved a Ghichage Milgrane Kue and Ste Paul dweight. no further details available.
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Thomas B. Maward
Ghicage
Milgrane
Ste Paul Dweight Catdantar
Aienelee
Mason | City
Clear Lick
Train Men Hurt In Portade Qdoapatha Incident
A scrambled report notes several workers injured during a derailment style event at the main line. Witnesses say a man grabbed a wrench and caused a scuffle while bystanders escaped with minor injuries. Otto L. Rakin is mentioned as a related name in the chaotic accounts.
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Sritipur
Tinavang Waite
Miinis
Miamin
Oier
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by the President
The President proclaims Thanksgiving Day for the nation and newly acquired islands. He urges religious exercises, reflection, and acts of charity to honor the divine guidance and support national unity, labor, and aid to the sick and needy.
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Pracumastier
Onal
Lever
Barr
Porto
Lowes
Meuerau
Ted
Aus McHinney
Toms
Natn
United States
William M'Kinley
Feuding violence shocks Kentucky county and blizzard tragedy
In Clay County Kentucky a reign of feuds erupts as five men die in a sequence of ambushes. Reports detail shootings on Horse Creek and Manchester routes, killings tied to Griffin and Pulper factions, with Garla Leite named as special judge as armed factions gather near Manchester. A separate blizzard tale recounts five gold prospectors starving to death on the Banana River after running out of food despite gold dust in their belts.
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Tortz Clay County
Kentucky
Steast
Cvaring
Jim Bob Pravis
Hamlet Postotice
Whittemore
Griffin
Philpot
Arden
Pers
Garla Leite
Pulper
Griffin Tilns
Manchester
William Laffer
N.C
Rostes
Bananna
Alysia
Lafler
Nane
Yawson Offery 101 Rifleaten and World Events
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Yawson Offery 101 and references to global powers, Africa, and unnamed events. The text mentions Sand Africa, a TA expert, and vague mentions of Geetatat and Risiwillees with unclear connections and attribution.
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Yawson Offery
Rifleaten
Vrawsoi
Wvest Famioms
Serview de Sand Africa
Conany
Vifbanen
Erapive
Aindertaubking
Geetatat
Feree Malu
Risiwillees
Lee Baveersite
Lealington
Anweuten
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