Destructive Uptown Fire Destroys Jones Bros Store
A major blaze in Kansas City destroyed Jones Bros department store and adjacent buildings in North Main and Sixth Streets. The loss is estimated at around half a million dollars with 82 percent insured. Firefighters faced collapsing walls and spread to nearby structures including Humboldt building and St James Hotel as flames raged through the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jones Bros. Big Department Store
Main
Sixth Streets
Heageregate Insurance
Jones Bros
Stok
Jones Store
Humboldt
Jones Aqua Next
Quinn’s Grocery
Tve
St. James
Walnut Street
Atlanta Welcomes Schley Admiral Schley Receives Ovation
Admiral Schley was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome in Atlanta Georgia on Saturday as crowds lined the streets to honor his visit. The event drew attention from city officials and residents alike, reflecting strong public admiration for the naval leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Schley
Tesh
Four Men Die in Mine Accidents Near Mahanoy Plain Pa
Four men killed in an accident near Mahanoy Plain Pennsylvania on the sixth instant. They were in a gangway removing a large quantity of animal slime that had penetrated the area through a new reach being filled with coal. About a half hour later a collapse sent hundreds of tons of dirt down the ganeway trapping them. A plan of rescue was immediately organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy
Ganeway
Zans
Wien
Sarcastic Telegram to Chamberlain Sparks Revanchist Tone
A fragmented dispatch notes a Spaniard’s sarcastic telegram to Joseph Chamberlain after Ladysmith, mocking dying nations. Another item reports a window glass manufacturers’ secret conference in Pittsburg planning a $15.6 million consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Bilbee
Ladysmith
Pittsburg
Pac
Washington notes inexact precedent for peace occupation of Puerto Rico
General Lieber reports in his annual briefing that the US faces an unprecedented peace time military occupation of a friendly territory. He argues for protecting life and property and withdrawing once a stable government is formed, while noting opposition to full change in political system and rights for island residents. Major Data and Major Slaca warn against premature territorial governance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Porto Rico
Washidou
Justice
Lwas
Incomamnicaio
Santiago
Puerto
Principe
Maj
Slaca
Porto
Rice
Porto Tican
Una
Sunk by Russian Gunboat Survives Japanese Schooner Story
The Chas. A. Morgan arrived from Japanese waters with a dramatic claim of a Russian gunboat sinking a Japanese schooner during a sealing raid. The Japanese crew of twenty clung to their vessel as the Russian vessel fired across its bows. Alexis intervened, allowing the other schooner to escape while wreckage drifted.
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Frantisco
Chas. A. Morgan
Alexis
Funston Leads Battery to Philippines from Kansas
A battery to be organized by Captain George Ne Wat-Bensas of the Twentieth Kansas at Abilene, Kansas will sail to the Philippines next month. The unit will include 276 men and six rapid fire Hetchitiss guns, with Captain Funston arriving to organize the force and many of Watson's old company re-enlisting.
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Twentieth Kansas
Abilene
Ban
George Ne Wat- Bensas
Penne
Philippines
Fignnoder Geo Funston
Watson
Iwill
Safe Blowers Captured After Night Shootout in Chicago
Police cornered two safe blowers after a pistol fire at a medical institute on State Street. Detectives secured John Renler and Jacob Smith at the scene on November 6. A third man involved escaped. No injuries were reported amid several near misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wegion
Medical Institute
State Street
John Renler
Jacob Smith
British Battleship Venerable Launched Amid Enthusiasm
The first class battleship Venerable was launched at Chatham on May 3 in a ceremony marked by notable excitement. Mrs Joseph Chamberlain christened the vessel, wife of the colonial secretary, formerly Miss Endicott from Washington. The ship’s displacement is about 15,000 tons with 15,000 horsepower. A separate Knoxville ruling holds prison keepers have no legal right to whip prisoners, upholding a lower court judgment for damages in a case of whipping a colored woman in a county workhouse.
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Chatham
Bny
Joseph Chamberlain
Enditoth
Washington
Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Court of the State
Eitr
Knox County
Waraly
Corner scheme eyed in broomcorn trade
In Chicazo the Corner in broomcorn is reported to be engineered by W. L. Rosenblom and A. J. Brein who control 2000 or more bales worth about 1,206,009 dollars and aim for a million-dollar profit on Liecon. Also noted is a wrecked schooner yacht Chiquita near Mitlers Landing Indiana with three aboard. Two accused in Alona Kansas are condemned to hang after mob rescue.
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Broomcorn
Chicazo
Broomcor
W- L. Rosenblom
A. J. Brein
Charnevoix
Mich
Mitlers Landing
Ind
He Ofal
Jeft
D. S. Way
Roljin Erazine
Way
Ten Thousand Cianalries and Washingtony Casualties
Fragmented OCR item reports casualties and deaths in actions spanning July 1 1888 onward. Mentions Roanoke, Go Swatrte, and a fiery incident with heavy losses. references $1,400,000 value of gull Wink dUG passengers.
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Washingtony
Leathy
Tegrint Rorak
Roanoke
Smnner
Mestad
Bata Nak
le Ranatay
Jeffries Wins World Title Over Sharkey in Coney Island Bout
Jeffries defeats Sailor Sharkey by decision after five rounds and ten thousand spectators at Coney Island Sporting Mind on November 3. The bout ends with Jeffries showing greater weight and endurance, while Sharkey presses with relentless offense until the final bell.
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Jeffries
Sailor Bum Sharky
New York
Jimea J. Jeffries
George Siler
Sailor Tom Sharky
Coney Island
Wee
Sharkey
Sharky
Tom
Khouliers
Three children burn to death in Rowan house fire
Nov. 2 at Rowan town a Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway contractor and wife of the grading crew lived in a small summer hut with three children aged 3 months 2 years and 32 years. A fire swept the hut and the mother and father tried to rescue them but the three were burned nearly to a crisp. The mother is said to be crazed by the loss.
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Dows
Rowan
John Owens
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Troops to be withdrawn and guard changes in Idaho
Congressman Gromer cites state department and Idaho governor correspondence over Wardoogi outrages. Secretary Root says federal troops will be removed as guards for imprisoned miners and rival guards will assume duties. Government urges swift trials for snipers and removal of unnecessary restrictions. American corn reaches Reval, Russia, Nov. 3 with eight more ships expected.
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Idaho
Muneie
Ind
Gromer
Department of State
Wardoogi
Root
Russia
Washington
Fstate
Reval
Typhoid Prevails at Nome as Portland Arrives
The steamer Portland reached Nome on November 5 from St Michaels via Cape Nome and Uanalaska with about 350 passengers. Ten travelers are ill with typhoid, a disease currently very prevalent in Nome, more rampant than other ailments. The cargo and miscellaneous market figures for Chicago Indianapolis and St Louis are listed with diverse commodity pricing, including cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, and potatoes, alongside shipping rates and market notes.
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Nome
San Francisco
Portland
St. Michaels
Cape Nome
Uanalaska
Chicago
Indianapolis
Pat
Ted
Zor
Niador Essary
Ielu Ores
Herron Resigns College Chair at Iowa University
The Lews College board of trustees met in Des Moines to accept the voluntary resignation of Prof. George D Herron, Sugite Professor of Applied Christianity. The chair will continue with Mrs Ranil of Burlington maintaining the endowment while a successor is chosen after discussion.
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Geo. D. Berron
Sugite
Iown College
Lews College
Des Moines
George A. Gates
George D. Herron
Herron
Colfege
Berron
Oorasior
Ranil
Burlington
Long litigation and a bank life group tied to a receiver
The report highlights a prolonged legal dispute linked to J Mc Heron and a Life Association now under receivership. It notes state insurance concerns prompting the receiver appointment and mentions a consolidation involving Masons. The piece also covers the death of Mrs Benedict, founder of the Benedict Home for fallen women in Des Moines and a rescue home in Decorah, revered as Mother Benedict.
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J. Mc Heron
Yon Car Life Association
Department For
The
Masons
Benedikt
Irs
Benedict
Desdroines
Tater
Decorah
Shea
Rosa
Benet Ies
Towa Man Wins Indiana Case and Settlement
Sioux City reports an Indiana case where the Iowa man prevailed, a $4,000 settlement ordered, and the suit stopped. Also notes Hans Anderson, former Alaska hotel cook, striking it rich on Wales Island. Boone fire destroys Baine & Sons livery stable, 27 horses burned including two stallions, about 20 buggies lost, estimated loss about 320,000 with 400 insurance.
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Sioux City
Alaska
Hans Anderson
Wales Island
Anderson
Rch
Boone
Baine & Sons
Damage awards settle city of Des Moines cases
City council approves settlements totaling 28,003 in two damage suits against Des Moines after recommendations by City Solicitor Merson. The council adopts the report unanimously. In Eldora, Paul Tiski wins 38,000 in a damages verdict against the Iowa Central Railway for a 10,000 claim.
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Bes Moines
Merson
Eldora
Paul Tiski
Iowa Central Railway
Found Dead at Cord El Near Brighton Shucking Corn
Orn Tleks was found dead in the cordel near Brighton where he worked shucking corn. Officials say Alurt disease is suspected as the cause of death.
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Orn Tleks
Brighton
Alurt
Grinnell Defeats Iowa State Agriculture College In Kicking Game
On November 4, Grinnell College upset Iowa State Agriculture College with a dominating kicking game. The match featured persistent kicking plays throughout, shaping the outcome in favor of Grinnell.
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Iowa College of Grinnell
Iowa State Agriculture College
Ines
Burglars at Shueyville Target Local Store
A burglary occurred in Shueyville at Clay Ruwersox’s store with items taken including pickets knives and belts. The suspect list includes local residents and the scene is described as down often with wet stumps and a tense atmosphere.
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Shueyville
Ryrelurs
Tioweranx
Infernal device sent to Waterloo woman explodes nearby
Mrs J W Hoot of Waterloo received a cabinet shaped device by express. When patted to open it exploded but caused no harm. Later an erratic blast threw rocks over a block, shaking nearby buildings. Police test the machine and trace suspicious links to her husband J W Foot, who deserted her. Investigations follow and authorities in Chicago notified.
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Express
Chitaro
J. W. Hoot
Waterloo
The
Maccabees
Mississippi River
Denée
Shim
Chicago
Wacity
Ips
Frightful tales of neglect in state asylums revealed
Judge Kinne returns to Des Moines to report on visits to eleven or twelve state institutions for the insane. He describes patients chained to walls, a couple cooking for seventy paupers, shared bath water, and rooms without windows, while noting some facilities were reasonably well cared for. The judge plans to name institutions in the full report.
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Kione
Judge L
Des. Moines
Judge Kinne
Kinne
Phesé
Léo
One Armed George Convicted in Cedar Rapids Assault Case
George S Campbell known as One Armed George was convicted on November 1 of assault with intent to commit murder for shooting Officer Palmer in Cedar Rapids last summer after a house robbery attempt. An accomplice named Andrews was also jailed and likely to plead guilty on the same charge.
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George
George S. Campbell
Oficer Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Torob
Andrews
Ibis
Millinery Store Looted in Grinnell Burglary
Burglars broke into the Misses McNaeor millinery shop in Grinnell within the last few nights, taking goods valued at about 700 dollars. They carried off ostrich tips hats silks velvets twees and fine felt hats, showing care in selecting valuable items.
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Grinnell
Educator Honored by Entomological Society of Ontario
Assistant Professor J F Wyeckham of the zoology department at Towa Site University Iowa City is elected a member of the Entomological Society of Ontario Canada. He is one of eight artists honored in this recognition.
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J. F.wyeckham
Towa Site University
Iowa City
Entomological Society of Ontario
Canada
Cedar County Anti-salon League to publish county names
The Cedar County Anti-salon League will publish the names of all residents in the county who attend salons. The move aims to deter drinking and public indulgence by exposing those lists to the community.
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Ganard
Wread
Cedar County
Anti-salon League
Uie
Black Laborers Return From Fore Viidien Voyage
A fragmented report notes Black laborers returning home from a voyage via a line named in the text. The item references their journeys, early summer conditions, and shipment details tied to a New York route.
Debate on Philippine Annexation Divides Opinion
The piece outlines heated U S debate over annexing the Philippines after the Spanish American War. It cites a faction favoring continued American rule and notes warnings about costs and future duties, while criticizing Aguinaldo and highlighting the archipelago’s complex politics and the potential for long term obligations.
War and Religion theme in early colonial discourse
A fragmentary text argues that an upcoming visit and policy toward Americ natives will be friendly yet biased. It depicts natives as ignorant and fanatical, condemns their religion and feudal structures, and predicts long, bloody clashes if American approaches provoke resistance.
Resignation at Town College Leads to Unsteady Departures
Professor Herron resigns from Town College amid trustee session fallout. The move follows years of tension with leadership as the college seeks stability. Mrs Rand’s endorsement signals ongoing restructuring as the institution navigates a difficult transition.
Fragmented text on life and times in a torn page
The readable fragments reference life in South Africa and a chaotic scene involving choking, a blast, and storehouse events. Names and exact details are obscured by OCR errors, leaving a partial sense of a historical chronicle with no clear narrative or verifiable facts.
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Nimberls
Rimes
South Africa
Dov
Dill
Mlerhernvenny
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