Martinique volcanic eruption causes large toll
The Renwick Times reports massive volcanic activity on Martinique with estimates of up to 2,000 to 3,000 killed. Dispatches describe thick black clouds, destruction of Pitre and Fort de France, hospitals overwhelmed, and authorities warning of further danger as residents flee and relief efforts begin.
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Advinis
Mt. Huis
Bow
Seni
Peti
Uni
Martie
Goode Joune
Epi
Mt. Pelge
Uoseau
Downiulea
L'Guislon
Fort
France
Martio
Mt Feton
Fort da
Fort Ao
Kenewe
Eitie Tin
New York
Trerail
Guateloana
West Indies
Fragmented OCR News Snippet Covers Politics and Crime
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions constitutional challenges to a new Alabama state constitution, a registration dispute over Black voters, and a plea against censorship in polling. It also references a fatal accident in Chicago, martial law in Zagreb area, and the arrest of Wray P. Meike for alleged smuggling or deception, with scattered names and places.
GREAT ELKS' FAIR ENTERS SIOUX CITY113
The fair announces doors opening with attractions across midway village German village and Arabian performances. Visitors will find numerous shows including magicians and a large midway display. Admission to the grounds set at low cents with extensive accommodations arranged for guests during the event.
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Dows City
Sioux City
Jhi
Éake
Buie
Elke
Cennan
Crear
Andrews
Seventy Drowned In Algoa Bay Coast Storm
Cape Town report covers Port Elizabeth tragedy as Algoa coast gale floods beaches and sinks ships. Premier Sir Gordon Smigg confirms loss of life, with several boats stranded or wrecked and rescue efforts underway along the Algoa shore.
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Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
Moriday
Yoh
Gordon Smigg
Premsier
Oorth
Algoa
Bers
Devastating Volcanic Eruption Shatters Torishi Isle
An island devastated by a volcanic eruption between April 15 and 18 left no survivors. A military dispatch reports massive losses in ships and personnel. A US farmer was shot during a disturbance while a boy died from lightning near Salem. Worker strikes halt operations in Chicago amid broader unrest. Dr WB Bwit, health official, was killed by a runaway boat in Michigan.
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Takachiro Haa
Isla
Torishiwe
Fae Eapdeia
Insurgent Victory Reported Amid Turmoil in Nation
Dispatches from Washington describe a dramatic insurgent victory in Vanania with Manuel Santos announcing the rebel gunbeat attack. The account lists Sa guns, five colonels, sixty five officers, and 3500 troops among the victorious forces. President Roosevelt attended a reception with Count Cassius and Tusxinn ann Unssnitor, while Dr Ling commented on Roosevelt’s condition after an accident.
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Washington Dispatch
Manuel Santos
Nurrara
Oly
Smee
Bogan
Mognen
Avira
Ling
Roosevelt
Count Cassius
Lia
Hix
Cortelsou
Victory for Butchers at Chicago Pack House Pact
A Chicago special reports that meat packers have won a major agreement with the Meac Cartera and Chicago packers associations. The accord grants shorter hours and higher pay, ending the old scale that paid Dutchers 46 coins per hour while others earned far less. Four hours constitute a day’s work with overtime pay for excess hours.
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Chicago
Ogden Armour
Avinrumatel
Worsuiea's Association
Reading Company chief meets Quay Penrose on miners strike
President Raet conferred with Senator Quay and Penrose about a coal miners strike. After a long meeting the executive officers of the Reading Company issued a statement saying no compromise on the wage dispute was reached and work would continue as planned.
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Raet
Quay
Penrose
AL Philadelmin Sreelad Sarse Gootne
PB. Buer
Reading Company
Amhsies
St I Boning
Doce
Treage
Four Men Killed in Wreak Near Birmingham Mo
An eastbound freight collided with an engine near Birmingham Missouri, killing four men and injuring three others. The crash overturned a 30-car cattle train, with about 300 head of livestock killed.
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Raja
Birmingham
Kansay City
Thainwen
Lille
Electric accident claims life at hotel corner
A man died instantly when an electric line wire broke loose at the southeast corner near a hotel. Firemen and linemen cut the live wire after the fall, with a bystander noting the dangling danger. Police reported efforts to remove bystanders and secure the area. The investigation centered on how the wire became severed and the exact sequence leading to the fatal contact.
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Ties
Bliteitz
Sears
Wae
Hilton Toe
Wireal Keel
Walker
Aiuird
Tulee md
Beni
Lauly
Hare
Wits Linnvele Kowoekpd Fitteun
Ts Carsson
Niasn
East Eighth Street
P. L
Rib Bist
Ural
Edieson'Laght ‘Company
Sith Suivet
Les
Carson
Winget
Geother Fineman
Carnon
Tle
Nominated Democrats and state officials listed in Canehilin session
A fragmentary report lists Pickart and other Democratic nominees for Iowa offices including Auditor of State Melati Guthrie County and Attorney General candidates. It mentions De Moines nominees for Treasurer of State and Clerk of the Supreme Court, with scattered notes on court officials, a druggist case, and a 1950s style legal matter referencing costs and delays.
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Pickart
Deamoines
Alpes Muines
Lowing Ligkee
Melati
Guthrie County
Lown Cyoutys
Glert
Siyrene Coast
Tero Auripp
Diapur
Supreme Couirt
Biapartin
Cathar
Supreme Cour
Horter
Ulty
Connaissiance
President Itinerary Shows Busy Midwest Stop Schedule
Fragmented account outlines President itinerary through Sioux City Clarinda Des Moines and Oskaloosa with stops, travel times, and hospitalities noted. Includes mentions of social condition report from county, marriage license notes, and a Terrence of local incidents such as a town center accident and a watch robbery near the Great Northern line. Non-specific names and garbled phrases are present.
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Mant
Sioux City Bowl
T Medack & Ma
Weel
Ark Des
Oskaloosa
Wid Ottaway
Koolkin
Officer Worsted in Robbery Clash at Night
An officer, Oliver Wiatt, faced two masked pickpockets during a nighttime struggle in which one suspect was struck, the other fled. Wiatt sustained a leg injury as he and a companion attempted to control the assailants near a crowd at the scene.
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Union
Sherwin
Uils
Uetmster
Sherman
Tod
Oliver Wiatt
Fatal Shooting Incident Near War Lipton Farm
A report from a rural area near War Lipton describes a shooting at a farm where a person was fatally or severely wounded. The assailant attacked a target under unclear circumstances, with authorities summoning the injured party for medical aid.
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Geraint
Peed Camis
Lipton
Blying
A. J. Woows
Cronbie
Pedfark
Serousls
Feok
Hy Lond
Tier
Mystery in death by own action in Grange City
A fragile report notes a man named George Ropl involved in a death by self harm at his home in August Rout, July month of 12402. Details are unclear due to transcription errors, but the incident appears to involve a fatal self-inflicted act and an apparent absence of witnesses.
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Kunnun
Boas
Warsday
Arowurdele
Kan
Watekujan
Minsker
Midisras
Tolbens
W. Mortie
Morris
Eni
Thy
Wottiban Minsker
Bothy Rubbem
Salusen
Grorse
Kim Ear
Sy Éhanger
George Ropl
Whaotny Tineele
Weir
Alton
George Depbenme
Wyore
Ciy
Jowajty
Eiliinyy
Clautnan McGonnill
Cliathnan
Committee On Resolutions
Leno
Waneng
Phe
Anor
Atlee
Settlement Report From Court Case and Damages
The document reports a court settlement for 7500 dollars with a separate claim of 60000 dollars in damages. It notes a party identified as Link Reenter and references Portisl, Codur, and Fiitanre with mentions of fines and transportation. The fragmentary text implies a legal dispute about damages and penalties without full context.
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Codur Tsic
Nerees
Il Dautor
Sia
Crossing wreck in Bed Oak area kills train master
Rail crossing accident near Bed Oak injures and kills several people including Train Master Dudley of the South way system. Wreck occurred just before 7 o'clock when train No. 14 collided with a wagon at a rural crossing. Local officials and a Creston special report ongoing investigations and weather impacting rescue efforts.
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Cros
Woxeenger
Owen Main
M. Dudley
Southway
Aln
Oly
Delex
Hocgen
Heutnarters
Rhe Tninghpil
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Ann Thoringe
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Cheren
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Devate
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Vasant Stinte Lieket
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Stue
Jehard Fieke
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Bales
Uwlami Jofge
Supreme Covet
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Supreme Conte Steporser
Tolin Nathan
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Teen Gilani
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Wilke
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Ney
Atala
Jawa Kells
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Wralin Ara Bane
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