Dynamite Horror in New York Explodes Injuring Many
A massive blast at a Park Avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit project near Murray Hill, New York, killed eight and injured hundreds. The Grand Union Hotel, Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, and Grand Central Station suffered severe damage with shattered windows and debris strewn across Park Avenue. Police and fire reserves rushed to aid survivors as officials pursued causes and possible criminal charges.
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Grand Union Hotel
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
Grand Central Station
Associated Press
New York
Parkvente
Threstler Square
Murray Hill
Manhittin Ye and Kar
Grand Central Railroad
J. Roderick Robertson
Nelson, AB
Hill Hotel
Cambda
British Columbia Gold Fields Company, Limited
Madison Avenue
Park Avenue
East Forty-first Street
Murray FL
Manhattan
Sireols
Boveri Tines
Murray HU Hotel
Willam Tubbs
Low
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Jerome
Tra AL Shaler
John Brincken
Martin McGrath
William Barclay Parsons
Rapid Transit Commission
Shaler
Grand Union
Manhattan Hospital
Consolidated Traction Deal Emerges for Philadelphia
Exclusive wire reports a plan to form the Consolidated Traction Company in Philadelphia to unify streetcar franchises and roads. The proposed capitalization is 30 million dollars with 15 million 50 year bonds, backed by major financiers including Wolt Brothers and PL Morgan & Co.
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Associated
Arosa
New York
Nerald
Piladelphia
Fromn
Consolidated Traction Company
Deon Mide
Ferald
Wolt Brothers
Philadelphia
Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Northwest Rail Lines
A severe Northwest blizzard halts passenger service with trains delayed twelve to fifteen hours and freight cuts. Subzero temps strain locomotives as Northern lines cut power. reports from St Paul and Sault Ste Marie describe rail and river ice hazards and a fatal stage accident across the river.
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St. Paul
Mian
Dun
Chinat Northern
Northern Pacific
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
John Lebha
Wor
Lebla
Thirty six Boers Captured in British Advance
An exclusive AP dispatch reports Colonel Wier’s force captures thirty six Boer combatants during a British operation dated Aundas 20 in the theater of War. The message, datelined Jobadnerbonyg, notes rapid advances by Kitchener’s units and lists captured combatants as talrtyophs Boor Satiueloy Jaith.
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Associated
Presa
Loon
Lonk Kitchener
Jobadnerbonyg
Wier
Stimu te Today Continues Atones Travel Tale
Fragmentary report mentions a journey from Washington Kansas to Korea City with stopovers and a mysterious voyage. Names are garbled and unreadable, but the text hints at transit through Suasquelianan and Lo Wwolaeter regions. The fragment lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Washington, Kan
Koreat City
Equity Case Dismissed in Bangor Slate Dispute
Judge Beott dismissed the equity suit by the Banker and Portland railroad against American Bangor Slate Company and others. The decision barred attempts to restrain slate shipments to non Bangor lines and ordered costs. An appeal to the state supreme court is anticipated.
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Maston
Beott
Banker and Portland Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
American Bons For Slate Company
American Bonfor Slate Company
New Jersey
Lehigh and New England Railroad Company
Bangor Slate Company
Nisi
Tno
Bangor
Portland
Rsault
Supreme Court
Tragedy in Chicago Ends Lancaster Couple
Exclusive AP report from Chicago details Dr. Harry J. Ziegler of Lancaster shooting his wife Anna at the Wellington hotel and then killing himself. Anna, wounded, told police the quarrel began with the husband. a note suggested their pact to die. The couple, long estranged, had ties to Lancaster and his recent divorce plans.
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Chicago
Harry J. Ziegler
West King Street
Lancaster
Tatty
Anna
Wellington Hotel
Ziepler
Samaritan Hospital
Wellington
B. T. Riese
King Street
Khinelt
Alegler
Ziegler
Ofice Baker
William J. Alewlerv
Statten
Philadelphia and
Reading Bailroad Company
Reigby
Saratoma
Philippines
Ziegher
Harriet Haker
Sailed and arrived ships listed in nautical telegraph item
The Avalon press item notes arrivals and departures of several ships including Amatordam and Boulogne Sur Mer at Liverpoo d and New York, with further entries for Kaleet Wilhelm and Vatriela Cleon Hane burg, plus a Gibraltar service failing to reach Naples and Genoa.
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New York
Amatordam
Tor Tordam
Boulogne Sur Mer
Kiara
Wyemouthe
Kaleet Wilhelm der Dirosse
Thier Bourg
Hiemen
Vatriela Cleon Haneburg Amd
Gibraltar
Trave
Law
Mine Workers Vote for Assessment to End Strikes
Indiana delegates push for a convention levy on all members to fund a speedy termination of ongoing strikes. The plan, debated at length, passes with the executive board to set the final amount and oversee only strikes endorsed by the national board. President Mitchell closed the session outlining the broader fight for recognition of the union.
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Associates
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Indiana
National Executive Board
Reese
Iowa
Mitchell
National Board
Methodist ministers debate miracles in Philadelphia meeting
At a Philadelphia meeting on January 27 ministers discussed Prof. Pearson and Dr Mitchell questioning biblical miracles. The debate denounced current seminary texts and bishops actions, urging notice of Rishell's Unfounded Christian Faith and related works.
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Philadelphia
Tev
George HM
Beckley Read & Juiper
Charles W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Methodist Theological Seminaries
de J. M. King
New York
Board of Church Extension
Board of Bishops
Mitchell
Hoxton Theological Seminary
Jesus Christ
Pearson
Pearson Caan
Rishell
Mulville Still Lives After Duryea Burglary Shooting
Mike Mulville the Newark burglar was shot by hotelkeeper Tenae Nyans at Duryea early Friday morning. He remains alive at Pittston hospital in a nearly paralysed state and offers a stubborn, silent response as physicians monitor his condition.
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Duryea
Pittston
Mike Mulville
Newark
Tenae Nyans
Pitttston
Unclear OCR: Transcription of Rail Contract Crew
Fragmentary lines describe a person named Wydaccbe an Energist engine affiliated with Cunegie and American Heridge, tied to Liverpool and New York, tasked with overseeing construction for the Pennsylvania Railroad's capital projects.
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London
Wydaccbe
Alo
Cunegie Company
Heridge Company
Liverpool
Sloank
New York
Clare
Topaylvania
Treaty terms discussed with United States agreement
Fragmentary text notes Washington and den Hie with a multilateral discussion. Mentions a treaty with emphasis on payment considerations and the involved party labeled as OONE ha AD, Qa. Unclear details prevent precise reconstruction.
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Washington
Dan
United States
Fire damages pattern shops of railroad company
Fire destroyed part of the pattern shops of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad in Wilmington on June 27. Loss was not immediately known, but extensive property damage was reported.
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Wilmington
Mek
Philadelphia
Killer at Rural Dance Ends Life of Traveling Agent
An Elmore Michigan commercial traveler James W Woodford was stabbed during a country dance in Linkville Indiana after dancing with Mise Parvis, Davis's fiancée. Woodford died ten minutes later. Davis was arrested.
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Linkville
Ind
James Ww. Woodford
Elmore
Mich
Woodford
Davis
Mise Parvis
Jewel Robber's Return Reported From New York
Edward Kern, valet of Paul G. Thebaud, accused in a $60,000 jewelry heist, reached this city in custody. He told Captain Titus where he pawned small pieces but declined to reveal a $15,000 pearl, awaiting his lawyer's advice.
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New York
Edward Kern
Paul G. Thebaud
Kern
Titus
Adml Schley Visits Chicago Schools and Social Events
Admiral Schley visits the Winfield Scott Schley public school where 900 pupils greet him as he thanks the students for the honor. He attends receptions with German and Maryland society members, meets Manila veterans, and hosts a Navy dinner at the Auditorium hotel before departing for Louisville.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Admiral Sehley
Winfield Scott Schley
Ma. Munger
Maryland Society of Chicago
Palmer House
Chicago Naval Inwade
Dewey
Manila
Achniad Schley
Oelook
Auditorium Hotel
City
Governor issues death warrant delayed execution at Bomorart
Exclusive wire reports Governor Stone signed a death warrant for Milton Shitels at Bomorart. Shitels was originally slated for execution on March 9 but escaped before the date. He was recaptured last Thursday in Athens, Ohio, following a burglary arrest.
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Harriaburg
Dan
Stone Toilay
Milton Shitels
Bomorart
Murdly
W. Bheeta
Athens
Ohio
Bogler
Public Auction Set for May 26 in Philadelphia City
Exclusive wire report states United States Attorney General James C. Rawls is named special master commissioner for a public sale in Philadelphia. Auction scheduled for May 26 in the city, details released by the Associated Press.
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The
Associated Press
Philadelpha
Dun
Generl Jumwei
Rawk
Philadelphia
Toga
Scranton Man Granted Pension After Service Claim
A Scranton resident named Thomas J. tandinir receives an eight dollar monthly pension under a service claim recognized in Washington. The notice confirms approval and outlines the pension provision for the veteran.
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Kachiive Wite Trong
Washington
Thomas J.tandinir
Scranton
Deaths of a Day in Huntington and New York Figures
Dawhion Tyler, 60, son of Joseph Tyler and brother of the president of William and Mary College, died today in this city. He led a public career with the health department for many years. The interment is planned in Philadelphia, Virginia.
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New York
Jan
Werd
Dawhion Tyler
Jobo ‘Wyler
William Ail Mary College
Appaenybich
Tyler
Department of Jyealth
Persipal
Miphmoml
Trio Undertakes Ransom Handover for Ellen Stone Release
A. A. Gargiulo, Dr. House, and W. W. Peet agree to deliver the ransom and receive the captives, after the American negotiators win broader freedom for crossing the frontier. They accept all risks and travel without an escort of soldiers.
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Diamaln
Roumelia
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsuka
A. A. Gargiulo
United States
Constantinople
Dr. House
W. W. Peet
Four Glove Fights Across Cities In Bantamweight News
The Associated Press reports London shows Tim Williams defeating Pedlar Palmer in two rounds to claim England’s bantamweight title. In Philadelphia Young Peter Jackson beat Jack Bonner over six rounds at the Washington Sporting Club. Denfoss and Gorman drew after six rounds at the Penn Athletic Club. London also sees Jack O'Brien win over Charley McKeever in a middleweight title bid at Leeds Club, McKeever at 131 and O'Brien at 158 pounds.
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London
Jtim" Williams
National Sporting Club
Palmer
England
Philadelphia
Young
Peter Jackson
Jack Bonner
Washington Sporting Club
Jackson
Penn Athletic Club
Jack O'Brien
Charley" McKeever
Leeds
McKeever
O'Brien
Celebration of William's Birthday in Berlin
Emperor William marked his birthday by granting territorial titles to regiments no longer bearing names. He attended a church service with the imperial family and diplomats, held a nongratuation court in the white hall, greeted officials including Count von Buelow, and met the Prince of Wales. Crowds cheered as he toured in a carriage and wore the Black Eagle ribbon at the armory. The Empress gave a marble model of her left hand as a birthday gift.
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Associated Press
Berlin
William
Count von Buelow
Prince of Wales
Emperor Willhamn
Order of the Black Eagle
Frederick William
Prince Titel
von Hahnke
Willian
Uater den Linden
Bogus
Fragmentary Local Notice On Appointments And Death
An OCR damaged passage mentions appointments of fourth class personnel in Fort and Wilkinson counties and lists several named individuals. It also notes an expansion project at a Coxe mine in Pittston and reports a death today, with vague references to state aid and regional locations in Indiana and Washington.
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Wider
Dan
Genial Manonebergh
Va Fun
Eustor
Weta
Marke
Unclear text fragment listing companies and capital figures
The fragment lists several corporations with unclear spellings and capitals. It appears to mention The Megiville Supply Company, Mena Villers capital 10, The Athens Rogby, Allied capital, Mowat Moreh, Gian saunes dona Shut, The Mewhante' and Manufactuies' Mall, and a transfer-related note with 1000 capital.
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Fun Mor Associated Pty
Dun. 7
Clurtem
Alate
Megiville Supply Company
Mena Villers Capital
S10
Athens Rogby
Mall
Troimkfer Ccanpaur
Bilisburg
Capital
Fragmented OCR Discoveries in Historic Publications
The readable text lists four events or items from Liem and mentions midway guides newspaper almanacs and aerial books among other publications. It contains scattered phrases and garbled terms suggesting a catalog of printed media and reference works.
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Anya Hace
Tata
Liem
Pope receives Knoy and Parley in New York visit
The pope today welcomed Hime Koyo A Philbin former New York County district attorney and John M. Parley auxiliary bishop of New York along with other attendees in a formal audience at the Vatican.
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Associated Press
Hone
Dam
Hime Koyo A Philbin
New York County
Right Key
John M. Parley
New York
Philippine Senate debate on officers press criticism sparks clash
An Associated Press dispatch from Manila triggers a Senate discussion over officers criticizing utterances about Philippine affairs. Senators contend whether newspaper reports justify reprimand, while debates on Philippine independence and free speech in the islands continue. The session ends without action. House actions include Vermont sales documents and compulsory witness attendance.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Manila
Dubois
Idaho
Associated Press
General Wheaton
Schurman Iy Apeech
Boston
General Whearton
Lodge
Miss
Spooner
Wis
Rawlins
Utah
Air, Ledge
Philippine Commission
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Money
Mississippi
United States
Mr. Hrale
Hate
Money
Platt
Connecticut
Eastern League Meets By Hoxclusive Wile From The Associati Cree
Eastern League gathering reported by Hoxclusive Wile from The Association Circle. New York’s chapter attended a meeting in Boston Monday where many issues were discussed and awards were given. George Stullingy of Detroit received a prize while the Sowderney Exhibitway event was noted for its display. Nevin and the Griffin Bar from Chicago were named managers for the downtown city exhibit.
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Associati
Yorks
Yi Coorge Stullingy
Dalierly
Detroit
Sowderney
Evitt Pans
Bed
Nevin
Griffin
Tou Bar
Chiewea
War Comet
M Anager
Eli
Weather Forecast for Washington and Nearby Areas
The forecast calls for variable temperatures with steady northwesterly to northerly winds. Expect mild conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday with periodic cloud cover and possible light showers in coastal zones.
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Washington
Dan
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Schley
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Lear Daniel Derbyshin
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