Snow Storm Paralyzes Kansas City After First Southwest Winter
A historic early storm isolates Kansas City with heavy snow and gale winds. Telegraph and telephone lines fall as tents collapse in Fort Leavenworth and near Pairmount. Shipping reports note hurricanes and battering along the Atlantic with vessels missing propeller blades and coal shortages.
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Brunswick
Pairmount
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Twenty-second
Buenos Ayres
Hansen
Apalachicola
Fla
Commission at Havana Reports Spanish Detachments Departure
The American military commission met at the Trocha hotel in Havana with Rear Admiral Sampeon in attendance. An official Spanish vote listed times for the next detachments to depart the Islam, while Gomez staff reportedly mostly resigned due to friction with their chief.
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Trocha Hotel
Sampeon
Sener Giranta
Gomez
Gomer
Deschanel
Dominfean
Marcop Rosario
Goomes
Tobacco Trust Ends Big Combination Plan in Tie
Louisville notice reports that the Continental company saga collapses and American Tobacco buys Drummond & Brown plants. Negotiations end with no new combination. Louisville firms reportedly refuse to join, claiming they demanded more than the merger would pay.
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Louisville
Continental Company
Drummond & Brown
At &T. Louis
American Tobacco Company
Burglary Victim Dies in Allentown Area House Assault
Mrs. William Bachman died at Siegfrieds six miles from Allentown after three men entered her home yesterday afternoon and beat her, causing a brain concussion. The house was ransacked but nothing was stolen.
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Allentown
William Bachman
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McKinley Receives LL D From University of Chicago
President McKinley was conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Chicago in a rain affected ceremony at the Kent Theatre. University officials guided the orderly program with remarks by Dr Alonzo K Parker and Albion W Smith amid cheers from about eight hundred attendees. The president gave no speech, then attended a public reception at the armory and a formal dinner at the Auditorium Hotel hosted by President Harper.
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University of Chicago
McKinley
Kent Theater
Harper
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
John Henry Barrows
Thomas BD. Bryan
Kent Theatre
Jine
Henderson
Alongo K. Parker
America
Albion W. Smatl
Spain
United States
Mr. McKinley
First Regiment
Auditorburm
University
Peace Conference Crisis Over Cuban Debt and Philippines Demand
The Paris dispatch reports the peace commissions conference in crisis as Judge Day of the American delegation rejects delay and Cuban debt relief plans. He warns the United States will not assume debt or reduce bond value while Spain demands sovereignty and options, including surrender of the Philippines, be considered.
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Philippines
Judge Day
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Madrid
Didge Day
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Porto Rion Lomeyrton
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Delonge
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Capynette
Poe le Dietter
Body found in Grave Send Bay identified as John McKenna
The unidentified man found yesterday in Grave Send Bay was identified today as John McKenna aged 2. McKenna was a steward on the United States transport Berlin. The discovery connects to the prior report of a man found with his throat cut.
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New York
Gravesend Bay
John MckKenna
United States
Berlin
Railroad Collision Near Harenethy Kills Six
A collision on the Great Central railway near Hare nethy resulted in six deaths and twenty two injuries. Responders and investigators were on the scene as authorities began inquiries into the cause.
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London
Dqet
Great Central
Harenethy
Minnewaska Brings Troops From Puerto Rico to New York
The US transport Minnewaska arrived with General O H Ernest and staff, the Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, and convalescents from Cuba and Porto Rico. They transferred to the General Meigs at the Narrows then to Bellevue Hospital, while the Sixteenth Pennsylvania disembarked at Jersey City after a notable Porto Rico campaign.
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O. H. Ernest
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Porto Rios
Charleston
Santiago de Cubs
Ponce
Train Delay Near New Jersey City Sparks Waiting
Commuters gathered as a train stalled and could not depart, with passengers lingering on platforms until a restart opportunity expected tomorrow morning. Officials monitored progress and advised patience amid the uncertain schedule.
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Sey City
Industrial Commission opens at Capitol to plan work
The first session of the industrial commission met at the Capitol with five senators five representatives and nine private citizens. Members include Mallory Mantle Lorimer Pell Harris Slythe Conger Phillips Farquhar and Ratchford. A organizing committee was named and a plan of organization discussed with hearings to be published later.
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Kyle
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Penrose
Mallory
Daniels
Mantle
Onjen
Farquhar
Inquest Opens Into Mohegan Wreck At St Keverne
Falmouth Oct 1 The Mohegan wreck inquest began in St Keverne church to identify the deceased. Survivors, many wounded, rode twenty miles over rough roads. The coroner expressed sympathy with distant relatives as the roll of the dead was read and bodies identified or not. A S Williams London manager testified the ship was in fine condition after prior ballast and machinery work. Officers were debated as to deck presence during boat launch, with adjournment for a shipowners’ expert. The total bodies recovered by noon is od.
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Coatmo
Sixteenth Penhcylvenia
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Byers
Benito
San Juan
Cayey
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London
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Hicherd Kelly
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Duvite
Wilkins
Ali Kelly
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Two More Soldiers Die From Typhoid In Hospital
The deaths of Captain Richard F. Lockton of the Fifth Michigan Volunteers and Lieutenant Charles W. Schuyler of the Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers were announced. Lockton, from Marshall, Massachusetts, died in a Pennsylvania hospital after being brought from Camp Meade. Schuyler, from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, died in University Hospital after transfer from Long Island City. Both cases are recorded as typhoid fever fatalities.
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Marehall
Milch
Charles W. Schuyler
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Local Post Office Inspector Arrests Suspect in Lexington
Lexington officers report the arrest of Oh. Tyeroum Murvell with accomplice John Baird at the Philadelphia port. Murvell, a stamp clerk, confessed to a two week stay at a military camp and admitted a shortage amounting to about two hundred dollars.
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Lexington
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John Baird
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Russo-Japanese tension rises at Port Arthur
London dispatch from the war desk reports Russia hurriedly concentrates forces at Port Arthur in case Pekin risks an emergency and mandates quick action. The correspondent notes the rapid troop concentration signals heightened alert on the Far East crisis.
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Oder
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Russia
Port Arthur
Pekin
Spaniards May Not Yield Yet In Cuba
War Department reports a Spanish officer said Spain would not concede Cuba if aware of American army weaknesses. Officials fear Spanish misperceptions of U S troops may influence early resistance. discussions consider sending a sizable force to Cuba to counter this view.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
aMolile
Philippines
Madrid
United States
Prominent Spaniard Suse Warla Not Yet Over
In a morning digest the report notes continuing tension with a prominent Spaniard named Suse Warla in Porto Rico and signals the broader postwar strain. Hurricanes affecting Laid and Bon are mentioned alongside Cuban garrison commentary and financial notes.
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Ponce Commission
Porto Rico
Suse Warla
Philadelphia Peace Jubilee Preparations Under Way
Philadelphia readies a three day Peace Jubilee with a grand court of honor and reviewing stands. Officials expect high attendance with 20 000 soldiers marching on military day and troops from the Tenth Cavalry and Twenty first Regulars invited. The Grant monument unveil is postponed to April 26 to avoid crowding.
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Milee
Poldlere
Alver
Tenth Cavalry
San Juan
Huntaville
Ala
Plattsburg
N. Y
Grant
Reading Pa W C T U Officers Elected And Reports
Reading Pa W C T U officers were elected this afternoon with Mrs Mebecceu Bh Chambers as president and Miss Frances Jones Philadelphia as corresponding secretary. The treasurer reported receipts of 5910 and expenses 1.00.04. The press department boasted a wide reach and banners proclaimed press for Christ. The Narcotine committee noted tobacco product totals in the United States exceeding 40 000 000 pounds and urged tobacco reduction. Resolutions praised Dr Swallow for integrity in state administration and promotion of purity at home and in the commonwealth.
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Mebecceu Bh. Chambers
West Grove
Frances Jones
Philadelphia
Olive Pond Ames
Frances Woods
Huntington
Henrietta MW
Forest
Mix
Anna B. Northland
A. AM. Bice
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Darean
Dr. S&swallow
Republican Meeting in Willigrmeport With Colonel Stone
A large Republican gathering in Willigrmeport Pennsylvania hosted Colonel W A Stone candidate for governor. Stone and a party escort arrived at the courthouse where officials and citizens filled the packed venue for speeches by Stone Shaffer Blewart Cameron and a post meeting reception at the Young Men’s Republican club hall. Stone linked the election outcome to war policy approval and urged self reliance without Democratic aid.
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W. A. Stone
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Thomas J. Blewart
David Cameron
Tioga
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Colonel Stone
Scranton Firemen Seek Funds For Next State Convention
Reminders of Scranton's delegation to the state firemen convention at Lebanon are discussed with a reported cost of 871.80 in cash. The committee approves the expenditure though some vows that funds must be raised by members as treasurer Roche presents detailed ledgers and pledges for securing the remaining amount. Plans include reaching out to corporations and considering a temporary hall to host future events.
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St. Charles
Rouen
Peters
Cerath
Dehy
BK. Roche
Wade M. Pinn
Hickey
Main
Mehvein
Flow
Sisietnan
Mr Roche
Mer Roche
Binkey
Lorethor Gael
Kles
Fteigen
Pragk Ovaly Faces Wily Ealwarda in Twenty Round TA Contest
The event pits Pragk Ovaly of New Vorte against Wily Ealwarda of Australia in a twenty round contest at the National Sporting event. Both participants prepare drinks as part of the competition.
Pensions Issued in Pennsylvania Districts
Washington dispatch reports pensions issued in multiple counties. Adil HonorMd h Ricehards of Dallas Luzerne receives ten dollars. Increase-DeWitt Gray of Athens Bradford gets four dollars. Original widows await details. Minor Urbane Av iary in West Nicholeon Wyoming noted with fourteen dollars.
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Adil- Honor
Mdh Ricehards
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Luzerne
DeWitt, Gray
Athens
Bradford
Portmaster General Merritt Recommends International Rates Cut
Portmaster General Merritt calls for immediate action with the Postal Administration of England Germany and France to reduce international rates to two and a half cents per ounce or fraction thereof.
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Getli
Ameisiant
Merritt
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Interchanges on Cuba Advance in Peace Talks
Paris reports the peace commission continues examining the American canvass on Cuba and the debt refund. Spaniards press to redefine relinquish sovereignty while Americans insist the pledge to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other possessions remains unchanged under the protocol.
Jessie James Indicted in Noted Outlaw Case
A grand jury indicted Jesse James son of the famous outlaw for involvement in a robbery near Bele Line Junction in September. Other names connected to the hold up included Kurls Polk Andy Ryan and Caleb Plone with charges and arrests ongoing as investigators pursue additional suspects.
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Olen
Grand Jury
Jesse James
Willig Wo Lowe
Kurls Polk
Andy Ryan
Caleb Plone
Atlescoe
Loewe
Heapete
Waortinte
Rte
Ty Islund
Kentucky Races and Field Events Report
A garbled report details Kentucky race results and horsemanship notes. It mentions event heats, top finishers, and various riders with partial names and placements, reflecting a busy track day with notable performances and sidelined entrants.
Unclear OCR excerpt with scattered place names
Fragmentary text lists New York and various names such as Bremen Wilhelm and Fylde plus scattered terms like Nappies and Civirallur. The passage is disjointed with no coherent event or date to summarize.
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New York
Fragmentary note on a theft and missing jewelry
A damaged OCR fragment describes a theft where a pedometer or watch is missing, a jewelry piece valued around 100 is involved, and a potential list of suspects or lines is unclear. No definitive names or locations are readable.
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Aleis
Weather forecast for Washington region
forecast predicts increasing clouds and rain across eastern Morevirge. cooler air moves in from the south with brisk winds.
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