Disaster on the Pacific: Fifty-Two Drowned off Strait of Juan de Fuca
Advices from Seattle report the steamer Cislam of the Seattle Victoria fleet foundered early Saturday near Smith Island and Dungeness in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fifty-two drowned, including all women and children aboard the Chalkin. Rescue efforts remained futile as boats swamped and searches continued along the coast.
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Seattle
Lawrence
Omar
Deels Layals
Currin
Clallain
ELS
Lannels Ic
Bahata
Remarkable Escape of Prisoner in Springfield Jail Break
William J. Reid alias L L Hoffman, jailed for swindling hotels nationwide in 1892, broke from Springfield jail at 3 a.m. after unlocking nine doors and slipping past guards to climb a wall. He had been bedridden three months and reportedly eaten only broth, yet remained at large hours after the escape.
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Wim. J. Reid
Springflelet
Mass
Nik
William J. Reid
LL. O. Ffoffman
Atlantic
Pacific
Springfield
Sundar
Flo
Highwayman Shockley Confesses in Salt Lake City Murders
John M. Shockley confesses in Salt Lake City to the murders of Motorman Gleason and Conductor Brighton killed by a lone highwayman in their car on Wednesday night. He says he did not intend to kill them but was forced to shoot in self defense during a struggle. He contemplated suicide afterward but his nerve failed.
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John M. Shockley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gleason
Brighton
Shockler
Explosion Claims Six in Wilds of West Virginia
A dynamite blast near Cassville Warne County West Virginia killed six people and injured teen bystanders. Local authorities report multiple residences and a nearby road damaged by the explosion. Investigations focus on the origin of the blast and the identity of the victims.
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Cassville
Warne County
W- Va
Stakes at Kansas City Races Begin April 80
The aharab meet of the Kansas City Jockey Club opens April 80 with ten stakes worth $20,300 across nineteen racing days. HLMeed Baurdar is noted among entrants for the event.
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Kansas City
Chib
Hlmeed Baurdar
Kentucky Volcano Report Fears Growing Threats
A volcano on Sugar Laat Mountain in Rewin County Kentucky shows alarming signs with smoke and lava likely to threaten nearby residents. Meanwhile famed artist Jean Leon Gerome died in Paris, born in Vesoul in 1824, marking a second reported calamity in the same brief item.
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Hentucky
Sugar Laat
Rewin
Entucky
Nave
Jean Leon Gerome
Jean Tenn Gerome
Maris
France
Smulig
Vesoult
Bank Examiner Links Major Forgery Ring in Highland Case
Bank examiner Crummer reports to the county attorney on alleged forgeries and related frauds at the Bank of Flighland Highland Kansas. The case centers on W. 12. Marcell, the cashier, with alleged thefts and unlawful emissions totaling about 300000 dollars.
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Crummer
Bank of Flighland
Highland
Kan
Coututy Mattorney
W. 12
Marcell
Fire in Chimney Theater Douses Crowded Performance
A fire broke out at the Chimney theater in Gross Warden, Tlungary, during a crowded performance. The fire department quickly contained the blaze, allowing the show to conclude.
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Gross Warden
Tlungary
Senator Dietrich Wins Narrowly in Omaha Bribery Case
Judge Vandeventer sustains demurrer and rules a senator is not a member of Congress until oath. Dietrich released. Fisher and Hastings postmaster freed on indictments. Court notes jurisdiction issues and misdemeanor penalties for Congress members or government officers.
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Omaha
Neb
Vandeventer
Congress
United States
Dietrich
Vardewenter
Summers
Dietricd
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Vaubrenter
Senat
Uastings
Neh
Owihich
Conpiloss
Havcocivert
Irregularities Charged in Memphis Election Riot
Irregular and riotous scenes marked the Memphis Tennessee election held Thursday with ballots stolen and burned in the Ninth Ward. One man was shot during the ballot count amid violent clashes. accusations of gross irregularities and shooting persist across wards.
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Memphis
Tenn
Damaging Testimony in Montana Mine Explosion Case
Testimony before the coroner's jury at Helena on Friday questioned responsibility for the Michael Devert mine blast that killed Samuel Olson and Red Diver. Witnesses said powder was kept in the Rarus mine for nonmining uses and orders were given to blast workings to bar inspectors and others from entering the Huros and Amuuenmatvd mines.
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Montana
Civen
Michael Devert
Samuel Olson
Red Diver
Jurf
Telena
Mone
Frank McGeach
Rarus
Huros
Wreck on Cumberland Valley line causes injuries near Newville
Friday evening a passenger train on the Cumberland Valley Railroad collided with an open switch near Newville Pennsylvania. Cars derailed and a coach plunged down an embankment. Fourteen passengers injured and one died soon after. Names and details of the fatally or seriously injured are listed with several identifying individuals.
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Cumberhiund Vialler
Newville
Emily Owler
Shipnensburg
Rosie Middleton
Phioanix
Ada Blarry Halmesstock
Heavy Fines for Peonage Plea in Coast Case
Robert Nl Pranklin and others pleaded guilty in the United States coast case on charges of peonage. Judge Jones imposed a 1000 fine against Pranklin and six defendants, with sentence suspended.
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Robert Nl Pranklin
Steamer Prise Na Grounds In Fog Near Newport
Reported grounding of the Fall River Line steamer Prise Na in dense fog off Lime Rock lighthouse near Newport. Passengers were taken off by another steamer. conditions hindered rescue efforts.
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Fall River Line
Prise Na
New York
Lime Rock
Newport
Bloomington Strike Expands With Electrical Workers
Electrical workers and other Bloomington Bloomington AL laborers declared a sympathy strike Friday for street railway workers. Power plant staff including engineers and firemen who are unorganized quit, with campsway rushing to fill evacuated posts.
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Bloomington
Pabst's Will Probated in Milwaukee Estate Placed in Trust
The will of Captain Frederick Dy Abst wg was probated in Milwaukee. The estate is valued around 10,000 dollars and placed in trust with no public bequests.
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Pabst
Frederick Dy
Milwaukee
War Draws Nearer From Port Arthur Advances
Advices from Port Arthur via Che Foo describe several warships leading Port Arthur at night to intercept a Japanese squadron of four ironclads. Russia signals possible concessions but adds new conditions. public sentiment favors abandoning futile privileges and resorting to arms. Troop movements on the railway continue. Lake Baikal is frozen as bluejackets and other forces gather.
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Port Arthur
Che Fon
Siyle
Usway Prunelling Woren
Jabain
Port Amior
Haikal
Dori Arthur
Tapan
Lussia
Aospecial
Tokia
Cremer Katsura
Finance
Naval Affairs
Eautoil
Union
Russia
London Daily Mail
Junras
Mapa
Ube
Cheaulpo
Seoul
Inquest Opens Into Chicago Theater Disaster
Coroner's inquest begun over the Troquins theater disaster remains in Chicago. The jury will hear from 2nd of Here witnesses over six days as State's Attorney and coroner's office officials oversee the investigation.
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Chicago
Troquins Theater
Sol Gen
Jr Mie
Caue MoreRe
Core Per Traceer
Strikes Hit Chicago Hotels Over Labor Hours
Stationary engineers walk out at more than twenty five Chicago hotels and apartment houses after peace talks broke with the Travel Keepers Association. New men take their places as proprietors prepared for emergencies.
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Chicago
Lravel Keepers’ Association
Poodle Saves Family From Burning Louisiana Home
A poodle named Nellie alerted a Missouri family in Louisiana Maine as their house burned. Mr and Mrs William Jaenecke woke in time after the dog pulled covers from a bed, allowing them to escape in night clothes before the house burned down.
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Missouri
William Jaenecke
Nellie
Louisiana
Fire at World’s Fair Sparks Blaze in Electric Wires
A cross of electrical wires in the main power tunnel under the education building at the St. Louis World’s Fair started a fire. Witness Christie of the Girre department was thrown from his buggy and severely hurt. Firefighters rushed extra engines. within an hour the blaze was extinguished.
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St. Louis
Christie
Girre
Gelug Toe Chettre
bLalg
Harvest Hand Plan Discussed by Labor Leaders
Labor commissioners met at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City. They reported the Western Free Employment Party members have left for home and expect to reconvene in spring to plan harvest hand operations across Missouri and neighboring states.
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Midland
Kansas City
Pullsto
Missouri
Kurusas
Nebraska
Towa
Dakotas
Wesleyan Students Sign Tobacco Abstinence Pledge
Students at Wesleyan University returning from holiday were required to sign a pledge to abstain from tobacco before resuming work for the new term. The order applied to all enrolled students as part of campus conduct measures.
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Wesleyan University
Arela 2 OL
Coal price cut in Clarksburg area by two firms
A special from Clarksburg WV reports a 25 cent per ton annual coal price reduction by two dominant local mining companies. The move comes amid over development and growing demand affecting the region's mines and markets.
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Clarksburg
School House Burned at Fills Minnesota
Fire destroyed the new public school building at Fills Minnesota about noon Thursday. The blaze started in the furnace room and caused about 7000 in damage with insurance listed at 4660.
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Abount Nour
Fills
Minn
I Insurance
Street Car Man Murdered in Utah Rail Line Ambush
Motorman John Gleason and conductor Theawaas Ebrighton were shot dead by a masked highwayman during a robbery attempt on a Consolidated street railway car near Batt Lake Utah. Military authorities report 56 expulsions in San Miguel County and 600 to 700 weapons seized since martial law began.
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John Gleason
Consolidated
Batt Lake
Utah
Theawaas Ehrighton
Visitabdes
Tifty
San Miguel
Cota
Bandits Face Court in Chicago Car Barn Murders Trial
Three youths Van Dine Niedermeier and Marx stand accused in a Chicago car barn killings case. Court security was extensive with deputies guarding entrances as jurors were being selected amid tense crowding and strict access controls.
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Chicago Car Barn Bandits
Materials used in Louisiana Purchase Exposition buildings
Figures for the St Louis fair show vast quantities of lumber, glass, steel, plaster, and nails used in the fourteen main buildings. Estimates place total materials across hundreds of smaller structures well over 450 million square feet of board measure, with tens of millions of pounds of staff and nails and millions of feet of glass.
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St. Louis
Paris
Haber
Desperadoes Face Murder Charge In City Railway Case
In a crowded jail courtroom the four men and an absent fifth await trial for the murder of Prank W. Stewart, ledger clerk at the Chicago City Railway. Niedermeier Van Dine and Marx sit with guards nearby while attorneys plead for continuance.
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Sage
Whit Man
Niedermeier
van Dine
Marx
Quinn
W. Stewart
Chicago City
Stewart
Motormain Johnson
Emil Koeski
Est
Taurderense
Wisnok
Twenty Die in Wreck of California and Mexico Express Train
A head on collision at Willard Illinois near Topeka Kansas destroys freight and passenger cars on the California and Mexico Express. Twenty killed and all on board injured as darkness and wreckage hinder rescue efforts. Oklahoma homeseekers among passengers. Survivors struggled to aid the injured amid fires and freezing winds.
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Kansas
California
Mexico
Chicago
West
Willard, Ian
Topeka
Oklahoma
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Regitar
Inference on War Material Scale at a Fair Exhibit
The text gauges vast quantities of materials from a fair display. It notes enough tar and glass to furnish 700,000 ordinary houses and cover 100 acres. glass for 10,000 windows. paint for 8,000 large houses. and whitewash for 160,050 rooms.
International Labor Unrest Across North America and Europe
The report outlines widespread labor activity including arbitration talks in Canada and the United States, union organizing in Boston and Montreal, wage disputes for sailors and enginemen, and strikes by plumbers in Kane Washington. It notes rising union strength in Japan, new locals for railway clerks in San Francisco and Lawrence, and a large-scale shift toward organized labor in Western Australia and Spain.
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Montreal
Can
Cook County
National Arbitration Tribunal
Cullom
Illinis
Sao Francisco
Cal
Lawrence
Mass
Spe. Kane
Wasl
Western Australia
Whaterloo
Iowa
We. Gor.ti
Japan
Somerville
Newton
Newburyport
Spain
Notica
Aidland
Ing
Chicago
HL the Fist
Denver
Enid
Gulf Machine Shops
Okla
Wilful poisoning case in Iowa jail suspect noted
Mrs. Belle Lewis of Fredrick is jailed in Sigourney charged with first degree poisoning of her husband Willan H. Lewis who died October 10 near Kedrick after taking medicine and suspected tamarind in the stomach. An alleged accomplice rumors surround the case as the state chemist confirms poison in the stomach.
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Belle Lewis
Fredrick
Sigourney
Ile
Baty
Nustody
Willan HH
Lewis
Kedrick
Ora
Hedvick
Fremont
Morgan
Premere
Wing
A. OU. W
Surance Comrany
Wan
PPO
Weotatu
Luus
Guarding School From Fire At Shell Rock Board Action
The Shell Rock board of education and city schools discuss fire safety. They plan a large bell alarm and electric sounding system, two new fire escapes for upper floors, and to keep extinguishers and hoses ready for use.
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Shell Rock Board of Education
Othe
Zit
Pring Pal
May Be Robbers Plunder Hidden Pennies Found
A sack containing 51.95 in pennies is found by Henry Dethtersen and son while fixing scales. The pennies were taken to Dow Crey and sold in a shop. Packed in a lime sack the coins appear hidden by someone. Theories blame a prior bank robbery or concealment under scales.
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Henry Dethtersen
Sont Stetl
Dow Crey Iml
Sau
Aanpteton Bank
Dying Doctor and Appendicitis Case Report
Harriman, famed for 200 operations, lies dying after an appendicitis operation. Dr John Tarrineau of the military department at Town City University is near death from peritonitis following surgery. Dr Listrimann lists two hundred plus operations with no deaths in appendicitis history.
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Te. Harriman
John Tarrineau
Miltemry
State University Airdiead
Town City
Listrimann
Aimander
Mecwilly
Hog Chotera Emerges in Multiple Localities Across State
Hog chotera has appeared in several localities, causing concern as Iowa faces a long fight with the disease. The state has endured it for fifteen years, with outbreaks rising to troubling levels and affecting communities.
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Msihavior Mons
Varios
Towa
Boy Drowns After Skating Into Air Hole Near Mondat
Andrew Brown, one year old son of WLOBL Brown, drowned at Tierend Lake two miles north of A Mondat when he skated into an air hole. Nearby skaters saw him vanish into the ice but could not locate him for about an hour.
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Andrew Brown
Wlobl Brown
Tierend Lake
Oty
Albion Tower council bans dancing without license
The Albion town council imposes a dancing ban requiring a license issued by the town recorder, attested by the mayor, and a payment of 15 shillings before any public dancing is allowed in Town Central.
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Tower Council
Albion
Coffin of Tort Dodge Dies at Willowedge Home
Mrs. Coffin of Tort Dodge, wife of the noted philanthropist and former railway commissioner, died at the family home in Willowedge aged 78.
Imusement club forms in Des Alpines to skirt Sunday law
A group calling itself an amusement club is organizing in Des Alpines with the aim of circumventing the Sunday law by securing the right to hire Sunday evening theaters.
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Des Alpines
Fire damages Congregational Church at Avoen
Avoen Congregational Church suffered heavy fire damage discovered about an hour after prayer meeting. The loss is covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoen
Conroy Sentenced to Ten Years in Davenport Burglary Case
Michael J. Conroy was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to burglarize and sentenced by Judge J. W. Bollinger in Davenport to ten years in the penitentiary. The trial was described as one of the district court’s most remarkable.
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Conroy
Michael J. Conroy
Burganrize
Davenport
J. W. Bollinger
Curty
Missing Boy Found Near Walnut
James Rasmussen aged 19 wandered from his father’s home in Jackson Township Shelby County found three miles north of Walnut. He was freezing at extremities but will recover.
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James Rasmussen
Jackson Township
Shelby County
Walnut Ile
Cause of Capitol Fire Traced to Candle Start
Investigation by the state executive council concludes the Des Moines state capitol fire began from a candle used by a workman in the attic area. electrician from Chicago firm identified as lighting contractor. State Architect Liebke estimates damage up to 300000 and favors a 500000 appropriation to fireproof the building. Supervising engineer Linley killed when beam collapsed while inspecting debris.
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Des Moines
State Execntive Council
Sittitie
Chicago
Cleetere
Liebke
Crampton LL. Linley
State Capitol
Justantity
Orndog
Itoa
Mysterious Death Shocks Grundy Center Woman Found Dead
Grundy County authorities investigate the death of Mrs Willi Slifer in Grundy Center. She was found dead in bed beside her husband after they had been married about a year. A note claiming self harm appeared but later examination raised questions about the cause of death.
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A . Grundy
Trie
Weare
Ler
Sun
Tnt 1
Posk Merten- Exniianeiotn
Fire Destroys Burlington Furniture Store and Blocks Nearby
A major blaze tore through the Litehoy Furniture basement in Burlington late Tuesday night. Flames from an overheated furnace engulfed a large portion of the building and surrounding structures, with estimated losses near 250000 dollars and insured for about 25000. Firefighters battled the blaze to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sid
Litehoy Turnture
Che Eky
Cle Re
Burlington Overrun by Thieves and Lawless Gangs
Burlington faces a reign of terror as burglars assault stores and homes nightly. Citizens arm revolvers and shotguns in self defense, with some burglars expected to be killed, prompting grim newspaper headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtington
Ifa
Amd
Supreme Court awaited as Cedar Stupids case looms
The Dubuque city delays testing its case while awaiting the Supreme Court decision. Judge Preston previously ruled Cedar Stupids could not collect taxes on railroad property at full value, a ruling that may affect all special charter cities in the state. The court’s awaited ruling draws strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dubuque
Fell Ralie
Preston
Cedar Stupids
Wild man captured after terrorizing near Kaj Takk
The wild man known as Iman was captured after terrorizing locals. He spoke indecipherably, wore scant clothing, and carried a flint and blunt razor. Earlier capture attempts failed until a Pole aided identification in Maryland in July. He wandered from relatives he believed in Chicago and fled to the woods, nearly freezing in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
Mairheld
Chienso
Aurheds
Noted Robber Surrenders to Sheriff after Nevada capture
Sheriff Cousinus returned to Council Batifis from Nevada with Archie Walker wanted on an instrument for the Graves store robbery last fall. Young Waliger surrendered to the sheriff, confessing the crime and asking officers be notified. Alfred Swangee previously escaped from Logan jail using iron from a tool box to break through a second floor vent. No trace of the fugitive remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousinus
Council Batifis
Nevada
Archie Walker
Waliger
Alfred Swangee
Logan
Greumtte
Fire destroys Arlington Hotel in Stuart. origin unknown
Suspected incendiary set the Arlington Hotel building in Stuart ablaze and reduce it to ashes. The hotel had been unoccupied since August after an earthquake. Police suspect a counterfeit money scheme as motive. James Logan Lee and Ed Campbell, three men, were arrested in Iowa City and brought to Cedar Rapids by Deputy Marshal Healy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Arlington Hotel
James Logan
Td Lee
Ed Campbell
Iowa City
Cedar
Healy
Town Man Killed in Barlington Road Train Wreck
A freight and a passenger train collided at Savannah Illinois on the Barlington road. August Hirschberger of Oresco was killed. The engine and several cars were demolished and the wreckage caught fire incinerating the victim.
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Barlington Road
Savannah
August Hirschberger
Oresco
Hirschberger
Tramp Arrested in Dyersville for Mail Sack Theft
A tramp was arrested at Dyersville for stealing a sack of mail. Five letters were found in his possession. He refused to reveal the sack’s location. The mail was awaiting an eastbound train when he was taken into custody aboard a freight train.
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Dyersville
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