Fragmented excerpt blends war cartoons and estate memorials
The obscure clipped text mixes anecdotes on cartoons of politicians in Washington and New York medical and legal notices. It mentions a burial record dated 1835 and 1862 for the Armstrong family, a Washington collector of caricatures, a hospital transfer for Walter F. Firrgit, and a 13 year old Kansan seeking marriage guidance with a humorous note from a father.
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Stynerave
Akirgaret Amstrouz
William Armstrong
Balsavet Moor
Alan William Armstrong
Ada Ann
Alsy Charlotte
The
Aknne
New York
Walter FL Firrgrit
Eithner
Gester Bay
Long Ysland
Kie Hi
Duryea
Man
Waltez
Inne
Fis
Henry Cooprider
Kansan
Jirobate
Heeper
Train Crash at Junction Stuns Northwestern Route Fans
A stock train and a freight collide at a junction near a central crossing causing derailment injuries to crew and passengers. Emergency workers battled flames as three cars toppled, with cars damaged and a crossing blocked while authorities investigated the cause and assessed damage to the Northwestern line.
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Webster
Imen
Estes
Maniac nun rampage ends in death by self
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 27 year old Meffurk attacked Jumer Fitzsimmons and Kate Zugstephos with an ax at 5 in the morning. Fitzsimmons grappled and was fatally wounded as others tried to intervene. Meffurk fired a pistol, was pursued by Drake and the police, and killed himself after a fatal pursuit.
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Hille Mas
Injares
Cedar Rapids
Charles Meffurk
Jumer Fitzehmmons
Mere Simmons
Ante Sermine
Merarin
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Tupstairs Matford
Kate Zugstephos
Drake
Cattle Thief Nabbed After Pasture Loss Near Milford
Fifteen head of cattle vanished Monday night from a pasture south of Terrill. Sheri Jones notified deputies who traced cattle to Gallagher, a farmer six miles west of Milford. Gallaher boarded a train from Chicago to Milford where he was arrested with 25 shipping contracts and identified by witnesses. Ravenpant admitted the full theft.
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Chicago
Spirit Leke
Sheri Jones
Gallacher
Terrill
Jones
Montgomery
Teil
Gallagher
Milfort
Chica
Milford
Sher- 18
Ravenpant
Evanglist VK Baseball Sparks Camp Meeting Disruption
TheEvangelist VK and local ministers were disrupted by shouts at a camp meeting when a baseball game on the grounds attracted spectators. Officials condemned the conflicting event and residents described the scene as a clash between religious gathering and athletic entertainment. A separate arrest was recorded for assault with intent in a related incident in Algona.
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Osten
Maipin
Thomas
Enti
Deuehtere
Consteeatianal
Raia Minsters
Algona
Death 10 Man and Beast on the Canadian River Ford
A report describes the Canadian river as a dangerous ford across a 400 mile stretch affecting cattlemen. It details how floods strand horses and cattle, wash away gear, and force wagon crossing methods, with drivers risking loss of stock and equipment in swift, deep waters.
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Tewan
St. Louis
Cert
Jaen
Remis
Red River
FOUR OF OUR MARINES SLAIK
Washington and the White House move to reinforce the fleet as Admiral Storey reports heavy fighting near Tien Tsin. A 2,000-strong force is readied to relieve Tien Tsin while Oregon may race to the scene to join Brooklyn and Crowninshield’s squadron.
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Baltellinet
Eseandis Dasuel
Collewlue
Bedlethir
Fredeve
Lita
Tsin
Waller
Nates
Tien
FOREIGN FORCES IN GREAT PERIL IN CHINA
International troops in northern China face mounting danger as efforts to hold positions around Peking and Tianjin intensify. A British squadron reports dwindling intelligence and worsening situation with 7,000 sailors and soldiers involved, while observers note heavy Chinese resistance and uncertain relief plans.
Ex Governor Taylors Claim and 1804 Presidential Bid
Ex Governor of Kentucky pledges victory for Republican reforms and predicts sweeping support in Kentucky. Claims strong national prospects for 1804 presidential run and praises honesty and leadership as campaign asset.
Boy killed by pitchfork accident near Fomta
June tragedy reports a boy playing near a pitchfork propped against a stack. While sliding, the tines pierced him, another child escaped with injuries, and the father arrived as the boy died. The incident occurred at a location described as near Fomta with a nearby stream or path.
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Fonda
Peterc
Fomta
Fallieg
Petersmier
Tre Isinek
Train disaster report from Clareslie scene
A mangled body found near Clareslie after a train collision. Parts of a man’s remains traced along the track toward the west while witnesses describe the victim as a working man in work clothes. Police and local authorities initiated a search for further remains and identified the scene.
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Hirmatos
Cnaton
Tan Fang KO
Northersterns Iuta
Clareslie
Barber acquitted amid strange insanity defense in France
A Poitiers barber who confessed to harming eight clients over two years was acquitted after experts challenged motifs and cited compulsion. Defense argued insanity touched many workers, while testimony noted the barber acted when alone with a customer and was deterred by fear before the act.
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Macin
Poitiers
Shere York World
Afl
Ambush on Tagayan River Run by Philippine Rebels
A force of 100 yen insurgents in a strong position ambushed a detachment of four officers and 100 men from the Fortieth Infantry at Cheitham on the Tymyan river morning. Reinforcements from Tugrayan failed to seize the position, all but a few were killed or wounded, and the rest withdrew to the coast. Several named soldiers and ranks are listed, with casualties noted.
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Tagayan River
Waathinston
Ern MacArdur
John W. i
Edwin E Willams
George Wells
Te Ranters
Mbalng
Sergeant Nartitcross
Wuuy HK
Wheat Jumps to 88 Gents as Market Soars
Panic action in the commodities pit as wheat futures surge on sensational crop reports from the northwest. July prices leaped from yesterday, peaking near 93 3-50, with a sharp daily rise and subsequent renewed volatility amid weak crop prospects.
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Board of Trade
Diginset
They Rthwest
Realiaiutions
Budapest
Leary
Tide Water Canal Route Found For Isthmus
June 26 Bellifonte Pa Dr G F Wicks surgeon of the Nicaragua canal commission reports the panel has discovered a tide water level route for a canal across the isthmus. The suggested route runs from Lasardi Calidonia bar to the coast near San Miguel about 130 miles east of the old Panama Coloa path, with a Darien crossing.
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Panama
Quigg Denies Charge On Platform Draft At Philadelphia
Quigg declares Terre was not sacred and disowns certain language in the final draft of the platform. He cites authority of Senator Foraker and notes the subcommittee chaired by Quigg prepared the platform. The statement addresses omissions and the subcommittee’s role in the platform’s creation.
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