Storm Disasters in Canton and Charleston Toll
Describes Canton China flood losses with death toll over 10,000, widespread devastation, crop damage and rising rice prices. Reports flood details from June onward, river embankments breached, villages submerged, and residents forced onto trees or boats. Also recounts Charleston storm damage with ruined buildings, submerged waterfronts, wrecked wharves, damaged hotels, and heavy losses along the coast despite some resilience.
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Canton
China
Washington
Sezni Y
Vilages
Te Cluidel Square
Claims for Indian depredation losses in Kansas explained
A Pittsburgh Kansas article outlines correspondence about Kansas citizens losses from Indian invasions. Gov Martin asked state agent Crawford to pursue rightful payment. Officials describe investigations by the Interior Department and Senate actions, with attention to evidence and legality for compensation.
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Kay
Kansas
Martin
S.J. Crawford
Atshington
Couter
Crawford
State
Bern
Securine
Maki
Wasmiseron
Anpust Sd
Him
John A. Mertin
Tupet
Cougtess
State Board
Ishultima
Kansa
Pebruery
D W. Wilder
Stan J. M Boght
Charman
Eides
Inan Department
Sam
Interior
United States
AL HS Hoat
Congress
Department
Blisi Jones
A.B. Ursnan
Texas Desperado Rampage Leaves Dozens Orphans
A Johnson City man, Al Lockie, went on a murderous spree in Blaneo County killing Berry and Mrs. Lockie, Mr. Stokes and his wife, Mrs. Henry Lockie, and Miss Lockie, then wounded neighbor John Nicolson and Thomas Brunswick before attempting his own life. He rode toward Johnson City but was captured en route, leaving about twenty children orphaned. Additional reports note campaign fund struggles and a separate Sturgis murder with no clues.
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Avsris
L. K Dockey
Johnson City
Blaneo County
al Lockie
Green
Esciyay
Winchester
Berry Lockie
Berry
John Nicolson
Nicolson
Stokes
Henry Jockin
Miss Lockie
Ava
Thomas Brunswick
Luis
Icelanders and fjord farms amid rugged Icelandic scenery
A compact retrospective notes Icelandic inhabitants living along fjord mouths, their turf houses, and the foreign ownership of farms and trading posts. It contrasts harsh mountain geography with resilient locals and mentions Danish merchants and seasonal fisheries.
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Teland
Col
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Glowing Account of Argentine Republic by South American Commission
A report to Congress details Buenos Aires harbor activity with hundreds of ships yearly, Argentina’s vast plains, rail expansion, cattle and sheep growth, and British colonist influence. It urges frequent steamship cooperation with the United States to deepen trade and mutual benefits.
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South American Commission
Waszmnetos
Congress
Argentine Republic
Buenos Ayres
Plata
Plata Valley
Republic
Europe
Thensad
Uou
Govert
United States
Religious and Educational Trends Across Early 20th Century News
A collection of brief items notes 102 Presbyterian ministers dying last year, Yale College adopting the revised scriptures for chapel, and the Salvation Army planning a Salvation Navy auxiliary in England. It highlights sparse schooling in New Hampshire towns, a Mitchell teacher guiding pupils to shelter during a storm, and a large new Assembly at Pisa Bluffs. It also cites school attendance disparities in Russia and broad Presbyterian missions in Asia, with commentary on religious influence under various regimes.
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Presbyterian Church
Yale College
Salvation Army of England
Salvation Navy
United Medical Schools
New Hampshire
Warren
Boston Globe
Mitchell
D.T
Chantauqua
Pisa Bluffs
Lontis Globe
Mos&kow
Russi
China
When Lewis R Redmond Fights Back in Backwoods
The article recounts moonshiner Lewis R Redmond resisting capture after years eluding officials, declaring he will never surrender when attacked from behind. It notes injuries from bullets, a backwoods nurse, and compares this to other frontier cases and warnings about self treatment. It weaves in later anecdotes about detectives and gun violence, praising prompt draw and defense.
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Lewis R. Redmond
South Carolina
St Tore
Garfield
Warner
Sportsman’s
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