Michigan Masons reorganize mutual benefit association
The Michigan Mason Mutual Benefit Association met in Grand Rapids and reorganized under a graded assessment plan with new rates from 7 to 2.50 for various ages. Membership limited to Michigan residents within the fraternity. A committee led by Gen. W. P. Lones will report in April as officers are elected. In Green ville a burglary case involved two infant children stealing tobacco and cigarettes from Lars Hansen’s store, with officers puzzled by what to do with the infants.
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Jasonic Miutual
Michigan Masonile Mutual Benefit Association
Grand Repits
Masyes En- Urvly
Bent
W. P. Lones
Apri
Farony
Grownville
Lafayette Fosgate
Lary Haneson
Reform School
Hansen
Michigan Items Mixed From Across The State
A stream of short items from Michigan towns reports a new library project in Marcellus, business moves in Grand Rapids, a saloonist death by poisoning, church resignations in North Dakota, a schooner sale in Bay City, and upcoming indoor softball in Lansing. Other notes include bank and trust matters in St. Joseph, arrests in Kalamazoo, weather and flood updates, crimes and trials, accidents, and local industry developments.
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John Johnson
Howitt
Bronson Baptist Church
North Dakota
Joe Lavideau
Bay City
Adriatic
Bradley & Stone
Cleveland
Tansing
Jackson Printers
Lansing Armory
Seth Iood
Cholnygan
Reservation Lands Open to Indians Amid Land Sale Wave
Special agent Jas A Hooper distributes 6000 acres to Indians from various parts of the state marking the closing of Indian lands in Taubella county. Half of the allotments are patent and marketable, half require consent, swelling the land supply valued for timber and farming and drawing rejoicing from many. George Keamns, a Grand Rapids centenarian of 104, dies after long life in Michigan. Frederick Bush, Kalmazoo mayor, dies of cancer, lauded as a prominent citizen whose business and institutions, including the C Ke 3 railroad, honor his memory.
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Jas A. Hooper
Indian Bureau
Variius
Taubella County
George Keamns
Grand Rapids
Flo
Westmoreland County
Pia
Michigan
Alnoe
Hale
Hearty
Beanin Ieaves
Uris
John
Kalamasou
Frederick Bush
Katamazoo
Thish
I Katund
Kalaraese Place 1
Bush
Mine Blast Traps 180 to 200 Workers in Indian Territory
A deadly explosion at shaft No 5 of Ogive coal and mining near Krebs Oklahoma Territory entombs about 180 to 200 miners. Rescue teams work as a plume of smoke and a thunder like report signal catastrophe. Approximately 50 escaped injury while many others are feared dead as efforts continue to clear the mine and reach the entombed men.
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Ogive Coal and Mielning Company
Krebs
McAllister
Indian Territory
Ramblag
Thin Suniheree
County Seat War Update Near Spryidd Desperadoes Fight
A late courier reports no armed clash with killers of Sheriff Dann near Spryidd. A posse of 14 pursued two wagons, four miles of running fight ensued, horses were lost, and fresh mounts were secured. Government troops deployed to Spelagtcl as civil unrest eases. southwest state region expected to settle soon.
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Fea
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Spryidd
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Devel
Sean Wy
Gererany
Linwood Mob Turmoil Hits Linwood Arkansas Village
A mob led by a white man named Duryeur terrorized Linwood Arkansas for days. They set fire to the depot cotton gin and houses, destroyed the depot, and forced villagers indoors as a local posse formed to quell the violence. Authorities report citizens forming a vigilance committee to drive out the group.
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Linwood
Ark
Duryeur
da Bryan
Letters From Gould Era Reveal Theft Claims And Fatal Explosion
The letters describe a partnership dispute involving Jay Gould and Jim Paged, alleging withheld funds for Canadian widows and noting a botched payout. A dangerous explosion at the Bellag sawmill, owned by Caldwell Miller & Viewer in Alabama, killed one man and four others injured, with a total property loss and a defective boiler blamed. The writer cites 10 000 withheld and other financial claims amid the disaster.
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Gould
Canada
Gein
Chartey Bowing Incident At Columbia Station
A 55 year old man, living in Nash Ville, Columbia, confesses to a strange stairway incident at the station. He claims to be the victim of an abduction and mentions a journey toward Philadelphia. Police investigate the details and motives while the public watches for further disclosures.
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Elalios
Nash
Pias
Walpote
Wileyed Eines
Sewarie
Philadelphia
Noble Woman’s Work Supports Famine Stricken People
Crantens Tolitol reports famine relief efforts led by the Red Cross as she describes how her sons fund grain purchases while daughters visit homes inviting the destitute to free soup kitchens. She laments the widespread misery and the difficulty of recording every small donation amid scarce resources.
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Crantens Tolitol
Custers Death Criticized In Memorial Sermon
A Connecticut pastor denounces Custers death as caused by disobeying orders during Terry era. He cites Gen. Terry, Maj. Gen. Alfred Terry, and Col. Hughes, noting disputes over statements in the Century and asserting responsibility for the fatal movement.
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Connecticut
Alfred H. ‘Terry
Theodore T. Munger
United Church
New Haven
Custer
Terry
Huertus
Indiacrest
James K. Pry
Dr. Monger
Wbowe
A Match to Mraz in Santos Bloodshed and Fever
A chaotic report describes a yellow fever outbreak aboard a steamer leaving Brazil and a brutal clash in Santos where troops faced armed citizens. The battle left dozens dead and hundreds wounded as streets ran with blood and authorities struggled to restore order amid a harsh political rupture.
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United States
Hraguas
Santos
Brasil
Ptovm
Devin Eltiens
Revolutonium
Fragmented 19th Century Political Speech Record
In a garbled dialogue Jobe Steeman discusses political figures and party alignment. References to Foraker, Gov. McKinney, Secretary Rhine, President Havreon, Senator Carlisie, Palgier, and a free silver bill appear amid incoherent remarks on legislative outcomes and party strategy.
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Ainking
Jobe Sivewan
Foraker
McKinney Lad
Obie
Blake
Havreon
Hyaitininbetya
Lou Sebator Carlisie
Palgier
Senate
A Gigantic Undertaking on the Siberian Railway
A. Peso, chief engineer of the Wesey and Amoor divisions, oversees a vast labor project in San Propcinco with over 5,000 soldiers and convicts. By next year 7,000 more workers join, protected by 18 battalions, cavalry, and artillery. The railway will run 1,700 miles east from St Petersburg to the Chinese frontier, with arduous, hazardous construction.
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Engiaver
Wesey
Amoor
San Propcinco
Curcan
Ruse Slo
St Petersburg
Fragmented early 20th century notice barrage in noisy OCR
A garbled OCR summary listing diverse items: deaths and memorials in Chicago and Minnesota, political figures in Ontario and Pennsylvania, Rhode Island voter rolls rising by 7,000 with Democrat gains, a Toronto deputy governor dead, Vanderbilt family links in Vallejo Cal, court rulings on sales of liquor, labor unrest and shop damage in Texas, a British syndicate buying U.S. type foundries, and scattered place names and fragments from various dates.
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W. W. Vanderbilt
Vallejo
Cal
Corina
Supreme Court of Pesnkyirenia
San Antonio A
Wool Duties And Chilean Arbitration Referenced In Washington Letter
Washington Letter reports on free list wool duties being trimmed from 30 to 10 cents a pound and repeal of specific duties on wool manufacture while ad valorem duties stay. It notes Chilean arbitration prospects, President Harrison’s likely delay, and House leadership changes with McMahon pro tem and free trade proposals pending. The piece touches Senate appointments, ship canal debates, and public notices of legislative actions.
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Mike
Springer
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Springer Oii
Phaon
Oban
Cial
Harrison
Cilluia
Baltacre
Sphakeh
Crep Wae
McMiltin
Mir
McMiHin
Dugiess
Wreck on the Wabash Trains Collide Near Aladdin
A fog bound collision on the Wabash railroad two miles east of Hannibal Missouri killed at least eight and injured several. An east bound train had right of way. the westbound train jumped the switch, destroying both engines and five coaches. Cars burned, five more coaches destroyed, and wounded were taken to Springfield Missouri.
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Aladdin
Hannibal
Springfield
Nominated Sherman for Ohio senatorship in caucus
The Ohio Republican caucus chose Gen John Sherman as their man for the senatorship after a tense contest. Sherman won 61 votes to 33 for Foraker with McKinley and Foster each getting one. The nomination was made unanimous and Sherman and Foraker were cheered as they entered the caucus and gave cordial speeches.
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Sherman
Ohio
John Sherman
Foraker
McKinley
Foster
Jude Unanimous
Voraker
Redistricting Bill Draws Mixed Reaction in State
A bill proposed in the Obie Reuute by Senvior Carpenter seeks to redraw the state of Wipe out the democratic gerrymander. The measure sparks broad debate with critics denouncing politicians while supporters call it a fair, balanced plan. The proposal would create six Democratic districts and 15 Republican districts, with supporters claiming equal population distribution.
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Senvior Carpenter
Trains Collide Near Hannibal Involving Italian Passengers
A Wabash collision occurred two miles east of Hannibal Missouri as two passenger trains from Toledo to the west and Kansas City to the east eased into Aladdin. Engineers Wilwon and Beuchat died along with four Italian workers in the smoker. Several passengers were wounded. The wreck was blamed on an almost impeded flagman and signal confusion.
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JM Allmoodingen
Benton Hartor
Newting Plank
St. Joseph
Chicago
Mis County
Michigan
Powtae
Maralysi
Alpert Lehrowler
Irving
Hostville
Manor County
Tally Lele
Smalehildeen
Isai Murphy
Praitfort Junction
Sonny Slinioe
Teleg
Town Otaon
Hhe Michigay Mises
Caluget & Meela
Ana Tons
Franklin
Atlowss
Tan Hog
Wabash
Toledo
Kansas City
Aladdin
Hannibal
Wilwon
Beuchat
Wuta
Unclear historic blaze devastates property and casualties
A damaged OCR fragment reports a blaze at a property valued around £500,000 with losses over £800,000. The fire reportedly started on a roof leading to collapsed walls, emergency crews and casualties, with burned remains not recognizable. No reliable names or dates are recoverable.
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Joe Sastrous
Art smuggling probe widens in New York imports
Customs under new restrictions conduct broad sweep of art dealers and collectors. Inquiry into imported paintings and statues reveals widespread smuggling and unpaid duties. Investigators say the scope extends beyond New York as authorities track significant losses.
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New York
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