Death toll and ruin from cyclone strike across several states
Attorney General Clark May dies from blood poisoning after a turbulent hour in surgery. Born 1869 in Virginia, May rose from Lincoln County practice to state senate president and attorney general. His death follows wounds from a cyclone that damaged property across the Southland, with multiple communities reporting losses and ongoing medical emergencies.
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Ing
May
Grit- Vaneols
W- Va
Puene
Innalumiin
Lincoln Sunty
Lincoln County
State Senate
Wheelins
Ceneral
Masons
Bays Dean
Hamlin
Gladiator Rescues Crew After St Paul Collision
The British brig Gladiator towed the liner St Paul to Yarmouth after striking off the Isle of Wight. Severe crew injuries were reported and as many as twenty sailors feared lost during the desperate rescue at sea near Neady’s.
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Portsmouth
N.H
Jafts
Adamaion Man Held For Grand Jury on Window Toss Charge
Al Jenkins of Adamaion appeared before Magistrate Gordon for the grand jury action on a charge of tossing a missile through a window of an Interurban trolley car at Fairmont, Arkansas. He was held in $500 bond to await the next term and jailed for failure to post.
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AL J. Jenkins
Adamaion
Fairmont
Arksburg
Gordon
Pay Day at Mines and Industrial Strife in County
A damaged OCR slice reports miners facing low wages and pay delays at tinplate mills in a county area. The text mentions a previous three day period, safety concerns, and an average time for pay. The fragment names Theodor, Shaw, and De Cleant in New York context with a note about a family visiting.
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Tinplate
Threety Aint
New York Indictment Involving Baker Sought Amid Mass Murder Charges
An indictment was returned in a New York case naming Tamon A. Baker and others in charges tied to a mass murder plot spanning multiple towns and states. The federal agent says the suspect faced exam before a commissioner with references to a murder-like intent and potential execution. The maximum penalty noted is life imprisonment if convicted.
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New York
Tamon A. Baker
Sogmmay, Chargal —Ayith
Clavington-Buation
J. ¥. Mutohingan
Ats Mion Micont
Agwalstint
Ani
Ghio
Vennsylvanla
Guired
Cumratsaloner Hi
Bryan Committees Meet for Prygnelyl Group
The Bryan committees list officers and panels from executive to finance and personnel groups. Notable names include M. Snider as president and a wide roster of chairs and members across finance, membership, and case committees with speakers Jata J. Davis Edward G. Smith and others.
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Frank G. Bund
Perry C. Williams
W. Guy Tetrick
Eile Lyon
T. M. Hood
Thomas Kearnes
Menberality Committee
Anthony Bowen
H.W. Crummity
Carl We Nef
Leo Canflelit
Garrett
V. BE
Goockr
George Paolo
Brdstquarters Committee
MD. Wend
Ranael Debanon
Partick
Jata J. Davis
Edward G. Smith
W. Roy Byrd
W. Scott
J. Gshaw
W. Gasten S
Parkers Street War Addresses Woollmen Regret Note
An address event at Parker Street involved Moe, Pate to Com and Cartes P. Dore from Walgear Gorinen. The record notes a late night gathering with Betewport resident Castles AL Stilvem reporting the entry.
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Iufige Hunter Moe
Parkers Ste. Wra
Addres de Madera
Wat Hefoe
Cartes
P. Dore
Walgear Gorinen
AL Stilvem
Betewport
Etry
Man Accused of Robbery and Assault in Granteville
Thomas Walls, described as oilored, is in jail awaiting action on charges of robbing G. T. Scott of $79 and a gold watch. Scott, a civil engineer from Granteville, alleges Walls raped him while intoxicated. A policeman arrested Walls Friday night after Mr. Scott complained. A magistrate will decide next steps.
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Thomas Walls
Jaud
G. T. Scott
Scott
Herors
Granteville
Wolfe
Circular from Department of Mines Names New Assistant
An official circular from the Department of Mines announces Mr John as Assistant to the Chief. He has coal mining experience and degrees from State University and Columbia University. The department plans a May bulletin to guide inspectors and report mine conditions.
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Department of Miner
Charleston
Chir
Atornay Genemi
Jackson Sues For Millions Seeks damages over alleged railroad fraud
Jackson, a West Virginia mineralogist and geologist, sues I H Rogers and others of the Standard 611 group in New York for 1 892 939 25 alleging fraud and theft of control of the West Virginia Short Line and Ohio River railroad assets. He claims losses totaling 1 613 033 25 in property value and damages, plus costs.
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New York
I. H. Rogers
Standard 611
Healy
Moore Jackson
Clarksboro
W. Va
Supreme Court of
New York County
Jackson
West Virginia Short Line Railroad
New
Martinwyllie
Belington
West Virginia
Vale
Talmont
Inmi
Maltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio River Railroad
Rogers
Hartimore & Ohio
New Yorks
Alf
Baltimore & Ohio
West Virginia, Short Line
Ohio River
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
West Vireginia
Baltimore
Virginia Short Line Railroad
Bowers Reappointed U S Fett Commissioner
Berkeley leader Bowers wins a renewed term as head of the federal commission governing federal food policy. The reappointment, approved this week, follows four years of service by George Mflowers under President Roosevelt, with party alignment noted amid the confirmation.
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United States
Fett Commisoner
Fieangr
Bowers
Berkeley
United Staten New Fte
George Mflowers
Presdent Roosevelt
Hax Dem
Storm Toll Rising Across Deep South and Gulf
Reports from Cincinnati to New Orleans recount a damaging storm system. Deaths and injuries span multiple states with hundreds hurt and many towns devastated. figures include over a thousand injured and dozens dead in several counties and towns across Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Georgia.
Letter from J C Gawthrop on travel to London for mining property
A reader in Baise reports that J C Gawthrop plans to visit London to settle mining property before he writes again. The note indicates his intended trip and purpose.
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Bere
J. C. Gawthrop
Baise
Agaln
London
Chicago Grain Market Brief Note Apr 25 Wright Blair visit
A fragment from the Chicago grain market report notes Blair was here Saturday. It mentions wheats at 97 ld corn at 66 bid and cate 5a with ET, sore ET unclear.
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Rome
Cedartown
Cave
Chicago
Ifl
Sore
Blair
Distinguished Citizen of This State Dies in Baltimore Hospital
Obituary notes the death of a prominent West Virginia figure, former state judge and senator Camden, at a Baltimore hospital after two weeks of illness. It details his early life in Lewis County, legal practice, roles as bank official, and political service including governor candidacy, U.S. Senate term, and railroad interests. Arrival of remains in Parkersburg for funeral Monday afternoon is announced.
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Baltimore
Camden
Weil
Jaina Heke Todtiyey
Waa
Lewis County
Wet Point
Tsst
Ee Change Bank of
Virgole
Nambetine
West Vi
Aythgore & Ohio
Hirst National ‘Waa
Parkéraburg
Elfen
United Binton
Alcyeara
Hoggaly
Venato
Wireless displays attract crowds to city exhibition
Representatives Kelley and Shans arrived to demonstrate the wireless telegraph, hailed as the era's wonder invention. The courthouse is secured for four nights starting Monday at 8 16, with invitations sent and all welcome. Exhibits previously shown in Parkersburg promise explanations in plain language, detailing wireless aims, distances, and the import of electric signals, as wireless pioneers claim it will beat land lines.
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Kelley
J. H. Shans
Court House
Parkersburg
Raye Ely
Mr. Keltey
Aleu Om Jeni
America
United States
Marront
York
Xia Wireless
Land
Pleat Sates. Los Angres Apr. 25
Atlantic battles Santa Barbara as city notes outline events in Los Angeles area Apr. 25. Sparse readable text references a baseball clash and local happenings, with limited names or places clearly identifiable.
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Los Angrles
Santa Barstha
Morelag
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