Fire at Coney Island Dreamland Amusement Park
A massive fire at Dreamland in Coney Island, New York, destroyed about 200 buildings including booths, restaurants, hotels, and animal cages. Estimated damages reach two to three million dollars with no lives lost. A runaway lion caused panic before officers shot the animal. sixty of 105 animals were burned or killed, others escaped and were pursued.
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York
New York
Bistory
Dresmiunit
Eas
Dolinra
Bostock
Sit Gatante
Collesion
Pelmello
Knights of Pythias Band Rehearsal Ahead of Monday Concert
The Knights of Pythias band will hold a Sunday rehearsal at Yeroon in Pythian hall to prepare for a 7:20 PM Monday concert on the upper balcony of the Dike home. The group has won admiration for its fine music and aims to serenade the Elks.
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Knights of Pythias
Yeroon
Pythian Hall
Unclear OCR Criminal Court Entry Described
An OCR fragment reports a police or court action with names like Tharus N Lilley and Henry Carter. It mentions a violation, confiscation of whiskey, a $50 bond, and release from custody but lacks coherent details.
Chicago Gain Matuort Lower Wheat and Corn
Report shows Chicago gains in futures for wheat and corn with mixed early session results. Traders note price moves and regional influences with modest volume and unsettled outlooks for nearby contracts.
Jorlal Sermon Appointed by Grand Army Units
Members of Sister Pest Xv Grand Arsty of the Reputile meet at the courthouse tomorrow morning and march to the First Presbyterian church where the annual memorial sermon will be preached by the Rev HT Meo Gictland. The Ladies of the Grand Army will also attend.
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Pest
Reputile
Court House
Tomorow
First Presbyterian Church
Meo Gictland
Bribery Rumors Shake West Virginia Senate Caucus
Charleston May 27. A sensational whisper about bribery in the Democratic senatorial caucus has prompted steps toward an investigation. Clarence Wetsox and William E Chilton were named as nominees for U S Senate and a probe across party lines is expected to reach the Lorimer case level. Senator Moses E Clapp of Minnesota arrived for the opening of the legislative session and spent hours with state leaders. He said the matter would receive proper attention as secret agents reportedly work on the case.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Buca Eratic
Clarence W. Wetsox
William E Chilton
Tavestizatisa
Senate
Reo Njse
Lorimer
Stator Clapp
Three Men Arraigned For Drunkenness Remanded
Three men arraigned before Mayor Frank R Moore on drunkenness charges pleaded not guilty and were remanded to jail for the night. Another man arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct forfeited a 650 cash bond as security for appearance this morning.
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Frank R. Moore
Trink T
Reverend Tiomax Visits Clarksburg After West Virginia Conference
The Rev W H Tiomax of the West Virginia Annual Conference arrived in Clarksburg at 2 25 this afternoon from Weston. He conducted a quarterly conference last night on short notice not announced in churches. He praised Dr Thomas and former visitors and plans to inform the Wa community of his return. Dr Thomas will preach at Pride's chapel at 6 30 pm and may administer the Lord's Supper at the evening service.
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W- H. Tiomax
West Virginia
A. M. If
Clarksburg
Weeston
Inet Sabath
Pabiie
de Thomas
Thomas
Pride's Chapel
Marriage Licenses and Local Dignitaries Noted in Parkersburg
Shattuck of Parkersburg, described as the wealthiest citizen, dies this morning. he led the local traction company and presided over Citizens National Bank. In Washington, marriage licenses were issued to several pairs including Charles B. Skinser, Margaret B Barber, Berley D. Roto, Anna Johnson, and Elizabeth Stutler. The post office department announces a new ten year coinage quarter at Leming to begin June 2.
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Parkersburg
Charine H. Shattuck
Citizens National Bank
Washington, DC
Charles B. Skinser
Haamiilion
Margaret B. Barbert
Berley D. Roto Elizabeth
Stutler
Anna Johnson
Roth
E. Flesher
Briafe Prin Rouge
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Jeanecy
Leming
One Legged Veteran to Attend Civil War Philippi Event
Washington plans a large Civil War commemoration in Philippi with Senator Batley General Sherwood and Judge Prouty among attendees. J F Hanger will also attend as the first Civil War wounded, having lost a leg at Philippi and crafting makeshift prosthetics after returning home.
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Waghedngton
D. C
Washington
Philippi
Joseph W. Batley
Texas
Isaac R. Sherwood
Toledo
Ey Prouty
Iowa
Sherwood
Oale
Congress
House
J. F. Hanger
Philipp
Hanger
Washington and Lee University
Virgints
Entist
Philppt
Virginia
Central Christian Church Holds Expanded Sunday Services
Tomorrow at Central Christian Church Prof McDarmald from Buckley Institute will preach at 11 00. Mills Mills returned missionary from India speaks to Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 00. Mrs R A Michardson and Max Rose Bar ex of Bethany attend Woman's Board activities at 3 45 and 8 00 PM address Ming Milla.
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Central Christian Church
McDarmald
Buckley Institute
Typelock
Mills Mills
India
Christian Endeavor
pfcIack
Woman's Board of Missions
Ming Milla
Max Rose Bar
Woman's Board
R. A. Michardaon
Phileips Qualifier Advances in Rover Event
The article reports a rover event with a qualifier named Ama Ineae CL Holden leading at 34,000 with participants Lew Ward and AL Preabebe in the lineup. The text is garbled but centers on a qualifying run and a banded figure.
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Rover
Pnilsipa
Wsueie
Ama Ineae
Holden
Wiles Lew
Ker Ward
Reverend B D Farewell Sermon at First Baptist
The Rev B D Sunday Grorning will preach his farewell at the First Baptist Church. He departs for Chester, Pennsylvania to become pastor of the Uptland Baptist Church. Sunday services are expected to be well attended as he is a popular minister.
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B.D
Chuster
Gates Says Forced Sale Tied to Steel Trust Case
John W. Gates testified before a House special committee on U S Steel. He argued the Tennessee Coal and Iron purchase was a forced sale by the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, aided by collateral securities, and suggested J Pierpont Morgan proposed the move to aid a distressed banking house. President Roosevelt reportedly approved the Tennessee deal.
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Marhington
United States Steel Corporation
House
John W. Gates
Trust Company of Ameries
New York
of & Erent Bioth
Tomumessee
Shinnston to Meet Clarksburg In Afternoon Park Game
Tomorrow afternoon at Union the Shinnston baseball team will face Clarksburg in promising condition. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p m with 25 cent admission including grand stand. Ample parking available.
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Union
Shinnston
Clarksburg
Skidmore If
Stealey
Dawson c
Danley
Cuff
Cuppett P- Shinnston
F. Barnett Sa
Fell
Warthlerf
Barrett
Shonk
Jones
West m
Barnett
Allen
Satterfield
Fiarrett
Austin Sul
Rover John Davis Plans Summer Visit to South Wales
John Davis a popular rover at Phillips Sheet Tin Plate Company, eldest roller by service, prepares to visit South Wales England for summer with relatives and friends. This will be his second trip since raiding in Clarkeburs. He sails from New York next Wednesday on the steamship Battle to witness coronation time of King George. Friends wish him a pleasant time and safe return.
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John Davis
Phillips Sheet & Tin Piato Company
South Wales
England
Thia
Clarkeburs
New York
George
Double Killings Shock Columbus Tragedy Report
May 27. In an Albany style account a train porter Luke L Watkins shot and killed his wife Blix and then himself after an altercation. The tragedy occurred while the couple were aboard a Columbus bound train.
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Columbus
Jensoun
Howe
Luke l Watkins
Blix
Mediation Decision Reported by Washington Board
In Washington on May 27 officials stated a decision was reached to refer a matter to a Board of mediation under the arrangement with the team, aiming to address the dispute between Botta Fate and the related parties. The report signals steps toward formal mediation proceedings.
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Washington
Eraman
Eo Botta
German legislative battles loom as campaigns heat up
The Reichstag election schedule is delayed with campaigns sharpening across parties. Conservatives Clericals and antisemitic factions align, while Socialists push full slate of candidates. Debates focus on foreign policy and domestic reform as ballots near.
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Berlin
Reichs
Fyttarattone
Tehak
Beaisnig Lise Devince
Prince von Buelow
Ant
Buelow
von Brethmann-Tollwes
Uwe
Sevral
Naonal Tiberele
Paty
Runeleus
Cat Ceaure
Leonard Digres
Inelishman
Gillies
Turward
Miss Coffey Dead in East Pike Street Home
East Pike Street resident Miss Margaret Coffey died at 12 50 Friday morning after a period of illness. She had been under medical care but the death came unexpectedly, with family and relatives left to mourn.
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Margaret Coffey
East Pike Street
Sin
Nune
San Francisco
Wolgast
Peters to fuse Hey. LM Peters to present sermon at church
Mr Peters to fuse The Hey LM Peters will present in the Pint Methodist Byleespel church tomorrow morning at 20245 aelock in the slaecee of the pastor There will be no services there tonight to allow members to attend the first Baptist church where Rev B D Stelie will preach a farewell sermon
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Hey. LM Peters
Aelock
First Baptist Church
B.D. Stelie
Court Releases and Rulings Highlight Weekend Session
Saturday sessions of the circuit court yielded numerous chancery orders and rulings. condemnations and judgments were entered in several cases including Stit hner vs Dola Goal and Coke, Clarksburg and Weston Electric Railway vs Rogers, and Sommerville vs Bank of Fairmonth. Other actions involve McKinney vs People's United Telephone, Vincent vs Amelia Devis, H C Brooks Co. vs Charl en W Dling, Sands vs Reserve Gas, and Cortright Coal vs Hero Coal. Trustees of the Enterprise Methodist Episcopal church were authorized to sell church property.
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Circuit Court
Pima
Piminum
Stichner
Dola Goal and Coke Company
Clarksburg and Weston Electric Railway Company
Russell
Rogers
West Virginia Legislature Progress Report May 2
In Cearuubston West Virginia on May 2 progress toward adjournment lagged in both Senate and House. The Senate considered Coffman primary bill amendments while Democrats sought to substitute the French referentium bill removing certain provisions. Party factions sparred over amendments and recess was taken as sessions continued through the Meuse morning and late shifts.
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Cearuubston
W- Va
Senate
Coffman
al Repubtt
Cape
Rennie
Costtran
Meuse
Trucs
Rex
Morley and the Radical shift in the Lords and Commons
A fragmentary report discusses Viscount Morley and Lord Haldane amid Radical shifts in the Lords and the Commons. It notes Morley’s retirement from cabinet duties, the Liberal stance on policy, and Haldane’s potential rise to high office as a staunch Radical.
Meeting notes reflect panel’s ongoing concerns
The fragment indicates a meeting involving a presiding figure named Gale and participants discussing concerns. Details are garbled but suggest a formal gathering with attendees and noted topics. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR, yet the event centers on a council or committee proceeding.
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Ray Carter
Chicago
Jorlal
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Ofarkersburg
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Tennessee Coal and Iron Co
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German Empire
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Charles W. Lynch
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Morley
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