Vast North Atlantic Storm Leaves Beaufort Island Wreckage
Reports from Yemeser North Carolina describe a hurricane that devastated Port Royal and Augusta railroad coast islands. The death toll nears a thousand with 340 dead and missing on Beaufort area alone. Destruction includes shops, homes, and ships left ashore.
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Yemeser
N. C
Port Royal
Augusta
Coosaw
Toa
Beaufort Foots
Palmetto
Beaufort
Port" Royal
River disaster toll spikes as aid appeals surge
Augusta dispatch reports Receiver Averill states Sea Islands in South Carolina suffered far greater loss of life than early estimates, with about 7,000 residents left destitute. He appeals for urgent aid of provisions crops and protein to meet the catastrophic needs.
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Augusta
Averill
Port Royal
The
Sea Islands
South Carolina
Fights Over Food After War
Times special from Augusta reports that the siege driven to Port Royal by island forage have depleted the rice and cotton plantations and left the area destitute. With hunger rising, locals are resorting to violence as shortages trigger clashes and deaths.
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New York
Augusta
Port Royal
Republican Nomination Notice for 1793 District
Abbreviated OCR notes show H. Bundy nominated for Congress by Republicans of the district on September 2 at Ft. C. The fragment indicates a party designation and a date of nomination from an early period. No further details are legible.
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Ft . C
H. & Bundy
Congress
Repblicans
Milwaukee Road engineers discuss wage settlement plan
Milwaukee Road officials meet with the president in St Paul to seek an equitable wage settlement. Engineers and players consider a two year loan plan at ten percent of wages without interest as part of the proposed terms.
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Miwaukee Road
St. Pauw
St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
Intereg
Unclear OCR fragment hints at murder attempt and arrest
Fragmentary report describes a Monday incident involving a person named Lily Tigrant and a husband, with a Tuesday night death or arrest. Authorities are said to have moved the suspect to Saul Cunningham's office for questioning after an attempted decisive act at a hard sale.
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Lily
Harlan
Saul Cunningham
Stock dividends declared on shares and bonds
Estimated dividends total about $70.4 per share based on stock valued at $70 and bonds at $88. Cash dividends include an annual rate and an extra 2 percent. The text discusses allocation among stockholders and bondholders.
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Stockhol
Tjaiso
Oy. de
Alley L
Bank failure aftermath ends in murder near Auburn
fragments indicate Samuel Deeters, a bank loss victim, shot at Mrs Lowey and Herbart Bachtel after a fire set to a building’s contents. Bachtel died three hours later and Mrs Lowey was seriously wounded.
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Watrtoo
Idol
Samuel Deeters
Davis Bank
Fai
Auburn
Herbart
Brinning
Aros Bathtel
Lowey Pent
Deeters
Bachtel
Attorneys Elect Officers in Milwaukee Meeting
At the closing session of the meeting the Ameé'a tion elected officers with Thomas fr igan as president, Joh nore as secretary, and Frattis Rawle of Philadelphia re-elected as treasurer. The list of vice presidents includes state representatives such as Benjamin Harrison from Indiana and Jerome C. Knowlton from Minnesota, among others.
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Milwaukee
Ameé
Warehouse commission grades for the year noted
St Paul records indicate a yearly warehouse commission grading, highlighting a spring and season mix. The note cites low weight and quality factors guiding crop handling, with emphasis on aging and efficiency in processing despite light weight.
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St. Paul
Alwas
Mortgage bonds Interest de Petition Receivers case
Federal district court judge Jenkins in Milwaukee grants a petition to appoint receivers for mortgage bonds. Court action involves the United States and circuit receivership procedure.
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Milwaukee
Dudge Jenkins
The
United
Cholera Reports Rise in Italian Cities
Reports indicate cholera cases and two deaths in Genoa with additional infections in Alexandria and Palermo. Daily fresh cases varied across cities as health authorities monitor the outbreak.
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Genoa
Alessandria
Palermo
Farmers Finish Harvest Amid Shortage of Help
ARGYLE MINN. Farm workers are scarce as threshing is finished and grain is in fine condition. Many machines idle due to lack of men to operate them. wartime manpower shortage affects operations and year’s yield.
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Argyle
Minn
Pillow Fight Turns Fatal Mauling in Pulaski
In Pulaski Louisiana on September 4 Joseph B Storig 18 raised a shotgun during a pillow fight at home and fatally shot his cousin John Storig 26 who died instantly. Joseph is reported to be in critical condition.
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Pulaski
Joseph B. Storig
Ted
John Storig
Joseph
Seventy Corpse Count From Storm Ravaged Districts
Reports from Coosaw River and Fort Royal areas describe a grave toll with swollen bodies recovered. Charleston and Augusta have limited telegraphic news as Beaufort and surrounding towns send in hourly updates on the disaster.
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Coosaw River
Fort Royal
Charleston
Augusta
Beaufort
Storm devastates South Carolina towns and port damage rises
The Sunday and Monday storm crippled Beaufort Port Royal and nearby areas. High tides and widespread flooding damaged rice crops and orchards, with Charleston suffering major losses estimated near one million dollars across wharves shipping and property. Six killed two injured and several missing as ships wrecked and lightships ruined amid extensive river floods and crop damage.
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Columsia
Seale
Charleston
News and Courier
Ashley River
Rattlesnake Shoales
West Indies
Nettie Shipman
Jacksonville
New York
Cort
Pension Bureau Modifies Suspension Policy For Doubtful Cases
Commissioner Lecren announces a change in pension suspensions during inquiries. The old practice paused payments in many cases. the revised policy avoids suspending in doubtful cases while the review proceeds. The shift aims to reduce hardship for those legally entitled to pensions, adjusting the prior rigid approach.
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Wastinatox
Lecren
Pension Bureau
Commcns Bureau
Disasters Hit St. Lawrence Region In Gale
News reports from Sept. 1 describe wrecks along the St. Lawrence after a Tuesday gale. The British bark Premier was dismasted on rocks near Metis while a lower parish batteau wrecked at the St. Charles river mouth. The steam yacht Wasp ran aground on the Du Lup river with all aboard saved by owner Mr. McNabb using a rope rescue. Torrents on the Lake St. John railway halt through trains as crews repair the damage.
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Queso
Metis
Lower
St. Lawrence
St. Charles
Wasp
McNabb
du Lup
Lake St. John
Unclear OCR Item Involving Mayor Jackson Illinois
Fragmentary report notes a connection between an unemployed person and a millionaire mayor in Jackson Illinois. Details are missing, with incomplete phrases about a dump, a lake, and a case. Further readable text is needed to identify the event, people, or outcomes.
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Cine
Jackson IL
Milin
Unclear Bangkok Talks and Minnesota Harvest Plans
The Times Bangkok report notes M de Diguas linking to Siam accord ultimatums and refusals to sign amid diplomatic pressure. In Minnesota Crookston, farmers seek labor as harvest scarcity looms, with D Childs among those mentioned in local notes.
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London
Times
Bangkok
M. de Pica
Siam
M. de Miller
Immigration to South Dakota Surges This Fall
Report from Chamberlain notes a favorable outlook for immigration west of here along the new road. Officials expect a very good volume of settlers this fall due to the convenient route and favorable conditions.
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South Dakota
Chamberlain
High Bluffs
Great Northern freight wreck near Northtown derails 17 cars
Anoka Minnesota reports a Great Northern freight train wreck two miles above Northtown with 17 cars derailed and four shifted onto Northern Pacific tracks. No injuries reported.
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Anoka
Minn
Great Northern
Northtown
Northern Pacific
Noone
World Fair opening plans with Empire State lead
The report outlines Worlh's Fair for September featuring a large, attractive scale. The Empire State will lead the celebration next Monday, with Pennsylvania, California, and Ohio following in that order. Chauncey M. Depew to deliver the welcoming address on New York day.
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Empire State
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Child dies after house fire sparked by cooking stove incident
The fragment reports a household fire started by a stove. Plumin Oty was hot in the stove and caused the fire. A child present in the dwelling died as a result of the blaze.
Great Northern Changes
Northern announces adjustments shaping definite course for operations. Officials outline changes affecting routes and services with emphasis on efficiency and regional impact.
Robbery at Wadena Northern Depot Loot Meager
The Northern depot in Wadena Minnesota was broken into and the safe blown. Loot was limited to an old watch and a small package with no clues to the thieves. Local authorities report no further leads at this time.
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Wadena
Minn
Ser
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D. Childs
G. W. Longstaff
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Andy Loan Office
Passon
Daxora Ave
Huron
E. H. Boos
Dakota Avenue
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