Great Loss From Tornado Across Tennessee Border Counties
A destructive tornado struck northern Mississippi and moved northeast through Tennessee. Sixty dead and many injured, with telegraph service down and full casualty figures feared higher. The storm hit Maury, Davidson and nearby counties, destroying about 150 homes and leaving many homeless in Nashville suburbs.
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Mississippi
Lavargne
Nashville
Nashville, Chattinooga
St. Louis
Nebraska railsboard ruling voids transportation act
The Nebraska Supreme Court declares the Board of Transportation unconstitutional and nullifies the act effective since 1837. It leaves railroad regulation inoperative and requires the next legislature or voters to decide on a new law or amendment for electing railroad commissioners. Three appointed officials, each earning $2,000 annually, are affected.
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Noral
Board of Transportation
Nebraska Supreme Court
Denver dispatch claims Camp Bird mine sale called off
The Camp Bird mine at Ouray will not be sold to an English syndicate. Owner Thomas F. Waian, arriving from Paris, said buyers who offered over 7,000,000 dollars cash could have secured it, but he has decided to retain possession of the mine.
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Denver
Ouray
Thomas F.waian
Paris
Beckham and Miss Raphael wed in Kentucky ceremony
Gov. J. W. Beckham of Kentucky married Miss Jean Raphael at the First Presbyterian Church in Owensboro. Nearly all state officials attended the ceremony with many guests from across the state. A reception followed at the governor's residence before the couple departed for Chicago at midnight.
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Beckham
Owensboro
J. W. Beckham
Kentucky
Jean Raphael
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Tragedy at Bar Switch Weighing Crashes Worker
Gus Holton 25 died after being crushed between cars during weighing at the amelter on a Bar switch near Septent G D. His death occurred at Sister’s hospital. He was unmarried. His mother brother and two sisters live in Omaha. Remains to be buried there.
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G. D
Gus. Holton
Omabha
Railroad Incorporation Report From Indianapolis Dispatch
An Indianapolis dispatch reports the incorporation of a railroad line. Details include the route and involved interests, noting the regional impact on trade and transportation development.
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Indianapolis, Ind
Fragmentary notice page item finds scarce readable facts
OCR fragment provides limited details about an event or notice with some names and places unreadable. The readable portion offers no clear date, action, or involved entities beyond generic references.
Presidential Electors and their travel allowances
The eight presidential electors are listed from various towns including Tekamah Plattsmouth Omaha Wilber Minden and Tecumseh. They receive five dollars per day plus ten cents per mile for attendance with a messenger to carry official votes to Washington before the fourth Monday in January. Another certificate travels by mail and a third goes to the federal judge.
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United States
John F. Nesbit
Tekamah
Robert Windholm
Plattsmouth
Edward Rouse
Broken Bow
Jacob L. Jacobsen
Omaha
John L. Kennedy
Joseph Langer
Wilber
Andrew Christensen
Minden
Wallace Ek. Barton
Tecumseh
Washington
Senate
Washingon
Agitation for Good Roads At National Convention
At the November 20 session of the national good roads convention in Chicago committees were named for permanent organization and for national and state legislation. The legislation committee will draft bills for appropriations and for convict labor use in highway work. H H Gross said hard roads increase farm property value, and resolutions urged Congress to appropriate 125000 for road inquiry and rural free delivery tied to maintaining good hard roads.
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Chicago
H. H. Gross
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Kruger in France Defies Britain and Vows to Fight
Mr Kruger addressed Paris and Marseilles committees praising France and denouncing British conduct in the war. He declared the republics will never surrender and warned that independence would be decided by the people of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The reception in France was wildly enthusiastic with cries of Vive Kruger and Vive les Boers, signaling strong support.
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Paris
Marseilles
Kruger
Tramssaal
Orange Free State
France
Mayo
Marchand
Toulon
Faushoda
Strike Settled at Forest Mine Archbald Pa After Talks
Seven hundred workers at the Forest mine Archbald Pennsylvania end a months long strike after a conference between miners representatives and Ontario and Western officials who recently purchased the mine. The agreement includes reduced car weight, the head shaft weighman, higher rock yardage by one dollar, and water allowances. Work to resume as quickly as possible.
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Forest
Archbald
Ontario & Western Company
Man from Momence Cleared After Hamburg Arrest
Charles Melka of Momence was arrested by Hamburg police but later exonerated himself and returned home. He had been denied communication with the American consul during detention.
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Charles Melka
Momence
Hamburg
Commuted Arizona Governor Grants Clemency to Inmate
Governor Murphy commuted the four year remainder of Johan Ebola's ten year sentence after three years served. The action followed his conviction for an unspecified offense.
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Comanipares
Murphy
Ariz
Johan Ebola
Kuselan Contract Sealed in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg dated November 21 a Kuselan contract is reported with details sealed and no further terms provided.
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Seource
Fragmented data on population and value figures
The readable fragment mentions a population value and monetary figures including 997 and 11.1 percent. Names, places, or dates are not clearly provided. Further context is needed to identify the location, entity, and complete figures for a proper headline and summary.
Colorado Storm: Tornado Disrupts Denver Area Travel
Telegraph lines and telephones down south and west of Denver hinder news of November 22 tornado damage. Trains ran without orders, arriving hours late, amid debris and frightened passengers. No fatalities reported though property damage was extensive along the Denver Rio Grande and Colorado Southern lines.
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Denver
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rio Grande
Colorado Southern
Moore Must Go To Prison For Nebraska Swindle
Abraham Moore, a Nebraska traveling man, convicted last year of swindling the Strahorn Huten company out of 47000 by selling cattle not owned, has been denied a new trial by Chicago appellate court. He will be brought back to Chicago to serve one year in jail and pay a 1000 dollar fine.
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Abraham Moore
Nebraska
Appelate Court
Chicago
Moore
Strahorn, Huten, Company
Sir Arthur Sullivan Dies in London of Heart Failure
Sir Arthur Sullivan, the composer, died in London from heart failure after a sudden collapse at his home. He had been ill for some time, but the fatal stroke came quickly while he was seated and talking.
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Arthur Sullivan
London
Kruger in Europe Boosts Boers as Britons Seen Cautious
Crowds at Marseilles and other stations cheered Kruger with Vive Kruger and Vive les Boers as his European mission lifts spirits. An incident in Marseilles sparked anti British sentiment and fears of frayed Anglo French ties at Paris. Dr Leyds and Fischer showed renewed hope his visit may yield success.
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Lence
Lyons
Macol
Dijon
Marseilles
Paris
Great Britain
France
Kruger
Three Men Slain Near Juarez by Indians
Report from Espen a. Calif. says three men were killed near Juarez by Picach Indians after a store owner named Action was robbed of cattle. A neighbor Sotellé' aided in pursuit. The posse found the victims by the Colorado River. mounted police were dispatched from Ensenda.
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Espen
Calif
Juarez
Sotellé
Colorado River
Ensenda
Kruger seeks mediation in The Hague and vows disclosure
The Spirit of Brussels reports Mr Kruger arriving at The Hague to request mediation. If mediation fails he will publish all state documents in his possession revealing war secrets, hoping European truth will provoke a wave of opinion against Britain. He may then return to the Transvaal.
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Brussels
Kruger
The
Hague
Krier
Europe
Great Britain
Transvaal
Arbitration settles wage dispute at Adolphus Busch Glass
A Belleville Illinois wage dispute between Adolphus Busch Glass Manufacturing and its employees was settled to all parties satisfaction. The dispute was submitted to a board of arbitration which recommended a 10 percent advance for the workers. This increase keeps the Busch company competitive with Steat or and other points.
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Grant
Adolphus Busch Glass Manufacturing Company
Belleville
Ill
Board of Arbitration
Busch Company
Steator
President’s Message Nears Completion Sparks Cabinet Talk
A near completion presidential message drew cabinet discussion as recommendations were reviewed. Secretary Hay reported the Chinese situation progressing favorably, though details remained sparse in the record.
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Hay
Overdose Ends Life of Dr. Robert Aetee of New York
An overdose of morphine intended to relieve suffering from liquor indulgence killed Dr. Robert Aetee, a physician and notable football player for Harvard in 1693. He died at Presbyterian Hospital.
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Robert A. Aetee
New York
Marvard
Presbyterian Hospital
Am ocaty bill adopted by the Preach senate
Brief notices report the amnesty measure passing a senate, with scattered city and official references. Other items mention Chicago debt, a Callaway creamery fire, and various proclamations and honors amid inconsistent details.
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Preach Senate
Chicago
Czar Nicholas II Illness Rumors Stir Alarm Across Europe
Reports from St Petersburg and Berlin describe the czar's illness with typhoid fever and possible brain fever after a fanatical attack. Dispatches note ministers expanding powers as the imperial machine slows, with fears of a fatal outcome and widespread concern over governance during the czar's disability.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Livadia
Japan
Berlin
Nicholas
Lowpon
Queen Victoria
Craries
Moscow
Daily Press
Needs More Courts in Alaska Claim Delays
Governor Grady urges Congress to extend general land laws to Alaska giving natives equal status and a delegate. He cites Cape Nome with 26 000 people awaiting court action amid multiple claimants, and calls for new courts from Unalaska to Yakutat to protect growing property interests. Natives seek citizenship and equal rights in the territory.
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John G. Grady
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Cape Nome
Unalaska
Yakutat
Ja Arenes
Referendum dollar schemes by Lesher spark district attorney doubt
Lesher claims U S district attorney says his 100 silver referendum dollar souvenirs are legal and orders a new die. He will strike 16,000 coins costing $4,500 for silver and $1,500 for making, to be sold for $12,500 and redeemable on demand. The coins carry the names A and B.
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Lesher
United States
Meg Kills a Playmate in Nagagg Case
A report states Nagagg age TAncolp UL killed Mathieu in a shocking incident. Authorities have opened an investigation and are reviewing evidence from the scene.
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Meg
Tancolp
Mathieu
Indians face winter hunger in drought ravaged region
Several hundred Indians in the wild have no winter provisions and suffer from want of food. Meazaailia berries failed and acorn crops dropped due to moisture scarcity, leaving inhabitants unable to endure the season.
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Jaume
Beatrice Fire Destroys Begole Van Arsdale Store
A disastrous blaze in Beatrice caused about 45 000 in property loss at the Begole and Van Arsdale dry goods store on Fifth and Court streets. Police and onlookers witnessed windows shattering and the interior a total loss with a 40 000 stock and 9 000 in insurance. The origin remains a mystery. firm officials and others offer theories but none confirmed.
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Beatrice
Walt Moore
M. E. Shultz
Fifth and Court Sts
Begole & van Arsdale Dry Goods
Fim
Neuranve
J. Hoagland
Dr. Fall
Dr. Allen
J. H. Woouds
Anderson Grocery Co
Nebraska Telephone Co
Powers Divisions Shape Pekin Crisis Amid Peace Talks
The Daily Mail reports a split among major powers over Prince Tuan’s execution, with Japan the United States Russia and France seeking clemency while Britain Germany Austria Hungary and Italy demand death. Despite divergences the peace negotiations continue. Russia reverses stance on troop withdrawal and railway handover in Chi Li.
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Pekin
Tien Tain
Daily Mail
Japan
United States
Russia
France
Prince Tuan
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Chi Li
Duke of Manchester Bankrupt Hearing in London
The Duke of Manchester, who sailed to the United States, appeared before the London bankruptcy registrar. The receiver said adjournment was needed as the accounts were not yet filed, revealing liabilities of 37 700 pounds and assets of 7 546 pounds. The committee agreed to the adjournment and the case was moved to February.
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Duke of Manchester
United States
London
Committee of Inspection
Close Call From Gas Poisoning at Madison Neb
Mrs. George Losey and her husband escaped a gas poisoning incident at their Madison Nebraska home. Mrs. Losey woke at 6 to breakfast, fainted, and Mr. Losey summoned a doctor while daughterinlaw helped. Fresh air revived them after exposure from a hard coal stove.
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George Losey
Madison
Neb
Young Farmer Dies After Horse Accident Near Rising City
Otto Jaenike a young farmer living about three miles southeast of Rising City died from internal hemorrhage after being caused by his horse during a playful ride that ended with the horse rolling onto him.
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Warmer
Otto Jaenike
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Thong Wiredee Ee
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Harry Lyons
Buddy” King
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Nuil Chwang
China
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Te Vente
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Levediea
Besin
Et & Standetili
Ospe Nome
Ameka
Tom
Vieter
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