Stanton to form electric light company
The town of Stanton plans incorporation of an electric light company to supply the city and business men. A large frame house owned by Jacob Cook four miles northwest of Culberteen burned, origin unknown. Postmaster Partridgew hooks shortage reported at Kennesaw is $671 with Norton in charge. Burglary at Havel's general store near the depot traced by bloodhounds.
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Jacob Cook
Culberteen
Stanton
Electric Light Company
Charles A. Gerrard
Mattes
Nebraskaity
Lawaughe
Pariridgew
Kennesaw
Kenesaw
Norton
Pe Witt
Havel
Freght
Burlington
Plattemouth
C. Wright
Omaha
Savage
City of
Supreme Court
Canadian farming prospects praised by Michigan visitors
A Michigan party led by J E Blum and J Crumper toured Alberta and Saskatchewan, praising Calgary Edmonton Regina Saskatoon and the Smith settlement district. They reported thick crops oats barley and grains, ample hay water and wood, and urged land seekers to locate there citing a thriving, thrifty farming outlook. They urged contacting Canadian movement representatives for information.
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J. E. Blum
J. Crumper
Manchester
Washtesaw County
Michigan
Alberta
Shanta
Pennsylvania
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Assiniboia
Lumaden
Aipd
Passenger Seized by Door on Elevated Brooklyn Road
A passenger on an elevated Brooklyn road became trapped when his trousers were caught in a closing door. He was forced to ride past his station until a bridge man and a key could release him.
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Brooklyn
Turpentine State or Turpentine North Carolina Notation
In colonial North Carolina the region known as Turpentine State or Turpentine Colony shows naming variations. The text notes retained usage of state rather than colony and mentions alternate names reflecting the area's importance.
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North Carolina
North
Namie
Re Stocking Cabs with Cartie Whete
American armies were in Cuba the island was almost depleted of cattle. Many animals were killed for food. Ranchers and farmers are stocking up again and have made heavy drafts on Florida.
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Cuba
Florida
Another Man Altogether Valley Mo Feb 2
Perry Neilson of Valley Missouri underwent a remarkable physical change after months of poor health. He attributed his kidney problems to weak kidneys and began using Dodd's Kidney Pills after recommendations. He reports complete restoration to vigorous health after using six boxes, saying he feels like another man.
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Valley
Perry Neilson
Dodd
Mr. Nelson
Fragmented OCR Teases Place Names and Phrases
Readable fragments mention towns in China and South Africa and one in Persia. The text references Jane and Getler donations, with broken phrases about pacing and catechism.
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China
South Africa
Persia
Jane
Getler
Fragmentary Note on Medical Woodwork Use in Hospitals
A fragment discusses an ingenious method using a piece of wood in hospitals for a device or treatment. Mentions a “pias” employed with great success and notes a simple action to place or wedge the wood but lacks complete details.
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Bredhege
Imdia
Bank forgery case ends with long prison terms in Omaha
The court in Omaha heard the case of Amos H Gould tied to a defunct Platte Valley bank. Gould pleaded guilty to one count of forging notes and disposing of them, with the judge noting serious criminal intent. Sentences of up to twenty years were imposed, with possible parole after a portion of the term. Local creditors and curious onlookers filled the courtroom as the proceedings unfolded.
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Amos H. Gould
Funet Platte Valley
Jurge
Pune
Sarshe
Sampson and Bebleys Examine Court of Inquiry On Santiago Campaign
The commander notes the court of inquiry into the Santiago naval campaign was unanimous on most facts and opinions. He states no appeal from the verdict is made and he has reviewed related testimony and counsel statements.
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Arn Peek Sax al Schley
Navy
Secretary of the ‘Navy
Sampson
Bebleys
Othia
Laem
Perilous mine disaster sparks urgent rescue efforts
Fragmentary OCR reports describe a massive mine incident with dozens of miners trapped. Initial imagery suggests a catastrophic failure, with authorities mobilizing responders and monitoring air conditions as efforts to reach the victims continue.
Accident on Guernsey branch coal spur causes injuries
A derailment occurred on the Guernsey branch when a rearward push on an elevated coal spur failed. Conductor H Perry and Engineer D C Taylor were on No 309 as cars toppled from the twenty foot high track. Perry suffered severe injuries including possible loss of an arm, head bruises, and internal damage. Fireman Johnson also injured.
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Guernsey
H. Perry
D.C. Taylor
Baet An 8
Johnson
Lege Urdkan
Perry
Stoneworker Chris Peterson Dies On Duty In Omaha Shop
Chris Peterson, a stoneworker at Shoul and Feil’s Omaha works, met a horrible death while operating a machine that cut large granite blocks in the shops of his employers. The report notes the accident occurred during work and details are limited in the surviving fragments.
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Chris Peterson
Shoul & Feil
Omaha
Fragmented Florida obituary notices and fragments
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals and dates in Florida with sparse details. The readable bits hint at notices or notices of death but lack full names, places, or timelines to form a clear event or person profile.
Indians in Alaska Buries Boy Alive in Ritual Horror
The Dirigo reports Chilkoot Indians near Hinsmission Alaska buried a fifteen year old boy alive after his Christian conversion by Methodist missionary Miles Shelden. The boy escaped a fresh grave but died from fright and injuries. leader Skin Doo, an ex-convict, is accused of orchestrating the act amid tribal tensions and illness deaths in Kigekwan.
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Hinsmission
Alaska
Miles Shelden
Kigekwan
Ichi
Sheldon
Skin Doo
Miss Stone Released After Kidnapping by Brigands
The report states Miss Stone was released in Paris after being kidnapped on September 3 by brigands in Salontea. She had been held with Mad ame Tsilka and others, while the attackers demanded 2,000 pounds in ransoms, but only 72 dollars was paid.
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Paris
Temps
Liatves
Hele
Maone
Renee
Len
Legation
Adele Oyat
Tsitka
Miss Stone
Mise Stone
Madame K. S. “Tetka
Madame Tsilka
Attogen
Salontea
United States
Bank cashier Matteson accused in embezzlement case
H S Matteson admitted January 5 to embezzling 75000 from First National Bank while cashier. He is alleged to have taken 178000 over three years. Directors and a sworn complaint led to $15000 bail, and he may be sent to Helena jail after failing to post bond.
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Moat
H. S. Matteson
First National Bank
the Bank
Matteson
Helena
Pursuit of Tom Brown in Winona After Lynching Killer
Large crowd of citizens pursues Tom Brown a colored man from Winona Mississippi after he shoots and kills Mert D Williams son of a Baptist minister Williams, a dance spectator, quarreled with Brown who retrieved a revolver and killed him instantly during the confrontation
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Tom Brown
Winona
Miss
Mert D. Williams
Williams
Brown
Fire destroys Dr W Rice general store at Preston South Dakota
A wholesale fire destroyed Dr W Rice's general merchandise store in Preston South Dakota. The stock valued at 2100 dollars was lost. The proprietor was absent at the time and was reportedly en route when the flames broke out.
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Eopersi
Dr. W. Rice
Preston
S. D
Ries
Pierce Nebraska man found dead near river in mystery
Jobe Techanz a Switz erland native and Pierce resident was found dead west of Pierce Nebraska. He died after hanging from a barbed wire fence while clothed only in a shirt and trousers. Neighbors report heavy drinking since receiving a fortune from relatives in Switzerland last summer. Authorities note possible exposure and a head injury from striking a tree during a fall.
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Jobe Techanz
Switzerland
Pierce
Nebraska
MacSparr
Erie
Techana
Bear Pierce
Fusion debates mark Oklahoma Populists and Democrats
A March meeting reveals fusion tensions as Populists and Democrats debate alliance in Kansas and California politics. Ex congressman Ridger presents a strong faction and the party prepares to run its own affairs without Democratic renovation.
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Popatise Golt
Kansas
Ticheiia
Beimeen
Ridger
Democrata
Kod
Perp
Pan
Democrats
Elopement Sparked Habeas Corpus Suit in Pender
Leon Bowek seeks a writ of habeas corpus to recover his wife Pearl Hooper a fifteen year old who ran away with young man from Emerson. Pearl has been kept at her father J W Hooper’s home in Sioux City since leaving Da City. The defense asks thirty days to delay as the father vows to press abduction charges under Nebraska law.
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Leon Bowek
Sioux City
Pearl
Hooper
Emerson
Wie
Bond
Attraction
J. W. Hooper
Pender
Houck
Nebraska
Robbery at Newman's Home Near Glenwood Iowa
A safe at Newman Stone's residence seven miles from Glenwood was robbed of 125 dollars. A relative of the Stone family, Patrick, was shot at but not seriously hurt while at his nearby home. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive.
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Newman Stone
Glenwood
Stone
Patrick
Death from Unknown Gunman in Ottumwa Woman's Home
In Ottumwa Iowa Rollin Houdyabell died from a gunshot wound at Eva Bliss's home in the Tenderioin district. The coroner's verdict names an unknown person as the killer. No arrests have been made.
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Ottumwa
Rollin Houdyabell
Eva Bliss
Tenderioin
Two Men Die in Shooting at Lessing Incident
Two men were killed and a third person was critically injured in a shooting at Lessing. Police said the motive and suspects are under investigation as witnesses are questioned.
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Lessing
Miss Virginia Granes praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A nurse with twelve years of continuous service in hospitals and private homes testifies to the efficacy of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recounts personal recovery from womb and ovary inflammation after using the product and endorses it to others.
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Mas Iouxnasc
Sven Me
Nnta
Nurses Association Waverton
Tom Cicene
Lydie E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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