Plattsmouth Notes and Local Developments in the Region
Fragmentary report from Plattsmouth covers the state of the York library construction, river watershed concerns at Platte Elkhorn, and county finances. It mentions Prosecutions forthcoming, Captain Adams as a principal owner in a local venture, and discussions on a proposed river canal route with public alignment debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
O’brien
York
Tizens
Plattsmouth
Bentiog
Wim
Ater
Edna
Disaster at Sea Near Sausalito and San Rafael
A ferry collision near Sausalito and San Rafael left both ships in danger as crowds recalled a near catastrophe. The La Salito sustained lighter damage and aided the San Rafael in rescuing passengers and crew from the sinking vessel.
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Sausalito
Boss Valley
San Rafael
San’ Francisco
San’ ‘Francisco
Sausalillo
Sauadive
San Francis
la Salito
Five Die In Fire At Gwyn Station Home Near Altoona
A mother and her four children perished in a blaze at Gwyn station three miles north of Altoona Pennsylvania. The husband survived with serious injuries as family woke to the flames. Partial survivor account notes a startled awakening before the fire spread.
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Gwyn Station
Altoona
Unclear OCR Record of Reduced Rail Fares Proposal
Fragmentary text indicates a proposal about reduced rail fares from a town to a neighboring city. Mentions rates, a street railway, and a passenger buy question. No clear names, dates, or places could be confirmed.
Flooding Brings Iceberg Debris to Marlolg Lake Shore
Disjointed OCR note reports waters of Marlolg Lake rising and glaciers, with blocks of ice and debris piling up along a river or inlet. Mentions Seean and Eirieg areas as affected, with possible evacuation or waterway hazards noted.
Window shatters as thief escapes through glass at restaurant
A young man and accomplice fled after smashing a large plate glass restaurant window. They were chased by a crowd but dodged into an alley. One man’s body went halfway through the window. he suffered only cuts and bruises and avoided serious injury.
Hunters' Indian Expedition Slims Quail and Wildlife
A group led by Marshall and Warren from New York City returns from an Indian race hunt reporting the slaying of 800 quails along with nineteen wild turkeys two deer and mallards and ten without number forty squirrels and many prairie dogs and coyotes.
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Marshall
Warren
New York City
Rescue Planned for 115 Cape Nome Miners
The United States government prepares relief for 115 Cape Nome miners stranded at Unalaska. Captain Henley of the revenue cutter service is instructed to be ready to sail at once in command of the cutter McCulloch. It will take ten days for the McCulloch to reach Unalaska.
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United States
Unalaska
Henley
Revenue Cutter Service
McCulloch
Education Chief Probes Kansas School Attendance
Frank Nelson, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, wraps up an investigation into the state education system. It indicates about 190000 of 400000 school age children do not attend school, despite a compulsory attendance law, with the causes not easily explained.
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Frank Nelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kansas
Sas
Montague Bank Cashier Henry Terwilliger Missing
Montague Michigan cashier Henry 8 Terwilliger chief of the Montague bank disappears. William S Nufer of Whitehall received his note enclosing two deeds transferring the bank’s business to Nufer and C L Strong as trustees. Terwilliger writes he is a wanderer and will never return. Local belief cites possible mental strain from constant work.
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Henry 8
Ter* Wiliger
Scaffold Collapse Hurts Fifteen Workers in California
A massive scaffold in San Bernardino California collapsed sending fifteen men to the ground from about thirty feet. All survived with injuries though Frank Knaster and a fifteen year old apprentice are mortally injured.
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San. Bernardino
Cal
Frank
Knaster
Abandoned Infant Found In Front Yard In Emporia
A white female infant about three days old was found in the front yard of J. C. Shay, a traveling man, in Emporia Kansas. The baby was wrapped in a red blanket and located in the yard.
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J. C. Shay
Emporia
Kan
Fragmentary note on Mexican art and industry
The readable portion discusses Mexican work and artistry in industry. It mentions Mexican commerce, craftsmanship, and patient production, highlighting the distinctive features that attract journalists. Details are incomplete and names or places are not fully present.
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lethean Dra _ck
Mexico
Intereal Baths Essential for Health and Healing
Fragmentary note emphasizes internal baths properly taken as essential for health. The text warns that they must remain unobstructed and seemingly relates to medical or wellness guidance in a periodical journal context.
Miracle cure claims for St Jacobs Oil reliefs rheumatic pain
A speaker recounts years of rheumatic suffering and failed remedies before praising St Jacobs Oil as a miracle cure. After using half the bottle, the narrator says they felt well within days and later gave the bottle to a friend with a lame back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
St. Jacobs
Bowman
Minister and Businessman Dr John W Hamilton Bishop Elect
Dr John W Hamilton, recently chosen a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, is described by the Boston Globe as a vigorous advocate of temperance and an upholder of the rights of women. The Globe calls him a rare blend of devout minister and acute businessman.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston Globe
Man Not to Be Blamed for Mistakes He Profits From
A saying notes that a person should not be blamed for errors he makes if he benefits from them, highlighting a critique of accountability and moral responsibility.
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Kimball
Tig
C. 2
Adams
Dodge County Board of Supervisors
County
Eri
Asile
Nt News
Marlolg
NOOLM
Isa Eyckite Eoe
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