Multiple Bank Robberies and Violent Incidents Across States
A string of crimes and public safety events unfolds: five men wounded during a failed sign theft at Brinkte, La Roblre vault dynamited at Hagzleron Bank in Towa with $4400 taken, and another bank safe robbed in Bix Tie. In international notes, Adee departs for Europe on a 2000 mile tour of France. Over four weeks, Lodz Poland sees 100+ workers killed or wounded in labor feuds. Los Angeles to host National Teachers Association in July. US Steel sets mill price at $28 per ton for 1908. Women’s rights figures and prison incidents also feature. An earthquake-compare claim links Mexico to San Francisco. Public safety and political notes fill the page.
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Brinkte
la Roblre
Hagzleron
Towa
Eaen
Sueuth
Adee
Europe
France
Lodz
Russian Poland
Rovbers
Farmers and Merchants' Bank
Bix
Los Angeles
National Teachers’ Association
United States Steel Corporation
Trouble Over for Two Years at Goldfield Mines
Miners in Goldfield Nev ratified a two year agreement ending a protracted dispute. The pact keeps eight hour days under miners union jurisdiction for all mine workers and related trades, with carve outs for superintendents and carpenters and requires two thirds vote for any strike or boycott.
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Miners’ Union
Goldfield
Nev
Sayer
Wie Seule
Mille
Simeliers
Girl Killed by Sheriff Near Goldfield Post Office
Miss Carrie Burton, a 20 year old girl, was shot and killed early Saturday near Goldfield post office. Deputy Sheriff Fred Gleason was mounted on a charge when his revolver fell from its holster, discharged, and the bullet struck Burton as she walked by. Gleason was arrested but soon released as blameless amid the horror of the accident.
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Goldfield
Carrie Burton
Ofice
Fred Gleason
Gleason
Mex
Arrest of Ella Bransfeld on grand larceny charge
In New York Ella Bransfeld, 20, stepson Jas T. Branafeld a Chicago railroad contractor, faces grand larceny allegations after a complaint that she received fifty dollars in April and later vanished with funds. The report references chaotic testimony and dismisses unclear details.
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New York
Jas T. Branafeld
Chicago
Ella Bransfeld
Wiean Teste
Tianafield
J. of. Buslawe
Wusplelius Pleriutl
Jamestown Exposition to Open This Week in Norfolk
Energetic display of progress at the Jamestown centennial exposition in Norfolk highlights completed and pending buildings. Visitors will see industrial arts exhibits, machinery, and models showcasing early power and foreign influence as planners anticipate a broad public program this week.
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Norfolk
Jamestown
Ito
Amielig Wutherine
Natal
Pearly Avery
Allie Anil
Young Girl Brutally Beaten on Way Home Ends in Death
A young girl was attacked while walking home and died from injuries. Authorities questioned witnesses as investigators seek the assailant. The incident occurred near a local street in what residents call a dangerous stretch. Police have not released the suspect description at this time.
Cry of the Unemployed Heard in England
In London thousands of discharged Woolwich arsenal workers marched eight miles to the house of commons to press grievances tied to Haldane’s military expense cuts. The deputation met Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman, who pledged sympathy and efforts to minimize hardship.
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London
Woolwich Arsenal
Haldane
Woolwich
House of Commons
Army
Pymlice
St George's Eirele
Mile
House of Parliament
Campbell- Bannerman
Mary Dane
Baron Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Afraid to Take a Stand in Stormy Parliament Debate
In St Petersburg the lower house planned a heated discussion on terrorism but postponed it awaiting a personal interview between M. Golovin and Emperor Nicholas to reveal the emperor’s stance on the issue. Constitutional democrats fear a crucial test for the house amid reports of possible dissension and rapid council steps.
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St Petersbure
M. Golovin
Euperor Nicholas
M. Piehno
Council of the Empire
Trial of the Black Hand suspects in Wilkesbarre case
More than a score of foreigners linked to the Black Hand are among those on trial in Wilkesbarre. Thirteen shooting with attempt to kill cases, ten of dynamiting and two of robbery by threats are charged against the group blamed for crime in the area. Detective reports and state evidence mention leadership by Allene, with many followers traced across the district.
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Wilkesbarre
Black Hand
Allene
Irene
Lord Birrington Must Hang Pardoned In Court Fantasy
An erratic OCR string describes a dramatic court case involving Lord Birrington and Unieos with references to a supreme court, delays, and a wavering legal process. The noisy text mentions penton and deets of a trial and possible rulings, but remains largely garbled.
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Lord Birrington
Unieos
Thin Third Term Scheme Mirinee Snap
An unclear OCR snippet mentions a third term scheme and various truncated names and terms. It references a potential legal or political process, a person named Mirinee, and mentions online activity and a web site. The passage is fragmented with no clear events or outcomes.
Five Thousand Men on Strike in Western Coal Mines
President Mitchell's order triggers a mass walkout across eastern British Columbia and Alberta coal mines. About six thousand workers quit, officials dispute the move, and the Winnipeg board of trade advocates bringing in cheap Chinese labor to fill vacancies amid labor unrest.
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Mitchell
Ara
Board of Trade
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Alberta
United Mine Workers of America
Sherman
8. S. Lindsay
Crow's Nest Coal Company
Patterson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Forple
Frank
Kootecay
Winnipeg Board of Trade
PDOT TO KILL PRESIDENT
Newark report claims Pennsylvania anarchists with Hazelton ties plotted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt. Secret Service investigates after Police Chief Adams shot himself, aided by Jan Bartula who alleges members included a man linked to McKinley’s killer. Additional agents scrutinize Bartula’s claims.
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Newark
N. J
Pennsylvania
Hazelton
Roosevelt
United States Secret Service
Adama
Secret Service
Jan Bartula
Audenried
Adams
Czolgoaz
McKinley
Cheif Flynn
New York
Dietriet
United States
Vice
Fav
Slnes
Adame
Burtaila
Manchuria Handed Over After Portsmouth Treaty
Reported conclusion of Manchuria transfer under the Portsmouth terms. Russian and Japanese forces fully assessed, railway guards reduced, and administration shifted to Chinese authorities. Evacuation of Japanese troops continued with Chinese officials stepping in at vacant Manchurian towns.
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Pekin
Manchuria
Lerma
Portmouth
Manchinelin
Kuslan
Mukilen
Japanoet
Trouna
Hellingklang
Cho Bivendane
Chinowe Tepopa
Mapcburia
Accused of Killing Blind Husband in Chicago
A Chicago woman, Accused with one toy death of her husband, is charged after a window incident. She denied the accusation, claiming her husband forced himself out the window. She described temporary insanity and said she did all to prevent harm.
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Chicago
Uriah
Proposal to Unite Northwest Railroad Commissions
Helena Montana officials report a planned Northwest division of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners. A meeting in Seattle will organize the group after a Portland conference with Washington Oregon and Montana representatives. Chairman B T Stanton of the Montana commission led the Olympia talks and outlined steps toward the new association.
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Helena, Mont
Great Lakes
Pacific
Seattle
Satan
B. T. Stanton
Montana Railroad Commission
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Olympia
Wash
Portland
Northwest Division
The
National Association of Railroad Comminaloners
Pressure on the Porte in Macedonia Trade Deal
Constantinople reports that ambassadors signed a protocol approving a 3 percent customs duty increase to fund Macedonia maintenance costs. The accord sets aside 75 percent of the revenue for the Macedonian budget, with Rasen of the United States and smaller powers still to be obtained for broader backing.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Porte
United States
Lelshman
Severe cold shrivels fruit crops across Colorado
A sharp post storm drop in temperatures after Saturday night left Denver and Pueblo at 14 below. Fruit across eastern Colorado was threatened with heavy damage. Grand Junction reported 80 degrees below at the divide, calling fruit prospects grave. total losses may reach millions while other crops gain from the moisture.
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Denver
Weather Bureau
Pueblo
Colorado
Grand Junction
Continental Divide
Hailstorm Destroys Crops and Homes at Yorktown and Clayton
Reports from Houston describe a fierce hailstorm crossing Carthage Yorktown and Clayton causing extensive crop and property damage. Hail reportedly 12 inches deep at Yorktown, with a storm path about twelve miles wide and trees uprooted, plates shattered. Washington news notes John F Stevens predicting canal completion between five and seven years after January 1910 date.
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Houston
Tex
Carthage
Yorktown
Clayton
Washington
John F. Stevens
Ehrirman
SeChralin Canal Commission
Remarkable Freak of Nature Lamb Owner in Valley
Ephraim Ulah-Lare Christenson, a prominent local farmer, owns a lamb noted for two deformities. The creature is about two months old with an unusual mouth and back structure. Despite the anomalies the lamb grows and remains healthy, performing basic functions normally expected of a lamb.
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Ephraim
Ulah
Christenson
Free Fight Disrupts Sunday Service at Portanouth Church
A disturbance broke out during a morning service at a Portanouth church when a pastor Rev Prevwas Chase and another minister clashed over leadership. People fainted and screams spread through the aisle as police were called and worshippers fled, ending the service.
Deadlock in Race for Spooner Senate Seat at Madison
In Madison the Spooner senatorial seat remains locked after caucuses and two ballots in joint session. Ten candidates compete with Stephenson of Marinette leading La Follette backing, Bach of LaCrosse, LeLenroot of Superior, and Cooper of Racine among top vote receivers. Democrats back George Bird, while Socialists support Assemblyman J. Ruhmel of Milwaukee. votes scattered among others.
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Madison
Wilsk
United States
John ©. Spooner
Atall
Teu Stephenson
Marinette
Robert N. LaFollette
John J. Bach
LaCrosse
Irvine le Len Root
Superior
Assembly
Jad Fo Winkler
Milwaukee
Elief Salwarts
George Bird
Social Dei
J. Ruymel
Inauguration of Porto Rico Governor Post in San Juan
San Juan reports the inauguration of P Re-Regle A Post as governor of Puerto Rico succeeding Beohmuts Winthrop. Chief Justice Quintley and members of the supreme court, executive council, and house of delegates attended. The ceremony was elaborate and marked the fourth civil governor since 1900.
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San Juan
P. Re
A. Post
Porta Fies
Beohmuts Winthrop
Tremoury
Washington
Quintiey
Mupreme Court
Supreme Court
Executive Council
House of Delpesios
Formen Consis
Post
Thi
Charles H. Alien Ses
Go Against Railroad: Interstate Commission Denounces Union Pacific
In the Peary elevator case the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against the Union Pacific Railroad, finding that the grain carrier arrangement with Peavy operators was unlawful as it affected actual grain rates. Commissioner Harlan concurred. other members issued opinions.
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Washington
Intersate Commerce Commission
Union Pyrite Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Harlan
Lane
Mystery 15 Solved in Wilmington Bank Theft Case
Disappearing one hundred dollars in transit money was traced to an arrest and confession by Joddie Nelson, a service employee. Buried evidence and a broader fraud plot surfaced as authorities reported the capture and ongoing investigation across multiple locations and individuals.
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Wilmington
Del
Mall Fon
Lande National Bank of
Chemical National Bank of
Sew
York
Joddie Nelson
FA Service
Nue
Netole
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Jefferson City
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Esther McNeil
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Organ Tea
Fredonia N.Y
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N. C
L. Seruges
Assembly of New York
Amateur Athletic Union
C. B. Berkley
Department of Geology
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Mexico
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Bingham
New York City
Smith
Georgia
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Revoluriune
Charles W. Fairbankes
Warsaw
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Anneaud
Wealey
Iia
Lelely
Ion Fatt
Annan
Leliot
Ilquartana
Moreen
Sheriff
Ban Prat
Mamie
Tver
England
Russia
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Tie
Supreme Court of the Inlet
Birrington
Penton
Davite
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Thawnlore
PDOT
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Panama Canal
Spooner
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la Follette
Porto Rico
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Chaliat
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