Drought Ends in Arizona Amid Global War News
A scrambled wire of 1900s era items reports drought relief in Arizona, cholera fears around Lake Moros, and a broad gaslight robbery in Hillsboro New Mexico. It notes New York imports at about 11.46 million and the Indian appropriation at 7.73 million, with various international and domestic incidents including a Canadian powder works blast, Venezuelan crisis chatter, and local homicides and political jitters across the United States.
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Arizona
Lake Moros
Philippine
Hillsbero
Sierracona
New Mexico
New York
Ingram
Soo
Wisconsin
Indians on mischief bent threats of war near Yukon region
Reported band of 260 to 250 Hinaile Indians on the warpath in the Little Salmon and Telly river areas looted stores killed a trader and wounded another while attacking settlements. Lidia Salmon Indians panic to police detachment at Tantalis for protection as tension rises between Little Salmon and Perly bands over a murder motive tied to 1899 hangings in Dawson.
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Dawson
White Horse
Pointe
Turnoen
Little Salimon
Telly Rivera Autara
Castro's Peace Proposal to Britain and Germany
President Castro proposes a peaceful settlement to the allied powers. Britain and Germany are urged to consider arbitration, though Castro avoids committing to the principle of liability. Also reports a hydrophobia case after a cat scratch, and Italy seeking damages from Venezuela.
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Britain
Germany
Castro
Bowen
London
Berlin
Washington
Great Britain
Inundated Martinique Lava Obliterates River Valley
The Preneh scientific invasion reports to M. Doumergue that after Mont Peter the Blanche river valley is buried by lava ash and lava flows. Temperatures on the island are unusually high as ash clouds spread over three miles.
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Mancheiver
Martidges
Martinique
M. Doumergue
Mont Peter
Blanche
Imiand
Lennox to be hanged for Bilver Bow Junction murder
The article reports Lennox and James Martin charged for the Bilver Bow Junction killing of James Williams last spring. Lennox allegedly turned state's evidence against Martin. Martin awaits sentencing as Lennox’s execution date remains uncertain. The piece also notes a Denver mill employing 200 workers amid related local mentions.
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Lennon
Charles Lennox
James Williams
Bilver Bow Junction
Lennox
James Martin
da Lannax
Martin
Dod
Lonnes
Transpacific Cable Linking San Francisco to Manila
The ceremony christened the transf Pacific cable by Lucian Gage amid a crowd of up to 40,000. The line will run from San Francisco to Manila, with major links to Honolulu and Midway, totaling about 6 871 miles plus allowances. Estimated total cost around 12 million dollars. The project bears a federal obligation to offer sale to the government and the Postmaster General may set government transmission rates.
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John W. Mackay
Pacific
Lucian Gage
H. T. Gage
California
Pacific Coast
Ahorn
Monotula
San Princisco
Mantli
Goa
Veeven
San Francisco
Honoluu
Midway
Guam
Manila
Luzon
Postmaster General
Mrs Grant Dead After Long Illness in Washington
Ulysses S Grant met at Mrs Grant's Washington residence at 11:17 Sunday night as she died from heart failure worsened by valvular disease and bronchitis. Her daughter Nellie Grant Sartoria remained with her. sons were summoned from out of town.
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Ulysses
Grant
Washington
D. C
Grant Havng
Nellie Grant Sartoria
Rose Mary Cartoris
Hishop
Jesse
A. 5 Grant, Jr
California
Fred Grant
Texas
Mrs. Grant
Park
New York
Hae
Advertise for Wives Spurs Nevada City Saga
A Nevada City mining town in You Bet is home to a new wave of marriage ads. Six prosperous young men seek six young women to share happiness, with the men keeping their names private yet known for abundant means. Mining dominates local life and few women reside nearby.
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Nevada City
Cal
You Bet
Union-Herald
Peculiar Twin Bridges incident ends in fatal dog attack
John McFadden of Twin Bridges Mont suffers a severe head wound as two fighting dogs maul him after a bear attack. Dr Dwight treats the wound as the attacker’s intent remains unclear and observers note the dogs’ ferocity.
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John McFadden
Twin Bridges
Mont
McFadden
Dwight
Venezuelans Bombarded At Puerto Cabello Fortress
Reports from December 19 describe British cruiser Charybdis and German cruiser Vineta bombarding the Puerto Cabello fortress and custom house. The fort opened fire but was silenced with no town damage. The incident followed a demand for satisfaction after the Topas flag incident.
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Muerto Cabello
Topas
Castro
United States
Puerto Cabello
Castro An Indian Leader Rising In Venezuela
Fossarge reports from Berlin that President Castro, a mixed-race Indian elected from a remote magistrate post near the Andes, rose rapidly to the presidency. He attributes Venezuela’s drift to diminished German influence and railroad officials’ stance, noting color-based social shifts shaping policy.
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Fossarge
Berlin
Venezuela
Castro
Andes
Germany
Passarge
Bianco
Bear Chased Women in Washington Town
A large black bear in Puyallup Washington scared several women by chasing them down a business street before entering a store. Hunters killed the bear after it sought food, and it later became the property of State Senator Stewart. The animal had long been a familiar fixture around Puyallup, described by residents as a berry-eating, people-tolerant creature.
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Bruin
Heart of Washington
Puyallup
Wash
Brain
Stewart
Payallup
Salt Lake Dryer Line Near Continental Divide Crossing
David Uf Moffat, president of the Denver Northwestern & Partie Railway, returns from New York stating surveys are complete and the line is fixed to cross the main range in Colorado. He says surveying to Salt Lake will continue rapidly and contracts will be let immediately for surveyed portions despite strong opposition from a Denver-financed railway group.
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David Uf. Moffat
Denver, Northwestern & Partie Raihway Company
Denver
New York
Moffat
Continental Divide
Colorado
Balt Lake
Tragic accident on Kingston slope at Edwardsville
A shift accident on No 4 slope of the Kingston company in Edwardsville Pa after a warning was ignored. Three men were killed and a fourth seriously injured when a coupling broke and loaded cars ran down the incline, striking and tossing them against the roof and sides.
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Kingston Company
Edwardsville
Sailor Costello Shot by San Juan Police Dies
The U.S. Navy sailor Costello from the steamer Wasp dies after being shot by San Juan police Monday night during a clash with several sailors. Hibbs of the Wasp is held for trial for assaulting Lieutenant Cabrera who was bruised. Naval men protest the shooting as unwarranted claiming sailors were unarmed and did not attack Cabrera until Costello had been shot.
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Costello
United States
Wasp
San Juan
P. R
Hibbs
District Court
Leutenant
Cabreria
Cabrieria
To-Og-Ave Sentenced for Life in Durango Murder
In Durango Colorado district court To-Og-Ave an Ouray Ave Indian was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty. He confessed he killed his cousin and friend saying he felt compelled to kill and could not be satisfied without taking a life. He claimed a familial mania for killing runs in his line and referenced an ancestral impulse.
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Wyoming
Nanaimo
Mays
Northfield
Morocco
Fez
Taxea
Margaret Boish
Chicago Express
Paterson
N. J
Bell
Superior Court
Seattle
Kittie Bandurant
Carrington
N. C
Thomas Baker
London
Castro
To-Og-Ave
Durango
Colo
Toog-Ave
Tea at the White House Hosts Washington Society
Mrs Roosevelt welcomed Washington society to a Friday afternoon tea at the White House. It marked the season's first large social function with several hundred attendees from resident and official circles. The receiving party included cabinet ladies and Miss Hitchcock, Miss Jones, Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Cowie Loeb, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Rixey, and Miss Hagner.
No Polygamy Amendment Not Reported by Judiciary
The judiciary committee on Friday refused to report any measure addressing a constitutional amendment to disqualify polygamists from office or to ban polygamy. The panel voted 7 to 4 against reporting the joint resolutions to the house.
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Monseros
Unclear 19th Century Diplomacy Report
Fragmented dispatch describes civilians and officials in a tense scene with a revolver incident, a mail train request, and a broader note on arbitration talks among Britain Germany and the United States linked to Venezuela and Caracas. A cable from Minin Caracas reports government requests amid civil war arbitration discussions.
Unclear headlines mix Mexican silver talks and Harsh Crime Reports
Fragmented reads show Mexico silver mining debate and worker unrest. Reports recount gambling fires in Cripple Creek, a sheriff crackdown, and a police pursuit amid theft and violence. Names and places are partially legible, with references to Roosevelt support and local elections.
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