Coincidence of Crime and Tragedy Across Early Denver and Spokane News
A dense, OCR laden bulletin lists counterfeiting arrests in Spokane, a death by heart disease in Dillon, and multiple Sussex style crime notes. The report mentions a young Knight Templar claim, a circus venue purchase by Sara Hernhardt, and a landslide derailment near Redding with fatalities, alongside various mining and railway incidents and local tragedies.
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Secret Service
Spokane
F.C Kress
Dillon Mont? Examiner
Jewell
Patrick Jennings
Thomas Sheehan
John G. Forrester
Webber
Wash
First Gun Is Fired In Chinese Uprising
Pekin Am men ing news reports a massacre of Catholic missionaries and the burning of a mill or home. Six missionaries and an English family of four are killed, with one English missionary Marr believed to have escaped. Two more English missionaries Bunting and Fife reportedly saved. The outbreak began during a lawsuit in the magistrate yamen, with Catholics drawn into the clash. The English missionaries were not involved, as violence spreads among Catholics and non Christians in Kiangsi with prior hostilities in Honan and Hupeh. Local papers say the Catholic bishop faced authorities over appeals for church subscriptions written in an official style he could not claim.
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Mitelone
Marr
Bunting
Fife
Yamen
Yaman
Kiangel
Honan
Hupeh
Garfield tells his story in Packers case testimony
Chicago commissioner Garfield spent the day on the stand recounting how he handed to the Department of Justice the names of numerous witnesses required by the president's direct order. He denied sharing information with the Department of Justice from any sources other than those from the Packers inquiry and said he used the material only for writing his report and not to aid prosecutions.
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Chicago
Garfield
Packers
Department of Justice
Fils Department
Department of Malice
First Signs of Freedom in Petersburg
Reports from the Interior indicate elections may be held in over half the district with a working majority to open the national assembly on May 10. The cabinet has recommended convening the Hussian parliament’s first meeting, and the imperial okayed move was promulgated Monday. This counters revolutionary claims that the government would not convene.
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Bt Petersburg
Jonp
National Assembly
Umescures
Durnovo
Ukase
Effort Set To Block Philippine Tariff Measure
Washington reports a rumor that lawmakers will defeat the Philippine tariff bill. Key Philippine committee members oppose immediate passage without review. Supporters warn opposition may align with sugar state interests and affect railroad rate proposals.
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Washington
Robbers Loot Post Office Burned Pasta Robbery Report
Fragments describe a burglary at a post office followed by theft overnight Monday. A large sum of money and items were taken. Authorities in Los Angeles and nearby areas respond as investigations begin.
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San Drews
Tanks
Namie
Lakiar
Office Winell
Tran Los Angeles
Betaran
Fragmented OCR item yields unclear names and events
Readable bits show scattered phrases about a hangman game and several personal names but the overall event, place, date, or outcome is not decipherable. The text appears garbled and lacks coherent details to identify a specific incident or story.
Full Confession Shocks Idaho on Steunenberg Case
Governor Gooding reports Harry Orchard has given a full confession to Captain James McParland detailing motive and plans behind the Steunenberg assassination. Orchard claims ties to a wide conspiracy and names J. L. Simpkins and others, revealing a claimed history of twenty six murders.
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Boise
Idaho
Gooding
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Ann Elying
Steunenberz
Orchard
Bie
James McParland
Winder
J. L. Shapkins
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
McParland
Judge
Steuneterg
Mpil
Brouweilers
API
Peru
Utr
Harry Cretard
Comtioilior
Cublwell
Rafiavernur
BLUEGEARD HOCH HANGED IN MURDER CONFESSION MESS
fragmentary text reports a hanging of BLUEGEARD HOCH HANGED and a confession from Johann Hieh about women's fleet crimes. scattered names Marke Wajekern Pridis and mixed phrases imply a trial or execution context with religious reflections and pleas for forgiveness.
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UneaRe
Johann Hieh
The
Women of
Fleete
Marke Wajekern
Pridis
Ubrourg
Toma
Potter's Field Interment Controversy Near Chicago Cemetery
A fragmented report describes a dispute over interment of a body in Potter's Field near Chicago. Authorities faced objections from an owner about final resting place and consent issues amid a process to lay Monts to rest at a nearby cemetery before nightfall.
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Chicago
Remelley
Monts
Ely
Phortly
Moon
Pune
Dow
Ex-Speaker Henderson Dies of Paresis at Mercy Hospital
David B. Henderson former Speaker of the U S House died at Mercy hospital Dubuque Ia at 2 pm Sunday after a nine month battle with paresis He declined rapidly after Saturday revival and death followed He served twenty years in the lower house and was twice elected Speaker He was a prominent Republican figure with wide respect among parties and held a long career in congress
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Dubuque
David B. Henderson
National
House of Representatives
Mercy Hospital
Henderson
Congress
Reed
No Longer Hope of Agreement at Algeciras
Paris reports that French officials and Premier Rouyier insist France seeks peace only with rights and dignity safeguarded. They foresee ongoing deadlock at Algeciras with no immediate war, aiming to preserve the status quo in Morocco while avoiding concessions that would yield France a paramount position.
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Paris
We Foreign Office
Rouyier
Chamber of Deputies
France
Algeciras
Morocco
Moroves
Catholics in China Prepare for Attack by Boxers
In Henan province the provisional governor dispatched troops as unrest spread. The government noted the outbreak but cannot predict where new uprisings may flare in interior regions with strong Catholic missions. Boxer networks have persisted since 1900, and Catholic villagers stay fortified, armed, and ready to resist attacks.
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Peking
Henan
Eitioer
Tragic Fire Water Fatalities Reported In County
Local news records multiple sudden deaths from acute alcohol poisoning following prolonged alcohol exposure. Names include Mia Bonnett and Binsequaw, along with wife of War Bonnett, amid a northern county incident. A community tragedy at a St Mary period entertainment event triggered a fatal blaze and smoke inhalation affecting many, including 400 children at the cathedral.
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Lusk
Mia
Wwe Bonnett
Binsequaw
War Bonnett
Shari
Hue
Unclear historical note on foreign policy and leadership
Fragmentary OCR text references cuisines and nations, promising a critique of President Cusine and France. It mentions Venezuela and the United States, with vague aims to influence or plant ideas. No clear events, dates, or named individuals beyond broad mentions are verifiable.
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Wilemstad
Cureea
Advicns
Cusine
France
Venuzuela
Rogishawn
Tier
Hety
New York Committee Reports On Life Insurance Abuse
A New York legislative committee delivered a 719 page report after investigating life insurance firms. It reviews testimony, offers remedial legislation, and critiques the state Insurance department’s oversight while detailing alleged abuses at Mutual Life, New York Life, and Equitable Life. It recommends mutualization options, caps on new business, tighter policy valuations, and penal code tweaks to curb rebates and lobbying.
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New York
State Insurance Department
Insurance Companion
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Insurance Department
Mutual Life Insurance
Andrew Hamilton
Parke
Hamilton
Equitable Life As Furance Society
The
Equitable
James H. Hyde
Society
Kuba, Lach & Co, Ae
Pacific
EW Murriman
Jacob HM
Soni
James Sillivan
Fquitable
Wat Elearly
Strange Mania of Woman in Bizarre Train Incident
An unstable woman named Cora Carpenter appeared in a Pettan district rail area last week during night hours and attempted to interfere with a freight train. Witnesses described erratic behavior and a nearby family member reported concern for her mental state amid the commotion.
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Tithy
Cora Carpenter
Ponneyranta
Werkawai
Mere Carpenter
Atele
Hope for Agreement in Algeriras Morocco Conference
The report from Algeriras Spain indicates progress toward a Moroccan conference agreement despite French deadlock. Delegates remain cautiously hopeful that a settlement can emerge, attributing potential success to a more conciliatory German stance and shifting attitudes among participants.
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Algeriras
Spain
Time of Peace Prepares for War Says Mr Ku
Washington chapter of the military affairs committee urged full readiness of the army and navy for conflicts in the Orient. Mr Hull contended the United States should not indicate fear by returning the £20,000,000 indemnity. Japan’s China policy aligns with U S aims of peace. Debate over tari, immigration and Payne bills dominated the day as army funding totals were outlined.
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Washington
Nif
Traghig
Orient
China
Hull
Rockhill
United States
Japan
Army
Department
Weighing the Mails In Pacific Division
Four hundred special employees begin weighing mail in California Idaho Washington Oregon Utah and territories for calculating carrier compensation. Severe Pacific company accounts for about 1.2 million dollars annually in this division. The weighing will take about 105 days.
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San Francisco
California
Idaho
Washington
Oresin
Utah
Atisi
Hawaii
Severo Pacific Company
Las Vegas Tonopah Railroad Progress Report
The Las Vegas Tonopah railroad extends from Las Vegas to Indian Springs a forty five mile segment and is set to open by March 1. Indian Springs lies seventy miles from Bullfrog with Goldfield as the northern terminus seventy miles from Bullfrog. daily progress shows about 9,800 feet of track laid between Las Vegas and Indian Springs as work continues toward the Bullfrog route.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Las ‘Vegas
Indian Springs
Iitas Springs
Latter Place
Goldfield
Toonpah
Wise
Mendel bill favors mining schools endowment plan
The House Committee on Mines reports favorably a Mendel bill to endow mining schools or departments. Funds from mining revenues in various states will finance the program, starting at 10,000 dollars for the first year and increasing by 1,000 annually until reaching 24,000 dollars. Benefiting states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Sara Hernhardt
Northwest
Hous Committee On Indian Affairs
Colville
Washington
Thomas E. Smith
Denver
Smith
Utah
House Committee On Mines and Mining
State of Tegen
Staten and
Berg
Arizona
California
Governor Denies Hach's Commutation of Sentence
Acting on the late board of pardons recommendation Governor Penney denies Johann Hach's request for private commutation of his sentence. The decision upholds the original imprisonment and maintains the murder case's ongoing status.
Taft Discusses China Amid Dinner Conversation
Chicago secretary of war Alt Whe speaks at a Yale clubs dinner, outlining U S views on China. He does not deny the possible need for a 1000 troop detach ment to be dispatched to the Philippines if required in the future.
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Chicago
China
Grosvenor defeats Lavraster in key race ahead Douglas nomination
Fragmented text reports Grosvenor defeating Lavraster with a 72 to 4 margin and hints at Douglas being nominated over Gott. Mentions Grosvenor's age and past affiliations at Harvard Law School in 1874, with garbled references to college and legal career. This item appears as a partial historical clipping with uncertain names and dates.
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Lavraster
Douglas
Grosvenor Wa
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