Titanic Sinks After Collision on Maiden Voyage
The White Star liner Titanic reported striking an iceberg and needing immediate help. Passengers include F D Miller Archibald Butt C M Hays J Bruce Ismay Henry Harris W T Stead and many others among 1300 aboard.
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Cape’ Race
N. F
Titanic
C. Q
Southampton
New York
F. D. Miller
Consolidated American Academy At
Rome
Maj
Archibald Butt
Taft
C. M. Hays
Grand Krunk Railway
J. Bruce Ismay
The
White Starling
Henry B. Harris
Averleay
W.T. Stead
Tsador Blraus
Jonn Jacob Asdor
G. D. Wuerter
Benjamin Guggexhelm
Harry Widenor
Lincoln’s Cousin Dead After Kentucky Friendship
Marshalltown reports the death of Lincolns cousin in Liscomb Marshall county. Miller and Lincoln were close friends since childhood. both families connected through Nancy Hanks. In another item Mrs Sarah D B Hanty of Maison City sues her husband Charles Hasty for marriage in 1920. details include Wavovered wife and three children in Peoria and a one year old baby.
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Marshalltown
Chreries
Miller
Liscomb
Marshall County
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Kentucky
Nancy Hanks
Maison City
Charning
Sarah DB
Charles Hasty
Peoria
Nasty
Stormy Lake
Fire Destroys a Depot in Lenox Lightning Strike
A Lenox depot was struck by lightning causing a fire that destroyed the building. Oil barrels from a large freight consignment fed the flames, making the total loss complete.
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Lenox
Lamoni to Host 1913 LDS Annual Conference
The Re organized Latter Day Saints voted to hold the 1913 annual conference in Lamoni Iowa. Lamoni is described as the uniting center for the church and the invitation was extended by the local churches.
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Independénce
Laon
Nexto Independente
Lamoni
Dope Addict Youth Confined by Knoxville Judge
A 19 year old Des Moines youth known as a dope fiend was ordered confined to the Meliplate Hospital in Knoxville by Judge Henry. His mother reports he is a habitual user of drugs and liquor and he admitted using five different drugs to deputies.
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Des Moines
Fred Dexter
Meliplate
Knoxville
Me Henry
Lenox Wins Intercollegiate Debate on Parcel Post
In Hopkinton a debate between Dilboque Geraina College and Lenox College ended with Lenox prevailing. The subject asked whether the parcels post system as advocated by ex Postmaster Meyer should be adopted.
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Lenox
Hopkinton
Dilboque Geraina College
Lenox College
Meyer
Arson Charge Brought Against Gallagher Hotel Former Owner
Mrs M A Gallas, once operator of the Gallagher hotel in this city, is put on trial charged with arson in a bid to collect insurance.
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Council Blut
Mra
Charles City Bootlegging Case Upheld by Judge Clyde
Claude Duncan, known as Scottegger re Fined in Charles City, was fined 9390 for bootlegging by Judge Clyde. The outcome centers on the defendant and the sentencing authority in a local court setting.
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Scottegger
Charles City
Claude Duncan
Clyde
Lamont Student Wins Gold Medal in Ale Bowl Judging
Lamont teenager Gheorge L Thompson 14 earned the gold medal from Wayne Dinsmore of the Percheron Society of America for top judging of Gealt Horeca by goobomorge at the ale bowl event in Lamont.
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Lamont
Alneg
Funeral Arrangements for Maj. Dent Grant In New York
The funeral for Maj. Dent Grant will be held in New York with burial at West Point and ceremonies at the city and army academy. Gen. Thaker Wy and Lieut. Minion Howze attended a hotel gathering with Mrs. Grant and Capt. Ulysses Grant. The funeral is delayed ten to twelve days as General Grant's daughter Princess Michael Cantacuzene-Speranskey arrives from Russia. The body is moved to Governor's Island, headquarters of the department of the east.
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New York
Dent Grant
Midden Y
West Polyt
Buckingtat
Mre
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Andi
Michael Cantacuzene-Speranskey
II Russa
Govarnors Island
New York Locomotive Engineers Approve Strike Authorization
Locomotive engineers on fifty rails east of Chicago and north of the Norlols Western vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if railroad management resists wage increases. Warren Stone announces results to J Stuart as managers prepare for a April 16 meeting to discuss repair of the vats and counter propositions.
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New York
Chicago
Norlols & Western
Lave
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locom@tive Engineers
J. ©. Stuart
General Managers Association of the Railroads
Stuart
Slong
Wistetlers
Valtroaus
Andy
Jiny
Brotherhood
Brouo
Volo Algo
Wits
Funeral arrangements after General Grant’s death
The Chapel of Cornelius the Centurion will host the funeral in a military setting. Mrs. Grant received hundreds of telegrams and messages of sympathy from across the country. Early dispatches included notes from President Tate and Theodore Roosevelt. A war department telegram from Port D. A. Russell announced Frederick Funston as the successor to Major General Grant.
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Cornelius the Centurion
Grant
Tate Sud
Theodore Hogrevelt
Cheyente
Wyo
War Department
Washington
Port D. A
Russell
Frederick Funston
Spreckels Will Fight Ends In California Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court halted years of probate litigation over Claus Spreckels estate. The contest involved about five million dollars and pitted Claus Spreckels heirs against other siblings Inlin D Spreckels and Adolph L Spreckels. The court reversed prior rulings and disallowed shares for John D and Adolph Spreckels in the six million dollar contested estate.
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Sona
San Francisco
Spreckels
Claus A
Hugalph” Spreckels
Inlin D
Adolph L. Spreckela
Claus Spreckela
Glave
Rudalphs Spreckels Ant Domme
Ferris
Supreme Court
Coffey
John D
Adolph
Contes
Romadka Brothers Trunk Firm Placed Involuntary Bankruptcy
Milwaukee firm Romadka Brothers, trunk manufacturers, faces involuntary bankruptcy filed by three New York creditors. The case ties to earlier financial troubles and a Chicago investigation involving Evelyn Romadka, former wife of C J Romadka, linked to a crime with an accomplice. Claims total about 200000 dollars with assets and estate estimated near 100000 dollars.
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Milwaukee
Romadka Brothers Company
F Trunk Manufacturing Conven
Nce
Evelyn
C.J. ‘Ramadka
Chicago
Nexro
Ftria Hae
Fire Sweeps Butte Warehouse District Causing Large Loss
A blaze in Butte Montana swept through a warehouse section of the business district, driven by high winds and burning for hours. Authorities estimate damage at 3.25 million dollars as seven blocks were affected and thirty homes destroyed with aid from neighboring towns.
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Butte
Mont
Butte,Mont
War Records Open to Historians Under Navy Department Policy
Washington reports the War Department will allow access to muster rolls and related military records to historians and historical society representatives under specified restrictions. Secretary Bingham signed the order implementing the policy to widen research access.
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Washington
War Department
Digistariane
Bimgon
Ils
Man Dies After Choking on Malted Cake Piece
Middletown reports a fatal incident as a patient in a local hospital died after choking on a piece of cake described as a malted cake. The event occurred in Oakes and involved Charles scoring and a hospital admission. Further details pending official report.
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Oakes
Middletown
Charlea
Taft Men Out4Riots in MichiganMilitia Quelled
Bay City Michigan reports Roosevelt forces clashed with Taft supporters as riots broke out over disputed delegates. State militia guarded entrances while conventions debated seating delegates to the national convention. Roosevelt delegates held a rival convention and named four at large delegates from Detroit Grand Rapids Traverse City and more.
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Bay City
Mich
Roosevelt
Taft
Thay
Dglezatoa
Targa
Vy. Chase
Osborn
Charles Nichols
Détroit
Sybrunt Wessellus
Grand’ Rapids
F. Houghey
Traverse” Citys
Theodore’ Toalyn
Afrtany
W. D. Gordan
Land
Tath
John.d. McKay
Detroit
Crystal Falls
George FP. Morlay
Lagtoan
Frett
A. Diggin
Adttac
Wigene Pir & Baye
William ‘Wuiion
United States
William Q. Aradhey
G. Breathitt
Hopkinsvilla
W. Do Cochran
Maysville
J. Edward Wood
Crr
Dunville
New York
Haermore
Terrace Garden
New York Democracy
Sem O'Garman
Dix
Alton Brooke
Parker
Refuse To Hold Steel Men In New York Probe
A federal grand jury in New York investigates destruction of property tied to an antitrust case against United States Steel. The inquiry aims to uncover law violations linked to the steel firm. In Philadelphia two Yale students, John Lewis Hoffman and Arthur L. Ryerson, died in a car crash while home for Master holidays.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
New York
United States Steal Corporation
Ibclasion
Law
Department of Jus Hee
Philadelphia
John Lews Hoffman
Arthur L. Ryerson
Yale
Ryatyon
Holm
Gypsy Hunted as Hypnotist in Mount Vernon Case
Mount Vernon police search for a purported gypsy fortune teller accused of hypnotizing Mrs. George Nichtern and stealing $30 in cash and jewelry. The investigation centers on the suspect described as a pretty gypsy and con artist.
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Mount Vernon
George Nichtern
Descendants of Mrs Natcy Heaton Noted in Ottawa Records
Obscure genealogical fragment lists numerous descendants of Mrs Natcy Heaton, including many generations. The text mentions male and female great great grandchildren and a sizable spread of great grandchildren and sextetendants in Rantoul and nearby areas. The exact relationships and locations are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
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Ottawa
M's
Natcy O Heatan
Wee
Rantoul
Gear
Fragmented report on execution news and distraught aftermath
A decipherable excerpt notes an American execution case and the correspondent’s dull account. It describes a condemned prisoner named Teoma Faynt and reports four bullet wounds on the body. The text references rights and the uncertain fate under law.
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Iman
Kite
Washington
Hadi
Ander
A.prizoger
Han Beer
Liewe
Munster
Tha
Foinlais
Stote
Clara Barton Founder of Red Cross Dies in Maryland
Washington reports the death of Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross at her Glen Behe Maryland home. Cause listed as chronic pneumonia after a year of illness. Her brother Stephen Barlow of Boston was with her at death.
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Abieflam Red Cross
Suc * Gumbs T
Chronic “ Pheamonia
Glen Eche, Md
Washington
Clara Mactan
American’ Red Cross Society
Glen Behe
Stephen Barlow
Boston
Mise
Barton Ways Born at Oxford Mage in AbaL Miss
Barton Ways born at Oxford Mage in AbaL Miss has been confined to her home Red Cross Glen Echo Md since last fall. She returned from a trip to New England believed bene d ial but soon afterward became seriously ill. She celebrated her last birthday December 25.
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Barton Ways
Oxford
Abal
Barton
Red Cross
Glen Echo
Yiell
New England
Benedelal
MayBride Granted One Year Leave to Study Valley Flora
Prof. T. F. MayBride of the University of Iowa receives a one year leave of absence from the board of education to study flora in Yosemite Valley and Yellowatong Park, Iowa City.
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Yosemite Valley
Iowa City
Yosemite Valey
Yellowatong Park
T. F. MayBride
University of Iowa
Board of Education
Beate Child Beaten With Chain Confession Reported
A man named Ollef Atter confessed to beating his ten year old daughter Beate until insensible with a dog chain after she failed to obey. Details mention police, court handling, and the weapon used as described in the murky OCR text.
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Ollef
Ambassador Wilson Defends U S Interests in Mexico City
The ambassador responds to criticism of American legation conduct in Mexico City. He denies wrongdoing, asserts protection for Americans abroad, and cites cooperation with the British and Mexican governments. He claims Americans in Mexico enjoy growing respect and safety due to embassy efforts.
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Mexico
Amerlcaus
Wntme
Mistead
Lng
America
Eliigren
Washington
Iits
Cairo Nears Normal After Flood Disruption
The Ohio river town of Cairo resumes life and business as the gauge reads 02.4 feet. Adjutant General Frank G. Dickson visits to assess relief needs and orders will sends supplies from the state. Government steamer Noko carries food for refugees to Columbus, Hickman and other points downstream, with thousands of dollars in donated provisions from St. Louis and government aid. Full recovery for Cairo businesses is delayed to week’s end.
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Caire
Galro
St. Louis
Gallronda
Cairo
Americans flee Mexico City as railway strike nears
Advices to the state department say Americans are leaving Mexico City in large numbers anticipating a nationwide railway shutdown in a few days. The strike on the National railway is set for Monday, April 15.
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Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
State Department
National
Fragmentary Chat Notes From Obscure Local Passage
A garbled OCR style excerpt mentions various odd phrases and names, including references that resemble place names and personal identifiers but lack coherent structure. The fragmentary text offers no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals with sufficient context.
Misheard War Dialog Sparks Debate in London
In London a tense exchange unfolds between two unnamed speakers as they discuss militant actions and the public's role. The dialogue references unrest, speeches, and rapid chatter about trades and quotts.
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Buff Gettes
London
Nolteman
Cole and Co Salve Advertises Quick Burn Relief
An 19th century ad for Cole & Co of Black River Wisconsin promotes a salve that allegedly relieves burning and torturing flames. The copy claims instant stowage of the path of burn and cures without care in a sample writs style request.
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Cole
Burna
W. W. Cole & Co
Black River
Falla
Wis
What She Wanted
Two old maids plan for Christmas as they discuss gift expectations and stockings. Sister Mable questions the length of a long stocking while the younger writes her reply and the older smiles with a sly remark about cocked looks.
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Mable
Sala the
Bivirt
Scatterbrained exchange on a magazine drop and a judge’s remark
A courtroom fragment shows a man recalling a careless magazine drop and a judge noting the incident. The dialogue hints at a cautionary response to a publication error and potential consequences.
Little Boy Seeks Missing Lady at County Clerk Office
A small boy entered the county clerk’s office at the courthouse and asked Deputy Henry Smiley if anyone has seen a lady. Smiley replied that he had seen several people but did not know which girl was being sought. The boy confessed, “I’m the little boy,” and asked again where the lady could be, as reported by the Denver Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smiley
Sondy
Eats
Smiley
Wille
Follewell
Denver ‘Times
Irate Applicant Seeks General Servant in Irish Gate Confrontation
An anxious lady visiting an intelligence office was told a candidate had been sent to Bult. A rough Irishman, about fifty, presented and the woman declared she wanted a younger servant. She accused the proprietor of misleading her and blasted the gatekeeper with indignation.
Cambridge Kindergarten Teacher Compliments Skirt
A Cambridge kindergarten teacher, dressed in a new close fitting skirt, notices a pupil watching her closely. When she asks about his trouble, the boy bluntly comments that her skirt is classy, in a light hearted street report from the town.
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Cambridge
Coffee Hurts One in Three Says Hotel Man
A New York hotelier claims coffee harms about one in three, causing restlessness nervousness and sleep loss. He notes switching to Postum improved his condition and calmer performance, while a woman friend reports weight gain and palpitations resolved after quitting coffee.
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New York
Coffe
Coftes
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