Des Moines Reports Tornado Toll and Omaha Destruction
Meager reports indicate Omaha suffered the state’s worst tornado with thirty to forty blocks wrecked and many deaths. Benson Dundee and Morence suburbs were wiped out. Webster street station hit. a moving picture theater roof collapsed injuring several. Des Moines and western Iowa also struck with widespread damage and communication cutoffs.
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Des Moines
Omaha
Benson
Dundee
Morence
Nebraska
Inetropolia
Existnce
Webster Street
Twenty-fourth
Lake Streets
Iowa
Woodtine
Sioux City
Atlantic Railroad Sale Hears Bidders Boost and Return
In Council Bluffs receivers allow bidders to raise bids before closing the sale of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad. Leslie M. Shaw syndicate remains top bidder with a $292 800 offer for the entire line amid spirited bidding. In Webster City more than a township in Hamilton county changes hands in March with $2 157 008 in transfers and an expected $3 000 000 by month’s end. The Nashua farm barn blaze destroys stock and equipment valued above $10 000. A Lincoln statue will be unveiled April 9 at Webster City High School, memorializing Abraham Lincoln donated by Alexander Groves. Manning hosts a successful Firemen’s Dance netting $425 for the volunteer department.
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Council Bluffs
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
5. S. Harlan
Leslie M. Shaw Syndicate
Webster City
Hamilton County
Hays
Utta
Mareh
Behoo
Wii
Abraham Lincoln
Donn
George Fe, Gantere
Chicago
Webster City High School
Alexander Groves
His &Ds
Grandmother of Zeigler heir dies at age after Friday death
Mrs. Ernestine Brandt, grandmother of William Zeigler Jr, heir of the Zeigler baking powder mill, died there Friday at the age of years.
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Ernestine Brandt
William Zeigler, Jr
Zeigler
Fireat Carlisle Threatens Adjacent Buildings
Fire crews battled a blaze in Carlisle causing extensive damage with estimated losses around 10000 dollars. Authorities say origin unclear as flames spread to nearby structures, prompting evacuations and mutual aid from neighboring towns.
Swindler Trio Captured After Cross-Country Chase
Anthony and Philip Musica father and son, once operatives in human hair trade, were arrested aboard the United Fruit ship in New Orleans after a lengthy police pursuit. They and associates allegedly defrauded banks via fraudulent invoicing, amassing about 76 000 dollars in cash and targeting a 1 000 000 dollar haul. Philip Musica carried a fully paid 230 000 dollar life insurance policy.
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New Orleans
Marc
Anthony
Philip Musica
New York
Musica
Philip Muelea
Thair
United States
Arma
Tre
Huntington Wilson Resigns as Secretary of State
Huntington Wilson resigns from the State Department amid disagreements over Far Eastern policy and the haste of a Chinese loan statement. He cites improper role as spokesman and urges immediate effective date, with Atlee named acting secretary and potential Moorer as counselor.
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Washington
News Administration
Hts
Huntington Wilson
Selong
Wilson
Apakesman
Atlee
Bryan
John Dassett Moora
State Department
Embezzlement charge against Alabama state official
James G. Oakley, president of the state hac en yhet department, was arrested in Montgomery on embezzlement charges for $90,000. Governor O Neal signed the arrest orders. Other items note a U S navy order for cruisers to patrol the Gulf coast and a fatal assault in San Leandro.
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Montgomery
Ala
James G. Oakley
Hace Yhet Department
O'Neal
Washington
California
Maryland
San Francisco
Navy Department
Gulf of California
Department
Mexico
Buffalo
Charles E. Lang
Louis
Pullmann
Joseph Stefanski
Lang
Stefanski
San Leandro
Cal
P. J. Smith
Walden Jewelry Company
Chicago
Bryan Celebrates Birthday With Lincoln Club Banquet
Lincoln Nebraska March 21 William Bryan secretary of state under President Wilson arrived in Lincoln Wednesday to celebrate his fifty third birthday with residents and the Lincoln Bryan club. From his arrival to the late night banquet he received a continuous ovation as the auditorium overflowed for his address.
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Lincoln
Neb
Williai
Bryan
Glate
Woodrow Wilson
Lincgin
Lincoln Bryan Club
Nebraska
President Bonilla Dead Shocks Honduras as Leader Dies
Washington dispatch reports President Manuel Bonilla of Honduras died. Francisco Bertrand, Vice President, immediately assumed the office. The announcement came Friday, prompting rapid succession planning and diplomatic maneuvering.
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Bonilla
Washington
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
Francisco Bertrand
Cincinnati Invitation Letter Sparks Local Drama
Sent from Cincinnati on March 24 a letter from lgeln Hatt Pologinio invites Br FB Friedmann to visit and offer guidance on conduct, suggesting a staged appearance in the city amid tense cautions and expected strategic influence.
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Cincinnati
Pologinio
Br. FB
Friedmann
Wilson Refuses Aid for China Loan Open Door Favored
In a White House statement President Wilson declines to ask American bankers to join a Chinese loan of about 15 million dollars. He says the United States favors the open door and aims to promote trade, capital access, and mutual advantage with the Chinese republic while ensuring fair conditions and development. The administration will support measures to give American merchants and engineers the needed banking and financial facilities.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Bankera
China
United States
Chineas
Father Kills Father in Self Defense, Chicago
John Hien, a 19 year old printer, says he killed his father in defense of his mother at their home in Chicago Friday. He identifies his assailants as Bob and John R Klein. He was wounded in the confrontation.
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Chicago
John Hien
Big
Bob
John R, Klein
Execution Report From Juarez In 1913 Mexican Revolt
Dispatch from El Paso reports Mexican arrivals in Juarez claiming to be part of a firing squad that executed Abraham Gornzales governor of Chihuahua under the Madero government. The account frames a violent political act amid upheaval.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Abraham
Gornzales
Chihuahua
Madero
Easter Vials Sale Reported in New York Market
A fragment from a New York Easter market page notes special vials and items with curious markings. The terse text references sales and quantities, hinting at a trade event or vendor listings from an older period.
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New York
Montres
Howland Shore
Mrs Eaton Charged With Admiral Eaton Murder Case
Mrs Eaton widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton was arrested in Hingham Mass for murder of her husband. She was a witness at the secret inquest and arraigned before Judge Pratt pleading not guilty. She was committed to jail without bail for a March 28 hearing. The admiral died suddenly at sixty six and was buried at Dracut two days later.
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Hingham
Mass
Eaton
Joseph G. Eaton
Pratt
Admiral Aton
Dracut
Terrific Storm Toll Reported Across Eleven States
A massive windstorm swept the Mississippi Valley from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, killing sixty nine people and injuring hundreds. Telegraph lines were down, many towns were demolished, and several states including Arkansas Missouri Indiana Ohio Alabama Wisconsin reported devastation. A Memphis area report described a cyclonic center causing railroad damage and train wrecks.
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Chicago
Mlasiesippi
Steal Lakes
Gulf
Central West
Chidago
Eity
Band
Ind
Reyforts
Mistlesippi
West Tepnesges
Kentucky
Arkansas
Indiana
Ohio
Alabama
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin -Brina
Hoxle
Arktas
Wilcox
Ala
Misetsalpp
Grenada
Water Valley
Bonatoblatt
Gottie
Macon
Miag
Poplar Blum
St. Lows & San Francisco Railway
Memphis
Tenn
Madoro and Suarez Assassinated at Palace in Mexico
Eyewitness account describes President Madero and Vice-President Suarez killed inside the palace by guards from Huerta forces. The report details gruesome scenes and a later convoy firing on the bodies as they were moved toward the penitentiary, with killings occurring around eight o clock in the evening.
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San Francisco
Madéro
Suarey
Huerta
Col
Bauche Alocalde
Maderlet
Mexico
Churaday
Acapulco
Madero
Azonrads
Suarez
Mieless
Frank B. Black Former New York Governor Dies
Frank B. Black, former governor of New York, died at his home in Troy, New York, from heart disease after several days of illness. The longtime Republican leader passed away last night, marking the end of an influential political career.
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New ‘York
Buo
Combs
Dissate
Iter
Daye Iinese
Troy N. Y
Frank B. Black
New York
Il Neue
Hunger strike wins release from Holloway prison
London report states Byliia Pank gurat secured release after authorities decided further imprisonment would be unsafe. The prisoner escaped continued confinement on grounds of health and risk.
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Mlaa Rankhuret
London
Bylvia Pankgurat
Holloway
Duel at Liederkranz hall leaves two men dead
Dudlet Diep of Wounde Louisville Ky died Thursday after a pistol duel with Jamen Gardner during a ball at Liederkranz hall. James Heffernan, the other combatant, cannot live.
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Dudlet Diep
Wounde
Louisville
Jamen Gardner
Liederkranztall
James Heffernan
Unclear Record Due to Damaged OCR Text
Damaged OCR fragment from Chicago date March 22 includes disjoint names and phrases. Unable to determine a coherent event or persons. no clear summaryable facts present.
Notable Plea in a Murky Exchange at a Rail Station
A cryptic dialogue unfolds at a station where a traveler asks for a favor to avoid debt woes while a station staffer offers three trains. The exchange hints at themes of poverty credit and elusive happiness amidst a tangle of vague recollections and idling minds.
Resinol Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap to clear skin eruptions including pimples, rashes, ringworm, and eczema. It claims gentle, safe healing for all ages and offers trials by mail from Baltimore Maryland with prices and parcel post delivery.
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Reginol
Nol
Baltimora
Parcel Post
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