Funeral Tragedy Shocks Ansonia as Wealthy Sons Dispute Will
April 12 Ansonia Ohio reports a fatal fire and collapse in a home linked to Mrs Mary Proka. Neighbors say a bed and torn clothing point to a grim scene as investigators sort through a contested will and rightful heirs. The tale involves heirs Alphine Timmi, Kenerie, and two Bere siblings, with long-standing family tensions over the estate. The funeral occurred at Kenerie’s Place and warrants linger over custody of remains and final burial plans.
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Ansonia
Mary Proka
Hoseville
Renerie
Kenerie
Duydene
Wien
Mrs. Brown
A Fresh Youth Indeed in Dinner for Governor Rosevelt
A garbled, early 20th century account describes Governor Rosevelt of New Fork dining at Union Teague club with Stephen Dominiou and local notables. The piece mentions Mr Demmon and other figures, noting age and social entertainment amid клуб chatter and political intrigue.
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Ohiedg
Suvernor
Rosecvelt
New Fork
Stephen Dominiou
Union Teague Club
Ynerehy
Trarmon
Yeung Tan
Mets
Lawres
Anil
Hamilton Club
Bis Republicas Clube
Little Pimples Turn to Cancer
A historical note claims cancer arises from blood taint inherited through generations. It warns pimples or scratches can grow into malignant cancer and notes Swift's Specific as the sole guaranteed remedy.
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Ea . S
Swift
Remiedy
Purely Vegetable Mary Faces Vague Mainerais Claim
A fragmentary notice mentions Mary in connection with a contested matter described as dangerous and tied to Swift Specie Osapenn, Atlenta, and Georgia. Details are unclear but imply a legal or civic filing with regional links.
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Mary
Swift Specie Osapenn
Atlenta
Georgia
Unruly Chicago Club Dinner Sparks Political Tensions
Disputed guest list and heated exchange erupt as Hamilton Club members learn Sir. Hose invited by Mr. Demmon for a dinner. Governor Roosevelt reportedly displeased, while Roger Sherman confronts an unknown critic at the Palom League club. Denmon’s role draws sharp questions about invitations and influence.
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Temmaon
Chicago
Hamliton
von Chuite
Hosevole
Demmon
Roger Sherman
Milton Vlut
Palon League Club
Mr Fine
Sherman
Cody
Hamiltanub
Denes
Gotrmner Ru
He Weds Three Sisters in Atlanta Courtship Tale
Atlanta records chronicled Daniel Kells of Hall County marrying three Fowler sisters in rapid sequence. After the eldest Jennie Fowter died, he wed her sister Sullie, then Ketly, and finally Lithonia Fowler, despite initial refusals. He remains undaunted by misfortune and vows to persevere.
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Atlanta
Daniel Kells
Hall County
Ting
Test
Misa Jennie Fowice
Jobs Fowter
Sullie Fowter
Kelle
Fowler
Lithonia Fowler
Attachment Filed in Quigley Case Over Five Dollar Loan
County Judge Frank A Bullock ordered an attachment against William Quigley after a loan of five dollars from Judge Byline and a pledge to stay sober. Quigley appeared in police court on a drunkenness charge with a one dollar fine plus costs. The case, set for trial before Magistrate Grates, is likely to proceed despite Quigley’s assertions.
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Lexington
Frank A. Bullock
William Quigley
Quighy
Quighey
Willian Quicky
Payette
Bullock
Wiliam Quixiy
Fayette
Quartey
Vic
Putice
Riley
Bailey
William Quiles
William Neale
Porter questioned age and duties in Whitelaw Raid report
Ambiguity surrounds an American investigation into the Whitelaw Raid and the role of Porter in the inquiry. The discourse references age concerns, the Secretary at War position, and a proposed successor to Alger, with passages indicating departmental fit and communication gaps within the inquiry.
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Washineton
Ula
Wwe
Rieke i
Terebin
Delle
Agheerador
Whitelaw
Porter
Cleveland in Motion Ex-President Grover Cleveland Portrait Views
In Princeton New Jersey on December 12 ex president Grover Cleveland agreed to allow the American Mutoscope Company to film several views of him for their gallery. The venture was arranged by Fred A. Ackerman of New York City who works in motion pictures.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Pany
Fred A. Ackermin
New York City
Martin Dooley
Chicago
London
Joseph Choate
United States
Palquest At & Banqurt
Reform Club
Powlisey Sigelow
Hear All
Charles Berestort
Baranhee Fun
Barda Acton
Buros Mokswell Baron Hobuse
Reynalda Sutherland
Colin Seo Unerient
Geners Ess Maurice
Rommanier
Glinert Parkur
Anthony Hope
Lecomte
Biweiow
Tn A.ethrua
Bea
George OM
Mr. Hindermans
Stonewall Jackent
Americas
Texpond
Chonte
Tina Tere
Beresford
Eneesl
Shane
Dooley
Rockefellers in New Mexico Mining Plans
Rockefellers in New Mexico reveal planned iron mining activity in Lincoln and nearby areas. Reports state equipment and materials will be sourced locally with new mines supplying coal and iron ore. The project centers on a Han over Gulch site within an active mining district and involves agents coordinating field operations.
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Rockefellers
New Mexico
Banta Fn X. M
Hanover Gulch
Lincoln County
Ward to Fair: Ward Defies Partisan Pressure on Regents Vote
Kansas figure Senator Ward, a Republican, says he will not vote to oust the state agricultural college regents unless evidence shows malfeasance. He criticizes partisan investigations and pledges fairness, urging removal only if law violations are proven. The piece portrays tension between reform aims and party discipline in Topeka.
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Tuneenshon
Stanley
Kevernor
State Agricultural College
Leland
R. B Ward
Repubican
Mrr. Ward
Pir
Ward
Topeka
Wea
Achem
Mr. Ward
Nees
Sf Manhattan
Kansas
Falloon Ends Bid to Oust Judge Stuart
Judge James A. Falloon of Hiawatha will stop efforts to secure appointment to the juice office held by William J. Stuart. After the senate verdict, Falloon has no further recourse. The defeated candidate told a Journal reporter he would take no additional steps in the controversy.
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W. L Stuart
James A. Falloon
Hiawatha
William J. Stuar
Falloon
Senate
Toot
Journal
Judge Hannon Leads Anti Expansion Gop Group
Leavenworth judge Hannon backs a national conference of anti-expansion and anti-tariff suffrage for a united party. He argues 16 to 1 sentiment across regions supports a strong platform to keep the party intact and prevent disruption before the 1900 election.
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Judge Hannon
Leavenworth
Auld and Silver
United States
Kansas City
Harpose Ws
Hannon
Aar
Danville Workers Seek Arbitration to Resume Operations
Danville workers, after last week’s stoppage, decided today to submit the dispute to arbitration and will resume operations tomorrow. The move follows earlier talks and aims to settle the 2,000 mile issue backing the wage or work condition debate as the company plans to restart.
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Danville
Ate Arbitration Board
Woman's Hotel Disturbance Ends With Arrest
A heated scene at the Copeland Hotel ended with a woman searching for her husband and causing a disturbance. Officers escorted her to the city prison after she was found intoxicated and disruptive, and she was bonded out the next morning. The husband, present nearby, faced no immediate action beyond a $10 fine for the incident.
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Seiler Papuos
Jothes
Kansas Avenue
Hopkins
Owen
Jackson Street
City
Mother
Grubba
W. Hy Semple
Theean
Wisi
Strikers Give Up Havana Rail Dispute
Strikes end as United railroads concede to carry orders on trains. Reports describe confrontations between strikers and police, a wounding incident, and municipal measures shaping transportation, with authorities asserting control and amid broader political upheaval.
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Havana
United Railroads
Grier
Lone Eeeeeaanseeel
Patrick Don Tors
Vena Artillery
Seman Hams
el Cadid
Caesar
Condon
Seren Wihur
Chtrch
Hymiene Godwr
Uae
Fragmented observance of a murder case and trial notes
Confused report outlines an arrest of Aliges or Turner and mentions a postmortem exam. It notes attorneys for Mrs New and others, a forthcoming trial date around May, and references to a confession and ongoing investigations. The piece references a nearby grave and a committee of doctors for postmortem efforts.
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Ures Attorn Johnson
Bullards
Mrs. New
Goeurger Stanley
Nese
Aliges
Turner
West Pres byterian vote to retain pastor amid trustee war
Russell Sage reports the West Presbyterian church treasurer will defer report to May 1 when pew rents are due. Trustees warn of a $51,004 deficit and deny foreclosure rumors. Revival meetings continue at Walnut Grove church with daily sessions at 3:30 and 7.
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Russell Sage
New York
West Presbyterian Church
Millionaire Board of Trustees
Buxcett
Whine Weedum Haz
Mr.Sage
Presbytery
Tam
He Livingston
Walnut Grove
Railroad News Shows Western Railroads Trim Freight
Western railroads report earnings down over the last two weeks as freight traffic falls to levels not seen in two years. Stock movements have not started, delaying spring traffic and prompting cost cuts and temporary layoffs. Once stock moves, earnings are expected to rebound with full traffic at capacity.
Rock Island Re-Elects Texas Officers and Directors
Fort Worth Texas April 12 The Co ROL and P Texas officers and directors were re elected today as fellows Matthews ZT Harris Ringgold B Hovey officers M A Low Topeka president SB Hovey vice president and general superintendent Jr McCabe Port Worth general freight agent C B Sloat Fort Worth general passenger and ticket agent F E Deltrich Fort Worth secretary treasurer
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Fort Worth
Tex
Co. Rol & P. Texas
Matthews
T. Harris
Ringgold
B. Hovey
Oficers
M. A. Low
Topeka
SB. Hovey
Jr. McCabe
Porth Worth
C. B. Sloat
Want AnotheR Train From Salina To Herington
Salina business men petition Rock Island Railroad to add a second passenger train between Salina and Herington. The plan aims to connect at Herington for travel to southern Kansas and Oklahoma in a single day. Stock Island officials are reviewing the proposal.
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Salina
Rock Island
Kan
Rock Island Railroad Company
Herington
Connret
Kansas
Oklahoma
Electric Vehicle firms plan regional transport network in New York
New York firms Electric Storage Battery Company and Electric Vehicle Company announce plans to form about ten transportation entities across middle, northern, and western states. The first unit, Lingis Electric Vehicle and Transportation Company, will launch with about 55 million dollars in stock. The Winner-Bikne-Whitney syndicate controls these projects and the related New York and Philadelphia interests. Chicago attorney Lavi Maher named western counsel.
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New York
Electric Storage Battery Company
Electric Vehicle Company of
Mlingis Electric Vehicle and Transportation Company
New York Electric Venice and Transportation Company
Wiiner-Bikine- Whitney Syndicate
Philadelphia
Lavi Maher
Chicago
Storer Named United States Minister to Madrid
Washington reports that Storer Bellamy Stor en will be appointed minister to Madrid with a promotion in the diplomatic line. The post carries duties including the early negotiation of a general treaty of trade and comity. Mrs Stor er is Catholic and the selection implies Arcos to Washington as minister to Mexico.
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Washington
apraz—Bellamy Storén
United States
Bel- Hute
Storer
Madrid
Storert
Duce Arcos
Mexico
Bryan's Crusade Against Territorial Expansion Draws Crowd
Col William J. Bryan addressed Missouri legislators at the capitol steps in Jefferson City to oppose trusts the income tax decision and annexation of Porto Rico plus the conquest of the Philippines. A reception followed at Governor Stephens' mansion with the governor and Mrs. Stephens among attendees.
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Jefferson City
Col William J. Bryan
Missouri Legislature
Capitol Steps
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Col Bryan
Stephens
Berlin Socialist Elected to Reichstag Agitator
Berlin April 12 in a Reichstag by election Herr Fischer a well known social democrat and agitator was returned to replace a Freisinnige party member. At Stuttgart last October he warned against the anti strike bill and urged a bold response to the emperors domestic policy, declaring the working class should defend its country and oppose monarchical rule.
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Berlin
Herr Fischer
Freisinnige Party
Stuttgart
Wiliam
Two Kansas Regiments Stand Out in Philippine Service
Manila March 12 reports praise for the Twentieth Kansas infantry and Twentieth United States infantry in the Philippines. The regulars from Fort Leavenworth and Kansas volunteers fought the Spanish forces, reinforced lines at Manila, and earned high regard for discipline and effectiveness. The Scandia delivered McCaskey’s men. the voyage lasted 28 days with one casualty, Private Hartington, who died after a bicycle accident at Honolulu. The regiment camped at Luneta, conducted vaccination, and guarded Old Manila. The men wore blue uniforms contrasting with tropical forage caps and impressed observers with their stature and steadiness.
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Manila
P. 1
Kansas
Philippines
Twentieth Kansas Infantry
Twentieth United States Infantry
Ken- Mas
Fort Leavenworth
Cuba
Caloocan
New York
San Francisco
McCaskey
Tge
Olympia
Pacific
Honolulu
Albert A. Hartington
Company M
Anchorage
Manila Bay
Luneta
Pasig
Old Manila
Huston
Old Mann
Twenty-third United States Infantry
McCaskes
Montana
Pennsylvania
Miller
Reynolds
Tropics
Leavenworth
Khew McCaskey
Uncle Sam
Wheaton
Abe Twentieth
Teantieth
A Cryptic Hint to Baby Care and Family Plans
Fragmentary notes discuss baby crying and parental goals, balancing care with social expectations. It mentions a doctor diagnosing constipation and a cod liver oil emulsion, alongside an advertisement for Peerless Steam Laundry in Tacoma with a $25.55 charge via Santa Fe.
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Scott
Peerless Steam Laundry
Iif
H4 West Ltd
Tacoma
Wash
Santa Fe
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