Five More Bodies Recovered in Mine Disaster Death Toll Rising
At Braxett mine Brownerilie Pa two officers reported the rescue of five additional bodies, raising total victims to about twenty. Officials believe all workers were accounted for though uncertainty remains about total on site. Pumps and water control are in operation as investigators prepare to submit findings to the coroner.
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Brownerilie
Braxett
Erechagh
Siristo
Louritt
Dead man alive case sparks life insurance dispute
A Chicago man faked death and released a $10,000 life policy, then telegraphed Los Angeles officials asking release of the payment. The insurer pressed for proof of death while investigators seek the true fate of the identified beneficiary, amid questions of forgery and the man’s apparent return.
Free medical treatment offer from British Medical Institute
Dr S Edward McCully announces that eminent physicians at the British Medical Institute 412 Topeka Ave will provide three months of free treatment, examinations, and advice for all diseases including catarrh and deafness. The offer runs until January with no charges for services rendered after the first interview, and includes home treatment questions and a focus on personal diagnosis.
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British Medical Institute
Topeka Ave
Streens
Meillen Institute
Topeks
Exiabilstind Om Purmanent
Topeks Ave
Photographs by O Bryan Toth Link to Murder Plot
The article describes a series of aged portraits by Mr O Bryan Toth showing peculiarly shaped features that resemble a dead man connected to an insurance case. Wolfsohn notes a facial similarity after clipping moustache tips to imitate the insured. He recalls a recent visit and a telegram promising the $10,000 insured sum recovery.
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O'Bryan
Walfsobo
Wolfsohn
Urid
St. Laure
O'Regan
Hal
Christmas shopping and civic chatter fill Topeka notices
fragmented Topeka snapshots report holiday preparations and local events including vaccination chatter and school news. mentions of Mott airport plans, city offices, and a mix of personal tales as residents adjust to Christmas season routines.
Steamer Ariaste Ashore Off Cape Hatteras
Captain Baines of the British steamer Ariaste reports a total loss after running ashore four miles south of the Cape Hatteras life saving station. Rescue boats reached the wreck but could not render aid as the vessel lies stranded and taking on water. Local weather and sea conditions hinder the attempt to approach and salvage aboard.
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Norfolk
Baines
Cape Hatteras
Tere
Ariesto
Bo Cetin
Coant
Astonia
T& Tine
Traadside
Stpears
Coons Sues To Gain Custody Of Child In East Court
William V. Coons petitions the circuit court seeking custody of his daughter Marjory Com in a dispute with Mars A. Isdale his brother in law. He alleges the mother Hy lay Kaw has not provided proper care and requests possession of the child. The case was continued to January.
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Cooter
Emi
Josie
Twigle
Ann Theio
Tulle Johnsen
Biter
Senator Morgan Replies to Governor on University Sale Scandal
In Birmingham a letter from Senator John T. Morgan denounces Governor Johnston for his concerns about the University sale to the Steel-Belleville Iron company. Morgan accuses Johnston of mis representing facts and asserts that Alabama officials and New Jersey ties reveal a broader, alleged corporate influence over state affairs.
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Birmingham
Oec
John T. Morgan
Johnnston
Taited States Senate
Stee University
Slees-Bheilleu Stew & Iron Company
Everal Phat
New Juraey Company
Alabama Corporation
Atibadia
New Jersey
Newaie
Reinier Morgan
Christmas Party Preparations at Windsor Castle
A London dispatch reports Queen Victoria will host a Christmas tree party at Windsor Castle for soldiers’ wives and children. The Queen’s hall will feature rich carpets, regal decor, holly, and royal garden towers. Princess Beatrice and two ladies joined a viewing of the finishing touches.
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New York
London
Bt Googe
Hall Windser Castle
Victorie
Windsor Barticks
Dieary
Hathabert
Primitive Portugal and the Portuese expedition tale
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a voyage and market at a distant port, with references to Porto, traders, and a crowd awaiting exchange. The text blends names and places, mentioning Cape, Latieny Lie, and Went Atrice, with accounts of drinking, quarrel, and gathering crowds as the sea voyage unfolds. The prose is garbled but centers on a maritime journey and a bustling port scene.
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Whitt
Muathen
Ator Paul Renow
Latieny
Poston
Dowie
Culanda Bay
Tatepeese
Ana Bya
Chbindu
Radhe Dory
Great Northern to make veterans stockholders in February
Chicago dispatch reports that long serving Great Northern Railway employees including conductors and engineers will become stockholders in February. plan to issue shares aims to raise capital and reward service with a noteworthy allotment likely totaling several hundred thousand dollars, with final details expected in February.
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Great Northern Road
Chicago
Aspertal
St Paul
Minn
Aeps
Great Northern
Britain Sees It Inconsistent News From Washington
A cited dispatch warns of pro Boer sentiment in the United States and urges the US to curb Milburster expeditions to Leung7. The State Department replies neutrality should be kept, noting a Baltimore to Philadelphia voyage tied to sending men to South Africa. A revenue cutter service watches suspected enlistment shipments and broader indigestion cures are advertised in the column.
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Chicago
Washneten
Andenstoo
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Toronzo Marques
Revenue Cutter Services
United States
South Africa
Christmas gloom on English royal family amid war news
A Bowden dispatch from New York reports England's Christmas tide as bright yet grim with no front line news. Windsor's festive mood darkened by Salisbury family sorrow over Young Lady Cranborne's pneumonia ready to die. War Secretary Lothar? consults with Lord Wolseley. Chamberlain hosts private Christmas at Highbury with wife and daughter. Duke of Devonshire joins ministers at Chalworth as Milne Maniel? Wisen to perform. Prince of Wales gatherings at Sandringham. The festive season feels a mockery amidst anxiety over military developments.
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New York
Bowden
England
Windsor
Harstad
Cranborne
Lahdaswae
London
War Office
Lart Wolkeley
Mr. Chamberlain
Highbury
Birmincham
Austen
Givaltus
Canopus
Duke of
Indians Retire as Yaqui Press Patrols End
Dispatch from Guaymas Sonora reports Yaqui forces withdrawn into the mountains after weeks harassing General Torres troops. Indians raid unprotected ranches and scouting parties, burning Mexican ranch buildings. Col Alfonso Martins Eleventh battalion reported wounded and killed Father Beltran and other Mexican prisoners. Twentieth Infantry regiment whereabouts unknown to Guaymas authorities.
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Chicago
Austin
Texas
Guaymas
Sonora
Mexico
Torres
Indiana
Alfonso Martins
Eleventh Battalion
Father Beltran
Twentieth Infantry Regiment
Unique Indian Bibles and a Milwaukee Baseball Accord
A fragment discusses unique Indian Bibles tied to a San Francisco incident and a separate update from Milwaukee where President H. D. Quin reports on baseball association negotiations. The plan includes distribution to Philadelphia New York Boston and Milwaukee with a Chicago meeting around January 15 to decide the season’s class.
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American Association Plass
Milwaukes
Wis
H. D. Quin
American Baseball Association
Adrian
Anson
Chicago
Quin
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Milwaukee
Miss Hartley Describes Sulu Treaty Visit and Sultans Role
Miss Mamie Hartley, on a Nebraska trip, recounts her voyage to the Philippines Islands including Luzon Mindanao and Sulu with General Bates. She details the Sulu court, a rival chief demanding guards, the aged Sultana’s marriage affairs, a ceremonial dinner, and the negotiation that led to the treaty granting the United States access while allowing a local flag. The Sultan agreed to American protection with a tax visible to ships and to fly the American flag alongside his own.
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Omaha
New York World
Mamie Hartley
Lince
Phittprcine Islands
Lewis
Nebraska
Luzon
Lodo
Mindanao
Bobo
Negima
Sulu
San Nicolas
Mise Hartley
Joto
General Bates
Manila
Batew
Sultana
Bates
Geime Amors
Especiius
King's Highway
Sultans House
Sultan Ig
Willis
Henally
United States
Mrs Wellhouse Dead After Five Weeks Illness
Mrs Mare J Wellhouse wife of noted apple grower Fred Wellhouse died at Bodock in her home on 1025 To-Pea Avenue after a five week illness. Her condition had been serious for some time.
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Mare J. Wellhouse
Fred Wellhouse
Jas
Bodock
To- Pea Avenue
Untitled Fragment Reflects Fire Alarms and Local Hazards
Fragmentary notes recount a fire alarm scene near a Presbyterian church, vague references to Missouri and West Virginia locales, and a chaotic mix of names. The text mentions dynamite, gas, and a crowd reaction, with stray lines about a syrup and a coat sleeve dipping into soup, indicating a disjointed eyewitness report and uncertain details.
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