Eruption and aftereffects felt nationwide
Reports describe the Santa Maria volcanic eruption near Gaunevale City with widespread ash, casualties, and a 15 mile danger zone. Coffee crops destroyed and sulfur clouds visible. tremors and sea waves reported for days. In Washington, John O Brien faces defaulter charges of 5490 dollars, while a Senate inquiry notes high public work costs and per capita spending. A railroad collision near Washington injures a dozen, and a grain strike in Portland affects exporters and workers.
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New, York
New
Gaunevale City
Guaternia
Phodsiard Minton
Equlle
Olwen
TaLnAnd
Volcena
Gil
Rock Island Railroad Plans Shortcut to World’s Fair Grounds
Survey work advances on a proposed Rock Island line from Kansas City to St Louis with a direct entrance to the Exposition Grounds. The route aims for a shorter, straighter path with reduced curves and depot facilities to serve World’s Fair traffic from Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and the Pacific coast.
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Rock Island
Ramsan City
St Louis
St. Louis
St. Lovie
St. Laks
Geetland
Shardine Wien Compter
Krants Oho
St. Louie
Nosetbie
Ty St. Louis
Styashouk
Nork
Caroldgerd
Hook Island
Bia
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
New
An Old Engineer Joba McCurdy Keeps Clean 54 Year Record
In the Rathway Age for October inspector notes Joba McCurdy of Jackson Michigan has over fifty four years service as a railroad employee. He began as a car mover and was promoted through roles to crew foreman and engineer in the Michigan Central line. Next March marks fifty five years with the company. Railroad men call his record remarkable with no memory lapse or fault in judgment and his safety has been unimpeachable.
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Anv
Joba McCurdy
Jackson
Mich
Joni McCurdy
Saya
Feng
Michigan Central
Marvel
Tie
Carener
Vieran
Helena
Topeka
J. Ww. Dine
Chifenis
Renwick
First United Presbyterian Aiuiret
Tine Allroads
Harawane
Golder Staite Limited
Toseks Miesthy
D. W
Mack
Curt
Coalidee
Byriecure
Wi Hemade
Ramcour
Harvey
Sprouse
Coaltay Peante
Mackestack
Mithine
Ohash
Ueto
Santa Fe
Iflernemn
Wille
Jtwelirk
Stephen Bauer
Camille
Adams
Tavestock
Renas
Deal 18 Completes Amid Turbulence in New York Markets
New York reports the completion of Deal 18 involving major investors and Rock Island interests. The arrangement created a new Rock Island corporation to control Rock Island Pacific railway assets and leverage substantial capital stock while tying together several regional financiers and rail interests. An explosion of detail follows about the formation, stock allocations, and anticipated legal and operational maneuvers surrounding the Rock Island group and associated companies.
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New York
W. HO Leda
Moore Brothers
Daniel G. Beta
W. Geter
Otter Yyentern
Rock ‘Siand & Wolfe Railroad Company
New Jersey
Cierma
Light the Santa Fe advertising clash stalls papers rail line
A national dispute halts limited advertising on Santa Fe papers as a labor alliance fights the post and ad sales strategy. Workers report rail yard shifts and factory suspensions while references to terminal moves and train schedules fill the page.
Prohibition candidate accused in fatal shooting in Jasper county
An altercation between John Johnson and Hartie led to Johnson firing a shotgun, killing John Johnson of Chin Fangy. Hartie fled, deputies captured him, and Johnson was jailed as the case moved through Jasper county authorities. The article notes a Prohibition candidate later nominated for public office.
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Effingham
Noy
Ale Johnson
Johnnnon
Johnson
Chin Fangy
Hartie
Jumain
Johnsen
Jobimon
Jobreth
Rome
Prati
Dueater
Roslyn Handicap Upsets as Extinguisher Edges Glenwater
At Acqueduct a crowded betting scene saw J Martin steer Extinguisher to victory by a head over Glenwater in the Roslyn handicap for 5 year olds while favorites fared poorly. Jockey Hoteven suspended for rest of meeting. Col James Pepper to sell Redfern contract for 320000 dollars. Redfern to retire service next year to Colonel Penner.
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New York
J. Martin
Agueyen
Paul Way
Northern Star
Who
Pias
Soroal
Rosland
Cleowater
Dem Paul
Turloux
Lgnot
Glenwater
Jock
Ey Hoteven
James FL Pepper
Redfern
Colonel Penner
Death Toll Rises From Madison Square Fireworks Disaster
A chaotic blast at Madison Square Garden during a fireworks display killed at least eleven people and wounded dozens more as mortars misfired into the crowd. Police arrested several officials and contractors linked to the exhibit, including Henry Teantpe and Frank Lismwan, while coroner investigations vow to uncover criminal neglect and permit violations.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Tebe
Dennis Shia
William B. Finney
George Bitzle
Harold Agbles
Michael McGee
Michael Reagan
Wiereme Rer
Tayi
William Mallery
John Glanor
James Corrigan
Frank Leiston
Georgeton
Charles Gindein
John Farstt
Deiter
Frank J. Keeler
Frank 7Ison
Helen Wilson
Henry Adams
Charles Ogian
Te David
Joseph Schaefer
Samuel Mayen
Doratel
Madison Avene
Nlace
Atham
Agemie
Kenya
Mortire
Almont
Madison Avenue
Twenty
Cherie
Hoke
T Henry ‘Téanpte
Frank Lismwan
Jamies T. Alien
Edward Smith
Werman Bowers
Charles Hollman
Jolie Fullan
Thin
Chad
INU
Peredine
Sthoter
Auiaratet
Mullison Square
Arcéet
John Dimundio
Coiyneland
Jerome
Union Club
Pithavense
Acone
Hrooks
r= Ice department
Dennis Shea
Brooklyn Bridge Saint
William Penney
W. H. Jruck
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Favorable Climate Cure
An advertisement extols Peruna as nearly infallible for catarrh, arguing climate helps but cannot fully replace it. Testimonies from Anne L Turner of California and Harry Skinner, ex-congressman, claim health gains and rapid recovery, urging readers to seek prompt advice from Dr. Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
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Peruna
Perena
Pertina
Anne I. Turner
Anne L. Turner
Harry Skinner
Congress
North Carolina
Greenville
N. C
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sinitarium
Columbus
Tragic Madison Square Explosion Involves Dozens Killed
Eyewitnesses describe a deadly blast in Madison Square causing a chaotic crush and mass casualties. Police and emergency crews evacuated the wounded to hospital as crowds gathered, with unknown dead among the unidentified.
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Nathaniel Bingley
Oli
Joseph Arrer
Ul Sears Oli
Whitr
Madison Square
Shea
Twente
Teliovne Hospital
Wesler
Persnie
Rellewio
Vie
Mortimer Butler
Ma Wesami
Nat Tex
Frank Lelsten
Footnote on Worker Injury at Treworks Plant Incident
A Midwest factory report details an injury where Leisten suffered a severely mangled chest and a brown leg wound during treworks settling duties. Medical evaluation indicates serious damage with high risk of death. authorities probe the accident.
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Leisten
A Ring In the Fish Inscription Read by Beverwann
Henry Bevermann in New York found a wedding token sealed inside a cod purchased at a Front Street store. The 8 pound Boston fish bore a ring inscribed Lew to Lou 89, prompting Bevermann to note the inscription and speculate on its origin and the couple involved.
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Lou
New York
Henry Bevermann
Bevermann
Boston
King Edward seeks Irish reform amid Boer peace hopes
York reports London ascribes to King Edward involvement in Ireland petition talks and says a new permanent secretary was appointed to suit his wishes. A semi official note says the king will visit Ireland in the spring. Also reports Kenney horse sale at Lexington featuring Mary Lyne.
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York
Edward
London
Ihn
Tribune
Ireland
Secretar Wradham
Treland
Horace
Lexington
Wilkes
Bimhurst
OF. B. Groves
Guthrie
Okla
Mary Lyne
Mimic
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Exposition Grounds
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Poaling Gseodstion
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Shal Association
Asabeinilen Cain
Sante Py Fren
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Steeh Eaoer
Frank Saniimire
Hercules
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Clyde
Hi Ronal House
Innes
Iarry Goodie
Clanincy Grubtia
Pena
Stephen Brown
Biter Toon
Janie Wadley
Bert Roteon
Planing
W. Thompson
Ratmas City
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Thames Brainard
Hos
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Hale Johnson
Prohibition
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Castoria
Coftilizu
Pe-ru-na
Alpine Tavern
Echo Mountain, Cal
Anne Turner
Echo Mountain
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Globe
Mt. Lowe RR
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Erin
Monarch
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Thomas Beecham
St. Helens
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