Sensational divorce suit opened in Columbus court
A high profile divorce case between showman Sells and his wife Augusta Civalls in Columbus, Ohio, began with bitterly contested proceedings. Intriguing letters and depositions were introduced as both sides push for support, detailing alleged abuse, infidelity, and coercive demands during their marriage. The trial features testimony on the accused wife’s alleged liaison with several named figures and dramatic claims of controlling behavior during their circus life.
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Galveston
Chunse
Bern
Juder
Dee. Huling
Sells Agaust
Best
Columbus
Sells
Bote
Harrie D. Lyots
Pasnaylvania Fairroad
Columbia
Witl Deusen
Rainer
Merera
Watt
Leone
ES Preter
Deatiet
Felis
Onder
Bris
Daline
Permans
Xeewa
Yehie
Wulaar
Miss Plorence
Bbe
Guten
Evers
Selis
J. Tolnies
Hagerty
George S- Beiers
Seeston
Letter of Civile Spouse Reveals Troubled Married Life
A damaged OCR excerpt describes a confidential letter from a Mrs Sells to Mr Selly detailing affair implications. It mentions covert meetings, emotional expressions, and accusations of seduction, with testimonies referencing Civile and others, and an office appointment tied to the case. The narrative centers on personal betrayal and social scandal.
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Re Rosbard
Ste. Chvalls
Wens Garena
Butt
Sentral
Mr. Selly
Rex
Pepa
Oa Ff
Salts
File Vere
Megh
Tig
Croatia
Potter Wee
Chile
Sumercun
Qvale
Raymour
Sells Re
Sells
Air
Perel
Ark
Porto Rican Schools Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
M G Bromuhaugh, Puerto Rico education commissioner, says 800 teachers serve the island's schools, with about 200 children still without facilities. The report urges gradual reform, better funding, and closer supervision of American teachers, noting literacy and housing gaps, no public colleges, and large illiteracy among residents.
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Washington
M G. Brom- Uhaugh
Port Rico
Spi
Traumbaieh
Ichis
Ubet
Porta Rico
Frm
Pellindana
Claker
Gro
Meting
Tanguy
Porto
Philadelphia presbytery votes against revision of faith
The presbytery of Philatespitn north in Pennsylvania voted against revision of the form of faith last night near AriNer, Fy to 7. Duffels Nov 14 tax J Lager Siamond smuggler pleaded guilty in U S court, fined 500 and jailed six months. Also notes on Utah politics and weather forecasts for Kan tonight and Thursday.
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Philadelphia
Presbytery of
Philatespitn North
Pennsylvania
Reading
AriNer
Atax J. Lager
United States
Erie County
All Eyes on Paul Kruger In Europe Visit Nov 14 Dispatch
New York reports that Rachael Davitt in Paris says Kruger's voyage to Europe draws more attention than the China war. The Gelderland with Kruger aboard will reach Marseilles after Port Said and a Suez stop. Revelations are promised of Jameson raid complicity and Boer ammunition purchases from Birmingham firms.
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New York
Rachael Davitt
ALB
Paris
Kruger
Europe
China
Gelderland
Mont
England
Marséilles
Bowers
Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Birmingham
Dave
Port Said
Marseilles
OM Paul
Suez
Liquor Haul Under Appellate Ruling Sparks Contention
After an appellate ruling on the search and secure ordinance Otis Hungate attorney for the jointists obtained a police order from Judge Makaw and sent two drays to the station to remove liquor and paraphernalia captured earlier. Some items from John Lucas’s term remain tied up while several joints already surveyed the premises.
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Appellate Court
Otis Hungate
Jointists
Stahl
Hungate
Makaw
Stun
Mulleate
John Lucas
Lucas
Cattle Quarantine Rules Stir Kansas Policy Debate
The Kansas live stock sanitary commission under Governor Stanley issues quarantine rules for cattle from south of the federal line. Cattle may be shipped into Kansas only after November and December inspections by authorized inspectors and a permit, except for immediate slaughter under existing regulations. The move interacts with legislative faction alignments as Republicans and Populists complicate power dynamics. A Mallory Line steamer Alamo resumes Galveston route after repairs, while a Cleveland man faces an unrelated local incident at a PIT event.
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Kansas
Swex Sanitary Commission
Stanley
State of
Bureau of Antral Industry
Harmony Rumors Resolve Baseball League Tension
The piece reports harmony between the two major leagues with no expected fight over a new joint arrangement. Chicago National League President Mart and Colonel Hart discuss proposed meetings after the November 26 league gathering and caution against disrupting baseball's growth.
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Chicago
Novaetne
Mart
Hart
Ewe Larties
Cleveland
Valder
Dicetess
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
West Harity
Mayor Arre ted Elmira forgery case shocks city
In Elmira mayor Dr Frank J Flood was arrested on a forgery charge after a complaint by Alderman Francie McCays. The warrant, issued by Recorder Michael Danaher, led to Flood being held on $10,000 bail awaiting further proceedings. The case follows a prior affidavit implicating him in misappropriation of city funds.
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Elmira
Frank J. Flood
Eil
Recoiier
Michael Danaher
Francie McCays
Miswathatine Loonie
Margaret
Attomer F
Pal
F. Buna
Auburn
Irrigation Projects Promoted for arid Western lands
Nov 14 report from Waehigen notes two major irrigation schemes to be discussed in Chicago and urged to Congress. One aims to build a reservoir system in the Colorado Rockies region to furnish water to Montana and adjacent areas, with up to 70 wells and a long canal plan. The Arizona proposal contemplates diverting the river beyond a reservoir, creating large public-water and land benefits, with estimated costs and financing through federal assistance and land profits.
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Chicago
Congress
Mui Hiver
Ie Montadean
Indiana
Te Gi
Rockies
Canagett
Marys
Pilin
Miousand
Arizona
Great Gold Strike Near Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado November 14 One of the greatest strikes in the Cripple Creek mining district has been uncovered in the Gold Road Consolidated Mining Company property on Gold hill. Cass Miller of this city is the principal owner. The vein runs a narrow streak of ore as high as 1002 per ton with an assay average of two to three hundred dollars per ton over four feet. The find has caused excitement among mining men.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Gold Road Consolidated Mining Company
Gold Hill
Cass Miller
Chreien
Tips Prompt Lawbreakers Warned Before Raids
City authorities accuse informants of tipping disorderly houses before police raids. May or chief of police report raids planned for Saturday led to empty premises. Officials vowed to pursue sources of tips and tighten investigations.
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Joletieta
Krepeys
Dienrderiy Hoettses
Romance of a Laundry Marriage in Early Paper
A Chinaman Sam Toy marries Zena Stewart a Negro woman. The couple seeks work at Seth street laundry but faces racial bias and recorder inquiries. The piece notes Oriental clothing themes and a controversial scene, ending with a brief mention of editor Tindall’s death and a distant maritime news item.
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Sam Toy
Zena Stewart
Kanesé
Kaiser's China policy spurs Reichstag speech
In Pekin and Berlin reports detail a protracted foreign minister conference yielding general gratification over progress toward settlement. Fewer differences on major points, aided by explicit instructions to plenipotentiaries, with emphasis on avoiding a future world peace disturbance.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Mion Cowang
Tristians
Kaiser
China
Berlin
New
Reichstag
Pepie
Elgnere
Germany
Humbert
Tialy
Teichstag
Goon
Schloss
Paternal Talks Shape Early US China Negotiations
The report notes American correspondents in attendance as officials push for a speedy agreement with China. Delegations discuss indemnity, future security, and punitive measures, while negotiators are tasked with complex ratifications and preventing immediate condemnations or breaches. Public sentiment questions who is truly responsible for past harms.
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Mundo 1
Ion Prema
Unter
Carnegie's Big Plan Revealed at Pittstarg Venture
Reports claim Andrew Carnegie plans a major investment of millions for Vittateryg including funding a police station for the Mrtruction of several industrial sectors. The project would back the establishment of a school and endowment, with funds to be provided by Carnegie himself, with details expected to be announced tomorrow.
Life Saving Service Annual Report Highlights Survive and Rescue
Superintendent Kimball reports a record year with 161 stations in service and 781 persons rescued from ships. The service saved property valued in the millions, aided vessels in distress, and noted 505 others saved from peril. Crew efforts prevented greater loss despite many wrecks and drownings. The report argues for higher compensation due to the scope and danger of operations.
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Kimball
Life Saving Service
Washington
Kinbah
Ganna
Louleyne
Roogha
Linfarognine
Bodix
Persis
Peraene
Feam
Todny
Crete
Texas
Vemnela
Noblemans Poor Pay a Young Duke's Son Earns Four Dollars Weekly
The son of an English duke, once a ward of luxury, now receives four dollars weekly for playing piano and violin in a Boston hotel. Once rich in a slum upbringing, he endures pride and dependence, keeping counsel with friends while awaiting a turn of fortune.
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Prunint
Boston
Arthur Hunsey
Duke of Farfiten
Marquis of Queensberry
Queen Victoria
Trestin
Siaraya
Why They Failed Grant Brothers Owed More Than They Paid
A garbled New York news item from November 11 reports the Grant Brothers faced insolvency due to owing more than they paid. The fragmented text mentions financial obligations, opportunities, and unspecified assets or boots in a confusing wartime or industrial context. Entities remain unclear due to missing readable details.
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Grant Brothers
New York
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What of Mr Low and his possible candidacy
A fragmented discussion on Mr Low’s possible bid and its impact on party dynamics in the United States. The text hints at Low’s influence, potential candicacy, and the political expectations surrounding him, including reactions from supporters and opponents.
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United States
Per Eppiatore
Lowe Chaudncy
Wien
Abe
Pine
Anatane
Careara
Beriefe Hosen
Berchet
Horton
Senate
Snr
Eondiaacs
Kentucky Fox Hunt Debuts Amid Quiet Rural Festivities
A fragmented report describes a Kentucky fox hunt event titled annual Mew Sorpet at a rural venue with attendees and local celebration. The brief mentions feos tata ee tite Terie ES es oR acres nan cake a Lett om ale Re een are be cate ieee pent Soe Gok as part of unclear proceedings.
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Tata
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