European storm sweeps across the continent tolling damage and duty
The report details a sweeping European storm causing widespread flooding and dyke breaches along the northern coast. Troops are mustered to aid in repairs from the Netherlands to Britain, with vessels damaged, port facilities flooded, and towns from Yarmouth to Rochester affected. Casualties and extensive material losses reported as seas battered coastlines and infrastructure.
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Besat
Stid
Miekerke
Hlandenberghe
Polmary
Frente
Masih
Norlalle
Yarmouth
Liverpool
Chester
Helis
Fend
Domur
Didek
Sheerness
Arsenal
Drumuy
Rixe
Steet
Ehoerhven
Questodtiers
Tomlina Long
Bundrels
Acres
Leon Mimmeror
AcoTes
Yaris
Baise
Grodvin
Beth Lomhia
Raeton
Kochratht
Stroud
Neurbeaat
London
Rochester
Eas
Tooded
la Ae. Saveres
Reae
Mutinous Crew Seizes Ship and Breakwater Sealed
War era dispatches report a mutiny aboard a vessel near breakwater who seized control of the craft. Officers boarded and retook command while the ship lay stranded with damage and water ingress. A British steamer also grounded on the breakwater, with crew safe despite eight feet of water aboard.
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Givnovail
Mol
Sereaind
Astronomical Discoveries At Lowell Observatory Revealed
Dr. Jed of the Lowell Observatory reports hundreds of new double stars and about seven hundred objects measured since 1804. Prof Lee and assistant publish findings from a 24 inch Clark telescope. observations praise the station’s clarity. Twinkling explained as atmospheric waves, with experiments by Dow Jay and Lord Kingston.
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Dro. Jed
Lowell Observatory
Avia
I | Lowell
Lee
Boston
Budit
Alvan Clark & Sons
Prof-Lee
Sir John Herschel
Dr. Lee
Dow Jay
Riot at Prague causes theater and club damage
In Prague disturbances flare with smashed windows at the German theater and German club. Military ordered to disperse rioters who gathered before the casino. bayonet force used and several people wounded. Police report seven arrests amid chaotic scenes and unclear details.
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Prague
Se Prewincia
Memorial Meeting of Shawnee Bar Association Honors Douthitt
Large attendance at a memorial meeting in the Shawnee Bar Association held in the sister court for the death of William P. Douthitt. John T. Morton John Martin A Cas AL Withlemn and A Vance named to form a strong memorial committee to draft a statute revision for an adjourned monthly meeting. Members agreed to attend the funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock in a body.
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Mom
William P. Douthitt
Yo'sook
Hasen
John T. Morton
John Martin
Bartley Dead in Law Suit Over Looted Nebraskan Treasury
In Omaha a district court petition argues ex-Treasurer Bartley cannot be sued posthumously after a 20 year sentence for looting the state treasury of 500000. The filing seeks to bar action against Bartley while noting his death and asserting convicts cannot be sued, which could affect the state's suit and bondsmen’s liability.
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Omaha
Joseph Bartley
Maton
Hartley
Mlich
Bartley
Nebras
Rights and Lefts In Austria-Hungary Belly of Provisional Pact
The Rightists form a union to oppose the new government. They will vote for the provisional Austro-Hungarian compact but reject any proposal to repeal language or grain rules. Leftist groups unite in opposition demanding restoration of old ordinances and withdrawal of amended standing orders. President of the lower house Abratumnerics is named.
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Vienna
New
Fine Presse
Austria-Hungary
Dr .Abratumnerics
Celchsrath
In Fitteburs Man Accused After Fatal Crayon Wall Incident
A local man from Snowden near here is charged with attempting to murder another man after a spring incident that left a man dead. The accused expressed sorrow for his wrong and died hoping for divine forgiveness.
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Fitteburs
Dons Luna
Bill Albert
Ayer
Hypnotism Scandal Hits Sheboygan Schools Drawing Instructor
Professor G W Ferguson art teacher in Sheboygan public schools is discharged after parents accuse him of hypnotizing pupils. He allegedly kept a group, including girls, after school for experiments and public exhibitions, prompting a flood of complaints to the school board. Ferguson defends his work as benign scientific study.
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Ehebeyann
Wis
G. W. Persusen
Schoors
Protistom
Guly
Sheboygan
Sheboygen
G. W. Ferguson
Flo
Paris
En Maurers
Pat Marie
Fencuson
Ut Latin Quarter
Ferguson
Adolph Kullimann
Mattoon Manufacturing Company
Fourth Ward
Perguson
Me Ruhlmann
Ferengon
Tim
Heller
Bowman
Bohemian Bride Amid Fatal Diocese of Rossville Fight
A Bohemian wedding near Rossville ended in a bloody brawl leaving Adolph Mache and Bohner wounded. Bohner faces assault with intent to kill charges, his cousin John Sisacka also held on the same offense. The dispute arose from accusations of cheating during a dance, with several men injured and one party likely to recover.
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Frances Smatin
John Simecka
Adolph Mache
Rubner
Simecks
Mache
Election Candidates Seek Funds From Central Committee
An itemized account shows several Republican candidates for county offices listing expenses paid to the county central committee. Names include Porter S Cook for sheriff, John P Rodgers for surveyor, A Why for surveyor, John M Wright for county clerk, YL Stevens for register of deeds, and TOP Rodgers for county commissioner, with amounts ranging from 0 to 57.50.
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Central Committee
Mary
Assessment County Central Committee
Sis
John P. Rodgers
County Central Committee
Why
John M. Wright
YL Stevens
Pegister of
Deers
Rodgers
Pall Ie
Largest Ore Dock Fire Destroys Nahant in Escanaba
Fire at dawn engulfed No. 4 ore dock of the Chicago & Northwestern and the steamship Nahant in Escanaba Wisconsin. Two men, Fireman Jacob Bossert and a deck hand named Harold of Cleveland, perished. The Nahant burned to the water’s edge, the pine lumber dock nearby catch fire, and losses run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for the railroad and the steamer.
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Escanaba
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Nahant
Jacob Bossert
Nahant Hnd
Harold
Cleveland
Chicago & Northwestern Company
Chiles Sues Capital Over Bad Name Policy Story
Nick Chiles sues the Capital for 25000 alleging a Oct 29 article about a policy game at his home damaged his reputation. He names John Mulvane Dell eizer and Harold Chase as defendants and says the piece falsely linked his establishment to policy shops and implied he is of poor character, harming his hotel business.
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Nick Chiles
Capital
Uition
John R. Mulvane
Delleizer
Harold T. Chase
Chilesays
Ardale
East Seventh Street
Chiles
Wichith
Leavenworth
Topeka
Als
Weather Outlook From Werther Observer Prediction
The Werther Observer notes a low barometer region bringing colder air tonight with a likelihood of rain or snow as a front moves toward the lakes. Temperatures may dip further with a ten degree minimum last night recorded in the area.
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Werther
TB. Jennings
Gay
Dagreas
Cabinet Action Delayed on Klondike Relief Until Congress
Washington Nov 3 The cabinet discussed central Klondike relief with Portland merchants offering food if transportation is provided. No action before Congress. an appropriation will be sought for winter transport via War Department oversight. Secretary Alger will study routes and methods including reindeer, steam snow shovels, and Arctic adaptation.
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Klondike
McKinley
Portland, Gre
Ber of Commerce
Herthwest
Reiter
Congress
War Department
Alger Will Hat
Yukon
Lee
Alger
Klondike Apa
Arctic
Lin Cabinet
Mississippi
Kiondike
Guld
Dyce
Smith
Dyes
Capt. Ray
Dawson
Deaths and Funerals Report From Topeka Area
The Miner report notes John Myers of Topeka died after heart pain and hemorrhage following lifting strain. CV Norman, eldest daughter of Garritt Leland, died in Sannta Pe NM G after illness. funeral in Troy today. Robert W Dwyer, 15, died at 10 Quincy Street of typhoid fever. funeral at the Catholic church tomorrow morning.
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John Myers
Lawrence
Myers
Topeka
Crosby Bros
Rodwell
Norman
Csritt Leland
Sannta Pe
Nmg
Leland
Mr. Leland
Troy
Robert W. Dwyer
Quincy Street
Governor A Stranger Ticket Taker at the Coates Opera
Mrs. Gov Lon Y Stephens spent Nov 29 in Kansas City shopping with husband and Paul Moore. They attended Coates Opera last evening but faced seating rules during an act. Gov left the theater with Mrs Stephens after deeming the show not lively enough.
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Coates Not Iun
Kansas City
Lon Y. Stephens
Bansas City
Paul Moore
Midland
Lon Hudson
Stephens
Coetet
Captain Hews Plans January 10 Push for 20000 Boomers
Wichita report outlines Captain Hews aiming to mobilize 20000 boomers to invade the Wichita country January 10. He denounces Secretary Budy and Indian Agent Baldwin and warns of bloodshed if policies hinder the move. Backed by Greer county citizens, he seeks recruits across Oklahoma and reaches into Kansas and Me by circulating a report on assay results from two warloads of quartz rack sent to Dennes in October for mint inspection.
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Wichita
FL. Hews
Congress
Budy
Baldwin
Greer County
Oklahoma
Southwestern
Kanan
Wichita Mountains
Dennes
K P Has Made Money Under Pacific Railroad Report
Washington officials submit figures on gross and net earnings of the Kattens Pacific Railroad as it nears sale on December 15. The attorney general reviews the earnings history 1889 to 1900, showing fluctuating profits and a total value that affects bidders. Officials discuss potential reorganization, privileges over the Denver and Cheyenne extension, and possible franchise-like advantages.
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Washington
Kattens Pacific Railroad
Mennral
Tate
Sirens
Ross
Sroks
Kroes
Union Patite Railway
Denver & Cheyenne
Mother's death shocks Standing Rock lynching rumor
Report from Standing Rock reserve says Phillis Treland's mother committed suicide over her son's lynching at Williamsport. Indians fear execution leads to no afterlife, and calls grow for harsher action against two men jailed in Thomas County as General Cromsky prepares to move them back to Standing Rock.
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Bismarck
N. D
Standing Track
Phillis Treland
Williamsport
Standing Rock
Armstrong
Thomas County
Frank Black Hawk
George Defender
General Cromsky
Mmons County
Abandoned and Sinking J Gellert Reported Near Gloucester
Gl ouster Mass Nov 20 wreck of the British p cbeeper J Gellert possibly crew loss after leaving Lunenders for Boston over three weeks ago. The vessel was sighted abandoned and sinking 8 millin southeast of Canse C I by fishing schooner Edgar Grover whose crew reported the condition. A separate item from Teffersonville Ind Nov 30 notes Alaska Commercial Co of Sir Francisco contracting Captain J Howard Unis City to build three river steamers of 210 feet for Yukon service.
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Gloucester
Mass
J. . Gellert
Lunenders
Boston
Edgar Grover
Canse
C. i
Yukon
Teffersonville
Ind
Go Nicuber
Alaskan Commercial Company
Sir Francisco
Wilson
Schloss
Alaskan Department
J. Howard
Unis
Stehmers
Yukon River
Woolen Mill Opens With Boiler Steam and Dedication
The Woolen Mill in Topeka announces opening ceremonies on Friday and Saturday December 1st with a dedication address by Mayor Franks. The three story brick building houses woolen production with cloth to be made into blankets and trousers, employing many workers as the plant begins operation under plans for extensive wool cloth output.
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Eredt
Tetras
Secasion
Frrlows
Lie Oilr
A. Ae Goddard
Henselive
Topeka Conurendiat Club
Joseph G. Waters
Prom Tauredite
Possesera
Lara Numer
Uumaunner
Wire Railway
Ory Gpesia
Oceastone
Tadore
Evpriac
Frm
Goste
Che Ie Accounting Trust Company
Bowman & Co
Kirkpatrick
Warner Jacob Mulvane Chavies Curtis
Spram
Jonathan ‘Themis
Man on Mojave Desert Train Jump Dies in Desert
A2 Robertson of Joliet Illinois is dead or dying after leaping from a Santa Fe train on Tuesday near the Mojave desert. He was found in a disturbed state and suffering from mania. His father has ceased the search.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sones
Ott
Mojave Desert
Robertson
Joliet
Rothschilds Back Alaska Trade Plan In San Francisco
The Rothschilds via Liebes Cap in San Francisco back a Alaska trade project. Four wreckers are being built by W. 2 Brick & Co for the Alaska Eastoration Co to assemble barges at Dutch Harbor and Marten near Talarka. The project aims to ready hulls and barges for shipment to Alaska with a London funded capital base of 1,097,000.
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Nov
Rothschilds
Liebes & Cap
Alaska
W. 2
Brick & Co
California
Urls Comteact la
Hirbor
Talarka
Dutch Marten
Alaska Eastoration
London
Fiesdilem Jolng & Meneral Trimspertation — breaLuem
Stalioms Acdk
Euuning
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Negro Muderer
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Millais
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Royal Academy
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Oregon
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