Fires rage in Rochester as two districts burn
April 13 Rochester N Y reports two major fires sweeping separate city areas. Fire crews from Rochester Buffalo and Syracuse battle flames threatening St Peters Church the Gibson Main area and nearby apartments as residents flee. Mayor orders militia aid while dynamite is considered to halt the blaze amid strong winds and water shortages.
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Gibbs
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Daler Lamber Company
Seman Harrison
Mdeerua
Uty
Beal
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Big Drift Ties Up Train In Colorado Section
April 13 report from Terres describes a freight train with twenty five passengers blocked at Corona near the Continental Divide. A howling blizzard hampered efforts to free the cars and provisions. teams and work crews worked to clear the line and reunite the stranded travelers with minimal danger.
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Terres
Denver
Carona
Golden Bride of the Year Promises Luxurious Gifts
Baltimore April 1 report notes a bride to be receives a million dollar yacht a million dollar chest and four touring cars. The Masthead hints at high society gifts including the yacht Manta a Gould presentation. Relatives in New York send gold dinnerware and cut glass as part of the dowry.
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T. Gutter Tatler
New Yar
Ste. Tatler
Googe J. Coutts
Gould
Alexander Fiona
Prom Orcar G. Migtay
Maltimore and
Ohte
New York
Strangely Disappears From Milwaukee Hospital
A fragmented report from Milwaukee notes a youth’s strange disappearance from a city hospital as authorities conduct a search. The text references hospital staff, a patient or visitor, and ongoing efforts to locate the individual amid unclear details.
Fortunate events noted in a jumbled local paragraph
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places in a tense sequence with unclear actions. The readable bits reference a person and a location, with scattered terms like Peter and Wem, plus odd spellings suggesting a disrupted wartime era notice. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the text provided.
Young Montgomery dies in Alaska snowslide near Valdez
New York telegram reports the death of James Mont Montgomery Jr a Harvard graduate of 1906 and former football player. He went to Alaska to work on copper prospects near the Errocentt river on Ous wenbedia property. Details of the accident are not provided. The deceased was a tea merchant.
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New York
James Mont+ Korcery, Jr
Wilde
Valdez
Aleka
Montgomery
Fs & Tea Merchant
New Musicians Union to Be Formed in Chicago
Chicago April 12 report states a delegate convention representing twenty thousand musicians from the American Musicians union and allied groups will meet in New York on April 28 to form a new national organization. Leaders allege the AFL affiliated federation imposes fines and travel restrictions, hindering orchestral and band work across cities and aiming to improve wages and conditions for performers.
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NEW Musicians’ Union
Chicago
American Federation of Mupicians
KW. Starr
Gener Noe
Muaiciane” Union
Cape
Muriciane
Waolog
Nnlon
Knights of la
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Recus
Antons
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Burglar Aralsted in Port Land In Brief
Persland April W Joseph Jager alias Goran Andrews long sought by Chicana and San Francisco authorities on a string of burglaries was captured here today after an extended manhunt. Earlier Chicago detectives traced Joyce but found no trace, then the fugitive was finally arrested by local detectives in Portland.
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Chicago Detective Bureau
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Ife
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Interior
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Marine
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Ariillery
Rhaneen
Toune Turks
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Valon
Precrens
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Union
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Atx
Nulgaria
Kiran Pasha
Therommilire
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Blg
Kiaroil Pashad
Bronerage Firm Seized by Receiver in Debt Case
A Denver court placed a brorerage firm into the hands of a receiver amid allegations of liabilities surpassing 1.5 million dollars. Key figures include a Chicago board of trade member and prominent local partners, with asset claims around 420 thousand dollars and other holdings under review as creditors seek relief.
Mother Gray of Chicago Dies at Ninety
An obituary notes the passing of Mother Gray of Chicago at age ninety in a brief notice. The item cites the longtime community figure and her contributions, reflecting a somber funeral culture of the era.
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Gray
Chicago
New York Births and Seminary Rejections Stir Board
A line of notices from New York reports a birth in 1816 at New York and a widow’s remarriages in ANZA and VEGA before moving to Winds. Separately, the Presbytery of New York rejected four candidates from the Queens Theological Seminary for doubt about Christ's resurrection, while one Italian graduate from Bloeaveld Seminary was accepted.
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Te Deal
Alture
Mire
Tira
New York
Atate
Anza
Andrew Jackson
Bowls Potter
Vega
Mr. Gray
Terre Chldren
Peraeh
Qulun Theological Seminary
Presbytery of
Presbytery
Hell Here
Yeaterlay
Bnt
Anserta
Tome
Althove
Hi Tr
Christ
Apehlbald Black
Wheat Again Tops Prices In Grain Markets
Wheat prices surged in New York and Liverpool trading sessions as May July and September contracts hit new highs. Reports cite strong demand and anticipated weather benefiting the winter wheat belt, with prices rising from early levels to over 1.28 a bushel and gains across months.
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Chicago
Atay
Htt Pwr Peires
Liverpool Marchet
Hall Linler
Ennis
New York
Chester Leads the Van by Three Miles
An OCR filled report notes scout Chester leading the van by three miles. The fragment mentions Chester's progress and a victory over Ultramehany, with references to the start, miles covered, and a mid race scene. The text is garbled but centers on Chester's lead and advancing pace.
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Chester
Snow Blankets Derver in April Sparks Alarming Fragments
Fragmentary notes describe 22 inches of snow in Derver during April. The text blends garbled phrases about dates, locations, and figures, referencing Denyer and related places. Despite the confusion, the core fact mentions an extraordinary snowfall and unsettled conditions spanning multiple terms.
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Derver
Revolutionary Uprising Feared By People Of Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople describe a growing revolutionary movement with armed detachments surrounding the parliament and demanding key government changes. The crisis follows cabinet resignations and power struggles among the Young Turks factions, signaling a volatile political juncture.
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Constantinople
Defense of Negro Unique Defense of Negro Unique
A fragmented legal record relates Aly Lani TacApri and Graves in a court proceeding at Yale where the defense claims a defendant’s mental state. The judge cites questions and answers about insanity, forgery, and confinement, noting the defendant’s history of insanity and uncertain recollection of the charges.
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Graves
Yale
Taylor
Court of Criminal Correction
Tertay
World Market Closing Quotation Report Fragment
Partial OCR of a global markets closing report notes April activity in New York with price levels, volumes and reactions across major indices and sectors. It mentions American markets, Chinese and Canadian stocks, and various commodity groups with references to rail delays and shifts in investor sentiment.
New York Stocks Update Amid Mixed Market Notes
Readers report fluctuating stock activity with varied performances across sectors. Analysts reference commodities and utilities while noting modest gains for several blue chips and declines in others amid uncertain economic signals.
Japanese Editor Comments on California Trouble
A fragmented wire service style text cites Japanese editorials criticizing blame in labor tensions. It notes debates over Japan's role and warned of potential war if misunderstandings persist, reflecting tense postwar attitudes and international relations commentary.
Southern Electrical and Industrial Exposition in Kentucky
At Peeyasilit Kentucky the Southern Electrical and Industrial Exposition opens with exhibits on electrical machinery and related products. A parade and demonstrations highlight the event while officials announce schedules and anticipated attendance.
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