Western Union Closes Butte Office Amid Telegraph Dispute
Western Union shuts its Butte Montana office as workers strike over new delivery terms. Customers face service disruption while police provide protection during continued tensions with the company and messengers. The closure affects commercial traffic and long distance messaging as officials seek to stabilize operations.
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Sinmeapolis
Wild
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Flowiger Wikl
Butte
Nesenger
Tom Yusuevessinl
Western Union ‘Telegraph
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Wight
Lowa
Tras
Dustal Company
Dora
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Bud
Senator Bailey’s Rise From Poverty Noted
Chicago reports on Senator Hatley’s praise of Bailey, highlighting a move from poverty to wealth. The piece mentions a $200,000 compensation tied to forestry ventures and a commission, with references to New York and Wisconsin figures shaping the tale of public improvement and enterprise.
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Chicago
New York
United States
Hatley
Soulkensisen
Bailey
Enlighing
Cokes
Min
Kirby
Tatley
Burlington train is robbed near Lincoln
Linen Noh reports that Burlington train No 4 was robbed of about 1000 dollars early this month as it left the depot near Lincoln. The same line had seen three prior robberies within a hundred miles of Lincoln, with a 50 000 dollar haul last fall indicating a persistent gang.
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Tradiy
Tanooh
Lincoln
Frome
Freder
Mayor Johnson Not a Democratic Candidate in 1904 Letter
Ransay City, Mo. April 24. Mayor Twa Jr. Johnson rejected as Democratic candidate in 1904 following a letter from Merrill about Johnson's nomination for president. The reply indicates caution, denying Ohio connections and urging support for the chosen path while avoiding interference with work.
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Ransay City
Twa Jr. Johnson
Tuhler
J. Sl. AL. Merrill
Merrill
Johnson
Ohio
Fourteen Railroads Must Obey the Elkins Law
A federal appeals court ordered fourteen railroads to comply with the Elkins Law. The decision applies to railroad companies who used rebates or price discrimination to favor certain shippers, affirming injunctive relief and rights of injunctive action in interstate commerce cases. The order lists several railroads affected and underscores the government’s authority to enforce anti rebate provisions nationwide.
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Liam Ruider
Michigan
Hiltaburg
Pittsburg
Glovaland
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Lanis
Lake Shore
Chicago
Kansas
Girls in a fight at a union meeting
Reported disturbance at a union meeting as women clashed during proceedings. Witnesses describe a heated exchange over leadership and activities, with no serious injuries noted and attendees restoring order.
Expulsion of Mormon Missionaries Ordered in Prussia
April 24 Nevin: Prussia’s government in Mecklenburg and Prilegin orders expulsion of Mormon missionaries in Germany and Lyuss. About 140 in Germany and 100 in Lyuss linked to polygamy claims. missionaries, all Americans, given time to settle personal affairs. No deportations yet. Policy aimed to end Mormon activities while avoiding disruption to church.
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Prussi
Peter Lattanene
Utah
Horn
Thou
Arnott
Praasia Wid Mecklenburg
Mountoys
Niastonu- Saxan Jos
Beverly Nana Lins
Murmune Anid
Willie
Durmon
Pruash
Iowa
Cannan
Germany
Ayaridge
Turmoil at Union Meeting Ends in Hall Disturbance
During the union gathering tensions rose over leadership and alleged sharp practices. Asley and Donnegan confronted rivals with knives, provoking a chaotic scene as Christian and Tebeen factions clashed, crowd panic forced doors closed, two policemen controlled the disturbance, and several fainted.
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Ima
Asley
Grker
Christopher Downey
Nembre
Anny
Oxley
Widitt Seurel
Osley
Tokoks Incubing
Hrenes
Donnegan
Noungan
Vonnegan
Dawn
Riah
Seven more frozen to death in Breslau storms
Breslau reports seven more bodies found on the snowdrifts raising the total to unknown past fatalities from the recent storms. Reports say hour bodies of persons frozen to death were found in the province of Posen amid the severe weather.
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Breslau
Posen
Death of James Stanley of Roxbury Leaves Estate and Heir
James Stanley of West Roxbury died in Roxbury after a travel mishap. His will reportedly left 925000 in cash and a home valued at 15000 to his widow amid an ongoing settlement. An undertaker at the funeral carried a heavy iron casket weighing about 800 pounds.
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Mealow
Sea James
Stanley
Typhoid Cases Reported at Stanford Campus
Stanford University reports new typhoid cases among students with five infections on campus this morning. Secretary of health officials note several cases likely linked to dormitory exposure. Affected students are advised to follow precautionary measures and avoid contact while authorities survey sources.
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Dverene
Pato Alto
Ute Uni
Howard murder trial details emerge in Kentucky action
Fragmentary report from Fyagktorl Ky covers testimony in an April trial concerning a fatal shooting at Mantin. Witnesses describe a rifle and failed sale, with Youtsey and others pressed into statements amid tense bank and street scenes. As the case unfolds, questions about motive and means linger.
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Fyagktorl
Mantin
Denny Maveser
Mastin Enid
Illigg
Howard
Why Our Soldiers Attacked the Moros War Talk at New York Meeting
A fragmented speech at a Fifth Avenue Baptist gathering quotes Major General New York April Chatto discussing the Philippine conflict. He cites February killings, efforts to beat with kindness, and tensions with Moros including a May 20 prisoner issue. The account notes distrust, religious sensitivities, and a series of sieges and reprisals surrounding Captain Tershiog and local Mora power dynamics.
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New York
Chatto
Dhl
D. Rockefeller
Tifth Avenue
Flo
Gulskirly
Torco
Mora
Baldwin
Russia to Retain Chinese Territory in Manchuria
A 1900s dispatch reports that Russia aims to hold Manchuria despite US concerns. It covers perceived steps, diplomatic notes, and futures for Pacific influence, with comments on US policy, Chinese affairs, and naval implications around Port Arthur.
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Russia
Bribery charges rock Illinois house amid calls for probe
The Illinois House debated bribery allegations tied to Speaker Miller and the Muel bill. A special investigative committee was approved, five members named from Springfield, and a tense session followed as lawmakers sought clarity on bribery claims and the Maclay bill’s fate.
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Reness
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Hen Mraker
Lindsey
Davidloe
Idi
Messiszo Paul Tho
Esage
Wourehill Ltd
Curtis
Wamerous Coment
Uren
Imperial policy notes and Russo-Japan contrasts in Manchuria
The excerpt details diplomatic exchanges involving Russia and China over Manchuria. It cites Soviet and Japanese positions, noting demands for Chinese sovereignty limits, control of rail lines, and foreign privileges. It references Prince Ching, the foreign affairs office, and Western reactions including the United States and Britain.
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Manchuris
Minehuria
Munebare
Ye United Flutes
Japan
Taos court to hear Wheat case in San Francisco
A partial OCR fragment notes a legal matter with San Francisco and Taos involved, referencing an appeal date in May and a monetary value around 1.84 with a total 84.48. Details are garbled but indicate a formal court action and a specific hearing location.
Woman Charged With Murder in Unclear Case
Fragmented OCR text mentions a woman named Tapia and references to murder, an April date, and an accident policy. Readable facts are sparse and uncertain, with likely names and places garbled beyond recognition.
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Tapia
Mio
Don Tania
London
Abra
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