Tragedy at Boserton Opera House Burns Dozens Dead
A blaze at the Boserton Opera House killed between 60 and 76 people. The crowd, including children from a Sunday school, rushed to escape as lamps toppled, causing a deadly stampede and smoke inhalation. Rescue teams from nearby towns set up improvised hospitals and continued searching debris through the night. Names of deceased and injured were reported as authorities fought to control the fire and identify victims.
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Boserton
Rhond
Howe
St. Jats Luthern Sunday School
Siren
Pottstown
Aviistenca
Conve
Deth
Carriiga
Boyartows
Pottstowh
Ravdlag
Junol
Stuart
Waitheg
Pattatown
Ltta
Herulus Bufury
San Francisco meeting outlines immunity in Calhoun case
A late afternoon conference between District Attorney Langdon Special Agent Willan Auris and Abraham Tel discussed indictments against Patrick Calhoun and Rothschilds associates. The talks centered on granting immunity to Rust for testimony and potential witness status in trials, while outlining terms for the recovery of funds and board of police decoyry.
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San Brancisco
Jen
William .H. Langdon
Willan Auris
Abraham
Tel
Spreckels
Rust
Yiar
Patrick Calhoun
Usted Rotholds
Propectitian
Patie Service CorpoOraneng
Dupocylysis
Sweregat
Kidney disease cure advertised in old Newark notice
An aged newspaper fragment describes a patent remedy claiming to cure kidney trouble. It mentions Dr Badeon’s Drug Store and Dwan’s Kidney Mia, with pricing and limited postmarked locations. safety and efficacy are not verified in the readable text. The passage references a long list of unrelated terms and garbled names, typical of damaged OCR from an old ad notice.
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Sit
Thy
Ogden
Wlal
Atyas
Dani
Alvin
Munn
Badeon
Dwan
Boate Mit Cr
Mittal
Newark
Injunction hearing and postmaster plea in Ill. district court
In the United States district court today Wie Mine Owners Association argued for an injunction against a labor union dispute while Postmaster Atwell, indicted for embezzling $5000, withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty. Proceedings paused as jury was assembled and witnesses testified. The case centers on conduct at the Reachlight post office and related government investigators.
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Cannon
Nem
Dan
United States
Qwners’ Association
Union of Goldfelt
Wnt
Crinilal
Atwell
Bearchlight
Tun Fics
Plaa
Texas
Williams
Sancely
Alles
Tay Amd
Trope
Sherrif Ingalls
Goldfield
Mackanon
Goldfiela
Te Olen
Weolta
Igwalters
Ambushed by Yaquis near Sonora calms Visalia man
Word of the tragic death of Mark Parkins a prominent mining owner of Mexico and former Visalia resident reached his parents Mr and Mrs H B Perkins of Visalia. On Tantaly 2 last Perseing and nine Alecas were ambushed by Yaquis near Sonora Mexico with many killed. Other details unavailable.
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Visalia
Cal
Mark Parkins
Mexico
H. B. Perkins
Perising
Sonora
Controversial General Stoessel Testimony Opens Case At Port Arthur
Jan 18 in Stoessel trial city testimony described negotiation details with Japanese over surrender terms at Port Arthur. Officers testified that Japanese demands were agreed without full discussion and that fort defenses were abandoned with minimal resistance, highlighting the fortress garrison's actions during the siege.
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Tetersburg
Stoensel
Port Arthur
Krostort
Teneral
Smymot
Stet
Myre
Galiteynshi
Bugle
Uae
Port Artin
Jaye
Daya
Festraining Order Se turo Beatle Waals Mame Larne
Reading fragments describe a legal or court notice involving a restraining order against a named party. The text mentions dates and places in a formal proceeding context and references potential actions by authorities. No clear outcome or full details are readable.
Law dispute halts boat operations and wage strike threats
A tense dispute emerges as restraining orders were sought against interference with company boats while wage disputes spark walkouts. Engineers reportedly refuse to work amid claims of desecration of wage doubles and warnings of hiring replacements. Real estate transfers also noted, including a $418,053 claim and a $76 transfer for a right of way.
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American Association of Masters
County Recorder
Walluen
Joalah G. Read
Valor Pacific Railroad Company
Waler Eamily
Abnrr
Morris Stvelert
Hart of
Northwest
Hariman on Stuyvesant Fish conversation excerpt
A fragmentary discussion recalls Hariman and Stuyvesant Fish, with critiques of popularity and status. The dialogue reveals tensions about influence and authority, noting reluctance to flatter or fear public opinion while debating loyalty and sincerity amid wartime rhetoric.
Fragmentary Witness Testimony and Disputed Actions at Board Hearing
A damaged OCR passage records a witness on the stand describing testimony about the disposition of a president and alleged pledges by fellow directors. It mentions public judgment and a pledge to tell the truth, with convoluted phrases and nonstandard language reflecting a chaotic source page. The excerpt references boards, oaths, and an exchange involving French phrases and the word Punch.
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Miinels Central
Erratic Navigational Notice and warrants issued
A damaged OCR fragment reports sailing directions and jettison warnings. It mentions safety rules near Kingaway, unauthorized salvage deterrents, and a public notice about approaching ships and rocket apparatus. The garbled lines reference St Pauls and a landing saga with orders to avoid unauthorized actions.
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Maggular
Kingaway
Nemos
St. Paul's
Anibanke
couNel
Maranteo
Distorted satire fragment on labor and behavior
A garbled excerpt mocks human effort and fairness, noting some men work less than others and referencing an odd exchange about a coat and trousers. The piece includes a distressed patient and a welder's remarks, with unclear, scrambled dialogue and names.
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Naniel Gabdl
Tanice Kramer
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Red Godschall
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Harry Toms
Harry Seinard
Georg
Tered Wodsch Ali
Blanche Bob
Mabel Graff
AT Wecker
Thies Chldren
Dhrs
Becker
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LOUND
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Charles Shyer
Daniel Krause
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Att Aad
Sips
Amayon
MEY
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MRE
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Mary Tatch
Harry Sorema
Hanry Fol ‘Pochien
Mn Foraman
Amon Eagle Curia
Witham
Busiarionie
Reuben der Falan
Asean Insue
Mibs Jazair Zeigler
Mark Ronice
Tkertavito
Yreko
Hanenr Richardson
Harney County
Gregan
Marga Preestey
Catire
Stenling
Preesilov
Dupuy Sheri
Henry Gonos
Joe
Truman Newberry
Lairse
Geo. J. Gave's
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Langdon
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Laiglon
Patrick Cat
Houn
United Rillroade
Idga Lawlor
Ref
Vanttin
Lomary Oranga
Bone
Retni Grocers
New York
Dipas
Ib Deelgodt
Werninnta
Wntal Bank
Aeonm
Montallona
Tinos
Fai
Volratt
Hoth
Eve
Angleton
Ruef
Yaguia
Stoessel
Seturto
Beatle, Waals
Hayes
Childrai
Carson Special
Carson
Nev
Jogtaluture
Nevada
Ura
Sparks
Goldflota Ghatuber
Govarmor
Aldo
Harriman
Stuyvesant
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Mr. Harriton
T. Morgan
James
Mariani
Niles
Otto Ing
Sharel
Castoria
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Ogg
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Pan Lerely
Ie AuRhoy
Wadpatinr WuMgaling — Towded
Dalygrapes
Tim
Hanre
Etts Drug CO
Culley Drug Co
Wat
Hay Egat
Pattee
Haritadinga
Hank
Peresntay Nave Ony Pegett
Herele
Verto
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