Burlington train blown from track by dynamite blast
Butte Mont May 2 remains of Eng lver Charles Bussy and several others found near the explosion site as the Burlington express derailed. Engineer Longley and fireman were injured. Carl Hing the tramp died at the hospital. Investigators traced powder to the blast area and noted a large force of railway workers and officials examined wreckage and motive. A second report mentions a later collision and political fallout over bank relief tied to the incident.
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Butte
Mont
Charles Bussy
Ayub Nulell
Wepity
Shevlife
Milway Detwellves
Ysallee
Bas Baer Pou
Agate
Vince davHghi
Nu Vlyy
Carl Hing
Carpenter's Union
Jeanet
Sheridan
Stroty
Alilea
Thas
Tide
Jewelry Robbers Target London Jewelry Heist
A London crime report details suspected jewelry thieves moving through Bowery and Manhattan connections. Authorities name several alleged accomplices linked to a New York ring and the later transportation of loot across the Atlantic. The piece notes arrests and ongoing investigations with street names and suspect identifiers.
Idaho Treasurer aids state banks amid turmoil
The report chronicles actions by the Idaho Treasurer in assisting state banks during a financial strain. It notes vendor-related challenges and mentions a certification process, with references to committee discussions and individuals involved in oversight and stabilization efforts.
Freight Rates Rising on All Roads in May
Washington May 2 A move toward higher freight charges looms as the Interstate Commerce Commission considers a rise within months If action occurs it will raise rates on fresh meats and other staple goods shipped into the southeastern territory from the north and west The proposal targets shipments across Mississippi River crossings including Memphis and will likely push prices up by about one cent a pound on low grades and up to two cents on higher grades The plan is seen as a test of public sentiment and a step toward broader rate increases across the industry involving railways and wages adjustments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inturatnte Commerce Vorntiesion
Southunaten
Mississippi River
Memphis
Fenn
Wells
Carolina
Anhorlile
N. Ca
Tanville
Interstate Conmmerce Commission
Untitled fragment on steel, gas sales, and taxes
A garbled report notes adverse effects on the Pennsylvania board and United States Steel Corp. outcomes, including freight surpluses, gas export sales, and deposit recalls. The text mentions tax impacts and ongoing financial adjustments through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States Steel Corporation
Anarchist Bureau Proposal Quoted in New York May Report
Odd memo from New York discusses potential creation of an Anarchist bureau within the department of commerce and labor. A figure named Wateliomn questions details and expresses discomfort, while the note mentions Italian emigrants and U S departures from Italy last year, with most going elsewhere.
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New York
Wala
Wateliomn
Lshed
United States
Italy
Elixir of Life Fails to Save Chicago Man
Angelo Lazarich, a longtime purveyor of remedies in Chicago, died in his apartment after years of dealing patent medicines. The room reflected decades of his trade, with stored bottles, old newspapers, and a preserved prescription area. Neighbors described him as a kindly elder who built a life around his craft amid traces of Australia and Germany in his past. Researchers and authorities investigated possible heart disease as the cause.
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Chicago
Hite
Wang
Songbl
Nanvily
Angelo Lazarich
Te Vachilor
Manila
Lanarich
Eriogty
Lazarich Wan
Tive
Australia
Bormany
Perrot
Pelleation
Belirg
Opening Campaign by Labor Leaders in Chicago
Chicago plans a Labor Day campaign with the American Federation of Labor directing activities. The Chicago Federation of Labor executive board voted to launch a mass rally tomorrow featuring Samuel Gompers of the American Federation, who will address Congress and Supreme Court developments. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers is set to speak, with ongoing monthly speeches by labor leaders through November as the campaign continues. George Sutton defeated Wille Hoppe in Chicago boxing night, with Hoppe losing 15 14 and 20 414 in a non title bout.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Sanuel Gompere
American Wed Hration
Bn “Congress
Supreme Court
Tabor Lemlers
Chinago
George Sutton
Shieaga Defraten
Wille Hoppe Pot
Vatage
Hopper
Public statement from Urs Cleveland on health uncertainty
Fragmentary text reports Urs Cleveland issuing a public statement about Mer Huspana not dying but facing digestive trouble. Other garbled lines reference repairs, agents, and uncertain events, with stray names and place fragments.
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Mer Huspana
Mes
Prices Hit Peak Noted Since October Panic
Fragmented clipping reports prices rising sharply with mentions of New York merchants, market activity, and consumer concerns. No clear names or specific events reachable in readable text.
Chicago Decides to Have Pure Milk Regulation
Chicago announces a citywide move to ensure milk purity with mandatory testing and sanitation rules. The measure requires tuberculin testing for cows at certain farms and bans storage and sale of tainted dairy products, enforcing stricter sanitary standards and window screening in stores handling milk.
Battleship Fleet in Asiatic Waters Dominates Talks
Pekin May 21 Chinese officials report Washington aims to split the American battleship fleet into two squadrons to observe both Japan and China simultaneously. The plan spurs questions on intent amid rising East Asia tensions and Japan-China maneuvering. British support and American diplomatic posts weigh in as officials debate strategic aims and potential disruptions to regional balance.
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Pekin
Washington
Japan
China
Grevalle Wong
Utos
Wal
Asiatic
Mt Uns
Walt China
Wife saves child amid violent murder in Tiadlle Creal home
Jos B Hunt and Major sues recount a brutal assault at Mrs Blunt’s parents’ home in Tiadlle Creal Michigan. A man broke in at dawn and killed a father and mother in bed while Blunt’s wife fled with their baby. Hunt surrendered later and confessed intent to kill others including a judge and a lawyer.
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Tiadlle Creal
Mich
Chivoren
Jos. B. Hunt
Major Sues
Mrs. Blunt
Ras
Honey
Jones
Mra Blunt
Blunt
Jonon
Bunt
Chauik Juige Walle
North
F. A. Kulp
Gary in Danger of Going Dry Town Seeks 320 Signatures
A chaotic report from an Indiana town notes the push to end local saloons under a peculiar option law. Town leaders and church members advocate restraint as 310 saloons face potential closure. Voters previously backed state actions, with emphasis on gathering 320 signatures from 400 of 6100 residents to advance a petition.
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Mari
Stilas
Existance
Javavana OY
Indhme
Lovett Wi
Weday
Cleveland OD Is 10 MVE A STEE Vote on Strike Question
Cleveland OH voters faced a May 2 referendum on striking the traction company. Workers expressed support for quitting work to enforce labor law mandates, with officials stating the ballot count would be formal. International union leaders indicated no plans for delay or tie, and strike timing remained to be set by company boards after results.
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Cleveland
I Blviki
Traction Company
Sontimund Expressert
Tocr
Cleveland Mleetrics
Huhne
Sinnet Car Mon'y Union
Stake
Resolutim
MD Air
Gener
Auntelyal Company
Sitauid
Valind
Lac
Race War on an Island Causes Bloodshed
A chaotic report details racial tensions and violence on an island linked to France and Martinique. It describes white and Black factions, arrests, and public fear amid rising hostility and political agitation.
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New York
Fret de France
Martinique
Tial
Guy
Ble
Vordan
Amierhildt Peading
Wichhaw
Mirtintqe
Ink
White Audi
Demmecranie
Carnegie Htt
Strange Woman Steals Savings From Life of South Chicago Woman
A troubled South Chicago resident reports her life savings stolen after a stranger entered, manipulated her, and fled. The claimant details a series of tense events in the building, including an elevator incident and later confrontation, with authorities initiating an investigation.
T L Ford Is Free Man in California Inquiry
The document reports on T L Ford being released amid a bribery inquiry involving unnamed officials and attorneys. It notes the case centered on alleged corruption and hints at potential retirement of a key figure, with references to ongoing investigations and political connections.
Hidden treasures in leg of antique table sale
Fragmented article reports a discovered inscription on an antique table leg linked to an underworld figure and a sale of jewelry. Names, places, and a reported value are mentioned amid garbled OCR prose. The piece notes a public sale and a death linked to the event with uncertain chronology.
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Praheiseo
Forlowa
Mont Hletach
John
Valuabtea
Mary Anne Jommin Skemove
Nfiorgotows
Girls Must Not Wear False Tribals in School
A New York May 2 report details a school dress code debate as students, mainly girls, face restrictions on outfits including long gowns, jewelry, and tight shapes. Principal Wise warns about distractions and disciplinary talks arise over acceptable attire while teachers weigh modern fashions against propriety.
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New York
Lorence
Nile
Ren Farm
Lise
Abel
Alli Wyler Tani
Iiy Hesort
Jorukbedieny
Gsek
Thavila
Coirmore
Laney
Quoted World Market Closing May Day Trading Roundup
World markets closed mixed with brisk activity as stocks jump at opening led by prominent rails such as Union Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio. Strength narrowed early gains but key issues like Norfolk and Western and Illinois Central showed solid traction amid robust buying orders across several sectors.
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New York
Opaniog Deal
Peleer
Bincks
Prominuok
Grant Norligan
Unen Pacitie
Staul
Chesa- Nunkywig Qhle
Norther Packie Ty
Soundhurn Faettle
General Bleify
Allson T Pacitie
Norfolk and Western
Aniot
Paul
Union ,Pacific
Chesapeake
Reallemy
Lake Lile
St. Ball
Uaton Tell
Aqantic
Western
Cleveland
St.Louis
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Burlington
Butte, Mont
Ruth
Rendh
Lonsle
Glen
Youta Grevinns
Hanson
George Phil
Dugsy
Firermgn
Willy Aabut
Wastonet
Bo Nas Hospital
Jorge Sume
Tariows UaTke
Idaho
T Nation
Boise
Hastings
Ie Giles
London
Handan
Dax Po Monga
Uae
Cork
Ana
Bork
Romano
Hortiier
Morgan
SIATE
Wien
May
Tie Lt Vendor
Caverhar
Eigher
New Yorks
Naviowal
York
Hostin
Hetrolt
Tite Coop
Sutton
Hoppe
URS
Nain Greer
Mr. Cowell
Uke Small Ators
Chisago
Lgaduis
Dhe
Baturey
Departiussit
Malik
Austen
Asiatic Waters
Alresolt
Mdiaial
Anehurat
Pabst
Empanes Iil
Ganeident
Asplen
Great Britain Ty
Mutescon
Vhs
Teslaagenery Haseentys Ile Aung
Rox Var
Shand Street
Jos. B. Blunt
Edurl
Gary
Cleveland, OD
Boby Blacker
France
Ogden
Treat Pupevinar
Beck
East Brady Bank
Sapp Meads
Bientam
Inmet Jairly
Chenge
Joni
South Chivags
Shek Smith
Hans
Annan
Garmeas
Imu Haney
Suger Amt Gestee
Voth
Bonnell
Eriached
Benmalites
BALK
Cueeen Bhemlyy
T.L. Ford
Free Man
San Francisco
San Pineivco
Mayo
Eirey
Emngel
Rogily
Turner Atiomes
California
Union Pacific
Beeves
Exer
Wenter
Stacker
Feesters
EuSing
Aes
Trnrah Bo Kaw
Nize Ie
May Foote
Canhamley
Timothy—May
St. Lewis
Fing
American Smelting
Amvpleau Smelting
Anneunds
Bmiality Co. S
Atchison
Say
Atchison, Mtd
X - de
Baltimore
Ant ‘Ohlo
Wees SB
Brooklyn
Canadian Pacific
Wees
Northwealern
Mirami
Dalaware
Denver
Hilo Grande
Denys Sind Rio
Interborough Mat
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Kansas
Gil Texans
York-General
Northam
Pacific
Biel
Palace
Erithern Pacific
Abe Bouthornt
Tinton
Pacifia
Jheee Lsb
Bipsloe
Biles
Steel
Mueden
Uwe Bert
Apel
Cialis
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