Tragic Antwerp to Brussels Rail Line Crash Kills 30
A deadly railroad collision near Contich Antwerp injured over 100. A passenger train loaded with pig iron derailed after a bridge failure, killing the engineer and fireman and leaving many passengers dead or mangled. Rescue efforts faced grisly debris as doctors and priests aided workers at the scene. Another incident involved a shooting during a burglary arrest.
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Antwerp
Brussels
Flegeurra
Contich
Moving Pictures in Chicago Face Moral Reform Push
A Chicago meeting at the Moving Picture Theater adopted resolutions urging authorities to prosecute theaters violating laws on employing underage children. The Educational subjects would replace possibly immoral content in films, as part of a moral reform effort.
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Chicago
Zm Ing Picture Theaterd
Weroolution Jab Aduhl
Wisalution Alka
Teddy Bear Kaiser Drawn By German Toy Importer Tale
A garbled report describes a Kaiser Teddy Bear linked to the House of Hohenzollerns and the sewing of a toy bear for a royal reception. Names and details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but it mentions an importer and a voyage aboard a vessel named Auguste Victoria and a royal audience.
Presbyterians' General Assembly Opens in Kansas City
The 720th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States opened in Kansas City at Convention Hall with Rev. Henry Rawls of Philadelphia serving as moderator and the election of his successor. Highlights include the farewell address of the current moderator and life sermon by Rev. William Henry Hobbs of Philadelphia urging unity and moral action amid national and global tensions.
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Kansas City
Weebure
America
Ams
General Assembly
Fresbyterian
United States
Ameninen Beran
Comvention
Thle Elty
Thyusanite
Phn
Sesalong
Henry RaWorls
Philadelphia
Unita
William Henry Hobents
Pniindelpin
Tng
Europe
Partien
Abel
Mois Fowwige
Ian
Politician Signals Support for Woman Suffrage Reform
A May meeting report shows Prime Minister tentatively backing constitutional reforms toward women’s suffrage. He favors no immediate drastic changes but would consider amendments allowing women to vote if democratic governance is preserved. An influential delegation pressed for views on extending suffrage before the current year ends.
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Outlin
Mintéler Amquith
Encouragiig
Princia
Roosevelt signs law on motto In God We Trust
May 20 at the White House the President signed the act restoring the motto In God We Trust to coinage. The law, effective in about 60 days from May 1901, will place the motto on the nation’s coins. Existing coinage will continue without the motto until new issues appear.
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Washington
White House
Stoosevelt
Thy Mink Leteh
Four Deaths In California Wreck Reported
Fragmentary report describes a California wreck with four deaths and multiple injuries. Names and precise details are garbled, but the incident is noted to involve several injured and family members, with wind conditions possibly mentioned.
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California
Fragmentary Congress discussions on currency reform and compromise
A fragmented account describes clashes in both houses over currency issuance and banking measures. It notes demands for broad financial reform, looming committee work, and the temporary failure to align on a unified bill, with plans for a commission and an emergency measure in the next session.
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Pasalig
Couracion
Hawater
Lawa
Aunate
Gontimant Fa
IE Congress
Sesalan
Canfernes
Ophy
Lou
Senate
House
Mae Wood Case in Supreme Court Dismissed
New York May 21 The case of Mae C Wood the Omaha woman who sued United Stars Senator Thords came to a sudden and sensational halt as the New York Supreme Court dismissed the pleading and directed that the plaintiff be committed to the Ellis Island frontier for further action. Abin Woon was taken to the town after the complaint and deposition of Mae Wood the manufacturer of blanks alleged to have been involved. The case centers on alleged forged signatures and misstatements connected to Miss Wood and Piatt. The session also noted speeches by Senator Beveridge and President Roosevelt's critics amid national defense discussions.
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New York
Mae C. Wood
United Starsh
Thords
Phitt
Wivorve
OC Supreme Court
Uke
Efly Grinon
Abin Woon
Toynbs
Wma
Miss Wood
Piatt Ty
May Association of
Mauufa
St. Louis
Beveridge
Roosevelt
James A. Huns
Gener
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National Corell For Industri Defense
Congress
Iria
Unclear OCR fragment on army officer misconduct
Fragmentary report describes an officer named Heke Doon at the Presidie on a three year term. It alleges a deliberate report failure and melancholic absence from post. Mrs SleMster questions the husband’s conduct and potential coercion or misdeeds.
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Ponilar
Elelos
Presidie
Slemster
Diamonds Locked in Royal Safe Ignite Paris to New York Tale
In New York on May 20 a report claims 42 carat diamonds valued around 20000 dollars were secured in the royal treasury along with Marie Antoinette's crown. Princess Montglyn contends customs duties apply after prolonged possession, while lawyers debate if the gems remained in the treasury beyond duty exemption. The case traces a Belgian noble line through Mantelyon and De Chimay, ending with Captain Bonavite, the horse trainer, and a royal marriage in 1906.
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York
Culluetur
Port Umawler
Marie Ai Loinette
France
Olliesand
Trewadry
Pem
Nelyeu
Princess da Montglyon
Treasury
Gal Department
Mont- Bhy Yoo
Yxara
de Maniglyan
Thy Inks de Avarny
Buyune de March da
Cungul
Perig
Avith
Honavita Ale
Wiis
Attempt to blow up bridge prompts dynamite find
New York reports a failed bridge bombing after a dynamite charge was found in the Harlem river near West Farms Road. A watchman was assaulted by five men who fled after returning fire. dynamite fragments were recovered as the suspects vanished.
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New York
New ‘Uuridge
New Haven & Hortford
Harlem River
Weet Farms Road
Xathes
Atlantic Squadron Puget Sound产 News Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled Atlantic squadron and Puget Sound mentions with names Jivin and Anibal Sperry, a fleet discussion, power, and dates. The text is corrupted but indicates a naval context, possible commands, and figures, without clear events or outcomes.
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Atlantic Squadron
Puget
Awitne
Sienna
Gantig
Anibal Sperry
Austin
Belle Gunness sighted in Ogden and Italy tales emerge
An OCR filled with scattered fragments reports Belle Gunness in Ogden on a Monday three weeks ago. It weaves through mentions of journeys to California, visitors from Omaha, and strange letters about a rich widow lure. The piece then drifts to discussions of Italian laborers, emigration, and a quirky anecdote about a housemaid and a cake.
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Belle Gunness
Ogden
Request to Strange Story of Missing Son
New York on May 20 reports the strange case of Joe Kinney, missing son of Hans Kinney, who wed on April 4. The missing man is to receive a portion of a will totaling 50,000 dollars, with property valued over 2,000 dollars. the funds were to be shared among the three older children. Joel Kinney, once a wanderer, reportedly sailed around the world with a relative, then disappeared after a dispute with his father. Attempts to locate him involved Wells and others, but he had already gone to Lys Anueler. The will directs the funds to be used for the family’s needs.
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New York
Ik Pequel
Wlrange
Joe Kinney
Hants & Kinney
Thore Han
Joel Kinney
Fay Mileen
God li Yers
Lys Anueler
Missquhi Solids for Bryan at state convention
Fragmented OCR reports delegates chosen for a national convention race. Bryan's name appears, with references to deMera nd Clix and others. Mentions of Nixon era figures and state leaders, including Folk and Stong, with unclear roles and cross‑state ties.
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deMerand Clix
Willi
Bryan
Mickourt
Aninysiy
Vale
Nebraskean
Provident
Hiriet Caupusey
Rothwell
Jenny Sid Victors
Geveror Folk
Senator Stong
Jamas A. Read
Kansas City
Ash
St. Laks
Alexa
Republicans Threaten a Revolution Speech in Chamber of Deputies
Fragmented report quotes a tense scene as Republicans threaten upheaval over fiscal policy and domestic affairs. The discussion centers on economic strain, party unity, and potential extremist rhetoric amid a volatile political climate.
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Julshon
Altango
Onu
Chamber of Deputies
Two bishops elected in Methodist conference raid
Baltimore May 21 Rev De Wins F Aniecou of New Turk and Wow Iuka Muelsen of Nast Theological Seminary Durem Ola were elected as bishops of the Methodist church at yesterday afternoon’s conference in the Lyrist Church. The results showed two names named amid a tense vote, with the final tally unclear as the report ends abruptly.
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Baltimore
de. Wins F. Aniecou
New Turk
Wow Iuka Muelsen
Nast ‘Theological Seminary
Durem
Ola
Steamer San Angeléa Inspected After Cavite Landing Incident
A fragmented report notes the Juris dn Steamer San Angeléa visited Santa Barbara County on May 20 after meeting Cavite and a suspected landing. It mentions Emmy Anna Chica and the Hoyo Mary owned by the Japanese government being restarted and given a fuel at Teale Shit.
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San Angeléa
Cavite
Santa Barbara County
Yeaturdayy
Lyle
Emmy Anna Chica
Ae “Tha Hoyo Mary
Yokohim
Alaska Delegates Support Bryan for President at Denver
The Alaska delegation nominated The Anlegno as a ming operator of the Tannin diviriet and sent delegates to the Denver convention. They pledged to support Bryan for President and Jesse Grant for vice president, aligning with party goals and promoting the ticket at the national gathering.
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Jdadend
Aleka
Yng
Alaska Eniocrtity Quavention
Denver
Bryan
Aml
Jesse Grant
Pesident
Timber Fire Threatens Nearby Forests and Towns
A fragmented report describes a timber fire burning under volatile winds near Valerie Springs and Pikots Panky, with crews scrambling to prevent spread. Detailed names and locations are unclear, but authorities warn the blaze could threaten communities and infrastructure if winds shift or containment fails.
Closing quotations of world markets
Fragmented OCR text shows noisy data on commodities and market quotes. References to cattle soy sugar and coffee prices appear with inconsistent spellings and dates. The readable elements include numbers for cattle, sugar, molasses, corn and coffee alongside place names and months, indicating a historic market roundup.
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