Collision injures many as veterans crowd Lafayette encampment
News brief recaps a collision on the Lafayette Battle Ground line near Lafayette May 22. Seventeen or more injured, with several taken to St. Garnet's hospital. casualties include a motorman and riders from two southbound cars. Others were treated on the scene. most expected to recover.
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Yatayette
Tad
Galate
Lafayette
Hothan
Fultle Growind
Charles Ratthebach
Ile Reighe
St. Ganiandeth's Hospital
I Taleved Gli
Pennsylvania hearings probe railroad coal favoritism described
The Interstate Commerce Commission's investigation into discriminatory coal distribution extends to Pennsylvania Railroad officials and stock ties. Witnesses including W A Ratton and others discuss stock holdings, sales through Keystone Coal and related firms, and potential conflicts with officers at Altoona and Greensburg banks.
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Pmadélphia
Pennsylvania
Interstace
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ceorpting-Gitte
Slack Fmpartous
Spasua Mara
Il Mort
Aera
Elleweil
Falkaad
Cenaln
Atocrafie
Priventvestigation
Tilmag-Gilleaple Resale
Comniion
Coakait
Park Helphis
Keystone Coal Company
Morgly
Te Keyalone
Mattar
Hinke
Bane
J. Hawfiat
Géoree
Bat
Mda
Baer Seizes Spotlight With pointed remarks at dinner
New York dispatch reports Philadelphia and Reading official Geo F Beer drew sharp reactions as Baer blasted the railroad sector. He criticized corporate conduct and called for accountability, praising rail executives for investor steadiness while warning against moral decline and public indifference.
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New York
New York Herald
W. J. Taylor
Phiadelphia & Reading Company
Stat
Philadelphia
United States
Elyewhore
Tris Jet
Dansands
Oftoere
Companina Steakte
Imiman Natur
Fire devastates town in Alaska. widespread damage reported
An Alaskan town suffered a massive blaze destroying homes and a frame structure, with estimates of property loss around a million dollars. Firefighters battled the flames into the night, protecting the town’s Cod Funply area and nearby real estate as residents faced uncertainty and fear. Local authorities coordinated efforts with the Northern Cam Mrelal company and anticipated broader consequences for the community.
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Adenia
Arenie
Staces
Northern Cam Mrelal Company
Lota
They Drank and Were Merry at Charles Heller’s Funeral
In Jersey City New Jersey on May 23, survivors of the Post held a memorial feast for Charles Heller who died Saturday. The event, funded by comrades, included a procession and funeral, with a death benefit of $199. Members of the 14th New York Infantry attended the burial procession to the cemetery and returned with the band.
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Jerssy City
M.S
Bat
Delak
Exper
Charles Heller
George
14Th New York Infantry
Reconstruction effort in French cities urged by aid group
The Young Men's association plans help for rebuilding in France with May activities. Leaders rally support as relief funds advance and a prominent San Francisco figure urges action to restore and stabilize frontline areas.
Menrik Ibsen Dead End of Norwegian Poet and Dramatist
News from Christiana Norway reports the unexpected death of Henrik Ibsen the renowned Norwegian dramatist. The obituary notes his lasting influence on modern drama, mentions the suddenness of passing and hints at the public and literary reactions shaping the farewell.
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Christiana
Norway
Isen
Massive Hospital Fund Boost Sparks NYC Plans
A tangle of figures shows a major effort to finance a new hospital in New York with a projected cost around $120,000 excluding site and $420,000 including. Reports note donors and committees rallying in Indianapolis and national figures urging the push during the first week.
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Nere York
Cuba
Fantral
Geo
F. Nelvon
Russia on Verge of Anarchy Amid Imperial Strife
Descriptions from St. Petersburg on May 28 discuss looming chaos in Russia as constitutionalists push for a parliamentary regime. The Central Democrats draft a bill guaranteeing universal suffrage, equality, and immunity, while opposing factions warn of revolution and peasant uprisings.
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St. Petersburg
Ps Mirko
Uromler Goremykin
Hia Eatinet
Pungola
Nicholas
Bovernmentia
Clinico
Tuba
Rom
Ganeitations
Dlemena
Central Committee
The
Constitutional Democracs
Jawa
Tropatt Cabal
Heer
Unclear OCR note on workers returning to work plan
Fragmented text outlines a governance or labor issue with terms like committee and notices. Names and precise actions are garbled, but references suggest a request for orders or directions about returning to work and associated meetings. No clear dates or entities are readable.
Insane Telegraph Operator Paralyzes Wabash Traffic
Chicago May 22 A despatch from Huntington Indiana reports an insane telegraph operator disrupted the Wabash Railroad by sending garbled messages to train dispatchers. Trains halted to prevent accidents until the operator Kellam was restrained. chaos subsided after officials regained control and Kellam faced possible punishment.
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Chicago
Huntington
Indiane
Sayat
Besushanp
Exarodl Kellam Tn
Nyrten Haring
Killam
Korn
Fida
Eollinton
Avery
Kellam
United States
Theo
Besuchamp
Ndt
Keltam
Streal
Relief car effort spans nation amid disaster response
Amid chaotic dispatches from San Francisco on May 23, relief logistics are described for the Southern Pacific area with 1,635 tons of supplies pledged for aid. Reports highlight large contributions from eastern states and Nebraska towns, detailing ship and rail movements and the scale of public backing for emergency needs.
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San Francisco
Sontherg Pacife, Wat Company
Aapaals Fur
Calliactin
Migiyerven
San Francisca
Bliaare
Orton Elries
Carlo Af Sapnibta
Nebraska
Ran
Francisco
Seppling
Avery Wattepe
Macc
Frat Officials Named on Public Utilities Inquiry
New York May 2. Among the panelists heading a federation inquiry into the English public utilities system are Prof. Frank J. Gontuan of Columbia and Prof. John A. Cesimons of Wisconsin. The London mission, led by Melillo Tigalls, will scrutinize municipal ownership in water, gas, and tram services.
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New York
Aengera
Frank J. Gontuan
Columbia University
Winton Clark
Untreat Gas Workers of Philadelphia
Jen H. Gray
Northwestern University
Win
J. Clark
Ceres
Melillo Tigalls
Systema
Lee
Bf Saumetpal Systema
Presbyterians Debating Anti Polygamy Resolution
Report from Des Moines May 23 on the Presbyterian General Assembly debate in session at Decatur and Des Moines. The assembly adopted an anti polygamy resolution urging new constitutional and legislative measures, with discussions on church unity and relations between member churches. The text reflects contentious sentiment and procedural exchanges among delegates.
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Des Motes
Iowa
Aakembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Qenerel Assembly
Decatur
Arsalon
Dun Moines
Jesus Chris
Landrith
General Staten
United States
House of Representatives of Congress
Senate
Hig
Assembly
Congress Agitael
Hans
Patie
Moffatt
Kommitiog
Mts
Te Assembly
Fering Olay
Deri
Provident Savings Life Item Fragment Summary
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Provident Savings Life and a military regiment context with scattered phrases about alerts and dates. Readable entities include Provident Savings Life and references to a regiment and agricultural anticipation, but vital details are missing.
Surgery 18 to Leave No Scar
New York reports a surgeon has perfected a method to remove scars from operations by indenting the skin at right angles and using hollow ground skeces to avoid visible marks. The technique, touted as a major advancement, may help patients with post surgical scars.
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New York
London
Eayny Sony
Rees
Uta Mea
Sure Hoan
Ils
Micersa
Aurgary
Church Free Union Fight Reaches High Court
A long disputed religious case from Decatur centers on church autonomy and ecclesiastical jurisdiction. The court weighs whether civil authority can intervene in church governance amid claims of rivalry between factions and the right to interpret church law.
Disrupted Shipping and Strike Parade in New York
May 23 report from New York notes a strike by coach and horse drivers causing delays at the Osranio line. Union pickets halted work on May 22, with several freight cars held up and twenty volumes postponed. Funerals under social auspices appeared antagonistic to the strike, with hearses arranged for moving bodies to the cemetery.
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New York
Bodice
Epparitior
Trial of Josephine Terranova in New Fork Murder Case
May 23 to 33rs. Trial proceedings focus on Josephine Terranova accused of murdering her aunt Hye Conceila Reggio. Testimony describes a tense moment when the defendant allegedly confronted the witness in the prison cell, with details recounted by a visitor and parish-affiliated observer.
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New Fork
Adobe Viate
Wiloese
Josephine Terranova
Hye
Baithee
Te Cerenne
Uaperta
Jopephine
Stand Pat Day in the Al
A garbled note argues for patience and Republican leadership to solve national prosperity problems attributed to Democratic policy. It urges public confidence in Congress and the president, praising steady governance amid a climate of political fault lines.
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Democratia Party
Petra
Patiwnt
Chriabes Dam
Agricultural bill reported to Senate in May session
Washington May 71 The agricultural appropriation bill carries 7750, an increase of 2060 over the amount earmarked by the House bill. It also includes 21800 for the bureau of animal industry, 180 for the bureau of plant industry and 492 400 for experiment station work, plus 15000 for public roads and 316000 for extermination of pests. Distribution of seed is debated, with a majority opposed to compulsory distribution but open to future liberal funding.
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Senate
Masked House
Bureau of Anhoal Industry
Bureau of Plant Industry
KyDaz
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