Riots and Disasters Highlight Turbulent Era Abroad and at Home
A panicky mob in Dubuque Jawa disrupted streetcar service as militia restored order after bricks flew and cars burned. London Woolwich arsenal explosion killed fourteen, injured thirteen, with many blown apart and gates crowded by relatives seeking news. A Big Four train collision near St. Louis killed one and injured several. racehorses perished in the wreckage. Other items note court martial in Manila, a fatal care accident in Indiana, and a Polish governor’s compensation order after Kishinev riots.
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Woolwich Arsenal
London
England
Great Arsenal
Post Office Scandal Widens Over Metcalf Dismissal
Keristow exposes corruption as Postmaster General Payne announces the summary dismissal of James T. Metcalf, longtime Money Order Division chief. Metcalf, 21 years in the department, faced accusations tied to bids and internal favoritism amid a fraud and loss inquiry into money orders totaling hundreds of millions. The case involves Roosevelt era guidance, Tulloch documents, and a controversy over bids by Paul Hermon and others, with investigations by inspectors and statements from Bristow and Payne.
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Keristow
Payne
James T. Metcalf
Manes Order
Metcalf
Department
Boen
Tor Alticloney
Hin
Roosevelt
Pustuaster Tetera Payne
Nets
Metcall
Paul Hermon
Taihorfowl
N.J
Dowgat
Weynkoap
Mollenheek
Crawford Cownane
New York
Son
Cal Mudie
Bert
Pasac
Bristow
Mekiluloy
Femor
Geauruk Smattle
Tintin
Peru
Tens of Thousands Face Suit Over Tenement Laws in NYC
New York City prepares suits against nearly 1,000 tenement owners over alleged violations of sanitary provisions in the tenement house law. Estimates place costs from several thousand to millions, while officials debate remedies and the impact on property owners amid thorough inspections and possible exemptions.
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New York City
New York
Corporation Counsel
Ld Inn
Orn Gfa
Teeril
Gono
Arguletti
Tle
East
Pepenert Huitae Commission
Railway and transit policies highlight hiring of ethnographers
A 19th century report notes meetings of the American Railway operation committee, discussing per diem charges for delivered cars and the need for skilled managers for railroads in the Far East Coast. It calls for young men with both intelligence and capacity to fill important roles in railroad management with a preference for ethnographers in offices.
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Toledo
Senegal
Uncitapolis
Onee
Bentine
Cheinnari
Waybill
Omura
Ronda
Mereta
Peter Chosen King Amid Serbian Political Turmoil
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century report describes Peter Karagvargetiteh chosen king of Servia amid the assassination of King Alexander. It notes a paradox of peace after violence, debates in the Servian parliament, and reactions of European powers to the royal succession and potential punishment of conspirators.
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Alexander
Peter Karagvargetiteh
Terman
Divine Lars
Tim Lulty
Beitniu
Te Meilo
Chicago News
Servia
Servini
Dr Fanta
Servini Partiament
Peter Burtygeorgevitel
Nveethrem
Senate
Ad Akupeloina
Lanust
Fragmented Readings From A Shifting Era
Disjointed notes reflect a mix of political and social rumors about Kansas City, Erie, and broader American issues. The fragmentary text mentions a dynasty, military stores, police strikes, public service reform, a queen’s escape, fashion trends, and crime reports, all in a nameless newspaper voice.
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Kansas City
China
Sanyo
Erie
Cloudburst Destroys Deppner Oregon Town Killing Hundreds
Disaster strikes Deppner Oregon after a sudden waterspout and Willow Creek flood. Reports cite 400 to 500 lost with 109 bodies recovered by 8 PM as rescuers race through a ruined town in a valley near Marrow County. Recovery work, aid convoys, and telegraph updates come from Jane and Arlington and Heppner station.
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Werdl
Portland
Monsey
Deppner
Ore
Missour
Iowa
Kansas City
Topeka
Gainesville
Spartandurg
Treppner
Hever
Aforrow
Pregon
Oréson Rtailroadl Navigation Company
Ciondunreta
Willaw
Willow Creek
Lane
Arington
Twennner
Regen Itailrand and Navigation Company
Jane
Heppner
Greas
Troud
Dater
Ar Fingiom
Marrow
Aseanon Ka Apishboring
Record of Recent Storm and Flood Disasters
A sweeping recount of storms and floods from May to June listing fatalities injuries and property losses across many states and towns. Names of towns counties and event dates appear for Elmo Missouri Des Moines Kansas City Omaha Chicago and other communities with extensive damages and large financial totals.
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Texas
Poeten
RweHe AnNarin
Anl- Fang
Blaine
Kan
Torouty
Csetooo
Clay County
Kannas
Gleven Kiled Andren
Ssudstorgis Ebrevglout
Ssudstorgis Ebrevglout Ulli, AaWdhalla Anil Nebraaka
Trenty
Miastasippi Valley
Renéil Innels
Nebraska
Chiesga
Elmo
Bourkenstern Nebroska
At. Joseph
Mich
Lake Michtent
Atay
Logansport
Kokome
Enron
Juid
Neod
Bionx City
Webster City
Tenet
Jhbe
Soren
Des Matriex
Aing
Elebty
Teneka
Kau
WisMons
Daliars
Viton Nida
Quay
Southeyersten
Nebvauta
Chalorm
Venice
Sia
Sot
East St. Louis
Macolet
Clifeen
Glendne
S.C
Buren
W. Va
Bisbee
Avis
Ueprner
Ore
Booneville
Feudists Use Torch on Jackson Ky Hotel of Chief Witacen
A Jackson Kentucky hotel owned by B A Ewen burned in a Sunday arson tied to the Hargis Cockrell feud. Investigators report threats to Ewen and his family and note the loss valued at 15000 dollars. Witness Captain Haron Way allegedly warned the company at Portland of possible retaliation.
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Witacen
Jackson
B. A
Cardwell-Coclkroll
Ewen
Auldiers
Met Mlalioned
Aimmer
Whelus
Portland
Mongona
Hemalesa Sud
Trans Ba
Ewes
Eyrenanys Callit
Fragmented World Labor Strife Across Nations Cited
The report ties unrest to diverse regions from Chicago to San Antonio, noting wage disputes, strikes and union growth. It cites Mexico employing Chinese laborers, Paterson’s coal trade push, and Canada’s Brantford shifting from unfamiliarity to organization amid early 1900s labor activity.
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Chicago
Denver Tigers
Byaine
Toledo
Blacksmiths Helpers
Constitution of
Mexico
Wheeling Tobacco Wurkorn
Faye Toruid Shullion
Lula
Coal Tenmaters
Paterson
Wurtembarg
Reading
Council Bluffs
Tawa
Ralarioy
San Antonio
Lexna
San Antonio Brewers
Brantford
Canada
Industrial Review Notes Mixed Signals Across Sectors
K G Dun & Co Weekly Review reports steady demand and firm prices for many commodities in New York. Railroads show only small gains in June, while steel and iron markets rise with high consumption and potential building resumption. mining and hardware output hit record activity as labor tensions loom over broader economic outlook.
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New York
K. G. Dun & Co
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Stason
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Avena Ney
Anthrapelte. Com
Commodity Prices from National Markets Across Regions
The listing shows varied prices for dairy, grains, and livestock across regions including Chicoza-Catle Indianapalizx-tlattir Milwaukee-Wheet and Bulajo-Cattle. Items include butter 18¢ to le, potatoes per bushel, No 2 white wheat 48 to 40c, corn No 2 90 to Ble, hogs prime 4.00 to 6.00, cattle 4.00 to 6.45, lambs 4.00 to 7.26, and wheat No 2 red Qe to B4e.
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Indianapalizx
Milwaukee
Ste
Harley
Clvice
Enir
Wb Fair
New York
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