Ambassador Tower defends Russia amid dispatch distortions
United States ambassador Charlagne Tower arrived in London en route to the United States and plans to sail May 4 for New York. He rejects reports of Russia unrest as garbled, praising Cossacks for their gentle handling of crowds witnessed in St. Petersburg. He contrasts them with U S police, noting no brutality in his experience.
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London
Charlagne Tower
United States
Russia
New York
Washington
Roosevelt
St. Petershburg
Philadelphia
Tower
Associated Press
England
St. Petersburg
America
Rain Brings Measurable Precipitation and Local Sales
Last night and this morning rain was welcomed with official totals showing 4.5 inches by noon and 1.8 inches later in the day. No lightning damage to town noted. Tonight and tomorrow three sales are scheduled at 10:30 AM 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM with bargains touted by North Side jeweler W C Neeson.
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W. OC. Neeson
North Side Jeweler
W. C. Nelson
Nelson
Big Barn Fire Strikes Crawfordaville Iowa
A large barn owned by J. H. Cherryholmes northeast of Crawfordaville burned after a 10 50 p m lightning strike. Eleven horses escaped, but corn hay and farm equipment were lost. A tree was struck near Ed Davidson's house, and the town received news of local deaths marriages and visits including Howard Maxwell's death in Avoca and Nellie Kuwer and Samuel Love wedding invitations.
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Crawfordaville
Iowa
J. H. Cherryholmes
Ed. Davidson
Nettie Anderson
Washington
Howard Maxwell
Avoca
Chas. Maxwell
Nellie Kuwer
Samuel Love
Centerville
Senator Money Put In Custody After Assault Charge
Senator Money was placed in custody in Washington D C on information filed by Arthur B Shavey a capital car conductor who charged him with assaulting him during a disturbance on Shavers car yesterday Shaner and fireman Hooper of the fire department who assisted Shaner appeared in court this morning and their trials were set for next Thursday morning Huge fire loss at Red Oak.
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Money
Washington, D.C
Toe
Eventno Journal
Arthur B Shavey
Capital Car
Shavers
Shaner
Hooper
Fire Department
Destructive Fire Hits Red Oak Causing 195000 Loss
A February 25 blaze in Red Oak destroyed sixteen buildings valued at 195000 with 140000 insured. No lives lost but the south square area burned to ruins including four grocery stores five law offices four clothing shops and other businesses. The private bank of H Houghson also burned vaults destroyed papers and books. Firefighters took until 7 am to control the flames. Local merchants advertise bargains as goods move fast.
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Red Oak
H. ©. Houghson
Diamond Back Terrapin Delicacy Reaches Elite Tastes
The piece notes that diamond back terrapin have shifted from slave fare to a prized delicacy, with a 19th century demand surge described. It explains origins of fake terrapin, the limited real supply from Chesapeake Bay, and how only Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York dominate the market. Distinguishing markings of male and female terrapins are listed.
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Philadelphia
Maryland
North Carolina
Restaurateurs
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pickings From Fiction Epigrams And Reflections
A collection of literary epigrams and maxims on virtue independence marriage and self-control. Notable lines address noble fatherhood, valuing life over art, fisheries of matrimony and restraint amid desire. The quotes cover power restraint and human potential.
Woman suffrage debate quoted from Washington Star
A dialogue where Mrs Tor kins asks Charley if women should be barred from voting and whether he would oppose her going to the polls. He answers no to both, arguing against prohibition and supporting a woman's right to vote.
Kembie’s Flowers Orders Express Craft Style
A fragmented note mentions Kembie’s Flowers and a direct order path. It hints at an expression of “Exxete Frowen Co.” and a location or name “Op tealonan” with possible spelling errors. The readable text implies a floral business context and an instruction to place orders directly.
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Kembie
Frowen Co
Iowas Central extends one way tickets due to storms
Severe March storms disrupt travel to the north and northwest. The Iowa Central Railroad extends all one way tickets to Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 16 22 and 29. For details contact the local railroad agent or Geo. S. Beatty GP and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Road
Minnesota
Dakotas
Geo. S. Beatty
T. A
Iowa
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Utah
Mixed Classified Fragments From Local Notices
Fragmented classifieds list items for sale and service requests including windows, doors, stairway rail, a walnut bankwater rail and zinc bath tub, a middle aged woman for housekeeping, a young calf, a red steer calf, a meat market business, a single driving horse, and an eight room house for rent. Reading shows names Marion Anderson and Strain Bros. Ainsworth Iowa references.
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Marion Anderson
Iowa Avenue
From Bad to Ware and Gyer Exchange Quip
A Chicago News quip debates plumbing life after death with puns on occupation names. The exchange suggests plumbers would cope with water pipes that never freeze, if such water exists in the afterlife.
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Myer
Earth
Gyer
Chicago News
Some of Them Out
The judge quips that jurors are still deliberating after hours of poker like play. The attorney notes uncertainty while Judge Wayback remarks some jurors may be undecided.
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Chas.a. Gray
George Ade
America
Opie
Ade
Opte
Wayback
Ohio State Journal
Death at the fox hunt inspires tale of inheritance
A telegram style exchange mentions Mr. Cropper and Miss Annie Seed-Well reflecting on a fox hunt death and a grandfather's legacy of a quarter of a million pounds. The Philadelphia Press framing suggests a dramatic social vignette with wealth and lineage themes.
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Mr. Cropper
Annie Seed
Philadelphia Press
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