Dam Break Flood Destroys Texas Dam and Town
April reports from Austin recount a catastrophic dam breach on the Colorado River that flooded Lake McDonald and destroyed the second largest dam in the United States. Eight men and boys died. extensive property damage occurred along the river’s south shore. Houston notes rivers fall with ongoing crop and railroad damages in a wide area.
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Ze Boya
Eiko
United States
McDonald
Ile River
Austin
Ani
Une
Anwar
Texas
Pileti
Kentucky clash sparks deadly nights in Middlesburg
Turmoil erupts as Will Mosley shoots Deputy Cecil and is killed by unknown shooters. Warrants issued for Chief King and brothers as city tensions flare between rival factions. In Norfolk a torpedo boat Stringham readies for official trials after port stay.
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Middlesburg
Kya
Will Mosley
Charles Cecil
Warants
King
John Mosley
Eifred
Will Sullivan
Gatacre’s Force Arrives Too Late at Addersburg
From Bethany Orange line Gen Gatacre’s force returns without trace of the ill fated British column captured by the Sreddersburg command. British losses uncertain though likely heavy as they fought gallantly. Addersburg re occupied and Boers threaten to the south.
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Gataceo
Bethany
Orange
I'rea. State
Gatacro
Carnegie company faces delays on Kansas City convention buildings
Will Ho Neadly on Time. Pittsburg April 0 The Carnegie Ro ree who received the contract. War structural fron to be used In the construction of the convention buildings at Kansas City have commenced fafilj ment of the material. Several cults were started west today. As far as the Carnegie company is concerned the building can be completed on tine.
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Will Ho Neadly
Pittsburg
Carnegie Ror Eee
Kansas City
Carnegie’ Company
Preacher John Wilson Vanishes From Indiana Town
Whichester Indiana April 9 Reverend John Wilson pastor of the Presbyterian church and district organizer for the Antisaloon League of Indiana has been absent from his home for over a week and his whereabouts are unknown.
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Whichester
Ind
John Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Noted Actress Dead
New York April 9 Emily Coghlan noted actress and sister of Rose and Charles Coghlan died at Stamford Connecticut at age 36.
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New York
Emily Coghlan
Rose
Charles Coghlan
Stamford, Conn
Health advertisement fragment on life, purity, and purity drugs
Fragmentary notice promotes a health product claim about cleansing and fortifying the body. It references purity of life and future generations, mentions protective measures and April dates, and lists vague ailments like stomach and kidney issues while urging purchase of the product.
Child's Fate Shrouded in Town Mystery
A puzzling case from a small town centers on a missing infant and unclear circumstances. Readers are asked to await reliable reports as investigators work to uncover details about the child and the events surrounding the incident.
Feel the Change A Simpleton’s Warning From 1900s Ailment Ad
An old advertisement from Springfield Ohio promotes a backache remedy allegedly easing kidney and back pain. It touts frequent use of a product named Beads or box at local drugstores and credits manufacturers Joan Morrow & Co. with the claim.
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Kia
Nn M. ‘Smith's Drug Store
Joan Morrow & Co., Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
Travel fare notice for round trip refunds and sales
The notice states a round trip rate of 4.50 under sections 256 BT et 241 and 8.1. Tickets are sold April 24 and 28 for morning trains on April 25, with limited return until April 28.
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Otter otinsEssmn Star—Grand Chapter
Ratura
Republican Love Feast Draws Large Indiana Campaign Crowds
A long dispatch from Indianapolis reports the Second District Republican love feast and banquet drawing sizable attendance. Political speakers including Chairman Merely address precinct committees before a lengthy evening program that features theater scenes and a grand dining hall with many guests.
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J. Lofts
Indianapolia
F Faast
Jbanquet
Muncie
Richmond
Uren
Ispee
Fragmented 19th Century Clippings Describe Odd Affairs
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions polsagi deaths from a church event, Minnesota school funding questions, a women only hotel in New York, General Miles and a presidential quote, Reed and McKinley misnames, and a London insurance case. The text mixes names, places, and events with unclear dates and context.
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Ims
State Department
Minnesotta
New York
Wo Hotel
Nelson A. Miles
Tol Prostice
Wasington
Reed
McKinky
George Alexander Cooper
Chicago
Smith
London
Africa
Mortuary notice for Mary A Stroct highlights a death in 1900s
Mary A Stroct died Saturday at her home near East Fourth and South Market streets from grippe complications. Funeral services were held today in Mayaville. A separate government action notes John Murphy and a five year post office lease agreement starting April 1900 with a payment of 8900 per ton.
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Mary
A. Stroct
Hir Honte
East Fourth
Jessa MbGdahoo
Otty
Malerial
Tandle Grippe
Mayayille
John Murphy
Republican banquet in Flint shows party spirit awakening
The 2008 event drew about sixty attendees. At 9 o clock guests gathered for a long table feast. Mrs Anna Addison delivered a welcome address asserting Republican identity and unity. The evening featured speeches and a charity-like sense of community among local Republicans.
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Phil
Hart
Flint
Anna Anddison
Ansthar
Padgett Nominated for Prosecuting Attorney in Washington
A report from the Tribune states J. A'vin Padgett of Washington will be the Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney. Padgett expects to be secretary at the convention that nominates him.
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J. A
Vin
Padgett
Wasington
Wander
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