Model Town plans and legal woes unfold in Midwest notes
A trove of late 19th century dispatches details a governor seeking legal guidance as grand juries weigh indictments. Reports cover Latimer shooting tensions, a Kokomo woman led business venture, a California wine rise, timber fires, a fatal elevator shaft accident, a murdered dress model found near Obusiver, and noted organist Michael Ho Cross’s death in Philadelphia.
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Michael Ho Cross
Philadelphia
Passage of Steem and Snow Delays Canadian Steamer
A dated dispatch from Sept 2 reports a harsh fall and sleet along the pass between towns. Miners at Dryen feld ane discuss crossing the min before tide time, with Dawson expected to be reached after the river freezes. Prices rise with an accompanying note that the Endiens charge 32 cents a year and freight from Drea to Lake Limerican may hit 40 cents, while steamer fares may reach 60 cents.
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Sareheustad
Yestertiy Co
Hal
Butte
Tiernan
Dryen
Dawson
Drea
Lake Limerican
War notes and political turmoil dominate Cuba crisis
An official Spanish government statement details war losses in Cuba and the Philippines, while U S diplomatic maneuvering, a looming presidential transition, and possible intervention rumors shape the crisis. Reports include troop details, stockpiles, and the wider impact on Spain and its colonies amid stiff opposition at home.
Chaos in Guatemala Sparks Fear of Dictatorship
A San Francisco dispatch reports chaotic conditions in Guatemala as prominent figures are detained, arrests of reformist wives noted, and Barrios tightens control with two hundred soldiers guarding the palace. Reports describe widespread terror, enforced loyalty, and police prevent property damage at the president’s residences.
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Barrios
San Francisco
Champerie
Acapulcas Chompere
San Felipe
Guten
Wilting
Vatrrios
Ata Delyrium
Pune
Laatne
Det
Ll Raneiven Castile
Pober
Fiewes
AWS stock firms hit and Sherman act suit opened
Federal suit filed in Online to restrain Omaha live stock exchange members from further action. State attorney general Sawyer leads case, asserting violations of Sherman and trust laws. Monetrary Commission meets in Washington with appointees Roat and Wallis to draft recommendations on gold currency banking issues. Train hold ups and accidents noted. yellow fever death reported in New Orleans.
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Dacarr South Omaha Exchange
Onlin
Omaha Live Stock Exchange Y Trust
Toe
Castrat
Sawyer
Varney
Melkenna
Lige
Helite
Arlington Feel
Washington, D.C
Carroll Roat
New York
Packer Wallis
Chicago
United States
Caught by an Old Game Hits Farmer in Swindle
Maas atts Farmer of Middlebury was duped out of five thousand dollars by a pretended land buyer and companions posing as heirs. A road encounter led to a staged game, a bank withdrawal, and a box containing stones as a warning to stay silent. the missing man Wood vanished after promising to return.
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Bridgewater
Maes
National Bank
Middlebura
Tione
Midlebora
Wood
Better Laws for Alaska and Food Famine Worries
District Attorney Bennett returns to Seattle and urges new Alaska governance, including three judicial districts and extended land titles. He warns food shortages and a spring rush, with up to 10,000 people arriving after spring. The report also covers crop failures in Europe and Russia, a Santa Fe wreck verdict, a chapel explosion in Indianapolis, yellow fever cases in St Louis, and frost in Tennessee, noting deteriorating conditions and policy debates.
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Dennett
Burton E. Bennett
Lautech
Alaska
Seattle
Bennett
Lawson
White Pass
Markets: Chicago to Cincinnati bids and grain prices drift
The markets section lists mixed grain and livestock quotes from Chicago through New York, with hogs priced mostly 3.00 to 5.50 per hundredweight, cattle 2.00 to 5.50, hogs and sheep active across several cities. Corn, oats, rye, wheat and butter quotes fill regional markets with varying grades and firm or eased prices.
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Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Death of Buyk Kilgore Former Texas Congressman
Longtime Texas congressman Buyk Kilgore died in Ardmore after ill health. Born in Newnan, he rose from local affairs, served as adjutant general, and fought in Civil War captivity. A Democrat leader, he chaired the Texas State Senate and served in the 50th to 53rd Congresses. His notoriety came from a dramatic obstruction during a quorum dispute in Congress.
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Texas
Ardcore
Bu Kley Kilgore
Ardmore
Kilgore
Newnan
Rusk County
Pesus
Reece
Chickimauga
Port Delaware
Herons
Mintookwil Mnglish
Issi
State Senate
Indy
Wan
Bock
Congress
Bygd
qQuorun
White
Thi
House
Fatal mine explosion near Johnson City claims five lives
A catastrophic blast in Withamnnn County coal mines at Johnson City UK kills five workers and injures several others. Rescue teams recover bodies from the shaft while trapped miners are slowly identified. most American miners abstain from work as the death toll stabilizes.
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Johnson City
Withamnnn
Jonaston City
Grenen
Vind
Avera
Othera
Ival
Abe Gers
Jowand
Stoke
Mescous
Amazon of the coal strike led by Mrs McCrone heroine
Mrs Martin McCrone, a Wercaine of the Pennsylvania Coal Strike, is portrayed as the Amazon of the movement. The Irish miner’s widow leads women in parades to shame men into joining the strike, vowing force against foreigners in a contentious campaign.
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Martin McCrone
Pennsylvania
Martin Mc Crane
Mra McCrone
Mc Crone
Tinduemog
Postoffice Safe Blown at Omer Michigan Robbers Seize Cash and Stamps
A band of burglars blew open the post office safe in Omer Michigan early Friday taking about 1500 dollars in cash and stamps and other valuables. The incident followed after the village night watchman passed by the building. Also noted is a Navy letter from Captain Henry Taylor denying damage to the battleship Madison during a dock incident.
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Michigan
Omer
Mich
Lod
P Postuflive 19
Roosevelt
Henry Taylor
Madison
Califax
Widespread Fatalities Reported Across Ohio Region
Dozens of deaths are reported in Ohio with incidents ranging from railway wrecks to falls and heart failures. Notable figures including Capt. John Blake and ex-Commissioner Jacob Smith are named among the deceased, with accidents in Kent, Gallia, and surrounding counties.
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Lima
Cordington
George W. Cunningham
Salem Nal Works Company
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James Burdolph
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Boxitt Green
Robert Ko Foes
Salem
George Kelly
Painseville
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Youngstown Brite Company
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Tienry Thieman
Charles Thiemp
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Wil Harington
Dt PF
Harrington
Jasper Hank
McArthur
Tan
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Mra Tabbie Phelps
Jfuron
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Toledo
Dee
Fred Edael
Armatrone Koller & Co
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John Stanek
Wanda Jota Katashy
Breedsville
Mies
Akron
Stunick Lowa
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Hima
Rabusky
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Mott Company
TC Kelley
Fintlay
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Charles Gillespie
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Mitter
American Tube and Iron Company
Youngstown
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John Boucher
Fostoria
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