Navy president prompts new battleship plan amid public works push
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize four battleships or risk losing public building legislation this session. He discussed the naval appropriation plan with leaders from the North Carolina Power Conference, stressing the need for military ships and related appropriations while House opposition questions the strategy and impact on other priorities.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Northarolina Power Conference
Sunk British torpedo boat in night action
A British torpedo boat squadron repelled by a cruiser during a night encounter, with one vessel reportedly sunk near the mouth of a harbor. The report is muddled but indicates heavy combat and damage on both sides, with losses and subsequent movements described in uncertain terms.
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Midade Ten
Poetic Fragment A Tangle Of Letters And Riddles
A distorted OCR snippet hints at a vandalized message or coded note. It mentions letters, pen dyed marks, and a list of unclear terms. The fragment references a person or group and a possible event title but remains largely unreadable and nonspecific.
Showy Chey Live Stock Market Update
Friday reports from the Shoux Pity market show cattle tops at 65.80 and pigs at 8.05. Traders note steady demand and price resilience amid uncertain conditions.
Carnegie Endowment Boosts Teachers Fund by 5 Million
Andrew Carnegie increases the endowment of the Carnegie Foundation with a further 5 million dollar gift aimed at sustaining professorships. The pledge reinforces ongoing support for teachers and education, signaling a major expansion of funding for academic posts.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Consul Roche Dead
James Jeffry Noche, an American consul at Herne Switzerland, died there Friday after a long illness. The obituary notes his service and final resting place details.
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Roche
James Jefrey Noche
Herne
Switzerland
Courtroom shooting after verdict in Sanford arson case
Dynamiter McDonald jumped up after being found guilty of arson and opened fire in a Terre Haute Indiana courtroom. He wounded Detective Willim AL Dwyer and Prosecuting Attorney James A. Cooper, then was shot by officers. Dwyer died, Cooper and others injured. The scene followed a verdict on previous charges of dynamiting stores and churches.
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Kas
McDonald
James A. Cooper
Cooper
Dwyer
Buist
Harvey Vo Jones
Dysas
Sewrrath Cottleers
Whit McDonald
Ma. Cooper
Wilson orders plant for denatured alcohol school
Secretary James Wilson directs the Agriculture Department to establish a denatured alcohol school in Washington. H W Wiley to oversee setup, purchase vats engines and equipment, and run a preliminary demonstration for farmers. Distillation methods will be taught and the tax advantages explained, with a possible second site at an Omaha exposition.
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Wilson
Washington
Hiw
Omaha
Wilsen
Eenacress
Wadseery
Ut BP
Trains Collision at Speciteh Lake Maine
Reported collision between Burlington passenger and freight trains near Speciteh Lake Me results in injuries to several rail workers including Av J. Mekttrteh of Brookfield Mae and others. The wreck description notes intense suffering and damage, with authorities investigating the cause and response actions ongoing.
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Burlington
Speciteh Lake
J. Mekttrteh
Brookfield
Mae
Ledford
Peannmthal
Fertnin
CMD
Uli
MeKattrick
Bank Directors Probe Heft At First National Bank
A grand jury will investigate a January heist totaling 106,050 dollars from the reserve of the First National Bank of Sach dake elty. The directors ordered the inquiry to uncover details and responsible parties.
Sister’s Murder Suicide Ties Insured Life to Helpfor
In St Louis, Marte Lehman died by suicide Wednesday as investigators probe motive tied to a $1,900 life insurance policy left for her vulnerable sister. Police say the plan appeared to center on securing funds for the sister, with no immediate suspect named.
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Marte Lehman
St. Lows
Mitchell Wht Be Factor Heads Toward New Venture
John Mitchell retired president of the United Mine Workers of America announced Thursday he will devote his attention to a new venture, the establishment of a fine Indianapolis organization, with plans to focus on an anticipated publication.
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Mitchell
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Dianapolis
Northern Pacific Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
The directors of the Northern Pacific company announced a quarterly dividend for the preceding quarter. The decision reflects updated earnings and fiscal results reported by the firm.
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Northern Pacifie
Northern
Ft Me Paclrea Company
KU Wife and Ends Date Tix Judge Wilitata BLM
A blogger once a brigade officer at Connecticut killed his wife and then took his own life on Thursday. Despondency is cited as a likely cause. no further details available.
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Wilitata
Brigade Cup
Connecticut
Emperor to Get More Pay in Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin dispatch reports the kaiser will receive a salary raise due to his large family and higher living costs. The annual pay rises from 3,920,000 to a higher figure, reflecting increased expenses.
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Berlin
Ohio Plans New Penitentiary Senate OKs 3.6M Bill
The Ohio senate passed a bill to appoint a 1 member committee to draft plans and proceed with building a new penitentiary costing 3.6 million dollars.
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Ohio
Ohio Senate
Advertising space for rail ads tested before commission
Testimony from multiple magazine advertisers in Chicago on the exchange of ad space for railroad transportation cites frequent rate variation. Government attorneys push that price adjustments violate interstate commerce rules, arguing the scheme could inflate ad costs and disadvantage others.
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Chicago
Todianapelis
Louisville
United States Circuit Court
Mikes
Pete
Bond plan for one year tax rate backed by state law
The article reports a pending plan to issue bonds for one year with a rate tied to the old level and a rebate option for the difference to the Southern rate. It notes filings by Louis, Nachivs, and Nash and references a federal court decision upholding a prior related dispute.
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Goa
Louis
Nash
Roamut
United States
Burglary Trial in AUhic Area Court Opens
Ross Freemoan, age 20, faces charges in Tidge Prentage’s court this Wednesday for a burglary at Pool Polger’s home. Prosecution alleges Freemoan broke in and confronted the resident, described as an intruder during the incident.
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Ross Freemoan
Tidge Prentage
Pool Polger Anid
Polger
Brewery Strike Ends With Settlement Reached in St Louis
Representatives of twenty four breweries in St Louis and vicinity and of the brewery workers union have hired Jikned Tew contricts to end a strike of 4500 workers that has persisted for over three weeks. Workers will return to duty under the settlement as soon as possible.
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St. Loui
Heen Oon
Maytt War Crisis Deepens Amid Haitian Strife
In Port au Prince and Port Saint Louis, reports describe escalating violence as rebel factions and government forces clash. Troop movements intensify with Neapian Western powers weighing potential intervention.
Ten Men Overcome In Plane Crash Panic
Ten men were overcome when a plane to South Janaka encountered a gas explosion in midflight. Emergency crews transported several injured passengers to a hospital while investigators pursue the cause and assess conditions of the others on board.
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Tor
Pas
South Janaka
Riders Blow Up Tomatoes in Anderson County
A rider group in Anderson County blew up a tomato bed belonging to James Phillips during a recent night patrol. Phillips had previously destroyed a tobacco bed on the site and posted a sign warning others away from the area.
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Anderson County
James Phillips
Philipa
Railroad Shops Reopen at Sedalia After Closure
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway shops in Sedalia Missouri reopened on Wednesday with a workforce of 600 men after a recent shutdown.
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Sedalia
Jefferson Struggles With City Water Plant Debts
Jefferson experiences with the Municipal Water Works are troubled as the plant, built fifteen years ago, carries an $18,060 bonded debt with little repayment so far. Residents fear safety declines as two thirds of capacity is deemed unsafe, while $6,000 of bonds are due July 1 and further payments loom. A private alternative is suggested but faces political and financial hurdles amid bankruptcy rumors and fears for service reliability.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Bees
Verve
Lee Mornes
Ftteen
Wether
Gretna
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fragmented text from an obscure page with many garbled words. The readable parts mention names like Sao Vie and Passat but lack coherent events or dates. No distinct people, places, or actions can be reliably determined from the legible material.
Prairie North Western Iowa titre and politics mishmash
Fragmented OCR text covers a North Western Iowa race for title to land, a Milwaukee and St Paul deal, a judge ruling settlers gain priority, a Spencer county farm experimental station proposal, Ames county supervisors meeting, and a Meshe county state project. Mentions various towns, dates, and officials in a garbled, era-appropriate tone.
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Northawestern
Lowa
Sardoges Elect
Egoes
Phe
Atetiedis
Bey
St Paul
Milwaukee
Minnesota Ne
Tad
Heeros
Deven
Spencer
Ciny County
Ames
Bern Clay
Meshes
Marshalltown Invited to International Art Congress Display
Marshalltown public schools have received an invitation to contribute a dirt display for the International Art Congress third annual exhibition in London this August. Superintendent Palmer certifies the honor, with Henry Turner Batley of North Seltuate and Miss Charlotte Reed coordinating. The display will feature children’s handicrafts from kindergarten through high school, including ordinary and tent works, prepared quickly for the exhibition. Marshalltown is among selected communities representing nearly every state in the union.
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Marshalltown
International Art Congress
Palmer
Othe Marshalltown
Towa
London
England
Henry Turner Batley
North Seltuate
Masa
Amerfcan
Misa Charlotte Reed
United States
Veiled Death Mystery in Des Moines Area Case
Local chatter centers on a fugitive linked figure Standring and wife suspected of foul play in Corwith Iowa. Reports describe mysterious visits and fear for the missing spouse and children as relatives weigh possible foul involvement and police scrutiny.
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Des Moines
Gindring
Testing Milked Cows Tuberculosis at City Meeting
The regular meeting discussed testing cows for tuberculosis. Dr B Moen, Chicago veterinary graduate, led examinations and reported about 16 percent of cattle tested are affected. Owners varied in stance, some opposing the rule while others welcomed animal testing for milk and cream used in ice cream sales.
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B. Moen
Chicago Veteriinary
Honry
Tos Coin for Marvor's Seat in Griswold Mayor Election
In a tight mayoral race Griswold voters chose incumbent Resin to serve another term. After a deadlock between Mati and Weentval Mou Ciovia, a council meeting resolved the tie and Resin secured the seat with support from allies.
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Marvor
Mati
Weentval Mou Ciovia
Tooevor
di Uo Hewin
Resin
Griswold
Convict Released on Appeal of House Breaking Case
Judge Smith of the district court in Mason City ordered the release of Joseph Snyder from Fort Madison penitentiary where he had been sentenced to twenty years for house breaking. The Supreme Court appeal claimed misidentification, and the court discharged the prisoner following its review.
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Smith
District Court
Mason City
Thelelease
Joseph Snyder
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Clarion Replaces Missing Fire Alarm Whistle
The townfolk of Clarion finally replace a long missing fire alarm whistle after a year of waiting. The city fathers ordered a new noise maker, but the shipper failed to deliver. A fresh whistle has now been installed amid ongoing searches and citizen efforts.
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Clarion
Death in Mason City Elevator Crush
Nicholas Mahler, 32, unmarried, employed at Decker & sons packing house, Mason City, was killed in a Tuesday morning elevator accident. He had recently arrived from Austin, Minnesota. He was crushed between the elevator and the upper floor.
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Nicholas Mahler
Decker & Sons
Mason City
Austin
Minn
Die
Des Moines Broker Saves Self by Firing $20 Signal
Stewart Dunbar, an insurance broker from Des Moines, fell on a cattle guard beside railroad tracks. His quick act of igniting a $20 bill to signal danger attracted the approaching handcar crew, likely saving his life.
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Stewart Dunbar
Des Moines
Early global events and disasters headline a sprawling summary
A long, fragmented report notes St Mary's Maryland's founding, early colonial movements, the Paris royal decree, and naval encounters. It mentions pensions for Revolutionary veterans, New Brunswick incorporation, abdication rumors, and U S military actions abroad. It also lists disasters including a Brockton boiler explosion, Nagasaki casualties, and a Southern Pacific wreck near Colton California.
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St. Mary's
Mary
Paris
Brance
Laval
Canton
Olja
Ines Plasion
Otnston
Wye
Tsos
Inesia
Warner
Missouri
Pittye
Brockton
Mass
United States
Payentieg
Santa Peinings
Nagasaki
Japan
Colton
Cal
Parliament approves interpellation on loan despite royal sanction
The Russian duma unani mously backs an interpellation demanding M Ko koysoff explain why the emperor was urged to issue a purase authorizing a 483 million dollar international loan in violation of the fundamental law requiring budget sanction. Belgian ministers send a new annexation treaty with Congo Free State, Belgium taking 21 million in obligations while keeping Congo revenues for life and honoring American concessions of 1900. Prince Ludwig Menelike of Abyssinia, a relative of the Abyssinian king, is expelled from Germany as an undesirable foreigner amid reports of past drunkenness and misrule. Yaqui Indians resume attacks on Mexican miners, with Mexican troops pursuing them as U S interests loom. Leopold’s new concessions, driven by fear of British and American intervention, tie Congo to Belgium, risking international accounting of his stewardship.
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M. Kokoysoff
Leopold
Congo Free State
Belgium
Congo
Lfe
America
Thomas
Ryan
Ludwig Menelike
Abyssinia
Germany
Heo
Addis Abed
Indiana
Mexico
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