Arbitration Action Sets Wage Change For Miners
The first major move by the anthracite coal strike commission was announced by Commissioner Weight, stating any wage award must take effect from the date of implementation. Commissioners toured mines in Scranton and adjacent areas, questioning operators and workers about pay, conditions, and working practices. The visit included inspections of ore mines and discussions with mine operators and workers about the future of wage adjustments.
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Scranton
Pan
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Versie
Bishop Spalding
Wilson
Odners
Mad American echoes as Schwab antics draw Europe chatter
An OCR fragment reports on Charles Schwab and American business figures in Europe. It references Mr Schwab, press scrutiny, and related topics in London with garbled surrounding names and events. The text lacks clear, coherent details but signals controversy and high profile commentary.
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Charles Mo Schwab
Europe
Fenster
Sehienb
United Atirates Seed Corporation
Tavte
London
Amelia Steel Line
Ts Pettiers
Sehawat
Divorce Proceedings End After Tragic Carthage Incident
Fragmented report details a marriage breakdown leading to a deadly act and legal action in Carthage. The piece mentions a husband killed by his wife amid disputes and later divorce proceedings, with references to names, dates, and local officials. The garbled OCR preserves key entities while obscuring specifics.
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Carthage
Drath
Loptie
Man
Tate
Knotted Fragments Describe Waterfront Rescue Efforts
Disjointed text recounts a Friday night incident near Twenty fourth Street amid major tunnel work. It mentions new hires and a defender boat project for the Americas Cup, designed by Herreshoff and edited by Captain Baer, with organizational notes from New York Yacht Club official Secretary Cormack.
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Newsana Pals
NSC
New York
Cormack
New York Yacht Club
Americas Cap
Was
Herreshoff
Baer
Supreme Court Defines Child Welfare Paramount in Indiana
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the welfare of a child is paramount in custody disputes whether between parents or with third parties. Courts must consider the child’s best interests and exercise sound discretion in providing for welfare, not automatic parental custody.
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Indiana
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Ihd
Firemen Injured as Ladder Collapses at Minneapolis Fire
In Minneapolis on a Thursday night six firemen were injured when a ladder broke during efforts at a blaze in a building occupied by the Minneapolis Paper Company. The fire consumed stock and contents valued at thousands, including papers from Wy and other firms. Captain George Smith of Engine No. 7 assisted after the ladder gave way, causing several men to fall from the adjoining structure.
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Gadder
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
Minn
Daves
Syo
Carbine
George Smith
Tims
Cholera Fight Success: Disease Declining in Philippine Islands
Washington reports a cable from Governor Taft stating cholera has practically vanished from Luzon. Mantle records two cases daily over ten days. Twenty provinces are nearly cholera free while only Hailo, Ocventas a Negros, Capiz, Samar and Misamis remain seriously affected. Mortality dropped from initial 60 percent to well below 1 percent as ports improve. Cota cleaned in port and Maurice to be declared on November 15.
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Philippines
Washington
Gov. Taft
Luzon
Hailo
Ocvitentsa Negros
Capiz
Samui
Misaude
Amd
Cota
Maurice
Three Killed in Night Railway Wreck Near Oxford
A serious railway wreck near Oxford on Wednesday night left three people dead and two others burned. Passenger carriages and a local train collided in a foggy scene, with many aboard badly injured or shaken. Rescue teams and local officials responded as reports of destroyed cars and burning carriages emerged from initial inquiries.
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Oxford
Waimilton
Bret
Angers Swap Terse War Ruling Over Seafaring Revolt
A contested treaty errand over the Sie Wea mutiny unfolds as King Osars influence shapes the decision amid Great Britain and the United States. The dispute centers on whether sailors were properly discharged to quell rebels. The arbitrator’s ruling clarifies the limits of any broader precept, with Washington confirming the status and terms.
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Renaona
Wink Osean
Eteinda
Gieraiang
Erochtus
Wrehington
Miss Teller Is Freed By Court At Valparaiso
The court freed Miss Teller, a former inmate of a Colorado hospital, saying her sanity was restored. The decision came after Wednesday’s hearing, with sparse details given on the now released patient and the asylum’s prices and terms.
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Asittsa
Sophie Tap
Teller
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Iver
Wars Hadi
Tadd Gillett
Wealthy farmer slain in orchard feud ends in robbery
In Surulay on a Sunday evening, Willian 2 Shiites, a wealthy farmer, was found shot to death. Initial reports say he was killed during a feud and robbed. police recovered notes indicating theft attempts. A separate incident notes a robber surrendering £4500 after Madgo Gur disclosures. authorities continue investigations while a life-saving dog aided a victim. Nearby, notable events include typhoid fever cases and budget talks in New York.
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Willian
Lebanon
Professor Will Succeeds in Reuniting Daughters
Washington professor Jas Wille, after a three year search spanning three states, wins a habeas corpus case to restore his two young daughters to his custody. The children, previously in a Methodist city home, are to be returned to Wille following the parents’ divorce.
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St. Louis
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Ale Nattomd University
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Nabeas
Corpus
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Fragmented local notice reports a mother search and violence
An OCR fragment details a dire scene with a mother missing after a child’s throat-cut threat and a townwide concern. Other items mention a Guatemala eruption fallout, a powder explosion near a Patemocoine area, a saloonkeeper robbed of cash, and coal company merger talks.
Supreme Court rules liquor shipment case in prohibition counties
Des Moines reports two cases from Pama and Washington counties reach the Iowa Supreme Court. The court holds that interstate carriers may deliver alcohol under existing rules, while payment is due on delivery. The decision impacts prohibition areas by limiting raids on local agents and reinforces interstate commerce protections for liquor shipments.
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Murderess Liddy Discharged After Grand Jury Refusal
The Dubuque grand jury Thursday refused to indict Miss Detta Liddy for the murder of her baby a few weeks ago. The judge discharged her, scolding the jury for the action. Liddy had taken a baby to a hotel, later confessed to killing it by pouring caustic liquid down its throat, and placing the body in a grip before attempting to depart. The infant’s remains were found deteriorated, and the case sparked strong judicial rebuke of the jury’s decision.
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Migs Liddy
We- Twa Wats
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Merk
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Girl Jumped Into River After Lover Was Married
Despondent Miss Fannie Whitmore, 20, of near Marshalltown, leapt into the river early Thursday after learning the man she loved had married another. She disappeared in the current and was not seen again. She was active in church work and served as an assistant postmaster. The town mourns as authorities investigate the tragedy.
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Sayat
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Lovica Whitmore
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H. G. M'Millan
Gold Bank Robbery at Prairie City Leaves Town Alarmed
The Town State Bank at Prairie City was robbed Tuesday morning. Robbers dynamited the bank door and made off with about $4000. A bloodhound chase failed as officers exchanged shots with the robbers and police could not locate them. Prairie City, a town of 700 in Exper County, lies twenty five miles east of Des Moines.
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J. DS Whisenand
Htt
Hank
Tsuroirie City
Exper County
Dex Moines
Congressman Cousins Operated on in Chicago Hospital
Congressman Robert J. Cousins of the Fifth District arrived in Chicago Tuesday and underwent pelvic abscess surgery at a Chicago hospital. Dr. Metinington performed the operation. Cousins, a Republican incumbent, says his illness will keep him in Chicago and away from campaigning after election day.
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Chicago Hospital
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Thas
Watt
Serious Fire at Primghar Destroys Business Section
A Paulina special reports a major blaze in Primghar burning nearly the entire business portion on the south side of the square. The brick bank and many stores including Crans & Clements Swinson Mint King and others were destroyed. Loss estimated between 45000 and 50000 dollars. The town has no fire protection.
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Paulina
Primghar
Divine Stays In Jail In Mapleton Trial Postponed
Preliminary examination of Rev CL B Meikay of Mapleton on charges related to fire is waived by consent of both sides. The pastor will remain in Monona county jail until the grand jury convenes. Meikay prefers Mapleton to Maggleton given concerns about the ends of justice.
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CL B. Meikay
Mapletot
Mapleton
Cedar Rapids Police Recover Wagon Load Of Stolen Goods
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports city stores raided after Otis Shanks confession. Police found a patrol wagon full of merchandise including hardware, jewelry, dry goods, shoes and notions taken from various shops. Proceedings to begin against several secondary suspects.
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Cedar Rapida
Cedar Rapids
Otis Shanks
Fire guts Windsor Hotel. 14 residents escape
A LeMars hotel fire gutted the Windsor Hotel early Wednesday, leaving outside walls standing. Fire crews, alerted by a night officer, raced through the building as fourteen occupants were awakened and fled. The blaze caused about 10,000 in damage, with partial insurance.
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LeMars Speci
Saloon Men Hit Hard In Remsen Injunctions Granted
In LeMar district court Judge Gaynor issued permanent injunctions against nine saloon keepers in Remsen. The actions stem from the death by suicide of Nic Arens following incidents with patrons. Arens’ widow sues for $10,000 damages.
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Gaynor
Btusis York
Neueen
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Dhard Arinker
Sulcote Keepers
School Boy Stabbings and Accidental Deaths Reported
Local school boy Harry Pash, son of a prominent farmer near Waterloo, was fatally stabbed Monday by playmate George Kelly after a quarrel at school. An orphan named Réeit works for board with clothes. Arthur Willshite was accidentally shot by Curtin Dean while hunting. W Krider witnessed. Creston report mentions a court ruling on liability of a company to government for losses. Charles Bil Higa beaten and robbed by two hoboes near Cromwell.
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Vatally Hare
Harry Pashby
Winnerient
George Kelly
Kelly
Washley
Arthur Willshite
Curtin Dean
W. Krider
Heaton
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Higa
Cromwell
Selecting a King's Wife in Spanish Court Politics
Ministers push for King Alfonso XIII to wed Princesa Louise of Orléans amid rival French and Austrian matches. Princesa Louise, younger daughter of the Count and Countess of Paris, born at Cannes, is favored by Spaniards for a stable alliance. The Duke of Orléans shares a claim to influence as royal kin.
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Louiee
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Ini
Cannes
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Fragmented OCR Tale of French Royal Figures
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Count of Paris and a lineage tied to France and English Thames banks. References a Countess of Paris living near Seville at one point and a young Duke de Montpensier with his mother. Overall historical and genealogical hints without clear events or dates.
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Illinois Bank Robbery at Gardner Nets 74000 Stolen
Six masked men raided the Gardner bank early Wednesday binding the town marshal and blowing open the safe. About 74 000 in currency was seized and the robbers fled toward Chicago aboard a train as the town organized armed search parties. A resident, Rowo Muareh, was tied and threatened but not killed during the robbery. The incident stunned Gardner, 64 miles south of Chicago, amid an exhausted, widespread pursuit.
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Correbey
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Beate Urill
Arm Against Mad Mullah to Send Indian Troops
British decision to dispatch Indian troops to Somaliland to quell the Mad Mullah threat. The piece cites historical uprisings in Swat and Somaliland style revolts, parallel to colonial campaigns, detailing religious zeal, native resistance, and British responses amid regional geopolitics involving the French and Ottomans.
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Calf of Aden
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Discovery of gold now trade in Butte Montana
Fragmentary news notes describe gold exploration and trade activity in Butte Montana. mentions of Chinese cooks from California to Wichita for household work and a Manila to San Francisco voyage with thirteen deaths. references a strike in a Swiss town and a Kansas hotel incident involving Henry Holtswan aged 22.
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