Dramat ic flood toll rises across West Virginia and PA
A massive flood after torrential rains inundates West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio. At Colliers W V 18 fatalities amid many missing, with extensive damage including washed homes, destroyed rail lines, and stranded residents. Pittburg coal camps evacuated 200 miners as floods forced evacuations.
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Durgettstown
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Ford City
Gralian
Isander
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Av Colliers
Pillas Hich
Wollijay Cove
Cannynsbirg
Wilson Attacks Minima Wage Debate in Congress
A fragmented OCR note shows political figures criticizing the minima wage policy. Names and dates are unclear, with references to Wilson and broader labor reform discourse. The item reads like a brief political update from an early 20th century parliamentary session.
Wilson Campaign Across City Sparks Third Party Debate
Wilson crisscrossed the city in a vigorous campaign touring by automobile and delivering six speeches. He voiced sympathy for a social reform platform while condemning expert rule and urged a Democratic path, drawing the largest crowd yet and urging workers to judge candidates by duties rather than party labels.
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Wilson
Braun's Park
United Trades and Libor Courcil
Wis Fourty
Una
Chigena Weetite
Lu Hey Hie
Deelwe Chit
Lim
Sail
Yeang
Potter Death Mystery Explained by Mother
Mrs Mary Totter and Hugh Potter say Louis Potter sought occult teaching with Dr F Collings in New York and Vancouver before his death in Chatham. They describe his aim as spiritual insight for art, and note a secretary of Collings accompanied him during treatment. Coroner releases body to Chatham for interment. viscera show no potions, possible phosphorus traces. Dr Lee Hang Chow warned patient not to drink water.
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Mary Totter
Hugh Potter
Louis Potter
Seattle
Dia
F. ©. Collings
Turing
Philonphy
New York
Potter
Vancouver
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Collings
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Chatham
Lee Hang Chow
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Fallmwa
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Cleht
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Mire. Wew
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Ruth Sage Fest
Bille' Ube Tiley
Agtea Lowney
Prank McKeon
Owen Benish
Pat Naget
G. A. Foster
Jean Nalgnton
Man Iinnegah
Crawley
Con Crawley
Mike Buckley
Mike Huckies
Feckly
Frank McKeon
Selny
Joseph Strike
UW 8
Tash
Political Dispute In Judge's Hands Over Kansas Electors
Denver reports a federal court in Kansas weighs an effort to bar the secretary of state from certifying eight Kansas electors who pledged to vote for Roosevelt. The case challenges whether the national and state Republican parties are legally identical and if federal courts can dictate elector nominations.
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Denver
Call
Dwige
TJ Sanborn
United States Court
Charles Sessione
Kansas
Kaufsax
Roosere
Ance Reganilosa
Chicago
Republican Party
Kansan
National Republican Party
L. W. Keplinger
Federe
Kerisa
WAISER REVIEWS HIS ARMY IN ROUGH REPORT
The German emperor reviewed the army today with 89,000 men in camp. Two dirigible balloons hovered above the marching columns under the guidance of aeronaut pilots as the emperor passed. Nearby stood John G. Lefehrman, the U.S. ambassador, and Captain Short of the U.S. Army.
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Beviln
Oaheer
John G. Lefehrman
Capitain Short
United States Army
Triad Party Welcomes Chief At Progressive Nominating Meet
The Progressive Party prepares for a five day session in Honolulu starting Friday with Theodore Roosevelt as a presidential candidate and Joseph Dixon expected among visiting dignitaries. Roosevelt’s arrival is billed to draw one of the city’s largest crowds in history as delegates gather.
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S. Horsley
CongrEss Alon
Adatary
Pndt Bhatchers Wits
Amd
Conenittes
Poileteghe Geoinds
Movement Gains Steam in Carbon County Meeting
In Red Lodge on September 2, a mass convention in Carbon county defined the progressive Patty movement. Delegates adopted a platform aligned with Yellowstone county goals, including a resolution praising United States Senator Dix. Former Sheriff Wa Putter presided, with A. hy Elis as county chair and Walter Akerson as central committee chair. The event outlined planned reforms and organizational actions.
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Carbon County
Colithanar
Ateanaalon
United
Dix
Taft Surprised by British Demand in Arbitration Note
President Taft shows surprise at Britain's arbitration demand and addresses U S response. Officials expect formal steps at The Hague after consultations with Britain and discussion of an arbitral court. A new plan may place the dispute under an international panel before action.
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Heyerly
Urbain
Sivriae
Minos, If Wits Patatad
Aeitwin
Hague
United States
Britain
Watt
Cire Belen
Iric Hse
Wes Lo
Aquadei Te Holly
Weather and Labor Day Observance in Menatch
A garbled report describes Menatch weather during a Labor Day event with mentions of rain then clearing skies and sun. It notes attendees dispersing to homes, a lack of celebration, and references to local figures and a parade or gathering amid chaotic text.
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Menatch
Arizeline
Bry
Dri ll ing Match Results and Prizes Tied to Unclear Text
An OCR filled with garbled names and figures details racing results, prize amounts, and participant names from a drill or track event. Several lines mention prizes of 10 and 7.30 dollars, multiple competitors, and a mix of union officials and organizers, with many misread words and inconsistent spellings. The readable fragments point to a local meet with standard field events and prize allocations, but the record remains unclear due to transcription errors.
Vermont election to be held today
Montpelier Vermont voters prepare for a statewide election amid partisan maneuvering. Political figures from the Democrat and Republican camps debate strategy while progressive leaders and Roosevelt supporters weigh anticipated turnout and potential shifts in strength.
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Vermont
Rebel commander's threat cited in anti American note
The message from a rebel commander operating southwest of dhavez threatens retaliation against American interference in Mexican affairs. It states intent to adopt an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth as a response to U S actions, with the American government expected to face consequences.
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Dhavez
Mand
Citizens Petition Seeks Special Election on Oceanside Saloon
Residents of Oceanside, after a vote against saloons, petition to introduce a special election to establish a municipal bar. They claim 43,000 per month is spent on beer wine and whiskey and argue revenue could offset town costs under liquor restrictions.
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San Diego
Oceanside
Tudy
Cipal Bar
Oceanaide
Ocean~ Side
Family Tramps Long Way From Coeur d Alene To Ballingham
Frank Simdon and his wife plus infant travel from North Yakima to Ballingham waving as they trek on foot. The year old baby accompanies them in a carriage, as they continue their long journey.
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Wash
Frank Simdon
Coeur d'Alene
Ballingham
Simpgon
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