College degree controversy in Philadelphia era letters
A long extract discusses debates over honorary degrees at a major university. It mentions a Scottish doctor and a professor's attempt to grant a servant a degree, provoking a formal rejection citing lack of precedent. The piece notes scrutiny of college records and a cautious stance against elevating unearned titles.
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Thompson
Beckrard
Micpherson
Buena
Wlage Tiey
Mun.pbersan
Cold Weather and Coal Famine Worsen Urban Plight
A northern cold wave triggers fuel shortages as coal supplies dwindle across Nebraska, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania and extends into Indiana. Cold temperatures strain hospitals and households, with rising death risks among the poor and vulnerable. Officials report higher costs, delayed aid, and a chilling impact on city services and daily life.
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Nebrasda
Orhais
Secoria
Departang Algehives
Acseyi
Estredie
Ube
Zee
Tatirse
Nestus Risitive Polis
Udstreke
Leah Pelos
Middle West
Coal Crisis Sparks National Alarm and Supplies Shortages
A chaotic report details a sprawling coal famine with federal action delayed by a special grand jury probe. The piece notes tireless efforts in Detroit and Chicago to secure fuel while New York and Philadelphia face rising hardship. Wealthier citizens switch to gas, clergy aid the needy, and calls grow for coal road leaders to meet with the president.
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Gatien Spelly
Detroit
Arcoti
St Via
Mayor Low
New York
Ube
Ee Avenue
Canada
Philadelphia
Basan
Tradt
Quidille
Perentia
Cnel
Bayeringe
MDE Cdu
AL Milburn
Tne
Chivage
Chleggo Suicire
Ecard Lng
Nochatian
National uproar over coal supply crisis fuels nationwide protests
Widespread agitation grows as congressional probes and mayoral efforts in Detroit and New York connect to coal shortages. Industry observers warn of potential shortages and price pressures amid strikes and investigations.
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Congressional
Washington
Mayne Low
New York
Maybury
Detroit
Xonthnett
Areata
Melue
Ulead
Conradi
Liege
Sears
Argole
Othia
Mitchell Appeals To Miners For Aid In Crisis Letter
Anke She Mew to Aid de Bodine de Cont Finelye writes a plea to miners tied to the Saath Vinton dispute. The note cites supply shortages and calls for organized action by unions and employers. The letter urges concerted effort to support workers facing hardship and to push authorities toward protective measures.
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Mitchel
Sijue Workers of America
Abel Perhoard
Kent
Ted
Jolin
Bill for Rebate on Coal Debated by Ways Committee
The Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill providing coal rebates. The measure, supported by Representative Richardson of Perry and others, would offer rebates for duties on foreign goods for one year after enactment and seeks to place certain items on a free list.
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Conncetient
United States
Ichardson
Perdey
Railway Coal Delivery Tactics Stir Chicago Rail War
Chaos over coal shipments as OMecerm and the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul ink plan to block trains. Officials warn of delays, with authorities claiming right of way actions and contested reimbursements while parties vow pressure and potential penalties.
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Mattay
Chicago
Miwaukee
St. Paul
Peene
Illinois Solons Act Aims at Coal Supply Inquiry
Illinois lawmakers adopted provisions for a committee to investigate coal supply amid shortages. The measure, led by Representative Dumes of Cook County, calls for hearings on price hikes and distributor practices. The bill seeks to curb manipulation and ensure reliable fuel for the state.
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Fontse
Springheld
Dora
Dumes
Conk County
Witiessés
Troutel
Navajo Weaving Critique and Market Struggles Reported
An Atlanta Constitution note discusses Navajo errors in marketing and craft work, highlighting women's central role in labor and trade, and noting gender dynamics in weaving. The piece questions wage fairness and suggests women could gain more control over both weaving and selling.
There Is One Thing Worth Considering
A concise remark from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that it is rarely the single view that leads to double lives. The exchange highlights a reflection on perception and truth.
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Lave
Whit
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Peruna touted as cold remedy with extensive testimonials
A long flow of testimonials extols Peruna for colds and catarrh linking early stage symptoms to chronic illness. Readers describe relief after using the remedy, with letters from multiple individuals detailing fever, cough, and throat relief, and endorsements from physicians and sanitarium figures.
Definite Measurement in Humorous Exchange
An excerpt from the Washington Star features a dialog where a monopolist proclaims his star status and a critic questions the value of a bench of hand-painted daisies. The piece references artistic pretensions and a debate over perceived importance in a company. It also mentions Putnam Fadell Dyes and a note about the Adriane Library project and Cardinal Nimenes burning Moorish books.
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Roth
Cirie
Ormlet
Washington Star
Matthew Corvinus
Hangery
Nimenes
Unclear Nostalgic Advert and Satirical Fragment
A garbled OCR passage advertises a product called Mra lows Soornixa $racr for Chibkdces ending and mentions wind colic relief and a scent bottle. It includes a mock critique by an Untrientily Critic about LP and a bizarre note on a fandarape and fear of faltering.
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Brosh
Firmrelf
Fragmented OCR Art Notes Span Arts and Insects
The excerpt strings together disjointed lines on painting costs and requests for full length portraits, wireless therapy talk, a question about messages, and a mention of the West insect called the cost with its high fogging bill. It blends literary lines with garbled scientific commentary and stray phrases.
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