Roads in Quandary Over Free Transportation Exemptions
The article discusses how Western railroads face a maze of state and national laws on free transportation. It notes inconsistent rules across states for ministers, hospital inmates, charitable workers, and destitute persons, with Nebraska excluding many from free rides and South Dakota and Minnesota imposing additional restrictions or conditions on benefits.
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West
Tinister
United States
Interstate Commerce Os
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Virginian Tells Story on Stand in Estes Murder Trial
In Howeton Virginia Judge Loving hears a dramatic confession from Sneed about the April 22 shooting of Theodore Estes. Sneed describes tracking Estes to a car at the station near Loyington and shooting as Estes attempted to depart, after recounting his daughter Elizabeth Loving’s delirious condition and alleged wrongdoing by Estes.
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Judge Loving
Howeton
Sneed
Elizabeth Loving
Theodore Estes
E. L. Kidd
T. H. Stevens
Miss Loving
Mrs. Kidd
Loyingston
Estes
Oak Ridge
Peace Address To Hague Conference Urges Justice and Humanity
A deputation from world Christian churches presented to M. Nelideff at The Hague urging the peace conference to secure peace justice and humanity. Nine American Catholic bishops joined the address as Catholics abstained from participation and the pope was not invited.
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the Hague
M. Nelideff
Great Britain
Set to Free Moters and French cabinet stance
The French cabinet moved to oppose a socialist motion in the chamber of deputies on Tuesday, backing provisional abolition of all arrests tied to wine grower disturbances in the south. In New York City seven persons, six of them Italian, were held after the collapse of a tenement in the Fiattan quarter.
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Moters
Chamber of Deputies
Tueadey
France
New York
Telegrapher strike prompts White House appeal plan
President Small of the telegraphers union stated he would seek government aid from President Roosevelt and cabinet to intervene in the San Francisco strike. A telegram from Clarence H. Mackay to L. W. Sterer of Postal Telegraph indicated the firm would hold firm, offering adjusted pay and benefits to loyal operators during the dispute.
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Small
Telegraphers' Union
United States
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Smart
L. We. Sterer
Postal Telegraph Company
Clarence H. Mackay
Nob-Le
Loving Is on Trial Former Virginia Judge Accused
The trial of former Judge W. G Loving for the murder of Theodore Estes began in Houston Ga. It tests the unwritten law as defense lawyers argue to acquit Loving. Estes was shot after a boozy outing with Elizabeth Loving, 19, daughter of the defendant, amid allegations of mistreatment. Relatives of Estes mobilize influence to defend his memory.
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Virginia
W. G Loving
Theodore Estes
Houston
McCue
Strathers-By- Waters
Loving
Estes
Aprils
Elizabeth Loving
Thomas F. Styran
Washington green stamps law takes effect
Washington’s trading stamps now must have a cash value and be redeemable in any quantity at any time. The law, drafted by Senator W. D. Scott, requires the line “Cash value at any premium station In Washington, 1 cent” on each coupon, while noting 2 percent average merchandise value. Senator Scott says he believes it will withstand Supreme Court review.
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Washington
W. D. Scott
Scott
Supreme Court
Boy Weld for Capital Crime Seventeen-Year-Old Clyde Glidden Charged
Clyde Glidden, aged 7 years 8 in jail at Parkersburg West Virginia on a charge of incendiaries. It is alleged he burned two houses a week ago, the occupants barely escaped with their lives. The penalty for the crime in the state is death unless mercy is recommended by the jury, then life imprisonment.
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Boy Weld
Clyde Glidden
Parkersburg
W. Va
New Orleans
Big aWatup
Walter Lamana
Pe- Mee
Orleans Pariah
Siromgeat
Atate
Tornado Kills Horses and Man at Kalamazoo Park
A Michigan tornado struck Recreation Park Kalamazoo early Monday morning killing three valuable race horses and a man, William Wedmayer, 39, who died after contact with a telephone wire.
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Formido
Michigan
Recreation Park
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wiliam Wedmayer
Denounces Call on Clemenceau by Ex Mayor Narbonne
Ex mayor M Ferroul of Narbonne now in Montpelier jail vows to publicly disavow Marcelin Abert’s move to press Clemenceau in Paris amid Santo Domingo treaty actions. President Roosevelt signs a treaty regulating Santo Domingo customs after Senate approval.
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Clemenceau
M. Ferroul
Narbonne
France
Montpelier
Marcelin Abert
Premier Hemenceau
Paris
Renkevelt
Santo Domingo
United States
Senite
Drowning in Walnut Creek Near Columbus Two Men Die
Begun Henry Zips and Herman Ludwig drowned while bathing in Walnut Creek near Columbus Ohio Sunday. Both could not swim and were swept beyond their depth. Authorities listed no further details.
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Pepi Henry Zips
Herman Ludwig
Walnut Creek
Columbus
Medical Board Approves Large Gift to City Hospital
The New York City hospital medical board formally accepts a 300000 donation from Mrs Buwwell Bage for the formation of an endowment to the hospital on Binelowell's island. The gift supports the hospital’s ongoing care and development initiatives.
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Mra. Sage
Medical Board
New York City Hospital
Buwwell
Emperor Weitinin's forces suffer sea incident during maneuvers
A fragmentary report states Emperor Weitinin executed naval maneuvers Friday within subintelie Dents. The event ended with a plunge that surprised observers, and Vly majenty expressed great pleasure regarding the Ufp's role.
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Weitinin
Ufp
French Viehtsmen Win Cup in Germany Visit
French team wins the cup on a German trip with a swift victory recorded at 8 40 06. The event highlights a win by the French side and notes the homeward carry of the cup.
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Viehtsmen
Ynebtamen
Hiel
Owrmany
Monichy
Rosebud Land Frauds Guilty Pleas in Missouri
Excerpt reports Hasparians Mined and Jagprisoned for Rosebud land frauds with two Butler Missouri men pleading guilty before a U S district court. Jetter and Vantz each fined $1500 and sent four months in jail for conspiracy under the 440 statute. They, with another Butler participant, obtained soldiers declaratory statements to file as agents and sought relinquishments from soldiers who drew numbers for soldiers rights, aiming to thwart bona fide entrymen.
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General Land Office
Washington
Jetter
GC. B. Vantz
Butler
United States District Court
Missouri
Seatton
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Cudahy Yields to Stockmen on Post Mortem Order
The Cudahy Packing company announced at Kansas City stock yards that from Monday it would buy cows regardless of the post mortem order, except in canner class. This marks the first break among packers and unsettles commission men. They forecast other packers will revoke the order for protection. The move was voluntary by Cudahy, which has no plants at St Joseph or Fort Worth, the only markets selling cows under post mortem exam.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Forth Worth
Ely
Boatun Journeymien
Chivaga
Thermin Progem
Prades’ Council of
Chisaga
Ylenlty
Cbicage
Te Ds
Vhcicag
Lavell
Migs
Walle
Bow Jon
Mass
Tocamby
Neil
Caroos
Machlusts’ Union of Visiturs
Makgre
Eleaiera Ward
Tobe
Phuwhers
Cajatia
Neb
Wees
Orginianl Ybor
Gate
Erming
Raxon
Contes
South Cop
Ananteatily
Tyhaccs
Silesia
Drowning Brothers Charged With Laughing Rescue
Two brothers August and Fred Adler, aged 23 and 20, drowned in the Mississippi River near President Street in St. Louis after their cries for help were laughed at by a companion. Fred tried to save his brother but was drawn into the swift current and drowned. An attempted rescue by several men in boats failed due to a strong undertow.
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Fred Adler
Mississippi River
President Street
St. Louis
August Adler
Inn ¥Kiff
Austrian Balloon Disaster Claims Thirteen Lives Near De Breszin
Thirteen men were killed Saturday afternoon near DeBreszin Hungary when a balloon carrying three aeronauts two French officers and one Austrian officer fell. Peasants who attempted to rescue the balloon were struck down as ten more were killed in the improvised accident scene.
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DeBreszin
Hungary
Record heat bakes New York with four deaths
Four deaths and a dozen prostrations marked the hottest day of the summer in New York as thermometers topped 92 degrees after noon. The hot spell intensified, stressing hospitals and residents amid an unusually severe heat wave.
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New York
Western League Baseballs Sioux City Schedule Featured
Schedule of Western League games to be played at Sioux City lists dates with Denver Pueblo and Butte among sites. Weather note reports heavy snow in Butte and slush on streets, with total precipitation recorded.
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Bronx City
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Csuly
Denver
Pusblo
Eeeseee Cess
Butte
Tutte
Mont
Tornadoes Hit Medicing Fadue Kill Injure Dozens
Distinct tornadoes struck the town of Medicing Fadue on Bundnay night. Twenty five homes were destroyed and several persons were seriously injured. Authorities report fatalities and estimated losses as rescue teams search the wreckage.
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Kanga
Medicing Fadue
Kin
Wainwright Captain Wainwright Promoted Rear Admiral
A garbled report notes Captain Richard Wainwright aboard the Daetle ship Leruledines with unusual wording. It mentions Capt. Cate Wen and a planned promotion to rear admiral amid naval duties and boarding actions. The text is unclear but indicates a career advancement within the naval command.
Hragulan State Authorized Ten-Fifteen Million Dollar Loan
A Terussian Lento Anthorled reports that the Hragulan police authorized the loan of 15 million dollars to cover Sug Poulo state debt. The move funds the public obligation and sets a repayment framework for the borrowing.
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Sug Poulo
Factions Split Over Spencer Methodist Church Crisis
In Spencer Iowa a rift in the Methodist Episcopal church grows as fifty two rebel families accuse Rev Royse and the church board of denying letters of membership. They contest the pastor’s authority and warn of opposition to plans to build a new church facility, seeking restoration at the quarterly conference.
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Mose
Methodist Rplacopal Church
Royse
Lince
Royse Ty
Mr. Royse
Fire Devastates Mason City Hardware Block
A Thursday morning blaze in Mason City’s Century block nearly destroyed Miles Hardware and damaged Hearding & King and other tenants. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars with 21900 coverage for Miles, 7500 for A Joseph, and 10000 insured on the block. Fire started in the basement among some goods, spread via the elevator shaft, and dropped the roof as firefighters battled to save surrounding properties and household effects.
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Mason City
Miles Hardware Company
Hearding & King
United States Express Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. C. Wiley
Polk Thompson
Hardware Company
A. St. Gale
Miles
Deeston
National Hardware Dealers
Gale
Jamestown
Miles Company
A. Joseph
Des Moines Church Group Volunteers Skin Graft for Burn Victim
Rev W B Ciage of Highland Park Presbyterian led eight girls and four boys from his Des Moines congregation to Mercy hospital to remove skin from their arms for grafting onto Misa Jean Lorsburg who was severely burned aboard a Chicago and Northwestern train last February. The effort followed Miss Horsburgs disfigurement when a Swedish mining accident killed several workers and a caboose overturn left her pinned under a stove.
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Des Moines
W. EB. Ciage
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Mercy Hospital
Misa Jean Lorsburg
Chicago
Northwestern
Mies Horsburg
Engine Injury Report From Iowa Rail Incident
Word from Marshalltown Iowa confirms a serious injury to Janes Payette a brake man aboard freight No 45 between Oskaloosa and Peoria near Keithsburg. Payette reportedly attempted to throw a switch ahead of the moving train and was struck by debris during the incident.
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Janes Payette
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Keithsburg
I. Payette
Oskaloosa
Peoria
Keithsborg
200 New Town Doctors and Public Health Gaffe
A garbled OCR item reports on new town doctors and a statement from Dr CL Moroke amid turmoil in local media schools and colleges. It mentions Wesley Hirstrap and a Burlington passenger context, with unclear roles for Bishop, Liat, or Ageney and a section foreman.
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Lowa Medias
Admdatever
Aufferitg
CL Moroke
Die Stite Beard Af Peat
Ef Veet
Wesley Hirstrap
Moe Ted Bye Ak Hurlington Pasengger
Tesus Gt Polity
Jon Baw Heen ddentdMer
Liat
Wegley
Ageney
Tuy Wae
Wection
Noted Men Wilt Mudend Carnival Features Prominent Guests
A Wichita Kansas pageant plans a carnival style day with notable figures from Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois including Senator Katwert Monette Mrs Handis and Senator Landis. Events feature a grand parade a lecture by Drowe Hughes a Cleveville brass band concert and a fashion lecture by Miss Mary Williets. The day concludes with a dramatic parade and a grand display of street decorations.
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Deyn
Tar Mater
Jane
Katwert Ah da Monette
Wisconsin
Frank W.handis
Chicago
Riad J Yanee Cooke
Indiana
Jenines Bryan
Nedraghadiv
Fred TP. Bole
Wie Tho
Charles 1 Landis
Tadlana
iMer J
Henry Then
de Alton Lawal
Drowe CG. Hughes
Mary Whlieetts
Clevebuil Ladies
Orehwas
Alton Packant
Oatdigglay
Drewerks
Railway Negligence Case Ends in Damages Verdict
A jury in Fort Dodge found the Chicago Great Western Railway liable for gross negligence in a fatal accident near Coulter two years ago. Crotty, an employee, died after a fence post broke and the car struck him on icy ground. The verdict, in the tens of thousands, was sustained on appeal after a prior reversal.
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Court of
Telephone rate cuts across Calhoun County exchanges
The Central Mutual Telephone Company reduces local rates by about 66 percent with new charges of 20 cents for single messes and 25 cents where two or more connections are needed. Rates to adjoining towns drop to 10 cents, with no minimum of 15 cents within the county. The change, enabled by recent improvements, is welcomed by county businesses and expected to boost activity and profitability.
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Calhoun County
Central Mutual Telephone Company
Annouores
Tion Ia
Rights of house movers debated in Connell court
In Connell Diuffs district court District Attorney FO Kimbell asks whether public rights to use streets override house movers rights amid a dispute over cutting telephone cables to move a large house within the city. The case covers who pays the heavy costs and sets a local precedent. Summer normal enrollment tops 1100 at Cedar Party with graduates from multiple colleges. Lawrence D. Yubin plans a church construction contract costing 2500 to 3000 dollars, due for completion by fall.
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Connell Diufts
Connell Diuffs
Kimbell
Chureh. Tey
Lawrence D. Yubin
St. Anthony
Corhotte
Local Merri Prep Parade and Wedding News
The Post at Merrill reports preparations for Maurth ue duty celebrations in Meri. The Webster Kolgnik group plans an industrial parade entry and initiation rites. A couple named Graver Laltoe ta Buby and Mary Towa Calhoun wed, with a wedding notice in To la Grove. Four generators attended the piety event at the local church.
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Merrill
Meri
Awh
Witton
Tola Grove
Graver
Laltoe Ta Buby
Mary Towa Calhoun
sSistyJeighel
Houwe
Ceyay
Labor unrest across industries sparks wage battles and union growth
A broad survey describes strikes and wage gains in Chicago and other cities, with unions securing pay raises for barbers, plasterers, and carriage workers. It notes new organizing drives across garments, rail, and metal trades, plus rising membership in the clothing, textile, and shipbuilding sectors, and discusses broader labor activism in the Midwest and beyond.
Ancient Rome relics found under wall at site
Excavation near a wall dated to 5th or 6th century OC reveals a preexisting necropolis. Finds include ancient bones and warthenware cups suggesting the site predates Trajan era, with a foundation yard and paved street unearthed, reshaping Rome’s early history.
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Helles
Pewitatoria
Toma
Uveie
Leon
Lainey Foundation
Rome
Trajan
Quote on brigands and courage from Chesterton
A fragmentary, century old style reflection questions moral merit in brigands and the ethics of confronting evil. It references Chesterton and Leadon News, debating whether one should expose vice or act with courage in the face of wrongdoing. The piece blends philosophical lines with garbled text.
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Che
Mike
Chesterton
Leadon
Birth andfraud tangled in Quimper region tale
A garbled report details a birth in Quimper area with a wife named Menty Parente and a husband Le Sane. It describes alleged adoption, social feuds, and accusations of deception involving multiple unnamed locals and a tangle of family names and motives.
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Menty
Parente
AU Quimper
Heritany
Ued le Sane
Iittehier
Mowe
Bonin
Safingt
Boyan
Saux
Carl
Ben Putrty
Vosbaul
le Sau
Winown
Doris News
Docron’s FooD TALK Meleetive of Baud and GrapeNuts
A historical health piece extols food digestion and nutrition stressing personal control over health. It praises Grape Nuts for digestibility and nourishment, recommending serving methods from cold to hot and noting Cranova as another nourishing option. The text emphasizes practical use in infants and daily meals, referencing a diet booklet.
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Ao Mans
Sys
Babes No Arma
Nouvel
Phe
Wellville
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