Labor convention opens in Toronto amid Gompers support
Delegates at the twenty eighth annual AFL convention in Toronto applaud Gompers report defending officers and arguing for appeal to the US Supreme Court. The session highlights the Lueck Stove and Range injunction case and broader labor issues, with the federation reporting a cash balance of 1858,508 and no clear gains in the past year. Credentials favor J McNulty faction and bar several altered delegates from Ohio Iowa Alabama and Michigan unions amid revocation disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
United States
Toronto
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
Lueck Stove and Range Company
Ohio
Iowa
Alabama
Michicona
Fede Sure
Factory Fire at Patton's Leaves Multiple Dead
A large blaze in a Patton factory near Aberrisen Station killed several workers. Fire officials say eight bodies were recovered plus four more feared dead. The explosion sparked a massive blaze as emergency crews fought to reach the burning structure and rescue survivors.
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Patsons
Rand
Robert Aberrisen
Courtmartial Ordered for Trial of Court Officials
Courtmartial proceedings are ordered for the trial of several officials amid a broader inquiry. Details specify military authorities and the involvement of key personnel in the case. Proceedings will determine responsibility and discipline under military law.
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Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Unclear Local Text
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and places in a damaged local notice, with missing verbs and context. The readable portions imply a brief community item but lack coherent facts or dates to confirm any event or action.
Rich Kennedy Leaves 25 Million to Education and Charity
The will of John Steward Kennedy leaves about 25 000 000 to religious charitable and educational institutions in the United States and abroad including the Presbyterian church organizations the American Bible Society the Metropolitan Museum of Art the New York Public Library United Parishes of New York Columbia University and Robert College Constantinople. About 25 000 000 goes to his wife relatives and friends with the widow receiving roughly 16 000 000. Employers of the testator receive gifts ranging from 500 to 2000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steward
Bone Adran
Algerien
Hilde
New York
Ouiare
Presbyterian Church
Kennedy
American Bible Society
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York Public Library
United Parides of New York
Columbia University
Robert College
Allo
Disbarred former judge Priest fined for assault
Former Judge HoS Priest of the United States district court was fined in St. Louis Missouri after assaulting attorney John A. Gilliam during a court session. Priest was disbarred from practicing in the division until a formal apology is made. Gilliam sustained injuries and received medical care.
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Hos. Priest
Wailile
United States District Court
St. Louis
Muench
Rommitl
Priest
Waters-Pierce Il Company
Ure
United Railways
St.ests
Ete
Muenchween Louis
Inter
John A. Gilliam
Judge Priests
Judine Pypies
Redon Giilliam
Oaoebair
Giltham
Forest Fires Threaten Sections of Maryhand Ierid
Widespread fires burn across several Maryhand Ierid districts and near Tat Ty Aimere. Green Spring valley woodlands saved by residents' efforts. In Heyward county near ex-Gow John Tee Carrell and his serio old Jaousure divar imager involved in containment. Fire scorched a few acres before being checked.
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Maryhand
Ierid
Tat Ty
Aimere
Green Spring
Heyward
John Tee Carrell
Fire Damages House on Shilliewtor InH Area
A fire destroyed a residence on Shilliewtor InH early Friday. Investigators hold the blaze’s origin as likely accidental with a suspected loss around 50 dollars. Witnesses report guests fled before firefighters arrived.
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Phree- Miles House
Shilliewtor
Girl Steals Finery Amid Odd Social Gaffe
A Davenport girl attracted by finery inspired a local mischief, taking a rare deprint of jeweled goods from a social event. Authorities report the incident as a petty theft tied to household misplacements and social buzz.
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A. B
Missing Businessman Report Triggers Police Inquiry
Fragmentary notes describe a businessman missing under unclear circumstances. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as investigators review ledgers and surveillance for causes and possible suspects.
Copper Ore Output in Narn County Declines
Report notes a drop in copper ore production in Narn County with mine activity reduced and shipments slowed. Officials cite weather and aging facilities as contributing factors.
Two Pobbers Foiled and Kiljed at Pesireyl
A fragmentary report notes two Pobbers foiled and kiljed at a location named Pesireyl. The text is garbled but indicates a violent incident with unknown authorities and a consequence for involved individuals.
Peco Minn Creginmted Race Retfresh Thrashed
Peco Minn raced to a startling victory, defeating rival teams with a dominant margin. The performance spotlighted emerging stars and a refreshed lineup fueling the win.
Fragmentary notice from Laswville facts
An unclear local fragment notes a death in Laswville and mentions an individual aged about 2 years. The readable text provides limited names or dates and no clear event details beyond the loss.
Great Fire Near Walsall Damages Property
A blaze Friday in the vicinity of Walsall near Fairingham Feoland damaged property valued up to $490,000. Fire crews from FL 7 Hellen and Bon responded quickly to control the fire.
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Hellen
Four Die as Auto Plunges Into Chicago River After Bridge Opens
An auto with several occupants plunged into the Chicago River at a bridge opening on Diabelison Boulevard Sunday night. Witnesses say the vehicle struck the abutment as the bridge opened for a steamer, capsized, and sank with all aboard. Dr. Adolph Fo Bertling saw the scene and aided in the effort as police and firemen worked to recover the car and bodies. Identification of the victims remained incomplete at press time.
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Chicago
Diabelison Boulevard
Jackson Dethesird
Adolph Fo Bertling
Dr Bertling
Pounded slain on roof Roy 2 vitunoen ao oment estate
Roy Vito, a man from Texas, was found murdered on the roof of a ten story building Sunday. He had a cord tied around his neck and a bag of money was found near him. Authorities say the case involves a dispute and note relatives in Kentucky.
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Roy
Oktahomi City
Oba
Teexingtom
Cmd
Gannon
Pourtiy
Brtucses
Kentucky
Fragmented obituary note with garbled names and events
A damaged clipping describes a burial and violent incident with unclear names and places. The text is heavily garbled, making specifics about persons, dates, or locations uncertain.
Fragmentary crime note from New York case
A garbled OCR item reports a person charged with disobeying conduct after an incident in New York. The text references a roadway, a station, and a rest at a detainee facility but remains largely unintelligible.
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Phat
Women Vote in Norway Grants Suffrage in 1913
Norways parliamentary election marks women voting for the first time. Across towns they cast ballots heavily while rural districts show turnout lower as radical government loses ground. Women engage in a decisive national moment reshaping political landscape.
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Tsothe
Thirt
Tess Qrace
Norway
Unclear OCR notes a fatal incident near Greenville
Fragmented text mentions two individuals J T Mhomner and Mary Skinner Jr among dead, with garbled surrounding phrases. No coherent event or organization clearly identified.
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Greenville
J.T. Mhomner
Marry Skinner, Jr
Prunujr
Theft at local area described in scrambled report
A scrambled notice reports theft in a local area with unclear details. It mentions missing items and possible suspects, urging readers to provide information to authorities. The fragment references property loss and a public appeal for tips.
Naper Posternee Robbed and Pet In The City
The fragment reports a robbery incident involving a pet theft in the city with scattered names and numbers. Details are unclear but indicate police involvement and a reported time frame. Further readable elements reference local streets and a possible suspect description.
Pho potie Geox erar. Ayo wha Seas weavertiar Begerad
The text appears garbled and unreadable with many misspellings. No coherent events or identifiable persons, organizations, or places are discernible from the fragment.
Poorest sips in dventoeley Prayers
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a place and phrases about prayers and a peasant or celestial figure. The readable bits indicate references to meal or drink quality and a local scene, but details and names are too unclear to identify a concrete event or person.
Fragmentary OCR summary note on wartime patrols
The readable text mentions a person possibly named Dee Conge and a reference to a gmanavrene role in a department. It alludes to a road in the United States and a Wednesday date, but the fragment lacks clear facts, names, or events to form a full report.
Tragedy on Trestle Bridge Injures Rider
Eugene Lighter was struck by a slate chunk thrown from a passing northbound train at a trestle bridge near Rolfe. The slate fractured his skull and he collapsed after reaching home escorted by two boys.
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Prat Hhits
Che
Eugene Lighter
Rolfe
Tie
Semreone
Local university clash sparks dramatic fall turn in city history
A fragmented report from a city page details a major incident at Pinecone University involving a confrontation and a dramatic fall. The event appears tied to a sequence of chaotic actions on a fall day near Elbert Warren and Methosdiet lanes, with authorities investigating possible connections.
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Bersatis Best Cette: Ef the Ear At the Top of the Fall Ati & Eotoek
Svetin
Elbert Warren
Dubuque Arbiter Parodied and Arthur McArthur Convicted
A report notes Arthur McArthur, once superintendent of Dubuque waterworks, received a four year sentence for embezzlement. He was convicted after a scandal costing the water system $60,000 and was imprisoned in Mort Madison. He returned home on Friday.
Tragedy in Muscatine Questions Father’s Murder
The body of a man identified as a deaf father was found Thursday night by his wife in Muscatine. She had returned from a visit to Iowa City and reported the weapon at the head point. His son Ish, linked to the violence, has disappeared a week earlier as a party prepared by his wife Inez Friday evening.
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Iowa
Inez Briday
Unknown fragment hints at training and workforce in service role
The text appears as a garbled fragment about training in service roles and personnel on trips. It mentions students, engines, crews, and possible employment actions but is unclear and lacks coherent details.
Broken Hod Cal les De Vet John Smith
A veteran engineer named John Smith is described as a prominent casualty after a raid. The garbled text mentions Sieus city Milwaukee St Deen and a violent event during a training period with weighted references to casualties and disrupted operations.
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John Smith
Jodico Sisith
Sieusx
Sy Amoray
Traineo
Tian Oas Sieus
Jared
Unclear OCR Summary of Names and Places
The readable parts mention various names, places, and phrases without a coherent event. Entities include individuals and groups, with scattered references to locations and items. No identifiable action or outcome can be established from the fragmentary text.
Reverend Klest Visits Modmes College Project
Reverend Mr. Klest of Levrehissoued visited the Modmes College commune to discuss securing encouragement for erecting a building. The item notes the Lutherans of the town aiming to support the project and seeks funding for the college’s needs.
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Mr. Klest
Levrehissoued
Hubbell
Tinet
Etme
Aefoa College
Willeh
McFarland Preliminary Hearing in Morse Murder Case
John McFarland faced a preliminary hearing in the Morse murder case. The state’s key witness allegedly failed to appear, with the defense seeking bonds set at $10,060.
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Meeburhkind
John McFarland
EL Jo Morse
Tle
Collese Theft Sparks County Inquiry
A theft case centers on the loss of a steer valued at 4000 from Chala State holdings. Suspect Williggn A Maxwell, county foreman, faces accusations of arranging repayment to Mr Maxwell after the stock was stolen. The incident involves Morningside and a local pasture theft with perplexing details.
Frightful Fire Strikes Town Mills After Sudden Blaze
A mysterious blaze swept a local mill district injuring workers and forcing evacuations. Fire crews battled flames through the night as neighboring towns sent aid to contain the wood and timber facilities. Industry officials report possible structural damage and missing equipment.
Announcement of Appointed Choir Leader in Dubuque
The article reports the appointment of a new choir leader for the Catholic parish in Dubuque. Prather Custis of Waterton is mentioned in connection with the charge, detailing the formal appointment and authority within the parish.
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Barher Cooney
Dubuque
Plheyv
Prather Custis
Waterton
Fragmented OCR Summary Lost in Hospital Noise
A garbled OCR fragment references a hospital setting with unclear names and events. It mentions a person finishing something, with no clear chronology or identifiable entities to anchor a full news item.
Misspelt Spearing Saloons Reported in County Meeting
Fragments describe a Missouri Valley event about saloons and city permits for Juggs printing. The passage mentions past years and a focus on rate issues in Tiarrisun county with unclear wording and names.
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Missouri Valley
Miessoard Valley
Coumeih
Tiarrisun
Saloon Reestablishment Petition Fails on City Referendum
A Muscatine council survey found the petition to reopen the saloons deficient, and the push for restoration failed. The vote reflects local sentiment and ends the effort for another year.
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Roy Bell
Fragmented OCR reads like a stray local notice
The text presents garbled OCR from a local page segment with names and scattered phrases. It mentions people such as Peterson and Brt and references a theater and a date, but the meaning is unclear and many words are unreadable.
Pulls Under Prats A Ia Patterson in Trial
Fragmentary report notes a trial involving Prats and A Ia Patterson. The text mentions a team, a voyage to court, and juries. Readable details are limited and the outcome is unclear.
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A. Ia Patterson
Trady
Brother's Death Follows in Same Room Fort Dodge
The message reports a man named Saime Hinek aged 60 died of heart failure in Fort Dodge. He had just traveled to visit his brother and died in the same room, in the same manner as his sibling.
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Hinek
Fort Dodge
Brother
Verdict of voter country over results in elections
A garbled report from a historic newspaper notes election results and party performances across multiple states. It references New York winners, Cleveland and San Francisco activity, and mentions candidates and ballots in broad terms with scattered names and places.
Car Wreck On 4th Street Leaves One Dead
A collision on 4th Street near the University in Des Moines resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. A car overturned during the incident, with authorities reporting extensive damage and tests ongoing to determine the cause.
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Cere Dart
University
Gil Ta Es Moines
Ul Down Town
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