Revenue scandal widens as secret service hunts official
The Treasury reveals a $20,000,000 revenue fraud probe spanning three administrations. Knox Booth, an internal revenue agent for Tennessee and Alabama, is missing amid the arrest of John L. Caspar in Fort Smith for conspiracy to defraud the government. The investigation targets distillery operators and tax evasion schemes, with several southern states involved and calls to root out corruption in the division.
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Treasury Department
Secret Service
Knox Hooth
Internal Revenue Division
Tennessee
Alabama
Nashville
Booth
Anid
John L. Caspar
Fort Smith
Ark
Caspar
Revere Service
Virginia
North Carolina
David A. Gates
Roosevelt
Treasury
Justice Department
Arnan
William H. Onthorne
Gates
Port Sith
Eit
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Pooth
Ttm
Oxborne
Grara
Cabell
J. J. Capers
Ander Homsevett
Unclear war era talks spark wary peace hopes
Fragmentary notes depict it as a discussion of peace negotiations amid a broad conflict. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are garbled, but the text hints at international actors and looming military pressure influencing talks and potential ceasefire steps.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Pure Blood Health
Advertisement purports Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to remove kerofum sores boils and eruptions by driving humors from the blood. Claims external applications fail and promises rich red blood better digestion and a stronger system. Urges readers to insist on Hood's and buy now.
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Hood
Crocker land doubt over Arctic continent belief
New York reports Dr. Donald B. MacMillan doubting Crocker land's existence as described by Peary. The expedition's aim to confirm Peary's discovery failed, finding only ice at latitude 82.30 north and longitude 108.22 east, leaving a real Arctic landmass possibility unsettled.
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MacMillan
New York
Linc
Donald B. MacMillan
Crocker Land
Robert E. Peary
Mr. Peary
American Museum of Natural History
Death of Rutland Man Isaac Gibson
Isaac Gibson of 60rove street died yesterday at 1 30 pm from a second stroke of paralysis after a first illness a year and a half earlier He had worked as a teamster for most of his life Mrs Gibson found him fallen and a doctor could not save him He was born in Rutland and married Dolly Leeman of Bristol in 1880 leaving Milton J Gibbon as the surviving relative
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Rutland, Winerf
Isaac Gibson
60Rove Street
Gibson
Washington 1 C Jane The year of war Tortemouth
The fragment notes a clash involving Jane and Admiral Fas wold linked to Perth Amboy, N J. It references a historical wartime event with unclear context and names. Readers should verify names and dates in the full article for accuracy.
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Washington
Jane
Tortemouth
Jone Oy
Faswold
John H. Gregory
Perth
Amboy
Frank Decision Held Up Over Phagan Case
Atlanta Georgia June delays by the Georgia prison commission on Leo M Prank petition for commutation of his death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan will not be made before today or possibly tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Georgia Prison Commission
Leo M. Prank
Mary Phagan
Italians Near Tolmino Press Drive In Isonzo Front
Strong Italian forces push along the Isonzo from Caporetto toward Tolmino as Austrians resist near Gradisca. Italian warships bombard railways and coast lines, while Dalmatian islands are isolated. Trentino artillery duels continue as Cadornas reports Italian artillery superiority.
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Chiosso
Switzerland
Sono
Caporetta
Gradisca
Goritea
Trieste
Cormons
Palmanova
Cervignano
Tolmino
London
Victor Emmanuel
Isonzo
Adriatic
Monfalcone
Italiana
Pola
Ministry of Marine
Dalmatiana
Cloudburst Wrecks Trains in Midwest Deadly Flood
Two separate wrecks in Wisconsin and Minnesota during a rare cloudburst killed eight train crew and passengers, with seven aboard No. 1 on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line perishing near a wrecked bridge north of Lake City. Engineer William B. Taber of Minneapolis died after applying brakes, Ray Fuestmans survived a fall but was injured. A passenger and an unidentified person were among the dead. about 20 passengers were injured. A second incident on No. 17 of the Chicago & North Western near Roberts, Wis, left the engineer dead from steam scalding. A massive flood swept Stockholm across the river, destroying riverfront buildings as the storm raged amp of the area.
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William Lacey
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Roberts
Eau Claire
Wis
William B. Taber
Minneapolis
Ray Fuestmans
Mississippi
Stockholm
Redwing
Minn
War drains US exports and mounts on battlefields
An official Commerce Department analysis details ten months of foreign trade through April, showing a near balance deficit in non food manufactures and a large rise in food exports. It notes over 48 million dollars of American horses and nearly ten million dollars of mules were sent to Europe, with April alone surpassing ten million in horse and mule shipments.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Europe
Oceania
Great Britain
France
Italy
Sweden
Netherlands
Norway
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
England greets Italy in Commons speech
London June 1 Premier Asquith warmly clasped Italy's hand in the House of Commons and welcomed the last sailors and soldiers of the kings in the liberty of the world depends. He said no shadow of discord had appeared between Italy and England for fifty years and that Italy is a custodian of free European traditions.
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London
Hingland
Italy
Asquith
House of Commons
England
Europe
German Diplomat Returns to Rome in Diplomatic Stir
A German diplomat returning to Rome with Ambassador Von Maclow yesterday caused a stir in diplomatic circles. The purpose of Hindenton Hot’s visit remains unclear amid the Anetre- Rotations speculation and heightened attention from observers.
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Rome
Japanese cabinet upheld by House in treaty vote
The emperor and the cabinet won approval as new treaties with China, forged after China admitted Japan's ultimatum, advance toward ratification. The House rejected an opposition motion expressing no confidence in the interior minister Kanetaka Qura, while a separate charge about a 10000 yen gift to a candidate was denied.
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Tokio
China
Japan
House of Representatives
Viecount Kanetaka Qura
Sinceter
Interior
Chitra
RIVE
Optien
Ern
American White Book Out
The piece notes requests under the state department for material on neutral rights and belligerent governments amid wartime tensions. It references the White Book and ongoing discussions involving the United States, Germany, and other powers, with emphasis on policy and public messaging.
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Washington
State Department
Pepere
Notre
Germany
Veetertey Gem Inning Thrills Washington Wirehingtom
A dramatic late inning gem sparks Washington to a tense win over York as Veetertey delivers key hits and stellar defense. Washington leans on relief pitchers to seal the victory in a tight American League clash.
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Gem AM
Washington Wirehingtom tWewland & AL
York Fietrait
Strike Deputies to Prison
A fragmented report notes deputies were sent to prison after a court action. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a trial and officials suggests a legal proceeding with sentencing. Names, dates, and places are indiscernible in the surviving fragments.
Fragmentary note on Temeshades and Reptat tones
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Temeshades and the Reptat tone. Specific names, places, dates or outcomes are unreadable, but the snippet suggests a discussion of thematic tones and potential events, with no clear action or result to interpret.
Actress Margaret Anglin recalls her first stage blunder
In American Magazine Margaret Anglin recounts her early acting misstep at the Empire theatre. She describes rushing on in a negligee with a hat and feather boa, misreading the cue, causing the audience and manager to react with amusement and mortification.
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Margaret Anglin
Mrs Ang
Tin
Empire Theatre
Alamidun
Tiz Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Ailing Feet
An advertisement touts Tiz as a universal foot cure that draws out toxins, ends burning and swelling, and relieves corns bunions and soreness. Priced at 25 cents for a box, it claims instant relief and even smaller shoe sizes for lasting comfort.
Lassen Volcano Under Observation
Mt Lassen California is under informal cooperative study by the geological survey and forest service after its May eruption. Observations by rangers and a Brokeoff Mountain lookout track activity as Geologist Diller plans a July visit for a formal scientific investigation.
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Forest Service
Geological Survey
Mt. Lassen
California
Washington
Lassen Rational Forest
Diller
Lassen
Brokeot Mountain
United States
Larsen
Amusing Cobb Baseball Tale From The June Magazine
A humorous reminiscence about Ty Cobb and baseball antics appears in a June issue, with Lardeer recalling Cobb as a dominant player. The piece features lively anecdotes, quotes, and playful banter about Cobb’s prowess and the talking points of fans and rivals.
What It Means to be a Jew in America
An excerpt from Jun Americat Magazine argues prejudice against Jews remains strong in the United States. The author notes social acceptance varies by country and questions how clubs treat Jewish members, citing examples of perceived cowardice and selective admission practices.
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Jun Americat
United States
Nan
Efleet
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