Mystery in New England House Ends in Tragedy
Billings, a insomniac commercial traveler, wanders a 200 year old New England town and enters a dark house where a hidden murder lies. A young woman and her sister summon him to move the dead man and hide the body behind a secret panel, then he escapes at dawn unable to shake the chilling encounter.
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Billings
New England
Bulings
Lct
Mere Tefere
Terry
Berttentir
Ted Tern
American Day Fourth of July Observances Worldwide
Quality AMERICAN DAY will be observed in many cities on July 4 1916. Over 50 mayors have formed committees to promote Americanization inviting native and foreign born alike to celebrate unity. The program includes citizen receptions for new naturalizations flag rituals and national songs. Schools plan flag day lessons to teach history and citizenship as part of strengthening democracy and unity among diverse communities.
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Stablewax
America
New York
St. Louis
The Causeless War serial by Mr Bryan comes in three parts
Washington, D.C. June 16. Former Secretary Bryan will publish The Causeless War in three installments. The first part, to appear tomorrow, discusses war as it is and harms neutrals, with two more parts examining causes and restoring peace. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan will soon go to Miami. President Wilson says the U S has done all it can to encourage peace and that Col House is not yet summoned but will likely visit soon.
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Washington, D.C
Bryan
Miami
Florida
Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
Wilson Latterday
Washington
Col House
Col. House
Massachusetts
Meyer on War Path in New York Speech
Former Secretary George von L. Meyer censures leaders of the ruling party. He blames Secretary Daniels for navy morale decline and calls for public pressure to force Congress to probe floating defences. He backs D. Roosevelt on 15,000 men to the fleets and denounces the New York fleet review as a poor imitation.
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New York
George von L. Meyer
Daniels
Secretar ¥.D. Roosevelt
Marksoma
Court Grants Immunity to Billard
New York June 1 federal district court granted immunity to Denis Le Billard former director of the New Haven and Hartford Railroads company who faced an indictment with twenty others on alleged conspiracy charges. The court denied the government’s motion and testimony before the Commerce Commission and federal grand jury was cited in the immunity decision. The case also involved Charlee S Mellen then president of the New Heaven raid and other railroad officials.
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New York
Federal District Court Seeterntag
Detin le Billard
New York, New Mayen and
Hartford Kaiirosd Company
Pact and
Wtobio Trvant Jaw
Millerdt
Larouind
Finkerstate Commerce Commisnion
Federal Grand Jury
Rohhina
Tie
Hillard
Maine
Heat Wave Set to Persist Through Week Across East
Washington reports a week long heat wave across the eastern portion with temperatures above average nationwide. Government forecasters note scattered showers unlikely to ease the heat. The coolest area last night was the upper Missouri valley with frost reported. North Atlantic states expect showers Wednesday and Sunday, with continued above average temperatures through Monday.
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Washington
Missouri Valley
North Atlantic
Strike of New Haven Clerks Looms Across System
New Haven freight clerks on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad face an unavoidable strike after talks with company officials and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks mediators failed to resolve grievances. Grand Vice President J J Forrester stated the strike would spread if concessions are not made, warning the railroad to meet the committee halfway to avoid action.
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New Haven, Conn
Shine F
New York, New Haven & Hartiand
J. J. Forrester
Wrest
Fate of Frank to be decided Thursday in Atlanta district
Unclear OCR text outlines a governor examining death sentence reconsideration for a Frank related to Athens Georgia. Mentions University of Georgia and Prank Lew likely a misread name. Indicates decision on Thursday with implications for Athens and local institutions.
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Atlanta, Ga
Dome
Exon Grewman Howard
Lew M
Prank
Production of mica in 1914 reflects steady use and decline
United States mica output in 1914 totaled 8 328 740 dollars, down 107 314 from 1913, sourced from 13 states. Sheet mica produced 66 083 pounds worth 217 330, scrap mica 3 730 short tons valued at 514 14, with mining shifting from New Hampshire to North Carolina and others.
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United States
Douglas B. Sterrett
United States Geological Survey
New Ipehire
North Carolina
Leventer
Woman Relates Severe Pain and Backache in Philadelphia
A distressed woman from Philadelphia reports intense pain and a severe backache that left her nearly unable to stand. The fragment suggests medical distress and seeks relief or relief from symptoms described in a vivid firsthand account.
Seemingly Fragmented Local Note Prompts Brief Teaser
Fragmented OCR item hints at a local notice or event with sparse readable elements. Possible reference to a person or date remains unclear, but the readable words suggest a civic or community notice without full context.
Acid bomb thrown in Chicago injures no one
Chicago June 1. An acid bomb was tossed from a building at Welle and West Kingie streets yesterday afternoon. It shattered 11 windows on a northbound elevated train but caused no further damage or injuries.
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Chicago
Welle
West Kingie Streets
Dr William’s Pink Pills Adverts Health Cure Claim
An old advertisement promotes Dr Williams Medicine Pink Pills claiming to boost energy and appetite, improve digestion, and redress weakness. It promises a free booklet “What the Bat and How to Ease” and mentions Schenectady as the sender. The copy targets energetic men and promises positive health outcomes for those who take the pills.
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Dr. Williama
Williams
Tink
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