Taft Commission Plan Emasculated by Conferees
Washington Aug 2 The House held a brief session as Tawney Livingston and Smith of Michigan were named conferees on the urgent deficiency bill. Senate action on the conference report was set for Thursday. Culberson offered a free bagging amendment while Tillman attacked the tariff conference and Champ Clark prepared a statement of the Democratic tariff position.
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Washington
D.C
House
Tawney
Livingston
Smith
Michigan
Senate
Culbertson
Texas
Clapp
Minnesota
Aldrich
State Department
Tillman
Champ Clark
Two Children Are Kidnapped in St Louis Case
Grace Vivian aged five and Thomas Vivano aged two were abducted in St Louis last night and held for 25000 dollars in ransom. The wealthy father would pay for safe return but faces risk and uncertainty over the pursuing method. Detectives hunt Samuel Turkess, believed kidnapper, said to have fled toward New Orleans.
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St. Loui
Grace Vivian
Thomas Vivano
St Louis
Viviana
Samuel Turkess
New Orleans
Harriman’s Good Health Reported After European Trip
New York reports Edward H. Herriman is expected back from Europe in September or October. His health has greatly improved due to the trip, and officials anticipate his return soon.
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New York
Edward H. Herriman
Europe
Bad Start Good Ending at Mrinerse Theater Opening
Misreadings describe a chaotic theater opening with technical delays and faulty electrical work. Management offered a free show due to inconvenience, while the crowd awaited performances and promised further patrols by the Prince’s emissary.
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Dioultios
Charind
Sutton Court to Reconvene in AnneArundel Inquiry
Washington dispatch notes Sutton Court from Annapolis will reconvene to hear the death inquest into Lieutenant Janis N. Sutton. Witnesses aboard the North Carolina include Riley and Cook with arrivals from Provincetown and other ports. Attorney Davin, for Mrs. Sutton, prepares for a likely Monday restart of the inquiry.
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Annapolis
Gsparen
Provincetown
Mass
Uhay
Aquathron
North Carolina
Montana
New York
Mediterranean
Riley
Cook
Janis N. Sutton
Tlenty
Davin
Sutton
Trouble in Thacker Field at Mintington West Virginia
Reports from Williameos indicate a strike threat at Thacker coal field as several hundred miners mainly Hungarians and Negroes quit for 70 cents per car, while the company sticks to 60 cents. White miners with long tenure remain at work. organization efforts have failed in Thacker and Matewan for years.
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Mintington
W. Va
Auk
Williameos Indicaw
Thacker
Thacker Arin
West Virginia
Eltleen
Strikum
Varloua
Chemiiene
Matewan
Rhubarb liquor tale echoes in West Virginia press
Parkersburg reports a mutiny over what constitutes whiskey amid a moonshine case in Wetzel County. Christopher Brewer was arrested for rhubarb wine production, with officials arguing the drink lacked alcohol yet still posed danger, tying to Mercer County’s historic rhubarb industry and a former citizen’s downfall.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Internal Revenue Department
Christopher Brewer
Wetzel County
Mercer
Henry
Thie County
Legan
Bern
Hin
Workers To Vote On Strike Over Wage Demands
Chiovo reports that city transit employees will hold a referendum Thursday to decide on a strike over wage levels. Workers seek higher pay, which the street railway company has refused to grant, risking up to 10 000 idle workers if a strike is approved.
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Chiovo
Handsome Theatre to Open in Pocahontas Narration
Jon Mate of Pocahontas arranged a contract with Star Electric to build a new theatre in the Browning building on Center Street. The 73 foot long hall will seat 250 and feature modern safety and comfort provisions. Moving pictures and vaudeville will be presented by Karl Kulp of Roanoke, with business opening around September 1.
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Jon Mate
Pocahontas
Cty
Star Electric Company
Mate Ban Jenne
Browning
Moving Pictures
Sore
Vauderhile Tonetures
Karl Kulp
Roaneke
Coat tailors strike disrupts New York demand
New York and Ark report coat tailors on strike with about thirteen thousand workers walking out. Analysts warn a broader walkout may follow, as a peaceful settlement between tailors and manufacturers seems distant and unlikely in the near term.
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New York
Ark. d
Crowther
Tailore
Tie
Hawley Mercantile Company's Sale Closes Saturday
The Hawley Mercantile Company's sale will continue until Saturday under the direction of the Loutepex Co, Clochanal, with Mr. Geo. D. Brings in charge.
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Hawley Mercandive Company
Ntl
Winder
Loute Pex Co
Clochanal
Geo. D
Banquet for Roosevelt in Nairobi Africa Details Unclear
A garbled notice from Nairobi describes a banquet honoring Theodore Roosevelt or a related figure. It hints at plants carried by Governor Jackson and a speech in Africa detailing experiences, but the specifics and names are distorted and hard to interpret.
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Nairobi
Tritieh Mae
Africa
Jackson
Carrie Ont
Theodore Hodnevelt
Natcott U
Denttler
Local Death Notice Shocks Giles County Community
A distressed report from Giles County notes the death of a well known woman. The community mourns as relatives and friends bid farewell to the deceased. Details are limited in the fragmentary text but recognition of the individual’s impact remains clear.
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Ft. Kernal
Hutt
Pring Bo
Giles County
Amd
Virginia Primary Forecast Amid Turbulent McMahon Stakes
Richmond dispatch reports a statewide poll arranging Tucker ahead of Mann by a narrow margin in the August gubernatorial primary. The Times-Dispatch lists counties and cities supportive to each candidate and urges readers to await official results.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Tucker
Richmond
Times
Marry St. George ‘Tucker
Judes William Hodges Mann
Agallet
Judge Mann
Pucker
Mann
Lynchburg
Tee
Bie
Tines Dispatch
Manne Tarker
Tie Ety
Albermarte
Amalia
Appomattox
Retford
Land
Michanat
Campbell
Cheaterfield
Dinwiddie
Floyd
Fraterleke
Giles
Green Gremnaville
Halifax
Tay of Wight
Faroes City
King George
Lavelierter
Les
Montgomery
New Kent
Norton
Nottoway
Patrik
de Ward
Princ George
Princess Anne
Roanoke
Rockinghan
Ipo
Scott
AMPIN
Spottadrenia
Stafford Buery
Minter
Tan
Board and Council Meet Amid Blue Laws Clash and Routine Work
A city meeting faced wavering support for blue laws with little favor for stricter enforcement. The Board of Affairs discussed routine city business, granting building permits, and addressing a stagnant pool issue on Jesse Lot. Minor items included street work, maps, and tax and audit notes, with several officials present or absent.
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Wayne Street
Laton
Jesse
Campbell
Messrs. Worley
Peters Aml Therons
J. ©. Carpenter
Aaron
W. GC. Bustoy
W.R. Shepherd
Bluefield Avenue
Mastin
John Wal
Tooatea
Seath Hiefelt
Elty
Rte
Ely
Clifford
Olof Spalden
War clouded Mediterranean scene and asylum testimony
Dr Alan Baker, superintendent of Matteawan asylum, testified that Harry K Thawia is a danger to public safety if freed. The report notes tense Mediterranean conditions as context for the day’s proceedings.
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White Platte
Alan Baker
Matteawan
Harry K. Thawia Tagane Ant Hh
Ieniee
Ex Shah of Persia to Be Exiled With Allied Consent
Dispatches report plans to exile the former Persian ruler Mahomed Ali with consent from foreign powers. The article notes upheaval in Sabadell near Barcelona and renewed Moorish attacks on Melilla, with twelve thousand reinforcements and growing regional tensions. Additional items mention transports to the Grete inland and ongoing war outlooks in Europe.
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Persia
Matti
Spain
Sabadell
Barcelona
Lisbon
Portugal
Melilla
Constantinople
Aus
Grete
Greweeda
London
Mahomed Ali
Prosperity 5 Coming Versus Tariff Outlook in 1920s
Washington Aug 8 Prosperity with a capital T and tariff or no tariff per Secretary of Agriculture remarks in an interview. Farmers’ friend predicts good crops across the board though cotton prospects vary, with labor and demand factors shaping overall economic conditions and rural employment.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Steries
Tuberculosis School Opens for Children in City
Inauguration marks opening of tuberculosis school for young patients. Officials announce prevention and care measures, with emphasis on education, treatment access, and community outreach to reduce spread and protect vulnerable children.
Children of Czar Shopping Roiled by Guarded Royals
Fragmentary OCR notes describe royal figures as wives of England's king, with children of the czar depicted in a scene of tension and shopping chatter. The text is garbled but hints at guarded royal movements and public interest in the czar’s offspring.
Election results and city clerk campaign notes
The article records a mayoral race result with a dominant 11 000 to 4 000 vote margin and notes a removal threat toward several candidates. It mentions Cant Hivhanl Kor as manager, Pickory as official, and a campaign period extending to mid October with general support for certain candidates.
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Hosticke
Strunton
Thotal
TON Horton
Doulttil
Pickory Omtoialan
Cialene
Two Crowned in Kanikha MTartertim We Wag Ane
Two individuals named Newton Rowney and Groves married in Kanitha area. Report notes confusion over names and dates with unclear spellings and place references. A local attorney or judge is mentioned in connection with a ceremony or court matter, but the full details are garbled.
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Mtartertim
Newton Rowney
Burdette Illness Signals Return to Pulpit
The famous humorist and lecturer Burdette, once rumored to leave writing for the ministry, is mentioned as a preacher with a serious home injury in Los Angeles. The report notes his current condition and possible return to religious duties.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Burdette
Che
Cared for Dogs Well Rewarded
Fragmentary item mentions Mary I. Shaw of Hartford Conn and an income of $19,000 with unclear details. Names Oring Man Ane Philiahh Millet appear as distorted OCR. No clear event date or place gives a definite summary fact.
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Oring
Philiiahh Millet
Mary I. Shaw
Harteford
Shaw
Zeppelin lands safely after perilous voyage
Reported in Frankfort Germany the airship Zeppelin 11 completed its voyage without further disaster. Aired to a cautious crowd, the craft touched down with no injuries and was described as landing safely after a tense trip.
Awaiting the Tariff Settlement
A fragmented report notes ongoing discussions on tariff settlement involving officials and labor groups. The text references wage considerations and impending inquiries by governing committees to probe concerns affecting the wage structure.
Windsor Club Seeks Patronage For Experimental Dinner
A fragmented Windsor notice hints at a club or restaurant experiment to attract patrons. The text mentions a certain venue, a tentative menu or event, and patronage expectations, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.
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Board of Affairs
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Turkey
Children OF Czar Shopping
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