General Pew's Army of Defense Posts Desperate Resistance
Boston is tense as an invasion looms with 10,000 troops landed from New York New Jersey Connecticut and the District of Columbia advancing toward Boston. Governor Draper commands Massachusetts forces on the firing line with elevations to hold for eight days. The test aims to see if a small rear attack against the city can succeed when forts guard the capital.
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Boston
New York
New Jerey
Connecticut
Dinariey
Columbia
Buzzards Bay
Old Bay State
Req
Wond
Pew
Plymouth
Bristow
Taunton
Draper
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Waltittie
NO BRENNER ON NEW PENNY
Philadelphia Aug 18 coinage of a new Linutely penny has been issued at the Philadelphia mint but no Brenner initials appear on the new coin. Kennet Mi Awe 1h Five elie dres of AP pide walte driving to Oa In & Wieon Somlay were struck by Brain mad all Ried. New York Aug 10 Two men entité were retarded today on ace commt at Se helozenope per aliwdk Tori Tapan AK 16 One twoine retaul fifty were killed by an earthquake Saturday Many were drowned by overflowing of the Mita river
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Philadelphia
Kennet
Elie Dres
Walte
Oa In
Wieon Somlay
New York
Mita
Tarlyn
Mario Coto
Finn Vane
Mawlunt
Rene Eyreweretiee
Elope ment at Princeton raises questions of union
Fragmented report from Princeton WV details an elopement involving Bert Colleg and a companion linked to Mier tensepee, with unclear connections to local residents. The text mentions travel from Princeton, Bristol and Virginia regions, suggesting a contested romance and subsequent movement between towns.
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Giicewon
W.va
Aue
Bert Colleg
Ceeetaneeter
Prineiton
King Edward the Mediator in European marriage talks
London reports a celebrated oath by King Edward to use his influence with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Ho Wager to secure consent to the marriage of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Fiking of West Virginia. Edward’s role as mediator in royal domestic disputes is described as greater than any other monarch.
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London
Edward Willls
Victor Emmanuel
Abruzal
Katherine Fiking
Wes Virginia
Edward
Recall of Wu Ting-fang Mystery Deepens in Washington
Washington Aug 16 The recall of Wu Ting-fang and Dr Yen Wei ching prompts theories but few facts The State Department confirms Wu Ting-fang has been recalled and Chang Yin fan may replace him China asks if Chang Yin fan is acceptable to the United States The note hints at codi fying imperial laws as a major task for Chang Yin fan's return from a three week trip to Giles and Pulawk rotation
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Washington
Wu Ting-fang
Climuse Mhileter
Yen Wei Ching
Sonal
Legation
South America
Wity
Fletcher
Astatres
America
Pekin
Chang Yin
China
Ouetem
Chang Yin Fans
United States
Wat
Vmpire
Farmers Win Out In Fruit Tree Cases
The Bristol Citizens Bank faced losses in multiple suits over fruit trees sold by The Globe Nurseries of Bristol to Mercer county farmers during 1905 to 1907. Trees allegedly failed to meet guarantees, with many dying or diseased. A verdict favored defendants in the Terry case, and the bank’s attempts to recover notes were rejected, signaling further similar actions forthcoming.
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Mercer County
Citizens’ Bank of Bristol
D. Terry
Globe Nurseries
Mristol
Tenn
Rintes
State Hortious
Tulsa
Prosemnet
Nickerion Company
Citzens
Bank of Hitt Vin
Burt
Chan Phe
Bank of
Bojatol
Preaching at North Fork in West Virginia by J B Ward
Conference Evangelist J B Ward leads a meeting at Rite Park North Fork West Virginia on August 18 as locals prepare to attend and participate in a combined community event amid unclear program details.
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Rite Park
W.va
J. B Ward
the Warriors
Unlucky Badge Influences Police in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia on August 16 a police officer’s badge superstition leads to a series of incidents. A veteran officer notes how numbers and luck affect duties as the force addresses the case of a retired or missing identity and the pursuit of a suspect linked to the 18 number allotment.
Unclear riot reports amid town turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text describes rioters and townspeople in unrest. Mentions injuries and a chaotic scene with scattered place names and garbled names, but readable details are limited.
Insurance graft arrest shocks Roanoke area in 1900s case
W A Metler former head of a Roanoke Metropolitan Life Agency was jailed on charges of obtaining money via bogus death claims. Indictments also target a Negro associate who aided Meador. The scheme allegedly used policies from 1907 to 1908 with forged beneficiaries and fake claims, involving multiple names and connections to the Met life company.
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W. A. Metler
Bhefield
Metropolitan Tife Insurance Company
Roanoke
Wilecotty
Princeton
Aly
Moa Senith
J. Seotet
Tino Notte
Jin Bindi
Adan
Dolore
Ameoune
Rip Smith
Muador
John SbaMeNt
Fina
Sunday Sales Observe New Schedule in City
Merchants Gell and Cohen Baker, operators of a stationer and a bakery, faced charges over Sunday sales. An agreement reached with Riverdale Avenue officials sets Sunday hours from 1 to 4 p.m. then closing until 7 p.m. to avoid interfering with church services, with attorneys now handling the final terms.
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An & Freault
C.D. Gell
Bhoofield Yvonne
Cohen @ Baker
Altamont
Sellinitelaurs
Ral
Jude Crockett
Hoth
Pricen
Cohen & Baker
Notable Governors to Speak at Maryland Celebration
Williamport Maryland August 16 6 A detailed program announced for a major dedication ceremony at the Potomac river cradle Maryland with Governor Ginter of West Virginia invited to deliver remarks. Speakers include Hamiltonian orators and local figures forming a diverse line up amid fireworks and festive events.
Morgan backs new railroad survey along Guyandotte river
Enginers survey a new railroad from Mantington through West Virginia to Ohio to McArthur, crossing the Ohio River. The 150 mile line will run through the two states with northern route branding. Morgan withdraws from the project as plans become the West Virginia Northern.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Mantington
van Ave
Guyandotte River
West
News Briefs on Belford Eng Aug 16
Fragmented briefs from Belford Eng London Newport Ro Ly Aig to Nas National Tenure Tournament and other incidents Aug 16. Reports include a fatal shooting in Chicago Aug 16 and a storage building explosion injuring several at Wirick Storage Co. in Ohio. Widespread business and convention notes appear from Washington and Pittsburgh areas.
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Newport Ro Ly Aig
Nasional
Besina
Unclear OCR fragment lists a span of War era charges
Fragmentary text appears to discuss payments or charges linked to a Spanish War era context. Names and places are garbled, with several proper nouns and dates unreadable, making a precise event unclear.
Sunday Cedar Bluff Va accident heroism cited
A mail clerk on a Norfolk & Western train near Cedar Bluff Virginia leapt into action when an elderly man slept near the bridge railing. He saved the man from plunging but both sustained injuries, with the outcome uncertain due to the crash’s velocity and ensuing delays.
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Cedar Bluff
W. ©. Sale
Lynchburg
United States
Pontere
Norfolk & Western
Papwnter
Ceahor Plate Sumlay
Cedar Mn
Salo
Hoth
Anne
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