State tax commissiony dispute in Wood County court
The State Tax Commissioner filed action against W J Carter over commissions on taxes collected during discount period. County court allowed Carter 1 percent, vs state claim of two and a half percent. Difference about 18000 dollars. Case to circuit court and then likely Supreme Court for tax law interpretation. If Carter prevails, state actions may extend to other counties.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
West
Yauk Virginia
County Court of
Wood
W. J. Carter
Cour
Carfer
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Carter
Commie
Elon
Gas in the City Yard Sparks Industrial Uptick
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania an unusual event at a city yard prompts curiosity as nearby county jail records appear during a time of rising furnace activity. The report notes growing manufacturing activity including stool making and New industrial momentum in the area.
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Pittsburg
Scientist's wife descends into active volcano mouth
In Tokio on August 26 Prof. Jay Royer guided a wife descent into the mouth of the active volcano Agama Thy with a cart attached to a patley. The event, described in fragmented terms, reports a perilous descent into a volcanic crater.
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Tokio
Japan
Prof
Jay Royer
Agama
Qweana
Supprage and Health Debate Reported in Liverpool
A fragmented item from Liverpool discusses suffrage support and medical voices on men’s health. The brief notes a debate among physicians and officials about the impact of suffrage on public welfare and social conditions. The report reflects period concerns and local civic discourse.
May On Dehoo Operation Reported In New York
New York August 26. It was reported today that Hareeian would not undergo an operation within the improvement by the committee.
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New York
I Hareeian
Postor Court Note on Arrests and Fines
Fragmentary OCR notes report arrests and fines at Postor Court. Mentions Joe, Jacko, and others charged with drinking and disorder, with defendants including Cheeg and Mintiy. Cites varied penalties and jail in default of payment.
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Wein Devink
Claims to be aviator's wife
Portland dispatch reports Mrs. Ida Miller Waller, claiming to be the wife of Orville Wright, says she married him in Central City, North, in 1807 and that he is the Wright aviator. Dayton kin deny the match, asserting the aviator returned home under a different name.
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Portland
Oregon
BR. Carson
Waller
Ida Miller
Orville Wright
American Aeronautis
Central City
Dayton
Ohio
Orvilly
Wright
Wile Limit Whisky Sales Reported in Stockholm
Stockholm reports new restrictions on alcohol during the recon siege period. A committee of leading citizens visited the king and urged permanent limits. It is understood the government would approve keeping most wartime prohibitions in place thereafter.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Klig
Next Homestead Opening in Washington D C Under Taft Proclamation
President Taft issued a proclamation opening about 2.5 million acres for settlement along the northern plains river basins near Cheyenne River and Standing Rock, with lands to be surveyed and allotted by administrators. Prospective settlers may bid for tracts starting October 4 at Aberdeen, with ranges and pricing to be announced. entry procedures and selection to follow government determinations.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Toni
Mie
Ita
Homostondarinas Tryst Fi
Aberdeen
Death of a Little Girl in Typhoid Case
A young girl Mabel Garnet died of typhoid fever yesterday at her home in avo ne. funeral services were held at the Rome avenue church and the body was buried in Park cemetery amid mourners.
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Mabel
Garnet
Sear
Gaynet
Prins
Otter
Rome
Sundy School Picnic Tomorrow at Prom in Clatron MN
Fragmentary notice invites Sundy School to a picnic tomorrow at the Prom in Clatron MN. The readable text mentions a booth and attendance, with unclear details about participants or times.
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Prom
Booth
Pete Elty
Prominent Lodge Member Accidentally Shot During Initiation
Albany August 26 a prominent lodge member was accidentally shot in the leg during initiation exercises. The incident involved Cleve Cox and other lodge members and prompted an investigation into the tools used and safety measures.
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Lodge
Albany
Durie
Cleve Cox
Cox
Convicts Escape From Tehmond State Farm
Two white convicts, Charles Goode and Patrick Reutt, attack guard A H Pamaplin at the Tehmond Virginia State Farm. The guards recover a gun but the escape is described as bold and difficult for authorities to track.
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Tehmond
A. H. Pamaplin
Ronehiang
Charles Goode
Patrick Reutt
Breodhounie
Eilard
The Reverend Clark Goes to Salem
Fragmented OCR text mentions Rev Clark and Salem with unclear details. Readable parts reference a religious figure visiting Salem and a past event connected to church matters. Names and places are incomplete, but the kernel suggests a cleric journey or departure linked to Salem.
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Rev. Clark
Salem
No Burglars Were at Work
A damaged report notes no burglar activity at the time, indicating a secure premises. The fragment mentions workers or guards present and references a company or location, but unreadable text obscures specifics. The piece preserves the basic conclusion that no break-in occurred.
French Aviator Paulhan Breaks World Air Time Record
The French aviator Paulhan set a world record for time aloft in a sustained flight of over 2 hours and 4 minutes, beating Wright’s previous Le Mans record. A heavy wind storm challenged the ascent, yet Paulhan continued until Legendre reports note the exhaustion of Essene fuel ended the attempt. The day also saw local activity with thieves stealing jewelry valued at $6,000 from a Bethany field, and Capt Baldwin celebrating his seventy seventh birthday, with remarks on estate protection and agency leadership across Virginia.
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Paulhan
Prato
Wemanns
Bae
Jowela Bv
Bethany Aviation Pield
Thelin
France
Honel
Yestenduy
Wien
Poulin
Paulhay
Wilbur Wright
Lemans
Imeether
Hound
Minum
Poeort
Howe
Colonel Denard
Rhea
Panthea
Fas
Dirigible
Colonel Renart
Bennten Uo Baktwin
Bigelel Real Estate Tiyay
Ady Newaeat
Anothen
Kowa
Baldwit Taptoones
Eipuek
Haeliakas
Ana
Baitswin
Ron
Segae
Lite
Ownet
Baldwin
Rmehmond
Rahdwin
Eallway
Fifteen Die in Death Trap Iron Mines Alloyed Tale
A grueling accident at a mine traps fifteen miners, with rescue efforts underway as authorities inspect the collapsed shaft. Witnesses describe dangerous conditions and the stakes for miners and families in the region. The event highlights safety concerns over mining practices and regulatory controls in the industry.
Port of Poritan throne hinted by Che Bled kinship
Fragmentary news brief references Povshurt and Aue, mentions Prine med Kien as brother to Che Bled, with a claim about succession to a throne. Several unrelated items appear in distorted OCR lines, including justice charges in Meken's Rocks strike and a Federal Dredge Company outlet dispute at Spring Lake.
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Aue
Prine Med Kien
Wrother
Ted Hele Nuypare
Koon
Land Pirates and Multiple Wives Alleged in Divorce Case
Mrs A L Cline, wife of Dr A S Cine, a surgeon, accuses him of having several wives in other places while never divorced or legally remarried. The case, heard in Kina George, involves charges of bigamy and other troubles as testimony proceeds. The defendant denies the allegations and remains at home as authorities issue a warrant from Virginia.
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Minun
A. BL Cline
AS. Cine
Woothy
Kina George
Viewinia
Clive
Clive Pruetiong
Clive Pruetiong Volertiney
Wbort
Viraluile
National Conservation Congress Aims at Water Power Trusts
Fragmented report discusses organization actions at Spokane and Denver for the National Conservation Congress. Mentions Gifford Pinchot, Ballinger, and aims to unite official families to oppose mono-pollag interests and promote defense of public lands through coordinated policy.
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Poreter
Daialial
Papi
Kreseo
Fonne
Mohopoliatia
Phiehat
Twetenier
Wehard A. Ballinger
Water Power Trust
Phyrom
Undefier
Darrely
Ballinger
Spokane
Denver
Washington
Congress
Ahwlet
Renmreen
Rene
Beaten by Detectives in Huntington Va
A chaotic report describes a confrontation in Huntington involving suspects pursued by the Baldwin Detective Association and other officers. The pursuit led to a capture after a long chase through streets, with multiple named individuals and local locales referenced in a volatile, partly garbled account.
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Bluefield
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Ernei
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Tittabang
Department of Justice
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Horton
Maen
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Tori
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Joe
Hubby
amWiis
Polly Anna
Vince
Avar Thay-Lee Street
Haldwin Detective Association
L.A
Welcotte
Hay
Tein
Senate
Covineon
Dal
Puto
Netel
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Hennitter
Ugga
Itv
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Pete
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