City Board Elects D B R French as City Attorney
The board of fairs meeting last night approved key actions. D B R French was re elected city attorney amid discussions on salary balance between parties. A policeman swap was proposed to equalize salaries. Several ordinances for police, licensing, and street work were passed or tabled, with financial and tax matters reviewed.
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Board of Fairs
Ety Hall
D. BR. French
French
Kahle
Kable
Fire Department
E. B. Belcher
Beng Ade Ontal
City Electrician
J. Wil
Mercer Street
Liewawes
Bowling Grocery Company
South Bland Street
Wineton
J. M. Ray
Princvton Avenue
Alo Hut
Aerrye Boround
South Bland
A. W. Jones
Bland Street
Poulie
Stuart
Ftaledeh Et Waaalee
P. Myure
Mlnefeld Avenue
Ta & Kol
Kehute
Frank
Miners Demand Restart of Southwest Virginia Operations
In Virginia and West Virginia mining firms prepared to resume operations amid renewed demand. Major companies, including Coke and Coal, backed by Philadelphia financiers, plan to cover back work and reaffirm plans as several operators seek to restart mines along the Tug River and in the Tug Mountain region, with regulatory steps and authorized by Virginia authorities pending.
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Teistol
Johor
Telnere
Hevetiping
Kew County
Virginia
U D C Meeting Notes From Confederate Committee
Fragmented OCR notes indicate U D C meeting minutes. References to CAFed Daughters of the Confederation, Monday evening session, Monti Berent Te Teporte, and a committee of the Confederate Committee writing or presenting items. Details unclear due to garbled text.
Rage Issue in New York Prompts School Turmoil
In New York in July William Hulkeley, named principal of a biriban school, faces white female teachers announcing their purpose to resign. Racial tensions are evident as the staff clings to a clearly defined race and the teachers appear determined to leave.
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New York
Willian
Hulkeley
Jane
Washington
Tate Et Ladlay
Race Feeling Against Chinese United Against Bias In City
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century report notes anti Chinese sentiment in New York with merchants seeking federal action. The fragment hints at public opinion stirring, mentions Washington and embassies, and indicates growing racial tension affecting Chinese merchants and residents.
Brandenburg A Kidnapper Acquitted Man Faces New Charge
New York on July 3 Brandenberg, recently acquitted of Wreiig Jarreny, was brought to a local jail today to answer the charge of kidnapping his stepson James Cabanne.
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New York
Brandenberg
Wreiig Jarreny
Bt Fonts
Bread famine in New York imminent
New York July 3 dispatch reports a looming bread shortage amid wartime shortages. The notice notes inability to supply enough flour and bread to meet rising demand, with merchants cautioned to ration supplies.
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N. Y
Stolen Boy Reclaimed by Guardian Amid Turmoil
A guardian recovered a missing boy after concerns surfaced about his welfare. The incident involved local authorities and family members with ongoing inquiries into the boy, whose name appears as Fionn or Garin, amid tensions and confusion over custody.
Shiveley Attacks Tariff Bill in Senate Debate
A report from Washington notes Senator Ten Jann McNiveley of Hadnainies speaks against the tariff measure as debates proceed in the American Senate. The clash centers on tariff provisions and potential economic impact.
Weather Improves Trade Yet Uncertain Outlook
New York July 3 weather momentum lifts trade activity with hot steady conditions aiding demand for goods. Iron and steel show firm prices while wholesale sectors gain. but reports remain mixed with some indicators pointing to sluggish domestic consumption and cautious buying as summer sets in.
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New York
Hettiay
Clearanve
Dackies
Manny Clave
Weoled
Goody
Peorention Metter
Thesepes and Pf Amely Take a Vacation
Fragmentary note reports Thesepes and Pf Amely plan a vacation with plans to travel and take time off. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR text from Wieliinitei on March 8.
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Thesepes
PF Amely
Senate Adopts Taft Corporation Tax Idea
The Evening Leader reports the Fourth of July will be celebrated quietly with offices closed and stores shuttered. Pocahontas plans a large celebration while the Maryland Amusement Co. operates at Union Park for a week.
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Senate
Andy Babka
Citizeaa
Muefeld
Pocahontas
Carnival of the Maryland Amusement Co
W Union Park
Income Tax Amendment Fails After Senate Roll Call
Three Democrats join Republicans to pass the corporation tax provision as part of the income tax plan despite opposition. The measure, urged by President Taft, moves forward with a 60 to 11 vote, while other tariff elements and amendments face ongoing debate.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Enrtheir
Eve
Metnery
Louisiana
Lode
Asner
Bacon
Aldrich
Rex
Euch
Washington Day in July Senate debates tax plans
Washington July 3 The Senate met as Senator Depew reported Porto Rican bill Senator Brown selected consent for a vote on the income tax amendment Aldrich presented maximum provisions of the tariff bill Dantel and Bhiveley opposed it Dantel offered to remove ten per cent duty from tea and five per cent on coffee Heybury proposed ten cents a pound bounty on ten grown in the United States Culbertson Texas proposed seven member tariff commission Abbott Nebraska favored a temporary Indian affairs commissioner The Liberating Commission arrived at Bradford A T and will report Taft Nagel and Dirand discussed the conmus ap poli tents Lieut Lahm ordered to Toledo for the army balloon tournament this month.
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Washington
Senate
Depew
Brown
Aldrich
Dantel
Bhiveley
Heybury
United Stat Culbertson
Texas
Fred H. Abbott
Nebraska
War
Libering Commission
Bradford
A. 1
Taft
Bee
Bee. Nagel
Dirand
Lieut
Lahm
Signal Corps
Toledo
Western Union Indicted in grand jury action
A grand jury indicted the Western Union Telegraph Company and Bo Morehead, charging Morehead with running an alleged bucket shop and the company with aiding or abetting him through its wires.
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Mnetonail
Western
Uniou Telegraph Company
Bo Ht Morehead
Prize Winners In Toanoke Pi oates Dominate Contest
The Toanoke region announces prize winners in a popularity contest. Names include Ethel Fleshman of We Va and Roderfeld W Va with figures around 1.6 million. Other honorees are Gruetioid West Virginian and Gary West Virginia residents, small cash prizes noted, amid a garbled list of participants and locations.
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Toanoke
Uhneto Hooker
Earthquake to Greet the Elks
An irregularly readable news blurb reports an earthquake greeting the Elks at a Los Angeles event. Names and details are garbled but indicate a local celebration with a counter attraction and participants including a person named Anita.
Chinese murderers to die in chair in the war era
Fragmentary text reports that Chinese murderers face execution by electric chair. It appears to reference wartime events and capital punishment, but details are unclear and some words are garbled. The source suggests a judicial ruling or publicized sentence tied to violent crime during wartime.
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