Billion dollar limit set on US budget for 1924
Washington August 1 Budget bureau pruning halves are rapidly clipping down to estimates of government expenditures for the fiscal year 1924. The tentative total of departmental disbursements is near 3 000 000 000 dollars. President Harding says he will not submit estimates exceeding the provable receipts of about 3 198 200 000 dollars. Both he and General Lord aim to keep federal outlay within one billion pounds of the nation's income.
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Washington
Fudget Bureau
Treasury
Lord
Harding
Harding Jay
Congress
cLord
First auto produced in Japan shocks world
Washington reports that Japan has produced its first automobile, a three wheeler named Jitsuyo. The vehicle, designed by an American engineer, signals a notable automotive achievement for Japan.
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First Auto
Japan
Washington
Tokyo
Health information by radio to be resumed
Public health broadcasts will resume Tuesday and Thursday evenings on 418 meter wave. The broadcasts, aired via radio, will use Eastern Standard Time and are delivered by the Public Health Service to provide health information to the public.
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Washington
Aus
Public Heath
Obituary notices for Daley Dales and several locals
Obituaries report the deaths of Donn Daley James D. Douglas Barbara F. Rometsch George Martin Alvaro Betancourt John Jay Nichols Alfred Taylor Goodsell Verdilla J. Maxwell and others. The notices list names, residences, hospitals, and funeral details with burial plans in Lakeview and other cemeteries, plus military and fraternal affiliations where noted. Funeral times and home addresses vary, with several services planned for the coming days.
Train wreck near M P claims nearly fifty lives
An express train wreck at the Missouri Pacific yard left about 50 dead and many injured. Passengers rushed to ambulances as trains arrived. Miss Lennie Walker of St Louis aided fellow passengers and refused aid. The mail car became a scene of carnage with fourteen to fifteen bodies and scattered survivors.
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Lennie Walker
St. Louis
Mose
Wain No 4
Miners Expected at Work by Week End at Cleveland Conference
Michael Gallagher director of the Hanna Coal interests and close ally of the President will act as an unofficial observer. He is kept fully informed on developments and may be a key figure if a ceasefire is reached. Union leaders led by John L. Lewis anticipate early agreements to resume normal activity by the end of next week.
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Cleveland
Michael Gallagher
Hanna Coal Interests
Gallagher
Wage
Peage
Bure- Cleveland
Aus
Michael
Prusperghin Operators’ Association
John L. Lewis
Attike
Maren
Uebrhel Bros
Interstate Commercé Commission
Alows Congress
New York
Strike Leaders Await Word With President Harding
Aug 6 report from Washington says B M Jewell W H Johnston and P Noonan waited over Sunday for new talks with President Harding to settle a railway shopmen strike now resumed after Saturday negotiations. No word from the White House on possible renewed talks or settlement terms as officials seek reinstatement with full seniority amid ongoing administration and Senate involvement.
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Washington
Texdoral
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
W. H. Johnnston
Machinists
P. Noonan
Cnief
Electrical Workers Brotherhood
Harding
White Horse
Senate
Interstate Commerce
Chicago Trolleymen Accept Wage Reduction
Striking Chicago traction workers voted to accept a ten percent wage cut and return to work. Elevators resumed service as 1,823 favored ratification with 90 percent opposed among the elevated carmen, while surface workers’ rate is expected to align. Crowds cheered downtown as calm returned after five days of disruption.
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Chicago
Chicago Traction Lines
Tne
Yp Clork
Unes
Republicans Attack Regulars in Dublin
Across Dublin from midnight to dawn Republicans shelled Nationalist positions with machine guns rifles and bombs. The fighting left casualties on both sides but Nationalists suffered heavier losses and withdrew wounded as ambulances arrived.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Passengers Injured in Tunnel Collision Near Ellwood City
In Ellwood City, Pennsylvania this afternoon a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train traveling from New York to Chicago crashed into the rear of a freight car, injuring several passengers. Details are limited as reports describe the collision and prompt medical response.
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Ellwood City
Baltimore
New York
Chicago
Woman slashes social caller with razor in self defense
Miss Belle Smith of Ives Court attacked Herbert Thompson at 627 Housa Home Avenue with a razor after he pretended to be a citizen visit. Thompson was taken to St Vincent's hospital in an ambulance. Smith was held after failing to post bond on assault charges. Thompson later testified under subpoena while being treated for wounds.
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Alvaro’. Betancourt
Alvaro Betancourt
Adem Street
Miss Blan Betancourt
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Blessed Sacrament
T Pe
St. Michael's
Suriai
Herbert Thompson
Housa
Home Avenue
Miss Belle Smith
Ives Court
Thom
St. Vincent's
Miss Smith
Thompson
al Thompson
Triphs
Bt Wingrtti
Dre T. Sussin
Prohibition Key Issue in Jersey Primary Races
Prohibition dominates New Jersey political campaigns as voters prepare for the September 26 primary. Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen pursues renomination against Prohibition opponents, while Gov. Edward Irving Edwards seeks Democratic re nomination with focus on liquor laws and tax policy.
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Newark
Prohibion
New Jersey
United States
Joseph & Prelinghuyser
Senate
Rimeelf
Jdreag
Stelinshugger
Georgi ‘L. Record
Terogy
Walter E. Edge
Mrr
Recor
N Record
Irelingfarsen
George S. Sixier
Wiliam E. Tuttle
Tutte Fe
Walstead
Fragmented Home Remedy Riddle Lacks Coherent Steps
The provided text is a garbled set of kitchen tips and obscure ingredients. It mentions Aigo, Raine Herp, Tess, and a masking variety of measurements without clear instructions or context. The fragment shows attempts at recipes or chemical mixtures but remains incoherent and unusable as a practical note.
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Raine Herp
Grave anxiety grows for Lord Northcliffe condition
A London bulletin reports grave anxiety over Lord Northcliffe's health. His physicians state the publisher's general condition remains unstable with little change since the previous update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Northcliffe
London
Lord. Northcliffe
Illinois Prohibition Issue Dominates Peoria District Race
The Anti Saloan League plans broad mobilization to defeat wet candidate Major Hull and support Dry Black in Illinois 16th district. Candidates Hull and Black, both opposed to liquor, debate Volstead Act effects and enforcement as campaigning intensifies.
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Associated Press
Congressiana
Hurl
Illinois
Llbig Anti-Saloan League
Cand Wate
George Yule
Gisethe
Dei
Aidt
America
Mull
Black
Hull
Peoria
Blick
Palen
Cufford Treland
Son®e
Leland
Ansonia Mayor Faces Arres In Sanctioned Baseball Row
Ansonia mayor and supporters clash over Sunday baseball, protests and petitions, as a game reaches the ninth inning amid controversy. Cardinals beat the Lime Town 4 to 0. Stewart pitched six innings, relieved by Worth. Hornaby and Fournier provided star moments for St. Louis. Lineups include Stack, Hornsby, Mueller, Fouenne et al.
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Ansotia Baseball
Qast
Neen Nun
Wweele
Sunhey Panied
Ces
Ramee Crochanils
Thin Cardinals
Lime Tow
Fibtion
Stewar
Arute Hivet
Lok Worth
Roger Hornaby
Toe Wilaw
Fournier
St. Louis
Wis Cantleg
Smith
Hornsby
Mueller
Demons
Tone
Assault injury report from Fairfield incident
Ralph Carks of eel Wash- Ing. avenue was assaulted by unidentified persons in Fairfield. He received medical treatment for facial and head injuries at an emergency hospice. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Ralph Carks
Fairfield
Sisethi
Railways face strike as drivers push for higher rates
Reports say rail workers demand rate increases amid threat of nationwide action. Inter state Commerce Commission would must approve any rise, while unions press for profits to reflect costs and avoid layoffs. Public sentiment foresees political reaction if rail service falters.
Boy's Imagined Tale Unveiled In Odd Nighttime Story
A boy named Brennas, described as tired and ill, reportedly spins a wild tale of abuse and flight from a family home at 107 North Washington Avenue. Police and Dr. Margulis investigated, finding inconsistencies and noting the boy’s story may be a fabrication amid a troubled night visit to Emergency Hospital.
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Thomas Brennas
Lee
Washington Avenue
A. J. Margulis
Unclear Text on Crime Theory and Violence Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss crime waves and the link to violence with references to Europe and Asia. The text mentions policymakers, theories about crime causation, and names that are not fully legible. The fragment lacks a coherent report or identifiable individuals.
Shopmen's Strike Near End Said to Be Imminent
A report indicates union leaders believe the shopmen's strike may end soon as a majority question could be presented to the labor board. President Harding seeks a swift resolution to avoid further disruption while railroads must retain workers.
Rolling Stock Men To Remain At Work
A union meeting of rolling stock workers from four cities failed to halt work in Schenectady Paterson Richmond and other shops amid a railroad men’s strike. A recent company vote shows four to one in favor of continuing repairs.
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Scheneutainy
Aus
Sregopt
Muntiris
Paterson
Wie
Richmond
Ube
Schenectady
Continuiaig T Works
Wardrobe for the Baby From an Old Trunk
A baby wardrobe built from an old-fashioned trunk stands on end with shelves on top for dresses coats and jackets. A mirror is attached, screws secure it, and the base uses casters to avoid floor damage. Exterior painted ivory with wallpapered interior completes the piece.
Cleaning and restoring gold and ivory items guidance
The fragment provides 19th century instructions to treat tarnish on ivory, gilding, and carvings. It mentions using eggs of salt, water, onions, and turpentine to remove tar from cloth, wash gilding, and sun-dry wet carvings after cleaning. It reads like a household care note with improvised remedies.
Browns Spend Big To Build St Louis Club Roster
A long list of player purchases and trades shaped the Browns roster with prices over $5,000 for several stars and pitchers. Notable moves include Bert Shorter and Danforth deals, plus exchanges with the Washington Senators and Columbus Club. Some players cost little or nothing, while others totaled thousands, as the team rebuilt for the era.
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Tve
Inette Wiog
Teac
Turing
Bert Shorter
Benwolt Tleers
Dagh Wirten
AML
Cus
Meners Moire
University of Michigen
Pittishirgh Pirates
McManus
Bians
Shartaoy Gerber
Columbus Club
American Association
Dulerbe
Hington Senators
St. Tours Deraé
Nauhedihed
Federal League
Bileksobxon
Willian Fis
Livia Rok
Porwand
Hank Severeld
Foutseile Club
Joplin Chil
Orn
Billings
Ancether Matcher
Browns
Gisedeau
Holp
Otto
Duray
Polo Grounds
New York
Nave Danforth
Corbin
Danforth
Meyers
Bridgeport Men Rewarded in State Drum Corps Meet
Bridgeport drum corps scene dominated by Veterans of War and Grenadiers as prizes honored at the Connecticut Drummers Association convention. Waterbury and Torrington groups excelled, with Yaleville and Bristol squads winning top honors in modern and ancient playing. Awards included cups, medals, and special recognition for individual performances across multiple corps.
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Nevin
Highel
New Brothers
Grenadier Corps
Connecticut
Varpa
Roy
Dub
Piscato
Biele
Artis
Myst
Waterbury
Avasphelis
Jis
Throuch Phastresta
Uecorsa
Lakeswand Park
Barnsport
Ind
Ing Corps
Veterans of War
I. WW
Harris Post
Payne Voters
Grenadiera
Tel Pride
Afera
T Let
Fanelenti
Stevenson
Warner Bros
Grenadiers
Baldwin, Warener Bros
P. Junn
Warner , Bros. Grenadiers
Church
Grena
Pria Waterbury
Tiebd McEt
Satuday
Footcorps
I Guravis
New
Yalesville Drem
Yalesville
Torrington
Bridgeport Grenadiers
In- James S Andest
Sassy Stevenson
Baldwins
Frank Wilson
Hartiford
Edward Croft
Jung Edoward
Hibernians Deplore Klan and Irish Muddle
A confused meeting of the Hibernians condemned the Klan and Irish muddle. Resolution statements attacked disruptive actions and urged calm in the community amid tensions reported by AMTG City officials.
Boy killed after falling from running board
Aug. 8 in Trenton New Jersey Norman Byeem, a militia year old son of Grover Breeze of Mutchincoek, died after falling from a running board as a car was pulled from a garage. Wheels passed over him, and his parent warned of the danger.
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Trenton
S.J
Norman Byeem
Grover J. Breeze
Mutchincoek
Here
Ria
Nad
Local Fraternal and Civic Meeting List and Venues
A garbled OCR listing numerous fraternal, lodge, and club meetings across Bridgeport Stratford and surrounding avenues. Mentions include Loyal Order of Moose, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Maganic temple, Knights of Dythia, and various small groups with scattered addresses and names.
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Wishilegion Avenue
Bridgeport Councist
Pioneer Lodge
Sons of St. George
Star of Sea Carmp
Royal Nes Shoe
Wtterion
Sillie Aireri
W. O
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Donn Daley
James BD
Douglas
James D. Douglas
Jane
Bridgeport
Ters
Beesiah
Scott Two Daugh
Order of An Historical Society
Lakeview Cemetery
Barbara F. Rometsch
Poplar Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Exe
Frederick Rometsch
Rose
Lena
George Martin
George Mart. al
Main Street
Saranac Lake
Garroli
Elm Street
Tlegakeview Cemetery
Jo Jipy Nichols
John Jay Nichols
Samuel Nichols
Greenll
Bedford
Jil ‘Ign Nichols
Shelton
Qaklasn
Alfred Taylor Goodsell
South Park
Park Avenue
Charles Fables
Westport
Willow Brook
Emly Goodsell
Westpor
Verdilla J. B. Maxwell
Vergila J. Benner Maxwell
North
New Haven
Bunnell Street
Verdila Benner, Maxwell
Musi¢ans Union
New Methodist Church
William J. Mexwell
Viola
Frederick
Takeview Cemetery
M. P. Wregk
Belle Smith
Jersey
Behs
Jiomis
Madbis Rotae
Llnois
Ansonia
Arresi
C.C
Henne Wast Ond Ordmie
Apyodoy
Sarg
India
Ivelinad
Mutien Fierier Agwoll
Ponlbures
Nin
Elfer
Lyor
Sirike
Git
Tvory Ante
Endig
Secret
Nerenhaurstarve
Placce
Indirate
Topporbunita
Tepar
Corns
Ireland
Klay
Anmuny
Cunard
Cherbourk
Southarsyton
Mauretania
Aquitania
Berengaria
Tyuth
Gnerbourr
Mbure
Caronia
Saxonia
Liverpool
Carmania
Scythiane
Laconia
Boston
Glasgow
Assyria
Columbi
Algeria
Ory
Gamerontalnew
Tuscania Vieve
Vigo
Cibralar
Santos
Pats Dubrovih
Trieste
Italia
Londonderry
Assyria Cem. Tl
Queenstown
Cunard and Anchor Steamship Lints
Broadway
York
Thermos
Ruvn Thermos
Middle Sts
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