Paymaster General Rogers Resigns Amid Navy Fund Questions
Washington May 13 Paymaster General Eustace M Rogers chief of the navy department bureau of supplies and accounts will resign within a few weeks. Alleged improper management of the navy supply fund and disobedience are cited as main causes. Secretary Meyers views insubordination as central to his downfall. An expert accountant reported Rogers unable to balance books or show funds on hand.
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Washington
Eustace M. Rogers
Ney
Bureau of Supplies
Navy Department
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Meyers
Naval
Bogers
Restimna
Meyer Ds
Thre Burem
Trogern
Woman Shoots Man After Courtship Rejection
Milas Welsh fired twice at former sweetheart Mia Welsh outside Hank Hecombrugh’s home on a doorstep, wounding him in the left breast and back. Broombaugh was struck in the back as Welsh fled, then Milas Welsh was placed in custody at a nearby facility while the victim remained in critical condition at Inca hospital.
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Fier Love
Welsh Seriounly
Wounda H. Broombaugh
Miau Welsh
Hank Hecombrugh
Permnsylvania Railroad
Inca
Milas Welsh
Sutle
Broombaugh
Im Lowtoy
Hroombaig
Mian
Manufacturers' Convention Highlights Political Outlook
The convention discussed uniform laws banking currency and industrial accident insurance. President John Kirby Jr. warned that the corporation tax law is a sop to placate a grouchy constituency while urging the party to avoid expediency and uphold reform. The assembly also touched on forests waterways and merchant marks amid calls for firm national policy.
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Saya Day Hae
James A. Emery de Nourices
Moon bin
New York
W. van Cleave
Sesson
Markis
John Kirby, Jr
Innes
Alon
Promiont
Mneon
Kirby
Presi Tatts Corporation Tax
Plarte
Brouchy
Human Nature
Halley's Comet and Human Halley's Comet in Ancient Texts
Fragmented OCR notes describe Halley's Comet appearances and orbital details. It references predicted visibility, distance measures, and historic observations with mentions of the comet’s orbit extending beyond Neptune and a long period.
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Chonok
Aus
Neptune
Dying of Strange Disease Strikes Mexican Town
A strange illness sweeps Abualulca in Jultaco, killing residents within hours to days. Reports from Mexico City say only a few hours between onset and death, with the town’s population rapidly affected and fatalities rising. Authorities investigate likely causes as physicians race to contain the outbreak.
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Mexico City
Abualulca
Atata
Jultaco
Look Out For the Comet in New York Tonight
Rioting garbled notes describe Halley’s comet passage with speed figures and distances. Fragmentary lines mention tail visibility and a dramatic sky event expected as night falls, including references to miles and minutes.
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New York
Miles Miinute
Tought
Intrepid Traveler or Leopard Mystery? A Fragmented Record
Fragmented OCR text discusses Charles W. Fairbanks and political committees, alleging debates over monopolies and industrial defense. It mentions a $20,000,000 cost for a plan, committees on banking and industry, and references to “Intrepid Traveler” and a leopard. The passage is garbled with broken names and nonsensical phrases, lacking clear events or outcomes.
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Jaen A. Hmery
Comet
Uvell
Moon Dhl
Jastine
History and myth of papal bulls and European fate
Fragmented OCR text outlines a historical myth tying Louis I of Frade and Garony to church events in A.D. 10116 and a supposed papal bull against a comet. It then loosely cites events from A.D. 68 to 1758 including invasions, Rome’s power decline, colonization of America, and the fall of Quebec, with garbled names and dates.
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Catixtin 11
Europe
Forsianlon
Italy
Gant and
Mary
Athy
Boxlaul
Church of Rome
Enit
Rome
Hugland
A. D
America
Uhie Eagliat
Einit
Almerten
Quebec
Fairbanks for British post in London report
London May 18 Proceedings indicate President Tathi offered the British ambassadorship. Charles We Fadrbcunte and officials welcomed the move. Mr Reidway of Femaining noted the expected acceptance by Fairbanks and that the change will be made at once.
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Herizana
London
Grouit
Proninent
Amer Feta Boreato
Tathi
Charles
Wesey
Reidway Dextroua
30000 Acres For Oil Wells in LaPorte Indiana
In LaPorte on May 18 a notice reports thirty thousand acres of land tied to oil exploration. Joseph GolnHox operates within ten days for the drilling of wells, with the companion venture independent of Standard Oil. Hard to read details confirm ownership and exact actions.
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LaPorte
Ind
Joseph GolnHox
No danger in Halley's Comet echoed in New York hotel toast
A letter from Robert B. Ball, astronomer at Cambridge, counters fear of Halley’s Comet colliding with Earth. He notes many letters expressing alarm are unfounded, and recounts a hotel gathering at the Hotel Gollworth in New York where guests watched the comet through a portable telescope while a small garden party was staged with decorations and music.
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John Herschel
Naval Foxstat
New York
Si Robert
Ball
Tamols Foyi
Fellin
Bulley
Anton
Frey
John Htorachel
Robert
Dall
Camnhent
Musle
Iicomine
Tele Taunis
Womal
Magn
Gor Thom
Glen
Talph
X Dexen
Wis
Wereon
Ferns
Fragmentary note on a party and bridge incident
A garbled OCR fragment describes a party of seventy guests in a hall and mentions someone crossing a bridge. It also notes the absence of armed guards or a battery of events. the text is severely corrupted with unclear names and details.
Pope Extends Greeting to Paisley Pigs Passion Play
In May a crowd of about 400 gathered for Paisley Pigs passion play outdoors despite snowy weather the prior day. The Pope sent greetings to the cast, marking a rare papal acknowledgment as Anton Lang’s Christ role drew a ceremonial audience and praise for the performers.
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Chermmmorgar
Indy Open Air
Bexantives
Pape
Anton Lang
He Ias
Chrisie
Unavailing Suggestions and a Muddle by a Farmer Referendum
A garbled colonial era style fragment mentions a farmer named Cormyssel and a political misstep. The text hints at debates over fallow land and local governance, with scattered phrases about petitions, pets, and a street named Washington Street. The overall sense is a damaged historical note lacking clear events or dates.
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George Woskluetous
Cormyssel
Paanitetin
Seretisle
Grand Duke Rescues Aunt During Sinking Boat
Berlin May 18 Grand Duke Nicholas of Oldenburg the heir to Mecklenburg Sehnwerth saved his aunt Grand Duchess Marie when her boat capsized off a jetty. He sprang from the pier to reach her as six feet of water swirled around. He held her up until help arrived and was awarded the life saving medal by the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
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Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Berlin
Svearold
Nicholas of Oldenburg
Marie of Mecklenburg Sehnwerth
Nicholas
Ufe
Greeks In Italy Speak Freek Language In Southern Italy
In southern Italy about 20,000 Greeks live in Yem villages and speak Het Freek language amid a Greek minority presence. The report notes the linguistic heritage and cultural retention within local communities.
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Italy
Itay
Im Yen
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Warren National Bank
Paymaster General
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts of Navy
Manufacturers
van Cleave
Xirby
ITAL
Borenty
Dontifes
Sforhisalal
Charles W. Fairbanks
Court of
Leopard
Paole
A. T. SiSu
Louis I
Frade and
Garony
Willie
Hugiand
Robert Ball
Mabley
Oil City Trust Co
Oil City, Pa
Commissioner of Banking
Time Loana
Banka 2A A
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
G W. Jamieson
P. Conarro
F. K. Russell
Winger
Teller
Grand Duke
C.H. Henderson Piano Company
MD North Center Street
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