Hobson Denies Electric Boat Offer To Influence Naval Committee
Washington March 18 Rep Richmond P Hobson of Alabama testified before the house committee investigating Lilley charges that an Electric Boat representative offered to sway the speaker to place him on the naval affairs committee to back submarines. Lawrence Spear, a former naval officer, testified Hobson said Spear claimed to secure Speaker Cannon and that Spear did not recall Hobson pressing him. Spear said his company never sought to suppress competition or obtain favors and had not received any navy orders aside from civilian votes.
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Richmond P. Hobson
Alabatus
House
Lilley
Electric Boat Company
Hobson
Naval Affairs
Lawrence Spar
Spear
Cannan
Navy Department
Chief Orator Highlights City Arts Event Debut
A chaotic OCR fragment mentions Chicago and a chief orator in a city arts event. It references names like William and Bryan, a chef, and a junior audience. Details are unclear, but the piece hints at a public speaking showcase with local figures and possible youth involvement.
Warships at Haiti Press Tee EAmeric
Fragmentary OCR reads about ships near Haiti and American warships. Mentions a heavy incident and port controls. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the article suggests naval actions and tensions in the region with unclear details. The piece conveys a sense of evolving maritime events involving authorities and crews.
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Eameric
Pires
Aorden
Amie
Etiisrey
Pavernimest
Fragmented OCR Note on Pel etd ade Dot and Prag ue
Readable fragments show a chaotic OCR capture mentioning Redmond LAiiertuis speaker role and various garbled names. It hints at a Madison or Peak ta Hari teams context with unclear dates or events and no coherent outcome to summarize.
Fertile Land of Peru described as agricultural heart
The passage notes Peru's fertile coastal valleys as the chief agricultural region. It mentions a long chain of valleys extending along the coast from Tracing to a distant range, with distances varying widely and the region defining Peru's agricultural identity.
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Crete
Dobn
Peru
Pen Coneists
Adon
Sudden death of popular matron Miss Temple shocks city
A sudden death of Miss Temple, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Temple, shocks the city. Details indicate a period of illness followed by sudden collapse. funeral arrangements to be announced with services at the Main Street home. Her mother Mrs Rebecca McClure and siblings Katharine, Laurel, and Charles mourn her loss. Local community hopes for comfort amid economic strains and holiday absences.
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Roe
Temple
Blesen Amrantas
Bone
Pol
Hobert
Tae
Myr
Revival Excerpt Presents Fragmented Action and Chaos
Fragmentary text from page one depicts a disjointed revival scene with references to people moving, possessions, and chaotic activity. Scattered phrases describe speeches, movements, and a looming sense of disorder as figures interact amid unclear events.
Untitled Personal Note Fragment Text Streams Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous personal names, places, and stray phrases. It reads like a jumbled personal mention page with scattered references to people, locales, and events, but lacks cohesive narrative or clear actions. The readable elements include multiple proper nouns and potential dates or places, yet no definite news event or context emerges for a concise summary.
Fragmented Markets Page Reflects Corrected Prices And Notes
A scrambled OCR page lists corrected wholesale prices for staples like flour, corn meal, meat, and garden produce with scattered vendor references. It also contains long prose on political themes and names, including discussions of law and public figures, weaving between market terms and editorial commentary.
Folk Fighter Foe of Cronyism in Missouri Under Folk Era
Governor Folk emerges as a reformist figure in Missouri political life, praised for fighting graft and machine politics, while his persistence and integrity earn national attention. The piece extols his anti graft stance, courage in prosecutions, and potential as a national leader, highlighting his clash with St Louis machine politicians and support from Missouri farmers.
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Missouri
Bin
Jens
Lille
Altos
Polk
Yuung Falk
Uyuiel
St. Lois
Mlidaye
Itynu-Germont
Arbor Day Proclamation Urges Tree Planting and Education
Governor Harris proclaims April 17 1908 Arbor Day in Ohio and urges public schools and state institutions to teach tree planting bird protection and related subjects. Citizens and officials should beautify streets parks and grounds and promote forestry. The proclamation notes floods droughts soil productivity climate and harmony with nature. It is signed by Governor Andrew L. Harris and Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson.
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Arley Dry
Poese
Dave
State of
Ghia
Priday
Colmobus
Suit for Partition of Flora Waesgonere Estate
Heirs of Flora Waesgonere sue M. Wagsoner executor for partition of 122 acres in Linton township. The suit seeks division of the estate among heirs and related legal action.
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Flora Waesgonere
M. Wagsoner
Linton Township
Miners Murdered in West Virginia Dispute Over Bill
Two mine workers Walter Fogs and GWverd were stabbed and shot to death in a West Virginia mining town after a dispute over a bill Italians claimed was owed. Fogg and Averd denied owing the money and a fight ensued. The assailants fled before other workers organized.
Wall Paper Cleaner Sale Promoted In Curb Market Ad
An old advertisement promotes a wall paper cleaner on sale with two boxes for 25 cents and a special deal of three boxes for 25 cents. It touts strong cleaning qualities, saying it restores old paper and is more economical than alternatives, urging readers to act now for advantage.
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Bya Presidertis
Givin Hom
Louis Lanise
Bia
Milton Alte
Ctmd
Gwin
Tne
Aterr
Bisent
Peesiienta
Doll
Grand Pity
Toni
Fai
Sy Tans
Tito
Wien
Ghent
Bemaphia Mehtasain
Early Spring Necessities Carpet Beaters and Rugs
Local shoppers await spring deals on carpet beaters at 10 cents, rugs priced at 225 dollars per set, and accessories like body stretchers and shoe soles offered by Poe Tac Palters.
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Po Strauss
Josep W. Vol
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Lim
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Penver
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Askernt
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Harris
Andrew L. Tiarris
Wort
Carmi A. Thompson
J. B. Renfrew
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