Fight films barred across many cities by religious and police groups
The article notes Christian endeavorers and police chiefs moving to ban prizefight pictures. It cites actions in Washington Boston Cincinnati and New York with various leagues and officials backing censorship. Governors and city leaders debate exhibit rights while some jurisdictions restrict or threaten to prohibit boxing films nationwide.
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Denver
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Conn
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Interna
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Willon Poketon
Chigmea
Urpinjy
New York
Mae Aslan Gaynor
Pietmerd
Gayuan Refimees
Doubt at Washington Hints at Authority Over Fight
A garbled Washington note questions the authority of a local official as he plans to wrap a fight scene. Mentions "Resnoldas" from St. Latin area and a City Mayor of St. Louis. text continues on the second page. E McMickle listed as principal in an unrelated commercial snippet.
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Silver Ready Enters Race For Democratic Nomination
A letter from a Middlesex County Democratic Committee member applauds Senator George Silver for entering the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in New Jersey. The letter urges him to stand as candidate and cites an endorsement action by the committee.
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Silver
Waris
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Democratic Committee
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Jim
Phonias HL
Middlesex County Demonocratie Vom Twilles
New Transwick
Mr. Hagerty
Democratic Committee Pushes Clean Elections Stand
A letter from Midd ex County Democratic Committee urges a gubernatorial candidate to uphold clean elections and oppose bribery. The writer supports the committee’s stance and pledges to back any nominee who campaigns aggressively to free the state from political corruption.
Lost Child Placed In Nursery By Patrol
A lost boy, described as towheaded and about a few years old, was found wandering near Jefferson avenue between East and Eastdorsey streets. A patrol wagon transported him to the day nursery after residents alerted authorities. Ten minutes later the child was eating dinner in the nursery while awaiting reunification with his parents, believed to be near Catherine street.
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Enat Iand
East Dorsey
John Martin
Laken
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Taft Begins His Best Week of Play and Motor Tour
President Taft to tour and golf with Joly Hays Hammond after a motor ride to Myopia. Secretary Norton and former Secretary Foermter involved. Taft to two weeks of play and travel, cottage visit noted with the Towrmen.
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Mittenevinen Iin
Baseball Bulletins From The Journal Wire
The Journal reports baseball bulletins from the Eastern leagues via its private telegraph wire, detailing results and standings as the season progresses.
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Frente Die
Ceret
Airship line planned for Newport amid early trials
A New York airship firm led by Davis aims to launch commercial service between Newport and nearby points within six weeks. The Zephyr firey airship, 100 feet long, will carry passengers for three hours, with trips planned three or four times daily. Fares to be set by charter and flight duration estimates, as trials continue amid heavy application interest.
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Omer
Nick Gee
AL Polyseorus
Heerat
Fire hero runs through flames to shut valve
W A Weaver, superintendent of the Ath tie refining plant, saved hundreds of lives by dashing through fire to close a valve between benzine and oil tanks. The blaze began in a benzine room beside two large tanks, threatening a huge explosion. he endured burns but reached the valve and stopped the spread.
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Herniam
AL Weaver
Athi Tie Refiing
Weaver
Tody
John D Rockefeller Visited Cleveland Amid Crowds
The Rockefeller party arrived in Cleveland from Tarrytown aboard a private Pullman car. John D Rockefeller, his sister in law Mrs Spellman, nurses and a Secretary accompanied him as Mrs Mary Mueller, the crossing gate tender, alone recognized the oil magnate’s presence leaving the train.
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Pullman
Aohn D. Rockefeller
Uevelant
Tarrytown
Rockefeller
Spellman
John Dex
Mary Mueller
John
Ghid
Cleveld
Friends
Castaways Rescued After Ten Hours At Sea
New York July 6 After a yawl ride of ten hours the sinking schooner left four aboard including Capt. Ge. G. Morroney JK Clarke Simon Milner and James Morrissey cabin boy Carel White were rescued near Rockaway Beach exhausted but alive.
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Aving
Rockaway Beach
Wight Wi
Rockaway Station
Ge. G. Morroney
JK Clarke
Simon Milner
James Morrissey
Cabinny
Carel White
Senate Head to Speak at Twelfth Ward Republican Club
Joseph A Kreinghuysen president of the State Senate will speak at the Twelfth Ward Republican Club meeting at Headquarters in the Nx Building Friday. William G Woodruff club president will preside and a general invitation is extended to Republicans including Downtown and Sixth Ward members to attend.
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State Senate
Twelfth Ward
William G. Woodruff
Rixth? Awv
Cole
Market trends show weak start and gradual gains
Fragmented report notes a weak early trading session at York with several indices dipping one to two points before recovering. Analysts point to a gradual rally from an extreme low, with government bonds steady and fewer volatile moves as the day progresses.
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York
Pris
Brade
Theronda
Governors speech on railroad fare increase sparks call for special session
The governor urged lawmakers to convene a special session to study proposed rate hikes on passenger rail lines from New Jersey to New York. He argued the increases are potentially unjust, linking them to interstate commerce limits and urging detailed cost and capital analyses before any action. The Interstate Commerce Commission and the state Utility Commission are involved, with further coverage promised on page seven.
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Thie
Congress
Roosevelt backs beating a wife beater as honorable
A Telegraph report from Oyster Bay quotes Col. Theodore Roosevelt praising a man who assaulted a wife beater, declaring the act honorable and that American men will not permit wife beating, while other reporters seek out such offenders and carry bandages.
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Funeral held for Chief Justice Fuller in Washington
Telegraph dispatch reports Chief Justice Fuller buried in Chicago at Graceland Cemetery Friday following private service at Majontay. Attendees included Governor Hughes and Justice Holmes. interment to honor his quiet yet strong tenure. Fort Sherman will fire a salute at the national request, with officials from President Roosevelt and others invited to attend.
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Public Playground Opening Planned for Monday
Work rushes on the Sehoot Noo Tina playground with mayoral promises to open Monday though no firm date has been set. Delays stem from sewer preparations and equipment shipment errors. most apparatus expected by Saturday, except a mid shipment due July 14. Physical director A E Belmidlin oversees progress to justify an early opening.
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Poindexter visit plan outlined by Roosevelt allies
A telegraph summary from New York describes Roosevelt planning a public conference with Poindexter and other leaders. The aim is to address public opinion and locate the conference near Pittsburgh with speakers including Colonel Bemis and others. Attendees will cover Senate, Congress, and Assembly members and other public officials.
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Roosevelt
Mi Roosevelt
Momar
Voindexter
Poindexter
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Wenglish
Charles 1
Wetheraig Allen Y. Burn
Hamlten Vish
Delays in Opening New Bank Venture Reported
Fragmentary OCR detailing a bank project facing delays and potential timetable shifts. References to promoters and planned dates suggest a business opening timeline impacted by unspecified hurdles. The text mentions Henry H and a founder controlling the venture, with notes on anticipated kickoff near a September target.
Curtiss After Records At Atlantic City Beach Tryout
Weather favored Atlantic City with a north wind as Curtiss attempted speed records over fifty hours along the beach. He carried his aircraft along the boardwalk while crowds watched, noting winds whiffing and equipment busy all morning in a trial focused on breaking speed marks.
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Judge Runyon Seeks Congress Seat Amid Party Debate
A fragmented campaign fragment presents Judge Runyon pursuing a congressional bid. The piece names Republicans, rivals, and local supporters while outlining questions about loyalty and qualifications and referencing community reactions.
Youth with One Leg Heroic Rescue at Sea
A youth with a disability displays bravery as he helps others during a maritime incident. After a strong effort, the saved group reach a shore while one person perishes. The body is recovered the following morning, and authorities note the event near a coastal area.
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Hoven
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