FAVORS QUICK WORK ON RIVER PROJECT LIKELY
City Council expected to approve the river improvement plan soon as bonds may be disposed of locally. Finance Committee leaders Sauer and Santer push for early ordinance passage, bids, and contract, noting market conditions and sinking fund options. They foresee a unanimous council vote and start of work early 1908 despite potential delays.
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Courelman Tokn
Santer
Benents
Saxer
Uotley
Elizabeth
Sauer
Saner
York
New York
Orlinanes
SYCLONE STRIKES: TOWN REPORTS HEAVY DAMAGE
A damaged OCR fragment describes a cyclone affecting a town of about 3,000 people with heavy snowfall and downed lines. Orrville and nearby areas report downed lines and widespread disruption as the storm hits, with property hazards and travel difficulties noted.
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Woorter
Sgucanaperte
Orrville
Eer
Court Orders Lord to Pay Four Thousand to American Wife
Fragmentary notice reports a London case where a lord must pay four thousand dollars to his American wife. The incomplete item mentions Lady Bagot and a christening, with unclear details about divorce or rights.
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Lord
Rogers Illness Roils Wall Street Headlines
New York July 26 Wall Street is unsettled by news of H H Rogers head of Standard Oil. Although friends say the illness is not serious bears fear a long struggle given his heavy workload. Doctors warn continued pace could shorten life and note oxygen was needed after a recent collapse. Rogers will not attend the office. he plans to cruise aboard the yacht Kanawha at Fair Haven while weather holds.
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New York
Wwall Street
H. H. Rogers
Standard OU
Roger
Fair Havens
Bia
Kanawah
Rine Secretary
Saloonmen Enter Pleas Delayed to September Trials
Ninety nine saloonkeepers in the city, indicted by the Grand Jury for violations of the liquor law, will be arraigned before Judge Atwater next Tuesday. Trials cannot begin until September due to docket pressure and questions over licensing jurisdiction. The Board of Excise holds authority on license revocation, and defendants are expected to plead.
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Atwater
Grand Petty
Phang Keer Byen
Board of Excise
of Excise
Samber
Allabet
Regiment Off Tomorrow in Ind? Regiment to Camp at Sea Girl
General Collins plans a large social program as the Second Regiment departs for camp at Sea Girl tomorrow. Governor and staff entertainments are planned with Gen Warner and others aboard, while Major W B Martin leads Elisabeth boys to the shore. Arrivals and parades expected Saturday morning with divine services and salute honors for Brigadier General Collins.
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Sea Girl
Eiinabeth
W. B. Martin
Somerville
Girt
Renmid
Collits
Robert Sina
Ae Collins
Cam
Wal’s Salui
Bof
Stokes
Glazebrook
Guild Mount
Eant Nestea
Collin Ia Arrose
Dr. Melroy Dead in City Hospital
Dr Leo McElroy a practicing physician of this city died at 10 oclock this morning in Alexian Hospital He was born in Bai Tl and lived at 18 Elizabeth Avenue The obituary notes his long service and early life details though OCR reads unclearly.
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Leo McElroy
Elizabeth Avenue
Alexian
McElroy
Bai
Akivty Ynare Aga
Fragmentary notice of names and places
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice with names such as Quetta and Grace Austip. It mentions a date one month and a person named Jeet oe and a witness. Content is fragmented and unclear.
Fools English Society Woman Sentenced in London
London July 6 Mrs Josephine Les sig American woman who swindled wealthy Americans was sentenced to five years in prison for a fraudulent misrepresentation after months in high society. Court records show earlier checks totaling 1910,000 and 8125 marked no.
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London
Josephine Lessig
Mixa Annie Blount
Innes Acre
Odie Blount
Black Hand Men Captured In Mafia Plot
Plainfield July 26 Chief Keily and Sergeant Flynn arrested Nicole Lobigneo aut ph No vets alian Joseph Novello and others described as Black Hand gang members tied to the American Mafia. The group, traced from Ohio, allegedly extorted money and committed murders while leaders John Jehr and Muaithino North officials offered rewards for capture. Zero useful names. limited readable facts remain.
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Plainfield
Keily
John Flynn
Nicole Lobigneo
Aut Ph Novets
Alian Joseph Novello
Black Hand
Nowenade
Spabiance
Nevetta
Francisco
Aikyo
Rocco Ailero
John Jehr
Muaithino
Pinkerton
Bryan Proves Hero Rescues Women in Avie Accident
William J. Bryan is hailed as the hero of a massacre in Avie Westmor Laxe after rescuing women from a car accident tied to a vehicle driven by Mrs Seitinen of Connecticut. He assisted a crowd at the Chautauqua Assembly while being honored for his actions. The injured were taken home by a companion named Deal who accompanied them.
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Westerm Laxe
Williem J. Bryan
Mrx
Bryan
Mra Bb.seitinen
Eoenekt
Troubled City Seeks Remedy for Defects in Pervasive Issue
Fragmentary OCR shows a plea for remedying a defect affecting the city. Text unclear, but suggests ongoing effort to determine whether a solution exists and how to proceed. No identifiable people, places, or organizations clearly readable.
Ambiguous Fire Alarm System Proposal Drafted
A garbled note references an auxiliary fire alarm system proposal to the Board of Fire Commissioners. It hints at 16 installations and direct engine access to specific locations, but the text is unclear and fragmented.
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Ton
Board of Fire Dysomiseseners
Priin
Syetem Fire Slarmis Ikrusigitost
Phi
Kitten treated after leg injury at Bellevue clinic
Scattered OCR fragment details a kitten receiving splints for a dislocated shoulder and leg injury. The text names a Dr Leroy Naik and mentions a private setting, hospital-like care, and ongoing recovery with references to medical procedures and a witness statement.
War on Mrs Ayres Declared by President
Unclear scanned text shows garbled phrases about a president declaring war on Mrs Ayres. Names and details are unreadable, with fragments mentioning messages to a Mrs Ayres and references to a possible pact or decree. Overall content is indiscernible due to OCR corruption.
Railroad Men Confer On Governor Terms
In Asheville New York area, about 20 Southern Railroad officers meet to consider Governor Glenn’s ultimatum. The offer demands immediate acceptance of a 2.25 cent rate, appeals from Judge Pritchard’s orders, and timing for early court hearings with possible new indictments held until rulings are made. Sanford returns from the capitol seeking a peaceful solution, then heads to Washington to report little progress. Developments mirror other federal court approaches as Merion prepares for possible indictments in a related case.
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Asheville
Souther Railroad
Glenn
Aml
Pritchard
Saatherm Railroad
State Supreme Cork
Sanford
State Capitol
Ji Pritchard
Southern Railway
Washington
Merion
Lyon
Haywood jury to get case soon in Idaho trial
Botée Idaho July 26. Menster Borah closes the day’s session with a dramatic summary of the case crossing the state line. He accuses Orchard and Haywood of conspiracies linking to the Denver federation offices and the Bunker Hill explosion. He attacks Easterly Davis Ackman Parker as witnesses who lied on the stand.
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Caldwell
Orchard
Davis
Grant
Davin
Gem
Blackmailing Society Faces Opposition in New York
In New York on a July av., fifty proclaimed Armenians met secretly and issued a call for a mavva meeting to denounce Hovasnas Tayshana, a noted importer, amid city demands for tribute under threat of death. Messages warned each member that further anti society activity would be punished by killing. The District Attorney pursues three Armenian conspirators tied to the group.
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New York
Armenigne
Hovasnas Tayshana
Tavshanjian
Eee
Hampartsoominn
Tavshanjian' Asaasin
Crete Three Armen Wort
Ein
Mob Fright in Brooklyn as Man Drowns in East River
A mob chased a knife-wielding assailant of a Brooklyn streetcar motorman through crowded streets. He jumped into the East River and drowned as bystanders watched. Police halted the mob at the Hamilton station and dispersed it with revolvers drawn, amid protests and calls for the suspect. Nearby crowds demanded action against other alleged offenders and tensions rose over Armenian residents and a separate case involving a 17-year-old Austrian youth. A chaotic scene in New York reflected intense public anger and police restraint.
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New York
Eest
Wea
Toha Blackman
Hamilton
Brooklyn
Lynch Finn
India Brewery
New Corp
Joseph
Annie Falkowieke
Ant Wilson
Sarah Millionaire
Honchakiats
Ida Barish
Jesander Barish
Remioa
Black man executed early in morning crowd avoided
A Montgomery Alabama report states a Black man was executed on the gallows for a serious crime. The act was carried out early in the morning to avoid an unruly crowd as white men and others carried out the sentence.
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Montgomery
Ala
Culcia
Croker's horse defeated in four starter race
Richard Croker's Epsom entry faced a rough outing as his horse slipped badly today, finishing last of four starters amid a chaotic stretch drive.
Armenian millionaire body found near Portisth Street
An unidentified corpse with Armenian features was recovered from the river near Portis Street. Coroner and officials planned careful examination to avoid arousing public alarm while trying to confirm the victim’s identity amid speculation about a Flumchakiste connection and possible Armeniad links.
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Portisth Street
Milionaire Armeniad
Theody
Evell
Wall Street Broadens Gains as Markets Hold Steady
Wall Street shows modest broadening of gains this morning with investors remaining confident after yesterday’s activity. Traders noted persistent buying amid even strength in rail and steel shares, while speculation persists over leadership from Harriman-related stocks as the market digests recent price action.
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