Lake Shore and Other Railroads in Injury Report
Roy Frazier a Lake Shore fireman is off duty due to illness. F H Davis electrician at the Lake Shore shop is on vacation. T Mc Smith injured getting off a car at the West Tower hump. June 7 resumed work this morning. Lloyd Oastetter machinist apprentice struck on the head by a falling object at the storehouse this morning. E W Stacey state secretary TM CoA Indianapolis was in the city last night with A H Beiser railroad M C A secretary. they went to Chicago.
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Roy Frazier
Lake’Shore
T. Mc Smith
Lloyd Oastetter
E. W. Stacey
Indianapolis
Chicago
Vice President Booker Trains Through Lilk Hart This Morning
Vice President Booker of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad traveled in his private car with family on No 9 at 9 o clock this morning en route from New York to Chicago.
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Booker
New York, New [Faver & Hartford Railroad
Lilkhart
New York
Chicago
Round House staff updates prompt moves in Chicago and Hudson Lake
Charles Mentzer check clerk returns from Chicago. Ky C Barrows stenographer at the round house will go to Hudson Lake tomorrow. He is an officer of the Boys Brigade and will command the South Bend detachment in a ten days camp.
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Charles Mentzer
The
Round House
Chicago
Ky C. Barrows
Hudson Lake
Boys Brigade
South Bend
Boy Rescued From Drowning Near Wydraule Street
Pat Donahue, a messenger at the Lake Shore telegraph office, nearly drowned during a bath near Wydraule Street. Joseph DeGarmo, a car repair worker, dived in and brought Donahue to shore after a brief struggle. the boy and his rescuers were honored with a medal for bravery.
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Pat Donahue
Lake Shore
Wydraule
Joseph Degamo
DeGarmo W
Donahue
DeGarmo
Chrysanthemum Noted For Long Cut Life Among Flowers
A reader notes the chrysanthemum lasts longest after being cut compared with other flowers, highlighting its durability and use in arrangements.
Chivalry in Chicago and the Aim of Women
Fragmented text reflects a Chicago view on feminine beauty and virtue. It contrasts admiration with the notion of women as objects of beauty and joy, hinting at deeper social ideals and heroism. The passage evokes a masculine ethic of striving and sacrifice rooted in urban culture.
Fires From Tossed Cigars Strike London Flat
A London apartment was repeatedly set alight by discarded cigarette ends blown in through an open window by passing buses. The curious pattern shows how careless disposal sparked repeated fires in a Hoodoo apartment.
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London
Outlay Details for North Dakota Navy Commission
A historical outline states an initial outlay of 10 million dollars with nearly one million spent on guns alone. Ten 12 inch guns cost 65 thousand each, fourteen five inch rifles at 10 thousand each, plus twelve rapid fire guns. Annual costs to keep the ship in commission approach one million dollars for crew of 900, supplies, and coaling.
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North Dakota
Dewey
Manila
Coca as an Invigorant from South America
The coca shrub reaches up to four meters and thrives in Peru and Bolivia. Leaves are yellowish and thick, used by natives for stamina and to ward fatigue. Indians chew leaves to endure long work, travel, or military hardship and claim remedies for indigestion. Plant life can last about 80 years.
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Peru
Bolivia
Scales in the Mint Compare Grand Balance to Bank of England
The Philadelphia Record notes the mint houses a large pair of scales as fine as any in the country. It compares them to the Bank of England’s seven foot high balance, weighing around two tons, set daily to precise limits. An overload triggers an electric bell.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Philadelphia
Matrimony Trials Admit Strained Times for Some
A witty debate notes that marriage can be pleasant yet difficult for many, as one speaker says matrimony seems nice but tricky. Another observer agrees that people face pressures whether they seek union or an exit, highlighting tension around commitment.
Fortune Teller’s Jest At Seeker Of Future Husband
A playful exchange features a fortune teller asking a pretty lady if she seeks a future husband. She retorts that she wants to know where her present husband is when absent, creating a lighthearted moment.
What He Needed
A patient asks if stronger glasses are needed for eye discomfort. The blunt answer is that weaker glasses are required, plus fewer.
Manager Question on Leading Man Collapse After Toast
Fragmentary exchange shows a manager asking if the leading man was overcome by heat last night while an old man confirms only a collapse this morning during toast. The text reflects a terse, overheard dialogue fragment.
Novel Smuggling Tricks Use Dogs in Dover Case
Report from Dover England describes a countess caught attempting to smuggle a small dog by concealing it in a bag under her coat and around her waist. The incident highlights evolving methods where dogs are hidden in muff or under clothing to evade customs checks.
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Saxony
Dover
England
Ugile
Sudden Deafness Warns Health Expert On Bathing Dangers
A prominent ear nose and throat specialist warns warm weather prompts seaside bathing and sudden deafness. He advises not to plunge head first and to avoid cold water behind the ears. Poor shampooing by hairdressers can trigger similar risk.
Hermit Crabs Seek New Shells by the Sea
A nature student describes hermit crabs as they lose homes when shells are removed. The crab searches for a suitable shell, tests it, and quickly adopts the new housing, regaining a confident, defiant posture as it gazes from its shell.
Atonement Over Poker Wager Sparks Church Talk
Sister Cantley confronts Sister Shufflem about her husband John Henry winning $20.40 at poker and the wife taking the money to teach him a lesson. She plans to spend it on prizes for an upcoming bridge party, prompting a terse exchange about moral lessons and propriety.
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Sister Shufflem
Cantley
Sister ShuMem
Prohibitionist ferrying beer across river sparks clash
A skiff ferry carried six cases of beer after a City dealer shipped it to President by express. The ferryman, a staunch Prohibitionist, refused to load the beer on his boat calling it poison and rattlesnakes. The load was eventually ferried across the river.
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Trist
Playwright Discusses Telepathy At Dinner In New Creed Scene
At a dinner honoring Augustus Thomas the playwright discussed his recent efforts at writing plays about telepathy and the occult. He remarked that the occult is becoming popular and recalled a chorus girl mistaking the theater lobby encounter with a manager, joking about ostedpathy.
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Augustus Thomas
Thomas
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Family talk sparks a playful engagement in Cleveland Leader
A light chat about family sizes leads to a budding romance as a young man asks for marriage. The damsel responds with playful honesty while the sister Maude reacts to the tension. The scene captures a flirtatious moment in a family setting.
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Maude
Cleveland
Mysteries of Civilization Dismisses Indian Dress
Fragmented text discusses a sardonic view of Indians adopting hats and trousers in the name of civilization, with stray phrases about wall decor and ration seizures. The garbled lines obscure clear events or quotes.
House and Miss Skads Entangle in Post Gossip
In a brisk exchange from the Houe ton Post the speaker asks how the rival suitor is faring in winning Miss Skads while noting the entire family’s low opinion of him. The response remains terse with a hint of scandal.
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Skads
Houeton
The Wail of the Candidate
A stark portrait of political life. a candidate endures constant scrutiny, fame that feels costly, and isolation from family. The piece describes relentless interviews, public vigils, and the pressure to maintain a spotless image while facing potential vilification, ending with the hope to fade after election day.
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Patriots
The Moor of To-Day and Historic Contrast
A critic argues that Moroccan sultanate ambitions fuel religious fanaticism among tribes, predicting violence for French and Spanish interests. The piece contrasts medieval Moorish conquerors with contemporary tribals, noting a shift from learned culture to perceived barbarism in today’s fighters.
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Morocco
France
Spain
Old Scottish Sanctuary at Holyrood Abbey
A historical note explains Holyrood Palace sanctuary allowing debtors temporary protection from arrest during the week. Debtors could enter, rent a room by paying, and even visit family. A public house nearby drew creditors who watched from outside the inn. Debtors must return by Sunday night.
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Holyrood House
Holyrood
Russian Children Raised More Open Air and Simple
The article notes Russian royal children are brought up with English customs, spend much time in the open air, and are described as a strong, jolly group. The crown prince imperial is highlighted as an especially precocious youngster compared with American wealthy children who face many engagements and school duties.
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Crown Prince
Imperial
Lost on Main Street a Mule in a Wry Scene
A fragmented OCR passage shows a humorous, garbled exchange about a mule tied to a street scene on Main Street. Characters discuss the animal and its value amid a surreal dialogue about a raven and a poem.
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Lake ‘Shore
Bovis
Fox
Ocean
Chautauqua
Warshipse
A. Lincon
Him
Hudson-Sterling Addition
Merling-Hulton Co
Marion Ste . Tlome
Nature
S’ Crue
Poe
Piciilubies
Bra
Pinkeys
EF A Cendt
United States
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