Collector Scandal Jets From Customs Office Raid
Fourteen federal employees including deputy collectors and inspectors reportedly resigned or retired amid an internal inquiry at the customs service. Investigators questioned the motive behind mass withdrawals as officers moved to reassign or retire, with officials saying the routine retirement prompted no immediate policy changes. The morning’s proceedings featured tense exchanges and reference to a broader scope of personnel actions across the agency.
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Wettien
Eidert
SOHO
Raven
Ae Howers
Runtom
Blackwirle
Petins
Uuele Sam
Customs Service
Aly
Fatte T
Mesra Ravenna
Howere
Nbyea
Stankihte
United States
Russian Problem Resolving Itself at Iwilei Plantations
Fragmented OCR reads of a labor issue report describe plantation operations near Iwilei with workers arriving daily to be assigned tasks. The text implies coerced or controlled labor conditions, shifts in population, and a proposed study by investigators to assess labor circumstances and potential impacts on local demographics.
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Chork
Twenlany
Fap
Bohn Helen Dee
Straight Ticket Talks
A reader declares support for the straight Republican ticket, arguing it is the only sane course for the Territory’s progress. Personal candidate preference is urged aside to back the party whose policies have made the community prosperous, framing a Republican vote as progressive.
Aviator and Five Companions Abandon Airship
New York reports that aviator Trent and five companions abandoned their airship over the Atlantic. The crew faced fierce winds and waves as they descended from the lifeboat to safety, nearly perishing before a rescue.
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Atlantic
Tabla
New York
Oram
Atmurlon
Tildy
Trent Pleki
Count Tolstus Near Doors of Death
Fragmentary report describes Count Leo Tolstus near a perilous health event or death scare. The unreadable text mentions a medical mishap, a sudden collapse, and implied danger to Tolstus. No verifiable dates, places, or affiliations are present in the legible portions.
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Count Tolstus
Campbell Hopes for Results in Confidential Trial
The report notes Campbell seeks outcomes from a confidential proceeding with details largely private. Key figures and affiliations are obscured, but references to multiple parties and a potential timing window suggest a substantive legal or administrative matter under review.
Crippen Trial Commenced in London Court
A bloodless headline reports that Dr. Crippen’s murder trial began in London with large crowds outside the court. The accused, Dr. Crippen, reportedly attended, and the proceedings opened amid intense public interest as investigators outlined the case against him.
Page Again for Senate Monpreier Vi My Eat in Tie
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a senate item tied to Montpreier and a tie in a meal context. No clear names, locations, dates, or outcomes are readable. The readable text is insufficient to determine a concrete event or actor.
Federal Pay 18 Urged For Guard
Colonel Jones favors federal salary for National Guard members called out for duty. The plan, backed by Major General Leonard Wood, would pay 16 to 18 percent of regular-officer pay and two dollars per day for enlisted men when mobilized, with state pay in some cases. Continued on Page 3.
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National Guard
Pla
Leonard Wood
Euter
Stam
Addreet
St. Louis
Jones
Har Wall
Tordlig
Low Angeles
Walt Coronel Janus
Uis Church
Exile Decrees Target King Manuel Line in Portugal
The republican government issued four permanent exile decrees against the Araganea royal house. King Manuel Queen Mathar Amchie and other royal relatives are forbidden to return to Portugal.
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Howetal
Beth Eaten Lishon
Portugal
House of Araganea
Manuel
Mathar Amchie
Destructive Floods Hit Florida Across the State
Fragmented OCR report notes severe flooding in Florida from October storms. Details mention Augustine area and widespread damage, with disrupted towns and power concerns. Names and precise figures are unclear due to garbled text but reference to storms affecting multiple regions.
Athletics Are Again Victors Over Cubs in Philly
In Philadelphia on October 18 the Athletics defeated the Cubs 9 to 3 as Connie Mack's pitcher held Chicago to eight hits. Three-fingered Brown started for the Cubs but the Athletics mounted a late rally aided by four Cubs errors, while Philadelphia batted with power and scored nine runs on fourteen hits.
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Philadelphia
Brown
Chicago
Cal Fiteher
Philadelphia Athletics
Richie
Athletics
Cubs
Connie
Mack
Chi
Phiadelphia
Two youths charged in late night highway robbery
An elderly Portuguese man was attacked and robbed near a cafe entrance. Two youths were arrested after a police chase to an ice cream parlor. Each gave differing explanations for a ten dollar bill found with them. They are due in court tomorrow morning.
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Lee Cran
McDuffie
Morten
Nevadan in Trouble Off San Francisco Voyage
A Nevad an vessel tied to Mat Navnottin chartered motor exchange reports the Nevadan heading to sail from San Francisco to Puget Sound on October 10. Local agents for the women’s group sent a message to Bay Francisco by noon to coordinate the Alley concert. No reply had been received by three this afternoon.
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San Francisco
Puget Sound
Hyades
Caste and Cooke
Ten Days More Given Counsel in Edward Case
Fragmentary court notes indicate additional time granted for counsel in an Edward case. Proceedings mention further papers, a motion to dissolve, and a plea phase, with the judge and courtroom actions referenced in incomplete form.
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Edward
Explorer Arrives for Surveying and Sounding in Territory
The Explorer, a survey and sounding steamer, arrived at a wharf near Alaska with a crew of thirteen. It will work within the Territory for months, surveying and charting coastlines and making a reconnaissance before the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey completes planned work.
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Hawaii
York
Ameliin
Aluxka
Wofetoek
Crptain
Walfare
Pal
Muntheft
Alaska
Alantit
Sol Wits
Phelfie
Ariie
Malka
Dutch Harbor
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Iwilei
Walter Wellman
Walter Wellilan
Sorvaight
Vrs Dverarchg
Leo Toletaly
Campbell
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Oheeres
Haritaranie
Bamawi Catecey Mmuinel
Crippen
London
Helin Kimare
Stenritenphen
Siew Leneve
Amerites
Londen
Page
Senate
General Wood
Col. Jones
Florida
Randiyala
Kramer
Chicago Cubs
Explorer
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