Sims fires salvo at naval critics during Rio testimony
Washington March 8 Commander William T Sims navy aide to President Roosevelt says he is responsible for the law behind criticism of battleship construction. He warned the Senate committee on naval affairs of sensational testimony as he outlined his work in revealing supposed official misstatements. He charged armor belts on battleships are too low and accused Rear Admirals Converse and Capps of misleading statements.
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Washington
Willian T. Sims
Navy
Roosevelt
Senate Committee On
TSO
Univ
Beran
Tam
Admiral Capps
Steceft
Sims
Tie
Converse
Capps
Pacific
West
Sndies
Hale
Tilman
Tilhuan
United States
Rio de Janeiro
Admiral Capps Cross-Examines Witness on Ship Conditions
Admiral Capps pressed the witness with direct questions about ship design and watertight integrity. The witness denied the Geran constrictors figure on full bunkers and endured a sequence of inquiries on double bottoms, drafts, and arrivals at Rio. The committee debated construction and relative deck strength then shifted to the diving gallery and gunnery details, with testimony reflecting cautious testimony and evasive responses.
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Admiral Capps
Foentine
Denlec
Hip
Rio
Cotminder
Mdassad
Perkins
Sen Fiteo
Vinenferd Shery
Comintern
United States Sand Potters Sea
President and Esperanto Debate Sparks Public Interest
Fragmented text suggests a discussion on Esperanto, civic policy, and education. It mentions congress, Switzerland, and a proposed national campaign to promote language inclusion in U.S. public schools. Names and details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a broad political debate and educational reform theme.
Withdrawn Nobility Names From Portes Case Hint
In a brief notice readers learn that certain names were advised to withdraw from the Portes case. The item notes caution or procedural steps taken by officials. No further details are provided in the fragmented text.
Roosevelt nomination as Oklahoma marshal questioned
The senate committee on dndichiry reportedly asked the president to withdraw Roosevelt from the nomination for U S marshal in the eastern district of Oklahoma. Porter, a former territorial marshal, faced charges of impropriety and misconduct, investigated by the committee, which chose not to recommend rejection. Abernathy and Stack were also noted as presidential selections for western district posts.
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Ure
Roosevelt
Oklahomia
Senate
Times
Porter
Ohklahoma
Stack’ Abernathy
Washington March 3 Smith opposes railroad bond in emergency bill
Washington reports show Smith spoke against the railroad bond feature of the Aldduceh emergency bill. Much time covered bills on the calendar not of broad importance. A resolution empowered immigration committees to probe charges of pease in certain states. Four hundred pension bills were passed in forty minutes along with some private bills. post office appropriation discussed. Tephurn introduced a bill proposing a tax of 0 cents per landed shares on stock or agreements to sell.
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Washington
Smith
Micha
Immigration Committees
Post Office
Tephurn
Government receipts and expenditures for February 1908
Washington report shows total February receipts of 48,324,899 and expenditures of 58,730,007, creating a deficit of 8,405,118 for the month.
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Washington
Anarchist Assassin Fires on Chicago Chief at Home
Chicago March 4 George M Shippy chief of police narrowly escaped an assassination at 31 Lincoln court The would be killer a Russian anarchist named Averbach died in the attack Shippys son Harry 19 fatally wounded in the lung and Shippy himself wounded in the side His driver James Foley was shot in the wrist The assailant lurched in with a note to the chief and opened fire as Mrs Shippy seized the revolver forcefully ending the danger with the chief firing first.
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Chicago
George M. Shippy
Lincoln Court
Shippiy
Tarry
Shippy
James Foley
Foley
Nicilian
George
Georgia
Harry Shippy
Viarry Shippy
Sall
Sassin
Staten Lututenian
Auguste Hospital
Shippey
Sunda
Cortuana
Fragmented OCR tale of police scrutiny and a troubled brother
A garbled passage describes a woman under constant police watch and mentions her brother Lagaras Averbuch. It notes the suspect’s anti police sentiment and enmity toward Chief Sty Harvey Slippy. The text implies hospital care and a favorable outlook for recovery.
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Lagaras Averbuch
Sty Harvey Slippy
Donne
Emma Goldman Denounces Police Chief Killing Accusations
Emma Goldman, in Springfield, denounces the police killing of Chief Shippy as sensational. She cites press reports from St. Louis and says the unknown assailant’s motive is unclear and branded as anarchist by officers and papers. She argues a fanatic may be responsible, not an identified anarchist.
Panama Canal's chief bans overtime except in emergencies
Washington reports that Major Gillard, acting chief engineer of the Panama Canal, prohibits overtime work by canal employees except in extraordinary emergencies and for alien laborers, signaling a tightening of labor practices.
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Washington
Gillard
Panama Canal
Washington bill to shield banks from libel suits
In Washington on March 3, Tlamitton Micha introduced a house bill to protect national banks from libel and slander. The measure states that nothing written or printed shall count as libel unless it is published to the public.
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Washington
Chief Shippy Attack Scene Recounted in Grimy Ambush
reports describe Chief Shippy and Foley rushing to stop an assassin after a knife stab wounded the chief and a pistol shot struck Foley. Harry Shippy's sister Georgia and others aided, as officers cordoned the scene and two wounded were taken to hospital. The assailant, described as a tall young man, fled as police pursued.
Senator Allison Reaches 79 and Senate Milestone
Senator Allison turned seventy nine yesterday and received tributes from colleagues. Today marks his thirty fifth year in the senate, a record length of service.
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Senator Allison
Washington
Allison
Senate
New Holiday Proposed for Columbus Discovery Day
Washington March 5 A bill from Representative Tharrison of New York seeks to make October 12 a legal holiday marking the day Columbus discovered the West Indies. The measure proposes formal recognition in the annual calendar.
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Washington
Tharrison
New York
Columbia
West Indies
Taft Endorsed by Knox County Republican Convention
By a 14 to 44 vote the Knox county Republican convention endorsed William L Taft as the party’s presidential candidate. Taft received support from county delegates amid Illinois party activity and regional endorsement signals.
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Poort
Mirrech
Knox County
William L. Taft
James Oliver dies in South Bend amid odd hints
A sketchy outline reports millionaire plow manufacturer James Oliver of South Bend Indiana dead. The item mentions a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, naturalization papers in Newark, and debts and hospital cases. Varied fragments suggest political and social events, with no clear single narrative.
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James Oliver
Id Planthnopist
South Bend
Ind
Weed
New Orleans
Mane
Selumoini Pbevik
Newark
Ned
TSOS
Hse
Prat
Uraitie
Agius
Anonymous letters flood clergy after Marry Leo killing
Denver reports anonymous missives signed under many foreign and fictitious names sent to Rev Father Wilfrid Ryan after funerals. Authorities press District Attorney Stideer to uncover links to the assassination of Father Leo Teinuridis while Chief DeLaney weighs the Haymarket riot connection and the attempted attack on Police Chief Shippy.
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Denver
Father Wilfitand
Ryan
Leo
Cdave
Father O'Ryan
Stideer
Cinseppe Adia
Leo Teinuridis
Shippy
Chieguzo Dines
Michael Delany
Jeng
Haymarket
Nolle Prosequi Shocks Court in Cooke Forgery Case
Chicago story reports State's Attorney Healy entering a nolle prosequi in the forgery case against John A. Cooke, ex-clerk of the effect court, after key witness Charles Bradley, Cooke's former confidential clerk, could not appear. Judge Windes remanded Cooke to penitentiary custody, then allowed a one-day extension in jail while motions are considered and Bradley remains unavailable out of state.
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Chicago
Healy
John A. Cooke
Joliet
Nolle
Windes
Cooke
Chas. Ht. Bradley
Bradley
Hin
Women and the blues warn of serious illness
A 19th century public health note urges women to recognize melancholia or blues as often signaling organic derangement and requires immediate medical attention for those with low spirits, misery, and poor health.
Harriman Gerry Wedding At Grace Church
New York March 3 The marriage of Miss Cornelia Harriman to Robert Livingstone Gerry occurred at Grace Church at noon today. The ceremony was conducted by pastor Steve Wo Ro Truntineton, assisted by Dishop Wiilith Deanne of Albans and TD. McCuinnesa rector of St Jolins parish Arders N.Y. The Harriman family attended the reception at the simmer home with the bride given away by EL LL Harrimina.
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New York
Cornelia Harriman
I. HH. Tfarrian
Robert Livingstone Gerry
Elbridge TL Gerry
Garace Church
Steve Wo Ro Truntineton
Grace Church
Dishop Wiilith
Deanne
Albans
TD. McCuinnesa
St. Jolins Church
Arders N.Y
Tieeriman
Simmer
EL LL Hurrinina
Call for Oryan Volunteers at St Rose's Church
A fragmented local notice urges volunteers from St. Oryan community to join a cause at St Rose's church in Prosper. It mentions positions, procedures, and a call to assist in a community project, with references to several local names and places. The readable text cites St. Louis, Naches, and Cayayaq as context for the event.
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St. Louis
St. Deauds
Naches
Ptadi
St. Rose’s
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Brings Relief
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. Letters from Mrs. F. Ellsworth and Mrs. Mary J. Williams claim it restored health, cured backache and headaches, and improved appearance. The ad urges women troubled by displacements, ulceration, irregularities, and periodic pains to try it.
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F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N. Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia Ki. Pinkham
Mary J. Williams
Bridgeport
Airs
Pinkham
Lydia
Pinklam
Cash Register Plant Closes Down in Dayton Ohio
A Dayton plant shuts operations amid financial strain. Company officials cite supply issues and market challenges. Employees affected as the facility ends functions, with talks ongoing about severance and potential relocation.
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Cash Register
Dayton
O. Masog
Phe Nationy Cash Wesstes Cedre Ccay
Phtee
Abe
Questioning City Hall Moves Sparks Officer's Privacy Claim
A local officeholder questions why the city would waive a trait in a whistleblower case. The Citizen board says the issue affects health and trust, prompting a debate over safety and governance. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
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Boaia
Bo Owashi
Unclear text on girls shoes sale and names
Fragmentary notice mentions girls F160 kids shoes and a company line with Wachthin Peer ER Patedit. No coherent event or dates. Names appear garbled.
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Kau Mibr
Wachthin & Peer
Pate
Three Injured One Fatally In Peoria Rail Crash
Three railroad workers were severely injured and one died after a freight train derailed at the Peoria Terminal in Hollis seven miles from Peoria. Spreading rails caused the engine to leave the track and cars to pile up, tearing down all wires along the right of way. The injured were Arthur LaCoer fireman of Peoria. Frank Barnes switchman of Peoria. and George DeSlain conductor of Veorin.
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Peoria
Hollis
Arthur LaCoer
Frank Barnes
Witchiman
George DeSlain
Veorin
Reverend Peters Leaves Ashmore Church for Farming
In Danville on March 3, the Rev. Frank Peters of the United Brethren church in Ashmore TfL announced his resignation from the ministry due to inadequate income to support his family. He plans to return to his former trade as a fescuer, noting that his earnings averaged about $16 daily or $365 yearly while preaching.
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Danville
Frank Peters
United Brethren Church
Ashmore
Tfl
Peters
Dogs Bite Cigarmaker in Paris Ohio Area
John Rachel a Cincinnati cigarmaker was badly bitten twice by two dogs at Farmer John Bereaw s farm near Paris. He was walking along a railroad track when the attack occurred. Bereaw took him to Paris and paid his travel to Terre Haute. His face head and one leg were seriously bitten but not fatally.
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Paris
John Rachel
Cincinnati
John Bereaw
Here
Ia Farmhouse
Farmer Bereaw
Terre Leute
Mayor Buase Proposes Revenue Plan Meeting
Mayor Duase of Chicagro invites Mayor Best of Quincey to discuss a new revenue proposal aimed at raising funds without increasing citizen burdens. The invitation notes no further explanation is given in the letter.
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Quincy, Hh
Duase
Chicxro
Best
Quincey
Chicagro
Verdict censures engineer and fireman in fatal train crash
In Danville Alabama on March 3 a coroner jury returned a verdict censuring Wabash railroad train No 4 engineer W C Mekle and fireman W T Meredith for the death of seventeen year old Ernest Drews who was struck by the Continental Limited last week. Potential prosecutions likely against the workers.
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Danville
Continental Limited
Wabash Railroad
Ernest Drews
W.C. Mekle
W. TE. Meredith
Wittle
The American Abroad at York Cathedral Visit
A visitor in England rushes a verger at York Cathedral asking to tour in ten minutes before a train. The verger calmly declines, explaining tours take longer, services start soon, and the church closes after. The visitor, worried about time, learns running is not allowed in the cathedral.
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York
London
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