Thrilling undersea voyage of a German submarine
An account recounts a perilous 3800 mile submerged voyage by submarine captained by Koenig. The interview reveals tense moments in the Atlantic, questions about surrender, and the crew’s resolve to return and continue trade and war efforts.
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Dulew
Voru
Capt Pon Koenig
Enm- Minndon
Koenig
Wien
Dieter
Adi
Boston
Americ
Mboucias
Trulies
Rodquest
Howe
English Channel
Barton
Peer Bryer
Tmn
Unclear OCR Fragment on Industry and Goods in Ireland
An unreadable OCR passage discusses industry, population, and machinery while noting artesian wells in the United States and a remote Irish livestock sale. It mentions carpet sweepers, kerosene ranges, fountain pens, tools, pencils, care items, and automobiles presented by merchants in Ireland.
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United States
Ireland
Submarine Voyage Reveals Deep Sea Secrets
The account details a submarine trip of ninety miles underwater near the Virginia capes. Crew members describe the silent glide, sighting ships by sonar-like cues, and the vast power of the submerged machinery. Captain Koenix shares training pauses in Bremerhaven before the voyage.
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Nii
Mily
Krapuhl
Gyting
Virginia Capes
Koenix
Scotland
Heome
Bremerhaven
Nega
Heleon
Mario
Mindy
Kuparaea
John C. Travers
Caplin Roenig
Deuteeland
Dr Travers
Travers
Fragmented Reader Notes on War Words and Manuscripts
A garbled passage discusses a rejected manuscript by George Meredith, mentions a vault of ideas, and references a literary critical tone. It includes oblique lines about preparedness and a misquoted exchange on war of words.
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Howe
Ko Bool
George Meredith
Lindon
Fourteen Glaziers Leaders Convicted in Chicago Conspiracy Case
In Chicago on July 16, fourteen of seventeen defendants in a lie bar leaders conspiracy trial were found guilty by Judge Scanloo's court. Three were acquitted. Sentences ranged from one to three years. fines of 750 to 2000 were imposed on several. The jury ended an all night deadlock and the state vows appeals. The case alleges extortion through strikes, window smashing, boycotts, and obtaining money under false pretenses from builders and merchants.
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Chicago
Lie Bar
Scanloo
Poser
Huge Anshaw
Businss
Glaxers” Vinlon
Ewe Yours
Charles Crowley
Fiature Hangers’ Anion
Fred Mader
Walter E. Staley
Glaziers’ Union
Ray Stewart
Praik Curran
Painters’ Dusteret Council
John BF. Cleary
Electrical Workers' Union
Isadore Fierdon
Adictienta
Hughes to be notified July 31 at Carnegie Hall
Film arrangements were made on Thursday for notifying Charles Evans Hughes the Republican presidential nominee on July 1 in Carnegie Hall. A reception at the Hotel Astor will follow for invited guests including Colonel Roosevelt ex president Taft Republicans national committee members delegates and alternates Progressive national committee heads Republican governors and Republican members of Congress. Senator Warren G Harding of Ohio will give the notification speech.
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New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Carnegie Hall
Hotel Astor
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Republican National Committee
Frttetna Ur Weinsload Teats
Troops Move Into La Salle As Strike Fears Rise
Springfield July 1 Gov Dunne dispatched Company A Rock Island and Company K Geneseo of the Sixth Illinois National Guard to La Salle to quell civil trouble feared amid a cement workers strike. Warships began to withdraw from Mexican waters as U S Navy nears a negotiation success with Mexico.
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Springfeld
Orst
la Salle
Oglesby
B. M. Davis
Goveornor Dunne
Dunne
Rock Island
Vod
Geneseo
Feth
Mexico
Navy Department
Fire at Whiting oil plant sparks $254000 loss
July 15 fire from a burning radiator at the Whiting oil plant estimated a loss of 254000. Seven thousand employees fought the blaze as the Standard Oil plant suffered extensive damage on Thursday.
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Whiting Inn
HITS AT EXPLOITERS BILL TO AID GUARD EXECUTIVE
President Wilson spoke at the world salesmanship congress in Detroit urging business leaders to advance justice and fair dealing abroad, especially in Mexico, warning against exploiting Mexican possessions. He emphasized serving Mexico to gain genuine peace and sovereignty, while opposing forceful domination. Washington reports note secretary Baker asking Congress for funds to bolster the National Guard with artillery practice, storehouses, and coastal fortifications, plus inspections of troop health and sanitation. General Bliss heads an inspection trip to the Mexican border to ensure guardsmen health and comfort amid complaints about food and transport. Senate and House consider civilian food-safety experts and sanitary condition investigations for mobilized units, with studies on New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas units.
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Detroit
Mich
Wilson
Mexico
America
United States
Washington
Baker
Congress
Border National Guard
National Guard
Rock Island Arsenal
Wrankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Moore
Gardner
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
House
Revenue Bill in Senate Ahead of House Vote
The administration's 197000 revenue bill, passed by the House 240 to 140 with 34 Republicans and five Progressive Republicans siding with Democrats, would tax income, inheritances, and war profits, repeal retamp taxes, create a tariff commission, lay a tariff on dyestuffs, and curb dumping. The Senate must consider amendments before passage.
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Washington
House
Senate
Tariff Commission
Commission
Judge Milo Mucklestone Killed in Car Crash
Milwaukee dispatch reports Judge Milo Mucklestone of Waukesha died when an Interurban struck his automobile on Monday. He previously led court for Judge Dorse, a National Guard captain, and was a famed University of Wisconsin athlete and prominent Elk. Robert Thomas, also in the car, escaped by jumping.
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Milwaukee
Milo Mucklestone
Waukesha
Dorse
Oconomoyee National Guard Company
Mucklestone
University of Wisconsin
Robert Thomas
American ship Lafayette damaged after collision near Bordeaux
The American steamship Lafayette bound for New York collided with another vessel off Bordeaux and headed to Sayville for repairs. In other reports, German naval aeroplanes bombarded Dover and Harwich at night, while U S Senate approves rivers and harbors bill and pension plans for Captain Boyd’s widow draw attention.
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Bordeaux
France
Lafayette
New York
Berlin
Sayville
Dover
Harwich
Admiralty
Boyd
Washington
Missouri
Senate
Carrlad
Villa forces rout Carranza troops in southern Chihuahua
El Paso July 14 reports from American military officials indicate Pancho Villa has routed Carranza forces in southern Chihuahua after a 12 hour fight. Also, Gen Jacinto Trevino is deposed by War Minister Obregon and Enriquez named in his place, with Trevino reassigned to lead Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas.
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el Paso
Tex
Pancho Villa
Chihdahua
Parra
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Andreas Garcia
Carranza
Jacinto B. Trevino
Chi- Honhua
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Ignacio Enriquez
Chitimehua
Enriquez
Nis
Torreon
Trevino
Obregon
Nueva Leon
Tamaulipas
Luis Herrera
Parral
Ohio Guardsmen Mustered In Amid Delays At Camp Willis
Ohio National Guard units at Camp Willis face delays in receiving federal equipment and medical supplies. Officers report nearly barefoot troops and strict drill stoppages as regiments await ordnance and other gear. A few companies see acceptance pending inspections, with some personnel baring unusual claims of ailments.
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Union News Service
Columbus
Camp Willis
Edward Vollrath
EL Company
Hamilton
James G. McElroy
United States Army
F. Company
Cleveland Grays
Middletown
Fremont Company
John C. Speaks
Artillery
Harold M. Bush
Wollrath
Mitchell
C Troop
Cavalry
Cincinnati
M. L. Mitchell
Frank Cist
War Department
Washington
Corporal Towler
Frank W. Hendley
First Field Hospital Company
H. H. Snively
A. ©. Bachmeyer
Cincinnati General Hospital
Ohio National Guard
Dayton
Cleveland
Springfield
Matawan Shark Strikes Again Kills Three
A monster shark attacked in Matawan Creek near Matawan New Jersey on Wednesday killing Stanley Fisher twenty five Lester Stillwell twelve and injuring Joseph Dunn fourteen. The creature mauled Fisher severing a leg and dragged Stillwell underwater while Dunn suffered a leg injury likely doomed to amputation. The season’s toll rises to four bathers.
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Matawan
N. J
Matawan Creek
Rariten Bay
Stanley Fisher
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Long Breach
Lester Stillwell
Joseph Dunn
Brooklyn
St. Peter's Hospital
New Brunswick
Bliss Named Treasurer for Republican Party
Cornelius N Bliss will become treasurer of the Republican national committee with official announcement at Charles Hughes headquarters in New York. Bliss, a New York dry goods merchant and son of the late Cornelius N Bliss, will join the campaign committee in New York on July 20 to meet Mr Hughes.
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New York
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican National Committee
Charles ©. Hughes
Bliss
New York Dry Goods Commission
National Coumpiee
Mr. Hughes
Lightning bolt freezes man trolley conductor and boy
In Hastings on Hudson a man, a trolley car conductor a mile away, and a boy nearby were struck by lightning simultaneously while in a field. In Eagle River Wisconsin President Wilson plans a two to three week forest retreat for recreation before his campaign.
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Hastings-on-Hudson
Wilson
Wisconsin
Eagle River
Wis
Incogalte
Infanta Eulalia Publishes Court Life From Within
The Infantia Eulalia of Spain, who visited during the Chicago world’s fair, releases Court Life From Within a volume of reminiscences. She recounts Kaiser Wilhelm’s belief in divine right to rule Germany and quips that he would have become a religious ruler if not born a king.
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Eulalia
Spain
Chicago
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Record Fragments From an Obscure Page Feature
A garbled dialogue about a boy named Joshus and his father reflects mixed pride and sadness over a baseball record. The text mentions one man who batted .400 and references a weekly health hint about handling a box and hiring an ape, all in fractured, stylized prose.
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