Geraldton smelting works urged to boost lead mining
In a parliamentary speech for Geraldton, Mr Willcock argues for a Geraldton smelting works to improve lead and copper ore processing. He cites costs, overtake by Fremantle Trading Co, potential federal support, and regional ore output from Meekatharra Arrino Northampton and beyond as rationale for establishing local smelting to cut transport and raise revenue. He warns of rising ore extraction costs and uncertain post 13 months policy.
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Large variety sale at King s Hall aids Waits Home Northampton
North ampton reports a well attended charity sale at the King s Hall last Thursday night supporting the Waits Home Parkerville with proceeds over the amount informally noted. Music provided for the evening and the local vaudeville company drew strong audience praise. The town honors returning soldiers now starting businesses including Lucas Brothers and Cecil in the Railway Motor Garage as Ford agents. News also notes the death of Lieut. DM Pratt and remains of Mr J Marwood drawing sympathy from locals.
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Tale of Two Revolvers
A hotel clerk recalls a night in a small Connecticut town when a well dressed stranger asked for a room and paid with a counterfeit ten dollar bill. The clerk discovers a revolver in the money drawer and the stranger later returns with a second gun, prompting a tense standoff and a puzzling outcome the next morning.
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Fire wrecks Bon Marche store in Perth
Fire at the Bon Marche Stores on Hay Street Perth caused about £16,000 of goods to burn or be damaged. The blaze started in the first floor workrooms and was confined to the area by the time firefighters arrived. The building, insured for £10,000, sustained significant smoke and water damage while about 100 workers faced an abrupt end to their shift. Cleanup followed overnight as authorities investigated causes and secured the scene.
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Attempted assault at Victory Loan parade near White House
A man named Boone, a printer, claimed to want only to shake hands with President Wilson during the Victory Loan parade in New York. A revolver found on him was loaded. he was detained on disorderly conduct charges. The President was undisturbed and continued his march with the procession dispersing later.
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Get
Boone
Wilson
Liberty
German Division Strength Under New War Tactics
The Corriere della Sera reports German divisions now have nine battalions of about 650 men each, totaling roughly 5,850 rifles per division. They compensate with 318 machine guns per division, including 102 heavy, 246 portable crewed guns, and 90 in battalion companies, altering traditional unit strength and firepower.
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Corriere Della Sera
Fragmentary note on payments and travel in Northampton area
Fragmented OCR text references daily rates and travel fees in Northampton. Mentions medicines, commissions, and per day charges with unclear figures. Likely a fragmented receipt or notice lacking complete details or context.
Grim road burial scam shocks colonial splitters
In early Australia a government plan paid for burying corpses found on a dusty road to the Palmer goldfield. Two diggers exploited the scheme by repeatedly burying and exhuming a body with forged witnesses and a fixed burial spot, using a disguised policeman to witness it. They were arrested for fraud and body snatching, but the case collapsed and the pair fled.
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Lugal
Hesthuo
The Domestic Cat Doctors Attack Diphtheria Link
A 19th or early 20th century article reports doctors blaming domestic cats for diphtheria spread. It notes quarantines failed to protect infants, cats’ social behavior, and their habit of nose‑into‑filth. A crusade led to mass killing or exclusion of most cats and a subsidence of disease.
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America
Tne
Randall
Fragmentary dialogue about a man and beliefs
The fragment presents unclear dialogue with characters mentioning a man, a garage, and believed purity. It lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons. The readable text preserves names and quotes but does not yield a complete report or context.
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