General Miles Dies at Circus Collapse in 1919
Retired General Miles, a famed Indian fighter and Civil War veteran, collapsed at a circus in Westminster during a performance. He died of heart disease as Dr. Arthur W. Craig and others aided him. Born in Westminster, Massachusetts, Miles had commanded 25,000 troops in the Civil War and led occupations in Porto Rico during the Spanish-American War. He had been retired since 1908 and died at about age sixty. His death occurred as Mrs. Coolidge was present among attendees.
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Arthur W. Craig
Casmalty Hospital
Martyn
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Plebs
Porto
Rico
Hale tax evasion case tied to Davenport license action
A fragment from a Davenport area note mentions Hale and Laas facing evasion charges tied to state treasury actions. The report notes a drive across the state and a return to the state, but details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
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Davenport
Milwau Mag Inmate Ear Marked in Messenger Case
A fragment outlines a Milwaukee case involving a messenger and an inmate labeled for a related matter. The readable text hints at legal action and prison association but lacks full details. Further context would clarify parties and charges.
Grain Exchanges Urged to Halt Raids and Price Fluctuations
Secretary Jardine urged grain exchanges to adopt self-imposed rules to curb erratic and manipulated grain price swings, outlining a Department of Agriculture investigation into fluctuations on the Chicago Board of Trade. He warned that if exchanges fail to act, new legislation giving the department more power may be proposed while prosecutions may follow where law justifies.
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Washington
Jardine
Department of Agriculture
Chicago Board of Trade
Lytell Windsor bridal attendants wed in Mexico
Edwin Carew director and Macy Akin star wed in Juarez Mexico after Bert Lytell and Claire Windsor tied the knot. A telegram from the groom to friends confirms the Lytell Windsor ceremony with attendants also marrying locally.
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Lytell-Windsor
New Jersey Divorce Case Dismissed By Supreme Court Justice
New York Supreme Court justice Flegerich dismissed the divorce suit brought by Mrs Lillian N Duke against tobacco magnate James Buchanan Duke. The decision held that no decree had become final after a 20 year trial, ruling the prior decree must be recognized as final.
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New York
Supreme Court
Flegerich
Lillian N. Duke
James Buchanan Duke
Bhe
Duke
New, Jersey
Glenn Frank Named President of Wisconsin University
Glenn Frank, editor of Century Magazine, is selected as president of the University of Wisconsin. Born in Queen City, Missouri, at 38, he holds a Northwestern University bachelor's degree and a Tolacola Memorial University doctor’s degree.
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French troops capture heights in Morocco pivoting Rif war
Paris reports General du Chambrun's forces secured heights near Dibane in Moroccan Rif, forcing Abd el Krim's defense back. French losses rise as wounded are evacuated. reinforcements and Moroccan troopers aid in the push toward Spanish Moroccos. French airplanes reportedly fallen into rebel hands.
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Dibane
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Spanish Morocco
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French High Command
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Aberia
Abby Rockefeller Drops 'Obey' From Wedding Wow
Abby Rockefeller Milton married David Milton in a simple ceremony with about fifty relatives and thirty longtime Rockefeller servants present. John D. Rockefeller Sr gave away his granddaughter as cameras watched the solemn moment. The bride wore silver net with Paris lace and carried a bouquet of white orchids and gardenias.
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New York
Abby Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
David Meriwether Milton
Bey
Serve
Rockefeller
John DB. Rockefeller, Sr
Trockefeller
Mrs. Milton
Miss Tockereller
Houston
H Rider Haggard Dies at London Hospital
Sir H Rider Haggard noted author died in London after four months of illness. Renowned worldwide for fiction, he was admired by agricultural experts for practical farming work, gaining high reputation in that field.
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H. Rider Haggard
London Hospital
London
Sir H. Rider Haggard
Rider
Dempsey Bride Seriously Ill in London Hospital
Jack Dempsey and his wife faced a critical health crisis in London after she reportedly suffered a burst blood vessel in her stomach. Doctors at the Savoy Hotel were summoned and ordered a strict fast of 48 hours with no food to stabilize her condition.
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Jack Dempsey
London
Savoy Hotel
War Veterans Warned to Speed Up Claims Processing
Washington warning urged World War I veterans to hasten filing for adjusted compensation under the act. Comptroller General McCall disallowed payment on an incomplete application at the time of the veteran’s death, outlining the ruling and its implications.
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Washington
Compiraliar
McCapl
Fragmentary Road News Record Of A Station Move
A garbled OCR fragment describes road work and a new station occupying a location. It mentions a long occupation period and structural changes. The readable items indicate years of movement and a damaged report on an old road project.
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Talroags
Uition
Lnto
Ofel Stiukten
Limited Vote Bill Backed by Musoll in Eternal Elections
A censored note indicates opposition and backing for a limited vote measure tied to Musoll in a ceremonial election cycle. The fragment hints at oval, cuumber, and eternal themes without clear dates or places.
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Musoll Pt
Market Quotations From U S Government Almanac
Washington reports May 14 prices across sectors including live stock grains dairy and fruits. Notable figures include hogs at 12.30 top, fat lambs 12.00 13.70, corn No 2 mixed Chicago 1.13, No 2 red winter wheat St Louis 1.86 1.87, and New York potatoes 2.36 per 190 pounds. several regional prices listed for fruit vegetables and onions.
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Washington
No. L Chnethy
Mod Prairia
New York
Chicago
Virginia
Maryland
Philadelphia
Beaton
Teederatoors
Minneapolis
St. Louie
St Louis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Plug
Kanha City
St. Loule
Kansans City
Kangaa City
Coolidge Would Limit Sale of Poison Gas
President Coolidge supports restricting the sale of poison gas while aiming to minimize interference with legitimate chemical trade. Officials at the White House and the Geneva Conference on arms control discuss possible limits, with the aim of balancing security and industry needs.
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Coolidge
Washington
Geneva
White House
Wisconsin Troops Called to Halt Forest Fires
Wisconsin National Guard companies totaling 700 men moved to northern Oconto and Langlade counties to battle a week old forest fire stretching across about 140 acres. Heavy rains were the only hopeful relief reported as crews fought the blaze in cutover land near Leonsind and other areas.
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Maison
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National Guard
Ie Brody
Leonsind
Oconto
Tand
Qeanti
Cugen Congressman Shot Dead in Cuba After Unrest
A liberal party leader, Representative Pepe Th. (Pepe) 2Cans of Anvin, was assassinated in Cuba by a man named Guanel Alonxo who fled to Buyrape. An unrest year offered a signed ceasefire after the event.
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Cuba
Joseph Th
Pepe
Liberal Party
Buyrape
Plane Crash Kills Three Near Teenton Nod
A plane crash near Teenton Nod claimed the lives of three when the aircraft burned after the impact. The deceased are Lloyd I Heiling of San Francisco, Mrs. Mary Glogon, and Lloyd Eutine of McQdok, Nuh.
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Lloyd I
San _Francipca
Mary Glogon
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Miron
Withdrawalai in England Announces Gold Market Change
London reports the Bank of England moved to withdraw gold from the market after easing the embargo. Prime Minister Churchill, acting as chancellor, announced the partial removal in Parliament, signaling a shift in policy and market expectations.
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London
Bupyojil
Bean
Bank ‘of England
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Wington Churchill
Tha Axchequor
Iowa notes thrift on roads and schools in 1924 Iowa
The article reports on varied Iowa topics including road infill plans from Benison to Deloit, new college buildings at State College with a May 9 dedication, alfalfa expansion tours, and a planned 1000000 dollar home economics building at Iowa State College. It mentions public dances at Cornell and a prohibition enforcement inquiry by the attorney general, plus local projects like a Spirit Lake water system, a new post office near Day Motes, and an airplane hangar on the government flying field. The piece also notes fossil donations to the University of Iowa Museum and livestock, dairy, and farm industry updates across multiple towns.
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Iowa
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Hammill
Cage
Carnegie Foundation
Coscols Loge
Tri-Cty
Aubatitute
Cornell
Wills
Central Town
Powertant Light Company
Spirit Lake
Arnolds Part
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Dickens
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Minnesota Ine
State Fish and Fame Department
University of Iowa Museum
M. W. Grimes
West Union
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Muscatine Journal
Mayo
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Devils Backbone
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Town State College Extension Service
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Devenge
Hare
Wilie Hall
Smith
Helena
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Andergon
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Donnella Royboan
Amey Iya
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