Prohibition Party Chooses Chafin and Watlin as Nominees
The Prohibition convention named Prat Watkins and Chafin as vice presidential and presidential candidates after a lengthy Ballot round. Watlin and Chatin emerged as the ticket, with the platform focus described as unusually concise and sharply drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrao Mun
Wadlelos
Demarin
Holler
Watlelts
Tha Kenthely
Hoth
Basene W. Chatin
Ghicago
Waalsestie County
Tor Soma
Historic Building Burns Enlisting Site for Civil War
A blaze destroyed a one story frame building at Market and Third streets noted as the place where the first Union volunteers enlisted during the Civil War era. The 1867 structure housed recruitment offices and witnessed early calls to form the first regiment. The fire also referenced nearby events and unrelated notices from Washington to Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sh. Pant
Minn
Uie Union Aumles
USGS
Lincoln
Alexander Rameey
Minneveca
Washington
oMice
Charles Michlur
Thomas O Jordan Dead at Wall Street Station
Thomas O Jordan, former comptroller of the Bayntharbly Life Assurance facility, died suddenly at Wall Street Station. His death follows disclosures tied to the Armstrong Commins Insurance investigation revealing a $685,000 “yellow dog” fund and forged loan coverups. Grand jury later returned 16 forgery indictments and one for perjury against Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ow York
Thomas BD
Jordan
Arly
Hatri Disause
Wall Street
Pyant
Mim
Armstrong Cominutes Insurance
Jordin
Comptroler Tarfon Wel
Fu8g
Mokor Hinwell
James W. Alexander Forme
Emstable
Meccantile ‘Trinet Company
Yellow Dog’ Fund
Justice Goll
Train wreck near Greenwich kills one, injures many
A New York New Haven and Hartford Express derailed crossing a bridge near Greenwich Connecticut at 9 20 am injuring about a dozen and killing one woman with five cars including four Pullmans plunging into a ditch. The surviving passengers faced a miraculous few fatalities given the train’s 50 mile per hour speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
New Yerk
New Haven
Fleet Reaches Honolulu With Escort Fleet Subtle Tension Disappears
The Atlantic battleship fleet arrived at Honolulu amid a cautious public showing. Crowds gathered on Diamond Head and nearby vantage points to witness the sight as the lead ships entered the channel. Observers noted no incidents and the voyage from San Francisco proceeded without major event, despite earlier quarantine concerns aboard Nebraska due to scarlet fever.
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Honoluu
Agom
Uifs
Falund
Molokel
Jnor
San Francisco
Nebraska
Ayortegl
Wedgewding
Seven Die in Williamsport Area Mine Blast
Seven mine workers were killed and ten injured in a gas explosion at the Summit Branch Mining company Williamstown colliery in Williamsport. The blast in No 1 shaft followed a shot’s detonation, precipitating a fire and wreckage as rescuers entered the burning mine. Victims were found near the shaft entrance, many burned beyond recognition, while physicians and volunteers aided the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
WiLliamstown
Summit Branch Mining Company
Ylne
Tors
Remarkable Efforts of Mrs John F Diet of Wisconsin
Remarkable efforts arise as Mrs John F Diet of Wisconsin ends a 68 day fast to treat appendicitis. Dietz claims no ill effects and notes loss of 50 to 60 pounds. legal battles kept her from medical aid, with Dietz not arrested despite state court action over five years.
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John F
Wisconsin
Winter
John Diet
Camérondium
Dietz
Kern
America Dominates Early Olympic Events with Medals
The United States won two events and collected several medals as competition opened in London. American athletes led in swimming and gymnastics with strong showings amid a global field including Britain, France, Sweden, Australia, and Austria. Spectators cheered as the Stars and Stripes rose, signaling strong national performance on the first big day of the Olympic games.
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Marth J. Sheridan
Sebed
Austria
Mary
London
Gould
Greut Ain
France
Sweden
Bilinia
United States
America
Great Britain
Returns To His Prison Cell In Michigan City
Thomas McCarthy, 40, who had a statewide reward for capture, surrendered to Indiana state prison authorities after three years on the run. He previously escaped in 1905, lived along the Pacific coast, joined the Salvation Army at Yakima, and returned to prison after earning some money.
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Colma
Rages W. Cheatin
Chichi
Prat
Maren S. Wattine
Ada
Lowevey
Chafin
Bien Laken
New York
Thse
Wisconsin
Cine
Sit
Coutin Wes Ley
Whmilam
Pale Hume
Ste Hutibt
Elem
Ghatit
Palmore
Pwasiderni
Neelmite
Helmy
Beenne
Hha
Semalon
Variona Gatria
Michigan City
Ind
Thomas McCarthy
Indiana State
Americans Retire After Making Pee in Tug of War War
A chaotic dispute between American and British teams over fairness during a tug of war at a London event led to protests and a formal complaint. The United Kingdom entered three teams from Liverpool and London police, while George W. Gailaik of the Chicago Athletic Association won the diving event with a wide margin.
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Pee British Diomy Ple Association
Amertcans
Asvetiog
Amerlcans
Una
Unite Kingdom
Eley
London
Liverpool
Enormona
Ip Worid
George W. Gailaik
Chicago Athletic Agsochenen
Zurner
Germany
CM. Daniels
New York Athletic
Mivb
Ie Tov
Selmners
Alabama 7roofs Called Our No. Militias Deployed Over Strike
Governor Comer ordered district militia tosleepe on arms after a violent strike incident near Adamsville where one deputy was killed. Troops from Montgomery prepared to move to Birmingham to support Sheriff Higdon amid heightened unrest.
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Birmingham
Ann
Camér
Comer
Topetier
Sheri’ Higdon
den Wes
Sudke
Shealrike
Adamsville
Plantgomery
Alavemt Cavalry
Sheri Higden
Montgomery
Merchant jailed in arson fire at Fond du Lac store
State Fire Marshal cited M Puretell, Isaac Rosenblatt, and Fair store owners near Fond du Lac Wisconsin as figures in an arson case. Rosenblatt was arraigned and waived examination. A $9000 bond was set for July 24. Other items note St Paul population estimates and unrelated incidents across several cities.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
M. Puretell
Isaac Tiosenblatt
Fair
Pond du Lac
Ars
Rosenblatt
Batt
Untitled fragments reflect diverse 1900s notes and ads
A collage of items from a historical page includes a family anecdote about teaching laughter and etiquette, a description of an Automatic Money Assorter device, health notes on magnesia and teeth, Princeton campus debate on open versus closed campus, a white rose anomaly, Shakespearean quip, and light notes on summer diversions, fashions, and mammals.
Proof for Two Clinots in Noyine Nights History
Fragmented OCR text describes a public notice style item likely from a 19th or early 20th century ad. It mentions dates, names like Koster Milburn Co and Auffale New York, and a price 8 cents. The readable portion hints at a product or event set by all dealers with uncertain details and scattered proper nouns.
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W. Winney
Ianeuer
Dlzey
Isha
Conta Tee
Koster Milburn Co
Auffale
N.Y
Rivalry and Rants in a Curious Urban Collage
A fragmented OCR parody mixes odd phrases, towns, and names, mentioning Livni, Shia, and New York among garbled characters. It weaves in a mock advertisement about CASTOMA, a long used infant remedy, and finishes with a husband and wife exchange amid stray lines and dates, suggesting a chaotic page of a historical paper.
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Grand Rapids Tribune
Bale & Sutor
Grand TI Rapids
Sun People
Childeen
Jace
Erimvorditiot
Asault
Atier Ak
Ibn
Atala
Las Bern
Ae Chester Whee
Walidie
Tipmac
Palivert
Balloni
Ebade
Aenerdeauen
Leidge Isis
wUastit Chet
Aosworma Tayger
Yorks
Trunea Etents
Poly
Arreuk
Prof
Mesudi
Gio Universty
Barth
Menbietoo Arti
Cnssowaries
Berlin
Rts
England
United Suites
Heneland
Mussy
Chcage
Pache
Atears
Jennete
Hig Intendots
Hog |Dust
Atedies
Chicago
Historic
Cotoyville
Kan
Sheriiter
Nowata
Ola
Pco
Oklahoma
Shecil
Billups Higher Inn
Mr. Gertslyou
Cortelyou
Huntington
Eonstuland
DL. A. Coniidge
Mores
Philippines
Weston
Albert L. Burleigh
Fantry
Alors
Prussia
Biesen
Rhenish
Horbeck
Londorn
Robert Stevier
Winglog Post
Ttink
Old Bailey
Sneck
Joel
Bounty Barnito
Granite City
St. Lewis
William F. Niedringtaus
Granite City, Ill
National Enamating & Stamping Company
Permi Igus Tian
Thomas O. Jordan
the Equitable
White Mountain Express
Sho
Springheld
Il S- Tue
State Board of Public Charities
St. Paul
St Paul
Minz
Fprof
Francois CL Boucher
Ffat
St. Joseph's Hospital
Boucher
Tacoma
Northwestern Improvement Company
Cleelum
South America
Taena
Calle
Tacha
Arica
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Markham
Palmer
Milwaukee
Northwestern Martial Lite “‘Insurance Company
George GC. Markham
Henry L. Palmer
Bogrts
Maine
Bangor
Maine Democrats
Conventrox
Fun
Obadial Gardner
Rack
Everett Mower
Augusta
Quarri _ Karasity
Western Company
Poetet
Altar A Quays
Mai
Potter Sooperstown
N. A
Frank
Honolulu
Island
Ianapelle
Mr. Fairbanks
Indianapelis
John W. Kern
Heme
Denver
Bookwaller
Lebanon
Ataion
Fairbainke
Fairbanks
Mountaine
Visalia
Caj
Vaea- Uong
High
Sierras
Sachet
Grace Barnett
University of California
Berkeley
Brougnt
Miss Harnett
Mista
Ste .Louis
Hirst
Indiana Penitentiary
Gompers
Sayan
Fairview
Louieville
Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystie Shrine
Alterman
Afarion
Louisville
Seattle
Atlantic
City
Detroit
Rome
Carpathia
Naples
Monsig
McGean
St. Peters
Janan
China
Alabama
Our
Stelke
Adamaville
St. Paul's
St. Paul, Minn
Pittsburg
Wilam Moffit
Sistersville
W.va
Jersey Ciu
N. J
Harriet Brennan
J. Martin Tilton
Dayton
Glyde Zar
Walter Cowlitz
Vandella Fridar
Everett
Elk ‘Tanning’ Company
Tabriz
Rachin “Khan
Evlenberg
Ter
Willie
Houan
Sen
Tinse
Lanny
Mgaln
Anil
Prague
Florida
Calfornia
Harper's Weekly
Albert
Princeton
Rinceton
Alwara
W.R. Wilson
Huntingdon
Counci
Afimila Street
Ocean City
Magazi
Washington Post
Scarmnegio
Rhea
Livni
Jha
Heckrfollin
Bulb
Neaguanereen
Weyenet Titans
Battle of
Castoma
Infanta End
Turing Lois
Lewis
Singhs
Lina
Dagler
Lydia E. Pinkham
Biss
Magele Gilmer
Weat ‘Union
Birs
Sham
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