Week in brief highlights and notable names
A Rhode Island infant recovered from surgery in New York after a hand growth. William Ress, famed motor of slio machinery, died in Cincinnati at 73. Capt. Robert Peary claimed a pole achievement while contesting contracts. Feliz Swape of Kentucky, related to Colonel Awope, settled a $60,000 estate dispute. Baroness von Zedwitz, once Elizabeth Caldwell, died in Frankfurt after renouncing Catholic faith with sister Margulis. Markham of Golf Refining and Gulf Pipe Line named president of Illinois Central Railroad. A sailor turned admiral, Bucknam Pash, visits Awerten for a rest from Ottoman service.
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Bacator
Aldetch
Rhode
New York
William Ress
Cincinnat
Robt EB. Peary
Midway
Awope
Kanwan City
Lemald
Baroneen von Zedwitz
Elizabeth Caldwell
Louisville
Acd
Mer Slater
Margulis
Illinois Central Railroad Company
James P H2rahan
Ero
Inkes
Awerten
Buck Nam Pashe
Vevy
Mayal Nilyiser
Turbulent News Span Reports Fire Losses and Trials
Reports from multiple cities recount fatalities and rescues after a Stockyards fire at Morris & Co. and related blazes. A Philadelphia riot followed by police action left many injured or dead, while a large factory fire in Cincinnati caused millions in damage and several deaths. Officials consider arson in some cases as investigations unfold.
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Eli
Morris & Co
John Bamego
Phiadelphia
Karnego
Calais
Francs
Dover
North
Aca
Bosalsi
William H. Michaela
Anton Helbix
Ciicage
Indiata State Board of Pardons
Marshall
Ainsks
Britigh Columbia
Puget
Witchel Smith
Dacor
Wintrict
Cincinnati
Camage
Fourtver
Lang Sill
R._Friedlander & Co
Philatelpine
Snyaril
Tifa
Multiple criminal and political turmoil headlines reported
A sprawling dispatch lists Stephenson county mayoral recall charges in Freeport and Toledo factory fire losses. It covers espionage cases against British officers, a German sentence in Letpai Germany, Pompeii excavation finds, and a wave of political shifts from Lorimer to Queen Mary. Also noted are rail and labor tensions, New York hospital stab incident, and Rockefeller’s 10 million gift to the University of Chicago.
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Stephenson County Grand Furore
Rawleigh
Freeport
Toledo
Toledo Olnenit Company
Iuso
Hiram G. Gilk
Seattle
Wash
Ryurem
Horkum
Bernard Trench
William Brandon
Great Britain
Letpaig
Germany
Mudietenia
New York
Fogland
Warkman
Pompeii
Pontiac Clothilde
Hal Stein-Friesian Na
Carm Mealin Iil Oyd
Glant Western Ceres
Fort Dodee
Joss
Insurnace
Carrie Kerah
Micheér
W.A. Johnson
Portland
Grey
Heseg
Istandan Canal Commissioa
Deprior Tauvows
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Jr. C. Nell
Chicago
Newburg
Erie
Courterfelt
Edward Torgman White
Supreme Court
United States
Axnoriate
Harlan
Rome
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Paul Eva Stevenson
Hotel Delmont
Sandy
John D.rockefeller
University of Chicago
Martin A. Ayoreon
Rockefellier
Erezzta
Cahen
FL Cahen
Marchant
Sheee Tieo
Loe Angeltz
Cal
State Treasurer reports heavy general revenue expenditures
Des Moines December 24 state finances show general revenue outlays for the biennial period ending June 30 totaled 4 074 955 30 from general appropriation accounts. Net cost of the 15 Institutions under the control board reached 3 220 612 87 with Independence Insane Hospital the costliest. Various institutions and balances complicate the overall figures.
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Des Moines
Tressurer Morrow
Board of Control
Insane’ Hospital
Independence
Juetituiland
Bnetituilans
Anamosa
Tasghe Hospital
Cherokee
Soaize Hos. Clerinda
School For the Deaf
Cornell Btueta
Davenport
Tndustelai Echual
Epidera
Fort Maison
Glenwond
Insate Bokyltal
Inebristes
Knoxvilla
Farnhallown
Girly Industrial School
MitebeMyille
Des Moines State Fair notes and agriculture talks
The Des Moines meeting covered consumer prices for meals, a new concession contract, and a system to prevent overcharging at the fair. Henry Wallace praised Ames agricultural work, urged rural schooling improvements, and proposed an agricultural summer school for teachers. Secretary Sumner reported Iowa marriage, divorce, and birth statistics for Polk County. memorial services were held for Crocker post members. Drake University dean of women resigns. city hall interior work proceeds. state Grange encourages farmer and factory worker cooperation to lower prices. John Simpson reappointed state board of agriculture secretary.
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Des Moines
Tee
Acton
All Board
Wil
Yulevos
Juir
Mae Tortion
Itypi
Sarkern
Cally
Walt
Wward
Ibn
Farma
Hrathie Closeon
Henry Wallace
National Conservation Congress
Atute
Wallden
Lba
Ames
Long
State Teachers’ College
Uurlits
Amee
Andye
J.C. Cook
Cedar Rapids
Dan Molinos
Taft Approves Engineers Report on Western Irrigation Theaters
President Taft supports a engineers' report allocating 20 million dollars for western irrigation projects including Salt River Yuma Grand Valley Uncompahgre Campbell and Klamath Basin with additional funds for California Oregon New Mexico Texas and other states. The plan covers five years and may adjust allocations as work progresses and needs arise.
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Washington
Taft
Weliy Enginers
West Salt River
Yuma
Atkona
Califorata
Gmat Valley
Colorado
Uncompuleru
Payetté-Dalse
Bane
Mixtier
Montana
Narth
Vistte
Wyoming
Nebraska
Frinkes-Corzan
Nevada
Tilo Grands
New Mexico
Texas
Um Ullk
Oregon
Klametti
Grafornia
Strawberry Valley
Liak
Bunny Aide
Yarime
Socal
Intervat
Grant
Cal
Carlsbad
N.M
Garden City
Kaus
Kittins
Wapota
Benton
Yakima
Wash
Ha Weard
General Perwaation Fund
Ailssaurt Pumping
North
Taftenys
World record broken in Los Angeles by Arch Moxsey Soara
Arch Moxsey Soara ascended to 11,474 feet at Aviation Field Los Angeles, topping the prior 10,499 ft mark by Le Gagueur in Paris and surpassing Le Gagueur again as the Wright Team aviators push the altitude record. A forty mile gale accompanied the feat as Lathan’s monoplane faltered nearby and spectators watched the new height.
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Arch Moxsey Soara
Aviation
Los Angeles
Cal
Troxgey
Wright
Aviatore Biik
Svarkd
le Gagueur
Prince
Louis Paulhan
Hoxsey
Tis Font
Hubert Lathan
Water Rescue Past Cold River Ice Hole Story in Chippewa
A swimmer, Chippewa Palla, falls through ice forty feet from a wagon and surfaces two hundred feet downstream from an ice hole. He crawls to safety, saying the water was too cold. A ballplayer receives ten thousand dollars in Fort Sulth, Arkansas, while James Fernandez, ex Texas league player, is celebrated. Eugene Seales, alias Colton Kite, gives Fernandez a check for ten thousand and eight dollars.
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Chrise
Wansen
Chipewa Diver
Gui
Fort Sulth
Ark
Christma Tov
James Fernandez
Moore
Eugene Seales
Colton Kite
Fernandez
Sailors Honor Giles and Norfolk Women in Shipboard Gifts
A crew of seamen from Giles and Norfolk WV express gratitude to Roenefelter and Miss Helen Gould for kindnesses shown to their comrades. Gifts of Christmast presents were sent to both as a token of appreciation.
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Giles
Norfolk
Cem
Warrbine
Roenefelter
Helen Gould
Cihrictotas
Fire destroys Gode's dry goods store in Grand Rapids
A large fire in Grand Rapids destroys Gode's dry goods store and several offices. Estimated loss reaches 400,000 with insurance covering some of the damages. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause and assessed surrounding buildings for safety.
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Grand Rapids
Gode
Garress Memoir Notes Abroad In Memphis Conference
Fragmented text shows names Hacahan Gartess and Harahen, with references to Memphis Tennessee and political roles. It hints at railroad participation and plans regarding a presidency, with a quote about continuing as director and balancing roles on multiple roads. The passage is incomplete and carries garbled phrasing.
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Hacahan
Gartess
Memphis
Tenn
Jarahan
Railroad of
Talis
Harshita
Hinata
Harahen
Crowded Washington Street Scene Described in Fragment
A busy street crowd presses forward as a well dressed passerby and a small boy move amid the throng. A figure with a mounted hand grips the crowd and a woman lingers to watch a storefront window, while a confused scene unfolds involving a loud exchange and a heckled reply.
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Washington
Wootam
Lane 4
Daulay
Remarkable Cure Linked to Cuticura Paste Testimonial
Hiram Carpenter recounts a long battle with psoriasis and skin disease, detailing severe suffering until Cuticura treatment. He describes using Cuticura Resolvent, Ointment, and Soap, with rapid improvement in weeks and a return to health. A 1880 testimonial note confirms lasting remission even years later.
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Detrott
Sona
D. Carpenter
I Lenderson
N.Y
Carpenter
Walnut St- Sa
Lansing, Mich
Impressed Yel lowstong Park chief on European trip
H W Child president of the Yel lowstong Park Association described a two to three year old European journey with a business companion they met Abe Hale. They examined hotels and community issues and reached St Peter’s in Rome. A domed structure drew attention as a shell game of a question about London market value arose.
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H.W. Child
Yellowstong Park Association
Europe
Abe Hale
Tome
St. Peter
Child
London
A Shiver Figure
A fragmentary dialogue shows a father urging Arthur to finish a task, insisting on making a proper figure and warning about consequences while the boy protests and continues to work with paper and ink.
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Arthur
Incredible Gratality under this year football rules
Nonsense garbled text appears to mock football rule changes and misuses terms. The fragment mentions assisting a tall man and comments on ignorance misinterpreted as talent, with scattered words like Gills Great Scatt and Puck, suggesting a whimsical or satirical snippet rather than a coherent report.
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Gills
Puck
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Jawa State
Coljeeum
Toullis
Jana Pel
Beat Sud
Greater Des Moines
J. A. Perse
Fort Fonge
K. H. Guthefe
Frog Towssand
Albla
Cussen
Winterset
Ueorge Corson
Lect
Attarmey CF
Robins
Hecomes
AeWulate
Robbiny
Jetsral
Jon Flotuber
Ansistant
Charles W. Lyon
Nelson J. Lee
Katherville
Bees
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railroad
James P. Novington
Clive
Blalutitt
Pranola Nordager
Syearolt
Wiliam Wilson
Horden
A. M. Marden
Fort Madison
Greyeara
Amamora
Cork
Akil
Calfol
Geners
Qin
Cupid Strong
Hirenlel
Sumner
Iowa Tate
Dole
Durion
Juan
Birtus
Osaa
Crocker
Grand Army of the Republics
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Crocker Relief Corps
Mira. McHenry Paeser
Lavelin Aches Mehenry
Piitof
Willem I. McHenry
Pulk County District Court
Sted
Rutaad Avenue
Paailion
Mer. Shel Murrie
Drake University
H. M. Bell
Arris
Drake
H. Morzig
Marbballtown
Bel
Hiram Carpenters
Wall
Myers-Dillon Drug
Omane
Nek
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