Robbery at Selby Smelting Vault Nets 20000 Ounces Gold
Thieves tunneled into the Selby Smelting and Lead Company vault near San Francisco, stealing nearly 12,000 to 20,000 ounces of gold worth about 400000 to 500000 dollars. The plan involved a long tunnel and a hidden wall breach, with police alerted coast to coast. Officials say the heist is the boldest of its kind and investigations are underway across California.
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Selby Bmelting and Lend
Jdrgent
Ite Hind
Pacific
Onw
San
Ivan
Potas
Onvey
Texans in New York Special to The Port
The report lists Texans in New York with names including Houston, B J Getoy, Albert, D T Greet, Marlborouch Galventor, Robert Cohen, Navarre, W Davis, Imperial, and others tied to Imperial and local towns. The fragmentary roster mentions Nacogdoches, N. Maney, Pennington, and Browdwar among entries, reflecting a dispersed group identified as Texans abroad.
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New York
Houston
B.J. Getoy
Albert
D. T. Grerett
Marlborouch Galventor
Robert I. Cohen
Navarre
W. Davis
Imperial
Datlaa— IV
Headh
Bane
F. A. Small-prink
George Meshler
Lierald
Nacogdioches
FL. Falkner
T. Maclair
Lealson
Betorbrough
Binithvilla
N. Maney
Ertheeldt
T, Pennington
Ramg
W. Bale
Browdwar
Bryan Man Wounded In Texas Shooting Accident
In El Paso August morning James H. Adnan a phlot clerk was cleaning a pistol when it discharged striking him in the knee. He was seriously wounded and may be laid up through November while on a thirty day leave from duty at Bryan.
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Bryan
el Paso
Texas
James H. Adnan
Bryag
Strike Order Ignites Battle of Labor and Steel Giants
The Amalgamated Association calls a nationwide strike against United States Steel, prompting fears of mass idleness and potential violence as the move impacts Shaffer era mills. The letter urges union men to unite despite contract claims, with a deadline of August 10, 1905, for action. President Shaffer notes mills may be alerted only to union leadership, not mill managers.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Augusto
Amalgamated
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Blfitinis
United States
Etec! Trust
Natural Steel
National Tube
Federal Steel Companies
Deportation of Strike Leaders Shocks Tampa Community
A chaotic night in Tampa ends with leaders deported amid vigilante actions and rumors of wider expulsions. Reports mention Koontards and Cubana among the detainees, with unclear exact numbers and fear of further removals as crowds disperse and legal maneuvers begin.
National Wholesale Groovers Company Aims Major Consolidation
A dispatch from New York dated August 6 reports a plan to form the National Wholesale Groovers Company with capital of 1 000 000. The guild includes about 2 700 leading grocery rovers in the United States, seeking control of a large share of the market. It also notes an intent to consolidate tea production from the United States and Japan to control output and imports.
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New York
Avenne
United States
Japan
Fragmentary Notes on Weighing and Carriage of Water Timbers
Fragmentary OCR text describes weights and handling of timber or water-related items with references to a formanteulentine and ghosts observed nearby. It mentions a weight bearing on men, a fault, and a scene where people were carried or moved by a person. The fragment is unclear and contains many garbled phrases and partial words.
Severe Rainfall Destroys Property in Albermarie North Carolina
A violent storm at Albermarie NC dumped about fifteen inches of rain in twelve hours. The deluge caused extensive damage with many roofs blown off and several water mains burst. Authorities report at least forty years of heavy rain history shattered by the night’s flood.
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Albermarie
N. C
Anenet
Incomplete OCR Confusion About Vault Incident
Fragmentary text references a vault, possible severed items, and armed men, with garbled phrases suggesting slaves and a hunt or pursuit. Key details like names, places, or clear actions are missing, leaving an unclear, uncertified incident description.
Mosquitoes Targeted by New York Health Officials
New York health officers order aggressive mosquito control across Greater New York after reports of widespread infestation. Dr Dorr and Dr Monahan advocate rapid measures to eliminate breeding sites and suppress the pest, warning of continued danger if action lags.
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New York
Dorr
Greater
Staten
Dorpauld
Doty Ath Bel
Monahan
Lourie
Rentia
Workmen Wanted in the West by San Francisco Iron Works
Representatives of the Union Iron Works of San Francisco are in the city to hire machinists, boiler makers and molders for the company. They seek workers for contracts and will not reveal details, accepting applicants who supply information and payment.
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Tampa
San Francisco
Algu
Denison Jewelers Face Arraignment This Morning
A Denison Texas jewelry firm Aunet Peck Gar fing faced arraignment this morning over alleged gem thefts. Police and court officials would not disclose further details as proceedings began in Denison.
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Denison
Texas
Aunet ,Peck & Garfing
Shaffer Talks to Strikers in Labor Turmoil at Steel Mills
President Shaffer urged strikers in Avayet G-Region to avoid desertion and warned against decertification while promising continued pay. He claimed steel trusts aim to crush unions and shield mills, as National Steel and partners plan broader operations. The move could push union membership past one million and halt production nationwide if mills resist.
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Fittahare
Avayet
Goat
New York
Valley
Shafer
Shatter Ia
Milo Mion
Bystander Wan Killed in Weekend Shooting
An apparent fatal shooting occurred Saturday night three miles from town injuring bystander Wan. Law, a resident, was killed in the incident. Investigators are pursuing leads as authorities ensure public safety.
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Tesos
Millee
Lawla Reid
Colanéd
En Wares
Attra Vire
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Dulleys
Howard Smith CO
Newark
Ireland & Morrow
Ston, T
Pede
Hartwell Iron Works
Electric and Telephone Supplies
Barden Electric & Machinery Co
Just
Gar Loteor
H. P. McLaughlin & CO
Willow St
California
Evrey
Perzon
Selby
Perth
Tae Poltea
Ell
Bay
San Mrcnesses
Polit
Falleso
Cal
Thy Helby Armelting Werkt Meade
Dprean
Svenina
Turnip Seed
Teaas Seed
Dallas, Texas
Iudelivery
Sereno
Cora
Oate
Bran
Lunn
Eye
Mose
Throt
Klas Bidy
Vement
Lille Houeton
Louisville
Saucier
PSE
L. J. Parks
F.B. Morse
Lnst
T. J. Swarton
Cigar Makers’ Union
Anguet
Strikte
Itesistencia
Gwen
Dawpa
Imormat
Oldwena
Jeidern
Otrretn
The
Gulf
Depertet Atrite
Koontards and
Cubana
Belduees
Breedebed
Atrike
Anairese
Ema
Jduders
Ely
Tenome
Werk
Ntarve
Bern
Ntrthern
Taklite
Goether
Meade
Wapirk
Santwassee
Bert
Alec
New York Health Department
Carnegie Mills
Newcastie
Bunter Wald
Mont Eagle, Tern
Geo
D. Hun
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