Two Die as Officer Weiss Is Shot in Broad Daylight
In Houston a fatal shooting at a Tadon's Corner saloon leaves Patrolman William Weiss dead from heart wounds and J T Vaughn wounded as bystanders report a rapid sequence of gunfire on Congress Avenue and nearby streets. Police arrest Vaughn as witnesses recount the chaotic minutes and medical staff rush to aid the wounded officer.
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Stengthy
F. Welsn
Houston Pallie Ieee
J.T. Glin
Tadon
Con
Jacinto
Fred
Raney
Virgin
Kahn
Vaughn
Wor
Kahin
Brougkman & Kahn
Vanelh
Vanehh
Etnirs
Vausha
Mesara
Vaugh
Mewra, Vougin & Valleht
Vougin
Tilth
Hepinn Younger
Wateh
Younget
Bill Weles
Mr. Weles
Mr. Welas
Herman Noungat
Congress Avinue
Sno Ideinto
Youngest
Tur
Buffalo
Personal Mentions From Cowley to Fort Worth Area
A series of brief notes lists residents and visitors: Re Dampler of Cowley and W J Neville of Palestine attend the Mine Artorace. J D Kerr of Shreveport leaves Lagan. TS B Owens of Westherfort at the Mine. W H Pope travels to Sherman. A M arter departs for Fort Worth. Y Burnwell reforms and is at Lawher. Jono Battle of Waco registered in city. Tooke f Bea appears in Hutchins house. Brad Eliott of Trinity at the sertind Taco Mtoe Cbletze. Wednesday date noted.
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W. J. Neville
Palestine
Artorace
Waco
Cty
Tooke
Bea
Hutchins House
Witains Brad Eliott
Trinity Ie
Sertind
Taco
Fenededay
Fiat
Unclear OCR: Political Meeting Reports and Disjointed Notes
Fragmentary text recounts a political meeting at an unspecified hall and references to officials, dates, and actions. The legible elements include mentions of a President figure, a House meeting, and a registrarial context, but specific facts are not clear. The piece reads as garbled notes from a public event or notices with many unreadable names and phrases.
Local notes from the city and surrounding events
Fragmentary report describes civic meetings, arrests, and social happenings. Mentions include a secretary, a mayoral welcome, a town event at a local school, and a Pan American exposition trip returning travelers. Names and places are partially obscured in the OCR, with references to Houston, Bulalo, and Alotaea Walla among others.
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fMilior
Uiporianie
Henan
Wiki
Brenhaw
Houston
Mis “Welekuloh
Knobs a Tennecosee at the auditorium
The Bere Tooker company presented Kole ob Toney wee in a melodramatic staging with notable performances by Mut Roth and several actors. The crowd applauded the actors and the production, praising Avery Glover and George Geomaine for their roles as the evening's highlights.
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Meadon Cave
Avery Glover
Doe Toston
Fee
Piadse
Mio Amatiiaes
Vie
Sun Pany
Reid
Pega
Mobaldecabiy
Matalde
Alen Wellar An Mrs. Preaek Dorling
Iten
Tiree
Portia
Amilitorkitn
Rive
A. Horter
George TL Tiyrver
Denied by Italians Amid City Mafia Denial and Confusion
A local committee reports Italian residents in Houston deny Mafia ties amid protests over a prior report. They claim a Mafia organization exists in the city only as alleged, while officials defend the accuracy of their prior recount of threats and extortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traliana
Cits
Martie
Dolle
Dalrimo
Poetic Talk and Public Notices From The Era
A garbled prose piece mentions labor unions, petitions, and political figures like Debs, with scattered references to the Grand Trunk Railway offering free rides to Buffalo for a summer traveler event. The text blends commentary, notices, and advertisements with uncertain dates and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
Buffalo
Erenf Bummer
Teketa
Ite
Ningeraalin
Barley-Malt 4 Hons and Ao Bonds Report
Fragmentary text notes barley malt honors and bonds but details are unclear. readable segments mention oats or corm an unclear phrase, with no concrete events or names to confirm.
Smuggling In Chinamen At Mexican Port Scare Report
Reports from Moxico City describe alleged smuggling involving Chinese workers bound for mines and plantations. The piece claims Chinese language prohibition and forced labor allegations, with officials discussing enforcement and possible ties to broader capital interests and coerced migration schemes.
Limited Readable Fragments Signal Unclear Event
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about a tie or meeting, with references to government demand and unclear figures. No coherent facts or dates emerge to anchor a clear news item.
Rains in the Corn Belt Sweep Far and Wide
Weather reports from Washington on July 20 describe widespread rainfall across the corn belt with few resistant sections. The advisory notes unsettled conditions, persistent showers, and varying impacts on states including Nebraska Missouri and Iowa.
Essayless unrest and drought strain Missouri towns
The report describes hardship in Missouri communities as crop failures and water shortages threaten farms and households. Authorities discuss shifting ranges, fires, and scarce forage as residents brace for worsened conditions over the coming weeks.
Weather report hints at improving conditions in Cana area
A damaged note from Yopeka Kansas notes light winds and some rain in the east this evening. It mentions a system extending toward The Gato area and predicts further improvement in the outlook with a likely raise in quality of air.
Heavy Raina in the Southwest ushers dramatic flood scene
The passage describes severe rainfall and flooding in a western region with extraordinary water levels. It notes heavy rain impacting the area, with mentions of a large amount of water near settlements and surrounding districts, hinting at widespread disruption and danger.
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Phoniiiz
Aria
Willim
Waentra
Boutheen
Boto
Crop Prospects Brighten in Des Moines Area
Fragmentary notes show farmers in Des Moines area reporting improved crop prospects after a July drought scare. Inland weather and market factors influenced yields and farm incomes, with officials monitoring grain conditions and storage options.
Indemnities and Payment Terms in Early Treaty Talks
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss interest started in a month and semiannual payments under a central arrangement. Mentions the United States and other parties negotiating terms and obligations, with unclear dates and references to penalties and due dates.
Wrangle of Socialists in Indianapolis Delegates Convention
A chaotic Indianapolis convention between rival Socialist factions the Springfield Wing and the Sedependent faction escalates as delegates threaten to expel opponents and clash over leadership. The Taaleo faction seeks control amid heated debates on rules and recognition, with procedural moves and contested votes shaping the outcome.
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Indianapolis
Aret
Sravenhors BF
Tulaycos
Tingene
Deba
Ie Tawl Bia
Mike Wik
TALEO
Athens
Auneile
Chetprae
Peeriy
Fragmented OCR Story Survives in Muddled Text
The readable segments depict a wartime or conflict scene with scattered references to air raids, centers, and people reacting to an ongoing emergency. Names and places are obscured, but the text hints at a public warning, civilian disruption, and the tension of a larger campaign.
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Gilly
Reiger
Statement to Be Lasued in New York July 24
Fragmented text describes a statement issued in New York on July 24 by a company or corporation. It references financial or legal matters and mentions a contested outcome and potential actions. The legible parts point to a formal notice or declaration within a corporate or public context.
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Hoyaton
Union Wen
Jeter
Ewald
New York
United Hiytis Biya! Corporation
Untitled local notice on cotton sale and weights
Fragmentary report from Yorkum and Tors notes a cotton sale underway in the morning with a reggie Hvolenda listed and a premium price. A weigh-in of 448 pounds is recorded with buyer Al. A. Townsend and a sale in Gepealed, Tox dated July 1.
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Yorkum
Tors
Hhe City
Tox
al. A. Townsend
Newspaper Man Dead in Milwaukee
A veteran Milwaukee newsman died suddenly tonight after a long career with The News and previous service with the Evanin Wisconsin press. The decedent, Mr. Youngw, led a notable life in journalism, with colleagues recalling his decades of coverage and dedication to the profession.
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Milwaukee
Yenowlne
Evanine
Wisconsin
Bunda
Lynching Threats Reported in Ohio Town
In Ganeeville Ohio on July 20, reports describe mobs gathering at King's Mills amid rumors of a lynching. Victims from a revolver incident are cited, with residents unsettled and urging calm as tensions rise over the case involving Bushy, the imprisoned man accused in the event.
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Ohio
Ganeeville
Melwin Sbholteow
Drummer Killed in Tennessee Incident
Fragmentary report from Memphis notes a drummer killed near his home amid unclear details. Names mentioned include W. K. Howora and Albert Bowers with cousin references and a possibly named Martines Broihera. No arrests reported yet as authorities search for a suspect.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Tong
W. K. Howora
Albert Bowers
Ouiny O
Martines Broihera
New
Tirteauis
Piialide
Mexican War Veteran John Te Dies in Mewplia at 82
Obituary notes the death of longtime Mexican War veteran John Te, aged 82, a former brevet major who served in the army and supreme court era. He lived in Mewplia, Tenn, and was known for his military service and public life.
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Policeman Weles
Mewplia
Tenn
John Te
Hig
Leach Hale
Unclear OCR: Cape Colony tensions reported in Cape Calan area
Fragmentary text describes Boer numbers in London dated July 21 and references tensions in the upper districts of Cape Calan with mentions of Bever al patient and a local cry. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent event or outcome.
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London
Cape Calan
Paper Mill Destroyed in Canada Fire
A fragmented report indicates a mill fire at a Canadian paper facility with significant damage and uncertainty about casualties or causes. Further details are not readable in the surviving text.
Secretary Long Orders Refusal to Pluses Schley Inquiry
An opaque dispatch from Washington dated two states that Secretary Long issues an order barring certain participants from interfering with the Schley inquiry. The message includes garbled phrases but centers on hindering proceedings and a directive related to the investigation.
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Long
Schley
Wahahington
Daty 2
Lopethitn Demi
Pecione
Resting the Long Vacation at Mogulten City
The report describes Long and party plans for a vacation period with a main segment at Mogulten, Miew, Terobs ary. It notes he will return to Washington for the rly part of panpena Dey and mentions Secretary Me Hackett and Governor Allen in the sequence of events.
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Washington
Seerstary Long
Mogulten
Miew
Terobsary
Allen
Taxation Rules for Legacies in Weacy Tarrow
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue rules that legacy taxation is based on estate value at the death moment. The ruling clarifies how the tax applies to transfers and prior estate distribution, noting correlations with testator death timing and related exemptions.
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Woebington
Internal Revenue Works
Weacy Tarrow
Irene Ir Hats Foe
Gerry
Civil Service Commission Changes in Hawaii and Washington
Civil Service Commission officials were redeployed from the mainland to Hawaii and Washington, with Limeel and Chet Parminas named to oversee the transfer and ensure civil service standards remain in operation in Bevall.
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Civil Service
Hawaii
Washington
Civil Service Commissioon Hodenbiing
Miawaii
Limeel
Chet Parminas
Language Shift Commentary Sparks Court Debate
A Washington report from July 29 discusses changes to language use and its impact on a Sebley court decision. The piece notes concerns over legal terminology and potential effects on interpretation and justice.
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Washington
Sebley Court of Ra
Turner Maze Marriage Notice Appears in Local Ledger
Mr A C Torney a traveling salesman for the Bering Cortes Maniwire company married yesterday morning to a woman identified only as Minn abignie at a ceremony noted in the column. The report mixes misspelled names with unclear details but records the wedding and mentions Torney’s travels and a tie among attendees.
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Turner-Maze
A. C. Torney
Bering Cortes Maniwire
Minn Abignie
Mir
Raveling
Crlenia
Turmer
Deas
The Same Old Story In a Fractured Nation
A garbled historical passage discusses a troubled urban American setting amid depression era strains. It mentions terms like attack of dydentory and a dubious remedy purchase linked to a place called Chamberbatya and a factory nesttte. The text reflects confusion and damaged OCR.
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Dydentory
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Fred Ever
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Arthiote
Sal
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Stisiunderinken
Juattee Malkot
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J.T. Vangho
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Younger
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Brgan
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Weler
Colin Wilber
Paten
Vingho
J. W. Weise
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Thompson
Mont
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Second Ward
Jt Fitenn
Fhe & Wright
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Westheimer Undertaking
O'Clook
Malach
M. Fort Worth
Logan Travel
Roberts
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Logan
Tito Ban
Thora H. Lewi
Gongales
Adiong
Willim Donoyvant
Gag Lake
George Holet
Kaunas
Metered
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Hotan
Naas
Cooper
Remumont
Catloway
Temple
Lignan Lyetol
O. Wurrie Mistersan
Galeton
Satie Logan Tote
C. W. Marlin
Grip
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Advance Thresher Company
Hotel
Cristel
J. HW. Thompson
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Moe
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Sam Antonie ii
Hutehine Hewne
WB. Carriere
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Mo Lipper
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Taylor
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Caner & Swany
Fort Worth
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Elipper
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Martin
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OT Coulter
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Logan Hotel
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Miteee Marty
Katie Stein
Owisle
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Serkovine
Great Northern
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Eltioe
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Uife
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Yopeka
Kan
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Daly Shedilspaletoa
Toekilil
Waluet
Holy Sear
Janney Airtel
Wrangle
Eugene V. Dabs Wat
Springfield Wing
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Federation
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Windeer Mille
Tte Bt
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Canada Paper Bee Mat
de Peléhin Association
Mintrot's
Charles Stewart
Panama
R.S. Collins
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Fort Smith
A. $. Dyer
Miro
Si. Iry
Willie Hutchinson
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