Oddities and statistics from early 20th century inquiries
A disparate compilation notes world data on finance, geography, and politics. It cites Oregon as the first state to hold an election in 1900, measures of Gibraltar tunnels, a McKinley memorial shaft, vast violin exports, and imperial observations from Europe and Asia. It also covers labor, crime, and governance with brief items on police actions, press history, rail costs, and cabinet reshuffles.
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Malo
Weck
Honoluin
Callan
Morocco
Zeta
Taman
Liverpool
Iron Trust
Oregon
Amulltones
Rock of Gibraltar
Germany
Marseilles
Sydney
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Massachusette
Parle Hee
Feking
Southerry
Western Australia
Hertha Hartlel Purdy
Catson City
Alaska
Seattle
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's University
Colombia
India
Afghniatan
Lie Tate Ameer
Tia
Atlantic
Gulf Porta
Cace
Viton
Congress
Upithouse Board
United States
Jers
Mahila
State Department
Antwerp
Gage 10 quits Abney Writ Is Leak at Cabinet Talk
A report says Secretary Gage intends to relinquish the treasury portfolio when Roosevelt finds a neutral successor. Gage desires relief before spring and the president has tried to dissuade him from retiring. A long cabinet conference followed the president’s return from New York where he attended Hawkers’ association meeting. the resignation was not discussed there.
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Wideman
Gage
Wakeman
Scepesary
Hiyself
Washington
Doc
Appralaer Wakeman
New York
George Whitehead
Sverretary
Reooveyelt
Pat Dexite
Big Port
Rng
Pa King
Ad Ciivereity
Wisconsin
Sells
Washingtton Dee
Treasury
Roosevelt
Ciagi
Gigre
Hawkers' Association
IS AGAINST SCHLEY
A Washington report discusses Admiral Schley and the court of inquiry. It notes the committee’s view that the Rest report reflects Sedley’s evidence and that reopening the inquiry is unwarranted. Secretary Taft is noted as having been asked to act, with potential delays.
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Washington
Hue
Ub Schley Conrh
Jnyvit
Eubhathien
Sedley
Sete Hk
Behley
Fong Bak
Suhley
The Jacksons Sentenced in Fresh Bar Allegations
In a complex case spanning multiple defendants, Tanton, Dee, 21 Mrodvee, and Laura Taoteat faced charges tied to improper practices. The proceedings connected to a broader inquiry into official misconduct and alleged improprieties within a limited federal framework.
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Tanton
Dee
Mrodvee
Laura Taoteat
Odella Diss de Bar
Senator Sewell Condition Deteriorates After Spell
Reports from New Albany indicate Senator Sewell suffered a heart incident Friday morning with doctors stating immediate danger if further spells occur. The spread of related health notes describes late night weakness, a brief recovery, and ritual precautions as officials await further updates amid a flurry of unrelated items from Detroit to New York.
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Comden
Dee
Awol Wan
Jawl M. Moway
Jik Condon
Deadly boiler explosion devastates Dunbar mill
A massive blast at the Dunkin mill on Shbetieth Street killed five workers and injured many more. The force toppled boilers and wrecked the plant, with debris piled up to seven feet high. Fire crews and ambulances arrived quickly, carrying victims to hospital as investigators probed the cause amid a chaotic scene.
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Tilleburi
Tadiy Morniye
Dean Potil
Tous My McNeil
Iargne
Thomas Bmoot
Alexander Wasaglobe
Jett
Reily
Yaluchiin
Perniskh
Washington
Agea Wi
Vina McChicks
Thiesyth
Wiley
Thas
Fur
Dhe
Bly Waller Works
Daimes McWeil
Ue Bark Bros
McNeil
Che
Jared
Sugar Beet Industry Letter Prompts Debate in Mississippi Valley
A long letter argues for expanding sugar beet cultivation to boost production and lower prices. It cites the Moines Jeay Canal era duties, claims U.S. beet output could reach 350,000 pounds annually with profits near 150,000, and criticizes opponents for delaying progress while praising advances in beet processing and efficiency.
Water outage hits Detroit district amid fires and deaths
Detour water failure in Detroit left multiple districts without service for hours. A fatal shooting occurred near the corner of Jefferson and Soleamh avenues as crews investigated a train derailment and gas explosion at a nearby works. Former railroad superintendent Connellsville, once with Ts. & Oo rationad, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head, apparently suicide. he leaves behind several children.
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Detroit
Mich
Che
Funluning
Don
Eloi
Dedfergan Agi Soleamh
Passat
Rena Newith
Lee
Tewethoie
Ts. & Oo Rationad
Connellsville
Alee
Linnygedls Donville Quine Executed Friday Evening
A historical report notes the execution of Linnygedls Donville Quine on Friday evening. The fragmentary text mentions a ceremonial act and references a crowd or witness event, but many details are garbled. Further context is needed for full accuracy.
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Linnygedls
Donville
Renhen Quine
Tawi Flare Tread Dee Maine Adventure Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Tawi Flare Tread Dee Maine and Veo ad etige W with unclear context. No coherent event, location, or outcome is discernible.
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Maine
Conrad
Told in Other Lands Tale of a Foreign People
FragmentedOCR text describes distant lands and strange customs with references to roads, goods, and a pilgrimage. The language is garbled, but hints at cultural contrasts, trade routes, and a distant enterprise involving Petershucps.
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Darkann
Minnie Wiles
West Dows
Priso
Abney
Secretary of Treasury
Sommeliy
Praelann Wiskenian
Yeorotney
Schley
Lomlon
Senator Sewell
Hamnee
Poon
Teysonville
Inds
Dev
Telik Beling
Sewell
Naehhun
Austin
Charles Goodman
Falls Giry
Femsavity
Les H. Kostenbine
Loutaville
Goodwun
Vekell
Algiers
Wan
Pasard Avery
Algvy
Toulaville
Willian
Grilad
Coke County
Pittsburg
Carrollton
Erbver Squiers
Feklig
Bremen
Bae
Vlad
Epmon
Hoheert Price
Price
Daniel
Mie
Wisgeent
Wiliam Curley
Stace
Munters
Mer
Welviek
Rempine Wise
Hana Testles
Phere
Collees
Wintel
Crem Glieet
Ten Weiler
George Vawel
Jane & Hough
Mearning
Mats
Vie Murey
Wiel
Huron
Dohus
Marcout
Tennessee
Komt
Misia Appi
Texas
Mare Teanhiy
Yanama
Sun Propelsea
Dowdt
Phe
Bern
Jush
Woebington
Philadelphia
Satayo
Panama
Vencavela
Fulagya Pada
Lwa
Egal
Dangrdta
Coertaetn
Ahdert
Towet
Mt Tal
Cutting
Benelitt
Messen
Osaurd
iIndyelog
Wus Mishissipipi
Ebayer
Hamer
Cory
Wielane Nedaibk
Mowean
Savage
Welihiae
Tullowe
Totterite
Moines Jey
Gar
Sigan
Dagen
Vie Cubs
Monae
Osmed
Curtiog
Pho
Vluesius
Matai
Biber Wail
Alps
Ube
Enterprine Rewully Nuisvil Chere
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