Various World Notes and Anecdotes From 1913 Era
A digestion of scattered items covers folklore, language, architecture, travel and science. It mentions Noah and the ark, table manners, punctuation, word origins, public figures like Premier Asquith, Odd Fellows in England, and curious specimens such as a 200 year old watch and a triple wedding in St. Louis. It also cites forestry fires, immigration figures, and global trade trends.
Straps Reporter in Car Then Wrecks It
Chicago report details Mark Morton and his daughter Helen involved in a prank trip to Virginia that escalated to an alleged assault on a newspaper reporter. Morton allegedly attacked, bound, and wrecked a car carrying a captive, while the reporter pursues damages and a charge of assault. Helen Morton spoke of seeking independence and real men, mapping a volatile family incident.
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Chicago
Mark Morton
Honaire
Helen
Virginia
Wilson Defines American Mission as Peace and Service
President Wilson addressed 144 naval academy graduates in Annapolis declaring the United States serves humanity, not conquest, as many prepare to sail to Mexican waters. He urged restraint, praised Admiral Fletcher, and spoke of Vera Cruz’s impact on international perception.
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Wilsun
Naval Academy
United States
Vera Crus
Wilson
America
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Fullam
Washington
Niagara Falla
Presidentia Party
Trade shows bulk of imports rise while exports fall in April
Washington June 6 A department of commerce report notes a drop of more than 37 million dollars in April exports from the previous year and an import rise of over 27 million dollars. Crude materials for manufacturing up 12 million in imports. foods up 4.4 million in imports. manufactures for further use up slightly. miscellaneous articles rise modestly.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Artic Iva
Divers to Explore Hull of Sunken Ship
Quebec reports the cruiser Rewex W ready to depart for Pather Point to inspect the wreck of the Eropresa of Ireland. Divers will attempt submarine work and penetrate the vessel's corridors amid reports of nearly 400 bodies in the hull.
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Rewex
Pather Point
Ireland
Resex
Harvard Crew Practice Robbed By Wind Mishap
Harvard coach Wray sent crews on Thames rowing drill despite strong gusts. A girl and a second varsity boat nearly collided during a sheep brush incident as the boat race reached the river banks, but the main crew finished ahead.
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Wray
Harvard
T Thames
Greeting for Roosevelt by Plymouth Hinglish relay
Fragmentary text mentions Plymouth and a greeting to Roosevelt. Details unclear but indicates a seal or ceremony context with a coat and a parade setting in Utah or Hoosen area. Names and places are incomplete.
Philippine Volcano Wreaks Destruction on Sangair Island
A violent eruption on Sangair Island south of Mindanao in the Philippines unleashed boiling lava streams that overwhelmed forests and cocoa plantations while stones and ashes rained across the island. Official reports note no loss of life but massive property destruction, including the ruin of one house on Sangair.
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Batavia
Java
Sangair
Mindanao
Philippines
Variola Cratera
Lfe
Federal Charter for Railways Proposed by Senator Cummins
Senator Cummins drafts a bill for federal incorporation of railroads and state-to-federal takeover of properties. The plan would have the Interstate Commerce Commission supervise which properties are nationalized and allow government seizure with value set by arbitration or condemnation.
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Washington
Cumming
Wicely
Interstate Commere Commission
Senat Cummins
Inu
Railroads Withdraw Shipping Exemption in Iowa
Des Moines report notes Iowa railroads withdrew a rule that exempted them from liability for late shipments of livestock or perishable goods within the state. They admitted the rule contradicted Iowa statutes and will keep the exemption for interstate shipments.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
Cummins Objects to Free Toll Concession in Canal Debate
In Washington on June 6 Senator Cummins criticized British protests that concede U S right to grant free tolls. He called free tolls a subsidy and argued no ship should pass the canal free. He urged maintaining tolls for American coastwise ships.
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Washington
United States
Cummins
Great Britain
Senate reshuffles as Kenyor joins agriculture panel
Washington reports changes in Bena committees with Senator Kenyor resigning from military affairs to take a key role on agriculture, previously sought by Dolliver, and Senator Sterling added to the post offices committee.
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Washington
Kenyor
Benator Dolliver
Sterling
Post Offices
Man of Mystery Identified by Mother in Chicago
Earl Wiles, a mining engineer missing since 1906, is identified as the “man of mystery” found in Chicago. His mother, Mrs. H. B. Pitkin, confirms the identity after he showed a scar on his right foot and weak vocal cords left paralyzed, with prior notes of “J. C. R.” and “J. FR. H.” written.
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Chicago
Oak Park Infirmary
Rochester
Minn
Earl Wiies
Iles
J. FR. H
Senate moves to limit anti trust program via commerce bill
Washington June 6 Senator Pomerene introduced a resolution in the interstate commerce committee to approve only the portion of the omnibus trust legislation dealing with interstate commerce. The move aims to block broader anti trust provisions and will be voted on tomorrow. Negotiations and opposition were noted as significant in shaping the session’s approach.
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Washington
Senate
Pomerene
Interstate Commerce Committee
Comerene
Man Who Stole Mona Lisa Receives Light Sentence
In Plovence Italy on June 6 Vincenzo Perugia received a plea of extenuating circumstances after stealing Da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre in Paris. Judges sentenced him to one year with credit, and he will serve about six months due to time already served.
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Plovence
Italy
Vincenzo Perugia
Etere da Vinci
Louvre
Paria
Perugia
Women Demand Vote for U S Senator in Chicago
Formal demand by women of Lilimolg for the right to vote for United States senator was scheduled before the election commissioner in Chicago. The campaign seeks votes in the September primary and November election as part of a broad push for presidential election suffrage.
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Chicago
Lilimolg
United States
Suffragists Face Rejection by Irish Statesman
London reports John Redmond leader of nationalists rejected by Teic suffrage plea for women electors. Redmond cites past deputations and says Ireland must decide if it wants women voters. In Derby a Norman church at Brechinall burned. suffragists suspected as arson explosions heard before fire. A Brentsal suffrage meeting was disrupted by youths amid suspected retaliation. Buckingham Palace incident follows as a woman interrupted royal presentations.
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John Be Redmond
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Teieh
Tria
Mond
Treland
Derby
Eng
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Brecinall
Brentsal
Bee Swarm Disrupts Cincinnati Street Life
In Cincinnati on June 6 St Xavier’s students stirred a window hive provoking a swarm that halted traffic and forced shoe factories to suspend work. The bees attacked workers and even settled on a street car driving crew and passengers to shelter as districts paused for about half an hour.
Courtier of King George Involved in Card Scandal
London June. Gossips swirl over a card cheating scandal tied to Gordon Cumming cases with King Edward as witness. The royal household member faces accusations while the Derby dinner invites shrink and royalty abstains. The courtier and two accusers have agreed not to enter card rooms in London clubs.
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London
Gordon Cumming
Traonby Croft
Edward
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Derby
St. James
Marlborough
Whitsunday
Buckinghame
Jockey Club
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George
Prince Arthur
Connaught
Duke of Teck
Little boy killed by vicious gander in yard incident
Jeannette Pennsylvania June 6 a two year old boy of Mrs Martin Jakey Claridge near here died after a gander attacked him while he played in the yard His clothing was ripped and his flesh torn to the bone Neighbors beat the fowl and a physician could not save him within an hour
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Hadi
Martin Jakey
Claridge
Ais
Jakey
Erica
Woman as interne at government hospital for the insane
Mildred Gg Sheets of Town City was today appointed as a medical interne at the government hospital for the insane. This is an unusual step for a woman, as few such positions have been held by female interne candidates.
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Washington
Mildred Gg
Sheets
Town City
Government Hospital For
Body of Insurance Agent Found in Lake
A newspaper report states Charien H. Strauss, an insurance agent with News for the New England Mutual, was found dead in Lake Mohegan. A $1000 reward was offered for information. The body was located near a canoe or hired boat on the lake’s opposite shore.
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Jung
Charien H. Strauss
New England
Laurence
Lake Mohegan
Weafont
Yostemtay
Peweres
Move Trial Set for July in Michigan Murder Case
The trial date was selected and set for July 7 for leaders of a Western group charged with murder following recent police actions. Proceedings to be heard in Anes district court, with formal charges outlined and witnesses to be called.
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Lee
Wu Wen
Tenn
Anes
Harvard Clugs Meet Chi Ogoom 150 and 690
Fragmentary OCR note references a Harvard gathering and a club meeting with numbers 150 and 690, mentioning names and weekly nights. Exact details and context are unclear due to garbled text.
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Murverd
Stream On Rampage Threatens Towns Along Black River
Widespread flooding from heavy rains last night and Wednesday has damaged the municipal Light & Power dam at Hlack river towns. The flood tore away concrete levees and left many families homeless. In Hemlock four miles away the Withee Lumber roller mills were ruined by a bursting dam. Owen four miles north reports four feet of water in the streets.
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Win
Hlack River
Municipal Light & Power Company
Hemlock
Withee Lumber Company
Owen
Ledyard Defends New Haven Directors Before ICC
Lewis Cass Ledyard testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, denying that New Haven directors were dummies or that J. Pierpont Morgan and Mellen dominated the board. He recalled lively clashes with Mr Folk and described fellow directors and their roles, including Morgan, Brooker, Brush, Whittemore, Brewster, McHarg, Hinot, Milligan and others.
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Lewis Casa Ledyard
New Haven Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
J. P. Morgan
Mellen
Morgan
Ledyard
Folk
Daniels
Lewis Cass Ledyard
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
J. W. H. Crim
United States
Wise
New York
Mr. Mellen
J, Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Ledyard
Crim
Mr. Morgan
Grand Trunk
Mr. Folk
Connecticut
Charles F. Brooker
Brush
Whittemore
Frank Brewster
Henry K. McHarg
Lawrence Mi
Penny pays 1 cent income tax in Detroit
Detroit residents record shows a man paid 1 cent federal income tax at the internal revenue office. His reported monthly income was $3,500.61 with $2,500 exempt. Tax rules taxed only amounts over 60 cents as 1 dollar, and his net income exceeded the threshold by 1 cent.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Origen
Internal Revenue Office
Express business in Kansas shows large drop
Topeka Kansas reports a state tax commission statement outlining a about twenty six percent decline in express company property across Kansas. The report notes many firms exited operations or reduced holdings while several firms still handle the business under state oversight.
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Topeka. Kan
Express Sompanids
Kansas
Unclear events at hotel clerk incident
Unable to determine specific names or actions due to garbled OCR text. The fragment hints at a hotel clerk and a person leaving a van, with possible monetary bank activity, but essential details are missing.
Labor Bureau Plan Meeting Draws Public Eye
A Washington labor bureau plan draws public attention as officials consider measures to address purses and budgets. Community members express concern over handle and governance while the hearing reviews proposed reforms and timelines.
Glide to Death in Burning Aeroplane
Dijon France June 6 two French aviators Lieutenant Cironne and Sap per Rioux were killed when their aeroplane rose from a military station, caught fire, and exploded over the forest of Cacquette. Debris and wreckage fell among the trees shortly after the burst of flame.
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Francs
Lieutehamts Cironne
Sapper Rioux
Cacquette
Carranza Blocks Mediation Plans Over Mexico Crisis
The Constitutionalists condemn Niagara Falls mediation as Huerta dominated and demand a government formed under Guadalupe. Arms aboard the Sunshine reach Tampico as Carranza delays reply from Durango Saltillo move seen as delaying conference entry. Rafael Zubarán calls affairs improving but offers no clear timing on Carranza's participation.
Mediators Hopeful Yet Doubtful Over Carranza Reply
Niagara Falls Ont June 6 A mixed view of General Carranza's reply to the South American mediators persists as skepticism and cautious optimism. Mediation leaders weigh whether his stance permits continued talks while awaiting Carranza's approach to Baltillo where he plans a provisional government.
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Ont
Sapertas
Carranza
Mexico
Washington
Carranna
Durango
Baltillo
Hhe
Villa comments on constitutionalist army reorganization in Mexico
General Villa states the central division creation and command shift in the northern Mexican army are matters for General Carranza. He says he remains ready to serve Mexico and guide actions by what is best for the country and people and to make sacrifices for the national cause.
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Mez
Constitutionalist
Panillo Natera
Carranaa
Villa
Mexico
Ulster Volunteers Receive Large Arms Consignment
In Belfast a substantial arm shipment for the Ulster Volunteers was landed to the south of Bangor, with most rifles taken directly to the quay and cases cleared beneath police gaze by specially selected volunteers.
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Hielfast
E Pomgaten
Belmet
Belfast
Scouts to Aid Women at Chicago Conference
June Boy Scouts will be an aid band of all railroad stations during the session of the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting here next week to assist the delegates who will be in attendance.
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Chicago
Boy Scouts
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Spanked by Husband Rights Questioned in Jamaica Case
A Jamaica couple, married years with one child, faced questions about a husband’s right to discipline his wife. The magistrate pressed whether disobedience justified punishment, and the wife stated she would obey, while the husband claimed a duty to chastise if necessary.
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New York
Woman disrupts royal audience at Buckingham Palace
London reports a dramatic protest as Miss Morfold, a woman identified as the sister of Lady Shay poy Blomfield, knelt before King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. She was seized and removed amid a ten second disruption, with palace officials worried of further incidents and promising tighter precautions.
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Mine Mary Yy, Feld
Shay Poy Blomfield
Bir Arthur Yy
Field
Uv Ki Fng
King Coor
Queen Mary
Mike Blomfield
Althourt
Gecurenes
Chamberlain's Department
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George
Mise Morfold
Comleion
Chambterialg
Wom
Heeauer
Crown Atree
Rush Divorce Case of Schumann Heini in Chicago Court
In Chicago the Schumann Heini versus Rush divorce case drew large crowds as a secret conference among judge and owner continued. Testimony touched on deposits, alleged affairs, and apartment visits, with a verdict possible by Saturday night as counsel sought to expedite the proceedings.
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Hoeyreuth
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Board Takes Step to Settle Labor Trouble
A proposed resolution in Washington aims to calm a labor dispute by empowering a board to intervene. The plan seeks to address tensions affecting mining, transport, and industry amid calls for peaceful settlement.
Blue Oarsmens Victory Report Confused by OCR
Missing readable details. The fragment mentions oarsmens and a potential win but lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a proper summary.
Onsill Gets Umpire On June 6 Deciphered Note
Fragmentary text mentions Onsill and an umpire date June 6 and a President in an eastern region. Other lines reference signing and a person named Fife and a game or event that appears stalled or canceled.
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Hae Bone
Hite
Pepo
Fife Willy
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