Wilson Day Proclaimed in Portland Mayors Call
Intermountain reports Republican mayor Albee proclaims June 24 Wilson day urging citizens to decorate, wear flags, and show support for the president amid global tensions. Also notes embezzlement trial of BF Van Valkenbork, a prison bridge collapse in Cleveland, and various European wartime items.
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HK Albee
Portland
Wilson
Hel
Insurance Department of Idaho
BF. van Valkenbork
Distriot
Holse
Mighbridge
Dubois
Chicago
Denver
Legraph Companies
Aurora Borealis
TreNad
Teutons Capture Towns in Galicia and Advancing
German and Austrian forces reported major gains in Galicia with Grodek fallen and Komarne captured as Austro German troops near Lemberg. French and British actions in Arras and Hooge trenches described, while Rome papers claim Italy occupies more than twice the territory offered for neutrality.
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Tanen
Komarne
Lemberg
Gax Hela
Berlin
Vienna
Tanew
Arrad
Austria
Rome
Ade Tria
Italy
WARDEN S WIFE MURDERED IN PENITENTIARY SUITE
Joliet reports the warden Edmund M Alles wife Joliet former comic opera star found dead and burned in the warden s suite at the state penitentiary. A left temple wound and rapid fire led investigators to believe she was struck and then burned. Convict Joseph Campbell housed as the Alles house servant was placed in solitary confinement after prison officials investigated the fire and would be charged with murder.
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Etails
Steamer Sink Submarine Impacts German American Talks
The steamer under the Danish flag after being ordered to stop may affect German American negotiations. German naval officers and the public question how submarines may treat merchant ships while British captains follow Admiralty rules.
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Peb
United States
Admiralty
Judge Exonerates Dairy Farmer In Defend His Herd
Chicago district judge Kenean Mountain Landis, famed for a historic $29,210,000 verdict against Standard Oil, issued a verdict of two cents in a case involving a dairy farmer who defended his herd. The unusual ruling followed a defense centered on necessity and threat to cattle health.
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Chicago
Kenean Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Standard
Oll
Fail to Starve Germany Described at Hertia Lecturing
The report cites Leodus lecturing at Hertia with war committee members and university scholar Rathod of Berlin, claiming shortages threaten Germany's forts while Turkish forces clash amid high tensions, according to dispatches.
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Hertia
Profesor Rathod
University of Berlin
Thoes de Patch
Germany
Fort Svaly
Government misused millions in oleo tax evasion case
Washington reports show 42 violators convicted since January with 29 jailed for frauds under the oleomargarine law. Secretary McAdoo cites $2700 in unpaid stamp and special taxes recovered, totaling $851,000 to date, while $148,000 in fines were added to recoveries. Investigation by Commissioner Osborne aims to prosecutions and broader seizures.
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Washington
McAdoo
Osborne
Treasury
Pines
Fly prevention tips from old veterinary notes
The article discusses keeping flies away from animals using coal tar dips and sprays, pine tar applications, and mixtures like sassafras oil with petroleum. It warns manure heaps as fly breeding sites and suggests preemptive measures to reduce infestations in stables and yards.
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Glover
Mies
Flood danger eased as rains linger in Kansas Missouri
Widespread rainfall from eastern Kansas to western Missouri eased flood fears along the Kansas and Missouri rivers. Observers warned that additional heavy rain could worsen conditions, while rivers continued to rise slowly and the danger remained in flux. Local officials emphasized the threat if more storms moved in.
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Missouri
Kanes Chy
P. Com
Torpedo Destroyer Intercepts Vessel In Quarantine Showdown
New York reports the American destroyer Mottiafent halted a steamer near quarantine and ordered boarding, issuing a blank shot as the vessel complied. A second incident involved naval actions interpreted as protecting neutral rights amid calls for peace. Separately, Dr Charles Reed announced a claimed epilepsy cure after medical congress proceedings.
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New York
Pan American Medical Congress
Charles A L. Reed
Cingianati
Reed
Make Profit With Feeders
A Wisconsin expert notes profitable feedlot gains hinge on beef character. Animals need strong frames and wide backs with large heart girths, ample room for vital organs, and durable conformation.
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John L. Tormet
Wieconsin Eapertment Station
Determining Size of Flock in Sheep Farming
A historical note discusses sizing a flock for profitability amid wool and mutton prices. It states a ram can service about four ewes in tough seasons, while a mature ram could handle around sixty ewes under average conditions. It emphasizes practicality and health over mere flock numbers.
Beckers plea to Whitman for clemency to be filed soon
An upcoming clemency petition to Governor Whitman by Charles Beckers will be submitted within the week. The filing will include a statement prepared with the help of attorney Martin T Manton arguing the clemency should save Beckers life and address the alleged risks.
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New
York
Charles Beckers
Whitman
Martin T Manton
Bieounsel
Aid Feluring
Allies Recruiting in America During European War
Reports indicate Allied agents in California and other states are recruiting for covert operations connected to the European conflict. The efforts include attempts to mobilize support, circulate propaganda, and organize local networks to influence public opinion and gather resources.
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America
Sam Francizca
de Parle
Jertice
Peerulleg
Merwiling Agwate
Prac
Giving Mother a Tip
A tense scene unfolds as a serious man confronts a mother about her infant. He questions the baby’s christening details, probing with pauses and a dispassionate tone to suggest naming options, while the mother responds with cautious irony.
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Uften
How He Escaped Commuter Tale
A frazzled commuter, blamed for failing to manage bugs and grass troubles, frets on a train. His wife calmly suggests a machine to handle such chores, noting he already is the device. The scene ends with his uneasy breath and the dinner bell moment nearby.
Brightly Altered Hee Selfmade Man Echoes
Fragmentary OCR line hints at altered phrasing and dialect. The text suggests a paraphrase of a self made man theme with unclear attribution and missing context. No verifiable names, dates, or institutions emerge from the readable fragment.
Price Up Phrases and Vague Fragments From Press Fray
Fragmentary notes quote lines about valuing things and a diverging waiter dish. An odd mix mentions burglars, a raid, and a chaotic scene with references to a family and children. The text reflects noisy newspaper chatter with missing context and unclear attribution.
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