General Cigar firm selects city for new plant
The General Cigar Company locates a large new tractor plant in the city with Charles C. Shannen named to head the project. The facility, planned for operation in a few weeks, will employ hundreds, with a three story building housing sorting and gripping works. Local officials and chamber committees report progress toward formal agreements and supply arrangements.
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General Cigar Company
TNC
Cenoeral Ciger Company
Bad & Noover
Wesese Uf Raeter Company
Dings
Herren Sand Kinzarrents
siArice Sorting
Gigims Works
Fa Charies C. Shannen
BO Varlonde
Commons
Faliveen
Stark
Kowalke Dies of Shot on Thursday Funeral Tuesday
Obituary note reports Kowalke died from a gunshot on Thursday with funeral services set for Tuesday. The Governor's Guard Association to oversee the service, with relatives listed among those attending and local officials named.
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Kowalke
Governor's Guard Association
Gon Gon plan stalls in Wisconsin Senate stalemate
In Madison the Senate rejects passage of the Gon Gon plan amid factional debate. Veteran Senator Raelie voices concern that Wisconsinites need relief through prayers, while opponents press for policy changes and accountability. Several senators list supporters and critics, underscoring a tense legislative session.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Rene
Senabor Raelie
Menniere
Hireeh
Tinker
Onck
Sehemann
Pelak
Muse Bey
Palerien
Tirehe
Raehik
Danger
Ridoorar
Rane
Joe
Shemenmayer
Tesaete
Tie Wenlen
Whirsane Merris
Chicago Bread War Drives Nickel Two Loaf Sale
Rival grocers in Chicago reap profits as bread wars reduce prices to two loaves for a nickel. Across stores dealers promote low cost white bread while another firm undercuts by a cent per loaf, intensifying competition and drawing steady crowds.
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Cngaga
Wmixs Briday
Hentier
Fefina
Ile
German Resistance Tightens In Ruhr Invasion
A battered report notes stronger German resistance to Ruhr invasion as shortages and strikes ripple through occupied zones. Rail and river blockades hinder movement while French and allied demands, expulsions, and measures threaten coal and iron ore supplies.
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Ruhr
Minnesota bill aims to curb tame cats becoming wild
A garbled report references a Minnesota measure concerning cats and wild behavior. It mentions the state senate and legislative actions but lacks clear details or outcomes. Names, dates, and concrete facts are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
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Bill
Minnesota
McCormick Returns to Chicago Leaves Bride in New York
H F McCormick comes back to Chicago while his wife remains in New York after a European trip. The Intercontinental Phoreester con paris official discusses plans and remarks on his travel, noting a year since his prior departure and the recall of younger years.
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H. F. M’cormick
Chicago
Omia
Paris
New York
Mme
Gata Wadlskin
Fae
Present Status Stands In East Pending Parley
An agreement reached between Turkish authorities in Smyrna and allied naval commanders would maintain the status quo during ongoing diplomatic negotiations. Reports from Constantinople indicate Turkish forces withdrawal and that Smyrna and temples entrances have been mined, with the warship Temid towed toward the Gulf of Tamid.
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Smyrna
Constantinople
Temid
Constantioople
Mid
Gulf of Tamid
Constamtinople
Controversy Over Brick and Asphalt Street Pavement
Residents and 18 property owners signed a petition Friday opposing brick paving and favoring asphalt on Marin Street and nearby blocks. A delay was requested pending bids, with no action expected until streets are repaired. Main Street paving planned this year amid a brick versus concrete dispute.
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Malin
Ayers
A. A. Tenties
Morchins
Thana Aeristan
Twente
Briek
Mt. Vernoo
Marin Street
Main Street
Defective German Envelopes Raise Mail Security Concerns
In a report from Washington, German officials claim envelopes manufactured for post office use have design flaws. They allege that side flaps can be opened or damaged, risking tampering or visibility of contents. Senders are urged to use strong, well sealed envelopes to prevent easy access.
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Post Office
La Crosse Elks Stage Initiation in Winona Lodge
A La Crosse delegation of Elks joined the Winona lodge for an initiation ceremony last night. Officers of No. 300 Presided as the initiation corps with many Winona members present, followed by a luncheon. The delegation returned by early morning train.
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Lrece
Ta Coogse Elks
Winona Leder
Inifistion Corp
Winans Indeo
Hame
Rebels in Ireland Reject Peace Overtures
Dublin dispatch reports that rebel forces declined to enter peace talks. Liam Lynch, leader of the Republican Government and Army Command, officially informed Liam Denny that proposals could not be considered.
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Epsoon
Jiace
H Piress
Dublin
Liam Lynch
Republican For
Liam Denny
Republican
Army Command
One Knife Thrust Gause of Colgan’s Death Trial
In a county court in Cisud Clan Jee a murder trial opened over the death of RANE COLGAN. John Dore testified a single knife thrust pierced the heart. Witnesses described the scene along St Cloyd Street and Park, noting the victim’s chest wound and a fountain of blood. Continuous adjournments and warrants followed as the defense faced changes in proceedings. Separately, 325 midshipmen failed Annapolis exams, with many in the third and fourth classes likely to resign.
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Rane Colgan
Fridamarine
Cisud Clan- Jee
Coycan
Copeland
Treorge
Yainek
Dneek van Smmenor
Fe Copeland Park
Lyke
St. Cloyd
Roth
Mil Siren
Lanek
Hat Tolmin
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Miners Survive After 122 Entombed In New Mexico Shaft
Two Dawson New Mexico miners of the Phelps Dodge company were entombed Thursday after a mine explosion but escaped Friday. They walked from the mouth of the shaft unassisted, aided by a rescue team that reached the scene.
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New Mexico
Vancouver
Dawson
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Ming
Awson
Oe Companys
English
Albert English
Canada Mine Disaster Claims Dozens Of Lives
Extensive mine explosions in Canada and the United States report thirty bodies recovered with many missing. Rescue efforts continue under dangerous conditions as crews from multiple companies work to reach trapped miners and restore ventilation amid toxic fumes and unstable tunnels.
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Kintranne
Mserager
Nipper
Bothere
Antaineke Hiriakas
Rooming House Fire Forces 30 Coeds Into Street
Madison firefighters battled a blaze at a rooming house on Madison’s Lxingdom Street driving about 30 coeds onto the curb. Residents fled as flames erupted from the third story, with many escaping in clothing and jewelry damaged by smoke and water before the fire was controlled after an hour.
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Madison
Wis
Lxingdom
Brida
Merit
Sith
Walking Truck Invented by German for Mountain Use
A German inventor created a four footed walking motor track for maintenance work in mountains. The device reportedly moves at six miles per hour on rough roads, uses a horsepower curioe panel system, and features two rows of legs that alternately bear weight. A Washington Commerce Department note describes it as capable of carrying six tons over rugged terrain. A separate Hiawatha, Kansas report notes a jury acquitted Edward Cahill, a railroad shop striker, in a murder attempt case, while Peter Wern’s related trial opened Friday.
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4Renert
Commerce
al Chassig
Hugh Roads
Panele Sain Cmec
Hiawatha
Edward Cahill
Horton Railroad Shop
Peter Wern
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William Penn
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Anouver Island
Punsmair Limited
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Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
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W. D. Brennen
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