Africa Expedition Promises Rare Photographic Records
The text discusses a planned expedition to Africa to photograph the dark continent at night, aiming to capture vivid images for a broader audience. It mentions Theodore Roosevelt, scientists, and notable explorers, alongside funding, public interest, and political considerations of supporting such ventures.
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Africa
Theodore Rooserisman
Prom
Associatthers
Teddy
Mes
Cook
Audubon
Realm Lodge
Roosevelt Helps Open Mission Church and School
Former President Roosevelt attended the ceremony opening a mission church and school for children, praising leading races to aid higher education and noting the work of philanthropists. He traveled by train to Natrol with Wilson, then to Asha for further events.
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Rijube
Roosevelt
Kermit
Natrol
Ston
Naty Asha
Emu
Ida Lewis Heroic Rescue Expanded Record Near Harbor
Ida Lewis famed as Grace Darling of America adds five more to her heroic saves after a steamer from New York sank off the harbor. She dove from shore into crashing waves at the rocky dock and pulled eight passengers from the wreck, rowing them to safety one by one aboard the rescue boat Wee. The nearly three hundred pound lifeguard, noted for bravery and vigor, repeated the lifesaving act amid roaring seas and danger.
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Ida Lewis
Ging
Lewis
Damier
Debates Over Tariff Conference Report Amendments
Washington discusses possible changes to the leather tariff schedule and other provisions as senators push for amendments. McLaurin and Clapp weigh in on free agricultural implements and corporate taxation while tobacco tax restoration and tariff board scope are debated amid broad resistance to opening the resolution.
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Washington
Aus
New York
Aldrich
McLaurin
Clapp
Fristow
Tariff Board
Benator Meveridge
Senate
Czar Steps on British Soil in Aug Visit at Cowes
Emperor Nicholas and King Edward toured Osborny naval station and Conbusto after arriving by Standart. They rode in a closed carriage and appeared well amid cordial crowds. The duchess dowager of Manchester, former Miss Yenaga of New York, accompanied them during the royal visit.
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Cowes
Nicholas
Bdward
Tuperia
Edward
Osborny
Victoria
Albert
King Wilard
Conbusto
Duchess
Manchester
Miss Yenaga
New York
Turkey Warns Greece Over Crete Tensions
Constantinople reports a veiled Turkish threat demanding recall of Greek officers in Crete and warns of tougher action if Greece does not concede. Britain and other powers are cited as protecting Crete, with possible Turkish naval movement toward Cretan waters and a transfer of command to a Turkish admiral if events escalate.
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Constantinople
Creece
Crete
Wil
Turkey
Cretan
Ougles Gamble
Douglas
THAW HEARING DECLARES INSURMOUNTABLE PARANOIA
Dr Carton F Macdonald president of the New York state commission in Innavy testifies at White Plains that Thaw was an incurable paranoiac. He says Thaw now suffers from paranoid degeneracy and that Matteawan may affect his condition, while evidence suggests his past conduct could have roused hidden impulses.
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White Plains
Carton F Macdonald
New York State Commission
Innavy
Jerome Read Pasages
Chews Hai
Mac Donald
Matteawan
Meda Fe Ag
Double murder ends in suicide in Chicago incident
In Chicago a violent encounter leaves Mrs Kate Gorit and her husband George Gorky dead. Stephen Miser of Steelton Pennsylvania shoots them then kills himself. The wife had reportedly asked Beer's wife to live in Chicago, prompting the fatal confrontation as Miser confronted the spouses near their lodging.
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Geril
Pat Sheedy Near Death in New York
Pat Sheedy, infamous gambler, lies near death as he faces his last moments. He speaks of facing fate with calm, claiming he has his house in order and that the Maker plays no favorites.
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New York
Uip
Pat Sheedy
Court voids Lexington city election over fraud
A circuit court judge declared the 1997 Lexington election for city officers void due to fraud and corrupt methods. The ruling ousts Mayor Skain and four other officials, all Democrats, reshaping city leadership in Lexington Kentucky.
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Lexington
Watts Parker
Cty
Skain
Thee
AM Four
Increase in Prices Announced by Vehicle Makers
Chicago August 9 announcement of an 18 percent price rise by vehicle manufacturers follows higher costs for materials and labor. The industry argues higher wages for workers prompted the increase, with producers claiming they must cover the added expense.
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Chicago
Trade on Northwestern Railroads Picks Up Significantly
Heavy gains in two months show Northwestern railroad trade rising. At the Minnesota Transfer the volume moved rose markedly, with 8,000 enters handled this period versus earlier figures. Demand remains strong across shipments and building materials, aided by Canada duty prospects and growing outbound traffic.
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Northwestern
St. Paul
Ave
Canada
Ieee
Crisis in Spain ends amid signals of resolution
Fragmented OCR text describes Madrid and Barcelona, with references to Spain’s government declaring an end to crisis. It mentions troops, prisons, and emergency measures, plus unclear dates and figures. The piece suggests a conclusion of unrest and calls for caution as political tensions ease.
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Madrid
Spain
Mediterranean
Indictments Renewed Against Clergy and Kin in Louisiana Parish
Grand jury in Merville parish charges John Tole Frese, pastor at Peywanne, La, with crimes as new indictments arise. Three daughters of Milton Youne, a Kentucky cattleman, reputedly worth millions, leave Lexington for nunhood at Sacred Heart convent in Albay.
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Mirtgane
John Tole Frese
Peywanne
Merville Parieh
Kao Cranes
Erhurial
Cincinnati
Milton Youne
Kentucky
Lexington
Sacred Heart
Albay No
Grain and Provision Prices From Minneapolis and Duluth
Grain and provision price notes list Minneapolis Wheat and Northern No 1s with bids around 1007 and 104 per bushel, Duluth Wheat and Flax showing on track and end of teak dates. May and November delivery months appear with prices near 1.34 and 31.41. flax on arrival.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Ave
Northern
Duluth
Tees
Slas
Ook
Dee
Chicago and St Paul Market Prices Collide in Mixed Trading
Cattle and hogs moved at St Paul and Chicago with cattle prices around 4.00 to 8.50 per unit and hogs near 7.00 to 8.00, while sheep and lambs showed varied values. Grain and provisions in Chicago cited futures notes and commodity quotes, with wheat soybeans and corn showing mixed activity and spot markets featuring a range of prices across steers cows and calves.
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St. Paul Union
St Pau
Chicago
Texas
Land sale ads and odd notices urge listing with E Wakefield
A garbled advertisement asks readers to list land with E Wakefield or Edward J Zaly for deeds loans and relinq ui sh ment s. It mentions a new well treating method and warns about tobacco and cigarette laws, with references to crime and enforcement and a stray line about bone meal prices and a lawyer.
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C. Mex
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