Revenue Fraud Scandal Involving Big Distillery
Washington report outlines a $20,000,000 revenue fraud spanning three administrations. John Caspar of Fort Smith, Ark, is charged with conspiring to defraud the government. The investigation targets a wide system of evasion and alleged conspiracies involving revenue officers and several southern states.
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Washington
Knox Tooth
Tennessee
Alabam
Booth
Bette
John Caspar
Fort Smith
Ark
Caspar
Hig
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Suffrage Leaders Outline State Strategy at Chicago Conference
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell urged the National American Woman Suffrage Association to focus on winning more suffrage states after a federal amendment passes. Illinois leader H Meni MeCormick tied federal action to state gains, noting recent shifts in support and the need to secure two thirds in Congress for national submission. Dr Anna Howard Shaw welcomed delegates at the morning session.
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Chicago
Congress
Nhe
Eller Vanderbilt
Siullrage
Phis
Senate
Doe
iMr H. Meni MeCormick
Ilinois
Washington
Mrs. McCormiek
Susan
Anthony
Te Ruses Committee
Anna Howard Shaw
Association
Alligators Drawn by Pouuut Butler Worries Rise
Local readers worry about dangers as alligators are found near shoreline pouuut butler site. Authorities urge caution while environmental groups assess population and safety measures.
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Pouuut
E Burns Died At Home After Illness In Madison
Eugene Burns aged 61 died at his home on Madison street early yesterday morning from Knight's disease. He longtime resident of Lachington and formerly of Rafa-de-seluline Canada. Survived by widow, six children, two sons, two brothers and 20 grandchildren. Funeral at St Simon's church tomorrow at 9 AM with Catholic interment.
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Eugene Burns
Midison
Wis
Frank
George
Sane
Mall River
Wass
Theo
Aty
Wilk
St. Simon's Church
Norning
Austro German Forces Advance Within 23 Miles of Lemberg
Vienna dispatch reports Austro German lines under Te-Maving moving north from Sttgg reach within 23 miles of Lemberg. Early official statement says Kars stops are being rolled back along the front as the Russians retreat toward the Lembeh region.
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Ey Tinttent
Dwaile Newey
Vienna
Sttgg
Lemberg
Mae Offici
Mine destroys Casabbien vessel during Aegan attack
The Casabbien ship, part of Chis United Prose flotilla, was blown up by a mine near the Aegan Sea. The commander and a woman were rescued by a British destroyer. Survivors are reported captured by Turkish forces, with the vessel carrying about 60 crew.
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Chis
Prose
Daily News
Jae Tee
Casabbien
Mensabluiein
Stradivarius violin sells in London for $19 500
London sales record set for a Stradivarius violin dated 1704 owned by Lord Newlands. Christie’s auction captions note high prices amid Red Cross fund raising. Final bids reached 19 500 dollars, with other lots selling for 2 500 and 7 010 dollars.
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Stradivarius
London
Lord
Newlands
Shall Alun reception be discontinued this year
Discussion sweeps through the High School Alumni Association after a failed turnout at the last meeting. Members debate whether to end the customary graduation week social event, noting outsiders and lack of interest have diluted its spirit. Some favor preserving the tradition with a stronger senior class guest role.
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Alunini Association
Onix
Ehlet Teagan
Alumni Association
Wilson Note Sent Tonight Kaiser Reply Up in Air
Press dispatches from Wallington say the U S reply to Germany remains unsettled with a statement issued after Friday's cabinet meeting indicating it will likely be cabled tonight. The report notes many people in the city discuss marriage over work as the world watches for action.
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United Press
Laily
Wallington
Germany
Saklenurk Parma Ady Shoe Ad
A compact fragment hints at a footwear promotion or product mention linked to Saklenurk's Parma and Ady. The text appears as a fragmented ad style line urging easier walk with new shoes. Names and exact promotion details are unclear.
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Nylal
Saklenurk
Parma
Memorial Service Highlights Eternal Remembrance by Eastern Star
A memorial service at Masonic Hall by the Parc iar anette chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, featured floral tributes, a memorial address by Rev. J. S. MacGregor, and music by George Drach and Mrs. N. duatimer. The speaker contrasted pyramids with lasting remembrance, urging that true memory endures in hearts and future generations.
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Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star
Parc Iaranette
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mark Jagger
J. S. MacGregor
Pyramids
Egypt
George Drach
Brown and Gold Theme at Stearns Hotel Banquet
Dr. J. H. Harvey, builder of Kalamazoo college extension nature study course, guest at Stearns banquet. Tables featured brown and gold Kalamazoo colors with buttercups and yellow irises. Cards bore "Nature is the garment of the invisible God." Birds and trees study planned for afternoon field notes after a morning illustrated lecture. Harvey to present next lesson on June 19.
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J. H. Harvey
Kalamigaoo College
Stearns
Kalamazoo College
Janet Burns
Mitte Abair
Harvey
Hamlin
Zeppelin bombs British port Harwich in new air raid
United Press reports Germanys zeppelin raids against Harwich and a Russian Amur cruiser sinking are announced. The admiralty confirms a previous bombardment of the British port and fortifications in what it calls a slightly successful attack.
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Berlin
Amur
United Tress
Toyville
Jane Fee Cerman
Admiralty
Mlarwich
South Thunihier
Neary Baer Fined 520 For Local Option Violation
Neary Baer was fined 520 and costs in a local option violation case heard in a nearby justice court. The defendant failed to pay the fine and will spend two weeks in jail after an unresolved probation date, with witnesses describing the event at a Manistee area gathering.
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Neary Baer
Terry Faer
Pere Abiqundte Firlerry Trent
Arvatead
Ebrewtt
Figkse Withes
Hier Broveti
Mitch
Tle Manister
Baer
Dred Scott Case Discussed By Pupil In History Class
A pupil in history papers cites the Dred Scott decision stating he was a human being neither slave nor free. The Louisville Courier notes the handwriting is unreadable and questions the political context. The piece reflects on a new version of the case discussed today in class.
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Jane
Revel Voneoretigs
Dredg Booth
Dred Scott
King of Greece to at death s doh
A garbled report from the United Press to Daily News describes a strained scene involving competition details and cabinet members. It mentions a mood of tension and references a patient coalition, with cryptic notes on temperature and perspiration.
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Te Uinidtyat
Meeps
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Merbers
Addinghoy
Wits
Lr Stein
Man Chooses Jail Over Two Wives in Minnesota
A man in Minneapolis opts for jail to avoid testifying against either of his two wives. Legal technicalities prevent a single wife from testifying against the other, keeping him incarcerated to avoid witness conflict.
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Minneapolis
Mita
Rosenthal
Dil
Fae tender timing peering and aching feet
A fragmented poetic note speaks of fear and longing, with garbled but evocative imagery. It mentions a stove, a date, and unnamed figures, hinting at personal unease and distant plans. The tone is intimate and mystic, lacking clear actions or outcomes.
Federal Judges Do Not Grant Rail Petition In Open Hearing
In a United States district court ruling Circuit Judges Knappen, Denison, and Judge Sessions refused to grant or deny the railroad’s motion for a temporary injunction to modify a long standing passenger law condition. The court kept the application open without prejudice for a final hearing to be held soon to determine the issue.
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CY Cittal
Daily News Piferotp
Sant Arbor
United Siates District Court Today
Knappen
Denison
United States District Judge
Sessions
Railrond
Washot
U boat attacks sink Russian transport and ships
Petrograd reported three German vessels sunk or damaged in a naval action near the Gull of Riga. The Russian transport Yebisee was torpedoed and sunk, with about thirty crew members saved. German torpedo boats and escorts attacked large vessels but withdrew as Russian forces neared, with a second attempt unsuccessful.
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Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Poe
Dadi News
Yebisee
Germany
War contracts profit claim shocks U S readers
The report alleges immense profits from U S contracts, naming Clyde Theavener of Illinois and invoking claims of massive wartime expenditures. It references Navy supply payments and national bidding, citing a figure around 100 million and alleging government payments to firms like The Electric Telegraph Co and Capregie Breel Un.
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Woxsteengiton
Tuie IF
Clyde HH
Illnois
United States
Iig
Navy
Poyeruiment
Dane Great Conyers
He Tetilehem Sree Co
Capregie Breel
Steedel
Independent wants to buy rival in Muskegon area
Wi Rath vice president of United Home Telephone states in a Tl Newa interview that Ludington exchange will not be sold and no trade is planned. He says United plans to dominate Muskegon Oceana and surrounding towns, building a new Muskegon exchange while maintaining Ludington, noting Ludington residents favor keeping service local. He cites universal service and cites price ranges for residential and business lines, contrasting Bell rates with United offerings.
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Mi State ‘Telephone
Wi Rath
Home Dany
Tl Newa Today
Truth
Wi Hy
Woul
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Muskegon
Ludington Exchange
Ludin
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Zeppelin Raid Scorches East Coast as Fires Kill Two
London reports a second air raid in 48 hours as hostile bombing hits the east coast. Five killed and forty wounded in two major fires. Zeppelin bombers attacked at night, with details of exact locations not released. The incident marks renewed German air activity over England.
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Speetitentur Bate
Drepphas Bomits
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