Revenue tax changes to take effect next July
The internal revenue changes aim to adjust the special tax and modify duties on diverse documents and goods. The plan, amid war spending, will shift small net gains to the public while raising many levies on insurance, bonds, bills of lading, telegraph messages, and various commercial items. The outline lists rates for certificates, receipts, conveyances, bank drafts, mancufacturers, and many other charges, with exemptions and adjustments noted for old and new taxation rules.
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Deslora
Raycune
Bryan and Crisp clash over Southern loyalty in Senate intrigue
The Washington Post reports a heated debate involving Senator Bryan, Senator McLaurin, and Mr Crisp about the speaker race and southern loyalty. It notes Bryan’s defense of a stance toward Mr Crisp amid accusations of regional prejudice and political alliances tied to the Georgia and Savoy era. The piece cites reactions from Democratic figures and contrasts Bryan’s actions with McLaurin’s criticisms.
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Bryan
Sou- Alor
Savoy
Nowa
Bryan Ban
Mo Jisurin
Laurin
Ubro
Mo. Bryan
Melauria
Washington Post
Mobratti
Bry
Uriap
Aouthern
Wrysu
Springer
Illinois
Oriay
Qeorgs
Williams
Mnassychuaotin
Urisp
Oriap
Bryn
Tiryan
Bayan
Crisp
Ma Luvin
Malaurin
Suato
Murderous Mexicans Reach Mave do In Sharp Camp Fight
Capt Brooks reports his State Hingera company engaged Mexicans near Camphellton Atssooaln county after four horses were stolen from Uapbollton. One Mexican killed, one captured, two escaped. Detachment scouted toward Rio Grande as county officials in Saraou and Karney proceed to identify the dead and captured assailants.
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Nowa
Mavedo
Brooks
Hingera
Mora
Karney County
Glover
Donatable Somohol
Genzales County
Wirad
Camphellton
Atssooaln County
Rio Grande
Puranit
Buunvidon
Nhe
Saraou County
Punishment for Gum Chewing Reported at Ohio Public School
A report to Bupt Lune by Hugh Brady details severe punishment at an Ohio public school during summer hours. Students allegedly endured soap forced into mouths and held until disgorged, causing burning throats and throat irritation. Witnesses named Aubisoled students and several boys report similar treatment.
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Ohiongo
Hugh Brady
Leatar Brady
Hane Baker
Harry Parker
Wigar Winderson
Porto Rico Farm Lands and Population Observations
Porto Itico details show a population of 76,000 with 100 miles long and 36 wide island. Much of the district farms are under cultivation and average farm size is 45 acres with 12 cultivated. About one fifth of Porto Rico farms are owned by whites.
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Porto Itico
Chi
Porto Rico
Sitio
Porto Kino
Porto Roo
Whiten
American ool and gentleman in London tale
A fragmentary note describes an American figure amid London society. The text hints at ambition, romance, and social maneuvering involving a gentleman who adores a woman of title, with unclear naming and dates. The piece reads like a brief historical vignette.
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London
Secret Order and Lynching in Shreveport Church Tale
A sensational report from Shreveport details a secret order named The Church of the Living God and ties it to a lynching of two Black men. The account cites evidence against Smith and M Landag, mentions a Prophet Smith and a box with a hoodoo design, and describes mob actions, police noninterference, and accusations of conspiracy among church members amid rising tension in the region. The narrative includes reactions from The Atlanta Journal about a related racially charged assault and a hospital incident, alongside broader notes on violence in the era.
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Shreveport
Adwarde
Smith
M. Landag Onamba
Inrga
Mouston
Ghurah
Theos Nainbers
Lond
Tynohod
Prinos Milwarda
Loulviava
Aamu
Ciarautor
Sorith
Vogtor
Youngil
Pollen
Church of God
Pix
Tion
Siraya
Ava
J. M. Wester
Wogtor
Thompson
Oasley Imada
Charleston grand jury balks at pending liquor indictments
Judge W C Bonot denounces Charleston liquor law violations as widespread and openly defied. He criticizes police and city leadership for lax enforcement while urging the town to uphold the dispensary statute amid a wave of forgoing disobedience and dramatic public opposition.
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Ocharleston
Dudge
W. C. Bonot
Cherlotton
Pita
Charleston
South Carolina
Alate
Grand Jury
Eroud
Alata
Billy
Notheing
Monet
Elvan
Gentlemen's Moral Maxim On Speaking Of Women
A reflective admonition warns men to guard speech about women's character. It urges respect for female virtue and cautions against insinuation or slander, arguing that preserving purity protects society and humanity. The essay frames femininity as integral to moral progress and warns of harm from reckless judgment.
Public Health Plan to Distribute Mosquito Control Water
The Galveston Board of Health plans a large supply of air from Hoanont walla to fight moequicoom. Oil will be distributed in stagnant pools citywide to destroy mosquito larvae. Officials aimed to open plan for water flow to combat the pest and curb spread of disease.
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Board of Health
Galveston
Walla
New explosive warship engine hailed by government
A sensational claim from New York sources describes Maximito as a revolutionary explosive for battleships. The inventor Hugo Maxim reports US adoption after tests at Sandy Hook proving grounds. Projections promise penetration of 12 inch armor and devastating internal destruction.
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Hudgeo
Ita Uo
Qatiaf
Ainkle
Haya
Oxporta
Hwy
Vo Ahipor
Maan
Ilokaena
All America
Maximito Ata
Maxina Sondadla
United States
Randy Hook
York Tokh
McLaurin to be ruled out of Democratic primary
Atlante Constitution correspondent Nico Uolumns reports Senator McLaurin faces possible exclusion from the Democratic primary next summer. Governor McSweeney remains noncommittal while Vol Jonod leads the state party in weighing a ban.
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Nico Uolumns
McLaurin
Tillman
Volonel Jonod
Moullog
Jones
Atato
Gommittoo
Mos Liautln
Vonmittoomwon Aloyon
Talen
Theo Lings
Kansas City
Democratia
Bafora
Thono Iio
Pubnoribo
Tiokota
Liis
Rogding McLaurin
Ssnntoria
Govarnor McSweeney
Wau Vioa Stata
Elighe Wan
One Farm
Wait
Molauria
Jo Sould
War Department Report on Spanish American War Volunteer Costs
A Waditor of the war department submitted a report detailing total claims and payments by state and territory for volunteers in the Spanish American War. The document outlines expenditures and the distribution of funds, reflecting administrative accounting of veteran support and related costs.
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War Department
Spain
Tragic landslide devastates town along Potomac River
A deadly landslide struck a town along the Potomac River on a windy night. Homes were buried and a grandmother died while a grandchild survived after being pulled from the mud. Neighbors and visitors flocked to the scene as authorities began recovery efforts.
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Avelancho
Virginia
Iopoville
Grant Oouly
Potomes
Imiloo
Mya
Androw Ure
Wae Shanlataty
Oura
Ouri
Keyear
Coaurronos
Jokes on Bryan Stimulate Greenwood Editorial Page
The Greenwood Index editor Captain W. G. Chaffao skewers William Jennings Bryan with a sharp mockery. The piece notes other papers and people mock the Democratic leader, referencing an Augusta visit and a satirical extra edition. Nonsense quotes rail at Republican rivals, praising Bryan as the nation’s champion while condemning bribery and corruption claims.
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Greenwood Index
W. G. Chaffao
Nasorla
Mo I Kinley
Imma Chaffao
Wmbia
McKinley
Stata
Papera
Homone Ats Innignt
Ohnifoo
Wm. J. Ryan
Woshington
Mark Hanon
Noto Ogalo
Henne
Conris Challe
Fragmented political turmoil and violent crime report
The piece notes a Cumberland County race where a liquor official faced resignation pressure and a six figure payoff offer. It also reports a murder suicide near Waynashor and a Nebraska tornado toll with multiple deaths and injuries in a family-claimed disaster.
Farmhand Finds Hidden Gold in Bulloch County Tale
W. W. Brannon, a farmer in Bulloch County, unearthed a trove reported as $30,000 in gold after multiple local children and a grandmother’s visions foretold treasure. The tale says an old mill site and a bellam mold produced the fortune, with no clear record of how the money was buried or by whom.
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Cumberland County
Maing
Mora
Tai
Han
Wurops
California
Bulloch County
W. W. Brannon
Brannon
Fo Han
Bavannab
Iullock
Lranshan
Alto
Mountina
Yun
Brannan
Eka
Aus
Branwen
Destruction by Lightning Knocks Out Towns and Barns
A severe storm over Indie on Thursday night caused extensive damage across multiple towns. Lightning killed Hathaway at Monticello while destroying a barn and seven valuable animals. Greens too suffered $40,000 in losses from hail and wind. Morion and Roschdale saw destroyed structures and damaged machinery. Hartford City recorded wind and hail damage totaling about $25,000.
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Thora
Morion
Greontown
Roschdale
Monticello
Bort Hathaway
Hathaway
Odusine
Hartford City
Volunteer army sums by state in Civil War era report
A fragmented list reports the states and territories with volunteer contributions to the federal army during the Civil War. It names New York and Pennsylvania with large figures, plus Ohio Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and others with varied counts. Some spellings are garbled while several entries include misprints and ambiguous figures.
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Ory Alabama
Arkinsat ” Ae
Gatiforn
Aslorada
Comontior
Morida Lolaware
Usorgia Ae
Ulinoi ‘Lah
Trdinna
Wessve
Missionippi
Mipsouri
Mentan Tas
Nobrank
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Osrellna
North Dakota
Ronon
Vennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Washington
Virginia
Oklahoma
Ntatoa
Alabama
Atatom
Treasury
Putin
Ehod
Loland
Connecticut
Indiana
Albaus Ska
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Madnnohunotts
Missouri
Wieconala
Michigan
Towa
New Torany
Kentucky
Maine
Gepsastront
Maryland
New Hampshire
Vermont
West Virginia
Tennesdale
Minnagota
Rhode Inland
Januar
Diatetet
Columbia
California
Delaware
Arkansas
New Mexico
Louisiana
Colorado
Nebraska
North Carolina
Alaboins
Texas
Grogon
Nolan
Washington Territory
Dakota Territory
Would Shoot Too War Gun Project at Watervliet Arsenal
Washington dispatch reports the gun built at Watervliet Arsenal with an estimated range of eighteen million may remain unfinished. The design has been superseded by a superior pattern and the original goal of eighteen machines has been abandoned amid early appropriations of five hundred thousand dollars, with a proposed bond double that amount.
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Waterviiot Gap
Washington
Ordoanso
Watervuat
Fiva Fonte Ko
Fragmented OCR outlines a southern policy debate
The text notes a confused discussion about southern unity and policy, mentioning Georgia figures and a push toward nonconventional reforms. It references a speaker named Horn and general criticism of plans to uphold a stance described as protected or institutional, with unclear outcomes.
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Binhop Candler
Georgia
Honator Horn
Billy
Nilord
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Uo Bhorto
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