Alger Resigns as Secretary of War to President
Washington hears Secretary Alger tendered his resignation on Wednesday. The move ends his tenure leading the War Department with speculation on a successor and no official explanation. Adjutant General Corbin expressed regret for the turn of affairs and paid tribute to Alger's service.
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Alger
McKinley
Washington
al Ger
Ef Setisti
War Department
Corbin
Cvaryana
Messrs
Gage
Long
Wilson
Af State
Sherman
Day
United States
A McKenne
Supreme Court
Gary
Bliss
Interior
New York
Reformist Address Against Militarism and Plutocracy in Buffalo
The National Social and Political Conference assembled in Buffalo from June 28 to July 4 issues a stark warning against militarism and corporate plutocracy. Prof Geo D Harran delivers a call to action urging unity across parties to restore constitutional rights, curb executive overreach, and defend labor from imperial wars and monopolistic control.
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Geo. D. Harran
Bofalo
Buffalo
United States
Republic
Philippine
Gaba
Coney
Satire on inequality and direct democracy ideals
A fragmentary manifesto comments on wage slavery and economic liberty, urging equality of opportunity through direct registration, public ownership of utilities, and state control of money. It contrasts elite ownership with the people’s sovereign right to money and calls for a progressive society. The piece blends political theory with church notices and local service announcements.
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Sither
Tong
Tieir
New England
Peopie
Nanoa
Robbery at Clewson’s office with typewriter stolen
A burglary at Jefferson location left a typewriter missing and envelopes stamped with bank drafts found later. Neighbors near the railroad crossing reported seeing three men nailing a box the size of a typewriter on Saturday night as the circus packed up. The robbers did not return.
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Whievyas
Will Clewson
Jefferson
Maralia
Bargayne
Backing for 5S. S. Hulbert Sees Clerk Approve Bond
Judge Smith confirms county clerk must approve the $460 bond in the case of Chae R. Maus. Steven Aulkert is held on $100 bond for damages. Hulbert pressed for judge approval. court findings say clerk proper official to approve the bond, Hulbert to be served like others.
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Smith Sercte
Steven So Aulkert
Chae R. Maus
Hubert
Hulbert
Marshall Town Soap Fakir Scene Delivers Slapstick Illusion
A traveling showman, calling Marshall a dirty town, performs a soap-sponge illusion that ends with a dramatic collapse. The fakir, confident in his trick, declares poison is involved as the audience watches the improvised act fall flat, promising a better exhibition tomorrow night.
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Marshall Etizens
Yoni
Themeelves
Marshell
Sun
Marshall
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock Yacht Mystery Unfolds
The article describes Lipton's yacht Shamrock amid confusion as crowd reactions fail to yield clues. Audirie remains unlikely to resist until the machine is sold or drafts are presented for payment. A shouted phrase of "father" unsettles him before the crowd disperses after sparse attempts to regain attention.
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Audirie
Successful Advertising Agency in Battle Creek Gains Prominence
The Lasiness of Frederick E Tucker's advertising firm expands to the second floor of the Turner block in Battle Creek. Tucker, a leading figure between New York and Chicago, writes catchy ads and knows printing rates for magazines and publications. He provides personal attention to each customer, driving success for his agency.
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Frederick E
Excursion to Gull Lake by Presbyterian Ladies Society
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church plan an excursion to Gull Lake on the Cincinnati Worthemm. The round trip fare is 40 cents with children 25 cents. Train departs Marshall at 7 40 a m and returns from Gull Lake at 7 80 p m. A rare chance to visit Michigan’s famed summer resort.
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Cather’ Vial
Fragmentary Licensed Names List From Battle Creek Notices
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple individuals with Battle Creek addresses and stray place names. It appears to be a directory or notices section with names such as Weil Palmer, Eldeda Tachenor, John F. Adrian, Lenz M. Wilson, and others, interspersed with unclear local place references and misspelled terms. The text lacks coherent actions or events.
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Weil Palmer
Eldeda Tachenor
Battle Creek
John F. Adrian
Lenz M. Wilson
Object to Censorship Press Corresp Demand Truth
Correspondents in Manila push back on U S censorship of war dispatches. They urge Otis to allow telegraphing full facts and access to their papers, arguing censorship obscures the real conditions in the Philippines. Washington officials debate the issue as Otis and the government clash over press reporting.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Jong
Gen
Otis
Manila
Otia
Bessmtion
Washington
Philippine Sampsign
Hay
Civil Ar v
Philippines
Miles
Eral
Gus
Gig
Circus Versus Rain Shown Not a Large Advertised Attraction
A fragmented report on a circus advertised as grand with heavyweights like Rajeh claimed heavier than Jumbo but disappointed crowds and poor profits. The troupe arrived by train around 7 am, set up at the fairgrounds, and offered matinee and evening shows despite rain. The act, linked to the old W. W Cola circus, toured from Kansas City May 6 with 225 people, 14 animal cages, 16 white horses, and 30 ponies, but fell short of promised spectacle and finances.
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Lemon Bros
Rajeh
Thenmelves
W. W-Cola
Taamment
Kansas City
Michigan
Allepan
Pesita
Cox
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Shin
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R. E. Walon
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Comistas
Sarvice Sandar
Lateau
Ghns
H. Sheldon
GCEL
Randog
Paareryteutan
Mr. Books
Ithaca
Apga
Barty
Paster
Syeay
eVenive
Metsdal
Rede Amalie
Wink Park
Baad Nuyel
Clawson
Othens
S. Hulbert
Sgap Paker
Sir Thomas Lipton
Epili
H. Greene
Ald
Antwore
Swvarrworr
Gull Lake
Fred Caler
Ida Wiurhell
Friak Woor and
Tenbelle Tilden, Hotl of
Athone
Prior M. Watt
Gertrude
Taphose
Faren
Fosses
Nat Della Campbell
Albert Reisyd
Whiprite
Boc
Batele Creek
Heory Crage
Lacy Intk
Petherigk
Lemy
Remit Nuitel's
Ailvtntite
Wake
War. Department
Dinnored
W. HL Darkcoat
Lecdle Bros
Read Nagel
Hed Nagel
Vat Nagel
Real Nagel
Theresing Coal
C. H. Chite
Brynite
Albaugh
Last Creen Street
W. HL
Darkee
Leedie
B. Hughes
Felt Matestreas
S. B. Hughes
Dugites
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