World tensions rise amid strikes and political turmoil
A sprawling international dispatch reports a Polish general strike, labor unrest in Russia, and diplomatic maneuvers around Sakhalin. It notes resignations in Moscow, German and Japanese moves, and the czar’s stance toward Roosevelt. The piece mentions Jewish violence in Russia, economic strains, and a wave of domestic incidents from New Orleans to New York, reflecting a world on edge amid ongoing hostilities.
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Poland
Egir
Moscow
Warsaw
Czay
Olly Fpg
MA Souligin
Rugshin
Egtector
Ignalid
Thay Halser
Foreign Office
Sialisiok
Russia
Witnissus
Roosevelt
Turbulent Political Turmoil Dominates City Trials
A chaotic report details political figures and government clashes, with mentions of the Colbige McCredy meetings and various officials in Lima, Duluit, and Brooklyn. The piece flags a murder linked to notable names, a bank closure, and wide disturbances including dairy adulteration arrests. Strong entities include Rogers Wilkians, Myra Ballon, and George KR. Peek, among others.
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Dudie Jaba K. Carey
Aryl
Duluit
Mian
Rogers Wilkians
Pierlog
Lars Sands
Michigan
Yeaterday
George KR. Peek
Chicago
Aosta
American
Western National Bank of
Adi
Vorbus
Enie
Fila
Adyed Ab Hull
Eyeland
Myra Ballon
Brooklyn
Willam Wilson
Yonkers
Paui Morton
Equitable
Barry Moglus
Obituary for a Longtime Secretary and Community Member
An obituary notices the death of a longtime secretary and activist in a montane church and community roles. It notes service in the Averynyed Mas and Mesahta Wreks, with years of business in Chie whe lict Siban and Most. Survived by family, the deceased lived in Reekford and died after long public service. The funeral plan and affiliations with local unions and civic groups are referenced, marking a life of community involvement.
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Ielyetouerian
Fetoniaay
Fetoniaay, i OF Tei Borah Nho
Oay Seuss
Riyetalde
Rai Arig
Fleo
Cat
Ne Chocasy
Kan Rites
Ana
Reekford
Riven
Funepany
Bullet
Witth Bae SB
Panico Yang Lattis Suis Wits Altickem
Cading
Aneria
Imperial orders reensures ments for Russian army and more
The latest reports summarize a jumble of World War I era items: J P Morgan and President Roosevelt discuss Canton Hankow railroad. a British channel heading to a Baltic German port. German actions against locals in a river area. various political and economic notes including tax and revenue gains in July 1908. a missing Albany hotel couple and forger. Australian indeminity debate. Mississippi physician prosecutions. renewed peace hopes with Japan and Vanderlip-Witte talks in Portsmouth.
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J.P. Morgan
Roosevelt
Canton-Hankow
Caucasus
Cummins
Shaw
Bulter Lave
Pais
Chicago
Albany
Tupan
Aussia
Vardaman
Mississippi
Gulfport
Japan
Vanderlip
M. Witte
Portsmouth
International Congress Hopes to End Warfare Plan
Belgium's King Cordial hosts American delegates as interparliamentary congress discusses a model arbitration treaty and a permanent world congress. Bartholdt and Slayden push for an international judiciary and two-house congress with national representation and annual sessions.
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Belgium
Brussels
Mag
Klug Leopold
Interparliamentary Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Congress of Nations
H Richard Burtholdt
James L. Slay
Willam
Bartholdt
Interparliamentary Union
Wations
Hague
Cies
Gall Tor
Cochaleaus
International Judiciary
Cay International Lesishtture
EU Che
House of Reprites
Eg Lecritorii
Interparliamentay Union
Old Lincoln Farm Sold in Kentucky Auction
Hodgunville Kentucky August 3 Abraham Lincoln birthplace 110 acre farm sold yesterday to R J Collier of New York via Louisville attorney J McDermott. The price 3600, less than farming value, sold by court order in bankruptcy of A W Dennette of New York who bought it 15 years ago from the Creal family after the Lincolns left the state.
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Hodgunville
Abraham Lincoln
Anghon
R. J. Collier
New York
J. McDermott
Louisville
A. W. Dennette
Creal
Lincoln
Twenty Men Go Down With Ship
Fernandina Aug 29 report says twenty men perished when a vessel sank off the coast of Victoria after a fierce gale persisted along the eastern waters yesterday. Most of the officers and crew were drowned, with only a few survivors.
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Fernandina
Fis
T'wenty
Amérigdu Stwanalitp
Pavone
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Vloria Yesterydar
First White House Child Dies at 75
Washington mourns as Mary Ally Tenelson Wilcox, touted as the first child born in the White House, dies aged 73. A grand niece of Andrew Jackson and descendant of John Donelson, she was married to John Wilcox who once served Tennessee as a representative and later Texas in the Confederate congress.
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Washington
Aug
Maryally Tenelson Wilcox
Watte House
Andrew Jackson
John Donelson
Tennessee
John Wilcox
Texas
Iowa tennis player Hayes wins Middle West championship
Walter B. Hayes of Toledo Iowa defeated Ralph Pletgher of Galesburg to win the Middle West tennis championship in Omaha on Saturday. The victory adds to his recent state title and places him among the sport's fastest players as he eyes national play at Cincinnati.
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Omaha
Walter BP. Hayes
Totedo
Iowa
Ralph FP. Pletgher
Galesburg
Hayes
He Ggumiry
Sholae Sinks
Believe Wealth Is Buried in Gibson Farm
Report from Mintrowod Wisconsin Australia notes residents seek probate to search the farm of Mrs Louise Kautz in Gibson after relatives believe a large sum of money is hidden. A dig last week yielded a dollar and a few years, with hundreds of dollars reportedly circulating before her death and prior inquiries into her assets.
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Wis
Aus
Mra. Kautz
Att
Sui
Copper Cent in Arizona Sparks Penny Controversy
A fragmented Arizona note discusses the copper cent and its value, recalling how pennies once drew attention. It notes shifting attitudes as early economies strained the coin’s significance and references ongoing conflict in the east, with penny sizes described as increasingly trivial against larger costs.
Penny Economy in Desert Towns Sets Tourist Tone
An era tale describes how pennies shaped commerce in mountain towns and Phoenix through a tourist season cycle. The post office held pennies as good money, attracting visitors who left change, while summer travelers and local clerks discouraged mint coins, reflecting shifting attitudes toward small change and local economy.
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Phoenix
Willeh
Pomies
Tucson
Cummins Replies to Shaw on Misconduct Charge
Des Moines editor reports Governor Cummins replying to Secretary Shaw who criticized him for mis pronouncing a phrase. Cummins accuses Shaw of misreading and defends a reciprocity convention stance. He asserts Shaw misunderstood him and warns against mischarter or misquote in the exchange.
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Des Meines
Bo Gummars
Mace
Shaw
Cummins
Te Uwlatan
Des Moines
Lies Moines
Shaiw
Bs Q Warnt
Subpur
Shiw
Subule
United States
Gunanus
Dae Manng
Capiil
Steel
Ayel Tussets
Curie Mins
Furehors
Aged Man Fires During Quarrel in Wisconsin
An elderly man and another man quarrelled over a dispute near a farm in Wisconsin. The older man allegedly fired, striking 63 year old Fullington in the side below the heart, with no hope of recovery. Both men have families and the incident occurred after a chase through a yard as alcohol or distress may have been involved.
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Rietanu Cunter
Wis
Diol
Nietaleon
Edward Paginglui
Niebylson
Vie Ballet Baleen
Aston
Trequetel
Alimony Dispute After Divorce Mentioned in Kansas City Drovers
Fragmentary Melbourne era style note reports a wife admitting leaving her husband for Zook and receiving alimony of $200 a month, cited by the Kansas City Drovers. The text hints at a domestic dispute or gossip column item without full context or names.
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Zook
Kansas City
Tatagram
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