Colony Club Denial Sparks Wide Public Controversy
New York reports that the Colony Club, famed as New York's premier women’s club, faced rumors of exclusive intrigues. The club was searched for violations but none found as members travel abroad. Secretary Wheatland said no liquids are kept on premises. editors may face consequences when members return.
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Ubsted Press
New York
Colony Club
Mount Exclusive
Boyce
House Committee
Europe
Wheatlang
Wheatland
Zelienople and Harmonty: Local Visits and Outing
Mark G. Hihts of Pittsburg visited Pittsburgian G.B. Barper on Thursday. Long Flatt returned home with his family for a few days. Charles Nambach of Freedom spent a few days with relatives. Mrs. Reed, visiting her granddaughter Mrs. A. C. Gald, returned to Pittsburg. A crowd of Zelienople men toured Elimwets Milla near Planeville by auto to fish and enjoy themselves. Alfred and James Simson came back Wednesday from a 14 day trip to New York estate visiting Buffalo Niagara Falls Sennett Obson Gue Port Collins Gowauda Leon.
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Mark G. Hihts
Pitsburg
Te Ia
G.B. Barper
Pittsburg
Lioyg Flatt Td
Tts
Charles Nambach
Freedom
Reed
A. C. Gald
Zelisnopia
Elimwéts
Milla
Planeville
Alfed
James Simson
New Yorkestate
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Sennett
Obson
Gue- Port
Collins
Gowauda
Leon
Deaths of the Day John Stevenson at Willow Grove
John Stevenson a teamster and Willow Grove resident near Mahoningtown died Friday shortly after noon at his family home after a period of heart disease and recent illness. He was about 50 and survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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John Stevenson
John Blevenson
Willow Grove
Enar Mahoningtown
R. Stevenson
iMade
Politicians Visit President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay
A group of Republican political figures called on President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on September 4. Attendees included James F. Williams, Richard V. Culahan, Haulton Fish, Howard Richards, Major W. A. Wadsworth, Henry A. Wisa, and John Sielchar. They discussed state politics and reported that Hughes was less popular with the people than before. Bishop Brent of the Philippines was also received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
N. J
Roosevelt
James F. Williams
Hitchcock
National Committee
Richard V. Culahan
Lterary Bureau
Haulten Fish
United States Sub-Treasury
New York
Howard Richards
W. A Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Henry A. Wisa
United States District Attorney
Strike Expected on Trolley Road in New Haven
New Haven Conn Sept 4 About 200 newly recruited men appeared on street cars and the old employes were told to break them in These recruits are the men who will be expected to act as strike breakers and provide a labor showdown on the trolley line.
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Tutted Press
New Haven
Conn
Democrats concede Maine efforts useless says Mack
United Press reports Norman B. Mack chairman of the national Democratic Committee said no efforts would be made in Maine and that actions would be left to local managers. He indicated that they would not waste energy in what he called impossible states following Vermont’s election.
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United Press
New York
Maine
Norman B. Mack
National Democratic
Vermont
Picture of News Outing Party Attending Departure
An imprint of a city outing shows Tha Nown group posed on a hillside before departure. Photographer Heavy captures the tense crowd as the train leaves Che str Yon. About 73 locals gathered to wish the travelers well on their journey.
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Ain Tlan
Feavy
Che Str
Wife's rash act may turn out well in Paris
Parib Sept. reports James H. Collett of New York and his wife united after her suicide attempt in their hotel apartment. She fired two shots at her breast. one wound minor, the other serious. Collett arrived from Sant Malo and stayed with his wife as she nears hospital care. Their 5 year old son was brought back with him. Neither spouse commented on motives behind the attempted suicide.
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United Press
Parib
James H. Coltett
New York
Columbia
Colfelt
Sant Malo
Heanson Hospital
Roosevelt Opinion Sways Taft Campaign Efforts
An Ohio dispatch reports anxious Taft supporters await Roosevelt's stance to bolster the campaign. Taft advisers fear misinterpretation of his role in a Toledo incident and emphasize Taft was not involved in the program. Foraker backs Taft, Hitchcock plans Ohio strategy, and a Vermont statement warns against overconfidence as Taft tours the state.
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Walted Press
Middle Bass Island
Roosevelt
Taft
O. K
Taft Raker
Toledo
Hitchcock
Arthur Verys Ix
Youngstown
Ohio
Vermont
Vole Kan
Banduaky
Cinelnaatl
Wright repairs damaged aeroplane after Fort Meyer test
Orville Wright worked at an early hour today to repair the aeroplane damaged by a sudden deflection after its initial flight at Fort Meyer. A skid was broken and part of the framework bent, with plans to resume experimental flights daily as preparations for official tests later this month.
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United Press
Washington
Orville
Wright
Ft. Meyer
Bribery Charge To Be Tried Soon In Ruef Case
United Press reports new bribery charges tied to the Ruef case as B A Blake a contractor is alleged to have offered John M Kelly a thousand dollars to vote for Ruefs reelection. Prosecution has evidence Ruefs lawyers hired Blake and a special grand jury hearing has begun while efforts to assemble a jury continue.
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United Press
San Francisco
Ruef
B. A
Blake
John M. Kelly
Parksde
Chairman Leaves for Chicago After Democratic Conference
New York Sept 4 A last conference on campaign matters before departure of nations chairman Mick for the west and the eastern Democratic campaign committee members met this afternoon R B Hudspeth of New Jersey who conducted the campaign in the east was present and the whole situation was gone over in detail Mack leaves this evening for Chicago where he and the Democratic conference era will meet Bryan to map out the final tale of thought
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United Press
New York
Mick
Hudspeth
New Jersey
Mack
Chicago
Bryan
Hitchcock Heads to Indianapolis for Talks and Tours
Chicago Sept. 4 Frank Hitchcock departed for Indianapolis to confer with Vice President Fate Wik and Indiana leaders on state affairs and Fairbanks speaking plans for the year. He made a brief comment on the Minnesota situation before leaving.
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United Press
Chicago
Frank Hitchcock
Taft to stay near Cincinnati until late October
A Cincinnati announce ment says Taft will not campaign far from his home city until late October. Headquarters voices caution that a nationwide speaking tour could invite a Bryan counter tour, risking the Democrats gaining the upper hand if both appear in the same towns.
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Vetted
New York
Cincinnati
Taft
Republican
Tutt
Middle West
Bryan
Von
Legislators Ignore Caucus in Des Moines Assembly
In Des Moines Iowa September Aneel members at the general assembly stayed up all night to agree not to attend today's Republican senatorial caucus. A bloc of thirty members could block an election in the present special session. The pledge was to be in writing and is unlikely to be repudiated. Governor Cummins supporters, who pushed for an election, are furious and the mood is bitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Cummins
Veterans to go to Mormon Town encampment chosen
Salt Lake City Utah was selected as the next Grand Army encampment site after a drawn out delegate vote. The tally was 461 to 10 percent in favor, but telegraph reports say the 108th encampment will be the smallest in the history due to the long journey. The encampment is set to arrive later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
GA. R. Enenmy
Washington
Grand Army
Bequests Under W. B. Leeds Will
Notices outline Leeds estate of 20 to 40 million with widow Nonnie Blewart Leeds receiving 150000 and Rudolph Gear Teed of Richmond receiving 100900. William B. Leeds Jr. gets three fourths of residuary estate. estate valued after death in France in June last. Also mentions first will not quoted.
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United Press
Minequa
William Leeds
Fratee
Nonnie Blewart Leeds
Newport
Bequesia
Rudolph Gear
Teed
Richmond
Ind
Leeds
William B. Leeds
J Leeds
Suspicious Landlord Warns Over Rent in No 2810
In a terse exchange, a hard-hearted landlord urges prompt advance payment while the clerk notes no repair requests for nearly six weeks, suggesting distrust of the tenants. The dialogue hints at tension over tenancy and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton- Bute
Paris Bath Peddler Amid City Nonsense
A garbled notice describes a Paris bath peddler in the crowded streets. He hawks a Tadion hacky bag and hot water devices, charging six coins for small services amid a broader discussion of medical trade and popular mechanics in the era.
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Hogdah
Hla
Mabath Nuttt
Medtelna
Belmore
Howard
Patriedom
Nuws
Devotion of a Great French Cook in a Dying Tale
A vivid reminiscence shows Encot ier praising the lifelong spirit of cuisine in a French cook. It recounts Gaston Laurebt, famed chef of Pailland's, who perished when captured by cannibals after a shipwreck. Survivors recall his final, serene cry as he prepared to cook, urging readiness for the meal.
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EncoMier
Dloner
New York
Bres
M. Encotier
Gaston Laurebt
Pailland's
Gaston
South Seas
Belo Plump
Gavlan
Malta Talismans: Snakes Eyes in Stones Linked to St Paul
In Malta talismans are said to be found as small stones shaped like eyes tongues and serpent parts. Superstitious locals tie them to St Paul shipwreck lore claiming the stones ward off snake bites and poisons. Found in St Paul’s Cave embedded in clay they are worn as rings bracelets or necklaces and consumed dissolved in wine for believed quicker effects.
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Malta
St Paul
St. Paul
St. Paul's Cave
Quirky Fiji Pandanus Plant Described in Odd Detail
A vivid, old fashioned piece portrays the pandanus or serew plant of Fiji as an extraordinary screwy figure in the early growth stage. It notes twisted swordlike leaves, later straightening, ragged drooping tufts, and fruit resembling a hard red and yellow gruelling kernel core, tough to European eyes.
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Fiji
One-Sided View on Marriage Law Brought Up
A Georgia legislator proposes a bill allowing a groom to annul a marriage if the bride uses artificial means to beautify herself before marriage. The woman questions whether a groom with a wig or dyed mustache is fair game for complaint, highlighting skepticism about the bill.
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Georgia
Vacation Method Promoted by Jewelers Banquet
A humorous ad story notes jewelers at a banquet discussing a vacation plan to escape business without notice. A jeweler explains he keeps his shore advertisements quiet to avoid managing affairs while away, implying a simple method to vanish from public view during a trip.
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Mise Lildan
Duluth
Reaside
Die and Let Die Emphasizes Individual Choice of Death Method
The quote argues for personal autonomy in choosing how to depart life, opposing forced methods or stigmatizing alternatives. It cautions that “fresh air” methods are not harmless and notes tuberculosis and bronchitis risks even when outdoors. The passage reflects controversial views on euthanasia and public health discourse.
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Dr. J. 4. Clarke
London Chronicle
Fragmentary Dialogue From A Historic Page
An archival fragment shows a tense exchange between a man named John and a woman with a bundle of wood. The dialogue hints at interruptions, sleep, and waking duties during a spring wagon journey.
Chaantied Entry Reveals Confused Dialogue
A garbled OCR fragment shows fragmented speech with names and phrases, indicating unclear dialogue or misread text. Contains stray words and partial quotations, no clear event or identifiable entities.
Woman's Wit and a Wary Husband's Last Letter
A husband tells of misinterpreted signals after promising his wife a long separation. He discovers a telegram from his wife, tears blotting a letter, and a telephonic call where she asks if he has killed himself, revealing a dramatic misunderstanding fueled by anxious wit and distance.
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John
White Island New Zealand a steaming volcanic isle
White Island in Australia bears a name from its white steam clouds. The island spans about 600 acres with a height near 555 feet above sea level. Its landscape resembles a weathered Coliseum with cliffs and a rock column commemorating Captain Cook. Pale green water turns red brick when touched, sulphur fumes linger, and a moonlit boat ride offers a dramatic view of a vast caldron venting poisonous steam.
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White Island
Australia
Rome
Cook
Istand
Village income from golf in Hrancaster England
Hrancaster village gains four percent of Royal West Norfolk Golf Club gross income with a £50 minimum guarantee for land use turned into links. Yearly distributions go to residents of at least 12 months, with this year's payout totaling £64 16s, up £8 12s from last year.
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Hrancaster
England
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club
Brancaster Donghilllaga
The Typist Burglar Sends a Letter to Colleague
A break in at an apartment in Toulouse yields a neatly typed note from a self described burglar. The letter taunts a fellow professional, boasts of stealing 2.20 francs and keys, critiques translations, and warns of no further visits, claiming nothing valuable remains.
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Toulouse
Ike Yoyself
Collearse
St Marys Ship Restoring Old Glory In Maryland History
The old sloop of war St Marys, nearing sixty five years, is to be consigned to neglect while its long service is noted. Once tied to an event delaying Valparaiso bombardment, Capt Colvo cores glaway spoke of a berth and 22 guns mirroring a 2200 gun navy. The ship, bearing a colonial Maryland name, links Jamestown and Plymouth lore.
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St. Mary's
Colvocuresses Glaway
Valparaiso
Colvecoresses
Pet
Valparasso
Olvocoresses
Maryland
Kisterlea
Jamestown
Plymouth
Slater
Disappointment In Life Inspiring Home Notes
A reflective piece on disappointment as a constant companion to life’s pleasures. It considers how unmet expectations sour anticipation and linger beyond brief joys, urging resilience and perspective amid recurring letdowns. The tone remains thoughtful and cautionary.
Charity Drive Attracts Broad Support In City
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a charitable effort in Philadelphia with broad participation and mention a lecturer or organizer. The text hints at fundraising or book-related charity activities and a large local turnout. Further readable details are limited.
Prayer and gossip in a San Francisco district
In a San Francisco Call item a religious family is teased about faith and marriage. Miss Kate B Bay faces jokes about remaining single as a society of young men campaigns for a higher license petition, seen through a neighbor’s skeptical lens and Kate’s praying influence.
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Ita
Kate B— Bay
Ase
Jense
John
San Francisco
Beauty and health tips in a vintage advisory note
A beauty culturist promotes digestion, herbs, acids, and fruit for youthful looks, advising outdoor life and dancing to preserve elasticity. A prison missionary recounts a pickpocket who, inspired by a mission, attempts to donate by theft but ends up contributing to the cause.
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W. B. Leeds
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Sbe
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Atchnon Globe
TRE
Paris
Buelime
Salé
Tam
Nat
Nolan
E. Washington Street
The
Times
Nolan’s
Vane
Matt Toevals
Waisy's
Vanes
Sile Petti Ras
Men’s Work &Shirts
Charles W. Nolan & CO
East Washington Street
Zealand
Milesianere
Church &Joy
York
Bumland
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