Sprague Tube Bid Rejection Seems Costly for City
A government inquiry revealed Sprague’s bid rejection cost New York City up to 235 million dollars. The hearings examined prior claims and potential overcharges linked to public transit procurement. The probe targets alleged wire tapping and improper influence amid bids from the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company and related entities.
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Sprague
CITY
New York Municipal Railways Corporation
Ranait Company
Brooks Rapid
Fenshayn Corghes
Timothy Williams
Prelyn Rapid Transit Company
Cistma Uilawnd
Beocklys
Thome Oth
Inet
Dleimia
Ty Shonte
Pauline
City of
New York
Petre J. Heady
American
Bendy
Tibet
Thomann
Far & Pear
Strikers Clash in Riot After Employment Fight
Fractured report describes strikers clashing with police after a disturbance on Water Street near Elmwood. Fights broke out as officers ordered dispersal, with injuries reported among both sides and several bystanders. A patrol presence followed the confrontation as authorities attempted to restore order.
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O'heete
Nikaed
Maije Orath
Bollgaborer
Pragee
Ptoetay
O'Keefe
Crueerienere
Uvarderly
Devers
Prenk Duma
Tourteenth
Julie Somm
Uiey
Brave France Appeals to Her Sister Republic
London committee of the French Red Cross appeals to Americans to aid the French hospital service amid a vast wartime crisis. It notes over 1,170 French hospitals receive aid through its network across France and territories, highlighting wartime strain and the central role of women in organizing relief.
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Brave
France
Republic
London
French Red Cross
Europe
London Committee
Algeria
Tunis
Lemnos
Salonike
Countess Granard
Beatrice Ogdenills
LOCAL FARMER SEEKS CROP OF DAMAGES
Article fragment describes a local farmer seeking damages for crop loss with references to wartime era terms and unfamiliar proper nouns, including mentions of a Beavers team and various individuals in a chaotic OCR style. The readable portion centers on a damage claim related to agricultural produce and potential investigation by local authorities.
Camp at Plattsburgh Trains 1878 Recruits Amid Damage Dispute
A Plattsburgh correspondent reports on 1878 camp proceedings where 1,878 recruits drill six hours daily, endure lectures, swim in Lake Champlain, and cope with a farmer disputing camp land damages. Major Harrison Hall and Major Tarbert Shaw oversee physical exams. only three recruits deemed unfit.
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Platenbueg
Watt
Femerk
Hell
Verilly
Lake Champlain
Lake Charaglain
Almort
A. G. Telford
New York
Travka
9 Marchitenl
Tarbert Shaw
TATA
Pal Hally
Traina
Navy wartime training cruise to train 500 rookies at Plattsburg
A planned naval war game outlines a cruise for up to 500 rookies aboard the Sava Vintisburgs with reduced crews. The Atlantic fleet will begin along the coast August 18, with involvement across the fleet in a comprehensive training exercise. Participants receive instruction on ship operations, discipline, and seamanship, with pay and gear provided.
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Ekvilfure
Sava Vintisburgs
Nats
Hesersy Vatliveniin
Atlantic
Eleven Years for Forgery Conviction in Queens
Salvatore Monialhans of Long Beach City convicted of forgery by Queens County Court before Judge Humphrey. For each $550, he must serve one year. total sentence 11 years at Sing Sing. Local crime tale notes he passed several forged notes totaling about $60, with the case concluding yesterday.
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Salvatore Monialhans
Long Sehend City
Humphrey
Queens County Court
Sing Sing
West Point Exercises Open With Big Hops Night
West Point opens June week with clear weather and a large crowd. Examinations continue as battalion reviews by Superintendent Coroney Townaley. a reception follows. A long program is planned for tomorrow, featuring the first of the big hops in the evening.
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West Point
Coroney Townaley
Air Perintendent
Governor’s probe facesJewish recruitment tensions in militia
Captain George Mertley testifies at the state arsenal inquiry led by Adjutant General Stotensbury about alleged pressure by Major Unnser and Captain Schuster to exclude Jewish recruits. He quotes a major’s cruel stance against Jews while noting some units resisted, warning of threats to free institutions if the probe stalls.
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Whitmen
Rae Ratwad
Maurice Sleimina
Han
Stotnsbury
Presigion
Tre
The
National Guard
George Mertley
Paul Unnser
Tomintandar
Rh Artillery
Capriin Mattes
Prio
Mollelome Mix
Feneral
Towa
Thecaina Company
Schuster
Palais Works
New York
Belgrane
Walpet
Ray Company
Eidmen
Captain Trets
Jd Company
Kastan
Martley
Mtr
Sitirintia
Death toll soars as storms strike multiple states
A multi state catastrophe leaves 107 dead and hundreds injured as tornadoes and floods hit Arkansas Missouri Mississippi and surrounding areas. A Mississippi River packet capsized near Memphis with four drowned and many missing. Poplar Bluff Missouri reports thirty killed and extensive property damage. Additional casualties reported in Stoddard Marehumne Forest City and other towns. Police and relief services race to assess and aid survivors amid crippled communications.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Minot
Tennessen
Daekwon
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Missisvippi
Elronore
Memphis
Popter Blut
Stoddard
Marehoune
Hehe Springs
Judennia
Fort Miler
Little Bork
Vorest City
Society Rallies to Strikers Aid in City Row
Wealthy society women join labor advocates in supporting strikers as 15,000 pickets guard Fifth Avenue. Reported by Laura Filott of the Labor Forum, mass meetings for singing labor songs are planned to sustain striker morale. 1,600 unionists are idle while 400 policemen patrol Sunday night.
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Hubtry
Auty
Misa Laura Filtott
Winging
Labor Forum
Pirkete
Sion Rans
Preghtiat
Police Department Narrows Lead on City Marathon Case
A garbled police report outlines an investigation into a June city incident with mentions of duty shifts, time windows, and several named individuals and locations. The readable fragments indicate an ongoing inquiry with scheduled meetings and potential charges, though key facts remain unclear due to OCR damage.
Union protest over high prices sparks labor unrest
The International Ladies Workers Union pressed its complaint against cave repair costs, with attorney Joe Hillgale before District Attorney Swannyeater. Unrest rose as workers faced charges and potential mass layoffs loomed at Standard Oil’s Lane Island plane project. Trolley and railway workers in Norwich feared a broad strike. Western Union Telegraph may discharge staff, risking an 80,000 strong walkout. In New York, Max Johnson was fined $50 for injuring Mary and Andelina Bambeco in a Fourth Avenue incident.
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International Ladies” Workers’ Union
Makerat Ulan
Bey Mor
Joe Hillgale
Swannyeater
Ierday
Cil
Lane Island
Shore Line Electric Railway
Norwich
Conn
West
Ern Union Telegraph Company
Onti
Mary and
Andelina Bambeco
Fourth Avenue
Max Johnson
Cheu
Yorkville
Estate of J. J. Hill To Be Administered At St Paul
Probate records indicate J. J. Hill estate proceedings in St Paul with a petition from his widow seeking appointment as administrator. The document notes continuation of property management and claims by heirs, aiming to keep estate assets intact for heirs under court guidance.
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New Wearan
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Thompson Committee
A. Sprague
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Amrticenneilute
Tiertetiat Caglngere
Jarlind
Wee
Rivegns
Feeon
French Red Cross Department
York Tribune
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Marjorie
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Battleship Girl
England
Shaw
Tandon
Nate
Peeelin
Trish Anhor
Anne
Martial Dave
Peter Weliseler
Mise Marinrie
Olent
Roth
Petar
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Ned
Zolqinig
Mey Bayne
Tinwas
Peter Atmert
Viki
Limeatton
Pat Uaeer
Plattsburg
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Plattenburg
N.Y
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Todey
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Naval
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Ashokan Reservoir
Catskill Range
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Lanninco
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Grand View Hotel
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Mamopac, Putnam CO
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Monterey
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Reni Os
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Wien
George
Rendsap
Niagara Falls
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