English War Scandals Highlight Military Waste and Fraud
London reports contend that critics accuse War Office mismanagement of South Africa stores and contracts. Sir William Butler, author and veteran, argues for impeachment of flawed systems and calls out contractors and officials for excesses and evasions amid a costly, opaque affair.
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London
Engiteh
Wales
Sithbut
South Afriss
War Office
Br. Choate
South Africa
Rte
Army Service
Milibacy Mien
Willa Butler
Weegerreun
Lord Otlin
Colin
M Department
Gale
Esanding
Waastow
Kitchener
Poidjer
Tal
Comaiarat
Randla
Ashe
Butler
Wieham
Locke
Ena
2Uimry
Iondiverliy
William Bitter
Hag
Han
William Buller report condemns army administration flaws
The piece reviews Sir William Buller s findings on South Africa contracts and the War Office. It notes government attempts to discredit the report, calls for a proper court inquiry, and highlights the need for full sworn testimony and audited accounts of officers and civilians involved.
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Wightess
Sen
Stoney Eiment
Wiliam Butler
Hann
Jonet
Tellef
Haseen
Mberly
South Africa
Department
Wiliam Buller
Testimony Taken by Telephone in Will Case
Riverhead Long Island June 29 testimony by telephone from Greenport was recorded for Joseph PF Adams who could not hear a hearing on the will of Mrs Helen Terry. Surrogate Belford ruled testimony count as if in court. Adams stated doors were not locked and no secrecy existed contrary to other witnesses. The estate is valued between 190000 and 000 with three nephews beneficiaries.
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Adaine
Lhe
Big department store sold by telegraph in St Louis
On June 28 in St Louis Thomas H. McKittrick and Murray Carleton, representing a syndicate, contracted to buy William Barr's interest in the William Barr Dry goods Co and most stock of the Barr estate. George M. Wright will be president and manager. no other management changes. Store to continue at current location. Barr's firm dates to 1849.
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St. Louis
George M. Wright
Barr Company
Predntit
Bares
Man of Many Aliases Reported in City Mystery Case
A person described as alias Lord Courtney and Lord Beresford is said to be living quietly in the city. A Makerian detective reports rumors of a highborn figure known as Lord Courtney returning to transit, with past ties to England and the United States.
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B. F. Onertenzy
Lord Courtney
Lord Beresford
Harry Vane
Her Majesty
Light Artilipeus
Emglend
Makerian Detective Force
Yesterdar Tym Tribune
Lord Churtney
Lark Deurtner
United States
Crmatia
Newpote
Newnodt
Chist
Byrnes
Courtenusa Wight
Vinton
Diwansso
Devoe
Enna
Feck
England
Stock Market In Jury Box And City Hall Visit
In a chaotic court report the stock market discussion features Barton and Castios with a broker and jury context in General Sessions as trading impacts are described alongside a broad, uncertain market movement. Kang Yu Wei, reformer, visits City Hall escorted by Geoghter. Chinese costumes noted.
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Manderate
Kang YU Wei
Sis Geoghter
Viac
Mayr McCrellen
Coee Koy Kran
Genere
Immer Lan
Denver Divorce Granted After Cruelty Case
Denver court grants a divorce to Jane Theman from War Thomas after three years of marriage begun when she was thirteen. The decision cites cruelty as the grounds. The same session also separated four other couples in Dur.
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Denver
Jane
Prari Theman
Puetto
War Thomas
Saane Dur
Brewer Auto Crash Near Aenure Park
A 35 horsepower car owned by Adelph Busch of Meklyn collided with a carriage carrying Di FL S Wennett and family, injuring Tin Bennett and Florence. Mrs Hennett unharmed but shaken. Driver William A. Hares admitted speeding and was arrested. bail set for arraignment tomorrow morning before Police Suation Borden.
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Aenure Park
Adelph Busch
Meklyn
AvBouses-Busch Brewing Company
Hutot Mart
Sorotech
William A. Hares
Royal Arcanum Rates Upheld by Executive Committee
Boston June 2 The executive committee of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum issued a statement detailing its authority and affirming that it had no power to repeal or alter the new rate schedule. It said rising death claims and insufficient funds made an immediate increase necessary to sustain the order and ensure enduring finances.
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Boston
Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Thas
Supreme Council
Supreme Conneil
Taw
Royal Arcanum Holds To New Rates After Conference
Nine member committee from seventy nine Brooklyn councils met with the Supreme Council in Aurora Grata Cathedral to discuss new rate changes. They reported no agreement with the Supreme Council and vowed to continue advocating current rates. Outside New York the new order received broad approval, while Brooklyn and Manhattan led local resistance. Two resolutions passed during a four hour session urged reconvening and reaffirmed faith in the order despite the disputed rates.
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Seventy Nine
Royal Arcanum
Brooklyn
Supreme Council
Order
New York
Aurora Grata
Hugo Hirsh
Terrace Garden
Grand Council
State of
Celtic Council
Manhattan
Bronx
John F. Walen
Samuel N. Hoag
Mount Vernon
Grand Lodge
Blackmailed Barge Captain Arrest At East 7th Street Wharf
Frank Williams thirty two year old restaurant keeper was arrested at the East 7th Street wharf on a charge of collecting money from barge and lighter captains under false pretenses of aiding a Dock Department employee. Williams denied his address and appeared in Yorkville police court where a request for counsel led to adjournment and bail was set at 450 dollars on a short affidavit.
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Dock Department
Frank ‘Willian
James Haggerty
Williams
Mysterious teen foils voyage by steering boat toward ship
District messenger No 7 percent, John Elmore of West Street telegraph, attempted to board the French Line steamer La Lorraine with a yellow envelope. He was lifted aboard, then kits down a raft as La Lorraine moved off, amid cheers and a crowd on the wharf. Police and telegraph workers aided in the rescue while bystanders shouted and paraded the boy.
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la Lorraine
Messergar
Johm Elmore
West-st
Elmore
Timore
Leeson
Nanile
Ma Wan
William O'Keefe
Telegraph Company
J. F. Carter
Poth
Geharf
Win
Guta
Tutta Marlowe
Mra Digro
M. de Brou
Strs
R Dsworth
Robert M. Gallaway
Hinboy Jaros
Mise M. Mott
Ria Marulte
Wilisa Franklyn
More Raines Hotels Violating Law Found
Mulldinga Superintendent Hopper reports six more Harpes law fiotets in violation, bringing total to nine of thirteen inspected. Letters from two sites already reobserved. Additional locations listed as No 1a Bdave, No 151 labarn, Mn L860 2iave, 228 Mave, to, TRF Lave and No See Kear.
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Raines
Mulldinga
Hopper
Exetat
Menly
Ilegal
Labarn
Mail Wagon Strike Threat Looms Over City Routes
U S Marshal and investigators prepare for a potential wagon drivers strike timed for midnight tonight. New York Mall Company transfers routes to Grand Central Station with two new contract officers, as police and county units pledge cooperation to guard mail integrity and deter disruption.
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PostoMon Department
Mana
New-York Mall Company
Whicotts
Mall Maine
Geneva
Grand Central Station
Marshal Hecke
Rsntin
Molicn
Inkpsetors Cortright
Hrooks
Police
Marshal Henkel
Hobokson
Jersey City
Munroe
Af Mloyd
Prethie
Authurttes
United States
Ailvers
Howe
Wight
Vance
Willcox
Puller-in Gets His'n in Jersey Man Charged With Assault
Thomas Calbert Wattie of Top Notch New Jersey arraigned before Magistrate Pool in Tombs court on assault charges. Complainant Myra Kaitmus alleges she was assaulted during a clothing sale dispute on Bayard Street. Wattie testifies he was walking in Bowery when seized by several men and hustled into a store. The court discharges him after noting his explanation.
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Thomas Calbert
Conessou Wattie
Top Notch
Pool
Thy ‘Tombs
Myra ‘Kaitmus
Bayard St
Cothert
Bert
Jersey
Bowery
Deep Mystery in Ore Thefts at American Museum
A Trigune report quotes John M. Winser stating ore thefts at the American Museum of Natural History were not worth more than 1000 to 3000 dollars. He downplays Siberian collection losses as minor, while museum security notes electric locks and double locked cases, with watchmen on duty and guards inside the jewel chamber.
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American Museum of Natural History
John M. Winser
Treamuver
Trigune
Sn Aut Elder
Indigia
Fight Sturgeon in Hell Gate with Lifesavers Crew
In Astoria near Melt Gate at Hounty's Cove yesterday, John Hetherington and James Winter of the National Volunteer Life Savers battled a sturgeon during a half hour encounter. The fish, weighing 587 pounds, was driven into shallow water after a sustained struggle, then subdued and examined by the rescuers. It appeared intoxicated by parlie steam but was captured in the end.
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Hounty’s Cove
Yestaniay
John Hethermaton
James Winter
Tire Savers
Astoria
Melt Gate
Dimon & Float
Fister
Wuricun Grulier
Stremgerst
Sania
Fogetties
Overhead Trolleys Franchise Dispute Aired
A letter from a Fatiannean rights editor argues against granting overhead trolley franchises. It demands explicit transfer facilities and proportional city compensation based on gross receipts. The piece forecasts future action if current franchise terms fail to meet required deadlines and threatens court action to compel compliance.
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Fati
Teorlving Fegrees
Teave
Lh Court
Surfalintio Party Campaign Rally in Arlington
Went Hudson led a central rally as socialists intensify campaign efforts in Arlington. Speakers attacked corporations and trusts while urging voters to support the party’s platform. The event marked another public push in a broader suburban campaign drive.
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Arlington
Surfalintio Party
Went Hudson
Campalen
Bow
Trains Wrecks Hit Several Rail Lines Across States
In Cleveland a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger wreck near Atwater injures several and kills one. A California Limited on the Santa Fe collides with a Kansas City Southern freight near Gillis crossing, two killed. In Ellis a Union Pacific passenger hits a freight in the yards. engineer J. H. Kinney dies and two unknown men are killed. no passengers harmed.
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Cleveland
Ciageland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atwater
Hin
Kansas City
Caiifernia Limited
Atchison, ‘Tepets and Santa Fs
Kansas City Southern
Gillinst
Ciiy
Dse
Ellis
Kan
Walon Pacifc Railway
J. H. Kinney
Hills
Lovers Drown in Lake Oscawanna Near Peekskill
James McIlravy, an undertaker from Cold Spring, and Elizabeth Healy, a former Cold Spring resident employed in Peekskill, drowned Wednesday night in Lake Oscawanna eight miles from Peekskill. They had rented a new towboat from Jay Cbx cottage. searchers found hats and the boats overturned. McIlravy’s body was recovered first, followed by Miss Healy. both were taken to Cold Spring per Coroner Willard Jay Cox.
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Lake Oscawanna
Peekskill
Ling
Mcilravy
Elizabeth Healy
Miss Healy
Svtere
Cold Spring
Mixan
Irs
Oscawanna
Mellravy
Odd Felons
Volunteer Fire Department
Oseawanna Lake
Ould Spring
McKlayne
Miss Hexty
Jane
Mollravy
Willard Jay Cox
Canfield Gambler Suit Seeks Lawyer Fees in Supreme Court
An attachment was granted by Justice Truax in a Canfield case against gambler Richard A Canfield. The suit, brought by attorney James A. Deering for Philip H. Britt, centers on a 15,000 claim. Britt billed 5,000 for services. Canfield and manager Dave Bucklin were arrested over a gambling house raid. The gambler reportedly resides in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Thell Tmmed Holine
No. & East Midst
Richard A Canfield
Justice Truax
Supreme Court
Yestering
James A. Deering
Philip H. Britt
Xault
Brit
Canfield
Hi Gambler
No. 5
East Ath St
Jerome
Dave Bucklin
Paié
Finn
Britt
Providence
Election District Increase Noted in City Redistricting
District lines expanded across the city under the new law with 398 district increases and 220 new officials needed to staff them. In Manhattan the greatest rise, 33 new Assembly districts, is in the Fifth District area. Brooklyn shows 87 districts enlarged, while Queens adds twenty. Overall voter per district averages rise to about 320. Gold Found in Capitol Square Well Nevada reports artesian well drilling yields gold in the sand and a local merchant confirms a claim on a greenstone parcel. Bronx Battery Move Subways: Belmont states the line to Battery and Fordham will be ready to operate by July 16 with permission granted to begin running trains despite ongoing construction.
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Vestemiar
Toratx
Stet
Pelmsum Tasth
Moctiou
Battery
Bronx
Angust Belmont
Interborcueh Rapid ‘Transit Company
Hapli ‘Transit Commission
Hattery
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in United States Clerk’s Office
The docket lists petitions for bankruptcy filed yesterday in the United States clerk’s office. Names include Mortimer W. Hale, contractor, and others with assorted debts and assets shown in the filing. The chaotic OCR text references partnerships, embroideries manufacturers, and potential sales or executions connected to the case.
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Nivd
Lie
United States
Letters to the Editor on Water, Heat and Labor Woes
Readers discuss water supply cuts and heating shortages amid rising prices. The column cites municipal failures and public anger, with calls for action by city officials and utility providers to stabilize services and prevent further hardship for households and workers.
Fragmented Text Reflecting Disorder and Place Names
The excerpt presents a garbled mix of phrases and scattered place names including New York, Croton, and references to markets, value, and possible civic or economic topics. It reads as damaged OCR with numerous misspellings and incomplete sentences, yielding little coherent narrative or identifiable event.
Note of Appreciation in Community Journal
A note of appreciation praises Mr Brady and others for acts of kindness during hardship. The author expresses gratitude for support within the community and hopes such humanity continues. The piece mentions patience and endurance of those affected in the county and a desire for ongoing benevolence.
Adulteration of Foods (Undated Notice)
Edlive of The Triwani publishes notice about adulteration of foods. References to chemical tests and enforcement, with discussions on tax penalties and publishing details. Mentions New York in June and procedural points for remedy and publication timing.
John Paul Jones Statue Scene in Broadway Event
Fragmentary OCR note describes a statue event on Broadway involving John Paul Jones, a chaotic scene with unclear names and dates, mentioning a three o clock time and references to a protest or incident tied to a broader historical context.
Schooner Samoset Condemned Amid Unclear Report
Fragmentary OCR reveals a condemned schooner named Samoset with garbled names and uncertain details. The piece mentions trials or bets and a figure Sebin Wible, with unclear affiliations and a puzzling string of phrases. The overall event status remains ambiguous due to unreadable segments.
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Royal Arcanum Supreme Council
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California Arrow
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Sradty
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Tretani
Henkel
Puller
N. J
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American Museum
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Plana
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Willen
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Abe Dante
Oscawanna’s
P. H. Britt
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Capitol Square
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Nevada
A. Cohen
Thes City
Cniet
Tulldine
Justine Bignehard
Bamilet Lifunkeants
Max Halter
Aquinel Bis Watiner
Mortimer WY. Hale
Bi Charity
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Willan Willisman
Doles
Martin Bulan
Aileweer Oases
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Ninnatie
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Gincanary County
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John Paul Jones
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Sulllligg
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Miller
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