Plot to Inflate Prices Alleged in Textile Propaganda Case
Washington, me accused of a conspiracy to stampede retailers and spur fictitious demand for clothing. Howard Figg alleges manufacturers and jobbers spread propaganda to justify price hikes and to pressure retailers, citing Lever law penalties for conspiracy to exact excessive prices. He points to mill closures used to defend high prices and warns of further curtailment if orders are not placed.
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Washington
Howard Figg
Deg Hement
Justice
Figg
My. Figg
Mr. Figg
Wige
Escaped Poisoner Karpoff Slips Free From Columbia Jail
Peter Karpoff, sought after a dramatic escape, is suspected of breaking out of Columbia county jail and stealing the sheriff's badge. He reportedly slid through a cell door opening, entered via a gate at the jail yard, and seized eggs, cake, and canned fruit before vanishing as Sheriff Hidlay opened the door.
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Bloomsburg
Peter Karpoff
Columbia County
Hidlay
Karport
Karpoff
Reformatory
Berwick
Lightning Strikes Woman and Child in Harleigh District
Peter Harkins of Harleigh reports a lightning strike during a thunderstorm while a woman was inside her home near here. The bolt tore off her shoes and knocked her to the floor but left her only shocked. Her six year old daughter Theresa suffered severe burns to the legs. Neighbors extinguished the fire in the house.
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Peter Harkins
Harleigh
Theresa
Flight to Nome Alaska Arrives via Jasper
A New York to Nome Alaska flight announced by Captain Street in command of the stat army aviators. The next stop is Hazleton, Canada.
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Jasper
Washington
New York
Nome
Alaska
Jas
Ganfada
Captain Street
Hazleton
Canada
Britain Sends Gold to New York in Heavy Shipment
A Reuters style despatch notes that Britain dispatched 2,300,000 dollars in gold to New York. The shipment, consisting of 265 bars, arrived aboard a steamer from Southampton. The bullion was shipped by N My Rothschild to Kuhn Loeb & Co. The date cited is August 3.
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Britain
York
Southampton
N. My Rothschild
Kuhn, Loeb &Co
Negro Hold-Up Nets $2900 Cash in Bank Robbery
Four Negroes in a motorcar hijacked a bank on Trae Avenue, held up tellers and captured a messenger. Reported loot ranged between $40,000 and $80,000, with $2900 recovered. Police seeking suspects and details amid unclear OCR text.
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Ap. B
DCZTO
Senger
Troe Avenue Bank
Eiganed J With & Gelp
Pele Agwten Ting
Harvest Labor Shortage Prompts Board Examinations
In Hazleton Pennsylvania, an examining board met to grant care as new workers prepare for harvest season. Farmers anticipate a labor surplus in nearby valleys while facing a shortage and lengthy examinations.
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Hasleton
Maines
Naidre
Tta
Mies
Eare
River population boom surpasses all in nation
Washington reports Wood River Illinois shows the sharpest 14th century growth yet, leaping from 84 to 3476 in ten years due in part to annexations of Befl and East-Wool-River and other gains.
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Washington
Wood River
Uinois
United ‘States
H. Part
Befl
East-Wool-River
Operative Coal Mines Face Work Return Amidunclear Union Stance
A confusing headquarters statement from Indianpolis outlines miners returning to work after a period of disruption. Jolt Fowl, head of the miners organization, warns of a layoff period before production resumes. He predicts the mines will run at reduced strength until a steady output meets national coal demand.
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Tndiaunpolis
Ebogan Ila
Pordlig
Ameé
Seart Tar
United
Jurnal
Kept in police files as the measurer in graft scheme
A fragment reports Edward Keech known as the measurer accused in a theft ring. The text mentions sums between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars involving women allegedly measured for gowns and then stolen by husbands. Brooklyn appears as a location in the scattered notes.
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Edward Keech
Brooklyn
Frederick road trip prompt to Washington and Baltimore
A fragment inviting a reader to travel from Frederick to Washington and Baltimore by improved state roads, describing the cities as the nation’s capital and the South’s metropolis and urging a journey within an hour and a half. The text appears as a clipped historic OCR fragment.
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Frederick
Frederick i
Washington
Bali Nore
Owith Flaé
Cardui claims relief for female ailments from a reader letter
A reader discusses personal relief using Carduic for female symptoms. Mentioned is a comparison to another product and a testimonial by a Ms Hugbett, noting longstanding success in treating women’s discomfort. The tone aims to persuade readers to try Cardus immediately.
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Denney's
Co-Operative Drag Co., Inc
Frederick. Md
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Harn
Allen McHenry
Richard McHenry
Bradley ‘McHenry
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Mather
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Co-Operative Drug
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Patrick
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