Census Bureau Counts 76 000 Districts Progress
Clerks at the census office compile schedules and 100 names per district as the U S population estimate nears 90 million. About 1800 clerks work on sociology, industry, and demographics while early counts target enumeration figures and costs approach 15 million dollars with 12 million appropriated by Congress.
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Durand
United States
Re.munbered
Bureau
Iself
Congress
Oil heated furnaces may transform rolling mill fuel use
DILTO SUPPLANT OIL NE EARL Gi os Steel Company near Pottsville Pa plans two open hearth furnaces adding 160 tons capacity to four existing units. An oil heating process will replace coal to cut fuel costs, possibly revolutionizing furnace fuel worldwide. Taft to meet cabinet members in Beverly Mass as Hitchcock Knox and MacVeagh expected in region. A soda fountain tank explosion at McAllisterville injures a 20 year old boy, Alexander.
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Earl Gi Os Steel Company
Pottatillé
Eastern’ Steel Company
Neweal
Pennsylvania
Taft
Beverly
Mays
Frank H. Hitchcock
Knox
Secretary of the Treasury
Hraukdin- ‘MacVeagh
New Hampshire
One Drowns Two Rescued On Lake
In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 8 a boating accident caused an explosion from a lantern near a gasoline tank. Campbell, 21, drowned after cramps overwhelmed him while John O Toole suffered severe burns. Halliman and Hattiman were rescued by Whelan club members. O Toole remained badly injured.
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Scranton
Charles Aati Ee
O'Toole
John “O'Toole
Campbell
Halliman
O'Tosle
Whelan Club
Hattiman
Rattlesnake Charms Girl On Laurel County Porch
Mrs. Arthur Jackson of Laurel County, Kentucky, heard her two year old daughter’s laughter on the porch and, rushing to check, found a large rattlesnake coiled on the ground with its head raised toward the child. The snake’s rattle-filled hiss seemed to enchant the girl, freezing her and preventing movement.
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Lexington
Arthur Jackson
Laurel County
Man Alerts Train Crew To Bridge Fire Saving Wreck Scene
Thomas King, walking along the track near Redden, discovered a burned bridge leaving a large gap. He ran almost two miles to Redden depot and warned the returning excursionists from Rehoboth and Ocean City, enabling Georgetown to halt the train until a temporary crossing could be laid. The blaze is believed to have started from a hot cinder igniting dry timber.
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Sridge
Georgetown
Del
Rehoboth
Ocean City
Thomas King
Reden
King
Redden
Insurgency vs Dwight in Thirtieth District
In Utlen New York on August 8 insurgent activity surfaces in the Thirtieth congressional district. John W. Dwight of Dryden, Republican whip, faces opposition from former State Tax Commissioner George E. Pricat of Ithaca who pledges to oppose Dwight and would not support him via his newspaper if nominated.
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Dwight
Utlen
Thirtieth
House of Representatives
John W. Dwight
Dryden
George E. Pricat
Ithaca
Tawight
Ovarinas of Portugal Travel Barefoot for Fish Sales
Consular Report notes the ovarinas district near Oporto to Lisbon. These barefoot women, often with gold ornaments, hawk large oddly shaped baskets of fish door to door. They work constantly, even climbing six stories, selling small portions, prices 3 to 15 cents per pound. About 2,000 such fish sellers operate in Lisbon.
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Portugal
Ovarinas
Unca
Murtosa
Niles
Lisbon
Iowa Babies Die Quickly
One third of Iowa babies under one year die this summer from cholera infantus infantile paralysis poor milk and improper care per G H Summer secretary of the Iowa state board of health.
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Iowa
Des Moines
G. H. Summer
Lowa State
Start of an Author and the Birth of a Classic
Two Norfolk travelers on a London bound trip discuss Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. One mocks his own ability to top the tale after finishing the book, then six weeks later the pair exchange a complete manuscript for King Solomon's Mines, Rider Haggard's breakthrough novel.
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Treasure Island
Robert ‘Louis. Stevenson
London
Norfolk
Wall
Fale
Rumor Revived of Abrugzi Engagement to Miss Elkins
A Rome dispatch reports the royal family has dropped hostility to the Duke of Abrugzi and Miss Katherine Elkins marriage. Officials are said to announce their engagement soon.
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Paris
Rome
Petite Republique
Duke of Abrugzi
Katherine Elkins
Will
Local Parish Quandary and New Remedies Adverts
A Lincolnshire parish clash over appreciation ends with a warden quip about gold and silver offerings. The column then pivots to medical claims about catarrh and a herbal remedy, followed by an unrelated promotional blurb for constipation relief andWant ads.
Germs Carried by Cats Mena on Stabling Declaration
A disjointed report warns that cats may carry deadly germs and spread diseases to babies and children. Doctors urge licensing stray cats to curb infection, citing tubercular germs and hydrophobia risks from cat bites, with French scientist Bergeon noting cat-to-person transmission cases.
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Saualla
Colnbla
Ube
Fala - Elena
Cali Ie
Misber
HH. Bergeon
Valiely
Hotti
Figher
Henvy
Cntas
Fisher
Doctor Fisher
Electric surgery could painless amputations replace knives
Reported by Paris authorities Dr Doyen showed cancer cures via electric currents and Professor d Arsonval claimed dogs' limbs were heated until dropped off with no suffering. The controversial claim suggests future painless limb removal without blades or saws in medical practice.
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d'Arsonval
Paris
Doyen
Academy of Medicine
State Deaf Association backs sign alphabet in schools
Maryland Association of the Deaf sessions in Baltimore urged the State Commissioner to adopt the simple sign alphabet in public school spelling books as a rapid, accurate communication method between deaf and hearing people. The group endorsed the signed system, opposed the Bell method, and called for state statistics on deafness, a national federation, and a new deaf home, with Dr Charles W. Kilby praised and Barry Benson urging improved finances. A banquet concluded the meeting with a toast to Maryland.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Bell
Miile Clngn
Charles W.kily
Maryland School For the “Deaf
Wredertel
Barry Benson
Maryland School
Frederick
Farland Association
Hotel Lexington
Benson
Strike in Air Threatens Berlin Flight Protests Over Ordinance
Air men warn of a format strike as Berlin bans cross country flying under a local ordinance. The rule forbids flying over towns with violators facing fines, provoking indignant protests from aviators preparing for national air events starting August 7.
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Berlin
Brandenburg
Jesa
Posecsees
Tha
Johoncesthal
Battle of Summer Sales Poem Teases Big Department Stores
A fragmentary poem mocks the rush of shoppers amid department store chaos. It hints at Roosevelt era bargains and playful ads that tempt readers to sell, rent, or hire items. The piece frames advertising as a small, diverting force producing results.
Schoolmaster Duraid and the Turmoil in Public Service
Fragmented OCR depicts a tense scene where a schoolmaster, Duraid, and a Comrade Director navigate a chaotic schoolroom era. Clumsy depictions hint at clerks overwhelmed by tasks and ward workers pressed into service, while parents fear repercussions and girls from Misgourd face workplace strain. The text suggests widespread strain on civil service during a period of reform and social upheaval.
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Duraid
Comrad
Guy
Exauuliudo
Womin
Epliaptletta
Mali
Almalsead
Tarnier
Bain
Advice on potato beetle control through arsenate use
The article discusses managing potato beetles with arsenate treatments to protect stalks and fruit. It warns about timing applications to target eggs and larvae, preventing damage, and notes potential risks to crops and the need for careful handling to avoid harming nearby plants.
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Burata
MiMintown
Sherman, Curtis, M’guire
Gore
American Press Association
Palma
New York
Tomas Estrada Palma
Cubs
Helen Douglas Browne
Thalr
Grace Episcopal
Jake Harmon
Lincolnshire
London Chronicle
F. J. Chet Co
Toledo
Obie
THE
Seashore
Bathere
Atlantic City
N. J
American Frese Association
State Association OF Deaf
Roosevelt
Phylli
Aikea
Fabitstnes
Monay
Nor
SOR
Washington
Eny
Pierce
Ark Far
Gos
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