The People’s Lobby Ready to Watch Congress
A proposed group called The People’s Lobby, led by Harry Beach Needham and others, aims to monitor Congress in the public interest. Backed by figures like William Allen White, it plans to deploy agents to attend hearings and speak for common citizens, but public reception is cautious and humorous.
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Congress
Roosevalt
Harry Beach Needham
William Allen White
Lincoln Breene
Muckrekere
Washington
Wcipe
National
Billie
Fragmented OCR political note on governor race
A degraded text fragment references Baltimore politics and a gubernatorial election. Mentions Hearst, Sax, and Maryland figures in a vague campaign context. Specific names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable in the fragment.
Fragmentary dialogue from unidentified text shows garbled quotes
A jumble of phrases and misspelled names presents scattered dialogue about investigations and assurances. Characters mention antivi tiating, a congres, and a prosperous-looking something. The passage lacks clear narrative, setting, or identifiable persons.
Heat Deep Bore Idea Sparks Theoretical Power Debate
An early 20th century article outlines a speculative plan to tap geothermal energy near Pisteberg by drilling a deep bore to access earth heat. It discusses expected temperature rises, needed depths, existing deep bores, potential for steam turbines and electricity, and the impracticalities and costs, concluding with cautious optimism about the dream.
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New York
Pisteberg
Harlem
California
Parasonowita
Upper
Bilesia
Schladebsch
Prussia
Peinoees Dagmar
Yellowstone Perk
Excavatora
Simpton Tannel
Cvat
Moments With The Muse The Path
Fragmentary poetry about fate and endurance. includes archaic phrasing and unclear citations with references to divine guidance and longing. The readable lines evoke spiritual struggle, yearning, and a plea for release amid travel and dark seasons.
Countess De Castellane Divorce Fight Heads to October
Paris Sept 22 The Countess De Castellane lawyers anticipate a possible delay in the October 17 divorce trial as creditors seek attachment. The Count resists but faces vast bills described as fabulous and may use the children under French law to complicate proceedings. Officials expect the divorce to be granted October 17.
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Paris
Roni de Castellane
Beon
Gould
France
Market Prices and Fresh Provisions Report
Morning market scene notes plentiful green tomatoes for pies at 8 cents a look, with broad price lists for poultry fruit and vegetables. Buyers watch prices as farmers prep seeding, corn harvests rise, pumpkins and colder weather shape demand while the pope’s physician cancer news concludes this item.
Literary Societies and Club News From Local Schools
Clover Leaf Club holds a regular meeting with a program including recitations, oration on Lincoln and Douglas, readings, a debate on childhood, and a closing with a general discussion. Belles Lettres group discusses youth education and health in a debate. Junior Literary Society reports officers elected and committee roles. Also included are short notices on the Green Goods swindle in New York, Savannah Theatre fire, a judicial appointment update, and an escape from a Virginia jail.
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Clover Leaf
Clover Leaf Literary Society
Vicw
D. Johnson
Bargee
Lincoln
Dougliass
Marvin Whitley
Farew Oll
Wit Ile Whitter
Ondl
WN. Bopwood
Eeeay
Corus
R. Baumgardner
L Eichelberger
Helton Malliciz
L. Rise
R. Fisher
E. Zeigler
Pa Dces
Helen Mulltoix
L. Ries
Moet
Belles Lettres Literary Roctory
W. MM. Storm
Q Oliver
Most
Junior Literary Society
Frank Tyeryar
E. Thomas
A. Young
J. Sanday
A. Kemp
Key
H Yieger
V. Tyeryar
R. Garp
KE. Onchour
N. Davall
Aritic
V. Myer
EK. Oashoor
Imposter Poses as Bank Examiner in Newark Banks
The U.S. Comptroller of the Currency warns New Jersey banks of a man claiming to be Arthur E. Curry posing as a national bank examiner. He has no commission and is believed to impersonate Arthur L. Curry of Chicago. Banks urged to arrest the impersonator.
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Washington
National Bank Examiner
New Jersey
Arthur E. Curry
Newark
National
Arthur L. Curry
Chitago Uls
National Bank
Arthur T Curry
Sage Heirs Drop Contest Settlement With Relatives
The Sage will settlement doubles bequests for beneficiaries. Mrs Sage will give each relative beneficiary an amount equal to their legacy if no contest is filed. Edsar M. Coonrad will receive 12506, while 26 Sage nephews and nieces each receive 50000 instead of 25000 under the agreement.
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New York
Russell Sage
Edsar M. Coonrad
Watervulet
N. Y
Mr. Sage
Coonrad
Federation of Labor Aims to Defeat Congressman Mudd
In Washington a Labor Federation conference discussed defeating Representative Mudd in the Fifth Maryland district. George Smith, Edward Hirsch, H. Eichelberger, and Thomas Tracey outlined plans to return to Baltimore and pursue active efforts against Mudd.
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Federation of Labor
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Provident
George Smith
Congress
Maryland
Edward Hirsch
Baltimore Federation of Labor
H. Lt. Eichelberger
Thomas F. Tracey
Mirdd
Brashears Reunion Celebrates Long Lineage in Sharpsburg
Brashesra Brothers of Sharpsburg host a reunion for the Mary Descendante lineal descendants of Yau Swar rigas Brashears at Henry M. Johnson’s residence in Sharpsburg Weadington county on Monday September 17 to mark the eighty third birthday of Mr Brashears. The record shows 75 living descendants, with older brother William Brashears of Bharpaburg counting 145. The piece notes Roosevelt era patriotism and Anglo Saxon themes, mentions Abe yi BPR and Pooleaville origin, and cites total progeny of the two sons William and Yan g reaching 920 lineal descendants. Mr Brashears has served as burgess and held offices of trust. his trade is ice beet by trade.
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Brashesra
Sharpsburg
Mary
Yau Swarrigas Brashears
Henry M. Johnson
Weadington County
Mr. Brashears
William Brashears
Bharpaburg
Roosevelt
Brashears
Parkharat
Pooleaville
Montgomery County
William
Yang
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