Page erships and diplomatic arrivals at New York harbor
A detailed account describes a ceremonial meeting of officials and dignitaries in New York. It recounts the arrival and embarkation rituals for Ambassador Witte and Baron Rosen aboard the Challengers cruiser, with salutes and cheers from the crowd as the yacht sails toward Portsmouth. The narrative emphasizes the presence of President and other high officials, plus the staging of a formal reception at the pier prior to departure.
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Tagrentiaries
Igerf-Astoria
Armens
Ker
Sian
Or & Witte
Baron Rosen Enit
Chailansos
Death Notice for J Ackerman Read
J Ackerman Read died at his home on 2 Ceater Street from stomach cancer after a long illness. He lived in the city for 22 years and worked at the Morgan plant. Survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter. The will was read Monday at 1:30 PM from the house and at 2 PM from Bowen Street Lutheran church. Funeral arrangements followed.
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Mana
Ceater Street
Mir Manna
Affytienstars
Axe
Morgan Plant
Bowen Street
Mary Cadmann
Omro
Mr. Morgan
Tice Cemetery
The Colonia Sails with Cable for Newfoundland Route
London reports the cableship Colonia sailed with 2400 miles of cable to add a run from Waterville Ireland to Canso Nova Scotia and on to Newfoundland. Judge and Mrs George W Burnell returned Friday from an extended visit with relatives and friends.
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Associated Press
London
Colonia
Commercial
Waterville
Ireland
Canso
N. S
New Foundland
George W. Burnell
United States Steel? Mining Company Incorporation Notice
The United authorized capital of $1 was incorporated here today. One half of the stock is preferred bearing six and a half percent cumulative dividends.
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Associated Press
XN. J
United
Quigibeat incident details remain unclear
A fragmentary OCR text reports a violent incident and a suspected spouse involvement. The exact names, places, and actions are unreadable, making it difficult to determine precise events, dates, or outcomes for a concise summary.
Fever on Shipguard Crew Recounted amid Revival at Port de Paix
Vague notes recount fever aboard Shipguard with men reel. Previous revival at Port de Paix. Barnton was at Colne, sailed from Port up their pieces. Vessel sailed for Ches. Two crew members have been removed.
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Port de Paix
Colne
Heroine Dies in Fire Rescue Attempt in Pennsylvania
A dramatic fire incident in Pennsylvania ends with the death of a heroine who rushed into flames to aid two others. Two young white individuals were involved as bystanders or potential victims. the tragedy unfolds as bystanders and responders try to assist before the collapse.
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Ang God
Rossiter Hit in Milwaukee Court Attack Claim
Milwaukee police report James Archer of Cream City Gravere is charged with assault and battery in a case involving Rossiter Lin, secretary treasurer of the company. Lin, head wrapped in bandages, claims an agreement over $10 wages preceded the attack, where Archer allegedly seized a Genie iron and struck Lin.
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Milwaukee
Wiscourt
James Archer
Arp
Dai Rossiter Lin
Cream
Archer
Prosecution of Packers in Washington Case
Attorney Morrison reports to General Meos on telegraphic request regarding the package case. The Washington dispute centers on Teinope questions and the status of both parties to the conference remains unsettled.
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Washington
Morrison
Meos
Green Bay Traction Wins Fifty Year Franchise Grant
The Green Bay Traction Company wins a fifty year franchise after months of agitation. The council approves, the company pays 25,000 dollars, and provides power to operate the bridges in the sky.
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Green Bar
Wis
Green Bay Traction Company
Milwaukee Assessed Valuation Increases Sharply
Milwaukee Wisconsin, August 5 reports a nearly 7,0000 rise in the total assessed valuation of taxable property within the city. The increase is announced by the tax commissioner and board of assessors as part of the annual assessment figures.
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Milwaukee, Wis
City of
Milwaukee
Tax Commissioner and Board of Assessors
Connecticut Peach Crop Seen Largest Ever Harvested
In Hartford on August 6 Associated Press reports that the season's peach harvest by prominent Connecticut growers will be the largest on record and of unusually fine quality.
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Associated Press
Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
Telegraph Operators Strike Strains Northern Pacific
Associated Press reports ongoing telegraphers strike affecting Northern Pacific and Great Northern systems. Both sides claim compliance, while rail traffic press notes trains running, with twelve stations opened and progress on restoring service as management pledges hearings for disputed issues.
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Associated Press
Lin General Mann
Paic
Borns
Pernam
St. Born Sears
Fern
Regan
Wesmore
OSL
Eagles Picnic Aids State Begies Convention Funds
Eagles plan a fundraiser picnic at the park from 7 to evening to raise funds for next year’s Begies state convention. Members and ladies prepared a fine menu and activities include games music tug of war races and a fish pond with varied prizes. Attendees expected from Seenzh Menasha and Fond du Lac.
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Seenzh
Menasha
Fond du Lac
Wil Se
Falls Dead In Coffin at Local Workshop
In St Louis on August 5 George Disch a 49 year old coffin maker collapsed and died while trimming a coffin. Medical cause listed as heart disease. Rev E H Smith received a London dated letter from Clarence B Shepard saying he will arrive Oshkosh mid month.
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Bt Louis
George Disch
E. H. Smith
London
England
Clarence B. Shepard
Oshkosh
Date of Hearing Set for Inheritance in Ulman Estate
In the matter of the petition for probate the will of Joseph Ulman of Menesha. An order sets the first Tuesday in September for hearing and Therese Diman widow is petitioned to be appointed administratrix with letters testamentary likely issued. Hearing to determine income tax, and recessment of all claims against the estate of the late Mary found. Fearie Larrabee administratrix with bonds of Helen Moore guardian for Adclnia Schreiber and IekIa Jeski an incompetent. Sureties Roman Scheker and G. Luscker totaling 568.
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Joseph Ulman
Menesha
Therese Diman
Mary
Tabée
Omre Hes Beer
Fearie Larrabee
Helen Moore
Adicnia_Schreiber
Kelley Gang In Raid Sparks City Terror
A gang led by the Kelley group conducted a series of raids and window smashing in the east end causing damage to plate glass and stores. Police pursued the gang, rescuing a victim named Christ Colorance while one member was captured.
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Kelly
Crumé
Aririy
East Fe Bra
Hlocsion Street
Fir Poucer
Christe Colorance
Drowned in Oil Found in Tank at Burghardt Lease
Associated Press report from Chanute Kansas details the death of F Chambers treasurer and assistant general manager of the Seah Western Gas Co. His body was found seated in an oil tank on the Burghardt lease six and two thirds miles east of town. He reportedly climbed down a tank ladder to check oil depth and is believed to have suffocated and drowned.
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Associated Press
Chanute
Hes
F. Chambers
Seah Western
An Gas Company
Burghardt
Mystery Paper Index Highlights Local Culture and Notices
An index titled Today’s Paper showcases varied items from German topics to civic council proceedings. It lists features including a short story, a governor’s statement, a fashion note, automobie references, and religious announcements among other local items.
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New York
Roosevelts plan and New Orleans fever spread
New Orleans faces yellow fever with 462 total cases and 3 deaths by Aug 5 as health authorities, state and federal, coordinate to stamp out the outbreak. President Roosevelt may send a marine hospital staff to assist, with an October visit potentially affected if quarantines persist.
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Oshiogien
Irmes
New Orleans
New Fork
Noos
Totel
Louisiana
Lesa
Tran Quarter
New Grisons
Misdar
Roosevelt
Gor
Bave
Yestendar
Frest
Wrman
Blanchard Eaving
State Boards of Health
Vederei
South
White
Wrman Kimselay
New Grieong
Mmatning
Washington
Marine Hospital
Expanded department plan to curb fever and mosquito control
Liam White outlines intensified measures to isolate fever cases and halt spread, including restricting movement of potentially incubating individuals, widespread house inspections, and aggressive mosquito destruction in all infected areas. Railway status shows partial easing as parishes concede passage with trade moving toward central ports. shipping firms consider returns from New Orleans and New York. Quarantine likely to extend twenty days due to incubation and risk of further infection.
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Liam White
Haphies A & Isasian
Tabor
Uniteal Pratt Company
Orles
Fruit Company
Terror on a Steamer: Excursionists Narrow Escape in Gale
Excursionists aboard a steamer near Winneconne faced a terrifying ordeal as a gale struck, the boat rocking violently and drifting into a raft of logs. Passengers, including many women, clung to cabins and railings while crews struggled to keep the vessel afloat. After a tense hour, the storm eased and the craft returned to shore with all aboard safe.
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Lake
Batre
Terra Firma
Winneconne
Gas Man Lattimer Mistaken for Embalmer Expert
Mr Eilers visited an undertaking shop seeking information about embalming and was directed to Mr Thomas Lattimer on Main Street. The scene revealed a prank as Lattimer, a professor, appeared among displays of cuts and slices, and the real Mr Lattimer soon corrected the misunderstanding. Mr Lattimer died in Milwaukee recently of acute alcoholism.
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Effers
Ang Embalmers’ Association
Eilers
Banderoh
Thomas Latiimer
Latimer
Saul
Ellers
Mr. Hilers
Lattimer
Mir. Silers
Milwau Kes
Storm causes damage across city and county
A severe electrical storm between one and two this morning caused extensive damage in the country and some in the city. Shade tree limbs were broken near Seventeenth Street, fences and small buildings damaged, and wires broken cutting Wisconsin Telephone service. Linemen rushed out to repair the tamaga and by night expected service to be restored. The city and county telephone and telegraph systems otherwise suffered little from the storm.
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Seventeenth Street
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Pfister forges OSU counter action in civil fraud suit
Milwaukee Aug 5 Special to The Northwestern reports Pfister of the Wisconsin Rendering Co bringing a civil action to recover money he says is due, while the district attorney moves to try the criminal charge of larceny as bailees. The case targets Pfister, F.C. Gross, Joseph Palacheck and others over a $32,600 loan secured by notes. The defendants claim the action aims to intimidate Pfister and challenge the indictment, arguing misapplication of funds and pending payments to the bank.
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Milvecukee
Wis
Ballee
Ptioud Bank
Srior
Charles Friedrich
H. J. Hines
Charles Quarles
Paster Undangle
F. C. Gress
Wisconsin Fendering Company
Pfister
Ludwig
Su*perior
Ibie
Wisconsin Rendering Company
F.C. Gross
Isi
Mr. Gross
Joseph Charles Palacheck
H_’ lea
First National Bank
Paster
Gross
Istl
Pieter
Mircia Bister
Ross
Mrr
Direct Tintond
Pister
Enderins Company
Codfish Borax Law Confusion Across Wisconsin
Local wholesalers in Milwaukie dispute when the borax preservative ban on codfish takes effect claiming the law dates from 1905. A Milwaukee firm cites a March 1 1863 approval and a May 28 1905 publication. Chicago wholesalers warn against selling codfish until Wisconsin enacts compliance. A church service notice follows in Algoma Street documents.
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Milwaukie
Wiscon
Northwestern
Ariile
Bemis-Hooper-Hares
Milwaukee
Fiooner-Hares Co
Chicago
Otto I. Kuehn & Brother
Alwaukee
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Armstrong
Tully
Rogers
Armstrong Wormis
Publi
Peage Erveys
Walter
LAN Brea S
J. Ackerman Read
BIG Mining Company
Quigibeat Wrnegorhe
Dodson
SE Hee Sinshes Hill
Razer
Delaverre
Rossiter
Gera
Washingien
Cme
ECE
Wanager
Fue City OF ST. Acl
West End
Cnet
Oma
Mvigione
Ofer North Park
Arra
Joseph
Ulman
Iher Mathces
Kelley Gang
Ieee Merig
Esterly Wi
Remarica
Tamipm
Shea
S. Hermann Co
Sfrichen
Storm
Pasic
Evelyn
MR. Lattimer
Armory B
Pfister Forges
OSU
Mrs
Mer. Pinter
German Evangelical Church of
Washington Street
Weonymmuen Hall
Algoma Street
G. F Kiekhoefer
C. Fonte
First Congregational Church
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