Cook Nearing Home Amid Brooklyn Welcome
Reports say Cook will land tomorrow in New York after a voyage as rival explorer Peary nears Syden, Sydney. A large demonstration and club reception are planned in Brooklyn with autos and an escort of honor.
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Sper Utes
Wim
Brooklysu—Pears
Syedney Saun
York
Preipier
Tnier Chainik
Cook
Biaarkly
Tireis
Annagements
Dr. Cool
Grand Republic
Ir. Cugh
Dr‘ab
New York
Ling
Sydney
N.S
Wail
Peary
Brooklyn
de. Cyrle
Iooklyn
Town Will Have Saloons in Bristol After Local Option Vote
Bristol Va Sept 20 The Associated Press reports Judge Kelley ruled the local option election valid and the town will be wet with saloons opening soon. The decision follows the July 8 vote that passed by thirty two votes amid disputes over residency and voting legitimacy.
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Associated Press
Bristol
Kelley Iis
Widlar Wory
Ease
Avon
Alyo We
Virginia
Affidavit of prejudice shifts murder case to Prairie du Chien
An affidavit of prejudice was filed in La Crosse citing Judge Wigbee in the case of John News Selling of West Salem charged with attempting to murder his sweetheart Anna Moller during a August 2, 1908 dance. A change of venue was granted to Grant County and the trial will be held in Prairie du Chien before Judge Memensan.
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Swaukee
Wis
la Crosse
Wigbee
John News
West Salem
Anna Moller
Granford County
Prairie du Chien
Memensan
The New Tonnage Tax Sees Congress Tariff Change
Washington reports a new tonnage tax under the recently enacted tariff law. Acting Secretary Crimaby Mellarg informs all collectors the levy takes effect in October. The notice outlines the department’s procedures for collection and remittance through harbor duties and customs offices.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Crimaby Mellarg
Department of Doremeree
Uneasy Regency News With Moroccan Sultans Turmoil
A skewed report outlines unrest surrounding the Moroccan sultan and rival claimant Overeuting Midteghi. Charaus and other pretenders gain followers as envoys warn for mercy while El Haghinhu endures public derision and is escorted to Fez in a camel carriage guarded by fifteen hundred soldiers.
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Morocco
Midteghi
Ty Charaus
el Haghinhu
Wis
Fez
Bishop Ward Dies in Japan Mission Tour
Tokia note says Bishop Suh Ward of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died after a brief illness during a mission inspection trip in Japan. He arrived last month and his condition worsened rapidly after arrival, with death not unexpected. Washington report notes journalist James H. Stevenson died in a streetcar accident in the capital.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Suh Ward
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Japan
James H. Stevenson
Washington, D. C
H James H. Stevenson
Iowa
Disaster Scours At Sea Report From Fiorlow Steamer
A damaged OCR item reports the British steamer Fiorlow sailing from Newport News on June 14 to Newport, with July 27 wreck and 180 lives lost from a Jurban voyage. The vessel struck by an explosive blast, presumed to be the missing steamer Waraitih, leaving zero survivors.
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Capbun
Newport News
Newpore
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Jurban
Aire
War
Making a Good Flight Balloon Report Across Iowa
An AP dispatch notes a University of St. Louis balloon named University Cry from St. Louis rising last night and drifting over Littles Grove and Grand Mound in Clinton County, with two passengers aboard Captain John Barry and another balloon seen near Galena and Clinton County, all traveling in northeasterly directions around dawn.
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Davenport
St Tins
Littles Grove
Grand Mound
John Barry
St. Louis
Paul
Cele
Galena
Ree Bale
Toon
gomMie
Clinton County
Clinton
University City
Clinton Coounty
Fugitive from Justice Declared in United States Court
Cashton merchant Eiger was declared a fugitive from justice in a U S court after being charged with fraudulent use of the mill. He was arrested weeks ago by the U S district attorney and pleaded not guilty and posted a $300 cash bond.
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Milwaukee
Way
Journal
la Crosse
Eiger
Ele
United States
Gordon
Mauretania Clips Record in Queenstown Call
The Mauretania reached Queenstown at 6 23 this morning after fog delay. She shaved about 45 minutes off the maiden run and posted a New York to Queenstown time of four days thirteen hours forty one minutes. Average speed for the voyage logged 20 60 knots.
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Py Associated Press
Queenstown
New York
Thaw insanity commission petition refused in Pittsburg Va
Pittsburg Virginia September 2 Tatges Cohen Sweringen and Garnahan refused a commission to determine if Harry Kk Thaw is insane The petition filed last Friday in New York attorney James B Graham sought a claim for 2054 dollars against a party not named in full in the readable text
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Tatges Cohen
Sweringen
Garnahan
Harry KK. Thaw
James B. Graham
New York
Governor Johnson in Grave Condition at Mayo Clinic
Rochester Minnesota September reports from Mayo Clinic say Governor Johnson remains in a grave state with no clear progress after surgery. Doctors caution the five day hospital crisis is crucial and nourishment and digestion will determine whether his chances improve or fade.
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Rochester
Minn
Wiliam Mayo
Tom Gentral
Johnson
Uesed
Abie Sand
Johnsen
Invernoy Jetsen
C. 1
Masa
Indy
Callal
St. Mary's Hospital
Charles B. McNevin
Fie
McNevin
Bin
Taft Speech and Parade in Des Moines and Omaha Visit
President Taft toured Des Moines delivering a broad speech on interstate commerce and anti trust reforms while detailing proposed measures on rail stock limits and union exemptions. He then rode through Omaha under heavy security with thousands cheering and a military review continuing the day’s program.
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Des Moines
Gourt
Dive
Wits Stack
Erate ” Commissen
Wdler Dan Miquary
Haa Bech
Wnto Cir
Nvcessity
TAL
Taft
Huthie
Omaha
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Harry Hypple
CL Oa
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Gels Batsleird. Com
Tifscloney Gp Lhe Des Muelles Comore
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Eltiate
Doen Maolnes
Benater
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Liewert
Charls Marton
Department of Missouri
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Ingtowl
Rock Island
Walla
Talt
Ak-sar-Ten
Contata
Lincoln
Neb
Shalienberger
William WH. Taft
Nebraska
Our
Ashton C. Bhallenberger
Wealthiest Woman in the World Probate Case
New York reports that Edward d. tare rhnan y will has been probated by the Surrogate of Orange County Goshen. Estate valued around 500,000 forms the core of bequests to widow Mary flame who is to receive assets. The will also mentions interited property and further distributions among relatives as the court proceeds.
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New York
Edward d. Tarerhnan
Goshen
Mary Flame
Orblaun
Lan
Raul
Dousigan
Minsiscappi
Batsville & Nashville Railway
Waphaage
Travhs
Chet Menteur
Nitil
Bureag
Burgraeter
Crear
Ph . Mn
de Pinardt
Tipuneriates
Tully Dusties
Onetician
Pee Sete
Ji Anon
Oder
Tha
Rica
Ita
Tle Anet
Binet
Filretate Capimierse Commissign
Wrauanrineten
Coranieres Commission
Ueler Os
Supreme Court
Devastating Hurricane Strikes Cities Across the South
A chaotic weather account describes a powerful hurricane battering New Orleans, Louisiana, and nearby regions. The storm roars with extreme winds over railroad lines, bridges, and urban districts, causing widespread damage, extensive flooding, and interrupted services. The piece notes relief talks in Congress and a relief appropriation proposal, with a rough estimate of $1,000,400 for aid.
Murder Near La Crosse Reported Near Wisconsin River
A man in a party returning from Minnesota shot another man in sight of a Milwaukee railroad crew near La Crosse. The assassin and accomplices fled, officers are pursuing, and an inquest is planned over the body. Victim and shooter names not yet learned.
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Herr Aaksvortted
la Frosse
Wis
Mersleys
Ap Ria
Minn
Migsiy
Injunction Blocks Carlisa Special Election
Milwaukee Wisconsin September 20 special to The Northwestern reports TT Burns attorneys obtained a restraining order to stop Tuesday's Carlisa election. The suit argues the tax question was settled last year when residents approved a $200 house fee, making the current election unnecessary.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wit
Traeing
Carlisa
TT. Burns
Jeffries Arrives in Paris Ahead of Johnson Fight
Paris dated Sept 20 Samea J Jeffries reached Paris from Calab ad where tabloids say he has been dieting to shed weight for the heavyweight championship bout with Jack Johnson scheduled soon in the European capital.
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Associated Press
Paris
Samea J. Jeffries
Carlabad
Sporting
Tis
Jack Johnson
Savings on Navy Costs Promised by New System
A fragmented report from a 19th century source describes a trial aboard several ships including Minnesota CGenrecht New Jersey and Vermont. It notes a forty two percent average saving and references convalescent operations and cruise expenditures, asserting the system reduced costs and expected to be applied broadly.
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Tessa Washinton
Minnesota
Cgenrecht
New Jerse
Vermont
Virgin
Gotgrede
Travel Through Air Told by Company Plan
A dense OCR fragment discusses air travel plans and company stock implications. Names such as Loewe and Stebbins appear amid scattered terms about travel, testing, and potential financial moves. The text is garbled but hints at a corporate strategy involving aviation and funding.
W L Thompson Dead In New York Harbor
Obituary noting the death of W L Thompson at a New York hospital after being taken from a ship. He led the Thompson Music Variety show and was connected with Dorvintiong college. Dr. Ral Oabnt and Dr Bel Cale are named in relation to his care and status. He was sixty plus years old.
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Bast
Iver Pol
He Thompson
Weil Keown
Weiter
New York
Netherlands Delegates Arrive for Kidson Fulton Celebration
Delegates from the Netherlands arrived in New York aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam for the Kidson Fulton Celebration. Among them are J. Byge pera Wierddina, rector of the Ifa T Atmettoan steamship Une. T. Cremer, president of Baar India Trading. Mrs. Cremer. W. Asouditeuwen, mayor of Amsterdam. Cunly. and C. M. Van Fyn, director of the Royal Dutch India Mali.
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Associated Prey
New York
Netherlands
Kidson- Fulton
Hiesteumelip Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Death Comes Suddenly in Milwaukee Local Note
A special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee reports William Moyet, once an ingredient man of Xu yaukeu, died suddenly last night after long heart trouble. The story notes aging as a common burden and hints at longstanding health issues.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wig
Wiliam Moyet
Xu Yaukeu
LABOR AND INJUNCTIONS DISCUSSION IN CONGRESS
A campaign era debate describes stronger interstate commerce protections. Labor and injunctions are central as supporters press for a railway safety framework and new court structures to speed decisions by a federal commission. The discourse references presidential timing and a push to adjust appellate paths within the judiciary.
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