Taft's annual message outlines national policy and Central America stance
President Taft's first regular annual message to Congress covers anti trust and interstate commerce, resource conservation, and budget cuts. It defends U S policy toward Zelaya in Nicaragua, denies a Manchurian monopoly aim, backs New Mexico and Arizona statehood, and urges postal savings banks and a ship subsidy to aid Latin America.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Amerca
Fioth
Maneturia
Cordiat Os Usus
Trencary
South Ameri Na
Dapin
New Mexico
Arizona
New York
Wineite
Presidien
Woscome
Paris
Man Found Dead in Boxcar Near Tacoma
A 38 year old man identified as Webb was found yesterday afternoon by two boys in a box car on a siding south of Tacoma. He had crawled into the car for shelter since Tuesday, saying he was ill and unable to go on. He was discovered in a corner under a blanket and believed dead. Webb said he left England in yellowing days, with no food aboard the train. He was transported to county hospital for investigation.
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Taverna
Dee
Alfred Webb
Asus
Webb
Pelle Garde
Tacoma
England
Yeliseo
Calhoun Accepted as Minister to China
Washington Dec 7 William Calhoun a Chicago attorney was yesterday accepted as minister to China His appointment per state department information has been declared satisfactory to the Chinese government Calhoun is regarded as one of the most successful practicing attorneys He has represented many of the nation’s largest railroads and drew a top annual salary in his profession
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Washington
William Calhoun
Chicago
China
State Department
Cal Houn
Record of Severe Winter Storm Across Central U S
A harsh cold wave grips the region as heavy snow blankets Missouri and surrounding states. Western lines report disrupted train service, with temperatures plunging to 12 below in Colorado and widespread snow in Arkansas, Montana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Texas panhandle across Wyoming and the Midwest.
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St. Louis
Colorado Mercury
Arkoona
Montana
Wain
Wyoming
Texas Panhandle
Kansas
Oklahoma
Copenhagen reads Cook Arctic claim files for review
Copenhagen authorities announced the University will decide Cook's polar claims after receiving a 300,000 word report. Professor Ellis Stromgren heads the records committee with Walter Lonsdale as secretary, who safeguarded the documents during transport and storage. The records remain locked awaiting archiving and public release by year’s end.
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Copenhagen
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
University of Copenhagen
Ellis Stromgeren
Astronomical Observatory
Walter Lonsdale
Cook
Two Bloody Engagements Reported in Nicaragua War
Dispatches from Manunga via wireless say General Vasquez leads Zelaya forces to a decisive victory north of Kama with about two hundred killed in hand to hand combat. Consul at New Orleans reports Remington cartridges and Mauser guns sent to revolutionists.
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New Orleans
Remington
Manunga
Port Limon
Vasquez
Zelaya
Kama
Revolt Forces Defeated Near Rama War Casualties Reported
In New Orleans dispatch dated December 7, revolutionary forces under provisional President Estrada, allied with General Vasquez opponents, claim victory near Rama over Zelaya loyalists led by General Vasquez. About two hundred killed in the engagement.
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New Orleans
Zelaya
Vasquez
Revolutionista
Estrada
Rama Two
Wrong Cartridges for Insurgent Rifles in Nicaragua
New Orleans dispatch reports Consul Altachul toe Zelaya stating rifles seized two weeks ago aboard the steamer Ulstein were Mausers with Remington cartridges. The shipment’s incorrect ammunition left the insurgent forces badly handicapped until proper Mauser rounds could be delivered.
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New Orleans
Altachul Toe
Zelaya
Altschul
Ulstein
Muefields
Condemnation of annual Aldasradeon orgy in First Ward pall
Resolutions condemn the First Ward Pall event conducted by Aldermin Hinker Dink McKenna and Bath Hesite dehy Sovehlin. McKenna and Coughtin were grilled by fellow board members as the city’s Aldermen and opposition weigh priorities for effective governance this year.
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Chicago
Aldermin
Hinker Dink
McKenna
Prohis Denounce Cannon at Prohibition League Meet
Chicago Dec 7 The Prohibition League denounced Speaker Cannon amid bitter debate at its national convention. Willem Anderson read the annual report detailing struggles to advance prohibition laws through the legislative process.
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Chicago
Cannon
Nis
Willem Anderson
League
County Officials Grant Franchite Amid Turbulent Meeting
A garbled county meeting produced a controversial franchise grant to Aldoise Wheeler amid factional tension. Commissioners debatedprocedural points as candidates and backers clashed, with factions aligned to eastern capital interests and unfinished tenure matters.
Astoins Grandson Died in New York
William Aemi Drayton of Jol pacel Nation died in New York City. Witnesses described the event on December 7 as a deadly incident on the sidewalk. Police investigate the death and identify the person involved in the assault.
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Astoins
New York
Dee
William
Aemi Drayton
Knilsen
WENEV Stes CROCKHIE POR LIBELOUS: Liertin Fan Fede
A New York man faces damages claims in a federal case alleging libel and defamation connected to a white formal charge. The trial concerns testimony and involvement with a national bank as part of a larger financial dispute. Court records indicate ongoing proceedings at the federal level in New York.
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Dee 7
New York
Allegtis
Mor
Ositene
Riko National Batik of Sin Froese
Lotiar
Vrinker
Krew
Wheat Seeding Estimates Grow in Callow Area
In Weeningion on December 7 the department reports that winter wheat seeding is 70 percent over revised 1908 area estimates. The Callaway region shows about 21.4040 million acres sown, with total area estimated at 8.485 million acres.
Oil Magnate Escapes Law's Clutches
Fragmented report shows an oil magnate dodging legal action as a judge orders a fire-related matter halted. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR but the central event concerns a prominent oil figure avoiding enforcement.
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Law
Unclear historical report on enemy strike actions
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate references to an Asian theater and a strike by enemies to a Tomio figure. Details are unreadable, with names and places not recoverable.
Unknown text fragment on medical writing event in New York
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a thirtieth annual hosting of a society related to medicine. It references a New York venue and a gathering of professionals from the medical field.
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Medianina
Ambiguous OCR Note Describes Assembly Dwindling Attendance
An unclear historical clipping notes a gathering with diminishing attendance during a session. It mentions chairs remaining unfilled as the meeting progressed and ends with an adjournment. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, rendering specifics about the event incomplete.
Fragmented OCR tale yields obscure place names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions multiple likely place names and person references in a dated newspaper style. Readable segments point to a meeting or event involving named locations and individuals, but details are indecipherable. The note preserves origin and possible attendees without clear dates or outcomes.
Unclear Fragment Scramble Reflects Damaged Text
A garbled OCR fragment mentions wine, guns, and various disjointed phrases. Readable names and coherent facts are minimal. no clear event, person, or date emerges to summarize.
Blalock of Walla Walla Spon Night In Boneton
A fragment notes Mra Blalock of Walla Walla taking part in a night in Boneton. The readable text is limited and details are sparse.
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Mra
Blalock of
Walla Wall
Spon
Bon @eton
Murphy Wins Big in City Election with Large Lead
Murphy secures a clear mayoral majority, receiving 487 votes to Swinburne 216 as Ell defeats Wilcoxon in the third ward. Major Moorhouse leads the ticket and Brownfield wins the first ward, marking the largest vote tally in four years and an exciting close to the contest.
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Murphy
Swinburne
Moorhouse
Brownfield
First Ward
Murphy Re-elected Pendleton Mayor Thanks Backers
BE. J. Murphy expresses gratitude for Pendleton voters re-electing him as mayor with a large majority and credits supporters and the Fast Oregonian for influence. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability.
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Pendleton
Oregonian
BE. J. Murphy
Pendleton Keeps Murphy as Mayor by Wide Margin
Voters reelect E. J. Murphy as Pendleton mayor by 487 to 216 in a record turnout of about 720. The mayoral race dominated the election, while Third Ward councilman contest yielded Joe Ell, defeating R. H. Wilcox 142 to 67 after write-ins. Brownfield won on a write-in tally, and minor counts included Temple and others.
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E. J. Murphy
Pendleton
Murphy
J. Mumm
Charles W. Brownfleld
Temple
Manin
Leo Moorhouse
Reejie- Domaeelev
G. Z. Latbow
Neephe
Soorotee Patel
Wern Moet
Tollins
Murthy Sd Tréeewsitver
Themeeyers G
Janie
FE Brock
J. L. Stesinwy
Hodsty
Transports Transferred From Grounder Mram
Transport transfers from grounder mram involve a complex route through Palen and Niloirinigitie. The garbled report mentions officials Clete Provente and She Dixie and references a switch to another transport line and prompt movement to various locations.
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Sayar Tie
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Latin-America
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Azulaya
Nicormmzun
Tina
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Persott
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John
Billings
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Hejwine
Aart
Aliridse Wheeler
Wenev
Liertin
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Ter
Cal- Oh Batew
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Gio Wee Geet
Anit
le Loon
TAS Doom
DARE
Wester
Peale
Tony
Guiliy
Ieee
Shiloh
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Tak
Lee Emeli
Nate Daroline
Eichemain
Dr. Swinburne
Ell
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Palen
Rondioen
Niloirinigitie
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