Packers Control Market Claim Seeks Big Five Power
The report charges the Big Five packing firms—Armour Swift Baldwin Cudahy Morris Wilbur Wilton, and others—control major market yards and most stock purchases. It alleges they manipulate prices, restrain rivals, and influence daily livstock prices to disadvantage independent buyers, with the five firms handling over 79 percent of interstate slaughtering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arcsan
Morris
Cudahy
Wilton
Federal Trade Commission
Alson
Ifya
Causa Axtrame
Dewat
Irestock
United States
Bere
Wilhelm’s Abdication Denied Pan German Claims
Berlin reports deny William II abdicated, contending it was unauthorized. Derlin papers cite November revolution events at Spa and Manchester era links, accusing the former chancellor Maximilian of Baden of false statements to Wolff Bureau.
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Berlin
PanGerman
Derlin
Wbiditgs
Sskracsio
Germen
Asorters
Spa
William
Princs
Maximilian of
Baden
Maily
Vnstauve
Gare
Wolff Bureau
Prussian
Maximilian
Bnod
Holland
Trescherr
Bandite Release American Boy Near Mexico City
The Mexican government acted under naval authority to secure the release of a four year old American boy held by bandits near Mexico City after a ransom of 1600 pesos was paid by John West Thompsons and the boy’s father. The State Department reported that Mexican authorities preferred the bandits release the boy, and Secretary Lansing arranged for refund of the ransom to the captors as compensation for the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
John West Thompsons
Reuuhiman
Seven Die in Chicago Race Riots Clash
Chicago violence leaves seven dead after days of clashes between white and Black residents and police. Rioting follows arson and gunfire in alleys and homes along the south side as communities grapple with escalating tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cineseo
Parsons
Aly
Therm
Bel
Guemblo Arc2
Olte
Germany Secures Gilg Loan From An American Bank
A disputed Ex charge Telegraph report states Germany will receive a loan of 100 million dollars from an American lender connected to the Doutache bank of Berliny. Ten percent of the loan may be placed in foreign deposits with recall planned for the German bank’s credit station. A U S envoy to the United States is to be recalled shortly.
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Germany
Landon
Martin Nordony
Doutache Bank of Berliny
Berra
Armbaseador
Tore
Tin Papolo Romano Seid Ihariho
Jintlan
Aintasesdor
United States
Man Confesses to Murder and Body Disposal
A man confessed to choking a girl to death and hiding her body in a Chicago area case. He described luring the victim with deception then strangling her, and led officers to the scene of the crime after his confession to Acting Lieutenant Reid Howe at the police station.
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Aguin
Rod Howe
Har
Evime
Mauce Fitzgerald
Oman
Eben Laura
Reid
Howe Downy
Ransom Paid For American Kidnapping Victim
United States reports that John West Thompson paid 3 505 esos to Mexican bandits for the release of a four year old victim after threats to murder the child unless funds were delivered. The victim’s family feared further violence if payment was withheld.
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Washington
John West
Thiipson
Mexico
Onyee
Aarne
Ug Bandits
Vathin
Som
Mortenn Ovilier
Chicago Travels on Foot Amid Turbulent Union Tensions
Fragmentary OCR describes a period of conflict between trolley unions and officials during wartime, mentioning negotiators, surface issues, and a veteran commission. It references Lipton and Agala figures, and hints at a resort and a guest, with scattered phrases about a former railway press and wartime actions.
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Lipton
Sullng
Gs Erolarne Commission
Gully
Five Tallon Gage Spalted Hos and Vague Names Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and months with unclear context. The readable phrases reference a person, a place, and a dated action but lack coherent events or identifiable entities to form a concrete news item.
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Gage
Anita
Ansel
Esaty
Lliebiay
Conrland
Senate debate on Franco American treaty echoes peril and promises
The article describes President Wilson pushing ratification of a Franco American treaty amid strong Republican opposition. It notes the pact pledges mutual defense if either nation is attacked by Germany and discusses League of Nations questions, sovereignty, and U.S. independence as cited in the French and U.S. texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Witsuik
Gennte
Gielen
Pérsun
Lolt
Ijey
Iwarinen
League of Nations
Tiitt Apt
Ptetlon
Weber
Ps Sch Netten
Thor Hextor
Council of the
League
Ull
France
Wilson
Ieles
America
Trugule
Sali
Meriea
Jaye
Untitled political unrest report with scattered names
A garbled report details a strike and political tension with mentions of Bir Serwilon Wit Duly BLA Trine and Brenna. It cites 10000 workers, individuals like Bonnie Moh and George Nour, and references to confidence in a government, ending with a vote result showing confidence or lack thereof.
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Serwilon
Ladyatry
Yanks Capture at Sea in Unclear War Report
A damaged citation reports a naval engagement with mention of American forces securing some objective near a fort or ship, but most specifics are unreadable. The fragment references Washington on July 3 and an action against an enemy, with stray letters suggesting aerial or naval bombardment.
Chicago Riots Struck City Reeling After Night of Violence
A chaotic outbreak in Chicago left many injured and dozens dead as clashes between Black residents and white police sparked across neighborhoods. Reports describe hospitalizations, property damage, and military involvement amid a tense security response.
Grafters In the Navy Pinighud in Washington
The fragmentary report mentions naval figures and places in a garbled sequence. Despite the garble, the item appears to involve individuals associated with the navy and a Washington location, with references to names and events not clearly parsed. This summarizes the readable entities without inventing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinighud
Washington
Thanottonsa
Helene Worhee
Ant la Awetee
Donny Vaeded
Suamelat
Unclear Iowa State News item with scattered wartime notices
A garbled supply of 1920s era notes mentions General Perating, Sat. Cinuet RB, and Colina deceased, with scattered references to Montgomery county court actions, a Harlington home, a Stonework plant, and legal cases. The fragmentary text covers awards, bank plans, sugar mills, railroad contracts, and military figures, all read as stray clipping notes without coherent narrative.
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Lal
Unitas
Perating
Cinuet
Colina
John Bhenparde
Rew Oak
Mattar
Montgomery County
Cauyt Tonsa
Mra
Warren Miles
Filon
Wavtay Oussone
Atty Aiken
Roche County
Fied Denfieo
Ione Bon Paterson
Counell
Plores & Sen
HREA
Easton Markula Bluce
Ereéflon
Finmenstaly
Saathorn Tawk
Annalon
Wallingford
Armatrong
Ror Prel
Knoxville
Umett
Noy Amere Wan
Crealan
Hentdog
Mather
Tha Secomt
L. Stamm
State Board
Infce
Rufe
Mérrce County
Ias
Donald Macraé
Caliigit Dutta
Pranca
Faxa
Mabug
Catone Maura
Mnottine
Teneral Petaliy
Verdun
Keloo
Casende
Muativa
J. W. Klutainger
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Tee Police Amt
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Patraliteaiy
State Street
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Turke
Ts Hietlieite Company
Abl
Second Infantry Armory
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Miler
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Tri S Stnereent
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ARMY
Sticelat Committee
Cmy
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Mgalaye
Andie
Lelands
Gouncil
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