Bitter struggle ends in Senate confirmation of Coffey
Washington D C The Senate confirmed James Coffey of Alabama to a federal post while also approving Duncan G Heyward as selector for South Carolina's new district The proceedings included a push to resign the Democratic State Committee chairmanship in North Carolina amid partisan debate over the nominees and reorganization plans
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Ergin Aberdeeh
Democratic’ State” Committee
Washington, D. C
Senate
Tames Cottey
Alera
North
Cottey
Nie Poéluauns
Chaiirman
Tha Oun Ofatin
Central ‘Commities
Simmons
Benate
Nane
Aca
Wenila
North Carolina
Spride
Coffey
Goffey
James Coffey
Garrieg
Duncan G. Heyward
New South Carolina
South Dako
Cook
Spectacular blaze devastates Union Petrol plant in city
A massive fire engulfed the Union Petrol Company plant occupying an entire block in the southern city, with 80 tanks of 400 barrels each and 20 exploding within an hour. Explosions tore through the refinery area as fire crews battled roaring flames and smoke, with losses estimated at 125000 and many residents evacuated neighborhoods nearby. Separately, Robert Dale and Ambrose Dale found 87000 dollars in negotiable securities on Exchange Place and returned them to the owners via a Wall Street broker, suspecting a dropped bundle by a bank messenger.
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Union Petrol. Bom .Company
Elavage
Wedima
Theaty
Treoton
Robert GC. Dale
New
Pastor Pleads Guilty in Tacoma Case
Robert E. Reed, 45, pastor of a Methodist church in McGleary, Washington, pleaded guilty before the U.S. commissioner to sending obscene material through the mail. He admitted wrongdoing and said he must suffer the consequences, claiming his intentions had not been impure.
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Tacoma
Wash
Robert E. Reed
Paetor
Methodie
Church of
McGleary
United States
Ebsenre
Muistab Bly Mouser
Minister to Health, State Nomination in Senate
A fragment notes the nomination of Madison H. Smith of Missouri for a health role, with reference to a Senate proceeding and political context. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal nomination and legislative consideration.
Metcalfe Visits Colon With Family in Tow
Richard Lee Metcalfe of Lincoln Nevada arrives in Colon to assume Maus vice Thatcher as governor of the Panama Canal zone. He is accompanied by his family and greeted by local residents.
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Metcalfe
Colon
Richard Lee Metcalfe
Litcoln
Nev
Maus
Thatcher
Faiamna Canal Zong
Mr. Metcalfe
Eight Men Indicted in Election Fraud Case
Eight men were indicted in two true bills by a four judge grand jury investigating alleged November election frauds.
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wChicago
Apm Celal
Mine Owner Henry J Acker Dies in Norristown
Norristown Pa Henry J Acker a wealthy Colorado mine owner died at his winter home here at an advanced age He went west in the early years but returned every winter During the civil war he served as postmaster of Pottarille Official acknowledgment of his public service and later years rounded out his long career remains in local records
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Norristown
Henry J. Acker
Colorado
Wis
Corn Crop Drought Hits US Harvest Hard in 1914 Report
Washington August 11 The government crop report lowers corn production to 2 672 000 000 bushels from July forecast 2 984 000 000. Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska have led losses while winter wheat and other grains show mixed gains. The five main cereals total 647 000 000 bushels, with drought across the plains causing large declines and continued reliance on reserves and higher prices.
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Woebington
Cory
Tia’ Ihitloh
Trans
Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Bengas
Nebraska
Josses
Konsas
Missisnippt
Missouri River
Towa
Missouri
Okla
Indiana
Steamer Escandia Strands on Mud Bank Near New Orleans
The steamer Escandia with 18 passengers ran aground on a mud bank near the mouth of the Mississippi. Tugs quickly aided to the scene and all aboard were saved without injuries.
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New Orleans
Arbora
Midshipmen Near End of Cruise On Neptune Sail
Washington reports the battleship nearing the end of its voyage with twenty three midshipmen aboard as she left Funchal Madeira following a foreign cruise.
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Washington
Battleship Fitness
Navy Department
Funchal
Maderra
Woman Acquitted of Murder in Paris Trial
In Paris on August 11 Mme Crespy the poetess was acquitted in Agen court after being charged with murdering Abbe Chassalgo a priest she allegedly quarreled with. The defense argued the priest died by his own actions.
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Paris
Mme, Crespy
Ati Abbe Chassalgo
Abe
Agen
Lind's Persona Non Grata Status Shocks Mexico
John Lind, special representative for President Wilson, travels to Mexico as the Huerta government demands credentials and recognition. A terse official note warns Lind that noncompliance will render him undesirable, signaling rising tensions over U S moves to recognize Huerta and purge the republic.
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Huertt
Republic
Mexico
Johm Lina
Wilson
United States
Kurone
Tha Repunle 4
Lind
Wilton
Washington
John Lind
Millsoo
United
Mueris
Tand
Huerta
First Nation to Sign Treaty Prompted by Secretary Bryan
A draft international peace treaty reportedly signed, between the United States and Balvados, with plans to submit it to ratification. The convention mirrors Bryan’s previously presented terms and has backing from many major powers, suggesting swift progression toward formal agreement.
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Woabington
Juryan
Lang
United States
Balvados
Bryan
Coubtrica
Brent
May Withdraw Troops In Copper Country Strike
A garbled report notes a plan to withdraw troops from Copper w trike area as of next week if strike momentum remains. Mentions figures like $2,000 in Hing and attachments to individuals and places including Calumet and Helgins, with references to a piglet and a fugitive.
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Sam
Calumet
Mich
Aly
Hing
Hrussole
Helgins
Aug
Jack
Johnson
Calstnl
Bumbin
Elkie
U S Spies on Judges Hearings Stir Capitol
Washington August 4 charges alleged that Justice Department agents spied on federal judges for political leverage. Senator Norris and Senator Borah endorsed portions of the claim while Attorney General Metternolds denied espionage reports as unfounded.Boalt and Norris asserted deeper inquiry showed several judges investigated with three named, including Judge Archibald.
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Washington
Itt
Department of, Judtice
Mundo
Ion Thureday
Moray Wait
Teast
Norris
Seitutor
Borah
Metternolds
Soma Nett
Speer
Georgia
Federal Department of Justice
Boal
Fam
Norrin
Bomahhan
Moberl We Archibat
Far and Near News from Mirkeville and More
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Mirkeville
Thoringtum
Ivy Chevaller
Bila
Werther
New York
Tyatumon
Eastern
Totley
Andeer
Norie
Anshony N. Brady
Mr. Brady
J. BP. Morgan
Whitman
Mase
Charles’ Leach
Price to Be Post to Panama
Washington Aug 8 Will Price of Danville Kentucky was on Wednesday associated by President Wilson for minister to Panama. The president sent a list to the senate for confirmation including Brand Winthock of Toledo Ohio, and others for various diplomatic posts.
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Tyne, Tisbet
Arizona
Bawlulle
Sulzer Impeachment Rumors Spark Alaska Inquiry
In a murky hearing before the Fraley legislative committee, testimony alleges Gov Wiskey Silver Wie accrued nearly sixty thousand dollars in debts tied to Black speculation during nomination for Karorter and used campaign funds to cover questionable stock dealings. Senator Fraw Jey, committee chair, signals potential legal actions under the corrupt practices act.
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New York
Aug
Iesthmony Xtyen
Fraley Inventioning Committee
The
Legislatire
Wiskey
Will Hindew
Ulm
Fraw Jey
Cowboy Aviator Killed in London Ale Cal
A vintage report describes the death of an aviator nicknamed Cowboy in a grim incident near Aldimbot. A passenger was killed, Cody at the scene. The Western Telegraph and Telephone Company workers had just returned from a seven week unpaid leave and faced a forced return to work.
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London
Ale
Cody
Aldiimbot
Hin
Fire Wipes Out Oil Plant in Philadelphia Area
A large blaze destroyed the Union Pentroleum plant in Philadelphia, wiping out a major oil facility. Investigators are assessing damage while workers recover from the incident and nearby areas face disruption.
Lauiddered Money Good as New in Washington DC
A garbled report claims a money laundering event in Washington DC linked to a political figure. The fragmentary text references the United States and a different chamber, noting confusion over results and accountability amid unclear names and dates.
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D.C
D—Lanchaie
Dora Wioney
Hans
Bie Reall
Thamlatry
Bilta
Local Farmer Freed After Court Exoneration in Waldrop Case
In Carutheraine Missouri rich farmer Waldrop is exonerated after a trial involving his wife and a named associate. The proceedings, described as a guardianship matter, reference alleged mistreatment and a claim of property rights. No further details are clearly readable.
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Drayer
Muat
Carutheraine
Allg
Ste
Bask Waldrop
Hiseland
Fon Waldrop
U B Trade Increases Despite War Effects
Trade in the year shows a higher final total than last year with figures indicating a value around 4,276,006 dollars. The document notes this exceeds the previous year by a margin and reflects broader economic activity despite wartime conditions.
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U. B
Eagle Captures Rabbit or Sheep in Wild Flight
In a rugged tale a hunter named Catkiller wrestles a powerful eagle that had seized a lamb. After a dramatic struggle the eagle is dragged across terrain, the lamb dies, and Catkiller wraps the bird in hay to transport it to Chirymore where the town records its hooves and teeth measurements.
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Gluromore
OFI
Sam Catkiller
Ifulbiood
Cherdkes Indien
Swan de
Imab
Babylonian Letter From Doo to 000 BG
Fragmentary note from ancient Babylon scribbles a personal farewell to a father figure, referencing gods Shamaah and Murduck and a meal of bread and stone. The text appears corrupted, with garbled names and phrases, offering only hints of a personal communication and an implied hardship or ritual context.
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WP C
Alston
Chicago
Untyaratty
1600 Fc
Nabylon
Dirsin
Pulled Hale From Noga Dies Washington Philip 9
Fragmented clumsy note reports Hale pulled from Noga died weeks ago. Authorities and physicians investigated infection and possible poison. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR. remaining readable items reference a physician, Ravell, and a political matter in progress.
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Hale
Noga
Dies
Waahington
Snydon
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