Flood Devastates West Virginia Towns and Lost Lives
A West Virginia flood leaves 66 dead and 16 000 homeless across 400 square miles. 18 miles of Chesapeake and Ohio track ruined. National Red Cross offers aid but state and local officials refuse outside help, militia guard property, relief efforts led by local groups as miners and families face ruin.
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Weetern Newmapor View
Charleston
W. Va
National Red Cross
West Virginis National Guard
Paper Crisis Shrinks Newsprint Profits Amid Demand Surge
Washington reports a paper shortage threatens newspaper profits as fall renewals loom. The federal trade commission notes higher demand driven by the presidential election and European war, with manufacturers warning saleable stock may not meet demand. A full FTC report will be published after October 1, with possible early extracts in two weeks.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
The
Trade Commission
Nui
Lel
Ti Whyte
Ss. Slaw
Atte
Anikaye
Wraseris Vaneers
Wheat Crop Sufficient for Home Use and Exports
Washington officials say this year’s wheat crop will meet domestic needs and leave exports. A two thirds size crop and rising flour prices are seen as market adjustments. Home consumption is placed at 620,000 bushels with 644,000,000 projected. 160,000,000 bushels may be exportable considering carryover and updates.
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Washington
PAPC
Governmnt
Department of Agriculture
United States
Revenue Proposals Hit Senate Finance Committee
Washington report notes a net profit excise tax on all manufacturers selling goods to foreign governments as a substitute for munitions tax provisions under study by the Senate Finance Committee amid the pending revenue bill discussions.
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Washington, D
Senate Finance Committee
Offices Chosen for Democratic Western HQ
The Democratic National Committee selected the entire exci floor of the Kerpen building on Michigan Avenue as its western headquarters for the campaign to re elect President Wilpon.
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Chitago
Democratic National Committee
Kerpen Building
Michigan Avenue
Wilpon
Do Insects Carry Disease New York
A fragment discusses whether insects can carry disease and notes exploration of this question in New York. The text is garbled with unclear details but references investigation and local city context.
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New York
New York Strike Ends After Massive Citywide Disturbance
A major strike paralyzed Greater New York with 2000 protesters, stones hurled at coaches, and missiles from rooftops. Police cleared rooftops and streets as transport workers faced a police deployment. elevated lines and subway service suffered widespread disruption.
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York
New York
Beonkiya
Maso J. i Amiichet
Annenicciiwat
Uwaterborough
Taetorharonsh
Pathe
Dalies
Catierals
Samines
Seven Persons Drowned In Wisconsin Party Accident
A party near Mires drowned including Ralph Olney Beatrice Whitmey Edna Whitmey Maureen Whitmey and two others when a canoe overturned after Olney pursued someone. Bodies recovered by Frank Subin. Another swimmer, Alfred Ader, drowned near Milwaukee after cramps.
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Suni
Ralph Olney
Ase Pwenty-Owis
Beatrice Amd
Edna Whitmey
Maureen
Olney
Rhea
Subi Neanber
Flee With $37,000 in Burglary Cash Heist
Gunmen robbed Burroughs Adding Machine employees escaping with five cash boxes. Rudolph Cooper, the driver, was overcome, while a bandit believed to be Glyde Stearton fled. Police chase followed as the gang headed toward Joliet, with shots fired near the getaway car and a spread of confusion among onlookers.
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Botvoit
Méch
Adis
Piva Despen
Thas
Burroughs Ado Maehion Company
Oo Pridhuy
Tandpeds
Perseus
Esen Geal
Soto Tesh
Rudolph Cooper
Burroughs
Glyde Stearton
Joliet
Ind
Ruderih Cooper
Seips
Ce Suirds
Fia
Danish Treaty Signed in New York in Diplomacy Push
The United States and Denmark signed a treaty in New York with officials in Washington Lansing and Minister Poin. Details will follow as purchases and ceremonies are arranged, marking a significant step in wartime diplomacy and state relations.
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Washington
Teoserretiay
Shire
Lansing
Poin
Denmark
New York
Pridiay
Tte
United States
Stoou
Aetings
Polk
Union States Service
Ple
Wimborne Chosen Again in Odd Local Brief
An unclear report notes Wimborne and figures Leela Asie Winurne from Iceland in a tentative context. It mentions a May 20 date, a commission to investigate an Irish revelation, and references a lord Weakenunt and a Tanwae panache.
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Leela
Asie
Cher Winurne
Forner
Dari Geutenanc
Iceland
Tie Porta
Armonneenent
Bombmaker Killed in Colorado Springs Incident
A report from Colorado Springs details the death of a bombmaker tied to a local case. The obituary notes his long involvement in defusing or constructing explosive devices and mentions associates linked to the case. Authorities continue investigations and note the event occurred at a residence in the city.
George F. Considine Dead Report Raises Questions
Fragment parsing shows George F. Considine died on a Monday in unclear circumstances. The garbled text mentions friends or associates and references a Meadee FER, with partial phrases about a fence and reporting. Details are unreadable, but indicate a local obituary note with uncertain specifics.
Russians Take Six Towns In Galicia War Moves
An official bulletin says Russian forces captured six villages south of Brody in northern Galicia, taking more prisoners. Berlin reports Russians driven from positions on the Stokhod in southeast Volhynia as an early headquarters statement notes.
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Perograd
London
Ane
Stokhod
Volhynia
Tire Arly
New GOP Chief Named Chive Aue Yo Asin P Plert
Kentucky man P Plert named western manager for Hughes equipment and store quarters plan. Announcement by Willigin SG Willcox, Republican national committee chair, cites appointing a Kentucky native to oversee western region operations.
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Chive
Asin P. Plert
Kentucky
Hughes Eauipaten
Willigin SG
Willcox
Tepublican
Merthonil Cotinitien
Dherk
Charles Wo
French Blacklist Names Linend on Enemy Trading List
Ottieln Jour. prints names of individuals and firms blacklisted under the enemy trading act. Mentions Funston remains head of force in Washington and government actions tied to the blacklist.
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Official Journal
Ottieln Jour
Ader
Lando Daly
Funston
Force
Washington
Bill Proposes Statue At Pavement Ceremony
Fragmentary notice outlines a bill proposing a statue dedication and a pavement event with a start time, a listed fund amount of 50 dollars, and involvement of local officials and a group named Ande Revolutir.
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Bill
Pabhey
Steamer Letimbro Sunk by Uboat Near Hat Place
A British dispatch reports the steamship Letimbro sunk by a U boat with 113 aboard. Survivors rescued include two boats with passengers reaching Matta and Syra sse. The loss is believed to number many lives, including women and children.
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Lomdon
Anehe
Tiaalian
Letimbro
Hsuboitine
Hat Place
Hare Aviv Cit
Letimire
Far and Near News From Ancient Times
Fragmented notices describe political and legal maneuvering with mentions of Mount ivie Strembeli and a supreme body. The passage references names like Reynolds and Matin Meteo and hints at speeches and nominations. The text is heavily garbled.
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Mount Ivie
Strembeli
Uae
Joniton
Reynolds
Ore
Ayletan F
Vythias
David
Gener
Unclear fragmentary notice from unspecified source
Fragmentary text appears to report a death notice or obituary style item with several garbled names and phrases, but essential details such as names, dates, and locations are unreadable. Unable to extract a coherent event or participants from the provided text.
Delegation Appears Renominated Amid Primary Contests
A fragmented OCR report notes delegates likely renominated as Democratic and Republican contenders face primary tests. Persistent names and places are unreadable, but the piece signals a party slate firming before the general election.
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Etibes
NO MORE RECRUITS STOP TO IOWA GUARD RECRUITING
War Department orders eleven Iowa recruiting offices to report to Des Moines mobilization camp for discharge under new oath. Washington officials dropped plea to build Iowa regiments to full strength. Some recruits redirected to Fort Des Moines while others rejected. Des Moines troopers court martial cases surface as discipline action continues. Governor offers reward for murder suspect Williams in Marshall county.
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Des Moines
Lee Sin
Iowa
War Departments
Washington
Fort Des Moines
Trogjrid
Ralis
Nat
Danna
Muscatine
Battery of
Worth Tex
FPR
Tnits
Kelsey
Ee Nett
Parkins
Perkins
Brownsville
War Department
Funston
Smith Grookhart
Sina
Taws
Philpot
Lund
Inte
Warning on Insurance Agencies and Iowa Troop Pay
A garbled 1920s-era document discusses insurance agents and licensing, noting potential penalties of 25 per day for unlicensed agenies. It references Iowa troops at Fort Brown, Brigadier Parker, and a House bill for soldier pay while touching on border defense and insect control efforts. The text mixes legal, military, and bureaucratic items with unclear connections and many damaged words.
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Eptus
Molivtdt
Iowa
United States
Fort Brows
Germerd Parker
Mien
Sourrae Tattry
Torgut
Grounids Apprivatte
Iowa Capitol Dome to Receive Electric Lighting Upgrade
State officials ordered new electric reflectors for the Capitol Dome at night. The project, priced at 328, including wiring and installation, aims to illuminate the dome and enhance visibility after dark.
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Capitol Dome
Iowa
Nanny Miles Samal
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