Waste and graft in war supplies report filed
Investigators’ report to the House shipping committee details corruption among board employees and officials in purchasing and repairing government ships. It cites improper contracts, inflated prices, theft, and mismanagement across divisions, with loans and stock ownership schemes among firms supplying vessels. The report spans over 200 pages and omits fourteen related topics.
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Washington
D. C
Tha Aninping Boata Oerginey Fleet Corporation
House Committee On Shipping
A. A. Pishor
J. F. Richardson
Emmoyes
Henson
Shipring
Ori'd
Pouss
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Diakemia, ii
Shipping Board
Fisher
Federal Trade
Richardson
Raport
Hantd
Dorth
Stolen Bond Apparatus Case Unfolds in Stolen Bonds Ring
United States secret service agents unearthed a clearing house for silver bonds used to launder stolen securities. More than 360000 in stolen bonds reportedly passed through the operation. Glyde A Smith and Mrs. Cle Bearsa, both of Minneapolis, are in county jail. Smith’s arrest in Rochester brought 15000 in stolen bonds to light. Duchess of Marlborough, Consuelo Vanderbilt, divorced from the Duke amid accusations of extravagance and misconduct. the duchess awarded alimony.
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Apenty
St. Paul
United States Secret Service
Glyde A. Smits
Cle Bearsa
Minneapolis
Smith
Mochester
Minn
Peerst Ggedls Sey
Marlborough
London
Marl Uorongo
Consuelo Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Gake
Merborough
Tremor Shakes Portland in Brief Quake Report
A small Oregon earthquake rattled Portland when a tremor lasting about ten seconds caused pictures to swing. No damage was reported, and residents felt a substantial shake amid the muted aftereffects.
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Quare
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Whal Ja
Nounes
Lst
Domage
Socialists Lose In Italy Municipal Elections
In Palermo the socialist movement faced strong backlash as municipal elections reflected widespread opposition. Local factions and voters rejected socialist candidates amid a tense political climate.
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Italy
Palermo
Hely
Material Reduction in Clothing in Chicago Sale
The 12th biannual buying convention of the Walled Norman Clothiers in Chicago featured immediate delivery men’s clothing 30 percent below current wholesale, spring and summer items 10 to 20 percent under age prices, and men’s shirts at notably reduced rates. Delegates from 17 western states attended the event.
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Chicago
Gale
Denlera
Harding Wins Great Victory Across States in 1920
The 1920 election showcased a Republican landslide led by Warren G Harding. He carried 37 states with 404 electoral votes while Cox won 11 states with 127 votes. Republicans gained Senate and House seats, sweeping key regions including Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Angles of the victory noted in Georgia and the sugar belt of Louisiana, with Alabama and Mississippi showing Republican gains in local races.
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Tewneaser
Oklahoma
Anixona
New Mexico
Tum Lo Gox
John Digkingon Sherman
Harding Tis
Murd
Aarding
Cox
Senate
Migiah
Mason
Texoi
Tennessee
Arizona
Kentucky
J. GO. W. Deckham
Harding
St. Petersburg
Orlando
Daytoun
Florkla
Georgia
Sugar
Louisiana
Texas
Hares M. Warzinck
Carley Bee
Breter
Postmns
Muriozon
Og Iowth
Mig Inimediate
Point Isabel
Cal
Scobey
San Antone
Serif
Marion County
Ohio
Jose
BeCreager
Hig Dumilialion
Chicago
Secret Service
Anl
Canal Zone
A Fornnighi
Panama
Davis
Wiklis
Uarding
Alfred EK. Spit
New York
Amore Jean
Nic Harding
Miller
Smith
Jim
Att Orphay
Hong
Ace M. Tobertson
Muskogee
Profrle
California
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Eatiel Harding
Alabama
Avikorta
Wee
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hamshire
New’ York
North Saralina
North Dakota
Utah
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Boo
Wyoming
Cholee
Renee Bob
Aininy
Atizona
Ankara
Delawnrn
Borla
Idaho
Saaynas
Kentuel
Minna An
Marsland
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Caroline
Carolin
Dakota
Tenneeses
Washington
Awlaconsin
Sesereny
Wa House of Representasive
Peontolitoniet
Voters in N Massachusetts report mixed results on beer and wine measure
Reported figures show a 19060 favorable tally for Grealy with 275 percent beers on wines and a missing report from Wil tawng. Official tallies indicate Yim 496,572 and 10,417,078 in favor or against, with unclear context and several OCR errors.
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Vucsuay
Wil Tawng
Yim
Victory In WH Election Sparks Broad Speculation
A fractured report notes a thin victory within the Republican ticket, with a small plurality and unclear margins. Politicians weigh the potential impact as analysts cite a possible effect on the broader race and public sentiment.
Fragmented 19th century notices from Jackson county
A garbled 19th century news fragment details a series of abrupt incidents including a man named Wa cade Joh Barry aged 84 dying at his daughter's home in Chintiog City, a woman 89 near Sushi AlWeod, a beheading in St. dng, Sto, and multiple accidents and legal actions across various towns. The text mentions a court filing in Cintas, a marriage annulment, a teen injured in a road incident, a public works resolution, theft charges in Port Dodge, and a water analysis revealing oil in a well near Gairo, among other disjointed items.
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Barry
Bes Moles
Belivarit Imp
Chintiog City
Gemont
Maton City
Riley Jamesley
Lea
Cintas
Lown
Ankit
Talon
Klute
Wattnes McDougall
Tech
Jaces Coleman
Bown
Cedar Rapids
St. Dng
Sto
Auornay
Havner
Fovea
Heratorda
Dtarian
Queen Halifax
Antians
Glen
Porrest Christy
Aforrell Packing Company
Ottomah
Othore Fordane
Floria
Kino Pontin
Employe
American Express Company
Port Dodge
Omaha
Fontin
Poulin
Mullin
Alles
Gairo
Lowa City
Grundy
Butler
Grundy Gerter
Pearl
Lorell M.dlen
Burlington
Thuringion
Andrew Reliken
Britt
Germany
Relyken
One Mindred Twenty-ninth Infantry
Army of Occupation
Perry Miller
Whitten
Aml Cai
Mrnches
Kacwel
Motschiye Olinney
Unclear ad text prompts skin care claim
Fragmentary advertisement language mentions shaving and skin care products. It references a soap brand and daily use, but content is garbled with many nonstandard words and unclear claims. Entities are weak or distorted. no clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
Golden grain mystery sparks local gold discovery in Mysore
Historical note recounts a belief in supernatural powers as gold grains appeared on rice ears in a Mysore district valley. Researchers suggest gravels from nearby mountains carried gold grains that lodged on young rice plants during transplantation, leading to a mining boom in Kalne district and surrounding areas.
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Wheeler
Mysore
India
Wis
Brat
Mie
Kalne
China
Forced to Travel
A fragmented OCR reads as a puzzled line about travel and a wife, mentioning driving several inches away from home to find something on show, with unclear context and missing names or places. The readable text hints at domestic travel or inquiry but lacks concrete facts.
Fragmented prompt question about Speli nations
The readable text is garbled and partial. It mentions opposing Speli nations and a phrase about a widow, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or an event. No verifiable news item or outcome is present to summarize into a proper card.
Remarkable Ancient Remedy Echoes Through Time
A historical note highlights a famed old remedy once used for infant and child care. It details its long history, renewed interest, and calls for careful, informed use by modern families.
Interpreter mishap at Pittsburgh talk shocks audience
A Wall Street Journal excerpt recounts a miscommunication at a meeting in China where an interpreter failed to bridge language gaps. A Chinese official finally answers in perfect English, exposing a clash between expectations and translation.
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China
Kumar
Aiielal
Min
Donna
Pittsburgh
Wall Street
Fragments Reveal Uneven Details in Engagements
Fragmentary OCR text suggests questions about engagement ring costs and a day before a milestone. The readable lines reference costs around $600 and a tentative timeline, but the full context and names are unclear.
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