Thaw Case Chronicle Then and Now
A condensed historical sketch recounts Harry K Thaw Evelyn Nesbit and the 1906 Madison Square Garden killing of Stanford White. It lists trial dates 1901 1907 1908 and insanity findings with Matteawan confinement and related legal actions.
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Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Fitzgerald
Jeryci
Dowling
Tian
Matteawan
Kierschauser
Pougikeepsie
White Plains
Flills
Wiotte Packie
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Hig Hk. Pty Ae Ve ‘Y Fe
Wess Ipekis
Harriman's Fort Ready for Troop Movement
Fragmentary notes indicate preparations at a Fort site, with mention of base facilities and readiness for movement. Unclear details about location or dates due to damaged OCR.
Bob Womack Dead
Local brief reports the death of Bob Womack with unclear details and scattered garbled notes. The fragmentary text hints at a funeral context and mentions names or places but lacks coherent facts.
Work on White House additions speeds up
A report from Washington states three shifts are at the White House addition project, with another addition nearly complete. In a separate note, a workman digging at an old tennis court found a ball buried four to five inches deep and claimed it was volleyed by Theodore Roosevelt himself driving it into the ground.
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Washington
Speelati Nisht
White House
Olt
Theodore Roosevelt
Waterville Kansas Bans Swear Words
Waterville residents face a new law banning strong cuss words with a leniency word only. Merchants and residents worried the ban hurts trade and daily life as authorities enforce the unusual penalty.
Fortune Made in a Quiet Home Trade
A short note reports a local resident achieving notable fortune through a home-based trade. Details on the exact method or earnings are unclear from the fragment, but it highlights earnings growth and personal success within the community.
Hoosier Wing Flathead Farm Notice
Fragmentary OCR conveys a farm or property notice mentioning Hoosier Wing, Flathead Farm, Coeur d Alene maybe, and references to erecting drawings and a PIP in relation to rains. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or events.
Big Crops in Canada Report From Ottawa
A Canadian crop bulletin reports end July wheat yields and area gains. The Agricultural Fall Wheat Department notes an oversea yield of only Sashels per acre on part of the grain and cites Canada wide production estimates for Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta at about 175 good bushels total and an average of 22.07 bushels per acre. Last week the estimated yield was 130 293 good bushels and the cultivated area increased by 1 000 009 acres.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Agricultural Fall Wheat Department
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Van Sant Coane Opponent Election by Acclamation Resented
Salt Lake City special reports Van Sant Coane once again elected commander in chief at the National fraternal encampment with William O. of Indiana as rival candidate. Other officers named include Judge Alb red Beers and WW Lemon. Atlantic City designated as next meeting site. Also notes women’s relief corps election of Mrs. Jennie Berry and various officers for the Flying Squadron Veterans Association.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fr. Ala
Samuel Ro Vai Sant
Minnesota
William Oaato
Indiana
SSG
Othrs
William Bostaph
Qeden
Ullah
Albred Beers
Christal
Conn
Lemon
Lawrence
Kaw
Atlantic City
Jennie LE. Berry
Des Moines
Womans Relief Corps
Belle Dharris
Nan- Sas
Bt Taowa
Tapniv
Ses
Paes
Mars Pl Liateey
Catherine Vasxtor
New York
Prest Abe
Hiamnah J. Startird
Reno
Ney
Mason
Ohio
Vyo R. Squires
Wisconsin
Gnard
Elizabeth Chetman
Villness
Nane Hill
Towa
Flying Scanadian Naval Veterans
Comteardher
John Viack
Peeaterwar Eorcander
Li No
Reeek
Itvirera
Indiana Man Draws No 1 In Special
Fragmentary notice reports a man from Indiana receiving top position in a special draw or lottery with unclear further details about the event or participants due to damaged text.
Government Seizes Flour Samples
Government agencies led by Agriculture and Justice announce a test seizure of flour to assess quality and supply safety. Officials emphasize nationwide scope with inspection of multiple areas and facilities under a coordinated program.
Lake Vanishes in Night Near Hokah Milling Area
Residents of Hokah Minnesota woke to reveal a lake bed turned to sand after a dam on the C M St P railroad line at the lake’s foot failed. The 30 year old structure had powered local mills and other concerns and disappeared with a roar, leaving the shoreline a barren stretch.
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Como
Hoka H. Minn
la Crosse
Grose
C., M. & St. P. Railroad Company
Hokah Milling Company
Lis
Ohio Storm Damage Heavy
A severe electrical storm swept Ohio causing widespread damage. Wires fell and numerous power lines were damaged across Columbus and surrounding areas with many homes and streets affected. Authorities urged caution as repairs and assessments continue.
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Columbus
Ohio
Blue Army in Camp Near Pridgewater Amid Siege Talks
Fragmentary wartime notes describe blue army units at a Pridgewater camp near Boston with plans for a Sunday mobilization and a phase of hostilities. Reports mention regimental HQs ordering marches and possible general advance, with concerts and religious services noted among troop activities.
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Poston
Pridgewater
Boston Trem
William AL Preen
Visi Vere
Derie- Gille Woost
Japan Earthquake Shakes Central Regions Amid Reports
Reports indicate a major earthquake struck central Japan causing damage and injuries. Early estimates put the death toll around thirty with several buildings destroyed and fears of further aftershocks as rescue efforts continue.
Women May Ride Astrice and De Tahtte Penalty Law
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a discussion on new laws affecting women and use of tar water in sports. It mentions a proposal penalizing certain activities and references student football involvement. The text is unclear and reads as a rough summary of bills and enforcement.
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Eiretis Frei Tbs de Et Naif
Sseuto
Story Lan
Norwegians Promote Alaska Settlement Via Sea and Rail
Seattle special reports Consul Thomas H Keeldrup endorses Capt J Mikkeilborg for a Norwegian colonization effort in Cor dova Alaska. He aims to establish regular passenger and freight routes from Norway to Alaska, noting a Russian built railroad to Vladivostok and existing Siberian steamship service across the Bering Sea.
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Seattle
Norweian
Thomas H. Keeldrup
J. Mikkeelborg
Cordova
Alaska
Keeldrup
Norway
Vladivostok
Bering Sea
Taft Warns Census Officials Against Political Pervert
In a Beverly letter dated August 14 1689 President Taft warns that census supervisors and enumerators must avoid political bias or risk dismissal. He urges selecting candidates through nonpartisan means and forbids using appointment power to influence elections or parties. Signed William Howard Taft to Secretary Nagel.
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Beverly
Mass
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Taft
United States
Feo
Tibet
William Howard
Haries Nagel
Neree
Abeor
Chicago Cleans City in One Day Drive
The city undertook a broad cleanup led by the mayor and local officials. Residents and tenants joined a dawn to night effort, raking yards and placing debris in piles for removal as streets were cleared of dirt and debris to improve sanitation.
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Uusse
Seturdas
Million Will Come Handy Vienna Bankruptcy Petition
A petition to declare Prince Miguel de Braganza bankrupt was drawn by creditors in Vienna but not granted due to his absence. He is believed to be in Scotland on a shooting expedition. Recently announced engagement to Miss Anita Stewart of New York, with plans to combine fortunes.
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Vienna
Miguel de Braganza
Mixzuel
Scotland
Prince Miziels
Anita Stewart
New York
Letroit
Mich
Ernest D. Shove
Warne County
Lillian Burden
Miss Burden
Shove
Pennsylvania
Virginia Mayor to Jail in Pennsylvania extortion case
Abram Eby mayor of Clurkeville Pa was jailed on 210000 bail after sending threatening letters to the Pennsylvania Railroad president. He demanded 245900 to avoid destruction of railway property and tried to contact his associates in Turbeville Va to secure bail.
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Piihaders Abram Eby
Clurkeville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Turbeville
Chinese Viceroy Resigns in Manchuria
A midnight Grand Council meeting discussed Manchurian affairs as China planned to reopen negotiations with Japan at Mukden over the Antu Mukden railroad. Hsi-Liang, viceroy of Manchuria, has resigned and Chao-Erh-Hsun may be appointed to replace him.
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Pekin
Grand Council
China
Oe Pan
Mukden
Antu Mukden
Manchuria
Japan
Hsi-Liang
Chao-Erh-Hsun
Fire wipes out Monticello summer resort buildings
A week ago a fire in Monticello New York destroyed thirty six buildings on the main street including hotels stores and residences. The loss was estimated at 1 million dollars and dynamite helped bring the blaze under control leaving hundreds of summer colonists homeless with all belongings lost.
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Middletown
N.Y
Monticello
Bolivian President Takes Oath in La Paz
Elidore Villazon was sworn in as President of Bolivia in La Paz amid expectations of unrest due to disputes with Argentina over a boundary issue with Peru. Despite fears, there have been no major disorders so far.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Elidore Villazon
Republic of Bolivia
Distal Montes
Villazon
Argentina
Polivia
Peru
Villaven
Special Work Taken for Three Thousand Persons
The information division of the Department of Commerce and Labor reports three thousand persons hired in six weeks. Most head to wheat fields in the northwest, though some enter factories or farming per the department.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Northwest
Wants to Beat the Cubs Offer Sparks Family Row
A garbled sports item recounts Cineinpati Speddlew Menon, a pitcher of unknown team, proposing a pay scheme to beat the Cubs. The elder Moren, a Pittsburgh private rooter, is involved in supporting the plan as readers question its legitimacy.
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Cineinpati
Speddlew Menon
Dee
Cis
Moren
Pittsburg
Murder on a Street Car Tale
Fragmentary report describes a street car incident with a deadly outcome. Names and details are unclear but indicate a homicide case involving passengers and an on board confrontation. Further readable specifics are not available in the text.
Fought with a Blue Racer in Mexico Missouri street
A reader describes a close encounter with a large blue racer snake in Missouri. The reptile chased a family home during a hot summer day, and Miss Beebe Morris, daughter of the late Tea A. Morris, managed to subdue it with a rain-pole. The snake measured forty six inches and was full of teeth.
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Mexico
Oanaury
Bebe Morris
A. Morris
Dora Martha Survives Fall From Balcony
Little Dora Martha of 159 Nassau Avenue Brooklyn fell from a fourth story window while family gathered to celebrate her second birthday. She landed in an unoccupied baby carriage on the sidewalk and escaped with no injuries after a doctor found no scratches or bruises. Her mother was distraught but Dora calmly asked for more ice cream.
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New York
Dora Martha
Nassa
Avenue
Brooklyn
Dora
Dr. Wilson
Williamsburg Hospital
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