Wireless graft up in millions shocks New York investors
United Wireless Telegraph officers including Christopher Wilson and Samuel 8 were arrested after inspectors accused them of stock manipulation and fraudulent mailings. Investigators cite inflated share values and transfers to the public at high prices, with assets allegedly worth billions on paper but real value far lower.
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New York
N. Y
United States Postoffice
Broadway
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Christopher ©. Wilson
Samuel 8
William Tompkins
Way
Faecular
Bayer” Su Pate
Cy Mag
Oo Wilson
Federal Commiioner
Tata
Pate
Michael O'Brien
Water- Tipe A
Mayer
Statemount Wireless Telegraph Company
Ds de Forest Company
Flour bottle explosion ties to nitrites in flour
In Kansas City a flour bottle exploded during a trial as experts from University of Kansas and University of Pennsylvania testified. They discussed decomposition and bleaching gases from nitrite reactions, noting nitrites in air and water can affect blood and muscles. A government chemist demonstrated biscuits colored pink to indicate nitrite presence.
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Kansas City
A & Bottle
e _ ae chemistry department
Lookina University
Alfred Steigel
Clintca
Inheritance Tax Paid on Nonresident Kennedy Estate
Minnesota collects an inheritance tax of 345 826 from the estate of John B Kennedy New York millionaire marking one of the largest sums paid in the state. The tax includes 100 000 Great Northern Railway stock shares and anticipates further tax from EB H Harris estate tied to Minneapolis St Paul and Great Northern lines. Open Shop endorsed at Endorses meeting and water route plans discussed for Columbia river trade.
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Minnesota
John B. Kennedy
St. Peel
Minn
New York
Great Northern Railway Company
EB. H. Harri
Minneapolis & 3
Yakima
Wash
Ini
Hanoestek
Sasouel
Pename
le Posits
Umbia
Playground Bride's Gite valley get le a left standing
A readable fragment describes a local dispute or incident involving a named site and a property feature. The text mentions a valley location and a bride figure in a context suggesting a pending or unsettled status. No clear outcomes or dates are provided.
Daily Work Of Nation's Lawmakers Report
Washington notes on Senate action over irrigation funding and withdrawal bills. Taft negotiates with Western senators to secure irrigation aid while delaying withdrawal measures. House passes Northern Pacific bridge bill and other measures amid debates on rules and statehood related votes.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
White House
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Open Shop Coup Threatens Los Angeles Labor Strike
The open shop coalition plans a mass influx of 400000 workers from the East to Los Angeles to fill jobs if a general strike occurs. Secretary Zeehundelaar says the city could be fully manned within ten days with trained metal and building trades workers ready to arrive if industrial conflict is forced.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Eee Ee & Fortune
Zeehundelaar
Brazil Next Gegs Revolution Berlin
Advices received from Berlin indicate possible German involvement in a revolutionary movement affecting Rio de Janeiro state. The report highlights international tension and potential political shifts in Brazil amid foreign interest.
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Brazil
Berlin
Germany
Rio de Janeiro
Portand Fares Cut as Lines Discontinued by General Aleshire
General Aleshire orders July first shutdown of six offices for the Astoria and Columbia River railroad Oregon Railroad Navigation and Columbia River steamship lines All accounts to be settled in San Francisco and Beattie Organise anti graft society in Washington with changes ofHarry W Walker among those slated for fate conferences and reorganizations noted in fragmentary text
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Portland
Washington
General Aleshire
Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Columbia River Steamship Lines
San Francisco
Beattie
Minatablian
Harry W. Walker
Ans Forbare Riis
Peiran
Ace selvesUon
Industrial Waste Sparks Call for U S Revival in Chemistry
An article lamenting U S waste in coal tar derivatives flax fiber and sawdust use. It urges domestic production of dyes linseed linen and chemicals citing vast untapped potential and current imports. It notes beechwood creosote and sawdust could yield bricks wood alcohol and acetic acid.
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United States
America
Madison Peters
New York State
Will funds directed to care for pet cat in London bequest
An old maid leaving a fortune of £90,000 directs executors to provide for her pet cat and horses. She authorizes $100 yearly for the cat’s care during life and instructs that the horses be kept or disposed of only as they deem fit, not sold for harsh labor. Evelyn Branddaughter of Marshall C. Roberts, New York, is named in connection with the will.
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London
Cate
Evelyn Branddaughter
Marshall C. Roberts
New York
The Countess Cardigan with a Modern Girl Observation
An English visitor in New York says the venerable Countess Cardigan argues modern girls are too athletic. A humorous anecdote follows about a young man and a boy overheard by Mr Manpering, ending with a playful exchange about a child’s daring remark.
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A Beeret
Mr. Manpering
Pessimist Question Sparks Schoolyard Ponderings
A boy asks where pessimism is in a classroom misread. Tommy claims he can tell the teacher that it’s the boy who thinks someone being carted away in an ambulance will happen while he is in school.
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Tommy
Boy
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a discharge plan
The text shows unclear snippets about a figure named McCrabbe and a butler with mentions of discharge. The fragmented wording suggests an intention to remove or fire a staff member, but the exact actions and outcomes remain unclear.
The Hat as Ornament Versus Savage Decor
A discussion on decorative fashion compares the male hat to feminine adornments. It argues ornamentation signals taste and civilization, not savagery, claiming both sexes seek decoration and that the hat epitomizes organized style rather than uncontrolled vanity.
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Winan Thie Mansichaset
Canadian coal mine ledger in a prairie settlement
A Canadian superintendent in a Moose Jaw area coal mine keeps a stark, inked ledger. Farmers haul their winter fuel in wagons, noting tonnage with chalk marks as the superintendent records every outgoing load and tracked balance on his wall-filled boards.
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Uttle Board
Afre
Black Opal Craze Prompts Deniers Over Coming Jewel
The Linck opal attracts Dowell and other elty enthusiasts who hail it as a beauty rivaling diamonds. A Boston dealer bought much of a stock after a 1900s Africa find, with small dark opals flashing blue green and gold. Dealers predict it could outshine other stones when mounted with diamonds and rubies.
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Moston
Afric
Dia
Boston
Horton
Double lookalike alias Gusler surprises with twins
The tale says Guerler, a married man from New York, was seen with a wife who recently gave birth to twins. Friends discuss the event, hinting the name Guseler may be a misreading of Guasler and noting the self-claimed double seen.
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Cussler
Guerler
Stork
bin Sbade
Gussler
Gueeler
Guseler
New York
Tent Complete Your Grade A Tent
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mildred reading a prose assignment to her father who understands every sentence. She plans a rewrite to improve it with more clarity and emphasis.
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Mildred
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