A Shark and George Kofac and Mr Swope's Lightning
A garbled 1923 feature mixes quotes from John Moody Barney Deboa and George Kofac with notes on civilization and wealth. It cites George Kolac's swine backstroke record and a shark crossing two miles as examples of speed, then shifts to light optics and a General Electric lightning study.
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Moody
Barney Deboka
George Kofac
Mr. “Swope
Arthur Brisbane
Censiigut
Blar Cumvaiy Pe Ee
General Electric Company
Gerad Swope
General Electric
Weather forecast glimpse with scattered conditions
Fragmentary OCR shows a weather note mentioning variable winds from the southwest and Thursday plans, with temperature details and occasional cloudy to clear skies. Regions referenced include the southward portions and mentions of a coastal or port area.
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Fan Antonia
Tontabe
Portian
Buck West Runs Independent for Sheriff in Texan County
The article details Buck West announcing his independent bid for sheriff against Altona Newton, citing desire for strict law enforcement and voter freedom from party factions. It notes West’s past candidacy in the previous primary, his statements on ballot inclusion, and his plan to run in November with support from voters discontent with party labels.
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Alitoush
Duck West
Texan
Altona New
Wermenting
Tol
Weber
West
Sher- Ca
West Mets
Resor
Ushr
Liborey
Lin Sunn Af Dheir
Fingerprints not those of meat cutter in murder case
Los Angeles reports bloody prints found in the Meluséma bath indicate the killer may be Teo Kelly a butcher, as detectives pursue two other women linked to Mrs Myrtle Meltis society matron slain last Sunday in Wilshire district. Frank Mellos husband ready to testify. coroner’s jury returns open verdict after hearing evidence.
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Los Angeles
Roz
Ree
B. Barlow
Lazer
Teo Kelly
Hay
Myrtle Metlis
Wilshire
Herman Gline
Bex
Tiarlon
Yolles
Azturs
Kells
Dot
Melina
Switzer
Cato
Coronera Jury
Resternlay
Kelly
Louis
Fells
Meltus
Bla Attorne
Hahn
Meftus
Howe
Tries to Cash $3200 Heid As Insane in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 8 John Vagonn a former Fresun fireman returns to the alate Thiano asylum after an alleged attempt to cash $3200. Police stopped him and he was taken to a jail, with the Warney Commissiary later declaring him safe and noting forgery charges. Reports say Ungar was determined to be an inmule at the same asylum.
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San Prancisco
John Vagonn
Fresun
Alate Thiano
Eller
Wurney
Gini
Ungar
Newton WINS Bexar County Sheriff Nomination in Democratic Vote
Alfanee Newton, long serving Texar county official, secures the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the November general election. He defeated Constable Duke and Robert Ulin on a 73 to 18 vote after 114 committee members cast ballots, in a meeting marred by the earlier attempt to bar Thomas B. Love from the ticket.
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Alfanee Newton
Texar
Sherilf
Suecred
Jam Stevens
Newton
Texar Orunis
Elect
Love Name Restore
Thomas B. Love
Dilly
John J. Weber
Love
Duke
Rnd
Robert Ulin
Arat Uitte
Xogiya
Carl Weight Johnon
Harrigay
Ube
Ares
Carver Clack Honda
Tou
Liner Hove Sails as Hurricane Strikes Off Merida Coast
San Antonio travelers aboard the Algonquin face uncertain fate as a hurricane lashes the Merida coast. Dispositions still uncertain about potential shoreing on the Florida coast. Names and numbers of passengers listed from Galveston to New York voyage remain scattered in dispatches.
Florida Storm Leaves 35 Million in Damage New Disaster Across Coast
Reports from Fort Myers and nearby cities indicate 35 million dollars in preliminary damage after a tropical storm raked South Central Florida. Property losses include burned houses and crop devastation while utilities faltered. Associated Press photographer Fuann A. Menninger reported no fatalities but scattered injuries and widespread isolation along the coast as warnings extended toward Tampa and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Associated Press
Stuarts News
Italia
Aterm
Tampa
Apalachicoay
Windle
Ehip
Local voyagers safe at sea after hurricane near Florida coast
Phot shows Mallory liner Algonquin passed through the head of a hurricane off the Florida coast in safety. San Antonians had endured hours of worry over 49 local passengers aboard her. Capt. Hyran W. Leck reported the vessel was riding the gale in the Florida straits today.
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Phot
Mallory
Florida
San Antonians
Hyran W. Leck
Florida Straits
Traffic crackdown nets hundreds of motorists in city
Police launched a major traffic enforcement drive over the week, arresting between 200 and 350 motorists for violations on boulevards. Capt. Dickman ordered motorcycle units to monitor intersections and busy corners as enforcement continues amid warnings to drivers.
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Sigedeh
Union
Corporation Court
Stith Mora
Mamie
Umel
Dickman
Luke
Wesnesiny
Woman Attacked Beaten to Death With Lead Pipe
The body of Misa Jennie Comatanee, 42, head of the English department at Bradley Polytechnical College, Peoria, was found behind the home of George H. Peaks in Hvanston. She appeared beaten with a lead pipe. a valuable necklace lay nearby and two rings remained on her fingers. A suspect described as the assailant mistreated her as stated.
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Byvanston
Aug. S
Misa Jennie Comatanee
Bradley Polytechnical College
Peoria
George H. Peaks
Hvanston Willignaire
Koa Piers
Blast Kills Trio In Ajo Arizona Home Demolition
Ajo Arizona August 6 a blast destroyed a Magican quarter home killing Mrs Tiane Thompson, her eight year old daughter and a mayoral relative. The force threw a body clear through the roof and onto a parked car, among debris and wreckage.
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Aio
Ariz
VPI
Mer
Aml
Tiane Thompson
T Heir
Magican
Ajo
Ban on mixed bathing in Yugoslavia reported
A ailing report from LIURLIANA Yugoslavia indicates a government ban on mixed bathing across the country. The notice cites ecclesiastical punishment and references Dep Anthony esljtel as publishing the directive.
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Liurliana
Togoslavia
Aug
Upi
Jugoslavia
Dep Anthony
Esljtel
Pela
Textile strike settlement talks planned in Pat River
PAT RIVER Mass Aug 8 United Textile Workers of America announced plans to seek conferences with management over wage and other demands at two textile plants where strikes began earlier this week. The talks follow announced intent to resolve differences and end the labor action.
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Pat River
Mass
United Tess Hilo Workers of America
New Orleans Crop Forecast Drops Cotton Yield to 14 291 000 Bales
Washington alerts indicate a crop of 14 201 000 bales equivalent is forecast for the year with crop condition at 87.9 percent of normal. Trading resumes after the report as prices rise and activity remains high on the New Orleans market.
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New Orleans
Washington, Ang
Department of Agriculture
Cotton Ginning Shows Decrease This Year
Census Bureau reports this season’s early cotton ginning yields totaled $7,883,000 by August 1, down from $162,233,000 last year and $7,770,000 on August 1, 1926. States not yet summarized. report marksの first ginning season figures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Sears
Aimee's Revival Tent Must Move
In Inglewood California the city council revoked the temporary license of Aimee Semple McPherson gospel tent after complaints of noise disturbing residents. The revivalists must sell and move the tent by eight p.m. Friday.
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Fiy International News Service
Inglewood
Cal
Theity Council Today
Aimee Semple McPherson
BP. m
Mount Vesuvius Again in Eruption Reported
Mount Vesuvius eruption continues for several days according to the observatory atop the mountain. A fissure opened on the southwest side and a large stream of lava poured forth, threatening nearby areas and prompting concerns over its intensity and reach.
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Mount Vesuvius
Naples
Tals
Aug
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