City to Condemn Land for West Houston Street Widening
City council moved to condemn property on West Houston Street between Cameron and Laredo to widen Houston Street. The Land Committee found assessed value about 3600 dollars, owners asked nearly six times that. Alderman Richter pushed an ordinance authorizing immediate quitclaim action.
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Houston Street
Cameron
Laredo
Counnell
Loelgood
L. J. Hart
D. D. Book
Richter
Weis Leaves for St Louis to Secure New Park Concessions
Manager Sitney H Weis of Erie Park and Grand Opera House sails for St Louis to arrange improved concessions for next season. He aims to contract vendors known in the north and east as remodeling begins and new shows arrive. Charles Baeseen will lead the Grand Opera House and Electric Park in Weis absence.
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Weis
North
Sitney H. Weis
Tts
Erie Park
Wide Grand Opera House
St. Louis
Chicago
Watt
Ale Weis
San Audagia
Vaeneler
Tigare Civat
Wola
Trade trip described as momentous event by Tolmel’s leaders
In response to inequity Cheirman Weller of Tolmel’s warns the Marmifaat urers that the planned excursion will likely be fifty, with numbers possibly from 426 to 10h. The event is deemed essential for business and pleasure by Jobers and Sinaifacturera’ Lengo. Notable new members include Southends Texan Lumber, Sansatania Water Supply, and several individuals such as B. Holl man and W. H. Grouch, expanding the club’s roster.
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Cheirman Weller
Tolmel
Lengie
Jobers
Sinaifacturera
Lengo
Aiassis
George Stumbarget
Aa We Hartung
Jaky Wolf
Civiman
Southends Texan Lumber Company
Sansatania Water Supply Company
B. Hollman
W. H. Grouch
Georma B. Stalfen
C. UW Bnivkaimp
Jn 8
Tmsworth
S. McNeal Jr
M. F
McLay
Agoght Beaton and Duffy's Prominent in Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR yields a dated feel with references to Beaton and Duffy's, a mention of Theo and an Artet Orchestra. Roth phones appear, indicating a business or social notice. Names, places, and events are unclear due to garbled text, but the core hints point to a local cultural or commercial listing.
Hot fight on in Pelican State
Orleans, Aig. 80 The controversy over the governor nomination in Louisiana heats up as candidates including Lieutenant Governor Jared Samiers, Colonel hea doce, Wilkiicam, and General Leon J Jautremsl campaign vigorously. The race discusses state law, patronage, and public persuasion amid a novel political climate.
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Orleans
Louisiana
Jared ¥. Samiers
Headoce
Wilkiicam
Leon J Jautremsl
Jastremsti
Tela
Brent Milroad Fares
Hinelight
Lansiana
Gnbarmatortat
See Danger Of Rate War In The North
report on potential rate competition affecting Wisconsin Central and Chicago Cincinnati routes notes meetings and possible price differentials. mentions Wisconsin Central settlement plan and anticipated September decision, with executives including W A Bradford Jr and historic business talks between Ohio and Cincinnati routes shaping future freight rates.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dental
W. A. Bradford, Jr
Tool
Air Ferantin
Ohieasa
Cincinnati
Wisconsin Central
Cnn
Ter
Mey
Wicconsin Central
Install New Gear on U S Warships
Special to The Light reports naval testing of mechanical variable speed gears for gun elevating systems aboard U S warships. The gear sits between the motor and the barrel, enabling positive, smooth movement and more efficient operation than older electrical gear. Trials aboard ships show improved performance, with costs offset by gains in control and reliability.
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Washington, D.C
Atifi
Ordovnce
Bitean Hie
Harmon Sought as Democratic Nominee by Chicago Politicians
A Chicago dispatch reports sentiment among Democratic politicians toward former Attorney General Judson Harmon of Ohio for the party's presidential nomination next year. Some back Harmon, believing the mood could push his name before the national convention though details remain unclear.
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New York
Chicago
Abe
Judson Harmon
Cluchmatlag
Sven
Sister of Youngers Dead in Street Car Accident
Kannas Cli Ma Ave 20 Des Finma Cench, former member of the Jesse James band, is dead today as result of injuries received in street car crash.
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Kannas Cli
Ave
Des
Finma Cench
Setor
Cote
Bob Younger
Jesse James Bani
Tntches
City Council Hears Water Pressure and Labor Day Plans
Aldermin Lockwood chairman of the gas water and electric committee notes water pressure needs. The report shows current fire pressure between 70 and 82 pounds. Trades Council invites city council to Labor Day celebration on September 2. Magny Callighen reports a newly acquired steam roller arriving and being stashed at the Bap depot, inviting the council to inspect it on Cherry street. Council adjourned.
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Conners Grove
Aldermin Lockwood
Gas, Water and Electric Committee
Br. Lawlewood
Trades Counell
Magny Callighen
Cownell
Cherry Streck
Ride Goat in Mexico Chimama Mexico Aug 20
A Ma nonie Judge has been established at Modera with two new mining ratio. Two thirds of Mee 1000 inhabitants are American.
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Chimama
Mexico
Modera
Americara
Old Settlers Gather for 28th Annual Gyaynan County Event
Chituahuh Ang and Maxteo announce a nine event at the old acelera in Gyaynan County. A large margin for the new electing Nine has arrived. the gathering will commence at once with Revntay Bharchan presiding. Local officials invite attendees to Lata efiy for the program and speeches by noted orators.
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Chituahuh
Maxteo
Ang
Voile
Acilera
Gyaynan
Gromt
Mysterious Strange Noises From Oyster Bay Cobbler Shop
A cobbler on East Main Street in Oyster Bay allegedly imitates animal cries to fool dignitaries including President Roosevelt. The ruse, aimed at a hidden room above Moore’s greary store, drew in Secretary Leek and staff who investigated after a week of curious sounds. A local cobbler named Tom Scruggs was identified as the source, admitting to the prank though claiming professional habit.
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Vie Village
Oyster Bay
Ceakstad
Bullig
East Main Street
Jon Bulloishi
Roosevelt
Om Spriggs
Africa
Moore
Gre Eary
Puru
Senratary Leek
oMre
Loeh Wos
Bae of the Dorks
MaGrow
Mr. Boe
Ilzeons
Joan
Wolf
Dave
Quistneay
Loob
Mr. Loh
Magon
Tom Scruggs
Vic
Maidenly Gandor in a Chicago verse portrait
A breezy lyric from the Chicago Record Herald praising a young woman described as sweet and honest with a mix of bashful charm and outspoken nature. The verses celebrate her eyes brow mouth and dimple while noting her frank speech and modest appeal.
Fragmentary Philadelphia Pre Reader Dialogue
Fragmented OCR reads like a joke dialogue with Joalder and a man discussing meals and a quarrel at home. The text is garbled with missing letters and nonsensical phrases, making it hard to extract a coherent event or fully identify speakers or setting.
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