Sprinter Billy Sunday at fifty one in sixteen seconds
The article observes Billy Sunday, age fifty one, as a remarkable baserunner sprinting around the bases in sixteen seconds at Shibe Park. It notes his peak athleticism, strict training, and disciplined routine balancing sports and evangelism, praising his physique and endurance despite age.
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Billy Sunday
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Pop Anson
Chicago
Setheen
Billy
Bart
Survivors Question Karluk Rescue Efforts
Fragmentary OCR describes Karluk survivors questioning if all crew members perished and plans to search north of Siberia. It notes the King and Wine reaching Wrangel Island in September and remaining Kathik party members in uncertain condition.
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Eurry
Theresa Ceungerots
Cuthoels
Titani
Qe Vacke
Paris
Eradd Dafer
Bartle
Araind
Wiesely
Vilbjatinar Stetdusson
Ad Tro Cisepellins
Slavker Efsen
Ole Miderson
Stefan
Haerir
Arctic
Ierald Talaud
Swenson
Thud
Wraryrel
Wii Steraussun
Waelils
Tater
Resemal
Ced
Kiel
Neaders
Karkynk
Anstler Reseue
Eaperinian
Siberia
Alf
Kathik Party
Whith
Vic
Dartlell
The Labrador Coast Suffering and a Gift to Belgium
A Labrador coast piece describes a life of struggle with harsh seas and lack of medical care before Dr. Grenfell established aid. Locals, facing severe needs, respond with collective charity, offering labor and keepsakes to aid Belgians afflicted by war.
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Labrador
Bate
Norway
Wilfred T. Greufel
Battle Marhor
Westhan
St Johns
Newfoundland
North Atlantic
St. Johns
Sen Chen
Sher
Oyewenn
Gretel
Belemm
Fragmentary notes on old parish accounts and moral judgments
The readable text hints at a 19th century moral tale about contributions to a widow and parish finance. It references Pharisees and Labrador natives in a critical tone, with scattered phrases about standards, duties, and social judgment, but the fragmentary OCR leaves many garbled words and unclear specifics.
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Labrador
Thaw Case Sparks Debate On Insanity And Justice
The piece analyzes the Thaw murder trial and insanity defense, arguing jurists and lawyers manipulate the system. It notes juries absolved five men who aided Thaw, while Thaw’s fate hinges on mental health assessments and political influence in New York.
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Dis Vitehes
Thaw
Wan
Wylie Heeseagus
Malteawan
Tink
Clivery
Daareeratinn
Wittshurst
Mitios
Deylam
New York
Jerome
Weying to Be Calm As U S Faces German Sub War
The Corpus Christi Caller writes that Germany’s submarine warfare tests U S resolve by halting food shipments to Germany and threatening neutrality. It praises President Wilson’s dignity while warning public anger could surge if American ships are torpedoed, stressing patience amid international bickering and calls for calm.
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Germany
Haglund
United States
Wilson
Algreaver
America
Corpus Christi Caller
Why bid Sunday Devine in Houston Revival Request
The Houston Ministerial Alliance reports Billy Sunday declined to visit Houston for a revival citing disregard for moral reform. A public cry from local officials questions the decision amid a rising deposit level at the six oil banks and state institutions.
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Houston
Billy
Douston
Galveston
le Kartik
Cimarels
Bouriy
The Moorish Bandits Ride to a Moorish House Tragedy
A fragmented romance set near Andalusia depicts Nazario Caballero, Gardenia, and Rose in a tense sequence. Bandits abduct Rose from a white Moorish house as Nazario and Don Lucas clash with Juan Antonio and Manuel, leading to a dramatic pursuit across the moor. The tale blends intrigue, loyalty, and vengeance within a perilous colonial setting.
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Gardenia
Cotta
Cardenillo
Moor
Ebot
Cardenily
Ledelle
Wertone
Cardone
Folk Newites
Sudan
Gasparey
Serorta Chhallora
Gaspeyn
Mer
Cardenilo
Harband
Uie
Nazario Caballero
Rose
Juan Antonio
Nazario
Don Lucas
Nazario Crimil
Tuan Antinio
Manuel Wabatlers
Villian
Bonvishell
White House
Manuel Ailero
Ak Norse
Dion
Cayrenile
Unscrambled tale of crime and romance ends in tragedy
A jumble of dialogue and action follows Caballera and Nazario as violent confrontation erupts between rival bandits and captives. Faces fade as knives clash, betrayals emerge, and a vow to protect Rose from her father’s world closes with a fatal, fateful sacrifice amid wreckage and ash.
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Dian
Soho
Jenn Aylaniv
Teak
Ronan
Anuwert
Haman
Hare
Rand
Jone Aniavlo
Sardeille
Caballera
Suan Antonia
Tontan
Lusy
Nazario
Pilar
Untitled fragmentary tale of unclear content
The readable fragments describe mixed phrases about cooking steps and names, but lack coherent narrative or clear events. Notable terms include beet, butter, rice, and references to people such as Hap Lee, with several garbled lines.
Letters to the Light a broadside on German language and politics
A long perceptive letter page accuses German culture and the German state of bias in English usage and national relation. It cites editors and public figures and critiques translations and dictation amid wartime sentiment. The writer urges readers to support Joseph Ryan and vote in primaries, urging mayoral change and public action.
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Josephy
Brown
Tor Inager
Ryan
Ros
Vale
Rele
Han
Bryay Callaghan
Ton. Joseph
Hon
Ry A. Ward
San Antonio
Laks
Jae
Sleepy Time Tales Dreamy Bee Tale With Garden Imagery
A whimsical narrative follows a golden bee and a girl named Jane as they wander through springtime gardens. The scene shifts to a sunny morning as flowers bloom and bees buzz, celebrating nature and the gentle dawn.
Theodore Vail and the rise of modern telephone service
The article reviews Theodore N. Vail president of American Bell and his view that the United States stands at the start of a new era in telephone service. It highlights his optimistic assessment of improving national conditions, the potential expansion of long distance and continental phone networks, and the push to allow stock purchase plans for broader public ownership.
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Pam
Zelsto4
Mmevican Veeahoue
Ely
Vail
United States
America
Vall
Trats-Continentad Holne
Phonic Communication Ag
Eporbal
Vis
Yali
Gon & J Lees
Soulless Corporation
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