Massively garbled postal and telegraph rates notice
Fragments show a postal office address list, rates, dates, and personnel, with references to Texas New York and Mexico routes. Names like Verree Conklin and Teresa Corkiss appear, indicating an Associated Press notice distributed nationwide. The text is heavily corrupted but conveys a government or postal carrier notice about mail service and rate details.
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San Antonio
Kvamiee
Demyetetag
Bestiatts
New York City
Taran
Postottica
Bar
Antemio
Ser
Travis Elrect
Deiwine
Antousy
Taly Cartier
Sty Carter
Henday
Texaay Duffy
Suutoy
Picketing the British Embassy Debate Sparks Advice
An opinion piece argues against futile advertising by women picketing the British embassy in Washington. It criticizes targeting the embassy, urging instead legal, public methods such as newspaper ads, meetings, or a parade with permits. The author favors directing action toward Congress and Senators rather than foreign officials.
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Washington
America
Colmbia
Great Britain
United States
United
Howe
Curamus
Ships defect to foreign registry under compulsion
Reported act indicates several vessels may apply to transfer from American to foreign registry due to restrictions under the marine act and the Shipping Board provisions. Officials stress this does not imply a preference for foreign ships, but a cautious response to existing constraints.
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Tfarriman Ling
Resolute
Reliance
Shipping Board
Shipping Board and foreign registry policy debated
The text argues the Shipping Board treats transfers to foreign registry as a privileged action, not a right, and aims to protect national interests. It cites the Reliance and Resolute case, notes political theater around ship subsidies, and critiques the board for pairing anti transfer stance with subsidy advocacy, linking prohibition costs to policy goals.
Betting On Boxing Could End Betting On Fights
A movement led by Wil Han Muldoon, former world wrestling champion and current boxing commissioner for Me Afate, seeks to end betting on prize fights. The effort would mark a major sports reform akin to discoveries in history, aiming to restore honesty and fair play under new commissions, with past unscrupulous practices finally challenged.
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America
Cain and
Abel
Wil- Han Muldoon
New York
Muldoon
Centdl
Fighting and betting woes in early boxing era
A long excerpt discusses how boxing faced corruption from greedy bookmakers and managers, the need to curb betting at commission controlled events, and the impact on the sport's reputation. It mentions Muldoon’s big battle against these practices and notes a separate New York police loss of head. The piece also touches on literary reflections and a poem about time and youth.
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Commission
Muldoon
Bully Jack White Becomes Parade Target in School Tale
A narrator recalls confronting Jack White, a notorious bully, during school days. White attacked a boy over a hat, then offered threats if his father were told. The speaker defended a friend and described White as a heavy, unpleasant presence who often bullied others, though the friend avoided direct conflict.
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Jack White
Ion Courigcoun
White
Trek’ White
Jack Whit
Post Office Tackles Mail Mucilage Problems
Curiously described in a early column, the piece outlines mail room practices and the mishaps causing envelopes to stick, tear, or misaddress when seals fail. It notes damp mucilage, excessive glue, and rough handling leading to damaged letters and laborious sorting for clerks.
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Curtis
Narringer
Americanized Italian to Be Next Ambassador From Rome
A long, flawed OCR article profiles Gelasio Caetani as the likely next Italian ambassador to the United States, detailing his aristocratic lineage, engineering background, language ease, and Western-friendly outlook. It notes his plans to arrive December 20, praises Italian American ties, and quotes Mussolini on economic cooperation and the ambassador’s hoped influence.
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Rome
Edgar Anselmo
United States
Wille
Ilea x
Hoover
Roar Ruossvelter
Whitney Warren
America
Americas
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Atevican Fritts
United State
Dave Caetani Caid
Don Gaetani
Jhe
Pontine
Mussolini
Boston Safety Plan Targets Ride Hooking by Youths
Boston police under Superintendent Crowley issue a drastic order to curb ride hooking by youths. Offenders caught will have names and addresses recorded, with parental and school cooperation urged to discourage this dangerous practice.
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Safety Institute of
Amerioa
Crowley
A Laugh or Two A Svolsmen and Public Whistling
A fragmented local tale describes a crowded city night scene with a toursit, an enthusiastic admirer, and a public whistler aboard a tram or streetcar. The narrative features a conductor, a doctor, and observers reacting to the whistler, culminating in a dramatic public moment as the audience awaits the outcome. The piece captures urban bustle and characters in a lively, humorous tone.
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United States Shipping Board
Harriman Company
Daugherty
Staten Island
Clemenceau
América
League of Nations
Pan
Kenyon
Anshertd
Conway Andl
Gonn
Conway Well
Keven
Inka
John Wax
John Pilgrim
Boston
Addington
M. Hy Crowley
Dravettheless
Ile Dnegern
Wien
Bat Mora
Borton
Pie Oder
Parana
Rifies
Thale
By Briggs
Morgans Place
Sadie
RETIS
Star Homes
Heeek
Wong
Mare
Pthouse
Maya
Mrs. Morgan
Ashe
Bey
Alex
Ais
Aun
Wickham
Bowery
Wintid
Renner Owl
Artoc
iMraun
Maxacie
Fondaville
Imton
Beornay
Rosal
Een
Praca
Nana Weil
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