Alger Resigns as War Secretary on August First
Wardington July 19 Secretary Alger Jedlag tendered resignation to the president effective August first The move follows months of cabinet turbulence and Michigan discussions The president and others withheld comment while a replacement is sought and the War Department is briefly led by Acting Secretary Methelsohn until a permanent choice is made
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Acti
Alger
Willie
Ottieci
War Department
Cevbtteee
Wes
Kone
Thwt
Almor
Howes
Sim
Fender
Alpers
United States Senate
McMilan
Pingres
Michigan
Hobart
Normanhurst
Alver
Major Hopking
Washington
Menke Werte
White House
Ninelands
Aloe
Corbin
Methelsohn
Wisconsin
Gd Aueoenoy
Ching
War Department Ramps Up Recruiting with Extra Inducements
The War Department announces additional incentives to speed volunteer recruitment. Applicants for commissions are urged to enlist as privates to gain faster promotion, with officers promising future commissions if they meet qualifications and sponsor at least forty men for service in the Philippines. Recruiting reports show 410 enrollments yesterday, bringing total strength to 2078 in the 31st Regiment and the 27th Illinois.
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Washington
Artmient
Volunteer Officers Named in Cuban Service Announcements
Washington July 1 announcements list volunteer service appointments across multiple regiments and corps. The record includes captains, majors, lieutenants, and staff roles in the Seventh and Ninth Cavalry, First Connecticut Volunteers, Sixteenth U S Infantry, and other units with names such as Lewis F Sirither James J Borchdell and Frank W Liavttimer among officers and enlisted ranks.
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Ninth Cavalry
Coptalis
James J. Borchdell
Kentucky
Johny 2
Grinsted
John Hickey
Connecticut Volunteers
Charles Miller
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Frank W. Liavttimer
Iptiada
Cummins TD
Tillnois Volurnteers
James Fl. Bower
New York
Diantel A. Tininty
New Haompshire
James Lawrence Lone
Arkansas Volunteers
Marien Fe
Wilholt
Kentucks
Benjamin Mosemin
Tinited States Perms
Allen Lefort
Mattery H
Third
United States Artillery
Penni Veni
Cuba
Wounded robber captured near Laumbert’s ranch
Sam Koet chum was captured at Laumbert's ranch on Ute Creek after seeking medical aid for a wounded left arm. He was taken to Cimarron today in guarded custody as officers pursue two other train robbers believed wounded. The Lambert's ranch lies three miles west of Springer where the earlier fleet occurred Sunday morning.
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Springer
N. M
Sam Koetchum
Laumbert's
Ute Creek
Cimarron
Lambert's Ranch
Second Oregon's Record in Philippines Campaign
Washington reports war department statement showing the Second Oregon regiment suffered four deaths in battle or disease during the Philippine campaign. Among 24 officers and 1016 enlisted men, only two deserters are listed and 10 have mustered out to date beforeSan Prageises.
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Washington
War Department
Oregon
Philippines
San Prageises Sue
Helmont Cricket Club Defeats Philadelphia Visitors
In a city match, Helmont CC defeated the visiting Philadelphia team. J. B. H. King stood out for the home side, scoring two before wicket. The event marks a rare feat as the third recorded instance of its kind in the standings.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Vick
Helmont
Lakey Te
J. BH. King
Forest
Fragmented OCR Taxonomy Item With Place Pairs
The readable fragments mention Scilly, New York, Friesland, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Boulogne Ar tived with partial names. The text suggests a muddled report of place names and destinations, implying transportation or shipment notes without clear events or outcomes.
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Scilly
Dilly
New York
Boothaumpion
Friesland
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Attorney orders action over alleged illegal bond sale
Narvisburg July Me attorney orders proceedings against Cheerfieh Tran ton company for alleged illegal sale of bonds amounting to an undisclosed sum.
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Narvisburg
Enemn Hikin Line
Sg Aliet
Cheerfieh
Tranton Company
Iiegal Lasve
Ile
Envo ys of Gotham in Philadelphia visit for expo plans
Leading New York officials from the commerce commission and the Board of Trade and Transportation toured the Philadelphia National Exposition site and riverfront improvements. The group, led by A. Seherrn and others, inspected lanes, river widening plans, and the West Philadelphia grounds near the University of Pennsylvania before returning to New York.
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Philadelphia
New York
New York Commerce Commission
Board of Trade and Pransportation
Tortoy
Roosevelt
Hares A. Sehieren
Trivewi
Hand
Port Wandene
Speerbat
Penmesivania Rattyind
Witeon
Eitizens
Otivlii
Espoeiien
Hineheeen Wis
Dir Wilson
Ashbridge
Warwick
Dumeheen
Weet
University of Penneylvanina
You Commetee
Nuade
Welts
Destructive Brooklyn Fire Destroys Warehouses and Grain
A fast spreading blaze on the Brooklyn waterfront destroyed the Excelsior stores and eight-story Brainelwater fueling buildings, with their elevator, storehouses Nos 274 and 276, and 100 000 bushels of grain. Loss estimated between 250 000 and 200 000 dollars and is insured.
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New York
Brooklyn
Jane
Brainelwater
Excelsior
Atlantic Basin
Buttermilk Channel
Governors Thun
Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company
Warloug
Trenton Youth Shoots Sweetheart and Self in Bordentown
Clifford Farley aged 20 shot his sweetheart Katherine Donoghue aged 18 near her Bordentown home and then killed himself. Both wounds were serious with the girl possibly recovering while jealousy was named as the motive.
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Trenton
Clifford Farley
Katherine Donoghue
Bordentown
Pillow Corner Strikers Lose Public Support Amid Railhead Delay
In Cleveland the Pillow Corner strike shows fading public backing as railhead operations continue with delays. Officials report the task remains manageable but workers face diminished momentum and public sentiment shifts since the previous interruption.
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Cleveland
Pollow Corner
Drowning near mouth of Mount chute river
An invalid woman, Bruce Bridge from Toronto, and her nurse Mins Philips died yesterday in a canoe incident on the Moot river. The pair, out in a rowboat, ventured near the river mouth and were swept over the chute by currents.
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Bruce Bridge
Shsie
Mins Philtips
Toronto
Tada
Internal Revenue Receipts Reported From May Port
An official statement from Minty cites May internal revenue receipts at the port totaling $276,14i.o, reflecting the occupation period. The War Department release notes the May figures in the port’s accounting.
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Waellington
War Department
Miuntli
Internal Revenue
Local Reform Extends Citizenship Paths in Preotorie
July 1 reports the Volker tine approving rules easing naturalization for residents aged 14 and older in Preotorie. The measure creates a five year window to obtain Tranchiae status, marking a significant shift in eligibility and legal status for youths.
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South
Sone
Pennsylvania Pensions Amid Mixed Reports in Washington
An OCR damaged notice from July 19 describes pension actions or allocations in Pennsylvania and Washington with unclear names and sums, mentioning widows Mary Masters and Warne and places such as Lake View and Suvqaiehanna, all partially legible and uncertain in amount.
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Washington
Lake View
Suvqaiehanna
Mary Masters
Plallisterville
Warne
Alabama Consolidated Iron Company Incorporated
A fragment reports the formation or proclamation of the Alabama Consolidated Copper and iron company with a capital of 5 0009. The source mentions Trenton but details are incomplete.
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Trenton
Alabma Consolidated Cont
Ballot Law Question Decides Voter Entitlment to All Offices
In Northumberland County the Supreme Court held voters may cast ballots for all offices in a single election. The case involved Gurich and Rohivon for supervisor and a petition alleging eleven votes marked with crosses in the Republican circle and Democratic square should have been rejected. The court ruled the voter could vote for multiple supervisors, upholding the election board and affirming the prior result.
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Phiadelphiia
Aynesore
Gearhart Township
Northumberland County
Supreme Court
Issee Bterrett
M. . Guriich
Theo. Rohivon
Prieseor
Gurich Aeeeswon
Gurlloh
Beause
Rylan
Witwthow Steere
New Plan 10 Seeks Release of Prisoners in Philippines
A chaotic report outlines a plan by the Seinkel commission to finance the release of prisoners held by Filipino insurgents. Funds would be deposited in a bank and drawn on a set date to avoid funding further conflict with the United States. The piece also notes ongoing fighting, weather disruption, and a gunboat engagement that dispersed insurgents along the coast.
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Mani
Seinkel Commission
Simnish Prleonem Tohd
Apares
Ies
Aguile
Quericy Hi
Conductors Seek Higher Pay Before Electric Transit Change
In New York on July 4 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers conductors met with President Rossiter after a conference on a new electric system for Brooklyn elevated lines. They discussed the plan but did not finish and will reconvene. Pay was not settled and engineers fear wages may drop with electricity adoption.
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New York
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Rossiter
Hoesiter
Mutormen
Unsuccessful test launch of floating quarantine vessel
Philadelphia report details a flawed launch at Kennington engine works of a new floating quarantine craft for the government bound for Havana. The hull detached, boat tipped, and several workers escaped serious injury. The vessel drifted free at dead of night after tugs and high tide, to be towed for inspection.
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Philadelphia
Favana
Kennington
Wieelow
Jagt
Fatal scaffold collapse kills four workers in Kent
In Philadelphia today a scaffold at the residence of Dr William Pepper on Kent Street collapsed sending painters Michael ,retai tor and Michael Mc Cinchey aged years and two others to be killed. The fall happened on the fourth floor as the scaffold broke in the center. O'Conner died instantly while Moulinchey died a few hours after admission to hospital.
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Hiladelphia
Michael ,Retaitor
Scar
Michael McCinchey
William Pepper
Kent
O'Conner
Moulinchey
Home
Supreme Court Hears Key Anti-Trust Case Involving Vedeval Stel
In a decision issued today the court continues proceedings in the antitrust dispute involving Vedeval Stel and Miederik. The case centers on alleged divestiture and corporate actions affecting future dividends and control.
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New York
Supreme Court
Aranklyn
Humdi
Vedeval Stel Company
Miederik 1
Otis and Anderson dispute Philippine statements at Manila
General Thomas M. Anderson denied remarks attributed to Filipino peace commissioner Alaleta that Americans sought only to aid the Philippines. Chicago dispatch notes Harrison Otis and General Otis defend U S aims and question Manila reports while Otis presses strategic position as insurrection weakens.
Building and Loan Decision Guides Expense Fund Method
Harrisburg July 19 Attorney General Kikin issues guidance to Banking Commissioner Powers on approving or disapproving the expense fund method used by building and loan associations. The opinion urges discretion and time for associations to adjust, to avoid hardship and protect shareholders and the public while moving away from the system.
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Harrisburg
Kikin
Iluy
Powers
Attorney Generals Department
Hie Duthea
Elkin
Veto Hearing Postponed In Harrisburg
Attorney Cenero Elkin met with Anton Rogers Wombil counsel for the Municipal League of Philadelphia to test the secretary of the commonwealth’s authority to refuse advertising proposed constitutional amendments. Hearing postponed until next Wednesday at noon due to absence of Commonwealth Clerk. The league petition argues the governor’s veto was beyond lawful authority.
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Harrisburg
Cenero
Elkin
Anton Rogers Wombil
Municipal League of Philadelphia
Secretary
the Commonwealth
Ktone
League
Erie
Mind Unhinged by Hard Study
A youth near Bridgeport this morning died by hanging while deeply absorbed in study. His mother discovered him. the incident follows intense mental strain described as overwork and concern for exams. Local authorities are investigating the death as a self inflicted tragedy.
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Bridgeport
Weather and Politics Mix in Morning Update
The bulletin notes increasing clouds and scattered reports from New York and Philadelphia, including a conspiracy charge against strikers and coverage of local political discussions. Also mentioned are export show coverage, energy sector notes, and ongoing local conference planning.
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Alger
New York
Philadelphia
Murder verdict in Mumford case shocks Pendleton
After five weeks of deliberation the coroner's jury found Henry Tripp of Pendleton guilty of murdering Sarah Mumford, a Rochester girl adopted by the Tripps. The jury recommended arrest of Foster parents and detailed the accused's alleged treatment and the events surrounding June 8.
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Conaries
Reed
Sarah Mumford
Henry ‘Tripp
Pendleton
Rochester
Lowdy
Matilla
Laven Pripp
Alwa
Alvi
Hart Aid
Austrians Eulogize Dewey in a Grand Welcome
The Nee Frele Presse lauds Admiral Dewey as a modest sailor and gentleman, likening him to De Ruyter and Tegetthoff. It portrays him as a victorious symbol of the united American nation and Austria-Hungary’s aligned interests.
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Venna
Frele Presse
Adil Dewer
Ameria
Cat de Main
Cavite
Cooness
Dwaelle
de Ruyter
Nelgon
Tegetther
Adral Dewey
Woman Hanged in England For Murder to Obtain Money
London reports the execution of May Ann Ansell at St Albans after failed appeals. Ansell murdered her sister in an asylum by poisoning her cake to gain life insurance money, despite attempts to secure a reprieve.
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London
Ageet
May Ann Anesell
Tee
St. Albans
Kaiser Visits Howard Gould on Norwegian Yacht
Kaiser Wilhelm II meets American financier Howard Gould aboard Goulds yacht Niweaa near Molde Norway. The pair shore leave, Gould and the Stars and Strings are seen aboard the Mohenszollern at Tornomast as the Kaiser departs.
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Molde
Norway
Motor firm receives charter for electric vehicle venture
A new company gains a charter to manufacture and market electric vehicles. The plan includes capital stock setup at business start and aims to engage in electric motor driven products at Voltedrites Motor. The venture signals broader ambitions for additional electric vehicle models.
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Lover, Deel
Pithebirg
Alfegiveny Oenigalivge
Ori
Busines
Lonight
Voltedrites
Philadelphia Supreme Court decision sets royalties for famous poultry book
In a ruling issued today the court orders Clopence M. Hitsath, formerly principal printer of the Atrte, to receive Soli for print rights to the renowned poultry volume that has faced considerable Pontroversies. The decision clarifies ownership and compensation terms for the publication.
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Philadelphia
Dade Mell
Supreme Court
Clopence M. Hitsath
Atrte
Will Tee
Meveland Ore Handlers Strike Update
Striking ore handlers held no meeting this afternoon. The action began yesterday with workers staying off the job. Management says the hold is due to a misunderstanding and employees plan to return to work tomorrow morning.
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Meveland
Atric
Erie
Che Atente
Obituary Notice From Patteville Daily Republic
Potisvyilie July 1 Charles D. I. Hott, executor of the Patteville Daily Reputation, died suddenly at home early morning. He was a respected local figure and leaves a family. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Diffie July MaeRew and Others Noted Suffering Disease
A report notes several individuals including Diffie and July MaeRew as sufferers of Briodi's disease for three years. Father Grant, born in the Village of Catiara gus in 180d, is mentioned in connection with the item.
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Diffie
July MaeRew
Pabrrick Cirant
Worretary
Fadin
Vie Lid Boon
Briodi
Father Grant
Catiaragus
Conspiracy Charges in New York Street Riot Case
Twenty one men charged with conspiracy to destroy property with dynamite were held on bond after a detective testified to an overnight meeting of strikers in Carbery Hall where dynamite was discussed. Police transferred from Brooklyn to Manhattan to quell rioting on Second Avenue as MTA lines faced shutdowns and windows were broken.
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Brooklyn
New York
Metropolitan Street Railway
Second Avenue
Tre Park
Pont
Nesta
Che Dornies
Athol
Hocknaway Evenues
Adams Street
Bonda
Car
Boryy Vatll
Hark
Mora
Ashby
Carberis Hall
Cooper Vilon
Pudlce
Vanis
Afernoon
Manhattan
Metropolitan Sivert
Pontelar
Tuba
Senn
Ollee
Odin Mines
Thigers
Jines
Weather forecast for Washington duties in Firecael
Forecast notes cloudy start with showers Friday and variable winds. Wednesday shows overcast gloom as the system moves through, with temperature hints not provided.
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