Newsman's Bat Dispatches Span Far and Wide
A collage of early 20th century brief items with weddings in San Francisco and New Zealand, Easter hat displays in New York, prom carriage limits at Stanford, a humorous Chicago exchange, a cat and dog punishment at a Los Angeles prayer meeting, Roosevelt remarks in Albert Lea, and a milk‑chewing fad among California students.
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San Francisco
A. M. Jeonhnaon
New Zealand
Helen Wells
Los Angeles
Elmer Burge
Joseph Sanders
Clarence Wheeler
Mast erfield Hazzard Ming Weighed Losses During Trial
Fragmented OCR reports a doctorcomment about Mast erfield Hazzard Ming entering a trial period with losses expected. The statement notes the first week may be hardest but improvements anticipated as the period continues.
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Erfield Hazzard Ming
Spirit sheet at Beth Synagogue stirs chatter in city
An odd text from a damaged page references a spirit sheet at Beth Synagogue and mentions figures connected to a wedding and a count, with scattered phrases on a plan and金. The garbled items imply a speculative social or financial matter rooted in the era's urban life.
No. 18 Refuses Work Sparks Stockade Incident
A mutinous mood brews at City Stockade on Beacon Hill as No. 18, labeled a passive resister, refuses to pull stumps. Chief Guard Robertson negotiates with the man, who persists in whistling, dining separately, and delaying labor until breakfast is served.
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City Stockade
Beacon Hill
Robertson
Cook House
Ouutside
Bishop Hyrum B. Clawson Dies at 86 in Salt Lake
Bishop Hyrum B. Clawson pioneer of 1848 and Brigham Young secretary died in Salt Lake at age 86 leaving a widow 27 children 145 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He managed Zion's Co operative Mercantile Institutions and Salt Lake Theatre.
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Salt Lake
Hyrum B. Clawson
Brigham Young
Bishop Clawson
Zion's Co-Operative Mercantile Institutions
Salt Lake Theatre
Roosevelt Claims Lead In Roosevelt Taft Delegates
The National Roosevelt committee said New York Indiana and Mississippi reports show Taft delegates misled. Indiana returns indicate Roosevelt majority in the state convention with Roosevelt holding eight of 143 districts and four delegates at large. New York delegates appear unpledged under state law. Mississippi reports say Roosevelt captured the state convention.
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United Press
Chicago
National Roosevelt Committee
New York
Idiana
Mississippi
Taft
Indiana
Roosevelt
Taft Claniman
New York County
TAPT
Tammany Hall
New Phone Rates Set to Take Effect April First
The schedule to go into effect April first raises independent business phone rates from 6.00 to 7.50 per month with some 5 and 6 dollar options limited to specific call counts. Residence phones rise to 7.00 per month, while Sunset lines promise savings for users needing both services. The move centers on expanding connections, claiming residence lines will justify the small increase by broadening access to 43 000 connections from 13 000.
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Pacific Telephone Co
Sbscribers
Great Coal Strike Sparks Walkouts in Belmont County
Belmont county Ohio reports 2000 miners striking as wage talks fail at Cleveland conference. Expect further walkouts across the bituminous region tonight while President White suspends anthracite mining and federal intervention looms per Labor Commissioner Neil in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Belmont County
Ohio
United States
Chas. P. Neil
Tate
Bitambows
Accain
First Blow Strikes Anthracite Coal in Cleveland
Workers halted coal mining today as operators ordered an immediate suspension in response to a planned strike. A bid to pressure labor follows a referendum to determine if miners will walk out.
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Cleveland,c
President White
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
Ohio
United Mine Workers Today
Four for Taft from Mississippi at state convention
Four delegates at large from Mississippi instructed for President Taft were chosen at the Republican state convention. The Roosevelt faction, mostly Negroes, bolted and picked four delegates for Roosevelt. The Mississippi delegation will contest the national convention floor in Chicago. The queen mother of Holland donated 400 guilders to Gen. Booth’s Salvation Army fund in Amsterdam.
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Jackson
Miss
Missionipi
Taft
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Chicago
The
Hague
March
Queen Mother of
Holland
Gen
Booth
Salvation Army
Amsterdam
Seven Inch Fall Causes Severe Injuries in Medford
Mrs. A Kelliher 70, 256 pounds, fractured her left hip and arm after a 7 inch fall while climbing kitchen steps in Medford Oregon. She is not expected to recover.
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Medford
Ore
A. Kelliher
Kelliher
The Story of Louie the Houseboat Frenchman
Louie the Frenchman is a beloved West Seattle houseboat dweller who lives simply with no ambition or rent. He patched an abandoned boat into a home and spends his days fishing mending nets and taking odd jobs while a community of sea born people thrives without social hierarchies or envy.
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West Seattle
Louie
Louie Louie
Cherbourg
Seattie
Children OF the
GEA
Fioteam
Seattle
Harbor Island
Madero to Quit Rush Arms to Defend Americans
Report from Mexico City says President Francisco J. Madero’s regime teeters and rebels near capture of Mexico City. The United States ships 1000 rifles and ammo to American residents via Vera Cruz, under a special Taft dispensation to allow arms delivery.
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Madero
Rush Arms
Mexico
Mexico City
United Press
Washington
Francisco J. Madero
Mexicco City
State Department
Ward
New York
Vera Cruz
U. S
Henry L. Wilson
Wilson
United States
Taft
Desert Prospectors Attackion: Desert Killings and Collapse
Lee Smith is dead after an alleged desert attack by bandits in the Mojave while with Claude Anderson, who survived but faces mental strain. Both men reportedly from Fort Gibson Oklahoma left San Bernardino three months ago on a prospecting tour. Anderson says bandits buried Smith in sand and left him. a Santa Fe train crew later found Anderson alive with an ax in hand.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Mojave
Lee Smith
Claude Anderson
Anderson
Fort Gibson
Oklahoma
Smith
Santa Fe Railroad
Note pays for year old orchard theft
A year after stealing two large oranges, a note arrived to A. H. Dunlap in Whittier. The unsigned message said payment was sent, with three 2-cent stamps and a Pasadena postmark. Dunlap, a millionaire grower, said he would donate the money to charity.
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Whittier
Cal
A. H. Dunlap
Pasadena
Dunlap
Should a Healthy Person Diet Read Dr Wiley’s Article
Tomorrow’s Star previews Dr Wiley’s guidance on healthy eating. The piece outlines dietary principles and practical tips for balance, portion control, and nutrient-rich choices for everyday meals. Adjustments to food groups and lifestyle factors are discussed with clarity.
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Dr. Wiley
Tomorrow's Star
Separate for Three Months Cements Happy Union
Exchange between a wife and husband reveals a three month separation but optimistic tone shows they are living happily now. The dialogue underscores resolve and renewed harmony after the split.
Critical strike turmoil in Hoquiam calls for outside aid
A Hoquiam strike situation grows dire with authorities at Aberdeen declining to intervene. Efforts to appeal to Governor Hay for state troops are considered only if necessary. Strikers pledge orderly conduct despite unrest caused mainly by nonunion men.
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United Reese
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Gov. Hay
Weather outlook with frost and warm Saturday
Fair tonight with light frost. Saturday turns fair and warmer with fresh westerly winds. Noon temperature around 48 degrees.
Silky Mustache Missing Sparks Stranger Moment
In Portland on March 29 a girl screamed at the sight of J. F. Drake whose face surprised onlookers when he found half of a silky mustache shaved off.
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Portland, Or
J. F. Drake
Drake
Prison Outbreak Sheds Light on Lincoln Tragedy
In Lincoln Nebraska on the state penitentiary grounds Shan Chas Davis a Native American man stabbed John Strong a Black prisoner to death in a dining hall during a prison meal time. The incident follows a jailbreak that left three officials dead and convicts killed after a later firefight with a sheriff’s posse.
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of Press
Lincoln Neb
Davis
John Strong
Strong
Protest By Residents Over Car Route Change
A large delegation from Bailard Fremont and Fort Lawton appeared before the city council franchise committee to protest the routing change from First to Western Avenue. Councilman Marble, not on the committee, voiced support and sympathy with residents upset by being moved to Western Avenue.
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Bailard
Fremont
Fort Lawton
First Ay
Western Ay
Marble
North End
Western Avenue
Mill Explodes at St Helens Lumber Plant
The Columbia County Lumber Company mill in St Helens Oregon was set on fire then blown up with giant powder early today. Damages are estimated at about 50000 dollars. No lives were lost and no arrests were made. No one was seen around the mill before the explosion. The company paid good wages and had no labor trouble.
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ST. Helens
Columbia County Lumber Company
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Beth Synagogue
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