Atrocities in Rubber Field Shudder across Peru
A state department report transmitted to Congress exposes brutal exploitation of Putumayo Indians in Peru by the Peruvian Amazon Company. Investigative findings by Stuart J. Fuller detail peonage, lashings, mutilation, and deaths under overseers, with remote jungle facilities limiting redress and accountability.
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Rep
State Department
Taft
Putumayé
Peru
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Amazon Company
Amazon
Littis
Putumayo
Stuart J. Fuller
Tyuites
Rubber Company
Putumare
Company
Fuller
Funate
Mr. Fuller
Rubber Corporation
Heirs Abandon Suit Over Eddy Will Controversy
The FNCY heirs withdraw their contest of Mary Baker Eddy’s will as the Massachusetts legislature passed an enabling act allowing the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston to receive the Eddy bequest. Eddy died December 4, 1910 at Newton, Mass. Her estate totaled about 2.5 million dollars with 2 million in trust to the Boston church. The two sons who had received 590 thousand dollars prior attacked the will in January 1911.
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Hester
Mary Baker
Hover Eddy
Massachusetts
First
Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Eddy
Newton
Connecticut River dam bill moves to govern water powers
The Senate approved on the legislative day of February 16 an 8 vote tally to advance a bill on taxing and regulating water powers. The measure would grant government authority to tax and oversee water resources related to the Connecticut River dam project.
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Settle
Washington
Senate
Connecticut
No perfect feet found among 7000 girls study
Miss Gertrude Moulton director of physical training at the University of HI ingis states after exams that none of 7000 girl students have perfect feet. She says shoe fashions harm feet and only one girl nearly approached perfection in measurements.
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Gertrude M. Moulton
University of Hiingis
Questoe
Misa Moulten
Merted
Girls Take Interest in School Athletics
New York public schools report over 17 000 girls enrolled in organized athletic clubs through the girls branch of the public schools athletic league. A marked increase in participation is noted with 212 schools forming clubs and holding inter club meets last season.
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New York
Publc Schoals Athletic League
Suffragists Disrupt Kew Gardens and Oppose Government
Militant suffragists damaged Kew horticultural gardens in London, uprooting rare orchids and breaking panes in a campaign to press the government for women's voting rights. Widespread vandalism also hit a Oxford Street window, while telegraph wires were cut delaying northern telegrams. In New York, Rosalie Jones planned a suffrage march to Washington with a supply list and marching contingent.
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London
Kew
Tn Forte
S¢Carte
Ghenm
Oxford Street
England
Department stores form huge national purchasing combine
Announced in Luging Missouri that department stores across major cities created the American Department Store corporation to consolidate purchases and cut out wholesalers. The group boasts over 75 million dollars in annual purchasing power with stores in St. Louis San Francisco Boston Pittsburgh and more. Negotiations seek inclusion of Chicago and New York stores, with plans to expand nationwide.
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SL Lugig
Annowsice- Trent
United States
American Department Store Corporation
No. Sivea
Pittsburgh
C Corporation
Lessen Birth Rate Urged by New Zealand Union
In Wellington in February a bishops Church Labour union meeting urged citizens to reduce births to cut the future pool of youths liable for compulsory military training. Officials said the act might be repealed, prompting hopes the resolution would be rescinded.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Brisc
Leber Union
Afl
Cid
New
Prince Aziz Safe Arrival Reported From Constantinople
Alexanderia and Beypt Peb reports indicate Prince Aziz Tlassan cousin of the Rhedive of Heypt arrived by a French steamer. He was slated for courts martial and exnavated at Constantinople for aiding at Kirk-Kiljise but declined to explain his escape from the firing squad.
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Alexandeia
Beypt Peb
Azix Tlassan
Heypt
Constantinople
Kirk-Kiljise
Fring
Policeman Joshua Luis Severely Beaten in Street Ambush
Police report a patrolman with a fractured skull found wandering near Eighth and Locust Streets. Investigators arrested four men suspected in the assault as the officer attempted to intervene during a robbery.
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Tres Maines
Joshua Luis
Teleran
Locust Streets
Qirer
Rohherr
Tug Rescue Mission Under Navy Patapsen Toward Pendleton
The navy vessel Patapsen steams from Guanta ramo Guba toward Cape Laitien on the north coast of Flavii to rescue the grounded schooner Pendleton and its valuable cargo. Pendleton Brithers of New York owns the cargo and boat.
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Washington
Patapsen
Guantaramo
Guba
Cape Laitien
Flavii
Schoonce Pendleton
Pendleton Brithers
New York
Fires Burn Dakota Coal Beds Prompt Hearing
A hearing in North Dakota examined slow fires destroying coal beds across about 2006 square miles with an estimated tonnage of 600 billion. Experts highlighted smoldering burning bluffs and suggested state action to halt destruction of natural resources.
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Grami
Lewis &Dark
Rich Old Spavs To Regain Lost Vigor
New York news notes a parade of older and younger figures in a walking club scene. Names include Joseph H. Chease former ambassador to Great Britain and John Parsons a 4 year old nestor of The New York bar. The story highlights a blend of notable seniors and younger athletes in civic life.
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New York
Joseph HH. Chease
Great Britain
Jobo
Parsons
Nestor
Jenis Windmuner
William Z. Tiatmar
Willan B. Hernblower
Winemiller
Iran
Sao Hi
Seligman
Olay Lien
Atkleague
Ducal HH
Freetient Duaxinn
Lth
Amit
Cits
Western Indians School Fund aid report
Washington notes federal Indian school fund allocations for Sioux and allied tribes. Funds listed include amounts for education and improvements, with headquarters and facilities cited.
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School Fund For
Golf ball hysteria shocks Yorks area officials
Reports detail widespread outcry as players protest after a dispute over golf balls. Authorities note aggressive actions and threats connected to a controversial practice.
Protest Creation of Eugenics Board Across City
Reports from Malt Lake City indicate protests against a proposed Eugenics Board. Advocates describe forced sterilization and marriage bans as ineffective while urging passage of related reform resolutions. Local readers note opposition from several civic groups and residents.
Marriage Ceremony Solemnized Beside Coffin in New York
A February marriage in New York was held beside a coffin containing the body of the bride's mother Mrs Siegmund Helt gott. The groom George Helt gott, a 24 year old lawyer, wed Miss Viol Regina Lewis in a ceremony tied to a family bereavement and carried out at home.
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New York
Siegmund Helt‘gott
George
Lewis
U S Warships Move To Protect Citizens In Central America
Washington reports say four U S Navy vessels including the gunboat Annapolis and the cruiser Des Moines are ordered to stations at Pacific and Atlantic approaches to Central America. The plan aims to guard Americans and deter revolutions as tensions rise near Nicaragua and Honduras amid rebel activity.
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Nicaragua
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Acanubca
Acajutla
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Tavernd
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Central America
England
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Guatemala and Salvador Tensions In Central America
New Orleans February reports deny allegations that Guatemala plotted to assassinate Salvadoran President Aruza. Officials dismiss rumors of foreign backing and untrue claims of Salvadoran leaders meddling with Guatemala. Washington dispatches about ships in Central American waters are deemed unfounded. Relations between Araje and Cabrera reportedly cooled for months.
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New Orleans
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Aus
Washington
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Aeliot
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Aomonth
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Cabrera
Blind men guide themselves from fire at Mtgin Street institution
In New York on Mtgin Street blind residents calmly navigated stairs during a fire. They followed sprinkler sounds and smoke cues to exit as firefighters arrived and quickly contained a small blaze with limited damage.
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New York
Peb
Mtg -Fftin
Losmell
Fircmien
Vote to Be Pretty Women Urged in Washington Speech
Mrs Glen Mver Evans of Boston, a suffrage leader, urged Washington women to vote to prove women's power. She said the vote would shift focus from sex to broader issues and conv ir t men to support universal suffrage as Congress nears action.
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Washington
Glen@mver Evans
Broston
Nations
Anu
Congress
Reunion Held by Death Valley Pioneers
Survivors of Death Valley crossing aged around 63 gathered at the home of Breum W. Brejer to honor the desert trek to California. Thirty six members attended the reunion sharing memories of the arid journey and the ox blood toast ritual.
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Death Valley Pioneers
Isunta
Brain injury report from Kalamazoo man recovery
In Ann Arbor on February 1 the local note reports the recovery of W. A. Smith of Kalamazoo after an injury involving part of a brain and dura. The fragmentary OCR suggests a medical condition and convalescence update with limited detail.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
W. A. Smith
Kalamazoo
Striking Miners in Kanawha Escalate in Kanawha Co
Striking miners in Kanawha County facing a wary sheriff's posse amid armed guards in the Little Mountain camp. Governor Glasscock ordered National Guard companies to prepare as reports say miners deserted camps and women and children were moved to safety.
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Thameston
i.Jewertz Glursceek
Agu Geasrad
Hott
Annie Turday Ranniat Ior
Muckinow
Rowner Hibana
Kanawha
Uttle Mountain
Wiy
Sherif Hill
Levy Ami
Sheriff Hill
Kanéwha Ceaal
Inesapethe & Obin
Camip
Sangre
Traans
Yal
Hah
Wte&clock
Rte Aniners
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Moon
Glassrock
Rinoil
Huntington
Charleston
Fayettesville
West Virginian National Guard
Tkem
Legismare
Canyo
Iskindala
Waitlow
Stary
Aiiacke Point
Paint Creek
Government sues SHCE Machine Trust over monopoly claims
The United States files a civil action charging SHCE Machine Trust with monopolistic control and unfair trade practices in the shoe machinery industry. It seeks termination of an exclusive lease contract to a rival and alleges a scheme to extend market power via the in seam trimming machine.
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Tresuiua. SN
Keighley Company
United States District Court
Keightey Company
United Company
Eighter Company
Roe Thinery
Todted Shoechinery Company
Nev Ispy
Zult
United Shoe Wlier Company
Soston
Kyighley
Supreme Court Upholds Antigreen Fruit Law
The court upheld a state law restricting shipment of unripe or overripe citrus fruit to protect prices. The ruling notes the law aims to prevent shipments by growers seeking high prices and preserves the market integrity for fresh fruit.
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Pia Eb
Supreme Court of Fiycifa Tas
Vonstitu- Viegul
Tabi
Teachers Seek Research Labor Fund at National Education Meet
The National Education Association plans a convention here from February 24 to March 7 focusing on adapting courses for students and vocational training. It also urges creation of a research fund to improve instruction and educational methods.
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National Eduation Association
Patsn
Raigze
Sooo
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Yankees Barred From Serving on Argentine Vessels
New York reports indicate restrictions prevent Yankees from serving aboard Argentine ships amid diplomatic tensions.
Veteran Gambler Testifies in Police Corruption Inquiry
James Purcell, a veteran gambler, told the aldermanic committee he and his associates paid no protection money to police. The inquiry into police conduct follows the murder of Herman Yosenthal, with grand jury action expected and prosecutors preparing indictments.
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Aldermank
Ars
Terman Yosenthal
Alderani Canmmanttee
Tefiay
Toade
Purcell
Talis
Hoth
Flermmissioner
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Queens County
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Thosentha
Becker
Costigan
Wualde
Alder- Rin
Tharger Cide
Joie Uy
Aeval Spox
Wugto
Unclear OCR fragment yields mangled names and figures
The provided text is a broken OCR excerpt with numerous garbled phrases and stray numbers, making it impossible to identify a clear event, person, or organization for a coherent summary. No verifiable details or cohesive narrative are present.
Plan for dissolution of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific announced
United States Supreme Court sanctioned dissolution plan for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. The agreement, awaiting court and California railroad commission approval, would sever the two lines. Union Pacific would buy Central Pacific. Union Pacific would sell Southern Pacific stock to a Loeb syndicate at 93 and a half percent with dividends. Attorney General Wickersham signaled support when draft is received.
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Union Pacific’ Railroad Company
Southern Pacific Company
United Statesx Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Washington
Federal District
Railroad Commission
State of California
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Centras Pacific
Harriman
Union
Oregon
Trig
Evbn, Loeb & Co
Wickersham
Beleve
Public Speaker Helen Misses Dumb to Address Audience
Chicago reports Helen better a Montclair native gave a lecture despite disability. She spoke on overcoming blindness and deafness and urged aid for helpers and workers while condemning harsh conditions and inequality.
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Chicago
Spedals
Montclair
Helen
Ist
Oklahoma Justice Sets Speed Record
In Muskogee and Kin, officials report a swift action by F. mer pres er phe fund pera runt Thers rived ob hefere Foe to court pieni Fed idles ama owe remo At Werduck she wis and carrying hinay to the Fort WHS stood amaune.
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Pieni
Hinay
Oscar Straus Moves Into Plate Locality
Oscar Straus moves into the plate locality amid campaign chatter for New York governor. The text mentions a neighbor and a farm, with scattered figures noting a paid amount of 250 and other unclear campaign details.
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Plate
Turreypawn
Straus
Forme
Gorts
Turkey
Aed
Recentia pYous
Bevernor
New York
Stgie
Cnet
Ehow Gear
Chorus Girl Bribe Suit Reveals Belmont Ties
Fragmented OCR text shows a chorus girl suing a young Belmont figure over bribe allegations. The case references support provisions and marital status, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
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Young Belmont
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