Salary Inadequate Says Judge Gerard
Berlin August 4 Justice James W the new ambassador to Germany complains about the inadequate salaries for American diplomats abroad He plans to push a bill in Congress requiring residents abroad to pay a yearly 10 fee for registration after four years of residence to support embassies He regrets his decision to take the post and questions his own wisdom after reviewing the field showing no suitable funding and considering dipping into his own pockets to establish an embassy.
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Open Boat Sailor Heads for San Francisco From Maine
Captain Mar thian Johnson of Perth Amboy New Jersey departed Bathport harbor in an open boat named George Washington bound for San Francisco via the Panama Canal. He left with a dollar in his pocket as crowds gathered at Todd's Head to cheer. He fired a small cannon salute before setting off.
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George Washington
San Francisco
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Desire to Hasten Tariff Bill Alongs Ahead
Warrington Aug 4 It is conceded the senate will pass the Underwood Bennet tariff bill in its present form with minor changes. Debates hinge on currency understanding and whether Republicans will stay firm. Democrats push to accelerate action next week with plans for night sessions and seven hour daily discussions to move the bill onto the public record.
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Warrington
Senate
Forte
Auto Struck by Train Kills Estate Man and Chauffeur
New York date Aug 4 reports Ongood Pell a well known New York resident killed instantly when his automobile was struck by a train near a crossing at Low Boath. The chauffeur died at the scene and Mr and Mrs William Laimbeen of Hampstead were seriously injured. They were sent to the Borry hotel and then to the Grey Hospital in cooperation.
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Ongood Pell
Ostale Wan
Wroecklend
Low Boath
Tino
Willian Laimbeen
Hampatond
Alan
Muntattin
Borray Hotel
Grey
Mother kills four children then takes own life in Philadelphia
Four children, Thomas ages 3 and Victor age 2 among them, were killed when their mother fatally wounded them and herself in West Philadelphia. Two other children are reported in critical condition in hospital. Police describe the scene as a deranged act stemming from a mental health crisis.
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Philadelphia
Thomas
Victor
Tald of Teiler A Viennese tailor and a courtier tale
A Viennese tailor named Gully becomes obsessed with a courtly suit he cannot part with. He paces before a mirror for hours, his mind drifting toward lunacy, as he is guided away to a discreet servile retreat amid odd social entanglements.
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Teiler
Cirror
Local notes list buyers and visits in Mt Vernon area
Mount Vernon residents and visitors are named in a stream of notices. Deals, sales, and store promotions appear alongside social visits, funerals, and family updates. Prominent names include Hanford Balcam, Bethel laundry, and local merchants with forthcoming events and bargains.
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Biggs
Hanford
Gem
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Oxforda
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Secretary of State accepts Lang Wilk’s ambassador resignation
Secretary of State Tiyan accepted the resignation of Henry Lang Wilk Hon, Ambassador to Mexico, at the end of sixty days. Ambassador Wilson released a letter to Taft dated June 20, 191 ap outlining the course in Mexico.
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Washington
Tiyan
Henry Lang Wilk Hon
Mexico
Wilson
Taft
Held for Warrants in County Jail Arrests
Charles Wolver was arrested on Weat High street Sunday morning by Chief RB Clements and held in the county jail for a warrant. On Monday afternoon Chief Clements filed an affidavit against Weaver for intoxicating liquors and he was not immediately arraigned.
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Charles Wolver
Weat High Street
Clements
George Baird Wedding in Vernon Saturday Evening
George Baird and Karl George married Miss Goldin at Vernon on Saturday evening. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev John T. Eteck. The couple were seen at West Curve after the ceremony.
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George Baird
Karl George
Mids Goldinfair
Mi Vernon
John T. Eteck
West
Song to Miss Wilson by Mike Nevin and others
A verse sequence serenades Miss Jenicle Wilson bride elect and Miss Nevins nephew Francis Bowes Sayre. Poem celebrates welcome, love, and family. references to war context and a recent visit between Sayre and Wilson amid public attention to the upcoming wedding.
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Sayre
Blanetto Novi
Jenicle Wilson
Josie
Mies Nevin
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Convicted man seeks full pardon in Missouri case
Barrington Reymour, an inmate in a penitentiary serving a life term for the murder of James P. McCann of St. Louis, asks the governor to grant a full pardon. His defense centers on an affidavit claiming that the man identified as the victim, James J. McCann, was present in Council Bluffs for mail fraud, and he details a long, dubious biography including ties to England, military service, and a fallible marriage prior to his arrest.
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Barrington Reymour
Jamcs P. McCann
St. Louie
Louis County
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Wade
Cecil Rollium
Jamey Srolline
Kansas City
Kan
MbCann
Wife hides wooden leg to dodge divorce papers
Rosa Novak twenty years old wife of Anton Kurdinon of Detroit hid her husband’s wooden leg to prevent service of divorce papers in Joliet Illinois. A friend warned that serving papers if he left the state might fail and the bride reportedly kept the leg hidden until a deputy sheriff arrived with the notice.
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Rosa Novak
Anton Kurdinon
Detroit
Alvorce
Hik Artificallh
Flying Ax Kills Baby and Mule Kicks Deaths in Alabama
A Maine typos era report describes a tragic event in Hirninghin Alabama where a man cut wood as his ax handle broke. The accident killed his infant and two other children were reportedly kicked to death by a mule at the same rural home.
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Flying Ax
Baby
Hirninghin
George Hogg
Searle
Tuscnboora County
Detectives Probe New Alice Crispell Murder Case
New lead emerges as detectives scrutinize a disturbing letter from a presumed fanatic. Officials in Willeshurre, Pennsylvanila, suspect a jealous rival may be involved in the Alice Crispell case and are urging postal authorities to aid the investigation.
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Alice Grispell
Wong
Hulk A. N
Poisoned coffee and killed himself over jealousy in Allentown
Francis Rhoades of Lehighton former veteran and hotel proprietor attempted to poison his wife with prepared coffee, then drank poison himself. After wounding his wife, he died in a barn. authorities labeled the case a murder attempt and suicide tied to jealousy.
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Francis Rheades
Lehighton
Theades
Rhoades
Hirheaddes
Moonlighters and the Bold Fire of Early Oil Wells
A Pittsburgh Dispatch piece recounts the dangerous moonlighting method of shooting oil wells with nitroglycerin after patent controls priced access. Moonlighters operated at night, faced arrests and fatal accidents, including a wedding day blast and a rope-governed disaster that killed workers. The perilous practice, though lucrative, claimed many lives and highlighted the age’s lawless, daring oil frontier.
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Oll
Our Entertainers Ten Percent of America's Populatio
A classic discussion notes roughly 10 percent of Americans earn their livelihoods entertaining the other 90 percent. It covers singers in opera and theater, vaudeville and burlesque performers, circuses, sports stars, promoters, managers, and related professions across many entertainment and athletic fields.
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America
United States
Amusement Industry Roles in Theaters and Parks
A historical profile outlines diverse positions in amusement venues from moving pictures to race courses and stadiums. It covers organizers financiers managers stage crews press agents painters and other staff who drive entertainment, advertising and audience turnout across the sector.
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Moving Picture Hell
Alors
Call Money and a Quip on Telephones
A Baltimore American quip contrasts cash value with daily costs, as someone jokes about needing “cult money” to pay telephone bills, reflecting humorous take on personal finances and utility charges.
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Etupid
Baltimore American
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