Girl Arrested in House of Good Shepherd Fire
Gertrude McDonald of Akron, 18, is held at the central police station after authorities say she attempted to burn the House of the Good Shepherd dormitory. Fire was contained by blankets as roommates woke to smoke. McDonald refused to answer detectives. other girls say she set fires to brooms and waste paper.
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Cleveland
Gertrude McDonald
Akron
Gertrude = McDonald
Brockman
Bien Met ‘Arthy
Trolman Stout
McDonald
Stowt
Mise McDonald
Twins at New Brunswick Wedding Surprise Ceremony
In New Brunswick New Jersey on a decorated home occasion Mr and Mrs Henry Schipman hosted for the wedding of Bertha Misner and Perry J Hunter. The Rev Dr Knox arrived late finding the home prior visitation and the minister proceeded to marry and christen the Schipman couple s twin boys.
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van Cupi
Henry Schipman
New Brunswick
N. J
Mis
Bertha Misner
Schipman
Perry J. Hunter
Knox
Shipmans
Aurora student hurt in Chicago collision on Michigan and Madison
Carl Burton of Aurora, a University of Chicago student, was probably fatally injured in a crash between a motor car and a cab at Michigan avenue and Madison street. The impact threw him from the car, causing a severe forehead wound. Other occupants were only lightly hurt and held at the central police station.
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Chicago
Carl Burton
Aurora
University of Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Madison Street
Burton
Central Police Station
Abandon Marine Portion of Trade With Japan and China
Aug 1 reports reveal the Mill lines abandoned the marine portion of their shore trade with Japan and China while maintaining ties with Japanese steamship lines. Chairman James J. Hill of the Great Northern called the move expected, noting surprise among northern residents. Racine Wis Aug 1 a Cleveland telegram states John H. Schulte, a paying teller at National Bank, allegedly defrauded 15000 and fled. he was arrested by a U S marshal and will be sent to Milwaukee for trial.
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St. Paul
Japan
China
North
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Racine
Wis
Cleveland
N. Fratt
Firet Natio Bank
John H. Schulte
United States
Milwaukee
Roosevelt sets 40 ton zone along Jean border in California
Forest Supervisor Harold A. Marshall announced a joint Washington notice that President Roosevelt established a 40 ton zone along the Jean border. The land is withdrawn from settlement to curb incursions into the state, marking a broader effort to control land use and migration.
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San Diego
Cal
Harold A. Marshall
Washington
Roosevelt
Ihe
Thie State
Toledo Hotel Damaged by Fire Fire Causes Minor Damage
A Toledo hotel suffered damage in a fire that caused minor injuries to Charles McGrath who sustained a knee injury. The blaze caused limited property damage estimated at about $20 and affected only a portion of the building.
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Toledo
Pire
Howke
Charles McGrath
Breathitt County Terror Suspect Captured in Ky
Ineane Man Captured report from Lawington Kentucky dated August 1 describes Henry a resident who allegedly instigated a reign of terror by arming himself and associates in Breathitt County. Local authorities pursued and brought the suspect to justice amid ongoing efforts to restore order.
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Ineane
Lawington
Henry
Breathitt County
Findisi
Himdulf
Spectacular Philadelphia fire destroys Hamburg America pier
A massive blaze at 46 South Delaware Avenue pier of the Hamburg American line destroyed the wharf and cargo including 1,000 bales of burlap. Firemen battled flames driving a locomotive and freighter cars away while several firefighters were injured. Investigations point to crossed electric wires as the possible cause amid government probes into railroad matters in Chicago. New freight cars ordered by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad were disclosed.
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Phiadelphia
Hamburg- American Line
South
Delaware Avenue
Ans
Albano
Hamburg
Per
Long Wharf
Ebbert Hamilton
Takes Wife Across the Border and Other Uproar
A report claims a retired brigadier general abducted his wife from a county hospital and fled across the Mexican border vowing lifelong union despite threats. In Michigan, Frank Roache and George Ross were arrested on post office robbery charges with prison records, alleged to have stolen about $2000 in stamps and weapons. Berlin reports say the Turkish sultan may declare himself emperor, removing the sultan title.
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Los Angeles
Del
David K. Wardwell
Women Prey Upon Mourners In Brooklyn Funeral Feud
An OCR muddled report from New York mentions women preying on mourners in Brooklyn amid a funeral feud. It notes a Wendie Nrhbvtg and references organized crime ties in the disturbance affecting funeral places and mourners.
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New York
Myon
Brooklyn
Marathon winner Hayes greeted at Toland home in Tipperary
John J. Hayes, the New Yorker who won the marathon, received a popular welcome on arrival at Toland Friday in Noragh, Tipperary, home of his grandfather, amid war chants and native celebratory rites. Separately, John Summers and others were arrested in Milwaukee on murder charges. A New York Woman's League group launched a crusade to create 75,000 jobs for unemployed women by August 15. California voters approved $3.5 million highway bond issue. A Seattle maternity hospital scene ended in multiple injuries after a man killed his daughter and wounded his wife and sister-in-law. A Chicago vacation school meal served at two cents a head, prepared by the Htnyats’ Aid association to illustrate frugal catering.
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John J. Hayes
Toland
Noragh
Tipperary
Canhed
New York
John Summers
Frank Engle
Theresa Ziler
Feldwy
Pittsburg
California
Janee Fiter
Haxel
Mes
Dennis Nihoul
Mia
L. Fiter
Mira
Ethel Warren
Seattle
Chicago
Graham School
Forty-fifth Street
Union Avenue
Htnyats’ Aid Association of Chicago
Coal Mine Laws Violated, Cheyenne Oversees Reform
Wyoming officials report that certain coal mine laws were violated by Union Pacific Coal Co as they hurried to reopen a mining entry following a fire causing an explosion. State Mine Inspector Noah Young urges sealing the mine and enacting stricter underground worker protections.
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Cheyenne
A.B. Bron
Hanne Coal Ming
Noah Young
Union Pacific Coal Co
Boy Starts Fires in Carterville Livery Stable Burn
A violent incident in Carterville Aug 1 reports a boy, 10, starting multiple fires. One blaze destroyed a livery stable after tying a woman’s clothing. The youth, identified as Bie Stringer, confessed and began another fire before being corrected by authorities.
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Carterville
Bie
Stringer
Jeow
Swinburne Succeeds Dayton as Pacific Fleet Commander
Rear Admiral W.T. Swinburne takes charge of the Pacific fleet at Mare Island Navy Yard replacing Rear Admiral James H. Dayton. The change occurred on the flagship Virginia with standard ceremonies as Dayton departed for Washington accompanied by aide Lieut. Johns.
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Pacific
Mare Island Navy Yard
Gal
WT. Swinburne
James H. Dayton
Weel Virainia
Dayton
Lieyt Johns. Fremont, Jr
Jett
Washington
Mall Carrier Uses Motorcycle On Route In Iowa
A Mall Carrier in Iowa operates a motorcycle on a 26 mile route across the city. He serves 75 patrons, claiming he can cover each box in two hours. An incident in Birmingham reports a separate household disturbance involving George Banks and his family.
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Iowa
Falla
Hadley Haa
Wayne
Dun Co Weekly Review on Trade and Production Trends
A G Dun and Co Weekly Review reports gradual weekly net gains in trade, with uneven gains across sections and irregular production. Prices rise in some markets, finished goods quiet but orders small, while primary markets see rising demand for mutton goods yet overall activity remains cautious and employment modest.
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New York
Abs
Dun & Gown
Review of Trade Maya
Howeet
Industriag
Not Renault
Wight
Bessemer PLC
Pittsboro
Comnellaville
New England
Poundmaster Appeals to Boys for Help in Town
In Aug 1 issue the Poundmaster of Tarrytown, Willtax Martin, advertises for boys to help thin dog population. He offers film tickets as reward for each boy who brings in a dog, promising nightly movie access as incentive. The notice appears in the Tarrytown News.
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Poundmaster
York
Tarryton
Martin
Tarrytown News
Dage
Willtax Martin
Refused to Testify in Illinois Grand Jury Case
Aug 1 judge denied requests to name individuals amid federal grand jury indictments in a case involving Hale of Central Life Securities Co and Mercantile Finance Co. Both firms linked to the Rediu brothers, promoters in a stock affair.
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Chicago
Thowes Rhodus
Felday
Aldremen
Central Life Securities Co
Mercantile Finance Co
Rlediu
Report on clash between Italians and Americans in Natatbany
Consul in New Orleans forwards to Washington a complete report on the recent clash between Italian and American citizens at Natatbany, Tan wipabos Parivh, La. Italians were shot and wounded. an Italian store was dynamited during the event.
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New Orleans
Chevalle
Charien Papplas
Washington
Natatbany
Tan Wipabos
Cardinal Gibbon Reaches Rome for Audience with Pope
Cardinal Gibbon and several prelates arrived in Rome from New York and notified the Vatican of their presence. The pope has expressed desire to see him at once, with an audience likely to be held Saturday.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbon
New York
Vatican
Local youth’s medical alert prompts investigation
A fragment from a Nevada area report indicates a 16 year old, Rowen, disclosed a troubling incident to her mother Priddy, drawing local physicians into a confidential inquiry about a potentially harmful event. Further details are incomplete in the surviving text.
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Warnay
Tie
Avi
Priddy
Hide
Rowen
Hungarian Colonization Plan by Wyh Winniper Figures In
Plover Vy Kovacs of New York arrived here on Pri day during the anniversary of Pope Pius X and Emperor Francia Jonply of Austria. They seek to colonize western Canada with 200,000 Hungarian farmers to improve land conditions and redirect immigration from the United States where Hungarian workers face harsh conditions in unscrupulous chinpa.
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Winniper
Pather Vy Kovacs
New York
Priday
Pius X
Francia Jonply
Austria
Western
Canmte
Hungary
Mather Kovaca
United States
Chinpa
Dynamite on Roof Sparks Inquiry in Texington Ky
Monday reports from Texington Kentucky state a stick of dynamite was hurled onto the roof of Geo Perry’s house injuring his wife. John son wority claims no attempt was made to destroy Perry’s residence amid miner tensions over wages.
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Texington
John
Geo
Perry
Vinegar Manufacturers Targeted by State Food Commission
The Ohio State Food Commissionator has announced raids on vinegar makers in Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati and Dayton to enforce laws prohibiting misleading labeling. Examinations of samples from several firms found adulterated products and action will be taken against the firms.
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Columbia
O. Ang
Children Found at Nickel Plate Depot En Route Home
Iullah Howantee and Tenathin Howanter, ages 4 and 8, traveling from Austria to Buffalo with Mrs. Mary Fely, were located at the Nickel Plate depot in Cleveland. They said they were left there by their mother’s companion after receiving funds from their father. Detained for transfer to Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Iullah Howantee
Tenathin Howanter
Austria
Buffalo
Mary Fely
Suicide reported in Cleveland due to business woes
Aug 1 Cleveland description says John Glowik killed himself Friday as his business failed. He bid his wife good night in her room and planned to sleep on a couch. heat may have affected him. Morning found him dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had complained about his business.
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Cleveland
John Glowik
Glowik
Atula
County Hiring Men Direct for Repairs
Cleveland, Aug. 1. County commissioners direct twenty five men to repair county roads previously handled by contractors. Commissioner Mathews says the system yields lower costs with an 18 percent contractor’s profit. We secured an exceptionally low bid on the material and are paying less than the government rate for cement.
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Cleveland
Roiity Commissioners
County Fonds
Mathews Vaya
Jose
Couple Engaged and Married in Mhow This Week
Meet Today, Married Next in Wellston. Aug 1 Benj McCain and Fred 75 with Mrs Helen Collar and others were engaged and married in Mhow. The groom met dances at his sister’s home in Conston before the wedding planned for the next day. This is the tribe’s third venture. she has nine children. The groom has been married only once before.
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Wellston
Benj
McCain
Fred
Helen Collar
Mhow
John Pearce
I Conston
Paddie Wheel Event On Greyhound Launch
Toledo crew and Cleveland men took part in a launch aboard the Greyhound wheel box. The incident occurred Friday night with several injured and one, Michant Muckler, later reported. The details are unclear from the fragmentary report.
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Toledo
Greyhound
Tve
Phorm
Cleveland
Michant Muckler
Will Have "dim Crow" Corner at Kentucky Opera Bowed Event
In a controversial move Kentucky officials announce a new $60,000 opera production featuring a Jim Crow corner as a focal point. The plan draws protests from readers and advocates, with organizers citing historical themes and artistic expression while critics fear racial stereotyping and public backlash.
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Alliafice
Auth
Stolin
Coming of Kentucky
Kentuckian
Collini
Policeman Attacked Left For Dead In Capitol Area
A policeman named Lewin was attacked by two men near Crestline Heboot park and beaten badly. He crawled to a nearby house where medical teams were summoned and remained severely injured. He is expected to recover, with transport to Washington noted.
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Gallon
DC. Ave
Jobo Lewin
Pets of British Soldiers Reported as Mascots Across Regiments
A 19th century account notes that about thirty British regiments kept animal mascots including emus kangaroos snakes goats and a donkey. Pets accompanied troops on parade and battle with examples such as a drum horse of the Seventh Hussars a goat of the Walsh Funditaria and Antony the donkey with the Seaforth Highlanders. Some mascots became trusted helpers, like Peter the goose of the Grenadiers and a wounded bear adopted by the Gloucester regiment, though the animal was later removed for temperamental reasons.
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Firth
Jack
Twelfth Lancers
Seventh Hussare
Queen Victoria
Billy
Walsh Funitiera
Queen's Own
Hoasara
Seaforth Highlanders
Antony
India
Gloucester Regiment
Te Soming
Lancers
New South Wales
Peter
Grenadiers
Canada
Devonshire Regiment
Poleonoius
England
Cats Power to Balance and Silk Waste Fortune
A fragmentary tale discusses a cat with a missing tail and its impact on balance, then pivots to Lord Masham's silk waste fortune. It recounts a London warehouse discovery of discarded material roiling into a large-scale venture culminating in Manningham Mills’ expansion and a £840,000 investment by 1805, transforming waste into velvet rabbing.
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Lord Masham
London
Mr. Lister
Manningham Mills
Jester
St. Andrew
London Widow Cabbie and North Country Landlady
A faded London cab driver woman travels to a peaceful winter countryside. She stays with a landlady who promises shelter and a hearty breakfast. Morning chatter reveals the landlady’s spouse urging the woman to rise for chores, with a humorous mispronunciation of language.
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London
Breik
Joan
Anowern
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Ad
Colonial Country Club Hotel in West Baden Springs Indiana advertises rates from 260 to 4.60 per day under the American Plan with private baths. Promises cures for kidney liver stomach and nervous ailments through bathing and spring waters. Offers to advise by mail with symptom description and position of baths.
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Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
Raton
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