Old puzzle on fitting three pints into a quart cup stalls wiseacres
In New York on August 2 special counsel Wijjimu Mtylua probed Inverborough MeWapuilian Co investigations into New York City transit growth outpacing facilities. Witness Peak Hedley and others discussed subway car costs, track expenses, and per mile prices for notable lines, noting high costs and questioned efficiencies in motormen and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Offehile
Inverborough-MeWapuilian Co
Wijjimu Mtylua
Public’ Service Commission
Ton Hilal
New York City
Ely Jimite
Coenixelves
Peak Hedley
Subway
Interthrough Metropolitan Co
Rapid State Commisnion
Bryan
Tnterborough Rapid Tranalt Co
Beenid
Subway Cara
Hodiey Aaid
Hever Hnen
Shoats
Fulton Street
Shanta
Iving
Crogstown
Biebih Avenue
Port George Wand Hoeyeth Avenue
Jules Tong
Only One of Its Kind in Equity Case Involving Sugar Refinery
Trenvon and the case involving the American Sugar Refining Co. seeks a fair accounting of Dowiness for the poor four years, heard Friday before a master on behalf of George Y. Le, receiver of the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co. of Philadelphia. The suit is described as a unique action in the country and may open a new field for investigating true damages. Damages sought reach 20,000,000, with the Wurle Institute again at the American Sugar Refining Co. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenvon
American Sugar Refining Co
Spear
George Y.le
Pannaylvania Sigar Refining Co
Philadelphia
Wurle
American Siear Itefining Co
New York
Strikers Enjoined at Werner Plant by U S Judge
An injunction issued by United States Judge Taylor in Cleveland blocks Werner Printing workers from interfering with company trainers and staff. The strike at Werner Plant began on June 21 and continues.
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Akron
United States
Judes Taylor
Cleveland
Werner Printing
Gorea
Ite
Werner
Pere WHI Dot Content Reenacts Two-Cent Fare Law
The Pere WHI Dot content reenacts a two cent fare law and has sent a letter to Hale commissioner C. GlaeRow announcing the action. The date referenced is September 4.
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Pere Star
C. GlaeRow
Hale
Third Ewrless Victim Found Near Vinton
A body with multiple stab wounds was found near Vinton on Friday. The victim is described as a third person killed in this sequence, with authorities noting the disordered report and ongoing investigations.
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Oklahoma City
Aus
Vinton
Fragmentary record of a fire event and losses
A damaged OCR fragment reports losses of about $000,000 from a fire. Mentions Hawk Braves and Uniied Leather Co. Only garbled names and figures remain, with a reference to Mantinget. No clear date or location is readable.
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Hawk Braves
Leather CO
Buckeye Cullings and Public Notices from Columbus
A report details a hunting accident near Dillon, Ohio, injuring Rev. W. T. Page of Derry Wtone when a dog became entangled with a horse causing a fall and a broken right arm. A separate note discusses Mrs. Cagaie Chadwick’s transfer to a federal prison, with Columbus newspaper publishers urging relocation due to public alarm and eccentricities.
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Dillon
W. TL Page
Derry
Mr. Page
Surrey
Cincinnati Woman Seeks Return of $15000 Gift From Father
Anna Hil of Cincinnati wishes to return $15000 paid by the nation to her Arctic explorer father for north frozen charts. Friday information reached Lincoln Attorney McPherson and Thomas Darby, government counsel assistants, who administer the Halden estate. Darby doubted repayment without full consent from all heirs.
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Cincinnati
Mink
Anna Hil
Mies Hal
Lietrlot
McPherson
Thomas Darby
Darby
Grand Circuit Races At Glenville Track Friday
In Cleveland at the Glenville Grand Circuit meet Margaret 0 led in the 2219 trot with two heat wins and the race, Sarah Hamlin finished second money. Williams drove the pacer to a 2:15 time and won in straight heats with May taking second. Angie Pointer won the free for all pacings in two straight heats, Baron Grattan took second. Angua Peluiera Ume in the first heat was 2 OF My.
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Cleveland
Ang
Glenville
Margaret
Sarah Hamlin
Roce Williams
Geern
May
Angie Pointer
Baron Grattan
Grers
Angua Peluiera Ume
Man Charged With Bigamy In Cleveland Aug Seizure
A warrant was seized by police prosecutors charging James M. Murphy aged 55 with bigamy. Miss Henrietta Fleid signed an affidavit claiming Murphy, already married and with a child, wed again several months ago. Murphy, a locomotive engineer, was ordered to the workhouse with a citation dated July 28 for failure to support a wife.
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Cleveland
Priv Day
James M. Murphy
Henrietta Fleid
T Hat Murny
Lehild
Arthur J. Murray Murphy
Murphy
Well Known Politician Seeks Bankruptcy Relief In Cincinnati
Cincinnati Aug 3 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States court here Friday by Vivine J Fagin a well known politician who was removed from the post as United States interior secretary months ago by President Roosevelt after a Justice Department probe. Fagin states assets 11206 liabilities 17460.
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Cincinnati
United Statee
Vivine J. Fagin
United States
Roone Vest
Department of Justice
Fagin
Saya
Cleveland Physician Geer Aimed at Il legal Operation Death
A Cleveland physician, Ang, Norm 4 Geer, was arraigned in police court Friday afternoon on an illegal operation charge linked to the death of an 18 year old Mary Werner. She made a dying statement, examination amended, case not set for hearing. Geer posted 5,000 bond.
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Cleveland
Ang
Norm
Geer
Mary Werner
West
New Match Company Incorporates in Buckeye Region
Akon C. Aug and associates applied for a charter for the new Buckeye Match Co. Wadsworth Harherton Akron mavitellets plan to capitalize at 800,000 and operate independently after acquiring a mote plant at North Baltimore sold to the match firm.
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Akon, C. Aug
Ine Corporation
Wadsworth, Harherton
Akron Mavitellets
Buckeye Match Co
North Baltimore
Ine
Damages Suit Over Water Course Changes Cites County Officials
A damaged OCR fragment notes an opinion to Prosecutor O H Hampton of Hitchland County urging representation by the attorney general for the county commissioner. The suit seeks damages from changes in water courses and references extra compensation for expert testimony in the matter.
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Columbum
C. Angtin
O. H Hamton
Hitchland County
Balds
Wloner
Fire Destroys Livery Stable and Stores at Ludlow Falls
A blaze Thursday night at Ludlow Falls near here destroyed William Brinkman’s livery barn B Overcart’s bogey store and a barber shop. Loss estimated around 50 000 dollars with several nearby buildings damaged. Local authorities investigate cause and assess insurance claims.
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Ludlow Falls
William Brinkman
B Overcart
Ealln
Lola Jose
Milly Jeaured
For Her Bake Mystery Snippet
A fragmentary text describes a tense exchange with unclear dialogue about payment and a forthcoming act. Names and reliable details are obscured, leaving a hazy scene of conversation and avoidance. The readable lines hint at a domestic dispute or unsettled money matter without concrete facts.
Fatal Crash In Jackson County Crossings Involving Trolley
Three women die and two others injured when a Detroit Jackson and Chicago electric trolley hits a touring car at Button’s Crossing east of Jackson. Adelbert Oller, a Cla ely business man, is thought fatally hurt. Mrs R A Oliver and Mrs Levi Palmer survive initial transport to the city. Bernine Oliver is among the fatally hurt. Witnesses say the touring car’s brakes were not set and the approaching trolley concealed by a house and trees.
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Jackson, Mich
Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Electric Railroad
Jackson
Button
Crowing
Here
Jaxt Evenue
Levi Palmer
Wally Palliver
Bernice Oliver
Tha
Adelbert Oller
Cla Ely
R.A. Oliver
Jean Serious Inmeles
Mra. Oliver
Mra. Palmer
Mra Palmer
Detroit
I IK
Mr. Oliver
Bernine Oliver
Mr. Qjive
Pililver
Oliver
Tammany Leader Sues for $50,000 Over Magazine Article
Charles F L Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, serves suit for 50 000 damages against Thomas J McKee president of Broadway Magazine Inc over publication titled Hearal ve McClellan and New York mayoral imbroglio. Article alleged Murphy secured benel contracts in exchange for public franchise favors.
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Tammany Leader
New York
Charles FL Murphy
Tammany Wall
Ouiwe
Thomas J. Mckee
Broadway Magazine (Incorporated
McClellan
Tamiming
Murphy
Bielben
Switchmen Will Strike In Colorado & Southern Row
Negotiations on a local switchmen and yardmen strike for the Colorado and Southern railway ended with two proposals from each side rejected. Brotherhood leaders declare a strike unavoidable.
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Denver
Col
Aue
Colorado & Southern Railway
Greatness in art and the Night Watch mystery
A fragmented quotation on excellence in art cites Rembrandt and the Night Watch as symbols of greatness. It contends true achievement comes from bold, adventurous striving, with the conqueror or hero rewarded by audacity, amid a discussion of artistic greatness.
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Areatorrm
Trippenbaueeb
Amsterdam
Brief News Items From the Des Moines River Area
Five people were drowned by a capsizing barge in the Des Moines river near Ottumwa Iowa. Hari Spaulding a NY farmer now living near Watertown accidentally hanged himself while performing tricks on a swing. Workmen excavating near Marysville uncover 102 Spaniel gold coins of the eighteenth century valued about 2000 dollars. Three men were killed and five wounded by an explosion during target practice on board the French training ship Couronne at Toulon. Over 1000 people were killed last year in the coal mines of Pennsylvania per a mines department annual report.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Hari Spaulding
Weed
Watertown
Marysyilia
Lave
Bon
Toulon
Baursylvania
James Roderick
Department of Mines
Mystery Stolen Cash At Turtle Creek Bank
Investigators probe a robbery at the First National Bank of Turtle Creek where about $4.70 vanished early Thursday. Thomas Jordan, a janitor, is charged though he denies the crime. bank directors say no solid evidence links him. Cashier Thomas W Carroll notes the uncertain state of the case.
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Pinvork
First National Bank of
Turtle Creek
Thomas Jordan
Thomas W Carroll
Demand for Asiatic admission to California
An Sacramento grower claims the International Equality League of California will present to President Roosevelt and immigration authorities a petition demanding admission of Asiatic labor to California under no other restriction, arguing it will expand foreign commerce and promote peace.
Toledo & Ohio Central stock earns six percent
Columbus Ohio August 3 The annual financial statement of the Toledo and Ohio Central railroad issued shows six percent on the preferred and sixteen percent on the common stock. The Hocking Valley railway owns most of the common and preferred stock, making it the beneficiary of the railroad's earnings.
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Columbus
Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad
Hocking Valley
Toledo & Ohl Central
Republican Convention Adjourns In Tulsa Conflict
Tulsa reports indicate the Republican convention adjourned after electing Chicley Hunter as a state central committee member under Theodore Roosevelt. Hunter, backed by the governor, won by a large delegate majority. Vardaman later reform gains noted. Memphis dispatches show Williams leading over Gov. Vardaman in the Mississippi senatorial contest with a heavy country vote, signaling a tightening race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Chicley Hunter
Rous Tigere
Theodore Roosevelt
State Central
Goverante
Acclama Mon
Hunter
Vardaman
Memphis
Congressmno Williams
Gov
Drowned at Blazen Island Bonch Night
In New York Aus and 8weile from DAdIog steamer a catbowl was seen near Blazen Island Bonch last night. Homer Reed William Gray and a woman, all of Grunge Ned, were drowned. All were colored.
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New York
Aus
Dadiog
jpHet
Blazen Island
Homer Reed
Wiliam Gray
Ned
France and Spain Align on Morocco Crisis Moves
France and Spain act in concert to address the Moroccan stalemate. Warships lie in the harbor of Vianca as three French and one Spanish cruiser head toward Morocco. Paris plans immediate troop landings at Casablanca to support a 2,500-man expedition, signaling urgent mobilization amid tensions.
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France
Spain
Paris
Bpanteh
Real
Morocco
Vianca
Prench
Morocca
Casube
Jail sentence for refusal to hire a doctor for sick girl
New York Aug 3 Clarence W Byrne recently convicted for failing to employ medical care for his severely ill daughter who died of pneumonia. Judge Kean sentenced Byrne to 40 days in prison, ruling the duty to provide medical support is not overridden by faith. Byrne and his counsel announced intent to appeal to the U S Supreme Court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clarence W Byrne
Byrne
Acritelli
Juatice Kean
Waiol
Tyete
Supreme Court of the United States
Railroad Company Indicted Over Train Service
Missouri court reviews charges against Missouri Pacific Railway Co. for failing to operate trains on the Ragnell branch. The indictments, returned by the Cole County grand jury, rely on the applicable statute requiring railroads to run at least one train daily over all lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jofferson Clix
Missouri Pacific Railway Co
Ragnell
Cole County
Railroad License Revoked in Alabama
Montgomery Aug 3 The Southern railway's license to operate in Alabama was revoked by Secretary of State Julian Keanyan. The company allegedly violated a recently enacted law transferring certain damage cases from state to federal courts.
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Montgomery
Alk
Southern Railway
American Best Wins International Motor Boat Race
The American motor boat Dixie, owned by Commodore Schroeder of the Auto Boat Club of America, defeated the British entry by three-quarters of a mile over Binillo course in Friday’s race for the International marine motor cup.
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Southampton
Ang
Amwerian
Dixie
Commodore Schroeder
Auto Hoat Club of America
International Marine Motor Cap
Mille Over
Binillo Courag
End of the Strike Near Duluth Aug 3
Reports from the Mesaba range indicate unrest from a strike but Duluth feels the end of the struggle is near as ore trains resume to the docks on Friday. Short crews and dock guards limit operations at Two Harbors Oneota Allis Dock areas.
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Near
Duluth
Mesiha Range
Atriky
Duluth & Northern
Miswabed& Northern
Oneota
Aires
Prospect Agent Promoted in Delaware Amid Company Reorganization
An agent in Delaware is promoted to lead duties following the departure of Rh. UO. Thopkhi. Mey Pettey is named successor and will assume the post Sunday or Monday, bringing new duties at the Columbia in Delaware. The move marks a broader reshuffle affecting personnel and regional roles within the Prospect organization.
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de Wa Veting
Seconh
Delaware
Thopkhi
Tie Columban
Mey
Pettey
Leroy Maker Wriday
Reese
Colimibie
Marton
Mire Pettey
Hie
Bieyrie
Williams Nominee Leads in Tight State Race
Result shows Williams as the nominee amid a close statewide contest. Davis County appears to support Williams while observers predict the minority may falter as votes are tallied. overall lead uncertain by a narrow margin.
Properties of Gold and Its Alloys Described
The Jewelers' Circular Weekly notes pure gold resists ordinary atmosphere and ether without alteration. It explains gold copper and gold silver alloys, such as 12 karat gold resisting acids, but copper oxidizes during annealing. It discusses gold platinum alloys, citing that nine parts gold to ten parts platinum may fail to form a uniform alloy due to platinum separating on solidification.
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Saya
The Grave of Goldamith and the Temple Church Mystery
A fragmentary note recalls Oliver Goldamith buried in the Temple churchyard with a stone mispositioned. An elder tree marked Goldamith’s grave, remembered by a veteran witness near Westminster Gazette’s era, hinting at a long lost exact location.
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Goldamith
Oliver Goldamith
Westminster Gazette
The Charming Woman In an Unappreciative World
The writing extols the charm and grace of women, contrasting beauty with genuine effect. It speaks of admiration and awe for a particularly charming woman, noting how presence stuns speech and breath, while praising the idea of a goddesslike quality embodied by one notable figure of the era.
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SS. Simon
Fragmented Civil Etiquette Advice Fragment
A damaged OCR style snippet discusses marital behavior urging patience and faith in a wife. It mentions a wife not harping on her husband and hopeful, trusting, and unprovoked conduct. The text references home life and encouragement, with garbled phrases and unclear context.
Trade trends in readings and markets boost 1907 optimism
A New York based business bulletin notes broadly uniform trade sentiment across reading cities. Western and southern crops show progress with potential for further gains while farm products began poorly. Jobbing houses prep for winter trade as consumer demand looks strong. clothing demand remains muted amid plant shortages. The ore strike settlement reduces risk to pig iron output, possibly setting a new record later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Bun
Coda
Solie
Axa
Two Men Fatally Hurt by Coshovion Adi 3
Wealthy farmer Rowene and farm hand Goorte Best were fatally injured Friday when the bunker blew up. The men were reportedly breaking when the incident occurred.
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Coshovion
Adi
Dy Patemer
Rowene
Goorte Best
Sous of a Good Thing telephoné bracket tale
A fragmentary humorous note describes a corner telephone bracket being replaced by a statuette hat figure. The scene hints at a conflict about changing a device and a failed attempt to revert or justify the substitution, with characters reacting to the unexpected alteration.
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Anid
Fragmented report on Washington wedding invitation event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an official in Washington visiting a renovation in Montana related to government work. It references a chief inviting someone to attend a wedding and hints at an assassination or target event with unclear details and broken naming.
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Chinatown
On Jeong Tors Society
Hiep Sing Tong
Hep Sing Tong
Quy Su Jung
Chit Lat
Chin Monaitia
South Privon
Hong Woon
Focal Colony
R. O. Hopkin
J. W. Pettey
Prospect Stace Road
Williams
Tackyon
Miys
Tate
Davis County
John Sharp
Penate
Petlig
Business Bulletin
Wanhiagton
Ban
Fontvithen
Cheasont
Tarner
Jace
the Browns
Marion
P. S
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Henze
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