Fragmented History and News Bits in Turbulent Dispatch
Across scattered notes several events surface including December 9 in history, a world famous operatic reference, a Peruvians victory, a German and French fleet action, a Venezuelan warship, canal deals, and political maneuvering around Foraker, Smith, and repeal efforts. Medical resuscitation debates, warnings to a leader, annexation rumors, conservation of pelts, a New York chorus girl incident, street car congestion, and shifts in per capita circulation are touched, revealing a chaotic mix of early 20th century headlines.
President Roosevelts tariff talk draws press attention
Readers cover a swirl of editorials as the New York World seeks a high level opinion on tariff reform. The president’s calls to editors spark debate on policy and potential moves in Washington. Observers note pressure for concrete results and the ongoing Lane discussion from the recent election.
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New York World
Hare
World
Washington
Toy Books Range From Cents To One Dollar
A brief notice describes a sale of toy books for children priced from a few cents to one dollar, featuring washable pages and sturdy formats suitable for little readers.
Fragmented Roosevelts speech echoes in early political chatter
A garbled Roosevelt message sparks debate over congressional fate and administration plans. Ohio and Oklahoma figures clash with editors, while governors Harris and Haskell face critiques. The piece notes public discourse, campaign tensions, and questions about honesty of workers as readers track evolving political signals.
Fragmented 1912 Panamanian politics and war talk
Disjointed OCR fragment references the Chottwellers fate, Oliver versus Cromwell, Panama deal, Interstate Commerce laws on game birds, and remarks attributed to H. Harriman and President Roosevelt. It mentions judges, Balkan tensions, and vague mentions of warships and opposition, with garbled names and dates.
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Raine of
Tenek Oliver
William Nelson Cromwell
Spokane Bond Plan Aims Spokane Rail Power Growth
A Spokane December meeting approved selling 1 million in bonds by Wallington Water Power to fund a large Spokane power project. Funds will back underground wires and a three story power and passenger station as part of a regional system expansion. Robert E. Strahorn announces Spokane rail and electric plant investments with Western routes and New York Boston financiers backing the venture.
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Hochkane, Waelinetol
Dero—Sta ‘Iiiition Dellire
lojMeehuNd
Wallington Water Power Company
Spokane
Syndicate
New York
Boston
Puget Sound
Electrica
Washington
Spakwne
Rhea
Oriilell
Meeerae
Wild fowling and mine wealth stir Spokane district
In the Pacific Northwest region, vast flocks of wild waterfowl gather on shallow lakes amid sparse settlement. Reports cite a natural preserve potential and heavy hunting pressure from game shows and pot hunters. Separately, a Spokane mining claim near the old Republic mine yielded indications of valuable ore despite cyanide issues, with potential profits exceeding twenty dollars per ton and significant copper and related materials.
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Jena
Pacific Northwest
Inlet
Mandae
W Kallapel Duckolus
Spokane Nod
Gille Club
Spokane
Bee
Mepublic
Waal, Borth
Old Republic
Patrick Clark
Canadian Inforests
Stlasi
Officer and Girl: Violent Clash Ends on Kansas City Streets
A chaotic street confrontation erupts as police confront religious street preachers. Gunfire injures officers and bystanders while a high tension battle unfolds around a riverfront area. One man wounded during the exchange, others evacuated to hospitals. The incident traces back to a dispute involving a preacher’s followers and a companion named Louie, with families fleeing to a riverfront houseboat.
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Dalbow
Stelse
Tor Street
Clark
Mullane
Taite
Addim
Wien
Kansan
Sharp
Louie Mratt
Petrie
Hall
Frantic Standoff Near River Ends with Child Wounded
A mother at a riverside scene fired toward officers and fled with two children toward a tent. Officers returned fire, the woman dropped her weapon, and she fled toward Missouri River as a second volley rang out. The wounded child and the mother are part of a chaotic confrontation at the site.
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Cura
Missouri
Char Eae
Weis
Wolleg
Homt
Orvi Ek
Joly
Pratt
Paljce
World Calls Continues on Panama Canal Inquiry
The piece reports on a congressional inquiry into the Panama canal affair. It quotes President Roosevelt and exposes Cromwell, Roosevelt, Root, and Morgan as central figures. Questions focus on payments, syndicates, and who profited from the canal deal.
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Paige
Enaite
Ratale
Willan Nelson Cromwell
Benator Morgan
Alabama
Morghan
Wuccasor
Eypaljor
Aamevedtanne
Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Avil ‘Ham Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
Panama
Amerch Apanioe
Ile
Waning Supplies in Mine Resource Study
Washington Dec. 9 The Inventory of mineral perours of the nation’s mineral wealth shows a long list of waning supplies. The report notes United States mineral production valued at over 2 billion annually and outlines potential savings in mining, handling, and transport, with emphasis on coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, and phosphate rock and the impact of waste in mining and building construction on national costs.
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Washington
Choirrhanialy
John Dateell
Vennsylvania
Ite
United States
Thie Coutty
IMO Alther
Shia
Allen
United
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Marion Daily Mirror
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John Millon
Paradise Lest
Lone
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Neptune
Clarion BP
Pafi
Senate
Poraker
Fordonbelorsly
Agiinet
Legislaure
Willian T. Smith
Vootm
Calk
Lovle
Bam
Wateh
Teland
Teldy
Corus
Eet Car Company
Atun
Patie
Foraker
Buckeye
Condrow
Roosevet
Pluy
Lane
Rose
Horton
Japan
Toy Books
G. Wiant Ikseller
Stationer House OF Post Cards
Haskell
Oklahoma
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Standard Ol Company
Tut
Agaloet Hottor Hemant
Bucyrus
Marion
Glarion
Harris Theeage
Watten
Mhosenge
Cleveland
Wis Moses
EB. H. Harriman
Roosevelt Sayy
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Pitt
Russia
Abe
Balkan
Apouky
Castro
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Spokate
Wik
Northwest
Meusteitatton Wiest
Millers
Iren
Jamon J. Hite Chalrman
Kent Northe Railway Camming
Howard Siliott
Worthern Pacific Railway Company
B. Miller
Harriman Eystem
W. Gumpbell
Nebraska
W. J. Carlyle
Colorado
Saya
Waah
Spakine
Wall Dee
Rd Ty
Wolverton
Mr. Taft
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World Calls
Cromwell
United Sates
Panama Canal Company
United Slatea
Paramadlanal Company
Douglas Dtwkinson
Rooeavelt
Tufties Brothers
Ogromwell
Panay
Congress
Eral Hoyt
Ne Ane Ama Canal
John Dalzell
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