Americans Dominate International Archery Events
The American team wins multiple medals at the Olympic archery trials with Walter Winnie and Walter Helgerud excelling in the 800, 500, and 600 yard events. Helgerud earns gold, Wallingford takes bronze, and Captain A Green plus J W Shession represent notable performers in the broader competition as details of the day unfold.
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Je & Capital
Beasties
Walter Winnie
Atericam
Helgerud
Wallingford
Whitmam
Ted
England
Sweden
Mysterious Cyanide Inquest Shocks Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 26 Dr. William M. Wilson died after drinking a beverage tainted with cyanide. An inquest Friday returned a verdict attributing his death to the poisoned drink sent by a Democratic congressman. The case unfolds amid broader political intrigue and sensational crime reports from New York and other cities.
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Philadelphia
William M. Wilson
W Wilson
Publicity Promise for Campaign Funds Discussed
New York law prompt coverage of national committee funds discussed in Hot Springs. Taft, Hitchcock, and Sheldon emphasize strict compliance and donor transparency. Dover expected to begin active campaign duties.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Hitchcock
George KR. Sheldon
National Committee
Sheldon
New York
Shotlon
Adid
Naional Campalone
Elmer Dover
Natonal
UN Uder
Dover
Taft Nomination Reception Planned in Cincinnati
Cincinnati holds a Friday meeting of Taft reception planners outlining July 28 events. Salutes at 7 AM, bands in parks, a flag unfurling over the Taft residence, and the notification committee’s appearance at 11 AM. Senator Warner and Taft acceptance speeches, a morning review, luncheon, and city tours follow. Balloons, fireworks at 8 PM, river viewing from the Island Queen, and a concluding celebration mark the day with thousands expected.
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Clockmutt
Charles P. ‘Patt
Soiroey
Taft
Pike Street
Clyetanat
Att
Republican Party
Warner
Missouri
Notison
Chiba
Charles Pratt
Dod Aire
Sotfication
Small gains noted in Weekly Trade Review amid midsummer dullness
New York July 11 8 O Dun & Co s Weekly Review of Trade notes modest gains in manufacturing activity despite deep midsummer dullness. Steel futures rise with increased orders for billets and structural shapes while textiles curtail output. rail and construction demand shows surprising strength amid overall sluggishness. Separate reports include a fatal train incident near Napoleon and a high profile burn death of an elderly woman in Lyons Center, highlighting varied local events.
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New York
O Dun & Co
Walnet
Iran
Jvan
Wnall
New England
Cleveland Will Probated Reveals Family Fund Plan
The will of ex President Grover Cleveland is probated. It outlines bequests to Mr Cleveland and Discloses his wealth. It creates a fund of 10000 dollars for each of his four children and leaves the remainder to Miss Cleveland.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Hapgood Wins in Court Over Stock Subscription Case
Herbert J. Hapgood and his secretary Ray Kibby were discharged in New York on July 11 for lack of evidence in the chain of events surrounding alleged misrepresentation to obtain stock subscriptions in the Hapgood Sile Co. The case dated July 2 focused on duties and authority within Hapgood Sales Co.
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Hapgood
New York
Herbert J. Hapgood
Hapgood Sales Co
Ray Kibby
Priday
Hipgard Sile Co
Granded Her Sen With an iron in New York
A crude OCR fragment reports a violent incident in New York involving a mother, Grace Gooden, and her year-old son Charles Woodsul, where an iron was used and the child burned, both were taken to a hospital.
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New York
Charles Woodsul
Orace Gooden
Plot to Rob a Train Failed near Allhunes Nebraska
Detectives and city police jailed four men overheard by a peeping witness aboard a Burlington passenger train near Allmunes Nebraska. The men plotted to rob the train on a Friday night, with a $100,000 haul expected from a Homertake segment. An informant led investigators to the Woldup vicinity, ending the plan.
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Denver
Alllunes
Wrecked Wiriaus Life Pieces and Crime Fragments
In a string of scattered reports from Ohio towns, a holdup man is confronted by a courageous cashier, four Cleveland quarry thieves are captured after a brass heist, and a long dormant openent sentence pardon finally reaches Columbus’s prison after eighteen years. The items reflect local life with crime, punishment, and delayed official action.
Vorys comments on Republican subcommittee action in Columbus
Columbus notes A J Vorys returns from Lancaster and expresses support for Tutt’s nomination and the national committee’s decisions. He pledges to aid the ticket and endorses the party structure despite disagreements. The report also cites a drop in Ohio saloons from 9 512 to 9 060 with six Prohibition counties, up from three, and cites changes in Franklin, Lucas, and other counties.
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Columbus
A. J. Vorys
Lancaster
Republican National Subcommittee
Tutt
National Committee
Ohio
A. ©. Corrian
Charles Poe
State Auditor's Department
Prohibition
Hapilltun
Ciywhogs
Franklin
Lucas
Wright Shiee at the Honor Columbus July 11
Beabora Wright of Georgia, named by Prohibition leaders as probable presidential nominee, prefers to stay in the Democratic party and declines naming at the Prohibition convention next week. Fred F Wheeler of Los Angeles is the likely nominee.
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Wright Shiee
Columbus
Beabora Wright
Georgia
Prohibition Nations
Democratic Party
Fred F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Cal
Cleveland Justice System Updates and Local Crimes
In Cleveland on July 11 Mathias Jur etoek a Special Pennsylvania railroad detective was admitted to a $10,000 bail and released by Judge Chipman Pri day. Jurictoek faces charges tied to the murder on railroad property of Joseph McNulty. McNulty died from his injuries. Deputy State Fire Marshal Maria William Bayne died at Marion Street Hospital after being struck by an automobile near Hucild avenue while on duty. Akron reports two men arrested for assault and robbery against Lewi Heathercun of Wadsworth. other suspects were cleared in Barberton cases pending further investigation.
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Elyria
Cleveland Stone Co
Columbia Township
Mike Sojhar
John ‘Leat
Capel
McCarthy
Cleveland
Mathias Juretoek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bret Degree Jtrueder
Chipman Priday
Jurictoek
Joseph McNulty
McNulty
Maria Wiliam M. Bayne
Maron Street
Akron
Mee
Heathercun
Wadsworth
Barberton Oy
New Law Produces Revenue for Ohio Auto Bureau
Columbus Ohio July reports show a new law increasing bureau receipts by 26000 dollars after a Friday audit. Chief Clerk Pred H Caley confirmed the elevated revenue from the state automobile bureau.
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Columbus
Toouth
Pred H. Caley
Auto Bureau
Divorce Statistics and Political News From July 1
Cleveland reports 618 divorces in a recent year with most filings by wives against husbands and some dismissed. In St Paul Gov Johnson backs Bryan, promising full support to his presidential bid. Danville attorney Charles Brown, 35, arrested on counterfeiting charges after authorities found counterfeit plates and tools in his cellar.
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Cleveland
Johnwen
Bryan
St. Paul
Minn
Johnson
Bin
Lincolns
Danville
Charles & Brown
Bere Service
Brown
Curious Uses for Fans in Japan
Curious uses for fans in Japan describe how fans replace speech as a signaling tool in competitions and warfare. The text notes elaborate, improvised fan roles in wrestling and fencing, including iron covers and heavy cords, plus a waterproof paper fan for cooling.
Weeping at a Wedding in Chinese Ceremony
A description of a Chinese wedding ritual from the ceremony to the feast. The bride wears a red gown with black painted lashes and a scarlet head dress, while bridesmaids and family cry and wail. The groom leads a procession to take the bride to his home amid rice throwing from guests.
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Boone
Muaily
Century study links height and head growth in race comparison
In Kedron Valley, Doctor Dight of the American College Beirut Syria presents a review of ten centuries of measurements. He notes slight increases in circumference and volume of the Caucasian skull alongside shifts in moral and intellectual signs. The analysis discusses party leadership, growth trends, and shifting emphasis on lower facial features.
Yale Institutes Stricter Honorary Degree Rules
Yale announces new rules limiting honorary degrees to the year of graduation and only to distinguished public service figures. The change, two years in development, ends automatic invitations with degrees conferred at commencements. A committee including the president, six trustees, and five faculty reps will approve selections.
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Petwans
Yale
Medial School
Iim
Jawa
Yale Wen
University Council
Waste paper department saves government funds and space
An official from the Waste Paper Department of the United States Government's Stationery Office describes the system in New York. He notes annual savings of at least $10,000 and details the handling from sorting to pulping, including secrecy measures for sensitive papers and the vast weekly intake of stationary waste and used Morse ribbons.
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United States
New York
Washington Square
Washington Monument
Lee
Morse
Blight of Tea Plants Strikes India Fields
A garbled text fragment notes a tea plant issue in India caused by a bite or disease. The readable portion mentions manganoes and alien bog but lacks clear facts or identifiable entities to confirm specifics or dates.
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