Electrocution in Altoona Fire Kills Three
In Altoona Pennsylvania during a building fire at Klein's a live wire fell to the street. Joseph Byers Joseph Frick and Harry Deshong were killed instantly as wires sparked and dropped. Deshong survived a warning as the crowd fled and a heavy beam struck him. Loss is estimated at 25000 dollars. In North Carolina a fraud trial assigns William Whittaker a $200000 claim against the Bank of England. Roosevelt to attend Newport naval conference with Mayflower cruiser and plans for battleship builds discussed.
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Altoona
Klein
Hrwe Pennine
Joseph Byers
Froman
Joseph Frick
Nieman
Elion Eleetele Co
Harry Deshong
Ind
Byers
Frick
Young Deshong
Pearly
Harry Deshiny
Altiuin
Amd
Thong
Newport
Manderit
Tod Navy
Roosevelt
Croiser
Alore
Naval Service
Race Track Officials Indicted in Kings County Inquiry
Kings County grand jury returns three indictments in a New York betting inquiry. Names are concealed. two indictments involve major race track figures, while a third relates to an individual tied to the betting ring.
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New York
Kings County Grand Jury
Trier
Hitler
Chile
Robbers Shoot Three Men in Boston Jamaica Plain Barroom
A trio of robbers entered a Jamaica Plain bar near closing time, shouted hands up, and fired ten minutes before closing. One man lay dead, another dying, and a third severely injured as the attackers looted the till.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Threwden
Jamaica Plain
Ian
Explosion Fatal to Three in Cumberland Valley Wall Work
An explosion at the Summit Cut of the Cumberland Valley wall near Shippensboro Pennsylvania killed three workers on Tuesday. Two others were fatally injured and ten were seriously hurt in the incident.
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Shippensboro
Tien
Cumberlanf Valley
Woman Strangles Mad Dog in Memphis
A Memphis woman chased and killed a dog that attacked her after it frightened her during a hot day in July. The incident is reported with patrols and local reactions noted as authorities investigate the event.
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Memphia
Tenn
Forrester
Tod
Revenue Officers Enjoined In Cincinnati Distillery Case
Cincinnati officials were enjoined from enforcing a new rule for marking and branding distillery products as the federal court order notes. Judge Thompson issued the injunction halting further efforts to implement the rule in Cincinnati.
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Cincionati
Internal Revenue Officers
Thompson Lout
Stamp Godestars Convene
Fragmentary text describes a Tuesday event with mention of a governor and an official delivering an address. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Godestars
Tlw United Ata Lore Tuewlay
Harrid Dent
Fragmented OCR News Snippets From An Unknown Page
A jumble of names and events appears, including Rawant Childe near Jor sey Shore Pa, a death linked to Debiyy Dither by a Meth mine, and Harry Lovett aged 15 killed nearby. Also mentions James G Phelpe Stokes and political runs in New York, along with Panama canal rumors and insurance trends.
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Rawant Childe
Jorsey Shore
Nea
Harry Lovett
Fib
James G Phelpe Stokes
Militom Wire Socialist
Rietith New York
Mel
Panama
Jon Hale
Trent
Lioyde
London
Hanélaldora
New York
Plan for Exposition in Cincinnati to celebrate peace
1918 Cincinnati meeting of chamber of commerce members endorses a 1915 Southern Exposition to honor the South and create a Southern peace monument in the city. A reader calls for a temple or memorial to express Cincinnati’s Southern affection.
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Cineinnati
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Boat riddled with bullets in Kentucky river incident
In Caneyville Kentucky a boat in the Western Kentucky Galle’s ran a grim attack with dynamite and bullets. One man Engler Jota Goodall of Gallipais was wounded. others aboard were not harmed.
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Patiienh
Caneyville
Western Kentucky
Engler Jota Goodall
Gallipais
Ban Lifted After 20 Years by Murhole Church
Todinapolis delegates at the national convention of the Ancient Grier of Siberniane report Maurice Da velly of Mdianapelle announced the 20 year ban has been removed from A. C. Stn Indianapolla by the Murhole church.
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Todinapolis
Walcony
Siberniane
Tursday
Maurice Davelly
Mdianapelle
Murhole
Monetary Commission Assemblies Narragansett Plot
A record of two sessions held in Narragansett on July 23 as part of a commission appointed by Congress to examine the country’s financial deeds. Proceedings focused on orientation and planning for upcoming duties, with officials and attendees noted.
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Monetary Commission
Narragansett Plot
Claim Fraud in Bank Affairs at Cleveland
Report outlines alleged fraud in the Farmers and Merchants Banking Co collapse. Stockholders and widows seek protection while authorities investigate officers accused of stripping assets before insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Farmers & Mercinie’ Banking Co
Iiflers
Buckeye Life News From Cities and Towne in the State
Chronicle of local happenings and social notes gathered for Ghio readers across multiple Ohio towns. Highlights include community events, meetings, weddings, and civic notices from various cities.
Interlake Regatta races and local court action in Ohio
The Interlake Yacht regatta concludes with Canadian boats winning most classes and Toledo boats placing in several events. Separate reports note Wickham’s defense for Laning and Gibbe as prosecutors debate the grand jury indictments and related warrants without immediate ruling.
Banker Charged With Grand Larceny in Jersey City Funds
Cleveland reports detail the arrest of Francs L. Judd former booker at Jersey City Savings Bank near Bowling Green on charges of misappropriation of funds. The bank opened last January and is in the hands of a receiver amid deposits suspected as part of a broader scheme. Wheat joint pest damage cited as impacting local crops, with farmers noting declining yields and financial strains.
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Cleveland
Jersey City Savings Bank Company
Jurvey City
Bowling Green
Francs L. Judd
Clevelund
Akvets
Judd
Despondent Widower Hangs Self in Cleveland Home
A despondent widower, 78, formerly a telephonist, hanged himself in a bed at the rear of his home on Central Avenue after grieving his wife's death a month earlier. The tragedy occurred Tuesday in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Tie
Blind
Central Avenue
Niineolf
Apple Dealers Assigned in Major City Fractions
Local report notes Apple Dealers Assigned in Gallipoly OU with amy F3-Graham Tuyen & Co as leading house. The article references cell storage homes in Minneagolig and New York and mentions liabilities of B9TI,000 with unclear cause related to a feature.
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Gallipoly
Amy
Graham Tuyen & Co
Konto Hie
Minneagolig
New York
Morgan Appoints Last tnapéeter, Collab, O, July 22
Morgan appoints a new collaboration lead amid organizational changes dated July 22, naming tnapéeter in a senior role. The announcement outlines responsibilities and aims to boost joint projects with Collab and related teams.
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Morgan
Bryan Talks Into A Machine In Lincoln Campaign Stop
Lincoln Nebraska July 22 Most of Tuesday was spent by Mr Bryan delivering speeches on the records of competing concerns He said he received 500 from each of two concerns and compensation for his work The money was turned over to the state and county Democratic committees according to his statement
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Lincoln
Neb
Yuenday Wan
Bryan
Hla
stigKeston
Mr. Pennywire
Mr. Pennywiee
Benser
Mr. P
Jonses
Soap
Jenkins
Brown's
Baggs Street
Gam Brigge
Henry
Hardin Place
Bean
Toledo Blade
Americans Win Two Gold Medals at Olympic Games
Melvin Shephard of Viet American Athletic Club won the 1000 meter Olympic record in a victory after a week from the 1600 meter event. Harry Porter of Arch American Athletic Club captured the high jump title. Headquarters move approved by Republican committee to Chicago. Two miners killed in a rock fall at Green Mine colliery in Boranton.
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London
Melvin W. Sheppard
Viet American Athletic Elb
Boranton
Alling
Taft Refuses Elephant Offer in Virginia Debate
Taft declines a curious bid from W. W. Paws of Rhode Jalal to gift an elephant to Judge Taft in Mat Springs Virginia. The confusing notice ends with unclear names and a dismissive note from the judge.
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Taft
Mat Springs
Toray
W. W. Paws
Rhode
Jalal
Convicts Plead for Work in Nebraska Prison
In Macobn Nebraska on July 22 prisoners held in the state penitentiary for over a month beg for tasks to fill idle time as the contractor refused to pay a 25 cent daily wage increase per convict after the labor contract expired.
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Macobn
Neb
Nebraska Penitentiary
jFisen
Two Men Die in Gas Tank Incident in Port Huron
Report from Port Huron says Charles Thornton and George Moore died after suffocating in a gas tank atop a bath house roof. The incident is tied to regional unrest with Nicaragua and Honduras cited as involved states.
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Port Huron
Charles ‘Thornton
George Moore
Nicaragua
Honda
Guateamala City
Nicaragas
Honduras
Fierce Battle Reported at Tabete and Petersburg
Report from Tabete and Petersburg on Monday describes fierce fighting with about 400 people killed or wounded. Police, military sources note heavy clashes and unconfirmed casualty counts as forces clash near key strategic locations.
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Tabriz
Bt Petersburg
Tabete
Unclear fragment preserves grocery tale and title talk
A fragmented text suggests a dialogue about a title and a man who sold groceries rather than winning it. The passage references a supposed lightweight luminary and possible misstatements about the title’s origin, but key details are missing.
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Tittle mi
Thiele
Loew
Timkine
A Dual Enveloped Letter Scheme Uncovered in Paris
A detailed description explains a two envelope tampering method used to conceal a letter. The inner blue envelope fits inside a larger outer envelope. The outer flap seals down and grips through a cut opening, locking the letter between the two envelopes to prevent reading or tampering detection.
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Paris
Mach
Prin Healy
Sharks at Assateague and coastal surf fishing legends
A verbose travelogue notes Chincoteague and Assateague outlets at Virginia, detailing shark fishing off the coast with gear, boats, and local characters. It describes anglers like Charlie and Nesci, boat craft, decoys, a violin maker, and the dangers of shark lines while praising native supplies and the island’s rustic beauty.
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Assateague Hay
Virginia
Viellore
Charles
Couwer
Anelor
New York
Balatielly
Charlie
Hinds
Tim
Foherman
Nabing
Trade Swindles Targeted by Federal Food Bill
The piece notes that despite past reforms and anti corruption laws, organized tradesmen may set up fictitious firms to swindle the public. It cites the Federal pure food bill taking effect January 1 and a national wholesale grocers association warning about fictitious names for firms. Secretary Wilson and the agricultural department are described as determined to enforce the law to protect consumers.
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Anoctation Seida
Wilson
Washington
Turtle misadventures and wildcat fears amuse travelers
A scattered tale recalls a live turtle bathed for soup that shocked a hotel crowd, and a Georgia traveler fleeing a chained wildcat after lights went out. An Indian officer in pursuit of a boar on a mule ends with a sudden, brutal fall and a valiant mule retreat.
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Georgia
Landlond
Neighborhood tales of borrowed coffee and butter woes
Anxious residents complain of scarce goods and weak amenities in their block, recounting coffee and butter shortages, neighborly help, and a failed napkin chase while seeking a better, friendlier neighborhood. A Sunday school scene provides a humorous aside on pride and entrance to heaven.
Sunflower Philosophy on Redheaded Couples and Marriage
A fragmented column muses on etiquette and marriage in light of redheaded couples, motherly opinions, and the choices of daughters in weddings and child rearing. The piece reflects old rural humor and social norms about family roles and love.
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Whittaker
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N.C
United States Aireult Court
William
Whittakewin
Erglased
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Masten
Diocene
Talo, O
Pedix M. Wort
Catholic Fees of
Toledo
Sagamo
RE Hill
Lafiyette
Chieelty
Ada
Daly
Buckeye
GHIO
Putio-tay
We Pocinion Regati
Conree
Fourimtie Ted
Hoate
Zoraya
Bhie
Zelle
Detroit
Nancy
Mile
Hayseed
Fudge
Lakewood
Boniino
Spray
Chicago
Cnet
Burigtt
Juniata
Commodore Cardner
Wickham
Laning
Norwalk
Lanting
Gibbe
Ghio Trayt Co
Wickhan
Whetatlen
Doyle
Apple
Tnipeetor Morgan
Colorado
Col
National Republican
Christian Ritehoock
Eheus and
Checkers
Chincoteague Island
Perna
Ammanus
Obo Scommentes
Abell
West Indies
India
Vigor
Wtter
Laeger
Philadelphia
Sunflower Philosophy
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