Confessed Bribes and Watchful Court Food Evans Case Headlines
The Franklin County grand jury resumes under Representative Owen J. Hounk as Evans pleads guilty to accepting a bribe. Prosecutors, detectives, and officers keep watch to prevent tampering with witnesses while legislators linger in the Neal House lobby amid talks of further indictments and possible shocks.
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United Prem Wire
Columbus
O. Jane
Franklin County
Grand Juey
Owen J. Hounk
Blark County
Waa
Parker
Evans
Miller
Akron
Acrom
Hill Atmost
McGannon
Keer Evans
Thomas M. Clark
Byane
Evans Deyank
Armixement Park
Hk Ede
Koer Og Hing
J. C. Bharer
Nail House
Neil House
Othors
Jubilation at Cardinal Gibbons Elevation Anniversary
President Taft and Vice President Sherman attend the cardinal’s elevation anniversary in Baltimore at the 4th Regiment Armory. Governor Crothers presides as hundreds gather for a red decorated platform salute. Taft and Roosevelt arrive separately, then depart after a reception at Charle J Bonaparte’s home. A guard protects distinguished guests during the celebratory procession.
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Baltimore
Fddent Taft
Provident Movies Vest
Bherms
Justles White
Supreme Court
Governor Crothers
Pronent
Cardinal Gibbons
Crothera
Regient
Adiventwr
Onnevolt
Wayf
Cardinals
Calor
Provident
Taft
Toonevelt
God
Charien J. Bonaparte
Remai
Perkins to Testify at Steel Inquiry in 1909
Wextington June George W. Perkins millionaire and former Morgan partner is expected to testify before the steel inquiry committee regarding the acquisition of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel Corporation. The Morgan family influence and close ties are noted as relevant to the investigation.
Canadian Reciprocity Debate Sways Voters Across Counties
In a volatile election scene reporters note a split among Republicans and standpatt ers over Canadian reciprocity. Green narrowly leads among Democratic farmers while some GOP farmers stay loyal to standpatism. Strong pro Canada sentiment shifts results in several counties.
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Coungh Hla
Cma
Atlantic News
Antty Tribune
Green
Hepublicans
Pact Peue
Modernizing Zion Oly Springfeld Election Rumors
Fragmentary OCR reports a Zion city election with factions seeking to modernize the city and challenge the orthodox mayor. Text mentions blue laws, pork and oysters, and a push to compel city leadership to enforce reforms, amid contested procedures and public sentiment.
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Zion Oly Springfeld
Lon City
Alexander Lowle
Ehawh Mandavine
Imnolemu
John Dow
HN. Bthetey
Pumping Continues as Maine Wreck Enclosure Holds
June 6 Havens reports pumping of the Walter from the self built cofferdam around the wrecked battleship Maine continues. Walls hold firmly against pressure of sea water, operations paused only to inspect cofferdam integrity and water depth.
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Havens
Walter
Maine
Fire at Charred Barn Kills Two Children
A burned barn fire in St Bt Chartes County claimed two children’s lives. William Amptmann, a former founding resident, received notices as investigators believe a match sparked the blaze. The father, about a mile away, rushed to the barn and later reported his wife and children were inside.
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Loch
Dune
Unclear text fragment involving military aviation report
Incomplete OCR reads a mention of an army aviator Lieutenant Baguo who fell during an attempt to reach inland areas near Coratea. The fragment also references torpedo reports and a movement related to prohibiting the sale of chemically treated items.
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Nice
Baguo
Coratea
Talay
Johnson Plans King Visit and Paris Trip Notes Crowd Response
The article details Sugar Ray Johnson and his entourage planning to meet King William and attend social events. Johnson expects the king to want to see him, with a reception arranged in a hotel suite and a luxury display during the trip. Johnson emphasizes money matters for future bouts and his August Miami engagement.
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United Prom Wire
New York
Eanko
Johnson
Nia
Jolhnson
Mia
Johne
Jonnaon
George
Tohnnonwin
Mekmanent
England
Iin
Monte Cutler
Jim Monahan
Walsi's Property Sale Refits Chicago Clearing Bank Debt
The Monon railroad and related banks have acquired John J. Wabi’s property after a debt settlement. The deal, tied to the Altanoa Coalom project, yields 2 million dollars via wire transfer. Property spans 20,000 acres of coal lands across Sullivan, Clay, and Vigo counties in Indiana.
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Walsi
Chicago
Chicaee Clearing Home Banks
John J. Wabi
Altanoa Coalompony
of Chicana and Southern Indiana Railroad
Monon Railroad
Sullivan, Clay and
Vigo
Didtanie
Grand jury in Columbus may indict bribe givers
In Columbus Ohio the grand jury preparing a partial report expected this week. Indictments may be returned against several bribe givers as prosecutors and the attorney general face questions on the proceedings.
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Columbus
Turner
McGee
Owen Roene
Controversy Over One Cent Postage Plan Reignites in Congress
President Taft and Postmaster General Mitchenck are said to have given assurances on a one cent postage proposal. National One-Cent Postage Association head CW Tocrows returned from Washington and indicated renewed efforts to push the plan in the next congressional section.
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Cleveland
Taft
Henergal Mitchenck
Burerow
Washington
Miteheork Wold
Unclear Text About Ohio Charitable Institutions
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ohio State charitable institutions and study of methods. References to intent, center, and actions are unreadable, with multiple garbled terms and no clear events or entities to confirm.
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Tis
Angumt i Ie
General Botha to Attend Coronation Reappears in Public Eye
Former South African leader General Louis Botha, once a foe of Britain, is slated to attend a coronation, drawing attention to his shifting role in imperial affairs and diplomatic circles.
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Botha
Britain
Two Maryland Men Terrorized by Apparent Attack
A fragmented report describes two Maryland men assaulted by a group described as H police aligned figures. The incident involved car hacking, a drive-by confrontation, and a confrontation near a roadside location with gunfire and flight.
Fragmentary garbled note references Mexico and California
The readable text fragment mentions a connection between Jar and Mexico and references California. It includes stray names and unclear dates, lacking coherent events or identifiable persons.
Prosecutor Hunts Plea on Indictment Selection Conflict
The circuit court debate centered on whether the prosecutor could select which indictment to pursue against Cox. Judge Dickson quashed both indictments, allowing the state to appeal, while Cox's attorneys argued for the governor’s broad authority and rights of the people.
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Pers
Ameinat
George Bo Cox
Republi Daa
Tunis
Cox
Lawrence Maewell
Jidge Dickson
Nemdamis Praewelinge
Awd Jones
Hamilton I
Brych
Mant
Dadee Jones
Tin Cox Pttarneye
Wen Dickson
Jane Melon
Aupreme Court
Caghiere
Dickkon
Onah
Dickson
Fragmentary wire story hints at plots and prohibition
The damaged text mentions a planned banduet at the Guano Hotel in Aguas Curlentes Moxion and a late-night incident with extinguished flames. It also references bootleggers, a profit motive, a public opinion defense of the liquor trade, and a judge in Maine facing health issues amid a broader tax amendment debate.
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Guano Hotel
Aguas Curlentes
Moxion
Francisoe 1
Madera
Wit
Lay
Ie Thevast
British Clergyman Bears Message to President Taft
A British clergyman travels from London to Washington bearing a message for President Taft. The journey is linked to a conference with a prominent group in religious or civic circles.
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Taft
Fire Ring Scandal Arrests Stir Chicago Crime Ring
A chaotic report details Chicago fire ring activities linked to arson schemes. Authorities, led by Attorney Sullivan, arrest Dreyfus after a complex plot involved staged fires on Michigan Avenue and a plan to defraud insurers.
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Michigan Avenue
Maron
Bhahina
Rerio
Aullivan
Ullivan An
Tvemiere
India
Dreytung
Dreyfus
Wim
Mire Attaney Sullivan
Dreyfuss
Foreign Corporation Formation Report Prompted in Local Brief
Fragmented OCR item notes a proposed foreign corporate formation with limited legible details. Mentions names and places but many terms are garbled. Readers are urged to await clearer wording in a follow up.
Madero Parade Sparks Riot and Police Standby
Reports from the city describe a March parade planned for Madero with four-horse open coach and royal reception. Riot fears arose as demonstrators gathered near the depot and clashes with police led to arrests and crowd dispersal.
Unclear political figures clash over American entry policy
A murky report references Cipriano and Tipton amid a contested stance on U S entry. Mentions a new partnership with Zohkiyt and deposement of HWteter, with threats to bar ex-presidents from visiting America.
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Kington
Kane
Cipriano
Vaneadne
Hiterniuon
Hayling
Hurope
Central
Ameren
United States
Zohkiyt
Hwteter
Niewmgena
Americe
United
Untold Farm Robbery and Vault Theft Near Tule
A damaged report describes an attempted heist at Farmers State barn Tule with four strong boxes opened by experts and a planned payoff of about 25 000 dollars. A teller at the nearby bank was found dead in an unrelated incident as detectives pursue a complex sequence of events and suspect actions.
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Dane
Matntielt
Noddine
Farmers State
Tule
Ole Jaton
la. Th.Turner
Currier
Pilea Bank
Morido
J.D. Langford
Fife
Labor Leaders Banquet to Honor AFL Pioneers in Washington
Invitations sent to 500 labor supporters for a June 14 dinner in Washington honoring Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Morrison of the AFL. The event marks a congratulatory stance by the Supreme Court regarding the labor leaders amid contempt actions and will feature a seventeen am of congress as participants in support of the union.
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Washington
Friends of Labor
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Union
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