Branklin County Bribery Probe Sees Grand Jury Resting
Columbus dispatch reports Franklin County grand jury resting amid bribery inquiry into legislature graft. Prosecutor Turner aims to indict as witnesses remain sought in Ranborn murder case and hospital contracts. Key witness Otis of Toledo sought, others delayed. extensive graft links allegedly involve price scales for bills and legislative perks.
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United Prous Wire
Columbus
Brankfin County
Ranborn
Promecitor Turner
Rset
Kine Road
Benator le H. Andrews
Benate Bergeant-at-Armm
Rodney
Diesel
Queer Stories Told By Both Queer Stories Told By Both
United Press report on a sensational trial in New York following a shooting incident involving public figures Lillian Graham and Ming Graham. The couple, detained without bail, face arraignment and potential defense by Congressman Martin W. Lithtos, with threats of further action implied and alleged plots against witnesses.
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United Prom Wire
New York
Witliam
D. Beaker Politionairé Clubmen
Herwom
New Paper Pubilaher
Stuke
Qwetad
Martin W. Lithletos
Anid
Cape
Ieath
Atten
Wiscon e state funds to equip prison twine factory
A historic push ends with Wisconsin approving 450000 dollars for equipment and operation of a binder twine factory in the state prison at Waupun. The plant will be run by the state and provide cheaper twine than farmers now pay, aiming to relieve burdens on the agricultural sector.
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Madison
Janet
Wiscone
Wawpun
Lean
Clergyman reports gambling raid on North Side basement
Rev Brian Le William of Ghee Methodist Episcopal Church testified about a basement gambling house on the North Side that police raided early today. Twenty nine craps shooters were arrested after iron doors were battered down, with about six hundred dollars in chips seized and a witness stating he lost seventy five dollars.
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Shiege
June feDidguieed
Brian le Willian
Ghee Methodist Epiccypal
Acros
Gary
Tim
Ike
Elmir
Trant
Four Dead and One Injured in Train Tragedy at Wheeling
In Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 8, Martha Noel and Charlton Onder were found guilty of a petty charge and turned over to constable James Payne. While escorting them to his residence, a Norfolk and Western train struck the party, killing four and seriously injuring one. James Payne and the others were reportedly assisting in transporting the prisoners when the crash occurred. The Noel woman was said to be due to give birth within a week.
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Muefield
W. Va
Norfolk and Western
Martha Newl
James Payne
John Ashworth
Kaward Lones
Charlon
Martha Noel
Chariet Onder
Noel
la Anid
Ny United Presa
London
Suny
Kiriton
Alanis Birniaell
Enaileh
Rogie
Dows
Sheffield
New Britain
Conn
America
Shelfield
Yert
Hiram Students Refused Public Work Duties
Biudente Sioa reports twenty two Hiram students were detained by village authorities for refusing to perform poll maintenance on public roads. The group protested lack of training and warned they would seek other centers if work on the roads continued. Local constable enforced holding areas and seized personal belongings to enforce road tax compliance.
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Biudente Sioa
Hiram
Tum
Proaidant Matt to Speak in Brooklyn and New York Rallys
Date line New York June 1 Matt left for New York City at 15 oclock to address school children in Brooklyn and speak at a cotton trade event in New York Sympathetic Service. About 400 to 500 workers involved in the Baldwin Locomotive plant strike and related activities in budget town.
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New York
Washington
Matt
New York City
Brooklyn
British Navy Plans Mayfly Dirigible Balloon Experiment
London report says the British Navy will soon test a 110 foot dirigible balloon named Mayfly. The craft features pontoons for water operations and is designed for heavy observation and transport. The project aims to enhance naval reconnaissance and maritime response capabilities with this new airship.
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London
British Tradesmen See Calamity Threat in Franke Critique
A long dispatch reports Professor Franke's critique of German Emperor Wilhelm II and his call for united front against a yellow peril, questioning Anglo German relations and warning against racial peril myths while citing trade delays and global tensions. It notes editorials across English papers debating colonial views, anti yellow peril rhetoric, and Britain's economic strains with American and European suppliers. Also referenced are war-era incidents, including disasters and earthquakes, with scattered figures and dates in the record.
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Berlin
Franke
Germany
Japan
Jefferson Davis Named President Of Confederate Provisional Government
The article reports Jefferson Davis as president of the Confederate provisional government. It notes tests of lignite as fuel, military losses in Mexico, and widespread devastation after a major earthquake. It describes telegraph operations, key officials, and the movement of Davis between Vicksburg, Montgomery, and other locations as authorities coordinate with Washington and local leaders.
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Confederacy
Routher Pacific
Felemram
Jeffers Davie
Formiel
Montgomers Alabant
Jefferson Davie
Mr. Dawe
Tie Wien
Mbenlwtni
Daniel
Gilvewton
Vicksburg
Arid
Dye
Dante Seewred
Montgomery
Anxinin
Jefferson Dayie
Puli
Bourne My
Davis
Mr. Davie
Ths
Gan Toon
Hrevitenridge
Unemployed Men Press Municipal Lodging House Need
A united group of over 100 unemployed parish workers and church leaders urged creation of a municipal lodging house. Speakers, including figures from the local church and social welfare groups, pressed for immediate action to shelter men left homeless.
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Cinna
Publie Setoty Scottsmall
Dohalt
Cinetnjut
Conunitier
Co Toriet Copal Church
Harry
Stockmayer
Workin
Joseph Carter
Frank Wilson
Frank Landery
Jatin Bith How
Bt Taig
Wight
Contempt Trial Opens Over County Money Case
Intendant at the county money seeks action before Judge Caldwell in the contempt trial of Pelee WW. Durr county clerk testified about prior orders from Durr’s office as he explained plans to link the grand jury inquiry with the “wicked strip” on Spring Grove Avenue. The January proceedings probed charges related to alleged gambling and illicit operations in the area surrounding Walnut-Hua.
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Conn
Caldwell
Pelee
Durr
Dare
Jaowary Grand Jury
Pring Grove Avenue
Suhmer
Rnd
Wicked Strip
Massive strike hits Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia
More than 4,000 workers including 200 boilermakers and many from the forge and tank departments walked out. Strikers aim to reinstate 1,200 laid off workers and press demands amid ongoing labor unrest at the Baldwin locomotive plant in Philadelphia.
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Hig Btrike
Philadelphia
Baldwin Lee
Billy of & Compinta
Fetting
Eh Iow
U S Steel Big Business Controversy Amid Panic Fallout
An article critiques Garys statements on the T C I deal and panic, arguing inconsistencies with facts. It discusses independents opposing big steel mergers, the timing after the 1907 panic, and alleged government actions and antitrust concerns affecting U S Steel and the industry.
Unclear OCR fragment near Briss Vet and river bridge incident
A damaged OCR snippet describes a perilous event at a bridge over a river near South Halstead Street. Details are garbled with names and figures unreadable, mentioning a narrow escape from death and a steamer, but the core facts and entities are not recoverable.
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Milwaukee
South Halstead Street
Oklahoma boxing event and unclear fight lineup
A garbled OCR entry references state rules and boxing figures including Carl Moria and Flynn, with mentions of Oklahoma City and Pueblo, noting an entertainment pavilion and a staged fight lineup amid distorted names and dates. The fragment shows uncertain identities and outcomes, lacking coherent details.
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AVI Dare
Okla
Carl Moria
White Hope
Dim Flynn
Duly Entertainment
Storrs
Rivne
Oklatanik City
Elu
Raeval Wuuk Spee
Detroit man charged with robbery by Homestead justice
A Detroit man named John was sent for court on a robbery charge after police say he entered the home of Jeanne Sheridan the previous evening and took watches and jewelry. The case cited testimonies and alleged details from local residents and officials.
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Pillsburg
Dane
John
Detroit
Homestead
John i
Jeanne
Bitmouth
William Woode
Jie
Wday
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