Cotton Acreage Reductions Shrink 1914 Cocoa Output
Government crop reports show cotton acreage reduced to about 6,000,000 acres with condition at 72 percent. A June 25 notice states 81,085,000 bales were planned, while last year’s area diminished to 5,471,000 acres, down 12.7 percent, amid appeals to shift land to other crops.
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Washington
Virgil
Yeates
Virginie
Carolla
Aia
Roela
A & A Chalionw
Ten More Americans Die as German Sub Sinks Armenian
The Armenica freighter loaded with mules from Newport News to England was torpedoed and sunk off Cornwall by German submarine U-28. Thirty-nine aboard were lost or injured, with uncertainty whether the Armenian carried munitions or was a transport. The U.S. state department received conflicting reports through Consul Johan Arwatrong, Bristol, about whether the ship was chartered for war duties and if Americans aboard faced risk. The incident sparked debates on neutrality, escort, and military transport conduct.
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Washington
Dominion
Newport News
England
Cornwall
State Department
Johan Arwatrong
Bristol
Americal
Inter Cave
Conten
Shah
Strike Compromise Refused by Carpenters and Contractors
A failed offer to end the dispute over wages and arbitration leaves 200000 workers idle as carpenters and contractors refuse terms. The union sought 6 cent rate on a three year contract and demanded Chicago material rules be repealed, while manufacturers threaten indefinite layoffs and await arbitration. The stalemate follows disputes over material sales across markets and several thousand workers facing immediate losses.
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Chieng
Chicago
Fathure
Warve
Edward Hines
Lumber Company
Kin Company
Ashe Contractors
Chicaeo
Hundreds killed in smashup near Monterrey train wreck
An American arriving from the Interior reports a catastrophic train collision near Monterrey. Hundreds including soldiers and their wives died or were severely injured as a troop train derailed after a faulty engine failed to brake correctly. The disaster occurred about ten days ago amid chaos and fear.
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Montemorelon
Aiwll Canyon
Southwest In Good Condition Report From June
Federal Reserve Board released June conditions across regions. St Louis noted low normal output for manufacturers lacking Europe markets. Whannae City district reported strong crop and financial conditions. Coal above normal, livestock and packing normal with farm implements and autos in demand. Harvest labor pool rising. Dallas expected Texas corn and cotton yields varied with price declines.
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Washington
Neaa
Comery
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Bt Louis
Europe
Whannae City
Dallas
Texas
Becker Gets A Reprieve from Governor Whitman
Albany N Y Governor Whitman refused to commute the death sentence of Charles Becker the former New York Police Lieutenant convicted of the murder of Herman Moeenthal He granted a two week reprieve from July 12 to July 4 preserving Becker's last chance to appeal to the federal court and letting near counsel pursue a federal appeal if desired
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Becker
Albany
N. Y
Govenor Whitman
Chas. Becker
New York Police Heutennant
Herman Moeenthal
Thiele Becker
Mexican War News From El Paso Reported Near Capital
Dispatches indicate Huerta opponents pushing toward Mexico City with troops closing in. Carranza loyalists, Villa and Obregon linked to a hoped peace conference while foreign interests rush to secure safety and property as railway lines and supply routes show strain.
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Mexico City
Marcelo Caraveo
Ike Alderete
Alderete
Huerta
Stat Department
Gener! Carranen Te Maesiig
Wantington
Aihey
Eimercenciin
Mutri
Zapata
Bern
Chernavaca
Reiley
General Villa
Washington
Milmiatiihe
Victoriana Hiverta
Pano
Jone Teibel Robles
Kulatio Gutierree
Vite
ObreKon
Mexican National Railway
Villa
Aguas Calientes
Montenegrins Occupy Scutari After Capture
Scutari the Albanian city of Beutari falls to Montenegrin troops after a siege. The general in charge proclaims Montenegrin administration and hints at broader aims. The move follows historic contention with major powers and a naval blockade influencing regional control.
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Beutari
Albania
Havan
Cltterne
Thenerivon
Montenegro
Scutari
Monteneger
Seutari
Nicholas
Bevtari
Fragmented note hints at local events and trades
The readable text mentions a German baker planning a windind action to grind grain and mix dough for sending products. It references regular customers and Sunday routines, with scattered phrases about marriages and amusements. The passage remains garbled and unclear.
Grand Prize Awarded to Walter Beker & Co at Panama Pacific Exposition
The Panama Pacific Exposition awarded Walter Beker & Co a grand prize, while minor prizes and a family reminiscence highlight the event. A narrator recalls childhood hardships and a father’s advice amid the celebration and noisy crowds.
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Walter Beker & Co
Fragmentary note hints at family quarrel at home
A fragmentary, unclear OCR item mentions a mother and child in distress and a domestic scene. Names appear garbled, but the text suggests a crying child and a possible mention of a Mrs. Mer Little and Mabel Jone, with unclear actions at a home attic setting.
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Aphae I
Mabel Jone
From The Way It Acted Little Aimee’s Curious Question
A fragment from a historical piece shows Little Aimee learning to thread a needle and asking what people eat. Her mother’s reply explains the eye of the needle and the act of threading, illustrating a domestic moment with simple dialogue.
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Aimee
Those Changing Styles Air Brylee Bonnet Debate
A fragmentary exchange shows a woman asking about changing bonnet fashions. Brylee explains the bonnet she bought is out of style and implies she plans to purchase another, reflecting evolving tastes and consumer concern in a domestic conversation.
Misread Expression Sparks Local Conversation
A garbled passage shows a young man misunderstood in public discourse. An old woman referenced slang while praising him, noting a hopeful tone about his status and prospects after a prior claim of improvement.
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Emich
Rinpean Wap Chronicle Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a speech by a figure named Miter Peare, with a claim that a future action will unfold in two to three months. The text is garbled but hints at a discussion of historical context and market remarks.
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Iigtorian
Barber Nonsense Grudge Causes Confusing Exchange
A garbled note mentions a barber and a grudge involving names like Mhattie Nopten and phrases about dates and revenge. The text reads as fragmented chatter with unclear context and speakers.
Birthday Forgotten Sparks Domestic Moment
A late afternoon scene shows a wife moodily awaiting supper as her husband Stitt returns home after forgetting her birthday. He softly gifts a tiny parcel, revealing two featherbirds and a line about happiness in marriage, while a separate anecdote recalls Congressman Russell and a bachelor quip about marriage.
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Stitt
New Dishpan Described as Vectangular Fit
A brief note describes a new dishpan designed to fit snugly in a kitchen setting. The item is marketed for secure placement and practical use.
Prewy Agent Faces Editor Tension Over The Birth of a Nation
An expansive prewy agent clashed with a hostile editor during The Birth of a Nation's development. A note to Howina Arranging for engagement stated elastic mind, followed by a dinner invitation that led to garbled replies about the table setting. The Philippines mined 30 percent more gold last year amid new soldering iron and stationary metal holding developments.
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Howina
Howles
Iin
Rowlea
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