Costs Mount In Iowa Flood Control Battle At Burlington
Federal and Burlington officials have spent about 250000 dollars to halt riverbank erosion threatening farms and a key railroad right of way near Poh Were Iowa. An extra 90000 is set aside for land and a 60000 advance by the state with 30000 by the federal government. a $26000 bridge dispute adds to the funding tally as engineers plan further inspections.
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Orwell Bluf
Birlington
Burlington
Poh
Missouri River
Missouri Or
Tia
North Atlantic Northern Railway Raises Funds for Operation
Investors subscribed fourteen thousand five hundred dollars in first mortgage bonds for the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad. Meetings at Kimballton and Ettrick formed two committees of five to complete the subscription to twenty five thousand dollars. Viggo Lyngby of Council Bluffs said funding appears assured.
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Atlantic
Atlantics Northern
Kimballton
Wikhorn
Atlan
Alo Northern
Southern Railroad
Imballion
Ond
Etkrara
Viggo Lyngby
Cownell Bluffs
Bondhold Eye
H. 8. Rattentorg
George Measinger
Linden
Motorcyclists Tour World for Endurance Prize Challenge
A long distance motorcycle endurance test with a $20,000 prize features Mrs. Harry Humphreys leading a world team. They plan to traverse Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas visiting Cape Town India China and Australia among others.
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Ason City
Harry Humphreys
Ney
Los Angeles
Norway
Sweden
Asia
Germany
Afriaa Town
Capetown
Eoigagear
India
China
Spa
Ines
New Zealand
Australia
Ery
United Statox
Ring Point
Mra
Humphreys
Letters Read Detail Feud With Labor Shown in Documents
Washington August 7 Letters released from National Association of Manufacturers show legislative activity across home districts and Washington. They discuss the sundry appropriation bill and propose prohibitions on funds for prosecutions under Sherman law. Emory writes of a potential demonstration against President Wilson and the Democratic administration’s labor policy. Gompers is noted as likely to push the labor department in his own style.
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Aus
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
Hatte Inbhy
Emery
Toduho Sirby
Taft
Luis Dill
Wilson
Democratia Rotto
Department of Labor
Gompers
News From Far and Near Finds Odd Tales and Tragedy
A garbled items column reports a murder accusation in Kirksville involving Henry Tharligton and a twelve year old victim Ella, plus a failed arbitration panel in New York, a missing child after an eagle sighting in Switzerland, Brady estate speculation, a Yorkshire murder claim, and a Liberian army mission envoy Charles Young wounded in action.
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Pee Oreo
Kirksville
Henry Tharligton
Tyy Chevalier
Leraddler
Ella
Progecutiog
Weatherby
Hero
New York
Lralumen
Spi
Exetera
Geneva
Buitzerland
Ameer
Anthony N
Brady
Mr. Brady
J. EB
Morgan
Whitman
Mags
Charles Beach
Charlet Young
Liberia
United States
Sulzer Impeachment Talk Emerges From Hearings
Testimony at the Frawley committee hearings suggests Gov. William Sulzer could face impeachment for alleged stock speculation linked debt and improper campaign funding. Senator Pyaw lay, chair, cites evidence warranting proceedings over supposed graft and misdeeds. The report also notes a Washington note on money laundering and currency washing tied to a Treasury inquiry.
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New York
Frawley
William Sulzer
Healy
Bli
Benator Pyaw Lay
Slayer of Husband Freed in Missouri Case
In Caruthersville Missouri Sage Waltop, accused of killing her husband Andre Waldrop, was exonerated. Testimony and public statements were cited as the basis for the decision, ending the case against the woman identified as the wife of the deceased.
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Caruthersville
Algoma
Poreners
Jery
Dirs
Sage Waltop
Andre ‘Gen Waldrop
Bayan Witnensen
Pubteatmens
Wuaband
Lind Denounced by Mexican Government Over Recognition Demand
John Lind, U S special representative, faces expulsion as Mexico declares him persona non grata unless he brings credentials and U S recognition of Huerta’s government. Officials say Lind’s mission to sway Mexican leaders toward Huerta’s ouster provoked strong opposition in Mexico City.
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Untees Lind
Huerta
Mexico City
Ags
John Lind
Wilson
United States
Asw
Mexico
Manuel Garza Aldape
Tmioister of Public Instruction
United Sates
Europe
Lind
Republic
Lateel
Washington
Bariler
First Nation to Sign Treaty Opens Path to Senate
Washington reports the signing of an international peace treaty between the United States and Salvador. The document mirrors Secretary Bryan’s plan and will be sent to the senate for ratification. About twenty six nations have approved the proposal, with more treaties expected promptly.
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Bulgaria
Dulgaria
Greece
Servia
Roumania
Monastir
Salonika
Thrace
Servis
Macedonia
Salvador
Bryan
Washington
United States
Senate
Primple
U S Spies On Judges Charge Sparks Senate Fight
In Washington Aug 9 senators Borah and Norris pressed Attorney General McReynolds for details on a Justice Department probe of federal judges. Borah said espionage allegations targeted judges and cited the Speer case in Georgia. Norris backed the charge but admitted incomplete knowledge. The AG report said only three judges were investigated, including Robert W Archbald.
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Washington
Department, of Justice
Dages
Borah
Speer
Georgia
Ue Department of Justice
Rale
Cat Andy
Federal Department of Swedlee
Waa
Aic
Hobert W. Archbald
Panama Post Nominations Headed by Wilson
President Wilson weighs several diplomatic and judicial appointments. William J. Price of Danville Kentucky was named for Panama service, Brand Whitlock of Toledo was named to a key post, and other nominations include minister to Venezuela and a U S judge for Arizona.
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Ion
Brand Whitlock
Europa
Washington
William J, Price
Danvilts
Wednee Gay
Wilson
Smiteter
Panama
Toledo
Dureppan- Poat
Aengce
Minieter
Venezuela
Frenton
Mor Goodwin
Olytorad
United Rites
Dinnet
Arizona
Apleona
Aviator Killed In Aldershot Hydroaeroplane Accident
Fragmentary text notes a famous aviator died in an Aldershot hydroaeroplane crash on a Thursday. A passenger is mentioned as injured or killed, with garbled names and partial phrases pointing to a notable aviation figure and a flight incident.
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Gir
Cody
Waaslilea
Aldershot
Pisohino
Paesonger
Aleg
Corn near failure as drought cuts 1912 crop outlook
Washington reports August crop figures show corn production plunging to about 2.872 billion bushels, a drop from July estimates. Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska suffer the largest losses, with overall grain yields also pressured by drought and harvest shifts.
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Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kanzas
Okaham
Kanes
Mississippi River
Missouri Elver
Hugh
Tires
Beluw
Lobl
Jossey
Mnote
Walls Town
Steamer Run Aground on Mud Bank Off Mouth of River
The steamer Eacaudru ran ashore on a mud bank near the river mouth on Aug 11 with 18 passengers aboard. Tugboats towed to shore, and all passengers were rescued. Captain Aligehip Rigihtamon reported no injuries.
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Opleyng
Eacaudru
Minslestop
Laughing Clown Emerges From Telegraph Tale
A clipped telegram tale recounts a telegraph clerk who, amid a deception, tries to describe a perilous scene to headquarters. The message mentions wolves and elephants as a metaphor for danger, hinting at wit and the naivete of the situation.
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Thorn
Figuger
Mons Elephants
Goltier
Wren
Buran
Itching Terrible Limb Treatment with Cuticura
A Clarkfield Minnesota farmer describes a severe skin ailment on his leg and trunk, treated for six weeks with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after failing many remedies. He reports improvement and credits the regimen for relief with a sample offer included.
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Clarkfield
Mian
Antoe
Lota
Ealyen
Esaton
Quick Work Manmma Learns of New Baby
In the passage a family member hears news of a new baby and responds with affectionate titles. The dialogue shows auntie Luliay and other relatives addressing the newborn and clarifying familial roles such as cousin. The tone reflects warm personal exchange within a family.
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Manmma
Luliay
Lilang
Namma
Sian
Gurek
Fragmented OCR snippets raise questions about Castoria ad claims
A jumbled OCR passage criticizes a Castoria advertising claim and features broken dialogue about a parent and child. The text mentions Fletcher's Castoria remedies and a disjointed parental accusation, reflecting garbled historical newspaper OCR.
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