Rise of Aeroplanes Beyond Military Use
The piece notes aviation progress beyond war aims. It cites New York firms offering aircraft to order in 48 days and roof aircraft enclosures, a Dayton man buying a balloon for his daughter, and growing belief in civil and recreational uses for aeroplanes alongside mail and transport ideas from the Wright brothers.
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Blerict
English Channel
Wright Monching
Rheims
New York
Dayton Nigo
Wright Brothers
Military drills in Massachusetts sharpen war readiness
The article notes that mock coastal maneuvers in Massachusetts, though framed as training, prepare commanders for actual warfare. It recalls Dewey’s fleet practice where simulated fire proved less effective once confronted with real combat, highlighting that both militia and regulars gain from practice before facing real missions.
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Massachusetts
Dewey
Asia
Pauper Family Sent to Guardians Farm Under Poor Law
In Poplar Lonion district 66 per 1000 persons are paupers. A man with his wife and three children appeal to the poor law and he is sent to the guardians' farm at Laindan in Exgsex for light work to gain maintenance. The wife receives 3.15 weekly for herself and children, plus boots and clothing grants and regular visits from her husband.
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Poplar
Lonion
Laindan
New York Chauffeur Jailed For Reckless Driving
A intoxicated chauffeur drove an automobile on Madison Avenue endangering passengers in a near collision. He was arrested, jailed, and later sentenced by a police magistrate to six months' imprisonment. On release he faces a warrant to answer to operating a machine without a chauffeur's license in the court of special sessions.
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New York
Hla
Madison Avenue
Feland
Wial
Court of Special Sessions
Naturalization Quest of a Philadelphia Applicant
The account profiles Georges Patton, a marine engineer born in England, serving in Manila, who journeyed 14 000 miles and spent 1200 dollars to file for naturalization in Philadelphia. He faced shipwreck and other dangers at sea before submitting the papers, and his certificate is set to hold a prominent place among his belongings.
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Bere Ip
Georges Patton
Manila
Philadelphia
Eaa
Prisons Reform Urged Over Idle Incarceration Practices
A Pliteburg report notes widespread insanity from enforced idleness in Riv eraldy penitentiary and calls for reform in many states. It cites southern convict road work and compulsory labor as public service, while skepticism remains about extraordinary future predictions and imperial power jokes.
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Pliteburg
Riveraldy
Hug
Freight rate cut order faces appeal and delays
Seattle October 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a rehearing petition and ordered a freight rate reduction from the Atlantic seaboard to Des Moines. Des Moines shippers argued the rate was unreasonable and sought relief. Railroads sought court restraint and time extension while the commission’s order stands.
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Seattle
Wash
Martin’ A. Knap
Greatey del Moities Committee
Cigago
Rock Faland & Pacific Rail, Fond
Atlantic Seaboard
Des’ Molines
Nto Dent
Des Moines
Seabard
Des Moloco Werd
Interstate Commerce Commission
Centennial Week Sparks St Charles Missouri Celebrations
Centennial events in St Charles Missouri kick off with an elaborate municipal parade and address by Congressman Camp Clark followed by Governor Hadley. Motor boat races feature top entries from Fort Madison and St Louis while Hendy of Chicago wins the swimming title. Evening river parade and fireworks planned with Senators Warner and Stone among speakers. Next days highlight merchants, automobile events, Yankee day and county day with outdoor amusements on Pike.
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St Charles
St. Charles
Missouri
Camp Clark
Slenent
Hadley
Misalualpot Valley
B. Corse Diowe
Fort Madison
Edwart Koenig
St. Louia
Hendy
Warner and
Stone
Merchants
Peoria Meeting Showcases State Charity Programs
Delegates at a Peoria gathering hear addresses on housing for the blind and occupational opportunities. William C Graves opens with remarks on state charity administration as experts from Chicago Boston and New York discuss prevention of blindness and related welfare topics. Delegates tour the South Bartonville hospital and lunch at Peoria Country Club as sessions continue.
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Indinese
Ite
Apenihig Segeton
William C. Graves
Brian
Admanmlation
James H. Tufts
University of
Industrial Department
Masonchusetts Commission
DNW
Fy Wilder
Chicago
George W. Jones
Jacksonyine
William Ly
Ruarsell
State- Hospital
New York Commission
Juniacy
Spatd
Tug
Waasachusetts Nion Association
Marcus C. Fagg
Pittsburg Associated Charities
James Stewart
SL. ‘Louis Publié Achoota
South Bartonville
Peoria Country Club
Decatur Hosts Large Illinois Bankers Association Meet
Decatur hosts hundreds of bankers from across Illinois for the Illinois Bankers Association convention. The opening session featured remarks by Jamies McKinney and Judge Williams with speeches by F J Joyner Logan Murray and Fred Kent. Afternoon tours and a dinner at Mra Gorin’s home precede an evening theater and a full day of talks planned for tomorrow by George Buckingham and Lewis B. etc.
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Decatur
Illnois
George T. Buckingham
Chicago
Lewis B
JBMY
Jean Bankora' Association
Attar Adjowramenthe Glsttora
Kansas City man killed in Missouri railroad yard shooting
Cordray 42 of Oskaloosa Iowa was fatally shot at a railroad yard near Argentine while Allen Bean, a former Cordray chef, recalls waking in a box car to Cordray groaning. Bean reports a dispute between Cordray and Bean. Cordray’s daughter is 16. An investigation is underway.
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Kansas City
Wik Hem
M. Cordray
Keeer
Oskaloosa
Allen Bean
Cordray
Calcaloosa
Bean
Atchison & Santa Fe
C. Cripper
Aurgeon
Wallat
Shore
Oyar Cordyay
Doctors Meet in St Louis for 35th Minassajpni Valley Meeting
St Louis October 12 Southern hotel hosts the Minassajpni Valley Medical Association 35th annual meeting. Notable speakers include Dr Sherman G Bonney of Denver and Dr John B Denyer of Philadelphia. Several others from Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and Milwaukee are listed. Presidents and officers are named. The event features papers reports and planned entertainments for attending members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Southern Hotel
Minassajpni Valley Medical Association
Sherman G. Bonney
Denver
John B. Denyer
Philadelphia
Dre
Monument unveiled for Lord Dunmore’s War battle site
A granite monument was unveiled in Point Pleasant marking the 1774 battle where Virginia troops led by General Andrew Lewis defeated Chief Cornstalk’s alliance, a pivotal clash in Lord Dunmore’s War with wide ceremonial attendance by residents from the Ohio Valley.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Cocina
Virginia
Ganéril
Andrew Lewis
Cornigtalk
Lord Dumore
United States
West Virginia
Obie Valley
Es Nial
Polish National Alliance Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The Polish National Alliance began its annual convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin on October 11 with President MF RB Cree presiding over the opening session. Delegates from chapters nationwide gathered for the weeklong meeting.
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Allance
Milwaukee
Wis
Jury Returns Life Imprisonment Verdict in Slaying Case
In Des Moines on Oct 9 jurors find defendant Smeltgor guilty of murder and sentence him to hard labor for life. The verdict followed about 90 minutes of deliberation with initial ballots hinting at a death penalty, later changing to life imprisonment as family and detectives reacted to the decision.
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Madison
Fock
Des Moines
Penalty India
Itia
Smeltzer
Joe Mather
Sherman Délmege
Stie
Bla Beother
Nelmege
Mayor and Police Tied in Davenport Federal Indictment
An Iowa council and police officials in Marshalltown faced federal charges as Mayor O L Ingledue Deputy Chief Michael Chirk and others were indicted in Davenport. The case stems from September 26 when Interior Department special deputy Vanwert and associates attempted to influence a local sale and were arrested and jailed. Four more arrests followed including a legislator and local bartender. They face conspiracy to obstruct a federal officer.
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Marshalltown
United States
Clark
L. Ingledue
Michael Chirk
Dask Sor-geunt
G. GoodAle
Prank Haas
Polce Force
Sherif ¢. D. Nason
Davenport
E. Vanwert
Interior Department
R. G. Beth W
W. A Albert
Taiin
R. G. Holt
Juil
Tlolt
Ken
Lip
Rife
Sam Wenger
An Tonnate
Leo McNamara
Salt Jones
AN Wil
Des Motes
Reunion of Old Boldlerg in Chattanooga Tennessee
The Bocisty of the Army of the Cymber Yang opened its annual reunion in Chattanooga with Gen Bates P Thurston of Nashville presiding. A business meeting occurred at the Road house and in the afternoon veterans visited Lookout Mountain and Mingion Ridge. A concert by the Eleventh United States cavalry band preceded an oration by Washington Gardner of Michigan. An excursion to Chickamauga battlefield is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Chattanooga
Tann
Army of the Cymber- Yang
Bates P. Thurston
Nashville
Lookout Mountains
Mingion Ridge
Hlaventh United States Cavalry Band
Largest convention opens with 40 delegates in Toledo
Ohio Federation of Labor in Toledo begins its largest convention as President Lewes calls for order. Key topics include employers' rights, labor statutes, compulsory education law, a women’s hour bill, and the new pension bill amid debate on reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation of Labor
Toledo
Glin Federation of Labor
Liewellyp Lewes
Man Leaves Wife and Nephew in Jail in Clemence City
Kenigy City Mo Oct 8 A man after prosecuting his wife Mrs Mary Simp pop and her nephew Bayard BIDE who he had traced to the city seizes on suspicion and ends up leaving them jailed. The incident unfolds as authorities pursue a Cleveland real estate agent named Hige Rimapson.
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Kenigy City
Mary Simppop
Bayard Bide
Hige “Rimapson
Cleveland
Census hiring details outline pay and exam changes
The document describes civil service wage plans for census workers, noting a minimum salary around 600 and potential promotions to at least 70 per month. It mentions a drive to use tabulating machines, possible higher compensation, and an easier spelling and handwriting test to determine eligibility, with weights assigned to each exam section.
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Awoula
Far West
Teig
Census Bureau
Warda
Haing
Kirby for Conservatism at Labour Convention
James Kirby president of the building trades department urges conservatism in labor actions at the American Federation of Labor convention. He praises quiet employer negotiations and warns against hasty local moves that disrupt nationwide unity and ongoing projects. He calls for limits on strikes during disputes and for department rules to govern local action.
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Tampa
Fla
James Kirby
American Federation of Tabor
Gaids
Department
Dengar
Counery
Yeen
focal building trades equa+ cile
Pywo International Organization
Building Trades Department
Theas Haaty
Hue
Negro Murderer Freed
A Burlington report states Geo M. Cox, a Black man, was freed after a self defense claim. The jury ruled Cox not guilty following testimony about the fatal confrontation.
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Burlington
Geo M. Cox
Bessie Mord
Lgst
Cox
Get Home a Re First Night at the Qnera
Fragmentary OCR hints at a debut or opening event titled Get Home a Re First Night at the Qnera. Details remain unclear due to damaged text and inconsistent phrasing.
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Qnera
Landor Explorer Plans South Pole Reach Mission
Henry Savage Landor, famed explorer, is reportedly preparing an expedition to reach the South Pole. The article notes his caravan, light gear, and possible airship involvement, citing his activity in aeronautic inquiries and a rumored transport plan.
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Henry Savage
Landor
Ing.igh
Shackleton
Anriy
Maree
Mr. Landor
Asia
Afrios
Fragmented Story Teases Domestic Drama
A garbled excerpt shows characters Bobble and a woman in a tense domestic moment. Dialogue hints at comfort and reassurance as one asks for support while another resists with a quick, anxious reply. The source conveys unclear narrative details from a Woman's Home Companion pages.
Insect Sting Fatalities Reported in South American Cargo
Fragmented OCR notes mention three deaths from morsellies after stings, linked to insects brought by cargo of South American wool. The text references pride and happiness, with scattered phrases about external objects and consciousness, likely from a philosophical aside.
Bettied with Perfect Satisfaction by 4 Dyapoptic
A household tale describes a woman’s husband plagued by poor health and loss of appetite. After trying various remedies, she tries Grape-Nuts and notes a change in his condition, suggesting improved well being and energy.
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