American vice consul Magelssen shot in Beirut
Washington reports indicate William C. Magelssen United States vice consul at Beyrut Syria was shot Wednesday while riding to a carriage. The State Department asked Turkey to arrest and punish the guilty party and to consider demanding indemnity for the consul's family. Navy vessels are prepared to move to Beirut if Turkey does not comply.
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Washington
Lelshman
Constantinople
William C. Magelseen
United States
Beyrut Syria
Turkey
Loomis
Sélahman
Magelssen Not Killed as Reported in Cipher Telegram
In Constantinople on August 89 a cipher telegram caused rumors that Vice Consul Magelssen was killed. An unknown individual fired at him but the bullets did not touch. Magelssen later expresses regret for the outrage and orders a guard placed.
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Magelesen
Balrit
Magelssen
Arnae
President Roosevelt Orders European Squadron to Beirut
Reports correct an earlier dispatch about an assassination claim against Consul Magelsen at Beirut. The President affirms no change in orders and the European squadron will proceed to Turkish waters to safeguard American interests amid Turkish unrest. Secretary Hay remains in Washington.
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Gays
Balcut
Hay
Turkey
Hovseyell
Yay
Saganigqre
Haq
Washington
Loeb Trom
Loomis AL Washingen
Lsishwman
Constantinonle
Magelsgen
Roose
Cotton
Cris
Vera Brooklys
Sen
Wrangleco
Beirut
Acts of Barbarism Balkan repression prompts feared collapse
From Lorton Aug 27 the Times reports that repressive Measures in Macedonia have reached cruelty limits as Turkish despotism tightens. Christians and Armenians suffer indiscriminate killings and looting while insurgents vow revenge. European intervention appears likely amid rising tensions and rumors of Turkish plots near the Bulgar frontier.
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Macedonia
Lonton
Times
Trale
Saurad-Y
Balkans
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Shamrock Lost in a Haze in Fourth Race
In a rough field at New York Aug 25 Reliance raced ahead while Shamrock faltered near the horizon two miles back. The event marked a decisive setback as supporters viewed the gallant defense as futile and the effort deemed an inglorious failure. The contest, described with scorn by friends of Sir Thomas, ended in a clear victory for the rival.
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Relianee
New York
Thomas
Reform era figure held in bribery conspiracy case
A corrupted text fragment reports a 1900 Kentucky trial involving a former official described as ex Secretary of State, Governor William Goabs, and others in a conspiracy. The notes indicate a verdict of guilty for a detentant and a sentence to prison for involvement in the scheme. The passage mentions appeals and sensational reactions to the verdict.
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Georsetows
sAuBust
Btale
Caien Aie
Willian Goabs
Itferin
Six of Danville Guilty in Riot Trial
Six men from Danville were found guilty in a jail riot trial led by Sheriff Whitlock. Defendants Sillipin Ratchie and Clay Biddle faced acquittal, while the remaining six hearing members await predetermined sentences from one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
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Danville
Winfeld Baker
Senate Rejects Panama Canal Treaty Backed by Ismothian Commissioners
Fragmentary text notes that B Turner was rumored to have supported a Panama Canal treaty. The isthmian commissioners allegedly aspired for joint action with the United States to forward a scheme. The senate reportedly rejected the treaty despite some support.
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Gabal
Colon
Qujumbla
Hon
Senate
United States
Lipton Yachts and Trials in a Turbulent Era
The article discusses yacht builder Lipton’s stance on challenging for the cup, noting he will not compete until England produces a worthy contender. It covers admiration for an English challenger, praise for Shamrock III, and speculative talk of American support, while touching on broader European tensions in Macedonia and Salonica with references to Russian and Balkan positions.
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Lipton
England
York
K 'Phomas
Ne Fivin
Lipta
Nat Herreshot
Thamag War
Shdmroelk III
Margill
Crotatr Barry
Shamrrock
Constantinople
Macedonia
Satanica
Monastir
Adrianople
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Nlesa
Dnevack
Nna
Norte
Tip
Turky
Betyta
Salonica
Kaatarin
Florina
Vilayel
Kasaaro
Bandu
Deinrand
Kitscheva
Learning to Manage People from a Century Past
An extracted reading discusses management ideas from a historical text, emphasizing observation, learning, and systematic inquiry. It cites a long example of a factory setting, noting how a strong manager motivates workers, trains skill, and analyzes human behavior to improve productivity and growth.
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Waull
Fragmented Inquiry on Department Review Standards
A garbled draft discusses accuracy in department reviews and how to reduce mistakes. It mentions names like Berrigan and Pratt and references evaluating testimony and information access in a confusing, error-prone context.
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Berrigan
Baek M. Pratt
Trenton
Fragmented Inland Notes on Collectors and Education Reform
A garbled account discusses a railway project, tax and loan concerns, and the role of collectors in funding education. It mentions a college with 125 students and a large state effort to fund instruction, plus anecdotes about collectors and the costs of operations.
Fragmentary OCR Notice of Obscured Edged Text
Partial readable lines show fragmented phrases about clothing and a consul, with interspersed weather terms and stray punctuation. The legible content does not form a coherent event or notice.
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