European currency commission sails for study mission
Members of the National Monetary Commission led by Senator Aldrich prepare to sail for Europe to study foreign banking systems and confer with banks. In Wall Street reports, Aldrich’s plan for currency legislation weighs heavily, with expectations of adjustments rather than a new act. The group will visit Britain France Germany and other regions to examine continental practices.
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Wie Fork
Annalag
National Monetary Commission
Taesovsio
Congress
Wevine Plata
Congressmed
Europe
Wall Street
Aldrich
Federation of Labor Suppressed Feared in Paris Riots
Rioting near Paris yesterday followed government inaction to endorse the General Federation of Labor. Newspapers blame the federation as a revolutionary group terrorizing the public. Authorities consider suppressing the organization as protests call for extended measures.
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Paris
Ts der Lala
Tha Neupie
Lord Roberts Overcome After Telegram Confusion
Ottawa reports Major Stott relayed a telegram from Field Marshal Roberts noting cancellations of elaborate reception arrangements for Lord Roberts. The message mentions unclear planning and a lean response from officials. Separate notes reference personal matters involving Charlotte Waller and Te Jah B. Haden in Galveston.
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Ottawa
Stott
Galveston
Texas
Sharliie Willer
Forday
War
Te Jah B. Haden
Gelversion
Charlotte Waller
Notable Civil War Descendant Leads Jones K Hackett Tribute
The only child of the late Colonel James Walker a distinguished Confederate soldier is leading work for Jones K Hackelt. The tribute highlights familial heritage and ongoing efforts connected to Hackelt, reflecting regional memorial activity and historical remembrance.
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Colon
James Walker
Yor
Jones K. Hackelt
Removal of Exequatuers Increases Rain?
Fragmented wires describe international friction with Washington urging a change in exequatur duties affecting Holland and Venezuela. Trade figures show 1908 Dutch imports from Venezuela at 845,512 and exports to Holland at 1,925,153. Pension function oversight implied as new regime boosts official burdens. In a separate note Chicago and North Western Railroad seeks 1,000 freight cars for early delivery to multiple communities, amid broader allocation concerns.
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Washington
Bn Ubi
Casha
Holla’. Com
Mrs May Ronalds Returns to America at 10 Am
Mrs May Ronalds, widow of Plate Orlan Ronalds, arrives in New York after years abroad. A confidante and society figure, she once moved in Napoleonic court circles and later hosted King Edward and Queen Alexandra at Cadogan Square.
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New York
Ang
Mary
Ronalds
Latulon
Plate Orlan
Ronalde
Tamong
Abtellen
Renaldy
Ancen
Londa
Sir Arthur Sulliva
Cadogan Square
Sir Arthur
Mr. Gilney
Dyly Carte
Natwinese
Renalts
Rogolds
Edward
Important Philippine Railroad Problems Rise in War Department Review
Washington discusses Philippine railroad issues with War Department officials and Cavariur Forbes during his Philippine visit. A plan to deploy Forbes to Liaison with British bondholders and local officials aims to advance the Dagupan line and Bengnel project ahead of summer operations, subject to further consultations with Secretary Wright and Governor Morkes.
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Washington
oMvhuls
War Department
Cavariur
Camerth Forbes
Philippines
Forbes A
Jaman E Spayer
Mwithe
Hiets Bagi
Bengnel
Morkes
London
Attos
Benratary Wright
Terrible double murder and chase ends in arrest
A white man Harris killed his wife, a half Indian, and wounded Express driver Vann during a July fourth murder spree. A posse formed, a pursuit followed, and Harris fled toward Claremore before later being sought in Tulsa. State reward offered as officers pursued leads and witnesses described the violent sequence and aftermath.
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Isa
Oba
Ave
Clay Harris
Ian
Walter
Unrris
Hutels
Pairfeld
Tite
Tor
Glaramore
Oklahoma
Invid
Tilsa
Harris
Wu Claremore
Hem
Chimneeywena
Gann
Harels
Bulger
Qurguit
Harrig
Tracing a Murderer by Handwriting Claims Unsolved Case Links
Police in San Francisco and Seattle chase a suspect linked by handwriting to Blair Nasowures and a man named Hadley. Notes from Blair and other letters suggest a possible kinship to crime scenes in Chicago and Seattle, with investigators noting distinctive letters and signatures.
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Ciengo
Ave
Dubach
Winavlea Hadley
Natiniar
Norm Filer
San Francisco
Rt. Mate
Lam
Blair Nasow Ures
Ben Francisco
Prohibition Convention Set At Auditorium Hotel
A public reception for the candidate will be held the same day in the Auditorium hotel. The national prohibition executive committee will meet at the same place to discuss campaign plans.
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Mgsiflertion
Tae
Auditorium
Yomis Nifttea
Schreck Johnson Bout Set For October World Title Fight
Mike Schreck of Wisconsin and Jack Johnson, the African American heavyweight champion, have been matched for a world heavyweight title fight on October 9 in a New York City venue. Frank Kelly, manager of Schreck, received confirmation from the club's American representative in New York. The two fighters will meet for the purse of five thousand dollars and all expenses, with Bern having refused to taunt under conditions.
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Chcano
Aug
Js Dispatch
Cinetonati
Ohio
Supe
Mike Schrecht
Wis Otly
Jack Johnson
Frank Kelly
Bohreck
New York City
Selreck
Jolmeon
Aworld
Chaplon
Flip
Johnson Sun Vlilautan
Yornay Burne
Atlantic City Wage Strife Fails to Halt Holiday Plans
At the convention of glass workers in Atlantic City on August 7, talks and a joint march failed to derail plans for a Saturday holiday. A bitter dispute over wages intensified as workers faced tolls and uncertainty about pay.
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Atlantic City
Glass Howyra
Mamta Livers
Oinion Bowers
Influences At Work On Stocks In Bull Run
New York Aug. 1. Activity to bull markets shown by easing uncertainty and renewed confidence. The publication of the United States Steel quarterly report and the return of George J. Gould are cited as influential. Copper's advance and steamer product orders indicate better health in industry. crop prospects remain favorable, with new alliances among capitalists cited as supporting speculation.
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New York
Bull
Sineka
United States Steel Quarterly Report
George J. Guyddlard
Wheeling & Lake Hilomandel
Hitchcock Refuses To Express Opinion On Governor Hughes
News from New York reports Republican leaders and Frank D. Hitchcock sought the Taft manager's view on Governor Hughes, but Hitchcock declined to pick candidates or involve the state campaign. He emphasized no party line guidance and stressed not to endanger the national ticket.
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New York
Cam Brigus
Hitcheogh
Roosevelt
Hughes
Republicas North
Lesh
Bin
Toby
Mindi
Mnathy B. Weadenti
Alite
Jlerbert — Paraain
Chal
Caney Ean Wismlon
J. Wud
Cary Hittin
Governorshin
Marsan
Fyeneark Jou Cabetard
Lee Otha Eunpmad
Murderer Anderson Kills and Wounds in Farmhouse Tragedy
A Morrell farmhouse tragedy ends with Anderson shotgunning the housekeeper and fatally wounding Mrs. Morrell after entering through a window. The assailant, drinking heavily for weeks, then killed the housekeeper and attempted to flee, later surrendering as police arrived and investigators noted the violent sequence and Morrell’s effort to aid the injured.
Pitiful Plight of a Passenger Train Thief
On train No 9 near Shermin Hill an emergency brake set by rain caused a sudden stop. A rear express car passenger cried for help as his leg was crushed in the brake levers while another man attempted to free him. He was taken to a hospital in Laramie for treatment.
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Ogden
Tontay
Shermin Hill
Niles
Cherenny
Expresa
Lila Joga
Portland
Oregon
Hr Weothw
Ie Rrs
Bewildered Woman Sparks Jumbled Subway Scene
A chaotic New York subway incident unfolds as a distressed, heavily slurred woman confronts bystanders and a man named Joe Herbie. Spectators react with alarm as a tense exchange erupts over a heated confrontation and an abrupt crowd response.
Police Order to Round Up Stray Dogs Amid Citywide Crisis
Chief Wil directs police to sterilize or remove stray dogs after a spike in biting incidents. The new decree aims to curb attacks and protect citizens, citing thirteen bites in a single day as proof of urgent action.
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wueionUe
Ety
Who Police Department
Ghlet Shinpy
Gei
Haunted House crowds flood Chicago street scene
Chicago reports describe the Haunted House attracting over 3,000 people including women and children. Police guarded the site as arrests were made for disorderly conduct while investigators concluded the host is a practicing joker. A woman named Mrs William Bashelder denies living at the haunted home.
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Chicago
Virael
Leavitt
Jukar
Sirs
Willian Basheldor
Ainte
Adams Express Robbed of 100000 In Brooklyn Heist
News reports an Adams Express Company robbery in Brooklyn involving counterfeit checks and three drivers Alfred Moule John Leynar and Wilfort named as suspects. Detectives say the gang planned payment schemes with a printer and used faulty trunk tag sheets to steal a large sum.
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New York
Ang
Brooklyn
Matiballan
Adams Pres
Yale
Rane
Treoklyn
Dover
Hoosier youngster named for Taft in Springs Virginia
A Hoosier youngster in Springs Virginia is chosen for Taft with plans for a large notification speech. Morning golf, afternoon drive with General Henry Corbin, and printing arrangements feature in the schedule as congratulatory letters begin arriving.
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Springs
Cindi- Aula
Fry
Henry
Corbin
Howard Taft
Saeed
Ulis
Revolution near Sneed County sparks tense standoff
Unclear OCR text reports a confrontation involving Sneed and nearby locales. Mentions names such as Garcia and Aden, with veiled references to a political or territorial dispute. Details are fragmented but suggest a guarded national or regional crisis with potential military or governmental actions.
Mob violence reported in Kentucky town
In Ruscouvilin Kentucky on August 1, a mob killed several Black men after a confrontation described as a related incident. The crowd, estimated around fifty, observed no gunfire. victims included Ruler, Janes, Joe Riley, and others. A note warned white people alone or faces would continue. The event occurred near Ruksullyne by the lashvina pity, linked to local racial tensions and county unrest.
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Ruscouvilin
James Cunningham
Ruhis Toder
Logan County
Democratic committees to serve in campaign
Buffalo report lists national and advisory panels for the Democratic campaign structure. Norman Mack chairs the executive committee with members from New York, Nebraska, Kentucky, and other states. Subcommittees for labor, advisory roles, text books, and regional headquarters are named, with plans for a Chicago return in about a week.
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Buffalo
Tiny W.norman Bw
Muck
Chatraran
Democratic National
Tylay
Werve Uring
Toa Manbere
Labor
Anunce
Preek
Sperdkers
New York
Mack
Chicago
Norminn Te Mack
Po le Hall
Vlee
Nebraska
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Martin J. Ware
Jowt
Deseption Daniel
North Cana- Moa
Tom Thegart
Indiana
JT McGraw
Weal Virginia
George W. Gresne
Mode Ielands
R. M. Deaavon
Yvexau
Clark Howell
Georgia
T. Ryan
Whicanatny J
Talbott
Maryland
John W. Tomlinvon
al Fmm
John B. Osborne
Wyoming
Jas
B. Karr
Penneylvaniay
Be Lynch
Minnesota
Balu OQ. Wood
Michigan
Lathan Cole
Gov. Geo. Caxinberlaly
Oregon
Hoke Smith
John J. Lamb
Ms E. Ingalls
Ohloy
Jesiah Quine
Massichusetts
George Erhart
J. G. Handy
Dalnaware
Archibald Meptei
Connecticut
Thomas & Mectire
J. Ka'Donnell
Minols
James J. Camphail
Ohi
Mr. Meek
Brittala
Claire Vedanners
Otticn Deadors
I New York
World Markets Close Mixed as Stocks Rally and Slide
New York and other markets closed active with advances in Union Tank, Great Northern, Westinghouse, and Amalgamated Copper while gains faded late. Trading featured scattered strength in Chicago wheat and livestock as general tone shifted between profits and profit-taking across major sections.
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New York
Agg
Active
Eaay
Union Taolle
Bt. Paul and
Great
Northern
Slo
Westinghouse Lec
Tomaego
Amalgamated
Cceseee TT
American Car and Foundry
Americans Locomotive
Amerson Hnielting
Anerican
Americom Signe Refining
Avuscomla
ALCO
Coe Ee
Atehiai
Ballin
Ae Colorade
Belaware
Hudson
Denys
Denver
Norkocr
Uante Centra
Lotsy Mia An Nashvilly
Mexhan
Migrouri Pachlneae Assvees
Micouri
Kanews
Tere Wational
Bleouth
Portile
United States
States
Western Union
Warships Set Sail Around World Mission in 1915
Admiral Jos. Hempfield to command the Maine as Captain Giles B Hallar leads a squadron on a voyage from New Orleans toward Singapore and the Atlantic coast. The fleet, including the Maine, departs Monday with a route around the world, passing the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific on a global circumnavigation.
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Monihd
Reac
Jos
Newhon Hemphirlt
Neareiloy
Giles B.hallar
Maine
Hemp. Hill
Hangiomg
Frenthal
Portroy
Alabama
Ynotle Atileshin
Het
Ante
Singapore
Fae Allantin
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Wan
Harapdan
Wilson
Hele
Mijox
Daniels
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France
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Alga
Federation OF Labor
Lord Roberts
Gars
Chicago & Nottat Wertery Railroad Company
Delphia
May Ronalds
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England
Sir Arthur Sullivan
League Baseball
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Weil
Sohn
Twnir
Hadley
Fallors
Ayente
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Wash
Moyie
B.C
Gansidy
Phyer Hip
Nasel Damgercon
Ghafin
Tueaday
Witala
Pembina
Aldo Helier
Pytenger
Mike Schreck
Johnson
Wheeling & Lake
Erle
Hitchcock
Mangan
Smanghal Ghina
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Mm Banke Manentiy Tan Parttveis Oh
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Employer
Aurora
J. A. Morrell
Mvloma
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Ana Hin
Join Anierson
Marrella Farm
Anderann
Suleida
Andon
Morrell
Anderson
Tnt Riveners
Wee Bullerall
Audaraen
Tia
Andergon
Macyell
Ani
Joe Herbie
Tages
Eden Wee Arta
Voal Henry
Agate
Si “Bonnibtegat
Avil
Tigard
Adams Express
Clever Symleyx
Hoosier
Taft
Pabdolphia
Shale
Saad
Tarai
Orgelwar
Oink
Martin
Pettbone Geriously Ill
Stoinenberg
tHane
Erie
Garcia
Iutayane
Lan Aden
Arak
Nllvar
Hill Lines
Ehatrian of Die Beaetl, Hates Hi Tul of He Trent Saethern, Jkowas
Miantha Ieee
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Chraelon
Ayn Wong
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Rothaven
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York
Chidaga
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Nate GoaRe
St Louis
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