Murder of a factory chief’s aide leads to a controversial conviction
Jim Frank, a Brooklyn factory superintendent, was convicted of the murder of 14 year old Mary Phagan. witness Conley implicated Frank in a brutal assault and arson motive. The case drew national attention, with appeals and claims of justice compromised by race bias and political pressure.
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Contested contraband cotton case dominates Washington debate
Fragmented OCR text shows a government inquiry into contraband cotton held at a port and delays in marking shipments. The report mentions several officials and departments arguing over classifications and legal actions. The surrounding context appears to involve wartime measures and international pressure affecting shipments and enforcement.
Contraband cotton disputed in Civil War era policy shift
Reported diplomatic notes suggest Entente powers will press the United States to treat cotton exports as contraband of war, citing 1866 proclamations by Presidents Lincoln and Johnson. The approach hinges on the idea that industrial materials for ammunition manufacture could be deemed contraband, a stance debated amid responses to the Russo-Japanese war and US policy.
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State Department
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Runpowder
Detective says he was tricked into resigning
The former city detective testified in district court that Mayor Park induced him to sign a resignation letter prepared in advance and that the resignation was submitted to the city commission to defeat a removal measure. He claims the mayor and Police Chief Grant conspired to ensure the resignation would be accepted.
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Germans Slain by Poison Gas in Gas Attack
Petrograd reports German forces attacked Geskwhen with gas bombs. A sudden wind shift released the gas, killing about three thousand Germans who were unshielded. The incident followed shelling by their own artillery.
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Petrograd
Bavarian Army Advances Across the Bug River
London reports the Bavarian army under Prince Leopold breaking toward the Bug River near Uzhotsyn, with a wedge driven toward Musalian lines and the Waren salient abandoned. Parallel notes mention Venizelos’s Greek chamber dispute and Bulgaria’s Constantinople delegation withdrawal amid broader eastern front activity.
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Trap Shooters Gather for Major Open Event
Report of a large trap shooting tournament opening with participants from the United States and Europe. Notables include American competitors and international guests as events span professional and amateur divisions amid organization challenges and political context.
More Money For Wah
An unclear OCR fragment mentions increased funds and references numbers like 85,208,000 and codes such as RTA 2869. The readable text is fragmented with no coherent event or names to confirm a full report.
Receivership sought for Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain railways
Federal court grants receivership in two suits brought by Commonwealth Steel Company against Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain railways. Each petition cites large unpaids, massive interest charges, and potential liquidation risks that could disrupt the system and hurt creditors.
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No Investigation Mentioned in Contested German Actions
Fragmentary text notes no investigation has been made and references German government approval. Mentions Attorney General Grogney and actions at Washington and New York amid unclear lines about aid, supplies, and wartime context.
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Arty of 200000 Earthes Nation
The fragmentary article mentions a devote set and references to Verma Mareive Ware and the United States. It includes names and places such as Denis Wanle and Yoseelenienty with unclear context. The text is highly garbled and reads as OCR junk with numerous errors and missing portions.
Name Fragments Chronicle A Fragmented Local Record
A garbled OCR text fragment mentions individuals such as Bailey and Hoskins with scattered names and phrases. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or dates, yielding an unclear notice-like snippet.
Former Senator Bailey Visits Salt Lake and Plans Texas Trip
The article notes Senator Bailey, uncle to Murray Sullivan of Salt Lake, meeting with friends in the lobby before leaving for Texas. Bailey, still claiming Texas as home, says he will stay in Balkhate City all week to prepare writings and discuss events with visitors. He urges cooperation with military authorities and cautions against war exposure, reflecting on American defense themes.
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Texas
Lone Star
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Washington D. C
Wheeler Advocates Preparedness at UC Berkeley
Benjamin Wheeler president of the University of California urged military preparedness in a student gathering at Berkeley on August 1, stressing readiness and national defense.
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Misdirected Chat Between Jane and Coltier Confuses Dining Plans
A fragmented passage shows Jane and Coltier in a confused exchange about dining arrangements and a waiter named Delo. The text hints at haste and a tense tone as Jane tries to wrap up the discussion and exit.
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Horses sold to belligerents reach 409000 during war
A wartime report notes heavy horse sales to Allied powers with dealers and bidders, stating that over 409,000 horses have been sold to belligerent nations. It mentions a recent sale totaling 527 million dollars and the ongoing purchase plans for 12,000 mare horses within ninety days.
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