Strike of Switchmen Expands From Lakes to Pacific
The strike by switchmen spreads from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. Northwest railers and Northern Pacific operations are disrupted with 2700 switchmen idle and major bottlenecks at Seattle Pasco and Spokane. Freight handling falters as trains stall, yardmasters withdraw, and grain, coal, and lumber movements slow or halt, threatening widespread unemployment if not resolved.
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Union
Awilshanna
tlWaukee & Puget Suid
Northwest
Seattle
Tasarom
Pasco
Portland
Vancouver
Mer
Cee
Ewitchmen
Bezille
Paseo
Hwee
Ealland
Hendsien
Weoulngg
PAK Seuper Iaina
Lrolsbt
Fermpl Ia Heing
Ta Surnteb
Duluth
Minn
Dee
Switehafen
Northern Pacific
Ibvm'y
Ih Maty Mint
Deverberge
Hay Ara
Laie
Chicago
iMiwaukee
Puget Sound Company
Tacoms Eastern
Rail Strike Distribution Amid Shipping Turbulence
Seattle reports indicate rail officials plan to deliver to merchants all freight under guard despite a widespread strike. Yardmasters maintain passenger services only as older workers face pressure and possible recruitment of nonunion staff looms. Officials claim no hires have occurred and operations remain quiet with freight cars moved slowly.
Strike disrupts Northwest rail freight and passenger service
Fort Nine area reports a major switchmen strike in the Northwest disrupts freight movement from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. Passenger trains remain in service but with limited freight handling as walkouts threaten shipments to Minnesota, Montana, and adjacent states. Railway crews demand higher wages, overtime pay, and holidays while rail management prepares for possible adjustments within days.
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Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Ha Prete
Rome
Tallara Meinia
Tran
Miinnesata Tennafer
Trans Ab Duluth
Sunerlor
Gallagher's Disappearance Shocks Townsfolk In Quiet Era
A baffling disappearance报道 unfolds as residents search for Gallagher. Local authorities and volunteers coordinate around the riverfront area and nearby dwellings seeking clues, while neighbors fear an unseen hazard.
World markets closing quotes and stock prices listed
New York Stocks report shows Amalgamated Gapat at 877 and American Sugar around 4s 1 Anaconda Mining at 4, several railroads and utilities with varied quotes. Livestock and grain sections note receipts and prices, with market broadly lower and daily figures for steers hogs calves lambs and other categories across multiple exchanges and regions.
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New York
Anaconda: Mining Co
Sebateg
AteBiMon
Daltimore & Ows
Brooklyn Ranld’ Transit
Canadian Pacific
Checapeake É& Ohi
Chieago & Northswestern
Chicago
Milwaukee
Union Pauttia
United Bintes
United Htalow Steel
PhD
Wahasa
Wabash
Nfl
Western Union
Hoover
Texas
Wertern
Wawtern
New York Rail Link Under Gov Van Wie Plan
An ambiguous note from the New York era mentions Governor Van Wie and a railway project tied to the state. The fragments reference a route to New York City and a possible public works timetable, with limited readable details about the involved parties or schedule.
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York
Gov
Anette van
Gea Trae
Pat
New York
Rail line turmoil and ship notices amid wartime chatter
Fragmentary OCR recounts railway confusion on the Pontine Oxford and Northern line and a steamer aground with hurried, unclear details. References to Grand Western Pontine and government actions appear amid scattered phrases about ships near the Florida coast and wartime disruptions.
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Pontine, Oxford & Northern
Pacia
Pontine
Nice
Aghore
Premier 5 Queered wh Premier Ascout i in the House
A scrambled report describes Premier entering the House amid chants and cheers. It notes prorogation day likely next Friday and opposition leader Balfour to reply. The piece references budget politics, party lines, and a controversial fundraiser involving young women and temple debt relief.
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Vfomnorraw
Buse
Comumone
Wimg
Lamarrow
Anguilll
House of Lords
Hongd
Wader
Liquor law reform stumbles as council fails
Fragmented report describes a public meeting where the council failed to change liquor laws. The article mentions local tensions, neighbor involvement, and multiple people facing consequences as ordinance debates and enforcement actions unfold.
Sisterly Devotion Amid a Family Feud and Trials
Aret Mopketton and Tre 1 A Newt recount a famed Bidwell kin conflict centered on Abi Bidwell as she defends her brothers in a historic 1818 dispute. The piece describes her efforts to raise funds in Muskegon for their debt, her lengthy legal battles, and her lifelong campaign to secure family vindication against Awatin and George Bidwell while facing adversity in old Newente and beyond.
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Hretory
Macline
Nau
Hacket
Bidwell Brothark
Uank
Empland
Thovell Abe
Muskegon County
Wheradustin
George G.tdwell
Matlee
Awatin Bidwell
Old Newente
Murr Kegon
Avelin Bidwell
Hor Jong
Foul Odors In Theaters Disturb Performances
Foul odors pervaded performances at the Colonial Geaud Cort and Halle houses as billposters stirred action. Smell lingered near exits while painters freshened decor, causing audience discomfort and prompting describes of invasion.
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Chicago
Stirling Billpostars
Cahors
Elmar Dover quits politics and faces legal action in Chicago
The report states Elmar Dover will cease political activity amid an ongoing government crackdown. It notes licensing actions against a Chicago firm and mentions related moves by officials including a secretary and a Republican National Committee member.
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Vheage
Dee
Elmar Dover
Huwlnesa
Licen
Chicago
Enelien
Baver
Renowned Violins Valued at 13000 to Be Sold
The article notes Olleaga Dec Rae Tau owner plans to reduce holdings of valuable violins including Stradivari models. Due to health and retirement, concert plans change and a conservatory valuation cites 76090 as a conservative figure for instruments dating back to 1726 and notable Stradivarius work.
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Olleaga
Rae Tau
Oneral
Stradivariuy
Stradivarius
Reopened the Grave in Tillamook Massacre Funeral
Tillamook Ore Dec 1 An impression lingered as a gas fumes delayed the funeral rites for a steamer tragedy victim. Residents gathered, the body was moved to the cemetery, and the solemn ceremony proceeded amid the smoky air and cautious remarks by local officials.
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Tillamook
Ore
Os Widradge
Ara
Damotary
Rockefeller Not Worried Amid Reflective Personal Debates
Fragmented OCR text hints at a public figure, likely J D Rockefeller, involved in a broad discussion or profile. Names, places, and partial phrases suggest a period piece with notable individuals and regional settings, though many words are garbled. The readable strands point to concerns, opinions, and personal dynamics around influence and society.
Mystery in Brooklyn Grounds Police Hold Suspects
Fragmented article notes a Brooklyn murder case involving Mrs Snead and Miss Virginia Wardinw with mentions of a body, burns, and a mysterious disappearance. Police custody and unclear motives are described amid scattered phrases about a family tragedy and strange events surrounding a missing spouse.
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New York
Dra
Finran
Brooklyn
Bath
Virahtia
Craulind
Street Battle Kills One in Oki and Wounds Two
In Oki on December 1 a street clash left one man dead and two others likely fatally wounded. The fight involved Gooey, Ogley, and Quiles amid a chaotic scene as lawmen arrived. A sheriff’s battle followed, with several men exchanging fire and a man named Tloxley mortally wounded.
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Oklahoma
Klofer
Oki
Ntavehial IP
Varsity
Daley
Tavelver Lind
Gooch
Ogley
Slighnote
Nnrking
Qulay Wis
Art Tloxley
Hyalanden
Money hidden in laundry rope leads to owner
In Cheyenne Wyoming a Rock City Iowa man dropped money into laundry and left town. The cashier found the notes sewn into a laundry bag and misread the ledger. Police traced the money to the owner and returned it amid a small reward for the finder.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
A. Ly Eldslis
Rock City
Iowa
Biddie Lanwat
Minin
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J.D. Rockefeller
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T. Nod Mabe Duightar
Mani
Battle
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Lew
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Lake White
Harley Mixh
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