Jetties at the Mississippi for Deep Water Ports
Massive coastal works, the new jetties at the lower Mississippi aim to confine and speed river currents across a mudbar to create a navigable channel at least 1,000 feet wide and 35 feet deep. Built of willow, stone, and other materials, they stretch along the river to connect with the Gulf of Mexico, costing about $6.09 million and shaping the future of transcontinental shipping.
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Oulu
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Missiegppr
Ohio
Missouri
Arkansas
Hed
Ik Belog
United Gates
York
Demin
Dlexica
Will & Mintiuus
Tanereta
Ieee
Signetasys
Disappearance of a child shocks Fremont area
Fremont Neb Dec 29 Sheriff Bauman says Olaf Oleen of Tosaile was taken to Fremont with his daughter Attie Cleen as part of an investigation into the disappearance of fourteen year old Litto Olzen. Physicians declare the body found on the Oleen farm part of the child’s tongue. Sheriff Bauman denies ordering Oleen’s arrest. Oleen to return tomorrow for formal questioning.
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Framant
Sherift Bagman
Cromont
Olaf Olen
Roanie
Fremont
Olao
Sheritt Bauman
Oleen
Sperlit Baumat
Peluvely
Olaf Oleen
Tosaile
Attle
Helmut Olson
Aus
They Prayed as Death Drew Near at Barr Mine Disaster
Rescuers pulled bodies from the Barr Mine after a deadly collapse. About 39 lives were lost with many more feared dead. Rescuers describe victims found on their knees praying as bricks fell. The unidentified dead were placed in a large gear. relatives may view the remains daily from 1 pm to 8 am.
County Officials Hear Bridge Reports and Tax Request
County Commissioners reviewed the Riverdale bridge condition with County Surveyor Craven reporting a planned inspection next day and the upper Weber river bridge slated for inspection in the coming week. George Parker updated on the Devily Gale bridge and road projects along Randall and Pleavank areas, with discussions on tax matters and pending adjournment until Monday morning.
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Craven
Riverdale Bridge
George Parker
Devily Gale
Upper Weber River
Margaret Arbon
Irene
Tearil
Moore
Randall
MNHA
Robes
Aly
Falls Heir to a Fortune in Canada
A Chicago ad reveals Sir George William Northedge, born 66 in Catraisoto, set to inherit a $1,185,000 fortune from England. William Northedge, a Marinette Wisconsin farmer, is sought after by heirs in Canada and England. An inquiry locates him, and legal steps will adjust the estate in Montreal before future life plans.
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Hiehley
George “William Northeige
Marinette
Wis
Lerechter Iy
Sir George Witam Nortley-Northeige
Montreal
England
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Perilins
America
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Englah
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United States Army
Wisconsin
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Catraisoto
Vayll
Bali
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Eatula
Aimerica
Inferrewa
Ingusy
Christmas Box Theft Traced to City Depot Case Ends in Guilty Plea
James Williams pleaded guilty to petit larceny after stealing a Christmas package from a depot. Sergeant Chambers and Officer Morrissey captured him at Twenty-fifth Street. He received nine days imprisonment. The stolen contents included a doll and dainty items for children. A Pacific company representative will arrange shipment to Price before Santa Claus arrives.
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Pacliia Haxrose Ultico
Pollus
Chambers
Ofhieor
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Grant
Poliva Gaurt
Tudge Murphy
Pacific Company
Sante
Park City Mines Confidential Meeting Notes
Fragmentary OCR text refers to Park City Mines and a private meeting involving directors and executives. Mentions timing, Proportion, and reference to Thomas Keung and a cadity event. Hard to parse details. context hints at internal governance and scheduling around a ceremony or sale.
Burial Ceremony for Amari A State Scientist
December 17 marked the burial at noon in a campus church, with a large gathering of scientists from Amari A and continental societies. Attendants wore robes and emblems as mourners paid respects to the late figure, whose legacy includes foundational work in the mana way and related fields.
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Amaria
Caldfield
Tmdererouth
Greephawk
Runchtes Albertit
Inyntia
We Peral
Christmas music program at Methodists church noted
A stained OCR item describes a church program of Christmas music by the Methodist choir. It lists cantatas and hymns, a Sunday school program, and readings. The text notes rehearsals, a Christmas Eve service, and various choir and children’s performances led by church personnel.
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H. J Ware
Ben
Downy I
Solo
Phorya
Himean Ube
Sonlac Bay Eart
Ram
Caristinad D'Read Foy Anndey Schon Srlolove
Japs Can Sink the American Ships War News Rebuttal
The article mixes opinions about Japanese naval strength and American vulnerability with a writer Stead and publisher notes. It cites vigilance over a potential war Pacific scenario and warns the United States against naval overextension while describing a port at Trinidad and merchant activity.
Peaceful Mining Town Report From Barita Station
An opaque OCR fragment describes the Werper coal mine at Barita Station, thirty miles from here. It mentions a day with workers and a request for news from the Union, amid unclear details and dates.
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Pfeteburg
Werper
Bairta
Death of Florida Senator Mallory
Raw OCR notes recount Florida Senator Mallory’s life from birth in 1848 through Civil War service, legal practice, and long political career. The fragment notes his Florida senate term starting 1890, service in Congress, and tenure in the U S Senate beginning in 1897, with a Georgetown University honorary degree and committee assignments.
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Washington
Vic
Stahen Russo’ Mallary, Dewoeral
Panagoola
Fla
Virginia
Tomay
Seannte
United Unten
Cohen Surprises Chon Birthday Party Honors Friends
Chon was pleasantly surprised with a red decorated affair in honor of his fortieth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B. Cohen, Mr and Mrs 4. Kerta, Mr and Mrs S. Lorts, Mr and Mrs A Te Kahn, and many others from Philadelphia and nearby towns.
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Chon
Lin Horn
B. Colen
Kerta
iLorts
Mon A. Te Kahn
MTB
Lewhsang di Eee
Sri Tavka
I Korn
D. Zn
Democratic National Convention Set for Colorado Venue
Democratic leaders at the Prench Lick meeting announced the national convention will be held on the Yet day of July 1908 in Wenger, Colo. Delegates will equal double the number of senators and representatives. The announcement urged loyal Democrats to attend and send delegates. The arrangements committee listed members including Roger Sullivan and James G. Tahl…
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Prench Lick
Ind
Tor
Chutraman Taggart
Pha Demonte National Convention
Congress of
Taggari Nise
Roger
Sullivim
Chlonzo
James G. Tablinag
Ompha
Norhian
Mack
Fullan
R.M. Johnson
Houston
Joan
McGraw
Urntton
Inidstarne
Mavellus
Lathe Hoswal
Atlus
Wrecks Cause Heavy Damage on Pennsylvania and Freight Line
A collision near Bok was followed by a freight derailment and a high speed Chicago mail train crash. Two wrecks blocked tracks, 20 people injured, many jolted from seats, and windows shattered. A mall clerk suffered bruises. few passengers were unharmed.
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Dec
Pangayivanis
Bok Fvar
Bermiad
Chicago
Hare
Sherman Fight With Shortfish Ends in Injury at Sea
A jumbled report from San Diego describes F Sherman engaging a shortfish during a boat voyage. The struggle included a hatchet blow and a halberd like weapon, leaving Sherman badly injured and likely to lose his arm or hand. The conflicting tale also mentions a large fish weighing 18 pounds.
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San Diego
Jaberman
Zomwitt
F. Duine
Turbulent Final MU Week Hints Mixed Trade Outlook
The article notes curtailment of operations in early 1904 amid widespread industrial restraint. New England outputs dip while some sectors cling to gradual improvement after the presidential election, with many factories limiting production to prevent price drops and a surplus of goods looming into spring.
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Uuriig
Innel
Niten
Jarguda
New Bieland
Asorond
New England
Mii & Great
Astanliencourts
Tony Dota
Chrisinins
Unclear fragmentary text with scattered names and mistranscriptions
A highly garbled historical snippet presents a jumble of names and phrases. It mentions firing, injury, and various disjointed references to people, places, and events, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable incident details.
Troops to Leave Goldfield and Nevada Policy Debate
President Roosevelt orders troop withdrawal from Goldfield and debates Nevada state action. Senator Nisua argues withdrawal risks Western stability as miners return and the mine restarts. Half the town sees the edict as showing federal limits while mine security rises.
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Roosevelt
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Goldfold
White Horn
Nevada
Ate
Ina Eine
White House
Hs Urder
Roussvell
Nisua
We ‘Vile
Atingsa
Gulifieh
California Bank Holiday Enacts Cal Banks To Halt Runs
A historic California bank holiday order pauses withdrawals and loan actions across state banks for six days to prevent runs. Gov. Giletic announces the measure amid national financial tremors as federal authorities monitor liquidity and customer protections.
Hoarding and Market Tightness Reported Across Banks and Exchanges
Banks in the South resist calls to curb hoarding balances while New York financiers urge action. The New York Stock Exchange shows tight business with mixed declines in Amalgamated Copper and American Sugar, and commodity markets slip. Wheat opens weak on higher supplies, corn and oats follow with weather risks looming, while cattle and hog markets reflect modest gains.
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Itice
Bstock Exchange
Atucse
Annconda
Mlanotrt Praire
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Amalgamated Copper
American Sugne
St. Paul
New-York
Cenetral
Weatinghmian Electric
Gomn
New Yorke Central
Paul J
Southern Pacific
United States Steel
Mackay Companies
Weaterm Union
Peoria & Baslera Rove
Atchiseg
Chicago
Cilingy
May
Abolition Efforts Highlight New York Slave Trade Debate
A muddled report from New York traces abolition efforts led by General Pronaar and Atrick against the slave trade in Africa. The text mentions Dito and Southampton figures, with references to funds and a program tied to BeUnire Wit ingle features and a Congo context, signaling ongoing advocacy and shifting contributions amid colonial era tensions.
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Southaupton
Ghebourg
Gaveral J. Pleusar
Atrick
Ana Othey
Pronaar
Congo
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