Detectives Trail Box Car Thieves in New York Yard
New York detectives battled three box car thieves in the New York Central yards at Eighty Street. After a brakeman was tied up and robbed, the thieves were overpowered by officers who seized valuable goods and a counterfeit seal. Three men—John P. Huge Alfred Rowers and Peter Frady—were arrested as the rail gang’s operation unraveled, with a fourth suspect linked to the haul in Kansas City.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Andy
Daliars
al Wurleon
Brekomns
Sale Sewla
John P. Huge
Alfred Rowers
Puter Frady
Chicago Poor People Targeted by Milk Scandals
A report by Professor Truman of the University of Virginia reveals widespread adulteration in Chicago milk. He visited hundreds of residences, testing milk samples, and found that over half the milk delivered to working families was watered down or unfit for consumption.
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Chicago
Chienga
Solin A. Trueman
Vicnola
Trueman
Tate
Chisago
Mit
Byde Park
Navigating the Straits of Magellan Determination Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a 21 Admiral Sobren controlling a float and warnings for a voyage through the Straits. Mentions Tennessee Wash faction, Mapuilay 11, and a Maryland beat with unlikely success as a year unfolds. Authorities and specific event details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Ron Franciso
Admiral Sobren
Maryland
Oranges Packed At Riverside In Heavy Week
Riverside Calif February reports show an average carload of oranges packed every twenty minutes, marking the heaviest week of packing yet. Factories operate longer hours as growers anticipate strong shipments to markets.
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California
Riverside
Calif
Feo
Riveralls
Boss Jous
Ceeay
Tram Altrtaan
Ayer Befere
Consolidation of Coal Firms Aims to Control Prices
Feb 81 The Recorder reports a consolidation planned among coal firms in Macs and Indiana to regulate price, supply, and distribution. Two Chicago based companies, Der fue Coal and Chicago & Busiera Mines railroad materials, would hold stock and operate under unified names with others like the Dinols Colliaring and New Kent Kentucky allied. The move targets stronger supply control amid waning demand and falling values.
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Thleaen
Recorder
Farge Oamin
Macs
Indiana
Derfue_Coal company
Rock Is
Chicago & Busiera Mines Railroad oMrials
Avinetoad
O'Gara Corl Company
Chicago
New York Central
Delals
Enterpriae
Hamond
Tsernia
Dig Derlug Coal Company
Labor Unions Unfatr Lst Court H olds That Unions Can Be Ensolved
A garbled early 20th century court note discusses labor unions and legal actions. The text references unions, legal decisions, and various individuals in a case involving arbitration or enforcement. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a ruling affecting union status.
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Mpartaré Declelon
Senator Poylland dispute delays lumber project
Poylland Gre. Feb 31 The St Pall & Paul Lumber Minster argues the Senato grip hinders use of Senator Titian’s plan. Prominent capitalists including Bryan E. Durr, president, contend the scheme is legitimate. A draft seeks $200 for preliminary land-take expenses tied to the Coos Bay Wrenn road grant. The grant covers valuable timber land and the company would not sell Aldnere parcels at $2.60 per acre under grant terms.
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Poylland
Gre
St. Pall & Paoi Lumber Minter
Senittcal, Ln
Titian
Trinian
Senato
Afinar
Pail
Minu
Bryan E. Durr
Timi
Coos Bay
Southern Oregon Company
Ald Nere
Peruvians Pleased Over Visiting Fleet Amid Ball Given
Lima reports Rear Admiral Evang haw glyem grants daily access to the fleet from 2 to 6 pm except during coaling. Peruvian visitors, welcomed warmly, were entertained by the ship’s band at an impromptu ball. Admiral Lwang and naval attaché Llant attended, while Evang haw glyem walked with a cane.
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Lima
Evang Haw Glyem
Lwang
de Atti
Llant
Fay United States
Powder Works Blast Kills Workers At Pinole
An explosion at the Moreton Powder Works near Pinole California on a Saturday afternoon destroyed a powder works facility. Seven men including foreman WW Stilwell and four white workers Manuel Rang Joseph Trace and WW Ay Rodrigues were killed, with twenty four Chinese workers freed. Fire and debris scattered, sheds and property damaged. emergency crews responded to the horrific blast.
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Teerbeley
Cal
Hay
Moreton
Hine
Here
Oelock
Stilwell
Manuel Rang
Joseph Trace
Rodrigues
Fragmentary OCR note on names and property terms
Fragmentary text mentions personal names and property terms with unclear meaning. It appears to reference individuals and a bank or property context but lacks complete facts or structure to establish a clear event or outcome. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Brewers Organize to Fight Prohibition
Clieagy Feb 31 The United Alabs Brewers association and the United States Melaters association formed a joint committee to oppose Sunday closing and the temperance drive. Rudolph Brand of Chicago was elected conference chairman as delegates from across the country convened to coordinate loans and funds for anti prohibition efforts.
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Clieagy
United Alabs Brewers' Association
United States
Mélaters’ Association
Rudolph Brand
Chienga
Tha
Hiway Ar Faust
Lowle
Foreigners seek family in face of death amid U S immigration tale
A dying man in New York is granted a chance to bring his wife and children from Russia as officials mediate. President and immigration authorities broker a plan to allow the Scher family to travel, with funds arranged to cover travel expenses. The man’s condition worsens as the drama unfolds, and relief arrives just as his end nears.
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New York
Johen
Abrafim Lehr
Haythorne
Polodlo
Russia
Hhite
Sebel
Candar
Showlt
Isiuor Stee
Scher
Weineanay
Uw Hebseie Row
Shaw Delivers Speech in Denver on Finances of the Nation
Denver February 2 Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury and president of the Trust Gone Dry of New York spoke on the finances of the nation in Chicago and Kansas City before a large audience in Denver under the Chamber of Commerce. He met state and city officials and prominent citizens at Inncheon and delivered remarks on political subjects in line with a statement released to the Associated Press from Kansas City.
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Denver
Leslie M. Shaw
Turner
Commuple ‘Trust
New York
Chicago
Kaneas City
Lpusidwas
Denver Ghander
Commera
Inncheon
Congress Adjourns Amid War Time Disruptions
Both houses of Congress adjourned after a tumultuous session marked by rapid recesses and adjourning rituals. Senators Latimer of South Carolina and Mutifi enih of Kentucky faced abstentions as committees prepared reports on wartime measures and building projects.
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Washington
Beyayac
Astury
Latimer
South Carolni
Branghog
Congress
Wille
New York
Leblodtes
Shoneton
Ohio
Unclear text fragment with various names and phrases
The readable fragments reference many names and places but contain no coherent event or report. It resembles a garbled OCR of a sports or social note with scattered mentions of individuals and locations, lacking a clear narrative or outcome to summarize.
Stoessel Court Martial Fate Reported in Russia
Reports from St Petersburg claim Lieutenant General Stoessel faced a court martial over the fall of Port Arthur. The panel did not find fault with him on cowardice but avoided judging broader responsibility. Kuropatkin and Viceroy Alexei urged accountability for the war’s outcome.
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St. Potufeburg
Kenlenur
Deall
Te Navy
Marina
Rnssia
Foray
Stogsan
Heneral Kuropatkin
Alexi Una
Local Confusion Over Conviction Sees Strange Allegations
In Hilord Connecticut on February 21 a reported missive claims regret over a conviction. The fragment mentions a woman tied to the General's family and a person named Tosnph Silver, with garbled details about employment and a supposed belt incident.
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Hilord
Conn
Feh
Wile Blocesel
St. Pefurating
Warria
Pinhaling Ulu Hnl
Norwegians Gather to Promote Fundraising Treaty Gift
A Norwegian convention opens in Chicago with delegations from across the United States. They aim to raise 100000 to purchase a propounded gift for Medwayan on May 1 1914, centennial of the Norwegian constitution, and fund a delegation to Washington and restorations of a tenth century structure.
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Akteet
Soma
Daughtord
Medwayan
Washington
Poriol
Onthe der
Sanitarium for the Consumptive to be built in state
The General Organization of the Physicians Church of the United States held a meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico to authorize a $1,000,000 sanitarium for the treatment of consumption. It will be the third such sanitarium built in the region, with notable attendees including prominent officials and supporters.
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Albuquerque
Sige Fm
Athmationue
East River Tunnel Construction Details Revealed
A fragmented report describes ongoing tunnel work under the East River near Manhattan and Tong, noting sections completed and potential coordination between agencies. It mentions water management and safety concerns and signals a planned continuation of tunneling work with unspecified dates.
World Markets Close Amid Narrow Gains and Losses
Global market activity showed mixed results with prices easing in many sectors while select equities and commodities held firmer. Major names including St Paul and Anaconda appeared among notable moves, with trading reflecting cautious sentiment and modest shifts from yesterday's levels.
Head of Chief Officer Action Denounced In Fragmented Notice
A damaged OCR fragment reports names and roles around a chief officer, with unclear actions and several garbled phrases. The readable items hint at a formal notice or report involving individuals such as Dixon, Bell, Honig, and others, but specifics are obscured.
James A Baker faces charges in multi state railroad robberies
James A Baker, young man of good family, is accused of a wide sequence of railroad robberies and a murder across New York, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Ohio. Police allege a long spree from November through February with stolen money orders, express books, and numerous station robberies ending with Baker’s arrest in New York.
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James A. Baker
New York
Atest
Janey A. Dakey
Hatehinner
Clarington
Atntien
San Fratelxco
Witieh
PostoMloe
Sporter Kitould
Algor
Penney Vans
Gaker
Goluwhna
Ohio
Mitchinson
Iniwinol
Portofficas
C. Rogers
H. Yaun
Wilson
Noel
Fay
Mint
Matey
Musbury
Butop
Maty
Nicae
Bakers Landhwerk
Thompson, Pastati
Vant Mors & Obie
Exyreas
Baker-Jes
Io Rorbka
W.yajdad
Fuare
Hun
Wahingou
Brucetown
Hoya
Olil
Pittaburg
Parkorghurgy
W. Va
Lecombey
Wheeling
W. Vue
Claringion
Scuttin
Hutchinson
Powhattan
Moundsville
Grrieid
Noy
Carlton Hi
NX. A
Lehigh Valley
Mtlr
Boston
Child Saved by Heroic Sacrifice in Vitebire Story
A child was saved by a heroic act in Vitebire. The tale centers on Antoinette Myers, a two year old, and a mother figure. The account recalls a perilous moment, the heroism displayed, and the community response to the incident.
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Vitebire
Antoinette Myers
Panadtina
No Sting Left in Brain Battle In Midwest Town
Fragmentary OCR records show a chaotic note about a confrontation or event involving multiple groups and named individuals, including Marvhl, Fob, eWay, Mi. Collinr, and the Amero ralaister, with unclear roles and outcomes. The text hints at a formal body or meeting and possible weapons or defense themes, but details are sparse.
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Marvhl
Fob
eWay
Collinr
Amero Ralaister
Apaniih
Ont
Hf Yneismont
Mili Doliwiatn Amd Mbublen Etkndees
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van Metur
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Wilsone
Straits OF Magellan
Kanne Gly
Faby
Esis
Satay Lovasch
Chiles
Miler
Rate Midler
Kins
Patie
Ventondud
Uri
Moraied
LST
Illinois Supreme Court
Tonga
Byringefeld Ynstertay
Medicial
Anton
Beaneht
Tail
Jon T. Winot
Heery
Olay
Byerly
Ana
Sparta
Wilsons
Heroncheanal
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Sinadne
Suarta
SEN
FEMAR
Dattleships
Evann Fe
Pinole
Yerkes
Treiley
Wariath
Yorkey
Hodge West
SHAW
Denvir
Fan Wiimeiger
Tew
Jor
Amerloc Cope Gratindiy
Tiers Weh
Baglin
Rabid
Hesayhans
Amin
Thandy
Stoessel
Peterssurg
Miky
Klled
Mather
Presbyterian Church
East River
Stacles
EL Paul
Ulery
Paris
Neal Villa Vuwo
Delaware
Jun Hudson
Amerlent Briefing
Texan
aTocha
Abohison
Bultimarm
Ghia
Verve
Pnt
Northwestern
Colorado
Granda
Rio Grande
Tlouisvile
Noulville
York
Pennsylvania
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Rock Islavil
PhD
Poel
Cere
Rothern Mallway
Union Probe
Union Pocifie
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Wisconssn
Amerivan Cay
Fond Armerican Locomiytl Adner
Amollitue
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Etec
Western Union
Joh
Inierborough
Chicago Livestock
Heaven
t.Towb
Chivan
Montors
Jordine
Thad
Hoge
Merry Four Lights
Comely
Halle
van Shire —Roewlyes alwnt_o
Stevie
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Bane Fants
Svea
Mets
Santos
St Tani
Son KM PR
Bell
Dixon
Honig Gmtuvenda
Teliap
Wyeffey
Collier
Ferdily
Neyceek
Msnh
Chicago Fire
Newatio
Bortis
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