Taft warned of Chicago assassination plot in letter
Topeka Kansas State Journal prints an unsigned note said to be from Taft, dated August 27, outlining a plot to assassinate the Republican presidential nominee in Chicago and implicate Westerners. The letter describes observers near a Rock Island yard and a plan to strike from a skyscraper. It includes Taft’s reflections on labor and social questions and cites Tolstoy on bread labor.
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Taft
Chicago
Vetter
Topeka
Kansas
Kas
State Journal Today
Willam Hy. Taft
Tun
Rock Island Galle
Xen
Edo
Bryan on Labor Day tour across multiple states
On the eve of a speaking tour William Jennings Bryan faced large crowds and tight security as he traveled from Illinois to New York. A motorcade and parade drew about 20 000 people in Chicago while supporters and party leaders accompanied him to the Auditorium Annex.
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Chicago
Bryan
Mme Bryan
Jonu J. Mainy
National Committee
Miler
Orego
Iocal
Audilavium
Bran
Dryanhrough
Qld
Vivalnia
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Delaware
We Hor
Rhode
Isiodd
New York
Huywn Way
Tadiy
F Jabor Bay
Eplebaion
ChiraKe
Andlinr
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Che Patrade
Nuether Hut
Ub Abilrest Shenton
Furl
Mmoenten Ty
Atk Trubat
Ellen
Weddings Follow Romances of the Suf and Gil
Fragmented OCR text mentions weddings and romances with garbled names and places. Limited readable details describe unions amid unclear context, suggesting a local society note about marriages tied to drifting romance lines and possibly waterfront or Grove settings. Names and specifics are uncertain, but the piece hints at social events around nuptials.
Music on the Brain Sparks Help for a Student
A young man obsessed with music seeks study aid after a newspaper ad prompts a sympathetic citizen to offer tuition and support. Kingdon, a Canadian native in the city for five months, agrees to assist by covering expenses and arranging steps to balance his musical passion with work.
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Ghitano
F. Klipdom
Innereast
Jon Jredues
King
Studier
Hue
Geo
Kingdon
Canada
Bern
Railroad interests unharmed by panic in Oregon
Amid a money panic, local railroad leaders in Tordland Oregon assert resilience and vow continued progress. They praise neighborly cooperation with nearby communities and emphasize plans to develop transportation links and economic ties across the Columbia River.
Hearst lecture sparks debate on labor in politics
Hearst argues labor unions should avoid direct political action while acknowledging factions like Gompers differ on strategy. He cites past criticisms of Bryan era allies and warns that using baskets to influence votes could corrupt unions and split workingmen, urging continued independence from party machines. He references Haskell, Venret, and Bryant to support claims of deceit and collusion within Democratic ranks.
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Davenport
Joya
Addyass
Tenet
Labor
Vnto
Gompers
Gompere
Iabor Tinfone
Inari
Linas
Republicae Party
Democratic
Thia
Democratic Party
Washington
Bryan
Bryan Ibn
Olesily Appululad
Treaguter
Haskell
Citizana
Altance
Heareh
Harkall
Venret
Hiwkedl
Hearst
Heyer Fermed
Hearstrom
Jamea
Camp
Will
Pitsburg
Charles Bryant
Andpraan
Body of Sullivan 18 Found
The body of a man named Sullivan, age 18, was found on a Falkland track road. Police report he suffered wounds to the face and head and inquiries focus on a possible assault. Investigators are questioning nearby witnesses as they seek to identify suspects connected to the incident and determine the exact time of death.
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Sullivan
Suijlear
Creough
Mathowitzes
Ak Caelin
Maine Republicans Watch In Crossed Wires and Foggy Signals
A garbled Washington dispatch recounts Republican activity around Maine with unclear names and fragmented phrases. The note hints at party strategy, public sentiment, and intra party tensions tied to electoral timing, but concrete details are obscured by OCR errors.
Count DeToulet Lautrec Arrested on Swindling Charge
The unnamed Count DeToulet Lautrec was arrested in connection with swindling allegations. He claimed American naturalization but had recent extradition history from Bremen and expulsion from Spain. Another figure, Nicholas H. Saving also known as Count DuToulouse-Lantree, faced European swindling charges and claimed U.S. citizenship after a romantic tale of persecution. The report links past military service and a dramatic escape to America.
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Polly Hers Inday
DeToulet Lautrec
Tal el Gotta
Sinnis
Blberia
Bremen
Spal
Nicholas H. Saving
Count DuToulouse-Lantree
Prines Saving
Europe
Unife
St. Petersburg
Niebola
Aurestora
Simuolt
Angala
Manchuria
Chicago
Jas Lien Moravleff
Rome
Bhiuvay
America
Sayian
Rae
Unita Btates
Spain
Onys
Santiago
Aviator sets new plane record at height over thirteen feet
Len DeLaGranees, president of the Aviator Club, reportedly broke a field record yesterday with a high aerial feat. The event occurred near Thirteen Feet, Fars, as Himes and WeienL of three forties watched the minor stunt.
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Fars
Len DeLaGranees
Cid We Praner
Tery
Thirfeatt Feer
Mewir Thistyane
Minuies
Body of Frank Sargent Cshemater at Washington
Fragmented OCR text describes the body of Frank Sargent Cshemater in Washington with scattered names and officials. It mentions Navy Secretary Morealty Acting AG and various departments while recounting a formal event or procession with unclear sequence and details.
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Frank Sargent
Washington
Laminatior
Barvnn Oerysiol
Imrea of
Intarmaron
Warrinn
Varig
Devin Oia
Mtndob AS
Hogata
Senator Knox Hurt in Car Crash Seen By Reports
Fragmentary dispatches indicate Senator Philander C. Knox of Metahirg was seriously injured in a motor accident. A nitro explosion occurred as two autos collided, leaving Knox slightly dazed and hospitalized amid conflicting accounts.
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Tandon
sHapateh
Horaodas
Philander C. Knox
Metahirg, Foy
Re. Knox
Directors Claim Bank 18 Solvent to Reopen in Pittsburgh
The article reports that Directors of Bank 18 argue the institution remains solvent and should be reopened. It notes examinations by officials, a controller’s order that the bank be closed, and ongoing legal and administrative actions in Washington and Pittsburgh to determine the bank’s future, with receivers and state officials involved.
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Netional Miok
Don
Cuvinghan
Wening
Am Atharh Tipan
P Pever
Tulwa
Sur
Hichardaan
Hushier
Pyne
Eavings & ‘Trust Company
Gleffer
George Ms Gordon
Bank
N.eatialite
Two Old Parties Past Usefulness And Reform Call
A fragmentary notice recalls political fatigue and calls for change within former ruling blocs. It hints at fatigue with established parties, mentions key figures and a push toward new leadership and fresh policy directions.
Unclear Text Death by Own Action Report
The readable fragments describe a death by own action involving Wye Neva Bent, Ted Taetina, and a military or veterans context. Details are incomplete, but the note references a specific incident possibly within a company or unit and mentions punishment or investigation terms. The text remains distorted and partial.
Taft to Begin Trip From Fremont Through Cincinnati
Taft plans a long political journey starting from Fremont to Cincinnati, traveling by trolley and train with stops at Sandusky and various towns. He will address soldiers and relatives, with family connections highlighted to President Hayes, while party aides and associates accompany him on the tour across multiple cities including Bellefontaine Urbana and Springfield.
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Mindin
Otto
Taft
Fremont
Dorla
Rothert
Parly
Spiegel Glave
Tayes
Sacto
Hayes Boaror
Ara ‘Lath
Fath W
Derton
Hayes
Peraanal
Pratnaglomal Directktes
Cincinnati
Sandusky Tate
Biward Marsh
Fandusky
Patt Bagind
Tilo
Carey
Wharton
Kenton
Bellefontaine
Urbana
Springheld
Payton
Tatton
Dragon lizards found at Bronx Park 200 a rare sight
Report describes the discovery of two dragon lizards in Bronx Park 200. The creatures, labeled as ancient reptiles, are said to resemble prehistoric dinosaurs with distinctive features such as white-streaked brows. Experts speculate on their descent from dinosaurs, noting their leathery limbs and unusual gait.
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Bronx Park
New York
Kopi
Ho Jongih
Wong
Raymond Ty Titmacs
Ciratar
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