New Lincoln penny frenzy grips nation sparks coin demand
A nationwide rush for the Lincoln cent triggers mobs and long lines as Treasury and Philadelphia mint respond. Reports say collectors and the public flood subtreasuries, banks, and Philadelphia facilities seeking fresh coins, while officials caution no withdrawal from circulation and mint abundant supply will continue.
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United Sttes Treasury
Ta Mt
Tranelsco Mint
Philadelphia
Conlin
Treasury
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Toffern
Peremperi
Philadelphia Mint
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Barber
Morgan
Bigelow Pratt
Baint-Gaudens
J. Iret
Longacre
Brenner
Rossa
Milady
Cates
New York
New Orleans
Connecticut
United States
Sant Gaudens
Walstree
Stan
Treaster Terry
Wes Attenton
di Triulian
Fragmentary OCR item from a newspaper page
Vague readable fragments show names and places but lack clear events or dates. The piece mentions Republic and Bloneer Proot with scattered terms, offering no distinct action, outcome, or identifiable figure. Strong sourcing is insufficient to determine a concrete news item or summary.
OFF FOR ENCAMPMENT Delegates to encampment depart Salt Lake City August 1
Delegates from the Department of ha fotomac AR head for a national encampment in Salt Lake City arriving yesterday. Leaders include Edwin H Holbrooke and Henry A Johnson with a large party from the Potomac Woman Rebel Corps and local posts. The group will be away about a month, returning around early September.
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Salt Lake City
Washington
Ifimuon
Denament
Edwin H Holbrooke
Gal Holbrookes
John Rawlins
Melderry
Lincoln
Burdett
LA Re
Holbrooke
Henry A Jomson
Mra Johnson
OlWreyd
Loeffier
Wre Olinen
Goodacre
Waters Robert Armou
Moses Folsom
Harvey FA Sparks
Misa Garrison
I D Williamson
Chief Shippy Resigns as Chicago Police Chief
George M Shippy resigns as police chief of Chicago in a letter to Mayor Busse citing health reasons and plans a brief interim period. Vernarl J Mullaney, mayoral private secretary, is reported as the likely successor with a city council meeting set to approve the appointment.
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George M Shippy
Polte
Chicago
Busse
Stippy
Petoskes
Vernarl J Mullaney
Free
Priice
Shippy
Colored Men Appeal Baneful Star From Taft Policy
The National Independent Political Club of New York addresses President Taft with an open letter dated August 2 pleading for a shift in policy toward Black Americans. It denounces his stance as a “baneful stab” that bleeds the colored population with disappointment and calls for enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment and federal law amid ongoing South discrimination. The letter lists executive committee signers including Bishop Alexander Walters and William Monroe Trotter, and critiques the administration’s approach to Reconstruction amendments and racial progress.
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Chuef
Americana
Republic
National Independent Political Club
New York
Taft
Alexander Walter
William H. Scott
Woburn
Mass
Jordan
Louisville
Wiley
United States
Kings and Czars at Cowes and Royal Luncheon
Fragmented report describes a royal gathering at Cowes with King Kil ward and Emperor Nicholas, a luncheon at Besot House with Consuelo Duchess of Marlborough, and a secret landing on the Madina river. It notes British Russian hopes for closer ties and a French view on reconciliation affecting Europe.
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Taward
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New York
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Edward
Madina River
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Ward
John Fisher
Edwin Henry
Polles
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Kilward
Presa
England
Rovsla
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France
Russia
Temps
Prussia
Sadowa
Sedan
Government plane to be used for training aviators
The government aeroplane intended for training Lieuts Latim and Poulois is to be opened to any aviator wishing to conduct experiments. Gen James Alten’s staff approved leasing a field of 160 acres near Washington for a suitable shed and operation. The Wright aircraft will attract most aeronautical work this summer and autumn, with Fort Omaha housing the balloon and gas plant awaiting better officer allocation.
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Wilur Wright
James Alten
Cael
Aeronautical Division
Signal Corps
Bullying Courtroom Motion Ends with High Bail
Craig balks at influence to stop proceedings as Mrs Castle accuses him of assault and threats with a revolver. Magistrate Butts sets next hearing for Friday and keeps the woman in $3000 bail after her plea to drop the charge. Lawyer Deane seeks to raise bail. telegram to Capt. Henry Harrison Scott in Fort Morgan follows.
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Deane
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Fort Morgan
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New York
Sampson
Sweden Faces Broad Labor Strikes As Cities Brace For Impact
Stockholm Aug 4 The Swedish labor conflict widens as printers, railway, postal and telephone workers walk out. Street car and cab services halt, gas works and electric plants guarded by troops. Food shortages grow as ferries suspend service and supplies dwindle. Strikes extend to cemeteries and other sectors with about 1000 workers involved, including 800 in Malmo and 196 in Gothenburg.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Vtrikera Memtate
Nlon
Rae
Strie
Sweien
Eit
Malmo
Gothendure
Raupa
Quake Reported in San Francisco and Maryland Baseball Wins
San Francisco observers report a faint earthquake around 7 PM local time with seismographs noting a minor tremor. In Hagerstown Maryland, Frederick split a doubleheader at Athletic Park, 1 0 and 3 1, with Russell and Fanwell delivering solid pitching and McCarthy involved in a dispute over a call.
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Spec Aio
Washington
San Pranesco
Imreau
Laver
California
San Jose Cal
Hagerstown
Fredenck
Spectal
Washington Post
Hagerstown Md
Pegerstown
Frederick mM Athletic Park
Frederick Russell
Fanwell
Russell
Battersea
Erederick Meher Oakley
MeCarthy Hagerstown
Thackera
McKeever
Demand for Crown Jewels In Tehran Rumor
Reportedly the government offers former Shah Mohammed Ali a $7000 annual pension in exchange for surrendering jewels listed in a nationalist inventory or detailing their disposal. The move follows reports of Mohammed Ali’s possible acceptance and departure for Atlantis City.
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Teheran
Efehminmed Ali
Shah
Moharmed AU
Atlende City
Washington, Post
Washington Post
Perelo
Rosaie
Tortlent
Ocean Pier
Tariff clash and tariff commission talk in Senate debate
The Senate tariff discussion centers on Republican reformers and the party’s direction. Cummins and Aldrich clash over tariff revisions while Beveridge and Bailey push for a tariff commission. Senator Bevin dge argues the bill’s future and President’s powers, with Simmons and Daniels criticizing schedules and access to information.
Southern Railway Introduces Improved Local Passenger Service
Southern Railway announces an expanded local schedule with a new train from Charlottesville to Washington via all local stops on Sundays and weekdays to Calverton. Warrenton, Washington, Manassas, Strasburg, and Harrisonburg routes gain added stops and revised timings, replacing No 16 between Charlottesville and Washington. No 44 arrival to Washington shifts earlier and Nos 15 and 213 adjust accordingly.
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Manassas
Strasburg Junction
Strasburg
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Harrisonburg
Moyame
Harnsonburg
Riverton Riverton Junction
Front Royal Manassas
Alexandra
Monroe
Lawmaker Denounces Tariff Bill and Party Leadership
The speaker and colleagues said they were promised a day to vote on the conference report but were denied by the finance committee chairman Daniel. He ended with a denunciation of the tariff bill and warned Republicans that the party would gain if the right leader emerged.
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Bailey Wiliam Alden Smith
Bailey
Nelson
Cumming
Aldich
Ameren People Cummins
Cummyns
Republican Party
Fle
Bevendge
Alfrich
Wald Hays
Haxing
Tariff Commission
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Finance Court
Millee Taesda
Fae
Aprae
Simmons
North Carolina
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Daniel
Finance Committee
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Dort
Knights of Columbus elect national officers in Chicago and Grand Rapids
Motileacaugi J James Plenerty of Philadelphia was elected supreme knight with Grand Rapids Mich as deputy. The slate names W J McGinnis as national secretary, TD J Calle Nan as national treasurer, R H Pelletier as national advocate, P J McGivnes as national chaplain, and P J McLaughlin as national warden. Quebec chosen unanimously for the next meeting place.
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James A Plenerty
Philadelphia
Knights of Columbus
Grand Rapids
Tiantel Colwell
New Faven
Lennbeng
New York
Calle
Washington
Pelletier National Advocate
Boston
Mass
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Middletown
McLaughlin
Sewark
Quebec
Find Kidnappers Trunks Believed Ransom Are Sought
Louis police say brigands seek a ransom and intend no harm to a boy and a girl who are missing. They believe the abductors are prepared to remove the children by trunk and demand payment. Investigators are warning the public and soliciting tips from residents.
Nicaragua cuts cabinet in wake of kidnappings and claims
The Nicaraguan cabinet was dissolved amid a kidnapping scare involving Grace and Ton Mase Virlane. The dispute centers on a $590 ransom demand and alleged threats tied to officials, with ministers and aides replaced following the crisis and a government reshuffle approved by authorities.
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Torste
Mer
Grace
Peter
Cagoco
Samuel Turisa
Viviano
Jaent Waggann
Managua
Nicaragua
Sons of
Ecottom
Zélacalas
Tromhy
Ue Pak Oy
Tae
Tulang Inas Jose Marte
Trelign
Libel Hearings Ended in August Paradox At Trial
Libel hearings concluded on August 4 with witnesses answering summonses. Appearing included McPeany president of the new fanar company and Mt Lampre secretary of the army. Barbout and Maurie Hutin, former president of the orpa, were named in the proceedings as participants. The French government had not interfered with the proceedings.
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Amerca
McPeauy
Mt Lampre
Martre Barbout
Maurie Hutin
Orpa
TI Reneh
Paris Aug 4 Mulls Franco American League Opening
Tianotaux, president of the new Franco American league, announced a magazine to foster closer Franco American ties. The United States may act as arbiter of two oceans and perhaps of two continents as relations deepen.
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Tianotaux
Franco American League
Triak
le Sss
United States
Uwo
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