Senate era drama swells as Hitchcock targets Oregon land cases
Secretary Hitchcock orders a broad new probe into Oregon land frauds after an interview by Senator Fulton critics, aiming to indict prominent officials. The dragnet spans high offices, with Burns' agents sent to Oregon while Easland travels in New England. The feud with Fulton and Williamson’s legacy frames the展开 investigation.
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Fulton
Hitchcock
Oregon
Mitchell
Williamson
Portland
Congress
Easland
New England
Senate
Literior
Crego
Secret Service
W. J. Burns
The
Express Companies Seek Extension of Rate Law Effective Date
Express firms ask Inter state Commerce Commission to extend the August 29 start date under the new railroad rate law. They cite voluminous schedules and difficulty in preparing compliance, arguing special circumstances justify an extension. The commission has not acted but expects formal extension requests to be favorably considered.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Hotels and residences listed in Baltimore and cities
A long OCR fragment lists numerous hotel and resident names by city including Baltimore Chicago New York Richmond Memphis California Connecticut Florida Georgia Missouri New Jersey New York State and more. It also notes a Navy and Army presence and reports Dr Tucker and Dr Romaine treating a patient with typhoid fever in Washington.
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Tiraingham
St. Ims
Tisan
Rendia
Birmigham
Radelgt. Weir
Modis
Beltran
Terpa
Xatisaal
Geongia
Regerent Hay
Milas
Atlanta
New Wharf
C. G. Cona
Maron
Higes
Wesihers
J. Emeia Tuller
Alleata
St TW
Burns
Foie
Jamea
ML Stearne
Das Motney
National
New Orleena
New Wizard
OTA
H. H. Hoyt
Duluth
Raleigh
Missouri
C.D. Wright
A. J. Cutell
Kansas
Lew Willard
Philip It
Tanten Ae Latte
St. James
William
Lldge
Thige
Kangaa City
Ratelsh
Raska
Charles
Gosa
Omaha
Jersey
William H. Daitzel
Rantler
Itianileits
New York State
Frank P. Hort
Elmira
Ebwt
Newell
Yonkers
Raleign
Carolina
B. Taylie
Hensdorn
New Willies
Cabuu
Max Wooltsoe
Cielanati
New Willard
Jorge W. Jackson
Cineianati
St. Gale
Novivantaw
Ji Ose
Harriee Tre Ebb
Sosen We Broimurad
Cans Re Archer
Frantford
George J. la Bal
Panparium
Bonen
J. C. Brows
Columbia
New Jav
Wood
Lemiter
Kuainesser
D. EL Oindoril
Knagyilte
W. A. Sherman
Houston
Che. Youne
Salt Lake City
Oat
MT. der
Wlr
Lloyd
James A. Cibagg
St Cogt
Delle
Ni H
Murkub
Camn
R. Warrenton
Harry Faton
Wie
Springfeta
United Grin
ARMY
R. H. Jacken
Ebpitt
NAVY
I. A. Runa
Ptkot
Snow Alley Queen of Dahomey Jewelry Heist Tale
An elderly woman in Snow alley is enticed by paste jewels mistaken for genuine. She and her nephew parade in gala dress, drawing attention at church and in the neighborhood. The jewelry is found to be real by Mrs. Robinson, who recovers the items and rehires the cook Mammy Brown. The jewels remain with their rightful owner.
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Snow's Alley
Dahomey
Brown
Mrs
Robinson
Cook
Snow Alley
Which Captain Is Guilty Jamestown Side in Morning Testimony
An inquiry opened at the Georgetown custom-house into the collision between the steamers St Johns and Jamestown near Marshall Hall. Jamestown witnesses described efforts to avoid the crash while St Johns captain testified on signals and positions. Proceedings resume Monday with legal counsel for both sides.
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Georgetown
St. Jonhus
Jamestown
Marshall Hall
United
Charles F. Wright
Edward White
Baltimore
H. D. Reed
Fort Hunt
Bt. Johns
Alexandria
St. Johns
Teedaloo
John S. Beitsel
Richards
St. Johne
Capt. Randall
Randall Steamboat Company
A. B. Brown
Porto Rican Railroad Franchises Sought From San Juan to Caguas
In San Juan Puerto Rico on July 14 petitioners including tobacco interests seek a franchise to build a railroad from San Juan to Caguas. The American Railroad Company, holder of a 1907 franchise to extend lines, is moving to construct the road.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Caguas
United’ States
American Railroad Company
Grand Rapids man killed as caboose rides away
Buckley of Grand Rapids Michigan was killed instantly when a caboose rode loose from a moving train on the West Shore Railroad and backed into a following freight. Three crew members in the caboose were injured while asleep. Sir Thomas Lipton abandons Milwaukee visit invitation. Forty pontoons towed upriver for dredging work by Atlantic Gulf Pacific Co. work to commence soon.
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Buffin, Xaywy
Frank J. Buckley
Grand Rapids
Mich
West Shore Railroad
Joseph M. Clark
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Dredging Company
Hay Fever 8 Coming From Austrian Remedy
Reports from hay fever victims across the United States claim earlier and more severe symptoms this season. The Austrian Dispensary offers Ascaten treatment and free literature by mail from 32 West 25th Street New York to prevent and cure hay fever or asthma.
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United States
Barding Ascaten
Dha
West Twenty-ffth Street
New York
Osculatory Octopus Wins Victory On A River Boat
Capt Reed aboard the steamer Jamestown confronts a couple kissing openly on the promenade deck during a river trip. He enforces no kissing rule, warning against such conduct. By journey’s end, he reports no formal policy, but advises carrying an umbrella on future trips.
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R. B. Reed
Jamestown
Romeo
Capt. Reed
Ips
Pennsylvania
J. Reed
Public Library Adds Wide Range of New Books
The District Public Library announces new acquisitions across philosophy religion biography and description. Notable entries include Robinson Religion of Nature, Leigh Life of Pay, and Wright The Battles of Labor along with Boargo Socialists and many more across subjects from history to travel and literature.
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Leigh
Wrights
Boargo
Fairbairs
Patrick
Ezekiel
Cbnh
Fisze
Fairbule
E.K
Snow
Gregory the “Great
Sisco
Weldon
Bennet
Hosie
M. L
Burros
Montaen
Edward Lord Hawke
Oliver
Edgar
Allan Foe
Prosie
Macdonald
Parry
Soraterts Memorter
Blagwick
Arthur
Henry
Simpaod
Richard
Edmund
Campion
Soldene
Hastly
Victoria
Asitoe
Canes
W. We
Hamashye
Bramsholt
Clark
Z. W
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Ree
Conan Semued
Scotland
Perth
Ril
Chodoml
Constantine
Mule
Sir William
Muir
Beynt
Fr. Mast
Salien
Withrow
W. H
Rome
Wilde
Barker
E. H
Guyenne
Aquitaine
E. U
Waytartag
France
Boulger
Conway
Sir W. M
Aconeagra
Tierra del Fuego
Hope
Highlands
Ielands
Acotland
I Tlaynes
G. H
Gomme
Gyte
Hersiet
Sir Eawarl
Foreign Office
Mir
Hott
Hamilton
Diveast
Keteni
Sabin
O. C
Setanco
Galie Sabin
D. C
Woodhull
Burritt
Katherina
Corfeld
Harwood
New Earth
Herbert T. E
Long
Prather
Shelton
Louise
Flambers
Wright
T.weale
Buck
Gertrude
Morris
E. W
Rock Heacham
Cecil
Pii Leopardi
Jiacnino
E. Letlee
Frederic
New ‘York Sun
Nie
Pearson
C. H
Palit
List of 19th Century Authors and Works in Mixed Categories
A compact roster of writers and titles including Thackeray Dostoevsky Flaubert and Whibley with varied works such as novels sketches and portraits. The list appears fragmentary and garbled with several mis-spellings and uncertain attributions.
Gold in a Graveyard Dispute Over Jewish Cemetery
In Butte Montana on July 14 the Hebrew Benevolent Society, which oversees the Jewish Cemetery, plans legal action to oust Herman Mueller a wealthy landowner who seized a burial plot. Mueller claims to have found gold in the graveyard and intends to mine there despite the dispute.
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Benevolent Society
Joan Man
Butte
Mont
Hebrew Benevolent Society
Jewi
Herman’ Mueller
Elvon
Mueller
Mina
Chicago Sees An Air Ship In Thirteen Mile Flight
Chicago July 14 Much interest rose in the business section today as an air ship guided by aeronaut Wild crossed the city from south to north. The craft started seven miles south of the business district at an amusement resort and landed near Humboldt Park thirteen miles northwest of the start. The wind was eight miles per hour from a point just north of southeast.
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Wild
Chicago
Humboldt Park
Young Universalists Elect Officials for Next Convention
Detroit July 14 Rev Frederict Williams Perkine of Lynn Mass was re elected president of the Young People s Christian Union of the Universalist Church A J Bicknell of Cambridge Mass was re elected secretary and A W Pierce of Franklin Mass elected treasurer The competition among Atlanta Boston Washington for the next convention was sent to the executive committee for decision.
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Detroit
Mich
Frederict Williams Perkine
Lynn
Mass
Young People's Christian Union of the Universalist Church
A. J. Bicknell
Cambridge
A. W. Pierce
Franklin
Atlanta
Gan
Washington
D. C
Boston
Executive Committee
Impure Water Prompts Health Warnings and Cure Claim
An old warning notes typhoid and malaria from impure well water and urges using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive and cure. It claims doctors prescribe it and hospitals endorse it, offering a medical booklet and bottle sales from Rochester New York.
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Duffy
Duffy Malt. Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
Bastille Anniversary Party At French Castle Restaurant
Jean Perreard Count Perreard hosted a July Fourth style celebration at his French Castle on 1204 6 Street NW. Guests included Reptiles 3 and Sons of the Republic as they enjoyed French dainties and burgundy amid lanterns and festive toasts until midnight.
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Burgundy
Jean Perreard
Count Perreard
Bastile
Etel
Jean
Monsieur Perréard
Awhays
America
Famaus
Reptiles 3
Sons of the Republic
Mme. Perreard
Strike Delayed Banquet Delays Illinois Bar Event
Chicago July incident at the Illinois Blaze Bar Association banquet saw waiters, demanding higher pay, strike before the first course. Officials secured replacements, delaying the event about an hour and a half past the scheduled start time.
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Chicago
Illinois Blaze “Bar Association
Ohyaso Beach
Delayed wedding ends in secret ceremony for Mrs Carter
Portsmouth July 1 The sensational wedding of Mrs Leslie Carter and William L Payne unfolded after a license mishap. Payne retrieved a second license, a private ceremony was performed at Old St. John s Church with only the minister and two daughters present. The couple then returned to the hotel amid secrecy and Mrs Carter appeared distressed. Rev Henry Emerson Hovey later said he did not recall marrying Mrs Carter.
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Washington Post
Portsmouth
Leslie Carter
William L. Payne
New ¥Ark
Old St. John's Church
Portland
Fayne
Herusband
Henry Emerson Hovey
Lynching Plot Foiled After Ranchman's Death in New Mexico
L D Bolton real estate man shot and wounded Charles Gilg at Clayton New Mexico. Gilg died. Bolton arrested and transported to Trinidad. A lynching party formed to intercept Bolton but a mounted policeman intercepted near Trinidad and routed him to the county jail. He will be taken to Raton New Mexico for further action.
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Trinidad
Colo
L. D. Bolton
Charles Gilg
Clayton
N. Mex
Bolton
Hobgen
Gilg
County
Raton
42 Babies Die In Week Fears Shortage Of Ice Cited
Dr Woodward warns infant mortality rose to four percent in the last six days with the week likely higher than the prior. He blames ice shortage and heat and seeks urgent funds to employ inspectors and aid sick children, proposing to divert ice from vendors. A San Francisco relief committee plans 2.75 million to build permanent homeless shelters as disaster relief continues.
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Woodward
Lee
San Francisco
Pardes
Schmitz
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