Arrested for forgery near Frederick Maryland
Pinkerton detective traced the case from Philadelphia to Frederick where Elmer G Small of Premier Cancers is linked to a forged certificate scheme. The suspect, accused of obtaining office via false documentation and selling stock then fraudulently presented certificates in New York and Philadelphia, faces charges arising from a staged stock plot.
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Philadelphia
Pinkerton
Elmer G Small
Warves
Komi Suly
Elmar
Ft & Mer
New York
Gowon
Briday
Wastik
Patladelphtia
Miter Sk Lompany
Franktin
Pest
Stott Wien
Women as harvest hands in Washington fields described
Fragmentary text notes women drawn into harvest duties on Washington farms. References to duties, months, and conditions imply widespread labor involvement. specifics are obscured by OCR damage, but indicate issues of work allocation and gender roles in agricultural tasks.
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Washington
Six Saved From Death In Boat Rescue Incident
A chaotic scene unfolded as a boat mishap left several people endangered near a forested area. Rescue crews evacuated six victims, with others treated for injuries as authorities investigated the botched voyage.
SAY OFFICER IS DESERTER Capt Byers Missing from Quarters
Fragmentary report notes Capt Byers of Wheeling Recruiting Station as deserter from quarters. Vague phrases imply his disappearance during a noted period. Details are unreadable, with garbled text obscuring unit and date context, but missing officer is the core fact.
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Capt Byers
Hope Wall
Parker Heads to Jamestown After Narrow Escape on Train
Judge Alton B Parker of New York and Mrs Claude Swanson narrowly escaped a fatal shot on a Southern Railway train between Richmond and Millothian. Parker spent last night and today in Richmond before departing for Norfolk’s Jamestown Exposition then returning to New York. He said the US must avoid war with Japan and suggested the Philippines could be ceded if needed.
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Thioks
Fred
Swanson
Washington
Richmond
Alton B Parker
New York
Claude Swanson
Gov Swanson
Southern Railway
City
Millothian
Parker
Bar Association of North Carolina
Earsh
Packer
Japan
Philippines
Alexandria News In Brief Raid Contemplated by Maryland Officials
A chaotic report from Alexandria notes rumors of Maryland authorities considering a demonstration against a gambling ark on the Potomac. The Bartholdi steamer delivered several trips to the site but no action followed. Gov Swinson and Gov Watfield discussed cooperation, yet no raid occurred. Also reported are funeral notices for Leo J Evald and Harvey Mayhugh, a plan for Telegraph Poles replacement on Freestone Bridge approach, and Manassas show attendance. Local residents joined by family and neighbors.
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Tom Post
Strest
Alecandria
Bartholdi
King Street
Maryland
Paloma Tower
Jones Point
Monte Carlo
Washington
Brent
Gov Swinson
Erno
Gov Watfeld
Martind
Woirfeld
Got Swinson
Poor crops and odd incidents cross county and state
Report from Tannington and Petershut Virginia notes crop troubles with peas and corn this season amid late spring cold. A dead well dressed man was found near Smitha Creek at Ghent bridge in Norfolk, coroner to identify. Luther Ward brakeman on Cumberland railroad injured by a freight train near Waynesboro division and hospitalized.
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Prince George
Meadliree
Washington East Norfolk
Smitha Creek
Ghent Bridge
Iversal
Hagerstown
Luther & Ward
Cumberland
Altev
Waynesboro
Poor Tobacco Crop and Ocean Freight Delays Reported
A fragmentary 1945 page notes a poor tobacco crop affecting Tranitie County and farm concerns. It lists numerous ships arriving from New York Newark and Liverpool routes, indicating ongoing sea movement and supply disruption. The text mentions scarce fuel and general market strain amid widespread postwar adjustments.
Poles Resist Germanization Amid Punishments and Settlement Drive
Berlin reports ongoing Polish resistance to Germanization in Posen and West Prussia. Clergy and parents face imprisonment and fines as authorities push German instruction. The Landtag backs settlement schemes, creating German villages and land ownership while Polish language and national sentiment remain strong.
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Berlin
Posen
Tme
West Prussia
Siitation
Uns
Fle Sears
William Kilgour Dead Silver Tongued Orator of Montgomery
William Kilgour known as the Silver tongued orator of Montgomery died at his home near noon today at about age 74. He had a long career as a lawyer and public official in Allegany and Montgomery counties, served as clerk and attorney to the county commissioners, and held roles in the Maryland legislature and as Commonwealths attorney. His widow was Hose Elon Queen, who died about twenty years ago.
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Waskingtom
Rockih
Willan Kilgour
Montgomery
Ileeas
Wiss Mary Kilgour
Alexander Kilgour
Francia S Kilgow
Sallie Kilgour
Yury
Cathelic Ghureh
Col Kilgour
Oorn
Roerkyile
Tomyer
Las Place
Margaret
Tranels Stribpling
Ugn
St John' S College
Annapolis
Youne
Cumberland
Tudge
Pearre
Tis
Fie
Allegany
Board of
Allegany County
Maryland
Col Kilgent
Ue Senate
Washinton
Alexandria
Col Allgour
Rockville
Charles Brooks
Baltimore
Wises Hose Elon Queen
Metropolitan area names and households listed in postal ledger
A sprawling, OCR filled record lists numerous names with titles and addresses tied to metropolitan areas. It includes individuals such as F J Townsend, Lain G11, J Bostan, and many others along with places like Arlington Raleigh Chicago St Ighton and New Willard. The fragment ends with a heading Virginia obituary.
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Baitimoresh
Townsend
Floth Rateigh Woottard
Steldames
WPF
Erewan Sd
Chicagosp
Port Aira Marlin
Ighton
Ower Adams
Smith
Saoreham Owes We Wits
Jameg Willem J Thompson
We Monald Natopat
Laure Rulland
Arlington Raleigh
Millerolland RC Fetes
Wieder St Jone
GG Mogen
Wilk Ad Roe Albert Huby
Db Carta & Tugex
Aler
Regent Jala & Hoeney Heenry
Sella Trainar
Miss New
Slavama
Robert
Coos Ontgemers
Janes Rewwsas
Tumpkin Curtis
Stout Luther Jone
Jonestaza
Jamey NG Peitio Jonestoro
Willard Taliformanyra
Suffera
Laura Palmer
LM Malro
Maude Melrose
Lon Angon
Alle
Oaksend
Dmamer Mies
Gey Sen Drancis
Shurehum
BJ Peabody
Aringten
Lok
de Manon Nellie
Paul Barnett
Lagansport Tings
Kansas
M Weightman Jr Topeke
Willard Kqntlcky
Missen Nett
Marie Austin
Tadsille
Wood
Cardwell Lexington Talelah
Winton Muyfeld
Vational Lovisiava J L Wather
Baton Rouge Meteo
Madland
Angin Indian Mead Ralegh George A
Neston Inilun Wendalional
Blantt
Kennedy Prederick Regent Mississifin
OL Brown
Smith Yaron
Alsouue
Fousseur
Louin Rewigh John
Suyix
Barrier
Jemer
Cook
Toute
FE Bette
G Zelty
California
SeUrapulitan
Sullivan
Louin Ringe
Conte
Shorehqm
Relhaska
Omaha
Raleigh
Mitchel
Franke Amlageo
Shoreham
KEW
Jersty
Shharkie
Glumsboro Raeigh
Mery
Newark
Metropolitan
Nomtu
Calgralm
OD Bailey Jr
Winston
Richardson
Rockingham Metropolitan
Dakota
Collins Kenmarest
Jam
Cinelanatt
James JG
Marlia
Wit
Cinetanatt
Plorence Wiley
Medfeld
Mary Becker
Germantown
Shaw Cineinnat
Pang
Portland
Rewnsylvania
E P Moore
Tyrone Maiter
Jo Sutton
New Willard Reign
Mepworth
Southport
England
Snes Ex Swaine
Panama
Hauttsiena
Behroeder
Catae Cosmas Metropolitan
Elexent
Toronto
Mgs
Virginia
Death of J Clarke Wealthy Wheeling Banker Dies
Prominent Wheeling banker and millionaire J Clarke dies at age four after a paralysis stroke while lecturing in a Western church. The illness struck Wednesday night as he collapsed during a sermon, ending a long career in finance and law.
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Washington
Maeling Weva
Clarke Sit
Cigar Factories To Open As Strike Ends In Cuba
Havana reports a one week reopening schedule as cigarmakers strike ends. Trust factories resume Tuesday while inducement manufacturers reopen tomorrow under the old terminal, aligning with employer demands. A Henry Clax & Bob Co letter cites Gov Magoon urging American currency adoption for Cuba to stabilize the currency standard.
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Havana
Trust
Tne
Henry Clax & Bob Co
Gov Magoon
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Elgar
Pension Questions and Claims Talk From 1907 Column
The Pension Editor answers reader queries on fee rules under the February 6 1907 act and describes limits on fees by the Interior Department. It covers eligibility for disability pensions from the Spanish War and Civil War eras, evidence requirements, widow pensions, order of progression for claims, and notes on postmaster oaths for pension vouchers.
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Br. E Jones
Xoidtere
Sadora
Indianapolis
Gen .Thomes
Interior Department
Snc
Thomas Hopkins
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensiona
Congress
Spirit Bids Him Wed Claim Fower From Heaven
Des Moines reports Mrs Ladd wife of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice presides over sensational trance meetings. Converts speak unknown tongues, some claim visions, and marriages arise under religious ecstasy. Arrests for disturbing the peace occur but followers remain loyal. mission continues amid controversy and legal scrutiny.
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Ladd
Iowa
Des Moines
Sundal
Washington
Scott 4
Iowa Supreme Court
United States
John Brewer
Clyde Miller
Milter
Mcense
Millar
Ladds Eateer
Uem Tsen
Mrs Ladd
Des Motea
Sint George
Statement on religious liberty and public order by Scott St Ladd
In a careful public note Scott St Ladd defends freedom of thought and religious belief while asserting that expression must not infringe on others rights or law. He vows to address reports about Ladd and Vire Ladd and to act with discretion, saying the matter will be thoroughly handled.
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Warren Pa Ms
United States
Cuba
Ysa
Span
Spain
Daltimore
Pension Bureau
Ethel Wallace
Harry Gael
Ladd
Laad
Bpa
Add
McMichael
Ida
Vire Ladd
Scott St Ladd
Italians Honor Garibaldi at Philadelphia Meeting
Italian community in Philadelphia held a mass meeting to honor Garibaldi with speeches in Italian and tributes by notable locals. F Barergensni of Washington introduced Garibaldi’s memory, drawing applause as the star-spangled banner and Garibaldian themes stirred the audience.
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Wasington
Garbald
Sevaston
Ganbaldi
F Bargenni
Washegton
Garioeidi
Phusdelphia
Pancfpa
Saribald
Ron Viens
Phadelphia
Barcardoso
Ai Theater
Jung
Stars and Stripes
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Silk Company
Frederick, MD
Washington County
Curtis
Lischbirg
Bop
Ptaly
Lee Rob
Cols
Jamestown
Alexandria News
The
Ark
Leo J
Leo J Wala
Washington Street
St Mars S Cathuile
St Marys Cemetery
Tavahi
Sivue Compatholle Benevolent Legion
Harvey Mayhugh
Harveys Wayhugh
Aid
Withun Mayhish
Jems Opud
Tdgat Carpets Ter
West Rotary Plegraph Company
Freestone
Prince Witan County
Everett
Sarah L Everett
George Waisiington Untereas Hospital
Lycrett
Peyton T. Lycrett
North Alfred Treet
Manassas
Stuart Hunter
Hus
Edmund Hunter
Dinwiddie
Bloomington
Tolyen
Arcadiam
Ronan
New Vow
Sin
Merbow & Fo
York
Cerra
New Yorke
Queens
Canaepatis
Sorbua
R Tetwan
Palermo
Lverpool
New
Fom
Antwerp
Mia
Prussia
Landtag
Royal Settlement Commission For
Poland
Landtag No Ieas
Commission
Pollah
Berain
Gol
William Kilgour
Senate
Merman
Stleg George M
Sqion
Lugena
Thomasi
Bel Turane
Sigr Relogh
Charlie Chapma
LW Wells Aid
Buchann
Jordon
Whaina St Jammer Harr Sman
Oryan Pe
Wwitgell Alor McU Beingier Fb
Pergasan Attonal
John H Goes Metropolitan JY
Anner
Lourh Hori
OM Mead
Martin JH
Snowkrake
M_ hautman
Miter
Leyies
Joseph S Fonash
Anna
Rotter
Ropotivan
Snyder New Willard
Shaurenesay
Joseph Gultin
Iaiees
Alien
Matrapolitan Pluhmont
Teurt
Jamer Mina
Horot
Mies
Tetrapolitan
TeMom
Ebr
Toisous
Hawkineville
Mack Mckinney
Sue
A J Clarke
Topeka
Kans Walle
Iams
Dayton
Ohio Yamen
Ohio
Dicks Regiment
Ving Jn
Omee
Igorma
Thomas
Phaetur
Twa
Sot Alera
Robert FW Wall
Commissioner of Pensions
Commissioner of Penalons
United Stated
Herney
Ieee
Box
Willie Waller
Mira Ladd
Thomas WeParlind Hs
Liewt Elyson
Mian Prudence van Gilder
Lil. Miler
George Sturges
Dai F
Garibaldi
de Silvestre
Hero
Patrick Ford
Arena
Chicago
Spokane
St Loms
North Pacific Coast
Porte
Puget Sound
Columbia
Yellowstone
Livingston, Mont
Amerca
FPW
Cherniat St
Philadelphia, Pa
Northern
Pacific
M. Clelanif
Pech
Gmaly
Shoomaker GG
Ena Sa
Bond
Leane Poid
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Inc
Louisiana Avenue
7Th
Pa Ave
Lutz & CO
Pennsylvania Ave
Whitl
Suncas
Carpsi
Cuorthas
Petia
Ithaca Band
Dee Vante Te the Great
Alfreno” Sreial
Wes Weer
Hase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Belasco Feer Carder
Vale
JO Miemi
Charlotte Walker
Ag Boll
Adure Vake
Asorn Opera CO
FRA Biawoloy Son Bel
Glen Echo Hippodrome
Siz del Manto
Wiss
Alice M Garson Charles Vincent
Fullbrass
Great Falls of the Potomac
Visgara
RAND
Anne Adres
Euuca iv AE
Washington Schools
Berlitz School
St N.W
Eye
Episcopal Esale Intitute
Fauquier Institute For Young Ladies
Hacen
Eleuven
Grover
Fulton
Ninth Street
Westes Dimond
Monte
Ceres
Cook Remedy CO
Tes Maowg Temple
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