Taft Watches Wrights Flight as Monorail Start Tested
President Taft attended a public demonstration of the Wright brothers aeroplane on the parade ground. Orville Wright cited wind and weather as factors in attempting an official endurance flight with Lt Lahm aboard, aiming for an hour aloft if conditions permit.
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Orville
Taft
White House
Behator Bourne
Chevy Chase
Archibald Butt
Oscar K Davis
oMcers
Bourne
Oregon Sclon
Wright Brothers
Joe Cannon
Dwight
Hemenway
Nicholas Longworth
Anilie
Wrights
Sgam
Alder
Lieut
Lahm
Wright
Alexandria
Il Blériot Wins Five Thousand Dollar Prize
French aviator Louis Blériot receives the $5,000 prize from a Daily Mail contest for crossing the English Channel by airplane. War Secretary Haldane and Ambassador Cambon, plus many officials, attend a luncheon at the Victoria Hotel in London to honor him. Crowds surge at Dover and London as Blériot’s feat is celebrated with exhibits, medals, and plans for further recognition in France and Britain.
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Haldane
Cambon
France
London
Laula Bleriot
Daily Mall
English Channel
Victoria Hotel
Paul Cambon
Col Capper
Eng Heh
Donudauts
Victoria
Prin Pal
Aeroplane Club
Ankuse
Fragmented OCR ruins local wedding and date clues
The readable text shows garbled lines referencing a marriage, dates, places, and names but is largely indecipherable. Key entities and concrete details are missing or incoherent, yielding only scattered fragments without a clear narrative or verifiable facts.
Balloon flight abandons Lahm Cup attempt in snowstorm
A balloon crew led by Capt Berry and companions John McCullough and Thurman aimed to reach the Lahm Cup landmark near Savanna after a 242 mile journey from University City. Heavy midsummer snow and soaking conditions flooded the basket and gas, forcing the abortive ascent at 13 000 feet as snow was shed to lift weight.
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St Louw
John Berry Pawh
McCullough
John & Thurman
University City
Igad
Savanna Inl
Berry
Ike
Stor
Requests Admission to Asylum in Father's Case
W Q Lansdale of 7H G Street northwest was arraigned in the police court on a father’s complaint alleging troublesome conduct. The 18 year old admitted needing treatment and asked to be sent to St Elizabeths. he described prior escape and current intent to reform, with the judge promising to seek admission while delaying judgment.
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St. Ehelbeth
Lansdale
Ater
Elizabeth S
Low
Washington
Cosby seeks funds for Potomac Park and Grant Memorial
Col Cosby asks Congress to appropriate 320997 for Potomac Park improvements and Grant Memorial preservation. Proposes 6000 for east railroad embankment and 83 4H for remaining Grant Memorial costs, plus 10000 for park grounds and 3500 for grounds south of Executive Mansion. Seeks 5000 for park lodges, 10000 for North B street exterior work, widening, bandstands, and two lodges in Potomac Park. Proposes 8000 for Treasury building sidewalks, 9000 for Sixth Street parks, 7900 for paving around the monument, 340 for grounds south of Executive Mansion, and 37000 for Wakefield Wharf repair. Also requests 40000 for Grant Memorial construction, with 1870 already appropriated, and 8400 remaining for completion. Includes pay scales for park staff and four additional watchmen.
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Congress
Grant Memorial
B Street
Executive Mansion
Potomac Park
Virga
Pouteenth Street
West Potomac Park
Treasury Building
Col Corts
Henry and
Seton Parks
Sixth Street
lAieadam
Col Cwhy
Ul of
Uebzecutive
Moinslow
States
Wakefield Va
Wasington
Tor
Matt Taining
Col Cosb
Cree
Las Tan
Potomac Parks
Pension offer to ex Shah Mirza of Persia
Teheran July 2 The new Persian government prepared to offer Mohammen all Mirza the former Shah an annual pension of 2100 dollars on condition he leases Persia without delay.
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Teheran
Mohammen All Mirza
Shah of
Versia
Condit
Persia
Plans for an Improved Biplane by Ronain de Bersaques
Ronain de Bersaques, a young inventor, has perfected plans for a new biplane with a shell like boat suspended below the lower wing. The boat carries four small motors driving four propellers, two forward and two rearward, each controlled independently. The craft, weighing about 600 pounds, is designed to seat three and to float and launch from water if needed, with a top speed estimated between 46 and 60 miles per hour.
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Ronain de Bersaques
Trenet
Aeronaut Struck by Wires in Jersey City Crash
A young aeronaut, John Aldenbeck, was shocked by live wires and fell unconscious after his balloon landed near Jersey City. He had previously burned himself two weeks earlier trying to fill a balloon over an open air tunnel. Automobiles drove him to a hospital where doctors reported a broken right arm and leg in addition to the shock.
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Ark
Iunisé
Aldrich
Orville
Hesual
Ann
Washington Poat
New York
Bayonne Park
Jersey City
John Aldenbeck
Aldenbeck
Newark Bay
Jersey City Boulevard
Tim
$300 000 Warehouse Ready for Use at Water and Eleventh
A new $300,000 modern cold storage warehouse and freight terminus is under construction opposite the Southern Railway yards at Water Street Southwest. The project, planned to handle perishable goods for Washington merchants, aims to be completed early next spring and will be the largest of its kind in the region with electric ice making machinery and conveyors installed. The Washington Market Company, owner, pursued the project after acquiring the square for $135,000 plus $2,000 already invested in existing buildings, despite legal delays and court actions seeking to restrain construction.
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Eleventh Streets
Southern Railway
SA Mgantic Watshouge
Washington
Seventh Streets
Washington Market Company
Witch
Morelunise
Slance
Pittsburg
Capeciag
Merchan
Esperiall
Plana
Congress
Ington Market
Patoni
Socialist sued for 100000 in breach of promise case
Special to The Washington from New York City dated 26. William Fighsh Walling of Chicago is sued as husband of Anna Strunsky and grandson of a vice presidential candidate. Anna Hershe Grunspan of France seeks 107000 damages. The defense moves for particulars set for tomorrow before Justice Brady in the supreme court. Walling's general denial argues no action for breach of promise could lie under French law which allows only actual losses and excludes sentimental damages.
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Washington
York
William Fighsh Walling
Chicago
Soest Husbald
Anna Strunsky
Pusman
Anna Hershe Grunspan
France
Justice Brady
Supreme Cour
Mleo Grunspans
Doolan Veteran Sergeant Passes. Arlington Burial Planned
Retired Sergeant M Doolan of the Engineers Corps died aged years from heart disease. Renowned as a crack shot, he won major shooting prizes in 1888 at Fort Niagara. Survived by four children, the funeral is set for Arlington with Mayor Markoreit presiding as obituary notes his near death.
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Engineer Corpa
Arlington
Martin
Doolan
Fort Niagara
Martinomas Lyvia
Dorothy
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Women
Important notice to readers describes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues attributed to female health concerns. It claims to restore energy, reduce back pain, and improve mood, urging readers to request a sample bottle by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton and offering various bottle sizes.
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Rook
Kitmer &Co
Bingnemton
Matt Yea
Hottle
Britain to lay down two battleships in planned naval buildup
Reginald McKenna outlined a government plan to add four dreadnoughts with two big ships due in November one to be an improved cruiser. He defended Britain’s deterrent program amid radicals protests and urged parliamentary support while leaving a door open for international naval expenditure talks.
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Germany
mcKenna
Admiralty
McMenna
Great
Eemier Asquith
Licensed to Marry in Pennsylvania and Virginia Records
A fragmented list of names and jurisdictions shows marriages licensed in multiple counties including Pennsylvania and Virginia. The OCR garble includes Rev. J McLavenlle, Rev Wo8 Canghy, Rev T Kervich, Rev Clare Demetry Korine J, and several other clergymen with couples named in Horfland and Rumsaurd regions, indicating widespread licensing activity amid unclear details.
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Wellington
Founton
Ensever
Pel
Byanisylvania
McLavenlle
Ogoniel
Sve
Lawton
Sax Crandecu
Canghy
Taoman
Weban
Kervich
Bud Hose
Rey Rott Jone
Kamb
Julia D Cunard
Robert J Pfeifer Ji
Elizabeth Tol Panail
Feuiy
Health Office Records and Obituaries from Local Times
A fragmented OCR list mixes health office records with numerous names and aged obituaries. Entries mention baths, patients, and a long roster of individuals including Henry, Suzy, Mary, Willen, Adelaide, Calvin, Joseph, and Martha among others, with ages ranging into the seventies. The text also notes deaths and local notices, reflecting a busy civic ledger and community memorials.
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Withiam
Mary Ruddaway
Suzy
Henry
Ora
Bers
Acey Pi Willigny
Wand Thera
Jene Bay Wing Winfield
Viale
Rorick Boy George
Besina
Lela
Apa
Bae
Bae Bobapd
Gin Wallin
Mies Meteernea
Fleorge' Sau
Mary E Coupe Uebraeht
Riatel
Fudee
Sonne
Harry Anand Narah
Tarimon
Willen G
Atheron Edliory
Boy George
Allee Murphy
Nupal Feet
Ana Mary Ta Baleeuy
Dare J
Abbie Sparks
Adelaide Dayle
Calvin
Fang Willici
Tog
Dre
Bos Ihané
Bis Epps
Waller
Linian
Seiki
Vitara
Egmee
Cabets
McAdams
Joseph
Mery Washington
Bor Tiborg
Cena i Baers
Waeiingen
Chatter
Tila Boot
Thaw Trial Report Faces New Testimony
Details of the trial reveal Jerome Holtz and others presenting, with attempts to delay and explain possession of questionable items and a mysterious package. Testimony covers narcotics and medical evidence while Justice Miller cautions witnesses, shaping Thaw’s chances based on cross examination and lingering uncertainties.
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Dow J
White Pieins
Worriest Setmidt
Toda
Setmidt
Jerome
Lesire
Jos
Exans
Hares
Jeryne
Setback for Guardsmen Promotions Ratified Amid Examinations
The district Nate to Gerard plans to join the Boston encas ement as second lieutenants under the reorganization act. Medical board actions delay promotions and examinations have begun. Lt Col Harvey and Col Sums face adjustments as officers await commission. Major Richard D Simms and Lt Col Witham received commissions from the War Department yesterday.
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Gerard
Boston
Avoli
Board of Medical
Fogland
Mons
Brg
Harnies
Iward
Richard D Simtms
M Canty
Witham Lo Hap
Thia Infantry
War Department
Washington to Host Next United Spanish War Veterans Encampment
Capt James I Simpson was elected a delegate to push the national encampment to vote holding the next gathering here. The current encampment opens in Tacoma, Washington this year in September. Simpson also advised Department Commander John J Lamb on hospitalization and further planning. An executive conference is set for today to discuss costs and actions.
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Washington
United
James I Simpson
Tacoma
J Lamb
Lamb
Demand on Panama Evidence of Maltreatment
United States government insists on testimony for three men killed and brutal treatment of naval officers by Panama police. Officials demand adherence to procedures as Washington presses for accountability in the Canal Zone. The dispute centers on Panama and Colon actions and the alleged abuse during the 20th century.
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United States
Tademorry
Nate
Maintaird
TRAINING SLOOP MISSING METICAN CADETS FEARED LOST
The Mexican government fears that the sloop Yucatan with 35 cadets and a naval training party has foundered near Key West after leaving Galveston for the war zone. Commanded by Lt. Maj Rafael Perera the crew included graduates and cadets from the Maya school. No word has been heard since the vessel went overdue, prompting government action to calm anxious parents.
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Metican
Fecre
Yucatan
San Antonio
Metcan
Uegalt
Galveston
Dy imSructIn
Uenal Naval Seluns
Galestun
Key Wes
Hoa
Key West
Tient
Rafael Perera
Italian cruiser voyage from Norfolk to the Capital region
The Italian cruiser leaves Norfolk for a series of ports and capitals, sailing from Charleston to Washington and on to Baltimore Annapolis and then Norfolk again. After a five day stay she plans to proceed to Philadelphia and New York, with return to Norfolk around August 2.
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Crivier
Norfolk
Charleston
Washington
National
Balam We
Annapolis
Philadelphia
New York
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Shermin Seimtary
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Eline
Amuch
Walbur
Walbir
Wilbur
Arlington Cemetery
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IW Sulver Cup
Pero
Managra
Wilbs
Onvilie Wright
Max
London Hospital
Dover
Prentiman
Baginh
Benest
Georges Bolin
Guinan
Hetri de la Vauta
Ments Larman
Mediterranean
Algeria
England
al Celt
Tower
Europe
Mme Tusserand
Legion of Vipnor
Fort Myer
Aqueduct
Seit Tans
Anna
Eayales
Neaefar
Fies Ely
Roth Alte
Rowan
Yore
Speare
F Street
Batk Ata
Caesro
Zarhorst
William
Bodaimara Cigery
Tony
Rob Harvey
Colneate
Jenkins
Sardo & CO
Sergeon
Costello
RAND
Trank Geier's Sons
la Aeventh
Chacal Telaphone
Blackistone
Funeral Designs
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Cosby
Romain de Bersaques
Aeronaut
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Walling
Markoreit
Cal Tyeopold Markoreit
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Tokalon Wine CO
St. N. W. Hous
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By Navy
Reginald Mckenna
Horse of Commons
Jasing
Ayace Ady
Austria Hungary
Weordm
Health Office Record
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Hansowigh
Martha Giese
Anaroni
Iowa
Canadian Pacific
Canadian
Seattle
Dian Pati
Putin
Sis
Watkg T Gansaina Pedde Steamers
Paget
Oscat d Sena
Poallen
Bond Bigefth Otra OY
Robert Kerr
Mateger Moatvesi
Canada Fa
Pacific Rerestrores
Comtindam
Agayn
Thaw
Jerome Ho
Milla
Bia
Anetel Warman
Wallace
Wee
Pwell
Mits
Evans
Wandsiki
Harvey
Panama
State Department
Panema
Colon
Ik Gover Mart
Pani
Peter
Faramans
Rover
Thanan Canal
Beveras Ameria
Columba
Kalied
Ohare
le Saul
Trenton Suir
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