Taft Laughs At Heat On Washington Steps
Secretary Taft, back from a Western trip, sat on his Washington home steps amid heat but kept his coat buttoned and wore a fan. He said the trip was strenuous yet pleasant, denied politics dominated it, and noted he may attend Yale commencement then vacation at Murray Bay. He addressed health and planning for an annual report and Cuban church property purchase, with no snub to La Follette.
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Tropics
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St. Paul
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Murray Bay
St. Lawrence River
Tulsa
Okla
Congress
War Department
Oklahoma
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West
Fort Sneiling
Fort Meade
la Follette
Madison
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Pollette
Watt
Spooner
Wisconsin State University
Ttng
South Dakota
Iowa
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Abruzzi Guest of Meyer at Hamilton Country Home
Duke of the Abruzzi hosts at Postmaster General Meyer and Mrs. Meyer in Hamilton. Sailors aboard the duke's ship attend a Charlestown fete. Argentine minister Portela plans Magnolia summer HQ with Mme Portela. Trinity Church wedding ties Miss Laura Wilson to Oglesby Paul. sister Mrs. James Purdon matron of honor. best man Robert Davis. The couple to vacation at Villa Nova before returning to Philadelphia.
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Magnolia
Mme. Portela
Trinity Church
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Cecil P. Wilson
Oglesby Paul
Philadelphia
Henry Nash
Cambridge
Wilson
James Purdon
Robert Davis
Paul
Villa Nova
Equitable Must Agcourt Decision Impacts Life Insurance Firms
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against The Equitable Life of the United States in Peters v. The court asserted jurisdiction for an accounting of a stock company policyholder relations. It held the company not only must account to resident policyholders but its capital stock could be answerable in breach of contract.
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Mass
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Eee
George Gorham Feters
Equitable Life
United States
Equitable
Peters
New York
Trustec
Ang
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Tos
Deed Peters
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Sachusetta Policyholk
Torrid Summer Trends Draw City Suburbs to Resorts
The story notes a heat wave prompting crowds to seek cooling at suburbs and resorts with soda fountains, parasols, and hats. It highlights the year’s fashion and leisure items attracting visitors, including shirt waists and white shoes as staples.
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Eatneat
Record of Temperature and Summer Weather Mood
Fragmentary account railings about heat and weather conditions. Mentions Washington heat wave expectations, scientific warnings, and public reactions with garbled OCR style. Describes high temperatures, sun, and varied public experiences including attire and footwear observations.
Teatiman tablets promise health boost and vigor
An old promotional fragment touts Teatiman as a superior remedy. It claims the tablets purify blood, cure disorders, balance humors, strengthen the stomach, boost appetite, and renew energy, asserting broad healing power and lasting public confidence.
Weather and Fashion Notes Warm, Chance of Thunder Showers
The report hints at a warm day with a drafty seaside breeze and mentions varied horse headgear trends for the season. It also notes the weather may turn warm today, but there could be thunder showers before night.
Heat Kills Several as Cleveland Sees Torrid Day
Cleveland residents faced extreme heat with several deaths and many prostrations. S Jilani, a wealthy local businessman, collapsed at League Park and died soon after. New York also reported four deaths and about a dozen prostrations on the hottest day so far this summer as thermometers soared.
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Toon
Army Captain's Son Returns After Ten Hours Missing
Walter Webb, a young boy from 1520 XK Street, returned home about 10 PM after ten hours away. He had reportedly gone to get his shoes shined, wandered near the river and the Arsenal, rode his bicycle several miles, and fell overboard briefly before being found near the Arlington Hotel. No serious injuries reported. parents alerted authorities during the long absence.
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Washington Monument
Mount Vargon Visit By Navy Officers
A small party of naval officers and guests, led by Lieutenant Com acted at host, traveled by special car along a troll line to Mount Vargon and the tomb of Shington. Secretary Merealt could not accompany personally but sent escort duties to the trip.
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Norshi Rata
Hadrtarge
Eral
Navy
Mount Vargon
Shington
Fragmentary OCR Noted Test Snippet
Readable text shows a damaged fragment with stray words and punctuation. No identifiable people, places, dates, or events can be confirmed from the fragment. Summary notes the incomplete nature of the source.
Girl Found Dead After Family Feud And Letter Clues
A young girl’s grave is set for burial after a strained dispute and a cache of letters. Neighbors recall jealousy rumors and distrust regarding her betrothed, while investigators seek to uncover the truth behind erased evidence and torn letters. The funeral is planned for tomorrow at 9 AM from her late home, with interment likely at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Million Dollars in Suit Opens Biggest Copyright Case
New York firm West Publishing sues Edward Thompson Company for piracy in U S Circuit Court Brooklyn. Over 1 million dollars involved, 9,000 copyrights at stake, four years of testimony, 40 000 pages in record. West accuses Thompson of copying West Digestes for its law encyclopedias.
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United States Circuit Court
Brooklyn
Chatfield
West ‘Publishing Company
St.Paul
Minn
Edward Thompson Company
Northport
Long Island
West Publishing Company
of the West
Doree
Weather Conditions Report From Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau notes little change in storm conditions over 24 hours. Thunder showers extend eastward into the Middle Atlantic and Middle Mississippi Valleys with no material temperature change beyond a temporary cooling. Winds shift to southeastern to southerly across coastal regions with humid, windy conditions on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and across the Great Lakes region.
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Onia Valley
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