Praise from Jamestown Exposition Jury of Awards
A special committee of the Jamestown Exposition awards jury endorses the fair after a critical visit to the exhibits and buildings. They urge broad support from the public, calling the exposition worthy of visitation and well completed. Leaders named include Albert Shaw and Adrose Swaby, with university and civic figures among signatories.
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Norfolk Va
Famestown
Jamestown
United States
cit + news
Aldert Shaw
How York
Amdrose
Cleveland View
Univarany
Virginia
den George AM Sternburg
Washington BC
Uicot
Roger Mire
James M Douge
Wheelhouse acquitted in pistol fight recovery tale
Washington Cumberland Md Sept 11 Congress debates attack on him by Captain Roman denis. A falter settlement was arranged in the affair Peacers denies making any threatening motion and MIT to apply epithet to Roman. The attack described as the act of an erratic man and purely onerous. Peatre remains confined to time but expected to be out here.
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Washington Font - Cumbirland
Roman Denis
Roman
Preacher Arrested in West Virginia Theft Case
A preacher named J It Gray was arrested in West Virginia for theft committed months earlier. He faced a court hearing in which he was suspended from duties and remanded for further sentencing. Police also report a separate incident involving a horse buggy and stalled proceedings while awaiting a decision on the case.
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West Viginia
Movements of Ocean Steamers
A fragment lists ships and routes with origins Genoa Liverpool Bremen and shipments to New York. Mentions Quematown Parcola Fownhampton Creante and other vessel names amid scattered notes. Names and places are incompletely readable due to OCR damage.
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Alee
Elninns
Ne Pee Serait
Fe Sane
Os eipaaNt
Parcola
Liverpool
Rew York Fownampton—Creante
New York
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Gurenstern
Keiser
Wilhelm Ger Oracan
Bremen
Cheshoure
Qugertosre
Halest
Wilhela der Crome Tor Man
Phi Beta Kappa Council Holds Public Exercises in Williamsburg
The Phi Beta Kappa Society council conducted its annual public exercises in the chapel of William and Mary College Williamsburg. Dr Lyon G Tyler welcomed delegates, with remarks by secretary Rey Oncar M Voorheee of High Bridge NJ and an oration by Prof Edwin A Grosvenor on the motto Philosphy the Guide of Life. A reception followed in the gymnasium, and nine institutions have filed applications for charters including Virginia West Virginia Louisiana Michigan and others.
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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Wotum and Mary College
Lyon G Tyler
Williamsburg
KB Parsona
Rey Oncar M Voorheee
High Bridge
N J
Phi Rete Kappa Fathers
J Lele Hall
Edwin A Grosvenor Li
Amherst
Callexa
Society
Philos
Guide of Life
Ladies of
Willamaburg
Universities of Virginia
West Vicgina
Louisiana
Mlctixan
Man Killed In Mooreville Yard After Infidelity Revelations
Joyner, a freight conductor, was killed instantly when his train struck a telegraph pole in Mooreville. He had left a farewell letter to his wife, confessing plans to leave her for a Charlotte woman, and had a tumultuous marital history dating back to their marriage in Colorado.
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Jinetty
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Achelle
Mire Joyner
Colorado
Hyde
Mra Joyner
Tint
Unclear OCR Item From Philadelphia Notice
Fragmentary OCR text discusses opportunities, dates, and contact hints tied to Philadelphia Pa. It references agents, maps, applications, and general notices with many garbled terms and no clear event, names, or dates.
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Callfersia Orrgom
Washington
Chicago
Atso
Pullman
AL Ramet Congeneral Agents
Philadelphia
One State Day Expounds State Rights at Jamestown Exposition
The Jamestown Exposition marks One State Day with Gov Harris of Ohio and former U S Attorney General Harmon among speakers. Address by Harmon argues for state sovereignty, limited fortunes by law, and robust state control of corporations, praising self-reliant citizens and cautioning against federal overreach.
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Swanson
Ellyson
Nortore
Buckeye
Gov Harris
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Chelmnatt
United States
Gov Swannon
Linut
Virginis
Gav Harris
Harman
Braxton W Campbell
Jamestown Commission
Gew Hiaxina
Rhode
Worthington
Yodson Harmon, Tor
Aged Couple to Marry in Washington News Item
Iptotat to The Washington yee Haymore Md Sept 11L-Daiton Merriken an octogenarian Civil War veteran, announces his engagement to Mrs Cherrotts Brown a widow of seventy. They plan to marry next Sunday at Mrs Faith Stith Browns home. Annie R Brown of Washington will be bridesmaid and Charles C Meerk en will be best man. Flower girls are Mary Meeriken and Mikadith Rebecca, with reception to follow.
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Washington
Gasoline Boat Explosion Near New Orleans
A gasoline boat exploded on the Mississippi River about eighty miles below New Orleans. One person was killed and eight injured were being transported to New Orleans by special train. Several large gasoline boats carry from a dozen to twenty passengers each on the Lower Mississippi.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt third term favored by North Dakota senator
United States Senator J Me Cumber of North Dakota at the Grand Army encampment in Saratoga states there will be pressure at the next convention for a Roosevelt third term. He names Hughes and Taft as possible candidates, but says Roosevelt’s policies must be carried out regardless of who leads if Roosevelt does not run. He notes Fairbanks and Cannon as discussed alternatives and mentions Meumber’s pension bill aims to raise widow’s pension and a new bill to increase it.
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Kentucky for Roosevelt
Representative John W Langley of Kentucky says Kentuckians want Roosevelt for a second term and would rally to his name if he seeks the nomination. If Roosevelt withholds, the Kentucky delegation could split among other Roosevelt supporters, threatening a solid vote for any rival.
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Kentucky
Washington
Republican Party
Blue Grass
Langley
Roosevelt
Tut Yebrakers
Pairbanke Ontaldo
Body of son lies in parlor amid mourning at White Plains home
Residents on Grend Street in White Plains were stunned as the body of Saling B Ryan, who died August 29, remained in his parents’ parlor. The casket, veiled by flowers, stayed in place while family members resumed daily life, with rumors of a vault and a delay before burial. An official stated the body is embalmed and could stay for eight years, negating danger.
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New York
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Rave Track Project in Zion City Publicized
Groundbreaking for a new race track in Zion City near the Christian Catholic Church site, announced today with backing from Receiver Jonn GC Hately and Acting Mayor Beebe. The North Shore colony founded by Alexander Dowie is responsible for the construction plan.
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Sion
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Alisander Dowie
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Jonn GC Hately
Beebe
Zion City
Will of Sophia Beck Probated in Philadelphia Estate $1750
The will of Sophia Beck of 1434 Ridge Avenue was probated revealing a $1750 estate. It directs cash distribution via Fidelity Trust Company and mentions a German translation and a funeral rite with family seating and provisions for a celebratory reception.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Sophia Beck
Ridge Avenue
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Thomas Beck
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Fidelity Trial Company
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Woman Attacked at Linden Farm Near Williamsport
A 28 year old woman, Mrs Hartman, was assaulted in her Linden area farm home near Williamsport Pa. A veiled tramp, believed to be colored, fled after the attack as farmers and police search the countryside. Mrs Hartman reached the nearest neighbor and raised the alarm within half an hour.
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Williamsport Pa
Linden
Clarence Hartman
Mra. Hartman
Mes Hartman
Thin City
Expense cuts amid convention site contests in 1908 Red Men
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men faces retrenchment amid rising costs for the 1908 convention. Candidates included Atlantic City, Bridgeport, and Baltimore, with reports on expenses for Detroit, Columbus, Louisville, and Chicago. A permanent headquarters in Louisville was proposed, while salaries and travel allowances face reduction amid opposition.
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Improved Order of Red Men
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Atlantic City
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Snance
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Bridgeport
Great Council
Treasury
Tingare Falla
Detroit
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Ohio
Louisville
Thomas H Harrison
Indiana
WB Keifer
Iowa
William Hyrono
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Loutaville
Washington DC
Jackstone in Boy's Throat Prompted Urgent Surgery
Oscar Wildner two years old swallowed a jackstone at 1225 North Eleventh Street. He was moved between Jefferson Hospital and a homeopathic Children’s Hospital as doctors tried X rays and attempts to remove the stone. An operation or other drastic measures were considered to save his breathing.
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Esther Waz
Philadelphia
Oscar Wildner
Jackstone
North Eleventh Street
Jefferson Hospital
Seven Years for Runyan in Windsor Trust Theft Case
New York Sept 1 Seven years in state prison was imposed on Cheater R Runyan for stealing $880 from the Windsor Trust Company. The defendant, arraigned before Judge Whitman, faced a lighter sentence due to his testimony in Mrs Garters trial. Runyan pleaded guilty in one of two indictments alleging he stole $4410. His lawyer urged leniency, reading a letter from Mrs Runyan wishing to see him become a respected citizen.
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Wasaington
New York
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Windsor ‘Trust Company
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Agin
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William Cantwell Blu
Bridegroom Shot Dead Near Home Before Wedding
Homer Casey was found dead in a barn near his home with a bullet through the left temple. He was to wed Mrs Anna Stone, daughter of Peter Stone, today. He had driven home from twelve miles away the previous evening. No revolver found and mystery surrounds the death.
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Homer
Casey
Anna Stone
Peter Stone
Chicago
Youse
Reopen Hartje Case Prompts New Letters Found
Pittsburg Sept 1 The domestic affairs of August Hartje wealthy paper manufacturer appear to be reopened as Hartie s attorney declares additional letters from Coach Tom Madine to Mrs Hartie found. They allegedly prove the forty misives from the former trial were genuine and an application will be made to the court to reopen the case. Madine has disappeared and was arrested for disorderly conduct just before departure.
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Pittsburg
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Tom Madine
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Madine
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Bigger Than the Lusitania Steamer Planned
Sept 1 Bavland and Woltz announce a White Star Line steamer to be longer than the Lusitania. Keel to be laid soon with reciprocating engines and turbines. Vessel to be about 40 000 tons register according to two sources.
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Poultry Crash Triggers East Side Panic and Rescue
In Lexington Avenue near Dumus Hill a northbound trolley car collided with a wagon carrying seventeen crates of chickens geese and ducks. About ninety birds perished or wandered into the street while neighbors rushed to help and police, with East 13th Street reserves, gathered the surviving poultry and managed the scene amid alarms and distressed calls.
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Eastth Street
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Inez
Miss Maxwell to Wed Davis Va Horse Show Figure
Brooklyn socialite Miss Marie Maxwell to wed prominent Davis of Virginia, a longtime horse show rider described as a refined gentleman jockey. The match connects a Maxwell heiress from Brooklyn to a well known East Coast equestrian, amid years of social prominence and anticipated property inheritance.
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Gerken
Gravesend
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Eugena Lascelles Maxwell
Charles A Moore
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the Heights Sa Co
Stowaway's fatal swim as sharks circle near shore
News from Kingston to Philadelphia reports William Brown, a stowaway refused landing, drowned while swimming ashore. Immigrant officials note Jamaica punishes stowaways by three months on public highways, Brown sought escape from the penalty.
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Hook stops girl's death by own action in New York
Liszie Young of 618 West Forty-eighth Street attempted suicide by leaping from Went Eighteenth Street pier foot. Her dress snagged on a boat hook projecting from the end, saving her. Policeman Weld arrested her on a charge of attempting suicide.
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New York
Liszie Young
West Forty-eighth Street
Weld
Woman Slayer Evidence Seized In Archer Case
Norfolk, Va Sept 11 The Portsmouth police weave a strong circumstantial case against Archer a mulatto arrested in the Mary Rorschach murder Archer is suspected of washing a hat and coat in Scota Creek near his home after a neighbor saw a man near the Rorschach property The investigation includes blood spot analysis on Archers hat by Dr Joseph Grice and the capture of a second suspect Will Shields at Powers Point Police recount Archers relatives deny tampering with evidence Lieutenant Rorschach arrived in Portsmouth from Tennessee and joined the inquiry as funeral plans for Mrs Rorschach are arranged
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Roa
Armstrong Street
Ellatt
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Teather
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Grihal
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Om Hus
Captive Heiress Aboard White Star Liner Reported
A young woman identified as Miss Jamie Hyman, daughter of a London banker, is said to be confined on a White Star liner en route to New York. Deemed a suicide risk, she is guarded by private nurses and a surgeon during the voyage.
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