Praise for the Exposition at Jamestown
A special committee of the Jury of Awards at the Jamestown Exposition reports the event highly worthy of visitation. The letter commends the exhibits and buildings as admirably and intelligently completed and urges full support from the people of the United States.
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Norfolk Va
Famestown
Jamestown
United States
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Virginia
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Roger
Wheelhouse Acquitted in Lim Pistol Fight Remarkable Recovery
Washington dispatch recalls a July incident where Wheelhouse was assaulted by Captain Roman and Denis amid a tense pistol confrontation. The defense portrays the attacker as an “athlete” and a “eratic man,” while Wheelhouse remains confined but hopeful for recovery and possible release.
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Washington Font - Cumbirland
Roman Denis
Roman
Preacher Arrested for Theft in West Virginia Case
An article reports a preacher named Gray arrested for theft in West Virginia. He faced a court appearance and potential sentencing after a remand to a state jail. The fragment mentions connected names and a related incident involving a stalled horse buggy, but details are unclear.
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West Viginia
Ocean Steamers Movements Trace Transatlantic Traffic
The port log notes ships sailing from Genoa and Liverpool toward New York including Quematown Parcola and Wolverhampton lines. Vessels from Germany and Britain head to New York via Cherbourg, with ships like Kaiser Wilhelm der Große and others listed among arriving routes and schedule details.
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Alee
Elninns
Ne Pee Serait
Fe Sane
Os eipaaNt
Parcola
Liverpool
Rew York
Fowhampton
Creante
New York
Vis Cher Bourg and
Gurenstern
Keiser
Wilhelm der Oracan
Gremen
Cheshoure
Anette
Alest Wilhela der Crome
Tor Man
Phi Beta Kappa Council Assembly in Williamsburg
Public exercises of the United Chapters Phi Beta Kappa Society were held in the chapel of William and Mary College Williamsburg with Dr Lyon G Tyler presiding The secretary from High Bridge NJ delivered the response and read an address on Phi Beta Kappa Fathers In Fraternity and Public Life Prof Edwin A Grosvenor of Amherst gave an oration The event closed with a reception by Williamsburg ladies Nine applications for charters were filed from Virginia West Virginia Louisiana Michigan and Mississippi universities.
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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
Tragic Mooreville train death linked to infidelity
Joyner, a freight train conductor, was killed instantly in Mooreville while swinging a car into the yard. He had abandoned plans to marry a Charlotte woman after telling his wife he would not stay. Mrs Joyner, pregnant with trouble over his affair, filed for action after discovering his note and the new lover’s name.
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Joyner
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Mooreaville
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Achelle
Mire Joyner
Colorado
Hyde
Mra Joyner
Tint
Undefined OCR fragment summary
Fragmentary text mentions locations and entities including Chicago Philadelphia and Washington with scattered references to dates and schemes. No clear event, person, or outcome emerges to summarize into a coherent item.
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Callfersia Orrgom
Washington
Chicago
Atso
Pullman
AL Ramet Congeneral Agents
Philadelphia
Ohio Day Celebration Urges State Rights At Jamestown Exposition
The One State Day celebration at the Jamestown Exposition attracted a large Ohio audience with Gov Harris and former Attorney General Judson Harmon in attendance. Addresses by Gov Swanson and Lt Gov Ellyson were followed by Harman's plea for state rights and limited fortunes, arguing sovereignty and self governance against federal overreach. The event highlighted Ohio’s stance on law, trusts, and fair corporate practice, with emphasis on lawfully limited fortunes and state control.
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Nortore
Buckeye
Gov Harris
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Chelmnatt
United States
Gov Swannon
Linut
Ellyson
Virginis
Gav Harris
Harman
Braxton W Campbell
Jamestown Commission
Gew Hiaxina
Rhode
Worthington
Anne Prete Worthington
Taoman Worthington
Ono
Shome Adena
Hannon
Harmer
Aeeling
Ohta
Lapaing
Aelfre Hane
Aged couple to marry in Washington county ceremony
An octogenarian Civil War veteran, Daiton Merriken of Relaterstown, Baltimore County, announces engagement to widow Cherrotts Brown. They plan marriage at Mrs Faith Stith Brown’s home next Sunday with Annie R Brown as bridesmaid and Charles C Meerken as best man. Reception to follow. the couple have several great grandchildren.
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Washington
Gasoline Boat Explosion Delays Injury Details In Mississippi River
A gasoline boat exploded on the Mississippi River about eighty miles below New Orleans. One person was killed and eight special trains were bringing the injured to New Orleans. Several large gasoline boats operate on the lower river carrying a dozen to twenty passengers each.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt third term and Hughes as possibility in 1912
United States Senator J Me Cumber reports strong talk of a Roosevelt third term at the next convention. He cautions that Gov Hughes is a possible rival, while Secretary Taft is seen as unlikely for 1912. The piece also notes pension proposals and a San Francisco clash between workers and employers leaving five injured.
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Saratoga
United States
North Dakota
Grand Army of the Republic
Preshhier Roosevelt
Gov Hughes
Seistor’ McCumber
Gus Hughes
Alore Nix
Roosevelt
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Tafl
Monaavelt
Taft
Fairbanks
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Congress
Kentucky for Roosevelt Delegation Divided Over Roosevelt Bid
Representative Joh W Langley of Kentucky says Kentuckians want Roosevelt as president for another term and would back him if allowed to name him. If Roosevelt blocks his name, the Kentucky delegation will split among supporters of Taft and other contenders, risking a divided vote at the convention.
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Joh W Langley
Kentucky
Washington
Republican Party
Blue Grass
Langley
Roosevelt
Tut Yebrakers
Pairbanke Ontaldo
They Keep Son's Body In Home Parlor Mystery
Residents along Grend street in White Plains were startled to find the body of Saring B Ryan, who died August 29, still in his parents' parlor. A teal casket covered with flowers stood unseen by visitors as mourners carried on. Rumors of a French vault were denied. The body is embalmed and can remain for eight years, the family said.
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Washinnton Row
New York
Ul—Rasidenta
Grend Street
B Ryan
Antin
France
Eneg
Sime
Zion City to Break Ground on New Track Facility
Ground will be broken soon for a new track facility in Zion City. The project, approved by Receiver John C. Hately and Acting Mayor Beebe, aims to support a meteor track venture for the North Shore colony founded by Alexander Dowie at the Christian Catholic Church site.
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Sion
North Shore
Establieden
Alisander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Jonn GC Hately
Beebe
Zion City
Viscount Sophia Beck Will Probate Negotiated Estate
The will of Sophia Beck of 1434 Ridge Avenue probated today disposal of an estate valued at 1750 dollars. It directs cash distribution via Fidelity Trust Company to heirs and outlines funeral rituals and family seating, with notes on a German translation and a six dollar loan for nuptial costs.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Sophia Beck
Ridge Avenue
Heck
Thomas Beck
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Codler
Nfe
Fidelity Trial Company
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Nusbund
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Alsters
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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 house while alone. Authorities, aided by Williamsport police, searched farms and nearby areas for a tramp believed to be in the vicinity after the attack. The victim escaped, reached a neighbor and reported the incident.
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Williamsport Pa
Linden
Clarence Hartman
Mra. Hartman
Mes Hartman
Thin City
Retrenchment debated at United Red Men council convention
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men faced cost concerns as it weighed salaries, mileage, and per diem cuts for the 2008 convention. Baltimore and Bridgeport were proposed hosts with costs cited, while Louisville and Chicago fought for selection. A permanent home plan and resistance to prohibitions on certain members fueled lively sessions amid calls for retrenchment.
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Balmore
Atlantic City
Bridgport
Snance
Baltimore
Bridgeport
Great Council
Treasury
Tingare Falla
Detroit
Columbus
Ohio
Louisville
Thomas H Harrison
Indiana
WB Keifer
Iowa
William Hyrono
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Loutaville
Washington DC
Jackstone in Boy's Throat Triggers Urgent Surgery
Oscar Wildner aged two swallowed a jackstone at 1225 North Eleventh Street. Rushed to Jefferson Hospital for X rays, doctors tried to remove the obstacle but failed. Child transferred to Homeopathic Hospital then to seek relief with surgical intervention planned to save his life.
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Esther Waz
Philadelphia
Oscar Wildner
Jackstone
North Eleventh Street
Jefferson Hospital
Seven Years For Runyan In Windsor Trust Theft
New York report says Cheater Runyan was sentenced to seven years hard labor for stealing 4400 from Windsor Trust Company. The sentence followed his arraignment before Judge Whitman in General Sessions Court. Runyan, who testified in Mrs Runyan’s trial, sought mercy. his lawyer read a letter from Mrs Runyan hoping for his return as a respected citizen. The other indictment alleged a separate theft of 4410.
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New York
R Runyan
Windsor ‘Trust Company
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Agin
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William Cantwell Blu
Bridegroom Homer Casey Shot Dead at Home
Homer Casey was found dead early today in a barn at his home with a bullet wound to the left temple. He was to marry Mrs Anna Stone this afternoon. He had driven home from twelve miles away the previous evening. No revolver was found and mystery surrounds the death. Authorities suspect a robbery or intruder. Casey had previously traveled to Chicago for tailoring.
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Binomnela Wa Pepear
Homer
Casey
Anna Stone
Peter Stone
Chicago
Youse
Hartje Case To Be Reopened As New Letters Surface
The Hartje domestic case is set to reopen after Hartje’s attorney stated new letters from coachman Tom Madine to Mrs Hartje were found. They allegedly prove the forty missives used previously were genuine. Madine disappeared after a disorderly conduct arrest, just before his departure, with the letters reportedly found in his pocket.
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Workington
Pittsburg
August Hartje
Hartjee
Tom Madine
Hartie
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Euroe
Madine
Yust
Mading
Bigger Than the Lusitania Vessel Planned for White Star Line
Sept 1 at Helmet Bavland and Woltz confirm work on a new White Star Line steamer longer than the Lusitania. Keel laying to begin in a few months with reciprocating engines and turbines. Reported tonnage around 130000 tons.
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Lona
Poultry Cart Crash Shocks East Side Crowd
A street collision in Lexington Avenue near Dumus Hill sent a wagon of poultry into a northbound trolley car. Dozens of crates spilled as neighbors rushed to aid, the street awash with squeaks and alarm as authorities arrived to help.
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Lexington Avenue
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Eastth Street
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Miss Maxwell Engaged to Davis Va Show Rider in Brooklyn Society
Miss Maxwell of Brooklyn becomes engaged to prominent horseman from Davis Virginia known for show wins and driving skills. The bride to be, a leading figure in Brooklyn society and a noted horsewoman, inherits a substantial Maxwell estate and has long been in social spotlight.
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J.B Davis
Glen Cove
Long Island
Huntamen
Mises Marie Maxwell
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Davis
Baltimore
Boston
Maxwell
Emily Bedford
Gerken
Gravesend
Feild
Misa Maxwell
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Charles A Moore
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the Heights Sa Co
Stowaway's plunge ends with sharks and tragedy
News from Kingston reports William Brown, a stowaway barred from landing, drowned trying to swim ashore near Philadelphia. As his body hit the water, sharks closed in while the crew watched in horror. Jamaica punishes stowaways by highway labor, Brown sought to escape that penalty.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Wiliam Brown
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Hook stops girl's death by her own act headline
Lis zie Young of 618 West Forty eighth street attempted suicide by leaping from the pier at Went Eighteenth Street but was saved when her dress caught on a hook projecting from the end of the pier. Police officer Weld arrested her on a charge of attempting self harm.
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Waamagioerow
New York
Liszie Young
West Forty-eighth Street
Weld
Archer the Mulatto Arrested in Portsmouth Murder Case
Norfolk VA Sept 11 Portsmouth police weave a circumstantial case around Thomas Archer the mulatto arrested after Mrs Mary Rorschach was murdered at her home. A witness Mrs Overman says she saw a man washing his hat and coat in Scotia Creek near a foot bridge before fleeing toward Armstrong Street. Blood spots on Archers hat to be analyzed while Mayor Reed orders clothing seized for testing. A second suspect Will Shields is jailed at Powers Point. Archer’s relatives plead not to taint evidence. Lt Frank Rorschach arrived with the body’s scene, his wife and two children awaiting funeral details.
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Washington Post
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Portsmouth
Roa
Armstrong Street
Ellatt
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Teather
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Reed
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Atation Archers Realives
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Shie
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Sticlgs
Frank Rorschach
Cmilner
Tennessee
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Om Hus
Captive Heiress Aboard Liner In Mental Health Crisis
Miss Jamie Hyman, reputed London banker’s daughter, seized aboard a White Star liner to New York as a self styled captor details a suicide threat during voyage. She is confined to the ship’s anesthetic suite under care of private nurses and a surgeon, with constant observation by attendants on a voyage from May to New York.
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