Havre Naval Maneuver Fraud Exposed By Impersonator
The Havre supply department reported requisitions for food and ammo for two torpedo boats unused for years. A lieutenant from Cherbourg allegedly forged a jacket insignia to drill crews, then vanished, revealing a possible patriotic ruse rather than a serious breach. The investigation followed a chaotic August episode.
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Waxitoston
Havre
Ministry of Marine
Naval Reserve
Lieut Dubois
Department of Cherbourg
Cherbourg
Lvath
Romance of a Diamond eases theft tale from Tha Wash
A fragmented image filled account describes a diamond theft linked with a Turkish relation and a lavish plot. It mentions a jewel's value, potential buyer ready to pay a marked price, and suspects including Amir Ttinwla oF Pant. The text references several locales and parties amid a chaotic narrative.
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Amir
Cme Ambrae
Mara
Turkyatan
Nina
Kent
Slaying an Industry: War Department Buys Horseshoes
Report notes British War Office purchases 720000 torseshoes from America amid claims it harms British industry and workers. Debate centers on government order sourcing and potential cost savings versus national employment. Sir H Vincent and Mr Haldane questioned over policy and supply chain impact on UK shoemaking firms.
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London
Howard Vincent
Haldane
Secretary of State For War
War Department
America
Cf Co
Minnetonka
Minneapolis
Minnehaha
New York
United Kingdom
York
Ate Majesty
United States
Moors New Prophet Claims Moorish Prophet Role
An item describes Sidi Grenier, a former deputy and controversial figure, presenting himself as a Moorish prophet. He sends a parchment address to a Casablanca representative, urging support for the lawful Moroccan sultan and requesting reconciliation between Mohammedan followers and French protectors. The piece notes Grenier’s claims and the reaction of a local marabout and Mussulman parliamentary figure.
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Washington Post
Mabes
Pontariter
Ulle
Sidi Grenier
S Alla
Morocco
Casablanca
France
Sidi Grenney
Allah Eid
Mohammed
Allah
Marabout
Bidi Grenier
Siltans
Warabout
Alia
Mussulman
Dream of a gambler’s journey to heaven and infernal bridge
Father Vaughan recalled a Dublin dream in London where a well known gambler seeks admission to heaven after confessing past cheats. St Peter grants a ticket for hell but the gambler’s party of fashionable souls must endlessly play bridge. A society woman’s winning ticket shreds, sealing her fate in the infernal drawing room.
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Gable
Washington
Dibi
Pather
Vaughan Ueather
London
Howe
Dublin
Heaven
St Peter
Permiasion
Satan
Desire Tiny Waists and Corsets From London Fashion Push
The article notes demand for smaller corsets rising in London, with several clients training to reach sixteen or even twelve inch waists. It cites a sixteen year old with twenty inch waist shrinking to sixteen, and mentions a well known actress reportedly wearing twelve inch corsets.
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London
Delsarte
Oxford Street
Buckingham Palace
New York Timer Co
Hotel for Yosemite Will Erect Huge Building
Frank A Miller of Heerside California travels in Europe seeking ideas for a grand hotel in Yosemite Valley. He proposes a four story 400 foot long building with a high pitched roof, aiming for harmony with surroundings and an affordable four dollar daily rate. He cites influences from Californians, England, France, and expects U.S. government support for the project.
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Sneelal
Washington Post
Yoserie Vales
Frank
Miller
Heerside
Catan
Paris
United States
Goernment
Mr Miller
Subway
Arcitect
Chrivanta
Go Co Frondbjem
England
Ios
Euch
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Haly
Holland
France
Art for German Homes Agitation for Observance of Improved Principles
A Berlin artist architect advocates artistic reform in German country houses. He urges simple, ornamentless designs harmonizing with surroundings, with houses and gardens designed together. He promotes models from past country homes and combines modern convenience with old fashioned charm to elevate national artistic culture.
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Washington Post
Herlin
Berlin
Genera Hone
England Faces Big Strike By Railway Employees
England braces for a major railway strike as the Railway Men’s Union seeks official recognition. The union plans to announce in Manchester that its executive committee seeks formal acknowledgment by the companies within a week. If refused, a nationwide strike is expected, signaling a pivotal labor dispute in the rail system.
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London
England
Railway Mens
Uneir
Manchester
Noisy birds caged in park aviary anger Ipswich residents
An Ipswich case alleges a new aviary near Christ Church DarkPark frets neighbors with dawn booms from ornaments and peacocks, as local officials face this noise dispute. A bylaw allows prosecution of noisy animal owners, and the mayor and councilors are named as defendants in a forthcoming trial.
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Anedal Cable
Wash
Longon
Ipswich
Witherto
Migistrate
Aristo Trade Christ Church
Norn
aMciaia
Lami
Nelesbors
Americans Buy Fine Cattle from Jersey and Guernsey
London dispatch reports a surge in pedigree Jersey and Guernsey cattle entering the United States. Prices rose sharply with calves around 60 pounds and cows about 190 pounds. Roberta of Philadelphia bought a bull for 1000 pounds, among the largest purchases. Inspectors found only one animal not meeting standards among hundreds examined.
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Verington
London
United States
America
Perel al Roberta
Philadelphia
Jermey Bril
United
China preps new policy as reforms expand standing army
Report outlines China’s move toward constitutional reform and stronger military forces amid foreign influence fears. It notes China’s vast, diverse population, rising national consciousness, and a drive to modernize governance and defense while resisting foreign extraterritorial rights.
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Worhington
Peking
Lus de Blut
Qeri
Brotherhood of Man
China
Robert Hart
Marina
Gn Bond Bulders
Musu
Ching
Petong
Ue Ware
Mannlicher
Mauter
Board of War
Yailitary
Bardere
Duke and Duchess of Skaane Tour and Charitable Ties
The Duke and Duchess of Skaane travel with their two bays, visiting the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Bagshot. They are linked by royal ties to Sweden and Britain, with charity stories about Princess Margaret sending invitations and gifts to needy villagers near Clondalkin.
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Waablasten
Christiania
Goles
Ene
Sweden
Sikaane
Patrisia
Connaught
Irienia
Bweden
Queen Victoria
Skauneth
Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Clondalkin
Margaret
London chocolate dearer as Americans corner supply
London confectioners raise chocolate prices by four pence per pound this week amid claims Americans secured the bulk of wholesale production. The shift follows tighter supplies and rising demand as chocolate consumption grows in the city and warns of ongoing price pressures.
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Warnater
Cantafford Chimpanzees Show Abortive Appendicitis Experiments
Fragmented report outlines a research effort at a university or institute on appendicitis in chimpanzees. The chaotic text mentions Dr Metchuikoff and a Paris connection, suggesting experimental work intended to reveal causes and progression, with unclear outcomes and safety concerns.
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Metchuikoff
Paris
Insanity On Increase Reported In England And Wales
The Lunacy Commissioners report shows one in 282 people in England and Wales is of unsound mind. The document notes strain of modern work wears out the brain and a rise in mental illness among workers is evident.
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England
Wales
Par is New Panel Game and The Veil of Language
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled account of a panel game and commentary. It mentions American topics, feelings about women, and social observations, but the readable content is sparse and jumbled, lacking clear events or identifiable names.
Motor Car Shelled Near Saint Armand on Sept MWe
An armored car attack along a road from Saint Armand to Bourges ends with shelling, as two drivers are wounded while fleeing. A sentry and guard halt firing. troops move to cover. An army position is established and a shell burst is reported near a passing automobile.
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Saint Armand
Bourges
Literary treasures in Fez may open under French maneuvers
Fragmented OCR traces mention Fez and Casamance under French operation. It hints at access to literary treasures via military activity, listing names like Morerca and Rahest and speculating on site damage and potential seizure or cataloging of materials.
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Europe
America
Tavelina Bulla
Daspira
China
Ageia al
Evrets
Marcos
Ieeee
Honeur
Pation
Casamance
Eee
Ae Ieee Penile Gan
Morerca
Drwcae
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