Peril in New Plan Mystery at Oyster Bay
A Washington Post report from Oyster Bay New York—Sept—describes President in talks with two unidentified men who arrived on the 171 train. The men did not register or reveal their identities, spoke with the President, then left without clarification. The incident fuels speculation about federal power and constitutional limits.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Octoton
Sevrenery Loeb
Ui Ule
Hey
Hackmin
Uey
Congress
Fragmented Note Mentions Bomb Talk and Overthrow
Fragmentary OCR text references a bomb talk and overthrow theme with garbled names and phrases. It mentions an advocate seeking public sentiment and potential actions. The legible elements are scattered and do not form a clear incident or date.
Man Who Visited President Calls Explosions Easy
A fragmentary account recalls Orlando Toland's deportation by tram. The conductor alleges secret service mistakes in Toland's release and details a Western trip on a presidential train. The narrative cites planed routes, station stops, and personnel involved, noting Toland's interactions and the tense atmosphere aboard.
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Orlando Toland
Secret Service
Fragmentary note on barriers and figures at a tower scene
A garbled text fragments discuss barriers at a tower location with mentions of individuals such as Joseph Neat, Frederik Reedgarte, and Bergh waite. The passage includes scattered names, roles, and a Sunday reference but lacks a clear event, date, or outcome.
Mail coach held up as robber fires on vehicle
A masked robber fired on a mail coach in Vermont today. shots were returned but no injuries. The manhunt spread across towns and into the mountains as authorities pursue the suspects, with Dave leading the response and warning residents to stay clear of the area.
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Vermont
Newport
United States
Ossia
Newies
Countess Leases Theater in Amertown Mystery
Fragmentary report shows Countess of Bon Lucy mystery around theater lease in Amertown. Names appear as Anna Robinson and Joris Mn with unclear dates and events.
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Bon Lucy
Anna Robinvon
Amertonn
Pery
Totrales
Agen
Car hung over a gorge as train bonds to safety
A passenger car dangled over a gorge on September 18 when the train halted on a single track. Passengers clung to fear as the car teetered and then slid back to the rails with help from rescue crews.
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Mikus
Mars
Rodtstenay
DIES TO ESCAPE FEN PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE INNOCENT MAN'S CRISIS ENDS IN GUNSHOT
Joshua Harrison, awaiting a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on a motion for a new trial in the Kenneth Beasley kidnapping case, shot himself in a Norfolk hotel room as police moved to arrest him. A suicide note claimed his innocence. the case tied to Senator Beasley and a murder accusation. Police and detectives pursued him after a failed attempt to trap him.
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North Carolina
Joshua Harmon
Norfolk
Washington Pear
North Carolina Supreme Coukt
Hu Bot
Nortalk
Supreme Court
Harrison
Ja Rom
Denny
Wright
Sarrivon
Hell Boy
Harrison Leg
Bt Vincents Mospita
Harrion
Elizabeth Gil
Bensley
Wilumson Pasquotank County
Alice
Beasley
Marrison Wa
North Carolna
Gn Aycock
Marrison
Chia Dikan
Liesehaul
Kenneth Beasley
Wess
Mauertoltium
Morrison
Harison
Parents of Czolgosz Seek City Aid Amid Poverty
The parents of assassin Czolgosz appeal to the municipal charity department for assistance. At eighty three and seventy five, the couple cannot work and rely on their four surviving children who cannot support them. The couple were found in two small rooms in the back of a tenement. Investigators note both are too old to work and need help. The report is filed from Frankfort by Sept 18.
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Assasam
Muniopality
Peyetind
Czulgosz
Lean Czolgoaz
MeKlote
Charity Department
Czolgosz
Sir Hosmer
Washington Peat
Frankfort
United States
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Bryan to Declare Soon Will Discuss Issues in Conference
After a conference with friends, Aggressventis and Growth of Chanler Room have roused Nebraskan to visibility about making his position known. He prefers not to be a candidate but believes leading the party is necessary to save it from conservatives.
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Chanler
Brvin Pes
Firgans
Nuy Lewis Stuyvesent
Omaha
Chicago
Rot Bryat
Martin D Foster
Whch
Bryan
Washington
Hopkins Sullivan
Foster
Bit
North Carolina
Bryan aides prepare statement on 1908 Democratic nomination
Friends of William Jennings Bryan plan a forthcoming statement outlining his stance on next year’s Democratic Presidential nomination. The missive, to be issued after a conference with trusted supporters nationwide, will align with a proposed platform and indicate Bryan’s willingness to lead the party if the convention deems him the most viable candidate.
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Willam Jennings Bryan
Anthin
Tryan
Bryan
Inige
Contractora
Farmer Te
Attorney General Urges Expanded Death Penalty in Crime Fight
Chicago reports on the national prison congress where Attorney General Bonaparte advocates extending capital punishment for major offenses and for execution aligned with court judgment. He argues punishment aims to deter future crime and protect society, listing broad aims, moral questions, and legal safeguards.
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Chicago
National Prison Congress
India
Papal Consistory Hints December Cardinale Appointments
The report notes a likely December papal consistory with a decided Italian group of four monsignors. Gaspari Sardi Delat and Lepidi are named among those chosen, while an appointment of foreign cardinals has not been mentioned. The event is expected mid-December pending final decision.
Panama Criticizes Washington Treaty With Colombia
A Panama newspaper denounces a recent treaty reached in Washington between the United States of Colombia and Panama as deficient and unfavorable. It says Panama gains no real benefit, misses key boundary settlement terms with Colombia, and faces payments and equal citizen rights for Colombians without compensation or tangible advantages. The piece also warns of impacts on Panama’s vital interests and border matters.
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Syerial Carewan
Panama
Washington
Bettween
United States
Colombia
Migg
Woman Lawyer to Fight Extradition in Embezzlement Case
Newburyport Mass September 14 Special to The Washington Post Bertha Goodwin a lawyer arrested at the Pittsburg police request charged with embezzlement on six counts and obtaining money under false pretenses. She wore masculine dress and retained Wm Blodgett to secure extradition. Goodwin, who came here two years ago, ran a collection agency as HA Goodwin and billed Pittsburg Hospital for $150 but reportedly kept all funds. She allegedly collected $600 from various firms in a few months and vanished.
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Newburyport
Mass
Nues
Bertha & Goodwin
Pittevurg
Wic Blodgett
Miss Goodaan
Te Fame of
HA Goadaim
I Man
Pittsburg Hospital
Jealous lover shoots Austrian heiress in apartment murder
Miles Droge Seizer the twenty year old daughter of Col Seizer of the Austrian army lies dying from three bullet wounds. Julius Hoffman a former Austrian lieutenant, left his wife for her and fatally wounded the heiress after a quarrel over alleged infidelity. Hoffman was arrested as neighbors heard another shot, the confrontation ending with the victim pleading continued love.
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Julius Hoffman
Draga Segel
New York
Droge
Col Seizer
Jallug Hoffman
Misa Seigel
Hoffman
Tegurl
Nis
Amelia
Holman Gald
Bir
Callus
Aapital
Miss Seige
Hoffmaan
Milas Seige
Rabbi Criticises Pope Over Modernism Encyclical
Special to The Pasington Post on Sept 18 reports Rabbi Joseph Sulpoyerman of Temple Emmanuel criticising a papal encyclical condemning modern philosophy in Catholic schools. He argues for light of knowledge, urging advancement over reactionary decrees that could set back humanity a century.
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Pasington Post
New York
Joseph Sulverman
Temple
Emmanuel
Siifth Avenue
Trai Hs
Genero
Pamamty
GIEL MURDERED IN WOODS NEAR TROY ALD
The body of Georgia Brooks, a northeastern city resident, was found in Henderson woods about a quarter mile from her home after three shots were heard nearby. The examination showed three gunshot wounds. no clue to the killer.
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Boty
Troy
Ald
Georgia
Brooks
Hendlersona Woods
Million-Dollar Profits and Dividends Linked to Standard Oil Firms
The New York dispatch notes startling figures from 1906 to 1908 showing profits and hefty dividends across Standard Oil subsidiaries. It highlights profits far surpassing capitalizations, with debates over income routing to the parent, balance sheets, and ownership transfers involving Waters-Pierce, Texas assets, and reorganization into a new Waters-Pierce Oil Company amid antitrust concerns. The testimony of officials, including Kellogg and Fay, centers on accounting practices and the legality of dividend flows.
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Hecht
Frank Kellogg
Ise
Standard OW Company
Indiana
Sands
Heage
Indiana Company
Kellogg
Clarence
Standard Or Company
Fay
Heal
Fas
Ead
Mecca
Tidewater Company
Laidewater
Pieres Oil Company
Bellows
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Far S
Altimore
Goodgille Charlea M Pratt
Standard Oi Company
Com Pratt Investment Company
Theaters Pierce Company
Pratt
Pierce OR Company
H Clry Pierce
St Louis
Company of Texas
Standard C1
Pratt Gard
Standard Oil
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Mrr Bratt
Standard Oil Company
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Czolgo82z
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Capitol Investigation Commission
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John H Sanderson
Hurd Cassell Marietta
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Johnstown
Tolmar
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William Pensder
Spring City
Wiliam L Mothuc
Media Paper
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George K Stormall
Pallagetonia
Penns Fvania Transe Company
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Brete Ly
Huston & Shumaker
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Cassel Payne and
Welter II
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Republicana
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Berry
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Stuart
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Me Bryan
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Banking Dept of Union Tour Co
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Will Beast
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York Company
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