Wreck of Loch Finlan Claims 20 Perish Four Survive
The Loch Finlan sailing from Port Pirie to Cadlar struck Foster Island off northeast Tasmania at dawn Sunday. Twenty crew members drowned. four men were rescued after clinging to an upturned boat. Reported chaos during a gale as the second mate Ingane leapt overboard amid the storm. the vessel sank in heavy seas near dangerous shoals. Captain Dyn commanded the ship, now a total loss.
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Lauhreron
Tuscania
Loch Finlan
Port Pirie
South Australia
Foster Island
Tasmania
Lietelugu
Wieebip
Ingand
Dyn
Fleet Arrives in Apia Samoa Aboard Pacific Fleet
Several ships of the American Pacific fleet including the cruiser Tennessee flagship Rear Admiral Sebree and Washington Whinple Hopkins arrive at Apia. Officers hosted at Robinsers. fruit sent to ships. a souvenir album presented to Sebree amid ceremonies. Forest fires devastate Thompsonville and nearby areas. arson and highway robbery arrests reported. Ohio and Illinois wildfires described. a Chicago man touts Electric Bitters as a strength tonic with a testimonial.
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Ula
Simon
Auckland
New Zealand
Tennessee
Bébree
Washington
Whinple
Hopkins
Repidenia
Apia
Robimers
Aalaeal Sebree
Remodeling Red Mill Theater Nears Completion
A building permit issued to Nisa Moore Saturday allows remodeling of the Red Mill Theater. Work starts Monday and aims for completion by Home Coming week. The theater will be enclosed with an elevated stage and new heating likely by natural gas.
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Moore Saturnay
Vincennes Commerciil
Austrian Rider Joseph Mikulec Walks to Mitchell on Wager
An Austrian rider named Joseph Mikuléc arrived in the city on Friday claiming he is walking to Mitchell as part of a World on a Wager challenge. The note suggests he likely did not cover the overland distance, as he reportedly boarded a train No. 3 last night, conflicting with contract terms.
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Joseph Mikuléc
Ucker
Stu Hell
South West
Beymour
Struck by Train Claims Life of 13 Year Old Bard Young
Bard Young aged thirteen was killed and Clay Asberry seriously injured when struck by a passenger train while crossing the BH and O Southwestern track near Wharlestown last Saturday.
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Bard Young
Clay ‘Asberry
Wharlestown
BH & O
Young
Democrats back county plan vote in several counties
Democrats who voted for the county plan include Green of Miami, Hattel of Monroe and Brown, McKinney of Jay, Person of Clay, Owen, and Si¢ka of Johnson. Republicans who voted against the county option include Condo of Grant, Keller of Marian, Gelus of Vanderburg, and Schreeder of Vanderburg.
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Green
Miam
Hattel
Monroe
Brown
McKinney
Jay
Person
Clay
Owen
Si¢ka
Johnson
Condo
Grant
Keller
Marian
Gelus
Vanderburg
Schreeder
Bryan Defends His Knowledge Against Charges in Roosevelt Rally
William Jennings Bryan, Democratic candidate for President, defends himself from charges linked to Governor Haskell and the Steel Trust in a Madison to Milwaukee rally report. He accuses Taft and Roosevelt of favoritism toward monopolies, cites Hughes and other funders, and questions trust remedies while noting other political figures. The digest includes township notices from Washington, Bogard, Steele, Barr and other Indiana locales listing official meetings and office hours.
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Iilwaukee
Hae Fea
Willam Jennings Bryan
Madison
Roosevelt
Bryan
Haxtelles
Oklahoma
Overnor Haskell
Spirn
Taft
Hughes
Tineself
Hughes Election Fund
J. F., Morgan
John J. Rockefeller
Andrew: Carmeel
Willan
Nelson Cromwell
First Rain Brings Sudden Cold and Flood Woes
The article recounts an early rain that soaked the countryside after a long dry spell, followed by a sharp drop in temperature of about forty degrees. Farmers and city residents brace for further cold, while water providers face new pressures as drought relief turns into demand.
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Bern
Flooded Augusta Faces Power Shortage as Pumping Stops
Augusta Georgia endures high water relief but pumps remain idle with no water sent to the city for days. Reports from Washington note the opening of the Sixth International Irrigation Congress and related industrial expo set to run for days. In Michigan and Wisconsin, floods recede after heavy rains. Adirondack fires burn out of control. Mohawk and Mohne Central rail lines disrupted. John Hagker of Des Moines and others cited in transport disturbances. Obituaries and incidents include deaths in Kansas City and Manila cholera updates. Debs in Detroit lambasts both parties at a Red Special rally. A Chicago pleasure launch capsizes in Calumet River. one boat sinks with eight aboard, all but one saved by lifeboat efforts.
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Albilauerdue
Michigan
Wisconsin
Adirondacks
Matone
New York Central
Nebasang
Horsehos
John Hagker
Bes Moines
Chicago
Revea
Calumet
126Th Street
The Green Eyed Monster Cranks Up a Domestic Spanking
In Jersey City a 21 year old man Thomas Steffens was arrested after scolding his wife for talking with three young men. His wife testified the spanking happened on a public street and she did not like it. Steffens admitted the act but said he warned her not to speak with strangers. The wife claimed the men were not strangers, a schoolboy friend being named. the case ended with Steffens discharged after reconciliation.
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Thomas Steffens
Jersey
Steffens
Poaice
New York
High School Gridiron Clash Ends In 33 to 0 Score
Vincennes high school football opened the season with a surprising 33 to 0 victory over Bicknell high school. The matchup featured Mack Hurrries en route to a strong start as the Vincennes team impressed in their first game of the season.
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Vincennes High School
New York Forecasts Bryan Victory In Election Tilt
Washington dispatch notes a New York Herald assessment showing Taft and Bryan vote splits. It claims Roosevelt’s influence corrupts GOP leadership, sparking Republican disgust and urging ballots for Bryan as a rebuke to presidential dictatorship. Strong mentions Ohio North Dakota Oregon and Democratic shift.
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Washington, D. C
New ‘York Herald
Taft
Brun
Ohio
North Dakota
Oregon
Outver
Roosevelt
Harrison
Tert
Bryan
History making world series described in old notes
Historical baseball notes recount a controversial world series format, seven games, and prize money divisions. Mentions Detroit Philadelphia matchups, receipts, and crowd control issues amid rain, with players' figures and game details scattered throughout.
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Cisse Fhien
Jy Abe
Peretens Tnt
Cleveland Yorter
Wil
Tonnyerate
Tewular Seadon
Fremaking
Gaites
Cah
Pe- Aault
Markets Reflect Broad Activity Across Commodities and Livestock
The page surveys prices and quotes from major markets including Chicago and Kansas City. It lists various livestock categories such as steers, cows, heifers, sheep, and lambs with bids and totals, and notes futures and trading ranges alongside grain futures and wheat quotations. The noisy OCR yields scattered figures, but core items show cattle and sheep values, with some regional price references and market activity hints.
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Chicago
de Beemas
Texas Ork
Gomd
Nalye Mneen
Nave Fanba
Kansas City
Gmuthern
REA ESTATH AND LOANS. Arma ofines and prices offered
Reading of a damaged notice showing a real estate and loans firm advertising items for sale and exchange. It mentions “five per cent” interest and preparatory privileges, with unclear city or property references and stray fragment words.
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Arma
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Cure Despite Nonsensical Text
An OCR fragment touts Dr Kilger’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy, promising quick relief and offering a free book and bottle offer. It markets the product as pleasant to take and available through druggists at fifty cents a bottle.
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