Thanksgiving Proclamation Highlights National Growth
The President proclaims a National Day of prayer and thanksgiving stressing American strength and prosperity since independence. A Noblesville Indiana report notes George Mendenhall, a farmer, losing 2500 dollars in a forged mortgage scam involving an eighty acre farm and a decoy buyer from Clinton County.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Tidewater
Noblesville
Ind
George Mendenhall
Jacob L. Louby
Clinton County
Mendenhall
McKay
Louby
Sheriff Mortally Wounded in Shootout With Henderson Brothers
In Lafayette Georgia two brothers John and Charles Henderson opened fire as Sheriff John Carlock attempted to serve warrants at their coal mine. The sheriff was mortally wounded yet fired back, and both Hendersons died from heart shots.
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Lafayette
John
Charles Henderson
John Carlock
Hendersons
Here
Arch Roosevelt Stars as Groton Lose to Local High School
Eleven sons of wealthy fathers, with combined wealth near 100 million, lose to a regular high school team in Concord Massachusetts. Archie Roosevelt, son of the President, anchors Groton’s line but cannot prevent the defeat.
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Concord
Mass
Groton School
Archie Roosevelt
United States
Archie
Japs Hunt Treasure From Uraga Ship Sunk 1867
Tokyo based treasure seekers plan to recover a submarine cargo sunk off Uraga in 1867 valued at 300000 dollars. The vessel reportedly holds 30000 dollars in silver copper bronze and gold artifacts. A new syndicate aims to succeed after two failed attempts.
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Tokyo
Cable
Japan
Uraga
Germany
Mrs. Astor Dies After A Long Rule Of New York Society
Mrs William Astor aged 78 died at her Fifth Avenue home after heart trouble, ending a 20 year iron grip on New York society. The Astor fortune, over 500 million, funded her lavish hosting and influence. Her will supported the Fifth Avenue house Beechwood and Newport villa with substantial income.
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New York
William Astor
Fifth Avenue
Astors
Mrs. Astor
Manhattan
William Schermerhorn
Siren Study Finds Steam Siren Proves Noisiest
naval experts test wireless telephony sounds to gauge propagation and find a steam siren under seventy two pounds of steam pressure emits a blast audible up to forty miles while its tone carries twenty miles.
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Washington
Special
Nobleman's Plan Hinges on Queen Mother Blocking Marriage
In Elkins West Virginia special, Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen Elkins may marry the Duke of Abruzzi only if all royal relatives, especially the queen mother, consent. No engagement exists while unity is lacking, and Miss Elkins would risk loss of freedom and welcome in Italy without assured royal approval.
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Miss Elkins
Italy
Abruzzi
America
Trousseau
Cardinal Gibbons
Elkins
Margherita
Vigilance Committee Formed in Chicago to Fight Burglary
A group of 100 burglary victims in Chicago organizes a vigilance committee to combat second story workers and jimmy wielders. The society intends to employ aggressive methods and offers rewards to policemen who capture burglars and secure convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jimmy
Killing Birds Expensive Warns Audubon Leader
William Dutch er, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, told the annual meeting at the American Museum of Natural History that Americans waste posterity and lose 800 million dollars yearly to destruction of insect eating birds. He urged a state by state fund to combat commercial bird killers.
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New York
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
American Museum of Natural History
Hope for World's Record Balloon Flight Across Continent
Captains A. E. Mueller and Horace B. Wild prepare to pilot the balloons United States and America in a coast to coast race from Los Angeles. They previously flew in St Louis Chicago St Paul and Columbus and expect a world record. Mueller foresees a southern path toward San Diego county Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Valley while Wild expects crossing mountains then into the Salt Lake basin and Canada.
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Los Angeles
A. E. Mueller
Horace B. Wild
United States
America
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Paul
Columbus
Mueller
San Diego County
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Captain Wild
Salt Lake Basin
Canada
Blake’s Bombshell Confession Shocks San Francisco Court
In a sensational session near the penitentiary, A S Blake, a contractor convicted of attempting to bribe John M Kelly to influence a Ruef trial jury, confessed on the stand. Murphy disclosed third party involvement, listing payments and promises to secure an innocent verdict as the courtroom burst into tension. The judge delayed further action for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. S. Blake
John M. Kelly
Abraham Reuf
Reuf
Blake
F. J. Murphy
J. M
of Ruef
Kelly
Yburgh
Attolake
Chinaman Can Keep One Wife
Washington immigration authorities order a temporary division in the family of Robert Hu Tung Bosman the Hongkong millionaire refused admission for polygamy and two wives. Government rules Bosman may stay with one wife while the other is deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Washington
Robert Hu Tung Bosman
Hongkong
Bosman
Passengers on Kronprinz Wilhelm Evince New Fashion Hats
The Kronprinz Wilhelm passengers stand apart from rail to rail with three feet of space between men, as a woman sits between each pair. Nearly every woman wears the latest European hat, each at least a yard in diameter.
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New York
Lloyd Line
Kentucky Quarrel Fatal in Heidelberg Fight
In Heidelberg Kentucky a Sunday quarrel between Ephraim Angel and Harvey Ross ended with Angel shot and killed and Ross badly wounded with no expectation of recovery. The cause remains unknown.
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Lexington
Heidelberg
Lee County
Ephraim Angel
Harvey Ross
Angel
Ross
Mutiny Suppressed by Loyal Turkish Battalion
In Constantinople a threat by a Turkish troop company at Yildiz Kiosk was ended by a single volley. Three mutineers were killed and 15 wounded.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Deadly fumes kill twenty near Tampico blaze
New Orleans reports deadly fumes from Mexico's great oil well fire 60 miles from Tampico have killed over 20 workers in recent days. Captain Michael Henrichsen of the City of Mexico describes the losses as crews struggle to salvage what remains. American mine owners spent more than a million dollars before extinguishing the blaze.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Tampico
Michael Henrichsen
City of Mexico
Saloon Killing in Fort Wayne Claims Life of Nahrwold
In Fort Wayne Indiana a Sunday shooting in a saloon killed Diederich F W Nahrwold. Police ruled the death an accident after Dennis Kelly an intimate friend discharged a revolver while inspecting it. One cartridge fired by error struck Nahrwold, who died within an hour. Kelly and Nahrwold's son Fred were arrested then released.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Diederich F. W. Nahrwold
Dennis Kelly
Nahrwold
Kelly
Fred
Yarmouth Sinks with All Hands Lost
The steamship Yarmouth bound from Rotterdam to Harwich sank in the North Sea. Bodies of several crew members, including Captain Avis and twenty-two sailors, have been recovered and wreckage found in mid channel. The cause remains a mystery despite fair weather and a short eight hour voyage.
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London
Yarmouth
Rotterdam
Harwich
North Sea
Avis
Bulgaria and Turkey Reach Preliminary Understanding
A preliminary understanding has been agreed between Bulgaria and Turkey over difficulties following Bulgaria's declaration of independence at Tirnovo on October 5.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Tirnovo
Countess Szechenyi Becomes Mother in Budapest
The Buda Pesth newspapers report Countess Szechenyi formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt as the mother of a daughter. Both mother and child are reported in satisfactory condition.
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Countess Szechenyi
Buda-Pesth
Buda- Pesth
Gladys Vanderbilt
St Lawrence Sets Whale Catch Record For Season
Victoria special reports the steam whaler St Lawrence tied the world record by taking 318 whales off the Vancouver coast season end. The haul included 241 humpbacks 66 sulphur bottoms 10 finbacks and 1 sperm whale. Crew earnings ranged from 300 to 400 dollars per man.
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Victoria
B. C
St. Lawrence
Orion
Vancouver
Kyuguot
Leper's wife vows to follow husband to exile
Mrs John R Early, wife of a leper, writes of enduring hardship and vows to accompany him to the Molokai leper colony if required. She describes faith, courage, and devotion amid public sympathy and fear of infection.
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Washington
John R. Early
John
Molokai
Vaby John
Baby John
North Carolina
God
Four Stephenson County youths pay for melon patch raid photo
Four young men from prominent Stephenson county families staged a raid on a farmer’s melon patch. One member photographed the scene as they squatted among the ruins. The developing plates revealed the patch owner’s son-in-law, who recognized his marked melon. The case went to court and the youths paid seven dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Stephenson County
Hallowe'en Fire Devastates Belton Cotton Trade
A Belton Texas Halloween blaze destroyed the Belton compress and 10 000 bales of cotton. Insurance will cover the loss which is estimated above 250 000 dollars. Twenty residences damaged and seventeen loaded freight cars burned in the incident.
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Belton
Texas
Hallowe’en Rousterers
Gold Finds Reported in Congo Manyema District
R D Mohun reports rich deposits of gold tin and copper in the Manyema district while leading the American Expedition in the Congo. The discovery ties Congo exploration to Brussels and broader mineral interest.
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Congo
Brussels
R. D. Mohun
Manyema
Battle of the Hats in London Millinery
The London fashion scene cites three hat rivals the Merry Widow Plateau and Pillbox as the top styles. The Merry Widow type features a tall plume hat unlike the American version, while Plateau shows a flat brim ruched silk or velvet crown hidden by a blossom or veil. The Pillbox is crown heavy with no brim, aimed at petite wearers seeking minimal silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Coal Famine Predicted by Chicago Railroad Managers
Chicago railroads warn of a coming coal famine in the Northwest this winter. Managers say unpreparedness and limited fuel supply will hinder winter readiness. They circulated notices urging dealers to stock up this summer and avoid shortages in colder months.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago
Northwest
Prince Henry Guides Zeppelin Airship Flight
Prince Henry of Prussia spent hours Tuesday as guest of Count Zeppelin aboard a remodeled airship in Friedrichshafen. He sat at the steering wheel for many miles, guiding the craft and steering through a series of complex maneuvers.
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Friedrichshafen
Cable
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Count Zeppelin
King Edward Opposed to Heiress Duke Wedding Report
London reports King Edward may oppose the betrothal of an American heiress to the Duke of the Abruzzi as Princess Patricia of Connaught links the alliance through the Count of Turin. The story notes possible royal and Italian court implications. In San Francisco a five member board shapes a new city incorporation with law and business figures guiding a likely wind down of saloon closures. A romance ends with the marriage of Frederic Bird and Mae Nutting Kennedy after a porterhouse at a Brooklyn doorway.
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London
Edward
Americ
Abra
Prin Patricia of
Connaught
Turin
New York
Frederick G. Bird
Mae Nutting Kennedy
Brooklyn
Count of Turin’s Engagement to Princess Patricia Reported
A Rome dispatch to Petit Journal notes a forthcoming engagement announcement between the Count of Turin and Princess Patricia daughter of the Duke of Connaught. The report cites Paris cable desk as its source.
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Patricia
Paris
Petit Journal
Rome
Turin
Duke of Connaught
Young Turks Plot to Dethrone Tevfik Pasha in Smyrna
A Smyrna dispatch says the Young Turks plan to dethrone Foreign Minister Tevfik Pasha, aiming to install his third son. Saloniki troops may move to overawe the Albanian Guard and fanatical reactionaries.
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Paris
Smyrna
Tevfik Pasha
Saloniki
Tragic Farm Accident Ends in Child’s Death
Russellville Alabama farmer James Thorn threw a stone at a mule and struck his two year old son, killing him instantly. The incident occurred on a rural property and authorities began an investigation into the fatal accident.
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Russellville
Ala
James Thorn
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