Kidnapped Colombian President Seized by Political Factions
A Herald dispatch from Honda Colombia dated September 30 reports President Manuel Antonio San Clemente has been kidnapped by political leaders. He is confined at a guardhouse and taken from Villeta to Cauca amid strict secrecy to deter rescue efforts. The capture followed July 1 power shift to Vice President Jose Marroquin as ministers abroad failed to recognize the new regime.
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New York
Spl
Herald
Honda
Manuel Antonio Banclomente
Republic of Colombia
Villeta
Cauca
Villers
Menacy
Bogota
San Clemente
Jose Marroquin
Novel debt-raising stunt at Union City church
In Union City Indiana on Sunday Hitler Z T Sweeney of Columbus used a novel method to raise funds for a church debt. After delivering the dedicatory sermon he ordered the doors locked and the key brought to him. He announced that no one could leave until $1,200 was raised. The plan quickly yielded $1,500.
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Union City
Ind
Hitler Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
New Christian Church
Tillman on Booker T. Washington Affair
St Louis reports Senator Tillman’s reaction to a Washington incident with a black table guest. Roosevelt, awaiting train home, was to hear remarks last night. Tillman’s views reflect a Western South stance.
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Senator Tillman
Booker T. Washington
St Louis
Benjamin Tillman
Roosevelt
White Suits Must Go Street Cleaners Kicking
New York street cleaners demand the end of the citys white uniforms known as white wings The Street Commissioner has conceded the request and the white suits will be replaced with brown work attire in the near future The change reflects the cleaners push for practicality and reduced staining amid daily duties
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New York
New
York
White Wings
Nagle
Pope takes interest in American Catholic schools report
The Pope in Rome expressed strong interest in Monsignor Antonin's report on parochial schools and Catholic colleges in America. He praised the powerful organization and asserted it is unfair for Catholics to pay school taxes while supporting their own institutions.
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Rome
America
Monsignor Antonin
Washington
Navy to detail ships for engine room training
Washington reports Rear Admiral Melville chief engineer says increasing efficiency in the navy engineering department is vital. Secretary Long will detail the protected cruisers Cincinnati and Raleigh to systematically train firemen. Junior officers in engine rooms will be compulsory, and a post graduate marine engineering course will be created at the Naval Academy for those seeking specialization.
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Washington
Engineering Department of the Navy
Melville
Long
Cincinnati
Raleigh
Naval Academy
Campaign Headquarters Close as Election Nears
Closing up at both Democratic and Republican headquarters Monday, challengers to special workers rehearsed instructions and certificates. Campaign work was being wrapped up with no formal predictions, though both sides showed confidence in the outcome.
Final Rest. Remains of Vice Admiral Villamit
The remains of Vice Admiral Villami of the Spanish Navy arrived in New York from Havana and will be sent to Spain for final interment. He was wounded aboard the destroyer Pluton during the Santiago action and his body later found in a cave and moved to the Santiago arsenal. Also, Mrs. Nelson W. Aldrich denies rumors of an engagement between Wi. G. Aldrich and Eleanor Moran.
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New York
Villami
Havana
Spain
Villaroil
Pluton
Santiago
Ehalf
bin Man
Providence
Nelson W. Aldrich
Wi. G. Aldrich
Senator Aldrich
Eleanor Moran
Charlottesville
Preacher Endorsement Letter Declared Forged in Nash Fight
A Columbus report says a confidential letter signed by three preachers endorsing Nash for his fight stance is a forged circulation by the Republican State Committee. The fake missive, marked confidential, targets local pastors and seeks broad preacher backing.
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Columbus
Republican State Committee
Nash
Too Wise Wu Permanent Recall And Exclusion Act Debated
Washington reports Wu Wen, the Chinese minister, is slated for recall and will be forced to leave the United States if the Chinese exclusion act is strictly enforced. The law remains in effect until March and excludes most Chinese subjects with limited exemptions. Officials fear re enactment will require lobbying battles and influence from Pacific mail steamship interests and coastal employers.
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Washington
Splj
United States
Te Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Congress
England urged to defend Turkey from Vienna pact
A dispatch from Constantinople published in Philadelphia reports the Porte demands Britain fulfill the London convention terms of 1878 and protect the sultan’s Asiatic possessions from French aggression. Captain F A Cook, in command of the Brooklyn during the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santago, is named for a league island navy yard post.
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Vienna
Constantinople
Philadelphia
F. A. Cook
Brooklyn
Santaago
League Island
Franchise Held Up by New Demands in City Commissions
City commissions delay franchise approval after new concessions demand. Officials push for stronger guarantees, clearer terms, and extended oversight. Stakeholders expect revised draft within days as negotiations continue.
Ira Ave Street Car Line Delayed and Franchise Battle
City Commissioners Wilson, Houser and McFirland vote against an extension franchise for N O T Co on Main Street west to Webster Camp & Lang Co shops. A revised ordinance with city cost sharing and transfer rules is prepared, but the company will not accept the new terms and may forfeit the grant.
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McFirland Wave
Main St
Tia Ave
Webster, Camp & Lang Co
People’s Hard Rubber Co
Seilestor Fisgue
McMillen
Akron Democrats Urge Early Voting For Committee Aid
Voters are urged to support the Democratic County Executive Committee by voting early tomorrow to ease the committee’s budget constraints. W B Snyder chairs the committee and asks voters to avoid solicitors and cast ballots without assistance.
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Democratic County Executive Committee
W. B. Snyder
Akron Pension Funds Not Affected By Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court ruling on John J Ward, a Toledo teacher, finding a 1 percent deduction from salary for the Teachers pension fund to be special legislation, is not applied to Akron police and firemen pensions. The Ohio pension law for Bremen and police funds covers all cities in various classes, not just Toledo.
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Akron
Supreme Court
John J. Ward
Toledo
Ion
Bremen
Cold Wave and Snow Hit Midwest Areas Tonight
A strong cold wave and snow are forecast with temperatures dropping up to 20 degrees. Snow and a chilly storm affect many states, disrupting rail traffic and delaying fares. Coal shortages prompt departments to rush orders as officials note increased demand for winter goods. Snow totals include five inches at Falena and two inches at Eau Claire with heavy falls across Iowa.
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Bundey
Democrat
Chicago
Bayes
Wisconsin
Iowa
Falena
LaCrosse
Wis
Eau Claire
Durkin Kelly to Wed Before December
Police Chief Durkin and Mrs Elizabeth Kelly of 107 Crosby street announce their approaching marriage after banns read at St Marys church. Mrs Kelly is widow of the late John Kelly. They will marry in December, then undertake a short wedding tour before settling to housekeeping.
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Obiet of
John F. Durkin
Elizabeth Kelly
Crosby At
St. Mary's Church
Police Department
Clef Dnnkin
Log
Vachelordom
Commissioners Split Over Extension Concessions Debate
A disagreement among Commissioners centers on extending a project. One side argues the public desires the extension more than the company, while others insist concessions must be made. The contrast highlights pressure between public demand and corporate interests.
Democratic campaign shifts to a GNUs rally in Brooklyn
New York November 4 political note reports the Democratic campaign managers in Brooklyn abandoning the original plan of rallies on Saturday night and switching to a GNUS rally tonight with Shepard scheduled to speak at several meetings.
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New York
Brooklyn
Shepard
French Fleet Heads Toward Turkish Waters
Paris reports a scandal over Havas announcing Admiral Caillard sailing with part of the Mediterranean squadron toward Turkish waters to pressure the sultan. The agency says the claim was false from the start and papers accuse Havas of bias in favor of Turkey, citing suspicious circumstances.
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Paris
Splj
Today
Havas
Caillard
Mediterranean
Turkey
Toulon
Hayas
France
Brooklyn Set as Great Battle Ground in Fusion Rows
District leaders are told to "whoop things up" as fusionists refuse to meet Shepard’s move. The Democratic change of program is described as a confession of sure defeat. Betting is even with Brooklyn labeled the key battleground for tomorrow.
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Ings
Shepard
Brooklyn
Washington Social Event Unites Nation at Kaythe Patten Will Wedding
In Washington on November 4, the capital hosts a major social event as Miss Kaythe Patten Will marries Major General Henry Corbin Adjutant General of the Army at noon on Wednesday. President Roosevelt and top officials will attend along with Army and Navy officers in full dress. The ceremony, held at the bride’s Massachusetts Avenue home, is described as a strictly military function. The date was reportedly chosen during McKinley’s era.
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Washington
Kaythe Patten
Henry ©. Corbin
Army
Roosevelt
Navy
Corbin
Massachusetts Ave
McKinley
Appointment of Crawfordsville man as Internal Revenue Collector
Washington November 4. Vice President today appointed John Boutell of Crawfordville Ind as collector of internal revenue for the seventh district of Indiana. The move appoints a seasoned local official to oversee tax collection and enforcement within the district.
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Washington
Splj—Pice
Johnn. Boutell
Crawfordaville
Ind
Weather Forecast: Cold Air Holds Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for continued cold conditions tonight and Tuesday after light snow in the northeast portion of Ohio and the eastern region. Temperatures remain frigid with brisk winds.
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