Ex congressmen and officials reported ill and dying in city briefs
Reports from Dubuque Wichita Chicago Philadelphia New York and Jackson summarize health crises and sudden deaths among notable figures. Former Speaker David B. Henderson and ex Congressmen Jerry Simpson are seriously ill. Wealthy manufacturer Patrick McGarry dies after an assault and car strike. Former Chief Justice Edward Paxson dies from illness. Aide Armitage Matthews commits suicide amid legal troubles. Tennessee Baptists convene with large attendance and related meetings.
Farmers' Union Day at Georgia State Fair
Atlanta hosts Farmers' Union day as several hundred union members join National Union delegates at the Georgia State Fair. Record attendance fuels a busy day with afternoon performances and a grand auditorium gathering featuring addresses music and singing.
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Atlanta
National Union
Arizona Opposes Beveridge Statehood Plan for Four Territories
The Phoenix Board of Trade backs opposition to consolidating four territories into two states and seeks to defeat the plan in the upcoming Congress session. Senator Beveridge has pledged to push a bill admitting the two new states, against Arizona’s preference to remain a territory. A representative travels to Washington to urge President Roosevelt to oppose the measure.
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Washington
D. C
Board of Trade of
Phoenix
New Mexico
Beveridge
Congress
Arizona
Hoosevelt
Russia aims warm water ports by pressuring Persia
St Petersburg reports Russia plans to extend influence into Persia to secure a warm water port, risking war with Britain. The shah relies on Moscow for money and control, while Britain warns any Persian advances will meet resistance and rail projects near Bandar Abbas face British opposition.
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Russia
Far East
Indian Ocean
England
Persia
St. Petersburg
Pacific
Ongfin
Ureaucracy
Great Britain
Czew
India
Afghanistan
Beluchieten
London
Siah
Erar
Musaffer Ed Din
Shah
Yat Teherev
Persian Gulf
Tassia
Bander Abbas
Frost Drives Widespread Chill Across States
Des Moines reports killing frost across lows. Illinois records first heavy frost in central region near Bloomington. Northern Alabama notes frost in Birmingham. Kentucky and gulf states see frost as far as New Orleans area. Texas notes light frost harming remaining cotton. Louisiana and Mississippi warn of fever impact.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois
Bloomington
Ilinois
Alabama
Birmingham
Kentucky
Louisville
Gulf States
Ohio
Mississippi
Memhis
Texas
Waco
New Hamburg-American liner Amerika makes maiden voyage
Dover reports the Hamburg American liner Amerika Capt Saver man leaves for New York on its first Atlantic voyage with a 3627 traveler capacity and 520 crew. Displacing 424100 tons, the vessel showcases a Renaissance restaurant, electro elevator, nurseries, nurses, a hairdresser, florists, candy shop, hydrotherapy bath, gym, Marconi wireless, and extensive ventilation and safety features.
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Dover
Saverman
Atlantic
New York
Indiana Women will hold sixth annual federation convention
Vincennes Oct. 12 delegates from nearly every Indiana women’s club attend the sixth annual meeting of the state federation. Opening sessions featured board of directors and credentialing of delegates. Mrs Sarah S Platte Decker of Denver will give the annual address. Governor Hanley will speak on the federation’s relation to reform.
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Vincennes
Ind
Suite
Federation of Woman's Clubs of
Indiana
Federation
Sarah 5. Platte Decker
Den
Ver
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Federation of All Presidents
Decker
Denver
Moore
St. Louie
Emma Pax
Detroit
Hanley
Indiana Federation of Woman's
Minnesota
RT. Mitchell
James Wallace
J. 8. McCormack
J. 8. Dickson
W. Phraner
Congress of Natural History Societies Opens in Boston
Several hundred representatives curators and directors of New England natural history societies gathered at the Natural History Society building for the first congress of New England natural history societies. The exhibit includes icons of specimens apparatus and illustrations. Saturday morning will feature a lore session with addresses from prominent scientists and collectors.
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Boston
Natural History Societies
New England
Natural History Society
Boylston Street
Natural History Societies of
Jciety
Congresa Lolore
Ncionilete
Knights of Malta Hold Double Celebration in Wheeling
The Wheeling commandery of the Ancient and Hospitable Order of Knights of Malta celebrates the dedication of a new hall and the consecration of its banner. Prominent knights from across the state attend and participate in the ceremonies.
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Knights OF Malta
Wheeling
W. Va
Eur
Order
Will Move as Fairbanks Seek Bigger Home
Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks plan to move from their Dupont Circle residence after seven years. They intend to find a larger house and entertain lavishly next winter, with agents already seeking a suitable property.
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ICE
Washington, D. C
Fairbanks
Dupont Cirely
Monument to Columbus Unveiled in Pueblo
In Pueblo on October 12 a bronze bust of Christopher Columbus, about twelve feet high, was unveiled in front of the Carnegie Library. Miss Lena Chiarignone presented the monument on behalf of United Nations societies. Mayor Weat accepted. Governor McDonald spoke briefly. Italian ambassador Mayor Dee Planchee attended for King Victor Emmanuel.
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Pueblo
United States
Christopher Columbus
Lena Chiarignone
United Nation Societies
America
Meandins
Carnegie
Chigrigione
Weat
McDonald
Dee Planchee
Washington
Victor Emanuel
Russia to Establish New York Baltic Steamship Line
Reports say Russia plans closer trade with the United States and may run a direct steamer service between New York and Baltic ports such as Riga or Libau. Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitch, head of the merchant fleet department, is said to favor government support for the line. a decision is expected soon.
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New York
Rutisiy
United States
Russian Department of Merchant Marine i4
Rika
Liban
Grand Duke
Alexander Michaelovitch
Hottentots and Germans clash as camp falls in Africa
Capetown reports Morengo and Morris led a rebel advance capturing Jerusalem camp after heavy fighting that killed Lieut. Surmond and five soldiers. Hottentots vow to fight to the finish amid German Southwest Africa turmoil.
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Capetown
Cape Colony
Morengo
Morris
President's Cousin Marries in Chicago Evening
Andrew Roosevelt a second cousin of President Roosevelt will wed Miss Adelaide F. Lange in Chicago. Both residents of St. Louis with Roosevelt in the bond department of Mercantile Trust and Lange an architect. A separate item reports L T Camp detained in Seattle on suspicion as a suspect in a Northern Express robbery, matching descriptions from the engineer and fireman.
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Chicago
Andrew Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Adelaide F. Lange
St. Louis
Mr. Roosevelt
The
Mercantile Trust Company
Mini Lange
British repair ship ashore in Morocco at Tetuan Bay
The British repair ship Assistance is ashore at Tetuan bay Morocco with warships responding to aid. No injuries reported in initial dispatches from Gibraltar dated October 12.
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Morocco
Gibraltar
Tetuan Bay
Startling Murder Found by Head on Street
New York October 12 a man's head wrapped in a shirt was found before 615 East Eighteenth street leading police to a murder likely last night at 149 Third Avenue. Fred Bauer, an elevator runner, was arrested after being seen near the third floor room where body parts were found. The victim was identified as Thomas Corcoran a ticket taker on the elevated railroad. Bauer claimed he brought Corcoran and another soldier to his room and awoke to find them dead with Corcoran killed and dismembered. blood-stained clothing tied his involvement. George Latonel, neighbor, alerted police after hearing suspicious noises.
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New York
East Eighteenth Street
Third Avenu
Ino Guit
Fred Bauer
Third Avenue
Thomas Corcoran
Jrailroad
Corcoran
Gore
Bauer
George Latonel
Rockefeller Abroad For Health Rest Into Winter
New York ort ler brother of Oesah Rockefeller, who went abroad last spring on doctors advice, may be obliged to remain abroad the entire winter for health. His son W C Rockefeller said there is nothing serious, but an extended rest needed. Rhode Island Democrats Very Harmonious. Rhode Island democratic state convention opens with harmony and no major contests or platform differences.
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New York
Ortler
Oesah
Rockefeller
W. C. Rockefeller
Rhode Island
Providence
A. 1
New York Drives In Ball Game Chief World Championship
Philadelphia hosts the decisive game with Coakley pitching and Schreck catching for Philadelphia while Mat thewson pitches for New York Bresnahan catches. Final score shows New York edging Philadelphia.
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New York
Philadelphia
Coakley
Schreck
Matthewson
Bresnahan
Philadelph
Louisville relief drive seeks funds for yellow fever victims
Louisville officials launch a citywide canvass within business districts to raise money for yellow fever sufferers, following an appeal from Natchez Mississippi. The campaign starts today as the relief committee of the Louisville board of trade mobilizes local merchants.
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Louisville
Natchez
Miss
Louisville Board of Trade
Philippine Governor Woight to retire from Philippines post
Washington dispatch reports Duke BE Woight governor general of the Philippines and Philippine commission will retire about December 1. He plans to return to Nashville to resume law practice. Also Magoon cabled that hotel and grading camps will be run by commission under a mutual market contract.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
Duke BE. Woight
Philippine Commission
Nashville
Tenn
Magoon
Insular Bureau
Omumigaion
Alaska Governor Brady under federal probe over mining scheme
The president may order an investigation into charges against Alaska Governor Brady. He is accused of involvement in promoting a speculative mining venture and using his name on stationery to induce purchasers to invest in what is not a legitimate property.
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Brady
Alaska
Washington, D
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Parehmners
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David B. Henderson
Jerry Simpson
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Edward M. Paxso
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Supreme Bench
Reading Railroad
Armitage Matthews
Republican County Committee
Weissel
Federal Bank
Matthews
Weissel Estate
David Rothschild
Rothschild
John W. Wooten
Samuel I. Fergusson
Wooten
Tennessee Baptists
Jackson, Tenn
State Convention
Baptist Church of Tennessee
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Baptist Ministers’ Association
General Convention
Seasion
Farmers’ Union
Georgia
Englan
Port Arthur
Vindivostok
China
Kismet
Teheren
Paris
Czar
Muzaffer-ed Din
Mirza, Shah of Persia
Teheran
Jack Frost
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Indiana Women’s Club
Congress OF Natural History Societies
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Pueblo Italian Society
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Korea
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Seoul
Tokio
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Frank Leavell
Leavell
Watchorn
Ellis Island
Pittsburg
American Bankers’ Association
Executive Council
Currency Committee
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John
Comptroller of the Currency
Kansas
Northern Express
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L. T. Camp
WM. Rockefeller
Philippine
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