Train wrecks shake California and Colorado rails
Multiple rail accidents reported across California and Colorado. An Owl line northbound derailment at Freeno near Fresno left three dead including a tramp, due to a switch manipulated by criminals. Seventeen injured, some gravely, when Missouri Pacific No. 7 derailed near Kilburn, as rails spread. One listed as potentially fatal, W. J. Windle of Salem reported among the injured.
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Cal
Owl
Freeno
Cole
Batts
Pueblo
Colo
Missouri Pacific
Kilburn
W. J. Windle
Salem
Kung
Bail Forfeited By Able On Charge Of Blackmail
New York reports Charles Able failed to appear in General Sessions Court on an extortion indictment stemming from attempting to arrange a $500 subscription sale to the American Smart Set for Edwin M. Post. Able’s ball was forfeited. his lawyer sought time until Wednesday to locate him.
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Able
New York
Charles Able
Edwin M. Post
Court of General Sessions
Wednday
Virginia Horse Show Great Social Event
Norfolk hosts the second annual Norfolk Horse Show at the Coliseum opening tomorrow. Directors inspect tonight to ensure perfect order as invited guests attend. The event promises to surpass last year with high society from Virginia and North Carolina, attracting 20 000 to 30 000 visitors and prizes totaling over 3000 dollars.
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Norfolk
Coliseum
North Carolina
South
North
South Carolina
West Virginia Central and Western Maryland Syndicate Dissolved
The West Virginia Central and Western Maryland purchase syndicate, formed in 1902 to acquire railroads for the Gould interests, is dissolved after completing its mission. A through Baltimore to Wellington line will finish in December, with 26 locomotives and 1,800 cars ordered and $10 million in Western Maryland bonds plus $15 million in common stock to be distributed.
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New York
West Virginia Central and Western Maryland Purchase Syndicate
Western Maryland Railroad
Baltimore
Maryland
West Virginia
Gould Interests
Hellington
W. Va
Western Maryland
Kentucky Congressman Sues Paper for Libel
New York Oct 16 The libel suit of Congressman Rhinock of Covington Ky against Robert Irving of the New Yorker resumed. The widow of Robert W Criswell, who killed himself since the suit began, promised to turn over papers and testify.
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Kentucky
New York
Rhinock
Covington
Robert Irving
The
New Yorker
Robert W. Criswell
Grand Lodge A F and A M opens with large attendance
The Grand Lodge of New Mexico meets at the Maxonio temple with many officers and members present from Albuquerque Las Vegas Roswell Santa Fe and other towns. Morning sessions organized committees. Grand Master Ward spoke this afternoon and the program includes degrees and an officer election tomorrow. A banquette closes the session at the Masonic temple.
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A. FP
A. M
New Mosico
Maxonio Temple
G. W. Ward
Las Ve Wy
James G. Beta
Wareden A. Pratt
Cartehad
W. EB
Dame
Albuquerque
A. J. Maloy
A. A. Koon
James
Cerrillos
Henry F. Stephens
Richard H. Hanna
Santa Fe
Prank Johnson
R. C. Brackett
Raton
T. H. Wells
Kentucky
W. M. Berger
Belen
Willise
Masonic Temple
Bar on Komura arrives home with subdued reception
Baron Komura, chief Japanese negotiator, returned from Vancouver on October 3. He was greeted at the railroad with little enthusiasm as guards and dignitaries formed the crowd. The emperor later honored him with a written message praising his services in the peace talks. The war minister issued orders to the army to refrain from commenting on peace terms, noting that peace or war rests with sovereign power.
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Tokio
Baron Komura
Japan
Vancouver
B. C
Komura
Tokyo
M. Teshuvehl
Cne
Theatrical Season Opens Strong in Greater New York
New York reports a bustling start to the season as Proc tor's presents Our Lilian Russell at a high salary and popular songs. The season features The Bad Samaritan and Just Out of College at the Lyceum with strong audience turnout, though some doubt Russell's mixed reception against trained monkeys on stage and mixed reviews for Ade's latest work.
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New York
Lilian” Russell
Proctor's
Proctor
Fair Lilylin
Misa Russell
George Ade
Lyceum
Saving and Loan Company Closes Doors in Ohio
Cleveland Ohio October 1 The Savings and Loan company on Superior street failed to open today A notice posted by H R Sanborn shows a financial statement for creditors Meanwhile Attorney General initiated quo warranto proceedings in the circuit court to stop further business The company led by president W R Sanborn faces state banking law charges. officers claim solvency and promise full depositors paid, calling AG action unfounded
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Cleveland
Otio
For Dumnity Savings & Loan Company
Superior Street
H. R. Sanborn
Moon Ae An Inc
Thie Atale
Compainy
W. R. Sanborn
Ie Instituction
Theater trust loses one house in Detroit Michigan
For the first time in Detroit Independents and national theatrical managers secure a lease of the Lafayette Theater. The renewal of the Livingston Stock Company ends today and the house will reopen to Independent managers including Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske David Belasco and James K Hackett. Previously the Independents performed at the Avenue theater and Harmon's Hall which were too small.
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Detroit
Mich
Lafayette Theater
Livingston Stock Company
Mana
Mra
Minnie Maddern Fiske
David Belasco
James K. Hackett
Avenue Theater
Harmon's Hall
Manitoba school lands sold to make title in Tyndall
Under instruction from the Department of the Interior the town site of Tyndall and adjoining sections were sold today to W. M. In Bram inspector of school lands. The sale allows residents on the lands to obtain clear title. Similar auctions will follow in Edmonton Leduc Wetaskiwin La Combe Innisfail Didsbury Calgary High River and Pincher Creek in Alberta.
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Manitoba
Tyndall
Department of the Interior
W. M
Bram
Edmonton
Leduc
Wetaskiwan
la ‘Combe
Innisfall
Didsbury
Calgary
High River
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Fair meeting to settle recent fair accounts
A meeting of the executive committee and all cash subscribers to the recent fair is called for Monday evening at o o'clock to discuss Zeiger's case and devise ways to pay all remaining unpaid accounts. Every creditor is urged to attend or send a representative. The auditing committee has found the secretary's statement correct.
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Zeiger
Selulers
Yellow fever cases drop as Norways breaks union ties
New Orleans reports 6 new yellow fever cases by 6 am Sunday, total 3,320 cases and 433 deaths. Officials anticipate a rapid end to the outbreak in the city. In Stockholm, Norway declares independence from Sweden, abolishing the 1814 union and adopting a blue field with a yellow cross flag. Also notes on ex congressman Simpson's fragile state, Drake grave park plans, and a missing Alamosa banker.
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New Orleans
Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
Riksdag
Congressional Party Returns This Way Arizona Trip
Report from St John Arizona Herald describes a congressional party touring southern Arizona seeking statehood support. Led by Congressman Tanney, the group arrives at Grand Canyon with travels funded by wealthy southern Arizona backers. Coverage notes mixed editorials on joint vs single statehood and references Tawney’s past stance and Republican leadership roles. Also mentions Connecticut Baptists annual convention opening in Meriden with smaller local note.
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Fedtuor Reamer Ling
St.John
Arizona
Herald and Apache News
Rosey
Congressional Party
Tanhey
Ling
Jointure
Grand Canyon
Frank Murphy
Arizons
Associated Press
Inavale
Phoenix Gazette
Tawney
Saays
Suitehood Teasure
Territories
Gazette
House
James A. Tawney
Joe" Cannon
Inez
Congress
Tony Ne
The
Provident
Navy to Build Guan tanamo Rifle Range for Small Arms Practice
Washington reports that the navy will establish a major small arms range at Guantanamo Cuba to train sailors in rifle use. About 100 to 500 targets will line the ranges at 200 300 600 and 1000 yards for winter maneuvers with medals and awards to spur marksmanship. Ships and crews will be ranked by records to assign them to duty lines and the record of a ship with both small arms and naval artillery will influence its assignment.
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Washington
D. C
Guantanatmo
Cuba
Guantanamo
District Attorney Demurs to Pleas of Abatement
In chambers District Attorney Frank Wea filed demurrers to pleas in various criminal cases, arguing no actual injury to defendants. Judge Abbott kept the demurrers under advisement. Proceedings also cover prison sentences for Meehan and Moore, plus Henry McDergle, and William Lee in separate cases. Clancy named a party defendant in injunctive suit against county officials, with plaintiffs seeking access to records and to restrain vault entry. matter under advisement.
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Chambers
Frank Wea
Abbott
W. B. Childers
M. BE. Hickey
Frank Moore
Thomas Meehan
William Moore
Moore
Henry McDergle
William K. Lee
Lee
Luna
Sturges
Clancy Party
District Atorney
Frank W. Clancy
F. A. Hubbell
Estavio
B. W Dobron
A. B. McMillen
Alo
Hubbell
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Kansas - Colorado
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Howard Case
Colorado Supreme Court
Ahle
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
Howard
Ring
State of Kentucky
James Howard
Goebel
Supreme Court of the United States
Johnson
Denver
F. M. Johnson
Fidelity Savings Association
Canon City
Virginia
GOULD
Grand Lodge A. F
Ward
Greater
Pickle Trust
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Laurence Doray
Augustus Thomas
New England States
Dorsay
Kary
Pawtag
Ugo
Saving & Loan Company
Theater Trust
Federated Church Conference
Jerry Simpson
Cyril
Simpson
Wichita
Kan
Jerry Stimpson
Joseph Drake
American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society
Bronx
Joseph Rodman Drake
Post
Hunt's Graveyard
Hunt's Point
Herman Schiffer
Alamosa
New Haven
Conn
George MH. Ferris
Bapst
Federated Churches
Philadelphia
York
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Schiffer
Connecticut Baptists
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