Taft visits Fort Sam Houston and Alamo plaza
President Taft arrives in San Antonio after a long train journey through West Texas. He dedicates Fort Sam Houston chapel, reviews troops, and plans to lay the Alamo plaza cornerstone before heading to Corpus Christi for ranch duties with his brother Charles P. Taft.
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Old Army Post
San Antonio
Taft
Fort Sam Monston
Alamo Plaza
Caregory
Tex
Corpus Christi
Charles P. Taft
Pel Rio
Sanderson
I Peso
Bing
Pecos
Bishop Johnson
Episcopal Church
Bishop Forest
Catholic Church
Samuel Marks
J. H. Cleaver
Ministers’ Association of
Brotherhood of Man
Delfio
Marty
Exes
Multimillionaire W W Urgill Dies at 65
W W Urgill, prominent owner of Margit Coal and Cargill Elevator companies, founder of the Sawyer and Austin Lumber concern, and builder of the La Crosse and Southeastern railroad, died in la Tors Wisconsin at age sixty five. He also owned Pinehuff Arkansas lumber interests.
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Margit!Coal -Ompany
Cargill Elevator Company
la Crosse & Southeastern Railroad
Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company
Pinehuff
Ark
Mayoral Campaign Conflict Denial by Mr Tw in
In a late statement Mr Tw denies Henry George Jr’s claim about a 1897 nomination offer. He says the conversation referenced by George Sr cannot be testified on and asserts he denied such talks then. Gaynor plans to campaign across boroughs this week before the finish.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
William R. Hearst
Otto J. Barnard
William M. Ivins
Hearst
Henry George, Jr
Ising
William S. Grace
George
Ivins
George-Grace
Henry George
William Ivings
Richard Croker
Abraham PD. Hewitt
Grace
Lafayette Place
Tammany Hall
Congress
Europe
House of Representatives
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Mr. George
Tammany
Gaynor
Funeral of Late Col Max Vrost Impresses Capital
One of the largest funerals ever seen in Santa Fe honored Col Max Vrost, late editor of the New Mexican. The Masonic Order conducted rites as prominent Masons from across the territory attended. Services began at the Prost home at 2 pm, with Grand Lodge A M and A M rites at the temple earlier.
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New Mexican
Max Vrost
Pakrview
Masonic Order
Prost
Grand Lodge
A. M
A.M
Masopte
Albuquerque
Cook determined to again climb Mount McKinley
New York Oct 17 Dr Frederick A Cook left for Toledo to lecture but said he will suspend his tour after this week to pursue an expedition to Mount McKinley to recover records claimed left in 1906 He appeared before a special Explorers Club committee which tabled no charges and aims to officially record his Mount McKinley climb. He plans to return in ten days to face the committee.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Toledo
North Pole
Mount McKinley
Cook
Explorers’ Club
Brok Viali
H. ©. Parker
Columbia University
Honor able Japanese commission buying American wares freely
Washington January 17 extensive purchases in the United States by members of the Honorary Commercial commission of Japan of a large variety of manufactured articles not previously marketed here may boost post tour trade. Hosts report hospitality but some doubt the commission’s true aim.
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Washington, Ct
United States
Honorary Commercial Commission of Japan
Kent
Japan
Veteran Lemigration Agent Dies En Route to Chicago
Chicago Oct 17 Max Dass general immigration agent of the Great Northern railroad died today. He had served the railroad for more than twenty years.
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Chicago
Max Dass
The
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Fate of British Budget Bill Remains Undecided
London dispatch reports the political situation unchanged four weeks on with no clear fate for the budget. A general election seems unlikely before the new year and may not occur at all. The king’s effort to avoid a constitutional clash between houses shows no decisive progress. Unionist leaders remain undecided on pressuring the Lords to reject the budget while Liberals show two competing currents.
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London
Liberal Party
Vague Promises of Reform in the Congo
Pirussels October 17 The colonial reform program remains vague and does not address forced labor or concessions in the Congo. It hints at a free trade policy for Lake Leopold district with expansion to the state within two years. The plan notes a deficit and signals an impending loan of 76000000 dollars.
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Pirussels
Congo
Lake Leopold
Fist Fight Ends in Death in Nashville on October 17
Edward Goodwin killed Eugene Williams with a single blow after a quarrel over a dollar in Nashville Tennessee. Williams died instantly. Goodwin was arrested.
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Nashville
Tenn
Edward Goodwin
Eugene Williame
Mob in London hoots kin Alfonso amid Ferrer execution protests
A London mob protested the Barcelona execution of Professor Francisco Ferrer. Mounted police and police reserves dispersed thousands in Trafalgar Square and at the Spanish embassy after socialist and labor groups rallied with banners and anti Alfonso slogans.
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London
Hoots Kin Alfonso
Professor Ferrer
Barcelona
Morning Journal
Francisco Ferrer
Trafalgar Square
Alfonso
Nelson
Victor Grayson
Manchester
Europe
Ferrer
Edward
England
Radicals Pack East Side Ball After Goldman's Speech
A crowd of about 1600 men and women including socialists anarchists and other radicals gathered on the East Side in response to Emma Goldman stirring controversy. The event proceeded without incident as speakers urged progressive reforms.
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New York
Emma Goldman
East Side
Militia Must Meet Rigid Standards for Regular Army Parity
The article reports that funds for militia support will be paid only to groups meeting regular army standards. By next year the National Guard is to be armed and equipped like the regulars, with full ranks and gear, especially improving in the South while Nevada lags with no guards qualifying for annual appropriations.
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National Guard
Congress
Tandardy
Arma
Nevada
Rongiers
Precautions Against Outbreak in Paris Demonstrations
Anti Spanish demonstrations in Paris and major French cities ended in peaceful marches led by socialists and workers. About 12 000 marched with police and troops nearby while teachers formed pickets to keep order. A priest was attacked but saved by police. one shot fired and twelve rioters arrested.
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Paris
France
Sociallata
Spain
Tuilleries Gardens
Ferrer processions clash with police near Spanish Consulate
In Clenou on October 17, Ferrer processions waving a crepe draped flag bearing a caricature of King Alfonso led to a clash with police. The flag bore the inscription Alfonso is a monster. Injuries occurred on both sides as officers stopped the procession from reaching the Spanish Consulate.
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Clenou
Disquiet in Barcelona as Bomb Attacks Rise
Cable reports from Barcelona describe a worsening crisis with twenty seven bombs in four days, five killed, and an attempted assault on Montjuich Fortress to free prisoners. Alexander Serrous, a republican leader, predicts revolution and a republic for Spain, blaming King Alfonso for Ferrer’s execution.
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Barcelona
Lwat
Mont Julich
Alensandre Serrous
Republicans
Spain
UN Republic
Ferrer
Alfonso
Ferrers
Hissed by crowds at Italian sacred music congress
In Pica Italy on October 17 Cardinal Mie tro Maffi archbishop of Viea and several bishops faced boos from crowds while attending the congress of sacred music with cries demanding Forrer.
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Pica
Italy
Mietro Maffi
Viea
Forrer
Memorial meeting blocked by police in Ferrer execution protest
In Philadelphia police blocked a memorial meeting to protest Ferrer’s execution. They refused to allow the hall to open and ordered interrupters to leave as speakers were barred and attendees dispersed to the nearby library.
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Philadelphia
Ferrer
Athct
Protests Fill Berlin as Ferrer Execution Sparks Outcry
In Berlin on January 17 crowds gathered to denounce the execution of Ferrer under socialist auspices. Violent speeches were delivered and resolutions called the act the most hideous judicial murder. Police blocked plans for a large street procession.
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Trinity Church
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Hiw
Inquisition
Althoyan
Emma Goldman
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France
Italy
Berlin
Get
Convict Gang Captured After Willamette River Battle
A posse of about sixty men, reinforced by citizens, battled three escaped convicts along the Willamette River twenty five miles south of here. George Carter died, George Duncan was shot and likely to die, Albert Ferris Wase wounded, Megis seriously hurt. Deputies and Sheriff H Minto pursued two additional fugitives into the morning.
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Willamette River
Here
George Carter
Oregon
George Duncan
Carter
Albert Ferris
Megis
Duncan
Johnson
H. Minto
Marlon
Minto
Diplomat W J Huchanan Found Dead in London
Washington reports shock as William J Huchanan of Buffalo New York an envoy for the U S state department is found unconscious near the American embassy in London and dies before help arrives. Police identify him by clothing initials and jewelry and an inquest is planned with embassy officials handling the case.
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Morning Journal
London
Willam KE
Buchanan
Buffalo
Europe
State Department
Washington
Huchman
United States
Berlin
Paris
Cliride
Iing
Min
W. J. Huchanan
Washington Promises Historic Southern Jurisdiction Council Meeting
Washington expects an extraordinary biennial gathering of the supreme council of the Scottish Rite to begin tomorrow and run through Saturday, signaling one of the most interesting sessions in the order’s history. The event will draw notable members from across the region to discuss rites, governance, and ceremonial procedures.
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Washington
Supreme Council of the
Mrs James Henry Hackett Dies After Long Illness
New York October 17 Mrs James Henry Hackett mother of actor James K Hackett died after a long illness at age 75. The death follows a period of heart trouble with family awaiting word on the condition.
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New York
James Henry Hackett
James K. Hackett
Haccett
Quebec Fire Causes Over One Million in Losses
A large blaze on Quebec's waterfront caused early today extensive damage. Officials estimate losses will exceed 1 million dollars as the fire rages and containment efforts continue.
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Quebec
Ballinger to Visit New Mexico for Inspection Tour
Secretary Ballinger will arrive in New Mexico Friday October 12 and tour Santa Fe Albuquerque and other key sites. He plans an extended inspection of reclamation service projects including Elephant Butte dam and Carlsbad prospect, with Beekman Winthrop likely to accompany him.
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Santa Fe
SN. M
Allinger
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Viet
Ballinger
United
Carlebad
Beekman Winthrop
the Treasury
Automobile Crash Claims Two In Tuxedo Park
Mrs Bruce Price of Tuxedo Park was killed and Mrs Charles J Coulter injured in an automobile accident today.
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Tuxedo Park
Bruce Price
New York
Charles J. Coulter
Washington notices death of diplomat Huchanan and career overview
Washington reels from the death of Mr. Huchanan a veteran diplomat in the state department who served as United States minister to Argentina and Panama and later represented major American interests in Europe and Latin America His work included advancing trade with South America negotiating a reciprocity treaty and settling claims with Venezuela He was involved in the Hague tribunal reference and the Pan American conference in Mexico City before his death in Washington
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NPWS
Washington
Huchanan
Cleveland
Tuchanen
Department of State
Department
Buchanan
United States
South America
America
Buenos
Ayrest Wiehia
Chile
State Department
Io Jeneiro
Venezuela
Hague
Orinoco Steampehnip Company
New York
London
Interstate Hearings Set on Transportation Rates in San Francisco
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin hearings tomorrow on interstate transportation issues from San Francisco and nearby areas. The main item to be taken up in San Francisco is objections by local shippers to the Spokane rate decision.
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San Francisco
Dun Franciaes
Oet
Lip
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Franisco
Pers
Spokane
Marathon Record Falls at Seattle Derby
Henry J. Yees won the Marathon derby at the base grounds this afternoon in 2 43 38 breaking his own world record of 2 40 set at the New York derby. John Marsh finished second, several laps behind. Hayes of New York was third and J F P Fitzgerald fourth.
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Henry
J. Yees
Grounds
Owl Deberder
New York
John Marsh
Hayes
J. FP. Fitzgerald
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