Pulpits Join In Attack On Tammany
New York pastors urge action against Tammany Hall in a civic heat wave before the November election. Hearst, Gaynor, and Barnard speak as ministers condemn the political machine while urging Republicans and independents to save the city. Rabbis and pastors warn of Jewish and civil rights risks under Tammany rule.
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New York Officials Face Criticism Over City Traffic Allegations
General Theodore Bingham defends removal powers for mayor district attorney and commissioners while condemning a sensational white slave traffic claim. He notes inconsistent action by police after he began as police commissioner and recalls arrests of women but political influence hindered crackdown.
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Theodore Bingham
Gaynor Denounces MeClure Magazine Article as Bigoted Trash
New York Democratic nominee Gaynor condemned an article in MeClure's Magazine alleging traffic in girls under Tammany rule. He called the piece a miserable trash and attacked the author as a political and racial bigot while praising New York's decorum and moral efforts. He cited clergymen and civil authorities amid the criticism and denied the magazine's claims.
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Murphy to Attend McCarren Funeral
New York announces that Charles F. Murphy and the Tammany Hall executive committee will attend the funeral of Senator Patrick H. McCarren in Brooklyn Tuesday. Murphy was a longtime political rival of McCarren.
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Bomb Found in Lisbon Church Sparks Arrests
A bomb was discovered today in the church of the Irish Dominicans in Lisbon. The sacristan extinguished the fuse and two persons were arrested on suspicion of placing the device inside the church.
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French Minister Denounces Ferrer Demonstrations
Paris October 24 ex minister of foreign affairs M Floureng circulates a Catholic address to be presented to King Alfonso denouncing Ferrer demonstrations in France as an insult to French chivalry and the Catholic religion.
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Foreign Affairs
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France
Debate Proposed Between Fowler and Aldrich on Central Bank
Open letter from Charles N. Fowler challenges Senator Nelson W. Aldrich to a joint debate in multiple cities on the creation of a central bank. Fowler opposes a central bank under current conditions, arguing it would undermine independent free banks and worsen financial ills.
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Central Bank Debate Invite Cited in Public Forum
A pamphlet argues against a central bank as undemocratic and harmful to local banking, warning it would erode independence. It declares readiness to meet in joint debate across multiple leading cities, with flexible terms to be agreed later.
Fresh atrocities in Congo revealed by rubber company officer
An officer from a rubber company reports new Congo Free State abuses between 1907 and 1909. He charges agents tortured and killed natives, posted armed sentries, chained and imprisoned people to force labor, and burned villages. Ministers order an inquiry.
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Denunciation of Ferrer Execution and Lara Detention
A mass meeting in San Francisco denounced Spain for Francisco Ferrer s execution and protested American officials involvement in the alleged persecution of Mexican patriots. Socialist leaders urged continued opposition to both governments policies and actions.
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De Lara Bail Nears, Immigration Official Denies Motive
Gutierrez de Lara’s $3,000 bail is nearly raised and his release may come tomorrow. Immigration inspector M C Ridgway rejects a report that Mexico requested his detention, stating Mexico had no involvement. De Lara again proclaims innocence and accuses the conviction of resting on perjured testimony.
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Swedes Alarmed by Emigration of Agricultural Laborers
Stockheim December 24. A national subscription has been started to fund loans for unemployed laborers after the recent big strike. The loans aim to enable purchase of small farms and are repayable within ten years.
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Youth Shoots Man Waiting With His Wife in Omaha
Arthur Sturgis, a prominent attorney, shot Nathan Castal five times in Omaha on the night of September 24. Castal, in company with Mrs. Sturgis, was wounded while the couple, separated for three months, awaited a divorce hearing tomorrow.
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Vaccination Record Shattered in New York Harbor
New York on October 24 reports the rapid vaccination milestone broken as the Greek steamer Themisto was detained at quarantine from 7 20 a m to 3 50 p m while 1 946 immigrants from Patras and other ports were vaccinated, setting a new record.
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Drawing Tomorrow Aberdeen For Indian Allocation
Every arrangement is complete for the drawing of the names of winners of the 16,000 furma in Cheyenne and Standing Rock Indian reservations. Tuesday begins the drawing from 61,000 applications registered.
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Chicago Banker Athanies F. Spalding Dies
Athanies F. Spalding director of the Commercial National Bank and the Hibernian Banking association of Chicago died today in Chicago.
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Submarine Torpedo Vessel Runs Ashore at Cape Henlopen
Lewes Delaware October 24 One of the United States submarine torpedo boats Peats passed in the Delaware capes today and went ashore tonight inside Cape Henlopen authorities report no further details available about the incident and the vessel's status remain unclear
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Luther Wend Dies in Philadelphia at Age 84
Charles Lea known as an author, banker, scientist and publisher died in Philadelphia today at 84. He wrote on the history of the middle ages and on church subjects, with a reputation as a prolific historian and public intellectual.
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Fire destroys Prescott racing stables killing horse and trainer
A fire at Flynn's racing stables in Prescott Ontario destroyed the facility today. A race horse and trainer Jehan Piynn, aged 49, were burned to death in the blaze.
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Engine blast at Sharon kills two crewmen in Ohio
In Sharon Ohio a tire box and a Big Four engine blew out causing two men to be instantly killed and three other crew members to suffer severe scalds. One man lies injured as rescuers respond to the train disaster.
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Pegrham Death Shocks Nation
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court dies at his Albany home after a long and honored career. tributes pour in as the nation mourns the loss of a justice who shaped decisions on law and liberty.
Death of U S Supreme Court Justice Rufus Peckham
Albany reports the death at 8 15 PM at Altamont of Rufus W Peckham associate justice of the United States Supreme Court due to a complication of heart disease Brights disease and arteriosclerosis His family and Governor Hughes pay tribute to his long service and legal leadership born November 8 1848 in Albany County he studied law with Peckham Tremain and formed the firm Tremaine Peckham later joining higher offices including district attorney and state supreme court justice
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Death of Justice Peckham Shocks Court Colleagues
The death of Justice Peckham, a Democrat and long serving jurist born in Albany in 1838, shocks the Supreme Court and official circles. He focused on court duties, authored key corporate law opinions, and resisted outside appointments. Chief Justice Fuller and others pay tribute as the court weighs its next steps.
Antony and Cleopatra at Doors November
The production featuring Sothern and Marlowe seeks to establish itself as a domestic civic institution, aiming for a distinct identity akin to the Comedie Francaise. The management emphasizes a strong regional appeal and cultural significance.
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New Theater Opens For Classical Drama Revival
New Theater in New York nears completion serves as a home for aspiring drama and classical revival. It is backed by wealthy men who view it as culture not business and will open soon.
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American Courtesy Delights Japanese Visitors in Tokyo
In Tokyo on October 24 the warm reception of visiting Japanese businessmen by Americans has sparked pleasant surprise. Reports to the foreign office in Tokyo say the courteous entertainment was generous and broader than expected, easing fears of widespread anti Japanese sentiment and signaling sincere hospitality in return for American visits to Japan.
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Caving Mine Threatens Village Near Wilkesbarre
A cave nearly a quarter mile long and two feet wide opened today at Edwardeville, threatening a village near Wilkesbarre. Several houses were damaged and surface activity indicated ongoing mining work as residents fled to safer quarters.
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Balloon Race at Oakland Fizzles in Quick Wind Turn
The Oakland balloon race to San Jose started today but ended within minutes due to contrary winds. The Queen of the Pacific entered by the Pacific club drifted toward the bay as a valve rope failed, and the City of Oakland was towed back ashore after its balloon drifted a few miles over the water.
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Roosevelt hunt in Africa catches giant tusker prey
Special wired dispatch from British East Africa recounts Colonel Roosevelt and party’s elephant chase across Uganda and Nyeri regions. Roosevelt and son Kermit join Major Mearns and Loring. they track, shoot, and recover a fine eighty pound tusked bull after a risky hunt with river crossings and native camps along the Kilifi and Nadrugu routes.
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Tragedy at Washington Union Station Ends in Suicide
William Short of New York shot and mortally wounded his chorus girl wife Evelyn Boward, formerly Evelyn Lewis, at Union Station in Washington. After the shooting he killed himself, dying an hour later. The couple quarreled over her stage life. Short had recently been released from prison and the wife declined to return to him.
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Monument to South American Liberator Unveiled in Houlogne
An equestrian statue honoring General Jose de San Martin, described as a South American liberator, was unveiled in Houlogne with ceremonies. The Argentine government sent a naval division and dragoon squadron, along with diplomatic representatives and French officials. Henry White, U.S. ambassador, spoke on self-government shared by the Americas and France.
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San Martin remembered in Chile with large parade
A major demonstration marked the memory of General Jose de San Martin in Kuntinge Chile. Thousands of troops and children formed a procession past the statue in his honor recalling his Maipo victory in 1810s and his role in driving Spaniards from Chile.
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Bombing Strikes Japanese Art Store in Calafornia Front
Early morning blast shatters the glass facade of a Japanese art store in California. Interior wrecked with nominal damage. authorities suspect opposition to the invasion of the Fureka business field.
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Syndicate To Purchase Walsh Railway System
Chicago stock brokers and railroad figures meet to negotiate the sale of the John Kt Walsh railroads to a syndicate led by Eugene Zhamerman. Charlies Mellen Edwin Hawiey and others are expected to attend the conference as negotiations move toward taking over Southern Indiana.
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Hopkins Father of Popular Night Vaudeville Dies at 70
John Hopkins founder of a summer garden business and father of ten died in St Louis tonight aged 70. He developed popular priced theatrical performances drawing actors from legitimate stage to vaudeville. Noted stars Nat Godwin and Francis Wilson began here. his daughters Emma and Ethel Hopkins now perform in vaudeville.
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Johhn
Dispute with Landlady Proves Fatal for Boarder
Chicago October 24 Phillip Barton Hardy a recent arrival from Toronto was shot and killed by Anna Van Eyck 28 at her home following a quarrel over money Hardy who rented a room in the Van Eyck residence was killed tonight in the confrontation as a boarder in the home authorities said
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