Rumor Triggers Savings Bank Runs in St Louis
In a rare early afternoon panic three major banks Lincoln Trust Mercantile Trust and Mississippi Valley Trust faced rushes as a vague Chicago rumor claimed two Mississippi Valley directors sought a $2,000,000 loan. Banks waived sixty day payment rules and paid deposits promptly while assuring solvency.
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Lincoln Trust Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Chicago
Mississippi Valley Company
Fatal wreck claims three lives in Colorado Springs
In the wreckage three were killed and one badly injured. The dead are Samuel Brown, an engineer, Henry Simons, and HN Mulcahey, both brakemen. Henry Fitzsimmons suffered an arm and leg injury. A defective air-hose is blamed for the accident in Colorado Springs on October 27.
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Henry Simons
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Henry Fitzsimmons
William L Elkins Critical After Illness
Philadelphia financier William L Elkins remains in critical condition tonight with family abandoning hopes for recovery. A family statement denies reports of amputation, attributing his illness to hardening of the arteries causing heart weakness and related complications.
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President Roosevelt celebrates forty fifth birthday
Washington October 27 President Roosevelt marked his forty fifth birthday with widespread congratulations. The White House received hundreds of letters and telegrams from across the country as citizens and officials sent well wishes.
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Roosevelt
White House
Industrial Situation Commentary From Morning Journal
The Morning Journal notes a improving under tone on the stock exchange despite bank failures and unfavorable disclosures. It cites market resilience after recent declines and suggests the nine month drop may have been overstated, with some securities showing steadier values as investors anticipate recovery.
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Correspondence Morning Journal
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Stock Exchange
Martial law proclaimed in Bilbao amid strikes and riots
Bilbao declares martial law as 40 606 workers are affected. Rail traffic halted and gas works protected by cavalry. Rioters attack carriages shouting death to the bourgeoisie. Several wounded as shots exchange between rioters and troops. Factories display national tags and harbor loading is blocked. Sacramento reports a fatal Central Pacific train collision. Seattle notes Yukon ice risks for steamers and cargo valued over two million dollars.
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Rio Chande Freight Engine Derails Wrecks Train Near Mears
An eastbound Rio Chande freight engine broke away on a steep grade between Mears and Otte. The runaway derailed cars at sixty miles per hour causing a collision that buried four men. Rescuers race to reach the wreck site at Randa, Colo., October 27.
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Deliberate attempt by Mexican desperado to assassinate Diaz
Guanajuato Mexico Oct 27 excitement mounted as President Diaz visiting the state was fired upon from a street car. Elias Toscano fired five shots but no one hurt Pablo Meemadon t president staff seized the revolver. Toscano was jailed with a violent record. The incident prompted talk of a deliberate assassination attempt.
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Climax of Armenian Vendetta Marred by London Murder
Sagatel Sangount, president of the Armenian revolutionary society, was killed at his lodging doorstep in a quiet London suburb. The motive appears political and linked to Armenian factional violence, with possible connections to events in Boston and Switzerland. A suspect from the United States fled the scene, leaving an American hat badge and an automatic pistol.
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Switzerland
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Letdon Armenian Revolution Kry Committee
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Dan Patch Breaks Two World Records at Memphis Track
Dan Patch, at the Memphis Trotting Association meeting, set two world records in one afternoon. He clocked a half mile in 56 seconds, breaking Prince Alert’s mark, and then tied the mile with Wagen, edging past two minutes to 1:59 4, lowering Major Deimar’s previous standard.
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Deimar
Twominute Totter
El Paso Policeman Dies In Arduous Arrest Of Tramps
Special to the Morning Journal from Paso Tex October 27 A police officer A L Taylor was attacked by three tramps during an arrest attempt. He fired his pistol accidentally wounding himself in the left arm. The same bullet fatally struck HM W Roberta in the left breast. The other two assailants are Gader Sires and another man unnamed.
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Morning Journal
Paso. Tex
A. L. Taylor
HM. W. Roberta
Gader Sires
Market Outlook Mixed as Rebound Hopes Face Industrial Strains
A cautious view notes recovering confidence in bonds and diminished margin speculation, with liquidation waning and better stocks likely to rise. It cautions that the industrial sector bears the effects of trust mania and labor discord, while agriculture and mercantile sectors show resilience. The report foresees six months of continued business activity with iron and rail traffic easing to normal levels amid constrained credit and costly production.
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Wall Street
Jule
Indictments Return in Basin City Lynching Case
The Wyoming grand jury investigating the Gorman and Walterte lynching returned indictments against George Ruban a leading stock man and former partner of Col of Terry Bolan Woe. Indictments were also found against two other wealthy stock men James Patlock and an F Mackenzie employee. Patlock was arrested and taken into custody.
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George Ruban
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le Terry
Bolan
Otter
James Patlock
F. Mackenzie
Santa Fe plans new cutoffs and extensions
Reports say the Santa Fe will cut a day off transcontinental time by a 200 mile Belen to Textico cut-off. Additional southwestern extensions are planned including surveys for a Prescott and Phoenix link. Also noted are the Crown Creek extension near Mayer Arizona reaching Crown King district and the Phoenix and Eastern line progress linking with Deming.
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Crown Creek
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Corbett Retains Victory After Knockdown Routs Murphy
In a tense featherweight bout Corbett overwhelms Murphy with a sequence of blows. Murphy rises after a knockdown but cannot continue as Corbett is awarded the decision. Corbett dominates late rounds and carries a dazed Murphy to his corner.
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Prominent California Leader Judge M. M. Hste Dies
Honolulu October 28 United States District Judge M M Hste died following an operation for kidney trouble. He played a major role in California politics and chaired the convention that nominated Harrison. He twice ran for governor of California and was defeated. He was appointed judge of the Hawaii court by McKinley.
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M. M. Hste
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McKinley
Murphy Stands Firm Against Young Corbett in Boston Bout
In Boston on October 27 Hughey Murphy of New York fights ten rounds and part of the eleventh before being overwhelmed as Young Corbett delivers a sharp showdown.
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New York
Settlement bids in Amalgamated miners dispute
Butte Montana wires report a mediation push between Amalgamated Copper and Heinze interests. A committee of senators and officials plans talks in four days to settle the long running dispute hindering operations.
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Willi Beatlon
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Iswate
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Mer Beallon
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Fioston
Thomas Wlaiween
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Clever scheme to rob Santa Fe quick justice for criminals
Jackson and Ed Rosomon, farmers near La Junta Colorado, were arrested and charged with robbing freight trains on the Santa Fe. About $2,000 in goods were found at their farmhouse. They were arraigned in district court, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to the penitentiary Jackson for 12 to 20 years and Rosomon for 4 to 8 years. The robberies allegedly continued for eighteen months.
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la Junta
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Curve Jackson
Ed Rosomon
Santa Po
Jackson
Cape Town Faces Sharp Wool Output Decline Trade
Cape Town reports a heavy drop in wool output totaling about 300000 pounds in one month as drought and economic strain bite. Merchants, bankers, and officials warn of a deepening low mood, with bankruptcies rising and colonial revenue slipping while imports fill essential needs.
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Gordon Sprige
Campaign to combat consumption launches in Philadelphia
The Phipps Institute begins a worldwide tuberculosis education campaign with a lecture at Witherspoon Hall led by Dr B L Trudeau. Henry Phipps funds the effort which aims to outpace past campaigns and feature experts from Europe and America over the winter and spring.
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Italy
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Health Department
Laredo Reports Yellow Fever Bulletin Details
The official yellow fever bulletin from Laredo, Texas shows 23 new cases and 2 deaths tonight. The total case count rises to 565 with 46 total deaths. No deaths and only two new fever cases reported in Nuevo Laredo.
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