Joy Ride Ends in Seattle Tragic Wreck
Eight youths on a nocturnal joy ride from a road house district crash through a Fourth Avenue trestle at Weller Street in Seattle. Two girls aged 17 and 18 die. Winnie Frazer 21 and Axe Anderson 25 burned. E Lindsay and Christine Anderson critically or seriously hurt. Henry Hiser 19 lightly injured. car torched with occupants trapped.
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Morning Journal
Seattle
Road House
Fourth Avenue
Weller Street
Goldif Porter
Sordo-Wooley
Wash
Jessip Mabel Johnson
Miss Porter
Sedra Wooley
Winnie E. Frazer
Axe
Anderson
E. Lindsay
Christine Anderson
Henry Hiser
Runews
Miss Anderson
Cook Recalls Polar Feats At Waldorf Banquet
Dr. Frederick A. Cook spoke before the Arctic Club of America at the Waldorf Astoria, praising subsistence and native aid as key to polar success. He credited Mr. Bradley for funding, noted no prior geographic license was needed, and thanked Danish, Dutch, English, Norse and American explorers as pathfinders.
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Denmark
Arctic Club of America
Dr. Cook
Cosmopoli
Waldorf-Astoria
Cook
Arctic
Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Dr Cook
Rear Admiral Schrey
Mr. McGowan
Bird 8. Coler
Count Moeltke
William Brewer
W. 8. Bennett
New York
Job Hedges
Charles Wake
Explorers’ Club
John N. Bradley
Death by Own Action Bequeaths Estate to Children
Dr George Lardcastle an elderly retired dentist died by self inflicted gunshot last night. His will dated September 15 bequeaths his small estate to the National Spiritualist Association in trust for the Children s Progressive Lyceum. One half funds musical education for children and the other half covers outing expenses.
Latham Makes Successful Flight in Berlin Test
Hubert Latham, the French aviator, completed a successful ten minute crustal trial flight in Berlin this morning with a party of German officers present. He then flew for half an hour over Templehof parade grounds to an immense crowd's cheers.
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Latham
Berlin
Hubert Latham
Templehof
Farmers Turning to Autos as Potential Rail Investment
Secretary Wilson argues that with safeguards federal control of railroad capitalization could spur farmer investment in rail securities. He notes farmers now buy cars, implying limited funds for other ventures. He spoke from Washington about conditions among western agricultural classes and the need for capital safeguards.
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West
Wilson
Pennsylvan ia Refining and American Sugar Refining Arbitrators in Big Damage Suit
Philadelphia September 23 Judges Wilson and Audenreich agreed to act as arbitrators in the ten million dollar suit between Pennsylvania Refining and American Sugar Refining. They will determine if the proposed compromise offer should be accepted following long talks on retirement terms.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pennsyvania Refining Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Wilson
Audenreich
Mittery
Dr Cook’s Polar Claim Cited at Banquet Remarks
Dr Charles A. Cook defended his 1908 Arctic expedition claiming success despite critics. He noted reaching the pole on April 21 1908 and described land and ice conditions along the 102nd meridian. The event honored Arctic explorers including Peary Nansen Amundsen and Sverdrup with various dignitaries in attendance.
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Greeley
Schley
Melville
Peary
Fiala
Hundred Die As Gulf Coast Hurricane Ravages Route
At least one hundred people die as a tropical hurricane sweeps the gulf coast. Rescue and repair crews face colossal tasks rebuilding rail lines and restoring telegraph and telephone communication, with many miles of track and bridges washed out and wires down.
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Jo Great Special
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Red One
Mile Commissions Distributing Supplies in New Orleans Area
The hurricane toll in Terre Bonne parish rises to forty with more deaths feared. About five hundred storm survivors are cared for at Houma as relief workers remain active. Property losses run into millions as carcasses of livestock litter the prairie and thousands of birds float in the bayous. The relief commission from the Louisiana game commission departs for Lake Catherine then to Gulfport to distribute supplies and aid communities along the gulf coast.
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New Orleans
Terre Bonne Parish
Houma
Rellee Commission
Louisiana Game Commission
Gulf Canal
Lake Catherine
Gulfport
Death Toll Rises to 3000 in Mexican Flood
Monterey Mexico Sept 23 General Trevino, northern Mexico military commander, estimated the flood toll at about 3000. He reported two thousand bodies recovered between Monterey and Tampico and said property damage runs into millions.
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Monterey
Mexico
Trevino
Tampico
Jones
President Starts Flow to Reclaim 140000 Acres in Colorado
President initiates the Great Gunnison Tunnel project aimed at diverting water to reclaim 140000 acres in western Colorado. The plan seeks irrigation and flood control benefits for the region.
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Colorado
Taft Opens Gunnison Irrigation Tunnel in Colorado West
President Taft visited Montrose and Grand Junction as irrigation milestones dominated his day. The opening of the Gunnison tunnel will reclaim 140000 acres, diverting Gunnison River water to the valley amid celebrations and a cowgirl relay in his honor. A sheriff clashed briefly with the tunnel superintendent during the handshake moment.
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Gunnison
United States
Montrose County
Fnll
Grand Junction
Montrose
Gulf of California
Taft
Elke’ Park
Coloradoo
H. L. Daniels
President travels amid tense scuffle and Indian rencontres
The article describes a tense moment as an officer drew a pistol during a scuffle near the president. The president halted briefly, then continued toward the train. Secretary Ballinger, accompanying the president, spoke on reclamation in general terms. At Grand Junction the president greeted several Indians including Chipela, Ouray’s wife.
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Ballinger
Grand Junction
Chipela
Squaw of Ouray
Despondent Mother Kills Self and Babe in Gas Tragedy
In Chicago on September 22 Mrs Agnes Fiala killed herself and her infant daughter Adeline after dividing her family between husband and father of her ten year old son. She turned on the gas in a bedroom with the child as she explained that ill health prompted the act.
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Chicago
Agnes Fiala
Miala
Yale Man Becomes Treasurer of United States
Washington reports Lee Mes Clung, treasurer of Yale, elected as United States treasurer after the resignation of Charles W. Treat.
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Yale
Washington
Lee Mes Clung
United States
Charles WH. Treat
Hudson Fulton celebration readies warship fleet
New York reports a mile long column of warships on the Hudson as English and German fleets are expected to join. Officials exchange visits and private yachts converge for the event amid formal naval moves and shore arrangements. In Tangier, Mulai Hafid threatens action over growing Spanish troops in the Rift as he plans to respond.
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New York
Sultan
Tangier
Fez
Mulal Hafiad
Rift
Tava
Remarkable 15 Minute Cross Country Flight by Farman
Saint Cyr France September 28 Mau rice Farman brother of Henry Farman today made a remarkable fifteen minute cross country flight in a machine of his own invention.
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Saint Cyr
France
Maurice Farman
Henry Farman
Cured by Long Past
Mereland records that W. HM Maire, city mayor, ended a fifty one day fast to cure stomach trouble. He drank only water during the fast and reportedly felt improved after a teaspoon of milk. doctors had not reached a solution.
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Mereland
W. HM
Maire
Governor Johnson Laid to Rest in Native Town
Large crowds gathered in St Peter Minnesota for the funeral of Governor John A Johnson born there and buried in Groomin cemetery beside his parents. The town and surrounding areas joined in mourning as the funeral train arrived from St Paul with processions and church services followed by interment.
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Johnson
St. Peter
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Hell Mat
St. Paul
Gustavus Adolphus College
Groomih Cemetery
Fusion Forces Plan Death of Tiger End of Gang Rule
Alliance of Independents and Republicans expected to end Tammany rule in Greater New York as fusion and independent forces forge harmony for the coming municipal election. BarnardPren dergast Mitchell named for mayor comptroller and board of aldermen respectively, amid intra fusion friction and defections.
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Tiger
Morning Journal
New York
Greater New York
Independence League
Republican
Carnee
William A. Prendergast
Credit Men's National Association
Brooklyn
All Dovrmen
John C Mitchell
Manchattan
League
Tammany
McClellan
Mitchell
Board of Aldermen
Bureau of Licenses
Mr Barnard
Yale
Democratic Union
Supreme Court
Governor John A Johnson Laid In State In St Paul
In St Paul on September 23 the body of Governor John A Johnson was escorted from the capitol rotunda with military pomp. Ten infantry companies and three artillery batteries formed the funeral escort as hundreds of citizens followed through suspended business streets.
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St. Paul
John A. Johnson
Capitol
Riots in Castro Kill Priest and Man in Religious Clashes
In Castro yesterday a religious procession led by a local priest was attacked. Two people were killed and fifty injured as rioters struck during the religious procession.
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Barcelona
Castro
Reyes Poised to Quit Mexico after Local Casino Resignation
Monterey Mexico September 23 reports say General Bernardo Reyes plans to depart Mexico soon. He has put his residence up for sale at 260000 and resigned as president of the state’s premier Casino while aiming to back a lieutenant for governor. He is believed to remain until after elections and may go to Europe.
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Monterey
Mex
Bernardo Reyes
Mexico
Forope
Bryan Delivers Two Lectures At Phoenix Dollar Banquet
W 4. Bryan spoke in Phoenix delivering two lectures and then attended a dollar banquet tonight amid city interest in his talks.
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Hesan
Phoenix
Ariz
Bepe
Bryan
Odd Fellows Observe Day at World’s Fair in Seattle
Seattle Sept 13 members of the sovereign grand lodge attended a session on deceased members then visited the exposition to view sights including prize drills of the Patriarch Militant A committee was appointed to seek funds for a tuberculosis sanitarium and the matter was set as a special order for tomorrow.
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Seattle
Odd Fellows
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
Postmasters Urgene to Economy in Oregon Convention
Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchsook urged economy across all divisions of the post office department at the Oregon postmasters convention in Portland. He said efficiency would not be impaired and that economy must be positive, far reaching, and persistent.
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Portland
Ore
Post Office Department
Frank H. Hitchsook
Oregon
Hundred Thousand Dollar Arch Swindler Indicted in Federal Court
James C. Maybray and eighty four alleged associates were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to defraud through illegal use of the mafia. Victims spread across the country suffered losses estimated over half a million dollars with amounts ranging from 1500 to 26000. The operation used steerers from Iowa to New Orleans and other cities, and included letters detailing “fixing” and protection. Trial is expected in Des Moines during the November term.
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Arch Swindler Maybray
Morning Journal
Council
James C. Maybray
United States Grand Jury
Maybray
Missouri
Cornell Bluffs
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa
St. Louis
Little Rock
Seattle
Denver
New Orleans
Ceuse
New York
John
Jersey
C. L Cramer
San Francisco
J. B. Titterington
Callas Texas
T. B. George
Hat Antonio
Texac
Eugene Schmidt
Los Angeles
Fed Oak
Des Moines
Smvester RR
Rush
Specil Ag
United States
Bound and gagged girl found by milkman in Avondale
The 20 year old maidservant Agnes Steiner was found unconscious bound and gagged in a vacant Avondale lot by a dairyman. She told Chief Miliken of a midnight attack and identified her name before hospital aid. Police seek Frank Weider on earlier charges as letters reveal inheritance from Germany. A wedding trousseau was found in her rooms.
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Incinnati
Avondale
Agnes Steiner
L. A. Jackson
Milli
Mra Jackson
Frank Weider
Germany
Trousseau
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