Global Briefs Highlight Fires, Typhoid, and Political News
Governor Eberhart narrows Minnesota forest fire fatalities to 32 and estimates property losses near 2 million dollars. Crown Prince George of Servia lies ill with typhoid fever in Belgrade. Emperor William remarks on outdoor sports during a Berlin University centenary banquet. Mrs. Mary Harris faces threats by black hand letters over prohibition work. Taft to sail for the Isthmus of Panama on November 10 from Charleston. A nineteen year old girl dies from blood poisoning linked to a rat bite in Rock Island. Des Moines farmer Lee Wilson fatally shoots Claude Masters after a confrontation. David B Hillies near death at Wolferts Roost amid old kidney trouble. Michael F P Heney dies in San Francisco after neglecting shipwrecked women and children in 1909. Lt General Arthur Murray urges expanded coast artillery forces.
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Eberhart
Minnesota
Crown Prince
George of
Servia
Belgrade
Emperor William
Berlin
University of Berlin
America
Mary Harris
Georgia W
Ying Mouth
Des Moines, Jr
Claude Masters
Masters
Kange
David B. Hillies
Wolferts Roost
Mira
N. Y
Goveror
United States
Michael FP. Heney
Seattle
San Francisco
Himelf
Ohio
Alaska
Arthur Murray
Jcoast Artillery
Global storms and accidents grip coast as ships wreck and trains collide
A broad storm sweep from the West Indies to the Flor da coast and the Gulf of Mexico triggers wrecks and deaths. Notable losses include Charles Albright and three Sebring Brothers Pottery staff killed when their car was struck by a freight train near Sebring. The steamship Cranford is lost with all souls feared dead, and several other vessels suffer casualties. A Baltic hurricane rafters many wrecks and deaths. A Grand Rail freight collision near Portland Indiana kills one, injures others. Aviation news notes Claude Grahame-White flying over Washington. California politician Hiram W. Johnson faces speeding charges while campaigning. A Jewish bank in New York issues a public appeal.
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West Indies
Florda Coast
Tortugas
Florida
Mexico
Gulf
Charles, Albright
Sebring Brothers’ Pottery Company
Stark Electre
Sepring
Cranford
North Sea
Ville de
Grand Raiids & Indiana
Portland
Ind
Claude Grahame-White
Farman
Washington
Bennings
Navy
White House
New York
Placer, County
California
Mr. Johnson
Frest
Tal Organization of
Jewish Bank
United States imports large cotton amount in 1910
The United States reports 1910 raw cotton imports totaling 86,037,691 pounds valued at 15,816,138 dollars, the second largest yearly import in U S history. Paris embassy threat from dynamite prompts police to blame anarchists amid railroad strike. President Taft observes Columbus Day parade in Boston as a 52,000 strong procession moves past. Meanwhile Panama Canal area exhibits a large rock slide near Bas Obispo endangering the canal prism.
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United States
Paris
Taft
Boston
Draper
Culebra
Panama Canal
Bas Obispo
Canal Prism
Willard le Grue
Joseph Pendegast
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Pittsburg
Elkhart
Ind
Benjamin J. Duveen
Duveen Brothers
New York City
America
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
Cincinnati
Ballinger
Theodore Roosevelt
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Senate
England
Rowton
London
Wilson R. Evans
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Dios
France
Briand
Spooner
Baudetts
Baron Hengelmusler von
Liston
Gibraltar
Manuel
Susped
Lewis ‘Johnson
Terra Haute
In.a
Fish and Game Law Reforms Proposed by Warden Lincoln
Des Moines Oct 15 In a biennial report to Gov Carroll George A Lincoln state fish and game warden outlines proposed laws to curb seine use limit hooks on trotlines define game birds in state ownership bar ferrets in hunting ban undersized bass pike pickerel croppies and restrict youths under 17 from carrying firearms on public land He also opposes state game preserves and cites enforcement data including 449 cases 10617.22 in fines 88 jail terms and 35 acquittals He describes propagation via pheasant eggs and cites large carp profits.
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Des Moines
Carroll George A. Lincoln
Lincoln
Europe
Mississippi River
Electricity cures paralysis debate in Des Moines panel
Secretary Sumner of the Iowa State Board of Health rebukes the idea that electricity is a universal cure for infantile paralysis. He cites the Graham case where recovery began without electricity and warns against its indiscriminate use. The report covers other local items including the King’s Daughters convention and a $100,000 estate bequest to Lehane sisters.
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Des Moines
Sumner
State Board of Health
New York City
Laura Graham
New York
Graham
Nature
Ferguson Dean William P. Ferguson Dies at 67 in Shenandoah
William Pitt Ferguson born in Glasgow in 1848, Civil War veteran, G A R member, and dean of Page County bar. Appointed to the superior court bench five years ago by Governor Cummins, reelected two years ago. Survived by wife and six children including Earl Ferguson, Crystal Gauss, Olive Shall, Fred Schnieder, Bernice, and Paul. funeral held at family residence with pastors Shedd and Ellerby officiating.
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Shenandoah
William P. Ferguson
Bright
William Pitt Ferguson
Glasgow
Scotland
Page County
Cummins
Ohio Cavalry
The
Elks
Earl R. Ferguson
Federated Commercial Clubs of
Iowa
Crystal Gauss
Olive Shall
Seattle
Fred Schnieder
Bernice
Paul
Creighton University
Church Street
F. H. Shedd
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal
Ellerby
Mrs Jennie Weeks Dies Noted Iowa Leader In Guthrie Center
Mrs. Jennie Weeks wife of Hon Elbert W Weeks longtime Iowa legislator died at her Guthrie Center home after a long illness. She led Rathbone Sisters and belonged to PBO Daughter of the American Revolution and Rebekah, active in the Women's club. Survived by two sons Seth and Elbert W Jr and two stepchildren Mrs Jack Till and Lt H J Weeks US Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Funeral services to be held in Guthrie Center conducted by Revs J F Davis and Mr Myer.
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Guthrie Center
Jennie Weeks
Elbert W. Weeks
General Assembly
Imprisonment Featured At North Eastern Iowa Teachers Session
Mason City Iowa Oct 17 Imprisonment for parents who evade compulsory education law and pupil medical exams highlighted theNorth eastern Iowa Teachers association business meeting. Attendance under 600 spurred a constitutional amendment to move the date to spring. Elected officers include J J McConnell Cedar Rapids president Sarah Rice Cedar Falls vice president Mary A Faint Allison secretary Thomas Irish Dubuque treasurer C G A Chamberlain Waterloo executive committee chair.
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Mason City
Iowa ‘Teachers’association
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Rice
Cedar Falls
Mary A. Faint
Allison
Thomas Irish
Dubuque
CG. A. Chamberlain
Waterloo
Coroner's Verdict In Double Killing At Des Moines
The coroner's jury finds Claude Masters died from gunfire by Leg Wilson who aimed to murder him. Wilson died from a self-inflicted gunshot during a personal crisis. The verdict was delivered after the inquest at the courthouse.
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Des. Moines
Claude Masters
Wilson
Masters
Court House
Slayer of Ketchel Captured Near Niargua Missouri
Walter A. Hirtz, alleged killer of world middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel, was captured at Thomas Haggard's home about a mile from Niargua Missouri. He was taken to Webster county jail at Marshfield, claiming the shooting was in self defense.
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Ketchel
Springfield
Walter A. Hirtz
Stan ‘Ley
Thomas Haggard
Niargua
Hurty
Webster County
Marshtfield
Death by Drowning in Cistern Reported in Washington
65 year old Fred Hammer of South Washington committed death by own action by drowning himself in a cistern. He suffered from nervous trouble but had not seemed worse than usual.
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Washington
Fred Hammer
South Washington
Ig Sentenced for Life Des Moines Murder Case
Des Moines reports Henry Thomas, a colored man, convicted some time ago of the murder of Harry L. Cook, was given a life sentence. The verdict follows a lengthy trial and local courtroom proceedings.
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Des Moines
Henry Thomas
Harry
L. Cook
Old Soldier’s Kidney Cure Testimonial Letter
A Civil War veteran from Des Moines writes that Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer’s is the best kidney and bladder medicine, sharing strong praise and offering his letter to help others. A retailer testifies to witnessing the testimonial by George W. Atchley and to selling Swamp Root, sworn March 23, 1909.
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A. R. Vaneen
George W. Atchley
Atchley
Kilmer Swamp Root Sample Offer Notice
Advertises a sample bottle of Kilmer Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York. Claims the product proves its benefits for kidneys and bladder and includes a booklet of information. Mentions price fifty cents and one dollar and to mention the paper when writing.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. X
Popularity of Thais Sparks Mockery at Dinner
Henry E. B. Dixey mocks actresses adopting Thais as a nickname during a Manguin's dinner. He cites Thais Endicott and Thaita Schmidt, arguing readers of Anatole France’s story would not embrace the name. He recalls a clergyman refusing the baptismal name Venus, contrasting it with Diana.
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Henry EB. Dixey
Manguin’s
Thala McGinnis
Thais Endicott
Thaita Schmidt
Universal
Anatole France
Venus
Diana
Thank You and Adversity Lesson Contrast
A Judge quotes remarks on gratitude and loss noting the irony of those who have suffered in Wall Street. The speaker reflects that thankfulness exists even after hardship and mentions a tale of gaining slightly while others misread adversity. The commentary ends with a remark on the overuse of the word tired.
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Wall Street
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