Taft Boss Work On Canal To Suit Taft
Washington October The Panama Canal project enters a phase as Secretary Taft assumes executive control through the Isthmian commission Culebra and the advisory board inspect canal plans charts and reports They plan to reexamine La Boca and Pacific terminus sites then study canal papers before returning to the United States later this week
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New Orleans
Panama
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War Department
Taft
Wenny
Istunian Cormunissisn
Pege Sheedeyo
Mrs Roosevelt to Visit Raleigh and North Carolina Tour
Secretary Leed informs state fair officials that Mrs Theodore Roosevelt will accompany the party to Raleigh in October. The group includes Burgeon General Biasy and representatives from three press associations, plus secret service and messengers, with Governor Glenn joining in Atlanta. Special trains restored on the Alabama Great Southern line reach Meridian, reversing last week’s suspension due to wartime quarantines.
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Leed
State Fair
Roosevelt
Raleigh
Theodore Roosevelt
Loss
Biasy
H . Latta
John J. McGrew
John Mclvenny
John I. Greenway
L . Brown
Secret
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Atlanta
R. B Gienn
North Carolina
Tfe
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Great Southern Railway
Meridien
Meridian
Tatierns
Mississippi
Jeminon Kills Alexander in Arkansas Shooting
Unclear OCR text reports a fatal shooting near a residence in Hope Arkansas. Dr Alexander and his daughter Nora were mentioned. the assailant, identified as Merch m, opened fire as they headed home. Details and exact timing are obscured by garbled wording.
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Jeminon
Alexander
Ark
Geloch Coniht
Merchm
Nora
Aexander
Alexander Formarly
Hope, Ark
Hughes declines New York mayoral nomination for insurance probe
Charles Hughes, sponsor of the Insurance Investigating Committee, declines the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City. He cites paramount public duty to continue the non political insurance inquiry, warning acceptance would taint the investigation and its integrity. He thanks supporters but must respectfully decline.
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New York
Charles Hughes
New York City
Hughes
Thas
Mts
Enraged gunman in Memphis shoots children
A Black assailant at the Bijou on Main Street fires into a crowd injuring several children. Fever Mavis four, Hail Burson thirteen, and Collins one year old suffer critical or serious wounds as the suspect fled before officers could arrest him. A large crowd watched the aftermath. Public safety officers search for the shooter.
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Tenn
Wila
Tage
Main Street
Mavis
Hail Burson
Farzh Collins
Piny House
Neere
Joe
Negra
Formica
Tiedt
Washington Boat Company change at the helm
John R Me lesn owner of The Ceclined Enquirer and McLean Geis acquire an even half interest in The Washington Boat Company from the Wilkins estate. Purchase price not stated but believed around 3 600 000. Me Jean to be president of The Fast Company and to assist Wilkins in managing the paper. President requests a gentle horse ride and suggests meeting arrangements for Roosevelt in Jacksonville and St Augustine.
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Post Company
Washington
John R Melesn
Uday
Wilkins
Washington Boat Company
Jean
Fast Company
Jonn
Jacksonville
Fla
Lach
Woman fined for throwing bricks at insurance agent in Acown GA
A Black woman was fined in a recorder's court in Acown Georgia on October 9 for hurling bricks at an insurance agent who was on duty. The agent witnessed the incident and spoke briefly at the store. the woman paid the court fine and was reported to have been injured by the missiles.
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Acon. GA
Mary City
Recorder’s Court
Bodies of Man and Woman Found Lying in Highway
Miss Margaret Lindsay a Weheol teacher and Joseph Young a barber were found dead in the road four miles north of Haskell marked with Walence on the bodies. A revolver was found nearby. The couple were last seen Sunday evening leaving Haskell in a buggy. The sheriff has no definite clews yet in the murder inquiry.
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Weheol
Joseph Young
Haskell
Marka
Walence
Harkegl I F. Crowber
Stone Bluff
Haske
Bixby
Lindaay
John Rockefeller speaks on virtue at Hud Avenue Baptist event
A damaged OCR recounts John Rockefeller addressing the Gupday School class at Hud Avenue Baptist Church. He likens himself to a sponge and urges cultivation of charity, good will, and kindness among children, emphasizing personal virtue and shared blessings.
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Stohn D Rockefeller
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Taul
Vary Wall
Cotes
Prisoner in Chicago Faces Death Penalty Case
Robert Srdiver, jailed in Chicago on Agnes Morrison murder charges, seeks to escape execution. His attorney William Buckner argues ossification of neck tissue makes hanging or neck strain impossible, noting extreme neck rigidity and medical experts reporting only five similar cases.
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Agnes Morrison
Wiliam Buckner
Barbour
Fessor
Steffenson
Rush Medical College
Evan
Gardiner
Buckner
Crowds Enjoy Opening Day at Piedmont Park Fair
Thousands of visitors crowded Piedmont Park for the opening day of the Georgia State Fair. Jonathan Hughes, President of the State Agricultural Society, and Atlanta officials praised the displays from county exhibits, farm products, and women’s handiwork. The park buzzed with activity across livestock, crops, and craft booths as preparations spilled into the afternoon, signaling a promising fair season ahead.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Dudley Hughes
State Agricultural Society
George
Joyner
Weldon
Piedmont Park
Chile
Grand jury finds 97 true bills in October indictments
The grand jury reported 97 true bills at Newtods' Deligherty shortly before 8 pm. Eighty-four indictments are newly found, including forgery counts totaling 45 cases with eight counts each and embezzlement counts totaling 39 cases with six counts each. Indictments carry $1,000 bonds for forgery and $800 bonds for embezzlement, totaling $384,500. attorney Joseph Well Dougherty said he would appear in court on his own behalf.
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Grain of corn kills Newton county girl in Mississippi
A grain of corn in a windpipe caused the death of Ben Tinsley’s young daughter near Jackson Mississippi. The child was playing with shelled corn about two weeks earlier when a grain lodged in her windpipe and she was found near death by her mother. In Hawklayif Georgia a protracted meeting is planned at the Methodist church beginning Sunday with Rev. J Ta and Rev. T. E. Cherise in charge.
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Ben Tinsley
Newton County
Hawklayif
Methodiat
Thasor
Viong
J 7A
T. E. Cherise Ian
Wecklach Returns After Thirty Years in York Wedding Mystery
Forty year old Brooklyn wedding story reveals a jewelry find. A Mrs Jennie Corwin reports a long missing jewelry set valued at 1100 dollars, sent years ago with a message that failed to identify the sender. The necklace and diamonds arrived by mail with no identifying note, leaving the family awaiting clues.
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York
Brooklyn
Severe Coastal Storm Rages as Winds and Flooding Surge
Gulf coast records strong winds and rising waters with Mobile reporting 45 mph winds and potential 56 mph gusts. Rain and high seas threaten Fort Morgan, Key West routes, and New Orleans basin flooding as levee and infrastructure crews brace for continued storm impact. No major damage reports beyond widespread disruption along the coast.
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New Orleans
Shell Beach
Gulf
Miami College rush ends in injuries and violence
Bruce Lloyd of Oxford Ohio was seriously injured as sophomores and freshmen at Miami University fought a six hour scramble. Fire hoses were used to drive crowds, dozens were pursued, captured or assaulted, and a traction engine was attacked as students from both classes clashed in the streets.
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Bruce Lloyd
Oxford
Ohio
Manual
Miami University
Mlree
Lloyd
Erwin’s Six Year Pursuit of Greene and Gaynor
United States attorney Erwin, who battled Greene and Gaynor for six years, arrived in Atlanta to attend the United States circuit court of appeals as Greene and Gaynor, indicted in 1890, face trial for alleged fraud linked to Captain Oberlin M Carter. Erwin, famed for securing extradition and new trials, explained the Canada arrest and asserted continued civil proceedings will move in the southern district of Georgia next month.
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Lmited Stars
Prominent Athletes Meet at White House
Washington October 9 President Hoosevelt hosted lunch with six guests including D H Nichia and W T Heid from Harari, Arthur T Bildebefind and John IS Fine of Princeton, Walter Carp and Mr Owstey of Yate. They discussed collegiate athletics and football morale, aiming to reduce brutality and modify rules with college authorities and athletic advisers. No firm agreement was reached on further actions.
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Hoosevelt
I. D H. Nichia
W. T. ‘Heid
Harari
Arthur T Bildebefind
John IS Fine
Princeton
Walter Carp
Mr Owstey
Yate
Cotedore
Paing Branny
Gay is Alive After Reported Garfield Shooting
A miscommunication in Swaisbere on October 3 revealed that Itrat Me A A Gay of Garfield was not killed. Mr Parnell delivered the claim, but Gay is alive and uninjured, stating no attempt was made on his life. Local talk had circulated a mystery surrounding the incident.
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Swaisbere
Parnell
Garfield
Will Hot Stop at Tampa on Return Voyage
President Boogevelt via Secretary Lachto ga declines Tampa invitation for a top sphere landing on return from New Orleans. Arrangements with state health authorities made to trait his landing here.
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Boogevelt
Lachtoga
New Orleans
Weather forecast of multiple states and regions
The report outlines a multi state forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with rain in Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama and West Florida and cooler conditions by Wednesday East Florida mostly fair in the extreme south portion and colder mid week. Fresh to brisk easterly winds Tuesday shifting to northwest Wednesday with gusts and partial clearing in some areas. Temperatures show a high around 59 and a low near 26 with 24 hour precipitation details and station data across Boston and other stations. notes weak Wednesday data and regional variations.
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Caroline
Alabama
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