Root in Final Campaign Speech Declares Bryan a Danger
Secretary of State Elihu Root warned in New York that a Bryan presidency would trigger widespread economic disruption. He attacked Bryan’s banking and tariff plans, warned of silver coinage threats, and warned that Bryan could reshape the Supreme Court to reflect public opinion.
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New York
Durland
Elihu Root
Bryan
Mcakinley
United” States
Mr. Bryan
Supreme Court of the United States
Safe Blowers Rob Post Office in Town Heist
A robbery report describes masked thieves blowing open a safe at the local post office using nitro glycerin. The incident occurred on a Saturday, with a large general supply store tied to Bush and Geo HaAwalph reported in the town. A sheriff’s office is pursuing leads.
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Airthon
Bush & Geo HaAwalph
Kellogg reports final Standard Oil hearing set for Feb 23
Washington November 2 Frank B Kellogg special counsel for the government in the Standard Oil dissolution case conferred with President Roosevelt. Kellogg said testimony is complete, defendants presenting their side in New York, final hearing to be held February 23 in St. Louis before the United States circuit court. He noted no immunity granted to John D Rockefeller or other officials. Kellogg also serves on the Republican national committee from Minnesota and came from New York to appear before the supreme court.
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Washington
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Kellogg
Rockefeller
Republican National Committee
Minnesota
New York
Supreme Court
Chinese War Junk Missing From San Francisco
Grave fears for the Whang-Ho’s safety rise as the Chinese war junk, last seen sailing from San Francisco to New York in January, remains overdue 124 days from Papeete. After steering gear trouble, the crew departed Tahiti and a new crew signed on before the ship resumed voyage toward Galveston via the Horn.
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San Francisco
Whang-Ho
New York
Papeete
Tahiti
Galveston
Atlantic
Manila coast defense progresses with new troops
Washington reports four more coast artillery companies ordered to the Philippines as part of fortifications. The national coast defense board values Manila defenses at 6.17 million dollars and Subic Bay at 2.25 million, with total project completion in about two years given sufficient appropriations. The Honolulu Pearl Harbor defenses are planned for 3.25 million dollars.
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Washington
National Coast Defense Board
Manila
Subig Bay
Coast Defense
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Fatal Fight Between Hall and Ashley Factions in Wolfe County
Word from Wolfe county Kentucky reports a clash on Standing Rock creek between Hall and Ashley feud factions. Two Hall brothers were shot one fatally and one seriously while an Ashley brother was fatally stabbed. Two combatants were arrested. Halls armed with knives Ashleys with pistols. Further trouble is expected between the factions.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Standing Rock Creek
Wolfe County
Banker McKee Acquitted in Federal Trial
Pittsburg November 2 William C McKee cashier of the Farmers National bank of Emlenton was on trial for days in the United States district court charged with abstraction and misapplication and was found not guilty by the jury
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McKee
Pittsburg
William C. McKee
Farmers’ National Bank of’ Emlenton
United States District Court
Opens New Railroad in Pacific Northwest
Great Northern officials led by Chairman James H. Hill and President Louis W. Hill departed St. Paul to attend the Spokane Portland and Seattle railway opening in Portland on November 5.
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St. Paul, Minn
James H. Hill
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Portland
Spokane, Portland
Comedian Bert Haverly Drops Dead After Joke
In San Francisco on November 2 Bert Haverly a famed minstrel and comedian known as Jack Haverly's brother collapsed and died as he prepared to leave a cafe the moment his companions finished laughing at a joke.
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San Francisco
Bert Haverly
Jack Haverly
Receiver for Detroit Firm Receives Union Trust Appointment
Detroit November 2 Federal Judge Swan appointed Union Trust Company as receiver for D. Marx & Son leather merchants of Detroit on petition by several Chicago creditors. Labilities exceed 60 000 dollars according to the action.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Swan
Union Trust Company
D. Marx & Son
Atlantic battleship squadron lands at Olongapo
A navy department dispatch reports the arrival at Olongapo of the first squadron of the Atlantic battleship fleet under Admiral Sperry. The message is dated November 2 and notes the squadron’s presence in the Asiatic station.
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Olongapo
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sperry
Fire Threatens Factory Girls in Washington Avenue blaze
About 100 female workers and other employees faced danger as two seven story buildings at 817 821 Washington Avenue caught fire in St Louis. All escaped unharmed though a few were injured. Property loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Nearby streetcar traffic disrupted as fire units fought the blaze. Among the victims a 79 year old man and a 14 year old girl were reported killed in separate incidents.
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St. Louis
Washington Avenue
Riga
Wiliam J, Gamble
Leroy F. Wood Alt
Bryan Makes Last Appeal 10 People Talks of Reforms
Bryan denounces panic as unfounded while urging honest government by the people. In a signed East tour statement he calls for public campaign contribution disclosures, direct senatorial elections, labor protections, antitrust reform, depositors' guaranty, tariff reduction, and honest politics. He contrasts Democratic aims with Republican power and criticizes use of the presidency in campaigning.
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Winchester
Ind
W. J Bryan
East
Democratic Party
United States
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Senate
Taft
Willian Jennings Bryan
Six Saved in Breeches Busy? Cape life savers rescue crew
Baltimore dispatch reports the schooner Arville H. Peary stranded two miles north of Washwood Life-Saving Station while en route from New York to Norfolk. Captain Herman Cornbloom and five crewmen were rescued by breeches buoy from Washwood and Cape life-saving crews.
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Baltimore
Observer
Cape. Henry
Maritime Exchange
Arville H. Peary
New York
Norfolk
Washwood
Herman Cornbloom
Cape
Club to Elect in Aero Club of America Election
New York Nov 2 A hand fight is in progress in the Aero Club of America for various club offices. Pre election will be held Monday night. Members whose combined wealth exceeds 400,000,000 are more interested in the outcome than in the national contest.
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New York
Aero Club of ‘America
Von Buelow to Remain in Power After Full Explanation
Berlin reports Prince von Buelow offered resignation over the London Telegraph interview but Emperor William refused to accept and urged publication of a full explanation. The chancellor stated he bore sole responsibility and would remain in office, to counter attacks on the emperor.
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Berlin
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Prince von Buelow
William
London
London Daily Telegraph
Foreign Office
Daily Telegraph
Counting Cash in U S Subtreasury Vaults in New York
Following Hamilton Fish's designation as assistant treasurer the subtreasury in New York hires bookkeepers to audit the office. The cash to count includes about 173 million in gold coin 17 million in currency and 80 million in silver coin.
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New York
Hamilton Fish
United States
Court Fixes Mule Weight In Georgia Police Court
Atlanta judge censors mule hauling limits at 2 500 pounds in police court. C IR Walker fined 5 75 after mule pulled a 4 032 pound wagon load. The decision sets a safety standard for draft animals in local commerce.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Broyles
C.ir
Walker
Turkish Soldiers Mutiny in Constantinople Cleared
A Turkish unit at Yildiz Kiosk mutinied and was subdued by a loyal battalion with one volley. Three mutineers were killed and 15 wounded. Rebels surrendered after a Saloniki battalion attacked, were taken prisoner, and later displayed in the public square as oath breakers.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Saloniki
Centenarian Captain Seeks Charity in 112th Year
PAUPER AT AGE OF 112. Capt G H E D Diamond, famed health lecturer and vegetarian pamphleteer, seeks admission to county poor farm after decades of public work. Born near Plymouth Rock he recalls the Barbary pirates raid era and adopted a turnip and onion based diet in 1828. He walks with a heavy stick for balance.
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San Francisco
G. HE. D. Diamond
Plymouth Rock
Diamond
Admiral Emory to Retire From Command in December
Washington Nov 2 Rear Admiral William H Emory commander of the second squadron and third division of the Atlantic fleet now at Amoy China will haul down his flag and relinquish command preparatory to retirement on December 17 after the squadron leaves Amoy on November 4 The Louisiana his flagship will proceed from Amoy to Hong Kong for the change of command ceremonies Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder will be transferred from the fourth division to the third division with the Louisiana as flagship
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Emory
Washington
William H. Emory
Thes
Amoy
China
Louisiana
Hong Kong
Seaton Schroeder
The
Inverclyde Sails Around Horn For Pacific Route
Circles World to Avoid the Horn Victoria Nov 2 fail to pass Cape Horn in strong gales. The British bark Inverclyde Captain King arrived at Royal Roads 117 days from Santos Brazil then sailed around the Cape of Good Hope and across the Pacific after rounding Australia. Despite ballast voyage for orders the Inverclyde beat some owner vessels around Horn.
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Circles
Horn
Victoria
B. C
Cape Horn
Inverclyde
King
Royal Roads
Santos
Brazil
Bac
Cape of Good Hope
Pacific
Australia
Capture Suspect After Fight in Knoxville
Knoxville, Tenn., Nov 2. After a hard struggle two policemen arrested Frank Sherriff alias S W Morris, wanted for robbing a Pullman car on the Great Northern near Minneapolis in April and for murder in Des Moines. A Des Moines message warned to be careful as he is described as desperate.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Frank Sherriff
S. W. Morris
Great Northern Road
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Morse Case Nears End in Federal Banking Trial
The prosecution and defense in the Morse and Curtis case rested their arguments as the court adjourned. The judge indicated the jury could retire for verdict by Monday night, with final proceedings focused on legal instructions and closing statements.
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Morse
Germany amazed Kaiser utterances shake von Buelow
Berlin discusses the emperor's seemingly mishandled statements across factions. The chancellor von Buelow faces weakened authority as newspapers mock the process and radicals call for responsible ministry to the parliament. The Reichstag is set to reconvene Wednesday to debate the affair.
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Berlin
von. Buelow
Empire
Price von Buelow
Reichstag
New Uniform Bill of Lading Enforced Across 41 Railroads
Chicago November 2 A new uniform bill of lading approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission went into effect on forty one railroads in the eastern and northern territory. Freight shipments must follow the farm basis unless a shipper objects and pays ten percent more than standard rates. The form features a yellow color, aiding negotiable order bills of lading and banker advances.
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Chicago
Interstate Commmerce
Mississippi
Ohio
American Bankers’ Association
Arms for Chinese bandits smuggling by steamships
Vancouver authorities report smuggling of arms to Chinese bands via steamers. On Empress of Japan at Hong Kong, trunks with false bottoms contained hundreds of rounds. sacks labeled soap hid ammunition. Packages addressed to North Chinese villages, suggesting regular shipments to western Pacific pirates.
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Vancover
Vancouver
B.C
Hongkong
Pacific
Locust Mountain Boy Bond Fire A Wild West Show
In Shenandoah Pa on Locust Mountain a group of boys inspired by dime novels staged a mock burning of two companions. They seized Joseph Krumpilis and Harry Rudinski, tied them to a tree, piled dry leaves and brush around them, and ignited the makeshift fire as part of a wild west display.
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Locust Mountain
Shenandoah
Joseph Krumpilis
Harry Rudinski
Hallowe en Fire Destroys Belton Cotton Compress
A Hallowe en night blaze gutted the Belton compress warehouse and burned about 10 000 bales of cotton. Loss exceeds 250 000 dollars, with insurance coverage noted. Firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Hallowe'en
Belton
Tex
Hallowe’en Boys
4000000 Bushel Elevator at Winnipes Mai Fort William
A historical notice describes a large scale grain storage project. The Grand Trunk Railway company offered a bid for a 4 million bushel capacity elevator at Winnipes Mai with planned storage facilities at Fort William. The document includes partial figures and references to dates and quantities, reflecting early 20th century railway led infrastructure expansion.
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Winnipes
Mai
Grand ‘Truink Railway Company
Fort William
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