Mack Charges Oil Deal With G O 2
New York Oct 31 Norman E Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee charged that John D Rockefeller announced for Taft because of a deal with the Republican national committee and Standard Oil interests Hitchcock received large campaign gifts and Rockefeller promises. Mack said the 29000000 fine on Standard Oil would be remitted if Taft is elected and that the oil and steel trusts back Taft. Rockefeller issued a Taft endorsement from Standard Oil offices saying he would vote for Taft for law and order and stability. Bryan replied that Rockefeller and the Republicans share similar interests and Taft supports the trusts.
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New York
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
John D. Rockefeller
Taft
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil
Hitchcock
Rockefeller
Mack
Standard Oil Company
Rckefeller
Roosevelt
Oil Trust
Steel Trust
Carnegie
Europe
Bryan
Indiana
Ohio
William H. Taft
Napoleon
William J Bryan
Mr. Rockefeller
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Mr Taft
Mr.Taft
Confesses to Bribery in Ruef Case
In San Francisco a contractor, E A S Blake, convicted of trying to bribe juror John M. Kelly to favor Abraham Ruef's acquittal, testified he was to receive 10,000 in Ruef notes via a third party and his wife would get 100 per month during imprisonment. He described offers from Ruef counsel F J Murphy and A S Newburgh, with initial 500 then 1,000 accepted, as legal defense arrangements emerged.
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San Francisco
E. A. S. Blake
John M. Kelly
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Frank J. Murphy
Blake
A. S. Newburgh
F. J. Murphy
J. M. Kelly
Kelly
Newburgh
Roosevelt aids health move
President Roosevelt will recommend to Congress a national health law similar to the American Medical Association proposal. Dr. Charles A. L. Reed announced at the New York Academy of Medicine that the president will outline definite health legislation and transmit it with his endorsement in the next session, urging all 13,090 doctors to back the effort.
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New York
Roosevelt
Congress
American Medical Association
New York Academy of Medicine
Charles A. L. Reed
Cincinnati
Association
United States
Farmers Organization Formed in Indianapolis
The Farmers Society of Equity was organized in Indianapolis on October 31 during a multi state convention. The group adopts most American Society of Equity principles with a key rule that convention delegates must be producing farmers. Officers named include J A Everitt president and W B Creslick vice president with J C Rous as treasurer. Directors span Kentucky, New Jersey, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, and Minnesota.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Farmers’ Society of Equity
American Society of Equity
J. A. Everitt
W. BE. Creslick
Travis City
Mich
J. C
Wright Motor Blast Ends Flight No Injury
Joe Mans reports in France that during a Friday morning flight Wilbur Wright’s aircraft suffered a motor explosion. Wright landed safely with no injuries and the aeroplane sustained no further damage, though there was much consternation in the area.
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Joe Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Navy to paint battleships slate color
Washington reports the Atlantic fleet battleships will be painted slate to reduce visibility during next spring target practice and maneuvers. The Third Squadron ships in Atlantic waters already wear slate, aiding realistic war condition simulations.
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Washington
Navy Yard
T Fleet
Atlantic
British Fleet to South America
Port Elizabeth Oct 31 reports orders directing the British squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott to sail for South America upon completing its South African program. The force includes the cruisers Good Hope Antrim Carnarvon and Devonshire.
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South America
Port Elizabeth
Cape Colony
Sir Percy Scott
Good Hope
Antrim
Carnarvon
Devonshire
Noted Canadian Ex-Premier Thomas Greenway Dies
Winnipeg Oct 31 Yon Thomas Greenway former premier of Manitoba and member of the railway commission of Canada died unexpectedly at age seventy. He headed the government that broke the Canadian Pacific railway monopoly.
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Winnipeg
Man
Thomas Greenway
Prem ‘Ry
Manitoba
Railway Commission of Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Taft and Bryan both campaign in pivotal states
Taft remains in New York state while Bryan shifts to Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to rally electoral votes. The Independence party closes its campaign in Brooklyn, and other party leaders including Rockefeller and Carnegie draw attacks from Bryan. Taft and Sherman make parallel appearances in Utica after a joint hotel meeting, while Kern tours Indiana with a large female audience in Indianapolis.
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New York
Taft
Bryan
Syracuse
Onondaga County
New York State
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Onedia
Rome
Utica
Batavia
Buffalo
James S. Sherman
Sherman
Oneonta
John W. Kern
E. W. Chafin
A. S. Watkins
Independence Party
Brooklyn
Carnegie Hall
Manhattan
Hisgen
Graves
W. R. Hearst
Wright
Baltimore
Meyer
Trenton
Straus
New York City
Dolliver
Iowa
Frank
Black
United States
Knox
Pittsburg
Arrival of U S Atlantic fleet shocks Amoy crowd
Amoy observers report indifference to the second Atlantic fleet squadron’s arrival. Fewer than 100 Chinese guests admitted to the grounds, with British subjects largely excluded amid strict passes. Fleet entry greeted by official salutes as Chinese officials send greetings. American and foreign officers visit officials while native city access remains limited.
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Amoy
Tai-Tan Island
Fei-Ying
Louisiana
William H. Emory
Patten
Culgan
Admiral Emory
Admiral Sah
Emory
Prince Tu-lang
Liang Tun-yen
Peking
Dalwigh
Niobe
Juelian H. Arnold
Four Hurt in Tunnel Gas Blast in Chicago Section
Four men were injured, one seriously, and over six others narrowly escaped harm when sewer gas exploded in the southwest land tunnel at Seventy ninth and State streets. Victims worked for contractor Joseph Hanreddy of Dearborn Street.
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Chicago
Land
Seventyninth
State Streets
Joseph Hanreddy
Dearborn Street
Three Hurt In $100000 Fire In San Francisco Warehouse
San Francisco on Oct 31 reports three firefighters injured in a blaze that destroyed the American Gan Company warehouse, severely damaged the plant, and caused about a $100,000 loss.
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San Francisco
American Gan Company
Mob Kills Jail Slayer in Kingston Tennessee
A mob of about 30 masked men attacked the Roane county jail and killed George Cook, jailed for murdering John King, a ferryman at Southwest Point. The attackers were mostly masked. identities of the mob and its members remain unknown. Separate reports from Camp Nemo note cut telephone lines on routes to Troy, Kenton and Union City, with repairs swift and security tight as a court of inquiry proceeds. Officials say confessions link riders to the Rankin murder and earlier assault on Col. Taylor, with 35 men involved and 12 to 15 in camp. Postal telegraph wires were cut near Union City and Rives.
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Kingston
Tenn
Roane County
George Cook
John King
Southwest Point
Camp Nemo
Samburg
Troy
Kenton
Union City
Patterson
Nashville
Court of Inquiry
Capt. Rankin
Col. Taylor
Rankin
Cumberland
Rives
Anti-Horse Thief group pledges help to catch night riders
In Muskogee Oklahoma on October 31 the Texas and Oklahoma Anti-Horse Thief association adopted a resolution binding its 10000 members to aid in arrest and prosecution of night riders. It also moved to memorialize President Roosevelt to halt liquor shipments into Oklahoma by Missouri and Arkansas dealers to minors. Officers allege evidence shows liquor reaching boys and girls aged 12 to 14.
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Muskogee
Okla
Texas and Oklahoma Anti-Horse Thief Association
Roosevelt
Missouri
Arkansas
King Edward Not Hurt Rumor Deemed False
New York reports a rumor of King Edward’s injury on Friday but Newmarket officials deny the claim. The king was said to have dined Friday night with Sir Ernest Cassel, clarifying there is no truth to the accident reports.
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King Edward
New York
Edward
Newmarket
England
Sir Ernest Cassel
Beheadings Ordered for Chinese Officers Over Tonking Incident
Peking on October 31 reports an official edict ordering the beheading of two Chinese officers and severe punishment for seven others related to the Tonking border crossing and the killing of French soldiers in July.
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Peking
Tonking
Hired Help Gets Trophies
In New York on October 81 thirty nine cooks laundresses nursery and chamber maids received prizes from the German Housewives society for faithfulness and length of service in a yearly ceremony.
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New York
Stricken Steamer In Port. San Juan Steamer Arrives
The steamer 8S. W. Luckenbach from New York for San Juan arrives at port with a body found in the public road here bearing a bullet wound in the head.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
W. Luckenbach
New York
School Teacher Albert Albright Found Dead in Missouri
Albert Albright, a 30 year old school teacher, was found dead with a bullet wound in the head on a public road near Lawson Missouri. Authorities are investigating the shooting, with no suspects named at this time. The incident occurred in October, and the victim previously taught at a local school in the area.
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Lawson, Mo
Albert Albright
Shercliffe Caught After Colorado Escape In Des Moines
Frank Shercliffe, alias Morris Wilson and Lewis, sought in Colorado murder and train robbery, was captured in Knoxville Tennessee after two revolvers and $600 in gold found on him. Des Moines tips led to arrest. he confessed to the Colorado escape and faces Minnesota custody for the pending penitentiary sentence. Suspected to have large funds in baggage, authorities chase pending Colorado return.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Morris
Wilson
Lewis
Frank Shercliffe
Colorado
Des Moines
Pat Connelly
Will O'Conner
Shercliffe
John Walsh
Leadville
Johnson
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Iowa
South
Mr. Johnston
Johnston
Cyclone Causes Damage Across Iowa Farmlands
Reports from Iowa Falls to Alden describe a rare October cyclone leaving a four rod wide cornfield path on Wm Belden’s land, ruined orchard on William Briese, torn fence at A G Wood near Alden, destroyed corn fodder on Henry Christensen’s, and damaged buildings and windmills across several farms including Fiddler, Haydock, and others with downed fences and unroofed structures.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa
Here
Alden
Wm. Beldon
William Briese
A. G. Wood
Brauer
Henry Christensen
Fiddler Place
Franklin County
William ‘ ‘Haydock
Unaccounted Funds in Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Debacle
Reports from certified accountants to court receivers show ten million dollars of investor funds, out of thirteen million raised, diverted from construction. The Wisconsin division stands out for extraordinary financing. Construction cost totaled two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars against a debt near thirteen million nine hundred twenty-nine thousand eight hundred five.
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Chicago
Chicago& Milwaukee Railway Company
Peter 5. Grossqup
Wisconsin
Boston Officials Plead Guilty in City Contracts Case
Boston officials David Andrews president of Boston Bridge Works and Charles Pitts secretary of New England Structural pleaded guilty to conspiracy in obtaining city contracts. Each paid a $10,000 fine and an additional $5,000 to the city for excess profits alleged to have been earned from the contracts.
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Boston
Mass
David H. Andrews
Boston Bridge Works
Charles ‘N.N' ‘Fitts
New England Structural Company
Dch
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