Austro Hungarian annex Bosnia and Herzegovina raises fears of conference
Amid Austria and Bulgaria moving to solidify gains from the Berlin treaty Turkey appeals for guarantees. A European conference is likely within months to address the dispute as powers debate scope and compensation to preserve the status quo. Germany's concern is officially denied.
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London
Berlin
Eemperor Francis Joseph
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Turkey
Austria
Bulgaria
Servia
Bosnia
Holland
Francis Joseph
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria to Announce Bosnia and Herzegovina Provinces
Emperor Francis Joseph plans a proclamation extending Austro Hungarian sovereignty to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decree promises a constitution and a special diet, framing the move as civilizing and stabilizing with rights for inhabitants and loyalty to the crown.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Bosnia
Herzegovina
DetroIt Wins Decisive 7-0 Pennant Decides Closest AL Race
Detroit clinched the 1907 American League pennant by a 7 to 0 victory over Chicago in Chicago. Donovan fanned ten and allowed two hits as Detroit finished atop a tight standings battle with Cleveland and Chicago. Chicago's defense committed five errors while Detroit staff combined for a clean, overpowering performance.
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Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Jones
White
Walsh
Smith
Detroits
Donovan
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Bulgarian Situation Prompt International Conference
Paris on October 7 reports that an international conference will be called to consider the Bulgarian situation. The move follows rising concerns over regional stability and seeks a coordinated diplomatic approach among major powers.
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Paris
Gallery Collapse Hurts Dozens at Jackson Coliseum
In Jackson Mississippi on October 7 a gallery section collapsed at the Coliseum during Booker T. Washington's address. About 4600 of 5600 attendees were present including many whites in reserved seats. as people rose the gallery gave way causing injuries from falls and trampling amid panic among the crowd.
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Jackson, Miss
Riot at New York Taxicab Strike Paralyzes Streets
In New York on October 7 a riot erupted in front of the New York Taxicab company garage as drivers on strike faced police. About 600 sympathizers tried to rescue a striker, leading to fights with strikebreakers and ongoing stone throwing as crowds pursued departing taxis. Dozens of taxicabs were damaged and police arrested multiple participants.
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New York
Robbers kill twelve in Slobodze village home invasion
In Slobodze near Tiraspol the Cohen family home was invaded by armed robbers who killed twelve members during the break in. Police arrested the murderers.
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Tiraspol
Russia
Slobodze
Cohen
Bryan Outlived Attacks and Campaign Drama in Iowa Visit
William J. Bryan declared he had outlived venomous attacks as he spoke in the Chautauqua Auditorium between Tama and Toledo. He denounced Taft over publishing campaign contributions and urged voters to favor Democratic policies to avoid disaster, while New York Democrats showed strong unity and support for Bryan.
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Cedar Rapids
William J. Bryan
Tama
Toledo
Taft
Woodward
Maxwell
Mack Explains Why New York Goes Democratic
Norman F. Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee outlined the reasons for his forecast that New York state may safely go Democratic. He cited political trends and local sentiment as factors supporting the prediction.
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Mack
New York
Chicago
Norman EF. Mack
Democratic National Committee
New York State
Kern Calls Bryan a Second Andrew Jackson
John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, spoke in Greensboro praising William Jennings Bryan as a second Andrew Jackson to challenge powerful financiers. He compared Jackson in resisting Nicholas Biddle to Bryan rebuking modern bankers.
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Greensboro
N. C
John W. Kern
William Jennings Bryan
Andrew Jackson
Nicholas Biddle
Jackson
Mr. Kern
Rockefellers
Harrimans
Corevs
Oil firm official disputes freight rate evidence
Henry E. Felton of Standard Oil testified in the government case to dissolve the company disputing ICC tariff sheets on Toledo Ohio to Bellows Falls Vermont freight rates. He said the government witness misrepresented the actual rates and noted a 27 cent rate via Boston and Maine versus a 44 cent route via Rutland.
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Chicago
Toledo
Bellows Falls
Henry E. Felton
Standard Oil Company
Franklin Ferriss
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rosenthal
Oil Company
Boston and Maine
T. C. Schindler
Rutland
Mr. Felton
Rate Confusion Over Oil Freight From Toledo to Bellows Falls
A railway rate sheet shows 44 cents per barrel for oil from Toledo to Bellows Falls via Rutland, while two other routes between the same cities list 27 cents. Agents were warned to inform shippers of the differing routes and rates.
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Toledo
Bellows Falls
Rutland
Stirs Up Republicans in the Midwest Campaign Tour
Governor Charles F. Hughes of New York arrives in Omaha to rally Republican support across the Middle West. He is joined by Governor Crawford of South Dakota and other campaign figures including Taft and Senator Beveridge. United States Marshal Seth Bullock adds Western presence as crowds fill the hall in Water town and Omaha.
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Mack
Humpire
New York
Roosevelt
Hughes
Taft
National Democratic Club
New York City
Bryan
Omaha
Middle West
Charles F. Hughes
Crawford
South Dakota
Beveridge
Northwest
United States
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
S. C
Kermit
Watertown
Roosevelt backs Taft for 1908 election
President Roosevelt expresses full confidence that William H. Taft will win the presidency. George R. Sheldon, Republican national committee treasurer, says the president approves Frank Hitchcock's campaign management and will not resign. A rumor of differences with Root or Sheldon is denied.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Sheldon
New York
Frank Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Root
Death of 11-year-old Ottile Will in accidental shooting
Ottile Will, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gottleb Will near Wausau Wisconsin, died from a gunshot wound received accidentally from her father. The incident occurred October 7 in Wausau.
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Wausau, Wis
Ottile Will
Gottleb Will
Wausau
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