Taft Climaxes Western Campaign in St Louis Crowd Crush
Will iam H Taft wrapped up a long Western tour with a St Louis stop that drew vast crowds at the Coliseum and a crush at the Planters Hotel lobby. He defended his record on labor and said he had done more for union labor than Mr Gompers, and noted that no campaign contributions had yet been made to embarrass anyone.
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Killed During a Family Quarrel in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia report states J. Clayton Erb captain and regimental quarter master of the Third regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania was shot and killed at his summer home near Village Green Delaware county. His sister in law Mrs Catherine Beisel is under arrest in Media jail charged with murder. She admits the shooting occurred during a family quarrel. Erb was a longtime political figure and secretary to Israel W Durham.
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Mack Collapses as D N C Chairman Overworked
Norman E. Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee collapsed from fatigue and a severe cold in Chicago. He is under medical care. The illness alarmed party members as officials note his condition after a sudden onset.
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Norman E. Mack
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White House conference boosts Republican New York chances
A two hour White House meeting reviewed national and New York state ticket prospects. Participants included William Ward Secretary Root Cortelyou Meyer Loeb and Bacon. insiders quoted a generally encouraging view of the GOP situation and Taft campaign vigor.
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Taft
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Mrs. Richard Yates Dies in Jacksonville at 86
Mrs Richard Yates widow of ex Illinois governor and mother of former Governor Yates died in Jacksonville at age eighty six after a long illness.
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Jacksonville
Richard Yates
Yates
Explosion Kills Wisconsin Boy and Injures Father
Bruce Wisconsin, October 7. An accident while digging a well killed Sam Coey and seriously injured his son John West. The pair were inserting dynamite when the blast occurred. Authorities investigated the deadly incident.
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John West
Tragic Explosion Destroys Pipe Charge Near Home
A boy in a two inch pipe explosion near a house left him with a severed head and a broken leg, dying three hours later. The father suffered torn feet and hands, possibly internal injuries, as a nearby house suffered severe damage.
National League to settle title with post-season game
Cincinnati reports the National League will hold its first post-season championship game this Thursday to resolve the disputed New York Chicago series. The decision, issued by NL directors, ends the tangle from the last series.
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Sounds of Wood Echo On Village Cricket Field Near Nottingham
A village cricket match between local tradesmen near Nottingham was interrupted as a six foot tall bowler hit a lead that struck the fat village butcher on the head. The wicket keeper grocer shouted questions while the baker with one eye exclaimed. The undertaker umpire declared he knew the sound of wood and ordered the players to continue.
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Nottingham
England
Market Quotations Wheat Prices From Minneapolis
Wheat quotations from Minneapolis show Dec at 1.005 percent, May at 1.04 dollars. Track prices list No 1 hard at 1.08 cents, No 1 Northern at 1.021 and a half, No 2 Northern at 1.003, No 3 Northern at 96 9/10 cents.
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Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep at St Paul
Cattle Good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75 per cwt fair to good 5.00 to 5.75. cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00. heifers and yearlings etc. Yeals 3.75 to 4.76. Hogs 5.75 to 6.35. Sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.15. yearlings 4.00 to 4.25. spring lambs 5.00 to 5.75.
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Wheat and flax futures move on track in Duluth report
Wheat prices arrive and stay on track with No 1 hard at 1.02 5 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.01, No 2 Northern at 99 5 percent, Dec at 1.00, May at 1.04, Oct at 1.00 144, Nov at 1.01 percent. Flax prices arrive on track with Oct 1.23 percent and Nov 1.23, Dec 1.22, May 1.27.
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Duluth
Cattle and hog prices across sectors in Chicago market
In Chicago on October 6 cattle prices ranged from Reeves and Texans at 2.50 to 4.80 for Western steers with stockers and feeders at 1.60 to 5.45 and cows and calves 2.60 to 38.00. Hogs show light at 5.90 to 6.70, mixed at 6.00 to 6.85, heavy 6.10 to 6.90, and good to choice heavy 6.55 to 6.65. pigs 3.25 to 5.60. Sheep ranged 2.50 to 4.50, yearlings 4.50 to 75.10, lambs 4.25 to 6.50.
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Chicago
Wheat and grain futures and livestock prices listed
Chicago market summary shows Wheat Oct 97 3/4 Dec 98 1/4 May 101 2/3 July 99 1/2. Corn Oct 73 1/4 Dec 64 3/4 May 84 1/4 July 82 1/2. Oats Dec 48 1/2 May 50 July 46 1/2. Pork steady around 13.70 Dec 12.90 Jan 15.78 May 15.62. Butter dairy creamery 20 4/27 c dairies 15 1/2 c Eggs 22 c. Poultry turkeys 18 c chickens 11 1/2 c springs 1 c.
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Chicago
Hammond Narrates Mack Overwork Before Illness
Hammond of the Auditorium hotel said Mr. Mack suffered from overwork and nervous exhaustion. He did not view the illness as serious and believed Mack could resume duties in a few days.
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Auditorium Hotel
Mack
Jacobson Critiques Minnesota Finance History Debate
The text recounts Jacobson’s Duluth statement arguing that comparing 1887–97 with 1897–1997 misleads about party control. It cites state appropriations rising from 1.58 million to 7.894 million, with per-person costs increasing from about 9 to 15.24, and notes Republicans held power across the periods discussed.
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Minnesota
Duluth
Clough Be
Minnesota 1908 Campaign Gains in Johnson Record
Governor Johnson defends his administration highlighting state reforms and growth. He cites 177,000 acres reclaimed, millions added to school facilities, expanded universities, new state boards, and revenue from iron mines. He argues these results justify public support and the large statewide vote.
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Long Haired Amateur Plays to Kill Time in Kansas City
An exchange at a Kansas City Independent event features a long haired amateur guitarist who declares he has no plans to become a professional musician, saying he plays merely to kill time. a listener replies with a cryptic remark.
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Edith Jones Reveals Proposal Misstep In Quirky Exchange
Edith Jones recalls her reaction to Henrys proposal last night with a flustered confession. She says she intended to say it was sudden but blurted at last expressing relief and embarrassment.
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Giridhum
Henry
Miysel
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