Minneaplis Shooting Kills Boy and Wounds Woman
Theodore Modine, age five, was killed by a shot that struck him in the eye as Officer John Connoly attempted to arrest Ernest Dwinell for drunkenness at Twenty-seventh street and Twenty-fifth avenue south. Miss Julia Churchill was wounded in the jaw during the same incident.
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Minneapolis
Theodore Modine
Thirty-second Avenue South
Julia Churchill
Twenty-eighth Avenue South
John Connoly
South Side Station
Connoly
Ernest Dwinell
Twenty-seventh Street Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street South
Hell
Dwinell
Hedine
Bryan Confident of Victory In Nebraska Campaign
William J. Bryan rests in Lincoln after a week on the stump and a rousing reception in St. Joseph. He plans to begin a tour of Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming early Tuesday. He says reports show rising sentiment for the Democratic party.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
St. Joseph
Lynching of two Mississippi suspects shocks Memphis crowd
A Lula Mississippi special reports Jim and Frank Davis were taken from the Lula jail by a mob and hanged after allegedly fatally wounding John C Kendall, an Illinois Central conductor, on a passenger train. A third Black man who shot Kendall escaped but is pursued.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lula
Miss
Jim
Frank Davis
John C. Kendall
Illinois Central Railroad
Kendall
Here
Taft Climbs Mount Auburn Before Final Campaign Tour
On his final tour in Cincinnati Taft climbed Mount Auburn the city’s highest hill and the water tower stairs after attending Christ Episcopal Church with Mrs. Taft. The Taft special then heads through Ohio and the South before momentum builds toward election day with Smith and Shaw accompanying.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Mount
Auburn
Seven Hills
Christ Episcopal Church
Taft
Ohio
Washington
New Jersey
Maryland
Indiana
New York
Youngstown
United States
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Taft
South
Narrow Escape in International Balloon Race
In Berlin an American balloon Conqueror carrying A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post suffered a 4000 foot descent after a tear in the silk. The torn canopy formed a parachute-like shape slowing the fall. the basket hit a house roof but the two aviators escaped with minor injuries as the race continued.
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Berlin
Schmargendorf
A. Holland Forbes
Augustus Post
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Italy
Belgium
Spain
America
James C. McCoy
Voghmann
Gompers Endorsed by Central Federated Union
In New York on October 12 the Central Federated union endorsed Samuel Gompers circular urging contributions to a fund for political campaign work. A 57 to 34 vote approved the endorsement and ask NY unions to contribute, seen as support for the Democratic party.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Riot in New York injures several at Knickerbocker Hotel
A riot in Manhattan on October 12 wounded several and shattered hotel windows after assailants attacked Albert Lind a strike breaker for the New York Taxicab Company. About 500 sympathizers hurled missiles at him as he hid in a doorway, wrecking a taxicab and damaging three dining room windows while guests fled in panic. Police with patrol wagons dispersed the crowd after about thirty minutes.
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New York
Knickerbocker
Albert Lind
Mob executes Henry White after jail capture in Younker
In Empire Georgia on October 12 a mob killed Henry White near Younker six miles away. Police say White fired at Thomas Allen and later at Allen’s wife after earlier wounding another man. White was jailed but taken by masked men who bound him to a tree and shot him multiple times.
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Empire
Henry White
Younker
White
Thomas Allen
Allen
Wildwood Amusement Park Fire Destroys Plant
The large amusement park complex at Wildwood White Bear Lake was burned down except for the bowling alley and part of the Figure 8 ride. Estimated damage runs to about 40,000 dollars.
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St. Paul
Wildwood
White Bear Lake
Rioters Tear Down Coat of Arms in Montenegro Demonstration
In Cettinje Montenegro on October 12 a mob demonstrated in the streets tearing down the coat of arms from the Austrian consulate. The incident reflects tensions during the unrest and shows direct action against foreign symbols.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Minnesota Constitution Amendments Proposed for 1908 Ballot
1908 state budget and tax reform amendments outlined by Secretary of State Julius A. Schmahl. Proposes repeal of sections of Article nine and new taxation rules for inheritance, water, and state bonds. Includes exemptions for public property and a tax plan to cover annual state expenses. Details consequences for banks, rail and telegraph firms, insurance companies, and utilities within Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Light shades for lamps and fixtures in town
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandelier stand and drop lights. Call and see them. Everything in electrical supplies.
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Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Proposals to Amend Minnesota Constitution on Tax Power
Attorney General Edward T Young reports four proposed amendments for the next general election. One would broaden state taxation powers to include mining, ore, and various property with uniform taxes for public purposes. Others revise road funding, hail and wind damage payouts, voter eligibility, and county superintendent education requirements.
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Mississippi
Forbes
Friedenau
Gompers
Georgia
The
St. Paul, Minn
Julius A. Schmahl
Wallace Gregson
Electrician
West Mill St
State Highway Commission
Internal Improvement Land Fund
Lic Cnture
Highway Commission
Coastton
Tegal
Edward T. Young
Attorney Geral
First National Bank
Austin
Minnit S. Depository
U W Shaw
H. L. Banfield
Ass’t
NF Banfield
H J Droft
A. V. Allen, M. D
DRS
Hegge
Pooler's Drug Store
C. A. Hegge
C. H. Hegge
Alma L. Hanson
N. W
S. Franklin St
Interstate
Fr. Johnson, M
Gi Pai County
Hirsh Black
Pryce Ld
Moreland & Duholm
S. Main Street
KODA
T. V. Fherens Co
Hodak Supply Depot
Nicollet Ave
Bucky E
Snowe
Chissedeas
Deffedii
Paris
Lee Nerciseas
Darwin
Buckbee
Rockpord
H. W. Buckbee
Orris Hayes
Hayes Bros., Jewelers
Austin, Minn
Chicago
St.Paul
Minneapolis Des Moines
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Maple Leaf
Great Western Fianiay
Great Western
Eclipse Lumber Co
C. M. Emmons
Thomas Rochford
South Kenwood
Charles Calsley
West Bridge St
Yama, Yama Man
Twilight
E. H. Smith
Free Farms
Eeeeel
Metropolitan
N. Main
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