Taft Day Displays Across West Virginia and Maryland
Taft toured from Martinsburg to Parkersburg, drawing large crowds and staging a parade with regional political clubs. In Cumberland Maryland he spoke to the largest Cumberland audience yet, while Parkersburg featured a spectacular rally with marching groups and intense voter interest. Taft remained vigorous but tiring by night, continuing to assail Bryan's platform.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Taft
West Virginia
Judge Taft
Martinsburg
Maryland
Cumberland
Ohio
Mr. Bryan
Taft Banner Destroyed by Wind Storm in Lincoln
A large Taft banner on a prominent Lincoln business street was finally ruined by a wind storm. The banner had stirred political controversy when hung near Bryan's Denver nomination events, drawing denunciations from Bryan and later vandalism. It was replaced, and remained undisturbed until today’s windstorm.
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Lincoln, Neb
Taft
Lincoln
Republican State Central Committee
Bryan
Denver
Thaw comments on writ dismissal and U.S. court safeguards
Dr. Lamb of Matteawan hospital reports the writ in Thaw bankruptcy case was dismissed in Pittsburg. Harry K. Thaw says the court will protect his rights and that he has no plans to go to Pittsburg unless absolutely needed. He emphasizes he is a citizen charged with no crime and will rely on the United States court to safeguard his property.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Lamb
Matteawan State Hospital
Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
United States Court
Bartlett
Dr. Wilson
Storm isolates Butte as blizzards delay trains
A heavy storm cuts Butte off from the north and west. Eastern Montana reports blizzards delaying trains five to ten hours. The unusual snow is believed to have caused losses among sheep.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Death of Charles Eliot Norton Noted Harvard Scholar
Cambridge obituary reports the death of Charles Eliot Norton a renowned philanthropist and longtime Harvard faculty member at his Cambridge home on October 21.
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Cambridge, Mass
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Bryan Rally in Louisville Draws Thousands in Parade
William Jennings Bryan toured Louisville after a New Albany trip, passing seven miles of crowds along a riverfront route. Police struggled with the crush as women and children risked danger and minor accidents occurred. Bryan spoke three times at Phoenix Hill park and urged voters to oppose Republican money and tariffs as panic starters. Mrs. Bryan received broad attention and floral tributes during the events.
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Louisville
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio River
Bryan
New Albany
Ind
Mr. Bryan
Phoenix Hill Park
Phoenix Hill
Phoenix Hall
Kentucky
Indiana
Americans Enjoy Social Life in Occupied Tokyo
In Tokyo on October 21 the Atlantic fleet and visiting Pacific coast business men filled a busy social schedule with luncheons dinners and theater events. Sailors on shore liberty have remained orderly amid the occupation while Yokohama hosts bluejackets and nearby sites attract many travelers by special trains.
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Tokio
Japan
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Rceyalry
Nines of the Fleet
Keio University
Yokohama
Fire destroys Buffalo business block in October blaze
A large fire in Buffalo on October 21 damaged the block bounded by Main Washington North Division and South Division streets. Losses totaled about 304000 with A C Bidwell's wallpaper and paint shop as the origin. Heaviest losses include George E More furs and hats 100000 and Bidwell paints 20000. Buildings valued at 100000.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Main
Washington
North Division
South Division
A. C. Bidwell
George E. More
Night Riders Kill Prominent Lawyer in Tennessee
Union City reports from Reelfoot Lake describe a mob abducting Colonel R. Z. Taylor and Captain Quenten Rankin both noted lawyers from Trenton. Rankin was murdered after a vote, Taylor fled into a bayou with bullets fired, and only footprints mark the mud. Governor Patterson offered a $10,000 reward and planned a visit to the scene.
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Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake
R. Z. Taylor
Quenten Rankin
Trenton
Taylor
Powell
Miders
Rankin
Patterson
Humboldt
France Nervous Over Balkans and Congress Plan
Paris reports French government concern about Balkans tensions and an upcoming international congress. Turkey shows impatience as Bulgaria delays official replies after Ferdinand backed a peaceful settlement. Sofia says the Malinoff cabinet rejects Ferdinand’s advice and favors war to avoid indemnity.
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Paris
Balkans
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Sofia
Malinoff
Blizzard Strikes Alliance as Snow and Wind Hit Nebraska
A Nebraska town reports rain turning to snow with high winds creating a blizzard. Stockmen face unprepared cattle on the range and potential suffering as conditions worsen.
Market quotations show Minneapolis wheat prices
Minneapolis Wheat quotations from October 20 report on futures and on track inventories. Dec futures at 1.00 1/2 percent, May at 1.04 1/2 percent. On track prices list No. 1 hard 1.03 1/2, No. 1 Northern 1.02, No. 2 Northern 1.00 1/2, No. 3 Northern 98 cents.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Livestock Prices Reported in St Paul Market
St Paul market prices list cattle with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, hogs 4.85 to 5.25, sheep including wethers 4.00 to 4.10 and yearlings 4.10 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.50 to 5.00.
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St. Paul
Wheat and flax futures update from Duluth market
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.03, No 1 Northern at 1.0212, No 2 Northern at 1.00, Dec 1.00, May 1.04, Oct 1.015, Nov 1.01 percent. Flax to arrive and on track at 1.23 Oct 1.22, Nov 1.225, Dec 1.21, May 1.25.
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Duluth
Bard
Northern
Grain and commodity price quotes from Chicago market
Wheat schedules show Dec at 9814c and May at 101% to 102% with July 7c gains. Corn futures near 63% with May and July at 62%. Oats for Dec May July range 41 to 49 to 44. Pork futures for Oct 13.40 and later months around 14.95 to 15.05. Butter milk and creamery prices listed plus eggs at 24c and poultry quotes for turkeys and springs.
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Chicago
Chicago cattle and hog prices on Oct 20
The market report lists prices for cattle including Reeves Texan Western stockers feeders cows and calves and heavy grades, Hog prices Hoge Light mixed heavy rough and good to choice, plus sheep with yearlings and lambs quoted. Price ranges show strong variation across classes.
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Chicago
Reeves
Explosion Kills Five on Panama Canal Worksite
Five men die in Panama canal zone explosion aboard the Cartago from Colon. Victims include W. J. Davis engineer, George Goodley craneman, and a pit foreman with two unnamed Black workers. A dynamite charge failed to detonate and was struck by the steam shovel.
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New Orleans
Panama Canal Zone
Cartago
Colon
W. J. Davis
George Goodley
Adirondack forest fires under control with rain awaited
Albany reports about 4500 firefighters battling Adirondack fires as conditions improve. State forest, fish and game commission says the situation is serious and expects heavy rain to bring lasting relief.
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Albany
N. Y
Adirondacks
State Forest, Fish and Game Commission
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