Fire Ravages Harper Home In Raleigh County Tragedy Hits Hood Family
A two story Harper residence housing the Hood family and a negro restaurant burned Sunday night. Washington Hood and his sister and niece were found dead among the ruins while Oldman Hood and other relatives escaped. Robbery and murder are suspected as Wash Hood had recently drawn over a hundred dollars in gold and shown it at the local restaurant. An investigation with bloodhounds yielded little, and regional residents fear a quick vigilante response if suspects are identified.
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George Hood
Harper
Virginian
Lester
Raleigh County
Hurley
Buchanan County
Betty Justis
Hood
Washington Hood
Wash Hood
Old Man Hood
Man Hood
Wash Hlood
Oldman Hood
Raleigh Courty
Unclear Remarks Hint Limited Probes in Case
Remarks overheard indicated a likely unhealthy stance toward investigation. The note suggests little time would be devoted to proving innocence or addressing girili concerns.
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Girili
New York Campaign Ends Amid Red Fire Oratory
The city weighs a crowded mayoral race as Bernard Gaynor and Hearst contend against Tammany. Officials say election costs reach about 700000 with 3000000 ballots printed to guide voters on casting a legal ballot.
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New York
Battery
Bronx
Brooklyn
Barnard, Gaynor
Hearst
Board of Elections
Board of Aldermen
Supreme Court
New York County
Kings County
Queens County
Cleveland Voters Decide Johnson Possibility Of Fifth Mayoral Term
The Cleveland mayoral race centers on Tom L. Johnson and Harman C. Baehr with streetcar policy at issue. Republicans accuse Johnson of insincerity and control over transit funds while Democrats allege GOP ties to a political ring for taxation machinery. Debate continues as election nears.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Harman C. Baehr
Maehr
Post Office Revises Registered Mail Fees and Liability
The U S post office department raises registration fee for registered mail from eight to ten cents and increases government indemnity for lost or destroyed items from 25 to 50 dollars. The changes, effective today, follow a committee inquiry finding the division operated at a loss. Further reforms to reduce operating costs are expected soon.
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Washington
Post Office Department
United States
Hitchcock
Vhis
Japanese Delegates Visit Washington and Mount Vernon
Japanese commercial delegates arrived in Washington and toured the White House and department buildings. They boarded the yacht Sylph for a Mount Vernon trip and will meet Secretary Knox at luncheon, attend a Corcoran Gallery reception, and participate in the emperor’s birthday celebration at the Japanese embassy.
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Washington
United States
White House
Department
Sylph
Mount Vernon
State Knox
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Japan
Interesting Day at Deer Waterways Convention in New Orleans
New Orleans delegates to the deer waterways convention had a busy day with Vice President Sherman and Secretary of War Dickinson as chief speakers. Tomorrow Speaker Cannon will address the gathering and the convention will close with the election of officers in the afternoon.
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New Orleans
Sherman
Dickinson
Cannon
Despicable Tactics Mark Campaigns Across Polls
A political clash highlights Republican efforts centered on exposing principles not in the platform, while Democrats are accused of mudslinging as campaigns approach the polls.
Virginia Republicans call for clean politics in state race
Roanoke Va November 1 State Chairman B Slemp denounces late election charges as despicable. He cites Kent and Judge Lewis as examples of honest candidates facing last minute slanders. He argues Democratic machine tactics must end and urges voters to support the Republican ticket for a substantial majority and legislative gains.
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Roanoke
B. Slemp
Kent
Lewis
Tucker
Virginia
Republican Party
Garys First Election In Modern Growth Turmoil
Gary Indiana braces for its first city election as a town of 25 000 faces a bitter campaign marked by riots and bloodshed between steel mill workers and local political factions. Mayoral candidates are W C Crolius Democrat Thomas E Knotts independent Democrat and John A Braunam Republican.
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Gary
Ind
W. C. Crolius
Thomas E. Knotts
John A. Braunam
Monon Route Names Ira J. Rawn President
Ira J. Rawn, formerly vice-president of the Illinois Central era, was appointed president of the Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Railroad known as the Monon Route, replacing W. H. McDool. The Monon is jointly controlled by the Southern Railway and the Louisville & Nashville. Rawn is a prominent railroad man with six years’ service at Illinois Central and a notable role in southern development.
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Chicago
Ira J. Rawn
Eretofore
H‘ino
Central Railway
W. H. McDool
Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Mr. Rawn
Illneis Central
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia shows showers
West Virginia will have showers and cooler conditions on Tuesday with fair weather by Wednesday. Virginia expects showers to end by Tuesday, followed by fair weather on Wednesday with winds shifting to the west as conditions improve.
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West Virginia
Virginia
City Eyes Own Water Works System and Bond Plan
City council discussed making the municipality the owner of a waterworks system. A bond issue of 150000 dollars was proposed. A committee of Hawley Miller Hall and Bruce was appointed to pursue ways and means. The meeting also noted Doc Mudge’s liquor license on Stewart street and Crumpler’s resignation with Jorden elected to fill the vacancy.
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Miller
Board of Affairs
Elfty
Ods
Messrs
Hawley
Hall and
Bruce
Doc Mudge
Stewartstree
Echols
Ballengee
Morin
B. Crumpler
Jorden
Halloween Vandalism Prompts Call for More Police
Report describes extensive property damage during Halloween pranks including wrecked wagons, torn signs, glass cases removed from stores, and smeared paint. The writer blames adults’ reckless conduct and urges rapid追加 police deployment next year to curb vandalism. A Princeton Avenue merchant threatens suit over damages, citing inadequate police protection.
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Allen Street
Hallowe'en
Princeton Avenue
Cuba to Trim Budget as Gómez Signals Cuts
Havana reports President Gomez announced the 1910-11 regular budget will not exceed 25 million pesos with fixed budget about 35 million, aiming to economize around 5 million from the current year. Cabinet changes suggest the budget submission to Congress may be delayed for several weeks.
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Havana
Gomez
Congress
Two Die as Auto Struck by Train Near Lynbrook
In Lynbrook a car carrying Dr. William J. Terwilliger, Robert Welcin, and Gilbert Rhodes collided with a Long Island Railroad passenger train while returning from Long Beach. Terwilliger and Welcin, both Brooklyn residents, were killed instantly. Rhodes, a Milton law student, was likely fatally injured. The group apparently attempted to cross the tracks ahead of the oncoming train.
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New York
William J. Terwilliger
Robert Welcin
Brooklyn
Gilbert Rhodes
Milton
N. Y
Long Island
Lynnbrook
Long Beach
Turmoil Over Election Sparks National Guard Mobilization
Gov Marshall clashed with Captain Calvert of the Indiana National Guard at South Bend over immediate troop readiness for Gary amid election turmoil. Also note Eureka Hardware Co displays the Majestic range this afternoon at 3:30.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Calvert
Indiana National Guard
South Bend
Gary
Majestic Range
Eureka Hardware Co
Pineules kidney remedy promotion by Goodykoontz Drug Co
To help the kidneys when they need help Pineules the new kidney remedy promises prompt relief for back ache rheumatic pains bladder pains urinary disorders and weak kidneys Sold by Goodykoontz Drug Co.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Militia Deployed to Calm Breathitt County Tensions
Jackson Kentucky reports a militia company from Lexington arrived to quell unrest after Ed Callahan supporters menaced townspeople with armed groups. Circuit Judge J P Adams credited troops with preventing bloodshed and preserving peace ahead of the Breathitt election.
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Breathitt
J. P. Adams
Gov. Wilson
Breathitt County
Ed. Callahan
Winchester
Field Harris
Law
Taft Visits Jackson as Railroads Move 30000 for Fair
President Taft tours the Mississippi state fair in Jackson with Secretary Dickinson. The crowd-friendly itinerary includes a balloon ascent and a parachute leap. Railroads carried about 30 000 excursionists. Taft stresses farming and rural options to young men.
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Jackson
Miss
Taft
Joe” Cannon
War Dickinson
Columbus
Dickinson
Birmingham
Als
Railroad Men Seek Higher Wages and Shorter Hours
Wilkes-Barre insiders report a secret session of railroad shopmen from the Pennsy, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and Reading, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western unions. They discussed a general wage increase and reduced work hours amid a surge in railroad business.
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Wilkes-Barre
Navy
Pennsyvenie
Leigh Valley
Philadelphia
Reading
Delaware Lackawannand Western
Workers Plan Demands for Wage Increases
A group led by Jess intends to file a formal demand for wage increases ranging from 10 to 20 percent, aligned with a standard ten hour day. The move signals a push for higher pay and longer workday parity.
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Jess
New York City mayoral race ends with volatile betting
In New York, Nov 1 the mayoral contest closes amid heavy wagering. Gaynor leads in betting two to one over Bannard and Hearst with strong fusion ticket hopes. observers expect Gaynor to draw wide support and a large plurality. Wagers around 125000 circulate as odds favor Gaynor in Manhattan's financial district.
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New York
Banard
Charles H. Geving
Hearstorces
Hearst
Tammany
Financial
Gayhor
Eoout
Twelve Men Die in Cambria Coal Mine Explosion
At Cambria Steel Company's Cambria mine near Johnstown Pennsylvania twelve foreign workers died last night likely from a dynamite explosion. Three others escaped as rescuers fought gas and falling slate to reach the downed men. The cause remains disputed with officials denying powder was on site.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Nyne
Cambria
Uume
Petersburg Congressman Francis Lassiter Dies Suddenl
Petersburg Virginia reports the death of Hon Francis R Lassiter a congressman from the fourth Virginia district who died Sunday afternoon of heart paralysis shortly after talking with friends Lassiter born February 18 1866 in Petersburg graduated law 1886 and practiced in Boston before returning to Petersburg He was elected to fill an unexpired term in 1900 and then re elected with little opposition in 1906 and 1908.
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Petersburg
Francis Rives Lassiter
Congress
Virginia
The
Boston
Sidney Epes
Deepen Mississippi Deep Waterways Convention Votes Five Hundred Delegates
New Orleans reports the convention adopted President Tait's call to end speeches and instead send five hundred delegates to Washington to press Congress for deeper Mississippi River channels. Cheers accompanied the decision late tonight after a day of rhetoric.
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New Orleans
Tait
Washington
Congress
Mississippi River
Lee McClung Becomes U S Treasurer After Treat
Lee McClung former Yale University treasurer assumed duties as United States Treasurer in Washington on November 1, succeeding Charles P. Treat who resigned last month.
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Washington
Lee McClung
Yal University
United States
Charles P. Treat
Coal output to be handled by multiple agencies after April 1910
Isaac T. Mann says Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries plans a new shipping company to manage output after April 1 1910 with offices to be in Bluefield. Existing agencies Castner Curran Bullitt will shift, while Red Jacket ships continue with Norfolk Chesapeake Coal & Coke and H T Wilson.
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Isaac T. Mann
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Daily Telegraph
U8 Company
Messrs. Castner
Curran & Bullitt
Old Southwest Virginia Improvement Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Red Jacket
Norfolk & Chesapeake Coal & Coke Company
H. T. Wilson & Co
Phillp Goodwill
Pocahontas Company
Poinaroad
Tierney Coal Operalones
Jhit Company
Oet
Martin pressures liquor interests in Virginia race
Richmond reports a secret conference between United States Senator Thomas B. Martin and Virginia liquor leaders. He allegedly urged them to back Judge Mann in the upcoming election and warned that Democratic support could shift away from prohibition. The meeting signaled possible changes to statewide liquor legislation plans.
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Richmond
United States
Thomas
Martin
Virginia
William Hodges
Democratic Party
Virginia General Assembly
Judge Mann
Anti-Saloon League
Tew
James Cannon
President Taft's New Executive Office at White House
Washington November 1 Mr Carpenter private secretary to the president officially took charge of executive matters at the White House. Notes arrive in Taft's private office located just above the spot where Roosevelt once played tennis.
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Taft
Washkington
Carpenter
Sameliate
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Banard and
Gaynor
William J. Gaynor
Harlem
Otis T. Bannard
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Fusion
William RR. Hearst
Madison Square Garden
Chas
Murphy
Tammany Jeaier
Herbert Parsons
Lassiter
C. A. Treat
Uni
Ted
UWA
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co
Shipping Department
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