Noted Criminal Perry Star of Latest Prison Drama
New York reports Oliver Curtis Perry, a famed train robber, is starving himself at Dannemora. His 1892 American Express money car heist, pursuit across New York, capture at Newark, and long prison saga including Mattewan escape and transfer to Dannemora are recounted. Perry, now blind, has endured forced nourishment for years.
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New York
Dannemora
Oliver Curtis Perry
Perry
American Express Company
United States Treasury
Syracuse
Weedsport
Fort Byron
Lyons
Caa
Newark
Auburn
Mattewan
Mattewan Cout
National Civil Service Reform League Meeting Opens in Buffalo
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League started at the Iroquois Hotel Buffalo with leaders like Daniel C. Gilman and Governor Hughes among speakers. Discussions cover pensions plans for retirees, and restricting political activity of public officials. Tomorrow officers will be elected and sessions feature talks by William Dudley Foulke John L. O'Brien and Fullerton L. Waldo.
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Buffalo
N. Y
National Civil Service Reform League
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Iroquois Hotel
Keep Commission
Welcoie
Adam
G2man
Richard Henry Dana
Gilman
Hughes
Bonaparte
William Dudley Foulke
Indiana
John L. O’brien
Fullerton L. Waldo
Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform Association
Philadelphia
Hopkins Dies of Wound After Wise Court House Shooting
Norton Virginia reports William Hopkins dies from a gunshot believed to be fired by Billy Skeens during the Wise Court House election morning. Skeens fled toward Kentucky and is said to be seriously shot. In Norton a storm during a tent showing Ten Nights in a Barroom caused stampede and property losses as 700 spectators sought exit amid rain and chaos.
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Billy Skeen
Wise
Wilds
Kentucky
Norton
William Hopkins
Billy Skeens
Wise Court House
Skeens
Hopkins
Louisville
Nashville
West Virginia Weather Forecast Warm Weekend Outlook
The forecast calls for fair weather in West Virginia on Friday with warmer readings in the western portion. Saturday anticipates continued fair skies and rising temperatures across the state.
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West Virginia
West Portion
Tiny Telegraph News Ticks From Global Tragic to Transport
Globe of brief items from Paris to London on November 7 include Spain earthquake reports with few details, a bank safe robbery in Guthrie Oklahoma, drownings in Amsterdam, a prison hanging in Washington Pennsylvania, cartoonist Homer Davenport’s illness in Cleveland, and Lusitania speed records near New York. Rail accidents nationwide and a British railway labor scene round out the quick digest.
European money market fights to keep gold reserves
New York reports three major European central banks raising discount rates with a fourth to meet. the moves aim to shield against gold demand while signaling New York’s grip on gold. The Arnold Print Works receivership is described as solvent, due to tight money conditions. The text then recounts Lovejoy’s 1837 Alton murder and mob attack on his presses.
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New York
Europe
Bank of England
Bank of France
National Bank of Belgium
Dr. Koch
Imperial Bank of Germany
Arnold
Union Labor Runner Up in San Francisco
San Francisco voters narrowed mayoral and district attorney races as of 1 30 p m tally. Mayor results show Dr Edward B Taylor 28 806, P P McCarthy 17 617, D A Ryan 9 275, E L Reguin 1 502 with a Taylor lead of 11 189 and a total margin over rivals of 8 411. District attorney results list W H Langdon 34 795, F McGowan 19 978, E E Kirk 1 289, Langdon's plurality over McGowan 14 817 and majority over opponents 13 503.
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San Francisco
Calif
Edward B. Taylor
P. P. McCarthy
D. A Ryan
E. L. Reguin
Taylor
McCarthy
William H. Langdon
Frank McGowana
Ernest E. Kirk
Langdon
McGowan
Chicago Clears Way to Print Small Denomination Certificates
Chicago Clearing House Association members voted to print small denomination clearing house certificates to be used as currency if needed. Printing will take about a week and a decision on issuance will depend on financial conditions, with a committee finalizing the plan.
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Chicago
Chicago Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Clearing -House
James. Forgan
Ket National Bank
Telegraph Strikes End Amid Suspend Orders Across Cities
In Boston and Baltimore unions voted to suspend the telegraphers strike and urged reinstatement for those on strike. Cincinnati reports a similar move while New York cites officials denying any settlement with strikers and says returning workers will be rehired on individual application with limited chances.
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Baltimore
New York
Clowry
The
Western Union
Sald
Telegraphers’ Union
Thousands Thrown Out of Employment in Bridgeport Shutdown
Bridgeport, Conn. November 7. The American Graphophone Company with 2,900 workers issued a notice that the factory would shut tonight for an indefinite period due to financial conditions. The Bullard Machine and Tool Company with 2,000 workers is on half time. Birdseye, Somers & Company employing 2,000 corset workers also closed for an inventory.
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Bridgeport
Conn
American Graphophone Company
Bullard Machine
Toc Company
Birdseye, Somers & Company
Democrats claim Katzenbanck elected New Jersey governor
New York Nov 7 Robert S Huds peth chairman of the New Jersey state Democratic committee said he believes Frank Katzenbanck the Democratic nominee has been elected governor by a clean majority. Returns show J Franklin Fort Republican elected by a 7357 plurality. hudspeth said if the democracy has won this fight it is going to enjoy the fruits of that victory.
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New York
Robert S. Hudspeth
New Jersey
Democratic Committee
Frank 5
Katzenbanck
J. Franklin Fort
Hudspeth
Bride and Groom Die in Hotel Gas Leak Accident
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on November 7 the bodies of Michael Cantlin and his bride found in their apartment in a local hotel. Both aged 55 and 45. Investigators say the illuminant gas was accidentally turned on causing their deaths. The bride was formerly Mrs Eliza Nugent.
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Wilkesbarre
Michael Cantlin
Cantlin
Eliza Nugent
Atchison Heavily Fined for Rebating
Los Angeles November 7 Judge Olin Wellborn in the United States district court fined the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Company 330000 for rebating. The court called the sum an intermediate penalty, with a maximum possible fine of 1220000 and a minimum of 66000.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Olin Wellborn
United States District Court
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
Ten Men Die in Powder Explosion at Arizona Mine
A confirmed report from Douglass, Arkansas, describes a powder explosion this afternoon on a narrow gauge railroad between Necezari and Bizhbee mines. Ten men, mostly Mexican miners, were killed. the powder in two cars detonated. The victims were workers for the Montezuma Copper Company, a Phelps-Dodge concern.
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Douglass, Ark
Necezarl
Arizona
Necexari
Bizhbee
Montezuma Copper Company
Phelps-Dodge
Insurance Company Seeks Vote To Wrest Stock Power
In Chicago a motion to dissolve an injunction blocking the Linvis Central Railroad directors from voting 5500 Mutual Life Insurance Company shares was filed in Cook County Superior Court. Attorneys for the insurer seek an early hearing date.
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Chicago
Linvis Central Railroad Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Cook County Superior Court
National Tube Company In Pittsburg Announces Pay by Clearing House Checks
The National Tube Company at McKeegmort near Pittsburg Pa posts notice it will pay the next payroll with clearing house checks. The firm employs about 12 000 men.
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Pittsburg
National Tube Company
McKeegmort
Army of the Tennessee Vicksburg Reunion Opens
The thirty seventh annual reunion of the Society of the Army of Tennessee opened in Vicksburg with large attendance including national figures. General Grenville M. Dodge presided at the opening. The reunion will run for two days. Also note Pine Ribbon Vanilla or Lemon extract advertised for desserts.
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Vicksburg
Misc
The
Society of the Army of Tennessee
Grenville M. Dodge
Lynching Threats Prompt Move to Mecklenburg Jail
H B Shoal and his wife were brought to Mecklenburg county jail under heavy guard from Lexington N C to prevent mob violence. They are charged with cruelty beating a four year old girl of High Point over a month risking death. The child’s condition is described as somewhat improved by High Point physicians.
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Charlotte
N. C
H. B. Shoal
Lexington
Mecklenburg County
T. C. Field
High Point
Exposition Contractor Wallace Enters Bankruptcy in Virginia
Alexander D. Wallace of Newport News and Hampton filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a U S court claiming liabilities of 66559 and assets of 65445. Judge Waddill would adjudicate as the court refused an injunction on negotiating 200000 exposition bonds held by the bankers committee.
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Norfok
United States
Alexander D. Woallace
Newport News
Hampton
Waddill
Bankers Committee
Wallace
Powers Responsible Paris and Morocco Dispute
The yellow book credits the tug of war among the great powers for most Moroccan troubles. Britain wants prompt action against rebellious traders while Germany fires off an unfriendly note on troop disembarkation at Casablanca. Spain shows indifference. The compilers say friction among involved parties fuels the conflict.
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Paris
Morocco
England
France
Germany
Casablanca
Spain
Alabama Legislature Making Railroad Laws
Montgomery Alabama November 7 The Alabama Legislature in special session called by Governor Comer aims to address railroad issues with vigor while expecting rising conservative resistance to radical laws. The goal is to secure better train service reasonable rates and state enforcement powers with other topics to be discussed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Comer
Dealers Hold Up Prices Amid Slump in Demand
Chicago reports dealers persist in high food prices despite falling demand tied to the financial situation. Packing houses and a grocery combination, with support from butchers and rural grocers, are blamed for driving up eatable costs to exorbitant levels.
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Chicago
Woods National Bank Suspended By Board Action
San Antonio bank Woods National Bank suspended this afternoon by order of the board of directors. The move affects the institution in this city and ends a period of operation under the bank’s charter. The exact reasons were not disclosed in the notice.
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San Antonio
Texas
the Woods National Bank
The American Girl Shoe Sale At The Comfort Shoe Store
Saturday special at the Comfort Shoe Store offering The American Girl shoe in black or tan for 2.45. DeWitt presents Little Party Risers, touted as best pills by all druggists, and the Daily Telegraph is promoted for subscription.
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Comfort Shoe Store
DeWitt
Anniversary of Lovejoy Death Recalled in Alton
In Alton Illinois the seventieth anniversary of abolitionist Elijah P Lovejoys death is observed. Lovejoy died after an 1837 attack on his printing office and was buried two days later on his thirty fifth birthday. He had traveled from Maine to St Louis to found a school.
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St. Louis
Alton
Lovejoy
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Maine
St .Louis
Advertising Builds a Merchant’s Stable Reputation and Growth
The piece argues steady advertising in the Telegraph widens a merchant's trade and raises public activity across all business lines. It claims a proven link between ongoing ads and credibility, noting DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as trustworthy, available at druggists.
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DeWitt
Dancing Proves Fatal at Dances and Colds
Advertisement warns that dances spread illness leading to pneumonia and consumption. It claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds after exposure and urges buying only genuine yellow package from G. H. Wade, a local druggist.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Kodol Digestive Dyspepsia Remedy Advertised
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a safe reliable digestant for dyspepsia, claiming it treats heartburn belching and all woes from disordered digestion. It is described as pleasant to take and providing prompt relief and is offered by druggists.
Powhatan Coal Suit Probes Coal Car Distribution
At Washington hearing, Powhatan Coal and Coke of Pocahontas contends Norfolk and Western favors certain operators in coal car distribution. N W wishes a majority-approved method, currently using coke oven counts though mine capacity had been proposed. Case may take time to decide.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Powhatan Coal and Coke Company
Pocahontas Field
Norfolk and Western
Coal and Coke Company
Powhatan Company
Holt
Messrs. Graham and Vincent
Frank T. Glasgow
Judge Holt
Jamestown Exposition Board Defers Reopening Decision
Norfolk, Va Nov 7 The Jamestown Exposition board deferred action on reopening the fair next year to November 15. The committee reported progress and denied published figures of liabilities totaling 2 400 000 or more, while outlining liabilities by item and listing assets including 400 acres valued at 600 000 and unpaid stock subscriptions of 100 000.
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Norfolk
New York
Man Rescued From Newtown Creek Morass by 50 Volunteers
Hugh McCarty of 176 Stagg Street Williamsburg was pulled from Newtown Creek when his head sank in the morass. Fifty men formed a human chain to reach him after workers spotted his head above water and used planks to reach the victim. He regained consciousness at a hospital and reported wandering into the creek near Union Gas works.
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New York
Newtown Creek
Williamsburg
Hugh McCarty
Union Gas Company
Stagg Street
Union Gag Works
Chicago Banks Ready to Resume Cash Payments
John J Mitchell president of the Mindig Trust and Savings Bank says Chicago will resume banking on normal conditions and pay cash. James Forgan and other bankers agree on Chicago banks' resources but fear a nationwide drain if resumption follows the regular plan.
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Chicago
John J. Mitchell
Imindig Trust and Savings Bank
James. Forgan
Mitchell
England launches seventh Dreadnaught at Blewick yard Tyne
Seafire report states England's seventh dreadnaught class warship was launched from Blewick yard on the Tyne. The vessel measures 620 feet in length, 82 feet beam, 29 feet draft, displaces 18,600 tons and carries ten 12 inch guns along with numerous 4 inch anti ship firing guns. It is designed to reach a speed of 21 knots.
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London
Superb
England
Blewick Yard
Tyne
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W. D. Thornhill
P. J. Kelly
EB. 8. Pedigo
J. D. Honeker
C. B. Hancock
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R. M. Garrett
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C. O. Wright
B. A. Heller
E. B. Carter, Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
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W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
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van Paminys
Mayr Leck
Harry Co. Washbaugh
Cleveland, O
Homer Davenport
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Ohio
Labelle Stec)l Company
Unnion Railroad
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Gus
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Insurance Company
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