World News Briefs From Every Corner Of The Globe
Highlights include a 350 worker steel mill planned for Coffeyville Kansas with construction to start after the election, a Missouri hunter found dead, and Socialist Labor ballot access cases. Also reported are a Spanish balloon crash near Heligoland, a Davenport grain elevator fire, Taft train derailments in Ohio, and unions planning meetings in 1911.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Ava
Charles A. Paddleford
Socialist Party
Missouri Supreme Court
Socialist Labor
Castilla
Heligoland
Davenport
Rothschild Grain Company
Taft
Ohio
Cadiz Junction
Chicago
Detroit
National Commission
James
Stanford
Ill
Col. Batdorf
Lon V. Stephens
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas National Guard
Greensburg
Kiowa County
Samuel Bitler
George Foster
New York
Foster
Kansas City
Lake Short
National Congress of Mothers
New Orleans
William Kelley
Heavener
San Francisco
Denver
Myrtle Baker
Carthage
Cheyenne
Wyo
Topeka
Albert Tucker
Warsaw
Ind
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Independence
Cuba
Paris Journal
Wilbur Wright
Legion of Honor
George Collier
Occidental
Cal
Wise
D. Oscar Seaman
Macon County
Bonner Springs
Deep Waterway plan adjourns Chicago meeting. next in New Orleans
The Deep Waterway convention ended its Chicago session with plans for next year set in New Orleans. Other items include a kidnapping case in Chicago, a national balloon race mishap near Berlin, and a revived Evansville cotton mill operation after weeks closed.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Schnectady
N. Y
Union
Wesleyan
Evansville
Ind
Brown
Alaska
Detroit
National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Omaha
Neb
Paul L. Lindsay
Tucker
Kansas City
Ute Coal & Coke Company
Durango
Col
Tulsa
Spartanburg
8. C
Berlin
Democratic National Committee
Kansas Supreme Court
Andrew Carnegie
Republican National Campaign Fund
Russell Sage
Missouri Supreme Court
Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Federal Court of Appeals
Allis Chalmers Company
Notable Deaths and Disappearances Across U S Figures
James S. Kennedy donates 1 million to Presbyterian Hospital New York where he serves as president. David W. Hill resigns Republican Missouri senate bid leaving six candidates. Mrs Louise Chamberlin dies from burns in Albuquerque linked to Salt Lake Tribune editor Heath. Bryan delivers 21 Missouri speeches ending in St Joseph. Curwood reported killed by Indians in Manitoba. Rand dies in W Lyon McKeansie passes away in Wyandotte Kansas. Judge Wood resigns Missouri Bar examiners post. Reeder joins National Irrigation Congress board. Flanagan shot dead at Rosebud Agency home stead. Ruth Early Nash dies in Gallipolis Ohio.
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James S. Kennedy
New York
Presbyterian Hospital
David W. Hill
Poplar Bluff
United States
Missouri
Louise H. Chamberlin
Perry
Heath
Salt Lake City Tribune
Albuquerque
N. M
Helen Gould
Virginia
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Court of Appeals
William A. Rothwell
Moberly
Bright
Joseph A. Scranton
Scranton
Bryan
St. Joseph
James Oliver Curwood
Detroit
Manitoba
Charles F. Rand
Lincoln
Congress
William Lyon McKeansie
Kansas
Wyandotte County
John M. Wood
St. Louis
Missouri State Bar Association
W. A. Reeder
National Irrigation Congress
Steven Flanagan
Independence
Kan
Rosebud
Ruth Early Nash
Gen
Jubal Early
Gallipolis
Landmark Old Duncan Place Faces Demolition in Columbia
The University Missourian notes the old Duncan place in Columbia is slated to be replaced by commercial buildings. The Southern Colonial heritage features such as the columned portico and hand carved stairway are highlighted as relics of a bygone era. Steps loom toward November for final Dallas County bond action after a federal ruling on a $1 million dispute.
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Duncan Place
Columbia
University Missourian
John C. Follock
United States Circuit Court
Springfield
John C. Henderson, Jr
Washington
Dalas County
Henderson
Dallas County
Pollock
Pioneer Woman Mary Foster Dies at 106 Near Chillicothe
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Foster died at her home northeast of Chillicothe at 106 years old. Born in 1802 in Pennsylvania, she and her family moved west, later crossing the plains to settle on a farm near Chillicothe where the family has resided since.
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Mary Elizabeth Foster
Chillicothe
Foster
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Canon Team
Appointments Made in Missouri Government Positions
Gov Joseph W Folk appointed W T Bender to head St Louis county public schools replacing the late J Will Andr ae. C P Whisman named to state board of barber examiners for Sedalia. term three years. Thomas J Adams named coal oil inspector for Worth county for two years. R M Abernathy of Perry county becomes prosecuting attorney, replacing John J Seldel who resigned.
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Joseph W. Folk
W. T. Bender
Kirkwood County
St. Louis County
J. Will Andrae
C. P. Whisman
Sedalia
State Board of
Barber Examiners
Thomas J. Adams
Worth County
R. M. Abernathy
Perry County
John J. Seldel
Opening of Joplin Pittsburg Railway Line Celebrated
A reception marked the opening of the Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Company 26 mile main line between Joplin and Pittsburg Kansas. Business leaders from both cities attended and the line includes branches from Pittsburg to Cari Junction Waco and Asbury and other small towns.
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Joplin
Pittsburg
Soldiers' Home at St James Executive Session Report
The State Federal Soldiers' Home at St James held a regular meeting of its executive committee. Captains Ferguson Henry and Warren attended from Springfield Kansas City and Waynesville. Routine business was transacted. The home is in excellent condition and the members are in good health.
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St. James
Federal Soldiers’ Home
Ferguson
Springfield
Henry
Kansas City
Warren
Waynesville
Record Setter Dies After Shoveling Injury at Carl Junction
Frederick Temple aged 21 died after a tub he was being drawn to the surface at Carl Junction broke, following his record of filling 70 cans in a half shift. The accident occurred during the process, leading to fatal injuries.
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Frederick Temple
Carl Junction
Two Farm Hands Die In Runaway While Returning From Rolla
On the way home from Rolla the team of farmers Charles Hargis aged 30 and Samuel Hunt aged 18 ran away. Both men were killed in the incident.
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Rolla
Charles Hargis
Samuel Hunt
Hargis
Hunt
Fire Ravages Independence Mill and Church
A blaze destroyed the Independence Planing Mill and the Macedonian Baptist church in Independence. Several small houses and homes of Black residents were also lost in the fire.
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Independence
Independence Planing Mill Company
Macedonian Baptist Church
Child Burned After Match Ignites Infant in Trenton
A 14 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Buster of Trenton, lighted a match and was badly burned when the fire caught. The incident occurred while the mother was briefly away from the home.
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Jesse Buster
Trenton
Columbia Football Team Requires Oxygen Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Columbia football squad is slated to receive oxygen to aid players. A hint of holiday timing is noted with Thanksgiving referenced, suggesting preparations or context around the upcoming game day.
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Columbia
Missouri Hog Sale At Public Auction
Thirty nine hogs were sold at public auction in Eléon at an average of 28 dollars per head.
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Eléon
Fire damages Holden electric light plant boiler house
A recent blaze damaged the boiler house at Holden’s electric light plant. No injuries are reported, and investigators are examining the scene for the cause.
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Holden
Holden Electric Light Plant
Chemist George Barton Ends Life in Rooming House
George Barton a 35 year old chemist from St Louis employed at a wholesale drug house committed suicide in a rooming house in South Street, Jospeh. He arrived several weeks ago and gave his home as St Louis while staying in the city.
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Polson
George Barton
South St. Jospe
St. Louis
A Valuable Mule Colt Sold in Local Auction
A mule colt fetched 112 dollars and fifty cents at a regional sale in Butte area markets. The buyer secured the animal amid active bidding, signaling growing demand for work stock.
Missouri Homestead Entries Filed in Quarter Ended Sept 30
Missouri homestead filings in the Springfield land office totaled 255 entries for the quarter ending September 30, with 22 054.32 acres and 9737.02 dollars collected. The report by Receiver J H Duncan lists original homesteads 91, 6985.06 acres and 739.41 dollars fees, final proofs 93, 8494.42 acres and 229.38 dollars, cash entries 1, 6664.84 acres and 8331.06 dollars from land sales, plus 437.02 dollars for plats and transcripts.
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Missouri
United States Land Office
Springfield
J. H. Duncan
Bereaved Son Buries Medal With Mother’s Coffin
In Oak Grove Jackson county a minister laid a gold medal on the coffin of Mrs Idn Hulse as Adelbert Hulse, her son, pledged the trophy won in a Baker University oratorical contest to rest with her. The son, grievously ill, sought this final tribute as the casket descended.
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Idn Hulse
Oak Grove
Jackson County
Adelbert Hulse
Baker University
Baldwin
Kan
Attorney Lomax Pittman Dies In Hartville Hotel Fire
A hotel fire in Hartville destroyed the Farmer hotel and killed attorney Lomax Pittman who was reportedly burned in his room when a kerosene lamp fell. The blaze also wrecked Pool's millinery store, the post office, city hall, and Progress printing office. a telegram to Judge Pittman of Memphis was sent immediately.
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Lomax Pittman
Farmer
Hartville
Mr. Pittman
Pittman
Judge Pittman
Memphis
Tenn
Pool
City Hall and Progress Printing Office
Lucky Tiger Mining Group Hit With $6.5 Million Offer
Lucky Kansas City men formed the Lucky Tiger Combination Gold Mining company in 1903 with 650000 capital. They have been offered about 6500000 for their Senora Mexico properties, a near tenfold rise on investments from five years earlier. Consolidated Mines Selection company Limited of London seeks an option on the properties.
Miner Dies in Old Spanish Mine Near Springfield
Edward Johnson a farmer and former miner was killed by poisonous gases from dynamite smoke while digging a shaft believed to locate an old Spanish mine near Springfield. His body was recovered after hours of labor by associates.
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Edward Johnson
Springfield
Gov Folk Announces Several State Appointments
Gov Folk names C. T. Whitman of Sedalia to the state board of barber examiners for a three year term and keeps himself. R M Abernathy Perry county prosecuting attorney replaces John J Seibel who resigned. Thomas J Adams named oils inspector for Worth county for two years. W T Bender Kirkwood named county superintendent of public schools for St Louis county replacing the late J Will Andrae.
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Folk
C. T. Whitman
Sedalia
State Board of
Barber Examiners
R. M. Abernathy
Perry County
John J. Seibel
Thomas J. Adams
Worth County
W. T. Bender
Kirkwood
St. Lewis County
J. Will Andrae
Missouri Girl Killed by Fall at Pickwick Hotel
Pearl Moberly age unknown of Carthage died after losing balance on a hotel porch and falling forty feet to the pavement. Her mother was employed by the Pickwick hotel. The accident occurred on the hotel premises.
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Missouri
Pearl Moberly
Carthage
Pickwick Hotel
Liveryman Foils Attempted Safe Robbery
A liveryman thwarted an attempted robbery at the Farmers and Merchants' safe before attackers blew it open. The failed raid ended without clear details of injuries or suspects. Police investigate the failed break in and recover no loot at this time.
Ex Kansas Cityan Killed In Boonville Shooting
George Stretz Jr aged 20 died after shooting himself with a shotgun as he took the weapon from a carriage in Boonville. The man had worked recently at the St. Louis & San Francisco freight offices in Kansas City and died about an hour after the wound.
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Kansas
Kansas Slayer Behnner Convicted of First Degree Murder
In Independence Kansas Henry Behnner was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Tobias Sawyer killing after a lengthy trial from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning. Behnner fainted after the verdict while his wife and daughter Pearl showed no visible reaction. A new trial is planned. The defense cited insanity and an unwritten law amid evidence involving a letter demanding funds for Pearl’s care.
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Independence
Kansas
Henry Behrer
Tobias Sawyer
Behner
Pearl
Sawyer
Behnmer
Gawyer
Pearl Behner
Tablet marks Lincoln Douglas debate site in Illinois
A memorial tablet commemorating the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate site near Alton, Illinois was unveiled on Thursday. Presented by A A Turner of Alton and accepted by Mayor Edmond Beall, the ceremony featured addresses by Adlai E. Stevenson Clark Carr J McCann Davis and Horace White, with White noting his Chicago reporting of the original event.
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Ailton
Ill—A
Abraham Lincolm
Stephen A. Douglas
Heli
Wee
Réey
A. A. Turner
Alton
Edmond Beall
Lincoln
Douglas
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomigton
United States
Clark E. Carr
Galesburg
J. McCann Davis
Springfield
Horace White
New York
Mr. White
Chicago
Kansas pastor declines Pittsburg church offer
Topeka Kansas Rev Charles M Sheldom of the Central Congregational church rejected an offer to become pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He said he was satisfied remaining at his current post where he has served nearly 25 years and would not entertain any proposal that would move him.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles M. Sheldom
Central Congregational Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Edward Young
Centrali Congregational Church
Anti-Horse Thief Association Convenes in Kahoka
The Anti-Horse Thief Association of Missouri and Iowa closed its twenty seventh annual convention in Kahoka. Officers elected include S P Cunningham of Mexico as president, Ehitt Stewart of Kahoka as vice president, W C Porter of Reeds as secretary treasurer, and W E Browers of Meadville as marshal.
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Anti-Horse Thief! Association
Joplin
Anti-Horse Thief Association of
Missouri
Iowa
Kahoka
Order
Ware
S. P. Cunningham
Mexico
Ehitt Stewart
W. C. Porter
Reeds
W. E. Browers
Meadville
Campaign mail theft confessed in police court case
Clarence F. Broad admitted taking 11 letters mailed to William J. Bhyan containing cash for the Democratic campaign fund. He testified the letters were in the Tinicaln post office carrier route and were carried on the day before.
Muskogee approves $550,000 water sewer bond plan
In Muskogee Oklahoma a special election authorized bonds totaling 550000 for water and sewer extension. The vote occurred on Thursday with supporters citing infrastructure needs.
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Muskogee
Bradford Bank Cashier Dies After Shortage Scandal
Bradford Arkansas police reported H J Drennan the cashier of the Bradford State Bank killed himself after a $10000 shortage accusation. His body was found at his home Thursday following a warrant for his arrest.
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Arkansas Bank
Bradford
Ark
Bradford State Bank
Amrest
H. J. Drennan
Drennan
Honduras recalls Ugarte as minister to United States
Honduras announced Thursday the recall of Dr. Angel Ugarte, the Honduran minister to Washington, D.C., ending his assignment in the United States.
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Honduras
Washington, D. C
Angel Ugarte
United States
Fire Destroys 107 Freight Cars in Pittsburg Yard
A blaze started around 1 PM and burned until 5 PM consuming 107 freight cars in the Kansas City Southern yards in Pittsburg Kansas. The loss is estimated at 65000 dollars and authorities are assessing damages and causes. The incident highlights significant damage to regional freight infrastructure and railway assets.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas City
Aged Couple Found Dead in Grafton Home
Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman, both 70, were found dead in bed in Grafton North Dakota. They were last seen Monday and died from coal gas asphyxiation in their home Thursday.
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Grafton
N. D
John Coleman
Military Surgeons Adjourn in Atlanta Convention Ends
The seventeenth annual convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States ended in Atlanta. Washington D. C. was chosen as the next meeting location.
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Atlanta
The
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Washington, D. C
Court records show wife abandonment charge against Selena Cel
A court case concerning a wife abandonment charge involving Selena Cel has been reported. the accused was recently deceased, with limited readable details about the proceedings or outcomes.
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Selena
Cel
Spofford Remembered as Master of Parliamentary Knowledge
A long profile recalls Edward Spofford a veteran in Washington politics noted for sharp wit and blunt advice. He never sought praise or party advantage yet guided lawmakers with candid insight and vast memory citing his role as a trusted authority on parliamentary procedure and knotty questions. He beloved for humor and tempering voices bridging generations from Stevens to Roosevelt.
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Spofford
Congress
Goti
Stevens
T Roosevelt
Washington
Blaine
Crigp
Henderson
Sai
Macaulay
Fire chief backs DC stable ban to save horses from fires
Washington official argues for prohibition of stables on non ground floors citing 40 years of fires in the district. He warns rescuing horses from upper or lower floors is extremely hazardous and decision should limit stable locations to ground level.
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Belt
Washi
District of Columbia
District of
New Dignitary Arrival Sparks Rude Carriage Exchange
A chaotic scene in Washington features a Guatemalan minister exchanging words with officials as a reception ends. A heckler shouts about the minister and “carriage,” prompting a tense moment amid diplomatic greetings. The incident highlights tensions at the new envoy’s arrival.
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Washington
Fes
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