News of the Week Interesting Items From Around the World
Domestic items report the Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike costing the company 2300000 dollars. The St Paul conservation congress held a Gif ford Pinchot demonstration. Thirteen drowned along the South Leon river near Comanche Texas. Alaska coal lands opening urged by Attorney General Wickersham. Kansas City to host a weekly prohibition paper. International arbitration favored Great Britain on fisheries issues. Indianapolis meeting of Mexican War Veterans ends with survivors aged out. Kansas City talks on coal miners and steel workers wage raises reach settlements. Vermont election shifts. Panama canal fortification plan set at 14104203. Philippine uprising suppressed. Simeon Mandac seized. Lucas Bridge and Iron shops at Peoria demolished by dynamite. Texas legislature urged to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. New aluminum alloy promises steellike temper and weldability. Maryland graft case alleged in cocaine sales. Roosevelt loyalty declared in Hudson county. Tornadoes hit Joplin Missouri and Galena Kansas. Santa Fe railroad industrial growth reports. New York directory counts. Maxim tests cannon silencer. Radium metal produced from salts. Kansas City Union Pacific train collision injures several. cattle killed. New Mexico delegates to constitutional convention split 63 Republicans 37 Democrats. National Good Roads date set for Oklahoma City. Chloroform found in stomach of Betta Benignas in Abilene Kansas. Labor Day marked by large union parades in St Louis and San Francisco.
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Gifford Pinchot
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
South Leon River
Comanche
Tex
Alaska
Wickersham
Wallace
Kansas City
Missouri
International Court of Arbitration
Great Britain
United States
England
Indianapolis
National Association of Mexican War Veterans
Structural Steel
Vermont
Panama Canal
Fortification Board
Philippines
Simeon Mandac
Lucas Bridge and Iron Company
Peoria
Ill
Texas
Congress
Crothers
Maryland
Baltimore
County Central Committee
Hudson County
New Jersey
Joplin
Galena
Kan
Structural Steel Workers
Industrial Department of the
Santa Fe Railroad
Greater
New York
H. P. Maxim
Army Rifles
Rock Island
Union Pacific
New Mexico
Oklahoma City
Estrada gains Nicaragua as U S withdraws from coast
The Estrada faction has subjugated opponents in Nicaragua and now holds the republic. The United States has withdrawn cruisers and marines from Greytown, Bluefields, and Corinto. San Juan Del Sur is turned over to Estrada, placing all of Nicaragua in his hands as France orders aerial fleets and aviation feats spark new military innovation.
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Estrada
Nicaragua
Republic
United States
Greytown
Bluefields
Corinto
State Department
San Juan del Sur
Vorwaerts
Count Zeppelin
Baden
Heidelberg
Leon Morane
Democratic hopes loom for Burke in 1912
A sweep of political maneuvers and statements from U S leaders and associates outlines possible fates for Gov John Burke of North Dakota in the 1912 presidential race. Roosevelt plans two St Louis speeches on October 11 with one before Business Men's club.
Missouri Sands and Gravel Lead Growth, 1910 Outlook
Missouri surged to fifth in commercial sands and gravel production, with 1909 sales totaling 1,001,331 dollars, up from 1908. Labor Commissioner J C A Hiller predicts rapid future expansion, noting Ozark deposits and big output that could draw Missourians home as 1911 approaches.
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Missouri
J. C. A. Hiller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ozark
Mississippi
New Evidence in Vaughn Case Examines Longtime Suspect
Attor ney John C. Mills of Kirksville reports a deposition from Dr. Frank P. Young now in Los Angeles that may clear Anna P. Vaughn and Dr. James R. Hull of murder charges. Young says Vaughn used strychnine as a heart stimulant in 1903 and 1905 and was a lifelong medicine devotee with a vial always at hand.
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Vaughn
John C. Mills
Kirksville
Anna P. Vaughn
James R. Hull
Frank P. Young
Los Angeles
Young
Two Deaths at Centralia Missouri
Robert Sadler aged 78 died at Centralia He was born in New York and long served as Wabash conductor on the Columbia Branch railroad and superintendent of the main line construction through Central Missouri Henry Hunt aged 77 died the same day both noted local obituaries
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Centralia
Robert Sadler
New York
Columbia Branch Railroad
Central Missouri
Henry Hunt
The Prince of Pilsen and Shubert Week at Kansas City Theaters
The Grand opens September 10 with The Prince of Pilsen a tuneful Frank Pixley Gustav Luders musical comedy by a strong company. The Shubert offers The Midnight Sons the week of September 11 with 125 cast members in a lavish spectacle. Elmer Hauener, son of a farmer, was killed by a Chicago and Alton freight train near Odessa while driving. a horse died and the buggy wrecked.
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Kansas City
Shubert
New York
Elmer Hauener
George Hauener
Chicago & Alton
Odessa
Two Killed by Lightning Near Sedalia
In a rural pasture six miles south of Sedalia Avery Mosby aged 18 was struck and killed by lightning while milking a cow. About thirty minutes later within a mile, Arthur Garton aged 24 also died in a similar lightning accident.
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Sedalia
Avery Mosby
Mosby
Arthur Garton
Twin Tornadoes Hit Grundy County Farms
Two tornadoes struck within a mile of each other in Northeast Grundy County causing significant damage to farm buildings and crops across small rural areas.
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Grundy
Grundy County
Unusual honors paid to memory of Henry Lewis
Henry Lewis a former slave born in St Louis eighty two years ago died from injuries after a street car collision. Funeral services were held at Mrs Phil Chew 4033 Westminster Place with Rev John Parker leading. He was buried at Bellefontaine cemetery beside his former master Peter Lindell and a monument will mark his resting place. The Chew family and friends attended with widow three sons and eight grandchildren. relatives rode in first carriages followed by others.
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Henry Lewis
St. Louis
Phil Chew
Westminster Place
Lewis
City Hospital
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Peter Lindell
Chew
John Parker
Pleasant Green Negro Methodist Church
Driver Alights in Well After Locomotive Scare
Harry Boggess of S P Boggess and Son was driving at Liberty when his horse frightened and jumped the railing. The buggy toppled onto an old mill well, the platform broke, and Mr Boggess and the buggy fell to the bottom about ten feet below. The well held twenty feet of water. the horse dangled and was later rescued. Mr Boggess escaped injury, horse badly hurt, buggy demolished.
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Harry Boggess
S. P. Boggess & Son
Liberty
Mr. Boggess
Death Ends Laughs At Maywood Farmer's Social
J. L. Williams a retired farmer living at Maywood Independence electric line station suburb of Kansas City died after a burst of laughter during a social call. He joined in a chain of funny stories and laughed loudly before his death.
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J. L. Williams
Maywood
Independence Electric Line
Kansas City
Mr. Wiliams
McKinley Files Declaration for United States Senator
John C. McKinley declared his candidacy for the U S Senate pledging firm support for protectionism while stating he will not quarrel with others over fine points of policy. He emphasizes a principled stand and willingness to engage differing views.
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John C. McKinley
United States
Kansas City Woodmen Win Log Rolling Contest
Before 7000 spectators the Modern Woodmen of America held a log rolling on Broadway at Columbia using a walnut log three feet in diameter. Kansas City lodge 2002 took first, Moberly second, St. Charles third, and Huntsdale fourth in the event.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Broadway
Columbia
Kansas City Lodge
Moberly
St. Charles
Huntsdale
Fraudulent Land Deals Arrest Of Milan Man
J. T. Larkin aged 27 from Milan was arrested in Kansas City on orders from Texas and Oklahoma authorities. Larkin is sought in multiple states over numerous alleged fraudulent land deals.
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J. T. Larkin
Milan
Kansas City
Texas
Oklahoma
Larkin
German Methodists hold thirty second West conference
The thirty second annual West conference of the German Kansas Nebraska and part of Colorado was held at St. Joseph with Bishop T B Neely of New Orleans presiding.
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St. Joseph
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
T. B. Neely
New Orleans
Roosevelt declines Chicago banquet over Lorimer presence
Col Theodore Roosevelt refuses to attend a Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago unless Senator Lorimer is excluded. A Hamilton Club committee urged Lorimer’s attendance. Roosevelt demanded a telegram withdrawing the invitation. The telegram to Lorimer stated Roosevelt would not sit at the same table with him.
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Freeport
Illinois
Col. Roosevelt
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Lorimer
John H. Batten
Fair Grounds
Speaker Cannon
Senator Lorimer
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Warns Republicans on Corruption in Freeport Speech
Col. Roosevelt warned Chicago railroad men in Freeport about corporate and political corruption. He said no corporation or politician should expect pardon if corrupt and warned they would face repercussions if they seek to influence him. He refused to clarify if he intends return to public life, leaving politicians unsure of his meaning.
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Chicago
Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Freeport
Ill
Ballinger vows to stay in office amid Taft support
Secretary Ballinger declares he will not resign and will continue to aid President Taft in upholding the constitution. Speaking at the Arctic Club smoker honoring Secretary Nagel and Attorney General Wickersham, he says he fears no criticism and remains committed to his path.
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Seattle
Washington
Taft
Ballinger
Arctic Club
Nagel
Wickersham
Aviator Chavez Breaks World Height Record
Paris France George Chavez the French aviator raised the world record for high ascent in a monoplane to 8792 feet surpassing the prior mark of 9471 feet set by Leon Morane on September 3 at Deauville.
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Paris
France
George Chavez
Leon Morane
Deauville
Conservation congress names officers
Henry Wallace of Des Moines Iowa was elected president with Thomas R. Ship of Indianapolis as secretary and D Austin Latshaw of Kansas City as treasurer at the conservation congress in St Paul Minnesota.
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Henry Wallace
St. Paul
Minn
Fcing
The
Conservation Congress
Des Moines
Thomas R. Ship
Indianapolis
D. Austin
Latshaw
Kansas City
All of Lake's Fish Killed at Mud Lake
All the fish in Mud Lake east of Atchison Kansas were killed by a mysterious cause. Missourians along its shores woke to find tons of dead fish floating on the lake.
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Atchison
Kansas
Mud Lake
A Marvelous Recovery from Kidney Complaint
A chronic invalid reports a dramatic kidney health turn after using Doan's Kidney Pills. In six weeks she was a well woman with improved coloring and reduced pain. The testimonial urges readers to recall the brand, noting it is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Stranger Town Climate Debate Sparks Mild Quarrel
A resident chides locals for claiming the country’s best climate while another counters that the town offers the greatest variety. The exchange reflects casual civic discourse on weather and lifestyle.
Doctor cures scalp disease with Cuticura remedies
Miss Jessie F. Buchanan recalls suffering scalp disease as a child and hair loss. A doctor recommended Cuticura Remedies, which cured the scalp condition in weeks and provided ongoing relief for a hand breakout.
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Jessie F. Buchanan
Hamilton, Ga
Barnum Endorses Cuticura Remedies For His Shows
P T Barnum, famed circus man, states he has kept Cuticura Remedies in his medicine chest during the last three seasons and certifies their effectiveness in every case requiring their use. The endorsement appears in a quoted note accompanying his circus operations. He adds that the products have proven reliable across diverse medical needs aboard the shows.
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Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Last Here. Minister at Supper in the Next World
A cryptic item features a speaker named Tommy and a line about the minister coming to supper in the afterlife. The fragment hints at a humorous or reflective dialogue about status and recognition after death.
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Tommy
Tommy—Lacy
Puck
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
If you are sensitive about shoe size try Allen's Foot-Ease to cure tired swollen aching feet. Shake into shoes for comfort, perfect for new shoes. Sold everywhere 25c. Free sample by mail from Le Roy NY.
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Allen
S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Telling a Lie Humorous Exchange with Prof Harris Bickford
Dialogue snippet shows Mrs Jollyboy accusing and Mr Jollyboy confessing to honesty at his office. Quote includes a wry line about lying when hearing one and a remark about youth in old age by Prof Harris Bickford.
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Prof
Harris Bickford
Tomorrow’s meaning foretold by T Munger quoted
A brief quotation from T. T. Munger, D.D., asserting that tomorrow will carry a better meaning beyond today.
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T. T. Munger, D.D
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