Thief Strikes Express in Denison Suburbs
In Denison Texas last evening a bold robbery of Wynn Concannon, an American Express messenger, netted over 10000 dollars from a moving train near Katy yards. Concannon was assaulted with a sandbag, robbed of two consignments and left unconscious as detectives pursue leads.
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Denison
Tex
Texas
Wynn
Concannon
American Express
Sherman
Katy
Tron Roundhouse
Union Station
J. M. Romer
Roundhouse
W. T. Morehead
American Express Company
Express
Romer
C. M. Davia
South
Rusk Avenue
A. W. Acheson
Robert Yancy
Missouri
Kansas
Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank of Sherman
Rockwall
Merchants’ and Planters
Whitewright
B. A. Jennings
No Hope For Hobart Amid Deteriorating Health
New York reports Vice President Hobart, after a restful night, remains in a fragile state. Evans, Hobart’s private secretary, says the condition is more hopeful than in recent days but recovery remains unlikely and death could come at any time.
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New York
Hobart
Evans
Forged pardon frees convict Isaacs, statesmen investigate
In Austin Governor Sayers learns from the state penitentiary that a life convict named Isaacs was released on a pardon accused as forged. The governor did not sign any pardon and officials seek to trace the forged document and the forger who swapped names and sent it by mail.
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Auwstin
Sayers
State
Isaacs
No Interference Expected at Jeffries Sharkey Fight
New York reports no interference from authorities for the Jeffries Sharkey heavyweight title bout at Coney Island this Friday night. Chief of Police Devery confirms the stand. A moving picture exhibit with 400 incandescent lights will illuminate the ring, boosting full-house gate receipts possibly to $110,000. By Tuesday night sales neared $40,100 with $50,000 expected before doors open.
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New York
Jeffries Sharkey
Coney Island
Devery
Britain Germany Samoa talks in potential swap offer
Washington reports no knowledge of Great Britain offering to sell Gilbert and Solomon islands to Germany. Negotiations on the Samoan question may involve Britain proposing to cede Samoa to Britain in exchange for Gilbert and Solomon islands, a move requiring US approval as a third power.
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Washington
Great Britain
Gilbert Islands
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Germany
Samoa
Gilbert and Solomon Islands
United States
Samoan Islands
Quarantine Efforts Rise as New Orleans Faces Yellow Fever
The Louisiana state board of health presses Alabama and Texas to lift the quarantine on New Orleans as Mississippi already ends its embargoes. Texas warns weather may justify delaying, while several Louisiana towns keep barriers. Mississippi lifts quarantines on New Orleans and adjacent areas, with Jackson expecting full freedom soon. No new cases or deaths reported in New Orleans. In Washington, the War Department orders the Forty-ninth regiment to Manila, joining 39,883 troops under General Otis.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Board of Health
Alabama
Texas
Mississippi
Blunt
Louisiana Board
Louisiana
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi State Board of Health
Mississippi City
Key West
Miami
Board of Health
Washington
War Department
Forty-ninth Regiment of Volunteers
Jefferson Barracks
San Francisco
Manila
Forty-ninth
Philippines
Otis
Aguinaldo
Thirty-second Regiment of Volunteers
Altona Division Directors Warn About Russian Petroleum Smoke
Berlin November 1 The Altona division directors of the Prussian railway notified the employer that Russian petroleum smoke and odor were detected on the system. The message signals concerns over fuel emissions and potential disruptions to service.
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Berlin
Altona Division
Oil use for lighting approved by directors
Directors state Russian oil can be used for lighting without trouble if the proper burner is used and rooms are not overheated.
Governor orders withdrawal of state troops after riots
Springfield Illinois November 1 governor Tannar orders all state troops withdrawn except 20 men from Carterville. The remaining soldiers will stay at the jail in Marion where riots between union and nonunion miners occurred.
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Springfield
Ills
Tannar
Carterville
Marion
Officials dismiss Madrid cable claim on peace treaty
The Journal's Washington special reports officials reject the Madrid cable asserting three Philippine islands were omitted from the peace treaty. Spain cannot plead inaccuracy. In Crockett Texas on November 1 a Chinaman killed a Negro hero Jim Murray. Murray died instantly. Hoy Lee posted bond for 500 dollars.
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New York
Navy
Journal
Washington
Madrid
Philippine Islands
Spain
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