Railway disaster at Keysville leaves several dead
Telegram reports a passenger and mixed train collision at Keysville at 6 15 am. Conductor Wells, Flagman Dillon, fireman Daniel Pinchan, and a railway mail clerk were killed. Numerous injuries include a broken arm and severe cuts. engineer J D Taylor and others suffered bruises and dislocations.
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The
Dsenger
Keysville
Cwell
Dillon
Daniel Pinchan
C. D. Farmer
Jackson
Tilley
J. D. Taylor
Four Die After Streetcar Collision in Youngstown
Four men were killed when struck by a streetcar on the Ma in Valley line in Youngstown. Two of the victims, likely vagrants, were caught on a trestle and others trapped near the rack, the tragedy unfolding October 19.
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Youngstown
Bulgaria and Turkey Reach Frontier Agreement
Constantinople reports an understanding between Turkey and Bulgaria leading to the disbandment of 10,000 Bulgarian troops on the frontier and 20,000 Turkish troops in accordance with the pact. The move follows a mutual agreement to ease frontier tensions.
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Bulgaria
Constantinople
Turkey
Union Trust Company Closed and Placed in Receivership
Baltimore officials report the Union Trust Company of Baltimore closed its doors and Iles White Jr was appointed receiver. The institution had a stated paid in capital of 1 million dollars, surplus 250 thousand, and profits of 159 thousand according to a recent statement.
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Union Trust Company of
Baltimore
Union Trust Cmpany
Iles White, Jr
Union Trust Company
Brooklyn Fire Levels Green Mint District Shops
A major blaze in Brooklyn's Green Mint section destroyed pen and carriage shops and several large planing mills and lumber yards. Losses exceed 200000 dollars with Vogel and Kelges reporting extensive machinery damage across their plant.
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Brooklyn
New York
Green Mint
Vogel & Kelges
The Two Territories A Mixed Oklahoma News Roundup
A Chickasha tent fire cremated a two year old girl. Muskogee plans $500000 in new business and residences. Grant, ST post office robbed for cents and stamps. Stillwater hunter Harry Cheatham killed by his own gun. Cherokee reports due by the 25th. Fort Smith Guthrie rail service to begin. Nannette Daisy dies in Chicago leaving Oklahoma real estate. Mulhall cow boys barred from roping contest at Vinita. Garvin woman returns to find her child’s head severed in a tree.
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Chickasha
I. T
Muskogee
Grant
Harry Cheatham
Stillwater
Okla
Fort
Garvin
Discontent With Work and Everyday Wisdom
A compilation of brief opinions and anecdotes notes middle class discontent tied to pampered children, urges early self help, and quotes a Century reflection on self respect. It then parodies a church bell tale from the London Globe and ends with a jokes panel about compliments to babies from photographers.
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America
Tennyson
London Globe
His Plaster
Dialogue from a Catholic Standard and Times item discusses a doctor advising a porous plaister for the stomach and a druggist asking for the type, with Brannigan caring only that it be easily digested.
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Brannigan
Catholic Standard and Times
The Game of Authors as Told by Mr Taddells
In a witty Smart Set exchange, Tommy Taddells asks what the game of authors is and Mr Taddells replies that authors sell their books. The quip frames writing as a commercial craft.
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Tommy Taddells
Tommy
Mr. Taddells
His Will Power
A witty quip notes Henpeck quit smoking not by will but due to his wife. The line ends with a joke about harmony with higher laws and a Giles quote.
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Henpeck
International Fair Opens in San Antonio With Lively Races
Gov Lanham formally opens the International Fair in San Antonio with an emphasis on industrial topics. The agricultural livestock and poultry exhibits are praised as the best yet. Races attract a large crowd and bookmakers operate without interference.
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San Antonio
Gov Lanham
Music Hall
People of Peniel Organize Christian Civil Government
In Peniel near Greenville Texas a village of about 500 residents formed a Christian civil government. The Texas Holiness university sits in Peniel with ~200 students. Though unchartered, the community backs it with local assessments paid by citizens. Initiatives pass to monthly mass meetings for confirmation or rejection.
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Greenville
Tex
Peniel
Texas Holiness University
Writ of Injunction Granted in Express Strife
Pacific Express Company obtained a federal writ restraining express strikers and sympathizers from interfering with or intimidating employees. Judge Bryant granted the writ after a Texarkana Marshall and Longview disruption. The move signals possible nationwide tieups if the company prevails.
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Scific Express Company
Sherman
Pacific Express Company
J. M. McCormick
Bryant
Federal Court
Express
Texarkana
Marshall
Longview
Bumpas
Dynamite Blast Scares City as Car Escapes Injury
In Waco on October 19 a car struck a dynamite cartridge on a small bridge, causing an explosion that shattered timbers and damaged trolley wires. The guard and motorman were unharmed. In nearby towns Obed and Nacona, deaths occurred from accidental shootings and a knife stabbing, with suspects jailed in one case.
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Waco
Tex
Sanger Avenue
Provident Hill
Three Deaths Saturday in Laredo and Mineola
In Laredo Texas Sam Miller an American electrician for the electric light and street car company and two Mexican men died of yellow fever on Saturday. There were twenty two new cases. Miller was a Mason and was buried by that order. In Mineola Texas City Marshal Cage, wounded in a Wednesday shooting fray, died Saturday afternoon.
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Laredo
Tex
Sam Miller
Miller
Electric Light and Street Car Company
Mineola
Cage
Hogg Swayne Oil Interests to Merge in Louisiana Texas
New Orleans reports a consolidation of Hogg Swayne oil holdings in Louisiana and Texas with about 1.5 million dollars in capitalization. Professor I N Bruck of Boston announces the deal. Gen Nelson Miles, ex Governor Hogg, and C E Northrop are named leading figures. General Miles is a top stockholder and Swaye handles organization details.
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Hogg-Swayne Oil
Louisiana
Texas
New Orleans
Hogg-Swayne
I. N. Bruck
Boston
Nelson A. Miles
Hogg
General Miles
C. E. Northrop
Swaye
Galveston Fire Destroys Five Blocks and Station
A blaze in Galveston Indiana destroyed five business blocks and the railroad station. Incendiary origin suspected. losses estimated at 75 000 dollars. Telegraph wires were burned cutting communication as Galveston appealed for help from nearby cities. The town has about 1000 residents.
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Galveston
Ind
Logansport
Kokomo
Bishop Mann Aims to Rename Church to American Meaning
New York Oct 19 In a Calvary Protestant Episcopal sermon Rt Rev Cameron Mann missionary bishop of North Dakota said few oppose making the church American in the truest sense He travels east to raise 10000 for his North Dakota work this winter and to recruit twenty or more young clergymen for his mission field.
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Bishop Mann
New York
Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church
Cameron Mann
North Dakota
Grant's Statement Marks Campaign Theme Shift
Grant accuses M of favoring Republican taxation schemes and reveals a shift from supporting Mayor Low. He claims Low aligned with Republican figures increasing New York City's tax burden and city-state expenses.
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Republ
New York
Baward M. Grant
Tammany
Low
Couple remarry after missing first wedding record
Cesare Pinselli a Newark born fruit dealer and his wife who wed twenty one years ago re married in New York as the earlier marriage lacked city clerk recording. The delayed remarriage allows the daughter to claim a $5000 legacy once official proof is provided.
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New York
Newark
Cesare Pinselli
Japanese Legation Downplays Far East Troop Reports
London reports the Japanese legation dismisses claims of troops landing at Ping Yang Corea and concentrations near Pakodate Japan. It notes no material change since last week's telegram from Tokyo and suggests czar's move to convene a far east conference may curb General Alexieff’s powers as viceroy.
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London
Ping Yang
Corea
Pakodate
Japan
Legation
Tokio
Far East
Alexieff
Defalcation of Church Funds Noted in Edson Case
Rev John Peters announced that Henry T Edson treasurer of St Michael s church defrauded funds totaling 59000. Ten thousand was returned by Edson s widow who transferred two life insurance policies. The remaining loss partially falls on a bank due to related forgeries.
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Pullen
New York
John P. Peters
St. Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry T. Edson
Fannie Pullen
Edson
Wrong Name Given in Salonica Rebel Banner
Herald dispatch from Salonica corrected a recent report on a rebel banner killed near Florina. The header was Stephen Petroff, not Boris Sarafoff, according to the telegraph.
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New York
Hilma Pacha
Salonica
Florina
Stephen Petroff
Boris Sarafoff
For Sale Real Estate in Brazos County Texas
Real estate listing in Brazos County shows multiple properties for sale near court house schoolhouse and Allen Academy. Listings include 105 acres with 25 cultivated and balance pasture priced at 1500 per acre, a 1.25 acre lot with small cottage tenant house and well at 750, a 6 room brick home and two lots near Main Street at 1250, and a quarter block by DC DeMaret at 500. Also 13 acres with 4 room house and well priced at 1000, plus 4 room house with cistern and garden at 650. The Joe B Reed home place a 9 room two story at 4250. Rentals include 9 dollars per month on a 4 block from Courthouse location.
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Court House
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret
Nodol Digests What You Eat Bottles Only
Bottles labeled nodol digest food with a price of $1.00. A 2% size bottle at half the price is listed as 50 cents. Prepared by E. O. DeWitt & Co in Chicago and sold by Dr. N. M. McDougal.
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E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
N. M. McDougald
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Houston, Texas
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J. L. Fountain
Bryan, Texas
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Bryan
Dillashaw Tap Road
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Bae
Tom Preston, Bryan
W. C. Fountain
Burt
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