Wrights set new aeroplane records in Maryland and St Louis
Wilbur Wright, in College Park Maryland, broke the world record for a 500 meter round trip flight and predicted speeds of 60 to 70 mph after a 46 mph run. Lieutenant Lahm rode as aide. In St Louis, Glenn Curtiss dazzled crowds with a mile flight above Forest Park despite rain, recording one minute forty nine seconds.
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College Park
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Lahm
Ateering
St. Louis
Glenn H. Curties
Forest Park
Starves With Wealth at Hand In Secret Death Case
In Cincinnati on October 9 a six year old cabinetmaker Christopher John was found dead in squalor. Neighbors say he died around age six. the room contained securities and deeds worth thousands, keys to a safe deposit box, a city hall bank book showing $1,100 on deposit. Investigations follow the hidden wealth and cause of death.
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Chtistopher John
City Hall
Chinese Consul Deports Blackmailing Band in Manila
Chinese officials in Manila moved to curb a criminal ring by rounding up twelve Chinese men accused of blackmailing wealthier compatriots. The group faced removal aboard a ship bound for China as threats of violence accompanied their extortion.
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Washington
Manila
China
Jury Deadlock in Rawitans Murder Case at Encampment
Reachina Wyo Oct 9 The jury after 24 hours of deliberation stood eight for conviction and seven for acquittal in the Virgil Jackson murder case Jackson shot Oscar Cluft saloonkeeper at Encampment eighteen months ago during a card game over a dollar a game with a man named Scott A dispute arose and Jackson fired striking Scott and killing Cluft
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Rawitans
Reachina
Wyo
Virgil Jackson
Jackson
Oscar Cluft
Encampment
Scott
Seott
Cluft
Dr. Cook Letter on Pole Discovery Stirs Arctic Debate
A May 25 1900 letter from Dr Cook to Captain Joseph E Bernier in Etah reveals his pole discovery and accuses Peary of delaying proof. The document, tied to North Pole controversy, aligns with Cook’s published narratives and praises Bernier for supplies and support to his polar journey.
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Joseph E. Bernier
Cook
Etah
Pole
Peary
Explorer
North Pole
Bernier
Etab
Civilization
Arctic Club of
New York
New Suit and Cloak Store to Open Soon
Edward Pierce, president of the Pierce Bult and Cloak company, returns from New York with a stock of ladies wearables. The store will occupy the Wyoming agriculture and mining exhibit building at 1708 Capita avenue and is expected to open next Saturday. Fixtures arrived and are ready to be installed in the mahogany Malidcon style store.
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Edward. Pierce
Pierce Bult and Cloak Company
New York
Wyoming
Capita Avenue
Pierce
Ancient Weapons 3 Disastrous When Small Boy Inserts Load
Guy Hall aged 11, son of Condugétor and J Tall of Union Joe Street, injured by a cap and ball pistol loaded with powder. He ignored warnings, tamped the charge, causing a cap to explode and burn his face. one eye may be saved but scarring likely.
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Guy Hall
Condugétor &. J. Tall
Union Joe
Weat
Miret
Financier Convict Gras W Morse Bail Expires
Charles W Morse the financier convict returns to the Tombs prison awaiting a United States circuit court of appeals hearing in New York Monday. He was sentenced to fifteen years for misappropriation but has lived on 125000 bail, which expired today.
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Gras. W. Morse
United States
New York
Charles W. Morse
Tombs
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Morse
Dall
Madson Navigation Company
Charles Wyman Morze
Flo
Hev Hae
For & Con
Dank Ephone
Steamahip
Bip A Ling
Dodge
Abraham Hummel”vol
American Ice Company
National Bank of North America
Taft Traverses Yosemite In Wet Stage Journey
President Taft ended a soggy Yosemite visit after a nearly hundred mile travel day by stage and on foot. He watched the sunrise, hiked the Short Trail with John Muir, and emerged a budding forestry enthusiast. He plans to push on to Merced Fresno and Bakersfield then Los Angeles tomorrow.
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el Portal
Calif
Yosemite
Taft
Merced
Fresno
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
John Muir
Colorado land board ex-official’s forgery charge quashed
The third information charging forgery in relation to land applications against Mark G. Woodruff, former Colorado state land board register, was ruled legally insufficient and quashed by Judge Whilfort. The Oct 9 report notes the information was dismissed as defective.
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Colorado
Denver
Mark G. Woodruff
Register of the State Land Board
Whilfort
Train No 101 Delayed Five Hours in Colorado Collision
Northbound Union Pacific train No 101 from Denver arrived late after a freight wreck near Warren Colorado. No injuries were reported and the track was cleared for trains to pass by about two this morning.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Warren
Colo
Weather Report for Washington and Wyoming
Forecast for Wyoming calls for generally fair conditions Sunday and Monday. Local data cover 24 hours ending 6:00 p m October 9 1009 with a maximum of 52 degrees and a minimum of 19 degrees. Palmer section director provides the figures.
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Washington
Wyoming
D. W
Palmer
Excuse Me Proper Salutation Amid Urban Blackness
A report describes city streets dark after an accident at Cheyenne Light Fuel Plant and notes residents’ alarm as walkers fear unseen dangers. Citizens recount experiences of danger from poorly lit areas and a power outage affecting Chatte Street and nearby blocks.
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Cheyenne, Light, Fuel and Power Company
Langenbach
Denver
Tammany Fights for Strings in New York City Campaign
New York October 9 Tammany Hall battles Hearst and Barnard as the Republican fusion ticket seeks to oust Tammany from control of city finances. Gaynor vows no campaign spending and to return gifts while Jeromts withdraws as district attorney candidate amid suffrage debate. Corruption charges against upstate Republicans and Leary investigations are raised with Parsons and Wadham naming deals.
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New York
William R. Hearst
Nome
Tammany
Bosh Hearst
Otto T. Barnard
Tammany Bourd
Hearst
Gaynor
William Travers Jeronts
Mra. O. Hl. P. Belmont
Herbert Parsons
William H. Wadhams
Hughes
William Leary
Cannon
Not Fast As Cheyenne Track
Philadelphia October 9 Traveling at high speed over an eight mile course at Fairmount Park George Robertson won the two hundred mile stock basic road race in a Simplex from a field of twenty one including top drivers of the cons Robertson's time was 3 55 58 Bert Dingley in a Chalmere Detroit placed second H L Harding in an Apperson third
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
George Robertson
Robertson
Bert Dingley
H. L. Harding
Fire destroys Ark Mercantile Co. heavy losses local pets
A fire at Ark Mercantile Co. 231 W First St Los Angeles killed 125 people? birds and other pets perished among $20 000 in losses. A parrot cage escaped and two puppies survived under a heavy counter as the blaze raged.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ark Mercantile Co
W. First Street
Parrote
Detroit Wins World Series Tilt Over Pittsburg 7 to 2
Detroit defeats Pittsburg 7 to 2 before 30 000 spectators at Pittsburg in game five of the world championship series. Cobb steals home from third as Detroit bats solidly against Camnitz and Donovan. Leach key hitter with two doubles and active defense. Willis gives up few hits after opening trouble.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
Cobb
Bill Donovan
Ihem
Leach
Miller
Clarke
Donovan
Camnitz
Willis
Concen
Moade
Gibson
Cob
Wagner
Byrne
Gee
Abstein
Crawford
de Tehunty
Alstein
Morburity
Celd
Tom Jones
Morbrity
Schmidt
Leah
Jones
Bryan Declares He Does Not Seek Public Office
Spokane reporter notes William J. Bryan states he does not expect to be a candidate for any office. He adds he may not rule out candidacy under certain circumstances and doubts the long term viability of a single party.
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Bryan
Spokane
Odin
William J. Bryan
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