Big Tim Sullivan Dies in Tragic Bowery Tale
Big Tim Sullivan, longtime New York congressman and Bowery reformer, is dead after being struck by a train near Pelham Parkway. The popular Tammany figure, born 1863, left no will provision and his approximate $3 million estate will be divided among siblings. A special election will be required in New York's Thirteenth District to fill his seat.
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Conferees Report Tariff Bar At Onge
Conferees reach a report on tariff bar with work advancing on the cotton, flax and hemp schedules. Changes include higher rates on certain items and free list allowances for hemp. Disputes over manganese and pig iron linger, with settlement hoped for Monday.
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Americans 10 keep arms for own defense
Reports from Douglas Arizona say Sonora Governor Maytorena plans to rescind a order forcing foreigners to surrender firearms. A modified plan would require permits to carry arms amid opposition from American residents. Carranza hints at military governor Pesquiera succeeding Maytorena. Next Tuesday action expected.
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Trust Invades Roosevelt's Oyster Bay Home
A large oyster company, controlling most beds along the sound shores, has gained control of local beds once held by about 200 oyster men and clam diggers in Oyster Bay. The legality of these holdings will be tested in court.
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Train Hits Carriage. Six Hurt and Two Killed Near Ash-ton Idaho
A Yellowstone Miner train on the Oregon Short Line struck a vehicle carrying a party of young people from a Cheater all night dance near Ash ton. Eight occupants were thrown, two were killed and six injured, with three of the injured airlifted to Salt Lake. Ages ranged 17 to 22. they were returning to Maryeville, Idaho, from Cheater.
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Harvest Home festival opens at Pine Bluffs exhibit
The fifth annual Harvest Home festival drew farmers and town residents to Pine Bluffs with Cheyenne delegates and Wyoming experts in dry farming. The display showcased fine wheat, oats, corn, tomatoes, apples, cherries, watermelons, squash, and other produce, highlighting quality over quantity and attracting broad spectator interest despite a smaller overall exhibit.
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Body of Gaynor Begins Journey to Former Home
The body of former New York Mayor William J. Gaynor lies aboard the Lusitania off Liverpool after state funeral rites. The ship sails for New York, where flags will fly at half mast and civic officials await its arrival next Friday.
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Federal brief in dynamite conspiracy appeal filed
United States Attorney Charles W. Miller forwarded 72 pages constituting the government's brief in the appeal of the dynamiters to the United States court of appeals at Chicago, adding to the records of the case filed in Indianapolis.
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Burns Promises Big Time at County Fair Special on Thursday
A Cheyenne Day train will run from Cheyenne to Burns on Thursday September 18 for the Laramie county fair in Burns. The fare round trip is 80 cents with a 9 am departure from Cheyenne and a late return after events. Exhibits horse racing games and a daily dance are planned at the fair.
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Labor mediation urged in Calumet copper strike talks
John A. Moffit arrived to mediate between Western Federation of Miners leaders and copper mine operators with hopes for a district conference. John B. Lennon told 1,200 strikers in Houghton that relief would come if the strike continued. Butte miners sent $14,000, bringing total aid to $21,000. Deputy sheriffs linked to a Seeberville murder case were bound over for trial with bail set at 10,000. Cavalry dispersed demonstrators after a flag incident as Governor Ferris received protest notes.
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Washington records dissolution suit involving Tom Watson
Washington reports a partnership dissolution filing against former presidential candidate Tom Watson at a local cigar dealer related to his magazine. The contract was unprofitable and the case notes suggest personal tensions amid the business dispute.
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Flood Strikes Goldfield Killing Several and Rendering Town Dark
Goldfield Nevada faced a cloudburst flood that wrecked homes and stores, cutting communication and prompting looting patrols. Early death toll included two women a man and two children with mines flooded and wrecked streets.
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Park to be Named After Mayor Gaynor in New York
New York on September 13. Park Commissioner Stover announced a recreation center on Washington Heights nearing completion will be named Gaynor in honor of Mayor Gaynor. The plan reflects the mayor’s strong interest in parks and playgrounds.
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No Clue Left as to Identity of Murdered Girl
New York reports say the murdered girl's identity remains unknown after parts of her body were found in the Hudson. Salvatore and Mary Day declare the remains not Annette Das. police pursue a strong clue but have no suspect or definite identity.
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Court takes hand in Thaw extradition case
In Colebrook Sept 13 the federal court in New Hampshire granted habeas corpus to Harry K Thaw as he fights extradition from Canada and awaits a hearing in Littleton. The move draws praise and criticism, with Thaw’s lawyers saying it expedites emergency action while Governor Felker may still order a full extradition hearing. Mary C Thaw mails a plea to Governor Felker citing Thaw’s prolonged captivity and appeal for due process.
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Debates End on Administration Currency Bill
Washington reports four days of general debate on the administration currency bill. Republicans and Progressives attacked key provisions while Democrats praised the plan as a path to a stable financial system. Members criticized secret committee meetings and the proposed federal reserve bank scheme, with some Democrats opposing the bill but all indicating support pending detailed amendments.
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