Aerial Victory Over Auto Racers at Mineola Field
Captain Thomas Baldwin, a 60 year old aviator, outpaced three Vanderbilt auto racers in a Mineola practice contesr. The aeroplane approached from the fairgrounds and swiftly outsprinted the cars cruising sixty miles an hour, then returned to the aviation field to cheers from the aviation colony.
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New York
Vanderbilt Cap
Thomas A Baldwin
Yeterday
Mineolla Aviation Field
Baldwin
Motor Speedway
Mineola Fair Grounds
Captain Baldwin
Aviation Field
Raid of Mining Offices Hits Several Cities
On September 29 officials from the department of justice raided mining stock broker offices including Bb. WH. Schesters and company in New York and inington Chicago Washington Detroit Providence Philadelphia and Milwaukee on charges of using their facilities to defraud.
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New York
Bb. WH. Schesters and Company
Inington
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Providence
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Powers Named for Congress After Five Murder Trials
Caleb Powers, once jailed for eight years after five trials over the murder of William Goebel, is nominated by Kentucky Republicans in the Eleventh district to challenge incumbent D. C. Edwards. Governor Wilson issued a pardon allowing release.
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Lexington
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Willson
Kentucky
D. C. Edwards
New York Democratic Governor Nominee Fight Centers on Three Men
Rochester September 29 The choice of the Democratic nominee for governor hinges on Charis Murphy Dan ie l Cohaian and Sargeant Cram Murphy as Tammany leader controls over 200 of 450 votes He faces pressure to unite the party and satisfy W R Hearst He weighs backing for Alton B Parker temporary chairman Parker criticizes executive interference and Roosevelt ascendancy at Saratoga amid boss objections
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Rochester
New York
Charis Murphy
Daniel Cohaian
Sargeant Cram
Murphy
Tammany
W. R. Hearst
Alton B. Parker
Judge Parker
Col. Roosevelt
Saratoga
Fall rains assure a good stock range
Weather across Wyoming brings renewed hope for stockmen after months of drought. Herders report relief in forage as rains extend over the state, allowing herds to recover and preparations for winter to begin. Alvin J. Mather, secretary to Governor Brooks, has returned with updates.
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Wyoming
Alvin J. Mather
B. B. Brooks
Matrimony in Old Age Without Love Declares Aged Man
Frederick Greenwood, 72, of Norfolk, Virginia, says marriage after 60 is a companionship agreement and purely a business matter. He describes becoming husband of Reva F. Grower, a northern Virginia widow, as a bet on companionship after his wife’s death.
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Washington
d'Joan
Benedict
Tooka
Frederick Greenwood
Norfolk
Reva F. Grower
Northern
Virginia
Greenood
bin Free Wise
Youth Charged in Note Theft Case Figures out Golden Rule
A juvenile suspect involved in a note theft case of about $500 is urged to confess when shown moving pictures. The incident centers on stolen notes and a prompt to tell all once tempted by film footage.
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Sam
Denver Youth Steals to Pay for Head Operation
Charlea G Mayer 17 employed at the Shirley hotel took $500 from the Hotel Victoria in New York to finance a brain operation. After watching a film about a bank clerk’s theft he confessed at Jefferson Market police court. Mayer’s mother Mrs Lottier Mayer works in a department store.
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Denver
Charlea G. Mayer
Shirley Hotel
Mayer
Jefferson Market
New York
Magistrare Corrigan
Lottier
Wai
Charles
Atlantic City
Maxer
Campaign in America for Home Rule by Irish MPs
Irish MPs led by John Redmond and others plan a campaign in the United States to press for Irish home rule. Redmond told Irish Americans meeting in New York that gains require Lords reform and cannot rely on Commons approved legislation alone.
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America
New York
T.P. O'Connor
Seph Devlin
John EB. Redmond
T. Royle
Qaetr
United States
Redmond
House of Lords
House of Commons
Pinchot Roosevelt Policies Face Split In Mining Congress
The American Mining Congress approves a stance opposing the Pinchot Roosevelt joint policies. It calls for state control of natural resources and criticizes federal interference. Nevada’s Mr. Wright and others attack Roosevelt’s conservation approach and favor home rule, while Ballinger inquiry figures are questioned.
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American Mining
Los Angeles
American* Mining Congress
Wright
Nevada
Roosevelt
Washington
Lb. J. ‘Glagis
Morace T. Jones
Ballinger
More Testimony on Car Fraud Cases in Illinois Central scandal
In Chicago on September 25 A. Goodrich testified in the Illinois Central car fraud cases that checks to central officials were made out to him and deposited, then handed back as payment. He named Frank Harriman and Ira Rawn among implicated officials. The weather forecast calls for fall conditions Friday and Saturday.
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Chicago
A. ©. Goodrich
Minois Central
Frank B. Harriman
Ilinois
Ira G. Rawn
Heir to Million to Stay in Navy
Horace Keeler, heir to a large estate, plans to stay in the Navy despite questions about his inheritance. Reports say the fortune requires him to earn at least 75 dollars a month by his 25th birthday, a goal he believes he can reach in naval service.
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Navy
Norfolk
Horace
Keeley
Chigaso
meeRich
Sike Jeannine
Keeler
Strike in Colorado coal fields grows more serious
The Northern Colorado coal region faces a worsening strike as strikers fear strike breakers from West Virginia are arriving. Militant crowds threaten to drive them back as they reach the area, escalating tensions tonight.
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Boulder
Colorado
Ananias Alumni Gift to GOP Convention Gavel
At the Republican convention in Saratoga the gavel, held by temporary chairman Colonel Roosevelt, drew attention as a heavy, ornate instrument. Inscribed “Ananias Alumni,” the gavel’s wide body and spikes were noted, with workers finally delivering the item to the convention after a hard effort.
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Saratoga
Wnyc
Roosevelt
Bara
Avanias Alumnl
Representative Beehmyer Testifies on $1000 Vote Payment
Chicago, Sept. 2 Representat ive H J C Beehmyer testified before Senator Lorimer investigative committee that he received $1000 after voting for Lorimer and that the money was paid for his vote. He said the funds came from Minority Leader Browne and he held the money in custody at his own request for protection.
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Chicago
H. J.C. Beehmyer
Senator
Lorimer
Beckmyer
Browne
States’ Attorney's Office
Carson City Closes Gambling Halls After Fifty Years
Carson City shuts its gambling houses after a state legislative action sets October first as the closing date. The move ends decades of card games and betting, with Attorney General Stoddard confirming the measure. Only a brief grace period remained before full enforcement.
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Carson City
Gert Harte
Mark Twain
Stoddard
Brookins Wins 10000 Prize Flying Wright Biplane
Walter Brookins flew from Chicago to Springfield 187 miles in 7 hours 12 minutes with two stops to win the Chicago Record-Herald prize. He alighted at Mt. Pulaski after a broken pump sidelined the craft and set a new American continuous distance record. Thousands watched as a special train trailed the flight.
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Springfield
Walter Brookins
Wright
Chicago
Chicago Record-Herald
Gilman
Mt. Pulaski
Hamilton
Albany
New York
Nying Haas
Visite
Wilbur Wright
Brookins
Fire Damages Times-Democrat Office in New Orleans
A fire broke out in the Times-Democrat offices in New Orleans on September 29. Plre threatened the building and nearby structures, with fears the entire block might be doomed.
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New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Stig
Judge Carey Receives Ovation at State Fair
At the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas on September 29 Judge Joseph M. Carey drew one of the largest ovations ever seen for a citizen official or candidate. The moment followed news of his gubernatorial bid and reflected strong public support.
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Judge Carey
Douglas
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Natorial
Ion
Wyoming Range
Girl Burned While Praying Sparks Tragic Death
In St Louis Mamie McCarthy aged 18 died after kneeling beside a bonfire of religious books soaked in fuel at 22 Water Street. She created the blaze in the rear of her home while sewing inside. Her act appeared fanatical and unplanned.
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St. Lois
Mamie McCarthy
Sb22
Water Street
Cty Hospital
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