Flames Threaten Suburbs Near Youngstown in Major Fire
A large fire damaged three Youngstown suburbs East Youngstown Boardman and Science Hill causing extensive losses in the McLaughern meat market Daluch and Copp areas. Volunteers aided by plentiful water and blankets fought flames all day to save homes and properties.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, CO
East Youngstown
Struthers
McLaughern
John Daluch
Joe Copp
Kauffman Grocery
Boardman
O. Detchen
A. R. Meek
Science Hill
Train Wreck Injures Three in Texas Collision
A Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train No. 3 crashed head on with a fast freight near Troy Texas causing three passenger crew injuries. The telegraph operator’s wrong order delivery is blamed. Injured: engineer P A Neely and mail clerks E L Andrews and F H Thomas all from Denison Texas.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Troy
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Smithville
P. A. Neely
E. L Andrews
Denison
F. H. Thomas
Balloon Race Standings Held Up for Inquiry
Geneva dispatch reports the final results of the international balloon race are delayed while investigators seek details about a postal card from Otto Thum of Dettva Hungary claiming he saw American Edgar W. Mix in Hungary. The committee intends to question Thum for a fuller report.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Zurich
Otto Thum
Dettva
Hungary
Edgar W. Mix
Lang
Herr Thum
Railroads Mobilize to Halt Trespassing and Stealing Rides
Five state railroad commissions and several railways including the Pennsylvania push tougher laws to curb trespassing on railroad property after a decade during which 47 416 people were killed on tracks. The Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio commissions coordinate the effort to protect trains and passengers.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Lightning Strikes Cow Cutting Off Milk Supply
A storm near Eaton Ohio struck a cow owned by Philip Loeb, using a neck chain to attract the bolt. The strike destroyed the cow’s milk producing ability, which had yielded about two gallons daily, ending the milk supply.
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Commercial Tribune
Eaton, O
Philip Loeb
Eaton
Rankin Appeals to Kentucky Farmers to Pool Tobacco
Frankfort Ky Oct 10 Commissioner of Agriculture M C Rankin issued a vigorous appeal urging Kentucky farmers to pool their tobacco crops. The move follows Governor Willson's call for independents to market freely and his pledge of protection and pardon to anyone defending property against night riders. Rankin emphasizes extending cooperative efforts.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Rankin
Cholera Threatens Seoul and Vicinity
Cholera threatens to become seriously epidemic in Seoul as authorities take precautions. The palace of the ex emperor and the resident general's home are not spared. Schools are closed for fumigation. Physicians at Dai Han Hospital, opened by Prince Ito, lead disinfection efforts with aid from medical missionaries.
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Seoul
Associated Press
Dai Han Hospital
Prince Ito
Japan Obeks to Stop Agitation
Tokyo reports circulars from the Popular Association of the Three Eastern Provinces circulating among Chinese in Japan. The leaflets accuse Japan of aggression and terror, prompting Japan to curb spread among the lowliest classes while seeking Chinese government action to outlaw the propaganda.
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Japan
Associated Press
Tokyo
China
Antung-Mukden
Labor plans big parade for chief labor leader return
Washington October 10 Associate Press dispatch says a massive parade in honor of President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will greet his homecoming from abroad. Over 30 000 workers will march from the Peace Monument along Pennsylvania Avenue to New York Avenue, ending at Convention Hall for a reception.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council of the Federation
Canada
Cuba
Gompers
Peace Monument
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth
G Streets
New York Avenue
Convention Hall
West
Lane
Mosely
Interstate Commission
Morrison
Federation
John Mitchell
Japs Hear United States Contemplates a Protest
Tokyo editors react to reports that the United States plans a protest over the Chinese Japanese agreement. The papers largely doubt any protest will occur and dismiss the dispatches as lacking authority.
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United States
Tokyo
Associated Press
New Playhouse Opens 17 Doors in Grandeur
A new playhouse opens with 17 doors signaling grandeur. The image captures an ornate facade and a ceremonial opening as actors prepare for upcoming performances.
Columbia Theater Opens With Grandeur Amid Rain
The Columbia theater in Cincinnati, opened by Messrs. Anderson and Ziegler, impressed crowds with lavish decor and state of the art ventilation and seating. The 3,074 capacity venue features white marble lobby, mural panels, and a pillarless interior praised by theatermen.
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Columbia Theater
Messrs. Anderson and
Ziegler
Walnut Street
J. M. Wood
Cincinnati
America
Taft in Fresno Delivers Sermon on Self Control to Cosmopolitan Crowd
President Taft arrived in Fresno amid heat and crowds and delivered a Sunday sermon stressing that true popular government rests on self restraint and sound common sense. He cited the idea that conquering oneself is greater than conquering a city. He praised veterans and noted diverse local nationalities in attendance.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fresno
Cal
Sierras
Taft
San Joaquin Valley
Courthouse Square
Ministerial Association of
Howell
Floral Tribute Floods Largest Theater Lobby
The lobby of the country’s largest theater entrance welcomed a vast display of flowers from admirers across the nation and notable figures. tributes came for M C Anderson and H M Ziegler with pieces from Morris Meyerfeld Martin Beck Joseph Hinock George Middleton Lee J J Shubert E F Albee Proctor Keith and others, including a twelve foot tall Shubert design on display with a personal note.
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Cincinnati
M. C. Anderson
H.M. Ziegler
Messrs. Anderson
Ziegler
Morris Meyerfeld
San Francisco
Orpheum Circut
Crane Recall May Involve Question of Diplomacy
Washington reports say Charles R. Crane faces possible recall from his post as United States minister to China over a dispute of diplomatic discretion. Crane arrived in Washington after a Chicago publication on U S China treaties prompted cabinet scrutiny. He held a preliminary talk with Secretary Knox and Henry M Hoyt about the issue and declined to discuss details.
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Washington
Qct
Knox
Crane
San Francisco
Peking
United States
China
President Taft
State Department
C. R. Crane
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Associated Press Dispatch
San’ Francisco
Pacific
American Asiatic Association
Mr. Crane
Foster
Vail Seeks Control of Phone and Telegraph Lines
Theodore N. Vail, a New York financier, emerges as a major figure aiming for and may gain control of both the telegraph and telephone systems in the United States. His ambition envisions a consolidation of these two great interests, signaling a powerful position in finance soon.
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Theodore N. Vail
New York
Sonly
United States
Mr. Vail
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Jacob Saphirstein
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Peddiers
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