Fleischmann and Forbes Claim Balloon Trophy
Richmond report details Max Fleischmann and A G Forbes winning the Lahm cup for longest balloon flight under Aero Club of America, covering 7314 miles in 19 hours 15 minutes from St. Louis to near the James River, with landing at Beach Virginia and return plans.
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Ameri
Can Federation of Aero Clubs
F. D. Fielding
San Antonio
E. H. Hunnewell
Meru
James Gordon
Fleischmann and Forbes
Aero Club
America
Associated Press Dispatch
Richmond, Va
The
Aero
Lynchburg
Mr. Forbes
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk
Fleischmann
Pittsburg Again Takes The Lead In World Series
In a decisive move Pittsburg seizes the advantage in the world series as Ernest El Roeser reports. The strong showing places Pittsburg ahead with key moments shaping the outcome and momentum heading into the next games.
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Pittsburg
Pirates win as Tigers struggle in tense World Series game
Pittsburgh defeats Detroit 8 to 4 in the latest World Series contest. The victory gives Pittsburgh a one game lead and cushions hopes of ending the series soon. Coach Barney Dreyfuss predicts a Pirates win in Detroit if a seventh game is needed.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Tiger
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Tle
National Commission
Barney Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
Pirates
Tiger Band
D. Jones
Adams
Rhode Island Republicans renominate Pothier ticket
The Rhode Island Republican state convention nominated Aram J. Pothier for governor with Zenas W. Bliss as lieutenant governor and J Fred Parker secretary of state. William B. Greenough Attorney General and Walter A. Reed General Treasurer were named. the platform backed the Payne Aldrich tariff and praised Senator Nelson W Aldrich.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Providence
R. I
Rhode ‘Island
Aram J.pothier
Zenas ‘W. Bliss
J. Fred Parker
William B
Greenough
Walter A. Reed
Gloucester
Payne- Aldrich
Nelson ‘W
Aldrich
Nicaragua Revolt Elevates Estrada as Provisional President
A special dispatch from Bluefields Nicaragua reports a revolution breaking out and Juan J. Estrada elected provisional president. The insurgents claim a voter majority backing their move against President Zelaya.
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Juan
J. Estrada
Zelaya
Juan J. Estrada
Nicaragua
Grand Jury May Get Sutton Case Gases
Annapolis Md October reports that two years after Lieutenant James N Sutton Jr died at the Naval Academy during a fight with officers his widow plans to press charges before a federal grand jury in Baltimore. Attorneys expect to obtain former Lieutenant E P Roelker as a witness, though he was dismissed after Suttons death and was not located in a recent academy inquiry.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Annapolis
James N. Sutton, Jr
Oregon
Naval Academy
Federal Grand Jury
E. P. Roelker
Sutton
Gen Alfred E Bates Dies From Apoplexy
Major General Alfred E Bates former paymaster general of the army died in New York after an apoplexy attack. He was stricken Sunday and moved to a private hospital for treatment.
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New York
Associated Press
Alfred E. Bates
Army
Bates
Protest Storm at Spanish Embassy Over Ferrer Execution
In Paris 10000 socialists led by M. Juares and M Vaillant marched to the Spanish embassy to protest the execution of Professor Francisco Ferrer. Police repulsed the crowd after clashes, riots spread to Clichy and provinces, with barricades set and three autobuses burned. Police shot at the crowd. Emmanuel Dellatorre arrested for firing at Prefect Lepine.
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Ferrer
M. Juares
Chamber of Deputies
M.’ Vaillant
Francisco , Ferrer
Alfonso
Maura
Barcelona
Ferrer Executed by Firing Squad at Montjuich Fortress
An Associated Press dispatch from Barcelona reports Francisco Ferrer the Spanish educator and convicted revolutionary was shot at Montjuich fortress. He faced the execution calmly and died instantly after the volley. Ferrer left much of his fortune to his children to fund his schools. Police precautions were strict amid fears of bombs and demonstrations.
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Associated Press
Barcelona
Francisco Ferrer
aWas
Montjuich
Ferrer
Order of Peace and Charity
Whitla Kidnapping Case Goes to Trial in Boston
James P. Whitla of Sharon Penn testifies in the U S district court as Ernest H. Martin of Boston faces trial for sending a $10 000 kidnap demand to Whitla for his son Willie The letter bore the signature The Black Handiry and named Arthur Howard Brown Boston station A Martin was nabbed when the decoy letter arrived at the Boston post office station A.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Boston
James P. Whitla
Sharon
Penn
Willie
United States District Court
Ernest H. Martin
Arthur Howard Brown
Martin
Station A
Post Office
Secretary of U S Embassy Weds Chilean Beauty in Rio
Valparaiso reports Henry L. Janes secretary of the American embassy at Rio de Janeiro married Anita Adrian a Chilean noted for her beauty. The couple plans to sail later in the day aboard for the United States.
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Valparaiso
Associated Press
Henry L. Janes
Rio de Janeiro
Anita Adrian
Janes
United States
Ohio River nine-foot project dominates Ohio Valley meeting
The Ohio Valley Improvement association opens a two day convention at the Linton hotel with 200 delegates, swelling to 1,000. Senator Nathan B. Scott, who arrived late, may speak though not listed on the program. Fernbank trip canceled due to low water. evening program shifts to songs and speeches. delegates from Ohio Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky attend.
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Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Linton
Padges
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
United States
Nathan B. Scott
Scott
Fernbank
Louisville
Roth
Lower River
Pittsburg
Association
Assembly Hall
Adna W.leonard
Judson Harmon
Galvin
Cincinnati
Charles E. Roth
Chamber of Commerce
C. H. M. Atkins
Business Men’s Club
William B. Melish
Cincinnati Convention League
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Ind
John L. Vance
Columbus
Dan J. Ryan
S. A. Thompson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Richmond
Alexander Dempster
Herman P. Goebel
James A. Hughes
Congress
Nine-Foot Stage Endorsed by Millcreek Federated Group
Delegates named to the Ohio River Improvement association's convention were chosen by the Federated Improvement Association of the Millcreek valley at a St Bernard town hall meeting. The group backed the nine foot river stage and deep water plans for the Miami and Erie canal. They opposed annexation of Mill creek valley towns to Cincinnati and urged better streetcar service with a five cent fare. They protested odors from Joslin Schmidt plant and supported Mill creek purification and brighter commuter trains. Delegates to Hamilton County Federated Improvement Association were appointed.
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Federated Improvement Body
Ohio River Improvement Association
Federated Improvement Association
Millcreek Valley
St. Bernard Town Hall
Ohio River
Miami and Erie Canal
Lake Erie
Ohio
Cincinnati
Joslin & Schmidt Company
St. Bernard
Mill Creek
Federated Improvement Association of
Hamilton County
Mrs Pankhurst Plans U S Suffrage Tour
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the noted suffragette sailed from Southampton on the Oceanic for New York to begin a speaking tour in support of woman suffrage with first engagement in Boston.
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Southampton
Associated Press
Emmeline Pankhurst
New York
Oceanic
Oldest Miami University graduate McCaughan dies at 105
Dr Charles Thompson McCaughan aged 105 died in Winterset Iowa. A pioneer United Presbyterian minister, he was noted as the oldest graduate of Miami University. The obituary highlights his long life and church work.
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Miami University
Winterset
Iowa
Associated Press
Charles Thompson McCaughan
United Presbyterian
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