Grand Ball for Knights Templars Draws Eight Thousand At Music Hall
Music Hall hosted a grand Templar ball with about 8000 attendees including knights and ladies. Decorations featured black and white banners and American flag drapings. The event opened with a unique program including a Melish Guard girls’ drill, orchestral selections, two tableaux, a stereopticon display, and a midnight grand march led by Sir Knight and Mrs. Charles E. Logan.
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Edward H. Moss
J. W. Montgomery
Arthur Ireton
W. J. Barker
Robert Freisers
John Neil
L. T. Kaiser
Frank Zumstein
Knights Templars
Melish Guard
William B. Melish
Templar
Boston Academy of Music “Mandolin Orchestra
Beeh
Grand Commandery
Ohio
Marguerite Bronson
de Molay
Drill Corps
Cincinnati
Hanselmann
Knight
Charles E. *Logan
Sir Knight Logan
Crowds Praised Chief Millikin’s Crowd Control at Parade
Police handled spectators with mounted units led by Chief Millikin clearing the way in Government Square. A few mishaps occurred as Knights were thrown and a rider knocked a pedestrian but no serious injuries were reported. one boy mocked the police.
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Government Square
Millikin
Main Street
Knight Thrown From Horse During Parade
David Mills of Hanselmann Cavalry was thrown when his horse shied near Government square reviewing stand. He suffered only minor injuries and, with Dr. Frank Hendley’s aid, returned to the parade to finish.
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David Mills
Hanselmann Commandery
Government Square
Mills
Frank W. Hendley
Two Women Overcome In Parade Crowd Near Ft Thomas
Mrs. Joseph Anderson of Ft Thomas fainted amid a large parade crowd and was revived by Post Office clerks after ice water. Mrs. Harry Henken, also overwhelmed from long standing, received care and recovered to finish watching the parade.
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Joseph Anderson
Ft. Thomas
Harry Henken
Albanian independence leader hints crown for Abruzzi Duke
The Rome correspondent for The Globe reports a leader in Albania's independence movement says if Albania gains independence the crown could be offered to the Duke of the Abruzzi. The remark was quoted from London on October 14.
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London
Rome
The
Globe
Albania
Duke of the
Paper trust hearing probes Canadian pact secrets
Minneapolis hearing led by Rep James Mann probes government power to expose secrets of a Canadian agreement with a U S citizen. Edward Backus of Minnesota and Ontario Power described pulp mill plans on Rainey River with cross border timber grinding to dodge duties, sparking questions on public disclosure.
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Minneapolis
United States
James R. Mann
Congressional
Paper Trust
Mann
Chicago
Edward W. Backus
Minnesota and
Ontario Power Company
Backus
Rainey River
Gasoline Sets Her Clothing Aflame in Albuquerque Fire
Mrs Louise H Chamberlin prominent social leader and sister of Perry S Heath died in Albuquerque after a rug cleaning incident with gasoline caused an explosion and her clothing to catch fire. A servant cleaning a rug with gasoline neared an open grate triggering the blast and fatal burns.
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Perry Heath
Albuquerque
N. M
Louise H. Chamberlin
Perry S. Heath
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Lodge Attacks Socialism at Postmasters Banquet
Boston October 14 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge strongly condemned socialism and warned that imperialism could arise from within if class against class politics gain traction He referenced Debs and urged vigilance against state socialism and party line divisions at the New England Postmasters Association gathering.
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Boston
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Postmasters’ Association of
New England
Debs
Grand Jury Probes Hains Yacht Club Death Case
The Queens County Grand Jury in Long Island City began hearing evidence in the death of William E. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Clubhouse. Captain Peter C. Hains Jr and his brother T Jenkins Hains are under arrest with murder and accomplice charges. Witnesses including General Peter C Hains and Major Hains testified as the panel adjourned before completing the hearing.
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New York
William E. Annis
Bayside
Peter C. Hains
Queens County Grand Jury
Long Island City
Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
Peter C
Major Hains
Chicago
Trains Derby Derail On Burning Missouri Pacific Bridge
Passenger Train 103 westbound struck a burning bridge two miles east of Shannon Kansas near the Nebraska line. Three coaches derailed and burned after the bridge collapsed. Conductor Hall of Kansas City and J D Clay of Alabama Tennessee allegedly injured. The engine and baggage car cleared the span while three coaches plunged into the dry bed below.
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Lincoln
Neb
Missouri Pacific
Shannon
Kan
Nebraska Line
Conductor Hall
Kansas City
J. D. Clay
al, Tenn
Western Union Reports Revenue Decline and Small Deficit
Western Union, New York, releases for the year ended June 30 show revenues of 28,582,212, down 4,274,194 from last year, total expenses 25,179,217, a deficit of 43,825 after dividends and bond interest, vs a previous surplus of 36,033. President Clowry notes a drop in messages during the strike but signs point to improvement.
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New York
Western Union
Clowry
Women plan for state art school
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs holds preconvention meeting in Tiffin. Report from Mrs. R. J. Devore says 114 clubs form the Southwest District, with efforts led by Mrs. Ida Holloway to establish a State Art Training School. A trolley trip to Meadowbrook and a reception by the 1890 Club highlighted social events. The convention adjourns Thursday afternoon.
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Commercial Tribune
Tiffin
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation
Cincinnati
R. J. Devore
Glendale
Ida H. Holloway
Meadowbrook
Register Tomorrow To Vote Reminder
A civic notice urges citizens to register tomorrow or lose the ability to vote. It emphasizes voting as a duty and civic responsibility.
Tucker's Nurse Aide In Desertion Case Goes To Army Hospital
Colonel William F. Tucker, Assistant Paymaster, ill and under warrant for wife desertion, leaves St Louis for Hot Springs Ark. to a government hospital. He is described as critically ill with cirrhosis and heart disease. accompanying him are family friends and a nurse identified as Myrtle Platt, with questions about ties to Tucker.
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ST. Louis
William’ PF. Tucker
United States Army
Decatur
Ill
G. H. Frey
Chicago
Myrtle Platt
Philippines
Tucker
Jennie T. Johnson
Oak Park
Colonel Tucker
Hot Springs
Wright
John A Logan
Platt
William Blaut
Blaut
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Blaul
Hea&t
Mt. Clemens
Jennie T. Johnston
Mrs. Platt
Nurse tied to Tucker case linked to Grand Island widow
The Grand Island nurse suspected in Colonel William Tucker's wife desertion case is believed to be Myrtle Frye Platt, formerly Mrs Ralph Platt. Platt, once a Grand Island resident, married a local lawyer and later died, after which Mrs Frye Platt reportedly met Tucker in the Philippines.
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Grand Island, Neb
William Tucker
Ralph Platt
United States
Islands
Platt
Miss Frye
Grand Island
Young Platt
Mann Faces Grand Jury Over July Murder
Ly man C. Mann charged with the July murder of Mrs. Frances Gilmore Thompson faced the October grand jury in Chicago. Inspector John Wheeler led the presentation with witnesses including Maud Shank Irene Shank Alice Hamilton and storekeeper Fred Buckrup who identified Mann as the rope seller matching the binding used on the victim.
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Chicago
Lyman C. Mann
Frances Gilmore Thompson
John Wheeler
Mann
Maud Shank
Irene Shank
Alice Hamilton
Prairie Fire Threatens Rosebud Land Drawings
A major prairie fire in Rosebud landed Dallas today as thousands battled the blaze. The fire neared the Government Building within twenty five yards where about 100000 registration papers for the Rosebud land drawings were stored, causing panic among home seekers.
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Dallas
Roosevelt Praises Railroad Men At Signal Association
Washington October 14 At the Railway Signal Association session reports on signal practice rubber insulation and one standard design were discussed Roosevelt received delegates and other railroad men in a speech he praised the workers for nerve hardihood obedience and sense of responsibility noting his respect for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and his hope to meet their expectations through action and leadership.
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Rickley
Iain B. Melish
Washington
The
Railway Signal Association
Roosevelt
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hardihood
Comermand
Indian Held for Bigamy in New York Court
Henry Standing Bear, a Carlisle School graduate and former Carlisle football full back, faces bigamy charges in New York. Hazel Moran of St Louis, a Smith College graduate, says they married in May and traveled to London for Indian exhibitions, discovering Bear already had a Sioux wife and three children in Pine Tree, South Dakota. Bear is held on bail for a Monday hearing.
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New York
Henry Standing Bear
Carlisle
Hazel M Moran
St. Louis
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Bear
Pine Tree
Logan repairs surface in Coast transport probe
San Francisco October 14 The Call reports a War Department inquiry into coast transport service irregularities linked to the Logan and other vessels. It alleges $90 000 in repairs were torn out and a new $150 000 contract awarded to the same company.
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San Francisco
War Department
Logan
Greene County Judge Resigns in Columbus Office
Announcement from the Governor's Office confirms the resignation of Marcus Shoup Probate Judge Greens County effective immediately. Charles F. Howard appointed to fill out the unexpired term by Governor Harris.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Marcus Shoup
Greens County
Harris
Charles F. Howard
Morse Ready to a Trial to Begin
The first day of the Morse trial ends with jury selection nearly complete. Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis face federal banking law charges as jurors are narrowed from eighteen tentative names to twelve. Testimony to start after tomorrow's panel is chosen.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Closeq
United States Circuit Court
Haugh
Ohioan May Head Medics Feature at Meeting
The Ohio Valley Medical Association session centers on a paper titled Mediastenal Sarcoma by Dr. Robert B. Babcock of Chicago. St Louis leads the bid for the 1909 convention while Dr F F Lawrence of Columbus heads the race for association presidency.
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Louisville
Ohio Valley Medical Association
Robert B. Babcock
Chicago
St. Louis
F F. Lawrence
Columbus
Roosevelt Luncheon Hosts English Guests at White House
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained a luncheon party at the White House in Washington today. Guests included Lord Northcliffe and family, Mrs. Harmsworth, Lord Northcliffe's mother, Mrs. Douglas Pennant, Secretary Root, Secretary Straus and Mrs. Straus, former Census Director Dr. Robert Porter, William B. Cutting of New York, H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago, and Charles De Kay of New York.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lord Northcliffe
Lady Northcliffe
Harmsworth
Douglas Pennant
Root
Straus
Robert Porter
William B. Cutting
New York
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago
Charles de Kay
Ohioan Suffers Odd Injury Closing School Safe
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports John A. Keller clerk of the board of education in Hamilton Ohio suffered a severe left arm injury and fainted while closing the safe at Central High School Building. No bones were broken.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton,c
John. . A. Keller
Board of Education
Central High School
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Mt. Vernor Commandery
America
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Dayton
Thodore Luthe
Miss Myers
Miss Burns
William Simpkinson
Oscar L. Graeser
Hobart
Springfield
Devon
Gere
G. H. Stapely
Messaline Directoire
Wunder
Montgomery
Charles Logan
Lida Patterson
James L. Bott
Jacob Greenfelder
Cora Greenfelér
John Ringold
Lewis
Deckebach
Ross Brooks
Madeline Serodino
Linda Jones
Henry B. Michie
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C. Harvey Witte
Emma Kruse
William Melville
Lima
Witness
Lodge
Ohio Federation of Clubs
Army Hospital
Rosebud
R. & H. Simons Regatta
Albert I. Straus Co
Quality Pulse of
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Shoup
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
N. Y
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White House
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