Spirit of Confidence Hits Markets Ahead of Elections
New York financial district shows firm stock market under tone as national elections near. Confidence, aided by corporate earnings and steel demand, supports higher prices. U S Steel and Union Pacific trade near year highs while unfilled orders rise slightly. Foreign money relief and expected repayment of government deposits add to cautious optimism amid looming debt maturities.
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New York
Union Pacific
United States Steel
United States Steel Corporation
Ihe
Balkans
Paris
United States
Treasury
Aeroplane feats span France and Indianapolis
In Moure melon France Henry Farman flew twenty miles from Mouremelon to Rheims in twenty minutes reaching 170 feet. In Indianapolis Carl Fisher and a professional aeronaut launched a gas bag with an automobile basket ascent, drifting southeast and landing safely near Southport after detaching the bag.
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Mouremelon
France
Henry Farman
Rheims
Indianapolis
Carl Fisher
Fisher
Southport
Ruef Scandal Opens New Phase in Courtroom Confession
In San Francisco the contractor E A Blake testified he was offered 10 000 by Ruef’s aides to bribe juror John M Kelly to acquit Ruef. Blake described notes signed by Ruef and a $100 monthly plan for his wife. The court paused as his confession sparked a sensational moment before continuing for two weeks.
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San Francisco
E. A
Blake
John M. Kelly
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Frank J. Murphy
A. S. Newburgh
F. J. Murphy
J. M. Kelly
Kelly
Newburgh
Navy revokes Newport conference ban on officers
An officer linked to the Newport conference says the order revoking the prohibition confirms charges of defects in the navy highlighted by Commander Keyes with only minor exceptions. The officer has been a leading critic of naval shortcomings.
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Washington, Nov. J
Secretary of the Navy
Newport
Keyes
Three Killed in Gun Fight In Lafayette Ga
Sheriff John Carlock mortally wounded in a gun battle with brothers John and Charles Henderson who refused warrants at a local coal mine. Carlock died later. The Hendersons were shot in the heart and killed.
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Lafayette
John
Charles Henderson
John Carlock
Hendersons
Jail term for lawyer Flictner in grand larceny case
William T. Flictner a Wall Street lawyer was sentenced to one year in state prison for grand larceny He is sixty six and had been prominent as a churchman He diverted 8000 entrusted by two women into risky speculation for sale investments.
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New York
Wiliam T. Flictner
Wall Street
Flictner
Jury Acquits Whitmore in Jersey City Murder Trial
In Jersey City on October 31 the jury found Theodore Whitmore not guilty after a two hour deliberation in the murder case of his wife. Her battered body was found December 26 last year in a swamp near Harrison New Jersey. The defense rested on an alibi.
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Whitmore
Jersey City
N. J
Theodore Whitmore
Harrison
Whitmoore
Holland's Time Limits Up on Venezuela Ports
Willemstad reports the Netherlands fixed November 1 as the deadline for Venezuela to revoke President Castro's May decree blocking transshipment at Curacao. Venezuela refuses, curtailing hopes of immediate action, as Curacao officials anticipate a potential blockade this week and naval movements remain unsettled.
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Willemstad
Wetherlands
Venezuela
Castro
Curacao
Netherlands
Holland
Ugland
Jacob van Heenskerck
van Heenskerck
Friesand
Snethlage
Hertog Hendrik
East Indies
de Ruijter
Utrecht
Holand
Murdered farmer gunned down in cornfield near Alfordsville
George Cole, a farmer from three miles south of Alfordsville, Indiana, was shot in the back while kneeling to shuck corn. Found with a bullet through the body, he died instantly. No motive or clues. His wife heard the shot but blamed hunters.
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Washington
Ind
George Cole
Alfordsville
Cole
Arrival of American battleships in Amoy signals warming China ties
The second squadron of the American Atlantic fleet led by Rear Admiral William H Emory arrived in Amoy after a calm voyage from Yokohama. Officials prepared a cordial welcome to show China the United States seeks closer relations, with extended hospitality and signals of mutual interest.
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Amoy
William H Emory
Yokohama
United States
China
Republic
Gas pipeline burst cuts gas to towns along line
A main Kansas National Gas line burst three miles north of Leavenworth on Sunday afternoon. The rupture cut gas to Lawrence, Atchison and St. Joseph, leaving these cities without light and heat while repairs were arranged.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas National Gas Company
Independence
Atchison, Kan
St. Joseph
Lawrence
Atchison
Feeble-Minded Ward Fire Damages Rome Asylum Building
Fire swept Ward B of the state custodial asylum for feeble minded women in Rome New York on Sunday. About 150 patients were in the building including thirty bedridden inmates. All sick and helpless were removed. Replacement costs total 100000 and furnishing cost 25990.
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Rome
N. Y
North Sea Disaster Claims Yarmouth Crew
In London on October 30 reports say several crew members of the steamer Yarmouth, sailing from Rotterdam to Harwich, were recovered from the North Sea. Wreckage was found in mid channel. The Yarmouth crew numbered Captain Avis and twenty two men, and it is believed all were lost.
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London
Yarmouth
Rotterdam
Harwich
North Sea
Avis
Morse at His Best on the Defensive
New York October 31 Charles W Morse, once a Wall Street figure, sat six hours in the U S circuit court witness chair facing cross examination by United States District Attorney Stimson. Morse resisted direct answers, often insisting on explanations, sparring with the prosecutor as the government pressed questions in the conspiracy and banking laws case.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Wall Street
United States Circuit Court
North America
Mors
Alfred di. Curtis
Finse
Morse
United States
Stimson
Stinson
Great Catholic Diocesan Centenary Parade Draws 40000
A Boston centenary celebration of the Roman Catholic diocese featured about 44,000 Holy Name Society members from five counties marching with 150 priests. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop O Connell reviewed the parade, which began with a pontifical mass at the cathedral of the Holy Cross and closed with a Te Deum service.
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Boston
New England
Holy Name Societies
Bay State Road
Cardinal Gibbons
William H. O'Connell
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
O’connell
Sir Robert Sand Leads Government in Newfoundland Election
The general election for the colonial legislature is held today in St Johns Newfoundland. Premier Sir Robert Sand leads the government forces against Sir Edward Morris and the opposition with full tickets in all districts. Both sides predict victory, but a reduced majority for Sir Robert is expected if he wins.
Young Wife Ends Life And Child In Worcester
Louis Minoli returns home to find his 19 year old wife and their year old son Caesar dead. Both had their throats cut in bed. The medical examiner says the wife killed the child and then herself with his razor. She left a note explaining she could not learn to be a housekeeper.
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Worcester
Mass
Louis Minoli
Caesar
Al Lykins Ends Life in Personal Crisis in Newcastle
Al Lykins, 31, died after taking poison in a personal crisis in Newcastle Indiana on October 31. He said he was tired of living before using poison. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Newcastle
Ind
al Lykins
Man Dies While Talking Politics in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana on November 2 William Marshall, aged forty four, died suddenly while discussing politics with a friend.
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Evansville
Ind
William Marshall
Surprise Party Honors Mrs J G W Stonecipher
The Ladies Aid of the U B invited Mrs J G W Stonecipher to a Saturday night October 31 surprise gathering. Attendees included Mrs Flock Mrs Freshman Mr and Mrs Frederick and three children Myrtie Hugh and Charles Mr and Mrs Riddle Ben Abbot and family Mrs Gibner and daughter Ruby Mrs O M Wolfe Mrs Alye Ward Mrs Nick Pitman and son Frank Mrs W C Rothrock Mrs Gam Williams Mrs H L Crosby Mrs Philip Erstine and Mrs J G W Stonecipher. Refreshments followed and guests wished her many more such happy years.
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Ladies Aid
U. B
J. G. W. Stonecipher
Flock
Freshman
Frederick
Myrtie
Hugh
Charles
Riddle
Ben Abbot
Gibner
Ruby
O. M. Wolfe
Alye
Ward
Nick Pitman
Frank
W. C. Rothrock
Gam Williams
H. L. Crosby
Philip Erstine
J.G. W. Stonecipher
Stonecipher
Washington Herald supports Bevan and Kern in 1908 campaign
A copy of the Washington Herald sent to the newsroom carries a strong article in favor of Bryan and Kern written by Prof J Fearse Richard. Known to locals as a former institute instructor, he has long been a Republican but says he cannot back Taft or the party in this year. He authored a pamphlet titled A few reasons why I support Bevan and Kern in the campaign of 1908.
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Washington, D.C
Washington Herald
Bryan
Kern
J Fearse Richard
Richard
County
Taft
Bevan and
In Memory of Charlie Sheloff
Charlie Sheloff son of Mr and Mrs John Shelof was born November 20 1882 and died October 10 1908 aged 25 years 11 months and 11 days He leaves father and mother four sisters and one brother and many friends to mourn his sad departure He was a kind loving son and brother the light of the home His absence leaves homes saddened yet a belief remains that they shall meet again in paradise.
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Charlie Sheloff
John Shelof
Hallowe en Party and Pie Supper Announced
Harrison To District One notes Tom Eaton sprained knee and Rev J O Seibert preached Sunday. Mrs Katherine Tyler returned home to Georgetown from Nea Laine's. Florence Quebbeman hosted a Hallowe en party. pie supper scheduled at No 1 on Friday night Nov 13. Lenore Faith teaches.
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Harrison
Tom Eaton
J. O. Seibert
Katherine Tyler
Nea Laine’s
Georgetown
Hallowe’en
Florence Quebbeman
Lenore Faith
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