Flood Damage Mounts as Delaware Bridges Fail
Trenton New Jersey reports extensive flood damage with six to nine wagon and foot bridges between Trenton and Easton carried away. The sole iron bridge at the Trenton Easton crossing remains intact. Rail traffic on the Belvidere division is suspended and may not resume for days while washouts flood tracks. About 100 South Trenton homes remain waterlogged and several factories suspend operations. Homestead steel works announces an indefinite mill shutdown affecting over 2,000 workers.
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Camden
Widespread Storm Ravages Hit Virginia Coast
Norfolk Virginia October reports show wreckage strewn along Virginia coast after northeast gale. Barges Ocean Belle and Georgia wrecked near Virginia Beach. Nellie Howlett schooner destroyed at Dam Neck. Captain Adams body recovered near Sea Tack. seaman Peters missing. Rescue of three other crew members noted as heroic.
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Virginia
Ocean Belle
Georgia
Virginia Beach
Dam Neck
Nellie W. Howlett
George E. Adams
Sea Tack
George Peters
Hy &Fman
William Capps
Sea Tack Station
Sarfmen
Tornadoes Kill Three in Kansas and Hit Aliceville
Three persons killed outright and two fatally injured with fourteen others hurt as tornadoes struck near Hamilton in Greenwood County and Aliceville in Coffey County Kansas. Aliceville with twenty inhabitants was practically demolished and widespread property damage plus prostrate wires were reported.
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Windstorm Buries Four Workmen At Union Pacific Shops
A severe wind storm in eastern Omaha toppled a brick wall at the Union Pacific shops burying four workers. A. T. Ratliff was killed while three others L. Pennington Nat Brown and Joseph Leonard suffered serious injuries. several more were only slightly hurt. None of the seriously injured are expected to die.
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A. T. Ratliff
L. Pennington
Nat Brown
Joseph Leonard
Three Highwaymen Raid Electric Car in Aurora Ambush
In Aurora a clash between three highwaymen and two policemen left one robber dead and another wounded. The trio had earlier stopped an electric car, robbing the motorman and conductor of valuables before engaging the officers.
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Topeka Democratic Club Endorses General Miles for President
The Topeka Democratic Flambeau club the largest Democratic organization in the state unanimously endorses General Miles for president and plans an organized effort to secure Democratic support for his nomination in Kansas.
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Wan
Democratic Flambeau Club
General Miles
Kansas
Balloon voyage from St Cloud to Iubeck spans 52 miles
Archduke Salvator of Austria and Count de la Vaulx left St. Cloud near Paris in a balloon and landed at Iubeck after traveling 52 miles in 14 hours. The voyage showcased a historic cross channel style endurance feat by noted aeronauts.
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Archduke Salvator of Austria
Count de la Vaulx
Seronaut
St. Cloud
Paris
Iubeck
Transylvania winners and sensational trials across three cities
In Lexington Caspian the Ohio horse captured the Transylvania Stakes as six thousand spectators endured a cold wind. Hawthorne misfired amid gusty weather. Dan R. paced a new world record for a pacer at Hawthorne. In Danville Will Jones confessed to multiple murders yet proclaimed his innocence in his execution. In Syracuse a balloon flight drifted off course from Burlington toward Utica, covering about 100 miles in seven hours.
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Will Jones
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N. Y
George T. Tomlinson
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Lewis County
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Major Delmar
Prince Alert
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Railroads Work To Restore Service After Delays
Travel disruptions in New York as repair crews toil and depots fill with stranded riders. A Lackawanna notice warns tickets to Washington sold at passengers risk. In Findlay Ohio, Vinton Hickerson of McComb dies after a belt on a stone crusher wheel k overpowered him.
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New Jersey
Washington
Army Maneuvers at West Point Ended as Troops Return
West Point Kentucky and Wisconsin National Guard regiments begin final maneuvers to defend a wagon train. Umpires and generals delay departure to assess costs, noting around $520000 spent moving troops.
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Sadice Mace Wins Kentucky Futurity in Fast Triple Heat
Lexington Kentucky October 9 Sadice Mace E I Smathers latest purchase captured the Kentucky futurity for 2 year olds with ease in three straight heats. purse 14090 last mile 21214 two seconds off Thereno's three year old record.
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Sadice Mace
E. I. Smathers
Kentucky
Thereno
Oil Pipeline Tapped Near Echo Causes Oil Theft
Huntington Ohio Oct 12 The main Standard Oil pipeline through Wayne county was tapped near Echo and several thousand gallons of crude oil were stolen Two suspects are in custody and more arrests are expected.
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English acquitted in self defense killing in Lexington store
James E. English was found not guilty by self defense in Lexington Kentucky after killing Herman Johnson during a dispute over ten cents worth of pork in English's store. The case centers on a fatal confrontation at the store.
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Lexington
James E. English
Herman Johnson
Mangled to Death in Pineville Engine Collision
Pineville Kentucky October 12 Ben Mason aged 18 was caught in the cogwheels of an engine suffering injuries that caused his death.
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Ben Mason
Rescued by Lifesavers Near Cape Henry
The Nellie W. Hawlett, Captain Green, ashore three miles south of Dam Neck Mills. Eight crew rescued by lifesaving crew. The Ocean Pelle, Newport News to Providence, stranded at halfway house north of Virginia Beach lifesaving station. Three of five crew rescued. fate of two unknown. The Georgia, Newport News to Providence, stranded 100 yards north of Virginia Beach. no one aboard.
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Georgia
Liner Jefferson arrives after stormy voyage. passenger killed
The Ola No- Minion liner Jefferson reached port after a stormy passage from sea with an easterly gale and heavy cross seas. Passenger Brawley of Lakeview Moon County North Carolina was knocked down on deck by a heavy sea and killed.
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Germany Venezuela claims award by Duffield tribunal
General Henry M. Duffield, umpire for the claims tribunal between Germany and Venezuela, reported total claims at 6.049 million marks with an award of 1.670 million. He noted courteous treatment in Caracas and said inflammatory papers were suppressed by President Casado. Also: Nebraska case over bloodhounds as witnesses in a burglary appeal. corn crop conditions show favorable week with frost risks in certain states.
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Prison break attempt at Utah state penitentiary ends in chaos
Salt Lake City report says a coordinated and partly successful prison delivery led to one prisoner killed one guard shot and wounded another man beaten nearly to collapse three prisoners wounded and two convicts in death row escape. A posse pursued the escapees but darkness and rugged terrain hindered progress.
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Color Line Rift Cancels Wabash Rose Polytechnic Game
Crawfordsville Ind October 9 1906 Manager Eller of Wabash football receives a letter from Rose Polytechnic stating they will not play if Gordon the colored player is allowed to participate Dr Kane of Wabash calls for cancellation and insists on a clear understanding Gordon may play The game is canceled.
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Supreme Court Backs Christian Science Doctor in New Hampshire Case
In Concord on October 7 the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled for defendant Rev. Cc. Tomlin in a suit by Mrs. Jennie Speed over appendicitis treatment. The ruling upholds Christian Science medical practice in the state, reversing lower court findings of malpractice.
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Missing inspectors flee toward Asia after seizure
Manila reports Chief Inspector George Herman and Constabulary Officer C J Johnson, stationed at Missamis Mindanao, who seized $6,000 and a steamer before heading toward Barnes. Rumor says they may head for the Chinese coast or Dutch settlements instead of Borneo as British and American ships patrol the Borneo coast.
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Secret Service Finds Counterfeit $20 Note in Mayfield
Chief Wilkie announces a new counterfeit twenty dollar National Bank note found at the First National Bank of Mayfield New York. The fake is a plain uncolored photograph on poor paper with no silk-fiber imitation.
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Youth Football Tragedy Figures in Lake Forest Practice
Ten year old Gunstave Junius Becker died after a football practice collision at Lake Forest Academy. His back was broken in the incident on September 18. The victim’s body was moved to Belden where his parents reside.
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Yellow Fever Situation Report in Laredo
Laredo Texas reports a largely unchanged yellow fever situation with 18 new cases and one death, bringing totals to 210 cases and 10 deaths to date.
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McKinley Memorial Unveiled and Ohio Saloons Rise
Reports show the McKinley memorial statue at Antietam unveiled with ceremonies. Ohio auditor notes 12 677 saloons in the state, while other items include a river collision near St Clair flats and a courthouse safe intrusion at Olivet.
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Edward Grout
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J. N. Glidden
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Fight for Life in Pennsylvania Tunnel Under Hudson
Twelve men labored at the Hoboken end when water and earth rushed in as the shield failed, flooding 200 feet of tunnel. Owen McConnell was buried alive while the others were rescued unconscious. The tunnel project under the Hudson to New York sits 700 feet completed with continuous work. Portland, Ore., Oct 9. Gay Harshman alias Jim Conners, wounded robber in Corbett train holdup, reveals gang names to the sheriff. leader identified as Jim James with several accomplices.
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Coke ovens in Connellsville area face ongoing idling plan
The Connellsville region will continue closing coke ovens for the next three months with about a third of ovens idle weekly. Workers are being moved to other plants and many seek steady jobs in West Virginia's Tug River fields. Berlin trial of private tutor Dippold in the Koch case moves forward with a determination of sanity. A Kentucky stock barn fire in Maysville causes $10,000 damage. Col. Baldwin rescued after entering heat and smoke to save a stallion and horses.
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Maysville
W. W. Baldwin
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Lexington
Gentleman Burglar Sentenced in New Jersey Case
George Howard known as Kennard the Gentle man Burglar pleaded guilty to burglary before County Judge Zabriskie at Hackensack and received a 14 year state prison term in Trenton.
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Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices for Oct 10
Grain and stock prices across Cleveland Pittsburgh New York Chicago and Cincinnati markets. Details include cattle prices by weight and grade for steers heifers and bulls, sheep and lambs values, hogs by type, calves and goats, plus regional wheat corn oats and other commodities with bid ranges and notable highs and lows.
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