Hero of Many Battles Tries Suicide Saved by Supper Bell
Alten EH Platt, 63, veteran of 32 years in the regular army, attempted to cut his throat with a pocketknife in his hotel room after supper ended. The sharp ringing of the supper bell allegedly drew him back from the act, and Dr. McClain found him not seriously hurt. Platt said he would quit after three attempts unless God intervened. He served through Civil War battles and endured much hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten EH
Platt
Tubbs
Farmers’ Hotel
Mr. Tudes
Harry Ashburn
Mr. Tubb
Dr. McClain
Platn
Not Interfering Over Cuban Children Admission
Washington reports Senor Quesada has not intended to act on New York immigration officials blocking 11 Cuban Santiago children from entering the United States to attend school at Point Loma California. The Cuban minister has instructed the New York consul to care for the children pending admission decisions.
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Washington
Senor Quesada
New York
United States
Santiago
Point Loma
Cal
Boys Crushed in Switch Engine Strike at Dear Family Home
In Byanaville Indiana on November 10 Charles Dear aged five and his brother Lloyd aged three were struck by a switch engine and fatally injured. Charles lost both legs while Lloyd lost an arm and a leg. Their mother witnessed the tragedy and is described as nearly crazed with grief.
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Byanaville
Ind
Charles Dear
Lloyd Dear
Roosevelt to bear hunt near Smead camp in Missis sippi
Memphis dispatch reports President Roosevelt and party will travel by special train to Memphis then south to a camp near Smead Sharkey county Miss. They will hunt with Hoke Collier and his famed dog pack under the hospitality of Mississippi Governor Longino Arkansas Governor Davis and Louisiana Governor Heard. They plan to return by the 19th for ceremonies honoring General Luke E White.
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Memphis
Roosevelt
Greenville
Miss
John H. McDowell
Ozark Hunting and Fishing Club
Cortelyou
Room
Yelt
Stuyvesant Fish
Minors
Louisiana
Memphus
Luke E. White
Hoke Collier
Delta
Admiral Bradford's Report Seeks Navy Reform
Washington reports Admiral Bradford head of the bureau of equipment and repair cites opposition to replacing a Jiné officer with a naval constructor at shipyards. He argues naval constructors are non seagoing and merchant ship building should be guided by master mariner and chief engineer hired by owners. The note adds no comment on coaling stations or wireless telegraphy.
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Admiral Bradford
Washington
Bureau of
Navy Department
Department
Cholera Toll Rises Across Manila Area
Manila reports ongoing cholera outbreaks with 8,000 cases and 67,000 deaths. Officials believe actual cases exceed recorded totals by about 30 percent due to undercounting across multiple locations.
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Manila
Looted Offices and Dynamited Safes in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg November 10. The office of Walker and Stratman soap manufacturers on Herr's Island was looted by burglars. Two of four safes were dynamited, about $600 stolen and $6,000 damage caused to the building. No suspects have been found. Also, General Leonard Wood arrived in New York en route to Washington after touring German war maneuvers with Corbin and Young.
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Pittsburg
Walker & Stratman
Herr's Island
New York
Leonard Wood
Corbin
Young
American Line
St. Louis
Wood
General Wood
Scotland
Germany
England
Funston
Washington
Greenwich visitors gain steps to Pat's monument site
Citizens of Greenwich Connecticut can now climb a dozen steps cut in rock to a bronze plate at the top of Pat’s billy rock. The project was aided by Mrs Thomas E Adams regent of Greenwich and led by Thomas Egan the superintendent. The path provides access to the Putnam monument and honors General Putnam.
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Pat
Greenwich
Conn
Putnam
Thenis EE. Adams
New York
A. RK
Thomas Egan
Luck of Red Cross Nurse and a Murder Tale in Michigan
A muddled account describes a Red Cross nurse involved in a murder case in Michigan. It mentions a ban, a two prospect, and assets including 3 acres of land in Lawtomee county and a Gapst National Bank personal property in Logan County, with Mrs Kwit expected to take possession soon in Alaska.
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Diiabasksa County
Mich
Detroit
Laulin Walkaska Courty
Lawtomee
Ty. Hein
Gapst National Bank
Logan
Coius County
Kwit
Alaska
Reclaiming Ireland and The Dublin Settlement Deluge
Fragmented text describes a 19th century tone about reclaiming Ireland and a settlement near Dublin. It mentions Aliss Gleeson Lily Yeats Elizabeth Yeats and Miss Yeats as figures, with commentary on patriotism and cultural work linked to the Yeats family and London literary society. The piece references a controversial or contested settlement and public opinion.
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Isa
Hita
Jym Gleeson
Tiel Literary Society of London
Lily Yeats
Eliizabeth
Yeats
Digentra
Rishi
Poinier
Jo Bo Yeats
Wonga
Wade
Giosants
Ely Ulerres
Lis Yaats
Fteber
Core Needle
Local Officials Explain Foreign Minister Hosts
A fragmented note notes discussions around a formal gathering where interpreters assist during a visit by foreign ministers. It mentions teacher involvement and a planned display at a straited event amid questions about protocol and staffing.
Politics in Homes and the Female Vote
A long critique argues that women do care about politics and their welfare hinges on tariff policy. It cites 1893–97 suffering under free trade, contrasts with prosperity under tariff regimes, and recounts a domestic quarrel about prices, wages, and dollars in the household.
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Anceliovial
New York
Woeman
Sears
Aguas
Ameria
United States
Seot
de Putlbsro
Ital
Broadway
Free Trade
iN SHEEP'S CLOTHING And The Pree Trade Wolf
A damaged fragment critiques political rhetoric and party tactics. It alleges attacks on protective tariff policies and warns against Democratic corruption. The piece references Cleveland era events and laments partisan manipulation of election materials.
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Ieretyerits
Cleveliud
Democratie
Phos
Pitit
Fragmented OCR letter hints at wartime political weather
The readable passages reference political sentiments and party dynamics, mentioning Democrats and prosperity. The text shows garbled lines about leaders, polls, and public mood, with scattered names and places only partially legible.
Multiple Local Deaths and Incidents Reported Across Ohio
Nov 10 reports detail Gwen Miller a 19 year old lineman electrocuted in Wapakoneta while working on telegraph lines. Also L H Homan Akron former councilman died by suicide citing business troubles. James Young shot village marshal then killed himself. Machinists strike at Mingo Junction and a large fire destroyedYellow Springs Meth Episcopal home for the aged. Duluth murder probe and a Port Dickinson murder case referenced along with general midwest price and commodity notes.
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Wapakoneta
Gwen Miller
Western Ohio Electric Railway
Kenton
Forest
James Young
John Handehey
Springfield
Cincinnati
Methoust Episcopal Church
Yellow Springs
Duluth
Edward Mahoney
Lake Shore
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Cariebean Sea
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President Roosevelt
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Johnstown
Parl Nason
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