Bulgaria Proclaims Independence From Turkey At Tirnovo
Prince Ferdinand is proclaimed Czar of the Bulgarians in Tirnovo the ancient capital in a simple ceremony. Britain and France urge restraint as Austria Hungary moves to redefine Bosnia and Herzegovina while a European congress debates the Berlin Treaty and possible war.
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Ferdinand
Czar
Tirnovo
London
Bulgaria
Tirhove
Near East
Austria-Hungary
Ferinand
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe
European Congress
Turkey
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Austria
Foreign Office
Berlin
Great Britain
Austria's Annexation Move Shakes European Peace
London reports that Austria plans to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, a move deemed a deadly blow to European relations. Bulgaria's independence is seen as minor. the Austrian proposal is viewed as strategically sinister and chaotically undermining international order.
Death of Bishop Michael Tierney of Hartford
The Right Rev Michael Tierney bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford Connecticut died from a stroke. Born in Ireland he spent most of his life in Connecticut with his native place in County Tipperary. He passed away on September 29 1339.
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Tierney Dice
Michael Tierney
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Tierney
Ireland
County Tipperary
Liihday
Bulgaria Mobilization Under Way As War Preparations Accelerate
Sofia reports President of the Council M. Malinoff has telegraphed Prince Ferdinand amid European tours to return home. Factories capable of war material are operating around the clock and mobilization efforts are being openly accelerated. A Newark man, John Eller, slain in a family quarrel, is noted in a separate item.
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Bulgaria
Sofia
M. Malinoff
Ferdinand
Europe
Labor World notes global labor activity
The Labor World reports organized labor developments across regions. Utah forms a State Federation of Labor. The Cigar Makers Union in Puerto Rico has over one half? of its members. The Federal High Court in Sydney declares trade union label registration unconstitutional. The Bakers Union in San Francisco proposes a committee for an aged and disabled home at the International convention in October. Wilkes-Barre director proposes a $10000 pension for aged teachers. St Louis names Samuel, 92, an active labor writer on cooperatives. F M Draper named labor candidate for Ottawa central board.
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Labor World
Utah
Federation of Labor
Cigar Makers’ Union
Porto Rico
Federal High Court
Sydney
New South Wales
Bakers' Union
San Francisco
Cal
W. G. Weaver
Wilkes-Barre
Trapped in Tenement Fire in Mulberry Street
Nine people were killed and six injured in a Mulberry Street tenement fire in New York City. Firemen controlled the blaze in about an hour. authorities suspect arson and are investigating.
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Mulberry Street
New York City
Atenement
Doniaie Barratti
Pietro Fuccdélli
Marie Fuccelli
Fucsell
Fuctelli
Voufteen
Dominic Fuccelli
Shooting Disaster in Newton Yard Leaves Brother Dead
John Rich Jr. of Circleville Newton New Jersey shot and killed his 16 year old brother Edgar while playing a game of soldiers at their home. John retrieved an old unloaded gun and fired after Edgar failed to raise his hands. Edgar died from a gunshot wound to the left side before a doctor arrived. Authorities made no arrest.
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New Jersey
Newton
N. J
Circlevie
John Rich, Jr
Edgar
Re ‘Deeran
John
John de Alyed
Two Summer Hotels Burned at Winthrop Mass
Two large oceanfront hotels Crest Hall and the Ocean View at Winthrop burned along with cottages. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Mrs A C Dumont of Cincinnati and a Miss Martin reported missing. Other guests accounted for. Crest Hall cost 75000 dollars. Ocean View valued at 50000 dollars.
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Winthrop
Mass
Boston
Crest Hall
Ocean View
Ocean Boulevard
Crest
A. C. Dumont
Cincinnati
Martin
Mayor Fires Gun At Student During Hazing Debacle
In Champaign Illinois Mayor Blaine exchanged blows with a University of Illinois student amid a hazing scene. The mayor fired a revolver but missed as the student escaped. Congressman Longworth defended mild hazing during remarks to students, drawing criticism from university authorities.
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Champaign
Longworth
Ill
Blaine
University of Uinols
Nicholas Longworth
Harvard
Two Cent Letters From Kaiserin Victoria Sailings
The steamer Kaiserin Auguste Victoria sailing from Southampton to New York carried the first letters posted in England to be transmitted to the United States under the new two cent postal rate.
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Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Southampton
New York
England
United States
International Congress backs permanent popular education HQ
The second International Congress for Popular Education in Paris voted to establish a permanent headquarters to aid worldwide educational efforts. In Dublin Ireland honors Joseph O Maraa Dublin Lord Mayor hosts reception and presents framed city feeeions of Limerick amid his US tour.
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Paris
France
Ireland
O'Mara
Dublin
Joseph O'Mara
United States
Limerick
American Attache on Leave Visits Europe
Captain S L H Slocum the American Military Attaché at St. Petersburg is on leave. He will visit Germany then travel in Southeastern Europe for a period.
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St. Petersburg
S. L. H. Slocum
Efe
Germany
Europe
Baseball Notes Highlight Player Moves and Averages
Notes indicate Quinn of Richmond and Cree of Williamsport joined the Highlanders while Unglaub hits .300 for Washington and shines at third base. Hal Chase to Cleveland when the 1909 season opens. Isbell fined $100 to be returned. Murray and Petty noted against Cleveland and Quakers, with Johnson and Malarkey waiver requests in New York.
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Quinn
Richmond
Cree
Williamsport
Highlanders
Bob Unglaub
Washington
Hal Chase
Cleveland
National Baseball Commission
Isbell
Chicago Americans
Barney Petty
Browns
Murray
Trenton
Boston
Nelding
Walter Johnson
New York Americans
Bry Murray
Quakers
New York
John S. Malarkey
Manila Fleet Arrives to Cheers in Bay
The Atlantic fleet, escorted by excursion boats, steamed into Manila Bay amid cheering throngs. Admiral Sperry’s ships anchored off the city after a ceremonial passage, with shore leave granted to officers under epidemic precautions. Generals and governors witnessed the event as U S battleships received salutes and the crowd filled the waterfront.
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Manila
P. L
Alsp
Manila Bay
Dewey
Connecticut
Corregidor
San Francisco
Sperry
San Franceisco
Convicted Men Vote Rights Expanded in New York Decision
Court of Appeals rules a person with a suspended sentence remains eligible to vote after conviction. The ruling, prompted by George Fabian of New York City, clarifies that citizenship restoration is not required for voting. The decision could affect about 20,000 voters statewide.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
George Fabian
New York City
Mississippi Seller Drives Grain Trade Amid Regional Diversification
A Memphis grain dealer notes offers to sell 400 tons of hay and 50 000 bushels of corn from Mississippi. He cites other corn and feed offers, suggesting excellent yields and a regional move toward diversification in farming this year.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Apple Situation Favor Growers In New York
Apple buying in Western New York proceeds slowly due to price trends. An increasing number of deals are reported on the $2 basis for No 1 apples, with price details reflecting a shift toward growers.
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New York
Colby Wins renomination in Essex County primaries
State Senator Everett Colby the New Idea candidate secured renomination in Essex County N J primary by a large margin. The result solidifies Colby’s bid amid party competition and signals continued influence for the New Idea slate in the region.
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Colby
Everett Colby
New Idea
Essex County
N. 7
Foreign news and local incidents from a historic paper
Freddy Yuengling, son of a brewer, died in Belle vue prison ward in New York City. The Andover Theo seminary and Harvard Divinity School merger is complete. Dr. Robert Koch arrived in Washington for the International Tuberculosis Congress. Berlin reports suggest dynasties of eleven German states may fall to the Emperor. Twenty hive losses from the Loch Finlas wreck bound Port Pitty to Cdllac on the Tagine plan cous. British railways may be state bought as blocs form. Japanese bluejackets who attacked Chinese in Shanghai escaped via the consular court. Tokio reports Premier Katsura and elder statesmen favor liberal China policy.
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Freddy Yuengling
Bellevue
New York City
Andover Theosogical Seminary
Iarvard Divinity School
Robert Koch
Berlin
Arived
Washington, D. C
Port Pitty
Cdllac
London
Shanghai
Tokio
Marquis Katsura
China
3125 Coal Miners Lost Lives in 1907 Record
The Geological Survey reports 3125 coal miners died in 1907 with 6316 injured. West Virginia had the highest death rate and Missouri the lowest production per life lost. Causes linked to roof falls and coal dust, with gas and powder explosions noted, and Congress to fund $150,000 for disaster investigation.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Geological Survey
West Virginia
New Mexico
Alabama
Missouri
E. W. Parker
Conarese
Diver Fights Giant Devil Fish in Harbor Hold
San Francisco diver Martin Lund of the Coast Wrecking Company battled a giant octopus in the hold of the Pomona wrecking steamer sunk in thirty feet off Fort Ross Cove. Tentacles wrapped his leg thigh neck and body as he hacked them with one arm and signaled for hoist assistance. He freed himself and surfaced fainting.
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San Francisco
Cal
Martin Lund
Coast Wrecking Company
Pomona
Fort Ross’ Cove
Marin County
Lund
Mercury Found by Surgeon to Cure Tuberculosis
Navy surgeons report mercury as a specific for tuberculosis in a series of experiments. Surgeon Barton Leigh Wright originated the treatment and injected mercury into muscle to avoid digestive issues. The reports credit open air rest proper food sanitation and climate as part of the regimen while Surgeon General Rixey declines to comment.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Government Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
C. T. Hibbett
Barton Leigh Wright
Wright
Rixey
Rain Storm Uncovers Rich Placer Pockets of Gold
San Bernardino, Cal. Jacob Thomason of San Bernardino prospected old Mexican placers near Hesperia where a furious storm forced shelter. After a quarter inch of rain in under an hour, torrents subsided and Thomason found rich placer pockets, panning out about $10,000 in gold within hours.
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San Bernadino
Cal
Jacob Thomason
San Bernardino
Hesperia
Notable Local and Society Items From New York City
A collage of brief notes covers a 72 year old pickpocket in Boston, Migs Palmer daughter of Gen W J Palmer taking up nursing in London, and a contested will of Jane Mauvell for a Yonkers church. Also: a New York City resident repels a chloroform attack with a broom. Ruth Bryan Leavitt the Bryan daughter writes a play for Mary Mannering. Mrs H J Norwood, granddaughter of Francis Beott Key, becomes social focus at Hotel Martha Washington. A banker Morosius’ death reveals his youngest daughter’s long seclusion after dog attack. Dean Russell of Wisconsin. Mrs Score Durand invited to read milk purity movement.
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Boston
Migs Palmer
W. J. Palmer
London
Jane Mauvell
First Reformed Church
Yonkers
N. Y
George Hudson
East
New York City
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
W. J. Bryan
Mary Mannering
H. J. Norwood
Francis Beott Key
Martha Washington
Morosius
Dean Russell
University of Wisconsin
Score Durand
Mastodon tusk found near Concordia Kansas
Frederick Dutton found a seven inch diameter ivory mastodon tusk in a clay bed near Concordia Kansas. The tusk crumpled apart when removed but pieces were brought to town for study. Dutton plans a follow up dig for the mastodon skeleton believed buried in the bed of clay. A mastodon jaw was found in the same district years ago.
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Concordia
Kan
Frederick Dutton
Larchmont regatta and American track and field feats listed
Sixty four yachts started in the fall regatta at Larchmont. The Cities won the mile championship for motor boats. J Campbell Thompsons mile time in Syracuse coach race was 3 50. Charles Daniels set American records for 330 and 440 yards in tidal water. Yom Nicholson won the national sod quelling championship at Van Cortlandt Park. The U S Marine Corps rifle team won the Cruikshank trophy at Sea Girt New Jersey. Lipton disputes the timing of a challenge from the NYYC for the America's Cup. Eller set a world record in the 220 yards low hurdles in the A A U senior championships. An agreement reached between the Automobile Club of America and the American Automobile Association on regulatory control.
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Larchmont Club
J. Campbell Thompson
Syracuse
Charles M. Daniels
Yom" Nicholson
St. Andrew’s
America
van Cortlandt Park
United States Marine Corps
Automobile Club of America
The
American Automo- Dilo* Association
Niagara Falls Death Toll Rises From Self Destruction
State authorities report eleven violent deaths at Niagara Falls since July as self inflicted plunges and gun or poison acts raise alarms. The latest case involves Mrs. L. D. Draper of Saginaw who, after evading guards, leaped from Goat Island rail into the river above the American Falls. Despite warnings, guards and a city sweep failed to prevent another fatal plunge. Relatives in Saginaw sought a body search, but none found by nightfall.
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Agar Pall
Niagara Falls
L. D. Draper
Saginaw
Mich
American Falls
Perry
Goat Island
Prospect Point
Mrs. Draper
Twenty Years Later Prosecution Sought for Old Indictment
Boston Inspector Walte travels to Columbus Ohio with requisition papers and a twenty year old indictment to reclaim John H. Thorpe, wanted here for larcenies in 1888 involving several hundred dollars in property. The news item notes a broad national sweep of cases and incidents.
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Boston
Walte
Columbus
Ohio
John H. Thorpe
Automobiles aid Bloomfield press and Taft speeches ban
A Bloomfield newspaper press failed when a car backed into the belting area and repairs would take a day. In Paterson a court barred sale of 1300 Taft speeches at below regular price, while Edison phonographs were pledged to minimums and returned to owners. Miss Helen Ringland Smith wed Pierre Neldon Aymar at Woodcliff Lake, with a large party of attendants.
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Bloomfeld
Bloomfield
Abram Day
Dilemm
Edison Phonograph Company
Supreme Court
Paterson
William H. Taft
Rutherford
Mosley & Co
Edison Company
Mosley Company
Helen Smith
Helen Ringland Smith
J. Boyce Smith
Pierre Neldon Aymar
New York City
Woodcliff Lake
John A. Billingsley
Dorothy K. Pownall
Gertrude King
Elizabeth
Hazel Stilwell
Katherine W. Walker
New York
Grace
Prohibition Wins in Six of Seven Ohio Counties
In Ohio six of seven county option contests voted wet, with Defiance the lone dry victory. Defiance city factories keep beer bottle casts and saloons trimmed by the vote. overall drys carried six counties while Union, Champaign, Madison, Pickaway, Wool, and Logan showed sizable margins and saloon losses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Haquer
Defiance
Drys
Union
Champaign
Madison
Pickaway
Wool
Logan
Man Kills Brother In Law Then Kills Wife In Tennessee Tragedy
A Johnson City man attacked his brother in law Benny Bayless as he slept and fatally injured Bayless’s wife with a weapon. He then wounded his own wife and hanged himself in his jail cell shortly after arrest.
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Man Kis Wis
Johnson City
Tenn
Bayeless
Benny Bayless
Atmost
Bayless
Pall
Tragedy in Scranton Ends With Double Shooting
In Scranton, An drew Zadura a hotel keeper shot his wife after learning she planned to sue for divorce and then killed himself. The wife survived taking their four children back to Jessup to protect them. Zadura died weeks earlier.
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Scranton
Andrew Zadura
Jesaup
Roth
Zadura
Jessup
Austro Hungarian Leader Demands Bosnia Action
The Emperor of Austria Hungary pressed for firm action over Bosnia and Herzegovina after Bulgaria declared independence. An international conference is planned to review violations of the Berlin Treaty and seek remedies.
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Austria
Bosnia
Won Dies of Rabies Day Watson
Mrs Harvey M Day of Elizabeth New Jersey died of rabies after a dog bite. Two other bitten people showed no symptoms. Local health officials investigated the case and advised precautionary measures.
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Won
Harvey M. Day
Elizabeth
N. J
Plague Rumors and Global Dispatches From Tangier to Rio
Tangier reports an epidemic in Rabat with thirty deaths amid plague fears. A Maori leper’s discharge in Wellington follows injections of cultures. A Grecian coin is found in Calabria. The Shah convokes Parliament on November 14 to curb political clubs. Hyderabad endures a vast flood decay with six hundred corpses. Dudley’s levee is boycotted by consuls. Smuggling nine Chinese into Cuba leads to fines in Kingston. Congo defends Leopold amid abuse accusations. Brazil and Argentina sign a general arbitration treaty.
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Morocco
Paris
Tangier
Matin
Rabat
Notable Early 20th Century News Roundup
A varied dispatch notes Andrew D White visiting Bertha after retirement as Ambassador to Germany. Australia’s Governor-General Lod Nothcote travels from Sydney toward China reaching Manila. Brigadier Scott Girard of the Vol unteers of America faces a suicide attempt with strychnine. Theodore Roosevelt Jr begins work at Hartford Carpet Works in Thompsonville. Professor Frank Paigons of Hus ton University dies in Boston. Peary Ride Chit reports Commander Peary left Mer on August 17 for the Pole voyage. George Wo Wingate chairs athletic committees and four public playgrounds are approved for Sundays and school hours.
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Henry Irving
Andrew D. White
Bertha
Germany
Lod Nothcote
Commonwealth of Australia
Sydney
China
Manila
P. I
Scott Girard
the Volunteers of
sAmerica
Geir Hyves
Lyotte Carter
Heartless
Alost
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Hartford Carpet
Thompsonville
Conn
Frank Paigons
Huston University
Boston
Peary
Mer
Ceneal
George Wo Wingate
Amoy port warned as agitators threaten base in Japan war
Reports from Amoy China say local agitators claim a U S battleship visit at the end of October plans to seize Amoy as a war base against Japan. The alarm caused many residents to flee and officials issued a proclamation barring heavy baggage to the Cho fort area. Two agitators were each sentenced to 1900 blows.
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Amoy
China
Japan
Muniscipal
Cho Fnterion
Indianapolis Labor Park Dedication Highlights Labor Unity
West Indianapolis hosts formal dedication of Labor Park by city and neighboring towns union men. The park, purchased for labor celebrations, features Vice-President Yalbanka as the orator. He credited labor gains to public support, praising Hscugston.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Yalbanka
Great Water Supply From Catskill System
New York City will draw its water from a watershed spanning about 900 square miles once the Catskill system finishes. The project aims to secure a major municipal water source and support growing demand for the metropolis.
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New York City
Wheat and Oats Prosperity and Market News From New York
Reports from across the agricultural sectors describe high prices for wheat oats and farm products. Farmers sell freely pay obligations and hold surplus while interior retailers boost merchandise purchases. Weather favors threshing and marketing of small grains and mint potential is noted.
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New York City
Mississippi River
Northwest
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