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Miscellaneous anecdotes touch on medical practice limits in China and university class sizes, Richard Croker Jr. taking a shipyard job in Elizabethport, a Portland man inspired by a sermon, biblical remarks by Helen Gould, and a Methodist baptism by immersion. The piece notes bond issues in Cleveland, China gambling debts, John D. Rockefeller's remarks on work, the Temple of Zeus near Athens, and census highlights across southern cities with Atlanta, Richmond, and Nashville leading populations.
Bryan Arrives in New York to Enthusiastic Welcome
William Jennings Bryan arrived in New York by train and was met with an emphatic ovation. He rode in an open carriage with Richard Croker to the Hoffman House, where a large street crowd cheered as he toured the hotel and accepted a gift from St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. A dinner at the Hoffman House followed, then Bryan spoke at Madison Square Garden, Tammany Hall, and Cooper Union to packed audiences.
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Democratic circular urges reporting voter intimidation threats
Chicago Oct 17 Chairman James K Jones of the Democratic National Committee and William R Hearst of the National Association of Democratic Clubs issue a circular to clubs. It calls for reporting any attempt to coerce or intimidate voters by employers or others. It declares offenders deserve notoriety and public exposure.
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Deaths and protests amid political turmoil and global news
Reports from Indianapolis and Washington detail suicides of notable figures, a populist protest over ballot wording, Pao Ting Fu's capture near Beijing, Russia's financial strains in China, and Ohio court rulings on vagrancy. Also notes on Indian earthquakes, Florida orange crops, and early market signals from banks and cities.
Roosevelt in Ohio draws huge crowds in Columbus
Gov. Roosevelt’s visit to Columbus fills the city with visitors as he addresses audiences at the Auditorium after a long parade through High Street. He spoke despite crowd noise and fatigue from the day’s events, delivering five minutes of sustained cheers before his voice regained clarity.
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Miners Prepare as Strike Looms and Marchers Reach Panther Creek
Oct 17 Lansford Pa reports miners and workers mobilizing for a possible strike over coal demand this winter. A long march from Hazleton toward Panther Creek valley aimed to close ten Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company collieries but was halted near Tamaqua by three militia companies, dispersing the crowd four miles back.
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Wild firefight and shipwrecks mix with early 1900s news
scattered by filipinos near san jose luzon a detachment of 20 men of the twenty fourth regiment were overpowered as rebels attacked a telegraph repair party. seven americans reached san jose but others were believed captured. takloban scouts ambushed a fortytird infantry party killing three. a standing train wreck near kapaz oklahoma injures several. local crime in newark and a drowning accident also reported.
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Roosevelt in Kentucky campaign stop at Lexington
Governor Theodore Roosevelt spoke from a courthouse stand in Lexington after a large crowd gathered to hear him in Kentucky. Ex-Congressman Breckinridge and ex-Comptroller Durhan introduced him as hundreds of Rough Riders paraded, and Roosevelt urged Republicans to oppose fraud and defend the ballot against imperialism.
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Bryan train gains and weathered incidents in Oct headlines
In Canton Ohio on October 16 crowds welcomed William Jennings Bryan with a brief speech after adding Mayor Jones of Toledo and former Attorney General Monett to his party. The day also carried reports of Miss Gast completing a 2000 mile bicycle ride in record time and various political notes from Washington Springfield and Berlin.
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Kansas State News Highlights and Local Disasters
Readable items include the Lawrence meeting of Kansas Friends and a $100,000 plan to rebuild a railroad and wagon bridge over the Missouri at Atchison. Fire destroys Vienna flour mills in Cherryvale. Kansas cadet M. G. Cook faces hazing charges at Annapolis. Fort Scott fatal train accident near Pleasanton. Salina flower parade draws 30 decorated carriages. Oska loosa couple marks golden wedding. Lawrence Presbyterian synod notes 29,000 members and $1.8 million church property. Kansas football debate at state university prompts change talks.
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Girl saves life by digging to free buried worker
Ruth Covington, 19, daughter of Peru electric company president, leaped into a ditch collapse to free Angelo Fortuna and seven others. She removed debris, bound wounds from torn skirts, and fetched stimulants until Fortuna revived, earning city praise for her bravery.
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New Law Aims to Bar Balloon Ascents Without Certificate
Paris readers report a forthcoming national law to require competency certificates for balloon ascents. After strict exams, many Parisians are buying balloons for group flights, amid several recent accidents. About 400 women are learning to earn certificates, while Louis Godard plans two school balloons with tuition around $200.
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Travels in Queer Vehicle Heads Toward Mexico
Baron Herman Davidge a West Hoboken civil engineer starts from Hoboken City Hall with a caravan of thirty carriages and a tarpaulin kitchen extension toward Mexico. The fully enclosed wagon carries storage drawers, provisions, and firearms including a Maxim gun. Davidge says the journey is for pleasure and expects to return in three months.
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Fished for a compliment sparks a cheerful memory
A Washington Post writer recalls overheard chatter about a pretty girl named Maud and a blue eyed suitor. The conversation turns playful and flattering as two Irishmen joke at a fair about marriage and a healthy boy.
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Frank J Cheney Firm Promises Catarrh Cure Reward
The State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County asserts Frank J Cheney senior partner of F Cheney Co claims the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each cured case of catarrh by Bal. 8 Catarr. The sworn statement notes the firm conducts business in Toledo and Sengsiy state and cites testimonials and a blood and mucous interface claim.
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Prescription for malaria and fever sold in tasteless form
A Chicago Times-Herald item notes a physician’s claim that Grover’s Tasteless Compound is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless bottle. The exchange hints at a skeptical diplomat remark about striving for truth in a witty jab. The ad-like line ends with no cure no pay and a 50 cent price.
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Watts and Potts Debate Safe Flying Machines
A fragment from various 1920s era clippings references Watts and Potts debating the safety of flying machines, noting the Indianapolis Press skepticism about danger at height, and including assorted advertisements and quotes on health products and social observations.
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