Riots and Riots Abroad Mark Week of Turmoil
Sixteen battleships return from a globe circling cruise as President Roosevelt addresses Senate on secret service reform. Riots erupt in Omaha with casualties and looting. Taft to speak at Penn on politics and professions. Mayflower welcomes returning US vessels. anti trust cases in Arkansas upheld against Hammond Packing. Vanderbilt funds tuberculosis houses in New York. Coopers murder trial stirs Nashville. Franklin MacVeagh rumored to join Taft cabinet. House blocks higher presidential pay. Manitoba telephones cheaper under government control. Twenty eight suffragists jailed in London for protest. Chicago judge transfers after clash with Chief Justice. US Steel and allied firms audit rates. boxing raid at Algonquin Club. Mrs Ida Cooper murdered in Chicago.
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Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Secret Service
A. Sprague
Sprague, Warner & Co
Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Isham Randolph
Panama W Canal
Bouth Owoha
Nob
Gracka
Seror Nicholas
Russia
Joe Madden
Oakland
Tom Hayward
Washington
Taft
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Etic Mayflower
Cheyenne
Hetty Grean
Sylvia
J. J. Astor
Anderson
Parley W. Powers
Mira
V. O. Bank
Fenster
Neely
United States Supreme Court
Hammond Packing Company
Myron I
Herrick
Ohio
Tsss
Pressed Steel Car Company
New York
United States Steel Corporation
of the Winds
Michigan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Nashville
Tenn
Coopers
Carmack
Franklin MacVeagh
Treasury
National House of Representatives
Rhuresay
Warve
Wayler
Guatemala
Manitoba
London
Renate
Christopher Columbus
Hobbins of News Desola Wells Resort Fire Causes Big Loss
Desola Wells summer resort near Kelly near Mies was destroyed by fire. Loss exceeding $220,000 occurred. Firefighters and local businesses including Charlottesville Hardware Company Gilmore Furniture Company J B and W J Wood clothiers and James UT Waddell shoe dealer affected by the blaze in Charlottesville Virginia.
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Desola Wells
Kelly
Mies
Ira
Charlottesville
Gilmore Furniture Company
J. B
W. Jl. Wood
Navy Welcomes Admiral Sperry Fleet Home at Hampton Roads
Roosevelt salutes Admiral Sperry as sixteen white battleships and cruisers pass the President aboard the Mayflower in a dramatic homeward review off Old Point Comfort Virginia. The fleet covers 45,000 miles on a world cruise with 21 guns fired, banners streaming, and a throng of officials aboard to greet the returning ships Connecticut Louisiana Georgia and others.
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Permills
Old Point Comfort
Antipton Roads
Virginia Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Wompton Roads
Connecticut
Washington
Ganwales
Prom
Sperry
Teet
Hesidin
Admiral Sperry
Capris
Roosevelt
Georgia
United States Launches Steel Steamer at Manitowoc Harbor
The United States, a steel steamer built by Manitowoc Dry Dock Company for Indicta Transportation, was launched amid cheers from about 10 000 onlookers on Washington’s Birthday. Miss Blanche Boehm christened the vessel with champagne as President Spire presented her engagement ring. a banquet followed with Charles E. Kramer of Chicago as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Traille
Mins DiIanche Boehm
United States
Manitowoer Dry Dock Company
Manitowoc
Indicta ‘Transportation Company
Washington
Blanche Boehm
St. Louis
Spire
Misa Boehm
the’ Company
Charles E. Kramer
Chicago
Prosecution for Booth and Co to Be Made
In Chicago a criminal case against the authors of a financial statement for A F Booth and Co is planned. The attorney for creditors says high level men may be charged, possibly under laws against obtaining money or credit by false representations. Maximum penalty cited is fourteen years and a $2000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F Booth & Co
Chicago
Levinson
Madden Indicted in Chicago Labor Case
Grand jury returns indictments against Martin B Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M J Boyle business agent of the Electrical Workers Union. Free bills allege two counts each including conspiracy against contractors. Arrests urged and bonds set at 1 dollar. Indictments accuse extorting 1000 from I P Neelan of Nelson Prince Co and 700 from Joseph Klicka under similar terms.
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Chicago
Martin B. Madden
Associated Buildinges of
M. J. Boyle
Electrical Workers’ Union
Cook County
Trenry
Freeman's Court
Caphises
I. P. Nelean
Nelson Prince Company
Joseph Klicka
Woolley Leaves Prohibition To Work In Other Party
John G. Woolley, Prohibition candidate for President in 1900, quits Shortaee to join another party. He says the Prohibition aim on the liquor issue has been reached and the party is no longer necessary, believing the most effective work now occurs outside its lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanks Sage Taal
Prohibition Party
John G. Woolley
Oinale
Johns Hopkins Founding Exercises Mark 33 Years in Baltimore
McGoy Unit held commemorative exercises in Baltimore in observance of Johns Hopkins University's founding thirty three years ago. Dr William T Welch announced a donation exceeding $1,000,000 from Meury Pilpps of New York to the Jol Tepking hospital psychiatric wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins
Johna Hopkins University
McGoy
Thes Instituction
Baltimore
de. Willian T. Welch
Meury Pilpps
New York
Lima
Jol Tepking Hospital
Band of masked men attack Warren County editor in Maxon
Fifty masked assailants invaded A. C. MeQlung’s residence and office in Maxon Ohio, smashed windows and doors and damaged furniture before escaping. The editor of the Warren County Appeal, McClipt, had faced threatening letters over his temperance stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. MeQlung
Warren County Appeal
Maxon
Ohio
McClipt
Crazy Indian Wounds Three At Cincinnati Union Station
An unidentified Wyoming Indian wounded and fatally stabbed three people at Union Station in Cincinnati as he and three Sioux chiefs returned from Washington. Mrs Devard and Meyers were killed, Joseph W Gordon seriously wounded, and bystanders described a brutal dagger assault on the crowded platform. The Sioux chiefs did not intervene.
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Red
Vialt
Washington
Union Station
Cincinnati
Mra
Anna Deyord
Huntington
W. VI. Snd
Mar Meyers
Joseph W. Gordon
Cambridge
Kansas
Meyers
Gordon
Missouri Railways Profit Under Two Cent Fare Law
Missouri railroad statistics show minor lines increasing passenger earnings in 1908 versus 1907 under the two cent fare. Major trunks report mixed gains and losses, with average Missouri business earnings rising for Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific, while Kansas City lines see declines. State Railroad Commissioner John A Knott says the data supports profit under the 2-cent fare law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Railway Commission
de Santa’ Ie
Missouri
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Iron Mountain
Wabash
Frisco
Burlington
Astate
John A. Knott
Cat Saves Money at Toledo Station Robbery
A large black cat at Toledo Ohio Interurban station thwarted a robbery as two armed assailants grabbed the cash register and ran. The cat knocked a robber, causing the register to spill its contents, and the pair fled after the fall. A frightened suspect and the other robber escaped with money left on the floor.
QUIS BENDS. Edward Lewee to Manage Milwaukee Club
Edward Lewee, former Duffalo and Milwaukee shortstop, is likely to take Milwaukee club management. A racing commission bill is to be reported by a legislative committee. The Minnesota State Bowling Association tourney expands into the International Bowling Association in St Paul November 14 with about seventy teams. Williams named football coach at Minnesota for next year. Ottawa speed records set with a new ice time of 2:11.6 for the mile split and race segments across the quarter, half, and three quarters.
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Edward Lewee
Duffalo
Milwaukee
Lexus
Faux
Minnesota State Bowling Association
International Bowling Ac
St. Paul
Williams Haw
Bng
University of Minnesota
Board of Athletic Control
Ottawa
Bloodshed and ruin mark war on Greeks in Omaha streets
Violent riots between hundreds of South Omaha residents and Greek settlers leave three shot, dozens injured, and thirty houses damaged. Police and sheriff deploy deputies and saloons close as mobs attack Greek neighborhoods near 26th and Q streets with fires, smashed windows, and looted stores.
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South Omaha
Neb
Geek
Edward Lowery
Q Streets
Frank Sweeney
Joseph Gamble
Shote
Pollen
24Th
Demos Bros
Mia
Mary Demos
Tollie Briggs
Brailey
Dionisiou Campodis
Olnutea Jnd
Tire
Charles Estroy
42D
Hint
20Th Amt
24Th Street
North Th Street
Trade in 1909 shows growing money use and steady commerce
The weekly Dan's Review notes rising payment volumes through banks reflecting healthier trade. Transportation delays were temporary due to severe weather, with progress seen in iron and steel concessions but no drastic production changes. Building, wood, and lumber sectors show encouraging developments and planned extended operations, while wholesale markets gain confidence and buyers increase. Failures in Chicago district 25, 23 prior week, 41 in 1908, 22 in 1907.
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Chicago
Dan's Weekly
Review of Trade
Irregular Trade and Industry Signals in Storm Hit Week
Bradstreet's notes irregular New York trade due to storm interruptions and price unsettlements as lead ing firms offer concessions to win business. Overall activity remains below expectations with irregular industrial output. Weekly business failures reach 282, vs 215 last week and 426 year earlier. Canadian failures total 34, up from 29 prior week.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Chicago cattle and hog price ranges across markets
Price listings for cattle hogs sheep and grains across multiple markets led by Chicago with bid ranges for prime heavy cattle hogs and butter eggs oats rye and corn. Includes Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and clover seed figures.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Trade and Industry Plans for Pillsbury Flour Mills Reorg
The creditors' committee announces plans to reorganize the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company. Boston wool buyers are active in Montana amid fears of wool storage impacts and potential price movements. United States Steel reports quarterly earnings of 26,225,987 with a 880,000 decline, implying year earnings near 51,320,20. a prior year total reached 100,004,074. Minnesota agriculture committees hear tuberculin test value for cattle TB. cattle owners clash on test usefulness and coverage.
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Pillsbury-Washburo Flour Mills Company
Wmited
Boston
Montana
United State Steel Corporation
Dhia
Committees of Agriculture
Minnesota
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Old Fort
Monroe
Jong Hue
Nome
Chicago Examiner
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Booth & CO
Madden
Woolley
Shortaee
Quis
Btarta
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