Noonday Tragedy in Frisco
At Bush and Laguna streets in San Francisco a Los Angeles visitor, Miss Josephine Mead, was shot by a man who then killed himself. The attacker, named Paul Smith of Los Angeles, followed Mead from L A and died after a final shot. Mead was staying with her aunt at 1812 Laguna Street.
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San Francisco
Josephine Mead
Los Angeles
Bush
Laguna Streets
Miss Mead
Mary Robb
Laguna Street
A. Snyder
Paul Smith
Smith
Tillman Acquitted in Lexington Shooting Case
Lieutenant Governor Tillman was found not guilty of murdering Editor Gonzalez. The verdict came at 10:45 after about twenty hours of jury deliberation. Tillman was released and showed weariness, meeting his mother and wife. he declined pistols offered to him and issued a statement claiming self defense and regret over Gonzalez’s death.
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Lexington
Tillman
Gonzalez
Gonzales
Rathbone Sisters name Grand Officers in Portland
The Rathbone Sisters grand lodge in Portland Oregon on October 15 elected new officers. Named were Mrs Mabel Chastain Milton grand chief Mildred Bright Wasco grand senior Mae Gevartz Portland grand junior Letitia Holden Eugene grand manager Mary Hague Albany grand mistress of records and seal Mia Mary Harrett Athena grand mistress of finance Iva Clase Brownsville grand protector Mrs J W Maloney Pendleton grand guard Susie Dow St Helena grand trustee
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Portland, Or
Grand Lodge of Rathbone Sisters
Mabel Chastain
Milton
Mildred Bright
Wasco
Mae Gevartz
Portland
Letitia Holden
Eugene
Mary Hague
Albany
Seal
Mia
Mary Harrett
Athena
Iva Clase
Brownsville
J. W. Maloney
Pendleton
Grand Guard
Susie Dow
St. Helena
Goebel's Slayers Ordered Transferred Under Guard
Judge Cantrell ordered Howard and Caleb Powers moved from Georgetown jail to Louisville for safety. A Georgetown jailer testified to a secret movement by armed mountaineers seeking to free the men. The removal occurred this afternoon with a heavy guard protecting the convoy.
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Frankfort
Cantrell
Howard
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Georgetown
Louisville
Head end collision destroys engines in Indianapolis yards
Railroad accident in Indianapolis today involved a head end collision of Pennsylvania passenger engines. Both engines were demolished and a fireman was killed. None of the passengers were seriously hurt, though many suffered minor injuries.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Removes U S Marshal Fred Field
President Roosevelt on Attorney General Knox's recommendation dismissed U S Marshal Fred Field for dereliction of duty in Vermont for permitting three Chinese individuals in his custody to escape deportation. Field faced charges of negligence in handling the deportation process.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Knox
U. S
Fred Field
Vermont
Siege Declared Report from Paris
London reports on October 15 that Paris authorities have declared a state of siege, according to a Central News dispatch.
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London
Paris
Troops to Be Sent as Linen Strike Escalates at Armentiers
The report notes the Armentiers scene surpasses the earlier linen workers dispute. If conditions do not improve, additional troops will be dispatched to the area to restore order and control.
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Armentiers
Endurance Test in Pittsburgh: White Leads, Stearns Crashes
In the endurance automobile test at Allegheny City Pittsburg on October 15 Web Joy drove the White to first arrival with The Columbia close behind a few minutes later. The Stearns collided with a wagon injuring a crew member but the car is returning under its own power.
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Pittsburg
Endurace
Web Joy
Alleghancy City
Columbia
Stearns
Jews Form Nihilist League to Terrorize Russia
The Staasberger Zeitung reports that Jews in Russia and Holland have formed a Nihilist league aimed at pressuring the Russian government for improved treatment of Jews.
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Berlin
The
Staasberger Zeitung
Russia
Holland
West Point and Annapolis to meet in Philadelphia game
Commandants at West Point and Annapolis agreed to a football game between the two schools. The contest is scheduled for November 28 in Philadelphia.
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Washington
West Point
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Saratoff Killed In Macedonian Leader Ambush Near Pusa
Nordni reports a Macedonian leader Saratoff and two aides were ambushed near Pusa and killed. Monastir peasants identified him by his horses and accoutrements. Turks removed two bodies while one lay on the field. The body was expected to reach Pusa on Tuesday.
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Prague
Bohemia
Nordni
Saratoff
Pusa
Monastir
Defrauded Insurance Companies Sue Boon Coulter and Maude Walker
Memphis police report three life insurers filed a sensational bill charging Boon Coulter and Maude Walker with conspiracy to collect three policies of ten thousand dollars on Robert Walker who died mysteriously after drinking water at home. Autopsy gave no cause of death but insurers believe foul play occurred. Walker was a lumberman. Coulter paid the premiums.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States
Boon Coulter
Maude Walker
Robert Walker
Walker
Coulter
City canvass shows close race may end Beveridge bid
Indianapolis report records the official canvassing board meeting to tally returns. Republicans and Beve ridge concede a tight, likely Democratic result. City is expected to send fourteen Democrats to the assembly, signaling Beve ridge’s possible defeat. Republicans urge unity to boost remaining legislative members.
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Indianapolis
Beveridge
Assembly
Sausage Makers Strike Threatens Chicago Pack
Chicago sausage makers threaten a strike if stockyard packers do not raise wages by 0 cents a day before six p m. Five thousand workers will walk out unless the offer of twenty cents is increased. The trades council, 36 000 strong, backs the sausage makers in their demand.
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Chicago
Trades Council
To Shoot Workingmen Crisis in Telluride
Governor Peabody ordered troops to Telluride to protect mine owners and scab workers as miners threaten to strike. Mine owners guarantee soldier payment and insist troops are needed to resume operations.
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Denver
Colo
Peabody
Troopa
Suspicious character arrested near Maywood station
Versailles dispatch reports a suspicious character, alleged to be an apearchist, arrested near Maywood station as President Loubet and King Victor prepared to depart for Paris today.
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Versailles
Qet
Maywood Station
Loubet
Victor
Paris
Married in secret Sunday seals Platt and Janeway union
New York reports United States Senator Platt and Mrs. Janeway wed privately last Sunday with only immediate family present at Mrs. Janeway's Holland House apartment. The surprise news followed sensational claims by Mae Wood of a prior engagement and letters from Platt.
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New York
United States
Platt
Janeway
Barrell
Holland House
Mae Wood
Post Office Department
Mina Wood
Flatt
Europe
Hearst to Have Portland Paper
Hearst plans a morning Portland Oregon newspaper to rival the Oregonian after starting a Los Angeles daily. An agent studied Portland's market, reporting favorably to William Randolph Hearst in New York. Portland is viewed as a key Northwest distribution point.
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San Francisco
William Randolph Hearst
Los Angeles
Roberts
Portland, Or
Oregonian
Hearst
Portland
New York City
Great Northwest
Witnesses Describe Incorporation Roles in Board Matter
Testimony details one witness Director Seward who said his task as incorporator was performed twenty times and he served as director eighteen times, though he had not invested any capital. The discussion notes both parties never saw the plant and each held only one share of stock.
Union Veteran League elects Dayton man national commander
Dayton October 15 The Union Veteran League today elected William Manning of Dayton national commander The next meeting will be at Jamestown in December 1904 instead of October as formerly
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Dayton
Union Veteran League
William Manning
Jamestown
Cook Party Returns From Mt McKinley Attempt
The Cook party of Brooklyn explorers who tried to scale Mt. McKinley, Alaska, during the summer arrived in Seattle aboard the Alaska steamer Santa Anna this morning.
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Seattle
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
K of P Grand Officers Elected in Portland Meeting
The K of P grand lodge elected officers for the coming term. Chancdor L. M. Curl of Albany, keeper of records L. K. Stinson of Salem, master of exchequer E. M. Sargent of Portland, prelate M. E. Davis Union, master at arms John M. Wall Hillsboro, inner guard G. C. Moser Portland, outer guard D. M. Boynton Maker City, supreme representative W. L. Bradshaw The Dalles.
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Portland
K. of P. Grand Lodge
L. M. Curl
Albany
L. K. Stinson
Salem
E. M . Sargent
M. E. Davis
Union
John M. Wall
Hillsboro
G. C. Moser
D. M. Boynton
Maker City
Supreme Repesentative
W. L. Bradshaw
The
Dalles
Turco-Insurgent Battle in Peristeri Mountains
In Vienna on Oct 15 a fierce clash occurred in the Peristeri Mountains between 400 Macedonian insurgents and a larger Turkish force. The insurgents report 40 killed with heavy Turkish losses, and an unconfirmed note claims Saratoff was killed.
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Vienna
Peristeri
Saratoff
Schooner Whiting Sinks Off Virginia Coast
News from Norfolk Virginia reports the schooner Whiting bound for Thomkins Virginia turned turtle near Virginia’s eastern shores. The captain and three crew members were drowned in the incident.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Whiting
Thomkins, Va
Port Arthur chosen as residence by Admiral Alexiff
Berlin dispatch reports Admiral Alexiff selects Port Arthur as his base of operations. Japanese press tone shifts to pacific as war news continues to filter through.
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Berlin
Port Arthur
Alexiff
Yellow Fever Worse in Laredo Reported
Yellow fever epidemic at Laredo Texas is described as much worse with many new cases reported today. Most patients are Mexicana. Fort Worth dispatch notes the surge as authorities monitor spread.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Laredo
Settling labor dispute in Pacific Express signs wage deal
Salt Lake, Oct 15 The Pacific Express Company with Harriman lines agrees to raise wages by five dollars monthly for its men who promise to deal with the company directly and not through unions. The inter-mountain region express messengers who formed a union three months ago demanded a 20 percent raise or a strike. All signed except two.
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Salt Lake
Pacific Express Company
Harriman Lines
Express
Inter-Mountain
New Councilman Chosen at City Meeting
A city council meeting elected W. W. Calkins to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. D. A. Paine's resignation. The session approved street work plans including opening Walnut and Sixteenth streets, and funded new lumber for crossings. The fire department recommendations urged consolidating chief and wardens offices and tightening penalties for noncompliance with building fines.
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D. A. Paine
W. W. Calkins
Matlock
Walnut Street
Sixteenth Street
Jane Notes. (Guard Special Service) June Or
Local brief notes on community figures and events in Jane, including a near accident at Mathews & Sons' mill when a loose saw shank struck Henry Guiley, the plan to build a larger mill with 40,000 feet daily capacity, and various visits and preparations in the area.
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Jane
Mathews & Sons
Henry Guiley
J. L. Stewart
Kid Engineer
Mathews and
Fiona
German financiers seek rail concessions in South America
Berlin Oct 15 a syndicate of German financiers seeks concessions in several South American states to build railways including a line from Valparaiso to Rio Janeiro.
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Berlin
Valparaiso
Rio Janeiro
Gifford Stranded Off Mussel Point Placed On Uninsurable List
The British bark Gifford, stuck on rocks at Mussel Point for ten days, was placed on the Lloyds uninsurable list after failed efforts to refloat her.
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San Francisco
Gifford
Lloyds
Mussel Point
Postal Fraud Witness Testifies in Miller Johns Case
Cincinnati Ohio Oct 16 Tynere former assistant Christiancy testifies as first government witness in Miller Johns case about writing letters to Ryan.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tynere
Christiancy
Miller-Johns
Ryan
Opera House Fire Destroys Binghamton Venue
Fire originating in stage scenery at the Stone Opera House in Binghamton New York destroyed the building this morning causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Stone Opera House
Bitter Salt Lake municipal clash roils Mormon Gentile factions
Salt Lake City faces a sharp municipal contest described as the bitterest in its history with a Mormon against Gentile fight. Sensational claims allege the Kearns machine buys proxies to secure city contracts, signaling a heated election frontier.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Kearns
Army Maneuvers in Mud in Kansas Flooded Range
Heavy rains disrupt the regular army maneuvers near Junction City Kansas turning the field battlegrounds to mud as troops press through simulated combat in wet conditions during autumn drills.
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Junction City
Kan
Mad
Mrs Rebecca L Bennett Dies in Junction City
Mrs Louisa Bennett of Junction City Oregon reports the death of Rebecca Louisa Wilcox Bennett on October 13 1903 at home. Born December 31 1840 in Illinois she lived in Nebraska and Oregon before settling near Junction City. She married Orrin Kennett December 2 1 614. A devout Methodist she leaves a husband two brothers one sister and many friends. Interment was held Wednesday in the family cemetery about 12 miles southwest of Junction City. Rev D L Shroder officiated.
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Junction City
Orrin Bennett
Rebecca Louisa Wilcox Bennett
Ilinois
Nebraska
Oregon
Creel
Orrin Kennett
Methodist Church
Janction City
D. L. Shroder
Army maneuvers postponed by high winds at Fort Riley
High winds and heavy rains near Fort Riley Ark cause the first day of army maneuvers to be postponed. The artillery camp loses connection with the main encampment and trails become waist deep in mud in places after the Texans arrive. Major General Bates expected tomorrow.
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Fort Riley
Ark
Bates
Fake Directors at United States Shipbuilding Case
In court here today the fact was revealed that the United States Shipbuilding Company had one and possibly three dummy directors who knew nothing of the company’s affairs.
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New York, N. Y
United States Shipbuilding Company
Britain and France sign arbitration treaty at The Hague
In London on Oct 14 the British Secretary of Foreign Affairs and French Minister Cambon signed an eight year arbitration treaty. Disputes will be referred to The Hague tribunals except issues involving national honor independence or those with third powers.
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London
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Great Britain
Cambon
France
Hague Tribunals
Hearst Plans Daily Los Angeles Newspaper Start
Dent R., managing editor of the San Francisco Examiner, states William Randolph Hearst, owner of the Examiner, has instructed him to begin publication of a daily paper in Los Angeles at the earliest opportunity.
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Los Angeles
Dent R
The
San Francisco Examiner
Wm. R. Hearst
Examiner
Wheat Price Quoted At 79 Cents In Chicago
Cheago Wheat reports Chicago market on October 10 with wheat priced at 79 cents per bushel.
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Chicago
Strayed Jersey cow seeks return reward
Strayed from Coburg premises on Wednesday Sept 9 a small mole colored Jersey cow with one calf. Also reported are two mares missing in Junction City described as a black mare about 15 hands and a brownish bay mare about 16 hands. Both have been worked and bought near Cottage Grove. Reward offered for recovery.
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Hane Mikelsen
I. N. Edwards
Junction City
Cottage Grove
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