Notable News Briefs From Week’s End Coverage
A digest of political shifts in Nicaragua with Estrada’s retirement and Lule Mena’s acting presidency. New York figures including Mayor Gaynor’s health status and Edwin Roosevelt’s progressive stance. industry updates on insurance, forest fire funding, and express rate cuts in Illinois. a spate of legal actions, fires, and disasters across the United States with details on investigations, court cases, and notable incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dolores Estrada
Madriz
Lule Mena
Mayor Gaynor
St. James, L. I
Hoboken
Albert Livingstone
Dick Buck
Eddie” Hearne
Chicago
Gifford Pinchot
Washington
Congress
United States
Wilkinson Call
Florida
J. C. Sibley
Franklin
Henry C. Ostermann
Illinois Central Grand Jury
Theodore P. Bailey
Philadelphia General Electric Company
Frank H. Hardison
Massachusetts
Mulford wins Elgin National trophy in 305 mile race
Mulford in a Lozier wins the Elgin National trophy race covering 305.03 miles in 4 hours 52 minutes 29.84 seconds at 62.1 miles per hour. Livingstone finishes second in 2 national and Artie Greiner third in his own National.
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Mulford
Livingstone
Artie” Greiner
Japan
Korea
State Department
Washington
Taft
William B. McKinley
Uilinois
Republican Congressional Committee
New York
G. W. Merchant, Jr
Carlsbad
N. M
Man
Madris
Roosevelt at Kansas City Urges Honest Governance Across Classes
Ex President Roosevelt visited Kansas City and spoke at the Commercial club on honesty in public service. He urged action against corruption, praised civic reform, and criticized special privilege by corporations, calling for accountability across rich and poor alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roosevelt
Commercial Club
Thirteenth Regiment
Baltimore
Hadley
Missouri
Stubbs
Kansas
Funston
Col. Roosevelt
Bristow
Post Office Department
Wynne
Brintow
New York
Chicago
Indian Territory
Mall
California
Ilinois
Illinois
Great
Earth
Pete
Pen
Wodtel
Jawa
King Manuel of Portugal Seeks Bride Amid Instability
The young Portuguese king Manuel seeks a suitable wife as distrust grows. His modest civil list of one thousand dollars a day and opposition from a princess’s father hinder a match. Worries of unrest and clerical influence shadow Portugal after the Carlos regime, with abdication a possible outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
Portugal
Europe
Carlos
Camarilla
Infante
Alfonso
Oporto
Telegraph patents offered for sale and early telegraph economics
The article recounts Prof Morse offering to sell electric telegraph patents for 100000 to Congress, the 30000 appropriation for Washington to Baltimore construction, and Polk's view on government ownership. It notes present telegraph value at 220000000 and Bell's telephony rejection, plus France bread adulteration claims and denatured alcohol in beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Morse
Congress
Washington
Baltimore
Saya Electric News
Polk
Western Non Telegraph Company
Alexander Graham Bell
Telegraph Company
France
Scientific American
Up-to-Date Mother Goose Story Reading Scene
A teacher narrates Red Riding Hood with a vivid forest setting. Children listen as a sudden loud noise breaks the tale and a figure appears bowing, creating a moment of surprise during story time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Goose
Red Riding Hood
Nippene
Saben
Neri
Ita
Columbus Riot Puts 40 Under Arrest After Car Bombing
In Columbus Ohio a sixth week of miners strike erupts into one of the citys worst riots. Police deputy sheriffs and militia clash with about 1500 as 40 rioters are jailed. A dynamite blast near Mt Vernon avenue spooks crowds and damages are not yet clear. No serious injuries reported.
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Columbus
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Denmead Avenue
Leonard Avenue
Martial law declared after Huntington jail lynching attempt
A 3,000 strong mob tried to seize two alleged murderers from Huntington county jail shouting lynch them. Deputies and state militia protected the jail as arsons and water cannons failed to deter rioters before about 50 leaders were jailed and a grand jury was convened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
John Wayne
Charles Clyburn
Harshbarger
Mended Shoe Key Clue In Delaware Murder Case
Chester man Eese Roberts colored was arrested in Chester Pa for the murder of Robert Casey and his wife whose bodies were found at their Claymont Delaware home on August 20. The elderly couple were beaten with a club and money was missing. A mended shoe worn by the suspect allegedly matched footprints at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Eese Roberts
Robert Casey
Claymont
Del
Here
Wanted Out On Ball Kentucky Murder Suspects Seek Writ
John Davidson and others charged with the murder of John Abner filed for a writ of habeas corpus claiming they are held without bail. Judge Redwine granted the writ at his home due to illness. A separate item notes a $30,000 building project for a seminary in St Paul Minnesota funded by the joint Lutheran synod of Ohio and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Itnois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Joseph C. Sibley
Congress
Pennsylvania
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbus
United States
Ohio
Roosevelt
Robert E. Peary
Weehawken
N. J
Frank Algier
New York
Department of Justice
Washington
Kindling-Wood Trust
Durand
Theodore Brentano
Chicago
Lee O’nell Browne
Lorimer
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Iowa
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
New York City
New York Central Lines
Harry Pugh
Niagara, Falls
N. Y
Union Pacific
Ellis
Kan
Pullman Porter
H. H. Temple
Kansas City
U United States
Kersten
St. Petersburg
Kiel
Galesburg
Ill
Hedgewood Bay
Delancey Nicoll
New York County
Luke Wright
Philippines
Long Island Links
Gulf of Mexico
Montreal
Mica
No. 14
Harrison Aronson
Sam Kruka
Pittsburg
Camp Perry
United States Infantry
United States Marine Corps
Ball
Jackson
John Davidson
John Abner
Redwine
Richmond
Ind
St. Paul
Minn
Joint Lutheran Synod of Ohio
Train Hire Automobile in Gary Deaths and Injuries
An east bound Pennsylvania flyer hit an automobile at Liverpool injuring two men and killing one woman. The car carried three Toledo residents. Local authorities investigate the fatal crash and determine injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Liverpool
Toledo
Davis Denial: Senator Davis Remains at Home in City
Reports that Henry G. Davis, former U S senator, is home in the city were vigorously denied. No relatives have been summoned and Davis is reportedly confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kins
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
United States
Mr. Davis
King of Gypales Robbed in Colorado Springs Camp
A masked man robbed in Colorado Springs stealing $1,000 a diamond and a gold brooch from John Adsrme at a camp. Police search for the culprit as local authorities pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Gypales
Colorado Springs
Col
Didmond
John “Adsrme
Evidences of Wealth Remain in Frugal Household Talk
In a collection of fragments the household chat reveals a wish for a piano and a desire to impress visitors. The speaker notes the presence of beef in the refrigerator as a sign of prosperity, contrasting humble appearances with financial comfort.
Teeth Baited Chicken Joke Sparks Consumer Quip
Newed and his wife dispute a dealer over a chicken sold as young. They joke the bird showed no teeth, implying it was deceived. The exchange dwells on a comic misunderstanding of age and teeth in the fowl sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newed
All the Difference In Cruelty to Insects
A professor cites a bald-headed man harshly shooing a fly to illustrate forethought that could reduce insect suffering. He jokes about a fly landing on his head and shifting positions until he exclaims it is a wasp. The anecdote underscores humane attitudes toward small creatures.
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Egypt
Lack of Money a Godsend in This Medical Case
A Green Forest Arkansas woman credits not paying a specialist up front with healing her stomach trouble. After four doctors failed to cure her neuralgia and catarrh, she stopped coffee, tried Postum, and reports improved sleep and absent pain.
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Green Forest
Ark
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