Wreck kills fifteen Purdue students en route to Indianapolis
A Big Four passenger train carrying Purdue University students to the Indiana football game collided with a coal freight near Indianapolis. Fifteen Purdue students died, many were injured, and the list of dead includes Charles Grube, Charles Farr, and B. C. Robartson among others. President Stone of Purdue was not among the injured. Surgeons arrived quickly as women helpers aided injured passengers amid the wreckage.
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Campaigns End as Ohio and New York Vote Looms
Reporting from Ohio and New York indicates campaigns close tonight as voters prepare for Tuesday contests. John H. Glavké and Yom L. Johne lead speeches while Colonel Myron T. Herrick avoids attacks, focusing on Johnson. Analysts predict a Republican state ticket win with Democrats relying on leverage in the legislature.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation by Theodore Roosevelt
The president proclaims a general day of Thanksgiving to God on the twenty sixth of November. He urges Americans to cease ordinary labor and give thanks in homes and places of worship for manifold mercies. The proclamation is signed by Theodore Roosevelt, with John Bay as secretary.
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Tenement Fire at House of All Nations Kills Seventeen
A blaze at 436 Eleventh Avenue known as the House of All Nations in New York killed at least eighteen people, many by suffocation. Twelve bodies recovered. fifth floor stairway burned away. panic in darkness as residents were overwhelmed by smoke and crush. Fire officials suspect accidental origin and say several women and children were among victims.
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Murphy Claims New York By 10 Cents, 0K
In a crowded 1903 municipal election preview, observers expect a close race between Seth Low and George B. McClellan, with William S. Devery dismissed as a serious contender. Campaigns end with many meetings as partisans tout large majorities for their tickets, Murphy leading the Tammany slate. Debates center on who will control city government and leadership of Tammany Hall amid internal friction and labor support shifts.
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Reformation Day Observances By City Churches
Today marks Reformation Day observed by Lutheran churches in the city. St Johns Church prepared a fine program led by an excellent choir, recalling Martin Luther posting the Ninety Five Theses on the cathedral door in Wittenberg. An explosion caused minor damage at the Western Union telegraph office basement last night.
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Release of Lycehowan in political crime case
Federal Commissioner Mogras released Tames Lysehohaun this afternoon, holding the crime to be of a political nature. The Indianapolis report notes the decision follows a lone ruling in the case and reframes the charge as political rather than criminal.
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Garter for Governor Appointment Noted in Washington
The president announced several nominations including Sanford T. Dyle for the U S district judgeship in Hawaii to fill the late Mortis. George R. Carer is named secretary of warial to the governor of the Sam, succeeding Governor Tole.
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Western Champions lay tied in college footballs
Minneapolis reports a dramatic late tie after a rain soaked clash as Michigan and Minnesota finish level. Spectators recall a gale at Northrop Field as the second half saw bold drives and a pivotal goal near the end.
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Northwestern Beats Illinois 12 to 11 in Front of 6000
Northwestern University defeated Illinois 12 to 11 before about 6,000 fans. Muhl scored on a West turn as Illinois defense pressed. A late goal and misplayed plays shaped the narrow outcome.
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Chicago and Wisconsin clash in hard fought football bid
Chicago dominated by speed and field goals while Wisconsin relied on plunges to score a lone touchdown. The game featured Tekersall and a sequence of kicks as Chicago built a lead, Wisconsin answering late with a TD.Continued on Page Seven.
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