Lusitania Sets Speed Record as It Reaches Sandy Hook
The Lusitania, rushing at twenty five knots, passes Nantucket lightship amid cheers from three thousand on deck. Onboard praise from Col Kowalski and Captain Miller notes turbine engine excellence. observers hail the record voyage, marking a milestone in steamship history.
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New York
Nantucket
Sandy Hook
Kowalski
Robert Fulton
Cunard Line
James W. Miller
Hudson River
Fulton
Cunard
Lusitania Passes Lightship In Transit To Sandy Hook Finish
The Lusitania, on a westward passage from trans Atlantic records, was spotted by Nantucket lightship at around 5 55 p m as she sped toward Sandy Hook. Captain Jacobson reported the passing to naval authorities. Smoke poured from funnels and passengers waved from decks while the ship’s wake stretched behind. The vessel, en route to the bar, expected to reach about 1 15 this morning.
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Newport
Nantucket
Sandy Trook
Jacobson
Naval
Lusitania
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Speed Record for Ocean Crossing
New York reports the Lusitania crossed the Atlantic in record time off Sandy Hook at 1 2% a m. The Cunard liner claims the fastest Atlantic voyage with turbine engines outperforming reciprocating designs. The ship’s best day reached 619 knots, surpassing previous records, and signaling superior turbine performance.
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New York
Lusttinia
Sandy
Cunard Line
England
Germany
Atlantic
Noer Deutschland
Steaunshipmen
Ocean
Cunard Sets Ocean Crossing Records in Early Venture
The Tusitania’s line reportedly averages 24 knots for the voyage. Arrival at 1 20 would have matched 24 knot pace. Cunard’s Entona, dating to 1845, yielded 11 days 3 hours, surpassing the Great Western record of 14 days.
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Tusitania
Cunard Line
Great Western
Two for Chicago in Detroit games stir fan interest
IT 18 reports Detroit Tigers travel to Detroit with Chicago antagonists for two Strait City games. Despite damp spirits, Detroit hopes rise after three meetings in Chicago yielded two wins for Chicago and a draw. Attendance nears 15,000 amid poor weather. other results show Boston American League wins and St. Louis tied at two.
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Chicago
Detroit
Ball Park
Boston
St. Louis
Aged Kaiser Improved As Emperor Recovers
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Franz Joseph, aged ruler of Austria and Hungary, showing signs of improvement from bronchial catarrh. Fever subsided and temperature normal by evening, though cough persists. Doctors caution bronchitis may clear within a week if no complications arise given his age and history of medical advice disregard.
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Vienna
Francois Joseph
Austria
Tungary
Will Found a Trade School in St Louis
David Ranken Jr an eccentric millionaire in a cheap lodging house announces the founding of the David Ranken Jr school of mechanical trades. He will donate most of his fortune with the first endowment exceeding 1 000 000 dollars.
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St. Louis
David Ranken, Jr
Bay State Democratic Trouble in Mass Club
The Democratic Club of Massachusetts condemns Bartlett leaders for their Springfield convention acts. Officers include ex-Governor Douglass, Richard Olney and William A. Gaston.
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Boston
Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Bartlett
Springfield
Douglass
Richard Olney
William A. Gaston
Horrible Crime Reported Near Gori
The body of Prince Tzereteli, a cousin of Prince I G Tzereteli and former Nutais duma member, was found hacked to pieces in the suburbs of Gori. Police have evidence the crime was committed by peasants.
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Titus
Prince Tzereteli
I. G. Tzereteli
Duma
Nutais
Gori
Bubonic Plague Totals in Frisco Update
The San Francisco board of public health records list 64 verified bubonic plague cases to date with 37 deaths and 7 recoveries. Twenty patients remain under treatment, yielding a 57.8 percent death rate.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Office of the Board of Public Health
Union ticket named in New York county race
In New York on October 11 the split between Republicans and the Independence League over the county ticket has closed and a union ticket has been nominated for the race.
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New York
Mrs Romadka Disappears After Bond Release
Chicago Oct 11 Mrs Charles J Romadka wife of the Milwaukeean and self confessed thief disappeared from Chicago after being released on bonds totaling 9400 dollars.
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Romadka
Chicago
Charles J. Romadka
Turkey’s Armenia famine method shifts to emigration
St. Petersburg October 11 reports that Turkey uses emigration to the Caucasus as a method to end famine in Armenia. The measure directs Armenians away from famine areas, prompting mass movement toward Caucasian regions.
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St. Petersburg
Turkey
Armenia
Caucasus
Port Audience Portrays Politically Charged Stage Drama
Standing room only filled the Grand for The Man of the Hour a political thriller about a indolent club man cast as mayoral hopeful. The strong ensemble led by William Lamp and Horigan delivers sharp acting as a city battles a street railway franchise scheme and personal loyalties.
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Horigan
William Lamp
Alwyn Bennet
Charles Wainwright
Richard Horigan
James Phelan
LeBrasse
Bevins
Pierre Pelletier
Henry Thompson
Norma Winslow
Dallas Wainwright
Louise Everts
Cynthia
Supepore
Carroll Street
Freeport
Bennett
Monte Carlo Girls Big Burlesque at the Grand
Tonight at the Grand opera house the Monte Carlo Girls Big Burlesque Company offers burlesque and vaudeville including Military Maids and Themale Seminary with comedy, dancing, and a piquant chorus. Al W. Martins Uncle Tom's Cabin comes Monday with a faithful, closely followed adaptation of Stowe's work.
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the Grand
Monte Carlo
al W. Martin
Grand Opera House
America
Mrs. Stowe
Strikers Return to Work in Augusta Strike Ends
Augusta Georgia October 11 report notes the strike situation nearly settled as several striking telegra ph operators reported for work restoring normal service and reducing picket activity in the city.
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Augusta
President shifts hunt to catamounts in Louisiana
The president will discontinue his bear hunt today and tomorrow to pursue catamounts in Louisiana. This marks a change in plans as he prioritizes the bigger game, with officials confirming the itinerary adjustment.
Patrons urged to notify office on missing newspaper deliveries
The notice asks subscribers to report irregular delivery of the paper to the office, requesting timely alerts to ensure service. It emphasizes courtesy and prompt notification to fix delivery gaps.
Humphreys Homeopathic No. 28 Ad
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes promoted as the only successful remedy. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 used over 40 years. $1 per vial or $8 for special packages. Sold by druggists or prepaid on receipt of price. Humphreys Med Co William and John Stevenson London/Neon?
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Humphreys
Humphreys’ Med. Co
William & John Ste Ne
Mrs D Brown Resumes China Painting at Gift Shop
Mrs. D. Brown will resume her china painting classes on October 10 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Gift Shop located at 166 Stephenson Street. The note indicates daily lessons and a return to sessions.
October Weather Forecast From Hillsboro News Humorist
Charles Bilas of the Hillsboro News writes an October weather forecast filled with autumn imagery and political jabs. He humorously predicts October will end the year’s engagement on Thursday the 3ist, and lampoons the president’s canebrakes expedition and Teddy Roosevelt’s hunting antics.
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Hillsboro News
Furth
Yesr
October
Ship of State
Washington
Louisiana
Teddy
Poland
China
White House
Harry A Garfield Celebrates 44th Birthday milestone
Harry Augustus Garfield, eldest son of President James A. Garfield, born October 11, 1863 in Hiram Ohio, recently elected president of Williams College. A Williams graduate 1885, he studied law at Columbia, spent a year in London, practiced in Cleveland, led municipal reform efforts, and taught politics at Princeton before assuming Williams College presidency.
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Harry Augustus Garfield
Williams College
James A. Garfield
United States
Hiram
Ohio
Columbia University Law School
Oxford
Inns of Court
London
Cleveland
Municipal Association of
National Municipal League
National Civil Service Reform League
American Social Science Association
Princeton University
Princeton
Williams
Child’s Ailment Healed By Case Treatment Sold At Stephenson Street
A mother’s note states her baby was thin and cross and cried with pain until using a Case remedy sold by Wimff Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street, after which the child is described as well again.
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Wimff, Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Limiting Rock Island Saloons Fails for Lack of Second
Alderman Louis Ostrom introduced an ordinance to cap Rock Island saloons at 75. The motion for immediate consideration failed, so the measure was not formally presented. It would restrict new licenses after current ones expire, placing issuance authority in the council. A Chicago-style limit may be proposed later, echoing the Illinois Liquor Dealers' Protective association push.
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Rock Island
Louis Ostrom
City of
Ostrom
Hester
Witter
Chicago
Illinois Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Freeport laundry advertises prompt rug cleaning service
Local ad urges readers to send rugs and carpets to Freeport laundry for prompt service. Phones 276. ALBRIGHT & OstTEN, 68 Galena St. 10-8dtf.
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Freeport Laundry
Albright & Ostten
Galena St
Heinz sauer kraut for gale at Merck and O Brien's
Heinz supplies sauer kraut for a gale at Merck and O Brien's dated 9 26d tf.
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Heinz’ Sauer
Gale
Merck & O Brien’s
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