Man who shot at Guiteau killed in self defense claim
Washington report details William Jones known as Bill Jones the avenger shooting John A McPherson at Bates farm near Brookland after a quarrel over a horse. McPherson a former Marine died from buckshot wounds. Jones claims self defense and was arrested en route to Baltimore. Guiteau incident recounted with Jones briefly escaping before capture and acquittal. Mrs Jones and servant were later detained as witnesses.
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Washington
Garfield
Guiteau
William Jones
Bill Jones
John A. McPherson
Detroit
Mich
Bates
Brookland
McPherson
Jones
Baltimore
Nevitt
United States Marine Corps
Corkhill
Gqusteau
Fredericksburg
Jim
Mrs. Jones
Elizabeth Witfird
Chauffeur Must Not Sneeze In Fatal Lenox Pageant
A Lenox to Boston automobile party veered off a three foot embankment near Palmer when the chauffeur sneezed and lost control. Mrs Boreman of the Island of Teneriffe, Lady Sutton and Herbert Atsley of London, and J Malcolm Forbes of Boston were aboard. the car overturned but landed on a mossy rivulet bank and all escaped serious injury. The travelers then proceeded by train to Boston.
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Lenox
Mass
Walter Boreman
Tenerifte
Sutton
Herbert Atsley
London
J. Malcolm Forbes
Boston
Palmer
Peaceful Picketing Permitted by Court Decree
Chicago October 12 United States circuit court of appeals reviews injunction against striking molders and upholds that peaceful picketing is allowed but must not be threatening or intimidating. The court modifies the injunction by removing paragraphs that enjoin a boycott, finding no evidence of a boycott.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeis
Altis-Chalimers Company
Kern Homeward Run After Southern Campaign Swing
John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee returns to Indianapolis after a two week south and southeast tour. He reports good reception and plans to move on to New York for campaigning in New York state New Jersey and Connecticut.
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Kern
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
South
Southeast
New York
New York State
New Jersey
Connecticut
Republicans Accuse Tax Rise Under Hanly Rule
The Rockville Tribune reports a GOP claim that Indiana state taxation rose under Governor Hanly compared with Claude Matthews. They cite 1896 debt payments and 1907 no debt levy, contrasting Republican increases in taxables and overall disbursements from 2.79 million in 1894 to 5.09 million in 1906.
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Republican State Committee
Claude Matthews
Republican
Rockville Tribune
Steel trust opens Republican campaign in Youngstown
The Ohio Republicans launched their bid with a Wick Park parade in Youngstown drawing about 12 000 in line, over 10 000 from steel mills. Workers wore uniforms paid by Republic Iron and Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and United States Steel. The event halted for Taft cheers but a Bryan shout occurred. West Virginia Republicans show internal fights as Senator Scott and Senator Smith exchange blows over recent remarks. Governor Haily and Speaker Branch recall the legislature to address the metropolitans police bill, costing an estimated $100 000 to taxpayers.
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Ohio Republicans
Youngstown
Steel Trust
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wick Park
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
West Virginia
United States
Scott
Smith
Senate
Haily
Speaker Branch
Metropolitan Police
Balkan war waiting as conferences proceed
London reports Belfrade quiet after a Balkan crisis session. King Peter of Seevia Diy has not decided to wage war on Austria Hungary. Powers await London talks between Iswolsky and Grey with Edward VII at Buckingham Palace. Britain readies six battleships for possible Malta voyage as Europe eyes a conference.
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Austria- Hungary
London
M. Iswolsky
Russia
Edward Grey
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Gibraltar
Eost
Malta
Porte
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Insane man battles police atop 535 foot bridge tower
On the Williamsport bridge tower the insane climber fought two officers in a ten minute struggle atop a narrow platform high above the East River. Officers finally overpowered him as onlookers watched from below.
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New York
Brooklyn
Williamsport Bridge
East River
Fire in White House stables causes $15 damage
A fire of unknown origin broke out in the loft of the White House stables in Washington. The blaze caused about $15 in damage before being extinguished.
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White House
Washington
First Supreme Court convenes since term end and misc items
News roundup notes the first meeting of the Supreme Court since June term closure, plus Brown urges compulsory Alaska native school attendance. Other items include the National Civic Federation's New York meeting, a football game injuring seventeen, and a Columbus firemen engineers convention adjournment. Also reported are deaths of Eppa Hunton and Willi Ketley children from tondaltoools, rioters in Cettinje, Garfield touring Boston, stamp designs by Pestmaster General Meyer, and Christian Missionary Alliance pledges in New York. The Greonaborro centennial draw draws twenty thousand attendees.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Editition
Brown
Alaska
National Civic Federation
New York
Cev le
Union
Wesleyan College
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
Columbus
St. Paul
Willi Ketley
Heavener
Oklo
Iofant
Mil
Garfield
Washington
Boston
Eppa Hunton
United
Richmond
Bureau of Engraving
Hna Printing
Hve
Myer
United States
the Christian Missionary Alliance
Grepnaboro
N. O
Wealth interests back Taft or fear Bryan drives campaign
The Indianapolis News reports that Harriman Rockefeller and Wall Street financiers support Taft for president. It notes the firm belief they back him to avoid Roosevelt policy clashes or to secure easier terms than Bryan, with Hitchcock Cromwell DuPont Bliss and Penrose seen guiding the Taft effort.
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Indianapolis News
Mr. Taft
Harriman
Rockefeller
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Grant
Wall Street
Mr. Hitchcock
Cromwell
DuPont
Cornelius Bliss
Boies Penrose
Mr. Bryan
Party Affair Drives Indiana Special Session Costs
Governor Hanly cites four reasons for a special session but the Rockville Tribune argues only the appropriation fix is a state concern. It says GOP faction fighting over a county local option proposal spurred the call, likely costing taxpayers about 100000.
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Republican Party
Rockville
Hanly
Attica
Local option debate on county and township units in Indiana
Editorials argue that a county wide wet vote would negate township remonstrances and cost dry townships their gains. The Columbia City Post dismisses claims of partial county votes and urges a county level decision as the only temperance path. It also critiques the Republican platform for supporting guaranteed profits to trusts amid bank deposit guarantees.
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B. F. Watson
Indianapolis
Phalanx
Prohibition
Columbia City Post
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Mob Loosens Hold After Spartanburg Riot and Lynching Attempt
In Spartanburg South Carolina a mob of about a thousand fought with police and militia over a Black man named John Irby accused of an incident with Miss Lillie Dempsey. Three rioters and a sheriff were hurt. the mob was repelled and dispersed with militia on guard.
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Spartanburg
D. C
John Irby
Lillie Dempsey
Saxon Mhs
Will
Grover Fowler
Ernest Porter
Carney
Nichols
Cubs Win Two Games in World Series Opener
Chicago NL team beats Detroit 10 to 6 in Detroit and 7 to 5 in Chicago to take a 2-0 lead. Rainy opener in Detroit gave way to sunny second game with overcoats needed in cool weather. Chicago used three pitchers in the first win and Detroit two. Large crowds attended both games with high receipts totals reported.
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Chicago
Detroit
Stray Balloon Seen North of Rochester
A large high flying balloon with at least one passenger was sighted one mile north of Rochester Michigan on October 12. The craft traveled east to west and its origin remained unknown as no ascension was reported locally.
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Rochester
Mich
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