Corn Condition Shows Up Better Across U S Crops
The October 1 crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture details corn at 70.40 percent of normal yield, buckwheat 14 percent, potatoes 62.3 percent, and tobacco 5 percent. It notes area planted and per acre yields for corn, buckwheat, potatoes, tobacco, rice, apples, hay, and other crops with comparisons to prior years and 10-year averages, reflecting overall improved condition in corn and varied results across other crops.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
United States Department
Ares
Nermel
Supreme Court Faces a Term of Hard Work
The Supreme Court opened after a four month recess with about 60 motions for early consideration. Key cases include state regulation of interstate commerce, coal lands leasing, church consolidation, and the 1906 naturalization law. Justice Day was absent due to his wife's illness, and President Taft's absence influenced attorney motions.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisiana
Missouri
Sasderen
Ciicuit
Clicuit Court of Appeals
Customs and the Commerce Courts
Supreme Tribunal
Justice Day
Canton
Ohio
Taft
Markham to Meet Union Men in Governor Nogl Office
President C W Markham of the Texas Central railroad traveled to Jackson to confer with strikers and local labor representatives about returning to work with assurances of better treatment. A telegraph from another union indicated Brement and state city workers may resume duties if promises are kept. The meeting follows a pattern of limited talks and partial improvements in the region.
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Jackson
Mina
C. W W. Markham
Tinois Central Railroad
Nogl
Bretem
Markham
Ahrevle le Jackson
Blackhhar
Hayaton
Tex
Harriman Roads
Union
Etrhera
Turkey asks powers to step in over Turkey Italy tensions
A Turkish circular note to major powers requests mediation to ease ongoing disputes with Italy. It proposes terms likely including surrender of Trieste under conditions and mentions potential talks in Constantinople with the other powers before Italy acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Powers
Joplin
Deb
Italy
Fragmented OCR Notice From Toronto Column
Garbled text from a Toronto section discusses Methodist topics and undefined individuals. The readable fragments hint at church matters and a possible public notice but lack clear names dates or actions.
Bergdoll Wins Final Auto Race With Fast First Half Lead
Bergdoll driving a Dens car won the big auto race at Philadelphia Ot with a strong first half showing. He led for 13 minutes eight seconds in the first half, averaged 37 19 miles per hour, and completed 23 laps in 1:47.67. Wishart finished second while Mulford dropped to third after a tire stop on lap 23.
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Mulferd
Two More Bodies Recovered After Austin Flood
In Austin Pennsylvania two more bodies were recovered yesterday as rescuers cleared wreckage from the flood. The deceased were Mrs William Harvey and her daughter Mrs George Loeb, among the 64 feared dead.
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Austin
Get
William ©Itsarvey
Airs
George Loeb
Kimmel Still Hopes to Prove His Identity
In Niles Michigan Estella Kimmel declared the man from Auburn prison is not her son George A Kirchael who vanished 13 years ago yet the man called Kimmel still pursues proof of being her son. He recently returned from a country trip north of town claiming to have won over old friends with his claim.
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Niles, Mich
Get
Estella Kimmel
Auburn
George A. Kirchael
Kimmel
Imself
Here
Fisher in Hospital Amid Washington Tensions
Walter L. Fisher, secretary of the interior, hospitalized after a blight operation, faces blank reports and aims to return to Washington soon. Officials discuss potential reforms and scheduling as key ministers weigh Peru relations and domestic strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter LT. Tisher
Secretary of the Interior
Tia
Washington
German Balloonist Wins Bennett Trophy in International Race
Lieut Hans Gericke of Berlin H won the James Gordon Bennett trophy after the balloon race began in Kansas City. Gericke reported landing at Ladysmith Wisconsin after traveling 468 miles, while his aid F C Duncker survived the journey. The field’s nearest rival was the Backaye piloted by Lieut Frank Labro of the US Army.
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Kansas City
Hans Gericke
Berlin
Acta Club of
Fred G. Ainsworth
United States Army
Signal Corps
Great Lakey Region
Gericke
Ladysmith
Wis
F. C. Duncker
Germany
St. Louis
Dusseldorf
Canada
North Sea
England
France
Lieut
Frank Labro
River Flood Worsens Near La Crosse As Dams Fail
Flood waters rise an inch per hour along the Hatfield dam area north of La Crosse Wisconsin. Mississippi River levels reach 18.9 feet, damaging farms and cutting traffic on the Northwestern railroad. Local merchants face bankruptcy while relief is scarce and residents flee.
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la Croan
Wia
Hatfield Dam
la Crosse
Missinsino
Fara & Line
LeCrosse
Onalaska
Hieck
Teo
Mwiltidhien
Maueton
Esau Claire
Bisck
Canal the Greatest Project in Ages
Viellingham Washington reports Taft predicts the Panama Canal’s July 1 completion amid grand claims the project is the era’s greatest construction. He hints the canal could open to the first ship soon, with travel plans and presidential movements outlined for a broader tour north then west.
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Viellingham
Wash
Taft
Hurr
Panama Canal
Christian Éeen
Patt
Bellingham
Gregand
California
Salt Lars City
Montana
Thousands seek tickets to World Series as guards turn away crowds
Special police guard the New York National League club offices as thousands surge for tickets to the world championship series. An estimated five thousand seekers were turned away as the sale began for the event set to start next Saturday.
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New York
National League Baseball Club
Explosion leaves four dead and six injured
Reported blast results in four fatalities and six injuries. Names and exact roles unclear due to damaged text but individuals associated with the incident are mentioned as injured or dead. Investigating authorities pursue charges and arrests related to the event.
Taft Halfway Through His Western Trip
President Taft reaches the halfway mark of his tour touching 15 states since September 15. He has delivered over 100 speeches and seen 2,000 railroad workers involved in his train operations. The itinerary includes Lewiston Moscow Spokane Tacoma Seattle and a Mount Rainier climb in Washington.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Washington
Taft
Pacific Coast
Lince
Beverly
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Lewiston
Moscow
Spokane
Eli
Tacoma
Seattle
Mount Fahier
Ballinger
Puget Sound
Bremerton Navy Yards
Brady
Boise
Idaho
Congress
Dam Break Inquest Details Fatalities And Proceedings
An inquest into the dam break at Payless Pulp and Paper town is held at Couderapart. Witnesses describe buckling and three breaks while authorities confirm deaths of Myra Hess and others. The case centers on whether testimony could incriminate a defendant and the process moves toward debris removal and rehabilitation in Austin.
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Anefin, Ps
Odta-Prederick Haimlit
Payless Pulp and Paper Company
Yes
Avelin Vwilagen
Bo “ Oh
Couderapart
Nelskaldik
Hamiin
Walter BK
Syyeadlan
Sweatland
Myra
Jacob Hess
Uerbert Treeze
Austin
Riias
Heath
Ghert Sykes
Frank Sykes
E. A. Wilbur
Snr
Indicted Piper Manufacturers Trial Continues in District Court
A trial involving several piper manufacturers proceeded in the U.S. District Court as jurors began their deliberations. The defendants face charges tied to alleged irregularities in production and distribution practices.
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Clevelans, Guto
Piper
Piopet Jalbers
Rami
Ates
Black River Falls Destroyed In Flood Crisis
Flooding from the Hatfield dam breach washes Black River Falls from its site and floods Melrose 18 miles away. Officials estimate damages near 1 million dollars at Black River Falls, with power plant losses of about 50 thousand. Relief measures are organized by La Crosse to aid stranded residents.
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la Crosse
Wis
Black River
Haitfeld
Hatfield
Merer McGilivary
Met
Black River Falls
Ferris
Water Power Company
Melrose
Here
Falls Way
Black River Falls Struck by Flood Doom in Wisconsin
The town of Black River Falls Wisconsin with about 2 000 residents faced catastrophic flooding after the Black River surged through the city destroying homes and all grocery stores and meat markets. Relief is sought from La Crosse and other communities for food and tents as train service is halted and telegraph lines fail. The disaster followed sudden breaches and undermining of buildings as water swept through the heart of the town.
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la Crosse
Wis
Black Tiver Falls
Mctllitray
Northwestern
Black River
Mouch
Black River Falls
Hatfield
Hatheld
Melrose
North Bend
Yeseerdar
Velora
Marxer McGill
Wisconsin
Deluga
Camp Douglas
Ag Lt
Tremont Hotel
Caune
Digaater
Department expert at work in central section
Pierre, S. D. expert from the department surveys central South Dakota projects. He is behind a study to ascertain stability and suitability of pipelines for irrigation and drainage systems in the region. Work aims to prepare for proposed irrigation schemes and improve water management.
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Pierre
Stanley
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Leisleis
Mary
Bni
Hay— Pinipary Oentanatie
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Ami
Judge Day
Shopmen’s Federation
Methodists
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Taronto
Fai
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Fisher IN Hospital
Lady
Smith
Mississippi
Banka
Panama
Washi
Noy Vouk
Michael Renarney
Farerman
Seria
W.oMarcin
Mienst Biperittes
Kierry Wenc
German Geoletics of
Brook
Baylces Pulp. and
Paper Mid
London
Bank of England
Tilack Hiver
Fielow
Roaring Creek
Irving
Worth Bend
Melrore
Holmen
Bythis
Midway
Guawasaka
Lake Wausau
Wanauu
Lake Wauean
Rothenchild Dam
Milwaukee Road
Granite Heights
Wausau
Galt Blake City
Utati
Eres
C. E Erickson
Solomon Lrawn
Samuel Kirkpatrick
Harley Ife Whinnay
Davenport
Gall
Lisbon
Praganca
Tra-os- Mantes
Bortumal
Winhaes
Braganca
Repub Haas
Tucson
Artz
Hermestis
Cayras
Sonorn
Bah.ey
3T. Paul Railroad
Aber
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