War with Mexico Seems Probable as Taft Weighs Congress
Washington reports indicate growing belief that conflict with Mexico may be near. President Taft contemplates calling Congress in special session to authorize invasion, with officials noting a strong push from Mexican unrest and refugee flows influencing U.S. decision.
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Washington
D.C
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Eka Chorale
Wtar
War Department
Roweist
Dnst
Border Tension and Rebel Risk as U S Forces Brace
Reports detail American border patrols near the Arizona line as Salazar's rebel forces threaten raids across the border. Maj. Rice mobilizes three cavalry troops while locals scout, amid calls in Mexico for Congress to convene and push plans from the Plan of San Luis Potosí.
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Mexican Senate
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Sonora
Salazar
Don Steever
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War Department
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Ceater
Cast of Death Mask of Bishop Taken for Crypt Statue
Fon Du Lac Wisconsin September 1 A cast has been made of the death mask of Bishop Grafton The mask shows the bishop with a thinner face but the strong lines of features and the impressive forehead The cast will be used as a model for a reclining statue to be placed in a crypt at St Pauls Cathedral
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Hayes says Waldo approved his work at trial
In New York Hayes testified that Police Commissioner Waldo approved his methods in handling disorderly houses. Hayes said he was ordered to raid only with outside evidence, and he told Waldo of his actions, who approved them before adjournment of the trial day.
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Tflayes
Fourth District
Motorcycle Tragedy at Motordrome Claims Seven Dead
In New Jersey the death toll from the rambling crash at the Motordrome rose to seven with William Barnett of Newark succumbing in hospital. Eyewitnesses, including manager Paul J. Durkin, were questioned as authorities planned no coroner’s inquest.
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Wiliam Barnett
Paul J. Durkin
Immortal Bugs Star Pitcher Raymond Found Dead
Chicago report says former New York National League pitcher Bugs Raymond was found dead in a downtown hotel at noon. Coroner notes heart disease aggravated by heat as the cause.
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Ide Arthur
Bugs” Raymond
New York
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Motor scares horse. man dead and another hurt in crash
In Kansas City an auto sped past a horse drawing a buggy forcing a sudden overturn on a country road. Ellen Robinson, 56, was killed after being thrown into a barbed wire fence while John Hunk, building contractor, was seriously injured. The speeding motorist fled the scene.
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Ellen Robinson
John Hunk
Modern Jekyll and Hyde Facing Death in Mass Trial
A Springfield man nicknamed the gentleman burglar faces execution by electric chair in mid September for the Dow family murders in Burlington Street. He had a violent past of burglaries and hold ups. at trial he showed a changed demeanor, claiming Christian Science faith will ease his suffering. He confessed to the shootings that killed Miss Martha Blackstone and wounded Mrs Dow and Miss Harriet Dow.
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Desert Family Reunion Follows Miner Returns Rich
Barley McEnany comes back to Hurontown after ten years away to a fortune of ten cents? He prospered in Canada via a mining venture and reunites with his wife and eight children. The family, initially left to themselves, welcomes the now wealthy man and forgives past neglect.
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Missouri crops show gains and good condition
The Missouri crop report from Columbia dated September 10 indicates corn is 10 percent above the year average and 12 percent above the five year average. All other crops are in good shape with livestock showing a 2 shortage.
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Missouri
Columbia
Murder Mystery Story in Gary Indiana Sees Gruba Girl Found
Police discover the body of 5 year old Mary Gruba in a swamp on Gary outskirts. Clothing torn, investigators suspect attack and murder. In Berlin, Emperor Wilhelm II leaves for Switzerland after a long day, ending with a troop concert and banquet at Lustgarten.
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Ind
Mary Gruba
Berlin
Winllkam
Switzerland
Lustgarden
Grave to reveal death mysteries in Szabo case
New York authorities order exhumation of Rosa Szabo’s body to probe death cause amid ties to Burton W. Gibson and a $10 000 will. Austrian consulate probes claims that Szabo’s mother Miriam Selzer may be an imposter and forged heirs are named.
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Rogers
Orange County
Rosa Syabo
Greenwood Lake
Burton W. Gibson
Bson
Svabo
Austere
Navy to see nine fleet captain changes early next year
Washington reports that Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger will assume command of the Atlantic fleet next January succeeding Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus. Nine changes among fleet captains will become effective, with formal navy department annunciation to follow.
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Washington
Charles J. Badger
Atlantic
Hugo Osterhaus
Navy Department
Cotton Gins Are Producing Wealth in Early Season Report
The census bureau reports 920,996 bales ginned before Sept 1 with Sea Island and round bales included. State counts list Texas 473,939 and Georgia 33,994 among others, reflecting early season ginning activity across Alabama Arkansas Florida and more.
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Census Bureau
Sea Island
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Governor Cruce Tests Prohibition in Oklahoma City Raid
Oklahoma Governor Cruce orders enforcement of state prohibition laws and leads a raid on bootlegging joints in Oklahoma City. Deputies, forced entry, and confiscation of beer and gambling paraphernalia mark the night as he vows quick action against illicit traffic.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Cruce
Tie
Water War Shatters Federal State Tensions in Wyoming
In the Wind River valley a clash over water rights pits federal authority against the Wyoming state system. Interior Secretary Fisher orders agents to control headgates of the Hiette canal while State Engineer Parshall vows arrests for interference. Both sides prepare federal and state legal actions.
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Wyo
United States
Wyoming
Wind River Valley
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Hiétle Canal
Parshall
DIES AT PIANO DURING DEATH SONG PERFORMANCE
In New York on Monday evening Mrs. Sidney Hicks wife of a Bronx writer collapsed from heart failure after finishing the Death Song from Il Trovatore while playing piano at a Northport cottage gathering. She died in her husband’s arms before help arrived.
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Il Trovatore
Sidney Hicks
Bronx
Priest Confesses to 43-Year-Old Robbery Case
Mrs. Maris Gillet of Cadutm et Mich receives a letter from a priest in Ronchamyp France admitting he swapped his name for hers in a will for her great uncle. The priest, now 84, seeks forgiveness and restitution of 100 094 francs. Mrs Gillet plans to travel to France to reclaim the inheritance.
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Mich
Maris Gillet
Ronchamyp
France
Man Free of Knife Artifacts After Stomach Surgery
At Chicuzo county hospital John Martinez 26 underwent successful surgery to remove 25 pocket knives 11 nails five blade fragments a dozen screws and a silver dollar from his stomach. Doctors believe pain prompted the operation noting the items likely caused his 14 year condition known locally as the Roman tool cheat.
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John Martinez
Martinez
Chieugvang
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Iall Leathears
Mar- Hoei
Martinez Hallowel
Public Sentiment Grows Over Lynching Accused Man
Cordon White arrested in connection with the lynching of Walter Jamastan. White’s daughter Nita was attacked last Thursday. Bond set at 10 000 dollars. White transported from Charleston to Princeton. Hundreds gather at the station as Judge J Frank Maynard calls for a special grand jury to investigate the lynching.
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Cordon White
Walter Jamastan
White
Nita
Prinecton
Pamda
Callrogid
J. Frank Maynard
Speciak
Bram
HESSENIUS ON TRIAL FOR LIFESENTENCE
Cherokee Iowa September 10 The case of Hessenius charged with first degree murder opened in district court. Prosecutors and defense begin jury examination as Hessenius has been jailed since spring after his wife died from injuries he claimed were accidental. Evidence points to possible foul play amid money disputes.
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Towa
Ejp
Baxsenina
Hessenius
Mystery in Death of Baseball Star
Chicago detectives and coroner staff report a postmortem shows Arthur L. Raymond former pitcher for the New York National League died from a fractured skull not heart disease as first thought. Raymond was beaten at Elsdon, AL baseball grounds and his assailant will be arrested tonight.
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Chicago
Arthur L. Raymond
Buga
Raymond
Elsdon
Doctor offers $10000 for cure of Wilson children
In St Louis Dr Robert Edward Wilson vows a $10000 reward to any physician who can save his three remaining children all afflicted with infantile paralysis after the death of his 10 year old daughter Virginia. The scene in the child's room moved attending doctors to tears.
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St. Louis
Virginia
Robert Edward Wilson
Lindell Boulevard
Wilson
Pattenville
Clapp Subcommittee Seeks Cornelia Gliss Jr in Campaign Inquiry
Washington Sept 10 The Clapp subcommittee will ask Cornelia M Gliss Jr to testify on campaign contributions in 1904. Officials hope his access to his father s papers may shed light on Harriman and Standard Oil donations.
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Clapp
Cornelia M. Gliss, Jr
Harriman
Standard OU
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