Robbers Seize $10,000 in Brooklyn Home Burglary
Five masked men enter the Tayntor home in Borough Park, bound Charles Tayntor and his wife, ransack rooms, steal jewelry and silverware totaling about $10,000, leave wedding rings, and flee after threatening harm. Children and bank savings are taken. one burglar halts at wedding ring sentiment.
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New York
Charles By. Tayntor
Tayntor
Borough Park
Brooklyn
Mrs. Tayntor
Mr. Tayntor
Charles
Warold
Mr. Taynton
Telephone Company Fails Rock Island and Moline
The Union Telephone and Telegraph Company with operations in Rock Island Moline Davenport and council bluffs filed for receivership after defaulting on $400000 in bonds and failing to meet obligations. George B. Stoker of Harrisburg Pa is named president with H H Brant as general manager and Leroy J Wolfe as joint receivers.
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Rock Island
Union Telephone and Telegraph Company
Moline
Til
Davennert
Iowa
American Trust and Savings Bank of
Chicapo
H. H. Brant
General Manger
Leroy J. Wolfe
Diveenport
Harrishire
George B. Stoker
Fourteen Buildings Burn in Orange Va. Fire
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the entire Orange Va business section after starting at Ricketts' drug store at 6 30. Fourteen buildings including the Baptist church and three dwellings were burned with losses estimated between 80000 and 100000 dollars. Insurance amounts are not yet known.
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Richmond
Orange
Ricketts’ Drug Store
Baptist Church
Must Not Enter Saloons Portland Oregon
Ralph Blaisdell a waiter for the Warriman system in the northwest issues an order forbidding employees in high departments from visiting saloons or liquor houses for any purpose. The directive affects about 500 employees.
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Portland, Ore
Ralph Blaisdell
Warriman
Northwest
Pension Granted to Palma's Widow in Havana
Governor Magooa issues a decree granting Tomas Berrada Palma's widow a life pension of 5000 dollars annually and 40 dollars per month for four children during their minority, following a Liberal candidate Jose Miguel Gomez appeal.
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Cuba
Palma
Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Magooa
Tomas Berrada Palma
Imhoff Dies After Bryan Defeat In Reading PA
Jofrenh J. Imhoff aged 72 well known Reading resident dies of heart illness attributed to Bryan defeat. He had shown deep interest in the Democratic party and its candidate Bryan during the campaign. The overwhelming defeat of Bryan is named as the cause of his illness and death.
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Bryan
Reading
Jofrenh J. Imhoff
Imhoff
Democratic Party
COST SHERMAN CAMPAIGN EXPENSES REPORTED
Allen New York vice president elect Sherman filed with the Secretary of State a campaign expense statement totaling 2800 dollars. Contributions included 780 to Oneida County Republican Committee, 500 to the Republican State Committee, and 50 to the Republican National Committee. Private secretary Harry Ta vendarf paid 600 for postage telegrams printing stationery and incidentals plus 900 for travel and rail fares.
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Albay
Allen
N. Y
Sherman
Secretary of
Mrn Sherman
Oneida County
Republican State Committee
Republican National Committee
Harry M4. Tavendarf
Gompers Declares Labour Not Conquered After Election
Washington reports President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor says labor was temporarily defeated but not conquered in the election. He stresses workers' cause of justice and freedom, urging consistent action to achieve toil and human justice, stating the future is theirs.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Waiting for Cut Prices Pittsburg Rail Sale Agreement
Prices of steel rails are to be reduced as major railroads join a large market supply after an agreement between United States Steel Corporation executives independent manufacturers and railroad leaders. The Pennsylvania Railroad and other lines were asked for last summer’s rails laid, and future needs for repairs renewals and extensions this winter and next summer.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Rrailroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Locomotive Shops Resume Full-Time Schedule in Readville
Boston reports 1800 machinists boilermakers blacksmiths steamfitters and helpers at the New York New Haven Hartford Readville locomotive shops will return to a full time five day schedule after two months of four day workweeks. Himira N J rolling mills idle nearly two years resume operation with large orders ahead.
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Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Readville
Himira
Himira Heights
Explosion Kills Nine on Grand Trunk Pacific Worksite
A dynamite blast in a deep cut on the Grand Trunk Pacific line near Winnipes killed nine laborers and injured three others. Seven workers, identified as from Dryden, were loading charges when the blast occurred. Two of the injured later died.
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Winnipes
Grand Trunk Pacific
Here
Rih
Dryden
Governors Meet in Washington D C on Conservation Effort
Invitations issued for a second Washington meeting of governors or their reps by the National Conservation of Resource Commission. The date set for Tuesday December 8 and a first general meeting of the commission is slated for Tuesday December 1 for organization. This follows the White House Governors conference last May launching the conservation movement.
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Washington
D. C
National Conservation of Resource Commission
The
Conservation Commission
For
White House
Conference of Governors
Bryan for Senator Boost Spreads in Lincoln
The idea to nominate Bryan as Nebraska senator gains traction among Democrats in Lincoln. If leaders prevail, Bryan would oppose incumbent Senator Burkett when he seeks reelection two years from now.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Nebraska
Burkett
Calabria Schooner Loss Near Summerside
The three masted British schooner Calabria driven ashore in a gale near Summerside is reported to be a total loss as she lies hopelessly fast and full of water.
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Summerside
Calabria
Governor Johnson Re elected Minnesota Governor Victory
John A. Johnson of Saint Peter won the Minnesota gubernatorial race on the Democratic ticket for the third consecutive term, defeating Republican opponent Jacob F. Jacobson. Local results center notes Johnson’s continued leadership in the state.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
John A. Johnson
Rt. Peter
Minnesota
Jacob F. Jacobson
Bankers Morse and Curtis Convicted in Misappropriation Trial
Charles W. Morse and Alfred J. Curtis were found guilty of misappropriation and falsifying bank records in a U S circuit court. Morse was sentenced to 15 years. Curtis's sentence was suspended after the jury urged clemency, with the judge citing influence by Morse and blocked reform by the bank board. The case relates to large loans via dummies used to fund Morse ice pools and steamship operations.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Finance
Alfred J. Curtis
Naional Bank of North America
United States Circuit Court
Hough
Tombs
Alfred H. Curtis
Houch
Morse
Thousands Return to Work in Lancashire After Strike
Manchester England thousands resume work after a two month strike that cost about 25 million dollars. Cotton spinners accept a six percent wage reduction effective March 1 1908 and will go back to work at once. Nearly 500000 workers involved, ending harsh labor conditions across the district.
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Manchester
Ingland
Lancashire
Vessel Archiades Wrecked Off Danzig
A German coaster Archiades ran ashore in a heavy snowstorm off Danzig. Ten crew members drowned and only three survivors were rescued from the wreck.
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Danzig
Prussia
Archiades
Maryland's Vote Split in Electoral Results
Baltimore reports the Maryland electoral vote will be split with Bryan receiving six electors and Taft two. Taft wins the popular vote by 561, as his top elector lines up 116,471 votes to Bryan's 115,910.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Bryan
Taft
French honor Wilbur Wright at Aero Club dinner
Wilbur Wright, noted American aeroplanist, was guest of honor at the Aero club of France dinner in Paris. M. Jean Bathou, minister of public works, presided as Wright received the club's gold medals and a special Academy of Sports medal.
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Wilbur Wright
Paris
Newlands Re-elected Senator by Narrow Majority
Francis G. Newlands is re-elected U.S. Senator by popular vote with a margin between 2000 and 2000. Both parties pledge state legislatures to support the result. Democrats will control both legislative chambers.
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U. S
The
People
Reno, Ney
United States
Francis G. Newlands
Banker given long term in detroit? no, eight to ten years
John T. Goodding, president of the defunct State bank of Roechyford in Roechyford Col., was convicted of unlawful use of bank funds and accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He received eight to ten years in the State prison.
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Denver
John T. Goodding
State Bank of
Roechyford
Col
Attack on Kooniga Barracks Kills 170 Austrian Soldiers
A Belgrade dispatch reports Sosnian refugee militants blew up the barracks at Kooniga in Her negovina, killing 170 German-speaking Austrian soldiers and wounding others. The attack underscores rising tensions in the region.
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Paris
Belgrade
Kooniga
Hernegovina
Berlin finance reform bill aims to raise 11 million
The imperial finance reform bill to be introduced in the reichstag is estimated to yield 119 million dollars annually. It includes the spirit monopoly tax estimated at 25 million, tobacco duty 19.25 million, a succession duty 23 million, beer duty 25 million, wines 5 million, electricity and gas duties 12.5 million, and an advertising duty 8.25 million.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Remarkable TB Bone Cure Trial At Chicago Looks Promising
A five weeks trial at the House for Destitute Crippled Children highlights a simple treatment for tubercular bone disease. Dr Emil Beck of Chicago filled the bone cavity with a bismuth subnitrate vaseline mix after an X ray guided outline of a tubercular abscess. Of 40 crippled children, 20 were cured, suggesting potential for widespread impact as medical estimates show many crippled children suffer from tubercular disorders.
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Chicago
Emil Beck
Confession Reveals Detroit Hatchet Murder in Dump Wagon
Detroit worker John Kurka confessed to killing his half brother Anthony Schultz after a dispute with Schultz and his wife. He described loading the body into a dump wagon and moving it to a western outskirts dump site where it was found. Kurka claimed Schultz attacked him first and said he felt haunted by the event.
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Detroit
John Kurka
Anthony Schultz
Schultz
Kurka
Freight steamer goes down after striking rock in river
The freight steamer H M Whitney of the Metropolitan Steamship One sank in the East River en route to Boston. Valued at 500000, it is a total loss, with cargo worth 300000 likely unrecoverable. The ship struck Sleep rock while avoiding a tow, flooding rapidly and forcing nine stokers to flee the engine room.
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East River
New York
H. M. Whitney
Metropolitan Steamship One
Boston
Sleep Rock
Wade Ellis Resigns as Assistant Attorney General Nominee
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis resigns to join the United States as Assistant Attorney General. Governor Harris will appoint A. G. Denman, the newly elected Attorney General, to fill the expired term per precedent.
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Harris
Denman
Columbus
Wade H. Ellis
Washington
United States
A. G. Denman
Millions for Boston Parks Will in Probate Court
The will of the late George Parkman leaves Boston five million dollars for public parks and five hundred thousand dollars to various institutions. Judge George allowed the bequests with Frances Parkman of New York, a cousin, withdrawing his appearance. The city bequest is earmarked to improve and maintain the Cannimen and other parks.
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Boston
George Parkman
George
Francis Parkman
New York
Pig Iron Trade Jumps After Election Inquiries Reported
Birmingham Alabama firms moved 50000 tons of pig iron in the first 24 hours after the election. A large inquirer for tonnage is in hand. The iron will be delivered in the first quarter of the coming year.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabamaron
Pope Congratulates Taft in Cable Message
The pope cabled congratulations to William H. Taft upon his presidential election. The note signals expected support for papal plans on compensation to religious congregations in Porto Rico.
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Rome
William H. Taft
Porto Rico
Steamer Sinks Between Amoy and Tungan
A small steamer carrying 600 passengers from Amoy to Tungan sank a few miles from shore. Two hundred passengers drowned while the remaining were rescued by Chinese junks in the area.
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Amoy
Tungan
Cameron Wins Arizona Seat Over Smith in Close Race
With nearly all counties counted Ralph H. Cameron Republican is elected to Congress defeating incumbent Marcus A. Smith Democrat by about 600 votes in Arizona.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Ralph H. Cameron
Marcus A. Smith
Unionists Sweep Puerto Rico Elections
Unionists win every district in Puerto Rico elections for legislature and Resident Commissioner in Washington. Tulio Larrinaga reelected Commissioner with increased majorities across the island of San Juan.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan
Washington
Unionists
Tulio Larrinaga
Republicans Hold Hawaii Territorial Race In 1904 Return
Jonah Kalanifanai elected Republican territorial delegate to Congress with reduced plurality. Territorial Legislature will be Republican and J. J. Fern, Democrat, wins as Honolulu's first mayor.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Jonah Kalanfaniacle
J. J. Fern
Vermont Returns Show Taft Victory by Wide Margin
Complete returns from Vermont list Taft with 9,592 votes, Bryan 11,688, and Hisgen 719. Taft’s plurality stands at 27,904.
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Vermont
Taft
Bryan
Hisgen
Bryan Says Office Run Only Incident To His Work
In Lincoln, Neb a crowd of about 100 visited William J Bryan at Fairview. He said he is gratified by Nebraska results and that running for office has been only an incident to his work. He added that private life offers chance to do big things without holding office.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan
Fowler declares bid for Speaker in Sixty first Congress
Charles N. Fowler, longtime Representative from New Jersey, announces his candidacy for Speaker. He proposes the House elect a seven member board of managers to direct legislation, replacing the current Speaker’s role.
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Fowler
New York
Charles N. Fowler
House of Representatives
New Jersey
House
Casablanca Incident Casts Shadow on Taft Rally
Paris mood softens over Taft win yet hardens on Casablanca issue as German desertions in the French foreign legion prompt Germany to seek arbitration over law and facts. France rejects a fact-only scope and pledges firm arbitration stance, offering no apology unless arbitrators require one.
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Paris
William H. Taft
Germany
Casablanca
France
Head of Harvard Retires After Thirty Years at Helm
Charles W. Eliot, longtime Harvard University president, announced his resignation on October 26 to take effect May 19, 1909. Born in Boston in 1834, Eliot graduated from Harvard in 1853 and became a tutor, advancing to the presidency in 1878. his successor was not announced.
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Boston
Charles W. Ti- Hot
Harvard University
Harvard Board of Overseers
Roosevelt
Charles William Eliot
Harvard
Five die in prairie blaze near Swan Lake Manitoba
E W Carey farm house south of Swan Lake burns down killing Mrs Carey, five children, and Miss Gillespie a young school teacher staying with the family. Fire destroys home and all occupants except one son who escaped. Investigations underway into cause.
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Swan Lake
Man
E. W. Carey
Here
California vote yields Taft plurality and GOP sweep
In California, San Francisco gave Taft a plurality of 60 000 votes and the state elected all eight Republican congressmen and a Republican legislature. The bid to move the capital from Sacramento to Berkeley was defeated.
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California
San Francisco
Taft
Sacramento
Berkeley
Quinby Wins New Hampshire Governor Race by Margin
New Hampshire voters chose Taft by about 20,000 and Henry B. Quinby, the Republican candidate, was elected governor.
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New Hampshire
Corcord
Taft
Henry B. Quinby
SAUADRON LEAVES CHINA FOR TPhilippines AMOY
The Second Division of the American Battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Emory left Amoy on November 5 bound for Olongapo to join Admiral Sperry's squadron. About 700 miles away, the ships should arrive early November 8. Crowds lined the hills as the fleet departed, salutes exchanged with the Fei Ying and the Chinese fort, and cheers from the crews accompanied the departure.
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Philippines
Amoy
China
Emory
Olongapo
Sperry
Fei Ying
Pembroke Fire Ravages Main Street With Half Million Loss
A fire in Pembroke Ontario caused about half a million dollars in damage to the town’s business district. It started in the National Manufacturing Company foundry and spread with a gale, destroying multiple blocks including the Dickson, Freeman, Foster and Cunningham blocks, the Pem broke Milling and Woollen mills, the foundry, hotels, and bank branches. The volunteer department lost control early and aid arrived from surrounding towns. there were no fatalities.
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Pembroke
Ont
National Manufacturing Company
Dickson
Freeman
Foster
Cunningham
Pembroke Milling Company
Pembroke Woollen Mill
Leland
Ottawa
Quebec and
Royal Bank
China Sends Message on Fleet Visit and Boxer Indemnity
Washington reports cordial messages of gratitude for the American fleet's Amoy visit and the Boxer indemnity remission. One note was signed by 41 public officials and business leaders from 20 provinces, another by Hangzhou officials and prominent citizens. Assistant Secretary Atlee replied in kind.
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Washington
Amov
China
United States
State Department
Kiane Su
Hang
Republicans Sweep Connecticut In Statewide Victory
Connecticut voters favored Republicans across the board with Taft winning the state by over 30000 and George L. Lilley gaining the governorship by about 16000. All five congressmen were Republicans, and the GOP held a stronger general assembly than in many years.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Taft
George L. Lilley
H. Heaton Robertson
General Assembly
Thanksgiving Proclamation Calls for Moral and Spiritual Progress
Washington announces the annual Thanksgiving proclamation noting steady growth in strength wealth and population and claims Americans enjoy higher individual comfort than any other nation. He urges equal progress in moral and spiritual pursuits under God.
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Washington
Garrison Board Chooses Hawaii for Permanent Military Posts
A board of seven army officers is appointed to meet in the Hawaiian Islands to locate sites for a permanent garrison. The plan covers one infantry regiment two cavalry squadrons one field artillery regiment one engineers company one signal corps company and a general hospital and barracks for a hospital corps detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hawaiian Islands
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Telegraphic Briefs: Arts to Industry News
Howard Plimore longtime Academy of Music co owner and manager at Niblo's Garden dies in New York City. Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad seeks about 1 million dollars for 1000 steel freight cars as traffic grows. Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke orders 200 all steel mine cars from Standard Steel Car Co. Charles M Schwab seals Riverside Drive palace with caretaker after discharging staff.
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Howard
Plimore
Academy of Music
Niblo's Garden
New York City
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Standard Steel Car Company
Monongahela River
First Cuban President Palma Dies in Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma, first President of the Cuban Republic, died November 4 in Santiago. He had served as revolutionary representative in the United States during the Spanish War and helped win support from the American Government and people for Cuba Libre.
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Santiago
Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma
United States
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