European capital whispers of impending war crisis
Reports from London indicate two possible blows could reshape Europe. Bulgaria’s independence prohibition by Prince Ferdinand and Austria-Hungary’s move to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina threaten to rupture the Berlin Treaty, while mobilizations quicken on both sides. Turkey pursues settlement but strengthens frontier forces with six cavalry regiments and 34 infantry. Sofia reports Bulgaria refuses to surrender the Oriental railway, narrowing diplomatic options.
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Ferdinand
Bulgara
Romero
Talding
Austria-Hungary
Posnia
Horsegogynla
Piice Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
France
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Constantinople
Sofia
Oriental
Automobiles Plunge Off 26-Foot Embankment in Pa Kill Two
In Gordon near Mahonoy City a car driven by Peter Young veered after its steering gear failed. The 3500 pound vehicle plunged over a 26 foot embankment, killing Mrs. Peter Young aged 34 and her daughter Helen Young aged 8 instantly. Three others were injured likely fatally: Peter Young Sr, Peter Young Jr aged 6, and Charles Clark nephew of the Youngs.
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Mahonoy City
Gordon
Ashland
Peter Young
Helen Young
Seven Die as Lemon Launch Sinks in Calu Met River
Seven of eight men in a party drown when the pleasure launch Lemon hits a railroad bridge support on the Calu met river at One Hundred and Twenty sixth Street. The owner swam ashore and was the sole survivor.
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Chicago
Calumet River
Twensixth Street
Telegraphic Briefs: Strike Ends and Tempers Flare
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Pacific mechanics strike declared off. In New York eight people died in a tenement fire on the East Side with many injured. Japanese and city authorities plan elaborate entertainments for the American battleship fleet when it arrives in Yokohama on October 17.
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Winnipeg
New York
East Side
Yokohama
American Fleet at Manila After Australian Tour
The 16 battleship ships of the American fleet anchored off Manila near Luneta after completing two thirds of their world cruise. The Connecticut led the line past Corregidor with Admiral Perry salutes, amid a citywide outpouring of admiration. The fleet will sail for Japan on October 9, with cholera concerns delaying shore departures.
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Manila
Luneta
Dewey
Connecticut
Corregidor
Naxship
Bperry
Samme Joneth
Wright Promotes Wright Aircraft Deal for 100000
French financier Juemins-Lasare Weiller ordered 60 Wright model aeroplanes and guarantees a $100000 payment to Wilbur Wright upon meeting conditions. The syndicate gains sole rights to build the Wright type in France and colonies, requiring two 50 km flights and a 200 km range with two passengers. Wilbur Wright previously won the Astro club prize for a 1 hour 7 minute flight, completed before sunset, which disqualified other records.
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Juemins
Lasare Weiller
Wright
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
France
Asro Club
Roosevelt Removes Officials Over Campaign Violations
President Roosevelt dismissed Lincoln Avery, Collector of the Port at Huron Michigan, and Charles F. Dailey, Treasury special agent there, after a Civil Service Commission report found serious violations of rules on campaign assessments and pernicious political activity by Dailey.
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Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Lincoln Avery
Huron
Mich
Charles Fl. Dailey
the Treasury
Bailey
Death Toll Rises From Bombay Flood Catastrophe
A Hyderabad reporter describes Bombay as a vast grave after the great flood. Streets and markets lie in mud and debris with decomposed flesh. Death toll ranges up to 60,000, with 600 bodies recovered at one site and funeral pyres burning continuously. Damages are estimated at 200 million rupees.
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Bombay
Hyderabad
Moros and Scouts Clash on Mindanao Road
Report from Mindanao describes a clash between scouts and Moros. An outpost unit on Keithley road faced about 50 Moros, with one scout killed and two wounded. The scouts retreated and repelled the attackers, killing nine Moros and wounding several.
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Manila
Mindanao
Keithley Road
Roosevelt Nominated by Longworth for 1916 Campaign
Nicholas Longworth, Roosevelts son-in-law and member of Congress, declared at the Tri-State Exposition grounds that Roosevelt would be the party's candidate again in eight years. The crowd cheered as he advocated Tafts two term plan and urged support for the President.
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Longworth
Rock Island
Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Tri-State Exposition
Taft
Wreck and Fire Kill Firemen in Ohio Tragedy
A train collision near Sugar Ridge and a fatal fire in Youngstown cause multiple deaths and injuries. Six lives lost in the Sugar Ridge incident with crew names noted. in Youngstown two fire chiefs die and 11 are badly burned as Knox Five and Ten Cent store collapse, with extensive fire damage and a $100000 loss.
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Cleveland, O
Toledo & Ohio Central
Howling
Green Fair
Toledo
Sugar Ridge
Richard Radeout
Joe Gunsler
J. FP. McGroy
J. G. Boyd
Ffronebridge
Limbridge
Youngstown
Knox Five and Ten Cent
West Federal Street
Thomas C. Reilly
Charles Vaughan
Howard Sweeney
John Vaughan
Harry Callan
Joe Cooper
David Stambaugh
Charles Young
Joseph Toomey
David McGrew
Harry Dwyer
Walter Smith
Dennis Murphy
Loller
James Dunn
Forgery Claim Exposes Campaign Article Sale
New York District Attorney Jerome will investigate the sale of a Cleveland campaign article claimed to be signed by the late president. The New York Times published the piece and sold it to other papers, with executor F. S. Hastings initially vouching for its genuineness before withdrawing the endorsement.
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New York
Jerome
Cleveland
New York Times
F. S. Hastings
the Times
Fire in Powder Plant Wipes Spencer Yard
Two men died and about twenty were injured when a powder storage house exploded in the yards of the Southern Railway Company at Spencer. C H Layton of Raleigh and George Gould of Spencer were killed while helping fight the fire as debris buried them. The blast wrecked many nearby structures and set fire to over twenty cars and contents. A magazine reportedly contained a half carload of powder and explosives.
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Spencer, N
Spencer
Southern Railway Company
C. H. Layton
Raleigh
George Gould
Powder House
Spencer Shop
Layton
Gould
Hopes for Statehood Push Zeros In on 48 Stars
President Roosevelt replies to the National Irrigation Congress with two letters and a telegram. In a postscript he expresses hope to sign bills conferring statehood on New Mexico and Arizona, signaling ongoing push for admission.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Roosevelt
National Irrigation Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Merry Del Val to Resign as Papal Secretary of State
Rome reports Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state, is set to retire. Avanti cites representations by American and English prelates, notably Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland, who opposed his stern measures against modernism.
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Rome
Avanti
Merry del Val
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Devastating Hyderabad Flood Kills Thousands in India
A sudden, massive flood in Hyderabad, capital of the Nizam dominions, caused by a lake overflowing into the Musi River, reportedly killed as many as 10,000. The deluge swept through a mile by a half mile district, burying bodies under mud, wreckage, and debris as survivors searched for relatives.
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Hyderabad
iIndia
India
Shix Poo
Jersey Lion Hunts End When Farmer Fires Fatal Shot
A stranded African lion from Leon Washburn's circus escaped near New Brunswick between the city and Bound Brook. After a nightlong chase by keepers, Edward Radel killed Nero with a shotgun after the animal killed two cows and a calf on Isham’s farm.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Leon Washburn
Bound Brook
Edward Radel
Nero
Isham
Edward Radhel
Mr. Radel
No More Angels For Him
Raleigh report on Reverend John White who sold his farm after a dream of an angel telling him to go to Egypt to preach. He and his family traveled with the proceeds, were told the mission failed, returned penniless, and arrived home to announce he will no longer follow dreams for guidance.
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Raleigh
N. C
John White
Elizabeth City
Egypt
Key
White
Ohio counties go dry sweep clears saloons in Buckeye state
Under the Rose county option law, 12 counties voted September 29 and all chose dry status, abolishing 289 saloons. Two counties voted the 28th, abolishing 58 saloons, and 48 more saloons were closed the prior Saturday in two counties. The total abolitions reach 390 with Adams, Athens, Pike, Warren, Marion, Scioto, Lawrence, Morrow, Noble, Meigs, Van Wert, Gallia, Vinton, Guernsey, Jackson, and Hocking counties now dry.
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Buckeyedam
Columbus
Adams
Athens
Pike
Warren
Marion
Sciotto
Lawrence
Morrow
Noble
Meigs
van Wert
Galia
Vinton
Guernsey
Jackson
Hocking
Labour Leader Defeated At Boston Convention
The Democratic State convention nominated James H. Vahey for governor and adopted tariff, labor, and state reforms as main planks. Electors at large were Richard Olney and James E. Cotter. Vahey faced E Gerry Brown of Brockton as opponent. few old leaders attended.
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Boston
James H. Vahey
Richard Olney
James 14. Cotter
Vahey
E. Gerry Brown
Brockton
Bank Robbers Fire, Unon Citizens in Wisconsin Heist
Ladysmith Wisconsin residents report a State bank robbery totaling about $5,000. Cracksmen fled on a handcar after explosions drew citizens to the scene. Night Officer Gordon sustained a gunshot wound to the arm during the incident.
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Ladysmith
Wis
Gordon
Pension totals by state and city event highlight
The report shows Pennsylvania with 93,388 pensioners receiving 14.12 million dollars annually. Ohio had 93,941 pensioners totaling 16.96 million. West Virginia counted 12,176 pensioners for 1.94 million. The Greater Pittsburgh day parade drew about 600,000 spectators and an orange aura highlighted the detail.
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Tri-State
Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Pensions
Pennsylvania
Oha
West Virginia
Pittsburg
AG Celebrates Sesqui centennial at Pittsburg parade
Pittsburg marked its sesquicentennial with church services, a river craft parade led by Cornplanter Indians, and floats illustrating local industry. Distinguished guests included descendants of William Pitt and General Forbes, Martha Washington, and Gen S B M Young, with dedications at Fort Pitt tablet, Soldiers Memorial, and University of Pittsburgh School of Mines.
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Pittsburg
Soldiers Memorial
School of Mines
University of Pittsburg
Terror of Black Hand in Virginia Sparks Governor Appeal
Richmond Va. Owing to the shooting of N M Gregory of Buckingham county an appeal has been made to Governor Swanson to aid in breaking up an alleged Black Hand gang. A communication from Argonia reads that conditions are intolerable with assassins entrenched three miles away. One citizen shot in the back others threatened and county authorities appear powerless. Detectives and bloodhounds are requested.
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Richmond
N. M. Gregory
Buckingham County
Swanson
Argonia
Governor Hanly Exonerated By Legislature Report
Indianapolis report finds Governor Hanly completely exonerated after charges by Representative Knisely alleging influence on votes for the county local option bill. The committee appointed by the Indiana House concluded no misconduct occurred.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Knisely
Harriman Lines to Use 220 Steel Passenger Cars
Harriman lines will convert the entire system to steel passenger cars and have ordered 220 steel cars from Pullman. The large order, second only to a Pennsylvania last year, features steel shells with minimal wood and is expected to be nearly indestructible.
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Harriman Lines
Chicago
Pullman Company
Pennsylvania Company
Why Cholera Spreads Loose as Soon Abney Walk
St. Petersburg physicians warn city authorities about premature discharge of cholera patients from hospitals. Patients allowed to leave beds become walking infection centers. Many provincial town cases traced to this practice.
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St. Petersburg
Italian Exile Camillo de Rudio Lays Low in Los Angeles
Report claims Camillo de Rudio, who hurled a bomb at Emperor Louis Napoleon III in Paris 1858, now lies hidden in Los Angeles with his English wife who helped him escape the scaffold. Nearby, Night Riders burn Charles Cline barn in Mason county Kentucky near Gallipolis ferry. Postmaster Edward Johnson dies from excitement.
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San Francisco
Camillo de Rudio
Louis Napoleon III
Eugenie
Paris
Los Angeles
Gallipolis
Charles Cline
Mason County
Gallipolis Ferry
Edward Johnson
Spanish Flag Sparks Cuban Disturbance Report
Washington dispatches from Provisional Governor Magoon indicate at least two killed and several injured in Cuba during a political disturbance. In Sancti Spiritus the turmoil arose when a conservative waved a Spanish flag at spectators, according to Magoon citing the city mayor.
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Washington
War Department
Magoon
Cuba
Sancti Spiritus
Unemployment Looms Over UK Cities In Winter
London reports mounting joblessness as government officials expect a harsher winter. Provincial cities show alarming totals with Glasgow 22,000, Sunderland 13,000, Birmingham 10,000, Liverpool 14,000, Manchester 8,000, plus many towns from 1,000 to 6,000. Distress funds are being raised nationwide.
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London
United Kingdom
Glasgow
Sunderland
Birmingham
Liverpool
Manchester
Lancashire
Wrights Record Flight Trip In Le Mans With Passenger
Wilbur Wright made three flights in Le Mans France on September 28 the first solo stayed aloft 1 hour 7 minutes 11.45 seconds covering about 80 miles. On the second he flew with aeronaut Tisandier setting a new passenger record for 11 minutes 32.5 seconds. Count de Lambert was aboard the third flight covering about 34 miles in 6 minutes 15 seconds.
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le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Tisandier
Count de Lambert
Bosman to be deported from Frisco after inquiry
Hong Kong millionaire Robert Hu Tung Bosman arrives with two wives and three children on the Korea. A special board of inquiry orders deportation to his homeland after an exhaustive exam. He plans to appeal to Secretary Strauss in Washington over the decision.
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Robert Hu Tung Bosman
Glass Plant Destroyed in Tarentum Explosion
An explosion of gas at the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company yard No 2 in Tarentum on Sunday morning caused a fire loss of 500000 dollars and left 800 men jobless. W A Long, a watchman, was knocked down and bruised with internal injuries. Half the plant lies in ruins and flames were contained by a new steel building.
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Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Tarentum
W.A. Long
Cholera Toll Rises Across Chinese Regions
The report notes 500 deaths from bubonic plague at Tong-Sha, 60 miles northeast of Tien-Tsin, since the outbreak began. In the Yangtse Valley cholera is waning but deadly this season. In Hankow 30,000 natives and a score of foreigners have died from the disease.
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Tong-Sha
Tien-Tsin
Yang-tse
Hankow
Ada Lewise Lonsdale Drops Breach Case
Actress Ada Lewise Lonsdale of New York has dropped the breach of promise suit against Blaine Hiking of West Virginia. The convention in Denver participants opposed the federal guarantee of bank deposits. Sir George Truscott elected London lord mayor, to resume office November 9. Federal reclamation sales expected to cover most of the 266 million expended. Sheriff Lane refused habeas corpus from Pennsylvania court for Harry K. Thaw in bankruptcy hearing.
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Ada Lewise Lonsdale
New York
Blaine Hiking
West Virginia
Denver
George Truscott
London
John Charles Bell
Federal Reclamation Service
Sheriff Lane
White Plains
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Harry K
Supreme Court strikes down Wisconsin eight hour railroad law
The Wisconsin supreme court ruled the eight hour railroad telegraphers law unconstitutional, finding it conflicts with the federal constitution. The Nipissing Mines Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 3 percent payable October 30.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Nipissing Mines Company
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