United States May Intervene in Liberia Boundary Dispute
President Barclay of Liberia travels to London to meet British and French representatives over the Mano River boundary dispute with Sierra Leone and French Ivory Coast. The article argues external powers browbeat Liberia, threatening its independence and prompting a possible U.S. protest for protection. It describes Liberia’s fragile economy, governance, and calls for American involvement.
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Sident Arthur Barclay
Liberia
Sun
United States
Sierra Leone
Delimitation Commission
Mano River
Ivory Coast
France
England
Barclay
London
Long Island motor boat pirates strike rich homes
On Long Island a gang of motor boat pirates has robbed about a dozen mansions in ten days. A woman is suspected to lead, with shoe imprints and a speeding boat seen in the sound near Feung's house. A $1,000 reward is offered by District Attorney Soles for the woman pirate and accomplices. The crimes are described as bold and classic by police.
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New York
Kidd
Long Island
John Alwin Young
Feung
Soles
Criminal Bureau
Metropolitan Police Department
Two Men Shot Down in Kentucky Duel
In Henderson Kentucky on October 2 United Press reports a pistol duel over a small freight bill end in two men dead. Cashier Hemby of the Tatum State Bank killed Samuel Helverton the local freight agent. A bystander named Adam was also slain as friends of the two men clashed.
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United Press
Henderson
Tatum
Hemby
Tatum State Bank
Samuel Helverton
Adam
Second Cat-Well Promised Trust For Office Cat Role
The elderly man claimed yesterday that if he succeeds in forming a trust he will remember to include the speaker. The speaker notes another cat is set to work as the office cat in J. Piero Morgan's bank.
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Ann Trust
J. Piero. Morgan's Bank
London Taxicabs Triumph While Motor Omnibuses Fail
Special to The Sun from London reports motor omnibuses as a failure and the taximeter taxicab as a swift popular success. Renault powered cabs, 16 cents a mile, draw Americans and tourists to Windsor and Oxford trips. Omnibuses incur noise, smell, skid risk, and costly losses, with several fatal brake failures noted.
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Sun
London
New York
Yerkes
Real estate scheme called nuisance by public vote
The public has declared the modus a nuisance and danger, terminating its use and implying a large loss of public funds. The decision reflects widespread concern over the scheme’s detrimental impact and financial exposure.
American Banker’s Loud London Fashion Takes Spotlight
W. W. Umberhauer, a Philadelphia banker, visits London and unveils his self styled Umberhaeur suit. The bold black and heliotrope ensemble with a hint of red draws crowds as Strand bus horses sidestep the glare.
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London
W. W. Umberhauer
Philadelphia
Umberhauer
Strand
Europe
W. W. Umberhaeur
Mrs Aurel Batonyi Sues For Absolute Divorce
New York Oct 2 suit for absolute divorce by Mrs Aurel Batonyi against her husband the famed horseman and whip, married secretly a year ago. Mrs Batonyi, daughter of Frank Work, the aging banker, formerly Mrs Burke Roche, shocked society when the marriage became public.
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New York
Aurel Batonyi
Batonyi
Frank Work
Burke-Roche
Bartonyi
Heiress Sues for Divorce Naming Co respondent
The American wife of Hugh Miller an affluent New York insurance broker filed for divorce on October 2 naming Carlotta Knopf as co respondent. The report describes similarities to a French artist’s wife case and notes Knopf is described as an heiress aged 2.
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United Prensa
New York
Hugh Miller
Frederick Pinney Earle
Carlotta Knopf
Fire at Leadville destroys six blocks valued at 150000
Six business blocks in Leadville were burned to ashes yesterday causing $150,000 in losses. May Brown leaped from a second story window to escape the flames and is reported fatally injured while another young woman is believed cremated. A grip illness and possible pneumonia or typhoid are noted. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended.
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United Prone
Leadville
Col
May Brown
Moffett testifies before grand jury on rebates
James A. Moffett, president of Standard Oil of Indiana, spent 90 minutes with the grand jury probing rebate law violations. He declined to discuss his testimony, saying he had been instructed to remain silent. He reportedly named shippers who sent goods via the Chicago and Alton and other railroads under similar conditions to those involved in Standard Oil’s conviction.
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United Press
Chicago
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago & Alton
Standard Oil
Notice of Administration for Marion County Estate
Richard W. Oldham and William H. Hague announce qualification as administrators of deceased May E. Oldham and Mary Johnson of Marion County Indiana. Estates described as solvent. Case No 8068.
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May E. Oldham
Marion County
Indiana
Richard W. Oldham
Mary
Johnson
William H. Hague
Indianapolis Public Works Seeks Sealed Bids for Michigan Street Sewer
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals at 10 a.m. October 7, 1907 for construction of a main sewer on Michigan Street and connected streets from 160 feet east of Rural Street to 620 feet east of Belt Railroad center, with a main branch and several cross streets.
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Department OF Public
the Board
Majestic Bidg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Michigan Street
Indianapols
Rural Street
la Salle Street
St. Clair Street
Ewing Street
Riwing Street
Tenth Street
Belt Railroad
Gale Street
Thirteenth Street
Thirtieth Street
Olney Street
Tenth Sta
Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Bldg
Winter Avenue
Bloyd Avenue
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
J. Mace
Public Works
Indianapolis sewer project outlines long street-by-street plan
A detailed proposed main sewer line runs through multiple streets in Indianapolis with branches and precise offsets. The plan assigns 26 percent of main sewer costs to the local line, outlines assessment methods for abutting properties and the city, and requires bonds, insurance, and certified checks for bids. Public Works outlines bidding rules and the emergency act governing municipal drainage projects.
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Tuxedo Park
Euclidavile
Tuxed Park
Easter Heights
City of
Indianapolis
Bosart Heirs
Layman & Carey
Irvington Park
Wallace Street
Section 4
Township 15
Tenth Street
Emerson Avenue
J. Rupp
M. E. Thoman
Karoline Kealing
Cvat
Township 16
Sixteenth Street
Belt Railroad
Ewin, Street
Thirteenth Street
Olaney Street
Olney Street
Rural Street
Michigan Street
Rupp Park
Ciity
Department of Public Works
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Tarlana
Board of Public Works
Indianaso's
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
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Africa
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Republic of Li
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Mrovia
Tory
Otor Boat Pirates
ROB Long Island Homes
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Chalfont
St. Giles
Stoke Poges
Oxford
Mabus
Valtre
Hood
Moffett
Blackburnz
Sastor
Tuxedo Street
Felows
Pratt Street
New York Street
Keating Avenue
Robson Street
Vermont Street
Dearborn Street
Dearoborn Street
Gray Street
Oakland Avenue
Oxford Street
Curzon Street
State of Indiana
Hartman
Sherman Drive
Moltheirs
Bradley
Denny and Atkinson
Denny Street
Chester Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Uxedo Park
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