Lawrence County Plans Wide Highway Extensions After Book Review
County commissioners of Lawrence county adjourned a regular meeting after confirming county treasurer and auditor books are correct. They announced road extensions from Deadwood to Pluma with a low grade, a temporary link, and a permanent wider highway not exceeding two percent grade. Work will start after President Taft’s Hills visit, under county engineer supervision, per diem pay, and good weather.
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Lawrence County
Deadwood
Pluma
Dent Taft
Lead
Board of County Commissioners
Bank Wrecker Walsh To Leave Federal Prison
Beavenworth Kan October 14 The other paroleing John R Walsh the Chicago bank wrecker was received at the federal prison today Walsh will leave at once for his former home in Chicago New Orleans October 14 A large number of Commercial organizations today sent a petition to the department of justice at Washington urging the government to probe the alleged coffee trust.
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Beavenworth
Kan
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Federal Prison
Walsh
Coffe Trust
New Orleans
Department of Justice
Washington
Whitaker Elected President of Farmers' Congress
George Mr. Whitaker of Washington was elected president of the Farmers' National Congress in Columbus Ohio on October 14 during the organization's meeting.
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Farmers’ Congress
Columbus
Ohio
George Mr. Whitaker
Washington
Farmers’ National Congress
Mexican bandits hold up relief trains
News from Mexico City reports bandits in Sonora delaying relief trains after the October tidal wave and hurricane disaster struck 250 miles of the coast. The disruptions threaten aid delivery as deaths and destruction mount.
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Mexico City
Sonora
Chicago Lawyer Seeks Stenographer Not To Marry
Chicago October 14 Six stenographers left the law office of George M Welcheldt within 18 months to marry. He advertises for a young woman stenographer who will sign a contract not to marry. The position pays twenty dollars a week and includes full pay for illness or shopping time. He prefers a girl as neater and more conscientious.
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Chicago
George M. Welcheldt
Mfe
Fraud in Sale of World Series Baseball Tickets Alleged
Washington October 14 arrests for misuse of mails in connection with fraud in speculation and sale of tickets for the World's baseball championship series are predicted. Post office inspectors have been working on the case for several days.
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Washington
Post Office
President Taft Busy Schedule in Colorado Capital
President Taft arrives in Denver and plans a packed day of interviews with politicians and speeches. The main event is his address before the public lands convention now in session, which extended two days to hear the president’s remarks.
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Colo
Presiddat Taft
Preddent
Progressives Show Strength in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska October 14 Preliminary presidential campaign moves emerge in Nebraska with La Follette favored by Republicans under a new primary law. Democrats are divided with Bryan still a key figure, Harmon backed by machine leaders though their control wanes. Taft’s record fuels progressive opposition as Taft’s visits intensify the push.
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Neb
Nebraska
la Follette
William J. Bryan
Harmon
Bryan
Taft
Weat
Middle West
Puncture Proof Tire patent from Havre inventor
A Havre resident patents and tests a puncture proof tire device described as a puncture proof metal band for pneumatic tires. A canvas band with riveted hexagonal metal disks forms flexible armor placed between air tube and outer cover. Tests show nails or glass cannot puncture the air chamber, with one-inch nails driven five miles without damage. French rights sought and US patent application filed. Witnesses include Havre editors and officials.
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Havre
Bere
United States
James E. Dunning
France
Taft declines to weigh in on Hanford impeachment move
Olympia residents report President Taft today declined to express an opinion on the movement to impeach Judge Hanford of the United States court. Governor Hay and other state officials were present as Taft met a citizen committee.
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Olympia
Wash
Ovi
Tatele
Hay
Hanford
United States Court
Taft Base
Black Hills Seen as Site for New Military Academy
Russell D. McNeil and Harry P. McNeil of Lincoln Nebraska are in Deadwood to promote the South Dakota Military Academy to be located in the Black Hills. Prof A M Oberfelder of Kansas City will head the school planned to open with about one hundred students and four military companies. The project seeks patronage and a suitable site within five miles of a Black Hills town and emphasizes private enterprise not university extension.
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Russell D. McNeil
Harry P. McNeil
Lincoln
Neb
Deadwood
Black Hills
South Dakota Military Academy
Messrs. McNeil
A A. M. Oberfelder
Kansas City
Colorado
South Dakota
McNeil
Lead
Black Hillis
Canada Drawbacks Warn of Hardship for Farmers
The Inter-Mountain Globe notes American farmers move to Canada for starts but warns of government bans on advertising agencies and widespread hardships. A letter from Alberta reports a severe hailstorm ruining a wheat crop over 620 acres, illustrating Canadian challenges amid better rates elsewhere.
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Canada
Alberta
Jetter
Opinions of Jurors Spark Long MacNamara Court Debate
In Los Angeles on October 14 the MacNamara case featured a clash over juror challenges. The defense cites an act allowing jurors who say they can waive opinion to sit, while the prior common law would excuse such jurors for cause. Darrow indicates he will exhaust premptory challenges and rely on fate if the court accepts the act.
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Los Angles
Cal
MacNamara
Darrow
Court Work Keeps Judge Rice Busy in Lawrence County
Four weeks into the Lawrence County circuit term Judge Rice reports a heavy workload with juror seating and special venues. He forecasts more business from other counties and remaining cases to extend until Christmas Eve.
Pointed Paragraphs on Expectations and Mischief
A collection of wry observations on married life and public perception from the Chicago News. It quips about disguising miserliness as secrets, trust between spouses, and the double standards of publicity.
Imperial troops rushed to Hankow amid sedition rumors
Report from Pekin dated August 14 states troops are being moved from the north toward Hankow to confront rebel forces around Wu Chang. The imperial army faces questionable loyalty as it appears permeated with sedition and may forego battle.
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Pekin
Hankow
Wu Chang
Sayings of Woodrow Wilson on Change and Reform
The text presents Woodrow Wilson’s remarks on change and history, defending American resilience and cautioning against corporate influence. He criticizes reform by self serving elites, warns of revolution, and urges perseverance to achieve America's true purpose rather than repeating past patterns.
Stolypin Murder Attributed To Police Conspiracy
Evidence from the murder investigation hints Premier Stolypin was killed after he uncovered a major secret within the police department. A strong link is drawn between the assassination and police intrigue during the inquiry in St. Petersburg.
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Stolypin
St. Preterebure
Orr
The Insult Aboard the Bumpus Lobster Jab
Harrity vows revenge after being called a lobster by Bumpus in a humorous exchange. Jarley and Marrity react with shock and laughter as the quip echoes through the room.
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Harper's Weekly
Bumpus
Harrity
Jarley
Marrity
California Adopts Suffrage Amendment Wins Plurality
In San Francisco returns from 2,717 precincts show the suffrage amendment passing with a plurality of 16,782 as of this morning, confirming its adoption.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Pertinent Personalities
A collection of brief notes names Seth H Kenney Mrs Leona Wella Sophrona Smith J Walter Wilson Aaron K Loring and mentions their roles or actions including farming bee keeping cooking and publishing with historic ties. The text notes Kenney growing many apples and Loring as a veteran book publisher who hosted literary meetings with famous authors.
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Seth H. Kenney
Waterville
Ming
Leona Wella
Hervier
Senate Committee On
Sophrona Smith
Glenwood Springs
Calo
J. Walter Wilson
Kant Manchester
N. J
New England
Mexico
Aaron K. Loring
Hoston
Agen Mon
Bowton
Maye
Longfellow
Motley
Emerson
Lowell
Their Real Harvest and Humorous Mosquito Tales
A collage of Victorian quips notes injunctions against rain prayers and harvest fears in rural South Carolina. It recalls James Payn’s clerks fearing rain pleas and Henry Gus Carleton’s Madran mosquito jokes with Briton and Madras motifs and a Bruton woman’s elephant sight of Brittany.
Pointed Paragraphs On Ambition and Truth in Public Life
A collection of aphoristic reflections contrasts ambition with ability and the regret of unwritten letters. It muses on deception, gender dynamics, vanity, and the human hope for progress, presented in brief, quotable lines.
Senior Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan Dies at 78
Washington, Oct. 14. Associate Justice John M. Harlan, senior member of the United States Supreme Court, died at his home this morning at age 78 after bronchitis and complications. He had served on the bench for thirty four years.
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Washington
Jasthe
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Not Music When It Wavens From The Enchanted Dell
Poem lyric celebrating love as wondrous, with vivid nature imagery and emotional contrasts. Attributed to Florence Earle Coates in Harpers Magazine, illustrating love as life giving, transforming, and divine beyond earthly beauty.
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Florence Earle Coaten
Harpers’ Magazine
Generous Heotaman Hosts Family in London for Two Weeks
A Heotaman treated seven relatives to two weeks of theatre meals cab rides and country excursions in London without paying a cent. At the end his cousin tried to pay but Sandy stopped him saying he had been very good to the group and would have a toy for the last small coffee.
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London
McPherson
Sandy
Wonders Beyond Compare in Harper's Magazine Verse
An excerpt from Harper's Magazine illustrates wondrous natural imagery from dawn to night. The poem celebrates extraordinary sights and sounds of nature, contrasting them with human awe and the bond of two speakers.
Taft Asked to Investigate Hanford Impeachment Petition
A citizen group in Heartle Wagh presented President Taft with a petition containing about 2,000 signatures urging an investigation into United States Judge Hanford. The petition seeks a public statement of the administration’s views on the matter.
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United States
Hanford
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