Global and domestic updates mix in day’s events
A roundup of world and U.S. items notes Russia’s war talk against Japan, London unrest after an execution, Alaska irrigation plans, subway contract fights in New York, and Taft’s irrigation stance. Also covered are convicts, storms, aviation trials, political shifts, and regional transport developments.
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New York
W. L. Buchanan
Ats Special Mission
London
Alaska
Duke d'Abruzzi
London mob protests Ferrer execution at Spanish embassy
A large socialist led march in Trafalgar Square denounces the execution of professor Ferrer in Barcelona. Demonstrators with red banners confront Police near the Spanish embassy, then march toward Parliament before dispersing as officers prevent entry to the embassys vicinity.
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London
Francine Ferrer
Barcelona
Trafalgar Square
Alfonso
Nelson
Victor Grayson
Manchester
Europe
Ferrer
Edward
England
Victoria Street
Parliament Buildings
Berlin Riots Over Caruso Seat Sale at Royal Opera
Berlin reports a riot at the first day sale for Caruso's three day Royal Opera engagement. Would be buyers fought for box office positions as police kept order. Women and girls suffered hysterical fits and were rushed to a nearby hospital as lines formed around the building.
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Berlin
Caruso
Royal Opera
Outlaw Leader George Carter Killed in Luchiamute River Battle
George Carter, ring leader of a five man gang, was shot dead on the Luchiamute river bank near Buenas Vista Oregon. Two companions Duncan Ferris and Albert Ferris were seriously wounded. one of them fatally. Sheriff John Grant and four posse members pursued the outlaws after a pitched battle. Elmer Cherokee James was lightly wounded in the leg but pressed the hunt for Mike Nichatich and Albert Murray, both at large.
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Grant
Mike Nichatich
Albert Murray
Wright Races With Train At Maryland Aerodrome
In College Park Maryland Wilbur Wright flew a four minute test at the aerodrome as an express train surged nearby. Spectators saw Wright keep pace with the speeding train as the event unfolded in a dramatic display of early aviation prowess.
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College Park
Wilbur Wright
Testement Aerodrome
Six Hundred Drowned in Indonesian Disaster and Election Count
Advices report that heavy floods drowned hundreds in East Java after a crater breach unleashed waters and sand destroying villages and rail lines near Lumajang. In another note, Pekict leads by forty votes in a court recount of a Democratic election eligibility dispute.
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Victoria
India
Java
Henay
Ecay
Ener
le Altersey
Offie Cc
Pekict
Wee Pot
Storm Kills Fifty as Wide Storm Ravages Four States
Memphis reports at least 37 dead with death toll expected to rise toward fifty as a massive storm sweeps Tennessee Alabama Arkansas and South Carolina. Fire devastates Denmark Tennessee and many towns are razed with heavy property losses statewide.
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South
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Alamane Arkansis
South Carolina
Psikely
Stauntonville
Denmark
McNairy County
Eos
Louisville & Nashville
Robert Eee
Gibaon Stanton
Storm Ravages Atlanta and Surrounding Country
A horrific hail storm struck Atlanta on October 16, leveling unroofed houses and uprooting trees. City streetcar traffic halted as live wires lay across streets. at Riverdale sixteen miles south, Olga Grey and two children plus Mrs. Joseph Brubbs suffered injuries from falling trees. National cemetery saw the worst damage with collapsed monuments and wrecked caretaker quarters.
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Atlianta
Buffers
Atlanta
Riverdale
Olga Grey
Viviano Children Found After Abduction in St Louis
Tomasso Viviano aged five and Ge Grace Viviano aged four were found wandering the streets of Chicago after being abducted in St Louis. Police say Italian operatives had pursued a ransom, and the children had no food for two days. Detectives report no trace of their abductors.
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Chicago
Tomasso Viviano
Viviano
St. Louis
Black Hand Society
Hess
Westarved
Burlington Readjustment for Coast Trade
New York October reports widespread talk among well-connected circles that negotiations are underway to give Burlington an outlet to the Pacific coast. The plan would involve a stake in the Rio Grande line and joint ownership of the Pacific system, with no aim to control the entire railroad network.
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Burlington
New York
Wellroad
Burling
Prelfie
Pacific
Great Fair Is Closed at Midnight in Seattle
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition ends after a prosperous run begun June 1. About 40 000 gathered for Taft's opening and 160 000 electric lights were extinguished at midnight on October 18. A closing program featured taps, songs, and farewell addresses by Josiah Cowe and J F Chilberg as the lights went out and the Great Vile dimmed.
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Seattle
Wash
Taft
Tron Ban
United States
Lake Union
Lake Washington
Josiah Cowe
Ferrer Aims to Lead Free National Schools in Spain
London October 18 Francisco Ferrer a modern educator and reformer of Spain shows ardent support for free national schools. He stressed that his work would continue in Brussels or Paris if unable to return to Spain due to illness. Ferrer spoke of founding schools in Barcelona and Catalonia to advance a lay national education movement.
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London
Francisco Ferrer
W. Teherkwe Russichence
Pentalozel
Spain
Barcelona
Catalonia
Brussels
Ae Roalus
Kewteen
Paria
Professor Ferrer
Roosevelt party reaches Nairob camp after northward trek
The Roosevelt party arrived in Nairob in the afternoon from the north of Guaso Nyiro. All are well. The group plans to proceed to Washington's Smithsonian Institution. Kermit killed two antelope and an exceptionally large rhinoceros.
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Nairob
Roosevelt
Guaso Nyiro
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Hoe
Kermit
Barrie Offers Sacrifice
London report notes J M Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, makes a sacrifice or pledge related to a literary matter as of October 18. The item appears in a concise notes column.
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Barrie
London
J. M. Barrie
Poem Fragment Describes Aethereal Wind’s Toll
The fragment hints at a surreal scene where ethereal forces impact a place called Deven. The lines note many dead and a sense of severance, all conveyed through oblique imagery and fragmentary diction.
Crane Made Victim Removal of Minister Due to Solicitations
Japan takes notice of British and American efforts to link China with the Kin Chow-Tai-Tsihar railway after plans to build the Heinmintin Fakuman line failed. Tokyo warns China it will consult on Manchurian railways while not blocking government, citing Crane recall and U S actions in Manchuria.
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Pekin
Japan
China
Kin Chow-Tai-Tsihar
Charles R. Crane
Crane
Manchuria
Manchuris
Japan Forced Resignation Amid China Mission Debate
Washington observers suspect underlying reasons for Charles Crane’s resignation as US minister to China. The official Knox statement cites alleged concerns over Crane circulating views on the Shantung treaty and Japan’s influence. Washington approves the exit as a diplomatic issue likely tied to policy and U S China relations.
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Washington
Charles BR. Crane
Chicago
China
Japan
United States
Orient
Crane
Russia
Empress’ Fund Fur
Manchuria
Philander C. Knox
Iay
Knox
White House
Balloonists Claim Cup in Richmond Balloon Fight
Balloonists claim the Lahm Cup for the longest flight under the Acro club of America judges in Richmond Virginia on October 14. The report notes a 245 in Chesterfield score and mentions individuals A Hollenda of New York and Forbes of Clackmatt amid scattered details of the event and place names.
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Richmond
Acro Cab of
America
A. Hollenda
Forbes
Clackmatt
Chesterfield
Wile
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Porrer
Vancouver
Orchards
Interior Department
Texas
Buena Vista, Or
Bellingham Wash
Stuyvesant Fish
Oregon
Columbia
Celilo
Dalles
Heney
Willie Boy
Maleido
A Aty Aheriff
Diaz
Mexico
Forrar
Doncaster
A. D. Chariton
Thomas J. Lipton
Cook
North Pole
Moffatt Myn
Oregon Electric
Roseburg
Los Angeles
Lacy
Waab
Balom
Se Ae
Ganpate
Portela
Wright
Train
Porter
Norm
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