Postmaster Edward M Morgan Shot by Assassin
New York City postmaster Edward M Morgan was fatally wounded by a gunman near his home on 146th street and Broadway. The attacker, Eric H Mackay, killed himself after firing, leaving a note and evidence suggesting premeditation and possible conspiracy. Morgan's daughter witnessed the shooting.
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Edward M Morgan
146Th Street
Broadway
Eric H Mackay
Morgan
Mackay
Mr. Morgan
Annie Mackay
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport
Mass
Hunt, Hill and Betts
Dorothy
Ages of Powerful Men Reflect on World Rulers
In connection with President Roosevelt’s fiftieth birthday, the article notes rulers ages. Austria-Hungary's Francis Joseph is described as the oldest at seventy-nine, born August 18, 1830, still active in directing dual empire policy amid domestic family troubles. Continued on Page Six.
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Austria-Hungary
Francis Joseph
Geneva
Emperor Francis Joseph
President Diaz
Mexico
King Leopold
Belgium
President Falliers
France
Daring Samba Alpha Lamba Initiation At Wichita Homes
Wichita society reels after masked dancers infiltrate homes at night as part of an initiation stunt. A young woman in a bathing costume performs a diving act using a folded rug as a pool, then departs as quietly as she entered.
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Wichita
Kas
Samba Alpha Lamba
Shippy suffers two heart attacks in Chicago office
Chief Shippy, fatigued by heart weakness, suffered two serious attacks in his Chicago office this afternoon. His condition is described as critical, and he was back at home after the incidents.
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Chicago
Shippy
Kitty Kelley Fined Five Dollars for Talking in Police Court
Kitty Kelley was fined five dollars and five in police court this morning for talking.
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Kitty Kelley
Acetylene Plant Disaster Kills Infant in Wisconsin Home
In Burke near Madison a acetylene gas plant exploded at Fred Niebuhr’s farm injuring four family members and a farmhand. The seven month old son Fred Niebuhr is dead, Frederick Niebuhr Sr. suffered severe burns, Mrs. Niebuhr internal injuries, Clarence Niebuher five, Erick Johnson head and face burns. The farm home was destroyed.
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Wis
Fred Niebuhr
Burke
Fred
Frederick, Niebuhr
Frederick Niebuhr
Clarence Niebuher
Erick Johnson
Thief Harry Brown Faces New Charge After Release
Harry Brown, recently released from Waupun after a year for bicycle theft and gun theft charges, was rearrested as he left the gates. He pled not guilty to stealing a grip on November 9 last year and will be tried by jury at a later date in La Crosse.
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Harry Brown
Waupun
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Brown
Brindley
Commission Wins Victory in Oleomargarine Case
The Jefferson county circuit court conviction of Meyer and Nowack for selling oleomargarine as butter survived to the state supreme court, a win for the dairy and food commission. Commissioner J Q Emery says enforcement will continue to align with the court’s interpretation that buyers can choose oleomargarine at oleo prices or true butter at butter prices.
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Wis
Meyer and Nowack
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Supreme Court
Dairy and Food Commission
State Dairy and Food
J. Q. Emery
Roosevelt’s Dinner Guests Named for Labor Legislation Talk
President Roosevelt will dine November 17 with labor leaders T. V. Powderly John Mitchell Daniel Keefe James Duncan and F H Morrissey to discuss desired labor legislation. Samuel Gompers is not invited.
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Roosevelt
T. V Powderly
John Mitchell
Daniel Keefe
Jas. Duncan
F. H. Morrissey
Gompers
Bar Association Probes Supreme Court Judge Milo Root
J B Bridges president of the Washington State Bar Association named a committee to investigate the conduct of Judge Milo Root associate justice of the state supreme court. The inquiry follows a supreme court request and a report linking Root to the $70000 shortage tied to Judge M J Gordon.
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Wash
J. B. Bridges
Washington State Bar Association
Milo Root
State Supreme Court
Bar Association
Supreme Court
Root
M. J. Gordon
Indictments Stolen From Chicago Court Records
Indictments against Herman Billik, convicted for the Vizal family murder, have been stolen from criminal court records. It is believed the defense will seek his release on this ground when he appears for resentencing.
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Chicago
Herman Billik
Vizal
Reizers Report Basis Called Fair to City in Tax Shakeup
County assessment committee chaired by Supervisor John Kindley recommends using Keizer’s report as the basis of county taxation for the year. City share rises to 62.59 percent from 62.54, reflecting broader equalization with more farm income and increased city wealth. Kindley says the method is fair since property values align with sale values per the state tax commission. He notes a prior year’s contention and predicts county board adoption, detailing fifteen assessment districts across townships villages and cities.
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John Kindley
Keizer
Kindley
State Tax Commission
County Board
Root Military College Opens in Washington Arsenal
The Army and War College was dedicated this afternoon with Gen. Franklin Bell and Brig. Gen. Wm. W. Witherspoon among speakers. Root conceived a course for all officers to stay ready for service worldwide. Located on Washington Arsenal grounds facing the Potomac River, the college has been open for months and hosts many students.
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Washington, D. C
Army and War College
Root
Franklin Bell
Wm. W. Witherspoon
General Staff
Army
Washington Arsenal Grounds
Potomac River
Labor Federation Convention Opens With Tense Debate
Denver observers anticipate lively parliamentary clashes as delegates debate Gompers and the executive council stance backing Bryan. Samuel Gompers denounces Tafts statement as false while pledging continued fight for workers. A probe into Mitchell’s credentials reveals pressure to seat him despite earlier resistance.
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the Federation of Labor
Gompers
Executive Council
Bryan Gompers
Taft
Mitchell
Morrison
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Zeno Host Seeks Laws Over Fraternal Insurance Rates
Madison reports Zeno M. Host former Wisconsin insurance commissioner warns that many fraternal insurance societies will fail within two to three years without state laws forcing adequate rates He urges penalties on officers who persistently collect insufficient premiums during his city visit for business.
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Madison
Zeno M. Host
Wisconsin
Former Mexican Ambassador Denies Ambassadorship
Senor Joaquin De Casus former Mexican ambassador to America denies he will succeed Senor Creel as ambassador. The denial was issued in Washington on November 9.
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Washington
Senor Joaquin de Casus
America
Senor Creel
Payne to Head Tariff Reform as Ways and Means Chairman
Serena B. Payne is reelected to chair the Ways and Means Committee, giving him charge of tariff reform work praised by Republicans. He has spent the congressional recess gathering information with a large team of clerks and tariff experts, and has served in Congress for about 24 years.
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Auburn
N. Y
Serena B. Payne
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Payne
Republican Party
Congress
World backs Roosevelt for Senate over presidential bid
The World endorses Theodore Roosevelt for the New York Senate seat, preferring a Democrat of integrity if needed. It critique focuses on presidential fitness, while praising Roosevelt's experience, foreign affairs familiarity, and value to the nation as a senator despite doubts about executive leadership.
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New York
World Today
Roosevelt
Senate
Cannon’s Speech Triggers Rooseveltians’ Backlash
Chicago dispatch reports Speaker Cannon angering Panama Canal and waterway advocates by opposing public works appropriations. He questioned 14 feet of water at St Louis and urged leaving such decisions to future generations. Roosevelt admirers criticized the talk, signaling strong opposition to Cannon’s bid for re election as speaker.
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Cannon
Bankers’ Club
Congress
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Pastor Faces Battle Over Affection Claim at San Francisco Church
Edna Clark, 19, an art student missing since Oct 27, is said to have been hugged and kissed by Father Payson Young, rector of St. Mary Virgin in a rectory study. Edna Reynolds reports the engagement claim and daily visits for three months. Police await Bishop Nichols inquiry while Worcester’s institute in Boston is mentioned as a possible destination.
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Payson Young
Episcopal Church of
Bishop Nichols
Loston
Dr. Elwood Worcester
Worcester
Young
Custer Survivor Henry Tappan Shoots Self at Savoy Hotel
New York November 9 Wallworth Henry Tappan survivor of the Custer massacre and noted iron expert mine owner and speculator killed himself last night in an ante room of the Savoy hotel at Fifty-ninth street and Fifth avenue. He had suffered eighteen months of sciatic rheumatism and neuralgia, the likely cause.
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New York
Wallworth Henry Tappan
Savoy Hotel
Fifty-ninth Street
Fifth Avenue
Mystery Burial Uncovers Death Linked to Dunning Guards
Chicago November 9 Coroner Hoffman reports the secret burial of Kalmer Krutt, believed beaten to death by guards at Dunning hospital. An official investigation into the death has begun with authorities pursuing the case.
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Chicago
Kalmer Krutt
Dunning Hospital
Hoffman
Rogers Murder Case Set for November Hearing
In Pontiac Illinois the People versus J W Rogers ex reformatory officer charged with murder for the death of inmate William Hamlin at the reformatory is set for circuit court hearing on November 17.
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Pontiac, Ill
People
J. W. Rogers
Circuit Court
Rogers
Wm. Hamlin
Reformatory
Gunness Horror Revived in Lamphere Trial Nears Jury
La Porte Ind November 9 The Gunness farm mystery resurfaces as Ray Lamphere faces murder charges in the deaths of Belle Gunness and her three children. Jury selection is protracted with 25 men examined and more veniremen to be summoned. Lamphere’s father supplies defense funds as proceedings loom for weeks.
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Gunness Horror
Ray Lamphere
LA Porte
Ind
Gunness
Nat Goodwin Takes Third Wife in Boston Match
Nat C. Goodwin and Edna Goodrich wed at 1 pm in the Goodwin home parlor at 89 Saint Botolph Street Boston. Attended by both families and George O Weeden of New York they left for New York at midnight after a quiet day. The groom said he knew the ceremony by heart.
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Boston
Mass
Edna Goodrich
Nat C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Saint Botolph Street
George O. Weeden
New York
Justice Pinwall Sets Trial Date For Hains Couple
Justice Ase pinwall issued a peremptory order for the trial of Captain and Jene kins Hains on December 14 in the Queens County Supreme Court.
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New York
Asepinwall
Captain
Jenekins Hains
Queens County Supreme Court
Weather and Water Summary for Upper Midwest Region
Coolest reading at La Crosse was 32 with a high of 56 and light 4 mph wind. Rainfall totaled 91. The river stays nearly stationary with stage near 2.7 at Prairie du Chien and 3 feet elsewhere. Forecasts show Wisconsin fair tonight with likely Tuesday. Minnesota and Iowa fair tonight with little temperature change.
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Prairie du Chien
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