Pardoned Man Who Shot Girl Seeks Governor’s Clemency
Albert Altman of Neosha, 72, now serving ten years in Waupun for shooting and attempting to murder his daughter in 1902, is to seek a governor’s pardon later this October. John A. Kelly of Oconomowoc will file the petition. Altman has conducted himself well in prison and worked as a carpenter.
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Madison
Wis
Albert Altman
Neosha
Waupun
Ida
John A. Kelly
Oconomowoc
Ullman
Lebanon
Dodge County
Booger Rea and White Steamer set Montana track marks
In Helena Montana on October 2 the World five on a flat circular track record was lowered by Booger Rea and a White Steamer built for C M Baird. The vehicle defeated Stanley, owned by Conrad, and posted a 4 54 time, surpassing the prior 58 set at Empire City by Webb Jays on June 26 1905. Booger Rea is owned by J H Brannon of Oakland.
California Jockey Delivers Narrow Win on Native Son
In a tight finish Herman L. Ekern recorded a race time of 0.58 percent as Native Son nosed out by a nose. Jockey Miller, a California rider, steered the animal with precision, entering the stretch in third and finishing strong to clinch the victory.
New Canal Plan To Link Lakes Michigan And Huron
Grand Rapids Mich Oct 2 delegates from six cities formed the Grand Saginaw Valley Deep Water association to push a deep canal across the state using the Grand and Saginaw river valleys. Delegates H W Hubbell Saginaw B G Caryell Chesaning Williser Chesaning Charles Kerr Ashley N Robbins Grand Haven named to attend the National Deep Waterways convention in Chicago next week.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Lakes Michigan
Huron
Grand Haven
Saginaw
Grand
H. W. Hubbell
B. G. Caryell
Chesaning
Willis
Ler
Charles Kerr
Ashley
N. Robbins
Man seeks wedding after alimony dispute in St Louis
Chas Wanzer told a clerk he is tired of paying alimony and that his wife has agreed to remarry him. He sought a license to wed the woman from whom he was divorced two years ago and who has required him to pay $5 weekly under a court order.
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ST. Louis
Chas. Wanzer
Gould Suit Delayed In Alimony Hearing
The hearing on Katherine Gould's request for 10,000 monthly alimony and 15,000 in counsel fees from her husband Howard Gould was adjourned to October 13. Her attorneys none.
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New York
Katherine Gould
Howard Gould
Delayed Request Cites Need to Hear Witnesses
The delay was deemed necessary to obtain the testimonies of several witnesses. Officials explained the pause would allow all relevant statements to be heard and recorded.
Republicans at Beaver Dam Wis Rally Draws 35500
Beaver Dam Wisconsin October 2 Republicans held a county fair day drawing an estimated 35 500 visitors. Gov Davidson Secretary of State J A Frear Attorney General Frank L Gilbert State Treasurer A H Dahl and Milwaukee city attorney John T Kelly arrived on a special train at 10 30.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Dodge County
Gov. Davidson
J. A. Frear
John Strange
Frank L. Gilbert
A. H. Dahl
John T. Kelly
Milwaukee
Americans After British Trade Headlines New Mail Rush
New York and Chicago reports show thousands of letters posted to Britain as merchants start campaigns to win British markets. Circulars advocating trade expansion form a large share of the mail sent under the reduced postal rate.
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New York
Great Britain
Chicago
England
Large Vacancy in Annapolis Academy
Washington Oct 2 There were 143 vacancies in the naval academy when the fall term at Annapolis ended today This is the largest number of vacancies in eight years The shortage is due to applicants failing in the mental and physical examinations according to authorities
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Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Fleet Near Manila Message Update
Fleet near Manila reports a message received yesterday afternoon indicating ongoing operations in the area as U S naval forces monitor developments near the Philippine capital during tense geopolitical activity.
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Manila
Ships Near Cavite Prepare to Sail October 19
The fleet lies under 300 miles away and would reach by Friday afternoon at the current pace. Cholera cases have eased but shore leave is barred and the ships will largely stay at Cavite before sailing on October 19.
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Cavite
American women praised by Margaret Shonts after Paris trip
Margaret Shonts, returning from Paris with the Duchess De Chaulnes, defends American society women after Ethel Barrymore calls them brainless and purposeless. Shonts asserts that nowhere in the world are women more refined and capable, and no better wives or mothers.
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New York
Margaret Shonts
Paris
Duchess de Chaulnes
Ethel Barrymore
America
Roberts Leaves Hospital After Atlantic City Shooting
Chas. B. Roberts, shot on the Atlantic City boardwalk, has recovered enough to leave the hospital and is staying at the Brighton hotel with his wife in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Chas. B. Roberts
Atlantic City
Brighton Hotel
Smith admits stealing apples for pies in Carmi court
Howard Smith confessed in Carmi II court that he stole apples to bake pies. He was fined $25 and sentenced to 10 days in jail.
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Carmi II
Howard Smith
Trans Atlantic Shipping Pact Between Cunard and German Lines
A forthcoming comprehensive agreement between the Cunard and German lines promises significant changes in trans Atlantic shipping. The details remain undisclosed as the news leaks today from Liverpool.
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Liverpool
Cunard
First creditors meeting held in Orvik bankruptcy
The initial meeting of creditors in the bankruptcy case of E. O. Orvik was held yesterday with Judge Leonard presiding. The session outlined claims and next steps in the proceedings.
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E. O. Orvik
Leonard
Citizens Rout the Cracksmen in North Dakota Bank Heist
In Dogw ell North Dakota three explosions spurred armed citizens to confront four bank burglars at the Sargent County State bank. The robbers fled after failing to break the strong box. they escaped on a stolen Soo line handcar later found hidden in a cornfield. Posses from many towns hunt the criminals as bloodhounds are expected to join the pursuit.
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Dogswell
N. D
Sargent County State Bank
Soo Road
Milwaukee Line
Newark
Rush Medical College Flag Rush Injures Several Students
Chicago residents report a flag rush at Rush Medical College at noon injuring several students, two seriously, in a clash between freshmen and sophomores.
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Chicago
The
Rush Medical College
Sherman and Longworth Draw Big Crowds in Illinois Tour
In Bloomington on Oct 2, Sherman and Congressman Longworth spoke to large crowds and outlined campaigns. They delivered further speeches across Illinois during the day and into the evening, highlighting key issues and rallying supporters.
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Bloomington
Ill
Sherman
Longworth
Illinois
Circuit court of appeals to rule on Standard Oil rehearing
STANDARD CASE TUESDAY CHICAGO Oct 2 The United States circuit court of appeals meets here Tuesday and Sims expects the judge to take up the government's petition for rehearing of the Standard Oil case.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Sims
Standard Oil
Happiness Requires Shared Service, Not Selfish Pursuit
Quotation asserts that no one finds lasting happiness by pursuing it selfishly alone, implying fulfillment comes from serving others and contributing to the greater good. It emphasizes communal value over personal gain.
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