Great System of Internal Improvements Advocated by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urged a broad plan for inland waterway improvements linking conservation, water power, purified drinking supplies, and resource stewardship. He proposed funding by beneficiaries, with explicit audits of cost and benefit before government commitment, highlighting Mississippi Valley value and canal potential, and noting farmers as vital to the economy.
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Memphis
Tenn
the Waterways Commission
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
United States
Alleghenies
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Madison
Europe
Great Lakes
President Roosevelts late arrival amid river harbor events
In Memphis October 4 Roosevelt arrived late after a lively start to the waterways convention. N W Kavanaugh urged action on inland rivers and harbors and a new department of public works. A telegram from Roosevelt ordered the suspension of the Fred Hartned navigator after a near collision with the Pittsburg delegation. Burton and the Cairo captain nearly fought during boat transfers before party interference.
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Memphis
Tenn
N. W. Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Department of Public Works
Lyman W. Cooley
Chicago
Hulls
Williams
Evansville
Ind
Roosevelt
Fred Hartned
Pittsburg
Mississippi
Burton
Congressman Burton
Federal Rivers and Harbors Committee
Alton
Cairo
Football season opens tomorrow with La Crosse schedule
La Crosse high school reveals six game slate under manager Homer Davis with three open dates. Opens with a doubleheader at League Park tomorrow: Second High vs Third Ward, then First High vs West Salem. Four home games plus possible at La Crosse. Oct 5 West Salem at La Crosse. Oct 12 Tomah at La Crosse. Oct 19 Sparta at Sparta. Oct 26 Tomah Indians at La Crosse. Nov 2 Eau Claire at Eau Claire. Nov 9 Open. Nov 16 Open. Nov 23 Open. Thanksgiving Sparta at La.
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la Crosse
Baraboo
Madison
Winona
Red Wing
Central High School
Minneapolis
League Park
Third Ward
West Salem High School
Davis
West Salem
la Crose
Tomah High School
Sparta High School
Sparta
Tomah Indians
Eau Claire
Tarbell Testifies in Standard Oil Dissolution Case
W W Tarbell brother of Ida Tarbell testified as the first witness in the Standard Oil dissolution suit. He describes western Pennsylvania business conditions and the independents led by Pure Oil and States Pipe Line, plus how refiners organized European markets. Rockwell Osborne says he cannot attend Memphis waterways meeting. La Crosse may have no delegate due to absence of Rep Esch and Osborne.
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New York
W. W. Tarbell
Ida M. Tarbell
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Tarbeil
Pure Oil
States
Standard People
Tarbell
Pennsylvania
Pure Oil Company
la Crosse
Memphis
Tenn
John J. Esch
Rockwell E. Osborne
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Feudist Admits Killing Fourteen in Alarming Statement
D D Edwards a Kentucky feudist on trial for the murder of Sam Brooks testified under cross examination I have shot and prob ably killed fourteen in my time He added most killings happened in the Kentucky mountains and during labor strikes in Chicago
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Chattanooga
Tenn
D. Edwards
Kentucky
Sam Brooks
Edwards
Chicago
Boni Cannot Now Appeal in Gould Divorce Case
Paris, Oct 4 The time limit to appeal the cessation court in Count Boni de Castellane's case expired yesterday and the divorce secured by Mme Anna Gould is now absolute. Mrs Gould has settled out of court creditors' claims against herself and the count.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Mme
Anna Gould
Countess de Castellane
Mme. Gould
Frazer Hosts Court Officials At Pine Street Home
Postal Inspector E B Frazer entertained a group of federal and local officials at his home on 610 Pine Street. Attendees included U S Marshal Charles Lewiston Madison W G Wheeler U S Attorney Janesville Postmaster W B Tscharner and wife and other postal service officers, inspectors, and deputies.
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E. B. Frazer
Pine Street
United States
Charles Lewiston
Madison
W. G. Wheeler
Janesville
W. B. Tscharner
Earl Welsch
Eau Claire
C. C. Looney
S. A. Warnes
F. French
W. T Pugh
Will Esch
Lodi
J. P. Walker
J. McSwain
Appleton
Ralph Bird
Milwaukee
Mulai Hafid Plans Split Armies to Seize Sultan
Authentic reports from the interior reveal Mulai Hafid intends to divide his forces into two divisions. The first division would march on Rabat to capture his brother Sultan Abdel Aziz, according to dispatches dated October 4 from Casablanca.
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Casablanca
Mulai Hafid
Rabat
Sultan Abdel Aziz
Grand jury finds no indictments in Moffett case
Chicago Oct 4 The special grand jury investigating the Standard Oil pamphlet charges against Indiana Standard Oil president Moffett reported to Judge Landis that Moffett failed to substantiate the claims and no indictments were returned.
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Chicago
Standard Oil
Moffett
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Landis
It Takes a Deaf Mute to Express Silent Contempt
A terse proverb notes that true contempt can be shown by those who hear nothing and see nothing, implying irony in silent judgment from the hearing impaired.
Brains of gambling ring jailed for contempt in Chicago
Chicago Oct 4 Judge Chet lain sentenced Horace Argo nicknamed the Brains of the gambling ring to six months in county jail for contempt of court for refusing to answer the grand jury questions about officials receiving protection money. State’s Attorney Healey will continue the gambling inquiry.
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Chicago
Chetlain
Horace Argo
Healey
Fireman Embraces Advice To Go To Blazes
A playful quip notes a fireman’s good humor when told to head to blazes. The line uses a common idiom to highlight resilience and willingness to respond to emergencies without complaint.
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Blazes
Caledonia Woman Fends Off Chicken Thieves
A Caledonia Minnesota resident fired on midnight chicken thieves who raided her hen coops. They fled, dropping a pocketbook with about $900. no arrests have been made as authorities watch suspected culprits.
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Caledonia
Minn
Riot in British India as self rule agitation flares
Calcutta reports a student uprising linked to India's push for self rule, injuring fifty policemen during a meeting where force against the English was advocated. A cab drivers' strike raises danger to English residents amid street stone throwing, with Lord Kitchener threatening to deploy soldiers if the crisis worsens.
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Calcutta
India
Lord Kitchener
Miss Boschert Dies Sudden Death at 21
Rose Mary Boschert, 21, daughter of banker Joseph Boschert, died of blood poisoning after a boil near the eye spread to the brain. A Caledonia schoolteacher, she fell ill Monday after a brain infection followed eye involvement. Funeral plans to be announced.
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Rose Mary Boschert
Joseph Boschert
Miss Boschert
Caledonia
Pioneer Limited Almost Wrecked near St Paul
The Pioneer Limited traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis narrowly escaped a serious wreck at Etter 28 miles east of St Paul yesterday morning. A drive wheel tire burst at 65 mph but the engineer stopped the train in under 40 yards with no wheels leaving the tracks. An engine from Hastings ferried the train to St Paul, a second engine failing, a third needed to land the Limited in Minneapolis. The crash is thought to stem from wheel metal crystallization.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Etter
St. Paul
Hastings
Leading Shorthorn Breeders Bankrupt in Kentucky
Owingsville, Ky. Oct. 4. George and Carroll Hamilton, the world’s largest shorthorn cattle breeders, went into receivership today. Their three thousand acre farm is valued at about half a million dollars.
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Owingsville, Ky
George and
Carroll Hamilton
Left Starving on Dakota Prairie Divorce Fight
A Wisconsin woman Helen Lehrke aged 25 sues Gustave Lehrke for divorce claiming abandonment on a Dakota prairie claim five miles from a railroad. She and their three children faced starvation while Gustave built a shack and left, with no money or support. The case, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and seeking custody and alimony, will be heard in the January term of circuit court.
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Dakota Prairies
Ader
Helen Lehrke
Gould Street
Gustave Lehrke
Lehrke
Wisconsin
Missouri River
President Won't Take Third Term During Roosevelt Tour
President Roosevelt discouraged third term discussions as congressmen and governors pressed. Gov. Curry of New Mexico quoted that the president supported statehood for New Mexico and pledged to back a single statehood bill.
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Memphis
Tenn
Gov. Curry
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Weather and water forecast for Midwest states
Wisconsin and Minnesota see generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Iowa expects fair weather over the same period. River levels are forecast to fall slightly over the next 36 hours with varied stage readings at St Paul Reeds Landing Prairie du Chien Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and St Louis, noting minor negative changes at several stations.
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Minnesota
Iowa
St Paul
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
Davenport
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