Unprecedented Excitement as New York Camps for Election
In New York on Oct 30 the state shows record political fervor as Bryan and Taft campaign fiercely. Huge crowds greet both candidates in Syracuse and across the state, boosting hopes of a large turnout. Rockefeller’s remarks on campaign personalities surface amid party confidence. Bryan also tours northern Ohio, eyeing a final push to win Ohio with rapid succession of speeches.
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Football Games Tomorrow Across Major Venues
Princeton faces West Point at West Point while Harvard travels to Cambridge to meet Brown. Yale hosts Massachusetts Aggies in New Haven and Pennsylvania plays Swarthmore in Philadelphia. Cornell meets Pennsylvania State in Ithaca and Carlisle clashes with the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Chicago hosts Minnesota in Chicago, Michigan plays Vanderbilt in Ann Arbor, and Idaho meets Oregon in Moscow.
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Bryan Wins Yard Election With 33 Votes
William Jennings Bryan leads in a local yard vote with 33 ballots while Taft receives 5 and Debs 1. Forty one eligible voters cast ballots with five boxes set in the dog house to tally the results.
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Fear of new outbreak as American fleet arrives
In Amay on October 90 fear spreads that revolutionaries may seize on the fleet visit to attack viceroys. Government soldiers guard key areas and common people are barred from receptions. Rumors claim Formosa will be bombarded after the visit. Chinese officials oversee grand festivities for the American fleet.
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Indications Show Taft Likely Win in New York Race
Walter Wellman in the Chicago Tribune Herald says surface signals favor Taft for the presidency and Chanler over Hughes for governor. He warns of under surface conditions that could yield election surprises with Bryan possibly carrying New York, but Taft and Hughes more likely to win there.
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Chicago Ttracord-Herald
Bryan
New York
Taft
Hughes
Heir Dispute Over Trust Funds From 1893 Speckhart Will
Tacoma Oct 20 The question of whether money earned from funds set aside for a minor child belongs to the child or reverts to the estate’s heirs hinges on the Milwaukee Speckhart trust case. Judge Hanford’s ruling affects the $200000 in trust, part of Adolph Speckhart’s estate. Harriet Speckhart’s claim vs the estate’s beneficiaries is tied to this settlement.
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Engine No. 1 Derailed at Second Street Crossing
The switch engine No. 1 derailed late this afternoon at the Second Street crossing. The engine bumped a car and the spine climbed the rail. Another engine was brought into service and the locomotive was righted in short order. Buon was hurt. The mail cars stayed on track.
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Buon
Republican Rally at Opera House Promotes Calm Campaign Tone
Judge McGinn will speak at a Republican rally in the opera house stressing a peaceful message and clear view of the situation. Musical features include the L. D. 8 quartet and vocal solos by Mrs. J. J. Carr, Miss Joan McDonald, and Georgy Bernie as Democrats and others are urged to attend.
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Man Hunt for Kidnapper Near Bell Involves Sheriff's Posse
In Bellingham on October 30 a 20-man sheriff posse hunted a kidnapper who forced Edward English, a Skagit logger, to sign a 5000 order. English escaped, deputies pursued near Mount Vernon, a pistol fight wounded Deputy Branstad, and the kidnapper fled. Patrols intensified as the man, heavily armed, was said to be killed on sight if confronted.
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Everett
Ministers Demand Sheriff Act On City Delinquencies
The city Ministerial Association after discussion asks Sheriff F P Childers to enforce state laws against gambling slot machines and unlawful bawdy houses. The communication, signed by all city ministers, was delivered by a special committee. The sheriff, away from town, did not indicate any action at once.
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Association
Conductor Gourlay Killed in Winnipeg Explosion
Telegram to Ted Buehler reports conductor George Gourlay killed in an explosion near Winnipeg Manitoba. Winnipeg railroad officials seek nearest relatives addresses as details remain unavailable and local friends await fuller information on the death.
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Final Resorts Plans for Oregon Federation Convention
Final plans for the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs convention to be held November 10 to 12 will be discussed at a Neighborhood club meeting next Tuesday at Mrs. J. M. Berry's home. Attendance is urged for members of the Tuesday Musical and Neighborhood clubs as preparations accelerate.
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Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Idaho ranchman brings $10000 betting on Taft win
Charles F. Smith of Idaho arrived in Omaha with a $10000 wager predicting Taft would win the election. There were no takers for his bet.
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Four Hundred Men Displaced by Factory Fire in San Francisco
A large blaze at the American company factory in San Francisco forced four hundred workers from their jobs. Three firemen were injured as crews fought the flames. women and children were rescued from the building.
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King Edward Reported Thrown From Horse
London report says King Edward, riding with Sir Ernest Daniels from Mawmarket, was thrown from his horse this afternoon. The claim is unverified and the extent of any injuries is not stated.
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Man Admits Habitual Wife Beating in Tacoma
Adrien Woeltzinger, a city employee, admitted assaulting his wife over 40 times in three years. He stated there were periods without abuse. Woeltzinger was fined $199.
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Beatie Curfew Law Strictly Enforced
Oct 30 reports say police will enforce the curfew ordinance strictly. Suspensions will result if reports on juvenile offenders and truants are not filed regularly. Minors under 16 must be home by 9 each night.
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Scribner in County Jail After Bank Crash Case
Portland reports J A W Scribner former cashier of the Farmers and Traders bank at Le Grande is held in county jail facing embezzlement charges. He has not decided whether to plead guilty and has no attorney. He denies the Sumpter bank failure precipitated the Le Grande crash and says he was involved with another bank at Bump ter that did not fail. He brushes off rumors of lynching and notes bonds arranged in Pendleton.
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Observer quotes deputy on lynching rumors and bank failure
The Pendleton Observer relays a deputy marshal's interview about riots and a lynching scare. The deputy discusses the Scriber case, his police career, and the bank failure linked to Farmers & Traders National Bank. The paper notes the Observer published deputy statements and defended its reporting.
German climber Hans Otto Kai pel tours Seattle for peaks
Hans Otto Kai pel of Innebureck Tyrol, on a world tour for a German newspaper syndicate, arrives in Seattle amid talk of mountain climbing in the Olympics and Cascades. A member of the German American Mountain club, he has scaled all tough Swiss peaks and plans to attempt Mt Constance, famed for a 10000 foot sheer precipice.
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