Tammany Scandal Accusations Spark Brooklyn Inquiry
The Brooklyn inquiry led by Queens District Attorney De Witt probes claims of selling judicial positions as editor William Berri of the Brooklyn Standard Union alleges. Former congressman Willett and others deny and counter with admissions of campaign and business fund usage.
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de Witt
Queen County
William Berri
Brooklyn Standard Union
Willett
Patrick Callahan
Herbert Ketcham
Tammany
Supreme Court
Berri
Ketcham
Callahan
Willet
Borri
Murphy
Tammany Boys
Start Fair Buildings Soon in Panama Exposition plans
San Francisco October 31 Actual work on the Panama Exposition silts will begin in three weeks. The exposition companys engineering and architectural department crafts plans for buildings and grounds to be released to the public soon. Suggestions include a canal two miles long on the Harbor View site with miniature locks to recreate the Panama Canal and amusements on both sides, section named the Towpath.
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San Francisco
The
Exposition Company
Harbor View
State objects to man leaning toward unions in McNamara trial
Nine jurors sat in the box as peremptory challenges began. The state sought to strike Frank Frakes a farmer who denied opinions, and he was passed for cause. Frakes favored unions. The defense then recalled Ray Fitzgerald to impeach Johnson who said unions are obnoxious. The motion was overruled.
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Los Angeles
McNamara
Frank Frakes
Horton
Frakes
Johnson
Ray Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Largest Armada Assembles On Hudson for Naval Inspection
Hundreds of thousands gathered along the Hudson to witness the great fleet. Secretary Meyers and aides conducted the official inspection as 20 miles of vessels formed three anchored rows, 400 yards apart.
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New York
Hudson
United States
Meyers
Rebels Retake Hankow in Third Change of Hands
Shanghai dispatches report rebels recapturing Hankow after driving imperial fleet from Wu Chang area. More than 25,000 men engaged with heavy casualties expected. rebels warned foreigners to stay inside as safety cannot be guaranteed. Imperial fleet attacked from river but was repulsed, with continuing fighting near Kilometer Ten.
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Shanghai
Wu Chang
Admiral Sah
Kilometer Ten
Tholands
Halloween Eve Promises Spontaneity and Caution
Hallowe en festivities loom with spirits of All Saints stirring. The piece notes oceans of fun for society folks and children, while warns pranksters to avoid excess as police tighten vigilance to keep events safe.
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Hallowe'en
Peking Cabinet Set Amid Collapse After Rebel Assaults
A wireless report claims rebels crippled one boat and attacked ta periakers, killing hundreds of Manchus and dumping bodies in the river as imperial forces flee north. The city near Zone, Peking, is reported to be in chaos with a new cabinet forming after a senate memorial to the throne was accepted.
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Peking
Tokio
Senate
Taft Arrives in Pittsburg for Centennial River Navigation Event
President Taft arrived in Pittsburg today as guest of the National Safety association and the committee preparing the centennial celebration of river navigation by steam. The event marks a milestone in local industrial history with officials and civic leaders in attendance.
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Taft
National
Mite
Pittsburg Rivers
Unclear fragment notes steamship pageant event
Fragmentary report describes a public celebration with crowds and a replica ship. It mentions Taft overlooking exercises, rain falling, and figures including Longworth and Mississippis. Names and actions are garbled and partially unreadable.
Richeson Trial Postponed to November 7
Pale and confined Reverend Richeson appeared before Police Judge Murray and the case was postponed to November 7 as previously agreed. He was expected to wed Miss Edimands, Avia Linnell, who is reportedly loved by Richeson.
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Richeson
Murray
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Edimands
Fleets at San Pedro for review after San Diego stay
Twenty six United States fighting vessels will drop anchor at San Pedro harbor tonight for a review after the fleet had been at San Diego. Owing to the Chinese revolt it is unknown how long all will remain there. It is expected some will be sent to the orient in a few days.
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Ites
San Pedro Harbor
San Diego
Yong
Orient
Four in mayoral primary as ballots count in Los Angeles
Four candidates vie in the Los Angeles mayoral nominating primaries after speeches. It is expected that Mayor Alexander and Job Harriman advance while Miles Gregory and W C Mushet are eliminated. Harriman backs labor unions and socialists. Alexander is backed by Republicans.
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Alexander
Job Harriman Goting
Miles Gregory
W. C. Mushet
Harriman
Race death by own action topic shocks congress
Dresden reports the fourth international congress of the Malthusian League closed with a resolution arguing that overpopulation causes war and that checking birth rates would reduce population and promote universal peace. Roosevelt’s stance on race death by own action is noted as a counterpoint.
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Roosevelt
Malthuslan League
Seston
Malthuslang
Lafferty Endorses La Follette in Unclear Letter Scandal
Congress man A W Lafferty, elected on the progressive republican ticket, declares support for La Follette for president and vows to back a Democratic progressive if Taft or a non progressive Republican is nominated. The stance follows a controversial letter writing episode from Portland dated October 3.
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Portland
A.W. Lafferty
la Follette
Taft
Lafferty
Dutch workers face stark job shortages as strikes falter
Dutober shows big increases with strikers seemingly defeated across the state. Men turned away as company shops boast a large corps. Railroad business appears to move smoothly, signaling improved control of operations.
Railroad shopmen threaten strike at four lines
Chicago reports disputes among 15 000 of 26 000 Rock Island Wabash Texas Pacific and Missouri Kansas Texas shopmen. A referendum by Rock Island employees covers new wage scales and the option to strike if the scale is rejected.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Wabash
Texas Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Strike outlook in Oregon and La Grande area discussed
Company officials report business nearing normal despite ongoing federation strike. In La Grande the situation mirrors state trends with higher local strike activity due to population and employment concentration. Officials say federation strike is winding down in Oregon though new developments could alter the horizon. October's business conditions show improvement.
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la Grante
Federation
Oregon
Hall Candidates Vie As Mayoralty Campaign Opens
Dr M K Hall former mayor leads a field including C M Humphreys for recorder Ray W Logan seeking re election as treasurer and J H Malachiin for chief of police. Rumors place Attorney J S Hodgins as a potential candidate as petitions circulate led by W P Blidworth amid efforts to place names on the ballot.
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Ray W. Logan
J. H. Malachiin
M. K. Hall
J. S. Hodgins
Hall
Richardson
W. P. Blidworth
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