Mexican Trouble Eases in Texas Border Fight
A Scripps News Association dispatch from Eagle Pass reports General Aguil of Mexican troops says the situation is under control. He has a group of men pursuing Mexicans trying to escape into Texas. One hundred twenty troops arrived from Saltillo last night and headed to the scene. No casualties have been reported.
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Scripps News Association
el Paso
Tex
Eagle Pass
Aguil
Texas
Saltillo
Epworth League Biennial Convenes in Rome
The thirteenth Epworth League convention in the Northern New York Conference opens at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Rome. The gathering covers six counties with portions of five more, runs three days, and features lectures by notable ministers and laymen of the Methodist denomination. Several hundred delegates attend and close with Sunday devotional services.
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Scrippa News Association
Rome
N. Y
First Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
Sailors Meet Pope in Rome Audience
Fifty sailors of the Aresada were received in audience by the Pope. The dignitary preached a short sermon and presented the sailors with a medal.
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Scripps News Association
Roma
McClelland Opposes Hearst in Democratic Vote
New York September 28 Mayor McClelland announced he is a Democrat and will vote the Democratic ticket with the exception of Hearst. He stated he will not vote for Hearst.
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Scripps News Association
New York
McClelland
Hearst
Men Wanted at Sugar Factory to Hire Thirty Workers
The sugar factory seeks to hire thirty men immediately. Inquiries should be directed to the factory location for employment.
Navy Seeks Safeguard Against Altering Official Documents
Washington reports that acids and chemicals used to alter official papers may compromise documents signed or certified. The Navy Department orders all such materials returned and prohibits further use. Errata will be made by red ink strikes with initials placed beside the change to reveal authority.
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Scripps News Association
Washington, D
Navy Department
MAY AMEND CONSTITUTION MEETING IN ATLANTIC CITY
The New Jersey State Bar Association meets at the Marlborough Blenheim Hotel to discuss an amendment re adjusting the state judiciary. Attending are Chief Justice Gummere along with named state and federal judges and officials. A six o'clock reception for members and wives precedes an evening dinner.
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Scrippin News Association
Atlantic City
New Jersey State Bar Association
Malborough-Blenheim
New Jersey
Gummere
Garrison
Fort
Garretson
Hendrickson
Pitney
Swayze
Reed
Trenchard
Magie
Emory
Stevens
Stevenson
Bergen
Stokes
Murphy
Griggs
van Syckal
Lanning and Gross
United States District Court
Association
New Jersey Golf Championship Moves to Deal Golf and Country Club
The Fast Jersey Golf Association selects Deal Golf and Country Club for this year’s championship over inland courses. The two day event begins with an eighteen hole qualifying round and top eight scores advance to match play. Only members from six clubs who played in at least six season team matches may enter. A thirty six hole handicap contest for the best gross and net prices follows for all 200 league players.
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iScripps News Association
New York
Fast Jersey Golf Association
Links
Deal Golf and Country Club
George Palmer Lumber mill to begin sawing by March first
Construction at the George Palmer Lumber Company plant progresses with 50 workers, rising to 100 as materials arrive. The complex includes a two story mill with two single cut band saws, lath mill, power house, boilers, engines, dry kiln, log pond, machine shop, and extensive steel track. Total investment over 300000 dollars aims to make La Grande's plant one of the state’s largest sawmills.
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George Palmer Lumber Company
Wash Huffman
Mil
la Grande
Thirteen Million Loss Reported From Gulf Storm Damage
Atlanta reports total losses from the Gulf storm reach thirteen million with cotton and railroad property hit hardest. Mississippi areas bury three hundred thousand bales of cotton in total loss and railway damage tops one million. Pensacola, New Orleans, Monticello and Tampa ferried warnings as floods and wrecks disrupt life and ships.
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Scripps News Association
Atlanta
Jackson
Mississippi
Monticello
Miss
Washington
Gulf States
Funston
Tampa
Suspect Arrested in Minnesota Murder Case
Henry Sussman, sought for the Glenwood hotel wife murder, was captured at midnight in Nashville hotel near the crime scene. He attempted suicide by gas after discovery, and police say he confessed to the murder following arrest.
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Scripps News Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry Sussman
Glenwood
Nashville
Great Regatta Opens in Houston Harbor
Opening day of the great regatta under the Huston Yacht and Power Boat Club draws thousands from the South and Southwest to witness three days of races. Craft from the gulf coast gather from the Mississippi mouth to the Mexican border as harbor vessels dress with flags for the event.
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Scripps News Association
Huston
President attends naval shoot at Cape Cod
The President arrived at Oyster Bay aboard the Mayflower for target practice near Cape Cod. He is scheduled to attend two sessions tomorrow and will return Sunday, with Atlantic Fleet participation noted.
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Acripps News Association
Oyster Bay
Cape Cod
Officers face mileage hardship on government travel
Scripps News reports Major Shanks of the 4th Infantry, stationed at Fort Slocum, New York, cannot receive beyond his usual mileage for duty at Sea Girt. The War Department cites strict mileage laws and notes few exceptions, urging legal remedy as the only way to ease outlays when travel costs exceed allowances.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Mastar David C. Shanks
4Th Infantry
Fort Slocum
New York
Sea Girt
N. J
Shanks
Sea Girl
War Department
Navy Captain Reaches Home After Transatlantic Flight
Captain J Wood of the U S Navy returned from a voyage carrying Captain Dewey from New York to Manila. He arrived this morning to his home as the crew accompanied him on the same trip.
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Scripps News Association
Victans
Gapt
J Wood
U.S. Navy
Dewey
New York
Mania
Hare
Nesote
Wilson Named General Agent for Dragon’s Short Line
Salt Lake City gossip: H. C. Wilton district manager for the Dragon's Short Line will replace Charles Gilford as general agent. The announcement comes from Scripps News Association with Sept 28 as the note date.
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Scripps News
Salt Lake City
H. C. Wilton
Dragon’ Short Line
Charies Gilford
Grain markets report from Cricags
The Cricags grain update shows wheat opening at 755, closing near T2 percent. Corn opens at 474 and closes at 46 percent. Oats start at 34 and end at 344.
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Scripps News Association
Cricags
Closing Mt. Gretna Camp Ends Military Encampment
Mt. Gretna Pa September 28 troops leave Camp Roosevelt ending a month long encampment that drew regulars and militia. Authorities say manoeuvres and field work were highly satisfactory with substantial expected benefits. General Grant will submit a full report to the War Department.
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Scripps News Association
Mt. Gretna
Camp Roosevelt
War Department
Grant
Moderates threaten resistance in Havana as generals pledge to fight
Havana reports describe a tense mood with a general’s vow to die rather than surrender. Gen Betancourt leads 2000 troops toward Gen Matanzas to oppose the Yankees, while Gen Ragi claims four thousand would muster. Public mood inflamed though revolt remains unlikely and Europeans face potential meddling. Congress faces no quorum as peace talks stall with Taft deadline.
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Scripps News Association
Havana
Betancourt
Matanz
Ragi
Mattanza
America
Farmer George Day Dies in Hunting Accident near Walla Walla
George Day, a prominent local farmer, was killed when his shotgun discharged accidentally while he was pulling the weapon through a fence on a ranch between Prescott and Pleasant View. The fatal shot struck his side as he attempted to pass the gun through.
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Walla Walla
Prescott
Pleasant View
George Day
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