Bulgaria Proclaims Independence Amid Balkan Tensions
An official Bulgarian statement asserts independence and aims to stabilize the region after Austria-Hungary moves to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina. The note outlines disputes with Turkey over diplomatic rights, rail control, and sovereignty, while calling for a multilateral conference of Great Britain France and Russia to address the crisis.
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Emperor
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Conference of Nations
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkans
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Paris
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Remedy Ad Claims Cold and Grip Relief with Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for headaches and neuralgia from colds. It urges readers to seek the full name and signature of E. W. Grove. The product is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
S.S.S
S. S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Castro Serious Ill in Venezuela Faces Regime Uncertainty
From Willemstad Curacao reports say President Castro is seriously ill with liver and kidney issues. Venezuelan vice-president could assume power if the government collapses. Doctors debate surgery and the Hexae contemplates a possible blockade directed at La Guaira Porto Cabello and Maracaibo.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Castro
Caracas
Iit
Hexae
Holland
SLAIN BY SISTER IN LAW IN DELAWARE COUNTY
Philadelphia Oct 7 Captain J Clayton Erb regimental quartermaster of the Pennsylvania National Guard was shot and killed at his summer home near Village Green Delaware county Tuesday night His sister in law Mrs Catherine Beisel is jailed in Media charged with murder She admits the shooting occurred during a family quarrel Erb a private secretary to Israel W Durham a Philadelphia political leader was a well known figure in local politics He had married two years ago and moved to Delaware county after a period of quiet before renewed quarrels
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Philadelphia
J. Clayton Erb
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Village Green
Delaware County
Catherine Beisel
Erb
Israel W. Durham
Two More Ohio Counties Vote Dry Under Rose Law
Columbus Ohio October 7 two more counties held elections under the Rose law and both went dry Paulding county voted out 12 saloons by a majority of 1162 while Wyandot county voted out 50 saloons by a majority of 50
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Ohio
Columbus
Paulding
Wyandot
Bank Robbery in Olivia Stolen $2300 from Danube Bank
Olivia Minnesota October 7 A burglary at the State Bank of Danube netted 2300 dollars in cash. Two men are reported as suspects and authorities investigate the robbery.
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Olivia
Minn
Ex mayor Hudspeth draws revolver at council over graft charge
Former Boonville mayor Joseph M Hudspeth produced a revolver during a city council meeting and threatened to shoot council member Henry Roetzel who faces graft accusations.
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Joseph M. Hudspeth
Boonville
Henry Roetzel
Trans-Mississippi Congress Opens in San Francisco
A nineteenth trans-Mississippi congress opens in San Francisco with delegates from every western state and territory. President Roosevelt Bryan and Taft send cordial greetings while California and San Francisco host, in a session featuring welcome messages and official remarks.
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Mr. Bryan
Taft
San Francisco
Mississippi River
J. B. Case
Abilene
Kan
California
United States
Pacific Coast
William J. Bryan
Congress
William H. Taft
Grood
trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Mrs. Richard Yates Dies at 65 in Jacksonville
Mrs. Richard Yates, wife of the former Illinois war governor and mother of Gov. Yates, died Tuesday afternoon in Jacksonville at age 65. She had suffered a hip fracture two years ago and had been gradually failing since. She took a keen interest in state and national politics.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Richard Yates
Yates
Bostonians Banquet in Detroit Impresses Local Guests
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts held a banquet Tuesday night at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit with 275 members attending. The event featured gold lace and a notable military display before the group departed Wednesday morning for the east.
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Bostonians
Detroit
Mich
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Massachusetts
Hotel Pontchartrain
Three-year-old dies after boiling water accident
The three year old child of Elias Owens of Winamac fell into a tub of boiling water and was scalded to death.
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Elias Owens
Winamac
German Americans Honor Pastorius Founder Week Parade
Philadelphia marks Founders Week with a Germantown parade and the unveiling of a Vernon park monument to Francis Daniel Pastorius. President Roosevelt sent congratulations as German Americans from across the country attend. A Broad Street march features police firemen and other city services.
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Philadelphia
Germantown
Francis Daniel Pastorius
Vernon Park
Roosevelt
Washington
Gov
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Reyburn
Wright Fulfills Contract With One Hour Flight Record
Wright in Le Mans sets a new hours long flight with a passenger, 1 hour 4 minutes 26 seconds, fulfilling a contract to make two flights of 50 kilometers with a passenger or equivalent within a week. Washington plans four aerial navy machines for two persons, 350 pounds total, 200 miles range, four hours, 40 mph, all land or water landings, and self-starting in air.
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le Mans
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Lazare Weiller
Washington
Naval Service
Will of John Q. Packard Valued at 20 Million
John Q. Packard of Santa Cruz died Saturday and his will filed in Marysville probate. Estate valued at 20 million dollars divides equally between Edward Winslow Packard of Salt Lake City and Theodore R. Shear of New York after twelve 10 thousand dollar bequests to relatives.
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Marysville
Cal
John Q. Packard
Santa Cruz
Superior Court
Edward Winslow Packard
Salt Lake
Theodore R. Shear
New York City
Augustus D. Lynch Dies in Washington at 72
Augustus D. Lynch formerly of Indianapolis died in Washington on Tuesday at age 72. For 36 years he was connected with the comptroller's office of the treasury department. The obituary notes his long public service and retirement location.
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Washington
Augustus D. Lynch
Indianapolis
Treasury Department
Stout Says Lesh Manufacturing Stockholders Will Be Paid
C. E. Stout as receiver for the Lesh Manufacturing company of Warsaw announces that all stockholders will be paid in full.
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C. E. Stout
Lesh Manufacturing Company
Warsaw
Bryan and Taft Campaign Swing Through Midwest
Crowds greet William J. Bryan in Cedar Rapids and Taft in St. Louis as both campaigns wrap up western tours. Bryan fires up audiences from Tama to Toledo accusing Republicans of fake pride in crops and rain, while Taft garners vast turnout in St. Louis including a Veiled Prophet Ball appearance. Norman Mack, Democratic chair, collapses in Chicago from overwork but expected to recover.
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William J. Bryan
Chautauqua
Tama
Toledo
Taft
Woodward
St. Louis
William H. Taft
Clayton
St. Louis County
Bill
The
Ohioan
Chicago
Bryan
Mack
Iil
Norman BE. Mack
Buffalo
Democratic National Committee
Auditorium Annex
Hammond
House
Greek boys in St Louis slave labor case leads to warrants
In St Louis on October 7, warrants were issued for Peter Anagnos John Mavrakas and James Chilfers after investigators found over 200 Greek boys working in padron bootblack stands under paid abuse. The men face conspiracy charges for bringing Greek youths into the United States under false pretenses.
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St. Louis
United States
Mersey
Peter Anagnos
John Mavrakas
James Chilfers
Gallery Collapse Wounds Dozens At Coliseum Address
In Jackson Mississippi on October 7 a gallery collapse injured many as Booker T. Washington finished speaking at the Coliseum on the fair grounds. Packed spectators rushed the exits when a section gave way and crashed to the floor.
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Jackson
Miss
Booker T. Washington
Coliseum
Fair Grounds
Robbers Kill Twelve in Slobodze Village
In Tiraspol on October 7 robbers stormed the Cohen family home in Slobodze and killed 12 members while looting a small sum. The attackers were captured soon after and taken into custody.
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Tiraspol
Russia
Slobodze
Cohen
Marion Man Dies After Tree Fall
W. J. Strutman aged 51 of Marion fell from a tree last Saturday and died yesterday in the hospital from injuries sustained in the fall.
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W. J. Strutman
Marion
Soubrette Sparks Golden Fiasco Over Hair Color Change
A soubrette in a Fabasco production triggers a commotion when her hair color shifts from yellow to red, turning a simple appearance into a chaotic scene over a free 3000 dollar in gold prize.
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Fabasco
Honest Tom Hisgen Leads Independence for President
This article profiles Thomas J. Hisgen known as Honest Tom, head of the Independents for president. It outlines his background, opposition to Standard Oil, and critique of old parties favoring trusts, urging plain Americans to support a government serving the masses.
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Thomas J. Hisgen
The
Independents
Honest Tom
Hisgen
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Indiana
Independence Party
History of the Socialist Party Explored
A forthcoming article delves into the origins and evolution of the Socialist Party, tracing key figures and milestones across decades in the movement.
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Socialist Party
Longworth Denies Orders to Quit Stump Campaign
Evansville Indiana October 6 Congressman Nicholas Longworth denies he was ordered to leave the stump. He says he planned to depart Evansville for Pittsburg to speak at the sesqui centennial, and he will appear frequently until the campaign ends.
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Evansville
Ind
Nicholas Longworth
Pittsburg
Jong
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