Austria and Bulgaria in diplomatic moves amid Balkan tension
Vienna reports Austria-Hungary seeks peaceful ties with Bulgaria and Turkey while warning of possible conflict with Servia. Crete's union with Greece sparks Turkish retaliation talk as Serbs plan guerrilla activity in Bosnia and Hercegovina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Baron von Aehrenthal
Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Berlin
Vienna
Servia
Peter
Hungary
Save
Danube
Budapest
Constantinople
Crete
Greece
Smyrna
Samos
Medjadieh
Uosnia
Hervina
Peterwardein
Peary Hampered by Fog and Ice on Arctic Start
Capt Bartlett reports Peary's Etah departure on the Roosevelt delayed by dense fog and strong winds after a wet summer. He notes the Erik was severely damaged in a collision and may be condemned, while Cook had left Cape Hubbard earlier with two natives and dogs. The Roosevelt's fate after Etah remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peary
Etah
Far North
Pole
Samuel W. Bartlett
Bartlett
St. Johns
N. F
Fatah
Roosevelt
Capt
Smith Sound
Greenland
Etah Harbor
Frederick A. Cook
Cape Hubbard
Erik
Cable
Raymer Acquitted After Deliberation In Riot Case
After 16 hours of deliberation the jury found Abe Raymer not guilty of property destruction during recent riots. Raymer had prior acquittals including murder in the lynching of W K Donnegan, an elderly Black man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speld
Hil
Abe Raymer
Raymer
W. K. Donnegan
Publisher Pearson Conn Dies in Steubenville at 86
Steubenville Ohio October 9 Pearson B Conn dean of eastern Ohio newspaper publishers died here Thursday aged 86 He founded the St Louis Post and had published the Herald here for 25 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteran
Steubenville, O
Pearson B. Conn
Pubishers
Ohio
St. Louis Post
Herald
BromO Quinine Laxative Promoted for Quick Cold Cure
Advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Laxative as a universal cure for colds in one day and urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove on the packaging. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Papasco
Stephen A Douglas Dies in Chicago Home
Stephen Arnold Douglas son of the Illinois senator and Lincoln Douglas debater died of heart disease at his residence 84 Twenty second street Chicago after a walk with his wife finding him on Prairie avenue. He had rheumatic affliction and had resumed his law practice a year earlier. He became ill with indigestion a week before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stephen Arnold Douglas
Illinois
Twenty-second Street
Prairie Avenue
L. F. Murray
Carter of Peoria Elected Grand Master of Locomotive Firemen
In Columbus Ohio on a Thursday election, W S Carter of Peoria Illinois was chosen grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to succeed John J Hannahan. Carter has served as secretary of the group for years. Hannahan served 23 years as an officer and previously was vice grand master in 1885 and grand master six years ago. St Paul Minnesota was picked as the site for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
W. S. Carter
Peoria NL
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
John J. HannAhan
Carter
Hanrahan
Brotherhood
Trains Collide Near Oklahoma City Injuring State Fair Visitors
An east bound Rock Island passenger train and a freight train collided at Yucon seven miles west of Oklahoma City. Seven passenger coaches derailed and twenty five people were slightly injured while Stella Pyle of El Reno suffered a serious injury.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Rock Island
Yucon
Here
Stella Pyle
el Reno
Fires in Adirondacks Again Threaten Notable Properties
The Adirondacks face renewed forest fires with a large protection force sent to guard Dr. Seward Webb’s Nenasans property. Other blazes reported at Bay Pond and Mountainview threaten Rockefeller’s country home amid widespread woods burnings.
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Adirondacks
Malone
N. Y
Seward Webb
Nenasans
Bay Pond
Mountainview
William Rockefeller
Summer Park Merger Denied by Luna Park Manager
A secret Chicago meeting of summer amusement park managers reportedly planned to merge properties in the West. Manager Salsbury of Luna Park Cleveland denies the merger and says the outcome was only to form a joint booking organization for western parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
West
Salsbury
Luna Park
Embezzler Nabbed During Redmen Parade in Philadelphia
E L Collins of Denver was arrested here with detectives from New York and Kansas City on a charge of embezzling funds from a Marshalltown Iowa bank during the Redmen parade crowd viewing Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
E. L. Collins
Denver
Brown
New York
Hummel
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Frankfort Autoists Rally Against Fast Interurban Rides
Autoists in Frankfort protest the rapid speed of interurban cars entering the city. The action reflects concerns over safety and rider exposure as services push higher speeds through town limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Taft Bryan address deep waterway congress in Chicago
Chicago reports Bryan dominates the first session of the deep waterway congress while James J. Hill’s paper on rail and water transport is read. Taft registers to vote in Cincinnati as Ohio itinerary details are announced with stops from Cincinnati to Akron and Wheeling. Kern responds to Hearst attacks over his ties to Big Four rail suits and hotel-ownership disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
Bryan
James J. Hill
Hill
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Taft
Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
Ohio
A. J. Vorys
Circleville
Lancaster
New Lexington
Zanesville
New Comerstown
Canal Dover
Massillon
Akron
Barberton
Wadsworth
Sterling
Medina
Grafton
Elyria
Lorain
Newberg
Ravenna
Alliance
East Liverpool
Wellsville
Cadiz
Steubenville
Wheeling
Fincastle
John W. Kern
W. R. Hearst
Los Angeles
Cal
Big Four Railroad
French Lick Springs
West Baden Springs Company
Thomas Taggart
Arizona Exile Col Stewart Faces Retiring Board Test
Col W F Stewart of the army known as the Arizona Exile fought for four hours with a retiring board to gain permission to summon witnesses proving he is fit for service. Medical officers testified he suffers heart disease and overexertion could be disastrous. The board denied allowing the 90 mile ride and walk test. The hearing resumed Friday.
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Washington
W. F. Stewart
Army
Arizona
W. H. Arthur
Guy L. Edie
Medical Corps
Stewart
Coast Artillery
J. W. Latimer
Col. Stewart
Col. Arthur
Maj
Edie
War Department
Latimer
Nebraska Attorney Disbarred After State Claim Case
Lincoln Neb Oct 9 Captain Allen G Fisher of Chadron was disbarred by the Nebraska supreme court for one year. Attorney General Thompson led the suit at the legislature’s request. Fisher allegedly raised a state claim from 1500 to 11506 and presented it to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Allen G. Fisher
Chadron
Supreme Court
Thompson
Fisher
Pond Couple celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles H Pond of Columbia City celebrated their sixty th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Pond
Columbia City
Oldest Sons Admit With Union Veterans Adjutment
National encampment of the Union Veteran Legion adjourned to meet in Washington next year. To ensure continuance the group decided to admit the oldest son of any member. Officers for the next year include National Commander Thomas J. Shannon from Washington and other senior leaders from New Castle, Camden, Indianapolis, and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Veteran Legion
Washington
Legion
Thomas J. Shannon
J. S. du Shane
New Castle
Corry Nominated for Cockran’s New York Seat
In New York on October 9 Michael F. Corry a prominent East Side lawyer and Democratic organizer was nominated for the 12th District congressional seat held by Bourke Cockran. Cockran’s name was not presented at the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Cockran
New York
Michael F. Corry
Cochran
Alleged Firebug Arrested in Monroe Extradition Request
James E. Mitchell of East Meredith New York was arrested Thursday at Lulu, Monroe County, on a sheriff's extradition request from Delaware County New York, facing arson charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mich
James E. Mitchell
East Meredith
N. Y
Lulu
Warner
Delaware County
Fatal Duel Near Porum Ends in Death
Muskogee Oklahoma October 9 a revolver duel three miles south of Porum in the county involved two farmers named Eagle and Williams. One farmer was killed and the other fatally wounded after being shot through the abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Porum
Eagle
Williams
Conductor Robbed on I. and C. Interurban at Shelbyville
Joseph Totten, conductor on the I. and C. interurban line, was robbed of his grip containing several tickets near Shelbyville. The incident leaves Totten without travel documents and tickets, prompting an investigation by local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Totten
Shelbyville
Great Fleet in Parade at Philadelphia Waterfront
Founders' week shifted from Broad street to the Delaware for a historic water fete. The third squadron of the North Atlantic fleet anchored at the riverfront as about 200 boats formed a long reviewing flotilla. Night illumination and a three mile fireworks display capped the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Delaware
Accused of an Old Murder in Stewart Case
W L Woolley prominent Stewart owner and Oklahoma capitalist was taken to Stigler under arrest charged with complicity in the 1881 murder of Anderson. Woolley had been present when Anderson was killed and was once arrested and sent to Fort Smith but discharged by Gen Wheeler. He questions the revival of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
W. L Woolley
Stewart
Oklahoma
Washington Rider James Connelly Killed in Burke Race
James Connelly of Washington died after a motorcycle accident at the Coppershite track Burke Virginia. The 18 year old participant struck a post during the Thursday race and died at Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burke
James Connelly
Connelly
Americans and Spaniards slain near Lubao by Filipinos
An American, Charles H. Trotter, and two Spaniards, Vicente Toledo and Jose Canayan, were killed last Saturday near Lubao in Pampanga province by a group of Filipinos. The victims were fatally struck with bolos and their bodies mutilated.
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Manila
Charles H. Trotter
Vicente Toledo
Jose Canayan
Lubao
Pampagna
Markets Show Mixed Wheat and Grain Values Across Cities
Chicago markets report firm flour and steady corn and oats with December wheat at 9 1 2 cents per bushel and May at 10 1 2 cents. New York notes firm but quiet flour, strong spot wheat levels, and varied butter and egg prices across dairy commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
I&c
New York
Duluth
Live Stock Prices From Chicago and Omaha Markets
Chicago and Omaha livestock reports show cattle, hogs and sheep prices. Native steers district ranges span 4.50 to 7.50 dollars, hogs range 5.75 to 6.66, and sheep offer lambs around 5 to 10 dollars per head based on grade and weight. Market notes indicate steady to stronger hogs in Omaha and mixed cattle demand in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Texas
B.wGe
Charles Cotton Publishes Statement About Wife Search
In Huntington Charles Cotton seeks his wife who left him and declares that Jehild is dying to prompt her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cotton
Huntington
Jehild
Tabasco Limerick Contest Opens to All Readers
A call for readers to submit a final line to the Tabasco Limerick, with name and address, by May 1 1909. Prizes announced May 15 1909. Open to everyone with encouragement to join and invite friends.
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Bulgaria
Foss
Capt. Bartlett
Springfield
Stephen A. Douglas
Hannahan
Carter of
Peoria
St. Paul, Minn
Waterway
Kern
Hearst
Col
Great Fleet
Anchorage
W. L. Woolley
Fred
Tabasco
Limerick
McIlhenny
Geo. W. Young & Co
Bankers
New York City
McIlhenny Company
Avery Island
McIhenny
Indiana Loan CO
Fifth and Broadway
Crawford’s
J. Clayton Erb
Katherine Beisel
Gables
S.S.S. Malaria
S.S.S
Bock
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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