Goethals Defends Panama Cableway Contract Awards
Col. George W. Goethals testified during the inquiry into accusations of discrimination and favoritism in Panama Canal cableway contracts. He argued against charges of false statements and corrupt practices while noting the hearing would proceed after Col. Sieberts arrives. William A. Brothers accused Spencer Miller of perjury and withdrew from the session briefly.
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New York
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Garlington
Col
Goethals
William A
Mr. Brothers
Col. Goethals
Brothers
Slater
Woods
Col. Sieberts
Fire wipes out Inkster business section in North Dakota
A blaze in Inkster destroyed the entire business section, starting in the Minneapolis and Northern elevator. Flames wiped out 20 business houses and $119,000 in property before reaching the residential area. Grand Forks reports the fire on October 10.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Inkster
Minneapolis
Registered Mails Stolen Near Salt Lake City
A mail pouch with eight registered packages destined for the east was reported stolen Friday night in Salt Lake City. No value estimate for the packages is available at this time.
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Salt Lake City
Cholera Case Shocks Patrons at Louverin Theater
In St. Petersburg on October 10 a case of cholera was found during a theater performance at the Louverin theater causing audience panic but no injuries.
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St. Petersburg
Louverin Theater
Markets Show Firm Tone Across Grains and Butter
Chicago and New York reports indicate a firm flour market with hard patent Minnesota prices and mixed rye and corn figures. Wheat futures rise in December and May trades while butter and eggs hold steady. potatoes, poultry, and buckwheat show varied movement reflecting cautious demand.
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Chicago
Minnesota
GsPiic
New York
Northern
Duluth
Chicago and Omaha Live Stock Prices in Early October
Market reports from Chicago and Omaha show cattle and hogs moving with steady to higher tone. Prices range for native steers and cows, yearlings, and stockers, with hogs driven by prime heavy and choice lighter categories. includes multiple price bands and regional variations.
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Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Gct
Texas
The Reporter available at Porter's and nearby outlets
The Reporter is on sale at Roy l Slave cigar store at 411 Fourth Street Porter's cigar store and at Interurban news stand near 24 Market Street. The notice lists local outlets selling the paper.
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Roy@l Slave
Fourth Street
Porter's Cigar
Market Street
God
New York Mob Attacks Cubs After Giants Game
After the Giants fail to score in the ninth, Cubs manager Frank Chance catcher Kling and pitcher Pfeister were assaulted by a mob. Chance was struck in the neck area, Kling and Pfeister also injured, police and attendants intervened, Brown escorted by officers, Chance expected to recover and travel to Detroit.
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Chance
New York
Frank Chance
Kling
Pfeister
Cubs
Giants
John Kling
Chicago
Murphy
Mordecai Brown
Detroit
Detroit Expects 10 Win Series Against Cubs
Detroit fans split on NL pennant odds with Cubs favored to beat Detroit. O'Leary to short due to Bush ineligibility, Killifer covers short if needed. Pitchers Donovan and Killian in strong form while Tigers recover from last season’s grind.
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Chicago
Tigers
Cubs
Giants
Detroit
White Sox
St. Louis
Bush
Indianapolis
O'Leary
Short
Killifer
Jennings
Bill” Jonovan
Ed Killian
Coughlin
McIntyre
Crawford
Cubs Aim to Dominate Series as Cobb Rossman Hit Strikes Lead
Cobb and Rossman are counted on to trouble Cub pitchers. Donovan will start the series and Jennings vows to win this game or die for moral effect. Catcher Schmidt plans to handle most games despite a finger dislocation and fracture.
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Cobb
Rossman
Cub
Donovan
Jennings
Schmidt
Wall Street Crash Sparks Panic After Cocktail Tray Spill
Rumor of a market tumble spreads as a waiter named Waller drops a tray of cocktails causing brief chaos. No official figures released.
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Waller
Live Stock Market Report from Logansport Yard
Daily quoted live stock prices from Logansport Union Stock Yards show pigs 100 to 130 pounds 3.75 to 4.50 hogs 130 to 160 pounds 4.50 to 5.25 170 to 190 pounds 5.40 to 5.75 and heavy hogs 0.70 to 5.80 with a general range for calves and hides and wool also listed by B V Cook and Co.
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W. C. Routh
Logansport Union Stock Yards
B. V. Cook & Co
BNOE
Young Pitcher Covaleski Beats Giants Again
New York fans heap scorn on Covaleski after he three times defeated the Giants in a week, sealing a pennant heartbreak. The 22 year old lefty from Lancaster, plucked by Billy Murray, is praised for control and potential alongside three brother ballplayers in the minors.
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Giants
Merkle
New York
Gotham
Covaleski
Billy Murray
Phillies
Lancaster
Murray
McGraw
Delehanty
Swift’s Latin Wordplay Reveals Hidden English Meanings
The text presents Latin phrases that resemble English when read aloud or with creative parsing. Phrases like Mellis abut and Has an escuti invite readers to reinterpret Latin wordforms for familiar English sounds and potential clues to a playful linguistic puzzle.
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Dean Swift
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Willett
Killian
Winter
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Schafer
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Jones
Bill Coughlin
Wall Street
Local Market Report
Beyer Bros
Owen
Ee Elevator Co
Mr. Covaleski
Philadelphia
Harry Covaleski
Mellis Abut
Omi de Armis Tres
Canu Discover
Foley
G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
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Renurn
W. H. Porte
Uggist
Fourth and Market Streets
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