Balloon Conqueror Explodes 4000 Feet Over Berlin Race
Berlin Oct 12 A dramatic balloon race near Schmargendorf ended with the Conqueror bursting at 4000 feet. A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post escaped with minor injuries as the envelope formed a parachute and slowed descent, narrowly missing roofs before landing safely. The event drew 80,000 spectators and involved 23 balloons from multiple nations.
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Supreme Court Resumes Term After Long Recess
The Supreme Court of the United States opens after a four month recess with all nine justices present. Formal call on the president marks the start with plans for a large attorney turnout Tuesday as cases begin to be argued. The docket shows 72 cases this term, more than last year's start.
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Double death by own action in Lincoln Nebraska
A traveling salesman B L Shep pard of the Marshall Pennyweight Scales Co and Mrs Leona Bruner a stewardess at Lincoln Commercial club were found dead in a North Eleventh street apartment. The room was filled with gas and it is believed to be a double death by own action.
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Slays His Wife and Himself in Delta Jealousy Case
York Pa Oct 12 William Bennington shot and killed his wife as she walked to church at Delta Sunday then killed himself. Authorities say jealousy prompted the crime.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY LAXATIVE BROMO
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 25c.
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Georgia mob lynches Henry White near Younker
Empire Georgia reports a mob shot Henry White to death near Younker after abducting him from custody. White had allegedly attempted to shoot a local family and wounded a man, then fired at Thomas Allen and his wife before being captured. A group of unidentified men removed him from custody and killed him.
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Bill Jones the Avenger Kills Man Near Brookland
Washington Oct 12 Noted Garfield assassination figure Bill Jones the Avenger a farmer shot and killed John A McPherson of Detroit Mich at Bates Farm near Brookland He claims self defense after admitting the shooting Coroner Nevitt hears the case and police report both men had been drinking McPherson 29 had worked on Jones farm since discharge from the US Marine Corps on June 24 last
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Oak Park Youth Arrested for Michigan Ave Murder
Luman Mann son of Orville C. Mann a wealthy Oak Park citizen was jailed in Chicago on suspicion of strangling and binding Mrs Fanny Thompson at a rooming house 1242 Michigan Ave July 1. Arrest followed a long search in Philipsburg Pa amid his family's confidence in innocence.
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New York Registration Falls From Four Years Ago
New York registration figures for the first three days in Greater New York show a drop from four years ago. Corrected data indicate 540,095 registrations this year versus 573,523 four years ago, a decline of 33,428.
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Big Lumberman John S. Morrison Dies in Copper Country
Calumet Mich October 12 John S Morrison aged 67 the largest timber robber in the Copper country and owner of extensive timber tracts died Saturday from a complication of diseases He was a prominent Free Mason and very wealthy.
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Blaze in White House Stables
Fire of unknown origin found in the roof of the White House stables around 8:30 Sunday morning caused slight damage.
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Maud and Kitty Discuss Husbands Jealousy
Maud claims her husband is jealous while Kitty dismisses the concern as flattery from his side. The exchange reveals social tensions and friendship dynamics between the two women.
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Taft Bryan Crops Up In Campaign Rallys Across States
William H Taft toured Mount Auburn and water tower stairs in Cincinnati with plans for a three week campaign across Ohio the south and beyond with Senator Alden Smith and Leslie Shaw. William J Bryan rested in Lincoln Nebraska ahead of a tough Neb Colorado Wyoming run and a New Jersey Maryland leg. Quakers in Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska passed a petition to oppose Cannon as speaker citing temperance stance. Greensboro marked a centennial opening with a vast crowd, educational day events and a Guilford Court House battle reenactment planned with US troops and good roads congress participation.
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Servia Weighs War Response Amid Amunition Shortage
Belgrade reports the national assembly adjourned after a 24 hour session with no decisive vote on war against Austria Hungary. Milovanovics argues ammunition delays hinder hostilities while the cabinet seeks confidence, and a boycott against Austro Hungarian commerce is expected.
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Alton to Mark Lincoln Douglas Debate Fifty Years On
In Alton Illinois officials plan a four day celebration beginning Wednesday to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate. Home Coming day Thursday Old Settlers day Friday political day Saturday feature speakers include Adlai Stevenson Gov Willson Seth Low Francis Dunne and Senator Jeremiah Sullivan.
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Detroit author James Oliver Curwood killed by Indians
Report from Winnipeg says James Oliver Curwood, Detroit author for a publishing firm, was killed in the Lac La Ronge country by Indians after a scuffle in which a native was said to have been shot. Mounted police investigate. details pending.
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Wireless link claimed with Oahu from Russian Hill station
United Wireless Telegraph Company announces a new wireless record by connecting its Russian Hill station in San Francisco with Kahuku station in Oahu Hawaii, a distance of 2,200 miles to Honolulu.
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Mob clashes in Spartanburg over alleged assault
In Spartanburg South Carolina a mob of about a thousand fought with military and civil authorities for John Irby a black man accused of attacking Miss Lillie Dempsey as she traveled from Saxon Mill village. Three mill workers were wounded and militia arrived to quell the disturbance. Governor Ansell rushed to the scene and mob leaders were arrested.
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Evansville Cotton Mills Reopen After Shutdown
Evansville Indiana October 12 mills resume operations after a period of closure providing work for several hundred employees and signaling a restart of local industry.
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Little Drops of Water and Oil Mix in Teasing Rhyme
A playful verse contrasts water and oil with a prompt to add letters and watch a metaphorical boil. It uses simple, rhythmic imagery and invites imagination through a clever wording game.
Gen Eppa Hunton Dies After Long Career in Virginia
Richmond Virginia October 12 Gen Eppa Hunton ex United States senator and one of the last surviving Confederate army generals died in this city Sunday aged 85 Hunton played a prominent role in state politics and national affairs through much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Greeks Live Behind the Shoe Shine Parlors
Henry Hester quips that Greeks reside behind the shoe shine parlors in Brooklyn. The remark appears in a Brooklyn Life column reflecting on neighborhood stereotypes.
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Brooklyn Life
Pacific Fleet Nearing Hawaii After Samoa Tow
Fragments of a wireless from Rear Admiral Swinburne report the Pacific fleet at 161.38 west and to cast off torpedo boats and cruisers from Pago Pago. The message says the fleet will reach Honolulu on Tuesday.
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Brethren Church Annual Meeting Spreads to Goshen
The Brethren church held its annual meeting last week in Milford and announced the next gathering will be held in Goshen.
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Goshen
Prohibitionist Chafin Retains Loyal Support From Rescue Stories
The article profiles Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition party candidate for president, emphasizing his 30-year lecturing career and his work saving drunks from "bankards' graves." It highlights his humble farm upbringing near Milwaukee, education, and efforts to mobilize voters to elect a Prohibition majority in November.
History of the People’s Party Explored
A forthcoming article traces the rise and impact of the People’s Party, detailing its origins, key figures, policy aims, and influence on early 20th century politics. The piece examines regional strength, electoral pushes, and legacy in reform movements.
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Bordeaux Invents Cloud Veil for Vineyard Defense
Edward Lestout of Bordeaux reveals a process to create artificial clouds to shield vineyards. Boxes with an inflammable resinogis composition are ignited producing a heavy smoke veil over the vines.
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Bordeaux
Optimistic Diet Aims at Lasting Happiness
A positive eating approach is linked to improved mood and well being. Proponents say choosing nutritious foods regularly supports energy, resilience, and overall happiness.
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