Chicago Wins World Championship in Ball Series Battle
Chicago defeats Detroit 2 to 0 to claim the world championship for the second straight year. Attendance for five games totaled 62,232 with receipts of 94,976 and Chicago players receiving 27,669 while Detroit's earned 18,446. Schmidt and Donovan pitched for Detroit with notable defensive plays including O Leary’s running grab of Tinker's Texas leaguer.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Schmidt
Mullin
National Commission
Jennings
Kling
Weeah
Schmitt
Steinfeldt
Ponovan
Evers
Donovan
O’leary
Tinker
Powers Conference Aims at Balkans Settlement
Paris reports an approaching conference to ratify private Balkan arrangements. Britain ready to open the Dardanelles with Turkish consent, Bulgaria independence and Bosnia Herzegovina annexation likely recognized. Six British warships arrive at Rhodes to monitor events, viewed as calming the Levant.
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Paris
Balkans
Turkey
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crete
Greece
Dardanelles
Montenegro
Servia
Great Britain
Black Sea
Smyrna
Asiatic
Malta
Rhodes
Mediterranean
Asia Minor
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Prince of Wales
Glory
Diana
Svyffolk
Angler
Banshee
Levant
Fire causes heavy losses in Davenport mill district
A Davenport blaze on Wednesday destroyed elevator D at Rotchild Grain Company causing 75000 in damage and burned 5000 barrels of glucose grap for Corn Products Manufacturing. Mueller Lumber Company reported 10000 in loss. Total estimated damage 150000 with most covered by insurance.
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Davenport
D.” Rotchild Grain Company
Corn Products Manufacturing Company
Mueller Lumber Company
Ptomaine Kills Two Boys in Illinois Pie
A Stanford Illinois report says Carl and Clarence James ages six and eight died from ptomaine poisoning after eating moldy apple pie. The incident occurred Wednesday night in Peoria where the消息 was received.
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Peoria
Ill
Stanford
Carl
Clarence James
Aurora Priest Found Dead in Aurora Illinois
Rev Father Carl Schneuckle longtime rector of St Nicholas German Catholic church died in bed Wednesday morning at age 62 in Aurora Illinois. He served 29 years at the church and was found by a parishioner in his residence.
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Aurora
Til
Carl Schneuckle
St. Nicholas German Catholic Church of
Gasoline Expression Injures Columbus Man
William T. Hacker of Columbus suffered severe injuries in a gasoline expression accident. A mysterious disease has killed about 1,500 horses across the northern part of the state this summer.
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William T. Hacker
Columbus
Release for Tschaikovsky From Fortress in Russia
Nicholas Tschaikovsky, a Russian revolutionist suspect, is to be freed by government order after ten months in the Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. He must post 25000 bail pending trial, date not set, as daughter races to raise the cash.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
M. Tschaikovsky
Tschaikovsky
Indian accused of bigamy in New York court
Henry Standing Bear a Carlisle Indian School graduate and former Carlisle football back was arraigned in New York on a bigamy charge. Hazel Moran of St Louis, a Smith College graduate, said she wed Bear in May and found he already had a Sioux wife and three children at Pine Tree South Dakota. Bear was held on bail for a hearing next Monday.
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New York
Henry Standing Bear
Carlisle
Hazel M. Moran
St. Louis
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Stranger Found In Cudahy Home A Night After Kidnapping Case
A stranger was found in the home of Edward A. Cudahy in Omaha Nebraska on Tuesday night. He escaped from an open second floor window after a servant girl screamed. The man was well dressed and wore a silk hat in the room of Edward Cudahy Jr who was kidnapped seven years ago.
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Young Cudahy
Omaha
Neb
Edward A. Cudahy
Packer
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Woman Burned to Death in Albuquerque Fire
Mrs. Louise H. Chamberlin, social leader and sister of Perry S. Heath, former assistant postmaster general and Salt Lake Tribune editor, was burned to death in her Albuquerque home after a gasoline explosion started a fire Wednesday night.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Louise H. Chamberlin
Perry S. Heath
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Grain Dealers Open TWelfth Annual Convention in St Louis
The National Grain Dealers association holds its twelfth annual convention in St Louis with about one thousand delegates. Federal grain inspection is slated as a main topic of discussion during the three day session.
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Grain Dealers In Convention
St. Louis
National Grain Dealers’ Association
Balloons Race Yet Another North Sea Disaster
In an international balloon race from Schmargendorf 23 contestants started and five balloons met disaster. The Helvetia and Castilla descended in the North Sea with rescuers saving occupants, while Conqueror Montanes Saint Louis also failed. Busley remains unaccounted for near Christiansand after traveling about 775 miles.
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Berlin
Schm
Rgendorf
Busley
Dr. Niemeyer
Hans Hiedemann
Cuxhaven
Castilla
Heligoland
Montojo
Robero
Helvetia
Saint Louis
North Sea
Col Willam F Tucker Taken To Hot Springs In Illness
Col William F Tucker assistant paymaster US army left St Louis for Hot Springs Arkansas after a warrant charging desertion was served in Decatur Illinois. He is very ill and may not survive the journey. He travels with G H Frey and sister Mrs Myrtle Platt plus Jennie Johnson and a Filipino servant. Secretary Wright ordered the move at Mrs John A Logan's urging to limit nursing by Mrs Platt.
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St. Louis
Willam F. Tucker
United States Army
Decatur
Hot Springs
Ark
Tucker
Union Station
Louis H. Behrens
Col. Tucker
G. H. Frey
Chicago
Myrtle Platt
Philippines
Jennie T. Johnson
Oak Park
Government Hospital
Wright
John A. Logan
Platt
Cotton Growers to Meet in Memphis in November
A mass meeting of cotton growers and allied interests will be held in Memphis November 10 to 12. An estimated 6 000 to 8 000 delegates and visitors are expected. The call came after a conference led by Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association and city leaders to address the declining cotton prices. Also, National Farmers' Union President C S Barrett called for a meeting in New Orleans on November 11.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Atlanta
C. S. Barrett
National Farmers’ Union
New Orleans
Baseball Writers Form United Association of America
Baseball writers from leading daily papers in major league cities met in Detroit on October 15 to form the Baseball Writers Association of America. The group aims to standardize scoring, push for league rules revisions, and gain control of press boxes. Joe S. Jackson was elected president I E Sanborn secretary and T Ki Murnane treasurer.
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Detroit
Mich
Baseball Writers
Brooklyn
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Joe S. Jackson
I. E. Sanborn
Oil Tanks Destroyed in Baltimore Fire at Canton Plant
A spectacular blaze at the Standard Oil Canton plant near Baltimore began in the pump house and spread to several tanks, destroying three. Explosions ruptured pipes, hindering oil removal. a fireman and bystanders suffered minor injuries. In Cleveland, a gale fueled a fire that razed a stone crushing mill and 50 acres of timber near Euclid village, with losses estimated at $50,000.
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Baltimore
Canton
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Euclid Village
Breweries Lose Bid in Iowa Federal Case
Davenport Iowa October 15 Judge Smith McPherson in the United States court denied a restraining order sought by United Breweries against the Civic Federation of Davenport. He ruled the Iowa liquor statute quasi criminal and said the federal court cannot interfere with its enforcement by state courts.
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Davenport
Smith McPherson
United States
United Breweries
Civic Federation of
Iowa
Double Tragedy in Shenandoah Iowa
Harley Bright aged 24 son of a local business man is dead and Miss Esther Cook aged 15 his sweetheart is fatally wounded in what is believed to be a murder and Brights own death self-inflicted act in Shenandoah Iowa on October 15.
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Iowa Town
Shenandoah, Ia
Harley Bright
Esther Cook
Bright
Prisoner Confesses Wife Murder in Detroit
A man registered at Detroit police headquarters admitted on Wednesday that he escaped an Indianapolis insane asylum and killed his wife a year earlier with an ax.
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Detroit
Mich
Link Rounds
Indianapolis
Masked Riders Burn Cotton Near Searcy
W G Lucas a local farmer was halted by masked riders as he hauled a bale of cotton toward Searcy Arkansas and the group burned the cotton in the road leaving the thief unshot and no capture reported.
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Searcy
Ark
W. G. Lucas
YMCA Begins 70 Million Michigan City Building Construction
The new seventy million dollar YMCA building was started this week at Michigan City. The association was founded last spring.
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Michigan City
Association
Indicted for Murder in Springfield Saloon Case
Springfield Oct 15 an indictment for murder was returned Wednesday against Joseph Brinkman a saloon keeper in connection with the death of 17 year old Florence Moore Panchert whose body was found bruised and with acid poured down her throat in a case that shocked the city.
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Springfield
Joseph Brinkman
Florence Moore Panchert
Bisbee Fire Damages Half Million in City Blaze
Bisbee Arizona October 15 fire swept the town starting at six o clock Wednesday evening and within three hours caused more than 500000 in damage.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Alton Celebration Marks Lincoln Douglas Debate Anniversary
Alton observed the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary with a three day celebration that opened October 15. The event began Wednesday in Alton, Illinois, marking a historic commemoration of the famed dispute.
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Alton
Fil
Father of Burned Child Refuses $1000 Insurance
The father of Michael Yorder of New Paris declines the $1000 life insurance he carried after his son was burned to death. The case highlights the father's stance on the payout and the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Michael Yorder
New Paris
Reunion of Kansas Cavalry in Kansas City Gathering
Seventy of the 139 living members of the Fifth Kansas cavalry met in Kansas City Kansas for a Civil War reunion. Present were W A Jenkins of Chicago former lieutenant colonel and Gen Powell Clayton of Washington.
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Kansas Cavalry
Kansas City
Fifth Kansas Cavalry
Missouri
Arkansas
Kans
W. A.jenkins
Chicago
Powell Clayton
Washington
Book of 138 inmate portraits issued by Jeffersonville reformatory
The print shop at the Jeffersonville reformatory released a book featuring 138 pictures and descriptions of inmates wanted for violation.
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Jeffersonville Reformatory
Taft Pleased by Ohio Campaign Flight and Train Mishap
Taft closes a three day Ohio drive with a optimistic note that labor and farmers back the Republican party. A Cadiz Junction coach derailment slowed the Taft special with no injuries. Bryan’s Nebraska tour ends day with 22 speeches and strong turnout of old friends at Hebron.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Taft
Ohio
Republican Party
Cadiz Junction
Cadiz
Louisville
Graft Surgery At Lawrenceburg Husband Loses Scalp
Long strips of skin were taken from the body of C. F. Junker and grafted on the head of his wife, who lost her scalp at Lawrenceburg.
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C. F. Junker
Lawrenceburg
Prince August Wilhelm Marries Alexandra Victoria Partner
In Berlin on October 15 Emperor William’s fourth son Prince August Wilhelm wed his cousin Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig Holstein in a dynastic match chosen by the Kaiser. August, aged twenty one, is now united with his bride in a ceremony underscoring royal ties.
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Berlin
William
Prince August Wilhelm
Alexandra Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
August
Prince August
Princess Alexandra Victoria
External Remedy for Eczema Promises Quick Relief
An ad claims eczema is a skin germ disease informally cured by a penetrating liquid. It promotes D. D. D. Prescription made from wintergreen oil thymol glycerine and other agents as a permanent cure and notes rapid itch relief within one minute. The ad recommends D. D. D. Soap and cites W. H. Porter, a local druggist.
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W. H. Porter
Trout Couple Sees Chicago Retreat
L. V. Trout and his wife are spending a few days in Chicago enjoying a brief getaway and sightseeing together.
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L. V. Trout and
Wife
Chicago
Oyster Soup Recipe From Historic Kitchen Tips
Wash one quart of oysters through two waters and strain the liquor. Add chopped celery a blade of mace and salt and pepper. Simmer five minutes, then stir in butter rubbed with flour then add milk and boil while stirring. Serve when edges cockle. If using water instead of milk, add a pint and a half of water before proceeding.
Homemade Grape Ketchup Method From Historic Recipe
Steam and wash five pounds grapes then boil in a pan of water until soft and mushy. Strain to remove seeds and skins. Add sugar vinegar and spices then cook until slightly thick. Bottle the finished grape ketchup for storage.
Foley's Honey and Tar Claim Certifies Refund Policy
A card states druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughs and heal lungs, prevent serious illness, and cure grippe, cough, pneumonia, and consumption. No opiates. Genuine yellow package. refuse substitutes. For sale by W. H. Porter.
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Foley
W. H. Porter
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Bryan
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International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Daniel J. Keefe
Hebron
William J. Bryan
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