Taft Campaign Train Derailment In Ohio Tour
Taft ends a three day Ohio campaign, asserts labor support for Republicans, and says the party’s labor vote will stay aligned. He faces a stalled spur-track derailment near Cadiz with no injuries as crowds greet him in Steubenville Wheeling and other stops.
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Cadiz Junction
Cadiz
Ithe Junction
Steubenville
Wheeling
Court House
Taft
Baltimore & Ohio
Shute
Ohio River
Virginia
Wellsville
Empire
Toronto
Mingo Junction
Martins Ferry
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Healy Implicates Keefe in Immigration Post Promise
A Democratic National Committee statement cites Timothy Healy of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen alleging Daniel J. Keefe was promised by the president to be commissioner general of immigration in return for Detroit labor leader support for Taft. Healy says the informant is in the president’s cabinet and that the offer may have been made, though he will keep the source unnamed.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Timothy Healy
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Taft
National Committee
White House
Mr. Healy
Washington
Dan Keefe
Immigration
Keefe
Men Acquitted in Shelby County Dynamite Case
Shelbyville Ind Oct 14 Edward Henry charged with illegally using dynamite in Shelby county streams was acquitted by a Shelby circuit court jury after about ninety minutes. William Schoelch, indicted with Henry, asked for a separate trial which was granted.
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Associated Press
Shelbyville
Ind
Shelby County
Edward Henry
Shelby
William Schoelch
Fire destroys grain elevator in Russiaville
In Kokomo Indiana on October 14 the David Unger grain elevator at Russiaville was destroyed by fire within thirty minutes. The total loss is estimated at 10000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. A southeast wind and the town's lone water tower offered little protection.
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Kokomo
Ind
David Unger
Russiaville
Bryan Promises Homefront Support in Nebraska Tour
William J. Bryan wrapped up a 22-speech day across Nebraska with strong reception in his home state. He focused on bank deposit guarantees, panics, and farm prices, praising Democratic unity and arguing the president should not influence elections.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Bryant
Columbus
North “Bend
Clarks
Central City
Grand Island
Wood River
Shelton
Hebron
Kearney
Kenesaw
Hastings
Harvard
Sharon
Sutton
Grafton
Farmount
Geneva
Bruning
Belvidere
Kelarney
Republican Party
Canada
Lynn Strikers End Walkout After Two Weeks
The Lynn shoe industry ends a two week strike as 67 factories reopen. The Joseph Caunt Company grants main demands and agrees to arbitration on remaining issues. About 1,000 lasters and 15,000 workers affected with no disorder reported.
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Lynn
Mass
Lasters
Joseph Caunt Company
Gas well comes to life in Noblesville city park
Noblesville Indiana residents report a gas well coming to life at Majestic Spring Park on October 14. Local officials investigate the site as curious residents gather to observe the functioning well and potential energy prospects.
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Noblesville, Ind
City to Pay Damages In Indianapolis Suit Victory
Joseph Schoening sued the city of Indianapolis for $10,000 and won $1,800 in Morgan circuit court on change of venue. He fell into an excavation at the Ohio and Fulton street intersection in Indianapolis on July 27, 1907, breaking his leg and sustaining permanent injuries.
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Associated Press
Martinsville
Ind
Joseph Schoening
Indianapolis
Morgan Circuit Court
Schoenig
Ohio and
Fulton Streets
Saloon Riot in Hammond Leaves Fourteen Injured
Four men were seriously injured in a Hammond saloon brawl that erupted in a foreign settlement. Razors, beer bottles and chairs were used as 200 bystanders watched. Joseph Laskeka and Anton Laskar were among the injured. two Butler, Pa men were arrested.
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Joe Jomokoviski
Frank Federoff
Butler
Blasek Notik
Statter
Pennsylvania
Joseph Laskeka
Jos. Jomokeviski
Gettysburg Field Is To Be Original Gettysburg Field
The Gettysburg national park commission reports preservation of the battlefield in its annual review. It notes purchases of woodland tracts and alterations to old roads to run parallel with battle lines, with positions marked by battle-appropriate insignia. The work aims to keep the battlefield’s original features while improving access for officials and researchers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Park Commission
Miss Jennie Calloways A Twenty Five Guest Night Party
Miss Jennie Calloway of 720 Eleventh Street entertained about twenty five young people last night in honor of her cousin.
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Jennie ’ Calloway
Twen
Detroit Chance's Statement on Sportsmanship after Series
Frank Chance praises Detroit's clean fast baseball and calls Chicago the greatest team. He claims Chicago would beat any team with the ball they played in the world championship series and commends the mutual sportsmanship shown during five days of rivalry.
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Detroit
Jennings
Chicago
Frank Chance
Detroit Dash
Hugh Jennings
Chicago Team Retains World Baseball Title Over Detroit
Chicago defeats Detroit two to zero to win the world series, with Detroit failing to perform up to its potential. The Chicago batsmen delivered clutch hits while Detroit’s defense and pitching struggled to slow them. The series style differed from last year, drawing cautious praise for Chicago and noting fewer disputes among players and umpires.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Pfeister
Schmidt
Plummer
Sisyes
Russian Noble Out After Ten Months in Fortress
Nicholas Tschaikovsky, a member of a Russian revolutionary group, is to be released from the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul after ten months confinement. He must furnish $25,000 bail pending trial, date not yet fixed.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
M. Tschaikovsky
All In But One German Missing Yet of the Contest
A fragment reflects on the German contest with one participant missing while others proceed. The text hints at unresolved outcomes amid a sparse report.
Balloons Race Incident Reports Losses and Rescues
Berlin reports in the international balloon race only one of 23 balloons unaccounted for from Schmargendorf. Castilla the Spanish balloon reportedly sank six miles north of Heligoland with Montojo and Roberto rescued. Nelvetia the Swiss craft landed at sea with Schack and Messner rescued. Helvetia saved as occupants were rescued while gas exhausted at Christiansandt.
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Berlin
Schmargendorf
Busley
Dr. Niemeyer
Hans Hiedsmann
Cuxhaven
Castilla
Heligoland
Montojo
Roberto
Molde Norway
Nelvetia
Schack
Messner
Schaeck
Christiansandt
Keefe Backed by Loeb Denies White House Promise
Secretary Loeb denied that President Roosevelt promised the office of commissioner general of immigration to Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit. Keefe, head of the International Association of Longshoremen, had said he backed Taft over Bryan, opposing Gompers of the AFL. Loeb stated Keefe’s denial is correct.
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Washington
White House
Loeb
Roosevelt
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Mich
International Association of Longshoremen
Keefe
Taft
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Express Companies Hearings Advance in Washington
Washington October 14 One of the most important hearings before the interstate commerce commission is scheduled for tomorrow. The express company committee will present its case as carriers and shippers watch closely for policy implications and possible rulings.
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Washington
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Express’ Company
Committee of the
Balkans Conference Likely to Ratify Private Arrangements
Paris reports that the international conference on the Balkans will focus on private arrangements. Turkey and the powers may settle Bulgaria's independence and Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation, Crete and Greece, Dardanelles access, and possible Servian satisfaction. Vesnitch cites Servia’s case before Berlin treaty signatories.
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Paris
Balkans
Turkey
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crete
Greece
Dardanellés
Tuteridge
Montenegro
Servia
Great Britain
Dardanelles
Black Sea
M. Vesnitch
France
M. Pachitchs
America
Professor Matthews Addresses Baptists in Fort Wayne
Professor Shaylor Mathews of the University of Chicago Divinity School gave the main afternoon and evening talks at the Indiana Baptist convention in Fort Wayne. His address themed The gospel and modern man argued how modern readers view the gospel and how it should be seen, ending with a call for stronger faith and active Christianity.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Shaylor Mathews
Divinity School University At
Chicago
Indiana Baptist Convention
Matthews
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