Founders Week Lights Up Philadelphia For 225th Anniversary
Historic Independence Hall bells signal the opening of Founders' Week celebrations in Philadelphia. Crowds fill the streets as City Hall gleams with electric lights, arches, searchlights, and a towering Willam Penn statue. The program spans daily pageants, a Friday parade, Military Day, Naval Day, Philadelphia outdoor drama, and a 200-mile international auto race, highlighting the city’s history from its founding to modern progress.
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Independence Hall
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William Fenn
City Hall
Washington Monument
Willam Pann
Amur
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United States
Pennsylvania
Theiag
Frankin Field
Fairmount Park
Pittsburg Gas Blast Hurts Workers At Plant Scene
An explosion of gas at Pittsburg Plate Glass works No 2 Tarentum suburb caused about 5000000 in damages and left 00 men unemployed Watchman WA Long injured Col JGC Marcy prominent attorney burned to death in Mind ND home Fire tragedy also claims three in Dayton and injuries to Eliza Wagner and family victims including Ray Harshman and Viola Harshman as rescue efforts fail and flames rage across rooms
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Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Tarentum
Long
Col. Marcy
Mind
N. DB
Marcy
Northwest
J. M. O'Connel
Great Northern Railroad
Dayton
Roomita
Eliza Wagner
Ray Harshman
Wagner
Viola
Edward Hillerd
Dolla Harshman
War Clouds Gather Over Europe as Balkan Crisis Looms
London reports growing tension as Bulgaria moves toward declaring independence and Austria-Hungary contemplates annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mobilizations near borders and diplomatic notes suggest a broader confrontation could erupt, with Bulgaria possibly clashing with Turkey over Romelia and the fate of the Balkan provinces.
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London
Oct. S
Europe
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Roumélia
Austria
Rabbi Sonnenschein Dies After Brain Vessel Burst
Dr Solomon H Sonnenschein noted Jewish leader of the Mississippi Valley dies at his St Louis home from a ruptured brain vessel. He led Shaare Emeth temple and formed a new temple about 20 years ago, pioneered Sunday services, and was editor of a monthly magazine.
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St. Louis
Solomon H. Sonnenschein
Missinaippi Valley
Bfe
Sondenschein Mtst
Budapest
Shaare Emeth
Sonnenacheln
Dia Wabrhett
Raymer On Trial Again For Riot Destruction
Springfield Ill Oct 5 The trial of riot cases resumed with Abe Raymer alleged mob leader tried for destruction of property after his acquittal on murder in the Donnegan lynching. Raymer charged with leading the mob that wrecked Lopez’s restaurant as scores of others face similar indictments.
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Springfield
Abe Raymer
William K. Donnegan
Raymer
Lopez
Risley Shot at Home on McCauley Avenue
Henry Risley a prominent Chattanooga contractor was shot and killed Sunday evening on McCauley Avenue. Police say the house was forcibly entered and Risley was sleeping when the double barreled shotgun fired, killing him. The family, returning from church, found him thus.
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Chattanooga
Aemn
Act
Henry €. Risley
McCauley Avenue
Thomas W Lawson Thrown From Carriage Near North Scituate
Thomas W. Lawson, a well known financier, was thrown from his carriage while driving near North Scituate Sunday and severely injured. He is reported in critical condition and receiving medical care. authorities investigate the accident and determine cause.
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Tom Lawson
Maes
Gat
Thomas W. Lawson
North Scituate Sunday
Canadian Pacific machiniste strike ends in Canada
Winnipes, Man October 5 The Canadian Pacific machiniste strike was formally called off Sunday and the men return to work unconditionally.
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Winnipes, Man
Canadian Pacific
Bryan Wallowe N Iowa More Time Speeches By Roosevelt
In Lincoln Nebraska reports show William J Bryan delays plans for Chicago campaigning and will instead tour Des Moines Perry Tama and Cedar Rapids delivering speeches from the train. Roosevelt plans six speeches from Atlantic to Pacific concluding in San Francisco while Bryan avoids comment Taft to close campaign in Youngstown Ohio with a final rally and a return to Cincinnati. Roosevelt also publicly releases a letter to Governor Haskell about whisky shipments into prohibition territory prompting inquiries from prohibition supporters.
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William J. Bryan
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Tama
Cedar Rapids
Iran
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St Louis
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Icalac
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East
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Taft
Fairview
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Pacific
San Francisco
Youngstown
Kanssa City
Judge Taft
Caw Paien
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Gov. Hughes
Youngsawn
Cincinnati
Topeka
William Warner
E. C. Ela
Walter 5. Dickey
Baltimore
Medependence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Haskell
Washington
J. H. Norris
Rapudgean State Committee
Oklahoma
Gov
Prohibition
Gov. Haskell
White House
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Fatal Runaway Accident Claims Hardware Firm Member
Houston on October 6 a runaway at City Park left H W Cortes fatally injured with a fractured skull. He died that night. Also reported is the death of Sol M Goldsmith in Detroit at age 48 from typhoid fever. he formerly served as business manager of the Louisville News and Commercial.
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Houston
Tex
H. W.cortes
8. M. Goldsmith
Detrroit
Mich
Sol M. Goldsmith
Louisville News and
Comercial
Eight Lives Lost In East Side Tenement Fire
Eight persons were burned to death and many were injured in a tenement fire on the East Side early Monday. One person was mortally wounded. The New York Ort bureau reports a tragic blaze that swept through a crowded building.
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New York
Close Baseball Races Hold Nation in Tight Balance
With weeks to go in both leagues the pennant races remain open as Detroit Cleveland and Chicago vie in the American League while New York and Chicago battle for the National League flag. Sunday results and Monday schedules loom large as directors weigh key Chicago New York protest in determining the final standings and potential world series matchups.
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St. Loui
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Boston
Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Chisawe
Castro Returns to Caracas Amid Health Recovery
Castro returns to Caracas from Barquisimetas due to illness. He improves but cannot yet address the Dutch note from Baron Seckendorf. British minister Vincent Corbett returns after a month in Trinidad amid reports of Venezuela’s stance on the Holland note and the ongoing controversy with the Dutch.
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Caracas
Via
Whilematad
Castro
Barquisiments
Holland
Baron Seckendorf
Gertian Tolnieter
Mormon Prohibition Pledge Adopted At Conference
At Salt Lake City opening of the seventy ninth semiannual conference 1498 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints voted unanimously to pledge support for prohibition legislation. The resolution was introduced by Apostle Heber J. Grant in the great tabernacle and two overflow meetings.
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Selt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Great Tabernacle
Heber J. Grant
Winnipeg Cathedral Dedicated in St Boniface
Winnipeg notices the dedication of the new St Boniface cathedral, completed at an $800000 cost. The ceremony drew a large gathering of prelates and clergy. The cathedral stands on the site of the burned church celebrated by Whittier in the poem Fells of St Boniface. Major contributor J J HIM of St Paul supported the building fund.
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Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Whittier
J. J. Him
St. Paul
Bishop of Connecticut Stricken in Hartford
Right Rev. Michael Torney Catholic bishop of the diocese of Connecticut was stricken with an apoplexy Saturday night and is in a critical condition. Doctors fear he will not recover.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
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Ideas for Flavors with Gingerbread and Marshmallow Fillings
Gingerbread layers flavored with caramel chocolate maple and marshmallow fillings yield a soft cake. A mocha frosting blends coffee yolks milk sugar and butter for a creamy glaze. Maple icing cooks quickly with powdered sugar to spread without hardening. Shredded coconut can top the cake for a snowy finish. Also notes on making bread dust from dried crumbs and using it to bread fried foods.
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New Orleans
Prairie Style Nutty Graham Gems and Parmesan Potatoes
The Bystander describes hearty graham gem recipes with nutty flavor from blended favors for a family of boys. Instructions include sour milk batter, soda, salt, and multiple flours baked 30 to 40 minutes in gem pans or one hour in bread pans. Also outlines a Parmesan baked potato dish with smooth potatoes, eggs, and butter before browning.
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Graham
Apple Salad Quick Toss For Busy Households
A simple apple salad method uses tart fall apples cut into tiny pieces served with watercress and French dressing. Suitable for luncheon, late supper, or a quick dinner, it pairs ease with palatability for busy housewives.
Grapes in Jelly Molded With Fruit and Sugared Grapes
Instructions describe making a two layer jelly with orange or lemon jelly and a topping of pink or purple stones. Cool until set, then add more jelly kept warm, finish by chilling. Serve with small sugared grape clusters around the mold edge.
How to Clean Tinware From Damaged Text
Cleaning tinware involves damp cloth application to remove staining and discolorations. Dip cloth in a soda solution with rubbing material, then wash thoroughly and wipe dry.
Superior Normal to Expand With State University Ties
Superior plans to place its institution on par with the University of Wisconsin system by opening new departments and extending courses. A dormitory facility is requested with a $60,000 winter appropriation. Land bought with last year’s athletic field will suffice for both field and dormitory. Domestic science for women and extension courses will be offered, and a gymnasium will welcome outsiders for physical culture classes.
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Superior
University of Wisconsin
Superior Normal School
Feild
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Killed on trolley line in Milwaukee accident
Racine Henry Stott, 33, a Milwaukee recipient, dies when a cupola car backs toward two men welding rails on Washington avenue. Taskil awakens. Stott is crushed with face and head severed, arm severed, body mangled. clash ensues between health department and coroner and street railway officials over shipment and burial method.
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Racine
Henry Stott
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
Washington Avenue
Stott
Michael Taskil
W. Gleason
Joseph Hell
Taskil
Health Department
Hoyle
Electric Railway
Plans for Schurz Sale in Watertown
Mayor Mulberger named C E Straw J W Wigertorn R Krueger and F F Wieman to work with park commissioners on plans to buy the Schurz homestead and offer it at public auction on October 17. In Hartford the Elsinger family suffered injuries as a flower-huller accident crushed George Elsinger's left hand while his wife dislocated a knee and his son and another member also injured.
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Watertown
Mulberger
C. BE. Straw
J. W. Wiggertorn
Hartford
George Elsinger
Elsinger
Huller
Warden Makes Big Haul At Antigo
Game Warden M. Dr Robracht seized 1,206 feet of tremmel net at Moone lake, stretched across the end. Julian Sperra and Ered Vorase arrested for owning and setting nets amid the seizure.
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