Striking Telegraphers Vote to Stay Out in New York
New York local of the Commercial Telegraphers union voted to continue the strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph. President Small urged officers to coordinate action, while speakers urged perseverance. Dispatches from other cities reported similar votes to maintain the strike amid tension and fundraising efforts.
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New York
Commercial Telegraphers
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Kiden Upomn
Suge Reution
Small
Lhanco
Hie Jowuls
Saat
Noll
Percy Thomas
Mercy Livetts
Sindh
Tronas
Owen
Russell
Daniel Russell
Chicago
Paltimore
Denver
St. Louis
Atlanta
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs Win World Championship in Baseball Finale
Detroit 0 Chicago 2 as Chance's Cubs secure fourth straight win over Tigers. Mordecai Brown drives final spike in pennant, with Nat Brown superb on defense. Local attendance 7,068. gross over 101,060. players’ shares set by standard 60 40 split, Cubs earning about 82 the Tigers about 2.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Chance
Warriors
Mordecai Brown
Lois Bunting
Maal Strugsla
Force Ang
Jennhigs
Nat Brown
Weils
LU Aross
Reeves LL
Chieu
Geronimo Travels Through Tulsa to Collinsville Powwow
Apache prisoner of war Geronimo, accompanied by his eighth wife and a son, passed through Tulsa on the way to Collinsville for a final Indian war dance. Through an interpreter he spoke of peace and welfare, saying he seeks safety and happiness for his people rather than bloodshed.
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Tulsa
Z. T
Geronimo
Collinsville
Rongi
Vic Dance
Train collision near Roanoke leaves one dead and dozen injured
Roanoke Virginia October 14 A west bound Norfolk and Western passenger train No 3 sideswiped an east bound coal train one man died and about a dozen passengers were injured none severely The incident occurred four oclock Sunday afternoon near Rogroke Junction The Mackey passenger messenger Wytheville and L Zeigler of St Louis were reported injured in the same event Meanwhile in Morenel Michigan merchant Arthur Onweller 40 was killed when his car ran into a deep ditch His wife and two children were hurt seriously and he had just bought the new car for his first ride
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St Paul
Minn
Johnny
Jannie
Minneapolis
Roanoke
Vaa
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
Ait Ness Monsonig
Rogroke
Tac Pa
Jauinestown Exposition
Mani K.P Umber Express
Wytheville
A&d
L. Zeigler
St. Louis
Auto
Morenel
Mich
Mexican Copper Mints Closed in Mexico and Texas
Mexican copper mines, including a large copper producer near Salcido, Mexico, have shut down or reduced output. The closures affect many mines across the southern portion of the republic and extend into this region, with production cut in half at several works and some mines closing entirely.
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San Cintorio
Tex
Salcillo
Mex
Cope Per
Republic
Mexican General Commits Suicide in Juarez Quarters
General Ifmvre Rojan, commander of the Bravos district in the Mexican army, killed himself with a pistol in his quarters at Juarez Sunday, reportedly due to ill health and discouragement. The incident occurred near El Paso, Texas, with officials confirming the self-inflicted death.
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el Paso
Tex
Ifmvre Rojan
Bravos
Illinois lawmakers await steady session pace in October
Springfield Oct 14 Indications point to a week of steady work as Illinois lawmakers plan to return with a quorum in both chambers to tackle essential business. Deep waterways dominate agenda while Oglesby’s primary bill and possible tax measures stir debate among leaders. Governor Deneen faces pressure on appropriations and tax considerations as sessions edge forward.
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Springfeld
Ill
Illinois Assembly
Senate
Internal Improvement Commission
Deane Yu
Shawneetown
Russe
Chicago
Sherman
Sturtleff
Puliogs
Keu
Cov Slermian
House
Lieut
Gev
Shuttle
Sewate
Savitary Disurien
Oglesby
Ursday
Fie
United States
John Mitchell Hospitalized in Springfield for Appendicitis
John Mittchell, president of the United Mint Workers, was admitted to La Salle hospital in Ul on Saturday for an appendectomy. He is understood to undergo the operation within a few days as his condition improves.
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John Mitchell
Springfield
John Mittchell
United Mint Workers
la Salle
Two Murdered by Yaqui Indians in Cuaymas Mexico
Cuaymas Mexico October 14 two members of wealthy local families were attacked late Saturday by a band of Yaqui Indians. Jesus Brecamonce was killed outright and Tieearda Robles was fatally wounded.
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Cuaymas
Mexico
Jesus Brecamonce
Tieearda Robles
Mrecawenn Beles
Business Block In Lexington Va Destroyed By Fire
A fire in Lexington Virginia consumed the Ost Hopkine block in the business district early Sunday. Five flats were burned out, affecting the Rockridge County News plant. Estimated loss runs to about 60000 dollars with insurance around 25000.
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Lexington
Hopkine
Rockridge County News
Duguranec
Sparks From The Wires Chronicle A Grist Of Tragedies
A mosaic of brief dispatches reports a Clover Leaf elevator fire in Madison TL destroying 25 000 bushels of grain and a 100000 dollar loss. Other notes include deaths of Claudia Bodey Money wife of Mississippi senator and Anton Hupp proprietor of Grand hotel at Carlsbad. A nun burial case in Chicago and a Bourton Maine wreck with 26 dead. Gen Webt Lyck murders his bride and dies by suicide in Fairview Ry. A man dies in a farmer’s field near Boone IA and Karl Liebknecht given 15 months in fortress. A Pimphlet indictment in Germany targets youth war calls.
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Madison
Claudia Bodey Money
Mississippi
H, TD. Money
Beau Voir
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Szechenyi
Anton Hupp
Carlsbad
Fairview
Wikaville, Ry
Samuel A. Tallard
Boone
Karl Liebknecht
Reienstag
Publica
Germany
WHR
Mariposa runs out of coal off Monterey
The Oceanic Steamship Company steamer Mariposa, adrift without fuel seven miles off Monterey, was towed into port Sunday afternoon by tugs Dauntless and Relief. On board were 87 passengers including women and children. First Officer W D Watson and four sailors launched a small rescue boat to seek aid, rowing toward Monterey Bay as a fresh west wind shifted.
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San Francisco
Oceanic Steamaly Company
Monterey
Dauntless
Rellet
W. D. Watson Wol
Watson
J. Wyborg
F. Kewer
E. Jedd
Dj Ostérfelt
Avery
Monterey Bay
Oficer Watson
Monte
Lily Guy
Orce
Marine Officer James Sutton Victim of Suicide at Academy Barracks
Lieut James N Sutton 22 formerly a midshipman and son of James N Sutton Portland Ore died after a pistol shot at the Navgliesdemy barracks following a dance at the academy. He was found with a revolver in hand after fellow officers attempted to disarm him. two lieutenants injured slightly.
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Avaanolig
Secona
James N. Sultot
United Blatus Marine Corps
Metrioe
Sulton
R. BE. Adams
P. Roelker
Academy
Shorkly
Adams
Roelker
Sutton
Lieut. Sutton
James N. Sutton
Portland
Ore
Prairie Fire Strikes Eastern Montana Ranges
Special dispatch reports a severe prairie fire sweeping eastern Montana. Wide grazing ground near Cilbertaon has burned, threatening Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Many houses endangered as flames advance. The outlet notes extensive damage and ongoing efforts to contain the blaze.
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Montana
St. Paul
Minn
Pioneer Press
Great Falls
Mont
Great Prairie
Cilbertaon
Fort Peck
Burglar Kills Peoria Policeman After Armored Heist
A burglar shot and killed Peoria patrolman Ed Barrett during a dawn confrontation after robbing a residence of valuables worth thousands. The thief fled, marking Peoria’s second fatal encounter with a robber in five days.
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Peoria
Ed Barrett
Virginia Congressman Campbell Slemny Dies in Virginia
Campbell Slemny of Virginia Ninth District dies at dawn from angina pectoris. He was the sole Republican in the Virginia delegation to Congress. Born in Big Stone Gap, he represented the district in the U.S. House. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Virginia
Big Stone Gap
Campbell Slemny
Ninth District
Consteas
Balloon Racers Fear the Lakes in James Gordon Bennett Race
European balloon crews head to St Louis for the October 21 James Gordon Bennett cup race. Fears of crashing into the Great Lakes prompt coastwise alerts. rescue boats stand by as balloons may ride out up to 24 hours. Prof Alexander Graham Bell reports progress on wattless navigational experiments, aiming to launch a manned kite-like craft for tentative test flights.
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New York
Scroaauts
St. Loui
Griffith Brewer
Beut
Claud Brabazon
Acre Clik
Great Britain
Lusitania
Alan 2
Rawley
J. 0
McCoy
Mip
Great Lakes
Unie
Agro Clik
America
Lake
Norie
Marineers Co
Ballous
St. Louis
Mi Pan
Rugers
Bell
Baddeck
Alexander Graham
Brown Ag
Shed Aerial Experimenting Association
Ty Adn
Western Union adds staff as strike ends in parts of nation
New York officials report major augments to Western Union Telegraph Company force after striker applications. Many positions rapidly filled while vacancies shrink. Denial given to Col. Clowry resignation. In Burlington, Missouri, telegraph operator Joseph Powers is arrested for obstructing commercial messages and train dispatching. Authorities warn more arrests may follow.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Col. Clowry
Western Union
Joseph
Joseph Powers
Burlington Telegraph
Waldron
United States
Ofice Opeet
Associated Press
Sailors Die After Steam Pipe Burst
The propeller City of Naples from Genoa arrived at Buffalo Friday with two crew members dead and one officer severely burned by a steam pipe burst aboard the vessel.
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Buffalo
Naples
Massacre of Dutch Troops Reported in Celebes
Mail advices from Gataria say an ambuscade and massacre of two Dutch companies occurred near Celebes. The raid damaged Dutch forces as rebels or local attackers struck along a frontier route. Details remain sketchy with no confirmed casualty tally.
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Celebes
Victoria
Gataria
Celabes
Roosevelt Camp Now Abandoned Near Newellton
President Roosevelt shifts hunting camp from Monticello crossing on Bayou Tensas to a new site on Bayou Tensas near Newellton in Tensas parish. A four-hunter party will move by special train, with Ben Lilley Holt Callier and the Metcalfe brothers, plus Jack Powell the colored guide. The move follows reports of no bears near the old camp and aims to confirm bear presence with personal investigation.
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Stamboul
Roosevelt
Monticello
Bayou Tensas
Parker
Newellion
A. Jackson
Porocuad la Newelllon
Newellton
fMr
Ben Lilley
Holt Callier
Metcalfe Brothers
Jack Powell
Eage
Len
Lil O'Clock
Fayou Tensas
Bear Lake
Monticello Road
Missing Hartwell coal dealer found murdered in shed
A. Howard, a wealthy Hartwell coal dealer, was found dead in a railroad coal shed after being missing over a day. The body was covered with sacks of coal and the head battered in. This marked the second murder in the Brill Creek valley this week.
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Hartwell, O
Cincineati
A. Howard
Hartwell
Brill Ceack
Bacon Makes Heroic Rescue On Charlee River
Assistant Secretary of State Robert L Bacon leaped from the Harvard launch Veritas to save two boys who capsized in a canoe on the Charlee river. He swam to them, saving the wife of one of the boys while Harvard student J S Reed also helped rescue the other boy.
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Bacon
Boston
Robert L. Bacon
Charlee River
Havard
J. S. Reed
Harvard
Pacon
Transcontinentals Offer Colonist Rates for Spring 1908
Omaha dispatch reports the Union Pacific and other transcontinental lines have pledged to restore colonist rates for March and April 1908. The plan mirrors the rates applied in September and October 1907 and similar to those of March and April 1907, with the same basis as earlier promotions.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Sor Pacific
WC M
Su P
Maron
Apri
Price of Oil for Export Raised
New York on October 12 saw refined petroleum price for export rise by 40 cents to 545 dollars a barrel per Standard Oil company action. No official statement accompanied the increase though higher barrel costs were suggested as a possible reason.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
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