Joe 10 Fly Over Statue in Bold Aerial Challenge
Journe van K Moisant, Charles K Hamilton and Walter Brookins prepared to attempt the internal climb trials despite a westward wind. The trio battled rough weather while circling the course, each aiming to outpace the others in a nine-lap, 25 mile test at about eight miles per hour.
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Journe van K .Moisant
Prisbon
Charles K. Hamilton
Walter Brookins
Brookins Pinluis
Frisbee
Molsant
Hamilton
Aviators plan Statue of Liberty flight for $10000 prize
Amid high winds, several famous aviators announce plans to fly to the Statue of Liberty in a contest for a $10,000 prize offered by Thomas F. Ryan. Participants include J A Drexel Jr, J McCurdy, B Moissant, James Hadley, Bleriot, and Bud Mara, while others decline citing danger. Some pilots doubt the endeavor's feasibility and safety.
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Ation Field
Belmont
Libright
Orville Wright
Wright
Liberty Statue of the Park
an @sMort
Thomas F. Ryan
J. A. Drexel
Philadelphia
J. McCurdy
B. Moissant
James Hadley
Graand
Bud” Mara
Hamilton
Williamsburg
East River
Graham-Whché
Avistton
LiboUssey
Fragmentary Note on Racing, Temperatures, and Tunnels
A garbled snippet mentions a July or day with high temperature around 70 degrees and references to boats or engines, a cup race, and a carrying incident. It also alludes to wines, whiskeys, liquor, and a New York Hudson tunnel with rail lines and a fort, plus a claim or fault involving officials.
Sister's will directs sale of sister's estate assets
New York special report details Mre Nina M. Stedman's will filed in Surrogate's office after her death at Mount Kisco. The document directs executors to sell the sister's shares and notes the husband predeceased the will. Beneficiaries named include Elea nor Johnson Mabel Johnson and Elizabeth A Stedman of Hartford, with Emma M Raymond not mentioned.
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New York
Nina M. Stedman
Stedman
Mount Kisco
Herhusband
Emma M. Raymond
Ansonia
Eleanor Johnson
Mabel Johnson
Elizabeth & Stedman
Rlm Street
Hartford
Conn
Man flees dogs by leaping into East River
Thomas Marre of Brooklyn fled perceived dogs on Huntredth Street and jumped into the East River. Albert Butser, skipper of the Mary H. Brigham, followed and fought Marre off before police restrained him. Marre was hospitalized with delirium tremens after the incident.
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New Fork
Thomas Merre
Dean Street
Brooklyn
Huntredth Street
East River
Albert Butser
Mary H. Brigham
Marre
Butser
Allgier
East One Hundred and Fourth Street
Butzer
Receuer
Harlem
Angler
Richardson
Sherman Visits Old North State in North Carolina Tour
Special Vice President Sherman arrives in Raleigh to begin a state tour delivering political addresses and speeches. He will attend a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Col and Mrs A B Andrews and speak in Raleigh Greensboro and Asheville amid rising campaign interest.
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Raleigh
Sherman
North Carolina
A. B. Andrews
Ollock
Greensboro
Asheville
Andrews
Willee Sherman
The
Southern Railway
Lead-Mg Bank
William Johnston
Zeb Vance
Italian Aviator Segnetti Killed In Flight Over Centoselle
Rome special. Lieutenant Segnetti of the Italian army was killed Thursday during an aeroplane flight at Centoselle. He is the second Italian army aviator to die in military service this week. The machine was over when the aviator was hurled to the earth and his skull fractured.
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Rome
Segnetti
Centoselle
Cincinnati police tie new "Jack the Ripper" case to string of killings
Mrs Harley-Hickney found murdered at Canal Bridge Cumminsville with throat cut and skull crushed. An axe lay nearby. Husband and lodger Charles Bekert taken in charge as detectives hunt for the killer who may be the same as the Misses Lloyd Keller Steiniweg McDonald victims nearby. No strike changes in Arvonia slate quarrels.
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Ncinnati
Jack the Ripper
Harley - Hickney
Anna Bloxg
Hackney
Canal Bridge
Cumminsville
Charles Bekert
Bekert
Anna Lloyd
Luella Keller
Alma Steiniweg
Missary McDonald
Arvonia
Buckingham Slate Company
Renlan Slate Company
Leseur Slate Company
Buckingham Company
Aoe
King's Daughters and Sons Hold Convention in Staunton
The sixteenth annual Virginia branch convention met in Staunton at the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Delegates were welcomed by Mrs. James E. Todd of Staunton with a reply by Mrs. J. C. Boyenton of Hampton. An informal reception, a Tuesday address by Mrs. John T. Mason, and Thursday elections and a memorial service are planned.
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Staunton
Virginia
King’s Daughters and Sons
Staunton Methodist Episcopal Church South
James E. Todd
J. C. Boyenton
Hampton
John T. Mason
Barney Oldfield Beats Jack Johnson at Sheepshead Bay Race
Barney Oldfield defeated Jack Johnson by half a mile in a five mile race at Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday afternoon. The event, delayed by a promotional distraction, showcased Oldfield’s strong performance amid a lively crowd.
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Jack Johnson
Barney Oldfield
Sheepshead Bay
Roosevelt Backlash Sparks Political Feud in Letters
The piece quotes harsh partisan rhetoric attacking Roosevelt, labeling him a liar and crook. It mentions Professor Woodruff’s critique and a mock “Ananias Club” formed in response, with references to Judge Anderson and the Colonel as targets of criticism amid escalating public partisan tempers.
Editors Debate Conventions and Primaries in Nominating Congress
The Richmond Journal notes the Index Appeal argues conventions and primaries are equally capable of nominating a Congressional candidate, except when rules hinder the process or at Suffolk. It praises orderly methods over corrupt practice and comments on Poe and Stowe memorials amid juror sentiment, referencing Norfolk and regional debates.
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Richmond Journal
Index
Congress
Suffolk
Petersburg Index
White Elephant Gift to Connie Mack Sparks Philadelphia
A toyish white elephant is delivered to Connie Mack in Philadelphia amid fanfare by downtown backers of the Athletics. Mack laments space at home and questions the donor identity while joking about hosting a ball player elephant rather than a literal one.
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Philadelphia
Ontario Street
Connie Mack
Rat
P. T. Barnum
West Philadelphia
Big Pane
Gourer
Shibe Park
Prohibition and Suffrage Probing in State Affairs
In Roanoke and Petersburg, groups push for statewide prohibition debate and suffrage interrogation of candidates. A separate note questions a rail mileage assessment by the State Corporation Commission, framed as a justified public-right action with no apology.
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Commission
State Corporation Commission
Norfolk
Justice to Pen Officials Questioned Over Moore Escape
Danville Bee notes newspapers blame penitentiary delays for Moore's escape while Moore was jailed at Lovingsston awaiting Mrs Howe's trial. He was held as a Commonwealth's witness and only sentenced after that trial, just days before the jail delivery by a mob.
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Moore
Lovingston
Howe
Commonwealth
Danville
Bee
Need for a Dog Law to Curb Running Pets
In the South Hill Enterprise, a call is made for a stronger dog law. The piece argues many dogs roam freely, injuring people and children, and predicts legislators will do nothing despite dangers this summer and early fall.
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South Hill Enterprise
Roosevelt Predicts Victory for Stimson in Upstate Campaign
Theodore Roosevelt, while on a special campaign trip to Syracuse Oswego Watertown and Ogdensburg, predicted a Republican victory for the ticket led by Henry L. Stimson. He blamed Tammany Hall and Wall Street for alleged attempts to defeat them and voiced confidence in voter support. He said the efforts will be in vain.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Tammany Nall
Wall Street
Dix
Tammany
Oswego
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Couples Wed in Virginia and Washington
Weddings listed include Cummins and Bessie Proffitt both of Richmond, Reverend J M Little performing. Also Harriett Shepherd of Fairfax County Va and others from Madison and Eagle Rock Virginias. The notices name couples and officiants in a standard county newspaper wedding roundup.
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D. C
Cummins
Bessie Proffitt
Richmond
J. M. Little
H Cc. Carter
Prince William County
Harriet V. Shepherd
Fairfar County
John W. Smith
J. Emmett Hoffman
Normie Be, Weaver
Madison
J. A. Norton
Robert J. Robinson
Nancy D. Mooring
Bou
J. i. Shannon
John B. Rudasil
Stella Pullen
Eagle Rock
New Hat Initiation Parade Ends With Lost Cap
Seymour Frank, 600 West 140th Street, joins a city initiation as a passing crowd in a large red car dumps a tan hat to the curb. A bystander, mocked by the group waving white, retrieves the headgear but the driver warns the rite will proceed and the hat is kept.
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New York
Seymour Frank
West One Hundred and Fortieth Street
Frank
One Hundred and Fortieth Street
Broadway
Disastrous Fire Threatens Victoria B C Business District
A major blaze in Victoria B C damaged the business district with losses estimated at 1 600 000. Militia and West Point troops aided firefighters acting as police and fire crews to control the flames amid unconfirmed reports of possible deaths.
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Victoria
B. C
West Point
Wright to Lead Virginia Medical Society Session
In Norfolk Virginia Dr C Wright of Jarratts is expected to be elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia for the coming term with Dr Lan Don B Edwards of Richmond as secretary marking Edwards forty first term. Dr Lavinder did not arrive but Dr Wilson of Mayo's Clinic gave a talk on Malignant Tumor as the convention prepares to adjourn the next day. Southern Railway weekly earnings for the third week of October rose to 1 267 688 from 1 220 190 the year before.
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Norfolk
Medical Society of Virginia
C. Wright
Jarratts
Landon B. Edwards
Richmond
Edwards
Cc. H Lavinder
Washington, D. C
L. B. Wilson
Mayo’s Clinic
Rochester, Minn
Southern Railway
Employee killed in Richmond Locomotive Works accident
George Light of 925 North Thirtieth Street was fatally injured when derailed engine caught him between the cow-catcher and a toolhorse at the Richmond Locomotive Works. He suffered broken legs and internal injuries and was taken to City Home by ambulance after treatment by Dr Tu.
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Richmond
George Light
Thirtieth Street
Locomotive Works
Light
King views scene of devastation after disaster
King and high officials arrived from Rome to inspect the ruins of a great storm and volcano eruption. The monarch wept and pledged to share the misfortune with the people as relief efforts continued. Admiral Leonardi escaped death while leading a relief party in Ischin, sinking in mud but being rescued. The death toll reached 192 with many areas still inaccessible.
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Ciernece
Brusati
Garelli
Mat- Seen
Rome
Leonardi
of Marine
Ischin
Launch Feared Lost: Three Men Rescued Off Virginia Coast
Three Maryland Dredging Co. men were swept to sea Tuesday night near the Virginia capes while en route to Thimble Shoal for dredging. Rescued at Lille Latour life-saving station at noon Wednesday, their frightful ordeal ended after a windstorm drove the launch off course.
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Norfolk
Maryland Dredging Company
Lillle Lalatd
Richmond Man Dies After Accidental Self Shot
Tacob Bloom of 217 North Eighteenth Street shot himself in the shoulder at about 6 o'clock Wednesday and died at City Hospital shortly before 9. His wife found him semi-dressed in a pool of blood, revolver nearby, as police investigate whether it was accidental or self-inflicted. Bloom, 38, leaves a wife and three children and had recent financial worries.
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Richmond
Tacob Bloom
North Eighteenth Street
Pimcecif
City Hospital
Anna
Aleeping
Ghe
City Ambulance
Thurston
Jhospital
Henson
Blodnt
Ahi
Tiwag
Bloom
Three Men Held in Murder Case in Cincinnati
Police hold three suspects including A Hackney the husband and Chester Eckert a 16 year old boarder in connection with the murder of Mrs Harley A Hackney and related killings. Milk boy Hermann Schwering placed at the scene with a bloody hatchet nearby as investigators seek a possible degenerate motive and canvass the neighborhood for past treatment records.
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Cincinnati
Harley A. Hackney
A. Hackney
Chester Eckert
Hermann Schwering
Herman Schweing
Louis Schwab
Chaloner Adopts New Auto Methods in Virginia Feud
Charlottesville VA Special John Armstrong Chaloner, recently famed for a marital intrigue involving “Sheriff Bob” and opera diva Lina Cavalieri, declares war on automobiles. He dresses a horse with a revolver, uses a shotgun, and rigs a 40 caliber Colt to force drivers to stop, claiming he will fight autos unless they stay clear.
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Charlottesville
John Armstrong Chaloner
Bob
Prise
Pig “Prince
Dol
Gorouki
Merry Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Chenier
Cnadse
Chaloner
Aspen
Chet
Virginia
Mr. Chaloner
Alwayvn
Woman Accuses Hobo Thespian of Assault Near Cherry Hall
Eleanor O Neil, twenty, accuses a roving actor named Carey of assault near Cherry Hall after he claimed occupation as a hypnotist. Carey, jailed in Alexandria, denies the charge while awaiting next grand jury action in Prince William County.
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Eleanor O'Neil
Cherrypeek
Johns
Boston
Mass
Alexandria
Prince William
J. W. Keys
Justice of the Peace
Washington Sunoay Lane
Celie
Emond
Cherry Hall
Richmond
Uon
Carey
Ordinance Aims to Suppress Giggling in Theatres
Indianapolis councilman George C. Rubens will introduce a new ordinance to curb giggling sushiths and garrulous youths at theaters. He proposes heavy fines for displays of bad breeding, noting his own theatergoing experience. The measure builds on Rubens’s existing harpin ordinance already in force.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George C. Rubens
Rubens
Burial of Prince Francis of Teck in royal procession
London reports the burial of Prince Francis, brother of Queen Mary, with full royal pomp attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Services at St George's Church, crowds lining streets as police manage onlookers in clear weather.
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Prince Francis OF
Teck
Francia K
Mary
George
St. George's Celters
Hampton Suffers Second Bank Failure
Newport News Virginia special report notes the Bank of Regenton & Co. in Hampton closed its doors on Wednesday marking the second bank failure in as many days. Officials say efforts are underway to raise funds to pay depositors and that the bank is a small institution.
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Newport News
Hampton
Bank of Regenton & Co
Taft halts plan for Republican Solid South movement
President Taft advised Captain Capers of South Carolina to postpone indefinitely a proposed Republican convention aimed at forming a white controlled movement to appeal to negro voters in the Solid South. The plan sought Oct 6 gatherings in South Carolina and other Southern states, risking political backlash.
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Ashington
D. C
Taft
John Capers
South
Caro
Capers
Girls Walk Thirty Three Miles From Montclair to Summit
Miss Sabena O'Brien and Miss Mary Grohe, both of Montclair New Jersey, walked to Summit and back a distance of thirty three miles in nine hours yesterday. Their escorts were Terrence Dean and William Grohe. At Summit the young men proposed returning by rail, but the two women refused and the party returned on foot.
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New York
Sabena O’brien
Mary Grohe
Montclair
N. J
Summit
Terrence Dean
William Grohe
Grohe
O'Brien
King's Daughters and Sons Open Convention
Staunton Virginia special report notes King’s Daughters and Sons from Richmond and other parts of the state gathering for the sixteenth annual convention. The event continues in session through Thursday night with participants from various regions.
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Staunton
King’s Daughters and Sons
Richmond
Orger
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