Roosevelt Improves After Shooting in Milwaukee Hospital
Colonel Roosevelt shows steady progress after being shot, sleeping well and eating a hearty breakfast. Doctors report no fever and slight temperature rise within normal range, while Mrs. Roosevelt monitors his recovery and voices caution about travel and infection risks.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Fitzgerald
Miss Weller
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Baby preserved in alcohol and fire tragedy in Laguna Francisco
A two month old baby was preserved in alcohol in a glass jar by Jalva, father of twenty three children, for thirty five years. A fire at the home in Laguna Francisco caused severe burns to Grijalva as he attempted to intervene with neighbors helping to evacuate and extinguish the blaze.
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Francisco
Jalva
Aro Grijalva
Laguna
Turkey Ends Diplomatic Relations With Bulgaria and Servia
A note from Turkey to Bulgaria and Servia declares a break in diplomatic ties due to their mobilization and border skirmishes. Greece is not named in the declaration, prompting belief that Athens may exit the Balkan league as fighting on the Macedonian frontier continues.
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Constantinople
Cumin
Turkey
Greece
Turkish attack on Servian frontier sparks heavy losses
Belgrade reports Turkish forces struck Servian troops on the frontier and were repulsed by artillery with about 200 killed. King Peter proceeded to Nish, the army’s headquarters. In Athens Greece and Turkey severed diplomatic relations, signaling a possible imminent war, with the Greek fleet under sealed orders and a general frontier push anticipated within 48 hours.
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Belgrade
Servia
Peter
Nish
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Aegean Sea
Turkey Rejects Powers Offer Mediation in Balkans
Constantinople reports Turkey rejected a second date from the powers and proposed mediation in the Balkans. It urged a general conference to pacify the Balkan kingdoms and Greece.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Balkans
Balkan
Greece
Bank of England Discount Rate Raised Amid Balkan Crisis
London markets react to European turmoil as the Bank of England lifts the minimum discount from 4 percent to 5 percent due to the Balkan crisis, affecting liquidity and financing conditions across Europe.
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London
Europe
Bank of England
Turkey Moves First in Balkans War Initia
The war office reports Turkey has moved on Servia Bulgaria and Montenegro with armies already advancing. No formal declaration of war yet against Servia and Bulgaria, but a state of war with the Balkan kingdoms is virtually in effect. A Turkish dispatch says Montenegrin siege of Senta ri Albania has been raised.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Balkan Peninsula
Servia
Bulgaria
Montenegro
War Office
Balkan
Sentari
Albania
Turkish forces push Montenegrins near Scutari
Dispatches from Uskub report Turkish troops led by General Essed Pacha driving back Montenegrins around Scutari General Matinovitch’s forces are said defeated in the Rugovodly district losing two key heights Velkia and Plava in thefrontline action
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Salonika
Essed Pacha
Scutaril
Uskub
Matinovitch
Velkia
Plava
Bank of France Lifts Discount Rate on Balkan Crisis
Paris reports the Bank of France raised its minimum discount rate by 1 percent to 4.34 percent. The unusual move, prompted by the Balkan crisis, marks a notable tightening under stress in the financial market.
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Paris
Bank of France
Czar Ferdinand Leaves Sofia For War Headquarters
Czar Ferdinand departed Sofia with his stall today for the military headquarters near the Turkish frontier. Officials expect a formal declaration of war against Turkey to be issued from the Bulgarian center.
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Czar
Sofia
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Turkey
Turkish War Mobilization Against Bulgaria and Servia
The war ministry ordered Turkish troops to invade Bulgaria and Servia. The move began this afternoon as war was expected to be declared soon. The Porte handed up notes to Servian and Bulgarian ministers, who arrived within three hours.
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War Ministry
Balkan War Naval Duel at Preveza Reported
News agency from Athens says the first Balkan War naval engagement occurred at Preveza in the Gulf of Arian between two Greek gunboats and a fortress. The gunboats allegedly silenced the fort and ran the strait unguarded.
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London
Preveza
Turkey
Gulf of Arian
Athens
Shoplifters Fail to Answer at Richmond Court Bond Forfeiture
Two white women Jenole Johnson and Mary Hinhop were arrested during Fair week in Richmond Virginia. They did not answer when called in Police Court Friday morning. Acting Justice Wilbur Greggs ordered their bonds forfeited. They face charges for alleged theft of goods valued about 40 dollars including an alligator and salt items from local firms.
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Richmond
Jenole Johnson
Mary Hinhop
Wilbur Greggs
W. Rountree & Brother Tronk and Nag Company
Fourgurean, Temple
Virginia Sunday School Association Meets in Richmond
The Virginia Sunday School Association executive committee held a successful October 10 meeting in Richmond with about forty members and county reps. A new constitution was adopted for referral to the state convention, and the convention site moved to Fredericksburg. A ten point Banner School standard was adopted to guide schools toward recognition.
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Richmond
Virginia Sunday School Association
Lynchburg
Fredericksburg
Expec America
Peeers
Virginia
Cretary
A & Pence Dayton
Convention to Unite Western Virginia Counties
A strong list of speakers is set for a regional convention west of Roanoke. The event aims to boost county associations, with nine counties already organized and plans to expand to additional counties.
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Roanoke
Duck hunter accidentally shoots fellow hunter in marsh grass
John Baptiste Alter and Rhinehardt Godigkeit hunted in Great South Bay near Merrick. Both rose to fire at passing ducks from hides in tall grass. Alter was struck by gunfire and killed. Coroner ruled accidental. Godigkeit paroled after investigation concluded.
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New York
John Baptiste Alter
Merrick
IL. 1
Rhinehardt F. Godigkeit
Great South Bay
Godigkeit
Godigkelt
Alter
Norton
Wantagh
Wilson Stops Tour After Roosevelt Attack Scare
Governor Woodrow Wilson planned to cancel speaking dates after the attempted assassination of Colonel Roosevelt but ultimately altered only some stops. He spent the morning coordinating with Democratic headquarters in New York while national leaders warned of revenue loss and disappointment. Wilson’s tour this week will extend into Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Hoosevelt
Virginia
Democratic
New York City
Wilson
Progressive Party
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Doctor Accused of Improper Conduct by Wife
Mrs. Clara B. Stackhouse sought $25 weekly alimony and $200 legal fees in Brooklyn Supreme Court alleging separation from Oswald C. Stackhouse, a physician of 4001 Fort Hamilton Avenue. The case follows a prior suit in which Martha Marvin, a 15 year old former office employee, claimed $26,000 damages from Dr Stackhouse.
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New York
Clara B. Stackhouse
Justice Stapleton
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Oswald C. Stackhouse
Fort Hamilton Avenue
Stackhouse
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Martha Marvin
Dr Stackhouse case reveals wife leaves husband after abuse
Mrs Stackhouse testifies she left September 21 after her husband struck her and treated her cruelly. She claims the doctor pursued several maids, outraging her feelings and forcing the separation. Stackhouse denies accusations as hysterical and jealous.
Detectives arrest alleged firebug in Chase City blaze
Virginia insurance investigators arrested Charles Wintfield in Chase City on September 16 1912 for arson connected to a large blaze destroying the Jeffrey store and several neighboring properties including Lipscomb hay and grain house Norvell tobacco warehouse and RR M Hester cooper shop R J Reynolds American Tobacco prisory plus two Jordan Doggett dwellings. Loss cited over 25000. Hearing held before Mayor Jeffreys and Magistrate Roberts. Wintfield remanded to Mecklenburg County Circuit Court grand jury meeting October 21.
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Ritchmond
Joseph Button
Virginia
Bureau of Insurance
Charles Wintfield
Jeffrey's
H. A. Lipscomb
W. D. Norvell
J. W. Swift
Jordan Doggett
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Madero calls for 3,000 volunteers amid Diaz revolt
President Madero seeks 3000 volunteers to fight General Belix Diaz at Vera Cruz. If insufficient, conscription may follow. Diaz forces seize Progresso Puerto Mexico Matamoros and threaten Tampico. Jalapa surrenders. Durango also reported with insurgents. Local garrison fears and loyal troops redeployed. In Virginia a trunk of Niagara Ring jewelry samples was stolen from a hotel setting police inquiry.
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ICO
Madero
Belix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Progresso
Puerto Mexico
Matamoros
Diaz Tes
Tampico
Mexico
Jalapa
Mildalgo
Lynchburg
Niagara Ring Company
Buffalo
Lona
Pickett's Men at Gettysburg Pact for Centennial Celebration
Confederate Colonel Charles T Loehr leads Pickett Camp efforts to assemble survivors from the Gettysburg charge for a July semi centennial event. Federal government will cover lodging rations and medical care. travel costs remain the veterans’ duty. Philadelphia Brigade survivors already number 119 of about 300.
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Richmonda VA
Pickett
Charles T. Loehr
Confederacy
Loehr
Pickett Camp
Gettysburg
John W. Frasier
Frasier
Philadelphia Brigade
Coleonel Loehr
World’s champs plan to invest money from title win
Boston fans celebrate the triumph over the Giants as the Red Sox reveal plans for the $88,543.01 purse. Players from Stahl to Wagner, Wood, Cady, Gardner, Collins and others outline investments in farms, real estate, stocks, government bonds, and education, with several eyeing bank deposits or business ventures in their home towns.
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Nugh CC
Lradicy
Weercenter
Hradicy
Bradley
Boston Red Sox
Giants
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Cradle of Liberty
National News Association
America
Red Sox
Chicago
Stahl
New Rochelle
Heinie Wagner
Wagner
Doe Wood
Catcher Cady
Bishop Hills
Ife
Cady
Cady Hills
Hooper
Tawis
Pitcher Hall
Burlington
Uwe
Ray Collins
Larry Gardner
Hacker
Enosburg Falls
Vermont
Tams
Lewiston
Milne
Bill” Carrigam
Hugh Bedient
Law College
Yerkes
Martin Krug
Nanamaker
Pape
Norwood
Sid Clyde Engle
Dayton
Henriksen
Hits
Buck O'Itrilen
Brocton
Mass
Nea
Wall
Kalamazoo
Mich
Catcher Thoma
Medicine Lodge
Kas
Europe
Ocean
Richmond Men Build Hydroplane on Mayo's Island
Two Richmond men Greenhow and Slai ngstaff Johnston completed a canvas wing hydroplane with a gasoline engine. Its first trial run from Mayo's Island drew crowds as the craft skimmed the water at high speed. The brothers plan further tests once the engine and craft are fully ready.
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Richmond
James Hiver
Mayo's Island
Ulton
Greenhow
Slaingstaff Johnston
Maya's
Iueo
Virginia Vital Statistics Law Saves Newport Man Estate
Paul T. Jeanrenaud of Newport News credited Virginia’s new vital statistics law for saving his Swiss inheritance. He needed proof of birth for a sister born in America and located a nurse who could file a birth statement with the State Board of Health, enabling him to obtain a legal birth certificate and forward it to Swiss authorities for the estate.
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Richmond
Paul T. Jeanrenaud
Newport News
Virginia
Switzerland
State Board of Health
Jeanrenaud
General Assembly of Virginia
Lowes
Leanrenaud
America
General Assembly of
Amherst merchant arrested after mistaken shooting in Lynchburg
J. B. Stephenson of Amherst Courthouse was jailed in Lynchburg after midnight Wednesday charged with shooting Arthur Brown Tuesday night. Authorities moved him here fearing violence. Brown, hospitalized, faces peritonitis with slim chances of recovery amid a town shaken by the inexplicable act.
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Lynchburg
J. B. Stephenson
Amherst
Arthur Brown
Stephenson
Brown
Fragmentary city dialogue on laboratory use and syrup mixing
The text records a fragmented exchange where a city official questions the need for a laboratory while a speaker defends it, asserting a modern druggist sells everything but drugs and insists on having space to mix fountain syrups.
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Ciry
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