Tobacco Trust Plans to Divide New York
The American Tobacco Company files a plan in the U S Circuit Court to divide its business among four corporations American Tobacco Company P Lorillard Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company and R J Reynolds Tobacco Company plus breaking up five accessory companies into ten or more entities Foreign business to be independent by cutting loose British American Tobacco Company and Imperial Tobacco The United Cigar Stores Company to receive two thirds of its capital stock from common stockholders while control passes to current stockholders The plan includes a $115 000 000 exchange with new stock and bonds and preserves voting power for preferred stock in all four entities
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New York
American Toy Company
United States
The
Tobacco Trust
American Tobacco Company
P. Lorillard Company
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
United States Supreme Court
Imperial Tobacco Company
Great Britain and Ireland
United Cigar Stores Company
Liggett Company
Lorillard Company
Reynolds Company
Trust
Treasury
Killed by His Wife in Virginia Row
Speridl Jaspar Gwattney of Haines Quarter near Waverly Sussex county was shot dead at his home Sunday by his wife. The motive is unknown with only scant details reaching the city. Mrs. Gwattney, daughter of T. C. Hobbs of Newville Prince George county, has not been reported arrested and the couple had not been married long.
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Pertersburg
Speridl
Jaspar Gwattney
Haines Quarter
Waverly
Sussex County
Keezell Defends Reduced Assessment and Expense Pay
Senator George B. Keezell of Virginia replies to criticism over a $100 bin payment and reduced assessment. He claims legitimate action as citizen and stockholder, denies misuse of office, and says the check to a third party was unknown to him. Daily News editorial notes Keezell’s stance.
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Kezell
Harrisonburg
George B. Keezell
Daily News
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Corporation Commission
Keezer
The
Keezell
John B. Peale
Honor the Cardinal procession marks jubilee in Baltimore
Dignitaries from across the United States gathered in Baltimore to honor Cardinal Gibbons on his golden jubilee as a priest and silver jubilee of his elevation to cardinal. Presidents Taft and Roosevelt sent tributes while a proposed city holiday was debated. the cardinal opposed causing public inconvenience. The procession drew vast crowds as business houses closed in tribute to the renowned churchman.
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Baltimore
United States
James
Cardinal Gibbons
William Id. Taft
James Sherman
Theodore Roosevelt
Preston
Free America
Chinese Rebels Capture Warship at Hankow
Special dispatches report Hankow fell to revolutionaries who seized a Chinese warship. Rebels have placed a crew aboard to use the vessel against fortified cities along the Yangtse River, after several gun boats approached Hankow just before the city’s capture.
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PEKIN
Hankow
Revolution
Yang Tse Klang River
Army mobilizes 24 000 to front rebel forces in southern provinces
Eleven troop trains depart Pekin and Pao-Ting-Fu carrying 20 000 fighting men and 4 000 support troops for six weeks of operational effort. Eleven more trains leave tomorrow with the army rear guard, forming an army of 24 000. Supplies move to sustain active operations in the southern campaign.
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Pekin
Pao-Ting-Fu
Drive Out Royalists in Canton China War Update
In Canton China a special report notes troops being reorganized as allegiance shifts. The movement aims to purge royalist elements with ongoing efforts to restore order and loyalty within the forces.
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Canton
China
Viceroy Attends Duties. Rebels Recruit at Kla-Tung
The Viceroy continues daily duties at the Yamen and requests reinforcements from Pekin. Rebels proclaim General Li Yiuan Heng as Military Governor of Hu-Peh and have opened a recruiting station at Kla-Tung, a town they control. Rebel leaders are protecting missionaries.
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Yamen
Pekin
Li Yiuan Heng
Hu- Peh
Kla-Tung
Warships Protect Japanese Arrive Near Hankow
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese warships Tatsuta and Makigumo arriving off port today and expected to head toward Hankow, home to a sizable Japanese community.
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Shanghai
Tatsuta
Makigumo
Hankow
Turkey Will Not Cede Tripoli Diplomacy Vies for Honorable Settlement
Turkish Ambassador to the United States Youssouf Zia Pasha states Turkey will seek an honorable settlement to the Turco Italian War and cannot agree to cede Tripoli. He asserts Tripoli's status will not be part of any settlement.
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Turkey
Tripoli
Washington, D. C
Youssouf Zia Pasha
United States
Italy
Medicos to Meet in Richmond
The annual Medical Society of Virginia gathering opens next Tuesday night at the Jefferson Hotel auditorium with about 600 delegates. Judge Ingram gives welcome, Dr. Martin responds, and Dr. Wright presides as the first scientific session focuses on Typhoid Fever with talks from Williams, McCormick, and Underdale. A Thursday reception hosts visiting physicians at Dr. Stuart McGuire’s home.
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Richmond
Medical Society of Virginia
Jefferson Hotel
John H. Ingram
J. N. Latham
D. D
Centenary Methodist Church
Jefferson Auditorium
Raleigh W. Martin
Lynchburg
C. C. Wright
Jarratt
Ennion G. Wiliams
J. J. McCormick
Norfolk
Phoebus
Wright
Thwaus 8
Halloway
Philadelphia
J. C. Bloodgood
Baltimore
Fenton G. Purck
Chicago
Percy Brown
Boston
Massachusetts Medical Society
Brown
American Roentgen Ray Society
Stuart McGuire
John D s Lake Lost Stray or Stolen
John D s Lake a lakeside feature on John D Rockefeller s Forest Hill estate near Tarrytown vanished leaving only mud pools. Rumors blame sun or nearby dairymen. the old red skiff is gone and a skeletal anchor frame of a Standard Ocean boat was uncovered, suggesting past boating.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Tarrytown
N. Y
John 2
John B
Iitve
Rockefeller
Editorial Calls for Equal Penalties in Weapon Cases
In Lynchburg and Richmond police courts apply hefty fines and jail terms for concealed weapons, with all recorded defendants described as negroes. The Danville Register urges impartial justice, arguing penalties must apply regardless of race or sex and that the wealthy white offender should face jail if needed.
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Lynchburg
Richmond
Danville Register
Moonshiners rounded up in Luray Virginia report
In Luray Virginia Special four moonshine dealers were jailed Saturday with warrants out for seven others. Authorities promise startling revelations as others once believed innocent are said to have been ensnared in the crackdown.
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Luray
Merks Jack marries heiress but claims lack of funds
Merks Jack says his wealthy wife withholds money while Parks notes Lucky dog and jokes about a prudent marriage. The item sketches a social tableau of marriage, wealth, and restraint in expenditures.
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Merks
Jack
Parks
Men Charged With Violation Of Contract Labor Law
R H Franklin and James Marshall were arrested at Byrd Street Station after being accused of persuading workers to quit their jobs at Old Dominion Development Company’s Diamond Hill coal mine. They were held for $1,000 bond before Magistrate T J Puryear in Henrico, with Gilbert Pollock and J T Lewis assigned to defend them.
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Richmond
R. H. Franklin
James Marshall
Byrd Street
T. J. Puryear
Henrico
Old Dominion Development Company
Diamond Hill
Gayton
Gilbert K. Pollock
J. T. Lewis
L. O. Wendenburg
Thomas EB. Gray
Death of Bishop Van De Vyver in Richmond
Right Rev Augustine Van De Vyver, sixth bishop of the Richmond diocese, died peacefully at 7 40 am at the episcopal residence 500 Cathedral Place after a brief illness and nervous breakdown. He leaves a sister in Belgium and is survived by clergy in attendance. Cardinal Gibbons will appoint a temporary administrator pending the pope’s selection of a permanent successor. The funeral is set for 11 am Friday with Cardinal Gibbons presiding, and interment will be in the crypt under Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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Richmond
Augustine van de Vyver
Cathedral Place
van de Vyver
Europe
Father O’sarren
Petersburg
Louis Smetney
Father O'Reilly
Daniel J. Coleman
Manfred Call
Belgium
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Pont Romk
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Right Rev Augustine Van de Vyver Bishop of Richmond
Right Rev Augustine Van de Vyver the sixth Bishop of Richmond was born December 1 1844 in Haesdonck East Flanders Rej sium He studied in St Nicholas entered American College at Louvain in 1867 ordained priest Brussels July 24 and soon moved to Virginia He rose from assistant at cathedral to Vicar General and administrator and was chosen bishop in 1889 His episcopacy saw new parishes schools and charitable institutions while his leadership drew strong local support He was consecrated October 20 1889 with Cardinals Gibbons and Keane presiding and his tenure was marked by vigorous pastoral work and growth
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Augustine van de Vyver
Richmond
Haesdonck
East Flanders
Rejsium
St. Nicholas
Feld
America
American College
Louvain
Brussels
Belgium
Virginia
Harper's Perry
Keane
Catholic University
Rome
van de Vyver
Eternal City
Holy See
James Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
John Joseph Keane
Washington Catholic University
van Fre Vyver
Beloved Richmond Bishop's Work Spurs New Parishes
The prominent bishop of Richmond receives praise for his calm judgment and practical sermons that reach daily life. He oversaw the creation of numerous parishes including St. Vincent's Newport News 1885 and Sacred Heart Manchester 1901, with many others across Norfolk, Charlottesville, Danville, Lynchburg, and beyond, plus a likely new parish near Norfolk.
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Ele
Richmond
van de Vyver
St. Vincent's de Paul's
Newport News
Joel James
Falls Church
Peered Heart
Norfolk
the Holy Paraclete
Charlottesville
St. Joseph's
Sacred Heart
Manchester
Prince George County
Danville
Berkley
OFLA
Portsmouth
St. Paul's
Roanoke
St. Andrews
Petersbore
St. Joeph's
Staunton
St. Francis
Lynchburg
Fans Church
St. James
Fort Monroe
St. Mary's
St. Vincent's
Keyser
Assumption
Menry
Immaculate Conception
Elk Garden
Germania
St. John the Baptist
Hot Springs
Covington
Sacred West
Shepherdstown
Charlestown
Woodstock
Mission Church
Kilma
Navy Rules Out Torpedo Flotilla Visit to Richmond
Richmond officials sought to bring the torpedo boat flotilla to the Deeper Waterways Association session but the Navy said the vessels are under repair and cannot be moved. Officials entertain sending smaller cruisers instead while Governor Mann and aides plan meetings at Fortress Monroe and Newport News heading into October 18.
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Richmond
Rpor Nann
Secretary of the Navy
Deeper Waterways Association
Thomas
Martin
U. S
George W. Rogers
Jace River Improvement
United Sites
Hampton
Warwick Park
P. BE. Burgwyn
Militor
W. S. Copeland
Tle
Grand Camp of
Foot in 8 R switch decapitates man
Martinsburg West Virginia. Harry Kinneberg, a former B and O railroad engineer, was killed by a fast freight near his mother's home. He could not free his foot wedged between switch rails as the train rounded a curve. His head was severed.
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Martinsburg
W. VA
Savane
Harry Kinneberg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Coe
Baltimore and Ohio
Linoneberg
Ready to Move Whole Town Six Miles on Wheels
Hutchinson Kansas special reports preparations to jack up the town of Santa Fe in Haskell County and move it six miles south on wheels. Buildings including the courthouse town hall opera house moving picture show churches schools and dwellings are to be moved as the Santa Fe Railroad extends an air line from Dodge City to Colma New Mexico passing the county seat six miles south. Question arises what to do with prisoners during transit.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Santa Fe
Haskell County
Santa Fe Railroad
Dodge City
Colmar
N. M
Whitensville harness breeder wins multiple trots in Virginia and Laurel
Whitensville manufacturer Lagsell trains and drives his horses Ethyl Lynn and Empire King to top placings in 2:30 and 2:24 trots while Expedition also finishes strong. From Richmond, Lassell ships to Laurel for weekly races as familiar faces fill the stands with Fred A. Upton and Sidney Faman among officials and judges.
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Whitensville
Mass
Virginia
Ethyl Lynn
Empire King
Empire
Lagsell
Master of
Oakhurst
Richmond
Lassell
Laurel
Virginia to Have Woman Suffrage in Richmond Letter
Mary Johnston reports a suffrage letter from a Philadelphia club praising California progress and urging support for women's suffrage. The missive stresses reform, broad support from clubs, associations, and labor groups, and notes cross-state momentum toward enfranchisement and broader social change.
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Chmond
Miss Johnston
E Journal
Philadelphia
California
Mely
Californ Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federate Lege Clube
Statees’ Association
Woman's Christian Temperance Nation
Parliament
Ameri- Woman's League
Caltla
Bers of Commerce
Wea
Timesatch
UP Post
Hetty Stross
Virginia State Fair Exhibition Delights Citizens and Runners
The sixth annual Virginia State Fair opened October 9 and ran through Saturday with favorable weather and a grand display of exhibits. Officials led by President Henry Fairfax and manager Mark R. Lloyd praised the success as racing events drew large crowds, despite midweek rain delaying some harness and running races.
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Virginia State Fair Association
Virginia
Henry Fairfax
J. T. Anderson
J. Miller
Samuel Cohen
M. C. Pxson
Legh H. Page
W. D. Gordon
Mark R. Lloyd
Richmond
Commonwealth Club
Richmond Harness Races and Fair Draw Attention from City
Fred W. Gerhardy ex vice consul for Richmond port led efforts to bring horses to the event with James McLavin Jr of New York assisting. James Milton started races promptly and is noted as a strong starter. General William T. Townes presided with W. J. Carter and S. S. Farman among officials as various stables shipped horses from Richmond to Petersburg and other points for the Southside Fair opening Tuesday.
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Fred W. Gerhardy
Gerhardy
James McLauvttin, Jr
New York
James Milton
Milton
William T. Townes
Aften Green Stud Farm
Culpeper
Waa
W. J. Carter
S. S. Farman
Petersburg
Raleigh
N. C
Laurel
Richmond
Cincinnati Man Found Crazy in Murder Trial
In Cincinnati Special Augeust Sommerfeld faced second degree murder charges as his defense claimed insanity. A sheriff and fellow inmates testified he played seven up to prove sanity while a psychiatrist said he was crazy. The jury found him crazy and not legally responsible. he will go to probate court and likely to an asylum.
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Cincinnati
Criminal Court
Augeust Sommerfeld
Secont
Sherlff
Sommerfeldt
Jall
Tyr
Faloh Need
Morris
Washington Case Not Tried New York
On Oct 17 Henry Washington did not appear to prosecute the ABSE UIT charge against Harry Ulrich of 115 East Sixty third Street. Counsel requested adjournment to November 1 as witnesses vanished, a move opposed by Assistant District Attorney Smith who said Washington caused great inconvenience. A cloudburst in Cataila caused widespread damage to villages, stock losses, railway washouts, and telegraph disruption.
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New York
hHooker T. Washington
Harry Ulrich
East Sixty-third Street
Smith
Washington
Untitled Dialogue Fragment Sparks Social Slur Debate
An unclear excerpt shows exchanges about women and jealousy within a club setting. The lines question behavior and faults, revealing tense social tensions and gendered language typical of the period’s discourse.
Robbery at Planters Bank ends with gunfire and escape
In Clarksville Virginia Sunday night robbers blew both vault doors. J C Clement fired at the bandits after being awakened by the noise. A shattered plate glass marks the battle site. A searching posse found no trace of the criminals as the exact loss remains undetermined.
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Clarksville
J. C. Clement
Germans Fight Chinese in Hankow Concession Turmoil
Report from London says German and Chinese forces clash in Hankow as first troop trains arrive. Special heating in the city leads to mobs resisting foreign residents, with German sailors arriving to help guard lives in the foreign concessions amid escalating violence.
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London
Hankow
Dearlees
Man
Ger Dents
Rebels Meet Royalists Reinforced as Pekin Line Threatened
Report from Has detailing clashes as the advance guard of the rebels confronts Imperial troops on the Pekin and dining Railway line. Admiral Sah arrived at Hankow with eight Chinese warships and landed marines to reinforce the government forces.
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Pekin
Rede
Pekin Aod Dines
Has
Admiral Sah
Hankow
Foreign Army Plans Trains. Rebels Withdraw Behind Han River
In Hankow China, troops of the Ni ern Army prepare to move by special first trains toward the rebels at the city gates. About fifteen hundred rebels retreated toward the Han River as government forces neared. Admiral Sa Cheng Ping said he would not risk engineers in foreign concessions by taking action that could endanger their lives.
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Hankow
China
Niern
Agulios
Han
Sa Cheng Ping
Mobs Defy Leaters at Hankow in China
Rebels clash with imperial and rebel forces in Hankow as mobs seize the native quarter. Foreign marines land from Sunboats to aid Chinese troops, with Admiral Sa Cheng Ping’s fleet behind the action and rebels entrenched near foreign concessions amid ongoing fighting.
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Leaters
Hankow
China
Sa Cheng Ping
Richmond Women Vote Advocates Organization Emerges
Richmond forms the Men’s Equal Suffrage of Virginia, a new group advocating constitutional change to grant women the vote on equal terms. Fifty prominent male citizens join. initial meeting at 2338 Monument Avenue led by Rev. Dr. H. D. C. Maclachlan. Key officers elected and charter members listed, with plans to push the suffrage amendment before the next General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Specl
Virginia
Bm Valentine
Monument Avenue
H. D. C. Maclachlan
General Assembly
Hill Montague
House of Dele
Rey K. Planndent
John Ss. Munoe
Firs Dent
Carter W. Wormeley
Wyndham R. Meredith
John G. Scott
John A. Han Richard
Meade
John S. Munce
W. Meek
Clayton Torrence
Douglas Freeman
Allen W. Freeman
H. Dp
Oc. Maclachlan
William Haskins
King and Queen Courthouse
William H. Staith
Alleghany County
R. G. #mond
Harrisonburg
Roberts& Bosher
James R. Spiers
James W. Durham
W. P. DeSaussure
J. I. Parham
George Ainslie
James McCaw Tompkins
Norton Mason
Charles B. Cooke
John D. Murrell
Robbery at Richmond cigar store targets pipes
Special reports that several valuable Meersebaum pipes and cigars were stolen from State of Strive & Co. at 719 East Main Street in Richmond Sunday night. Investigators suspect a gang of boys entered by a basement window, bent an iron bar, and carried pipes from the stock room and show cases, totaling about $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State of Strive & Co
East Main Street
Puhee
President Has Barrow and Escape In Railroad Plot
Special dispatch from Santa Cal says a $1,000 reward was posted by F. B. Calvin vice president of the railroad for information leading to the capture of men who attempted to wreck the president's train.
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Santa Cal
F. BB. Calvin
Pa Aaa
Suailroad
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J. C. Hall
Joe Waiton
W. C. Saunders
Irginia
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Tierce
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