Million in Warriner cash theft roils Big Four case in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports a growing shortage in the Big Four railroad finances tied to treasurer Charles L. Warriner. Officials voice confidence the loss could top $600000, with speculation the total may exceed that figure. Warriner denies transferring home and stock certificates to the railroad and investigators pursue blackmail leads connected to Warriner’s Wyoming home.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Big Four Railroad
Charles L. Warriner
Associated Press
Farriner
Chatta
Suburban Protest Over Elevated Railroad Fire and Fists
In Chicago area on Nov 11, a mass meeting spurred suburban resistance to elevated railroad plans. Blows and shouting followed as authorities arrested Henry Iher and W. C. Van Bergen, with cases continued. George W. Plum spoke at the mass meeting as police intervened in the smoking car dispute.
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Chicago
Henry Iher
W. C. van Bergen
Newcomer
Vna
Smok
George W. Plum
Ayan's Address in Japanese Language Se
Ayan's address appears in Japanese language text with unclear details and no complete location data available in the fragment. The snippet conveys multilingual presentation but lacks verifiable street or city identifiers for definitive archival record.
Appeal Gompers Case to Highest Tribunal of All
The American Federation of Labor executive council urges appealing the Buck Stove case contempt ruling against President Gompers and others to the U S Supreme Court and seeks review of the original injunction. It denounces widespread use of injunctions in labor disputes and defends workers liberties.
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Gompers
Toronto
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
Mitchell
Morrison
Buck Stove and Range Company
James Duncan
Granite Workers’ Union
Quincy
Mass
Congress
Electrical Workers
Iowa
Ferrer
Francisco Ferrer
Spain
Strang Breaks One Mile Speed Record at Auto Speedway
Lewis Strang powered a Fiat to 37.70 seconds for a one mile world mark on opening day of auto races in Atlanta Georgia. Barney Oldfield finished second in 40.13 seconds and Walter Christie was third with 43.82. John Rutherford and John Aitken also posted times in the 50s and 60s. Aitken then lowered the 10 mile track record to 8:02.41 compared with Oldfield’s 8:16.90.
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Auto Speedway
Atlanta
Lewis Strang
Fiat
Barney Oldfield
Bens
Walter Christie
Christie
John M. Rutherford
Stearns
John Aitken
Oldfield
Irish Statesman Doubts Home Rule Prospects
Des Moines November 11 Sir Horace Plunkett the noted Irish statesman told the National Grange delegation in Des Moines that the prospects of home rule in Ireland are poor and he doubts its eventual victory. He said the Irish are more thorough farmers than Americans.
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Des Moines
Sir Horace Plunkett
National Grange
Ireland
Horace
Suffragists Urge State Action to Endorse Woman Vote
South Dakota suffragists issue an appeal after an executive session urging wage earners students teachers and men to support the 1910 woman suffrage amendment. The address cites labor unions the National Grange and the AFL and asks citizens to lend aid and vote for equal political rights.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
State Suffrage Association
Commonwealth
United Mine Workers of America
Western Federation of Miners
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
International Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters
International Typographical Union
International Bricklayers and Stonemacons’ Union
United Teamsters of America
National Grange
Great American Federation of Labor
Gompers Defends Boycott in Labor Rights Fight
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urges upholding the boycott as a constitutional defense tools amid injunctive battles in the District of Columbia. He stresses the right to boycott and strike as safe, lawful options when remedies fail, and warns against subsidized private gain through public funds.
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Toronto
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbia
District Court of Appeals
Labor
Fatal Play With Matches Kills 8-Year-Old in Washington
In Washington on November 10, eight year old Robert Spellman died at Georgetown University Hospital after matches used to make animals on the floor set his clothing afire. His mother Mrs Spellman survived severe burns and a nervous shock after extinguishing the flames.
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Washington
Robert Spellman
Ballinger Defends Garfield Order Revisions on Lands
Secretary Ballinger argues his revocation and replacement of the Garfield withdrawal protected water power sites and increased conservation. He cites ret roactive withdrawals and use of geodetic surveys to locate power sites and restore lands not needed for entry. Former Secretary Garfield would not comment on Ballinger actions.
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Washington
Ballinger
Garfield
Gerfield
Geodetic Survey
Reclamation Service
Cleveland
Ohio
James R. Garfield
Minneapolis Crook Belongs in Des Moines
Des Moines police identify Harry Moran as Tom Hatch who escaped Fort Madison prison last May. Hatch was serving 165 years for holding up a company in Des Moines when Moran was arrested in Minneapolis for attempting to murder a man. Chief E. E. Johnson confirmed the identification.
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Des Moines
Harry Moran
Minneapolis
E. E. Johnson
Tom Hatch
Fort Madison
Waterloo Youth Dies From Football Injury
Ray Graham aged 20 died from injuries suffered in a pennant raising during the East High West High School football game. He was struck in the right temple, remained dazed, resumed work, then worsened in the evening. He is the son of a widow who is an invalid.
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Waterloo
Ray Graham
Postmaster Boyer of Arthur Dies After Illness
Ida Grove notes the death of I. N. Boyer postmaster of Arthur and longtime editor of the Arthur Advertiser after a two week battle with tuberculosis of the bowels. He leaves a wife and three children. funeral held Sunday in Arthur.
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Boyer
Arthur
Ida Grove
I. N. Boyer
The
Arthur Advertiser
Gimlet Burglar Shot On The Job In St Louis
In St Louis on Nov 10 a burglar known as the gimlet burglar was shot dead by William F Mannion a watchman at Colonel Edwin A Batdorfs home. The suspect, a negro, was surprised while attempting to break into James KavAnaughs residence next to the Batdorf property. A gimlet used to bore holes in window shutters was found in his pocket. The burglars identity was not established.
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St. Louis
Gimlet
William F. Mannion
Edwin A. Batdorf
Washington Boulevard
James Kavanaugh
Batdorf
Supreme Court advances Carter case for January hearing
The Supreme Court of the United States advanced for hearing on January 10, 1910, the government’s case against Captain Oberlin M. Carter, announced from Washington on November 10.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Oberlin M. Carter
Senora Calderon Dies in Washington at 65
Washington reports Senora Arcadia Yarnell Calderon wife of Bolivia's minister to the United States died at the regation house. She was 65 and had recently visited Bolivia returning a month ago after weeks of illness. Pierre S.D. shows state treasurer’s monthly statement listing 364 241 in all funds chiefly from the twine plant and common school income funds.
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Washington
Senora Arcadia Yarnell Calderon
Regation House
Bolivia
Senora Calderon
Pierre
8. D
National Geographic appoints panel on pole discovery
The National Geographic society appoints a committee to decide if the north pole was reached before 1909. J Howard Gore George Washington University. Rear Admiral John E Pillsbury. and Dr C W Willard Hayes lead the panel. The change aligns with the research committee to be fair to Dr Cook.
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Washington
Board of Managers
National Geographic Society Today
North Pole
J. Howard Gore
George Washington University
John E. Pillsbury
Navy
C. W. Willard Hayes
Geological Survey
Society
Cook
Mrs. Astor Granted Interlocutory Divorce in New City
New York reports that Mrs John Jacob Astor was granted an interlocutory divorce decree by Justice Mills in the New City Supreme Court. Papers were sealed and proceedings guarded. The judge signed after finding the referee's report justified it. The case includes settlement discussions on alimony and arrangements for the Astor children. Mrs Astor, formerly Ava Willing of Philadelphia, married Colonel Astor in 1891.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Justice Mills
Supreme Court
New City
Henry W. Taft
Astor
Colonel Astor
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Mills
Taft
Ledyard
Mrs Astor at French Lick Springs After Divorce
Mrs John Jacob Astor of New York obtained a divorce today and is staying at French Lick Springs Indiana under the alias Mrs Austin from Red Bank New Jersey. She arrived October 30 with Mr and Mrs S L Thompson who share the same address. She has made no friends among other hotel guests.
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Mrs. Astor
Grace Van Studdiford Secures Her Decree
Grace Van Studdiford, noted comic opera star, won a divorce from Charlee Van Studdiford in the circuit court of St. Louis County. The case, after 10 days of advisement, found in her favor as she cited nonsupport and desertion. the husband did not contest.
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Grace van Studdiford
St. Louis, Mo
Circuit Court of
St. Louis County
Charlee van Studdiford
St. Louis
Nine Die in Comb Factory Explosion in Brooklyn
New York reports nine dead after a blast and fire at the Robert Morrison & Son comb factory on Columbia Street Brooklyn. W B Morrison manager and part owner is among the dead. eight other identified victims are factory employees. Dozens injured as workers fled the blaze and many were burned.
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New York
Robert Morrison & Son
Columbia Street
Brooklyn
W. B. Morrison
Old Time Business Man Dies at Vermillion
G T Salmer a longtime Vermillion druggist and one of Clay county's best known residents died at his home between Saturday evening and Sunday morning after a long illness. He had practiced in Vermillion for nearly 30 years after moving from Sioux City. He leaves several thousand dollars to a son and daughter.
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Vermillion VermIlLion
G. T. Salmer
Clay County
Salmer
Sioux City
Cotton production behind 1908 record
The Census Bureau reports 7,012,317 bales grown through November 1 1909 versus 8,191,557 bales in 1908 with round bales counted as half. Corrected figures to October 18 total 5,680,967 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
Arrow Steamer Runs Aground Near Sandusky
The passenger steamer Arrow of the Sandusky and Islands line ran on the rocks near Sandusky today in a dangerous position. A heavy tug was involved in the accident and contributed to the incident.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Arrow
Sandusky & Islands Line
Sandusky
Massive Pine and Hemlock Lumber Yard Fire Hits Garnett
In Manistique Michigan on November 10 a blaze destroyed Hudson Lumber Company property at Garnett about 40 miles east. About 3 000 000 feet of pine and hemlock burned with losses estimated at $100 000, partly insured.
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Manistique
Mich
Hudson Lumber Company
Garnett
Here
Road settles claim in Orient case for $5000
The Milwaukee Rafirosnd member Ben D settled a claim near Orient ten weeks ago by agreeing to pay $5,000 to the claimant.
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Ben
Milwaukee
Orient, & D
Corn crop below last year's figures in preliminary report
The crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture places 1909 corn production at 2,767,316,000 bushels with quality 84.2, compared with 2,668,651,000 bushels and quality 86.9 last year. Average yield per acre is 25.4 bushels versus 26.2.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
South Dakota
Two Missing After Auto Plunges Into Chicago River
Police and fire units search the Chicago river for two occupants of a car that plunged from the Jackson boulevard bridge. The vehicle was raised with no bodies found. the car is tied to J W Schreffler and Ernest Camp, with passengers’ identities still unresolved.
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Chicago
Jackson Boulevard
James E. Cosgriss
Salt Lake City
Utah
Congress Hotel
Union Station
Cosgrisa
J. W. Schreffler
Ernest Camp
Schreffler
William Kraemer
van Buren Street
Camp
Michigan Avenue
Fairbanks Loses Beard in China Photograph
Former Vice President Fairbanks appears without his beard in a photo from Peking showing him on a veranda with officials. He retains the mustache and wears his frock coat, while the beard is gone, prompting playful comparisons to removing the Washington monument.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Washington Monument
China
Peking
Roosevelt May Be Ill Rumor Tracked by Nairobi Friends
Rome reports John W. Garrett receiving dispatches from Nairobi investigators of Colonel Roosevelt's illness rumor. They say no coded telegrams were sent from the protectorate and Roosevelt is away from rail lines while efforts to contact him continue. Mrs Roosevelt is described as greatly wrought up by the rumors.
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Rome
John W. Garrett
Messrs. Newland and Tarlton
Nairobi
Roosevelt
Protectorate
Doctor Admits Killing Merchant With Auto
Atlanta physician Dr James H Crawford now admits his car struck Harvey L Anderson president of the Anderson Hardware Co. of Atlanta Saturday night Anderson was hit by Crawford s car and run over by two following vehicles authorities said
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Atlanta
James H. Crawford
Harvey L. Anderson
Anderson HardWare Company
South
Anderson
de. Crawford
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