Panama Canal Contract Calls for Single Bidder
The canal commission released the contract details for completing the Panama Canal. Bids must cover all construction work and be from a single American bidder with $5 million capital. $200,000 certified check and $3 million bond required. The commission will retain control of engineering, police, sanitary, hospital, and commissary functions. Bids due by December 12.
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Canal Commission
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Panama
Taft
Shoats
United States
Secret illness of sultan blamed on harem shooting
Paris dispatch says the sultan of Turkey was shot in the abdomen by a jealous Kurdish woman in the harem. The Circassian girl who was the sultan’s latest favorite is named as the shooter and a German physician reportedly extracted the bullet.
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Paris
Constantinople
Turkey
Stamps Stolen in Quarry Post Office and Store Robbery
Robbers hit the Quarry post office and G. W. McGregor's store in Marshalltown Iowa last night stealing a few stamps and about 150 dollars in merchandise. No arrests or suspects reported.
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Marshalltown
G. W. McGregor
Quarry
Renew Betrothal Ended by Actress Renew Betrothal Ended by Actress
Arthur Rice former diplomat in Japan and son of the late Boston mayor Alexander H. Rice is again engaged to Miss Alice Thompson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy. Professor Thompson confirmed the renewed betrothal and said no wedding date is set. Rice is 26 and resides in New York while Miss Thompson had broken a prior engagement with him in 1903 amid rumors involving Miss Sarah Jane Mathews.
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New York
Arthur Rice
United States
Japan
Alexander H. Rice
Boston
Massachusetts
Alice Thompson
Daniel K. Thompson
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy
Thompson
Troy
Mr. Rice
Sarah Jane Mathews
Washington, D. C
Miss Mathews
Miss Thompson
Rockefeller Company Faces Anti-Trust Trial in Ohio
Findlay Ohio October 11 The Standard Oil Company of Ohio faces trial on charges of conspiracy against trade under state anti trust laws. Penalty ranges from 6 months to 1 year in jail or fines from 100 to 5000 dollars. John D Rockefeller tied to suit but granted separate trial. Jury selected after afternoon adjournment.
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Ellis
Ohio
O. J. Harrison
David
Kline
Man Buries Himself in Striped Shirt and Five Dollar Limit
Charles Stout aged 85 in Litchfield Illinois shot himself at home after four weeks of coffin building. He left two notes demanding burial in a striped shirt and overalls and funeral costs not exceed five dollars. He left $300 to his wife.
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Litchfield
Ill
Charles Stout
Mayer Wedding Gifts Suit Moves Over Ownership
Miss Helen C. Kelley files in South Bend seeking possession of wedding gifts valued at 2500 dollars after separation from husband George H. Mayer. She alleges silverware cut glass and other items were transferred to the Mayer residence and refused surrender, with some items on display at Frank Mayer & Sons Jewelry Store. The suit seeks possession of the gifts and asks no receiver at present.
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South Bend
Ind
Helen C. Kelley
Joseph B. Kelley
Cincinnati
George H. Mayer
Frank Mayer ¢& Sons, Jewelers
Mayer
Mryer
Twenty-Five Die In Jalisco River Floods
Reports from Jalisco state say rising waters in the Santiago River have claimed twenty five lives this afternoon. The Terrala news service notes the tragedy occurred during flood conditions affecting local communities along the river.
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Terrala
Jalisco
Santiago River
Deadly clash at Buckingham mill leaves two dead
In Buckingham Quebec on Oct 9 a riot between striking mill workers and provincial police at Mc Laren's saw mills killed two men, wounded a dozen, and prompted Ottawa to send troops. Leaders Belanger and Therieu died, others were seriously injured as strikers vowed to elect a new leader and resume the strike.
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Buckingham
Quebec
McLaren’s
Belanger
Workers’ Union
Navier Therieu
Lleaves
M Mills
Ottawa
Alexander
Albert McLaren
Pelix Faville
Baptiste Clemmon
Felix Lacole
Abel Hard Hameline
Edward Miner
Unite to Form a Republic in Spain
In Buenos Aires on October 10 the congress of Spanish republicans, drawn from Latin American societies, approved declarations condemning current politicians and calling for revolutionary action to restore a Spanish republic. Dr Rafael Calzada chaired the union with advisors from Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. A 200 cover banquet at the Spanish Republican club marked the farewell.
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Argentina
Congress of Spanish Republicaas
Spain
United States
Rafael Calzada
Republican Societies
Uruguay
Paraguay
Brazil
Ghili
Peru
Mexico
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Spanish Republican Club
Congress
Goulds Live Apart After Europe Return
New York dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Howard Gould have been living apart since returning from Europe aboard the Niagara. Neither has publicly begun divorce or formal separation. Gould stayed at Waldorf Astoria and then sailed on the Niagra while Mrs Gould remained largely at Sands Point. They have limited contact and have not resumed joint social life since the trip.
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New York
Europe
Howard Gould
Gould
Waldorf-Asteria
Niasara
St. Regis
Sands Point
L. I
Delmonico’s
Long Island
Gastlesauld
Mystery surrounds Sirio wreck crew amid empty treasure chest
Paris dispatch cites Carta nena reporting the Italian steamer Sirio wrecked near Romigas island with 150 dead. The strong box, found hermetically sealed, was empty triggering suspicions of crew complicity in the disaster.
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Paris
Wehoe de Paris
Cartanena
Spain
Sirio
Ausist
Romigas Island
White Sox Win Opening Game of World Series
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1 in the first game of the World Series. Weather kept attendance down with 12,693 fans braving snow and cold as defense and a late error decided the game. fans predicted an exciting series ahead.
How They Compare Early Today At The Ball Park
A crowd of about 100 formed a line before noon at the ticket office as thousands more waited to buy general admission tickets. Officials warned the over 20,400 seats at double the usual price would sell out within two hours. Fans of both sides packed the stands with many women evident, and the scene featured expert ticketing and smooth admission. Experts debated which team would win the series with pitchers, infield and outfield comparisons offering no clear edge. the outcome remained a close battle with fate favoring luck.
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Ball Park
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Nationals
Sox
Cubs
Enyybody
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Rensbach
Lundgren
John Wiling
Bill Sullivan
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Isbell
Tinker
Davis
Steinfeldt
Scheckard
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Dougherty
Hahn
Sheckard
Hoffman
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Severe Northwest Winter Storms Hit Great Lakes Region
A northwest gale and heavy snow sweep the Lake Superior area causing dangerous navigation. Prince Albert reports 16 degrees with Detroit at 32 and St Paul at 32 as coldest and warmest readings. Two barges, Wayne and Foster, drifted ashore near Portage Lake Canal, with fourteen crewmen missing.
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Peninsulia
Michigan
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Prince Albert
Can
Detroit
Mich
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
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Hancock
Wayne
Foster
Bart
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Policy king Adams dies in hotel room
New York October 11 Coroner Harburger declares at the Adams inquest he is convinced murder occurred and that a prominent witness may be involved. The jury ultimately rules Adams died by his own action in the Ansonia hotel chamber.
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New York
Phat
Albert J. Adams
Ansonia
Harburger
Adams
Tragedy in Steubenville Fire Claims Zende Family
Charles Zende returned from a brief trip to find his home wrecked by fire in Steubenville. The dead include Christian Zende 75 Henry Zende 4 and Mary Zende 4. Bodies were found near an exit door and likely suffocated by smoke as the elder man apparently tried to rescue his grandchildren.
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Steubenville
Charles Zende
Christian Zende
Henry Zende
Mary Zende
Can’t Afford Castle Duke of Rutland Faces Death Duty
Tondon near Belvoir castle, one of Britain’s grand ducal mansions, will close for a year as the new duke cannot bear the heavy death duties after his father’s death. He trims expenses by leasing Derbyshire shooting rights to a Nottingham manufacturer. Duty is about 187,400 dollars on estates valued around 2.6 million dollars.
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Tondon
Oct
Belvoir Castle
Great Britain
Derbyshire
Nottingham
No-Hit Milestones Mark 1906 Baseball Seasons Across Leagues
The record lists two no-hitters in 1906, Lush’s May 1 Brooklyn shutout and Jason’s July 20 against St Louis, with Meontyre of Brooklyn noted for a superior stunt. It records 141 National and 143 American league one-hit games, 32 Chicago White Sox shutouts, and 22-hit games by Chicago and others, plus various two-hit and multi-hit games across both leagues.
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Ruelbach
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