Great Wave of Prosperity Sweeps Across the Nation as Markets Rally
Stocks surged with heavy buying on the New York exchange and New England industries resume operations after pre election lull. New York Central jumped five points on selective purchases while United States Steel reached a record high of 554½. Rumors tied to E H Harriman’s potential control fueled gains as activity returned to floors after months of quiet. Boston reports a broad revival in business activity following the pre election slowdown.
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New York
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United States Steel
Ruth Bryan Leavitt to Seek Absolute Divorce
Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt plans to file for absolute divorce from artist husband William Homer Leavitt in Denver where the couple once lived. The suit follows their separation amid political campaigning with the children, Ruth five and William Bryan three, staying with their mother while the couple spends time in Paris and Lincoln.
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Chicago
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Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Homer Leavitt
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Denver
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William Jennings Bryan
Pans
Ruth Leavitt
William Bryan Leavitt
Lincoln
Fairview
Nat Goodwin Marriage Set With Edna Goodrich
Nat C Goodwin will marry Edna Goodrich this afternoon in New Rochelle after a divorce from his former wife Maxine Elliott. Goodrich has returned from Europe with her mother and has been leading woman in Goodwins production The Genius, a play he stars in.
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New York
N. Y
Nat C. Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
New Rochelle
Mr. Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Miss Goodrich
Europe
Harry Woodruff
Payne opposes tariff revision at next Congress session
Representative Payne head of the ways and means committee met with the President in Washington on tariff policy. He stated revision would not occur in the coming session and an extra session could be convened, potentially around March 15, at Mr Taft's request.
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Washington, D. C
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
Taft
Powerful ship launched sixth Dreadnought in water
Devonport England November 7 The Collingwood the most powerful British battleship and sixth Dreadnought class vessel placed in water this afternoon in a ceremony reported from Devonport Also in San Francisco November 7 Ruefs jury to be completed in seventy days as Abraham Ruef stands trial for allegedly offering bribes to Supervisor John J Fuey to favor the overhead trolley franchise of United Railroads with opening statement by Assistant District Francis J Heney before Judge William P Lawlor
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Ruef
San Francisco
Cal
Abraham Ruef
John J. Fuey
United Railroads
William P. Lawlor
Francis J. Heney
Wrecking derailment at Casey halts Rail line
A Rock Island freight derailed five cars near Casey Iowa after a broken axle on a coal carrying train. The incident occurred at 1 25 this morning and blocked the line until six. No injuries were reported.
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Casey
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Island Road
Oil Chief to be tried in Texas
St. Louis November 7 H Clay Pierce chairman of the Waters Pierce Oil company arrived here en route to Texas where he will surrender for trial on an indictment charging perjury.
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Texas
St. Louis
H. Clay Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Graft Disclosed in Canada Marine Department Scandal
In Quebec on November 7 28 minor officials and employees were suspended following testimony before Judge Cassis in the graft probe of Canadas marine department. Contractors paid a five percent bonus on most supplies and then charged the government inflated prices.
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Quebec
Bernstorff Named Ambassador to America
Berlin reports Count Johann Winrich Von Bernstorff, who has led German efforts in Egypt, chosen by the emperor to succeed the late Baron Speck Von Sternberg as ambassador to the United States. The Countess Von Bernstorff, daughter of Edward Luckemeyer of New York, is noted in connection with the appointment. Formal announcement expected shortly.
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Johann Winrich von Bernstorff
Egypt
Baron Speck von Sternberg
America
von Bernstorff
Edward Luckemeyer
New York
Six Die in Boiler Explosion at Wisconsin Central Round House
Six workmen were killed and one fatally injured with four others hurt when a boiler exploded at the Wisconsin Central round house in Superior on November 7. The blast occurred mid afternoon, leaving multiple casualties and an official investigation to follow.
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Superior
Wis
Wisconsin Central Roundhouse
Wilson May Delay Canal Completion Over Lake Carine
Washington reports Secretary Wilson holds a key post in the Taft administration while Colorado College seeks a president. He declines to discuss cabinet tenure or future roles, noting it may extend to months and may leave him in the cabinet of three presidents.
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Carine
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Lue Pasilion
Colorado Plate
Colorado Agricultural College
Colorado College
Taft
Mr. Taft
Davenport Clairvoyant Dupes Victims in Money Doubling Plot
William Stetzer and Johanna Christiansen of Davenport fell for a mystic doubles money scam run by D. L. Shaw. After the boxes were exercised and money hidden ten days, Shaw vanished. Shaw was captured in Savannah and jailed in Scott County with $2102 on his person.
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Davenport
Mr. Stetzer
Christiansen
Shaw
Stetzer
Savanah
Iowa
Rock Island
Ill
Scott County
Savannah
Washington prepares for Taft inauguration events
Washington and surrounding observers discuss the upcoming Taft inauguration set for March 4. Hotels report rising reservations as interest grows. plans consider moving the inaugural ball to the National Museum and potential construction of a national auditorium. Congress’ funding stance remains uncertain with private subscriptions carrying much of the cost.
Austrian Cabinets Resign Over Bohemian Racial Conflicts
Vienna reports the Austrian cabinets resign after dissensions between German and Czech ministers following recent racial clashes in Bohemian towns. Officials say the move does not relate to the international situation.
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Vienna
Insurance Chief Bibb Arrested in Des Moines Land Fraud Probe
C. W. Bibb, head of Bibb insurance with offices in Minneapolis, was arrested on a conspiracy charge in Des Moines authorities’ probe into Iowa land frauds that netted about 28 000 dollars. Bibb was taken to Iowa that evening.
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Minneapolis
Minn
C. W. Bibb
Bibb Insurance Company
Guaranty Loan
Des Moines
Johnson
Bibb
Iowa
Youngs Penalty Set At Twenty Years
George Young was convicted of second degree murder in Newton and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. He killed Frank Parker near Kellogg last June after the state shown that Young had been intimate with Parker's wife.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Young
Newton
Frank Parker
Kellogg
Young
Parker
ATC Held To Be An Illegal Trust In Court Ruling
New York November 7 The U S circuit court sustained the government's claim that American Tobacco Company operates as a trust restraining trade in violation of the Sherman act Judge Ward dissented The court found the company violates the law but held appointing a receiver impractical and suspended injunction against subsidiaries pending appeal.
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N. Y
American Tobacco Company
Lacomb, Coxe, Noyes
Ward
U. S. Circuit Court
Three Die in Gas Fumes at Washington Home
Mrs Here Cutts Brenner Brenner man, her mother in law, and Cutts Brenner man aged 18 months died from gas fumes in a Washington D C home at 1309 I street N W. Clarence L Brenner man a Congressional Library stenographer found them after returning from work.
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N. W
Here Cutts Brennerman
Brennerman
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Clarence L. Brennerman
Congressional Library
Mothe
Tafts in Hot Springs Welcome Parade
President elect and Mrs Taft arrived in Hot Springs Virginia at 10 20 this morning to a large crowd. Several hundred people gathered at the station to greet the Tafts with a rousing welcome.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Weird story from the Isthmus of Great Subter
A bizarre account reports an unusual event on the Isthmus of Great Subter near a subterranean water body. Details are scant as the retold tale unfolds with curious imagery and uncertain sources.
Borings Show Stability of Site for Great Locks
The Commission Office asserts boring results prove the site for the proposed locks is stable, with findings kept secret. Officials claim no risk to construction and protect sensitive details about the project’s location and methods.
Subterranean Panama Canal Lake Report Denied
New York reports Col Goethals dismissed a claim of a subterranean lake under Gatun locks as absolutely rot. New Orleans dispatch says Panama report predicts years of delay and higher costs, while Washington says the claim is absurd and borings show stability.
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New York
Col. Goeth
Als
Isthmian Canal Commission
Gatun
New Orleans
Colon
Panama
Panama Canal
Washington, D. C
Ithmian Canal Commission
Funeral of Palma Draws Citywide Mourning in Santiago
In Santiago Cuba on November 7 the funeral of former President Palma closed streets as the entire populace joined the cortege. Some twenty six groups including United States troops rural guard fire department musical organizations and clubs formed the funeral guard of honor with officials Belt governor Magoon the provincial governor the Santiago mayor and the provincial council president taking part.
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Cuba
Palma
United States
Rural Guard
Fire Department
George Alfred Belt
Magoon
Oriente
Guard of Honor
National GOP leaders dispute Ohio state ticket victory claims
In Columbus National Committeeman Garber and State Chairman Finley claim the entire Ohio Democratic ticket has been elected based on late returns. Secretary of State Thompson counters by saying he has defeated his Democratic opponent by at least 40,000 and rejects the statewide Democratic sweep claim. In Helena Montana Senator Dixon and Edward Donlan deny a Butterss right dispatch claiming Norris won the governor race, asserting Donlan by 400 but official results pending.
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Garber
Finley
Thompson
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Mont
Dixon
Edward Donlan
Butterss
Norris
Donian
Weather Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa fair tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. Illinois partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the south and central regions. Sunrise at 6 29 a.m. sunset 4 39 p.m. moonset 5 17 a.m.
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Mevenset
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