Bulgaria Declares Independence and Ferdinand Czar
Sofia reports Bulgaria becomes an independent kingdom with Ferdinand named Czar. Vienna dispatch says Bulgarian army marches to frontier as Turkish forces advance. Paris notes Austria-Hungary mobilizes two army corps. St Petersburg mentions Russia proposing a congress to revise the Berlin treaty following Bulgaria’s independence proclamation.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Tirnovo
Paris
The
Temps Today
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
St. Petersburg
Russia
Europe in Crisis as Bulgaria Declares Independence
Paris reports France seeks to mediate between Turkey and Bulgaria to avert war while Bulgaria and Turkey brace for consequences. Count Mems dorff delivers Emperor Francis Joseph’s plea to Britain on Bosnia and Herzegovina. War clouds rise over the Balkans as powers weigh a plan to keep peace.
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Paris
France
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pichon
Ferdinand
London
Europe
Near East
Memsdorff
Great Britain
Edward
Francis Joseph
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Balkans
Rumelia
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia
Ligogovina
Orient Railway
Bishop Michael Tuerney Dies in Hartford
Right Rev. Michael Tuerney, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford, died today in Hartford at age due to paralysis. The death occurred on October 5 in Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
Michael Tuerney
Fire House Tragedy in Mullberry Tenement
In New York on October 5, a deliberate arson fire tore through a Mullberry Street tenement. Ten people were killed and about 12 injured as 30 escaped death. three oiled barrels blocked exits, trapping Italian residents on upper floors.
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Hends
New York
N. Y
Mullberry
Love and laughter mark elderly marriage in Conesville
William Chown, aged 82 next March, and Mrs. Mary Holliday, 80 plus, wed at Holliday's Columbus Junction home. Rev. Calvin Foster officiated. A charivari greeted the couple Thursday evening as serenaders celebrated their union, the fourth marriage for each spouse.
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Conesville
William Chown
Mary Holliday
Columbus Junction
Calvin Foster
The
Reformed Church
Mr. Chown
Mrs. Chown
Land Rush Begins in Tripp County
This morning the Tripp county land rush started with notaries authorized to record applications as soon as Monday began. Registration opened in Gregory and Dallas at 9 am with applications dropping into metal cans. Judge Witten warned that applicants must swear to intend building homes. those registering to speculate or sell relinquishments may face government prosecution.
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Dallas
S. Dak
Tripp County
Night riders torch home killing six in Hickman
Fifty night riders attacked Dave Walker's home in Hickman Kentucky. They forced Walker out, then set the house on fire while firing on him and his family. Walker, his five year old daughter, and his infant were killed. Mrs. Walker and three other children were fatally injured. The eldest son is missing, believed burned. The attack followed an earlier altercation with a white woman.
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Hickman
Dave Walker
Walker
Court Session on Will versus Pentzer Concludes Today
The case of Harry H. Will against Fred S. Pentzer remains before the district court and is expected to be settled by late this afternoon.
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Harry H. Will
Fred S. Pentzer
District Court
Haps Lead by St Louis in Early Baseball Showdown
In the St Louis Cleveland clash St Louis led 3 to 1 at the close of the sixth inning. Batteries were Dineen and Stephens for St Louis and Liebhardt and Bemis for Cleveland. New York Boston game batteries were Ames Bresnahan for New York Tucker Bowerman for Boston.
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St. Louis
Dineen
Stephens
Liebhardt
Bemis
Ames
Bresnahan
Tucker
Bowerman
National League Board Hears Protest Over Sept. 23 Game
The National League board meets in Cincinnati to consider the protest by New York and Chicago clubs over the September 23 game in New York. Members include Hermann, Dreyfus, Pittsburg, Murphy, Ebbets, and Dovey. Murphy and Dreyfus abstain due to conflict of interest.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
National League
New York
Chicago
New York City
Hermann
Dreyfus
Pittesburg
Murphy
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Dovey
Boston
Macknappy Sees Victory Coming in Democratic Drive
National Chairman Mack predicts a landslide for Bryan in the east and strong Democratic wins in New York New Jersey Rhode Island Maryland Delaware Indiana and Ohio. He credits Roosevelt letters for aid and says Longworth’s eight year Taft eight year Roosevelt plan signals a Roosevelt dynasty.
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Chicago
Ill
Mack
Bryan
East
Empire State
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Maryland
Delaware
Indiana
Ohio
Roosevelt
Longworth
Taft
Roosevelt Won't Stump for Taft Now
Washington October 5 1908 reports of President Roosevelt planning a stump tour for the Taft campaign are denied at the White House. The president currently has no intention of speaking on behalf of the Republican nominee.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Bryan Backing Liberal Pension Policy Denies Speech Denials
In an interview issued late today William Jennings Bryan denies claims he spoke against pensions for soldiers or authored editorials on the subject. He says he favors a liberal pension policy and rejects the accusations.
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Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Iowa City Wins Long Baseball Game
Iowa City defeated Hills 6 to 5 in a 16 inning baseball game played in Iowa City. The home team prevailed after a marathon contest and earned the victory yesterday.
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Iowa City
Hills
Philadelphia 225th Founding Celebrates Military Day Parade
Philadelphia October 5 shows second day of 225th founding celebration with sunrise naval gun salute and a major parade expected to feature 20 000 soldiers sailors and marines in review along the Delaware River.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Afraid of Banks Keeps Coin at Home and Loses It
Oskaloosa Iowa October 5. Afraid of bank failures W P Broderick of Eddyville hid his money at home. His fear cost him eight hundred ninety two dollars last night. The thief made good his escape, leaving no clue.
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Oskaloosa
W. P. Broderick
Eddyville
Judge Declares Patriotic Stance as Tinker Case Delayed
Chicago October 5 Joseph B. Tinker Chicago Nationals shortstop arrested for assault on John Ginocchio Judge Heap said he would not block the team from winning the pennant and postponed the case until October 23 in Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph B. Tinker
John Ginocchio
Heap
Wife remarries after husband’s death hoax in Chicago
After learning of her husband Charles Lindsay’s death and paying for his burial in Chicago Mrs. Lindsay married A D Hampton five years ago. Lindsay later returned alive this week the Hampton marriage was annulled and Mrs Lindsay and Hampton were remarried today.
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Oskaloosa
Chicago
Chas. Lindsay
A. D. Hampton
Lindsay
Hampton
Atlantic fleet rides out Manila typhoon in bay
The Atlantic battle fleet escaped a twelve hour Manila bay hurricane. Typhoon signals warned early Sunday as the storm hit without warning, forcing cutters to seek shelter inside the breakwater and Pasig River, while the ships endured torrential rain and heavy seas before the weather calmed after midnight.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Pasig
Mayor Eyes Emma Underwood for Library Board Seat
At the next city council meeting Mayor Barney Schmidt is expected to recommend Emma Underwood to fill the library board vacancy after the death of W. D. Burk.
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Barney Schmidt
Emma Underwood
Library Board of Trustees
W. D. Burk
Longworth Denies Roosevelt Third Nomination Plan
Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati denounces as false reports that he suggested Roosevelt should run again after Taft’s two terms. He says his Rock Island speech was misrepresented and did not advocate a third presidential bid by Roosevelt.
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Rock Island, Ill
Taft
Roosevelt
Giants Need Three Wins Over Boston to Tie Cubs
In the 1908 National League pennant race the Giants must win all three games against Boston to force a tie with the Cubs. The first game's score is given below.
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Cubs
Giants
Boston
Taft Campaign Tour Amid Rain and Rallies Across Midwest
Taft braved a drenching downpour in Leavenworth to address workers as factories closed for his labor platform. He spoke in Kansas City and St Joseph outlining labor views, with crowds filling venues from stockyards to opera houses. Hughes praised Taft in La Crosse, while Sherman heads a twelve hour Indiana swing to cover seven towns.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Taft
Kansas City
Atchison
Missouri
St. Joseph
Stock Yards Exchange
John Donovan
The
Exchange
Burlington
Opera House
Hughes
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Illinois
Sherman
Evansville
Ind
James S. Sherman
Indiana
Nicholas Longworth
Kern to Speak on National Campaign Issues at Asheville
John W. Kern will address a large Asheville audience in the auditorium on the issues of the national campaign. The event takes place in Asheville North Carolina on October 5.
Weather Outlook For Illinois Region
Forecast calls for showers tonight mainly in the east and central portions. Tuesday brings increased clouds with showers, warmer conditions in the east tonight, and cooler temperatures in the west. Sunrise at 5 61, sunset 5 28, moonset 12 08 a m.
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Illinois
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