News of the Week Highlights Global Tensions and Unrest
Erup tion at Mount Peive continues. Chicago union threats loom of a general lockout. A Toronto student killed by football season. Taft asserts commitment to fair elections and Cuba relations. Valparaiso rebuild after earthquake. Latin American politics mix with Taft era policy. Multiple international incidents include Russia expelling Japanese, and Newfoundland fisheries tensions.
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Nobles Seek English Asylum Amid Russian Turmoil
London reports indicate members of the Osar royal family plan to flee Russia and seek refuge in England. Publishers' Press finds shipments of jewels, furniture, and paintings from imperial palaces stored in England, suggesting high‑ranking nobles prepare for exile. Estate agents in the West End are fielding inquiries for valuable properties under Russian names withheld.
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Car Blockade Threat Looms as Freight Lines Strain
East Chicago reports severe freight congestion across Eastern Western rails as winter coal movements rise and a bumper corn harvest approaches. Officials warn of a possible blockade with railroads unable to accept new consignments for 36 hours in the Pittsburgh district to ease built up cars.
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Buffalo Snowstorm Paralyzes Lines and Causes Fatalities
A severe snow and sleet storm hit Buffalo and surrounding counties causing telegraph, telephone, and trolley outages. Wind and wet ice felled peach orchards and damaged power and electric lines. two deaths occurred from the storm and communications were gradually restored by night.
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Indians Out On a Big Hunt
The Stony Indians of Alberta have roamed wild along the Rocky Mountain frontier driving game toward the line. Authorities have pursued them and forced their removal from the country. The tribes have long faced pressure crossing passes into other provinces and posing a regional concern.
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San Francisco Faces Crime Stir Rally Against Vigilance
Acting Mayor Gallagher warns against forming a vigilante committee to fight petty crime in San Francisco urging cooperation with authorities. He stresses no lynching and rejects independent armed citizen action while condemning violence and urging lawful steps to protect the city.
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Old Girard Slave Pen unearthed under Water Street tunnel
Workmen digging for a new Philadelphia tunnel station at Water Street found an old slave prison at 100 feet depth. The prison had three tiers of cells with manacle hooks and iron bars, linked to Stephen Girard who owned slaves and left a large estate.
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Armour Case Drives Warrants for Armour Agents in Philadelphia
State Food and Dairy Commissioner Warren obtained warrants for the arrest of Armour and Company agents in Philadelphia on charges of exposing for sale meat containing boracic acid. Assistant Commissioner D Schick and N B Oritetfeld, secretary of agriculture, traveled to Washington to confer with Secretary of Agriculture Wilen and Dr H W Wiley on the case.
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Cold Wave Persists Across Regions Amid Warmer West
The Weather Bureau reports a persistent cold wave in the East with another blast in the Rocky Mountain area affecting Idaho and Montana. Warmer conditions spread across the West with highs over 60 in Chicago area and above 70 in western valleys as warming continues.
Provisional Governor Magoon Arrives in Havana
Charles E Magoon lands as Cuba’s provisional governor amid Taft amnesty decree for rebels and political offenders. Taft entourage includes Mrs Taft and Mrs Bacon. 900 marines aboard Texas. Magoon to stay as minister Morgan’s guest. Funston aide and press meet follow conference at the governor’s palace.
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Bid To Dig Canal
Washington reports invitations issued by the canal commission for Panama Canal construction bids. Contracts require a single legal bidder with $5 million capital, a $200,000 certified check, and a $3 million bond for the winner. Bids are to be percentage-based on a fixed construction cost set by a five-member board.
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Hope of Annexation High in Havana Report
Havana October 10 President Roosevelt told Nicholas M. Riviere Havana editor that U S policy toward Cuba will be guided by current conditions and our solemn obligations. The remarks underscored the U S aim to prevent disorder in Cuba while respecting international duties.
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