Telepost Inaugurated In Boston With Rapid Message Service
The Telepost company introduces a fast Delany based system delivering messages via telepost offices across Boston and Portland with lines through Lowell Lawrence Haverhill Exeter Portsmouth Saco and Old Orchard. It transfers a thousand words a minute and uses Telecards and a special delivery service. Mayor Hibbard sent the first Telepost from Boston to Portland and Edison lauds the system as foolproof.
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Boston
Delaney
Portland
Hibbard
Lowell
Mass
Lawrence
Havverhill
Exeter
N. HL
Portsmouth
Dover
N. I
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard
Telepost
Ines
Postoffice
Uncle Sam
Telepost Company
Telecard
Patrick Delany
Patrick B. Delaney
H. Lee Sellers
R. H. Sellers
J. W. Larish
Owa tragedy ends in murder suicide at Bright home
Harley Bright twenty four is dead and Miss Esther Cook fifteen fatally wounded in Shenandoah Iowa as a suspected murder and suicide. The shooting occurred late yesterday afternoon at the Bright residence with only the couple present. A quarrel over Brights attentions to another girl is cited as the likely motive.
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Shenandoah
Harley Bright
Esther Cook
Bright
Miss Cook
Keefe Immigrant Post Allegation Faces Denial
The Democratic National Committee cites Timothy Healey of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen claiming Daniel J. Keefe was promised by the president a government immigration post in exchange for Detroit labor support. Healey reports a cabinet member confirmed the offer, though the White House and Keefe deny the charge.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Timothy Healey
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Taft
National Committee
Keefe
White House
Mr. Healey
Washington
Dan Keefe
Immigration
Taft Concludes Ohio Campaign Tour in Wheeling Rally
Judge Taft wrapped up a three day campaign swing in Ohio with confident remarks that the Republican majority would be substantial. He spoke in Steubenville and Wheeling where large crowds gathered at nine stops and the Wheeling Central Market House hosted a vast audience.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Taft
Ohio
Steubenville
Central Market House
Cubs Still Champions. Detroit Retains World Title
The Chicago Cubs defeated Detroit 2 to 0 to clinch the world championship. The series mirrored last year with Detroit taking one tie and then losing four straight. Paid admissions reached 62,232 for five games with receipts of 94,976, down from 101,000 the previous year.
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Cubs
Detroit
Chicago
Emperor William's new hub and safety brake innovation
Emperor William has introduced a novel railroad hub and a safety brake for trains and autos. The item notes the press for new safety technology and the breadth of its potential impact across transportation modes.
Restored to Health By Vincl and Arctic Messenger Update
A Wheeling reader reports recovery after illness using Vincl claiming renewed strength and youth. Also included is Dr. Frederick Cook's March 17 message from Polar Sea North of Cape Huabbard detailing progress toward the pole and plans to join whalers if delayed, with Peary Club weighing an expedition to locate him.
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New York
Frederick AL Cook
Pole
Etah
Greenland
Ridelph Franke
Cook
Dr. Cook
Polar Sea
Cape Huabbard
Mas
Acponic
North Star
Kidney Trouble Relief Ad From Foley’s Remedy
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy helps weak exhausted people regain vitality by restoring healthy kidneys. The copy urges consumers to refuse any other product and is signed D. Knoefel.
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Foley
D. Knoefel
Battle of Guildford Court House reenacted in Greensboro
United States cavalry infantry state militia and a gating gun reenacted the 1781 battle of Guildford Court House in Greensboro North Carolina on October 15. Colonel S W Miner led the British while Colonel J W Craig commanded American forces. About 26000 spectators witnessed the event with both sides claiming victory.
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Greensboro
N. C
Guildford Court House
United States
Nice
S. W. Miner
J. W. Craig
Mrs Mary Lee Praises Dr King's New Discovery
In Zaneaville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee nearly faced consumption before trying Dr King's New Discovery. She credits the remedy with restoring his health after a single dose provides relief. Sold with guarantee at Charles D Knoefel's drug store with trial bottles free.
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James Lee
Zaneaville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Chas. D. Knoefel
Russia Reaches Agreement on Dardanelles and Compensation
London reports an inspired Times account saying M. Isvalsky and Sir Edward Grey secured a practical framework. The conference would discuss compensation to Turkey Serbia and Montenegro while the Dardanelles issue remains for separate talks between Russia and Turkey. Russia wants a possible revision with Turkish consent and hopes Britain can help drive a broader settlement involving all powers.
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Russia
Times
M. Isvalsky
Edward Grey
Turkey
Servia
Montenegro
Dardanelles
Europe
Perssia
Bulgaria Rejects Cash for Independence Recognition
Paris dispatch quotes the Bulgarian premier saying Bulgaria will not accept pecuniary compensation for recognition of independence. He adds that independence was not proclaimed to be bought, and if ransom is required it should be with blood.
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Paris
Sofia
Mafin
Bulgaria
Democratic national committee fund list reveals large donors
Chicago Oct 15 The Democratic national committee publicized its campaign fund and all donors of 190 or more through Treasurer Herman Ridder in New York. Since last Thursday the total rose to about 245 000 with several large gifts, including 19 900 from Tammany Hall. The committee will publicly publish and scrutinize large contributions daily. The fund is largely from dollar gifts to the Democratic press.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Herman Ridder
New York
Tammany Hall
Bryan Continues Nebraska Tour With 22 Speeches
William J. Bryan spoke in Hebron Nebraska as part of a two day state tour. Twenty two speeches were delivered in a day with durations from ten minutes to an hour. He praised the reception saying audiences were larger and more enthusiastic than on any prior campaign day.
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Hebron
Neb. Oe
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Death in Albuquerque Explosion Fire Claims Louise Chamberlin
Mrs Louise Chamberlin a social leader and sister of Perry S Heath former assistant postmaster general and Salt Lake Tribune editor perished in a home fire in Albuquerque after gasoline stored near an open grate exploded. A servant cleaning a rug with gasoline caused the blaze as she could not be helped in time.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Louise Chamberlin
Perry S. Heath
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Piles Cure Promises Quick Relief in Mail Offer
A testimonial from Richard Worthingtone of Galeeburg Illinois praises rapid relief from longstanding piles using Pyramid Pile Care. The ad touts a fifty cent price per box and offers a plain wrapper mail order trial package or a free trial by sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
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Richard Worthingtone
Galeeburg
Alldrozyiete
Pyramid Dug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Appeal to Loyal Republicans for Taft Sherman Funds
A partisan appeal urges Republican donors to back Taft and Sherman by funding national and state campaigns. It lists state finance chairs and requests one dollar per voter to overcome legal limits on corporate contributions, detailing fundraising logistics and contact points.
Jury Selection Nears End in Morse Trial
New York Oct 15 The first day of the Morse trial for Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis closed with jurors nearly complete after proceedings to select a jury for the federal indictment charging violations of banking laws in the bank's management.
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Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
The
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Police Raid on International Club Sparks Gambling Probe
Spa Belgium October 15 police led a raid on the International club enforcing the government anti gambling drive. Officers seized stakes as patrons were playing roulette and baccarat in the establishment.
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Spa
Belgium
International Club
Poland Partially Pacified Despite Polish Turmoil
St. Petersburg reports martial law has been raised in most Polish provinces, except Piotrkow where Lodz’s industrial center faces ongoing clashes between rival revolutionary groups and troops, preventing any easing of strict rule.
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Poland
St. Petersburg
Piotrkow
Lodz
Electric Bitters Praised By Mrs Davison In San Jose
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California says Electric Bitters greatly improves headaches biliousness and liver bowels torpor calling it a superior digestive remedy. Sold under guarantee at Ches D Knoefer’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Mra
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Joss, Cal
Ander Guarentes
Ches D
Knoefel
Betted leader of horse theft gang sentenced in Indiana
Byron Bemus aged about seventy, believed to be the head of an organized horse theft gang with relay stations in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio, was sentenced to the Michigan City penitentiary by the Elkhart circuit court. He was captured in Toledo after a horse stolen at Elkhart was driven into a livery barn.
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Goshen
Ind
Byron Bemus
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Michigan City
Elkhart
Toledo
Bemus
Hudson mine case to be heard by union board
Terre Haute Oct 15 Indiana coal operators report that T L Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers will submit the Hudson mine case to the international executive board in Indianapolis Monday The District No 11 officials dispute his plan and seek reinstatement for the make driver and back pay for 178 striking men while Lewis seeks district compliance or expulsion threats hang over the dispute
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Terre Haute
Indiana
T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
International Executive Board
Indianapolis
District No. 11
Lewis
Strick
Hudson
Struck by Chicago Flyer Kills One in Indiana
G Gaetno died when a Chicago flyer struck a wagon carrying four companions near Gary Indiana. The engine hit the wagon throwing the party about forty feet. Both horses died and the wagon was smashed. Gaetno was killed instantly while others escaped with no injuries. He was en route to send $21 to his wife in Hungary.
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Chicago Flyer
Rlammond
Ind
Oet
Gary
Hungary
G. Gaetno
Gaetno
Gaethc
Burglars Break Window In Ramadka Brothers Theft
Burglars threw a brick through a $490 plate glass window at Ramadka Brothers in South Bend Indiana to steal $3. Purses were on display and three $1 bills protruded from a book. The noise drew attention but no suspects were found when officers arrived.
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South Bend
Ind
Ramadka Brothers
Escape of Booze and Ray from Delphi jail noted
Delphi Indiana October 15. George Booze and Clem Ray two young men from the county's north section escaped from jail after being held on a Burrows store robbery charge A clue found on the floor shows a sketch of the jail key and suggests possible outside help for the breakout
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Delphi
Ind
George Booze
Clem Ray
Burrows
Old Soldier Convicted in Marion Homicide
In Marion Indiana on October 15, WHHam F Dressman a Soldiers Home veteran was found guilty of murder for shooting George W Reep an other veteran at the home on September 8 He had entered a plea of insanity but the jury imposed life imprisonment in the circuit court.
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Marion
Ind
Whham F. Dressman
Soldiers’ Home
George W. Reep
Shot Friend In Drunken Quarrel In English Indiana
In English Indiana on October 15 Jerry Moore shot Viennert Miller after a quarrel over a game of moot Both men were drinking and longtime friends Miller was struck and fatally wounded The report notes James B Kennedy a New York banker as president donated 1 000 000 to Presbyterian Hospital of New York
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Friend
English
Ind
Jerry Moore
Viennert Miller
Miller
Moore
James 8. Kennedy
New York
Presbyterian Hospital of New York
All Canadian league proposed and college sports notes
An all Canadian basketball league is proposed. King Dillon becomes a 2:181 pacer. College elevens adapt to new football rules this season. Yale and Harvard order eight oared boat builders Sims of Putney for 1909 Interuniversity race. Billy Gilbert may become St. Louis Nationals manager. McCloskey to stay as scout. Closkey known as a player discoverer but unsure how to use them.
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King Dillon
Baron Dillon
Yale
Flarvard University
Sims
Putney
England
Interuniversity
Cambridge
Billy Gilbert
St. Louis Nationals
McCloskey
Ce Closkey
Color and light explanation of white paper and yellow flowers
The passage explains that objects reflect some light rays and absorb others. White paper appears white because all seven light colors reflect, while flowers look yellow because violet, indigo, blue, and green are absorbed and yellow is reflected. Reflected rays reaching the eye create color perception.
Market Quotations From Grain and Livestock Markets
Reported quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and New York markets show wheat prices around $1.00 to $1.07 per bushel, corn 76c to 79c, oats 48c to 51c, with cattle hogs and sheep trades varying by location. Receipt totals include 10,000 hogs, 2,500 cattle, and 1,900 sheep. overall market activity described as slow and dull despite buyers.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
C. Guzette
New York
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