Austria-Hungary arms frontiers as Servia tensions rise
Reports from Budapest describe 150000 troops ready on the Servian frontier and 10000 garrison near the Drina as tensions over Bosnia and Herzegovina escalate. Austria-Hungary rejects Servian protest while warning against any interference and signaling readiness to defend borders.
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Servian
Drina
Bosnia
Servia
Budapest
Belgrade
Foreign Office
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Isvolsky Arrives in London for Balkan Conference Talks
The Russian Foreign Minister M. Isvolsky arrived in London to meet Sir Edward Grey and discuss a concert of powers to resolve Balkan tensions. A meeting is planned for tomorrow and officials expect frequent Foreign Office talks on Near Eastern issues amid doubts about a full conference. Britain cautions against ignoring Austria Hungary's Berlin treaty breach while considering a limited discussion.
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London
Balkan
Paris
M. Isvolsky
Edward Grey
Count Benckendorff
Foreign Office
Sir Edward Grey
Balkans
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Russia
Port Arthur
Austria
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary and Powers Face Balkan Conference Talk
The article notes von Aehrenthal signaling he approached several powers and that any reply would mirror the one given to Bulgaria. Sir Francis Bertie reports Isvolsky’s likely suggestions while Britain insists the conference discuss only actions touching Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria. There is no signal Turkey will join the British view of bypassing a conference. London believes Isvolsky may raise the Dardanelles at the talks. A British Aegean presence is seen as bolstering the Turkish stance.
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Turkey
London
M. Isvolsky
Dardanelles
Aegean Sea
Europe debates Balkan settlement plan and conference
Paris reports France foresees a diplomatic solution with Austria-Hungary and Berlin talks with Constantinople. Russia Italy and Britain seek a Brussels or similar conference to regularize the new Balkans order with compensation terms and removal of capitulations. Isvolsky faces pressure as talks with Grey continue.
Bulgarian Independence Move Angers Russia Says Octobrists Leader
Uchkoff of the Octobrists expresses gratification that Bulgaria seeks independence and that Berlin’s treaty is near cancellation. He notes Russia’s disapproval of Bulgaria acting without prior Russian consultation and warns the move is ill advised.
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Uchkoff
Shuch
Bulgaria
Berlin
Stefano
Russia
British Warships Sail for Aegean Watch
A Maltese squadron led by the Prince of Wales and Glory sails for the Aegean Sea with later ships Canopus and Inerva following. Destination Lemnos believed as Turkey holds the Greek island, while Foreign Office confirms orders to monitor events and calm unrest in the empire.
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Dardanelles
Turkey
London
Foreig
Admiralty
Malta
Aegean Sea
Sheould
Nicholas Declares Freedom From Austrian Bondage
In Cetinje Montenegro on October date Nicholas issues a proclamation denouncing the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a breach of the Berlin Treaty. He declares Montenegro will not be bound by the treaty's terms and plans to free itself from maritime and other restrictions with the backing of the great powers.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Nicholas
Strvia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Berlin
Bosnia and
Herzgovina
Crete Militia Takes Oath of Fidelity to Greece
Official information from Candia reports Crete militia has taken the oath of fidelity to Greece. Authorities have halted the movement of villagers toward island towns to quell unrest and ensure allegiance.
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Sears Fidelity
Greece
Candia
UANEA
Island of
Crete
Turkey fires blank shots in Constantinople crisis
Reported claim of mobilization orders deemed unfounded as the government fills existing forces. Authorities assert no new action, while tensions rise over Ottoman dispatches and military movements.
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Constantinople
Vernment
Bulgaria's Ferdinand Enters Philippopolis in Triumphal Welcome
Philipopolis, Oct. 9. Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrives in the city to an immense crowd with salutes and arches, welcomed by officials and church dignitaries. He tours the town amid decorated streets, troops, and a mass at the Cathedral, signaling strong local support for independence and sovereignty over Rumelia.
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Philippopolis
Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand
Philip Popolis
Rumelia
Ferdinand
Turkey protests Austria Hungary over Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation
The Porte lodged a formal protest in Constantinople against Austria Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Officials say Turkey cannot accept Austrian claims and will reserve rights under Berlin Treaty provisions and the 1879 Constantinople agreement. Debates over an international conference persist.
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Austria-Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia
Hesadhgovina
Turkey
Austria- Hungary
Havin
Berlin
Imperial
Roy
France backs Balkan peoples over Austria in Le Matin editor note
Stephane Lauzanne says France sympathizes with Young Turks and Serbs against Austria's breach of the treaty. He praises Serbian defense and Bulgarian independence while noting timing and urges strong naval power to protect rights. England, Russia, and France solidarity highlighted.
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Matin
NEW York Times
Paris
Stephane Lauzanne
le Matin
America
France
Balkan
M. Lauzanne
Austria
Bulgaria
England
Russia
Roosevelt
Taft
Wheat Jumps on War Scare in Chicago Market
A war scare in wheat sent Chicago Board of Trade prices surging within minutes, with December deliveries reaching 1.01 and May near 1.07 as millions of bushels were bought by private wire houses and Wall Street hedges against stocks amid Balkan tensions. The frenzy subsided after an hour as buying slowed and stocks steadied.
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New York Times
Chicago
Ill
Board of Trade
Wall Street
Balkan
Liverpool
Europe
Europe Sells More Stocks in War Scare Selloff
Heavy liquidation pushes European stocks lower in New York trading as war fears mount. Foreign exchange rates surge with inquiries for gold export but major banks pull back, keeping gold talks unrealized. Early overseas reports describe a sharp market downturn amid global tension.
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New York
Europe
Market Wobble As War Talk Fades And Stocks React
Reports to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and public release by them restrained war talk. Diplomatic outlook appears calm with no serious complications expected. United States stock selling eased with several rail and steel shares rebounding after early declines. Grain prices fluctuated as December wheat slipped from 111 to 110 1/4.
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Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Germany
London
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Rock Island Preferred
Frisco
New York
Third Day of Registration in New York City
Third day of voter registration under way in New York City with polls open from 7 am to 10 pm. Officials note about half the eligible voters are enrolled and anticipate busy days. Superintendent Leary seeks guidance from Attorney General Jackson on legality of distribution of identification slips to illiterate voters. Arrests continue for illegal registrations in the Fourth Assembly District.
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New York City
William Leary
Jackson
Leary
Alb
New York
Leary J
William Lyons
St Montgomery Street
Fourth Assembly
Michael Murphy
Bowery
Kernochan
Jane
Leo Salto
Maggie
East 120Th Street
Registration Light Upstate Albany 1909 First Day Totals Decline
Reports from upstate points show a drop in first day registration versus four years ago. Albany tallies 11 325, down from 1904, with gains only in Kingston and scattered districts. Binghamton marks the highest first day total in years at 4 031.
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New York Times
Albany
Cohoes
Watervlce
Kingston
Ithaca
Norwich
Binghamt
Schenectady
Voter Registration Totals Rise in Cleveland and Cincinnati
In Cleveland on October 9 the second day of registration shows 23 540 voters, bringing two day total to 46 733, amid apathetic turnout and predictions of 85 000 to 88 000 for the year. Cincinnati reports 97 426 registering, down about 3 040 from last year’s second day but up from 1904, with combined two day total 63 320.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Shearn Address Draws Small Crowd in Schenectady
In Schenectady on October 9 Clarence J. Shearn Independence Party gubernatorial candidate spoke to under 200 listeners. He denounced Lieut. Gov. Chanler and was repeatedly interrupted as William A. De Ford also attacked Chanler. Also present Reuben R. Lyon for Judge of the Court of Appeals spoke briefly.
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Schenectady
Clarence—J. Shearn
Independence Party
Gov
Chanler
William A. de Ford
Tr. Chanler
Reuben’ R. Lyon
Court of Appeals
Taft to Call Roosevelt Again for Ohio Campaign
Cincinnati report says Judge Taft will meet President Roosevelt on Oct 18 to discuss campaign strategy. Taft adds a fourth Ohio day to his itinerary and plans later stops in the South before resuming in Ohio and Indiana.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
South
Ohioan
Louisville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Bristol
Baltimore
West Virginia
Indiana
Chicago
Hoosier State
New York
Youngstown
A. I. Vorys
Columbus
Rumpus Over Pastor's Call Panels Pittsburg Church Split
At Second Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg a rift emerged as Rev. Dr Edward Young announced he had accepted a call to Bedford Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn New York. The dispute centered on salary and loyalty as factions urged or opposed his departure.
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Pittsburg
Dr. Young
Brooklyn
New York Times
Second Presbyterian Church
Edward Young
Bedford
Presbyterian Church of
I. Y
Young
Church
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Nostrand Avenue
Dean Street
Bedford Church
William J. Hutchins
Theological Seminary
Oberlin
Ohio
Leg Broken in Brooklyn Car Crash
A Vanderbilt Avenue trolley car ran at speed to cross Fulton Street in Brooklyn last night at 6. It struck the rear platform of a Fulton Street car, derailing it and smashing the platform. Edward Lambert of 235 Prospect Place broke his right leg and was taken to Cumberland Street Hospital with possible internal injuries. Bergen Street fire reserves assisted to calm panic on the Vanderbilt Avenue car returning from Manhattan.
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Brooklyn
Vanderbilt Avenue
Fulton Street
Edward Lambert
Prospect
Place
Cumberland Street Hospital
Bergen Street
Manhattan
Polling Times and Voter Registration Notice
Polls open from 7 A M to 10 P M for voting. Unregistered residents cannot vote on Election Day November 3. To participate in the next primary election you must enroll when you register.
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