Parliament Ejects More Suffragettes At Commons
In London on October 28 suffragists disrupted the House of Commons forcing temporary closure of the Strangers and ladies galleries. Two women chained to the grille were removed after a clash, while a man in the strangers gallery shouted for votes as attendants and police intervened. Fifteen suffragists were arrested outside.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Balfour
Ladies’ Gallery
Bolder
Allery
Suffragettes Ride Through City Amid Angry Crowds
A procession of suffragists led by Sofia Loebinger and Julia Seton Sears rode taxicabs from East Twenty-third Street through Bowery and Broadway to Park Place under police protection. A hostile Chambers Street mob attempted to press closer as inspectors escorted the group to interview the Mayor, who was unavailable. The demonstrators spoke from taxis while mounted and foot officers kept crowds at bay.
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Chambers Street
Court
House
Park Place
East Twenty-third Street
Sofia Loebinger
Julia Seton Sears
Helen Murphy
Olive Pierce
Lavinia Oppenheim
Trixie Friganza
Bowery
Gramercy Park
Astor Place
Broadway
Mary Coleman
President Stryker Critical After Hamilton College Carriage Crash
The Rev. Dr. Melancthon Woolsey Stryker president of Hamilton College is in critical condition at his home in Clinton New York after a carriage accident. A frightened horse overturned the carriage injuring Stryker and the driver while bystanders rushed to assist. Doctors report possible brain concussion and internal injuries though no limb fractures.
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Clinton
N. Y
Melancthon Woolsey Stryker
Hamilton College
Stryker
College Hill
Uas
Taft Daughter Delights Bryn Mawr Rally
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the Republican nominee drew crowds at a Bryn Mawr rally in Philadelphia. She attends Bryn Mawr College and said it was her first political meeting and she felt the positive energy could presage a Tuesday verdict.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Helen Taft
Bryn Mawr
Matheatie
Taft strong in New York predicted by Elihu Root
Elihu Root in Cincinnati predicts Taft will win New York by a large margin. He says Hughes has a good chance to win re election but not yet safe. He notes limited knowledge on Ohio Indiana and claims Taft’s election is indicated.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
Elihu Root
Music Hall
Taft
New York
Hughes
Ohio
Indiana
West
Latest Shipping News Arrivals and Routes
Shipping notices show the Adriatic arrived at Southampton on October 21 and the Main at Bremen on October 17, listing vessel movements and port attentes.
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Adriatic
Southampton
Main
Bremen
Election Night Plans Highlighted by Sunday’s American
The notice urges readers to follow Election Returns via Sunday’s American. It emphasizes staying home to watch results and participate in informed civic viewing.
Bankrupt Cashman & Cashman Gambled Away Firm Assets
Jacob Cashman and his nephew Joseph ran Cashman and Cashman a tea gown and costume firm at 28 Waverley Place. In bankruptcy testimony Cashman admitted losses of up to 20 000 over four years from racing and gambling with Abrahams at Gravesend Sheepshead Bay and two houses on West Forty first Street and West 116th Street. He claimed 4 000 in assets and 42 000 in debts with a receiver appointed and further subpoenas issued for Abrahams as the hearing continues.
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Fulton Street
East New York
Charles Zerweck
Liberty Avenue
Adolph Settele
Kathryn Settele
Madeline
Kathryn
Zerweck
Settele
Francis Flynn
Adolph
Flynn
Mrs. Settele
Engine 125
Anna Muller
Amelia
Jacob Cashman
Alexander
Cashman & Cashman
Waverley Place
Clins
West Fortyfirst Street
Broadway
Cashman &Cashman
Jacob
Joseph
Merchants’ Protective Association
James N. Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Gravesend
Sheepshead Bay
Abraham Abrahams
Second Avenue
Huffey
West Forty-first Street
West 116Th Street
Kingsburg
Abrahams
Cashman
Fortyfirst Street
William Blau
Hough
Locomotive Explosion Injures Three on Harlem Line
Three railroad workers were injured near Hamilton Avenue White Plains when the locomotive boiler crown sheet blew out. Engineer C H Ranns survived despite facial burns, fireman George Somerville faces internal injuries and burns, and brakeman C H Traver suffered severe burns and possible skull fracture. The 29 car milk train en route Thirtieth Street Manhattan to Chatham traveled about 15 mph. traffic paused for about an hour as injured men were treated at White Plains Hospital.
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New York Times
White Plains
N. Y
Harlem
Hamilton Avenue
C. H. Ranns
Mount Vernon
George Sommerville
Ranus
Traver
Football Special from Princeton on Sea Day Line
October 31 listing notes a football special from Princeton with Sea Day Line advertising. The item is brief and fragmentary but indicates transport or event scheduling tied to the football season.
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Hend'k Hudson
Princeton
Sea Day Line
Wagers Plentiful Yet Cautious in Presidential Bets
In the financial district many placed even money bets on Hughes and Chanler with Taft wagers scarce. The largest bet seen was $5,000 on Hughes against $4,500 on Chanler, with other wagers around $1,000. Taft money is present butBryan odds are high. A $1,000 Taft against $300 Bryan was noted, and a $100 to $90 Hughes bet appeared on the Stock Exchange. Wall Street sees unusually light wagering for a presidential contest.
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Hughes
Chanler
Taft
Cotton Exchange
Bryan
Broadway Stock Exchange House
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Evens
Conners Predicts Big Democratic Victory in New York
William J. Conners, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, declares at the Knickerbocker Hotel that Bryan and Chanler will carry New York. He cites canvassed statewide support, solid labor voting, gains among business communities, and expects Republican plurality under 89 000 outside NYC and 67 000 statewide, with Bryan exceeding 40 000 and Chanler over 100 000. He praises Chanler’s campaign and Bryan’s statewide tour.
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William J. Conners
Democratic State Committee
Knickerbocker Hotel
Bryan and Chanler
New York
Bryan
Chanler
Bequest Looms For Reverend After Tractor-like Collision
In Coatesville Pennsylvania Rev George Tryon pastor of Hephzibah Baptist Church was involved in a minor road mishap at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station when his horse bolted into Col Franklin Swayne’s carriage. The collision bent an axle and led to Tryon offering to pay damages. Col Swayne a Philadelphia attorney recognized Tryon after fifteen years and learned of a potential $60,000 bequest from his Philadelphia aunt destined for a charitable institution.
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New York Times
Coatesville
Penn
Col
Franklin
Swayne
Pennsylvania
George Tryon
Hephzibah Baptist Church
Sharpless Cuts Wages At West Chester Works
In West Chester Pennsylvania Oct 28 workers at Sharpless Separator Works learned of a 20 percent wage cut effective immediately affecting most piecework and contract staff. Foremen salaries reportedly trimmed though officers’ pay remains unchanged. Foundry layoffs reach forty to fifty employees as P M Sharpless warned of closure if Bryan is elected while a Republican parade notice was posted for the workers.
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New York Times
West Chester
Penn
Sharpless
Bryan
Rogers Witness Disappears at Jefferson Market Court
In Jefferson Market Court yesterday the case against John Rogers head of the Liquor Dealers Assoc and saloon keeper at 260 Eighth Ave was adjourned after complainant Charles Brady of the Foghorn saloon failed to appear Brady later claimed persecution for not paying Rogers for police protection His brother John lessee of the Foghorn defended him and police captain urged Brady to prove or retract his allegations about protection.
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John Rogers
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Eighth Avenue
Jefferson Market Court
Charles Brady
Foghorn
Ninth Avenue
Butts
Brady
Rogers
John
Twentieth Street
Capt. Kane
Kane
Second Operation for Banker E R Thomas at Roosevelt Hospital
News of a second operation on banker E R Thomas at Roosevelt Hospital following an August 14 automobile collision. Doctors report bone adjustment, drainage tubes, and possible further surgery with prolonged recovery and a pending Jersey court hearing next month.
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Roosevelt Hospital
Thomas
Roosevelt Hosital
Monouth Memorial Hospital
Long Branch
Ug. 14
Mr. Thomas
I Institution
Mr. Jenkins
Joseph A. Blake
Madison Avenue
George E. Brewer
West Forty-eighth Street
William Parrach
West Fifty-fifth Street
Roosevelt
Vivian Cohen
Ocean Avenue
Lang Branch
Samuel Donnelly
Jersey
Brooklyn Rapid Transit power outage halts trains citywide
A water-filled manhole caused a short circuit at the Hudson and Willoughby Avenues transforming powerhouse cutting power to the elevated lines. Trains stopped for about thirty five minutes after rush hour as dynamos and substations failed and the outage stalled theatergoers and bridge crowds.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Hudson and
Willoughby Avenues
Manhattan
Hroooklyn
Pollution suit targets Sea Bright sewage disposal
The New Jersey State Board of Health sues Sea Bright to stop discharging sewage into the Shrewsbury River and to require building a disposal plant. Sea Bright residents, led by P Hall Packer, oppose the claim noting long-standing practices and doubts about installing a disposal system.
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Jersey Health Board
Shrewsbury
New York Times
Red Bank
N. Ji
State Rdt of Health
Sea Bright
Shrwsbury
Socialist Party gains new enrolled member Charles E Russell
The New York Section of the Socialist Party reports Charles E Russell, the writer and lecturer, has become an enrolled member. He has long advocated socialist theory and now formally joins the party ranks.
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New York
Socialist Party
Charles E. Russell
Russell
Aew
Deerfoot Sausages Promoted by An Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Deerfoot Sausages made from tender pork and choide spices. It claims you have never tasted perfect sausage unless you have tried them and signs with the name Adyv.
Banker's assault in taxicab on Madison Avenue
Louis W. Wormser banker of 836 Fifth Avenue was struck by a bottle containing carbolic acid hurled through a taxi window on Madison Avenue. He was bruised under the left eye and drenched by acid. two men fled after one hurled the bottle. Police suspect strike sympathizers.
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Louis W.wormser
Fifth Avenue
Madison Avenue
Wormser
Charles Francklin
New York
Dhauffeur
Madison
Avehue
Forty-eighth Street
Wormse
Waldorf-Astoria
President Tramps in Rain on Twelve Mile Walk
President Roosevelt led a solo trek through rain and mud covering about twelve miles. He discarded the usual Secret Service escort for the journey, starting from the White House after 3 PM and returning around evening.
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White House
Roosevelt
J. Franklin
Army
Ahey
Secret Service
Mauretania Damaged During Docking Attempt
Cunard Line steamship Mauretania suffered stem damage while docking at Liverpool on Oct 28 delaying overhauling. Officials say the trouble is not serious and docking will be postponed for a more favorable time.
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Liverpool
Cunard Line
Pierce to Return to Texas for Indictment Trial
Henry Clay Pierce plans to travel from his Massachusetts summer home to Texas to answer a Texas county indictment for false swearing. Judge Calhoun will hear the case. a venue change may be sought. Pierce’s health and travel timing are noted, with hearings set in St Louis and arrangements discussed by Gov Campbell and Judge Barclay.
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Austin
Texas
Henry Clay Pierce
Vised
Pierce
Barclay
Perce
Massachusetts
Calhoun
Campbell
Yale Men Watch Polls in New York City
Yale undergraduates from the Good Government Club join volunteers in New York City to monitor ballots as Election Day arrives. Seniors Man Parry, Gayer Dominick, and R. O. Higwood travel to help oversee casting and counting, at the request of the National Republican Committee.
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New York Times
Yale
New York City
Yale Good Government Club
New York
East Side
Man Parry
American Manufacturers’ Association
Gayer Dominick
Grand Rapids
R. O. Higwood
Bronxville
N.Y
National Republican Committee
Doctor Favours the Corset in Modern Training Theory
Dr. L E Landrone praised the corset as beneficial for women in a Women's Literary Club talk in Los Angeles. He linked corset use to strengthened torso muscles and claimed emotions affect the body's chemical fluids, noting dancing and music relieve fatigue in youth.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
Cal
L. E. Landrone
Luther Burbank
Women’s Literary Club
Strikers Enjoined At Rumford Mill Strike
In Rumford Maine on October 28 the Supreme Court issued an injunction restraining the union men on strike at the International Ponder Company mill from interfering with strikebreakers now at work. Police report no disorder since last week when two non union workers were protected at the jail.
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Rumford
International Poner Company
Megaphone Free Offer Prepares for Election Night
A Sunday Amerit Can announces a free Megaphone giveaway for readers with a big red Megaphone feature tied to upcoming Election Night. The ad promotes eager ballots and reader engagement ahead of voting events.
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Ameritcan
Taft Hughes greet as 10,000 flags waved
Taft and Hughes receive a large welcome with about 10,000 flags waved. Taft speaks in a husky voice for eight minutes attacking Bryan’s supporters and calling them quacks while addressing the crowd.
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Taft
Bryan
Randies
Taft Hughes rally draws huge crowd at Madison Square Garden
Thousands pack Madison Square Garden as Taft and Hughes campaign in final push. Taft appears with Henry Taft and party leaders amid roaring cheers while Hughes receives a warm reception thanking supporters and asserting constitutional liberty.
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DR. Stryker
Taft Meeting
Helen
Root
Conners
Kalil’s
E. R. Thomas
L. Wormser
Gen. Bell
Mauretania
Adiarenny
St. Louis
St. Louisan
Doctor
Taft, Hughes
Madi
Son Square Garden
Gov. Hughes
Madison Square
William H. Taft
V. Hughes
Madison Square Gar den
Patt
Gov
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican National Committee
Anemiye
Mr. Taft
Henry W.taft
Herbert Parsons
Mr. Taff
Sde
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