Gaynor's Account of the Hoboken Shooting and Aftermath
Mayor Gaynor describes his sensations after being shot from the ship deck near Hoboken and his battle to survive. He blames criminal journalism for inflaming minds and threatening letters, noting his recovery, voice return, and reluctance to read newspaper reports. He recalls meeting officials aboard and plans to tell the full story for family records later.
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Gaynor
Mary Gaynor
Utica
N. Y
St. Mary's Hospital
Hoboken
St. James
L. I
New York Evening Post
Brooklyn Bridge
Saint Januarius Blood Liquefies Amid Cholera Fears
In Naples on September 19 the blood of Saint Januarius liquefied after fifty five minutes of prayers watched by a large crowd. Rome reported five new Asiatic cholera cases and four deaths in the infected district. The event is tied to annual miracles that awaken interpretations of omens and religious devotion.
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Naples
Rome
St. Januarius
Cathedral of
Domenichino
Januarius
Benevento
Diocletian
St. Severus
Constantine
Boys Deserted by Autoist Return Home Footsore
Three Jamaica boys John Gumprecht Francis Gumprecht and William Colson were lured for a ride by a man in a light duster and goggles. After two hours they were dropped near Jamaica fifty miles from home and forced to tramp back home for thirty hours with only milk from a farmer for sustenance. The brothers and William Colson are sons of local residents, with addresses in Jamaica and Brown Avenue Cumberland Street and 87 Noveris Avenue.
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Central Park
L.J
Jamaica
John
Francis Gumprecht
William Colson
Joun
Francis
Jacob Gumprecht
Brown Avenue
Cumberland Street
William
Henry J. Colson
Noveris
Stulton Street
Automobilist
Tariff Board Faces Limits in Data Collecting Efforts
The Tariff Board of the Treasury Department reports limited powers hinder its data gathering for Congress. While Congress authorized a large appropriation to aid data collection, opponents blocked expanding its authority. Members say cooperation from manufacturers is needed to reveal cost information, especially on international production. The cabinet and Roosevelt support approving stronger powers at the next session.
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Washington
Tariff Board
The
Treasury Department
Congress
Standpaters
Atlantic
Noe
Uhis
Col
Roosevelt
Balloons Race's Endurance Highlighted By Silent New York Flight
The New York balloon piloted by Clifford Harmon and Thomas Baldwin departed Indianapolis Saturday afternoon and had not been heard from by early morning, prompting anxiety among friends. Buckeye and Miss Sophia were also reported in the air with all other balloons accounted for, as endurance records for the American elimination race neared possible new highs.
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New York
Clifford B. Harmon
Thomas Baldwin
Indianapolis
Aero
Harmon
Benedict
Tong Island Sound
Baldwin
Buckeye
Miss Sophia
Great Lakes
St. Louis
Clifford KK. Harmon
Buoneye
J. H. Wade
Cleveland
H W. Morgan
Cantona
Oto
Charleston
West Va
W. T. Asman
J. Louis
P. J. Mettullough
Pomeroy
Ohio
Warrenton
America II
Allen I. Hawley
Augusmus Post
Zurich
Switzerland
iTacher
Post
York Times
Millsville
N. J
Walter M. Ewing
Lena Cambron
Kewing
Ewing
Vineland
Rev Dr L H Harris Dies By His Own Action In Georgia
Rev Dr L H Harris died near Pine Log Georgia after taking morphine. He left a note to his wife Cora Harris author of The Circuit Rider's Wife, saying he was tired. Harris was 51, former Emory Greek professor, editor at Southern Methodist Publishing House. His widow resides in Nashville.
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York
Cartersville
Sandy If Harris
Pinelog
If Harris
Cora Harris
Eveline Post
Southern Methodist
Nashville
Tenn
Harris
Pine Log
Tiarris
Emory College
Oxford
Warren Candler
Southern Methodist Church
Dr. Harris
National Surety Company Bond Advertised at 115 Broadway
National Surety Company promotes its bond services, asserting it issues more bonds than any other surety company in the world. An advertisement notes its New York address at 115 Broadway.
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Broadway
Balloon flights report launches and landings across states
The Million Population Club balloon from St. Louis and piloted by S. Louis Von Phul with aid Joseph Reilly landed near Traffordey east of Pittsburg. Von Phul shipped the balloon to St. Louis. In Indiana a Centennial balloon with pilots Honeywell and Lambert landed near Heshbon at 5 30 pm after an incident free trip.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania II
Dexter
Ohio
Indianapolis
Aero Club of Pennsylvania
Club
Indianapolis, Inc
Meigs County
Arthur T. Atherholt
C. B. Graham
ST. Louis
S. Louis von. Phul
Joseph Reilly
Traffordey
Pittsburg
von Piul
Indiana
Penn
Centennial
Honeywell
Lambert
Heshbon
This County
Boynton Square Pot Boilers Advertised For Home Heating
Local ad promotes Boynton square pot boilers that heat homes efficiently and use less coal. Prospective buyers are invited to view units at Sith Street near Broadway.
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Boynton “Square
Sith St
Broadway
Are We White Chinese Lord Northcliffe Says We Are
Lord Northcliffe states that Britons resemble Chinese in some traits, offers frank criticisms of Americans yet expresses admiration for them, and invites readers to read his remarks in next Sunday's Times.
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Lord Northcliffe
Taft appoints insurgent in Salina postmaster race
George M. Hull, a progressive Republican, receives a letter from the First Assistant Postmaster General dated Sept 15 announcing his appointment as Salina postmaster. The Senate had not confirmed incumbent Fitzpatrick, who was reappointed but not approved, amid the taft progressive-regular patronage dispute. Bristow recommended Hull.
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Salina
Ren
George M. Hull
Taft
Beverly
Fitzpatrick
Senate
W. A. Caldecnead
Wie
United States
Bristow
Thull
Arrest of A G Smith in Antrim jewel theft case
Winnipeg dispatch reports A G Smith arrested in connection with the Countess of Antrim jewels theft at the Royal Alexandra hotel. Smith, claiming New York origins and employment for a baking powder firm, was held on a board and lodging charge. Diamonds valued over $1,000 were found on him.
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Stecaio
New York Times
Winnipeg
Man
Countess of Antrim
Royal Alxandra
A. G. Smith
New York
Hie J
Baltimore Police Commissioners face charges in graft probe
Gov. Crothers said charges will be brought against three Baltimore Police Commissioners John B Whelth Peter E Tome and Co Baker Clotworthy over alleged laxity in the department. Witnesses testified of cocaine vendors and fortune tellers paying police for protection as hearings revealed corrupt practices.
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Baltimore
Crothers
Baltimore Police Department
John B. HW. Whelth
Peter E. Tome
Co. Baker Clotworthy
Grannan
Humphrey
White
York
Penn
Liberty
MITCHEL AND BAKER BREAK OVER RAIDS IN NEW YORK
The dispute between Acting Mayor Mitchel and Police Commissioner Baker over anti gambling raids escalates as District Attorney Whitman plans a grand jury driven crackdown. Fosdick and Mitchel seek coordinated action with indictments expected, while transfers and raids ripple through the West Side and White Light districts.
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Baker
Mitchel
McClellan
Tammany Hall
Gaynor
St. James
Mr. Mitchel
Raymond B. Fosdick
Coney Island
Police
Vice
Manhattan
Fosdick
Grand
West Side Court
Schmittberger
Walsh
Shou
White Light District
Whitman
Aimee
New York
Mitehel
Mavor
Osdick
Police Department
Grand Jury
1St District
Dstrict
J. Edgar Leaucraft
Murphy, Cody
Sweeney
Russell
Leaucraft
Mitener
City Hall
Wyman Estate Shrinks Before Princeton Bequest
Salem Massachusetts September 19 The Wyman estate once valued up to ten million dwindles after inventory filed in Probate Court shows Massachusetts realty at 538182 and personal stocks and bonds at 321629 totaling 859801 with broader holdings in other states likely increasing the total but still below earlier estimates.
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Salem
Mass
Isaac C. Wyman
Princeton University
William H. Niles
Massachusetts
Printing Bureau Cuts Costs as Volume Rises
The Treasury's Bureau of Printing and Engraving reports 11 percent more work completed with about 172000 dollars in savings from year to year. Revenue stamps for cigars were reduced saving over 9000 dollars. The bureau prints banknotes, stamps and postage in sheets from 4 to 100 and logged 252,710,804 sheets at a cost of 4,375,365.57 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
J. E. Ralph
Internal Revenue
McLane, Son of Milford Governor, Dies After Beach Ride
Charles M. McLane, son of former New Hampshire Governor Joan McLane, died in Massachusetts General Hospital from a brain hemorrhage after falling from a whirling amusement device at Revere Beach. Initial resort report said he was unharmed. he became ill Sunday afternoon.
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New York Times
Boston
Charles M. McLane
Joan McLane
Milford
N. H
Massachusetts General Hospital
Revere Beach
McLane
Newburg Seeks State Recount After Census Discrepancy
Newburg New York moves toward a recount after differing tallies. The chamber certifies 23108 names found within the city by sworn enumerators. The Newburg Journal reports 27500 while the federal count reported 25473 triggering the effort. Mayor McClung cites a letter from Acting Director Wiles noting a re enumeration may be ordered if inaccuracy is proven.
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New York Times
Newburg
N. Y
Gifford
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chamber
Newburg Journal
McClung
Wiles
Census Bureau
Passaic Population Figures From Census Revealed
Passaic New Jersey shows a population of 4 773 in the latest census an increase of 26 996 people or 97.2 percent over the prior count. The data come from Washington and reflect significant growth for the city in the new tally.
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Washington
Passaic
N. J
Bradley not going to Etah
F H Lockwood, John R Bradley’s father in law, arrived from Glenwood springs and says Bradley camps nearby not heading to Utah to recover Dr Cook’s documents. He notes Cook reached the pole, or did, and credits him for honesty. Bradley may be mistaken or wandering, but not deceiving the public. Bradley will stay in Glenwood for a while.
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New York Times
Colorado Springs
F. H. Lockwood
John R. Bradley
New York
Glenwood Springs
Bradley
Utah
Cook
Glenwood
Prince Tsai Hsun Lands in San Francisco
Prince Tsai Hsun head of the Imperial Chinese Navy and uncle to the Chinese emperor arrived in San Francisco aboard the Manchuria. He was met at quarantine by the tug Slocum with American naval and civil officials and greeted by a guard of honor and a Chinese consular reception. He will depart tomorrow for the East guided by Charles M. Schwab to tour Atlantic shipyards.
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San Francisco
Tsai Ilsun
Imperial Chinese Navy
Manchuria
Slocum
Coast Artillery
Prince Tsai Hsun
East
Charles M. Schwab
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Bear Spring Water Ad Spoof Highlights Purity Claim
An old ad proclaims Great Bear Spring Water with the slogan Its Purity has made it famous Ady. The fragment shows vintage marketing language praising purity and brand identity.
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Great Bear
Ady
Roosevelt and Taft Hold Talks Amid Tension
Roosevelt meets Taft in a cordial session but relations show strain as 1912 prospects loom. Taft signals readiness to run again while Roosevelt faces delays and setbacks en route to the conference.
Taft Roosevelt Meeting Frames NY Boss Fight, 1912 Hints
Col Roosevelt sought President's moral backing in battling New York City bosses. Taft favored the Cobb Direct Primary bill and expressed sympathy for the anti boss move, though he avoided discussing 1912 prospects. Taft hoped for Saratoga endorsement without pledging renomination and remained uncertain about Roosevelt's plans.
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Col. Roosevelt
New York State
Taft
New York
Saratoga
Taft and Roosevelt Meet in New Haven Amid NY Fight
On board Taft’s train in Albany September 19, President Taft and Col. Theodore Roosevelt met for an hour in New Haven. They discussed New York GOP division, direct primaries, and a possible governor’s nomination, with Taft reaffirming support for primary reforms and a move toward harmony in the state.
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Albany
N. Y
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
New Haven
Yale Corporation
Col
Roosevelt
New York
Col. Roosevelt
New York State
Lloyd
Griscom
New York County Republican Committee
Sherman
Mr. Tait
Seth Lew
Joseph Li. Choate
Gov. Hughes
Syracuse
Abraham Lincoln
Supreme Court
Lowesver
Naft
Lalft
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Thompson
Jederle
L Edwards
Watson
Robert Adamson
Mr. Montt
Chile
God
New York Aeronaut
Balloons Buckeye and
Nauts
Indianapolis Speedway
America IT
Allen P. Hawley
Piot
Augustus Post
Club Batloon
Trafford City
Jouls von Pull
Joseph O'Reilly
Ohio River
Warrington
Ous
L. H. Harris
Georgia
Millville
TIMES
Senator Bristow
Antrim
New York and Albany
WYMAN
Princeton
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Etah
C. M. Schwab
Ward
Con
Mr. Taf
Mr. Taft
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