Gulf States swept by ruinous storm
A Gulf hurricane struck Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Florida coastlines causing heavy damage and loss of communications. Four deaths were reported in New Orleans with property losses over 100000. Pensacola Biloxi Mobile and coastal towns faced high winds floods wrecked ships and rail lines as the storm moved northeast toward Florida and Alabama.
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Louisville
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
New Orleans
Pascagoula
Miss
Pensacola
Fla
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Gulf Coast
Lake Borgne
Mississippi River
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Texas
Romanoff
Perditoo
Woolsey
Warrington
Bay Shore
Hatteras
Mobile
Fort Morgan
Ala
Scranton
Biloxi Bay
Biloxi
Louisville & Nashville
Gulf Coast Traction Company
Gulfport
United States
Money
Long Beach
Crowley
TRE
Pp. M
Natchez
Tropical Storm On Course To Sweep East Coast
A tropical storm now raging will move northward and merge with a disturbance in the Northwest over the central valleys Tuesday night causing rain along much of the coast east of the Willamette and reaching the North Atlantic region.
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Washington
Lifesaving blacksmith loses pay after rescue
John Kelly a 65 year old blacksmith in the Bridge Department risked his life twice to save a drowning boy and a crewmate near the Williamsburg Bridge. Though praised by the mayor he faced a $125 annual wage cut, prompting his resolve never to let another rescue go unrewarded.
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John Kelly
Bridge Department
Williamsburg Bridge
George Aicie
Kent Avenue
Kelly
Wireless aids tow for Clyde Line steamer Carib.
Off Cape Hatteras the Clyde Line steamer Carib bound to Wilmington from New York lay at anchor with disabled machinery. Wireless messages drew Comanche Sabine Yamacraw and Apache into a race to reach and tow the Carib, with tugs expected at Southport to finish the rescue and tow to Wilmington.
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Beaufort
N. C
Clyde Line
Carib
New York
Wilmington
Brunswick
Cape Hatteras
Sabine
Comanche
United States Revenue
Yamacraw
Southport
Robbery Attack On Woman In North Bergen
Mrs. Kathryn Goldberg was assaulted and robbed of a handbag near Church Lane by several men who fled before police arrived. She sustained scalp cuts and bruises. a suspect named Giovanni Arcuro of 510 Schulli Place was arrested but denies involvement.
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Kathryn Goldberg
Angelique Streat
West Hoboken
Church Lane
Grove Reformed Church
North Bergen
Hanibasg
French Battleships Lead Hudson Fulton Welcome
The French battleship Justice with Verité and Liberté arrived in the North River amid a thunderous welcome from Governors Island and harbor forts. British and Atlantic Fleet ships were expected to follow, with Admiral Le Pord touring NY officers and meeting Admiral Schroeder. The flotilla will anchor by the Soldiers and Sailors Monument as preparations for the Hudson Fulton celebration continue.
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Justice
Jules L. M. le Pord
Verité
Liberté
North River
Hudson
Invincible
Edward Seymour
Norfolk
New York
Governors Island
Fort Jay
France
le Pord
Europe
Jackie
Lieut. de Vasseau Benoist d’Azy
Washington
Jusserand
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Navy
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Murdock
New York Navy Yard
Cherbourg
Russia
d’Azy
Martin’s
St. Nazaire
Sir Edward Seymour
United States Navy
Sir Edward
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Manila Bay
Drake
Argyl
Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Etna
Etruria
Filippo Baggio Ducarne
Presidente
British War Scare Supposed by English Talk
The Rev. A C Nickerson reports from England that Britain lives in a constant war mood. He paints England as a vast camp with youths trained in army tactics and urges compulsory service as urged by military leaders. He notes widespread fear of Germany and a belief it will seek supremacy.
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New York Times
Plainfield
N. J
A. C. Nickerson
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
England
Germany
North Sea
Bear Spring Water Ad Claims Parity Quality
Local ad copy promotes Bear Spring Water with claims of parity quality and recognitions, noting its fame through advertising and brand visibility.
Notable Features Ahead in Times Catalog
Readers are urged to place orders with news dealers today to ensure access to the many notable features planned for next Sunday's Times edition.
Gaynor Nominated at Mass Convention
Rochester Minnesota dispatch reports Gov. John A. Johnson near death as surgeons labor to support him after operation. Physicians note grave condition yet emphasize his will to live, with updates showing fluctuating signs of recovery and imminent danger throughout September 20. Indicating public mood as reports detail hospital scene, vitals, and lack of decisive rally.
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Rochester
Minn
John A. Johnson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gov. Johnson
William Mayo
Safe opener arrestee in Chicago linked to bank safes
Charles Geer a 60 year old safe expert was arrested at the Hotel Victoria on a grand larceny charge after a telegram from Chicago Captain of Detectives led to his custody. He claimed innocence and described himself as a safe opener and salesman for Victor Safe Company with a past of assisting banks. He cited a $460 owed by the company and a $420 draft he cashed in Chicago that was refused by the firm.
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Charles Geer
Hotel Victoria
Broadway
Twentyseventh Street
Stephen B. Wood
Chicago
Geer
Cincinnati
Victor Safe Company
Toronto
Canada
Mount McKinley Inquiry Seeks All Facts on Ascent
Tacoma attorney J A Ashton hired by a New York firm to gather information on the disputed Mount McKinley ascent by Dr Frederick A Cook. He is unsure if the data are for Peary supporters or Cook allies.
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Tacoma
Wash
J. A. Ashton
New York
Mount McKinley
Frederick A. Cook
Ashton
Peary
Cook
Mauretania Sets Faster Eastbound Record
Mauretanias arrival at Queenstown at 6 23 AM after fog delays. She cut the eastbound time by about 45 minutes from the New York to Queenstown passage, posting 4 days 13 hours 41 minutes and an average speed of 25 61 knots.
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Queenstown
New York
Taft to use competitive exams for cadet appointments
President Taft will stop making personal selections for District of Columbia appointments to West Point and Annapolis. Future cadet slots will be filled by competitive examinations, with District Commissioners instructed to organize the tests.
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Washington
Taft
District of Columbia
Military Academy
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Bloodhounds Nab Fugitive in Kentucky Killing
James King, charged with ambush murder of Scribner near Beatty, Kentucky, was captured after a five day chase by officers and bloodhounds. He reportedly confessed to the killing.
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Lexington
James King
Ee Scribner
Beattie
King
Spaniards Attack Moors at Mellila Large War Readiness
Spanish land forces with warship support advanced today at Mellila. Artillery fire caused heavy destruction as Moorish resistance collapsed. civilians fled, some seeking refuge in a cemetery where shells caused casualties.
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Mellila
Wet Victory Sustained in Bristol Local Option Vote
Judge Kelly ruled the Bristol local option election valid and the town is wet. Preparations to open several saloons proceed after the July 8 vote count showed wets ahead by 32, with the drys alleging nonresident ballots. The court held Virginia residence could be retained if the voter intended to keep it.
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Bristol
Kelly
Virginia
Readmit Japanese Laborers From Canada Canneries
Washington reports the Department of Commerce and Labor will readmit Japanese laborers held by immigration authorities returning from Canadian canneries. The group, detained at Vancouver as temporary workers, are deemed to have temporary Canada visits and to retain domicile in the United States.
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Washington
Canada
Board of Special Inquiry
Vancouver
Department of Commerce and Labor
Taft to be the Nation’s Most Popular President
John Hays Hammond predicts Taft will win the nomination and election and become the most popular U S president across the regions. He argues Roosevelt’s popularity lags behind Taft’s rising appeal and cites Taft’s rapport with Western and Southern voters as pivotal.
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Roosevelt
John Hays Hammond
New York Times
Los Angeles
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Hammond
Salt Lake City
Lincoln
Tme
Rule Out Governor's Guard In State Tax Exemption
State Tax Commissioner W. H. Corbin and Adjt. Gen. G. M. Cole ruled that the Governor's Foot Guards and the Governor's Horse Guards are not part of the National Guard of Connecticut and thus members cannot be exempt from the state military tax. The decision follows a court ruling that Foot Guards cannot be exempt from jury duty as they are not soldiers under the law.
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Hartford
Conn
W. H. Corbin
G. M. Cole
Governor’s’ Foot Guards
Benedict Arnold
Horse Guards
National Guard
Connecticut
Simpson
Court of Common Pleas
New Haven
Foot Guards
Boston
Old Guard
Nes
See Half Moon and Vermont from ers Hendrick Hudsom
Great Water Prgvante Wokets no.
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Half Moon
Vermont
Fromers
Dr Frederick Cook Returns Home From Arctic Voyage
Dr Frederick Cook nears New York aboard the Oscar II off Fire Island after announcing his Arctic expedition findings. He seeks a quiet homecoming, avoiding a public Copenhagen scene, while reporters wait and plans form for a quarantine greeting.
Explorer Dr Frederick Cook Returns Aboard Oscar II Off Fire Island
The Oscar II with Dr Frederick A Cook aboard anchors off Fire Island then advances to quarantine at 8 30 as Arctic Club of America and the Brooklyn committee of 100 prepare today’s welcome. Mrs Cook and two children accompany the tug party along with Dr Roswell O Stebbins.
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Frederick
Fire Island
Arctic Club of America
Brooklyn Committee of
Frederick A. Cook
William E. Cook
Dr. Cook
Austin D. Sullivan
Portland
Cook
Roswell O. Stebbins
Arctic Club
Mrs. Cook
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