Elections in Cuba as U S troops set to depart in 1909
Havana reports upcoming island elections for president and congress to determine Cuba's future after the United States recalls troops on January 28 1909. Conservatives favor Mario Menocal and Rafael Montoro while Liberals back Jose M Gomez and Alfredo Zayas.
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Havana
United States
Joseph E. Marti
Mario Menocal
Rafael, Montoro
Jose M Gomez
Alfredo
Advisory Commission
Crowder
Rutland Priest Accused of Aiding Murder Plot
Lena Black, seventeen, testifies that Father Crociata urged her to entice Accorito Santoro to a bridge on July 22 where Italians planned to strip and shame him. She says the priest claimed it would be right and an honor. Santoro was killed during the attack. the priest allegedly told her to keep quiet. The trial remains unfinished.
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Rutland
Lena Black
Francis Srociata
Here
Accorito Santoro
Miss Black
Father Crociata
Giovanni Gioda
Santoro
Ariest
New Election May Be Called In Newfoundland
Complete returns from the Nov. 2 general election show Sir Robert Bond and Sir Edward Morris each with eighteen supporters in the legislature. The rare stalemate could lead to ordering another general election to settle the hung parliament.
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St. Johns
N. F
Robert Bond
Edward Morris
Newfoundland
Morse's Petition Denied in Bail Appeal
In New York on November 11 the United States circuit court of appeals refused to grant bail pending Morse's appeal. Charles W Morse was convicted of making false entries in the books and misapplying funds of the National Bank of North America.
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Morse
New York
United States
Circuit Court. of Appeal
Charles. W. Morse
Circuit
National Bank of North America
Bishop Chosen to Succeed Satterlee at Washington
Rev Dr Alfred G Harding, longtime rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church in Washington, has been elected bishop to succeed the late Rev Isaac Y Satterlee in Washington.
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Alfred G Harding
Tegtor
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Washington
Isary Y. Satterlee
Roosevelt Not Candidate for Senate, Ward Says
National Committeeman William L. Ward stated at the White House that President Roosevelt will not seek the U.S. Senate seat from New York to succeed Thomas C. Platt. Ward suggested Secretary Root might be the next New York senator, and noted Gouverneur Hughes could be a strong future contender for the post.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Beo
United States Senate
New York State
Thomas
Platt
National
William L. Ward
New York
White’ ‘House
Root
Ward
Chauncey
Depew
Hughes
Industrial skies clearing as manufacturers plan wage gains
The National Association of Manufacturers reports optimistic conditions from its 8000 members across all industries. A survey indicates an average 135 workers added per plant by December 1 and over 200000 more jobs expected across 3000 member plants, potentially boosting total manufacturing employment by about 650000 if confidence continues.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Editor Carmack Shot Dead as Cooper Faction Feud Roils Nashville
In Nashville on Seventh Avenue Robin Cooper shot Senator Edward Carmack, editor of the Tennesseean, killing him after a dispute tied to Democratic politics. Robin was wounded. Colonel Duncan B. Cooper is in custody. Robin Cooper, 27, is a lawyer. Duncan Cooper, a longtime Nashville journalist and politician, faced police inquiry.
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Nashville
Tenn
Edward Walt Carmack
The
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Seventh Avenue
Senator Carmack
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Carmack
Democratic
Colonel Cooper
T-Is
Duncan’ Cooper
Robinz Cooper
Young Cooper
Duncan Cooper
Ghastly double murder rocks East Pittsburg area
In Pittsburg East Pittsburg PA on Nov 11 William Casey found his wife fatally attacked with a throat cut. His six year old adopted daughter lay near the bed with severe injuries as George Hartzell, son in law of the deceased, lay unconscious in a trunk with a chloroform bottle at his nostrils. Hartzell died soon after from the effects. He had been a suspect in a previous killing but was released for lack of evidence.
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Pittsburg
East Pittsburg
William Casey
East McKeesport
George Hartzell
Casey
Hartzell
Trial resumes in Springfield race riot cases
Springfield ll Nov 12 Trial of race riot cases resumed with Abe Raymer, acquitted of murder, now on trial for destruction of property. Judge Creighton challenged the petit jury list and purged the jury box, ruling fair trials impossible. A special board session produced a new jury list to be called, with prominent business men expected to serve.
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Springfield
Abe Raymer
Creighton
Petit
Board of Supervisors
Revival of War Rumors From Belgrade
Belgrade reports revived war rumors as Russian support for Serbia’s position is cited. Parliament met behind closed doors and troops were moved to strategic positions near Belgrade. Discussion centers on removing the capital and improving defenses. Wheat futures in Chicago rose 1 to 2 cents on active export demand.
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Belgrade
Russia
Servia
Altong
Gafer
Former Senator Carmack Shot in Street Duel
The body of former Senator E. W. Carmack, killed in a street duel with Robin J. Cooper, was sent to Columbia and returned to his Carmack home. Funeral services followed this morning at 11 o'clock as sensational rumors spread in Nashville.
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Nashville
Tenn
E. W. Carmack
Robin J. Cooper
Columbia
Carmack
Major General Frederick D. Grant Assumes Lakes Command
Major General Frederick D. Grant has taken command of the Department of the Lakes, reshaping leadership as regional forces report to his authority. His appointment marks a key shift in oversight for Great Lakes defenses and military administration.
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Frederick D. Grant
Department of the Lakes
Market quotations Indianapolis to Toledo grain and livestock rates
Market notes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo list grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with No 2 red and No 2 figures. Livestock quotes cover Cattle Hogs Sheep and Lambs with ranges in dollars and cents. Prices vary by city and commodity with futures noted May and cash terms in Toledo.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Many events from around the world and the U S
European press greets Taft victory while fires in Sherman Texas and St. Louis injure and destroy property. Royal weddings, re-elections, and political shifts appear as fires, lectures, and naval plans unfold.
Contests Loom as Democrats Plan Challenges After Indiana Vote
Indiana Democrats pledge contests for every Republican win in state offices after the governor tally shows Marshall ahead. State chairman Stokes Jackson cites possible fraud evidence including burned tally sheets and bribery claims in several counties as grounds for challenges. A contest process will involve joint committee hearings by seven members from both houses to decide the disputes.
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Burt
New
The
Supreme Court
George W. Self
Self
Stokes Jackson
Jackson
Indiana
Lake County
House of
Startling New Developments in Gunness Case at Laporte
In Laporte Indiana on November 11 the trial of Ray Lamphere for the murder of Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children began with jury examination. Prosecutor R N Smith leads for the state and H W Wordenm defends. Defense claims Mrs. Gunness alive and cites three witnesses. The April murder and the Atteen farm killings are to be recounted with new evidence claimed by both sides.
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Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness
R. N. Smith
H. W. Wordenm
Lamphere
Monument Dedication at Tippecanoe Battlefield Ends Ceremony
In Lafayette Indiana on November 11 a large crowd witnessed the formal dedication of the Tippecanoe battlefield monument. The 97th anniversary of the battle was marked with flags bunting and a cord unveiling by Miss June Wallis. Jeb S Sims presented the monument to state and nation with Governor Hanly and General Luke Wright accepting on behalf of Indiana and the United States.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe
Battleground
Harrison
June Wallis
Jeb S. Sims
Monument Commission
Battleground Memorial Association
Hanly
Luke Wright
Morse Given Fifteen Years for Bank Misconduct
Charles W. Morse was sentenced to fifteen years in the federal prison at Atlanta for misapplication of National Bank of North America funds and false entries. Alfred H. Curtis, former bank president, received a suspended sentence. Morse's lawyers secured a ten day stay of execution.
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International Congress
Balkans
Italy
Crisoles
France
National Grange
of Husbandry
Washington
John E. Godding
State Bank of
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Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Destructive Forest Fires Rage Near Evansville and Cairo
Forest fires along the Ohio River between Evansville Indiana and Cairo Illinois have burned for a week, causing farmers and lumbermen losses estimated over 100000 dollars. Fires burn miles above Evansville and in river bottoms while residents battle to save homes.
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Evansville
Ind
Cairo
Tll
Bern
Famea
Biennial Game and Fisheries Report Arrives in Indianapolis
The biennial report of the commissioner of fisheries and game has arrived at the governor’s office and will become a handsome volume. It will be distributed to newly elected legislators, and citizens may request a free copy from their state representative or senator.
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Indianapolis
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
House of Representatives
Baldwin and Dague Indicted in Embezzlement Case
Judge Daniel P. Baldwin of Logansport and William H. Dague of Kentland have been indicted by Newton county grand jurors on two counts each for embezzlement related to the Goodland bank, which was closed by State Auditor Billheimer last year.
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Dague
Kentland
Ind
Daniel P. Baldwin
Logansport
William H. Dague
Newton County Grand Jury
Goodland Bank
Billheimer
Lowell Postoffice Robbery Report in Hammond Indiana
A burglar dynamited the Lowell postoffice south of Hammond and stole about 800 dollars in stamps and money. The assailants entered through a rear window while an undertaker living above the building heard a muffled blast and mistook it for thunder.
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Lowell
Hammond
Ind
Preacher Bleeds to Death in Accident at Home
Princeton Indiana reports William Chesser a 48 year old preacher and his brother cleaning a shotgun for an election celebration when the gun discharged tearing off the calf of Chesser's left leg and causing fatal bleeding.
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Princeton
Ind
William Chesser
Child Burned To Death From Open Fireplace
Belle Lee six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Lee living eight miles northwest of Bloomington Ind died after her clothes caught fire from an open fireplace.
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Bloomington
Ind
Belle
Fred Lee
Aged Woman Dies in Owensville Fire
Mrs Ellén Bilderback aged eighty four died from burns after a fire swept the home of her son James Bilderback northwest of Owensville Indiana on November 11.
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Owensville
Ind
Ellén Bilderback
James Bilderback
Four Die After Car Collides With Locomotive in Cal
In a collision at Reg Bluff California a motor vehicle struck a locomotive killing four people. The crash left authorities at the scene and prompted an investigation by local agencies.
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Reg Bluff
Cal
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