Governor Patterson Targeted as State Clamps Down in Reelfoot Crisis
Martial rule tightens in Reelfoot region after Captain Rankin’s murder by masked riders. Troops doubled guards, 45 prisoners taken, seven more arrested but paroled. Governor Patterson’s safety heightened as he visits the crime scene and coordinates with state and county officials.
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Camp Nemo
Reelfoot Lake
Tenn
Walnut Log
Quentin Rankin
Low
Patterson
Rankin
Union City
Contier Whith
Night Riders Threats Reported in Trenton Area
Dr. T. J. Viarny of Trenton found an unsteened letter on his office stairs filled with profanity and threats to “give Trenton hell” and harm residents, both white and black. The note, bearing a horse and rider sketch, warned of a visit to the town at month’s end and included menacing predictions about drinking water in hell.
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Union City
Tenn
T. J. Viarny
Trenton
Mery Leaving Reelfoot Lake Area Amid Evacuations
Sheriff Charles Pawson of Dyer County with nine armed men arrived to confer with the Governor before moving on to the lake. Reports indicate a rapid exodus of lake region residents, with many quitting for Kentucky and other states.
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Mery
Reelfoot
Union City
Tenn
Charles Pawson
Dyer County
Laerve
Kentucky
Masked Riders Stage Daylight Show Near Obien Tenn
A band of masked riders rode openly at two locations within three miles of Obien Tennessee in broad daylight, drawing curiosity and possible concern from locals.
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Obien
Tenn
Market Quotations Indianapolis and Chicago Grain and Livestock
Market listings show grain and livestock prices across major exchanges. Prices cover Wheat Corn Oats Hay Cattle Hogs Sheep Lambs in Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with May and December wheat futures quoted.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Miners Seek Court Order Over Union Dispute
W D VanHorn and United Mine Workers District 11 officials filed for a perpetual injunction against the national board after locking horns over the Hudson mine issue. Judge John E Cox issued a temporary restraining order with a hearing set for November 9.
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Terre Haute
Ind
National Board
W. D. VanHorn
United Mine Workers of District No. 11
National
T. L. Lewis
John E. Cox
van Horn
District Board
Lewis
Storm Toll Rises in Cagayan and Abra Regions
Manila reports rising death tolls from the recent storm. In Tube gata capital five hundred drowned and most houses destroyed. Abra province suffers heavy loss with 269 confirmed drownings, cholera in three towns, and widespread property damage. Cagayan valley floods drown hundreds of animals while authorities cremate victims and send rice to Vigan for refugees.
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Manila
Cagayan Valley
Tubegato
Cagayan
Abra
Vigan
Laurier Wins Safe Majority In Canadian Election
Ottawa Oct 28 Elections across Canada produce a largely Liberal gain with Sir Wilfrid Laurier anticipated to form a five year government. The Liberals hold most of Quebec and western seats while Ontario and Nova Scotia shift, and R L Borden wins Halifax. Minister William Templeman loses Victo ria seat by five votes.
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Ottawa
Ont
Houses of Commons
Canada
Dominion
Rouville
Que
South York
Wilfred Laurier
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
R. L. Borden
Halifax
William Templeman
Victoria
B. C
Slain by His Own Gun on Indiana Farm
Glen Barwick aged 26 was accidentally killed on his father's farm seven miles northeast of Alexandria Indiana. He rode in a wagon with his father James and brother Wesley when a shotgun in the wagon discharged fatally as he pulled it toward him. the hammer struck a obstruction and the shotgun blast penetrated his shoulder and lung causing instant death.
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Alexandria
Ind
Glen Barwick
Here
James Barwick
Wesley
Conference of Bishops meeting in Indianapolis
Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church from around the world converge on Indianapolis from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 for the semi annual gathering. They will review church work plan future conferences and apportion business sessions for the next six months under presiding officers from ministerial gatherings.
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Conference of Bishops
Indianapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anderson Woman Ends Life Amid Ill Health
In Anderson Indiana on October 28 a 39 year old woman, Mrs August Bienert, fatally shot herself at the family home. Long ill health preceded the act and she had told her husband she would reject further treatment.
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Anderson
Ind
August Bienert
Local Man in Scottsburg Ends Own Life
James W Alpha of Scottsburg Indiana shot himself in a personal crisis moment as he sat with his ill son. The son noticed the revolver and, unaware of danger, watched as the father stepped outside and fired, dying instantly.
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Scottsburg
Ind
James W Alpha
Alpha
Battleship Fleet Resumes Journey After Visit to Tokyo
The American battleship fleet ends its Tokyo stay with a Sunday departure. Connecticut salutes as it clears, while eight ships form a column. Twenty six sailors are missing but mostly picked up. no desertions confirmed. Amoy prepares for the second division arriving from Japan. first division heads to Manila.
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Tokio
Tokios
Connecticut
Louisiana
Amoy
China
Japan
Manila
Bird protection urged to halt loss of wild songbirds
William Dutcher, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, told the American Museum of Natural History meeting that Americans lose 800 million birds annually to killers. He urged a nationwide fund to confront commercial bird-killers in state legislatures and warned that failed protection allows swift reversals by lawmakers.
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New York
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
American Museum of Natural History
Mr. Dutcher
Fire destroys Alpha Tau Omega house at Purdue University
Fire at Purdue University destroys the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with origin from a defective flue. Fraternity members save downstairs furniture but suffer heavy losses to personal effects.
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Lafayette
Ind
Alpha Tau Omega Greek
Purdue University
Brother Fatally Shoots Brother in Accidental Shot
Harrisburg reports Alber Bell, twelve, was killed by his sixteen year old brother Raymond when a rifle they played with was fired. The weapon was loaded, and the incident occurred while they handled the gun. Authorities describe it as an accidental shooting.
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Harrisburg
Alber Bell
Raymond
Detective Roy Hardy Kills Wife and Daughter Then Commits Suicide
Roy Hardy a private detective for the Big Four railroad at Cleveland shot dead his wife 38 and his 12 year old daughter Juanita before killing himself.
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Roy Hardy
Railroad
Cleveland
Juanita
Thirty Fifth Annual WCTU Convention in Denver
Brief items report the thirty fifth annual Women's Christian Temperance Union session in Denver, plus a roundup of world news including Bosnia, Turkey, and a Mobile negro fair planning schedule. Highlights cover a Carnegie hero fund recognition, Dry Ohio vote, a Mollie Liesey murder, royal marriage, Cannon opposition, forest explosives accident, executions in New Orleans, and other national incidents.
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The
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Denver
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mobile
Ala
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Labor Unions Split Over Taft Bryan Endorsements
Wage workers and unions react to Samuel Gompers and Gompers aligned calls for Bryan, while Taft supporters cite Panama Canal fairness and eight hour law prosecutions. Union leaders and members across several trades denounce Gompers, pledge for Taft, or withhold funds.
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Union
T. J. Dolan
Mr. Taft
Taft
Panama Canal
United States Attorney General’s Office
Panama
Shifting Opinions on Railroad Ownership by Bryan
The article recalls Bryan expressing views on government ownership vs regulation of railroads. He argues regulation may suffice, noting Taft’s stronger belief in railroad willingness to be regulated. It also cites a 1906 Aug speech where Bryan said monopolistic railroads may require public ownership and operation by public officials in the interest of the community, with state government management deemed feasible and suitable to state conditions.
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Bryan
Tin
Taft
New York
Record of Republican Party Entitles It to Confidence
Elihu Root declares the party's record proves honest capable efficient and patriotic in state and national administrations He argues voters should judge by tests of public duty and standards raised urging continued support for the party in power.
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Republican Party
New York State
Corvention
Elihu Root
America
John Mitchell Denies Sending Political Posters
John Mitchell, longtime president of the United Mine Workers, declares at Indianapolis that he has issued no posters or campaign cards with his image to advise miners how to vote. He also rejects a Buffalo dispatch claimed to be from him. He urges citizens to study candidates and vote with conscience.
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H. K. Daugherty
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Washington
James S. Clark
United Mine Workers
Mr. Clark
Mr. Taft
Gompera
W. H. Taft
United States
William J. Bryan
Edward Hannan
Central Labor Council of
Seattle
Taft
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Two Sides of Injunctions Debate in Labor Politics
A Boston Transcript editorial argues injunctive relief targets unlawful interference, not labor. The piece notes courts enjoin both capital and labor when unlawful acts threaten property or business.
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Democratic Party
Labor
Boston Transcript
Taft Reflects on Virtue and the Cost of Love
Judge Taft at Greensboro NC denounces Bryanism and shortcuts to virtue. He argues nothing free exists in law and justice except parental love, noting the obligation of parents to invest love in their children and the effort required to earn moral outcomes.
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Bryan
Taft
Greensboro
N.C
Memorial remarks on Bryan candidacy by Gov Hughes
Governor Hughes denounces Bryan as a candidate, calling the proposal a memorial of fallacies and unsafe policies. He argues the platform undermines confidence in industry and trade and warns it would lead to business uncertainty.
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Hughes
Bryan
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