Railroad to Abolish Reduced Freight Rates
Washington nov 1 Western trunk lines served notice on the Interstate commerce commission that the reduced freight rates put into effect June 26 would be discontinued after December 1 The rates applied on and through Atlantic seaboard and between Chicago and Mississippi points. shippers likely to oppose the railroad move and deletion of the rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weetarn Trunk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Chicago
Mississippi
Atlantic Seaboard
Dead man found in bed amid morphine and near beer
Laborers from Coe tunnel town Pendleton wake to Fahey dead in bed. Loftus and Gleason arrested as coroner’s inquest looms. Police note Fahey not a morphine user. witnesses link “snow” to morphine use and intoxication. Body examined. Post Mortem likely. Fahey 26, unmarried, tattoos noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedfellow
Mike Loftus
Horseshoe Curve
Coe
Frank Fahey
Loftus
Jack Gleason
Snow
Fahey
Pendleton
Folsom
Gurdane
Taylor
Gleason
Thomas Dunn
Goldfield
Nevada
Ballor
Cook Congratulates Walter Wellman on Atlantic Dirigible Effort
New York on November 1 Dr. Cook the first to claim discovery of the north pole sent a congratulatory letter to London praising Walter Wellman for his trial to cross the Atlantic in a dirigible. He said crossing the Atlantic would be an objective greater than the pole conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Walter Wellman
Atlantic
London
Wallter Wellman
Coroner's Jury Names and Likely Findings Given Poison Case
A coroner's jury will attempt to fix the cause of death in a poisoning case. Members named are James Estes A Zeuske James Devlin Frank Earnhart Carl Hansen and W D Chamberlain. A post mortem was suggested to establish the absolute cause, though it may still be impossible to determine.
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James Estes
A. Zeuske
James Devlin
Frank Earnhart
Carl Hansen
W. D. Chamberlain
Albany hearing to set gas and electric deposit rules
Albany reports a Public Service Commission hearing launching on proposed rules governing consumer deposits by gas and electric firms. A uniform deposit receipt form may be adopted and six percent interest required on all deposits. New York utilities hold over 500000 dollars in deposits with many not paying interest, while receipts are used to withhold both principal and interest. Also Seattle introduces a revised divorce rule making divorces harder to obtain, requiring filings at least thirty days before trial.
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Albany
N. Y
Gas and Electric Companies
Public Service Commission
New York Gas and Electric Companies
Seattle
Wash
Ballinger signals he will not resign reorganizes office
Secretary Ballinger will not resign says indications and begins reorganization of his office staff for winter work. He names Don Carr as chief assistant replacing E. C. Finney who moves to the reclamation service. Ashmun Brown, son of a pioneer editor, is appointed to succeed Carr as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. A. Ballnger
Ballinger
Don Carr
E. C. Finney
Reclamation Service
Ashmun Brown
Pacific Coast
Carr
United Wireless Chief Remains in Custody Over Letters
United Wireless president C. C. Wilson faces continued confinement after a federal grand jury demand for company letters and books. Judge Lacombe ordered detention until the material is produced. Whison and others in the company are indicted for using the mails to defraud by selling stock valued at millions but largely worthless.
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York
Federal Grand Jury
C. C. Wilson
United Wireless Company
Lacombe
Whison
Woman First to File on Choice Land at Standing Rock
In a swift scramble at midnight, the Standing Rock Cheyenne Indian reservation opened for location. Mrs. Pearl Hanson of Salem, North Dakota, was the first to file when the land office opened this morning.
Crippen Fate To Be Decided By Novembers Date
London November 1 The fate of Dr Crippen will be decided November 6 or 6 after Justice Darling granted a motion to postpone the hearing of a new trial. If the motion is denied Crippen faces execution November 8 in the event of a conviction.
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London
Crippen
Justice Darling
Criminal Court of Appeals
Western Metropolis National Bank Formed in San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 1 a formal amalgamation merged the Western National Bank and the Metropolis Trust and Savings Bank. The new institution operates as Western Metropolis National Bank with the Western Metropolis Trust Company taking over trust and savings branches.
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Big Bank
San Francisco
Western National Bank
Metropolis Trust and Savings Bank
Western Metropolis National Bank
New National Bank
Western Metropolis Trust Company
Atlantic Fleet Prepares Long Ocean Cruise From Hampton Roads
Washington Nov 1 Under orders of the Navy department battleships of the Atlantic fleet are assembling at Hampton Roads preliminary to a long overseas cruise. Sixteen battleships will comprise the fleet and no cruisers or torpedo boats will accompany them as originally planned. The fleet will visit English and French ports during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Jury tampering arrest hits Rosenhomer murder trial
New York architect Geo Yeandle a juror in Edward Rosenhomer’s murder trial was arrested for offering to hang the jury for 500 dollars Timonsoffer a builder also arrested Yeandle’s alleged prior claim of hanging the Nan Patterson jury was cited by police Bail set at 10000 and Yeandle remanded to the Tombs with a new juror replacing him pending examination. the probe may renew interest in the Nan Patterson case.
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George Yeandle
E. Rosenhamer
Soth
Tombs
Yeandle
New York
N. Y
Geo. Yeandle
Edward Rosenhomer
Rosenhomer
Grace Hough
Timonsoffer
Rosenhamer
Case
Nixon 19 Issue in Nevada Campaign Heats Up
Carson City November 1 voters weigh whether Senator Nixon will seek re election as Democrats press for gains to oust him and capture the legislature in the closing campaign push.
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Senator Nixon
Nevada
Carson City
Nixon
Porter-Cottage Shooting Ends Civil Engineer's Life
Portland brief reports civil engineer Frank Porter was shot dead by Charles Cottage a prominent contractor at 10th and Brazeo streets after a quarrel Cottage was seized by bystanders and jailed pending investigation authorities pursue details of the case.
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Portland
Frank Porter
Charles Cottage
10Th
Brazeo Streets
Cottage
Temperance Tableaux to Open Columbia Congress in Philly
Temperance lessons in tableaux mark the Columbia congress at the academy of music on November 1. Leaders pledge the event will be the most ambitious yet. Visitors from many parts of the country have arrived to take part.
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Philadelphia
Columbia
Academy of Music
Congress
Royal visitors set for early November arrival in Britain
London dispatch says Queen Maud of Norway and Prince Olaf are expected this week to visit King George and Queen Mary. King Haakon will follow later, with Prince Christopher and Princess Victoria of Greece also appearing during the month as royal guests.
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London
Queen Maud of
Norway
Prince Olaf
George
Queen Mary
King Haakon
Prince Christopher
Princess Victoria
Greece
Hens Start National Egg-Laying Contest in Mexico Mo
Hens from across the nation begin a fiercely contested egg-laying race in Mexico Missouri. The event opens at the crack of the starter's pistol under the auspices of the Central National Experiment Station in the city.
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Mexico
Central National Experiment Station
Drexel resigns from Aero Club over Ryan prize bid
Pittsburg aviator J Armstrong Drexel quits the Aero Club of America citing partiality toward English flyer Claude Graham White in denying him a try for the Ryan prize. Ralph Johnstone, piloting a Wright roadster, sets a new world altitude record of 9714 feet at Belmont Park while Moissant wins the distance prize. Arch Hoxsey congratulates Johnstone as Drexel’s altitude at the end reaches 8870 feet.
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Pittsburg
Aero Club
Graham White
Ryan Prize
Johnstone
New York
J. Armstrong Drexel
Aero Club of America
Belmont Park
Drexel
Claude Graham-White
Statute of Liberty
Moissant
France
Henry W. Wynnemalon
Holland
Molasant
Wright Brothers
Arch Hoxsey
J. Armstrong
Wright
No Discipline in Philippine Army
Washington reports cite lack of organization as the real cause of the Philippine outbreak. Private advice says the army is totally devoid of discipline and troops show no respect for officers who are not up to muster.
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Washington
War Department
Aberdeen recount appeal denied by Durand
Washington news reports that the Aberdeen Washington recount appeal will be denied. Durand said many cities are dissatisfied with their enumerations, but recounts require a substantial cause.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Wash
Durand
West Believes Taft A Great President, Says Wilson
New York November 1 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived to campaign for Stimson and voiced that the West is beginning to regard Taft as among the greatest presidents. He toured the Midwest predicting solid Republican returns in Iowa Kansas and Minnesota. He warned a Democratic Congress would come only if Republicans falter in the East. Wilson asserted Taft is a good president and will likely win a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Taft
Wilson
Stimson
Middle West
Towa
Kansas
Minnesota
Taft Delighted With Hitchcock At Cabinet Start
Washington November 1 Postmaster General Hitchcock will be a fixture in the Taft cabinet. The president is delighted with Hitchcock’s work and credits him with the responsibility for the eleven million dollar reduction of the postal deficit. Taft intends to seek legislation to introduce penny postage for letters. In discussing the post office department Taft said he is against continuing machine office holders and believes offices should be taken out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Taft
Evelen
Letterm Hitchcock
Grubb Breaks Eastern Counties 100 Mile Record
English vegetarian cyclist F. H. Grubb rode 100 miles in 6 hours 10 minutes 22 seconds, beating the prior record of 6 hours 10 minutes 13 seconds despite strong winds.
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F. H. Grubb
Clashing Claims as Kansas Votes Near
Topeka November 1 The final week of campaigning opens with Republicans asserting a 20 000 vote lead while Democrats predict a Hodges victory by similar margin The GOP chair forecasts Governor Stubbs reelection and the Democratic chair expects George Hodges to win Democrats also project three congressmen from districts one three and six as results loom
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Topeka
Kas
State
Dolley
Republican Committee
Stubbs
Martin
Democratic Committee
George H. Hodges
Battling Nelson Fights Draw With Lagrave
In San Francisco on November 1 observers split on whether Battling Nelson revived his old form in a 15 round draw with Anton Lagrave. Lagrave was four pounds overweight and the bout was declared off by the referee.
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San Francisco
Cal
Battling Nelson
Antone Lagrave
Lagrave
Burgess Records Emphasis Draws West End Audience
An enthusiastic 60 turnout at Stanfield greeted Senator C J Smith and Democratic candidates including Maloney Saylor Tweedy and Dr Monkman. Smith challenged opponent Burgess stance on statement No 1 and recalled Burgess remarks from a woolgrowers convention. Maloney and Saylor drew particular praise as popular local figures. The group plans to attend Athena tonight.
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Stanfield
C. J. Smith
West End
Senator Smith
Heppner
Burgess
East Oregonian
J. W. Maloney
J. B. Saylor
T. J. Tweedy
Dr. Monkman
Messrs. Maloney
Saylor
Athena
Coeur Ivalene Lands Open After Month’s Wait
Coeur d Alene Idaho November 1 Eighty people marched from Monaghan hall to the land office door and waited as lands opened for filing at noon The first to file was Edward N During of Decatur Illinois who claimed a full quarter section Filings followed at roughly fifteen minute intervals
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Coeur ‘dAlene
Ida
Coeur d'Alene Indiana Reservation
Monagham Hall
Land Office
Edward N. During
Decatur
Til
Marriage and advertising to boost wedding fees
In Clayton, Justice Werremerer laments declining marriages and plans to advertise. He will station two sandwich men in St Louis with a sign showing two hearts and a single arrow, directing the public to his office to boost wedding fee receipts.
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St. Louis
Werremerer
Clayton
Pegasus
Cupid
Louis
Peripatetic
Werremeyer
Toledo managers plan 12 hour in durance bowling contest
Toledo alley managers discuss a 12 hours en durance bowling contest with total pins to win. In Philadelphia last year a two man team race of 24 hours drew much attention and publicity.
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Toledo
Philadelphia
National strike looms as Teamsters threaten goods handling
Executive Committee meets this afternoon to set a new wage scale and authorize protests against wagon officers. In New York City, around a thousand Teamsters may be called out if demands are not met, with perishable goods at risk of unloading delays.
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New York City
Executive Committee
Arbitration Talks Open With Express Firms Except U S Express
In New York on November 1 representatives of the striking express clerks and the express companies met after noon and agreed to arbitrate. The United States Express company refused to recognize the union and did not join the talks.
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New York
United States Express Company
New York Strike Looms Over Express Drivers
In New York and Jersey City drivers and helpers strike affecting 100000 workers may trigger a national express drivers walkout. IBT executive committee to meet on a sympathetic strike while a new monthly wage scale is drafted. Health official told a drivers committee that 10000 cars of perishables may be unloaded, as guards on strike-breaker wagons draw protests from officials and crowds gather at depots.
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New York
Navy
New York City
Jersey City
International Brotherhood of Teamstern
International Union
Tederle
Victoria Empress Day Observed in Calcutta Celebrations
In Calcutta on November 1 English residents officials and loyal natives joined in the Holiday marking Queen Victoria’s 1868 proclamation as Empress of India. King George issued a message praising India’s progress and loyalty and pledging to extend representative institutions citizenship and native participation in law and government under the new emperor.
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Calcutta
India
Queen Victoria
George
Victoria
Edward
Reorganization at New York Assay Office Ends Service
Reorganization steps at the Reorganization Assay Office in New York begin with the retirement of Herbert G. Torrey after 37 years as chief assayer. The office, since 1854, has remained in the Torrey family with Prof. John Torrey as the first appointee, and Taft reportedly asked Torrey to resign in 1878.
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New York
Herbert G. Torrey
Torney
John Torrey
Taft
Torrey
Aay
Arctic Brotherhood Convention Heads to Vancouver Stay
Arctic Brotherhood members from Vancouver and B C unite with Grand Camp officers to stage a premier ward convention. The visiting northern fraternity will be entertained lavishly during their stay in the city, signaling a standout event in the order’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood
Vancouver
B. C
Killer in Caruthersville After Refusing Elopement
In Caruthersville Missouri on November 1 a man named Martin Rollins killed Mary Austin aged 16 after she refused to elope with him. A posse pursued Rollins who fled the scene as anger grew. He had pleaded before firing and then shot a second time. Rollins is a divorced father with several children. Local officials warned of lynch threats if captured.
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Caruthersville
Martin Rollins
Mary Austin
Rollins
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