Taft Greeted by Gay Gil in San Francisco Rally
President Taft arrived in San Francisco after traveling 626 miles on the national tour. He has spoken 114 times since Beverly departure and will reach about 3060 speeches, facing a husky voice and lingering cold as more than half a million people lined the streets. Senator Bourne urged Taft’s reelection, predicting Taft as one of history’s greatest presidents with Roosevelt backing his policies.
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Robert H. Hard
United
Taft
San Francisco
Opt
Beverly
Thi City
Heo
Bourne
Oregon
Toosevelt
New York
Taft Speaks to Thousands at Berkeley Greek Theater
Taft and his party arrived in Berkeley California this morning. In a speech before about seven thousand people at the Greek Theater on the University of California grounds he argued that popular government is the best form and discussed the U S Philippines relations.
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Berkeeley
Calif
Taft
University of California
United States
Philippines
Great Northern Chief Denies Fall Feron Shortage
Jame J. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern board, denied a fen shortage this fall for the crop movement. He announced plans to build the Oregon Trunk line up the Deschutes river, but said how far the road would extend had not been determined.
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Chivigo
Jame J. Hill
Great Northern Board
Louisville Fall Racing Meet Produces Tight Competition
Louisville Ky October 4 The second week of the Louisville fall racing meeting opened with a balanced program headlined by the 14 Inn handicap the fourth race won by Tim Bridge. He ran a tight kick to secure the win continuing a strong showing from Saturday's performances.
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Louieville
Timbridge
Newsmen Reslen and Bransford Resign from Daily News
London Oct. 5 TH. W. Nevinson and FAL W. Bransford quit their leader writer posts at the Daily News in protest of the government's handling of suffragette prisoners.
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Reslen
London
TH. W. Nevinson
Fal W. Bransford
The
Daily News
Temporary Employees Fired in Omaha Car Barns
Announcements posted in the Street Railway company car barns in Omaha Neb yesterday notify all temporary employees their services will not be needed after tonight.
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Omaha
Neb
Street Railway Company
Plan to Elect Directors by Territorial Districts Reform Bank Governance
Stockholders would elect a board by territorial districts and a second board of government directors formed from treasury officials. Lively debate surrounds lifelong appointments for active bank officers chosen jointly by both boards. Advocates claim polities would vanish, but public fear centers on centralized money power and Wall Street influence.
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Treasury
Tte
Wall Street
Mine Explosion Traps Sixty in British Columbia Mine
A powerful blast at a mine fifteen miles from Naniamo British Columbia traps sixty workers on three levels. Rescue teams fear deaths as no contact has been made since the explosion occurred at nine o'clock this morning.
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Naniamo
B.C
Censorship Shapes Odd Aldwyck Themed Night
London October 4 The Aldwych theater faced a censorship twist as an American actor was hired for the season but only a censored production was permitted. The manager improvised by weaving a play around a band with no real plot, featuring people strolling the bandstand and engaging in loud, seemingly meaningless talk.
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London
Aldwyich Theater
Suffragist Laura Aakeworth Taken to Hospital in England
In Birmingham England Miss Laura Aakeworth a suffragist was force fed with a stomach pump by prison officials during a hunger strike by women prisoners. She was taken to the hospital today with serious illness and is believed near death despite efforts to keep the matter quiet.
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Birmingham
England
Laura Aakeworth
Crane Recall From Washington Delays Orient Trip
Newly appointed minister to Pekin Crane is recalled to Washington by telegram from Secretary Knox. He will stay one day to attend a banquet with President Taft present, awaiting further instructions about eastern affairs. Crane plans to sail for the Orient on October 20 aboard the Koreas. He did not know what Knox wished to discuss.
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Dot
Charien R Crane
United States
Pekin
Washington
Knox
Crane
Thomas
Orient
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Crane
Prestaint Taft
Mr. Knox
England May Take a Hand in Morocco Crisis
Reports say Britain may intervene to quell the Rif tribesmen rebellion in Morocco. A cabinet meeting was called to discuss the situation as France's actions risk widening international tensions. Spain is rumored pressed toward war by French interests, with Germany seen aiding Sultan Murat Hafid's aims in Africa.
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France
Spain
William
London
England
Morocco
Moroccn
Germany
Africa
Sultan Murat Hafid
Mystery surrounding disappearance of George Powers
Omaha October 4 The mystery surrounding the disappearance of George Powers acting general manager of the Armour Packing Company deepened as shipping records show his baggage bound for Duluth later diverted to an unidentified man. Powers had planned to go to California. the baggage then went to Canada. Armour company asserts Powers' accounts are straight.
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Omaha
George Powers
Armour Packing Companie
Duluth
Powers
California
Canada
Armour Company
Bowers
New Haven Leads GOP Shift In Connecticut Elections
New Haven in Connecticut echoed a statewide swing as Republicans won control in key cities. The liquor question dominated ballots and several towns flipped. Waterbury and New Haven each reported Republican gains amid broad Republican momentum in 162 of 168 municipalities.
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New Haven
Conn
Waterbury
Balloons Sighted in Continental Race Near Dewitt
The balloon In-Gann, a contestant in the St. Louis continental race, is reported above Dewitt, Missouri, about 150 miles west of the city. The balloon St. Louis was sighted this morning about 125 miles west of St. Louis.
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St. Louis
In- Gann
Dewitt
Hearst May Run for Mayor of Gotham
New York Oct 4 After a conference with William Randolph Hearst Charles F E Gehring chairman of the New York committee of the Independence League announced last night that it was not improbable that the founder of the league would enter the mayoralty fight at the head of an independent ticket Gehring would not make a definite statement but implied Hearst had signified willingness to enter the field again this year
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
Charles FE. Gehring
The
Independence League
League
Gehring
Hearst
Union County Fair Opens In La Grande Streets
La Grande Oregon October first the Union county fair opened last night in a purpose built street pavilion the exhibits are all in place and ready for viewing as the fair marks a new era in local celebration with the first street based display of the event.
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Union County Fair
la Grande
Ore
Union County
Ite
Central Bank Plan Aims To Stabilize Nation’s Banking
A proposed U S central bank would be a bankers bank not taking deposits or conducting normal banking. It would issue notes and act as fiscal agent for the government, aiding national banks in stress. Initial stock planned at 100 million dollars, divided among national and possibly state banks, with quotas restricting holdings. The aim is to unify and stabilize the country’s banking system rather than compete.
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Washington, Qt. T
United States
Congress
Monetary Commission
Ailvocktes
Pacific Wave Newsroom Claims Unique Leased Wire Access
The University of Washington daily paper Pacific Wave boasts it is the only college publication in the country receiving full telegraphic press reports directly via leased wire. The claim, noted in the Fertile, Ore edition, emphasizes its distinctive sourcing of United Press material for editorial rooms.
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Fertile
Ore
University of Washington
Pacific Wave
United Preas
Governor Draper’s Home Destroyed by Fire
The governor’s magnificent home in Boston was destroyed by fire early today with an estimated loss of two hundred thousand dollars. The family was away. only servants were present. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Boston
Draper
Lawyer Edmund Kelly Dies in New York Home
Edmund Kelly, a distinguished lawyer who practiced in New York and Paris, died today at his Nyack home in his 69th year. He previously won the Anna and divorce suit against Count Boni de Castellane and reportedly received $175,000. Attorney Milton in Milton is connected with cases now being tried in the circuit court.
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New York
Edmund Kelly
Paris
Nenaema
Nyack
N.Y
Kelly
Anna
Count Boni de Castellane
Damages Sought in Suit Over Lost Railroad Fruit Cars
Riggs and Martin sue the A N company for about 7400 dollars for October and November 1907 fruit spoilage after the railroad failed to furnish twelve cars. Defense claims officials did all possible to supply cars and much fruit rotted already. Trial underway with jury of twelve selected. witnesses include railroad agents at Milton and Walla Walla.
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A. & N. Company
Eircuit
Riggs & Martin
Cominy
Charles Cohen
Boise Ia
A. Lowell
G. W. Rugg
James Nelson
A. KR. Seely
Chris Traver
G. N. Morrison
Kim Morton
J. Mumm
Will Kupers
Jesse Hales
E. W. Rhea
H. H. Edwards
Milton
Walla Walla
C. F. van de Water
Posses Close On Salem Murderer Near Leban
George Meyers who shot Policeman Eckhart during a disturbance arrest faces capture within 12 hours as three posses pursue him near Leban. Meyers told a farmer he would die with his boots on, and Sheriff Minto orders to take him dead or alive. The hunt is the era’s most exciting since Bandit Tracey.
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Ralem
Get
George Meyers
Eckhart
Lebanon
Meyers
Minto
Tracey
Cleveland Conference Aims to End Three Cent Fare
In Cleveland on October 5 a conference opens to abolish the three cent fare by negotiating a new contract with the street railway company now operating a five cent fare. The city seeks to adjust rates under municipal control and to finalize terms with the carrier.
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Cleveland
Court denies new trial for Finch in Fisher case
The supreme court refused the attorneys for James Finch a rehearing in the case of the man who shot and killed Attorney Ralph Fisher. In Cleveland, Japanese trade commissioners left after a dinner hosted by local business leaders with John D. Rockefeller at the speaker's table.
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Oct
The
Supreme Court
James Finch
Ralph Fisher
Cleveland
John BD. Rockefeller
Indictments Hit New York Race Tracks and Officials
Kings county grand jury indicted two major tracks, three police officials, five private detectives and 25 bookmakers in a case tied to the Hart-Agnew anti betting law. Prominent figures linked to racing including W. K. Vanderbilt and George Peabody Wetmore named among board members and officers of the Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jockey Clubs.
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New York
Kings County Grand Jury
Kings County
Brighton Beach
Court of Appeals
United States
W. K. Vanderbilt
Coney Inland
F. G. Sturgis
F. G. Wadsworth
Court Denies New Trial In Walsh Bank Misuse Case
The federal court of appeals today denied the application of John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank, for a new trial after his conviction for misapplying bank funds.
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Chicago
Court of Appeals
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Taft Handshake Tragedy Strikes Child in Yakima
In North Yakima Washington Muriel Vose a six year old girl died after meeting President Taft and shaking his hand The excitement of the encounter led to heart failure the cause of death The child had been in full health before the event and died last evening after Taft departed
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Taft
North Yakima
Muriel Vose
Delarm of Seattle Seeks Brief City Business Visit
Delarm of Seattle has remained in the city for a couple of days to conduct business transactions.
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EB. Delarm
Seattle
Final Fray Approaches as World Series Umpires Named
Pittsburg October reports indicate J E Johnson and William E Klein will umpire the National League game while Silk O Loughlin and Billie Brang represent the American League in the Detroit Pirates series. First game scheduled for Friday in Pittsburg, with games in Detroit and Pittsburg to follow, possible neutral site for seventh game. A large betting pool exists around the Tigers and Pirates clash, with Wagner vs Cobb a highlighted wager and Adams or Willis pegged for Pirates opening pitching.
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Klem
O'Loughlin and Evans
Detroit
Pittsburg
J. E. Johnson
William E. Klein
Silk O'Loughlin
Billie Brang
Mullin
Tigers
Mamnitz
Pirates
Pittsboro
Abdbouchio
Abstein
Adame
Brandon
Byrne
Camiita
Clarke
Frock
Gibson
Hyatt
Leach Daeveer Liefield
Maddox
Miller
Moore
Bush
Crawford
Cobb
Delehanty
Donovan
Jennings
Thomas
Jones David
Jones
Killian
McIntyre
Moriarity
O'Leary Stanage
Schmidt
Speer
Summers Willetts
Works
Wagner
Ty Cobb
Adams
Willis
Chicago Closes NL Season With Win Over Pirates
Chicago defeated the champion Pirates by 2 runs to 0 to finish the local National League season. Brown and Mornin pitched for Chicago with Frock and Gibson catching. The score reflected Chicago’s late strong innings as Pittsburg struggled to score in the closing game.
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Chicago
Plittebures
R. HE
Galeaed
Pittsburg
Moren ejected as forfeit gives New York win
New York hosts Philadelphia forfeit the second game after Moren objects to a decision by umpire Mullen. Moren Knabe and Doolin were ejected and Philadelphia forfeited, yielding a 9 to 0 win for New York after a 6 to 5 first game. Batteries Coridon and Dooin for Philadelphia, Wiltse and Wilson for New York.
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New York
Philadelphia
Moren
Mullen
Knabe
Doolin
R. H. EB
New. York
Igscecenseen
Coridon
Dooin
Wiltse and Wilson
Balloon race for Gordon Bennett cup underway
Six balloons representing the United States Belgium France and Switzerland remain aloft as the James Gordon Bennett cup contest continues. England Austria and Italy have withdrawn from the competition.
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Zurich
Oct
Belgium
France
Switzerland
England
Austrian
Italy
Sherman Conducted Pendleton Trade Trip
F. E. Sherman of Pilot Rock transacted business in Pendleton last evening and returned home the morning.
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F. E. Sherman
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
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