Chinese rebels seize towns declare martial law in Hankow
Reports from Peking and Tokyo on Oct 20 describe rebels retaking Franken, massive imperial losses, and rebel control as ships join the uprising. Hankow proclaims martial law while Japan plans to deploy seventy thousand troops to protect foreign interests and prepares for maneuvers to guard Japanese property.
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Peking
China
Franken
Manehus
Shanehas
Soh
Hankow
Dapin
Toklo
Kyuehug
Japan
Central China Flood Famine Reaches Crisis
Reports from the interior describe widespread starvation across Central China. Drowning villages, marauding bands, and cannibalism are alleged as the Yanatse valley corridor from Tehang to the sea shows collapsed agriculture and trade. Missionaries warn the situation surpasses any prior disaster.
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Shangiai
China
Tehang
Yanatse
San Francisco Report Claims Chinese Rebels Lose Heavy Toll
A San Francisco dispatch reports that a young China revelation claims secret Hankow dispatches indicating Imperial troops were badly beaten with about 1900 killed and hundreds wounded. Rebel losses are cited around 200.
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San Francisco
Young China Resvelation
Hankow
Imperial
Milton County Commissioner In Auto Accident
Walla Walla Union reports Milton County Commissioner H M Cockburn involved in a car collision while driving his family to a play. A dog crossing the road caused a dust cloud and both cars suffered minor damage. the other driver’s identity was not obtained and the dog escaped.
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H. M_.Cockburn
Milton
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Union
A. M. Cockburn
Keylor Grand Anr
Farmers’ Packing House
Morgan Health Rumors Roil Markets In New York
Reports from New York on October 2 state financier J P Morgan’s health alarmed markets with rumors of critical illness though his associates said he caught a cold Tuesday and is presently in his usual health at his home.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Football Hero of Near Fire Rescues Barn Fire
Harry Krebs, a high school football star, discovered a fire near the Averill barn while returning from a bonfire rally. He shouted for help, fetched a bucket, and with Mr. Averill, extinguished the flames threatening three horses and the barn. Investigators suspect arson, noting the barn door was secured with rope and no alleyway access exists.
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Harry Krebs
Himman Sford
Wella Wallin
Elfe
Krele
Bern
Avertilta
Krebs
Averill
Watt
Lilet
Finmex
Wereanil
Former Resident Potwine Dies in Riverside at 87
N W Potwine, once a Pendleton rector’s father, died at his Riverside California home after a long illness. Born 1835 in East Windsor Connecticut, he lived much of his life in New England before moving to Pendleton in 1892 and later Hawaii. Cremation followed. ashes to Connecticut for burial. He was a devout Episcopalian and valued friend of many in this city.
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N. W. Potwine
W. E Potwine
Church of the Redeemer
Riverside
California
Ida E. Potwine
I. A. Campbell
Mr. Potwitte
East Windsor
Conn
Pendleton
Honolulu
Hawaila
Epizcopal Church
Auto Driver Killed at Woodland Park Track
Billy Pearce, driving a Colby racing car at high speed on the south turn, was instantly killed last night when his machine crashed into the fence during a single practice spin for the race meet. A burst tree is suspected as the cause.
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Sioux City
Towa
Billy Pearce
Colby
Woodland Park
Pearce
Salt Lake Women Name Ticket for Municipal Election
About twenty thousand women in Salt Lake City plan to cast a ticket of their own in the October 4 primary to choose candidates for municipal offices. The movement aims to influence local government through organized voter action led by women.
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Ttah
Salt Lake
Utah
Ovt
Salt Lake City
One Opposes Death In McNamara Case Jury Box
In Los Angeles on October 20, the prosecution and defense spar over whether jurors biased against the death penalty can serve in the McNamara dynamite explosion case. Twelve jurors sit with three challenges as Judge Bordwell weighs if a juror believing dynamite caused the blast can remain. Several potential jurors are excused or questioned, and no court session is set for further record review before ruling on the challenges.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ventreman
W. Allome
Times
Horton
Bordwell
Tlordwell
Venianen
Vanieman Mcintosh
Leaher Wit
Bitter Denker
Veniceman Powell
C.F Moinning
F. D. Ferent
Seston
Juder Hondweil
Strike nears end in Chicago as union talks delay
International Secretary Kramer of the Blacksmiths Union said strike leaders of the Miners Central railroad are unofficially forming a plan to end the strike after threshing out concerns. He indicated ending the strike is a matter of resolving differences before an arrangement is reached. Springfield notes report on McNamara return shows state convention backing a fair trial and innocence of the McNamara brothers.
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Chicago
Kramer
The
Blacksmith
Miners Central Railroad
Demin
McNamara
Springfield
Tmi
Tabor
J. J. McNamara
Inidlina
McNamara Brothers
Battleship Ororen Arrives Before Deployment to San Diego
Seuttl reports the battleship Ororen arrived today in preparation for departure to San Diego and Mare Island where she will take on Ammunitio?n. The voyage follows loading and resupply at the port as crews ready for sea.
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Seuttl
Ororen
San Diego
Mare Island
Twelve miners drowned at Wharton Steel mine
Twelve men were drowned today at the Wharton Steel Company's mine in Hibernia New Jersey when water from an abandoned working flooded the shaft. The bodies have not been recovered.
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Hibernia
N. J
Wharton Steel Company
Arrests Sought in Stephenson Case Amid Lorimer Slush Fund Ties
Investigation into Senator Stephenson's election deepens as Iivestign en committee chair Weyburn seeks Robbery J. Shields arrest for defying orders to testify. Shields, linked to Milwaukee and Bu rertor Wis, carried affidavits aiding Edward Hines, Lorimer slush fund's chief collector. Warrants prepared. Shields to be brought before committee under guard if needed.
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Milwaukee
Wik
United States
Stephenson
Weyburn
Iivestignen
J. Shields
Burertor
Wis
Slichis
Shiehie
William Lorimer
Illinois
Edward Hines
Tt Lorimer Slush Fund
Stephenean
Woman Dies as Pastor Is Arrested in Wedding Tragedy
Boston scene of a sensational murder the Reverend Clarence Richeson faces murder charges after nineteen year old Viola Linnell dies from cyanide. The bride to be Miss Linnell had planned a Cambridge wedding with Richeson before her death as investigators probe a possible motive and the minister’s role. Richeson pleads not guilty and awaits trial set for October 31.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence Virgil Richeson
Emanuel Haptisy
Cambridge
Wrrest
Mirddér
Pretty Nineteen
Vour St. Avy Linnull
Newton
Richesin
Richeson
Hahn
Miss Linnell
Edmond
Mise Linnell
Hicheson
Miss Edmand
Misa Sinneldls
Earl
Miss Robains
Ata
Reverend Richeson
Tony Richeson
Anid Anid
Viola Edmoane
Taft Encounters Indians During Sheridan Visit
President Taft toured Sheridan Gillette and New Castle returning home from a trip. A group of tidian braves in war paint asked for a pension for a Crow who was killed by a police officer, creating a striking moment on Taft's homeward journey.
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Sheridan
Former Washington highway official faces grand larceny charge
Olimpia October 20. Former Highway Commissioner Toren Snow of Spokane must stand trial for grand larceny after losing his supreme court appeal. He allegedly failed to recover about 221000 dollars remaining from a ten dollar per share payment by the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway for right of way at Snoqualmie Pass.
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Olimpia
Toren Snow
Spokane
Supreme Court
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad Company
Snejwaimie Pass
AF of L Convention Called for Atlanta Next Month
Washington reports the official call for the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor to convene in Atlanta starting the thirteenth day of next month.
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Washington
American Federaton of Labor
Atlanta
Commission Plan Charter Nearing Progressive League Approval
The charter drafting panel reports the commission government charter will be submitted to the Progressive League soon for action. It envisions a mayor and two commissioners with fixed salaries and six year terms, though changes may occur after league review. The plan consolidates executive authority in three paid commissioners and seeks to abolish the water board, directing all power to the trio.
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Commission
Progressive League
League
Saints
Wit
No. 1
No. 2
Witter
Water Board
Governor Wilson Plans Westward Political Tour
Governor Woodrow Wilson, after a Somerset County address and a Reser rally, will depart for a tour of Wisconsin and Texas. The visit follows his nomination speech and signals continued campaign activity for the Democratic ticket.
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Trenton
N. J
Somerset County
Woodrow Wilson
Wisconsin
Texas
Wilken
Round Up Pictures Draw Full House at Grand Theater
Packing the Grand Theater last night, audiences filled every seat and stood in aisles and rear to watch a moving picture program. Enthusiasm ran high as Whickaroo and an outta vied for supremacy, with Brisco's battle against a steel being crowned the sensational feature of the night.
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Brisco
NO GAME TODAY RAIN GIANTS IN BAD
Wet grounds from continued rainfall postpone the fourth World Series game in Philadelphia. The field is a mud pool and plans suggest Mt. McGraw may start Milhween for the Giants, while Plank is tipped for the Athletics. The National Leagues Commission threatens discipline for McGraw and Pouring Merkle over umpire abuse, with fines and potential suspensions.
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Rain Giants
Philadelphia
Maniker McGraw
Giants
Milheween
Plank Willi
Lie Athletics
New York
New York National
National Baseball Commission
McGraw
Pires
Merkle
Coast League Head Resigns as Baseball Leader
San Francisco reports Judge Graham, president of the Pacific Coast Baseball League, resigned due to judicial duties and a sense he had served his term. He was elected to lead in 1909.
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San Francisco
Graham
Pacific Coast Basebhall League
Judicial Business
Nottingham Abandoned in Columbia River Tow
The schooner Nottingham of Nottingham has been sent to the San Francisco board of marine underwriters by its owners for complete abandonment. The vessel was towed into the Columbia River Suminy last in a helpless condition.
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Porthindore
Notlee
San Francisco Board of Marine Underwriters
William Nottingham
Nottingham
Columbia River
Passenger agent Walter Hartung dies by own hand
Los Angeles authorities report Walter Hartung a 23 year old city passenger agent for a steamship line committed suicide with a gun today. He was brooding over a disputed engagement and his parents objected to his marriage plans. The girl’s name could not be learned.
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Los Angeles
Marrhtse
Walter Hartung
Binning Steamship Company
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