Mayoralty War as Hearst Bannard and Gaynor Campaign Across City
New York october 22 Hearst Bannard and Gaynor hammered toward the nine day election with four Brooklyn speeches by Hearst seven East Side addresses by Bannard and stops for Gaynor at Long Island City and Plushing. Hearst attacked Gaynor over Tammany Hall and Wigwam remarks while outlining a Brooklyn newspaper plan if elected. Bannard predicted a strong third place for Hearst as Murphy hints at party power shifts and Charles Murphy praised Gaynor.
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New York
William R. Hearst
Otto T. Bannard
Willam J. Gaynor
Hearst
Brooklyn
East River
Barnard
East Side
Gaynor
Long Island City
Plushing
Tammany Hall
Rannard
Rainarid
Wonrat
Nik
Charles F. Murphy
W. Connors
PE. McCabe
Albany
McCabe
Murphy
Conners
B. Hill
Wis
Mysterious Raps Signal Death for Desert Family
Bertha Dougherty of Chicago believes mysterious floor raps warned of her brother Jay Dougherty and his wife Cora and their three children perishing of thirst in the Mojave desert. Detectives and a search party pursued clues as the family, last heard from Santee, California, faced a mid October crossing toward the Yura Indian reservation.
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Chicago
Bertha Dougherty
Jay
Mojave
Santee
Calif
Fearcher A
Miss Dougherty
Friends
San Bernardino
Jay Dougherty
Cora
Lois
Bettie
Elght
Robert
Misa Bertha Dougherty
Nia Boen
Baster
West Gate Canal
Governor Blackburn Will Soon Resign Panamanian Post
Washington Oct. 23 The Canal Record dated Oct 13 prints a positive announcement that J S Blackburn Governor of Panama and a member of the Panama Commission will shortly tender his resignation to President Taft.
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Washington
J. @.S. Blackburn
Panam
Panama Commission
Taft
Pea Crop Yields High Per Acre in Washington State
Spokane Washington October 23 Growing field peas could be a profitable Northwest industry if the Washington State College Pullman experiment supports it The college farm averaged 37 bushels per acre from 15 acres sown broadcast selling at 2 a bushel yielding 74 per acre The Agriculture Department reported 185 plats with most yields over 50 bushels and non irrigation soil in the Rousse country noted as well suited for peas The peas are easy to grow and the crop was produced on non irrigated land.
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Spokane
Wash
Calcutta Earthquake Officials Await Death Toll
Calcutta dispatch reports authorities delaying death toll estimates after the quake. Quetta says 150 bodies recovered and officials warn figures will rise. Anglo Indian residents show little concern for native victims as colonial HQ awaits further reports.
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Calcutta
Quetta
Assault in Third Degree Costs 8100
Spokane justice George W. Stocker found W. E. Schirmer guilty of assault in the third degree and breach of peace. Schirmer, a grain buyer, attacked lawyer Hoffman in the Brubacker home, dragged him from bed, ripped his robe, and a gun was produced as Schirmer fled. He paid a $100 fine plus costs.
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Spokane
Wash
George W. Stocker
W. E. Schirmer
Brubacker
W. GB. Hoffman
Schirmer
Ecarller
Hoffman
Hughwey Jennings to Lead Tigers Again Next Season
Detroit reports Hughey Jennings will again manage the Detroit Tigers after signing a new contract. Jennings, who joined the Tigers in 1907 from Baltimore, previously piloted the club to three consecutive pennants and steered them to the pennant before the season ended.
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Detroit
Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Jennifiga
Baltimore
Jennings
Ram
Earthquake Felt Across Missouri Towns Early Morning
A heavy earthquake lasting about a minute shook Cape Girardeau and nearby areas on October 22. Buildings rocked and a deep rumble accompanied the tremor. Felt in McClure Tilmore and Sikestown with no damage reported.
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Tremler
Missouri
Cape Girrardeau
McClure
Tilmore
Sikestown
Young Britt Wins 15-Round Decision in Savannah
Young Britt of Baltimore defeated Jimmy Moran in Savannah Georgia to win the decision after 15 rounds. The bout took place on October 22 with Britt securing the victory in front of local fans and officials.
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Young Britt
Savannah
Baltimore
Jimmy Moran
Last Day for Complaints to County Board of Equalization
The county board of equalization faces a final day for filing complaints on assessments. Next week the board will review and act on the complaints. About the usual number of complaints have been filed, possibly fewer than last year.
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County Board of Equalization
Death of New York Senator Patrick H. McCarren
Senator Patrick H. McCarren of Brooklyn died at St. Catherine’s Hospital after an appendicitis operation. A cooper, lawyer, and longtime political figure, he had been a dominant but controversial leader in New York politics. His mother was kept unaware of his illness. his funeral is planned for Monday at St. Vincent De Paul.
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New York
Hegan
Son
Patrick H. McCarren
Brooklyn
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Senator McCarren
Lineke
Campain
McCarren
Puto Mondiy
Church of St. Vincent de Paul
Cooper
Patrick Henry McCarren
Greater
New York State
Assembly
Senate
David H. A
State Committee
Hugh Me
Walla Walla Fire Destroys Davis Kaser Store Losses 25000
A late October blaze at the Davis Kaser store in the Trinity Lodge building on West Alder Street caused about 25000 in damage mainly from smoke and water. The Trinity Lodge structure suffered about 1000 in damage. The fire started near closing time, with witnesses noting possible oil and varnish fumes or crossed wires as causes. The entire stock valued at 90000 was insured. The fire department fought the flames, saving the block from total ruin.
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Davis-Kaser
I. 0. C. F. Temple
Walla Walla
Wash
Trinity Lodge
C. F. Temple
West Alder Street
Trinity Lolge Biilding
Hardware Department
Jointa
Hardware
Davis-Kaser Company
Irwin
James Kimmel
Portland
Borek
Mika Fagan
Los Angeles
Seattle Teacher Killed by Car at Coster Station
In Seattle on October 23 Miss Georgia M. Robbing, 30, a schoolteacher from Somerville Massachusetts, was killed at Coster station when she stepped in front of an interurban car while attempting to catch a Seattle car. The incident occurred in full view of several pupils.
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Seattle
Georgia M. Robbing
Coster Station
Somerville
Maes
Approaching Election Starts for Council Candidates
Local readers note the city election nears with few candidates yet. In the first ward, Councilman Munini’s term ends and talk centers on possible contenders like T. J. Twealy and C. W. Brownfield. McCormmach will not seek re election in the second ward, prompting discussions of A. F. May and A. Sloan for the north side seat. In the fourth ward, Councilman Hinkle’s term ends with Henry Schwarts mentioned as a potential successor and Bu retine’s seat awaiting a candidate.
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Munini
Mumm
Ebor
T. J. Twealy
C. W. Brownfield
W. P. Tem- de
Court Street
Connellman McCormmach
McCormmach
Iain
North Side
A. F. May
A. Sloan
Hinkle
Henry Schwarts
Empire Meat Company
Bu Retine
Proposed cut off may yet be made
Opinion favors a Stanfield starting point for an Echo Coyote cut-off as engineers survey routes from Hermiston under Engineer Roberts. Three routes exist, one via the river to Umatilla, another to Irrigon, and a Coyotte path. Hermiston residents fear non-stop heavy freight traffic.
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Stanfield
Edho
Hermiston
Roberts
West End
Umatilla
Hermiston Hill
Irringon
Coyote
Mass meeting protests De Lara arrest in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on October 23 a public protest will rally at Simpson auditorium under the De Lara Defensa league. Speakers include John Kenneth Turner and Judge John D Works, discussing arrests on suspicion and legality while officers guard to prevent disorder as authorities in Washington are said to have approved De Lara's arrest.
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Los Angeles
de Lara
Simpson Auditorium
John Kenneth ‘Turner
John D. Works
Wai
Ridgway
Washington
Jeffries Doubts Sincerity Of Big Black Smoke
New York Oct 22 A morning exchange shows Jeffries questioning Johnson's sincerity. He says Johnson remains in San Francisco and may delay. He demands proof of funds before meeting to sign final articles and warns of possible counter proposals, while hoping the negro will be on the level and fight.
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New York
Johnson
Jeffries
San Francisco
Terme
Strangler Smith defeats Greek grappler in Portland
In Portland on October 23, Strangler Smith, a local grappler, beat Greek Peter Buzukes in two straight falls, first with a hammer lock in 11 minutes and then in a strangle hold in 16 minutes. After the bout the Greek punched Smith when asked about the strangle, striking him in the face and knocking out two teeth. police intervened to keep the crowd from harming the Greek.
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Portland
Ore
Strangler
Smith
Peter Buzukes
Buzukes
Portola Autos Tear Up Dust in Feature Race
Pope Hartford car wins first race in a three event meet covering 150 125 and 258 miles on a straightaway track. Emergency hospitals and physicians' corps stand by for auto accidents as Pope Hartford leads the field in the free for all. Two accidents reported during the opening race.
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Pope
Hartford
Pope Hartford car wins 250 mile race in Oakland
In Oakland on Oct 21 Pope Hartford team driver Jack Fleming and mechanic Lester Traver won the 250 mile smaller car race in two hours 14 minutes and led the free for all 250 mile race before an accident. A middle aged man named McKittrick was struck by a tire from Sunset car No 3 and suffered severe injuries feared fatal, eliminating the car from the race.
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Oakland
Pope- Hartford
Jack Fleming
Lester Traver
McKittrick
Oakland Auto Derby Trials and Accidents Reported
Oakland, Oct 21 Seventeen autos started in a 21 mile dash for Por tola prizes watched by thousands as field hospitals and physicians stood by. Three races offered 700 200 100 dollars 1000 460 100 pounds and 2000 600 400 purses. Pope Hartford led with fastest single lap 18 minutes 52 seconds at 62.8 mph. First accident halted a Chalmers Detroit car injuring none seriously. Pope Hartford won the first race but not eligible for the second. A spectator fatally injured when a Knox car crashed near Elmhurst. Johnson died. companion wife unhurt. another driver Robinson injured attempting to balance car. Free’s car wrecked after hitting a tree.
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Oakland
Pope-Hartford
Jack Fleming
Chalmers-Detroit
Howard Warner
Sam Smith
Haywards
O. F. Johnson
Knox
Frank Free
Stanley Road
Elmhurst
Johnson
Joe Robinson
Hotel Irwin Guests Escape Fire In San Francisco
San Francisco on Oct 23 reports two hundred fifty guests at the seven story Hotel Irwin were awakened by smoke and flames. Panic spread as guests rushed to stairs and elevators with some injuries from falls during the scramble.
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San Francisco
Irwin
Walla Walla man falls on live wires at construction
Reed Crewe, working on a new substation at the North Western Electric plant, fell from a building and landed on live wires. He suffered severe burns and was hospitalized with little hope for recovery as heroic workers rescued him from the hazard.
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Wallan Walla
Reed Crewe
Littl
North Western Corporation Electric Company
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Bannard
Panama
Tremlor
Hughwey Jennings
Patrick
Echo and
Gieneral
Portola Autos
Frisco
Pope Hartford
Freming
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