Death of Vice President Sherman prompts funeral notices
Utica reports the death of Vice President James S. Sherman from Bright's disease at 9 42 p m following a long illness. Mrs Sherman is in poor health and the funeral is planned for 2 pm Saturday in Utica. Flags at half mast. many telegrams of condolence come from President Taft, Governor Wilson, and Colonel Roosevelt.
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Sherman
M. W. Stryker
Hamilton College
Oneida Court House
Forest Hill Cemetery
Utica
S. C
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
Khiney
O'Cloeck
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Washington in Mourning for Vice President Sherman
Washington, Oct 31, in deep mourning over the death of Vice President Sherman. Flags at half mast on government buildings. Officials, diplomats, and the cabinet mourn the loss of "Sunny Jim." Taft and cabinet may attend funeral. Chief Justice White to assign two justices for court representation.
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National Capital
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Aldea
Sunny Jim
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Diplomatic Corps
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Senate
Bacon
New York
Georgia
Taft
White
Supreme Court
Navy Department
War Department
Hitchcock
White House
Newark
N. J
Government seeks civil penalties from Northern Pacific
The government filed a suit against the Northern Pacific railway in Tacoma Washington alleging nine violations of the sixteen hour law and seeks 500 dollars for each violation. It also notes that shipping casualties of all nationals last year totaled 108 vessels with a tonnage of 114 291.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific Railway
Condolence Telegrams From Taft and Roosevelt
New York October 21 President Taft sent a telegram to Mrs Sherman offering heartfelt sympathy on the loss of her husband Vice President Sherman. Roosevelt also telegraphed Mrs Sherman expressing shock and sorrow and extending sincere condolences.
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New York
Taft
Mra
Sherman
Utlen
Congress
Madison Square Garden
Roosevelt
Jumea’s
Utica
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft's Tribute A Touching One
President Taft's proclamation marks Memorial Day silence for Vice President Sherman as the nation mourns. The president ordered federal offices closed on the funeral day, flags half mast at military posts, and U S representatives abroad to pay tribute for 36 days.
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Washington
Taft
Sherman
Senate
United States
Old drinking cup to be abolished from all trains
Secretary MacVeagh issues sweeping order banning public drinking cups on interstate railroad cars vessels depots and waiting rooms effective immediately. Health investigation cites cups as carriers of disease and a source of thousands of bacteria from infected persons.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Public Health Services
Treasury Department
More Money Needed to Finish Campaign
New York Oct 31 Rolla Wells democratic national treasurer filed his second report showing 5155,058 received to date. Campaign expenses are 45,558,813 leaving a deficit of 45,010. Henry Mor senthiu loaned the national committee 40000. The budget committee advised Chairman McCombs that 150,000 more is needed to finish the Conde.
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Rolla Wells
Henry Morsenthiu
National Committee
McCombs
Republican vice presidential talks after Sherman death
In New York and Kansas City discussion swirls around possible substitutes for Sherman. Hadley of Missouri Cummins of lowk and Bo Tah of Idaho are named as potential candidates. Taft officials and party leaders weigh options as November 12 national committee meeting approaches. President Taft proclaims national day of mourning with government business suspended and funeral arrangements underway. Senators and representatives arrange attendance at the obsequies, honoring Sherman’s memory.
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Sherman
Hadley
Missouri
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National Committee
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Charlea D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Becker Becomes Convict No 627348 at Sing Sing
In Ossining New York Oct 1 Becker is listed as convict No 627348 at Sing Sing. He says he is confident of a new trial and slept well last night after the designation.
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Pendleton Commercial Association Names New Secretary James Gwinn
James H. Gwinn is chosen as secretary of the Pendleton Commercial Association to fill the vacancy left by J E Keefe Jr who departs Saturday for Texas to join Miller and Draper as musical director. Gwinn begins tomorrow and will serve sixty days or until a permanent appointee is selected. He brings prior experience as secretary of the old Credit Mens association and of the Round-up in its early years, with strong qualifications as publicity man for the organization.
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Pendleton Commercial Association
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J. E. Keefe, Jr
Texas
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Ellis
Mr. Gwinn
Old Credit Mens’ Association
Commercial Organization
Mrs Jean McComas Dies After Safety Related Wounding
In San Francisco on October 31 Mrs Jean McComas wife of W P McConmas a wealthy mining engineer of Los Angeles and Mexico died this morning from a personal safety related bullet wound. McComas was arrested after the shooting but later released.
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Mra
Jean McComas
W. P. McConmas
Los Angeles
Mexico
McComas
Tallest Man at Lunch Counter Orders Short Cake
A fragment quotes a remark from a beauty in a Lippincotts item noting the tallest man at a lunch counter ordered short cake, capturing a small, quirky observation in a period tone.
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Lippincotts
East Webb Street paving eyed after remonstrance vote
The council considers paving most of Webb Street from Cottonwood to Court as the next improvement if the remonstrance fails. County court support is noted, with a petition aiming for over fifty percent property owner backing. Henry Craig challenges West Court Street pavement, prompting a brief clash that ends with a timely adjournment. City officials defend the work, claiming tests show the base meets specs. Continue on page five.
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Kimbrell
Supt
Poet Joaquin Miller Kin named for pet dog tragedy in Chico
In Chico California on October 31 Pols Joaquin, namesake of the poet Joaquin Miller, is found dead at his home in what is described as a death by own action over the loss of a pet dog. The bereaved man, known across Tehama, Butte and Shasta counties, was often seen mourning beside the dog’s grave.
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Joaquin Miller
Here
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Butte
Shasta
Man and Wife Arrested in Chicago Murder Case
Mr and Mrs Charles Conway were arrested at the home of Conway's mother in Lima Ohio and are to be questioned in connection with the murder of Sophia Singer of Chicago. The Conway couple showed surprise upon learning they were suspects. the wife became hysterical.
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Lima
Ohio
Get
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Conway
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Heame
Governor Wilson Heads to Madison Square Garden Speech
Princeton New Jersey October 31 Governor Wilson prepares to address a crowd at Madison Square Garden tonight. He expresses strong satisfaction with the campaign efforts in New Jersey.
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N. J
Wilson
Madison Square Garden
New Jersey
Death May Bar G O P Candidate
Debates arise over how to handle Vice President Sheridan’s death and its impact on the election. Questions crowd lawyers as to whether a replacement can be chosen for the ticket, or who would become president if the Republicans win. Article 12 outlines the electors’ procedure.
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