Astor Wedding Postponed Amid Media Frenzy
New York September 7 Colonel Jacob Astor and Miss Madatine Force postpone their wedding today amid minister refusals and speculation a Connecticut ceremony may occur. William Force, father of the bride, shields himself from a crowd of newspaper photographers as he enters a Fifth Avenue jewelry store.
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New York
Jacob Astor
Madatine Force
Edward €. Johnson
First Baptist Church
Newport
R. L
Astor
Connecticut
William Force
Olehi
Camerra
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Fortune
Securite
Indictments Accuse Millionaires of Gem Smuggling
New York today's federal indictments charge Nathan Allen of Kenosha Wisconsin and John R Cillins of Memphis Tennessee with conspiring to smuggle gems worth thousands of dollars into the port of New York. The cases were prepared since August 209 and hinge on testimony from Mrs Helen Duell Jenkins who reportedly quarreled with Allen.
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New York
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
John R. Cillins
Memphis
Tenn
Ueht
United States
Wise
Federal Grand Jury
Helen Duell Jenkins
Allen
PLAN 10 BLOW-UP NAVY YARD FOUND
Boston Sept 7 three sticks of dynamite were found concealed in the framework of a floating crane at Charleston navy yard in an apparent plan to blow up part of the works. The charge was placed within five feet of hammering mechanics, posing grave danger as it was discovered. Naval authorities have no known motive for the attack.
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Boston
Mass
Charleston Navy Yard
Gomez A Candidate Por Mexico Presidency
Mexico City reports that Francisco Gomez may run for president on an Independent ticket, with his brother Emilio Vasquez Gomes as his opponent on another. Emilio accepted a candidacy from the liberal puro party, while anti reelectionists consider nominating Emilio or Francisco. Progressives rejected Francisco Gomez for vice president on the Madero ticket, yet northern clubs urge him for vice president.
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Mexico City
Gomez
Francisco Gomez
Tcket
Emilio Vasquez Gomes
Emilio
Liberal Puro
Francisco J. Madero
Ait
Emilio Gomex Asther
Francisco
Madero
Chihuahua
Pinchot and Poindexter Visit Alaska for Resource Survey
Cordova Alaska Sept 7 Gifford Pinchot former Interior chief and U S Senator Poindexter of Washington arrive to study Alaska natural resources. They are welcomed by Mayor Lahrop and pressed by Morgan Guggenheim syndicate with coal and railroad maps. They plan to go Seward Matanuska coal fields join Holmes Geologists survey then Controller Bay and Bering River coal fields.
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Cordova
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
Department of the Interior
United States
Poindexter
Washington
Lahrop
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
Seward
Matanuska
Holmes Geologists
Controller Bay
Bering River
Jack Johnson Reveals Plans To Retire And Open Gym
Paris Sept 7 Jack Johnson champion prizefighter of the World announced he intends to retire after disposing of all challengers to his title and then return to the city to open a gymnasium. Weather notes from Washington report heavy rainfall in the east and sunshine in the interior and west with dry favorable conditions for crop growth in corn states and spring growing areas.
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Paris
France
Jack Johnson
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Mother and Son Murdered While Alone at Ranch
Seappeuse Oregon September 7 authorities report the bodies of Mrs Dalay Wehrmann age 35 and her four year old son found murdered in their isolated home. They were beaten and shot and authorities suspect a depraved killer. Sheriff Thompson ordered special deputies to locate suspicious characters. The husband Frank Wehrmann of Baker Oregon is expected to arrive today after visiting last Sunday.
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Seappeuse
Ore
Dalay Wehrmann
Tony
Thompson
Thfe
Frank Wehrmann
Baker
Portland
Two German Aviators Burned to Death in Fall
In Ftrasburg Germany on September 7 aviators Lieutenant Neumann and Leconte were killed instantly when their motor exploded at Hilzheim. Their machine plunged from several hundred feet, the craft enveloped in flames and both men were badly burned.
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Ftrasburg
Germany
Neumann
Leconte
Hilzheim
Tom Tint Childbirth Among Hindoo Laborers
In Ontario California a Hindoo laborer nicknamed Tom failed to show for work and on inquiry the foreman learned Tom had become the mother of a baby three days earlier, born after the gang quit work. The note remarks that Hindoo women often work in men's clothes when able and resemble men in strength.
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Tom
Ontario
Cal
Brutal double assault and murder spree shocks Colorado and California
In Los Angeles a mob searches for a likely escaped prisoner accused of killing Mrs. Melvina Haskins and raping her after she answered a doorbell. In Canyon City a truck farmer's wife was violently assaulted by two Negro men as a sheriff's posse hunts the assailants along the railroad.
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Colorado
Los Angeles
Calif
Melvina Haskins
Haskins
Santis Anna
Santa Ana
Hammell
Huskity
Canyon City
Colo
Sept
Leonard Hoxick
Arizona Republicans Seek Judiciary Recall Plan
Phoenix Sept 7 Republicans convene to discuss restoring the Arizona constitution’s judiciary recall provision vetoed by Taft. The state central committee summons six Republicans for a conference set for September 20. Concurrently candidates for state offices will be nominated to present their platforms to voters before primaries.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Taft
Congress
Republican State Central Committee
Sis Republicans
Woman Burned To Death In Esquimalt House Fire
Mrs. Arthur J. Hicks of Constance Avenue Esquimalt died in a house fire that destroyed her home. Her charred body was found across the kitchen range and authorities believe she suffocated while attempting to escape.
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Victoria
Arthur J. Hicks
Constance Ave. Esquimalt
Removal of Wires Further Considered
The council discussed undergrounding overhead wires after two weeks of delay. City Engineer Geary was instructed to obtain estimates of costs to property owners and the light and telephony companies, while other routine reports and bills were reviewed.
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Special Investigation Committee
Geary
Bkimbre Il
Gsalgianee
Fight for peage Kline predicts union crisis
In Sacramento on September 7 President Kline of the railroad smiths union warned the shopmen a crisis would test their souls and urged peace while signaling willingness to strike if demands are not met by Southern Pacific. He contrasted Kruttschnitt running railroads with unions handling organizing methods. No change in situation noted after remarks reached San Francisco.
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Sacramento
Calif
Eyine Ng
Kline
Railroad Blacksmith’s Union
Southern Pacific Rairoad Company
Kruttschnitt
San Francisco
Kine
Hiecksmith's Union
Portland to Ship 16,000 Tons of Flour to China Trade
Portland dispatch notes heavy flour shortages. About 4 496 500 tons will be shipped from Portland to ports in September and October. Nine thousand tons will depart before month end. Steamer space for three months is tight as Puget Sound mills also receive large orders for four shipments to Chinese ports.
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Portland
Puget Sound
Judge Chesbro Overrules Demurrer in Indecent News Case
In Los Angeles on September 7 Judge Chesbro overruled the demurrer of General Of and the Times editor and ordered their appearance Monday to answer charges of printing indecent news.
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Trin
Los Angeles
Calif
Chesbro
Tines
Missing Mildred Brooks Found Starving in Oakland
Miss Mildred Brooks young girl had been missing from her San Francisco home since August 29. A bellboy from a hotel lured her away with a marriage promise, but deserted the pair near Gatland. She was found wandering Oakland streets in destitute, starved condition by a policeman.
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San Francisco
Calif
Mildred Brooks
Oakland
Steamer Strikes Rocks Near Golden Gate, Panic Amid Rescue
The Santa Clara struck rocks at the entrance to Golden Gate in dense fog causing panic among over a hundred passengers. A heavy wind and water leakage raised danger briefly before the steamer backed into deep water and sailors fought to calm passengers and deploy lifeboats as wireless pleas summoned aid.
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San Francisco
Calif
Santa Clara
Golden Gate
Lake Graft Wrecked by Bad Squall
Chicago suffered one of the worst Lake Michigan squalls. Midnight to morning winds hurled fifteen yachts plus numerous smaller craft ashore or bottom. Waterfront damage estimated at around four million dollars with many daring rescues. few, if any, lives lost.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Chicago and
Columbia
Secretary Wilson Backing Taft and Dam Plans
Denver news reports Secretary James Wilson, head of the Agriculture Department, touring the Stanley dam site and predicting it will become the world’s largest private irrigation project. He also expressed belief that President Taft would win renomination, citing Champ Clark as the Democratic front runner and noting Woodrow Wilson’s strength.
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Denver
Colo
James Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Stanley
Wilson
Taft
Champ Clark
Congress
Oovernor Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Morrow County Exhibit Ready to Install at Fair
Morrow county plans a strong show at the annual district fair with a diverse display of products grown in its four counties. Gurdane and associates organized the exhibit aided by a county court appropriation. The frame arrives Monday and will be installed at the pavilion with workmen busy preparing. Electrician John Vaughan reports the pavilion lights will blaze each night, reflecting the county’s renewed interest.
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Morrow County
Fetter
D. C .Gurdane
Heppier
Lilehty
Fite Gerald
Morrow
John Vaughan
Baseball leaders avert big league war in Chicago meet
Members and directors of the American Base ball association met in Chicago today and agreed to withdraw demands on the National commission. They also pledged to sign a new agreement with the National commission as required by its ultimatum, averting a major league dispute.
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Chicago
American Baseball Association
National Commission
Secretary Fisher Heads Seattle Stop On Alaska Trip
Secretary Fisher and party arrive in Seattle this evening after an Alaskan trip. He will depart Friday night heading eastward with Yellowstone Park as a key stop en route to his ultimate destination.
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Seattle
Wash
Sept. T
Fisher
Yellowstone Park
Beattie Jury Instructed In Virginia Trial
Chesterfield Court House Virginia September 1 Judge Watson instructed the jury in the Henry Beattie murder case. Beulah Binford seventeen released from jail as a witness and Paul Beattie cousin also freed. Beulah aims for a vaudeville contract in New York after Washington engagement while court hears circumstantial evidence against Beattie.
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Chesterfield Court House
Watson Th
Beegan
Henry Clay Beale Tlewis
Beulah Enford
Beulah Binford
Alszo Paul Beattle
Henry Beattle
Beattie Cels
New York
Miss Binford
Washington
Eoulit
Beulah Jeft
Henry Beattie
Rescue of Ellensburg deputy clerk in two-day mountain trek
North Bend Washington September 7 Jack Crimp deputy city clerk of Ellensburg was found starving and warm after two days lost in the Snoqualmie Pass area. He was located by the search party sent from North Bend yesterday and transported to Ellensburg for care.
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Jack Crimp
North Bend
Wash
Jack Chimp
Ellensburg
Snoquaknie Pass
Crimp
Eli4nsourg
Salmon for Gibbon Hatchery Project Planned
Cranston chairman of the state game commission Averill deputy warden Lalow president of the county sportmen's association will travel tonight to Globon to prepare feeding 50 000 young salmon to be moved to the proposed Gibbon hatchery site next week. C E Clanton master fish warden will oversee the feeding and relocation as Finley and other commissioners attend Pendleton Round-Up meetings Thursday to discuss wildlife and fish protection in the state.
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Cranston
State Fee and Game Commission
EL FY
Averill
Lalow
Uratilim
Gibbon
Umaiia
Clanton
Wardes Finley
Fick and Game Commission
Pendleton
Debatable Toadstool Poisoning Leaves One Dead in New York
Sept 7 at Mount Vernon hospital reports one man dead and eight others in serious condition after mistaken mushrooms were eaten. Pascuale Bianco identified as the deceased. several companions questioned. Recovery uncertain as medical teams treat multiple cases amid confusion over toadstools and fungus risk.
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New York
Mount Vernon
Pascuile Bianco
Biance
Cave
Blanco
Crabbe Honored At Berkeley Election
Berkeley dispatch notes TE BR Crabbe of Portland Oregon elected president of the sophomore class at the University of Victoryla in September.
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Berkeley
Cal
Sept
BR Crabbe
Portland
Ore
University of Vlctoryla
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Ricardo
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