Express Held Up by Nine Masked Men in Alabama
Four gunmen robbed the New York and New Orleans express near Englewood on the Alabama and Great Southern line, escaping with about $100,000 as a pursuit by a witch engine failed. A deputy sheriff was accidentally killed during the chase, and a wide track search spans Englewood to Mifflin as investigators recount the chaotic robbery and passengers spared.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama
New York and
New Orleans Express
Alabama and Great Southern
Englewood
Tuacaloonm
Daniely
Express
Daniels
Mibeville
Great Southern
James Bonner
Birmingham
Glynn Authority Recognized by State Departments
Albany Sept 26 The governor’s authority is recognized by state departments after a burn of affilrs and Sulzer impeachment delays. Chester Flatt turned over official matter to Glynn and offered assets, but Glynn declined to seize the executive mission while the case remains undecided.
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Albany
Sulzer
Glynn
Chester Flatt
Whiskey and beer consumption climbs after 1911 figures
Last year American consumption reached 149,220,000 gallons of whiskey and brandy and 665,246,000 barrels of beer porter and ale, marking a substantial rise from 1911 as reported by authorities. The figures underscore a heavy year for spirits and beer across the nation, reflecting strong demand despite ongoing restrictions.
Eight Truedel children believed dead in Quebec blaze
In Quebec on September 26 eight children of Ulrich Truedel, owner of a three story frame building, are believed to have perished after a midnight fire. Truedel and his wife were saved but badly burned.
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Quebeck
Ulrich Truedel
Truedel
Charter committee votes down retention of water board
With 14 of 27 members present the charter committee voted 11 to 3 to oust the present city water commission at once if the charter is adopted and to transfer gravity water system supervision to new men. Those present debated keeping the water board until gravity work is finished and approved a bond provision for up to 100000 for water system work.
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Commission Plain Charter Committee
City Water Commission
Judge
Lowell
James Johns
Ir. A. J. Owen
Mra. C
Terpenning
Mre. Ramsey
Mra
E.B. Aldrich
Commission
Water Board
Nine Officials to Be Chosen at Coming Municipal Election
The upcoming regular city election on the first Monday in December will select at least nine offices if the old charter remains. Mayor Matlock and several council members including El Kirkpatrick McCormmach Swearingen, City Treasurer Lee Moorhouse, and water commissioners J T Brown Marion Jack and Dr J A Best will see terms expire or be vacant due to appointments. The charter may be placed on the ballot at a special election or during the regular vote depending on the commission plan and council action.
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Commission Plan of Government
Water Commission
Commission
Wim
Matlock
Messrs. el
Kirkpatrick
McCormmach
Swearingen
Councr
Lee Moorhouse
J. T Brown
Marion Jack
J. A. Best
Water Commission of the Water Commissioners
Brown
Round-up Park to be Improved with New Lakes and Pool
The Round-up park plans a major waterscape expansion with an artificial lake about 200 feet long skirting the Indian encampment area. A smaller ivy lined pool and fountain will sit east of the driveway, while a second large lake or a concrete swimming pool may be added between the western units and barns depending on Walters Island decision. Water supply would come from city overflow and a nearby old sewer line to keep the lakes fresh.
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L. G. Frasier
Frazier
Tts
Walters
Former Shirt Company Owner Convicted for Locked Exits
Max Blank, former owner of the Triangle Shirt Factory, was convicted of keeping three exits locked at his new factory where 160 workers, mostly girls, were employed. Justice Boswell imposed the minimum $26 fine. Blank paid $20 and left the courtroom.
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New York
Max Blank
Triangle Shirt- Wilat Company
Boswell
Blank
Woman Hangs Self in Salem State Asylum Cell
Christina Lohmeier 31, committed from Marion County, used stocking as noose to end her life in a Salem asylum cell. Authorities report the suicide occurred yesterday at the Oregon state asylum in Salem.
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Salem Asylum
Salem
Ore
Christina Lohmeier
State Asylum
Marion County
Extradition decision on Thaw due by October 6
Governor Felker gave Harry Thaw's attorneys until October 6 to file briefs supporting non surrender to New York. He has not announced a decision after the extradition hearing. He said he sought no advice from any legal advisers amid reports of disagreement on the matter.
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Concord
Felker
Harry Thaw
Thaw
New York
Currency bill Predicted to Pass This Session
Washington reports Senator Pomerene of Ohio predicts the currency bill will pass this session. He says the banking committee will be ready to submit the measure to the Senate by October 15.
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Banking Committee
Senate
Washington
Congress
Pomerene
Ohio
Banking Committee On
Oil Steamer Goes Ashore Near Punta Goerde
Marshfield Ore Sept 26 News that oil tanker Washtenawa towing barge Simia went ashore Wednesday near Punta Goerde California. Both vessels were floated with no serious damage. Washtenawa sailed to San Francisco under its own steam and Simla is being brought to this port. A real hero has no desire to roost In the Limelight.
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Marshfield
Ore
Washtenawa
Simia
Punta Goerde
Cal
Nana Smith
San Francisco
New York acting governor Glynn praised by officials
Prediction that the currency bill will pass congress this session. Sulzer campaign donors may reveal restrictions on funds. Southern railroad robbery by masked men yields $100,000. Marry Thaw defense to file brief. California steamer incident ends with no injuries. Living costs rise per government figures. Ulster home rule debated. Local chatter supports water measures before gravity system. Nine officials to be chosen in city election. Hart to retire as railroad agent. Round-up project begins lake excavation. Thorn Hollow conduit contract awarded. Last summer concert set for tonight. Typhoid cases low in Pendleton. Walla Walla frontier show not outshining Round-up. Registration continues.
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New York
Congress
Sulzer
Express
Alabama and Great Southern
Marry Thaw
New Stgmpshire
California
Uncle Sam
Ulster
J. ©. Hart
Water Commission
Thorn Hollow Bluffs
Parker
Pendleton
Walla Walla Frontier
Roosevelt in 1916 Nomination Question Splits Republicans
The piece weighs whether Colonel Roosevelt will rejoin the Republican fold or stay with the Progressive Party. It cites statements by Senators Penrose and Smoot suggesting Roosevelt as fit for the 1916 Republican nomination, while noting uncertainty over their motives.
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Roosevelt
Senator Penrose
Senator Smoot
Progressive Party
Registration Rush Keeps County Clerk and Deputies Busy
Voter registration remains the main duty for the county clerk and four deputies as hundreds register daily. About 606 have signed in three days with groups of men and women, including suffrage opponents, seeking the new privilege. The city attorney notes only three days remain to register without a duplicate certificate, so the rush should last until next Wednesday.
Contract Set for Two Reservoirs and Conduit
Jeffrey & Burton, Portland contractors, win the contract to build two reservoirs and lay a conduit along 1500 feet of line through Thorn Hollow bluffs. Bent Construction Co. of Los Angeles retains the broader pipe line contract. Total price about $23,000. Superintendent J M Eads haus relocates family to Cayuse for the project.
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City Water Commission
Jefrey & Burton
Portland
Thorn Hollow Bluffs
Bent Construction Co
Los Angeles
Biis
Thorn Hollow
Portland Company
South Hill
Cayue
J. M. Eadshaus
Gamboa Prepares to Start Campaign
Mexico City report notes the resignation of Frederico Gamboa as minister of foreign relations after his Catholic party nomination for president was accepted by Provisional President Huerta. Gamboa will lead his campaign through party representatives in districts, with limited on the ground activity. General Bascom’s candidacy is also discussed, and General Diaz replies to Gamboa recalling him to Mexico, saying he expects to sail from France soon.
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Mexico City
Frederico Gamboa
Hueyta
Senor Gamboa
Ji Ja
General Bascom
Felix Diax
Mexico
France
Harvard's oldest graduate Willam A. Smith dies at 83
Worcester obituary reports Willam A. Smith of Worcester Massachusetts died aged 83 years and 6 months. A Harvard graduate of 1843 he became a lawyer and was a 33d degree Mason. The death marks the passing of a long lived scholar and professional.
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Worcester
Mass
Willam A. Smith
Harvard
Child's Skeleton Found Sealed in Clinton Mansion
Bloominton Sept 26 The Clinton mansion built forty years ago by Col Thomas Snell yielded a child’s body hidden in a wall amid wall tearing by wreckers. The remains were found largely skeletal and inquest returned an open verdict. Police chief F Burr says duration unknown.
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Bloomington
Clinton, Til
Thomas Snell
Snell
Tillnois
F Burr
Clinton
Noblemen Burned in Auto Crash Near Bordeaux
In Bordeaux on Sept 26 two Spanish nobles, Marquis de La Caoteada and his brother-in-law Marquis de La Rora, perished in an automobile accident. Marchioness De La Calenda was seriously injured in the crash.
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Bordeaux
Frances
Marquis de la Caoteada
Marquis de la Rora
Marchioness de la Calenda
Impeachment Court Rules on Sulzer Fund Use
Albany reports the impeachment court voted 49 to 2 that prosecutors may question Sulzer contributors about whether their funds were for the campaign or for use as Sulzer directed. The ruling is seen as a victory for Sulzer as the trial proceeds with subscribers to the Sulzer fund and witnesses like Louis Sercky slated to testify. Morgenthau was recalled and spoke of a charged phone call with Sulzer regarding testimony. James Garrison testified sending $100 for campaign purposes.
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Morgenthau
Albany
Sulzer
Louis Sercky
D. Carr Herrick
Absura
Boss Murphy
Tammany
Murphy
Ste
Europe
Sutzer
Morganthau
J. Temple Gwathmay
Telegraphs To Cut Ulster Off From World
London reports the British post office is prepared to sever telegraphic links with Ulster in protest of the home rule bill. A provisional government may be set up by Unionists, and officials question how far the government will go. Telegraph lines are expected to be discontinued, effectively isolating Ulster from international communication.
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London
Ulster
Unioniata
Fr. Said
Liester
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Frawley State Committee
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James Garrison
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