Burrell and Oates Face Hanging Threat Over 1904 Murder
Dallas dispatch says unless the Governor acts Burrell and Oates will hang for Sol Aonoff murder. The case has drawn national attention after five convictions, all undone by technical errors. Holly Vann hanged May 2, 1805. Oates seeks escape after a sixth conviction in Ellis County.
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Burrell, Oates
Dallas
Burrell
Oates
Sol Aonoff
Holly Vann
Ellis County
Dallas Woman Fends Off Attacker With Buggy Whip
Mrs. Harry Fiora of West Dallas repelled a man who attempted to drag her from a buggy, using the butt end of the whip. The assailant, described as a mulatto or Mexican, fled after the confrontation in Dallas, October 17.
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Dalaias
Harry Fiora
Dallas
Col Roosevelt plans to resume campaign tour
Chicago report says Col Roosevelt is greatly improved and will resume his campaign trip within a week after hospital release. Doctors report no current danger and X rays show the bullet embedded near the sternum. Telegrams of sympathy and political support pour in from leaders, dignitaries, and party figures worldwide.
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Roosevelt
Record and Chronicle
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Teresume
Schrank
W. J. Bryan
Henry Watterson
Wm. F. McCombs
Wm McAdoo
Champ Clark
la Follette
Supreme Court
Victor
Italy
England
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Cardinal Gibbons
Humber
Beveridge Delivers Roosevelt Message From Sickbed
Senator Beveridge read Col Roosevelt's message to the nation last night. Roosevelt dictated the message on his sick bed and asked the Indian to deliver it for him.
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Record and Chronicle
Louisville
Beveridge
Col Roosevelt
Roosterl
Roosevelts assailant John Schrank wakes in jail
Milwaukee dispatch reports John Schrank, the man who attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt, awoke from a long sleep in jail and reflected on his troubled conscience. The Associated Press notes his remark on conscience as he rests behind bars.
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Assoriated Presse Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
Col. Roosevelt
John Schrank
Yeggs Get $1,000 From Hutchins Bank
A Citizens' bank in Hutchins ten miles south of Dallas was dynamited and robbed. About $1,000 vanished as robbers cut wires. Will Bledsoe climbed a telephone pole and used an instrument to warn the sheriff while the gang fled on a hand car.
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AssOciated Press
Dallas
Citizens’ Bank
Hutchins
Here
Will Bledsoe
Mexican Federal Forces Move To Crush Felix Diaz Rebellion
Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports federal troops from three directions converging on Vera Cruz to crush the Diaz rebellion. Troops and artillery depart from Mexico City and there is concern some units may desert Diaz as a 25 man detachment from Orizaba joins the rebels.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Mexico City
Feliz Diaz
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Orizaza
Lawrence strike leader urged violent picket, police testify
Associated Press dispatch from Salem Massachusetts reports officer Michael Barry testifying in an Industrial Workers of the World case that during a large strike Giovannitti dismissed peaceful picketing saying if they do not stay out they will bust their heads.
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Associated Press Wispatch
Salem
Magss
Michael Barry
Lawrence
Industrial Workers of the World
Giovannatti
Giovannitti
Debates Over Delegates Mark Michigan Primary
Detroit lawyer James C. Martin told the Clapp committee that both Taft and Roosevelt factions in Michigan bought delegates in the summer primary. Former Secretary George B. Cortelyon testified that Cornelius N. Bliss claimed no Standard Oil money in 1904 and that the Harriman fund favored New York.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Michigan
Detroit
James C. Martin
Clapp Committee
George B. Cortelyon
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York State
Burns Advice on Saving for Old Age at the Exchange Bank
A quotation from Robert Burns counsels a young friend to gather money by honorable means and save for old age. The piece urges starting a fund now and keeping it at Exchange National Bank, praising the comfort and independence it grants as it grows.
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Robert Burns
Exchange National Bank
Greek and Turkish forces clash on frontier entry
In Athens on October 17 fighting began between the Greek army and Turkish forces on the frontier. Two Greek gunboats slipped through the Turkish blockade at the Gulf of Asta at dawn despite heavy fire, entering the strait safely.
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Greeces
Twwwu
Grebar
Gulf OF Anta
Associated Press
Athens
Gulf of Asta
Bulgarian King and Staff Reach Frontline
Sofia October 17 King Ferdinand and his staff departed for the army headquarters on the Bulgarian Turkish frontier to assume command ahead of border operations. The dispatch notes an associate freed by authorities.
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Sofia
Ferdinand
Turkish Troops Open Hostilities on Front at 2:30 AM
Associated Press dispatch from CONSTANTIOFL dated Oct 17 reports Turkish forces began action at 2 30 this morning along multiple points on the Bulgarian and Servian frontiers signaling a fresh outbreak of hostilities in the region.
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Associated Press
Constantinofl
Hookworm Infection Reported in Sixty Five Texas Counties
Austin Oct 11 The State Health Commission reports hookworm infection exists in sixty five Texas counties with cases noted across multiple regions and communities.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
State
Texas
Santa Fe to Spend Half Million at Brownwood
BROWNWOOD Oct. 17 The Santa Fe will spend 520,060 dollars for terminals round house and related facilities at Brownwood.
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Santa Fer
Brown Wood
Brownwood
Round House
Santa Fe
Gun acquitted in Dallas murder case
Heine Cohen was found not guilty of murdering Mrs. Georgia Meyer in his Dallas room last summer. He claimed self defense in the Associated Press dispatch.
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Associated, Press Dispatch
Dallas
Heine Cohen
Georgia Meyer
Court denies re hearing in Snodgrass suspended sentence case
Austin Oct 17 The Court of Criminal Appeals refused a motion for a rehearing of the Snodgrass case from Brath courty and declined to reconsider its opinion from a year ago upholding the suspended sentence law of the Thirty Second Legislature. All justices concurred with Justice Harper who wrote the opinion.
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Austin
Brath
Court of
Crimea
Justice Harper
Santa Fe Round House Destroyed in San Angelo Fire
Santa Fe round house at San Angelo destroyed by fire yesterday causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Two large freight engines were burned in the blaze reported by local officials.
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San Angelo
Santa Fe Round House
Sneed Habeas Corpus Appeal Before Court of Criminal Appeals
The appeal in the Sneed habeas corpus case from Amarillo was heard by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin on October 17 and was taken under advisement by the court.
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Austin
Amarillo Way
Court of Criminal Appeals
Gov Colquitt Sends $1 000 to Wilson Fund
Austin dispatch reports Gov Colquitt forwarded another $1 000 to the Wilson campaign fund as part of continued support from the state leader.
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GOV
Colquitt
Wilson Fund
Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Gov. Colquitt Today
Wilson Campaign Fund
World Series statistics total attendance and receipts tallied
From Boston, October 17, figures show eight world series games drew 252 037 paid attendees with receipts totaling 490 833. Each club earned 147 028 85, the National Commission 49 083 50, and players shared 147 471 69. Red Sox players received 88 543 01. Giants 59 028 69. Each eligible Red Sox player got 4 024 68 and each Giants player 2 566 46. All figures surpassed prior series totals.
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Boston
Mass
National Commission
Red Sox
Wee
Giant
Cardinals Win Series in St Louis 4 to 3
Cardinal team gains series victory in St Louis defeating the Browns 6 to 1 and sealing the Australia? wait this line. The Browns of the American League were bested 6 to 1 to finish the local series 4 to 3.
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Cardinals
ST. Louis
Browns
Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago Series Develops in White Sox Cubs Tilt
The White Sox beat the Cubs 7 to 5 in Chicago on October 17. The series stands 3 to 2 in favor of the Cubs.
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Chicago
Record and Chronicle
White Sox
Cubs
Weather Forecast for Denton and Vicinity
Unsettled conditions with rain likely. Expect cooler temperatures through Friday with a chance of showers and overcast skies.
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Denton
Vicinity
Denton Boy Held on Murder Charge in Dallas Assault
Assistant County Attorney Noah Roark reports G. S. Musgrave of Denton was arrested in Dallas on an assault to murder charge related to William H. Parr, who sustained a fractured skull from a flatiron blow on McKinney Avenue. Parr, about 49 and single, was treated at St Pauls Sanitarium. condition critical. Parr’s whereabouts and the suspect’s parents’ Denton ties are noted.
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Noah Roark
Dallas County
Denton
Record and Chronicle
G. S. Musgrave
Dallas
Will Parr
Young Musgrave
Parr
Dallas News
Hom
Offi
Sam Jackson Ad Went With Him to the County
A clipped line notes Sam Jackson accompanied by an advertisement device to the county. The fragment lacks date or organization details. It references a person and a location but provides minimal context about the event or purpose of the ad.
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Cer
Sam — Jackson Ad
Jaf
Rainfall Boosts Fall Crops After Drought
A light to moderate rain fell across the county on Wednesday, marking the first precipitation of note since August 22. Farmers expect the rain to aid fall-sown wheat and oats while not harming cotton, with telephonic reports confirming widespread coverage.
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Williams Store
W. B. McClurkan & CO
Edtor Liebling
Gol
Oscar
Straus
New York
Schramk
Bevermidge
Yeggs
Hutchins Bank
Dallas County Bank
Madero
Felix Diaz
Diaz IP
Petroiw
HI Gun
George
Kalging
Georgie Meer
Sneed
Sheller
Shell
Shackamaxon
Scott Tailoring Co
W. Court Sq
United States
The
First National Bank
Bank
Denton County
Nyal
J. F. Raley & Co Ngal Drug Store
Taliaferro Bros. Bicycle Store
Singer Sewing Machines
Shaw Studio
West Site Square
J. W. Shaw
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