Supreme Court Fall Calendar and White House Facade Cleaning
The Supreme Court of the United States prepares for the fall calendar as historic cases loom. Washington's Capitol, Senate and House buildings will receive their annual exterior cleaning, with the district fire department using two engine companies for about ten days to wash the walls. Fred W. Upham of Chicago testified before a Senate committee on campaign expenditures, stating he knew nothing of 1904 funds while in 1908 he led the western campaign from Chicago and collected $548,220.59.
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Hartford
Conn
Multiple crimes and battles swirl in a wide world report
Domestic Secretary Meyer reviews the Atlantic fleet and inspects the Wyoming and Arkansas. Robbery and arson damage a Wisconsin post office and a neighboring store. Fatal car crash near Los Angeles claims two women. Various court cases, strikes, and battles across the US and Balkans fill this continent-spanning news digest.
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First Woman Joins Los Angeles Civil Service Commission
Mrs. David Chambers McCann of Los Angeles took the oath to serve on the Los Angeles Civil Service Commission becoming the first woman in the United States to hold such a position.
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Foreign Six American Women Survive El Tigre Mine Siege
Two and a half days into an attack by Mexican rebels on El Tigre mining camp in Sonora six American women remained trapped in a mine tunnel. A cable from Managua to New Orleans relayed that Nicaragua’s foreign minister confirmed peace efforts. Separately, a Balkan war threatens attar of roses supply as Bulgaria remains a key source for the rare material.
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John J. Zavala
New Orleans
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Roosevelt Shot in Milwaukee After Speaking Engagement
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was wounded slightly by a would be assassin in Milwaukee as he left the Gilpatrick hotel for the Coliseum. John Schrank of New York was captured as the shooter. Roosevelt insisted he would proceed to speak at the auditorium and later went to Emergency hospital for treatment.
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Chicago
Giants Take Sixth In Postseason Showdown At Polo Grounds
The Giants fall behind early as O'Brien is hit by a bat in the first inning and Boston takes a 5 2 win. Marquard shined for New York, delivering a strong relief effort to halt Boston’s early surge and lift New York spirits as 25,000 fans left the park optimistic about the series.
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Turks Taken in Battle Near Tusi and Vranj
Montenegrin forces captured Turkish positions at Tusi Vranj and Chiptcha nik with hundreds of prisoners. Thousands of wounded arrive, with only a few surgeons available to treat serious injuries amid ongoing front line suffering. Belgrade reports Turkish Servian clashes and cross border incursions by a force estimated at 80 900 while Ser bian frontier forces total around 150 000.
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Campaign fund donors named in Clapp committee hearing
William Y. McCombs testified before the Clapp committee on campaign funds noting a $208000 contribution to Governor Wilson’s nomination. He named Cyrus H McCormick and Chicago financiers David B and Thomas D Jones among the donors as part of the Washington inquiry on October 16.
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Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
U S Official Arrives in Sofia as Military Attache
Lieut Sherman Miles of the United States Army arrived in Sofia on Monday to serve as military attache in the event of war between Bulgaria and Turkey. He represents the United States in duties linked to allied defense and regional security.
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Morality and Money Mad in Beidler Address
Professor Warren M Beidler of Bethel Da argues Americans teach children to earn money not to live. He mockingly compares a boy's dream of becoming a millionaire to a washerwoman funding an aeronaut factory with $500 from a building association, awaiting her husband’s return.
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Daddy's Whack-Whack Tears in Baltimore Home
A young Baltimore matron comforts a crying child who explains that her father just gave her a whack whack. The child says the strike landed on the back of her tummy prompting the woman to call the act thoughtless.
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Postum Proves Coffee Replacement Gains a Housewife
A housewife reports relief from nervousness digestion and heart trouble after substituting Postum for coffee. Her husband also improves after giving up coffee. She credits proper preparation and says the drink is delicious when made as directed. The letter is from the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with a nod to The Road to Wellville.
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