Great Loss Incurred By Typhoon In Luzon Islands
Reports from Luzon and southern islands describe vast destruction from a typhoon. Coasting vessels and transports wrecked near Samar. Leyte Coast Guard cutter wrecked with 11 Americans and 24 natives drowned. Hemp plantations hit. millions in damages. thousands homeless. aid being rushed to civil and military sufferers.
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Manila
Luzon
Samar
Coast Guard
Leyte
Lomon
Sersogen
Juan Rodriguez
Legashi
Three Held Guilty in Land Fraud Case
Portland jurors convict Congressman John N Williamson livestock partner Dr Van Gessner and attorney Marion R Biges of conspiring to suborn perjury in a scheme to induce locators to file on government land with payments in return for title transfers after patent approval. Defense plans appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals.
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Portland
Ore
John N. Williamson
van Gessner
Williamson
Marion R. Biges
Princeville
United States
Gessner
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Favors Treaty Approval by Norwegian Special Committee
In Christiania the special committee of the storthing voted 12 to 6 to recommend parliament adopt a government bill embodying the draft treaty providing for the separation of Norway and Sweden, signed at Karlstad in September.
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Storthing
Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Karlstad
TWO OLD PARTIES FUSE Nominate Comon Municipal Ticket in San Francisco
San Francisco voters will see a unified municipal ticket after a fusion of the Democratic and Republican conventions. John S. Partridge, Republican, was nominated for mayor, heading the joint slate with other officers to be chosen.
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Comon
San Francisco
Cal
John S. Partridge
Roosevelt's Escort Leaves Seoul for Susan Visit
Miss Alice Roosevelt and party depart Seoul by special train toward Susan. Damaged by rains, the trip will take two days with a stop tonight at Taiku Presbyterian Mission and another tomorrow at Fusan. The visit to Japan remains private. the emperor of Korea hosted a farewell audience and gave her his photograph with autograph.
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Seoul
Alice Roosevelt
Susan
Taiku
Fusan
Shimonoseki
Yokohama
Japan
Roosevelt
Korea
Miss Roosevelt
Five Bodies Slain in Tex Home Murder Rampage
Edna Texas Sept 29 Mrs A J Conditt and four children aged two to ten were murdered at their home. The mother and daughter were disfigured and a baby survived. A Negro boy 12 witnessed a man chasing the woman. Neighbors and the county search for two likely killers as dogs are sent.
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Edna
Tex
A. J. Conditt
Two Awarded the Jewel of the Order at Ucal Lodge
At the regular meeting of Ucal lodge No. 608 LO O F last evening Frank Bahnsen and Ben Hartz received the veteran jewel for 25 years of good standing. Bahnsen and Hartz, former drug store clerks, were initiated March 9, 1879. Only three members witnessed the work Jonas Bear W H Scott and John L South.
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Ucal Lodge
LO. O. F
Frank Bahnsen
Ben Hartz
Bahnsen
Mr. Hartz
Jonas Bear
W. H. Scott
John L. South
Emmett Reeves
Bear
St Louis Man Arrested After Fiancee Death In Hotel
The body of Mrs Nellie Westiong was found in a Burlington hotel room in St Louis. She died by self administered morphine. Her fiancé Bert Gram was present and now faces arrest on a charge of entering into a death by own action pact with the woman.
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St. Louis
Nellie Westiong
Burlington
Bert Gram
France to attend second Hague peace conference
Paris reports officials expect France to accept the invitation to a second peace conference at The Hague due to efforts by Emperor William and President Roosevelt, though formal action awaits Russia's communication.
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Paris
France
The
Hague
William
Roosevelt
Russia
Beef Trust Abatement Plea Denied by Judge
Federal Judge Humphrey sustained District Attorney Morrison’s demurrer to the plea in abatement by the packers seeking to void indictments for restraint of trade. Proceedings ended after closing arguments as packers accused Morrison of improper grand jury actions and challenged the redistricting law.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Morrison
Packers
Reckless Bakery Wagon Hits Child in Moline
Charles Giesenhagen, son of Mr and Mrs C H Giesenhagen, was struck by a Modern Bakery delivery wagon in Moline near 2529 Fifth Avenue. The driver fled the scene and is described as careless on morning East Moline routes. The child suffered internal injuries and is not expected to survive. The family had recently lived in Rock Island's southeastern area.
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Charles Giesenhagen
C. H. Giesenhagen
Modern Bakery Company
Moline
Fifth Avenue
East Moline
Rock Island
Kaiser William Praised for Kindness and Service
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William praised Russian minister Michael Witte, saying he grants him the same honor as a crowned head. Witte described the German emperor as amiable and kind, noting his recognition of Russia’s strong leadership and Witte’s extraordinary achievements.
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Witte
Berlin
National Zeitung
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
William
Russia
Explosion at Pennsylvania railroad terminal excavation shocks New York
One man was blown to pieces and another lost an arm in a massive blast at the Pennsylvania railroad terminal excavation in New York City. The city shook for half a mile as residents fled their homes and several people sustained minor injuries.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Former Auditor Sherricks Held on Indictment
Indianapolis report states former Indiana state auditor David E Sherricks was arrested after an indictment charging grand larceny embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud. He posted a bond of 20000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
David E Sherricks
Shooting Mystery Deepens in Iowa Case
Cambridge Illinois September 29. Police admit no new clues in the Streed shooting death as wife rejects suicide theory and links to a long-ago incident. She cites two revolvers in his room and a weapon found near the body as key details amid questions of motive and fear for his life.
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Cambridge
Ill
John V. Streed
Streed
Masons
Swindlers Use Forged Check in Wall Street Loan Heist
A forged Pearl & Co check drawn on Hanover National enabled the National City bank to loan 300000 and hold 259000 in securities as collateral. The thieves, claiming exact bank and clearinghouse knowledge, secured 24 hours grace to dispose of the assets to innocent third parties.
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New York
Pearl & Co
Hanover National Bank
National City Bank
Wall Street
Longview Park Fund Drive Nears Finish
Mayor McCashrin and Alderman Sexton lead a community effort to raise 1200 by Oct 1 to fulfill a council pledge for Longview Park. An hour of canvassing yielded 350 in subscriptions and organizers expect the total by tomorrow night, ensuring park improvements complete before winter.
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Longview Park
Mec Cashrin
Ald
J. P. Sexton
Park Committee
Longview
McCashrin
Roosevelt's Last Day at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt spent the final day of his Sagamore Hill visit with Mrs. Roosevelt and the children as he prepared to depart for Washington. They planned to travel by a special train to Long Island City and Jersey City, then board another train to reach Washington by 6 14.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Washington
Long Island City
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Royal Arcanum Rates Upheld in Toronto Case
In Toronto on September 29 Justice Street ruled in A Barlow v supreme council of Royal Arcanum that the order was within its rights to raise rates. The decision restraining the increase was denied, upholding the council’s rate change.
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Toronto
A. Barlow
Supreme Council of Royal Arcanum
Justice Street
William B. McIntyre Honored by Fire Underwriters
William B McIntyre is added to the program of the 26th annual Fire Underwriters Association of the Northwest meeting October 11 12. He will address about 1000 delegates on Observations of a Stamping Secretary. Local fans hope for early frost to loosen his speaking nerves before the Chicago gathering.
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William B. McIntyre
Fire Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest
McIntyre
MelIntyre
Chicago
Mac
Preacher Politician Moves Stir Rock Island Controversy
W R Benkert national chairman disputes Dr Struble drive to seize party control calling Chicago convention plan a money making scheme. Mandamus case against Rock Island National Bank Central Trust and Mary E Robinson and city of Rock Island postponed to Tuesday with Banks represented by Sweeney and Walker and Robinson by Osborn and Jackson at law.
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United Christian Party For
Chicago
Benkett
Rock Island National Bank
Central Trust & Savings Bank
Mary E. Robinson
City of
Rock Island
Harry Elwell
John Looney
Sweeney & Walker
Hon. C. M. Osborn and Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
Oliver Olson
Beiler reelected supreme commander of Knights of Pythias
Washington reports supreme commander J. H. Beiler of Indianapolis reelected by the supreme lodge. Burlington to host next meeting place. Rochester notes German Evangelical synod final session. Burlington Iowa chosen for 190? quadriennial gathering. Topeka census shows Kansas population 1,543,818 in March 1905, up 209,084 from 1900.
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Improved Order Knights Pythias
Washington
J. H. Bieler
Indianapolis
Supreme Lodge of the
Improved Order Knights of Pythias
Burlington
Rochester
N. Y
German Evangelical Synod
Iowa
Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Bomb Explodes Near Crowded Tenement in New York
A dynamite and inflammable oil bomb was hurled at the rear of a crowded tenement on Eighth Avenue and 143rd Street. More than twenty people slept through the blast, with over a score awakened and two carried away unconscious. Police suspect Black Hand operatives led by Tralian.
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New York
Eighth Avenue
Powder Plot at Budapest Targets Coalition Leaders
A box filled with powder was found under a hotel staircase where coalition leaders were meeting in Budapest. In California news, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bennison celebrated their golden wedding after 50 years, having wed at Kewanee on a journey via the Isthmus to the gold fields.
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Coalition
Budapest
Samuel Bennison
California
Kewanee
Present Sent to Emperor of Japan on Special Train
Ottawa reporters note a present from President Roosevelt to the Japanese emperor travels on a special train through Ottawa bearing Komura homeward. The nature of the gift remains unknown until it reaches the emperor. Appleton Bank Has Claim. Milwaukee bank files $250 claim against estate of Frank G. Bigelow. More Fever Cases. New Orleans reports 16 new yellow fever cases and 1 death.
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Ont
President Roosevelt
Emperor of Japan
Komura
Appleton Bank
Milwaukee
Wis
First National Bank of Appleton
Frank G. Bigelow
New Orleans
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