Moissant Wins Statue of Liberty Flight in 10000 Prize Race
Belmont Park N Y Oct 31 John B Moissant an American aviator won the Stature of Liberty flight race defeating Count De Lesseps and Claude Graham White securing the ten thousand dollar prize. Weather was cold and a later contest between White and McCurdy was announced as another event. Local precinct results and election decisions followed with multiple offices named and certified.
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Belmont Park
N. Y
John B. Moissant
New York Harbor
Thomas F. Ryan
Count de Lesseps
Claude Graham White
Aero Club
Graham White
McCurdy
Moissant
Statue of Liberty
Kansas City Market Report October 31 Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle receipts 25000 including 1000 southern. market steady to 10 cents lower. Native steers 5.00 7.40. southern steers 2.75 6.20. native cows 2.75 6.50. stockers 3.40 5.40. calves 3.75 8.00. Hog receipts 5000. market ten cents lower. bulk 8.30 8.65. heavy 8.15 8.30. light 8.55 8.70. Sheep receipts 15000. market steady to 10 cents lower. muttons 3.50 4.50. lambs 5.50 6.75. fed wethers 3.75 4.50. fed western ewes 3.25 4.25.
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Kansas City
Wool Market Report in St Louis October 31
The Wool Market in St Louis Missouri reports unchanged territory and western medians with prices for fine mediums at 17 to 20, fine at 12 to 16, and an overall index around 18 231/4 percent.
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St. Louis
Founder of Red Cross Society Dies in Switzerland
Geneva reports the death of Henry Dunant, founder of the International Red Cross Society, who passed away last night at Heiden health resort in Switzerland.
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RED Cross Society
Geneva
Switzerland
Henry Dunant
The
International Red Cross Society
Heiden
Cabinet officer to aid Taft in Ohio campaign
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson cuts New York speaking trip to travel to Ohio for campaign work. He will address rural districts on Friday and Saturday to support President Taft’s ticket.
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Washington
Ohio
Wilson
New York State
Taft
Canvassing Findings From Chaves County 1910 Special Election
The Chaves County Board of Commissioners met October 31 1910 at the Probate Clerk's office to canvass Justice of the Peace and Constable election returns from Precincts 13 14 and 15 held October 25 1910. Present were W. M. Atkinson chairman T. D. White commissioner and R. F. Ballard clerk. The board proceeded to canvass the special election results.
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King
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Denton
J. H. Eubank
L. M. Smith
Constable
Mack Hand
A. L. Rampy
Ranger Lake
Hodge
James Myrich
W. E. Thompson
B. C. Campbell
R. P. Bowen
Mike Porter
R. C Parrach
Richland
J. W. Ballew
Chas. R. Peek
W. C. Lock
County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Chaves County
New Mexico
W. M. Atkinson
Government clerks go home to vote in spoils system
The Pathfinder discusses how civil service workers in the District of Columbia vote for their state of residence to aid political campaigns. It notes a tacit pressure to vote, the blacklist threat for noncompliance, and how both Republican and Democratic clerks participate, with Republicans more ardently encouraging travel votes and fund aided travel.
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District of Columbia
Republican League
Washington
Killing Christians Killing Christians in Philippines Uprising
Washington reports that eight Christians including one American and two Chinese were killed by Manobos tribesmen on Davao coast in Mindanao. Property of foreigners was destroyed as two bands of about one hundred raiders terrorized the area for over a week. Three companies of the Third Infantry were sent to suppress the disorder. General Pershing notes the situation is not seen as serious and cites labor troubles as a factor.
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Washington
Philippines
Pershing
War Department
Davao
Mindanao
Third Infantry
Re liance Athletic Club of Oakland Files Bankruptcy
The Reliance Athletic Club of Oakland filed for bankruptcy in San Francisco. Liabilities amount to thirteen thousand dollars while assets total twenty six hundred dollars.
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San Francisco
Reliance Athletic Club of
Oakland
Pacific Coast
People Rule in Arizona Direct Primary Adopted
The Arizona constitutional convention voted by a large majority to provide for a direct primary and an advisory vote on United States senators and instructed the election committee to draft the provisions. A spirited debate discussed whether the enabling act allows the advisory vote at the first state election. The day also saw a proposal requiring employing firms to set semi monthly pay days.
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Phoenix
A. T
United States
Election Committee
Large carpet and rug auction draws buyers nationwide
New York on October 31 reports 4.5 million dollars worth of carpets and rugs offered at auction in a local salesroom. About 120000 pieces and bales compete for highest bids as the sale runs through the week, the largest of its kind with one exception. A similar sale last spring realized about 5 million dollars.
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New York
Duke of Connaught Arrives to Open South Africa Parliament
Cape Town reports the Duke of Connaught and Duchess with Princess Victoria Patricia have arrived to formally open the first Parliament of the Union of South Africa. Governor General Lord Gladstone convened the assembly in readiness for the state opening on November 4.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Duke of Connaught
Union of South Africa
George
Victoria Patricia
Lord Gladstone
Davy Crockett wrecks near Helettsville. one dead
In Houston on October 31 the Davy Crockett passenger train, the San Antonio to Houston link, derailed as rails spread near Helettsville. The express messenger was killed and several passengers injured, with only the baggage man unharmed.
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Houston
Texas
Davy Crockett
San Antonio
Helettsville
Wanted Work of Any Kind by Lady
A notice seeks work of any kind from a woman and provides the contact at 307 E 6th. The short classified item asks interested parties to inquire at that address.
A Congress For China Opens On Early Parliament Plan
In Peking on October 31 the throne is believed to cede to senate and provincial delegates demand for a swift convocation of a popular parliament. Prince Yu Liang states the nation agrees on a general Imperial Parliament to be formed, with 1915 set as the year for its establishment after a nine year prep period. The concession is deemed highly important.
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Peking
China
Senate
Yu Liang
Grand Council
Miners Drubbed 46 to 0 by New Mexico Military Institute
The New Mexico Military Institute cadets routed the Miners of the New Mexico School of Mines 46 to 0 in Roswell. The game featured dominant line play from Gallegos and Pierce, quick ball movement by the cadets, and standout runs by Higgins, Riggins, and Caruthers on defense and offense.
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New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico School of Mines
Socorro
Closson
Wagner
Conway
Gallegos
Riggins
Creamer
Crandall
Cushman
Institute
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Fleisneer
Morgan
Harrington
Tiffany
Stein
Shackelford
Neel
Costello
Smith
Rules Loom Over Football as Major Changes Near
Boston reports three weeks remain to decide if football rules will stay or be altered. The commission weighs whether to keep the game as is or revert to earlier play with fewer injuries, while Harvard and Princeton lead eastern colleges with strong records and intact goal lines. A field goal decides Harvard’s top place.
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Boston
Harvard
Princeton
Lafayette
Mississippi convention promotes city publicity aims
Jackson Mississippi October 31 The State Association of Commercial Secretaries meets to spread the name and fame of Mississippi and its cities. The plan includes increasing usefulness of current bodies and organizing new commercial clubs in towns lacking them.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
State Association of Commercial Secretaries
Young Couple Wed Today in Roswell Union
Mr. Lora B. Mack and Miss Eva Howe both 21 of Roswell received marriage licenses this morning and were married by Justice A. J. Welter in a simple ceremony.
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Lora B. Mack
Eva Howe
Roswell
A. J. Welter
Roswell Weather Report October 31
Local Roswell report notes at 6:00 a.m. observations. Temperature 79 high 40 low 60 mean. Precipitation 0. Wind 2 miles east. Partly cloudy. Forecast tonight and Tuesday fair.
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Roswell
N. M
Teamsters QOT In N Y
New York October 31 International Brotherhood of Teamsters called out 1500 to 1800 drivers and helpers for Boston Despatch Adams Express Monahans Express Manhattan Delivery Company. Morning reports note no rioting. Sympathetic strike by American Express clerks to follow.
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New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Boston Despatch
Adams Express Company
Monahans Express Company
Manhattan Delivery Company
Waybill
American Express Company
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Hallowe'en
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Fogel
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Gross-Miller Grocery Co
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