Illinois Returns Show Wilson Leading Roosevelt in State Count
Chicago November 7 returns from nearly all Illinois precincts give Wilson a statewide plurality of about 7 000 to 10 000 as Joseph Davies western manager says confidence based on counties yet to report. Cook County totals show Wilson 805 169 Roosevelt 330 446.
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Chicago
Ill
Wilson
Roosevelt
Cook County
Joseph Davies
Western
Illinois
Davies
Woman suffrage wins in Kansas Arizona and Michigan
Reported results show constitutional amendments approving women's suffrage in Kansas Arizona and Michigan with Oregon also favorable while Wisconsin defeated the proposal. Overall the presidential vote remains uncertain with estimates of popular totals varying and final tabulation awaiting completion.
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New York
Wilson
Marshall
Congress
Kansas
Tate
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Rizona
Michigan
Oregon
Wisonsin
Wilson Ad
Weather Observations Across Cities Show Warmer Friday
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures in St Louis 40 clear NE wind six mph Chicago 42 cloudy NW wind six mph Milwaukee 28 clear NW wind four mph St Paul 40 clear NE wind six mph Kansas City 44 clear S wind eight mph New York 60 cloudy S wind twenty two mph Boston 62 cloudy S wind ten mph Washington 62 raining S wind four mph with warmer Friday in most areas and lowest readings for the last 24 hours noted in several cities.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Disappearance of Harold Taft Aged 14
Harold Taft, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Toft of 106 North Pine, left home at 7:30 am for St Marys College and has not returned. His worried parents searched clues, schools, hospitals, and contacted police, hoping for news.
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Harold Toft
East Commerce Street
Mr. Taft
Helena Switch Man Survives Hospital Shootout
William Lynch a Helena Montana switch man was shot four times at a local hospital in Chicago. He identified the slain suspect as the man who shot him but police rescued the prisoner before Lynch could confront him. Doctors say Lynch may recover.
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Chicago
William Lynch
Helena
Mont
Lynch
Royal George Grounding Near Quebec
A wireless from the Royal George reports 400 of 901 passengers removed after the Canadian Northern Royal Mail steamer ran aground in the St Lawrence River ten miles below Quebec. Four tugs remained on scene as transfers continued. earlier dispatch said all passengers and crew were safe. The ship voyaged from Avonmouth England and was due in port.
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Montreal
Royal Mail
Royal George
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Avonmouth
England
Governor Wilson to map reform program for New Jersey
Princeton dispatch reports Governor Woodrow Wilson, president elect, will stay in the fight for progressive New Jersey reform. He plans to convene state leaders after a brief vacation to map a program, likely advancing with a Democratic legislature in session.
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
United States
New Jersey
Wilson
United States Senate
State Senate
James H. Field
Hudson County
Moose Exhibit Retires After Glass Case Breaks
Milwaukee November 7 without warning a large glass case in the National museum housing the moose group broke and the five animal figures will be retired until a replacement case is found. The exhibit includes a bull moose and four smaller animals. Officials say no crime or foul play is suspected and they deny any link to election returns.
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Milwaukee. Wis
National Museum
Thanksgiving Proclaimed by Taft for November 28
Washington November 17 President Taft issued the Thanksgiving proclamation setting aside November 28 for observance. The message cites a God fearing nation grateful for blessings and prosperity at home and abroad, urging citizens to give praise to God and seek continued blessings for future generations. Taft’s note is signed with his hand and the seal of the United States.
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Washington
Taft
United States of America
William Howard Taft
United States
Zapatistas Beaten Near Cuernavaca by Federal Forces
In a three hour fight less than six miles from Cuernavaca, Federal General Blanquet and General Angeles defeated Zapatistas. Rebels fled after the engagement, with heavy losses reported on both sides. Federal troops were reinforced as fighting continued into the evening near the city outskirts.
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Mexico’ City
Zapatistas
Cuernavaca
Blanquet
Angeles
Two Boys Fatally Burned Popping Corn In Rockwall
In Rockwall Texas two five year old boys were fatally burned while using a grate fire for corn pepper. One boy was Ernest Meisenheimer of Rockwall and the other son of T R Jones of Dallas. A can of coal oil dumped into the grate exploded in flames.
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Rockwall
Tex
T. R. Jones
Dallas
Sam Meisenheimer
Ernest Meisenheimer
Trainmen Meet Tomorrow Over Runway Disputes
Houston press reports that a new effort to settle differences between Harriman line trainmen and companies is planned for tomorrow. A committees meeting will gather conductors brakemen and other trainmen with General Manager Van Vleck indicating more talks may follow.
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Houston
Tex
Harriman Line
van Vleck
Want Ads Begin Saturday or Sunday for Ten Day Run
Classified notice announces ten day want ads starting this weekend with two Sundays included. Rate is one half cent per word per insertion, example fifteen words equals 75 cents. Refunds provided for unused insertions. telephone submissions and payment available with two listed numbers.
Building Boom Strains San Antonio Skilled Labor
San Antonio faces a building boom with many houses rising across the city. Albert Gmehlin, business manager of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, says union carpenters are scarce as contractors flood in daily with wage offers. Lightweight workers move to neighboring towns for better living costs, draining San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Albert Gmehlin
Cure for tuberculosis announced in Berlin meeting
Berlin Medical society heard Dr F Friendmann claim a practical cure for all forms of tuberculosis after treating 682 cases with his method. He demonstrated cured patients and cited testimony from prominent physicians supporting the approach. He injects living tubercle bacilli rendered benevolent.
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Berlin
Berlin Medical Society
F. Friendmann
Friendmann
Taft Returns to Washington as Extra Session Talk Grows
President Taft arrives in Washington at 9 40 PM from Harrisburg where Governor Hadley joined the train. Hadley may discuss a potential second place on the Republican ticket. Taft faces routine duties and possible extra session as he prepares his annual message.
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Wilson
Bermuda
McDonald
Texas
Washington
D. C
Taft
Hadley
Missouri
Harrisburg
Congress
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Indian Affairs
Robert G. Valentine
Rebel leader Miranda captured and awaits trial in Columbus
Prencia Miranda, rebel leader who seized Arthur McCormick of San Antonio for a $5000 ransom at the Palomas ranch, was captured at Hermanas New Mexico and taken by U S troops to Columbus New Mexico for trial before a United States commissioner. He surrendered unarmed when found by Troopers of the Thirteenth Cavalry under Lieutenant Hunt.
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EL Paso
Tex
Prudencia Miranda
Arthur McCormick
San Antonio
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
Palomas Company
Hermanas
New Mexico
United States
Columbus
Miranda
Thirteenth Cavalry
Hunt
Aviator Tony Jannus Flies Omaha to New Orleans
Tony Jannus began an aerial greeting flight from Omaha to New Orleans carrying a message to Mayor Behrman from Mayor Dahlman. He plans a first stop in Kansas City.
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Omaha
New Orleans
Omaha, Neb
Tony Jannus
Behrman
New Een
Dahlman
Jannus
Kansas City
Yensen Named General Superintendent of Traffic
N W Yensen appointed general superintendent of traffic for Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co with Dallas as headquarters. His jurisdiction covers 300 exchanges and 2000 telephone girls and he takes over from H D McBride who moves to special duties.
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Dallas
Tex
N. W. Yensen
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Yensen
Mr. Yensen
H. D. McBride
Winters man named bank clerk in Texas department
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Bill announces Clyde B. Payne of Winters appointed bank clerk in the department to fill a vacancy created by W. H. Leftwich's promotion to state bank examiner.
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Austin
Tex
Insurance and Banking
Clyde B. Payne
Winters
W. H. Leftwich
Turkish Retreat From Forts Buoys Peace Prospects
Turkish forces retreat in disorder from Tchatija forts before Constantinople after two days of heavy fighting. Bulgarians push toward the Asia front as Saloniki evacuated and Adrianople remains contested. Turkey shows no immediate peace talks, while Scutari and Monastir resist as the Bulgars prepare to advance.
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Tchatija
Stantinople
Sofia
Constantinople
Tchatalja
Asia
Curkey
Pople
Porte
Turkey
Europe
Adrianople
Monastir
Scutari
Saloniki H
Fethir
St Sophia
Turkish troops in Saloniki described as destitute by arriving passengers
Steamship passengers from Saloniki report Turkish troops in the city living in rags and even selling weapons to obtain bread. Many soldiers have been shot for disobedience after a decree calls to service reservists of the 1908 class.
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Athens
Greece
Saloniki
Servians Capture Town of Koushevo
Belgrade reports the town of Koushevo, 20 miles north of Monastir, captured by Servians after brief resistance. Several correspondents have moved to headquarters. More dramatic operations in Macedonia are anticipated.
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Belgrade
Koushevo
Monastir
Macedonia
Turks Withdraw From Saloniki After Damaging Bridges
London November 7 dispatch reports Turkish garrisons have withdrawn from Saloniki after destroying key bridges that protected the city. The report notes the bridges’ destruction compromised the city’s approaches as the withdrawal commenced.
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Saloniki
London
Turks Suffer 25 000 Casualties in Five Days Fight
The losses in killed and wounded in the five days fighting near Luleburgas and By sar are estimated at 25 000. Bulgarian prisoners reached 7 battalions and 2000 men captured while 2 motives and 243 retreating Bulgarians were noted in the Strumar valley.
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Luleburgas
Bysar
Adya Strumar Valley
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