Roosevelt Proposes River Improvement as National Project
Roosevelt declares river improvement vital to the nation. Gov Cummins of Iowa and Lyman J. Cooley of Chicago address a Memphis waterways conference. John L. Vance of Columbus suffers a fainting spell after delivering his speech but recovers. Vance urges federal action and mutual cooperation among states to develop inland waterways and rail competition. Roosevelt reiterates that the project is essential for national commerce and prosperity.
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Roosevelt
Governor Cummins
Iowa
Lyman J. Cooley
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
John L Vance
Columbus
Chin
Ohio River Improvement Association
Waterways
Vance
Varne
Kavanaugh
Resolutions Committee
John S. Vance
John T. Vaner
Ohio
Gay Long Ag
Ohio River
Congress
Ctuntry
San Antonio teachers salaries under study by board
The San Antonio school board debates raising teacher salaries and forms a finance committee plan to estimate next year's income and expenses. Information blanks will be mailed to similar cities to compare high school salaries and assess how factors like efficiency and tenure affect pay. The outcome should show Pacific coast salaries highest, northern and eastern states lowest, with the South in between.
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San Antonio
United States
Wolfe
Pacific
Timmy Britt Fallen Idol 1820 Today
San Francisco celebrate James Ed ward Britt born 1879 in San Francisco and rising pugilist once a hero of the native gon now facing waning popularity after a disputed quitting in a fight with a negro. He began professional career in 1902 defeating Toby win with victims including Lavinge Time Fitzzerald O’Keefe Sisgar Nelson Hine Corbet White Sullivan.
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San Francisco
Get
James Edward Britt
California
Jor Gans
Gon
Britt
San Franisco
Kid Lavinge
Trank Time
Wille Fitzzerald
Jack O'Keefe
Charlie Sisgar
Balfling Nelson
Marlin Hine
Louie Corbet
Jbez White
Sid Sullivan
Waterinay
Nelson
Thes Balier
Joe Cums
Man fatally injured in rural farm accident near Eagle Lake
Special to the Tight Houston Wek reports a farm accident near Eagle Lake fatally wounded William Miller and another man while attempting to fix a hay binder. Two horses tripped and fell, causing the men to be dragged under the horses as they tried to raise them. Lidwell died from severe injuries.
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Houston
Willian Miler
Eagle Lats
Ala Woken War On Mill Child Labor
Special to The Light from Monivomnerys Alabama reports reforms aimed at ending child labor in agriculture. A state act effective January 1 prohibits employment of anyone under 13 and bans night work for under 16. The bill sets sixty hours weekly for under 14 and enforces penalties for violations with a reorganized inspection system to ensure enforcement.
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Monivomnerys
Ala
Alahana Club
Ide
King and President Dedicate Lectern and Bible at Virginia Church
Special to The Light reports Richmond October introduces gifts to Bratton Parish Church Wil liam sboro Va from King Edward and President Roosevelt. The Bible lectern honors English roots in America with inscriptions noting 1607 1907 and presented by Theodore Roosevelt in the United States. The parish marks oldest in Virginia and colonial era history preserved.
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Richmond
Latilob
Bratlon
King Edward
Roosevelt Wert
Williamesboro
Williamshire
United States
Ondligions Editiae
Colonisia
Fimestown
Edifie
Courchurch
Virginis
Edward
Roosevelt
J. Burney
Great Britain
Globe
Washington
Aiporica
Theodore Roosevelt
May splits UCVs on Sunday amid heated debate
Sunday sees May split UCVs as Pal Clehurna amp U C s plan a peppery debate. A motion at the last meeting to hold a meeting on Sunday drew strong opposition from many members. The matter may be adjusted without motion, but debate will be warm if the matter is pressed.
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Waco
Tex
Pal Clehurna
U. C
Dr Goodman Found Dead In Devine City
The remains of Dr Goodman who had practiced osteopathy in San Antonio for years were found dead in his room at the Devine hotel. The coroner's inquiry attributed the death to heart failure and he was to be buried in San Meenside.
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BF Goodman
Feark Talkie
Devine
Nex
Kecenny
Bovine
Phan
Teo
Goodman
Imres Wettigt
Deans
Local Weather Report and Temperatures Ahead
An early weather notice from the local station forecasts a warm, partly cloudy weekend with a bright Sunday and a Tuesday in sight. Morning readings show a low around 42 degrees with gusts and a wind at 4 miles per hour from the northwest. The record high previously noted for the year is 88 degrees, with remarks that the national weather summary will appear on page two.
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Weather Office
Follon
Chicago show features vast agricultural displays and corn exhibits
A grand exposition at the Coliseum in Chicago showcases the nation’s largest agricultural displays. It features over 60 exhibits including corn varieties with 1720 known types, husks, silks, and decorative corn belts from multiple states, with daily demonstrations by Elizabeth Hiller and expert cooks. The event runs through October 18 with daily entertainments and household article displays.
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Atin
Ghaliou Kinehou
Telizabeth Hiller
Yuuelpal
Chicago Denestia Ketenes Piralting School
Quaen
Kitehor
Onaklog
Pamatanse
Philadelphi
Paris Police Seize Spanish Socialist Delegates
Four Spanish socialists visiting Parla for propaganda meetings were served with an order upon arrival, on their way to address a rally against the Pravel and Spanish operations in Mamocco.
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Police
Paris
Parla
Socialista
Ig Masa
Promal
Pravel
II Mamocco
Ardor
Roosevelt Bear Hunt Camp Prepares for President in Louisiana
President Roosevelt heads to Louisiana for a bear hunt in the delta region. Holt Collier and Raoul Goulet coordinate camps, guides, and hunting grounds with seven large bears spotted and readied. Roosevelt party includes Major Metcalf, John McMahon, and John Parker among others.
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Lake Providence
Get
Rousevelt
Memphis
Tenn
Joseph E. Rausdell
Big Distriet
Los
Alsatian Station
Heluon Miley
ATL
Manis
Monticulla Rand
Baslrop
Missleipyd
Vicksborg
Shreveport
Packle Walle
Munti
Vyetisas
Foes
Montleelia
Aletta
Noma
Redeebad
Jase Bayan
Montiola
Roosevelt
Loalaiana
Inimboo
Louisiana
Holt Goulet
Traers
Fatheritas Raoul
Hoovevedt
Mississinpe del Ti
Alex Roots
Howe
Nave Chatae
Delve
Holt Colfer Ma
Havins
Flatt Collier
Coller Go Enalds
Budds Tean
Ollia Metcalf
Greenville
Ats Slesions
Bear Aires
Maj
Kent Amacker
Taunhert
Cme Metcalf
Grosnvilla
Misa
oServica Conmbastoior
John 4. Mc Mhoony
Washington
John Mr. Parker
New Orleans
Coulstanting
Mts
WRECK AT B&O RAILROAD CLAIMS YOUNG TRAVELLER
Raymond L. Seeber, 20, of San Antonio on a visit to his relatives, and Mrs. T. G. Williams, 716 Lewis Street, were killed in a Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Belaire yards. Eight others died and many were injured when two trains ran on the same track, blamed on a telegraph operator error. The body was en route to San Antonio with funeral planned at First Baptist church tomorrow.
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Raymond L. Seeber
San Antonio
T. G. Williams
Lewis Arreet
Ballimore & Ohio
Belaire
Tought
First Baptist Church
Seeker
Williams
Chilahage Howe
Unveiling at Boonesburg Honors Daniel Boone Pioneers
In Richmont Kentucky on October 5 a commemorative shaft was unveiled at Boonesburg, the site of the first settlements west of the Appalachians and Fort Boone. The event, led by the Daughters of the American Revolution, featured addresses by several prominent Kentuckians and memorialized Daniel Boone and early explorers who tamed the region.
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Richmont
Boonesburg
Slieshomies
Kentucky
Maanrmant
Niel Boone
Fort Boone
Sixty Enlisted Men Mustered Out At Fork Sant Houston
Sixty enlisted men of the Kinet cavalry at Fork Sant Houston were mustered out this morning due to incoming storms and the regimental deployment to the Philippines. Most are expected to re enlist for service on the islands. The First cavalry will serve at this post until November, and embark from San Francisco on December 7. Personnel with short terms will be mustered out or transferred as required.
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Kinet
Fork Sant Houston
Ithe Islands
Las
Noverber Am
San Raneises
Pris
Tals
Dears Lean Coursing in East Carroth Chase
Nusters report a lean set of hounds and a long chase as East Carroth hosts a fast pursuit. They prepare for a late start at the ver y pick of party hounds with Roosevelt as the featured presidant in a brisk match.
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East
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August Ludwig
William Miller
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Conker Lonigeht
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Canebrakes Swallow
Trail of Brain
Holt Collier
WRECH
Crason Railroad
Daniel Boone
A. R’s
Hardy Pioneer
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