Haitien Officials Arrive in New York With Gold Imports
Antonio Simon son of Haiti's deposed president arrives with six Haitian officials aboard the steamer Alemania from Port au Prince. They bring boxes of gold to be inventoried in the ship's safe and carry a note to European powers about Haiti's revolution. Simon cites abuse of railroad concessions by American interests as a root cause and notes his father's funds are scarce though his estate may later yield value.
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New York
N. Y
Antonio Simon
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Simon
Missouri bond vote returns incomplete ten counties listed
Ten Missouri counties have not yet sent official returns on the recent state capitol bond referendum. The secretary of state urged county clerks in Atchison Camden Carter Dent Mercer Mississippi Ozark Pettis Shannon and Taney to forward the figures at once or face special messengers and personal costs for delays.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Secretary of State
Atchison
Camden
Carter
Dent
Mercer
Mississippi
Ozark
Pettis
Shannon
Taney
Governor seeks seed wheat plan to avoid extra session
Gov. Stubbs and the public utilities commission call a conference of railroad officials and northwest Kansas county representatives to discuss providing seed wheat for this year’s farmers. The aim is to prevent a special legislative session by developing a plan to supply seed this fall, with railroads possibly hauling it.
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Topeka
Kansas
Stubbs
Public Utilities Commission
Pastor to Run Dance Hall in Middletown Connecticut
Reverend George Gilbert an Episcopal clergyman rents Lakeview park to run a dance hall aimed at providing a decent amuse ment place for Middletown youths. Dances held Tuesday and Friday evenings under his and his wife supervision to close by 10 30 PM to ensure youths return home before midnight.
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Middletown
Connecticut
George BR. Gibbert
Lakeview Park
Gilbert
Austrian Army Spy Suspect Reported in Indianapolis Case
Captain James Watson of the U S Army recruiting office sought War Department action to arrest Private George Peters of the 85th Coast Artillery at Fort Totten New York on charges of spying for the Austrian government.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
James Watson
United States Army
War Department
George Peters
85Th Coast Artillery
Fort Totten
New York
John W Gates Dies in Paris After Illness
American financier John W. Gates died in Paris surrounded by his wife and son Charles G. Gates after weeks of illness. He battled kidney disease and later contracted pneumonia, leading to his death.
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Paris
France
John W. Gates
Charles G. Gates
Mutiny on Spanish Battle Ship Nazancia near Tangier
A crew section mutinied on the Nazancia while at Tangier roadstead. Mutineers were overpowered and irons were placed on them as the ship sped toward Cadiz at full speed.
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Madrid
Spain
Tangier
Cadiz
Accident Fatality in Keytesville Shop Killing Brother
In Keytesville Missouri a man named Carroll accidentally killed his brother while closing a shop. He was handling a revolver when it discharged and the bullet struck his sibling in the head. The incident occurred at the proprietor’s case and is described as an accidental shooting.
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Keytesville
Missouri
R. T. Carroll
Carroll
The Value of Employments for a Boy's Development
The essay argues boys need regular meaningful work beyond chores to build discipline, character, efficiency, and ownership. It warns against overpraise or neglect, and urges cooperative partnership, measured rewards, and guidance. It notes hobbies as future benefits and cautions against vanity and selfishness.
The Boy and the Beauty of Clean Looks
An essay on growing up and grooming, describing three boyhood cleanliness habits and the awkward age. It argues that looks influence character and social relations, urging guidance and balance between vanity and virtue to shape future manly beauty.
Representative Humphrey seeks new panel for Controller Bay probe
Washington Representative Humphrey introduces a resolution in the house to discharge the interior department expenditures committee from the Controller Bay investigation and assign it to a select five member committee. The measure accuses the existing committee of blocking witnesses and abandoning the inquiry.
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Controller Bay
Washington, D. C
Humphrey
Washington
House
House Committee On Interior Department
Melon Robbery Gang Sparks Fire at Clayton Jail
Eight boys jailed in Clayton after melon theft gang sets bunk room ablaze. A guard used a garden hose to douse the fire, saving the youths from injury. The boys were moved to the city detention house for a hearing. Four of them allegedly used a wagon to haul stolen groceries.
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Clayton
Missouri
St. Louis
Morehan
Camorra Trial Falls Short Of Halfway Hurdle In Italy
In Viterbo Italy the Camorra trial has persisted for over four months and a half with little progress. The court shows no sign of finishing soon as the powerful Camorra network is described as exhausted after widespread protection from high places, making future political support risky for officials.
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Viterbo
Italy
Camorra
Freight advances suspended by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed class freight rate increases set to take effect October 28 on rail shipments between Atlantic seaboard points and Missouri River transfers to Kansas City and Omaha. The delay extends to December 30.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas City
Omaha
Missouri River
Canada Might Get Free Trade From Laurier Fight
Premier Laurier travels to Montreal to meet manufacturers opposing reciprocity arguing it would lead to tariff cuts. He warns farmers may unite to demand removal of duties on manufactures and natural products if the bill fails this year.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Laurier
Montreal
Wichita Not to Recall Mayor in Kansas City
Petition to recall Mayor J. H. Graham and city commissioners K. M. Leach and Robert B. Campbell deemed insufficient with about 40 percent of 4100 names illegal. A recall needs 3400 valid signatures, and the count will fall below 2000 after clerical validation.
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Wichita
Kansas
J. H. Graham
K. M. Leach
Robert B. Campbell
Postal Bank Opens With $41000 in First Week
New York's postal savings bank gathered more than $41,000 in its first week, averaging nearly $7,000 daily. The Postal authorities report 1065 new accounts opened in total, with 173 openings on the first day.
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New York
N. Y
Postal Savings Bank
Togo Honors Sperry in Arlington Cemetery Wreath Laying
Admiral Togo placed a wreath on Admiral Charles S. Sperry’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The two admirals had met in Japan when Sperry commanded the American fleet.
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Togo
Sperry
Washington, D. C
Charles S. Sperry
Arlington Cemetery
Admiral Sperry
Japan
Resinol Soap and Ointment Lauded as Skin Remedy
A Philadelphia user voices strong praise for Resinol Soap and Ointment claiming they cured long standing sores and eruptions after trials with other products. The advertisement extols the ointment as non irritant, lead free, and widely available through druggists, urging homes and travel kits to include it.
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T. K. Mathieu
Philadelphia
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Hypocrite Definition From Brooklyn School Prompted by Student
A Brooklyn school teacher quizzed her class on definitions. She asked Robert to define hypocrite. He replied that a hypocrite is a kid who comes to school with a smile on his mug.
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Brooklyn
Robert
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertisement
Don’t buy water rely on Red Cross Ball Blue a pure solid blue used in thousands of homes for 20 years to make clothes pure white. Available in two sizes six and ten cents at all grocers.
Umpire Calls Time Amid Stand Ovation and Tears
A dramatic moment in the game ends with the umpire signaling time as the catcher, overwhelmed by a grandstand ovation, wipes tears and proclaims Play ball. The scene captures a tense pause and emotional reaction from the players.
Mrs Winslow Teething Syrup Cures Wind Colic For 25c
An 19th century ad notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething softens gums reduces inflammation allays pain and cures wind colic priced at 25 cents a bottle.
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Knights of the Bath
Illinois
Gladstone
Joseph Parker
Postal Bank
Fletcher
Assist
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