Deaf German Visitor Found Near Vancouver Fair
A 74 year old deaf German woman, Mrs. Bilzenbeth Lutz of Vancouver Washington, arrived alone during the fair. A deaconess found her and took her to the YWCA building. She spoke little English, claimed 78, 74, has one daughter unwilling to be contacted, and was later placed at the YWCA transient house while officials seek contact with relatives to arrange care.
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Bilzenbeth Lutz
Vancouver
Womer 'S Christian Association
Fourthav
Senecast
Six Claim Same Father In German Heirship Case
Six Philadelphia residents named John George Reist filed affidavits alleging Peter Reist who died in Germany twenty years ago left an estate of 50 000 dollars and was each man’s father.
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Philadelphia
John George Reist
Henry Muller
Peter Reist
Germany
Castellane Case Opens Over Schooling Of Gould Sons
Paris courtroom hears Count Boni de Castellane push for sending the three Gould children to a car boarding school while Princess de Sagan opposes citing concerns for the boys health.
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United Press
Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Terlane- Gould
Princess de Sagan
Fire at Barney Castle Resort Claims Chester Rhoades
A fire destroyed Barney Castle, a resort four miles south of Portland, resulting in the death of Chester B. Rhoades who recently moved from Columbus, Ohio. The loss is about 7000 dollars and the cause remains unknown.
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Fie United Press
Portland
Ore
Barney Castle
Here
Chester B. Rhoades
Rhoades
Columbus
Ohio
Railway report shows regional car shortages and surplus
The American Railway fortnightly statement released in Chicago on October 23 reports a deficit of 23,431 freight cars in the East and South and a surplus of 35,977 in the West and Northwest.
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Calted Press
Chicago
The
American Railway
Odd Fellows ban near-beer dealers from ranks
The Tennessee Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows adopted a resolution denying membership to dealers in near-beer and to men who operate so called soft drink stands. The ruling aims to keep the order free of individuals involved in soft drink and near-beer trade.
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ODD Fellows
United Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Colorado River Flood Damages West of Yuma
The erratic Colorado river flooded its bed 20 miles below Yuma. Major damage to western lands was halted only by last year’s levee spanning from Black Butte to Volecano Lake, protecting the area on the river’s west side.
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Colorado
United Preca
EL Centro
Cal
Yuma
Black Butte
Volecano Lake
Princess Victoria Louise Made Colonel in Husar Guard
Princess Victoria Louise was appointed colonel in the Second Hussar Guard regiment stationed at Dantzig. Emperor William presented her to the regiment’s senior officers at the grounds of Potsdam’s new palace.
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Presa
Berlin
Victoria Louise
Hussar Guard
Dantzig
William
Potsdam
Spiritualists' National Convention Adopts San Francisco as Next Meeting City
Rochester reports the National Spiritualists association closed its annual convention with San Francisco selected for the next gathering. Dr. George B. Warner of Chicago was elected president.
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Spiritualists
Rochester
San Francisco
National Spiritualists’ Association
George B. Warner
Chicago
Spain on the Verge of Revolution After Ferrer Killing
The report from Barcelona describes mounting fury at Prof. Francisco Ferrer’s murder and a growing movement against tyranny. It cites conscription abuses, class tension, and deadly clashes as Spain faces possible republican upheaval and a bloodless or violent shift, recalling past revolutions.
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Barcelona
Spain
Lisbon
Francisco Ferrer
John Brown
Europe
Potter in Rome finds a deadly hideout and a hidden chamber
Potter drenched after a storm seeks shelter at a Roman inn. He discovers a trap door leading to a furnace room with a skeleton. A brutal innkeeper and herdmen attack him until a fellow American intervenes, revealing the danger and turning the scene to a tense standoff.
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Potter
Campagna
Rome
Herdamen
Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief
The ad touts Pape's Diuretic as a quick remedy for kidney and bladder problems. It claims backache, headaches, and urinary symptoms vanish after a 50 cent dose, with direct action on kidneys and urinary system.
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Pape
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
Metropolitan Building fight over 480000 tax assessment
The Metropolitan Building Company, owner of the 80 year old campus lease properties on Fourth and Fifth avenues between Bencon and Union, appeals a $480 000 tax assessment. Judge John F Main issues a writ of certiorari demanding the county board of equalization and County Auditor Otto A Case certify the proceedings to the superior court. The lease makes the buildings state university property upon completion, exempt from taxation, yet the leasehold is taxed by the assessor. Court hearing set for November 25 at 9:30 am.
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The
Metropolitan Building Company
University
Fourth
Fifth Ave
Bencon
Union
John F. Main
County Board of Equalization
Otto A
Superior Court
State University
County Assessor Parish
Mystery of the Millvale Shooting Aims at Miss Lang
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on October 23 Margaret Lang 17 visited the Artian home in Millvale when John Augustian aged about ten or eleven fired a shotgun wounding Lang who later died The boy claimed the act was accidental and his mother supports this account noting she stepped out of the room moments before the tragedy occurred Mrs Langs family supports the boy's claim and mourns the victim.
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Pittsburg
Margaret Lang
John Augustian
Johnny
Mise Lang
Artian
North Av
Millvale
Ean
Augustina
Miss Lang
Naval officer promoted to rear admiral in reshuffle
Captain Kossuth Niles becomes rear admiral succeeding Brockinger. Niles had served as naval secretary to the lighthouse board. Captain William B. Caperton will replace Niles on the lighthouse board.
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United Pree
Washington
Kossuth Niles
Brockinger
Niles
Lighthouse Board
Wm. B. Caperton
Fire destroys Moron business district in Bakersfield report
Moron town’s main business portion burned, origin believed in a restaurant. Estimated loss around 26000 dollars. Local fire crews cited for rapid response as investigators assess the cause.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Moron
Divine healer claims to be Francis Schlatter in New York
A man in New York identifies himself as the original Francis Schlatter, the divine healer once reported dead in Hastings Nebraska on October 21, after five weeks in the city he says he arrived with abundant documentary evidence to prove his claim.
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United Press
New York
Francis Schlatter
Hastings
Neb
Oven Scene Sparks Laughter as Interpreter Delivers Escape
In a chaotic gathering, a translation sparks ridicule when a man declares he bakes clay figures in his oven to harden them. The crowd reacts with convulsive laughter as they release Potter and cling to one another in disbelief.
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Potter
Signor
Unclear Hair Treatment Claims Area in Ad Copy
An OCR fragment touts alcoholic tonics destroying hair and scalp while Leary's nonalcoholic compound is advertised to cure dandruff itching falling hair grayness and baldness. It references druggists and barbers as distributors.
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Leary
Tay Pay comes to America to fund Irish politics
T P O Connor, leader of the Irish party in parliament, travels to the United States to raise funds for Irish members. He notes the paltry parliamentary allowance of about 26 dollars weekly and urges Irish-Americans to contribute, hoping a million pounds could change the British House of Commons and advance home rule.
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New York
Tay
Here
England
Ireland
Tay Pay
T. P. O'Connor
O'Connor
United States
House of Commons
British Isles
Tory
Westminster
London
Bazaar to Open at Westlake Market for Leftovers
Westlake Market will convert about 6 000 square feet of floor space into a bazaar by November 1. The display will feature Japanese and Oriental goods, jewelry, bric a brac, chinaware and other items from the Great fair leftovers. No charge for space. management aims to help patrons reduce costs.
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Westlake
Noor
Agid
Dalley
Reinterment of Maj. John Belli Recalled in Portsmouth
The body of Maj. John Belli once a friend of George Washington was moved from an abandoned cemetery to Greenland Cemetery for a memorial service. The reburial marks a century after his original burial and honors his service.
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United Prep
Portsmouth
N. H
John Belli
George Washington
Greenland Cemetery
Former VP leaves for Hong Kong aboard Minnesota steamer
A farewell gathering marked the departure of the former vice president who boards the Minnesota steamer en route to India. Large crowds gathered to bid him farewell aboard the ship.
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Rbanka
Hongkong
Minnesota
India
Republican Nominee Chosen for Sixth Illinois District
United Press reports Republicans of the Sixth Illinois Congressional District nominated William J. Moxley last night to succeed William Lorimer, elected senator by the last legislature. Frank 8. Ryan was nominated by the Democrats.
Athletics Win 11 Inning Barnstormer Over All Star NL
Philadelphia Athletics defeated the All Star National League team 12 to 9 in 11 innings at Billings Montana. Morgan Donahue and Meyers led the offense with key hits as the A's rallied to the win.
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United Press
Billings
Mont
Ger
Philadelphia Athletics
Morgan
Donahue
Meyers
Jon
Blackburn to Resign as Canal Zone Governor
The Canal Record of Oct 13 reports that J C B Blackburn, governor of the canal zone and canal commission member, will soon tender his resignation to President Taft. The notice arrives in Washington on Oct 2% and headlines the anticipated move.
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Washington
J. C
Blackburn
Canal Commission
Taft
Boston Chamber Dinner Honors Japanese Commissioners
The Boston chamber of commerce will host a dinner tonight for special commissioners from Japan who will spend the next few days in the city.
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United Prec
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Japan
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