Taft Speaks In Houston On Postal Savings Banks
President Taft arrived in Houston at 7 AM and spoke from the Rice hotel balcony. He discussed postal savings banks and responded to a heckler asking where he would keep his money, noting he has little money and a long career in politics. He planned a fast Dallas stop at 5:30 PM and a train journey toward St Louis and a Mississippi River trip start Monday.
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Rice Hotel
Dallas
St. St. Louis
Cook After Barrill
R C Mitchell Dr Cook's special agent and Gen E D Weed counsel in Montana are in Missoula gathering evidence to refute Edward N Barrill's affidavit that Dr Cook did not scale Mount McKinley as he claims. Col T C Marshall acts as local counsel as the three pursue proof the affidavit is false.
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Missoula
Mont
R. C. Mitchell
F. A. Cook
E. D. Weed
Montana
Edward N. Barrill
Lost in a Storm in Luzon Philippines Typhoon toll rises
Six people are known to be lost and many others perished as a typhoon swept Luzon Philippines. The storm crossed near Baguio with heavy rainfall causing the Oued river to rise sharply and damaging provincial roads, according to a telegram from Gov. Forbes.
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Washington
Luzon
Philippines
Gov. Forbes
Baguio
Benguet
Boots to brilliance: Tully Knoles rises to professor status
Eighteen years after a San Diego bootblack corner began his path to feed his mother and brother, Tully Knoles becomes Prof. T. C. Knoles. The University of Southern California scholar and preacher now draws demand for lectures and sermons, making his family proud.
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San Diego
Cal
Tully
Knoles
Comiskey Spending 100000 on Untried Players
Chicago owner Charles Comiskey pours 100000 into a youth infusion to win the pennant. The White Sox rebuild, buying promising rookies and trialing many in spring camps, while a new park rises on 54th to 65th streets with a 35000-seat grand stand and 15000 more on pavillions.
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Comiskey
Chicago
Charlie Comekey
Chicago White Sox
Catching Braves World Series Strategy Echoed By Managers
In the sixth game the Detroit Tigers star Charley Schmidt rose to the moment after Hugh Jennings replaced him, and the precedent of Fielder Jones’s 1906 handling of Billy Sullivan is recalled as Jones told Sullivan to catch. Sullivan proved to be the backstop who delivered.
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Stanage
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Wilson
Abbaticchio
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Cals
Sox
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Eddie McFarland
Sullivan
Jones
McFarland
Cubs
Fontenoy
Billy
MacFarland
Sully
Harp
Bold 11 and 16 year olds execute daylight jewelry thefts
Franela Boyd aged 11 and Jean Webster 16 were detained after a daylight jewelry theft from Stephen Min’s home in Bernardino California. Webster used a 22 caliber rifle to guard the scene while Boyd looted rooms then fled toward Santa Ana wash before capture.
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Jean Webster
Stephen Min
Webster
Santa Ana
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Ralph
Wetster
Hoyd
Redlands
Big Fraud Charge Shocks Spokane Banker Fraud Case
J. M. Bennington is under arrest in Spokane on suspicions of defrauding the Spokane and Eastern Trust Co. of 9000 and suspected forgery may follow in Seattle. Authorities also say he obtained 15000 from the National Bank of Commerce of Spokane. Manson F. Backus, bank president, confirms the fraud and says a forgery warrant may be issued. Most alleged operations involve secured bona fide collateral.
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Spokane
Spokane & Eastern Trust Co
Seattle
Washington
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National Bank of Commerce of
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National Bank of Commerce
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Hennington
Skeleton Found In Park Believed Suicide Victim
Dry bones of a skeleton stood upright near a tree in Elysian Park just outside city limits with a bottle of poison nearby. Officials believe the remains are that of a Japanese person who died by suicide.
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Angeles
Elysian Park
Mrs. T. BE. Hulse Die From Accident Injuries
Bremerton October 23 Mrs T B E Hulse wife of Prof Hulse an attendant of Kits county schools died here yesterday from injuries suffered in an accident in Seattle a year ago.
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T. BE. Hulse
Prof. Hulse
Kit
Beattle
Riplinger Enters Not Guilty Plea on Embezzlement Charges
John Riplinger appeared before Judge Gilliam and entered a not guilty plea to four counts of embezzlement. Accompanied by his attorney Will H. Morrin, the plea was brief and informal. The case will be heard by Judge Yakey of Kitsap county in late November. Riplinger had shaved his Central American beard, making recognition by few in the courtroom.
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John Riplinger
Gilliam
Dentists Appeal to Court Over License Charge
Five dentists led by Walter Fulton and Kenneth Mackin tosh asked the superior court to dismiss charges of practicing without a license. They argued more than 60 days had passed since the information was filed and the trial date. Names listed: Dr. A Froom, Dr. B H A Wise, Dr. C G Thompson, Dr. F A Bryant, Dr. H A Littooy.
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Kenneth Mackintosh
A. ©. Froom
BH. A. Wise
C. G. Thompson
F. A. Bryant
H. A. Littooy
Boy Who Never Grew Up Robber Faces Canadian Sentence
Alex Grant 28, a post office robber from Wright Ontario, is in city jail. Authorities plan to return him to Canada for a lengthy prison term as two governments cooperate. Grant, describe as weak and indecisive, joined burglars for $60 after being drawn in by their view that robbing a post office harms the government. He later surrendered, noting he had a good upbringing but failed to commit to any path. He hopes to reform and help others.
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Alex Grant
Canada
Wright
Ontario
Grant
Hal
Farm for sale near Everett five acres with improvements
Six five acres of land described as level soil with three acres in cultivation and balance pasture. Features include a four room cottage, barn and outbuildings, orchard, good water and fruit. Asking price 2160 dollars with cash term or long balance at 4 percent to Robert Maltby 919-020-021 Alaska Building.
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Robert Maltby
Alaska Building
Big new construction to rise in regraded Seattle district
Real estate activity surges as north Pike area sees eight to twelve story steel frame structures planned. John Davis & Co report record demand, with Beaux Arts colony nearing two thirds sold on Lake Washington. Sheriff Strassheim of Cook County purchased Magnolia Bluff lots after seeing The Star ad. Brokers note strongest buying for large prospects and steady wage-earner purchases.
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Thirday
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Christopher Strassheim
Cook County
Chicago
the Star
David P. Eastman
Magnolia Bluff
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Thorndyke
Sen. RK. V. Ankeny
Walla Walla
McGraw, Kittinger & Case
Case
O. N. Marsolais
Entrepreneur Buys 16 Acre Cashmere Ranch Near Wenatchee
Joseph E. Thomas & Co. reports a buyer returning from the Wenatchee area impressed by Cashmere valley fruit growers. The purchaser paid 34000 dollars in cash for a 16 acre Henry ranch property featuring six acres of bearing orchard and sixteen acres of vegetable land.
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Cashmere
Henry Ranch
Mrs Martha Rief Granted Share in Property and Alimony
In superior court Judge J T Ronald awarded Mrs Martha Rief, former wife of Game Warden Harry Rief, the Rief home at 1119 82nd Ave and 600 alimony. The divorce case split into mutually granted decrees with each party paying own trial expenses. Rief property valued at 6300 and the proceedings spanned five days of court time.
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Harry Rief
Rief
J. T. Ronald
Ronald
Mia Rief
Casey Moran A Hit During Chicago Tag Day
Casey Moran a Seattle journalist drew crowds in Chicago during tag day celebrations on October 23 at the La Salle hotel. He wore sowing skirts and face paint to mingle with Forty club guests and collected a handsome sum in exchange for badges, with women at the headquarters mistaking him for a girl before his identity was revealed.
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Chicago
Til
Casey Moran
Seattle
la Salle Hotel
Forty Club
Headquarters
Tacoma- material to build 48 new cells at McNeill
Tacoma reports material en route to construct 48 cells at McNeill. Auburn hosts an intensifying local option battle with voting slated for November 18. Wenatchee notes no drunks since prohibition. jail occupancy shifts to a wood shed.
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Wenatchee
Ballard Demands Patrol Wagon in Local Appeal
Ballard business men press for a patrol wagon or ambulance to aid the police and fire departments. Capt. Powers has long requested one, but requests were rejected. Also reports fire chief extinguished a basement fire at 5821 Tallman Ave. and church services at Ballard Christian and Presbyterian churches with sermons by Lakin and Lee Tomorrow.
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Mike Powers
Improvement Club
Bartholomy
Tallman Av
Ballard Christian Church
L. E. Lakin
Guinevere
Tennyson
Christ
No one can stand being preached to by his own staff
A speaker notes that people resist being taught by those who preach to them. The remark underscores the mismatch between professed guidance and personal practice.
Two Exposition Officials Run Down Winding Plans
The executive committee reduces staff at the exposition with two officers, Lee William M. Sheffield and Frank P. Allen, tasked to wind up affairs. Smith remains chairman and oversees property, while Allen handles demolition and sale of assets. Staffing cuts halve the force, with further reductions planned. Harmon and others plan moves and financial recoveries.
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Frank P. Allen
Smith
Field
Mr. Allen
Ing
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