Wahls Guts Throat Daughter Ill After Fire Loss
Boone Ia Oct 12 George W Wahl saw his new 15000 country home burn Saturday night and later cut his throat and stabbed his wrist in despair over the loss. His daughter Catherine lay in the old home seriously ill with pneumonia as neighbors fought to save the nearby structure. The fire left the new residence unfinished and would have been his finest country home in the region.
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Boone
George W. Wahl
North Marion Street
Mr. Wahl
NASBYS HOLDING BIG MEETING
Des Moines IA on Oct 12 postmasters from across Iowa gathered for the Iowa Postmasters Association annual session in the county juvenile court room. Speakers included Senators Dolliver Cummins and Washington officials with Henry Deater as president and W J Scott as secretary overseeing the talks and proceedings.
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Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Iowa Postmasters’ Association
Court House
Dolliver and Cummins
J. J. Myerly
Henry
Coon Rapids
Purcell
Hampton
Jarnagin
Cedar Falls
Robert B. Mundell
Registry Department
Washington
George van Dyke
S. J. Robertson
Ft. Dodge
Nolte
Holstein
Henry E. Deater
W. J. Scott
Key West Cleaved by Catastrophic Hurricane
Key West Florida reels after a hurricane struck the southern coast causing $2,000,000 in damage. Martial law is in effect, guards patrol the city, and troops are requested. Many homes wrecked or damaged, injuries reported, and several lives feared lost as winds of 100 mph peak.
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Key West
Fla
Florida
United States
Judge Cuts $5,000 Off Verdict in Hughes Case
Newton October 12 Judge Willcock overruled the railroad companys motion for a new trial in the case of Michael J Hughes versus the G R I L & P Ry Co but reduced the verdict from 15000 to 10000 dollars maintaining the substantial award while trimming the damages.
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Newton
Willcockson
Railroad Company
Michael J. Hughes
G@R lL & P. Ry. Co
Crane in Bad Fix Conflicts Over China Policy Revealed
Washington reports say Charles R. Crane may lose his post as American minister to China after a Washington Knox meeting following a Chicago Record Herald article. The piece exposed confidential state matters about China Japan treaties, risking the open door policy and Crane’s diplomatic mission. The fate of Crane hinges on his accountability for the disclosure and upcoming Peking soundings.
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Washington
Charles R. Crane
Peking
China
Crane
Knox
San Francisco
Pacific
William M. Hoyt
Chicago Record Herald
State Department
United States
Japan
Department of State
Department
Manchuria
Hay
Root
Chicago
Mr. Hay
Night riders force standoff near Shannon Kentucky
In Lexington on October 12 night riders totaling 12 masked men surrounded James Devon’s home near Shannon, Kentucky, and fired through windows. No injuries were reported. Devon armed himself and barricaded the house vowing a warm reception if riders return.
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Lexington
James Devon
Shannon
Devon
Two Children Die in Chicago Home Explosion
Two children died and a third child was seriously burned after a kerosene explosion at the home of Louis Christopher on West Seventyninth Street and South Fifty sixth Avenue in Chicago Lawn. The deceased were Angelina Christopher, eight, and Frances Christopher, five.
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Chicago
Louis Christopher
West
Seventyninth Street
Fiftysixth Avenue
Chicago Lawn
Angelina Christopher
Frances Christopher
Laborers injured in streetcar collision near Langford and Hamline
In St Paul Minnesota twenty to forty laborers riding two Come-Harriet streetcars were hurt when one streetcar struck the rear of the other near Langford and Hamline avenues. The injuries ranged from minor to more serious with crews aiding the injured. Emergency responders and hospital staff treated those hurt as investigation began.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Langford and
Hamline
Fire destroys Canenohet estate of former Rhode Island governor
The Canenohet home of former Governor William Sprague at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island burned October 12 destroying the house and its contents. The estate was described as one of the state’s most beautiful.
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Narragancett Pier
R. I
Canenohet
William Sprague
Rhode Island
Cudahy Packing Co Penalized Over Oleomargarine Stamps
Leavenworth Kan Oct 12 The Cudahy Packing Company settled a federal case for violating internal revenue laws by failing to place proper denomination stamps on oleomargarine packages. The compromise fines total 97 777 50 including a 5 000 specific penalty and back stamp tax of 82 777 60 plus 10 000 special tax for agencies. The case began with a 695 count indictment after samples from 813 000 pounds were tested. the company faced up to 690 000 in potential fines if convicted. The decree releases the product once put in legal condition.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Cudahy Packing Company
Internal Revenue
Cudahy Company
Federal Grand Jury
Topeka
The
Revenue Department
United States
H. J. Mone
Washington
Pollock
National Geographic Society to Study Arctic Records Merger
Washington October 12 The National Geographic Society moves to join the American Geographic Society and the American Museum of Natural History in asking Dr Ira Remsen president of the National Academy of Sciences to appoint a commission to review Commander Peary and Dr Frederick Cook Arctic records observations and data
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Peary Arctic Club
American Geographic Society
American Museum of National History
Ira Remsen
National Academy of Sciences
Robert 8. Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Negro Gets Long Sentence in Mt Laurel Assault
Mount Holly New Jersey October 12 Sam per Lymeld a black man who recently committed an atrocious assault upon Mrs William Mortland a farmer's wife at Mt Laurel near here was sentenced to 27 years in the state prison at Prenton.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Samper LyMeld
William Mortland
Mt. Laurel
Here
Prenton
Frost closes navigation on Tanana River in Alaska
In Fairbanks on October 12 an unexpected freeze stopped navigation of the Tanana River freezing the stream and trapping several steamers until spring. Two vessels face a dangerous position at breakup when ice yields.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Navigaon
Tanana
Icq
Earthquakes Reported in Guayaquil Ecuador
A shaky report notes earthquakes in Guayaquil Ecuador with scattered details. Officials have not released a full casualty or casualty count and local posts indicate ongoing tremors.
Lone Hold-Up Man Steals Thousands at Seattle Station
In Seattle on October 12 a lone gunman bound and gagged Great Northern Express offices chief clerk and assistant at King Street station. He opened the safe, stole cash and valuables, bound the men, cut telephone lines, and fled with a sack of silver valued at $500 later found. Police traced the theft to a multi-thousand dollar haul from Thursday to Monday’s routine.
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Seattle
Great Northern Express Company
King Street
A. P. White
E. W. Simonson
Simonson
White
Willing and Willing to Chase Willie Boy
San Bernardino Cal October 12 Sheriff Ralphs plans renewed pursuit of Willie Boy the Piute who killed his sweetheart in the desert. A second posse joins Sheriff Wilson from Riverside County to trap the outlaw in Bullion mountain granite fastness by starving him out. Settlers arrive with frightened families seeking safety from potential encounters.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Willie
Ralphs
Wilson
Riverside County
Serge
Bullion Mountain
Street Car Men Elect Officers at Toronto Convention
The Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America elected officers. President W D Mahon of Detroit. Vice presidents A Behner Cleveland J J Thorpe Pittsburg A H Burt Salt Lake. Also mentions cotton leak cases hearing date set for December 18 before the US Supreme Court.
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Toronto
Ont
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Dmployer of America
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
A. , Behner
Cleveland
J. J. Thorpe
Pittsburg
A. H. Burt
Salt Lake
Japanese cruiser Idzumi arrives for Portola festival
The Japanese cruiser Idzumi arrives in San Francisco to represent the emperor of Japan during the Portola festival. Among its officers is Prince Shimadzu, a member of Japan’s royal family.
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San Francisco
Cal
Idzumi
Japan
Shimadzu
Royal’ Family of
Tigers Lose Again Pirates Slug with Summers Curves
Pittsburg won the world series game in Detroit as Summers was knocked out in the first inning and Willets relieved. Wagner starred for Detroit with strong fielding as the crowd of about 20 000 filled Chippewa Park. Umpires added a third advisory umpire to discuss ground rules amid rain showers and cheers for Mullin who was honored for his season.
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Detroit
Mich
Pittsburg
Summers
Willets
Wagner
IF. M. Warner
Charlie Bennett
Jim McGuire
Cleveland Americans
Sam Thompson
O'Loughlin
Johnstone
National Commission
Klem
Gen King Fights For Life After Attack By Three Negroes
Gen J Floyd King 67, former Louisiana congressman and Confederate veteran, says he was attacked by three Black men who forced him to defend himself with a pocket knife. One assailant is hospitalized badly cut. King was arrested then released on bond. Warrants issued for the trio but not yet served.
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Washington
J. Floyd King
Congress
Louisiana
Georgia
King
Blizzard Hits Duluth After Mild Spell and Snow
Duluth Minnesota reports the first blizzard of the season following a long warm period. A 60 mile northeast wind brings snow sleet and hail with damage noted at riverheads. In New York George Bergmann a noted St. Louis dentist died by suicide at Montefiore Home leaving letters saying he was an incurable cripple.
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Duluth
Minn
Killa Self
New York
George Bergmann
St. Louis
Montefiore
College Graduate In Jail In Alameda County
Roy Thomas Kaler, said Missouri graduate and member of a wealthy St. Louis family, is jailed in Alameda County awaiting a hearing on charges of robbing a haberdasher's shop in Berkeley California.
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Berkeley
Cal
Roy Thomas Kaler
University of Missouri
St. Louis
Alameda County
Wiltbank admits embezzling seven thousand seven hundred ten dollars
In Trenton New Jersey October 12 Hugene R Wiltbank formerly teller of the Second National Bank of Atlantia City pleaded guilty in U S court to embezzling 7710 dollars of the bank funds
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Trenton
N. J
Hugene R
Havana Storm Wreaks Destruction Across City
Havana reports a fierce storm that battered the city in the early hours, causing fires and roof collapses. One family perished as San Rafael street homes were crushed while Regla ships were sunk or driven ashore. telegraph and telephone lines failed, halting communication. The tobacco seedbeds may recover, and power outages disrupted streets, shops, and transit as torrential rains and high winds raged for six hours. Marine craft were driven ashore or sunk, and Morro wireless was down preventing verification of a beachside steamer report.
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Havana
Thia City
Thioney
San Rafael
Regla
Morro ‘Castle
Morro
Cromwell testimony read in Panama libel case in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on October 12 Stuart McNamara of the DOJ read parts of William Nelson Cromwell's testimony to the Morgan investigating committee. Cromwell, for the French Panama canal companies, said he acted only as attorney, received 200000 dollars, and denied any Panama government payments. Morgan said his bank had 35000 dollars for its services in the 40000000 settlement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Nelson Cromwell
Morgan
United States Senate
Canal
United States
United States Court of
Stuart McNamara
Department of Justice
Delevan Smith
Charles R. Williams
Indianapolis News
Nbel
McNamara
Cromwell
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bank of France
Paris
Government of
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Al Smith Dies. Noted New York Sporting Referee
Alfred H. Smith known as Al Smith dies at the Gilsey House New York after a 50 year career highly regarded in sport. He served as final arbiter in disputes for 30 years and was famed as a referee in major prize fights and a trusted stakeholder in millions of dollars wagered on sports and politics.
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New York
Alfred H. Smith
Smith
Gilsey
al” Smith
Supreme Court Regular Term Proceeding With Seven Justices
Washington October 12 The high court of the United States convened for the regular term of 4909 with seven of nine justices present as Justice Peckham was absent. The absence was noted but did not halt sessions or planned docket activity for the term.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Jug
Peckham
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Nasbys
Iowa State Postmasters Association
Dolliver
Cummins
Key West City
Crane IN
Mililon Pollar
Gudary
Uncle Sam
Academy of Sciences
Commission
Frost
Earthquaks
Ecuador
Guayaquil
Willie Boy
Piute Desperado
Royal Japan Ship
Tigers
Braves
Mr. Summer
Maddox
Clarke
James Phelan
Recorder's Court
Mullin
R. HE
Gibson
Willetts
Worlss
Schmidt
Gen. King
Teller
Cromwell’s
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