Week of world events and notable deaths summarized
Cardinal Francis Mathieu former archbishop of Toulouse died in London. Philippe E. Vantiçgem elected permanent secretary of the French Academy of Sciences. Rear Admiral A B Couden slated to retire Oct 30. Frank M Higgins of Tennessee dies in Washington from uraemic poisoning. Brig Gen Harry G Haskell dies in San Diego at 68. Allan Langton McDermott former New Jersey congressman dies in Jersey City of heart trouble. Rev Charles H Parkhurst resigns presidency of the Society for the Prevention of Crime after 17 years. William Drake Sr. dies at 71. Miss Gertrude von Petzold M A preaches farewell in Leicester then moves to Streator. Fire at Salisbury Beach Mass consumes 25 summer cottages. Miner Joseph Pryor dies from injuries at Marquette range. Frank Brannum and Ernest Fitzgerald drown in Washtenaw County Michigan. Two electric suburban cars collide near Edwardsville Illinois injuring several. A two year old drowns near Kensell Iowa after tank collapse. James Seale and two new Negroes killed in Texas boiler explosion. Fire destroys Blair Gordon Co. wharf in St John s Newfoundland with $500 000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Mathieu
Toulouse
France
London
Philippe EB. Vanti¢gem
French Academy of Sciences
A. B. Couden
Navy
Frank M. Higgins
Tennessee
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Harry G. Haskell
San Diego
Allan Langton McDermott
New Jersey
Jersey City
Heart Tumble
Charles H. Parkhurst
New York
Society For the Prevention of Crime
William Drake
Druhe Hardwood Lumber Company
St. Louis
The
Amerika
Gertrude von Petzold
United Kingdom
Free Christian Church
Leicester
Unitarian Church
Streator
Saliabury Beach
Mass
Joseph Pryor
Range
Cleveland Lake
Frank Brannum
Ernest Fitzgerald
Waterloo
Joslyn Lake
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Multiple crimes and deaths fill day of headlines
A Hillsdale post office robbery left the wife injured and thieves with 810 in cash and 400 in stamps. Elizabeth James was shot and killed in Pueblo by jealous suitor Edward Hager. D J Hennessy shot his wife in Portsmouth and then himself. Claudia Hains calls sensational letters garbled by attorneys for Capt Peter Hains. CG Mayer, Detroit hardware dealer, found dead in Cleveland. Chester Brenig suicide in Columbus to avoid arrest for forged checks. Yeggmen robbed Hartwell Bank of 3400 dollars. Escapes noted during Rayville murder trial. California auditors reveal a 60000 shortage in San Francisco city treasury during 1900s period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Hillsdale
Mich
Hiaves
Elizabeth James
Pueblo
Colo
Edward Hager
D. J. Hennessy
United States Navy
Portamouth
Claudia Hains
Peter Hains
CG. Mayer
Detroit
Gilley
Cleveland
Mayer
Morse Faces Court Defiance Over Bank Loan
Charles W. Morse defied Federal court during his trial for alleged banking law violations in New York on November 1. He refused to answer categorically about a 211 000 loan from the National Bank of North America, sparking a courtroom clash as U S Attorney Stimson pressed for a clear reply and the judge urged directness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Charles W. Morse
Badger
Stimson
Morse
National Bank of North America
Havemeyer
Judge Hough
Mr. Stimson
Cure by grafting fails in child death at Effington
Sioux Falls Nov 1 though many playmates gave consent to skin grafting on little Alice Cummings daughter of Emmet Cummings of Effington the child who suffered burns nearly a year ago has died after untold agonies The hoped graft failed to heal the wounds and the child passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Alice Cummings
Emmet Cummings
Effington
Team Falls Into Well. Derrick Needed to Rescue Animals
A team of horses backing over an old well near Marshalltown Iowa fell in and became wedged fifteen feet down. A derrick from Marshalltown was brought in to pull them out safely and secure the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
A. G. Wordin
Repudiates Night Riders At Farmers Union Meeting
New Orleans will host the National Farmers' Union convention on November 21 and 22 to address night rider violence and the cotton price issue. President C. G. Barrett asserted the union condemns any deeds of night riders while demanding higher cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
National Farmers’ Union
C. 9. Barrett
Union
Body of Unknown Found Near Sturgis Nov 1
County Coroner Brackett received a telephone message from Underwood stating a young man was found dead near there. Locals do not know him or his origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Brackett
Underwood
Mrs William Astor Dies in New York Home
Mrs William Astor, long ill with heart trouble, died at her Fifth Avenue residence after a period of serious illness dating from before today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Astor
New York
Fifth Avenue
American Fleet Officers Entertained by Chinese in Amoy
Rear Admiral Emory and 24 officers of the U S Atlantic fleet visited Amoy with 600 sailors. They called on Prince Yu Lang and Liang Tun Yen, toured the bazaar and Y M C A, and were modestly entertained with a native menu. The fleet’s illumination impressed Chinese observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
Emory
Prince Yu Lang
Liang Tunyen
Foreign Board
Young Men's Christian Association
China
Gale Sweeps Atlantic Five Big Steamers Sheltered in Storm
Five large steamers from various coastlines sought shelter off Chatham Massachusetts as a northeast gale battered the New England coast. By last night the ships remained at anchor though the weather improved enough to ease conditions. captains preferred staying put until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Mass
New England
Clore
Snow Storm Grips New York Northern Counties
The first sizable snow of the season hit the northern counties of New York with gusty winds and drifting. Temperatures fell to below zero in many places while the Mohawk valley and central regions reported lighter falls from Buffalo to Gloversville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uticn
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Buuffalo
Gloversville
Murder Horrors Baffle Sleuths in London Slum Serial
London detectives confess bafflement as they chase a killer preying on women of the slums across years. Esther Prager, 17, strangled in Russell Square October 16, followed by other swift or slow deaths, with methods including strangulation and razor attacks. The series spans since May 1900 and includes the Camden Town murder of Bayllis Dimmock. illustrator Robert Wood was tried and acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Esther Prager
Russell Square
Scotland Yard
Bayllis Dimmock
Camden Town
Robert Wood
Ex Premier Thomas Greenway Dies at Ottawa Age 70
Hon. Thomas Greenway former premier of Manitoba and railway commissioner died unexpectedly in Ottawa aged seventy. He headed the government that broke the Canadian Pacific monopoly in Western Canada and helped bring the Northern Pacific into Manitoba about twenty years ago, the 61st rival railway to CP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greenway
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Railway Commission of Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Western Canada
Northern Pacific Railway
Canadion Pacific Railway
Two Men Charged With Counterfeiting in Chicago
United States Secret Service officials arrested Joseph Hunt and W H Doyle in Chicago after a fifteen year manhunt. Officers seized counterfeiting equipment for dollars and half dollars during searches of their rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Secret Service
Joseph Hunt
W. H. Doyle
Two Men Struck by Freight Trains in Minneapolis
Two men were struck by freight trains in Minneapolis yesterday. George Corvas died at St. Marys Hospital after being run over at Minneapolis Junction. Mark Winkenwerder lies dying at City Hospital from a collision at First Street and Third Avenue North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
George Corvas
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minneapolis Junction
Mark Winkenwerder
City Hospital
First Street
Third Avenue North
Markets show varied grain and live stock quotes across cities
The latest quotations from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Milwaukee Sioux City and South St Paul list wheat corn oats flax and barley along with cattle hogs and sheep prices for Nov 1 with No 1 hard and No 2 yellow notably changing by market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Jamba
Sioux City
Graes
South St. Patt
Murder in Duluth Pool Hall Ends Fireman’s Life
In Duluth suburb Protor Knotts John M Connolly a Mesaba road fireman was shot for approaching robbers during a failed hold up in a pool hall. The robbers escaped and Connolly died of a heart wound. In a separate incident in Wilkesbarre thirty people were injured when a coal train collided with a street car at Dorranceton yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
John M. Connolly
Mesaba
Protor Knott
Connolly
Wilkesbarre
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Dorranceton
Minneapolis
Muenze
Two Die in Interurban Crossing Accident
Springfield Nov 1 Mrs Le roy T Wood sixty eight and William F Gamble sixty four two prominent Montgomery county residents were killed when an interurban car struck their buggy while crossing railway tracks yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Leroy T. Wood
William F. Gamble
Montgomery County
Beldenville Public School Closed Over Diphtheria
Ellsworth Wisconsin November 1 the Beldenville public school four miles north of the city has closed due to diphtheria two children have died from the disease and the danger is spreading local officials reported today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beldenville
Ellsworth
Wis
James Kerr Dies After Illness at New Rochelle
James Kerr Democratic national committeeman from Pennsylvania died this morning at his summer home in New Rochelle after an operation for an intestinal disorder that had left him an invalid for a year. Daring robbery at Muenze grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kerr
New York
Pennsylvania
New Rochelle
Farman Demonstrates Aeroplane Flight in France
Henry Farman yesterday in Mourmelon France made a practical demonstration of the aeroplane by flying directly from Mourmelon to Rheims a distance of about twenty miles without mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farman
Mourmblon
France
Henry Farman
Rhetme
Fire destroys Freer's livery barn at Heron Lake
Heron Lake Minnesota November 1 freers livery barn suffered a blaze last night seven horses carriages and harness were burned fire company fought hard to save the town with extensive efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heron Lake
Minn
Freer
North Dakota News Bytes From Across The State
A garbled North Dakota page reports on new business ventures in Mott and Granville, rising farm prices in Marmarth, and a prospering Larimore creamery. It notes bank deposits in Dickey County, a broken leg in McHenry, a warehouse blaze in Edinburg, oats theft charges in Walsh County, and a check forgery case in Harvey. Other items mention Panama travel plans, new fire protection in Hope, a telephones company interest in Mott, Rutland elections, hard wheat grower groups, and court activity in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson Bros
Edinburg
John Doss
Walsh County
Harvey
North
Five Years of Kidney Trouble Ends in Cure
Nat Anderson of Greenwood describes five years of dull backache and worsening kidney trouble. After multiple treatments with no relief, Dean's Kidney Pills finally cured him and strengthened his health. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Anderson
Greenwood
8. C
Usks
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Pair of Irish American Banter Lines From Duggan's Saloon
The excerpt captures sharp quips between Mulligan and Harrigan about a rival named Casey. Mulligan accuses Casey of hurting friends while Harrigan calls Casey a snake and vows never to ally with him.
Dialogue on Politeness and Honesty Across Generations
A brief exchange contrasts politeness and honesty between a father and son. The father urges courtesy, while the son prompts continuation. The dialogue captures the tension between societal manners and blunt truthfulness.
16 Years of Suffering Ended by Cuticura Trio
Mrs V V Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine testifies after her husband suffered rheumatism and running sores for 16 years. Three doctors failed to help until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used, curing the sores and easing pain in three weeks. She offers proof anytime. July 21 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V. Albert
Upper
Frenchville
Advantage of One Deaf Ear Gift to Phonograph Parlors
A man named Gazzleback Finda Hie Affliction boasts a new use for his deaf ear. He finds that listening through the deaf ear softens brass-band music, creating a mellow, park-like distant sound. He suggests the idea could give entertainment value in penny-in-the-slot phonograph parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Coffee at Bottom of Trouble Solved by Postum
A long misdiagnosed coffee problem is blamed for nervous spells stomach trouble and heart issues. A 56 year old man credits Postum with ending insomnia indigestion and palpitations after two years of use. He claims he weighs 32 pounds more and feels healthier than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockman
Sam
Uaé
Postum
Tam
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvila
Pres
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James Seale
Mount Pleasant
Tex
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Vieck
St. John's
N.F
Chester A. Brenig
Columbus
Ohio
Brenig
Yeggmen
State Bank of
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Kearney County
Neb
Rayville
Laelgnt
Attorney General of
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Mo Clusky
As Granville
Marmarth
Larimore Creamery
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Mit
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Dickey County
Eee
B. Torgerson
McHenry
Hope
George M. Young
Valley City
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Plannig
Linton
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Muarmarth
Wahpeton
Wheatland
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Hdgeley
Hancocks
Devils Lake
Bismarck
Jamestown
H. Gilbert
Entinel Butte
Medina
Barroom
Pin- Jey
John Kinne
Fargo
Newark
Ill
Lisbon
Gertrude Louise Adama
Banker Adams
That City
Thera
Harry
Dieser
LaMoure
Eiziytr
Supreme Court
Mulligan
Casey
Harrigan
Blackguard
Cuthurn
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