Intervention in Cuba Declared Certain by US Troops
United States prepares to land Marines in Havana to guard the treasury as Taft plans a proclamations making himself provisional military governor. A large force is to be staged from Newport News, New York, and Tampa to support a transitional Cuban government amid health concerns and insurgent laydown.
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Kean
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Coroner Questions Self‑Destruction in Al Adams Death
New York coroner probes alleged suicide of millionaire policy king Al Adams found in the Ansonia apartment with a bullet wound. He questions layout and pose, suspects foul play, notes Adams’ large loans and potential motives, including Wall Street stakes and a Mexico trip.
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al” Adams
Ansonia
Harburger
Adams
AI Adams
W. E B. Stokes
The
Mexico
Wall Street
League Forms To Promote Cuba Vote On Annexation Or Protectorate
Havana reports a foreign residents league forming to urge the provisional government to allow a popular vote on Cuba's status. The proposals are remain native rule or join United States under either annexation or protectorate, with property holders seen as decisive voters. Foreign residents seek voting rights on the next election.
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Cuba
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Pittsburg Father Drowns Son Then Falls In River
In Pittsburg on October 2 Patrick Coyne threw his 23 year old son from a bridge into the Monongahela river and then jumped in. The son drowned while Coyne was rescued and taken to the hospital unconscious.
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Patrick Coyne
Monongahela River
Fire at Western Atlantic shop destroys rounds and engines
A rear wood shop fire at the Western Atlantic railroad in Atlanta on October 2 caused the loss of the repair and paint shops roundhouse and 18 engines, with damages totaling 175000 dollars. The blaze started from a spark from a passing locomotive.
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Western Atlantic Railroad
Society Woman Robbed of Cash and Diamonds in Canton Visit
Mrs Ellen Nagle of Canton Illinois, a leading society figure, was robbed of 2800 dollars in cash and diamonds at the Saratoga hotel. The valuables were taken from a dresser in her room while she slept.
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Ellen. Nagle
Canton
Ill
Saratoga Hotel
New York Editor John C Baker Ends Life At Home
John C Baker age 38 head of the art department at the New York Herald died by suicide in his apartment by shooting. He had suffered from nervousness for several years, according to reports from New York on October 2.
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New York
John C. Baker
The
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Oil Company To Plead In October Indictment
Chicago October 2 The Standard Oil Co of Indiana ordered to plead by October 10 to the indictment charging it with rebates. The case will be heard before Judge Landis.
Who Pay on Trains Held To Be in Violation of New Ohio Law
The Ohio State railroad commission says railroads cannot charge an extra two and a half cents to passengers who board trains without tickets. Complaints rose as companies claimed rebates, but Attorney General Wade H. Ellis found the practice improper since the two cent fare is in force. The issue affects thousands of late arriving passengers who ride without agent transport.
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Iowa
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When Congressional Candidates Answer Unions Queries
In Columbus Ohio the Columbus Trades and Labor assembly hosted five congressional candidates. E L Taylor Jr Republican William A Taylor Democrat Oscar Ameringer Socialist Frank McCartney Prohibitionist Edward J Bracken Independent spoke on labor questions including the anti injunction bill the eight hour law for government workers and prosecutions works fiduciary corps political funding Chinese coolies and foreign labor in the Panama Canal Zone.
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Edward J. Bracken
Panama Canal Zone
Knights Templars elect officers at Ohio conclave
In Toledo Ohio the Knights Templars of Ohio held their annual conclave and chose Springfield as the next meeting site. John H. Gibson of Cincinnati was elected grand commander with R R Rickley of Columbus as deputy and Edmund B King of Sandusky as grand generalissimo. Other new officers included Henry C Dimond of Springfield as grand captain general and Charles F Henry of Marietta as grand senior warden.
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Dayton
John M. Mills
Lima
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Charles H. Eichhorn
Cleveland
Daniel L. Holwick
Canton
Henry Schaefer
George S. McGuire
Marion
Relatives Fight Over Custody of Ill Elderly Visitor
In Columbus Ohio a probate court guardian dispute pits Mrs. R J Gardiner against a nephew over Miss Mary Dresbach, an 86 year old visitor who sustained a hip fracture. Police and a deputy sheriff clashed with Gardiner as she sought to keep the woman at home amid habeas corpus proceedings.
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Mary Dresbach
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Thirty Indictments in Steubenville Mining Case
Jefferson county grand jury returns 30 indictments in Steubenville. Among 20 felonies, two stem from the Bradley mine engagement on Sunday July 1, where 500 shots were fired between guards and miners of United States Coal Cos. Seven miners were shot and one died. Capt Talbot and Guard McMatrie are indicted for murder in the second degree and for shooting to kill and wound. Judge Richards ordered the investigation.
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tragic accidental death after straw pile fire in Ohio yard
In Rolledo Ohio a four year old, Charles Wenz, piled straw over his 14 month old brother Lawrence and set it alight. Neighbors extinguished the blaze and uncovered the infant burned severely. The mother had left the children unattended in the yard to go to a store. The coroner will render a verdict of accidental death.
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Charles Wenz
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Ashtabula Lettuce Growers Indicted For Price Fixing
A grand jury in Jefferson Ohio returned an indictment against ten owners of Ashtabula greenhouses for unlawful restraint of trade. The case targets the Ashtabula Lettuce Growers association and their alleged plan to fix prices on crops grown under glass including lettuce tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Indictments Unfold in Ironton Killing Case
Ironton Ohio grand jury returns seventy four indictments, including Richard Jones, the policeman alleged to have shot Carl Mayensheer and wounded two others in the fatal incident. The case centers on a fatal shooting and subsequent charges.
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Richard Jones
Carl Mayensheern
Akron man returns home after five years to arrest on old charge
Cletus Nicodemus of Barberton, after a five year absence and surviving the San Francisco quake, was seized by Constable Ledoux on an old charge upon his return to Akron. Complainant is Miss Daisy Martin.
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Cletus Nicodemus
Barberton
Ledoux
Victory For Unions At Jeffrey Plant
Judge Dillon dissolves a sweeping injunction against Iron Molders No. 145 and Care Makers No. 43. Unions are allowed to restrain work at the Jeffrey plant to protect operations.
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Dillon
Iron Molders’ Union No
Caremakers’ Union No
Jeffrey
Explosion damages Pittsburg Plate Glass Co building
In Cleveland an oil explosion in the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co building destroyed the structure and spread flames to about six nearby buildings. A second blast caused walls to fall and three firefighters were injured as losses reach $200,000.
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Pittsburg Plate Glass. Co
Remains of Col. Isaac R. Hill Returned for Funeral
The body of Col. Isaac R. Hill arrived from Washington and was taken to Johnstown for funeral services at the Methodist church with Rev. A. H. Lathrop officiating.
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Newark
Isaac R. Hill
Washington
Johnstown
Methodist Church
A. H. Lathrop
State Fair grand stand plan approved for Columbus
Gov Harris Attorney General Ellis and Auditor Guilbert signed off on a new grand stand at the State Fair grounds in Columbus. The 400 foot long structure will cost about $50,000 and be erected on the grounds.
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Harris
Ellis
Guilbert
Edward Fairbanks Dies After Supper At Home
Edward T. Fairbanks 41 a superintendent at Indianapolis Frog and Switch Co. died of heart trouble while sitting in a chair after a hearty supper at his Springfield home. He was a cousin of Vice President Fairbanks.
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Edward
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Indianapolis Frog & Switch Co
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Indictments in Gallia County Grand Jury Case
Gallia county grand jury reports 15 indictments. William Fagin alias Hargrave, arrested in Albany New York and brought to Gallia County on charges of forging the signatures of Miss Jennie Dunn on a $200 check, indicted on two counts.
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William Fagin
Hargrave
Albany
N. Y
Jennie Dunn
Jury verdict finds assault and battery in Columbus case
In Marysville Colorado a jury returned a verdict of assault and battery against Charles Irwin described as a Columbus resident. Judge Now jailed Irwin for six months in the Columbus work house following the trial over an alleged attempt against Mrs. Elmer Thompson.
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Columbus
Elmer Thompson
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Houce
End of a 15-Year Wayne County Convict in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio prayers for atonement given over days were answered by the death of John Read a 15 year prisoner who has been confined since 1899. The lengthy confinement prior to death marked the end of a somber period for the inmate and the prison community.
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John Read
Wayne County
Commission completes Lewiston flood damage inquiry
Marion Ohio a panel appointed by the late Governor Pattison finished its investigation into Lewiston reservoir overflow damages. The commission says claims totaling about 20 000 will be filed with the state board of public works.
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Marion, O
Pattison
Lewiston
State Board of Public Works
Body of Civil War veteran found after five day search
Lima Ohio reports Henry Whitney a Civil War veteran went missing for five days. His body was discovered in an isolated valley two miles south of Lima. Foul play suspected and authorities continue inquiry.
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Henry Whitney
Depositors threaten to oppose bank cashier pardon
Conneaut Ohio depositors committee vows to fight any pardon for former First National Bank cashier O C Lillie who received a six year sentence for his role in wrecking the bank.
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Conneaut, O
First National Bank
O. C. Lillie
Robbers Blow Carrollton Post Office Safe
In Carrollton Canton Ohio robbers blew open the local post office safe taking 130 dollars in stamps and 32 dollars in cash. The blast shattered the safe and the thieves escaped on a stolen horse and buggy.
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Carrollton
Columbus Fair Sets Record Net Proceeds
In Columbus Ohio the state board of agriculture paid higher premiums and railroads declined to offer reduced rates, yet the fair's net proceeds broke all previous records in its history.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
State Insurance Chief Vorys Heads to Washington
Columbus Ohio State Superintendent of Insurance Arthur S. Vorys departed for Washington to attend the annual meeting of insurance commissioners of which he is a member. He will be away about one week.
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Arthur S. Vorys
Washington
Meeting of Insurance Commissioners
Appeals to Pupils for San Francisco School Fund
Columbus state school commissioner Edmund B. Jones launched a campaign urging state pupils to donate 80 000 dollars for a new school building in San Francisco to replace the one wrecked by the earthquake.
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Edmund B. Jones
San Francisco
James Patton killed by train in Sandusky area incident
James Michael Patton age 50 formerly of Sandusky was struck by an Ohio Central train while walking along the tracks toward his home. Both legs were crushed and he bled to death.
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James Michael Patton
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