Northwest Notes report a string of deaths and disasters
John McMurray a northwest newspaper writer dies of consumption. A convention in Spokane draws 200 delegates from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana. Catholic priest Dr J J Callahan dies in Butte aged 42. A Nevada car inspector loses both arms in a Montello accident. A Union Pacific worker dies at a gravel pit in Wyoming. Billings opera house burns, hotel nearby scorched. Political nominees named in Montana and Philadelphia figures noted. Various accidents, fights, and industry updates color the scene across the region.
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Oregon
Washington
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Montand
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J. J. Callahan
Butte
Goth
Oninho
Frank Hunt
Southern Pacific
Montello
Nev
W. R. Ivey
Union Pacific
Buford
Wye
Cheyenne
Billings
Mont
Bre
Commercial
Atrocities of Cossacks Brought Out at Trial
Ninety seven peasants were tried on charges tied to M. Kriveehel. Sixty three were jailed while thirty four acquitted. The trial revealed brutal Cossack assaults on the accused at the estate with no inquiry, four hours of slaughter, and forced killings by peers as innocent bystanders watched.
Taft Opens Havana Speech Aims to Uplift Fallen Republic
Governor Taft at the University of Havana opening exercises declares mission to uplift the fallen republic and set it on prosperity. Audience of Havana’s high society welcomes the vow. Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon ask their wives to join, a move seen as strengthening ties with the American provisional administration.
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Havana
University of
Taft
Republic
Bacon
MANY PACKERS CAUGHT IN MEAT INSPECTION LAW
Washington October 1 the new meat inspection law takes effect, and Secretary Wilson reports about seventy two meat dealers and pickers nationwide are outside its reach. Twenty five already failed inspections but were not allowed to operate interstate. Fifty others in part learned of the law and asked for inspection.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
New York
Car Jumped Track Kills Child in Yonkers Street Crash
A runaway Yonkers Street railway car plunged down McLane avenue incline and jumped the track at the foot, wrecking the car and injuring about a score of people, with five or six in dangerous condition. The accident was blamed on a broken brake chain.
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New York
Yonkers Street Railway
McLane Avenue
Tight Collar Fatality: Alcorn Found Strangled In Chair
Philadelphia inquest reveals Alexander Alcorn aged 40 was found dead in a chair with a ligature around his neck. Post mortem confirms strangulation and disposal of a stray cellulitis device. Washington reports a monthly statement by chemists noting high costs and timelines for involved proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Alcorn
Alcorn
Washington Morning Visitors Reach White House Amid Turbulent Day
President Roosevelt and the First Lady greeted returning children and officials at the White House after a tense morning. The group, including health workers and aides, awaited briefing on health measures and security, while the president urged calm and adherence to policy amid public concern.
Roosevelt Pushes Cuban Self-Government Policy
President Roosevelt, in talks with his cabinet and callers including Senators Knox and Foraker, said American actions in Cuba aim to restore order and protect interests for the island’s people. He stated no motive for annexation and urged another chance at self-government unless extraordinary conditions arise. Former Governor Magoon to become Cuba provincial governor as Taft succession. The trip to Panama next month may be postponed if Cuba conditions require.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hie
Knox
Foraker
Cuba
United States
Congress
Charles B. Magoon
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Taft
Bloody riot in Mobile ends in officer killed
Alan Roy Hoyle, a Mobile railroad special officer, lies fatally slain after Tuesday night clash with deputies and a mob trying to capture 17 year old Dick Robinson. Alderman Aidney Lyons suffers a minor hand wound as crowd targets the youth who allegedly attacked a 12 year old girl near Blount Soxmman’s home. The mob continues to hunt the negro.
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Mobile
Alan Roy Hoyle
Mobile & Obie Railroad
Aidney Lyons
Dick Robinson
Blount Soxmman
Two Cabinet Members to Retire in Winter Announcement
Washington reports two members of the president's cabinet plan retirement in winter. Attorney General Moody will resign effective in late December, and Secretary of the Treasury Shaw is said to leave in February. The actions are described amid broader political shifts and announcements.
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Washington
Moody
Postmaster Attacks Editor Alleged Near Fatal Blow
Fragmentary report notes a postmaster attacking an editor in Alamoda with a blunt object. The editor is reported injured and there is mention of political factions and a Republican candidate. Details are unclear and spelling is distorted in the OCR.
Big Parkers Fined For Selling Short Weight Lard
A midwestern market crackdown fined Parkers for selling lard priced under stated weight. Court documents name Monell Me and the firm along with legal counsel Hip Chow. The workers present acknowledged the offense, with penalties imposed and compliance demanded.
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Big Parkers
Revolutionists Disperse by Mexican Regulars
Washington reports telegraph from Eagle Pass Texas describing bandits occupying Jiminez and nearby areas. Mexican soldiers engage, several killed, reports claim a sensational revolution. No major threat seen. war department action contemplated. Houston adds clash near Victoria with one ranger dead. revolutionaries flee, Jiminez taken by troops.
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Washington
Treasy Department
Eagle Pass
Tex
Jimines
Mexico
War Department
Houston, Tex
Ciudad
Porforlo Diaz
Victoria
Jiminez
Weber Pays The Penalty At Folsom For Matricide
Adolph Weber died on the Folsom gallows at 12 26 p m after being convicted of murdering his mother in Auburn Maverick County. The execution followed a 1904 arson and murder spree that claimed Mrs Julius Weber daughter Bertha and Earl Weber with Julius later found dead. Weber, the sole surviving heir, was described as capable yet reclusive.
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Cal
Adolph Weber
Auburn
Maver County
Julian Weber
Tinhy
Julius Weber
Bertha
Earl
Electric car runs away in San Francisco crash
Eight people were injured in a street car accident on Oak Street hill as brakes failed. The car descended at high speed, many riders were on the roof, and it collided with a sand wagon. four injuries were serious.
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San Francisco
Oak Mires
Oak Street Hill
Jerome Will Support Hughes In Buffalo Convention Fallout
New York City district attorney Jerome stated in an interview that after reviewing the alleged Democratic convention in Buffalo he does not believe any true Democrat should be bound by its actions. He urged blocking the convention’s influence to help Charlen B. Hughes win the New York governor race.
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New York City
Jerome
Mearst
Buffalo
Democratia
Democratic Party
Democratia Party
Charlen B. Hughaway
Tate of
New York
Countess Declared Insane and Incompetent in Property
New York Grace Sterling wife of Count Anajmir Ignace Mankowaki and daughter of the late Join M Hishy, a soap manufacturer, has been adjudged insane by a sheriff's jury and a commission appointed by the supreme court. She was married in this city in 1879 and went to England with her husband and two children. Ten years ago in England she was declared insane.
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New York
Grace Sterling
Connyeu Mankowaki
Anajmir Ignace Mankowaki
Proved Hin Claim to Title in Local Court
A court ruling clarified the ownership dispute among Cheah Mohuwl Shoemaker and Albetrlam latino with several parties involved. The judge ordered one claimant to pay and the others to stand aside, while a separate matter remained unresolved for Obie Loothe of Le FUMIO, with a portion of the case narrowed to a time-limited hearing.
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Cheah Mohuwl
Albetrlam Latino
Ynan Miller
Ab Giney
Uuy
Die County
Dbue
Eohow
Wealthy Man Fined For Leasing Property For Immoral Purposes
Dow Molors reports that Hubbell Company, a prominent state firm, faced a criminal court ruling over leasing property for immoral purposes. The wealthy defendant, identified as Hubbell, was fined after the court overruled a demurrer to the indictment. the defendant did not plead. The judgment included a $100 fee against Hubbell.
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Dow Molors
FM. Hubbell Company
Mubbell
Dodge Howe
Hubbell Company
Deadly Gulf Storm Wrecks Vessels and Devastates Mobile
A hurricane sweeping Mobile and the Gulf coast leaves between seventy five and one hundred dead with two score ships wrecked or driven ashore.损损nd damage totals reach 4.6 million dollars in Mobile and over two million elsewhere. Many vessels missing or damaged near New Orleans Pensacola and Biloxi. Local officials report most deaths within fifty miles of Mobile. Gulfport and Biloxi feared worst with unclear casualty counts. Numerous boats from United Fruit, National Dredging and others wrecked. several fishing craft destroyed. some crews unaccounted. Lights and streets flooded. Santa Rosa bay waters rise over coast areas.
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Ala
Gulf of Mexco
Gulfport
Bilox
Loenl Municipal Ofictale
Hore
Tagle Baron
Barkentine Hornet
Hollinger & Co
National Dredging Company
Pendleton
Pend Iiton Brothers
New York
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Trojan
Genoa
Italy
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Josephine
Mincala
Olive
Overton
Hattie B. Moore
Dalshoota
King of Avon
Pher Ugland
Alert
Nettle Quill
Mary B
United Fruit Company
Helen
Imperator
Colombia
Thaw Case Transfer Denied by New York Justice
Justice Blachett refused Harry K. Thaw’s counsel request to move the indictment from the court of special sessions to the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court. Justice Buchet ruled media interest and jury difficulties do not justify transfer, keeping the case in its current court.
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Harry K. Thaw
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Criminal Branch
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Caal
Bree Trust Gains Possession of Rich Ron Ore Proportion
Bree Trust gains possession of a rich ron ore proportion near New York involving United States Steel and Mintron interests. A conference held Friday, from trustworthy sources, indicates a formal agreement outlining the transfer terms will be announced soon with only minor details to resolve.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
MIN Tron New Property
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Tee
Crowe to Stand Trial in Portland Hearing
Ian Franciaon-Jacnd Cross was arrested in Berkeley on an indictment for participation in land tennis illegal acts. Crowe will not fight extradition and will go to Portland and St and Lela there. He appeared before US Commissioner Manco on Friday and waives examination. Bond set at 1100 with quarantine appearance to Portland.
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Berkeley
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Orega
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United States District Court
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Aew
Old wooden steamer City of Concord goes down
In Lake Erie storm off Huron the City of Concord with three barges in tow sank. Three of twelve crew drowned. Survivors, after hours in a yawboat, reached Cedar Point at 2 am and trudged seven hours to shore. Captain Charney McEachoran, 38 year old, pressed seaward despite the gale. Barges’ fate unknown. fear some taken by the storm.
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High Wing
Troops Bound for Cuba Advance Across United States
American forces move toward Cuba with Marines already in position and the first troops to land in Havana by Saturday. Mobilization centers include Newport News and ships from New York and Tampa. Insurgents reportedly plan to lay down arms as precautionary deployments proceed under Taft’s provisional Cuban governance.
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Taft
Italy Reacts Positively To Cuban Provisional Government
Rome comments on the Cuban provisional government proclamation. Officials express hope for peace and order, and U S intervention to resolve the crisis. Telegrams announce Taft’s governorship, and a cautious note delays Cuban departure. Timothy P. O’Connor arrives from Liverpool to attend the United Irishmen convention in Philadelphia and cites optimism for Irish self-government efforts.
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MF O'Connor
Ie Iriah
Ferry disaster near Chicago harbor sinks barge and car load
A Lake Michigan Car Ferry company barge towed toward Chicago harbor was overturned by high winds. Aboard were cars and iron ore attachments. twenty four people or items reportedly drowned as the vessel capsized on the harbor bar. The accident occurred near South Chicago with the harbor breakwater nearby.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan Car Ferry Company
Caywland
Ame
Plot Against Czar's Life Uncovered by Arrests
A plot to assassinate the emperor was uncovered Friday with the arrest of two armed conspirators and a woman in the palace quarter. The plan involved staged access and timing in the Alexandria area, as investigators traced the conspirators to a group linked to the guards and inner staff.
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Uel
Atexanutris
Paturhof
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