Floaters Bound By Rope And Wire In Jamaica Bay Mystery
New York October 10. Bound face to face with rope and wire the bodies of a man and a woman, both richly dressed, were found floating in Jamaica Bay. Brooklyn police probe a possible murder or suicide. The woman, a blonde about 40, wore a wedding ring and carried no useful jewelry. The case stirs a deep mystery as investigators weigh strangulation versus self destruction.
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Jamaica
New York
Jamaca Bay
Brooklyn
Wealth Backing Taft Campaign May Decide Election
New York reports a wealthy woman, Mrs Charlee P Taft of Cincinnati, ready to back Taft with up to 1 million dollars as the election nears. Democratic leaders note such money could shape outcomes, while Taft supporters warn of heavy private funds if needed. Andrew Carnegie and James Rowell Rage have contributed to Republican funds, with filings expected to detail large gifts post election.
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New York
Wide Taft
Charlee P. Taft
Caslanati
Orul
Manna
Taft
Aiery
Andrew Carnegie
Republican National Committee
Chitrcl
Mer. Woodruff
Maes
Rowell Rage
Woodruff
Stall Cums
Another Department Working For Taft in 1908
President Roosevelt has placed the labor bureau at work for Taft, forming an arbitration committee led by Knapp, Neill, and Reynolds. The group, reshaping strikes into political terms, has gained influence with many labor factions and quietly influenced key labor leaders and negotiations.
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Washington, Dt
Roonevelt
Labor Bureau
Taft
Deverver
Ite
Knapp
Rce Commission
Charlies P. Neill
James. Heynolia
Reynolde
Mirnouri
Ranta Ke Telographiery
Rallromts
Neill
Reynolds
Chicago
Laventigue
Ohlone
Isthorue
Pangina
Organized Labor
Hiteh ‘Cook
Warren
Stone
Daniel Oibelle
Morrhiwg
Cigar stump starts Great Prairie fire near Dallas
Fire swept across the prairie driven by a sixty mile gale threatening the Nebraska ice. The blaze began north of the area when a cigar stump was thrown by a land seeker and set the dry grass alight. Dallas endured a dangerous night before the wind shifted and helped contain the flames.
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Dallas
Belog
Nebraska
Here
Search for murderer tightens around suspect
Oct. 10 reports reveal Gra Lee, the factory girl murdered, told amateur friends she planned to become a mother. Fear for her life renewed interest as officers search for the killer, while the Earl’s Nances protest innocence and friends seek an alibi. No charge has yet been made.
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Wadsworth
Gra Lee
Fartory
Hiad
Taft Backed by Fort Thomas Club Visit at Federal Court
Judge Taft welcomed members of the Fort Thomas Taft and Sherman club in Cincinnati Ohio and met attorneys and judges at the federal court building. Ty Sun Wing editor of the Hong Kong Chinew Daily Mail urged Taft’s election praising hoped friendly ties between nations.
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Cincinnati
Owl
Taft
Fort Thomas, Taft and Sherman Club
Federal Court Building
Sun Wing
Hong Kong Chinew Daily Mail
Lyttle Captures $1000 Motohway Sweep Prize
Park New York October 1 Bert Latile driving the Isotia won the $1000 purse in the Mot harkway sweep stages. His time for the full 234.6 miles was three hours and a few minutes an average of about 65 miles an hour. Strang finished second.
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Park
N. Y
Herbert Latile
Lyttles
Strang
Denounces the Street Denounces the Street
New York Ort 10 Denouncing the New York Stock Exchange and speculators who prey on the public Buchanan organizer and manager of the denounced movement says the campaign will spread from Wall Street to other markets. He claims brokers profit from the public while promising reform and abolit ion of speculative dealing in rolls.
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New York
New York Stork Exchange
Sizantic Vampire
Buchanan
Brown
Pany
Fries
Bachayon
Eery Patie
Wall Street
Cholera Death Toll Reported From Philippines Outbreak
A public health report to the chief quarantine officer in Manila records about 12 000 cholera deaths this year in the Philippines with 1246 cases and 7890 deaths up to August 15 and more fatalities weekly.
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Washington, ¢ W
Cholera Tate
Philippines
Detaiind
Hie
Qiacantine
Mel
Monit
Wounded Turkestan governor general amid suspected plot
In Askabad Turkestan Oct 10 during maneuvers of the Turkestan army corps Minichenko a prominent Rise participant and Japanese war veteran serving as governor general was wounded in a sham battle. The revolutionist plot is alleged. He was struck in the leg above the knee as bullets whistled. An adjutant was nearby.
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Askabad
Turkestan
Askaba
Minichenko
gov_ ernor
Turkestans
Vintchenko's unit suffers slight wounds and ammo issues
Vintchenko's forces reported minor injuries among troops and logistical problems during maneuvers. Bad cartridges with traces of shot were found in several rifle barrels, signaling ammunition faults amid combat operations.
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Vintchenko
Frenchman Wins The Marathon Race
London October 10 Henri Siret of France won the marathon race here today the course was similar to the Olympic event with nearly 70 entries mostly British and only one American competitor noted in the report
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London
Henri Siret
France
Burglars Loot Monror Clothing Store in Clean Sweep
BURGLARS IN MONROR, MICHIGAN, October 10 hit the clothing store of Sturn and Sturn and carried off nearly all stock. Suit cases used for hauling suggest a paired theft. Loss estimated over $1,008. Police investigating.
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Monror
Mich
Sturn
Krall
Oberlin Poster Plot Targets Bryan Campaign Effort
In Oberlin Ohio two West Faciston juniors planned a Bryan promotion in a Republican stronghold. They broke into Voters hall littered with posters and placards but were stopped by police. Mayor Wolfe intervened, issuing only advice and avoiding punishment.
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Oberlin
Lynn B. Kirth
West Faciston
Ohio
William Jennings
Goldier
Voters Hall
Wolfe
Cubs Win Opener In Detroit First Contest
Netroit October game opens with 16 000 crowd as the Cubs beat the Tigers in Chicago’s Sheckard, McIntyre and Evers contributing in early innings. Detroit gets a run on MeIntyre and Cleary highlights. pitching by Killian and Kuelbach faces heavy action as both sides produce scattered hits and errors.
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Netroit
Mich
Batterley
Chicago
Tenbach-Kiine
Detroit
Killiansehmidt
Heridan
Odny
Ghloago
Sheckard
McIntyre
Rivers
Cleary
Et Sehulte
Rf Crawford
Cobb
Ri Bewl
Crawford
Hine
Lntire
Downs
Hoffman
Tinker
King
Ruelbach
Kling
Nerv
Man
Tink
Schaefer
Reubach
Chainow
Evers
Schutte
Servia Faces War as Tensions Rise Across Balkans
Belgrade reports Serbias ten day window before war or civil conflict as crowds surround the parliament and palace. London fears Serbias actions may spark a broader Balkan crisis while Britain and France seek peaceful settlement. Montenegro claims independence after Austria violations. calls for war grow as tensions surge.
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Austria
Belgrade
Inge
Legacion
Britain Russia and France Align Against Germany
London reports a new European alignment as Britain, Russia, and France show unity against Germany and Austria Hungary. A British squadron sails from Malta toward the Regent Sea while M. Lavrovsky meets Sir Edward Grey in London signaling shifted alliances. Emperors and ministers entangle Balkan plots as Britain allies with former foes.
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London
England
Turley
Malta
Regent Sea
M.lawoisky
Edward Grey
Russia
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