Review of a Week's Events Across Nations and States
A sweeping week in politics and society features Roosevelt and Hiryan clashing over trust busting and justice in Oklahoma. Haskell resigns as Oklahoma governor faces graft accusations while Taft tours Wisconsin and Bryan courts Ohio. A New York Independence party ticket backs Clarence Shearn as governor. Gompers testifies in a contempt case about alleged bribery to betray labor, and Carnegie plans a British hero fund.
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Roosevelt
Wiram di * Hiryan
Gov
Haskell
Oklahoma
Indiana
Wwest
Charles N. Haskell
Hit
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Chicago
Mack
Hitchcock
Repub
Aicay National Committee
Gen
T. Coleman DuPont
Delaware
Bureau of
National Committee
Taft
Wisconsin
la Pollette
Ohio
New York State
Independence Party
Clarence J. Shearn
New York
Samuel Gompers
W. van Cleave
Wiliam
Cincinnati
Middle West
Fires Ravage Adirondack Settlements Amid Outbreaks
General news item reports forest fires spreading in the Adirondacks destroying Long Lake West and Homestead Michigan. It notes a shipwreck near Foster with 20 of 24 crew lost, and four rescued by a fisherman. Also mentions political figures, anarchists arrests in France, a train incident near Bunena South Carolina, deadly earthquakes near Acapulco and other locations, with multiple fatalities.
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Adirondacks
Long Lake West
Homestead
Mich
Leo Wie
Loch Pinlag
Foster Unii
Wei Elaimen
Foster
Danny
Cinibens
Phillies
Ly Petrabe
Sulotae
HMA Hay
Middey
Waliter
New York
Staal Voilinn
Jeweller
Lie
Democratic National Commie Witeh Javeitton
Ly Gav Bankell Af
Oise
Bunena
Acapulco
Meaile
Kudmel van de Lodmer
Crews Fight Turbulent News From Many Cities
Reports detail multiple fires robbing towns of homes and mills, with losses up to 10 million dollars. Crimes include bank larceny arrests in New York and a Chicago murder tied to labor unrest. Notable deaths include executives, politicians, and a Zion City founder’s father. International, financial, and legal notes fill the page.
International Tuberculosis Congress Opens in Washington
The sixth international congress on tuberculosis opened in Washington with officials, scientists, and foreign representatives in attendance. Secretary Cortelyou declared the session open as Dr Robert Koch and other eminent figures from France Denmark and London were present. A standing ovation greeted Koch as he spoke for the German government.
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Washington
America
Lie New Na- Honal
Tiberculosis
Robert Koch
Calmette
Parla
Bernard Bang
Denmark
Arthur Newshole
London
Koch
Taft Attends Big Barbecue Rally in Fargo North Dakota
Taft faced large crowds as he toured Minnesota and North Dakota on the Great Northern line. In Fargo he spoke three times amid a torchlit procession, bands, and a barbecue for thousands of excursionists from up to 450 miles away. Two bears watched the feast as they were led to a table near the candidate.
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Fargo
N. D
Taft
Great Northern
Minnesota
North Dakota
Judge Patt
Grand Forks
Welcomie
Bear Thant
Caribbean hurricane devastates Bahamas long island towns
Fragmentary reports from Nassau indicate severe damage across outlying islands from the hurricane of the 11th to the 14th. Long Island's Charenton town centers mostly wiped out, inhabitants sheltering in caves, food and water nearly unavailable. Vessels driven ashore and widespread ruin threaten survival as authorities await fuller details.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Aear
Turk's Island
Long Island
Char Oncetown
Sarah B. Douglas
Long Cay
Lene
Naa
Drought Ends After Rainfall Hits Western PA Area
A long drought in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia ends as rainfall began Sunday night and continued Monday across the affected region. The article notes the weather relief reaching Pittsburg and surrounding areas after a protracted dry spell.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Cholera Epidemic Expands Across Regions
Reports indicate rising cholera cases linked to European movements and transmission through newly reported channels. Officials in Washington confront health risks while hospitals in major hubs brace for patient inflows from affected areas. The outbreak prompts heightened surveillance and interbureau coordination.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Marriages in Norwalk area beam with sudden split life turns
In Norwalk Ohio near noon a wedding ends abruptly as bridesmaid Mins Raith Summers of Fostoria and C F Church marry at noon then separate at midnight. The couple planned a honeymoon to Cedar Point but events diverted the groom and bride drifted to a friend’s home. A terse confession from the bride states a changed mind about the union.
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Norwalk
Fostoria
C. F Church
Rick Fol
Chuyott
Atsy Sommord
Postoria
Cedip Point
Church
Woman in a Cornfield Shot Near Lorain
In Lorain Ohio Mrs. Patrick O Keefe 45 was shot by John Stang Sunday night while in Stangs cornfield near the towns south end. She was treated at St Josephs hospital with non serious injuries. Stang had warned about recent petty robberies and fired after hearing movement in corn. He was arrested and posted bail.
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Lorain, O
Patrick O'Keefe
John Stang
Stang
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
Boy Killed by Electricity in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio Joseph Knight ten years old died after touching an iron fence at Mound street schoolhouse that was energized by a fallen live wire. His brother Robert Knight seven and Ray Vermillion six were fatally injured. Four other boys were shocked and seriously hurt as rain soaked pavement created a perfect connection.
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Columbus
Joseph Knight
Mound Street
Robert Knight
Ray Vermilion
Knight
Columbus case against Fred Lied delayed until after election
The indictment against former public service director Fred Lied for accepting bribes from officials of Trinidad Paying Co. will not be heard before the election. Henry A. Williams sought a postcampaign continuance claiming illness. Judge Roger granted the request over the prosecutor Webber. Wilkins chairs the Republican executive committee.
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Columbus
Fred Lied
Public Service
Cleveland
Trinidad Paying Co
Henry A. Williams
Lind
Roger Monday
Wilkins
Republican Astute Executive Committee
Webber
Examination of Stark County villages shows mostly faulty books
The report by Inspector Gull for Stark county villages covers January 1, 1903 to August 3, 1908. Findings note generally poor conditions with only slight terrabalestis in books and overall unsatisfactory state auditors report.
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Columbus
Stark County
Gull
Cleveland doctor indicted in infant death arson case
Cleveland physician Norman M Geer was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of performing an illegal operation. He had been bound over from police court on July 25 for second degree murder after the body of an infant was found burned in a stove at his office, leading to his arrest days earlier.
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du Lac
Wiss
Iowa
Drexel & Co
J, P Morgan & Co
New York
Wet Morgan, Murros Company
Payiy
Hot Springs
Colton
von Bentsen
St. Louis
Senate
Tabriete Nationalilite
Horace J. Ray
Nimaelr
Philadelphia
Florence Marshall
Weet Union
Walter Whitbeck
Muder
Arion Whitbeck
Jeremiah Lynch
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company
Chicago
A. O. Brown & Co
International Fishery Congress
Rome
Italy
Cleveland
Norman M Geer
Died at 104. Samuel Irvine of Middletown
Samuel Irvine a 104 year old former slave and Civil War veteran died Monday at his Middletown home. He had been totally blind for 25 years and was unusually well educated. In recent years he lectured African Americans in various cities on economic topics.
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McGaudhey
Whats
Minn
Nie
Hetty
Hemurer
Cleveland
Lewlie Cuter
Chicago
Yuit Ond
Dayton
Samuel Irvine
Cvil
Middletown
Firemen's Brotherhood Convenes in Memorial Hall
Columbia OB reports F Yoakur chair of Rock Island San Francisco Ines delivered the principal address at the eleventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen held Monday at Memorial Hall.
Boy Killed in Hunting Accident in Steubinville
The first day of the fall hunting season ended tragically in Steubinville when Truman Paul, age 16, was accidentally shot. He was climbing a fence when Itchway discharged the firearm, and Paul died instantly at the scene.
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Steubinville
Truman Paul
Paul
Glass Factory to Resume Operations in Columbus
Four more Winslow Glass shops in Columbus will restart next Thursday after months of shutdown. All shops are expected to be active before the end of the present week.
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Columbus
Winslow Glass
Nominated for Senator in Columbus convention
In Columbus the Democratic party renominated Gibeon of the Tenth Platriot for senator at a convention held Monday in the city.
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Columbus
Gibeon
Ohio Democrats Open Campaign at Mass Meeting
The state campaign began in Mansfield on nature day with Democrats from across Ohio in attendance. Candidates for state offices spoke at length including Judson Harmon for governor John H. Newman for secretary of state Timothy Hogan for attorney general William W. Durbin for auditor and David S. Creamer for state treasurer.
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Manfield
Judson Harmon
John H. Newman
Timothy §. Hogan
Wilam W. Durbin
David 5. Creamer
Sale
Jenny Lind Honors Aboard With Flag Salute
Fifty years ago Jenny Lind’s visit to New York inspired Midshipmen aboard the frigate Lawrence to greet her with a luncheon in the captain’s cabin. She sang the Star Spangled Banner from the gangway as officers and men on deck cheered, and ships nearby joined the rousing tribute.
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Jenny Lind
New York
Lawrenor
Quente
St. Lawrence
Thrifty Parisiana August Crowds State Pawn Service
Parisian August drives crowds to the mont de plete the state pawn establishment as citizens leave for seaside or mountains. People pawn jewelry silverware and valuables to avoid safety deposit vaults, preferring small loans.
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Mont de Plete
Immense Lobster Captured Near Biddeford Pool
A Maine lobster weighing 114 pounds was hauled near Biddeford Pool by Harry B. Ayer, York County probate register, who won the prize and plans to have the specimen mounted. Fishermen offered age estimates from 40 to 60 years for the veteran crustacean.
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Maine
Biddeford Pool
Harry B. Ayer
Register of Probate
York County
Ayer
The Markets. Financial. New York Sept 29
Financial column reports mixed figures with money at 10 rult 1 per vet Sterilg exchange at 486.46 for demand. Government units show ready status. Prices listed for live stock and provisions include Minnesota patent at 5.10, No 2 rod BOK, hay quality, butter and creamery products, and various cattle and hog figures. Market notes include September and June prices and miscellaneous yard outputs with varying totals and remarks on commodities and livestock.
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New York
Minnimota
Rod Bok
Byer
Nenby
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