Shonts Decries Government Run Railroads As Grievous Wrong
At the Deep Waterways association annual session Theodore P. Shonts of New York accused government operated railroads of being a grievous and vicious wrong, warning they would become political prey and confiscate property without due process. He urged railroads need fair treatment to revive development. John A. Ockerson and E. S. Conway were named on the board. New Orleans delegation faces no opposition for next meeting.
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Chicago
Deep Waterways Association
D. R. Forgan
Board of Governors
Forgan
Conway
New Orleans
Theodore P. Shonts
New York
John A. Ockerson
St. Louis
Shonts
Bryan and Taft Meet at Chicago Commerce Banquet
William J. Bryan and William H. Taft publicly met at the Association of Commerce banquet in Chicago. Taft had spoken at the Deep Waterways convention in the morning and returned to attend the banquet, where a huge crowd filled the Auditorium. The pair exchanged a cordial greeting amid loud applause as the event unfolded into a lively display of public civility.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
United States
Association of Commerce
Mr. Bryan
Judge Taft
Galesburg
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Hall
Warships Ready as Malta Fleet Moves Toward Dardanelles
The article reports ships from the Malta area being ordered toward the Dardanelles as Servia readies for hostilities with Austria. It notes preparations by Serbia and escalating naval activity in the region amid rising tensions.
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Malta
Dardanelles
Servia
Austria
British warships sail under sealed orders near Lemnos
From Valeta Malta on October 9 several British warships received sealed orders. The destination is believed to be Lemnos, a Turkish island about fifty miles west of the Dardanelles entrance. The move signals a possible operation in the Dardanelles region.
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Valeta
Malta
Lemnos
Dardanelles
Turkey
Britain orders ships to the Aegean amid Turkish neutral stance
The foreign office and admiralty confirm Malta dispatches that British warships are being sent to the Aegean. It is understood Turkey signaled it would welcome a British fleet to help calm the region amid unsettled tension.
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London
Foreign Office
Admiralty
Malta
Aegean Sea
Turkey
Servia Orders Reservists as Frontier Tensions Rise
Budapest reports Servian reservists ordered to join the colors on October 11 and bands formed to guard Bosnian roads and bridges. Vienna notes improving Belgrade situation but warns Servia against reckless firearm use as river gunboats move as a precaution amid rising war fears.
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Budapest
Vienna
Belgrade
Servia
Autro-Hungary
Detroit Opens World Series as Fans Line Up Early
In Detroit on October 9 the world baseball championship series begins with a reserved seat sale at Bennett Park. Hundreds queued since midnight for the 10 o'clock sale, while Manager Jennings prepared his lineup and left-hander Killian to start against Chicago in tomorrow’s opener.
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Detroit
Detroit Americans
Bennett Park
Jennings
Killian
Chicago
Nonpartisan Talks by Taft Bryan at Chicago Dinner
President Hall presided as Taft and Bryan delivered nonpartisan speeches aligned with the Chicago Association of Commerce. After the meal the two distinguished guests signed menus passed along the speakers' table amid orchids in their section.
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President Hall
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Chicago Association of Commerce
Williams breaks back into jail after shoplifting
George Williams, who had served ten days on the Pocatello chain gang for drunkenness and was released yesterday morning, broke back into jail last evening by stealing overalls from Eldredge Mercantile on the east side. He pled guilty before Police Judge Kane and was sentenced to 30 days at hard labor on the streets.
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George Williams
Pocatello
Eldredge Mercantile Company
Kane
Williams
Wheat Market Ticks Up in Chicago Trade
Chicago Oct 9 December wheat closed at 1.125 to 1.0-? The market finished with prices at about 1 1/8 to 1 1/16 per bushel as buyers showed modest demand.
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Chicago
Western man for Garfield's place at Trans-Mississippi congress
In San Francisco on October 9 the Trans-Mississippi congress opened day four with officer installations after a lengthy committee report on resolutions. Battles over many resolutions included a parcels post proposal. a fight is expected when it comes to a vote. Delegates seek to appoint a western candidate as interior secretary, with Kansas backing J. B. Case for the post and other states supporting the move.
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San Francisco
Committee On
United States
Kansas
Congress
J. B. Case
Kansas City
Government wins verdict in Blackfoot Reservoir condemnation case
In the first trial of five Blackfoot Reservoir condemnation suits in federal court, a jury valued the land of Ira H. Hogan et al at 23 dollars per acre, less than Hogan’s 35 dollar per acre demand. The 308 acre parcel yielded 7080 dollars to Hogan, with four similar cases pending and possible settlements. The government was represented by United States District Attorney Lingenfelter and Thomas L. Martin of Boise. Hogan’s side by Standrod & Terrell.
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Hogan
Blackfoot Reservoir
United States
Ira H. Hogan
United States District
Lingenfelter
Thomas L. Martin
Boise
Standrod & Terrell
Ann
United States District Court
Yahdwesah
David Broneho
Mary Waterhouse
Mary Stinking Water
David Broncho
Emma Drink
Ross Fork Indian Agency
George Bower
J. C. Spaulding
Dan Sheldon
Jesse Hobson
David Sessions
John Long
George Gittins
John McMahon
J. A. McConkey
W. A. Call
A. F. Caldwell
Fort Hall Indian Agency
H. Locke
Haygood
Colonel Ferguson
Stanton Gibson
Weaver Drink
La Follette Praises Taft In Wisconsin Speech
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin lauded Taft at Madison rally calling him poised, wise, and patriotic. He praised Taft’s public service, experience, and progressive principles amid national issues, drawing sustained audience enthusiasm and cross-faction favorable comment.
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Madison, Wis
la Follette
Taft
LaFollette
Lansdon Vindicated Despite Past Attacks and Court Testimony
Boise reporting shows Robert Lansdon, once Washington county official and state secretary nominee, withstood a duplicitous smear campaign. The court proceedings yielded no incriminating evidence as the defense challenged age proofs in a separate rape case. Lansdon’s acquittal restored public confidence and affirmed his two‑year tenure.
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Boise
Robert Lansdon
Washington County
Lansdon
Boise Statesman
State Central Committee
State Committee
Smith
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Ageau Sea
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East Side
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Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Robert M. LA Follette
Wisconsin
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