Financial finacier Morse sentenced to 15 years
Charles W. Morse, New York financier, got 15 years in Atlanta federal prison for misapplication of National Bank of North America funds and false bank entries. Alfred H. Curtis, bank president, received a suspended sentence. Taft party departs Cincinnati for Hot Springs for rest before Thanksgiving. Wright awarded French Aero Club medal. Harvard's President-elect Eliot resigns effective May 19, 1909. Dowager Empress of China celebrates 74th birthday in Amoy. Chicago bond case suspect Alice Cieney Brown arrested in Denver after surrendering bonds. Detroit theater owner B C Whitney injured in Indiana crash. Thames P. Levis, Grant Works postmaster, charged with embezzlement.
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Charles W. Morse
New York
Federal
Atlanta
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Morse
William H. Taft
Taft
Fred W. Carpenter
Cincinnati
China
Amoy
Alice Cieney Brown
Chicago
Denver
B.C. Whitney
Detroit
Brownstown
Ind
Thames FP
Levis
Grant Works
Explosion entombs four shot firers at Cal Bond mine near Benton
A mine explosion three miles west of Benton wrecked the shaft and entombed four shot firers believed dead. Other notes report Sherman’s campaign expenses at 3800 dollars, the B M Whitney sinking in the East River with heavy losses, and various political and legal items from Washington to Minneapolis.
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Cal
W. P. Bond
Benton
Sherman
Albany
Secretary of State
Boston
Amity
Phillipines
Union Telephone & Telegraph Company
Rock Island
Moline
Davenport
P Receivear
Ledley
American Trust and Savings Bane of
Chicago
Sihal
Edmond J. James
University of Ilnois
Paris
Gery
France
Casabisnen
Hong Fa Party
Rico
Engi
Earthquakes, fires and crimes sweep across nations and towns
Terrifying earthquake shocks terrify Piauén and nearby areas while bank closures and legal actions unfold in Arkeneagles. A string of killings and accidents spans Milwaukee to Pembroke Ontario, with figures like Alexander Beaubien and Major Henry Burnett involved. disasters and sensational events touch Paris Yankee Bush and Sherman as notable figures die or are injured.
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Swan Lake
Han
I. Benjamin
Androms
The
University, of Nebraska
Piauén
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company
Milwaukee
Alexander Beaubien
Boston
George
Parkman
Mount McCulloth
Boguslov Island
Unalaska
Jesse Rice
Riverside
Cor
George Brown
Phil Short
North Dakota
Clayton Yeakins
McKenzie County
N. C
John Hagen
Scranton
Dryden
Ban
Wandard
Peter Kramer
St. Louis
Princeton
J. Nelson West
New York
Prince Louis
Orleans-Braganza Nott
Maria-Pia
Bourbonstelly
Cannes
France
Sherman
Tex
Pembroke
Ont
Jefferson City
Tent
Victor McMahon
John Wilkes
Wilkes
MeMshon
Israel Jangsson
Lindersburg
Sweden
Yankee Bush
Paris
Alvi
Republic of Panama
Colo
China
Jama
Tibet
Lhasen Tor
Wikennzin
Counterfeltara
Albert
Hugo Donnersteg
Dane County
Kucelph
Wiscoustn
Mia
Lawrence J. Lesh
Arennant
Mortis Park Racetrack
Hubnell
Mich
I. A. & JJ. Williams
Philadelphia
Antioches
Formosa
Keelung
Harry Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Palmyra
Stafford
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Frederick A. Hyde
Joost Schneiler
Securios
Oregon
Charles A Hengerer
Sgt William Hengerer
Willian Hengere
Buffalo
Aly
Des Moines and Iowa City News Highlights and Local Crimes
A chaotic mix of reports from Colfax to Des Moines covers high school athletics results, a Hillside club defeat, and a string of burglaries and forgeries. Iowa Telephone plans a 1.5 million dollar upgrade. warden J. Sanders tests prison procedures. Taft and Bryan split votes in a local precinct.
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Maurice
Pabstyin
Colfax High School
Colfax. Athletic Club
Hillside’ Club
Des’ Moinas
Ging
Farmers’ Man Merchants
Telephone Company
Iown
Iowa Telephone Company
J. ©. Sanders
Garran
Taft
Bryan
Carrawold
White
Jesse Huxford
Enterprize
Prea Paulson
Chicago
Run Grove
Magona Cly
Pawson
Des Moines
Humana Cmeer
Tames Gekles
Amanae O
Des Maines
Blove Platie
Greece
Prarrieter of
Lia E
Feklesse
Louis Buflis
Menih
Briltla
America
Sfx
Bermard Anarac
Marshalltown
Milwaukee
Ecoding Bas
el Dwaukee
Andrae
God
Deerehees Mortne
Total Vote Totals From Iowa County Canvass
A semi official return from eighty eight counties shows Taft leading Bryan with a large margin. Complete results from eleven counties are still missing and will arrive with the official canvass next week, likely widening Taft's lead by about 63,000 to 70,000 and Carroll by around 5,000.
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Roturna
County Auditore
Towa
Thoga
Tng
Taft
God Cavill
Hay
Gnai Taft
Carroll
Davenport
Byers
Atate
Carrell
Riggs
Divenport
Dyers
Bryan
White
Riges
Scott
Miller
Serlone
Acoti
Iowa Divided Congressmen Defeat Eight District Races
In a turbulent Iowa election, Democrats captured six of eleven districts while Republicans won in notable races. Kendall narrowly defeated Hamilton in the Sixth, Jamieson edged Hepburn in the Eleventh by about 400 votes, and Kennedy and Dawson won in the First and Second districts.
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Iowa
Wighih
Jamieson
Des Moines
Tlowa Tenby
Cane
Congress
Pete'’ Hepburn
Yoling Iman
W. . Jameson
Thorn
Xenia
Dan W. Hemilton
Lacay
Kendall
Untitled report notes global forestry and agriculture experiments
Fragmentary text cites large scale water powered engines, tree importation from America, Britain and Australia to meet timber demand in Tum er. Mentions unknown vegetables and a mammoth discovery, plus wax candle production from ozone-containing ore in central Poleud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
America
Gun attack interrupts colonial governor event during riot
An assassination attempt occurred as the Lieutenant Governor prepared to speak at a public gathering. A man named Howd was shot with a revolver thrust at Bir Andrew Hends, wounding his hand before the assailant was overpowered. American Mr. Harber aided in subduing the attacker.
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Mahorajch
Caro
Andrew
Harber
Bengal
Get Rich Quick Scheme Uncovered by New York Postal Officials
Postal authorities raided Emanuel & Co and related entities in New York exposing a get rich quick plan. The scheme promised a 28 percent yearly return guaranteed by an international banking house. About 40000 investors sent funds totaling at least 500000 dollars.
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New York
Postal
Getrith
Peansyb
Beorge
We-Emanuel &, Co
Jirivare- Nankérd
Emanuel & Co
Postat
Holland Revoke Pact in 1431 Treaty Overhaul
Nov. 9 Willemstad reports Holland revoked the 1431 treaty with Ventenota after an ultimatum. Castro's May 1 decision was likewise revoked and Holland will not regard the 1804 protocol as in force. The Cardeny government orders Carnero port free for weapons and ammunition imports and exports and signals no support for revolutionary movements.
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Castro
Willemstad
Holland
Ventenota
Hollapi
Seeand
Carnero
Philippine Oppression Speech Sparks Debate in Chicago
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago denounced continued oppression of the Philippines and questioned Filipino language adoption. He claimed American teachers were inferior and improvements there were paid for by Filipinos who bore heavy taxes.
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Chicago
Rederick Starr
University of Chicazo
Heart
United States
Blarr
Beng Rout
Protestant Episcopals Meet Opens Missionary Council
Priests and prominent laymen from Colorado Utah Minnesota Montana Nebraska Wyoming North and South Dakota gathered yesterday for the sixth missionary department council. The meeting opens today with a festival service at Gethsemane Cathedral.
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Farzo
N. D
Colorado
Ula
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Wyomtog
North
South Dakota
Gethwemane Caphedral
Taft Vacation Plans Cited In Early Winter Note
In Virginia on November 9 Taft faces disrupted leisure as he plans to skip extended rest and instead renews public duties. The record notes his upcoming speech at a memorial event and hints at travel to a cottage with emphasis on a promised undertaking.
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Taft
R. Taft
I'visen
Patt
Sheldon Signals Call for Extra Session
Governor Sheldon telegraphs legislators urging an extra session to address state finances. Early replies indicate a favorable reception from the majority, aiming to restore financial balance and address profitable provisions.
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Sheldon
Jigcoin
Nek
Japanges Diet pec table announced opening December
A government notice states the official opening of the diet table on December 32, with Thanksgiving details and schedule changes. Local officials confirm the planned open date and related arrangements for the public event.
Banker Geta Sentenced to Ten Years in State Prison
Denver judge sentences banker Geta to ten years after conviction for making false statements and receiving funds from the bank. The defendant, identified as the resident of Rocky Ford, Colorado, was found guilty on charges related to fraudulent activities at the bank.
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Tacob Hoffman
Smith
Holy Cross
Creston
Geta
Denver
Noy
John
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Feo
Tung
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