Forest fires in Michigan threaten many with fatalities
Dispatches from Alpena indicate forest fires in Presque Isle and Alpena counties will exceed fifty deaths, possibly nearing one hundred. Fires near Metz Bolton and Posen left many women and children exposed in open fields while Alpena mobilized volunteers. An elderly couple Pachinski near Posen died in their burning home, and twenty three people perished in the Metz relay train disaster.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Alpena
Michigan
Presane
Metz
Bolton
Posen
McKnight
Bryan Is Popular in Omaha as Crowd Packs Auditorium
A booming Omaha audience filled every seat and stood for long periods before and after William J. Bryan spoke. The large crowd, mostly Democratic supporters with some Republicans, cheered each reference to Bryan and waved small flags when he appeared on stage.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Baseball doubleheader postponed amid weather in coast league
The Ames Pacific Coast League doubleheader between Los Angeles and Oakland was postponed due to rain. In San Francisco the first game ended 11 to 1 for Portland and the second game SF 2 Portland 0.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Metal Market Quiet as Commodities Drift
The New York metal market reports quiet trading for lead at about 4.35 4.20, copper around 12.50 13.62, and silver near 61 0-4, with prices showing little movement amid subdued activity.
Lincoln post office clerk confesses stealing campaign letters
Clarence PyRyond a Lincoln post office mail carrier confessed taking letters addressed to William J. Bryan's Newspaper containing cash for the Democratic fund. He admitted taking eleven letters on Monday and was bound over as letters have been missing for several months.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Tan
Clarence Py Ryond
Lincoln Post Office
William
J. Bryan
Broad
Romances swirl around Nat Goodwin and spouses in Reno tale
An extraordinary romance tale links Nat Goodwin to Edna Goodrich as he plans a marriage while his ex wife Maxine Elliott wed Harry McMillan. rumors place Goodwin seeking London to marry Goodrich after a Reno divorce and a Rawhide departure.
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Reno
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Rufou
Per
Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
Maxine
London
Mana Goodrich
Goldfield
East Peas
McMillan
Maxine Willett
Miss Filott
Bradford bank cashier held in $10,000 cash shortage
Ambiguous OCR reports the closing of Bradford State Bank and a cash shortfall involving cashier W. Drennan who was found dead at his home by a shotgun not clearly dated. The fragment notes an alleged theft and investigation by authorities.
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Shotarn
Bradford
Ark
Bradford State Bank
Tasuanes
W. Drénnan
Drennan
Clash of China and Japan 18 Settled
The dispute between Chinese and Japanese troops at Kanto in northern Korea has been settled. Japan informed China the entire issue would be resolved amicably with no further difficulties expected.
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Japan
Kanto
Korea
China
Turkey Mobilizes Troops as Eastern Peace Effort Fails
Paris reports Turkey has ordered mobilization in Asia Minor signaling a possible war with Bulgaria. A Sofia dispatch later says Ferdinand persuades cabinet toward direct talks on the Oriental railroad, while the Turkish ambassador denies mobilization.
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Associated Press
Paris
Europe
Constantinopile
M. Constans
Turkey
Asia Minor
Bul Barla
London
Constantinople
Mitty
Bulgaria
Sofia
Politicians clash over alleged Wall Street levy in New York
In New York on October 17 Democratic and Republican headquarters clashed over accusations of a Wall Street levy to fund party coffers. Nathan Straits alleged a $500 per head levy on bankers and brokers, while George Sheldon denied the charge as false and dismissed Democratic claims as taboe.
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Associated Press
New York
Nathan Straits
Democratic Business Men's Lode
Hoffman House
George Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Strauss
Wall Street
Republican National Committees
Sheldon
Republican Committee
Democratic National
Hegan
Roodevelt
Parker
Roosevelt
Straven
Wallatreey Levy
Ty Sheldon
Tome
A. Soqahr
Noted Japanese General Nodzi Dies at 1840 Birth
General Nodzi of the fourth army, a strategist of the era, died. He was born in Satsuma in November 1840 and led forces during the late Russo Japanese War. Location notices in triplicate list prospects and mining notices. carbon copies number 150. For sale at the Bonanza office.
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Aenie
Michitsura Nodzi
Nodzi
Satsuma
Fourth
Bonanza
Forgery Suspect Escapes Fallon Jail Deputy Seeks Emery
Authorities seek Emery a prisoner who escaped Fallon Nevada jail with several companions. He is named in forgery charges and uses aliases. Reports say the group fled to areas in California and Nevada amid a manhunt. Also noted is a local ad about five year old quotient gasoline at H J Hail Co. pricing at $1.50 per gallon.
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Sage Reese Pryet
California
Nevada
Nate
Emery
Fallon
Atlantic fleet reaches Yokohama on peace cruise
Sixteen American battleships of the Atlantic fleet amid fog and decoration anchor in Yokohama Bay after a world peace cruise. The Yankton leads the fleet into the harbor as a Japanese reception committee boards the Connecticut to greet Rear Admiral Sperry and his officers.
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Associated Press
Yokohama
Japan
Bay of Tokio
Yankton
Connecticut
Sperry
Stanford Freshmen Fall to California in Scrappy 21 10 Game
In a Saturday clash at Stanford the California Freshmen defeated the Stanford freshmen 21 to 10 as both teams showed strong endurance. Yale knocked off Army 6 to 0 at West Point with Cadets hampered by injuries while Notre Dame and Michigan posted wins in other regional games.
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Stanford University
University of California
Stanford
California
Witte
Yale
West Point
Ghout
Heno
University of Nevada
San Francisco Olympic Club
Syracuse
Syracube University
Rochester University
Williamstown—Williame
Datmouth
Denver
University
Agricultural Collect
Colorado Springe
Colorado College
University of Utah
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Brown
Princeton
Virisin Polytechnic
Cambridge
Irvord
Springfield Training School
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Notre Dame
Marshall Field
Chicago
Nols
Minnespolia
Minnegota
Ney Ibrnaka
Austrian buys winner of race for $50,000
The report notes Allen Winter, winner of a race, being purchased by Austrian buyers for $50,000. Ed Winter and Miss Queeh are mentioned in relation to forthcoming season plans. Williams’ health after a recent apoplexy is described as slow but gradually improving.
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Lexington
Allen Winter
Ed Winter
Miss Queeh
Austria
Taft to Meet the President Taft Campaign Note
Taft plans final campaign conference with President Roosevelt at the White House tomorrow. Taft’s last southern speech was in Richmond Virginia. He arrives in Washington early Sunday and will breakfast with the president before discussing the political situation.
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Associated Presd
Washington
William H. Taft
Rootesvelt
White House
Taftfa Iast
South
Richmond
Virgina
Taft
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Cincionati
Photographer killed leaping from moving train
Sparks photographer Thomas Morrow, a well known figure in the industry, died while attempting to jump from a fast moving train near Reno. He had been in Floriston, California shooting for a pulp company and boarded a trestle to alight hoping the speed would drop.
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Associated Press
Y Reno
Thomas
Morrow
Sparks
Floriston
California
Trutn
Stock Market Edges Down as Balkan Tension Rises
The stock market faced renewed unease in Europe amid uncertain Balkan settlements. Bonds moved lower as traders weighed risks and potential policy shifts.
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