Rush of Water Floods New York Tunnel Crew
A rush of water and mud flooded a tunnel under the Hudson River near New York on October 10, burying Owen McConnell alive and injuring others. Twelve men and a deputy worked frantically as 200 feet of mud filled the shaft, with rescue teams racing against rising waters to reach survivors.
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New York
Lfe
Penn— Bylvania
Hudson River
Hoteken
Owen BieConnell
Hudson
McConpet
Ryan Summoned By Jockey Club Stewards
John J. Ryan of New York, once a heavy turf operator, was summoned to appear before Fort Erie Jockey Club stewards to answer questions about a wagering ring. He arrived but the stewards were absent, delaying the inquiry. Ryan claims ignorance of the ring investigation and refuses to accept measures barring him from betting, noting the club’s stance on racing bets.
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Louis
Bern
Clab
Fort Erie Jockey Club
Ryan Wee
Ryan
New York
John J. Ryan
Morrin Turk
Resson
Jockey Club
Retterance
Rate War to Follow
New York October reports continued disarray as conference leaders discuss abolishing the Atlantic rate agreement for steamship cargo and passenger tariffs. Officials warn of a steep, nationwide price drop while carriers dispute compensation and service terms in a volatile shipping market.
Family Reunion Noted At 2 Last Seth Street
A limited family gathering occurred last night at the residence of Rev. G Wewara 2 Last Seth Street Topeka. Parents have lived there seventeen years with their children absent for years until this reunion when daughter Miss ST Alien joined.
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G. Wewara
Seth Street
Topeka
Howard Bes
Social Gathering Attendance in Pleasant Evening
In Imkland Cala the other daughter Mrs A. PB. Liemard from Eakildee Kar and guests from Kanase Cite Leavenworth attended the event. J. T. Evans of Oakland Cala was the sole breather of Mrs Howard, joined by Beas W. Winter, his nephew, from Pascrs Town, adding to the occasion. J. W. and HB. Mowart of this city, Rev. Howard's brother and nephew, and their families were present, making for a happy evening.
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Imkland
Cala
Mra A. PB. Liemard
Eakildee
Kar
Liv
Kanase Cite
Leavenworth
J. T. Evans
Oakland
Mra Howard
Beas W. Winter
Rev. Howard
Insurance Man in Reading Tragedy Death by Carbolic Acid
J F Newman a 2 year old Denver Cal agent for New York Life committed suicide in his room at Walter's sanitarium in Werneraville Reading Pa after buying carbolic acid. He left letters to his wife in Salt Lake City and his brother in Chicago with a $200 check, saying he feared losing his position.
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Reading
J. FL Newman
Denver
Cal
New York Life Trurance Company
Walter
Werneraville
Newman
Waller
Keasi
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Labor unions warned over bank fund withdrawal plan
Chicago report cites Thom as J Kidd vice president of a federation claiming organized capital and employers groups aim to cut union savings by pulling 100 million dollars from banks. He warns labor could trigger a financial crisis by eroding circulation as the money stock stands around 2.275 billion.
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Chicago
Organized Capital
Thos. J. Kidd
American Federation of Tabor
Widd
Uniun Iabor
Couriey
Lost Wife Spurred Eskridge Man To Seek Her In Omaha
W C Cooper of Eskridge searches to Ved for his missing wife Rosa Cooper. He says she took their three year old child and some cash and papers, hitching the family horse and buggy and may head toward Omaha. A sheriff’s card was issued under Freye of Wabaunsee County.
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W. C. Cooper
Eskridge
Travers
Rosa Cooper
Omata
Sherif
Frea Freye
Wobaunsee County
Forbes
Brief Telegrams From Cities Across The World
Budapest riot injures police and strikers as order is restored. Paris thieves steal 31,400 plus jewelry from a boarding house room during lunch hour. Pasa reports potential resignation of Leos Bourgeois as chamber of deputies president due to his wife’s health. New York notes Colonel Samuel Colt nominated for governor by Rhode Island Republicans and signaling confirmation from Providence. Sitka reports completion of the Alaska cubis line with an office in the capital and a connection to Sitka. Burnette Leaves Sitka travels south with sufficient cable to reach the city. proximity to the terminus noted. New York reports Richard Croker’s famed American stallion cited as a destroyer on owner orders. old site reveals a leg injury.
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Paris
Victor Hego
Mise Maude Wollswood
Pasa
Leos Bourgeois
Chamber of Deputies
New York
Samuel Celt
Rode Island Republikans
Tuet
Eheirean
Hotificadas Committee
Provigency
Oct
Richard Croker
Sro
Topeka Charities Plan Oversight and Ward Committees
A Topeka city charity association outlines a comprehensive structure to oversee relief work. The plan assigns a central relief committee led by C. K. Van Horn and W. M. Crosby with ward representatives from six wards to examine needs, distribute aid, and supervise friendly visiting committees of five women per ward. Meetings are planned for each ward to organize district visiting and ensure proper relief administration ahead of winter campaigns.
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Topeka
City Charities Association
City Charities
Oa Cmpidvel
Deene
Thomas Page
F. B. Mallory
O. 5. Morrow
BM. Bonebrake
J. Thomas
W. M. Forbes
W. M. Crosby
I. F. Garver
K. van Horn Jo Heard
Kanes Avenue
van Horn
OS. Morrow
Central Relief Committee
A. Simmerwell
F.B Mallory
H. Wron
W. A
Bird
Wark
San Mary
General Relief Committee
Vistor
Alstrict
B.A. Simmerwell
Viola Troutsnn
A. 3. Aehell
Pan Frogter
Anttie Albment
Shas Recond Ward
F. EL. Mallory
A.B Pole
EL Bennett
Belle
Erekipeon
Food says all by misused meals elevates health or harm
A reader recounts weight loss and health decline from poor diet and inactivity, then credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with restoring weight, energy, and well being. The testimonial claims mental and physical improvement after four years of weakness. The source suggests seeking a copy of The Road to Wellville.
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Namie
Postum Co
Battle Creek
City relief plan urges centralized aid and public oversight
A call from Thomas Page and city leaders for a coordinated relief effort stresses guiding every needy applicant through a central office at 115 Kansas Avenue. The plan warns against private outlay on the street and promotes publicized, intelligent support to prevent beggar fraud and ensure funds reach those truly in need.
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Ome
Topeke
Peaitessen
C. B. van Horn
Kansas Avenue
Thomas Page
F. E. Mallory
Morrow
F. M. Bonebrake
Tressu
Strike Off In New Orleans Amid Wharf Tension
In New Orleans on October 10 a heavy police presence and longshoremen crowd kept off the Celeste Street wharves as a plan to load the Mexican ship Leyland line was postponed. A federal injunction and ongoing talks between strikers and ship personnel restrained screwmen, with further negotiations anticipated.
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New Orleans
Screw
Celeste Street
Leyland Line
St Louis
Map
Scrawmers
Dack Council
United States Course
Tabor
Alleged gamblers acquitted after court rebuke at Valley Forge
In Norristown on Evacuation Day the court chastised jurors as Albert Garber and John Thompson of Philadelphia were acquitted. Witnesses testified gamblers sold candy packages containing money. Judge Swarte criticized the jury for neglect of duty. Garber’s daughter fainted in court during proceedings.
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Norristown
Get
Valley Forge
Albert Garher Sre
John Thompson
Phil Jelphin
Omecers
Samuel Poley
Swarte
Garber
Kansas Exhibit Cost At St Louis Exposition
The St Louis exposition commission estimates about 40000 dollars needed to collect prepare and install Kansas state exhibits across agricultural horticultural mining education poultry entry art and livestock. Senator R L Simons treasurer draws the amount from the state treasury. A meeting with the state livestock association committee will occur October 20 to decide an appropriation for the live stock exhibit. The commission seeks to duplicate large prizes offered by the exposition company that Kansas exhibitors may win.
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R. L. Simons
State Lvestock Association
Kansas
Exposition Company
Train Ride Helps Bride and Groom Escape Jokers
General Superintendent Dice of the Reading railway ordered a special flyer from Pottsville to Mt. Carbon to reach a wedding in secrecy. William T. Tyson of Safe Deposit Bank and Bentah T. Boone wed, using the limited stops flyer to avoid practical jokers, but the groom’s party waited in Pottsville.
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Pottsville
Reading Railway
Flyer
Philadelphia
Mt. Carbon
William T. ‘Tyson
Safe Deposit Bank
Theirgin
The
Pottevilla
Amid the Graves of 1722 at Longewamp School Visit
Birdsborn Pa Oct 10 Pupils at Longewamp Central School guided by teacher O J Schwarts explore an old cemetery beside the third Longewamp Church. They count graves in the second and third sections though the first section is hard to distinguish with sod and markers faded. The total remains uncertain as students debate scree counts.
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Birdsborn
Longewamp Central Schoal
O. J. Schwarts
Longewamp
No Loss From Tomatoes Refuse Made Into Cheese Industry
N J Oct 10 The tomato canning season nears end and a related industry grows as refuse from tomatoes is turned into Italian paste or cheese. Three factories operate besides the main one in Bimer. skins and husks are processed in a mortar bed like setup, then shipped to Europe and New York for soup bases and related products at Forbes and Riverside areas.
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Bimer
N. J
Europe
New York
More Pay for Phones in Atchison Kansas Offer
Atchison Telephone company seeks council amendment to raise residence phone rates from $1 to $1.50 monthly claiming higher per-phone costs with a larger system. Company aims to install a complete metallic circuit system to modernize service. Business phone rates unchanged.
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Atchison, Kan
Atchison Telephone Company
Cy Council
Tte
Ccompany
Wealthy Wheat Farmer Vanishes After Mortgage Heist
Garst, a Cah Tees Garst from Forbes area, disappeared after selling mortgaged wheat to a Milan buyer and running debts. His wife and children remain in a difficult situation as W. H. and J. M. Frantz retrieved his team from a Wellington livery barn, and neighbors report he left for unknown causes.
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Conway Springs
Kas
Cah
Tees
Garst
Wellington
Hyomel Catarrh Remedy Promises Guaranteed Cure
Promoters of Hyomel tout its inhaled treatment as unique in medicine, guaranteeing full refund if it fails to cure catarrh. The outfit costs 1.00 with a portable inhaler, medicine dropper, and Hyomer bottle. extra Hyomer available for 50 cents.
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Annals of Medicine
Geo. W. Stansfield
Nature
Biek
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