Tammany Names Gaynor Mayor Candidate in NYC Rally
Justice William Gaynor of the New York state supreme court was nominated for mayor of greater New York by the Democratic city convention with enthusiastic support. The Tammany delegation controlled delegates, announcing a unified campaign for city government. The convention also nominated Robert M. Moore for comptroller, while Otto T Barnard was already named by Republicans. A potential Independence League entry could create a three-way race.
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William Gay Gaynor
New York State Supreme Court
Flhursday
Freater New York
Tammany
Manhattan
Roax
Coptroler
Robert M. Moore
New York Trust Company
Tammany Selection
Justice Gaynor
Cie
Otto T Barnard
Republicans
Fisierasts
Independence League
Train Collision Kills Armstrong Brothers at Buda Crossing
A collision between a car and a Chicago and Northwestern freight train at Buda HL leaves William Armstrong 24 dead Harolds 18 dying and Archie Johnson seriously injured. The trio from Quincy TIL had just bought the car and failed to see the onrushing train due to a cornfield at the crossing. Their father Andrew Armstrong a wealthy Quincy manufacturer is named.
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Buda
Wiliam Armstrong
Quincy
Til
Harold
Archie Johnson
Granite Rapids
Ore
Chicago
Armstrong Boys
Andrew Armstrong
Philadelphia Man Falls to Death From Skyscraper
Robert Bradbury, 66, plummeted from an upper floor of a Broad and Chestnut Street office building Thursday in full view of hundreds. He hung briefly on a spiked fence before dying as his body tore apart. The exact building or cause remains unknown amid crowd observations.
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Philadelphia
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
Robert Bradbury
Walls Street
Ha Nnally
Position of Tatley's Comet and Nearby Calculations
A fragment notes calculations by Reaves of Providence ROY and George Mary Searle of New York on Hal sey’s comet, predicting closest approach to Earth around May 190, 1910, tied to Paulist Fathers. The garbled text preserves names and date context but remains unclear.
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Tatley
Reaves
Providence
Roy
Halsey
George Mary Searle
New York
Pete
Crisis Reports in Novel Manner at Paris May Hight
A fragmentary report describes a personal crisis in Paris during May Hight. It depicts a tense scene with a figure thrusting forward, fear and distress evident, and physical signs noted.
McAleer to Washington in Major League Move
James McAleer managerial figure at the KO hotel era is reported to take a one year assignment with the Washington American League club. Salary listed at 10000 dollars. Further details about the position and club context are unclear from the fragment.
ProDubs Defeated In Knox County Wet Voted Local Option
Knox county Indiana voters approved a local option wet measure by a narrow margin. Only one of 43 precincts reported a majority in favor of the wets, tallying 520 votes. The piece notes stock market activity for Livoux City and mentions Thursday as the update day with prices around 6.00 to 7.75 and a 48.10 figure.
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Knox County
Ind
Miss Rose Krile Sets World Typewriter Speed Record
Miss Rose Krile again wins the world typing title by writing 96 words per minute on the Underwood typewriter in New York City, breaking all prior records and demonstrating remarkable speed.
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Rose d. Krile
Underwood
New York
Shure Gay
Peary's Slip Arrives In New York Harbor
The small steamer opacrelt with a Peary Arctic chit on its masthead reached New York harbor Thursday, carrying news of Coumander ry's expedition toward the north pole.
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Peary
Opacrelt
Coumanderry
New York Harbor
Long Island Auto Derby Ends in Tragedy and Record Speed
The open road stock car event from Riverhead to Mattituck on twenty two miles turned fatal when Mechanician James Bates died and another rider injured after Bates’ car rolled in sand at high speed. Louis Chevrolet won the $1,251 to $2,500 class with a 1:37.36 time, averaging over 70 mph.
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James Bates
Serleons
Long Island
Riverhead
Mattituck
Meechantdan Bates
Lytle
Bates
Louis Chevrolet
Bank Robbery At Glenwood Springs Escapes With 10000
Two men, posing as customers, robbed Citizens National Bank in broad daylight at Glenwood Springs Colorado on Wednesday. One man covered clerks while the other emptied the safe and cash drawer, escaping on horseback with ten thousand dollars. A posse pursued but the pair were believed to have gone over the mountains.
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Citizens National Bank
Glenwood Springs
Colo
EB. 1
Creach
New England Floods Hit Northern Maine and New Brunswick
One of the worst floods in the history of northern and eastern Maine and western New Brunswick follows heavy rainfall. Aroostook Piscataquis Somerset and Washington counties suffer great damage as railroad washouts disrupt traffic. Cities and towns are cut off from rail communication and trains are at a standstill.
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Maine
New Brunswick
Aroostook
Piscataquis
Somerset
Washington
Insanity Attributed After Glasgow Shooting
In Glasgow Kentucky, Morris Wilcoxsen, who Thursday fatally shot William Montgomery, a Republican candidate for the legislature and prominent local figure, sits in jail awaiting charges. Families of both men attribute the tragedy to insanity. Montgomery had visited Wilcoxsen on business to settle a tobacco matter. after a brief upstairs trip, Wilcoxsen returned with a shotgun and fired at close range.
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Oory
Morris Wilcoxsen
Wiliam Montgomery
Ecandidate
Glasgow
St Jence
Montgomery
Wilcoxsen
Wilccoxsen
Wilcoxson
Fred
Trial of John Blick Over Bribe Charge At South Carolina Dispensary
John Blick former manager of the South Carolina stile dispensary faced trial on Cobain S d Wednesday charged with accepting a bribe. The case centers on alleged misconduct under the dispensary system.
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John Blick
South Carolina Stile Dispensary
Cobain
S.d
Strikers Parade Aftermath Closes Day in Qmahe
A parade in Qmahe on Wednesday featured about 00 striking street workers. The event, occurring the day after a strike ended, disrupted traffic along Misiness streets and drew attention from local officials.
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Emir
One More Dreadnaught The Nepiune Launch Delay
In Portsmouth a Great Britain naval event marks the introduction of the eighth Dreadnaught class suite ship named Neptune. The Duchess of Albany attended, with a ceremonial presence and formalities observed as bells rang.
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Great Britain
Death by own action shocks Ashburton offices
A man named Alley Whiting, son of George Luge, who held a secretary and treasurer role at Culusiet and Heela Mining, was found dead outside the company offices in Ashburton. He died by his own actions, with authorities noting suicide.
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Alley Whiting Blogg
George
Luge
Culusiet
Heela Mining Com
Pauy
Ashburton Glace
Custom
Milss
Inundation Floods Aberavon Wales Town
A flood in southern Wales leaves Aberavon nearly submerged with two to six feet of water. Hundreds displaced as Tantilius remains temporarily Hhnitedesis across the town. Local authorities issue warnings and mobilize relief efforts amid the surge.
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Wales
Aberavon
Peonage Trial Begins for Five Men in Pensacola
The second trial of Harlan, Gallagher, Grace, Higgins, and Hilton, convicted of peonage, opened Wednesday in Pensacola Florida. The case centers on alleged coercive labor practices at a mill.
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Messrs
Harlan
Gallagher
Grace
Higgins
Hilton
Hudson Fulton parade draws two million through New York streets
A vast parade for the Hudson-Fulton celebration covered over five miles from One Hundred Tenth Street to Washington Square. An estimated two million spectators witnessed a civic, nonmilitary pageant with 20,000 men and four squads of flags as Mayor McClellan and Herman Ridder led the route on foot.
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New York
Central Park West
Tiftyninth Street
Fifth Avenue
Washington Square
Hia
George RB. McClellan
Herman Ridder
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission
Oklahoma Bank Failure Lands Under State Oversight
State Bank Commissioner A OT Young took charge of Columbia Bank and Trust Co in Oklahoma City after an examination found unsafe securities. He said a financial settlement will keep deposits guaranteed and the state will pay off all depositors.
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State Bank
A. OT. Young
Columbia Bank and Trust Company
Oklahoma City
Young
Chicago Saloon Hold Up Leaves One Dead in York Road Shootings
In Chicago at York road and Lycoming Street a masked highwayman shot a saloon patron and two customers Tuesday night. One man died from a abdominal wound after delaying to surrender valuables. The attacker fled. the deceased was James Quinn, son of the saloon owner.
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Chicago
York Road
Lycoming Street
James Quinn
Taft Softens Court Martial Result for Cadet Carberry
President Taft grants leniency to Cadet Joseph A. Carberry of the United States Military Academy after a court martial sentenced him to dismissal for possessing liquor in his tent. He will be allowed to remain in service through executive clemency.
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Joseph A. Carberry
United States Military Academy
Taft
Cleminson Murder Trial Delayed Until October Term
In Chicago on Tuesday Dr. Haldane Cleminson faced murder charges in the death of his wife. His counsel said the defense plans were not complete and sought a continuance, which was granted until the October term of court.
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Haldane Cleminson
Chicago
Peary to Publish Polar Claim Rebuttal Report
Commander Peary prepares a completed report to support his contention that Frederick Cook did not reach the north pole. The Peary Arctic Club will submit the document for public release once endorsed, detailing the evidence and methods behind Peary's claim.
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Peary
Tr. Wrederiek AL Cuak
North Pole
Peary Arcetic Club
War veteran Belee wins fund amount for schools
George W Belee of Primghar receives 120000 dollars for Patriotis war veterans and Lola regiment reuindiva. A thirty-three Iowa donation at Oskaloosa on Tuesday totals 22000 dollars for a perpetual fund to supply flags for school houses in Muscatine, Marion, and Wapello counties.
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George W. Belee
Primghar
Tit
Reuniva
Lola
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Muaharka
Marion
Wedkuls
Col Morrison Dead, Veteran Democrat Leader Dies at Waterloo
Col. Morrison, a longtime head of the Democratic party and Mexican War veteran, died Wednesday in Waterloo. He had been a prominent figure in regional politics for many years and was widely mourned by peers and supporters.
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William RR. Morrison
M Mally
Democratic Party
Waterloo
Bank Robberies in Iowa Linked to Fiarrrison Alias Pitegerald
A report alleges a gang led by Fiarrrison alias Pitegerald planned robberies at Cresvu and Wied banks in Iowa and fled to Portland Oregon where Banks Life in Boston mentions involvement. George J. Tabor of Hauneston allegedly died by his own hand in Boston after ill health. he previously served as general manager of a Creutertes Tilucias group.
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Bor
Iowa
Fiarrison
Pitegerald
Cresvu
Wied
Portland
Ore
Fowan Banks
Boston
George J. "Tabor
Hauneston
Mass
Mtv
Tabor Eche
Creutertes Tilucias
Spongberg Fined for Distributing Cards in Auto-focused Territory
KP A Spongberg a brewery agent was fined $100 for distributing order cards in an anti-culinary territory at Knockford Lil Tuesday. Spongberg paid the fine and surrendered his government license.
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KP A
Spongberg
Agen
Wis
Auti-Culoun
Knockford
Lil
New York Owner Pledges Barley Tobacco to Pool
Dames Bo Haggin of New York owner of the Klinendorf estate at Lexington Kentucky has signed his crop of barley tobacco to the pooling movement, leaders believe this will assure the success of the pool.
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Dames Bo Haggin
New York
Klinendorf
Lex- Naeton, Ky
Robbers Loot General Store in Carnes
Three men armed with revolvers robbed J Ardema’s general store in Carnes, five miles south of Orange City, taking about 200 dollars from the safe and 20 from grain buyer F Weenink. The trio forced the proprietor and clerk to the cellar and piled sacks of sugar to trap them, then fled before an alarm could be raised.
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J. Ardema
Carnes
Orange City
F. Weenink
Weenink
Ardema
Resignations End Cedar Rapids Water Board Conflict
Two trustees Soutter and Palda resign after a clash between Cedar Rapids council and water board over governance. Appointed in 1903 under general law, they left as the city now operates under the commission law which does not require a water board.
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Cedar Rapids
Board of Watermarks Trustees
Messrs. Soutter and
Palda
Des Moines Roosters Win Western League Pennant in Triple Finish
Des Moines fans celebrate after the Roosters clinch the Western league title at Omaha in a close finish. The defeat of Sioux City in the second game of a doubleheader secured Des Moines by a two point edge in percentage, finishing Sioux City at .610 and Des Moines at .612.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Omaha
Roosters
Maj. Carper Defies Removal Under Preference Law
Maj A S Carper plans to use the soldiers' preference law to block his dismissal from the state archives department. The executive council said only two employees will stay after October 1, and Carper is not among them.
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A. S. Carper
State Archives Department
Executive Council
Maj. Carper
Latter Day Saints end ten day reunion at Little Sioux
Attendance was estimated at 6000. President Frederick M. Smith of Independence Missouri preached. The Saturday business meeting chose Little Sioux as the site for next year’s gathering.
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Latter Day Saints
Little Sioux
Frederick M. Smith
Independence, Mo
Joseph Smith
Castana Times Sold to New Owner J M Thatchiway
The Castana Times longtime owner and editor W C Newton sells the paper after about twelve years to J M Thatchiway. McNamee, editor of Soldier Tribune, will gain business and editorial control of one paper, with possession given October 10.
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Castana Times
W. C. Newton
J. M. Thatchiway
J. BL oMcNamara
sSoldier Tribune
Stee le indicted burglary case dies in jail
Steele, indicted on burglary in connection with the Badger bank robbery last winter, died in the Hockwell City jail after ten days illness. He would have been arraigned on a burglary charge at this term of court.
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Steele
Badger
Hockwell
Llness
Pa Tlarmon Dies After Hemorrhage in Missyguri Valley
W OM Harmon longtime Missyguri Valley resident dies after hemorrhage of the drain. He suffered twelve hours before losing consciousness. Arthur, a curator of the state historical building, noted the late Charles Aldrich contributed to Fur and field research.
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Yharken
Dik
Arhur
Charles Aldrich
Reed-store proprietor killed in Cedax Rapids auto crash
Ben Newman, proprietor of a reed store in Cedax Rapids, was fatally struck by a car. He was riding on a red wagon and jumped off in front of the approaching vehicle, suffering fatal injuries.
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Ben Newman
Cedax Rapids
Newman
Ted
Reed Lane Injured In Iowa City Incident
Reed Lane son of Joe R Lang of Davenport was kicked in the head at the Iowa City end during an unspecified event. The injury details are not fully described.
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Joe Lane
Reed Lane
Joe R- Lang
Davenport
Iowa City
Fort Dodge Woman Seeks Insurance on Missing Husband
Mrs. Lizzie Cunningham plans to prove her husband is legally dead to claim a $2,000 life policy. The missing man, former county auditor, vanished seven years ago after a real estate venture and a trip to Chicago. She has kept up the policy payments while awaiting a verdict.
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Fort Dodge
Lizzie Cunningham
Chicago
Robbers Loot Stores In Swaledale Heist
A gang with a handcar loaded with booty raided the D. H. Van Kirk and W. A. Shaffer stores near midnight. The Van Kirk post office was stripped of pen skies while other money was left untouched. Thieves swapped old clothes for new, scattering worn garments, and took jewelry, boots, shoes, and heavy winter clothing from the Shaffer establishment.
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D. H. van Mirk
W. A. Shaffer
Swaledale
D. H. van Kirk
Bandits Dynamite Bank in Runnells Robbery
Bandits dynamited Farmers Savings Bank in Runnells early Monday but citizens thwarted them before any money was taken. A hole tore the bank wall. stamps valued at ten dollars and cash plus personal postmaster belongings were seized from the post office. The trio fled toward Cordova on a handcar, then boarded a Wabash train for Perey.
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Runnells
Farmers Savings Bank
Post Office
Cordova
Perey
Grain Elevator Blaze at Moorland Causes Heavy Loss
The Farmers' Elevator at Moorland burned, reportedly destroying ten thousand bushels of corn and oats and totaling about $8,000 in value with $3,400 insured. Firefighting was minimal, using only a few buckets. cause unknown. Storm Lake rider R. Burnham injured when an Illinois Central flyer failed to stop as usual, leaping off and suffering serious head, shoulder, and arm injuries.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company
Moorland
Great Western
Lyendecker
Storm Lake
Illinois Central Flyer
Sioux City
R. Burnham
Granville Votes on Interurban Franchise Oct 16
Granville moves toward Sioux City Spirit interurban plans with a special election set for October 16 to grant a transit franchise. Subpoenas have been issued to witnesses George W. Castle of Britt and banker A. Thompson for Omaha examination during the Muybray trial. Castle allegedly lost $10,000 in a swindle. Thompson $4,000. A man named D Steward Mckenzie was arrested near LeMars amid bank and post office robbery probes. Also, Paradise Judge No. 265 of Sioux City Rebekah sisters won $900 top prize in a bridled team contest at Seattle.
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Granville
Sioux City
George W. Castle
Britt
A.thompson
Omaha
Muybray
Castle
Thompson
D. Stewart MckKenzie
LeMars
Oyens
LeMaars
Goabs
Paradise
Sisters of Rebekah
Seattle
Wash
Prominent Boone Farmer Dies After Tree Fall
Jamies H. Dale a well known retired farmer near Boone fell from a tree in the woods while gathering nuts with children and sustained internal injuries believed fatal.
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Jamies H. Dale
Boone
Ottumwa Woman Nellie Taylor In Health After Jail Murder Charge
Nellie Taylor, Ottumwa resident held in Polk County jail for the murder of her baby, showed improved physical condition though detention continues. Authorities report no new developments in the case as the investigation proceeds.
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Nellie Taylor
Polk County
Grace Widow Term Explained By Professor In Chronicle
A Chicago Chronicle exchange debates the term grace widow a widow by courtesy traced to French grace meaning a woman entitled by custom. The professor insists the expression is ancient proper not slang and can be used with propriety.
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Ceara
Siam
Chicago Chronicle
Steadily Grew Worse A Sufferings Tale From Delphos
A Delphos Ohio resident Mrs L Fridley describes years of kidney trouble with pain and fatigue. After using one box of Deans Kidney Pills she reports immediate improvement and three years of good health. Ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents a box via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. A Tunbridge Wells shopkeeper showcases reform spelling with a display reading 3 Whewl Trysiceul for Sal.
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Ron
Dean
Dean's
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Tunbridge Wells
England
Tailored fall fashion notes and a circus crossfire
Fashion hints describe long coats and pleated skirts in a dark blue single-breasted serge with self buttons. A circus owner questions an animal trainer about handling duties, the trainer boasting her husband already manages the beasts.
Edison claims lasting storage battery and eternal life remedy
Edison touts a storage battery that lasts indefinitely and a Munyon medical breakthrough promising near immortality. Munyon markets a Cold and Cough Cure pill with a money back guarantee, distributed nationwide with free samples and a promise of immediate relief for head, throat, and lungs.
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Thomas Edison
Munyon
United States
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