Shooting at Woodward Court House Leaves Two Dead
A crowded Oklahoma courtroom scene ends in gunfire as ex-Senator Temple Houston and ex-Sheriff Jack Love clash with the Jennings brothers over a pay theft case. Ed Jennings is killed. John Jennings mortally wounded after a gunfight that spills into a saloon. Houston and Love surrender to the sheriff. coroner’s inquest finds no blame assigned. Temple Houston, a famed southwest figure, is described as brilliant at forty-five.
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New York
Woodward
Oklahoma
Sawyer E. Jennings
Court House
Temple Hanson
Texas
Sam Houston
Jack Love
Justice Miller
Santa Fee
Houston
Jennings Brothers
Jennings Boys
Jack Have
Cabinet
Love
Ed Jennings
John Jennings
Temple Houston
Cattle Killed Over Tuberculosis Outbreak Near Ownxee
State inspector slaughters 23 cattle owned by Byron Jenkins near Ownxee after TB confirmation. A week earlier 10 cattle were killed from adjacent farm owned by George Griswold. Butchers report carcasses sold for beef despite visible infection signs.
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Ownxee
Byron Jenkins
George Griswold
Courts Debate Ballot For Six Or Seven Supreme Judges
Harrisburg October 10. M E Olmstead for the commonwealth and James Stranahan argued before Supreme Court Judges Lemonton and McPherson on a mandamus petition to compel the secretary of the commonwealth to frame the ballot to permit voting for seven candidates. A decision will be rendered in a few days.
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Harrisburg
M. E. Olmstead
Commonwealth
James Stranahan
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Lemonton and McPherson
Rebels damage bridge. coins raised from wreck
From Cuba Havana Oct 9 rebels exploded a dynamite cartridge under a pillar of the Saguas railway bridge over the Saguala Chica river last evening, causing slight damage repaired at once. The money chest and light artillery of the wrecked cruiser Christobal Colyn have been raised from the sunken hulk.
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Havana
Saguas
Saguala Chica
Christobal Colyn
Will Fight at Hot Springs Selection for venue
Corbett resumed training this morning as all in his party returned from Austin. He learned Hot Springs has been chosen as the site for the bout. A Sun dispatch from San Francisco reports a hurricane wrecking La Paz, capital of Lower California, Guaymas despatch dated yesterday.
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San Antonio
Tex
Corbett
Austin
York
Sun
San Francisco
Guaymas
la Paz
Lower
California
Supreme Court to rule on number of judges voters may approve
Harrisburg October 8. The question of how many Superior Court candidates a qualified voter may vote for at the coming election will be submitted to the Supreme Court. Senator Quay argues the six candidate limit is unconstitutional and seeks seven. Secretary Reeder says he cannot decide the constitutional issue and must follow the act. Attorney General McCormick may pursue a court ruling to compel a ballot for seven candidates. The governor and cabinet back action to obtain a writ of mandamus to set seven names on the ballot.
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Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Superior Court
Quay
Reeder
E. M. Olmstead
McCormick
Bastings
Itts
the Commonwealth
Indianapolis Election: Taggart Wins Mayor Post in Democrat Sweep
Complete returns show Taggart Democrat ahead of Trusler Republican by 3722 in a 31260 total vote for mayor of Indianapolis. Stuckemeyer Democrat beats Nixon Republican for city clerk by 967 and Cox Democrat defeats Stubbs Republican for police judge by 1196. Eight Democrats and seven Republicans on the council, with six at large Democrats. Democrats hint Taggart possible governor candidate amid party disarray in Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ben Harrison
Ind
Taggart
Trusler
Stuckemeyer
Nixon
Cox
Stubbs
Harrison
Indiana
They Want Arms
General Joseph Rodriguez of the Cuban army writes to President Palma urging U S aid and permission to ship arms and ammunition under the American flag. He says with arms the revolutionists can secure triumph and establish another free republic in America.
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New Yor
Joseph Rodriguez
Palma
Junta
United States
America
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier
A vintage advertisement claims pure rich blood is needed for health and vigor. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla makes blood pure and rich and treats liver troubles constipation biliousness jaundice sick headache indigestion.
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Hood
Pittsburg Detective Confirms City Deposit Concerns
Pittsburg on October 8 reports Assistant City Attorney W. H. House has handled city deposits accruing about 50000 in interest over ten years with no clear accounts. House has not commented yet. officials expect important disclosures forthcoming.
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Pittsburg
W. H. House
House
A Frightful Disease Strikes Sabula Wedding Victims
In Sabula Iowa a wedding three weeks past left over a hundred ill and four dead. D C Gage the groom is gravely ill as a state board of health aide reports a suspected outbreak. Doctors fear cholera morbus while others suspect trichinosis as panic grips the town.
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Desmoines
State Board of Health
Sabula
D. C. Gage
The Armenian Refugees Trapped in Istanbul Churches
Police sealed all Armenian churches in Constantinople and suburbs to force refugees to leave. Only priests may enter while food and water are barred, with churches surrounded by strong security. Refugiés are allowed to exit if they choose.
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Constantinople
All For Love Tragedy Stuns Denfeld Farm Community
In LecaN Ontario on October night John Lang a farmer of Denfeld killed the sixteen year old daughter of Reverdy Robinson then wounded himself. Lang was in love with the girl though her father had forbidden the relationship. Both are expected to die.
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Lecan
Ont
John Lang
Denfeld
Here
Reverdy Robinson
Young
Lang
Four People Burned in Cincinnati Tenement Fire
A fire at Sixth and Seventh streets in a tenement house killed Mrs. Pombo 60 and seriously burned several others. Julia Davis 19, a boy Raphael Davis 3, and Ida Mincowsky 3 sustained burns but may survive. Mamie Ponso 19 and another victim were badly burned but could recover.
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Cuscinnati
Sixth and
Seventh Street
Pombo
Anthrax found in four heifers near Jamestown farm
Assistant state dairy commissioner James Clark located four two year old heifers on Fred Sheets’ Conewango farm that died of anthrax. The cattle carcasses must be burned and the burial site fenced for at least five years to prevent grazing over it.
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Jamestown
James Clark
Fred Sheets
Conewango
Discharge Ordered for Major Ames by Judge Bradley
In Washington on October 10 Judge Bradley ordered the discharge of Maj. Ames from military custody. The court condemned General Schofield's action as unwarranted and tyrannical and unjust.
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Washington
Bradley
Maj. Ames
Schofield
Fire destroys Comique Theatre in Kansas City
Fire swept the Comique theatre at Fourth and Walnut streets between 3 and 5 am, destroying the building. Alvin Kennedy was buried in the rush.
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Kansas City
Comique
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Alvin Kennedy
Father Flaherty Sentenced to Seven Years in Auburn Prison
On October 9, Father Flaherty was sentenced to seven years in Auburn prison for the seduction of Marie Sweeney, a person under the age of consent.
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Gonesee
Father Flaherty
Auburn
Marie Sweeney
Revolution rumble reaches interior Venezuela
Panama October 9 The Star and Herald reports trustworthy information of a revolution breaking out in the Venezuelan interior, signaling potential upheaval and regional instability.
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Panama
Columbia
the Star and Herald
Venezuela
Conflicts Between Turks and Armenians Reported at Trebizond
Trebizond dispatch says serious clashes occurred yesterday between Turkish forces and Armenians with many Armenian deaths.
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London
Trebizond
One Hundred People Drowned in Russia River Disaster
News from Moscow reports a raft capsize on the Oka River near Ozery, resulting in the drowning of one hundred people. The incident is the major calamity noted among brief wire service items from the period.
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Moscow
Oka
Ozery
Hastings Declines Run for Delegate in Twenty-Eighth District
HARRISBURG Oct. Governor Hastings will not seek as a delegate to the next national Republican convention from the twenty-eighth district. The governor may be chosen as an at large delegate and would accept. The move sets up a clash between the combine and Senator Quay for control of the state delegation. The district includes Centre Clearfield Elk Forest and Clarion counties and is Hastings home.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Quay
Centre
Clearfield
Elk
Forest
Clarion
Combine
Senator Quay
Vattle
Menbo
David Martin
Chris L. Magee
Fiinn
Warwick
Philadelphia
Martin
Warwiel
Stuart
Hamilton Disston
Magee
Flinn
Allegheny County
Walter L. Jones
Storm at Sea and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Endorsement
A maritime voyage worsens seasickness, yet Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is advertised as a fast reliable remedy. The text touts protection against damp climates, ill diet, and water, claiming prevention of rheumatism, malaria, and lung issues, plus aid for dyspepsia, liver, and kidney troubles.
Reception for State Superintendent Shaeffer at East Street
Over 200 prominent citizens attended a Tuesday evening reception for State Superintendent of Schools Dr. N C Shaeffer at the East Street school. Warren School Board President Charles Dinsmoor and Shaeffer spoke. Shaeffer later visited Cornplanter State School and high school, earning warm praise before departing for Harrisburg Wednesday morning.
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N. C. Shaeffer
East Street
Charles Dinsmoor
Warren School Board
Shaeffer
Putnam
Cornplanter
Pierce
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula Relief
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent cure for scrofula in all its forms including neck glands sores and mucous membrane infections. It claims the tonic purifies blood and restores vigor by addressing the body's foundation of disease.
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Hood
Millennium Comes How Lawyers Get the Big End in Fees
Our Man About Town surveys the Mora claim payout, noting $700,000 to Antonio Mora and $287,000 to each of two attorneys, critiquing the system while urging justice and cautioning against self-interest. The column riffs on taxes, bondholders, and Thanksgiving, then wanders through street work, thrift habits, and moral exhortations about honesty.
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Mora
Spain
State Department
Washington
Antonio Maximo Mora
Josef Rodrigue
Nathaniel Page
Warren
Erie Buffalo Record Broken by Mack on Century Ride
Tom Mack of the Buffalo Press Cycling Club shattered the Erie to Buffalo century mark Sunday, finishing in 5 hours 26 minutes after starting from Erie at 10 25 am. Knuth and Roth paced him to Westfield, with support from Fredonia Athletic and Fredonia Press clubs. About 600 cheered as he rode despite head winds and bad roads.
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Tom Mack
Buffalo Press Cycling Club
Erie
Buffalo
Steimal
Mack
Courier
Gison City
Knuth
Roth
Westfield
North
Weatfield
Fredonia Athletic Club
Fredonia Press Club
Mozart Club opens Library course with concert Friday
The Mozart Club hosts the first Library course entertainment Friday evening October 18. The Buffalo Courier praises the ensemble as immense with delicate precision and harmony. Season tickets at 1.50 good for six performances are on sale at F. R. Scots book store. The course features Mozart club, Leland Powers, Rev. Thomas Dixon Kennan, Frank P. Carpenter and E. P. Elliott.
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Buffalo Courier
Mozart Symphony Club
F. R. Scots
Mozart Club
Leland T. Powers
Thos. Dixon
Too
Kennan
Frank P. Carpenter
E. P. Elliott
Killed in a Grape Car in Jamestown woman
Lewis Carpenter of Jamestown died in a peculiar accident in Westfield yesterday. A cart loaded with grapes tipped while being moved onto a siding and Carpenter was found beneath the grapes with a broken neck.
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Westfield
Lewis Carpenter
Jamestown
Carpenter
What I Eat Does Me No Good Choice Health Advice
Life destroying dyspepsia breaks you down and this common warning appears. The piece endorses Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy made at Rondout NY a vegetable formula said to cure indigestion and is sold by druggists.
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David Kenned
Rondout
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