Sulzer Nominated Governor On Fourth Ballot In New York Convention
In Syracuse the Democratic convention nominated William Sulzer for governor on the fourth ballot after Governor Dix was withdrawn. Martin H. Glynn of Albany won the lieutenant governor slot unanimously. Sulzer spoke from his Onondaga hotel suite after the late night session, thanking delegates and vowing to deserve success.
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Dix
Sulzer
Martin H. Glynn
Syracuse
Parker
William Sulzer
Albany
Kellogg
Onondaga Hotel
Democracy of
New York
Railroads blamed for thousands killed in railway accidents
Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord told the first cooperative safety congress that in twenty four years railroads caused over 188000 deaths and about 1400000 injuries. He said about half of the fatalities and injuries occurred to trespassers struck by trains.
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Milwaukee
Co-Operative Safety Congress
Interstate Commerce
McChord
Stanford President Jordan to resign in 1915 for peace work
Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, announced plans to resign in 1915 and devote himself to international peace. He urged building public opinion against war and against unnecessary defense spending.
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San Francisco
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Seizure of Ships Irritates Greece
Athens reports Greek anger over Turkey detaining Greek ships and threatening a vessel already authorized to pass the Dardanelles. The stand has raised concerns of heightened tensions between Greece and Turkey.
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Greece
Athens
Turkey
Dardanelles
Hero Lets Train Hit Him On Track In Faulted Signal
Edward Martinek of Lakota North Dakota saved a fast Great Northern freight near Fargo by waving his hat on the rail line to warn the approaching train after discovering a broken frog. He stood his ground as the engine struck him and was severely bruised.
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Fargo
N. D
Edward Martinek
Lakota
Great Northern
Martinek
Oriental Limited
Suitor Seeks Trust for Daughter in Museum Curatorship
A suitor informs a guardian that his nomination to the curatorship of the museum of antiquities could persuade him to entrust his daughter to the suitor's care. The remark appears in Meggendorfer Blaetter.
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Museum of Antiquities
New Strike Leader Carlo Tresca Heads Textile Workers
Carlo Tresca emerges as the new strike leader for textile workers in Lawrence, guiding union actions and coordinating protests against factory owners amid ongoing labor tensions. Tresca replaces prior organizers as the movement intensifies.
Rich Autoist Killed in Vanderbilt Cup Crash Near Milwaukee
David Bruce-Brown, noted American racer, died from head injuries after his Fiat rear tire blew on the Wauwatosa course near Milwaukee. His mechanician Scuderlari was fatally injured as the car swung into a ditch and wrecked. Bruce-Brown died at Trinity hospital three hours after the accident.
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David Bruce-Brown
New York
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee
Brown
Bruce Brown
Scuderlari
Trinity Hospital
Teaching boxing and fencing to Pittsburgh students draws mixed views
Philadelphia on October 3 reports Dr. William A. Stecher, head of physical education in city schools, criticizing teaching boxing to boys and fencing to girls. He argues for broad physical development and suggests boxing and fencing suit only if a pupil has a bent, while cooking offers more practical benefit for most girls.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
William A. Stecher
Forest cure praised by horticulture professor in Germany
Frank A. Waugh notes Germany offers many cures with the forest cure appealing for serious cases. He cites tuberculosis patients in the Black Forest and various dependents who can afford such getaways, contrasting with working families who cannot.
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Frank A. Waugh
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Germany
Black Forest
Dr. Trudeau
Adirondacks
America
Pet Aversion of the Sailor
Sailors view stormy petrels as foreboding messengers associated with bad weather. Black birds skim the waves near ships and storms, sparking superstition about their mysterious origin and links to supernatural powers.
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Mother Carey
Bucks Only Deer Season Opens with Large First Day Kill
Saranac Lake reports the Adirondacks see a bumper start to the deer season with 17 deer brought in on Tuesday. The warm winter and wet spring boosted deer numbers while the bucks only rule limited the harvest to male deer to prevent accidents.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
Adirondacks
Edmund Lamy
Cold Brook
Tupper Lake
Long Lake West
Newman
Upper
Saranac
Robert Fortune
Fish Creek
Indian office official plays matchmaker for Lead suitor
Washington reports Commissioner Abbott of the Indian office accepted a matchmaking job after a Lead South Carolina man sought a “big fine looking intelligent” wife who weighs at least 160 pounds. Abbott advertised and a Washington girl replied seeking contact with the man. The Lead applicant says he is 35, 185 pounds, “temperit” and considered a fine catch.
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Washington
South Dakota
Lead
Milkman on Route Struggles with New Schedule
A fragile exchange at Mrs. Green's apartment reveals a new milkman apologizing for waking her. She scolds him for late delivery missteps while he defends his fixed route, promising better timing to avoid waking her. The conversation highlights tension over morning etiquette and routine.
Advertise In the Mall and Get Refuita
An advertisement notice appears offering advertising space in a mall outlet with stated incentives. Details describe terms for advertisers and potential rebates tied to display duration and exposure.
Man Rescues Wife From Burning Garments
In Laporte Indiana on October 3 Charles Schaffer found his wife ablaze after returning from work. He smothered the flames saving her life though doctors say she cannot recover from severe burns.
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Laporte
Ind
Charles Schaffer
Panamanian Chacos Indians Described as Self Governing
The Chacos Indians of Panama's southwest coast are tall sturdy and hospitable. They largely govern themselves with no white contact and even fly the Colombian flag, living in grass huts with minimal clothing and little exposure to religion or modern society.
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Panama
Santo Domingo
Republic of Panama
Yorkshire's Many Acres and a Biblical Measure
A curious claim about Yorkshire states it has more acres than letters in the Bible. Authorities differ on the total acreage with figures around seven hundred eight thousand and more. The article notes the Bible has fewer letters, aligning the two remarkable counts.
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Yorkshire
Londeon
Chinese Cure Falls. Sculptor Louis Potter Dies
New York sculptor Louis Potter died in Seattle while under the care of a Chinese physician for a chronic skin ailment. He arrived ten days ago for a western tour. The coroner investigates the death to determine the exact cause.
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Seattle
Wash
Louis Potter
New York
Potter
West
Cray Famine Feared As Crabs Hide Deep
Baltimore readers fear a crab famine as the sound of motorboats drives crabs into deeper water. Local fisherfolk report fewer catches and worry extended shortages if the pattern continues through the season.
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Baltimore
Automobile Economy and Tire Chewing Reminder
A Galveston News light note says the practical limit of car ownership is tires being brought inside for a baby to chew. The quip highlights domestic use quirks and the humor of everyday household life with cars.
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Galveston News
Ranger Pulaski Hero of Forest Fire Rescue
Professor Welling recounts Ranger Pulaski saving thirty five men during a fierce forest blaze in the Coeur d Alene region. Pulaski ordered blankets into a shaft to shield them, used a revolver to deter panic, and endured burns and blindness while five men died. His leadership preserved most of his crew and earned him lasting hero status.
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Boise
Idaho
Welling
Coeur d’Alene National Forest
Pulaski
Right Men Always on Hand in This Decade
A short reflection notes how the “right people” have appeared to meet new needs, praising timely appearances of capable individuals during the current decade. The piece cites the “tlixchange” as a source or example of this phenomenon.
Wolfe’s Abbass Battlefield to Become Imperial Shrine
The article notes years of effort led by Paul Grey to transform the Plains of Abraham battlefield into a permanent park. It describes site planning to preserve views, avoid disfiguring cuts, and provide access to key historic spots. The 230 acre area is destined to rival Waterloo as an imperial shrine on British soil, highlighting its global significance to Americans and Canadians alike.
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Quebec
Canada
Wolfe
Heights of Abraham
J. R. Green
United States
A. G. Bradley
Paul Grey
Dominion
Plains of Abraham
Ste. Foy
William Wood
Ross Rifle Factory
Waterloo
Miner breaks jail to feed pet cats in desert run
James Watkins a miner jailed in Searchlight Nevada for stealing lace curtains broke out at night and trudged forty miles across the desert to feed his cats. The sheriff tracked him down after milk was found at the scene near a horse pen, and Watkins was returned to custody.
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San Francisco
Cal
James Watkins
Searchlight
Nev
Watkins
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Carlo Tresca
Lawrence
American Press Association
Tresca
Industrial Workers of the World
Ettor and
Giovanitti
Bruce-Brown
Job B
H. Hedges
New York City
James W. Wadsworth
Livingston
Francis M. Hugo
Jefferson
William D. Cunningham
Ulster
William Archer
Westchester
Meier Steinbrink
Kings
Frank M. Williams
Orange
Court of Appeals
Frank H. Hiscock
Onondaga
Cray
Ranger
Coeur d’Alene
Huma Gen
Plan
Nevada
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