Tragic Interurban Crash Claims Many Lives Near Staunton
Two Illinois traction cars collided head on at Rickerson curve two miles north of Staunton killing 34 instantly and injuring 26. Car No. 14 northbound had orders to meet both sections of No. 73 at Staunton but waited for the second section was overlooked. Motormen and conductors survived. Among the dead are J E Berry land commissioner and W N Street assistant train master.
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Illinois
McKinley
Rickerson Curve
Staunton
Til
John Lierman
M. A. Leonard
W. V. Duncan
Springfield
Ki. J. Young
Mystery of Los Angeles Times Plant Blast
Twenty one people died in the Los Angeles Times plant explosion and fire. Five of nineteen bodies recovered by nightfall as debris was cleared and police hunted suspects, with Martin Egan named as a third arrest. Rewards total eighteen thousand five hundred dollars from city and unions, plus papers. Funeral plans for the dead include burial arrangements and a memorial plaque.
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Los Angeles Times
Martin Egan
Times
Chandler
Robert Burdette
Young Doctor Dr Hubert Gudger Ends Life in New York Hotel
Dr Hubert B Gudger a 24 year old Asheville North Carolina graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School killed himself in a Grand Union hotel room on Broadway and 42nd street New York His mother fought with him over the razor used to cut his throat His father J M Gudger attorney of Asheville is mentioned The youth had suffered acute melancholia after hard study and was brought to New York for treatment at a sanitarium by his parents
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Hubert B. Gudger
Asheville
N. C
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Grand Union Hotel
Broadway
42Nd Street
New York City
Gudger
J. M. Gudger
Camden Fire Destroys Twenty Buildings Near Rome New York
Fire at Camden starting in the Whitney House leveled 29 structures including seven business blocks and ten residences. Firefighters from Camden and Rome battled the flames for hours but low water pressure hampered efforts with suspicions of possible arson.
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Camden
Rome
N. Y
Whitney
Camden Fire Department
Whipple Resigns as Forest and Game Chief
Governor Hughes accepts resignations of State Forest and Game Commissioner James S. Whipple of Salaman ce and special counsel Frank D. Bell of Glens Falls. Whipple earns 6000 dollars with near term to April 11, 191?, and Bell 7500 dollars after a year in office. Resignations follow criticism from Roger P. Clark and H. Leroy Austin's inquiry into Whipple’s administration and Adirondack land purchases. Austin will succeed Whipple as commissioner.
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Charles E. Hughes
State Forest
Ishand
James S. Whipple
Salamance
Cattaragus County
Frank D. Bell
Glens Pails
Whipple
Bell
Hughes
Roger P. Clark
Binghamton
H. Leroy Austin
Greene County
State Forest Preserve Land Purchasing Board
Frank W Higgins
Mr. Whipple
Catskill
Farmer Fined 150 After Tariff Comment In New York Court
United States Judge George W. Ray in Auburn New York pardoned a farmer John C. Sabourin after a $150 fine replaced a $250 penalty for a small calf smuggling case. The judge lamented tariff law while noting he does not make the law and supporters paid the final amount.
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United States
George W. Ray
Auburn
N. Y
John C. Sabourin
Rouses Point
Ray
Missing Sailors on New Hampshire Launch Reported 24
An official list by Rear Admiral Vreeland, released by Captain Rodgers of the New Hampshire, states 24 sailors believed missing from the ship's sailing launch after it sank in the Hudson. Twelve liberty party members aboard the ship, not known to have been in the launch, are also missing, with grappling hampered by deep water.
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Charles N. Vreeland
Rodgers
New Hampshire
New York
Hudson
Justice Moody to Retire from Supreme Court
President Taft received Justice William H. Moody’s letter from Beverly Massachusetts announcing Moody will resign from the Supreme Court on November 20. The timing allows Moody to enjoy the salary of a retired justice under a recent congressional bill. Taft has not named a Moody successor and will hear candidates the last week in November.
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Taft
Beverly
Mass
William H. Moody
Supreme Court
Moody
Congress
Justice Moody
Democrats Nominate Dix Ticket at Rochester Convention
Democrats at Rochester Friday nominated their slate for governor John A. Dix of Albany and a full ticket including Lieutenant Governor Thomas F. Conway of Clinton, Secretary Edward Lazansky, Comptroller William Lohmer, State Engineer John A. Bensel, Treasurer John J. Kennedy, Attorney General Thomas F. Carmody, and Associate Justice Frederick K. Collin.
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Rochester
John A. Dix
Albany
Thomas F. Conway
Clinton
Edward Lazansky
Kings
William Lohmer
New York
John A. Bensel
John J. Kennedy
Wiie
Thomas F. Carmody
Yates
Court of Appeals
Frederick K. Collin
Chemung
Thedore Wawkins Dies in Kokomo Stall Accident
Kokomo Indiana October 6 Theodore Wawkins died from internal injuries after being pushed against a stall obstruction while milking a cow.
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Kokomo
Ind
Theodore Wawkins
Teddy Followed Lead Of Penrose In Republican Unity
The piece notes Roosevelt and Penrose guiding Republican unity across New York and Pennsylvania under Taft, praising school and charity funding, primaries, and postal savings plans. It cites Penrose as a key party architect and Roosevelt’s long friendship with him shaping cross state cooperation to defeat Democrats.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Empire State
Keystone
Roosevelt
Saratoga
Harrisburg
Boies Penrose
Taft
Republican Congress
Penrose
Teddy
Pittsburg
Union
National Republican League
Congress
Tener Tour Boosts Republican Gov Race In Pennsylvania
The John K Tener campaign tours Pennsylvania counties with vast crowds. Lieutenant Governor Murphy praises Tener’s character and business success, while Reynolds touts progressive legislation favoring labor and working men as proof of GOP strength.
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John M. Reynolds
National phase of state fight in Pennsylvania campaign
The piece frames the 1912 national political struggle centered on Pennsylvania. It cites expected Democratic gains in the House and Senate, praises Maine, and urges voters to back Berry or Grim for governor to advance a Democratic ticket and reapportionment. It contrasts Bryan and regular factions within Pennsylvania Democrats.
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Pennsylvania
Union
House of Representatives
Senate
Maine
United States
New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Indiana
House
Democratic National Congressional Committee
William H. Berry
William Jennings Bryan
Berry
Keystone Party
Congress
Keystone
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Webster Grim
Grim
Quiet year for Panrose and Old Guard ties in politics
Senator Panrose watches factional strife across the country while his state enjoys unusually calm politics. He remains close to the Old Guard and Roosevelt, sharing confidential discussions during Roosevelt's White House years.
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Ats
Panrose
Senator Penrose
Penrose
Republican Party
Old Guard
Roosevelt
White Mouse
State Tax Policy and Revenue Growth Highlight 1909 Report
The piece notes Republican policy to shift tax burden to corporates and other sources. It cites 1999 revenues over 29 million from corporations, personal property, collateral inheritance, and licenses. It contrasts 1890 and 1909 revenues and expenses, praising corporate growth for relieving local taxation and influencing neighboring states.
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Republican Party
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Solve Longstanding Constipation
Mrs M Dunkin of LeRoy Illinois reports relief after using Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. The remedy eases constipation with gentle action without griping, restoring natural bowels and reducing need for frequent doses. Sold by druggists nationwide with a money back guarantee if the first package fails. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
M. Dunkin
LeRoy
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