Attempt to Kill Francis J Heney in San Francisco Court
A masked ex convict Morris Haas shot Francis J Heney in a crowded San Francisco court during a recess in Abraham Ruefs bribery trial. Heney survived the wound and Haas is jailed. The attack followed Heneys public exposure of Haas as an ex convict from the jury panel.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Morris Haas
Abraham Ruef
Heney
Lane Hospital
Haas
Baloonkeeper
Ruef
James Gallagher
Board of Supervisors
Henry Act
Gallagher
Lawton
al McCabe
District Attorney's Office
Courtroom Shooting Alarm Near McCabe and Foley
A tense courtroom scene ends with a sudden flash and loud report as Hetfey’s bodyguard reacts. McCabe and John Foley, seated nearby, could not move before the gunfire erupts, leaving the outcome unclear.
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McCabe
John Foley
Hetfey
Silence After Attempt on Honey During Trial Shooting
A would be assassin fired a pistol within a foot and a half of Honey's head, creating a stunned crowd and a chaotic scene. Special police distracted the assailant, and Honey, wounded, spoke of a possible dying statement while asking for his wife. The incident occurred as the jury entered, with blood staining the table and onlookers panicking to exits.
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Honey
Hans
Foley
E. J. Wisketehill
Charles (i) Ver
John Foley
Cl.ives
Olvey
Careci
Associated Press
Ruef and Doctor Arrive After Shooting at Court
Ruef and two attorneys were rushed from the sidewalk as a shooting report spread. Honey lay wounded. Dr. A S Tuchter arrived, first aid was given in the courtroom, then transport to Central emergency hospital and later Lane hospital. Crowd hysteria followed with large gatherings statewide.
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Ruef
Associated Press
A. S. Tuchter
van Ness Avenue
Dr. Tuchter
Lane Hospital
Central Emergency Hospital
Expectations Being Realized in Trade Demand
New York reports R. G. Dun & Co. Weekly Review notes rising demand for manufactured products and shrinking idle machinery and unemployment. Stocks are depleted as activity expands, with higher pig iron prices and furnaces contracting output into July. Ore market also shows improved confidence.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade Today
Lakes Movement Likely To Reach 25 Million Tons
Weather conditions permit the movement down the lakes and the season may see traffic rise to 25 million tons. Railways seek steel rails though few large contracts were placed this week. Dry goods merchants operate more liberally than in the past year and a half. Cotton mills are rapidly resuming production.
Roosevelt Denies Interest In Outlook Stockholders
Washington reports an official statement denies President Roosevelt concerns over who owns The Outlook. It clarifies he is focused on general policy and will be responsible only for his own writings and past actions. The note counters a published claim linking James H. Stillman and wealth figures to the publication.
Prosperity dinner to discuss business outlook at Astor Hotel
A prosperity dinner is set for November 30 at the Hotel Astor, organized by the Economic club. Speakers include E. H. Harriman on railroads, Cyrus H. McCormick on agricultural interests, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler on conditions for prosperity, and Augustus Thomas on high tariff prosperity.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Economic Club
E.H. Harriman
Cyrus H. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Augustus Thomas
Mining suits seek 7.3 million over Wardner vein dispute
Ida Wallace reports the Jannu ary Mining company sues Bunker Hill and Sulivan Mining for 7.3 million alleging ore from a disputed vein over three years and seeks control of the Wardner vein from which millions in ore have been taken. Two other suits involving millions are pending against the Bunker Hill company by the Federal Milling and Smelting company.
Color Line Apartment Hotel for Negroes Planned
A New York apartment hotel exclusively for African Americans is planned. The St James building at Ninety-sixth Street and Central Park West will be converted into this hotel.
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New York
New City
St. James
Ninety-sixth Street
Central Park West
Taft Conference at The Oaks After Luncheon
President-elect Taft and Vice President-elect attended a luncheon at The Oaks hosted by Governor-elect Draper of Massachusetts in Hot Springs Virginia. Taft held extended talks with Sherman and later with William L. Ward of New York, but officials did not disclose the topics discussed.
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Taft
Hot Springs
Draper
Massachusetts
the Oaks
Sherman
William L. Ward
New York
Explosion at Pound lumber plant kills four workers
Four men were killed and four injured in a mill explosion at the Miller Lumber plant near Pound Gap in Sergent County Kentucky. The dead are John Hubbard Rollo Fleming Willis Tackett and John Mullins. Plant manager Elbert Miller is believed fatally injured.
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Sergent
Miller Lumber Company
Pound
Pound Gap
John Hubbard
Rollo Fleming
Willis Tackett
John Mullins
Elbert Miller
New Army Surgeon General Named in Army
Washington announces the appointment of Colonel George H. Torney as surgeon general of the army to succeed Surgeon General R. M. O'Reilly. Torney presently heads the general hospital in San Francisco and will assume the post January 1.
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Washington
George H. Torney
Army
R. M. O'Reilly
Secretary of War
Torney
General Hospital
San Francisco
Firefighters battle blaze at M. J. Clark building Grand Rapids
Firemen held back flames in the M. J. Clark building as they removed 100000 rounds of ammunition from the Second regiment armory housed within. Total loss estimated at 51000 dollars.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Navy
Big M. J. Clark
Second Regiment Armory
New Divorce Law Wins in South Dakota
Sioux Falls via unofficial figures reports the new divorce law increasing residency from six months to one year passed on November 3 by a two to one margin. The measure affects residents statewide and takes effect immediately.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices November 14 1908
Chicago markets report slower hog trade with 5 to 10 cent declines and mixed packers prices. Official receipts yesterday 25 298, shipments 2 621. today’s receipts around 22 000 with cattle and sheep steadier to slower, bulk and heavy grades quoted and outlook for tomorrow around 44 000 receipts.
John A. Babcock Promises a Square Deal
A brief ad style line features John A. Babcock urging readers that they will receive a square deal. The message emphasizes trust and reliable service in a concise promotional tone.
German Chancellor to Meet Emperor on Kiel Visit
Chancellor von Bülow will meet Kaiser Wilhelm in Kiel to decide future policy. If the emperor agrees with the chancellor’s declarations on limiting the emperor’s public remarks, the Reichstag’s assent and public opinion will be conveyed to the ruler. Rumors of resignation swirl amid court intrigue and rivalries.
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Berlin
Germany
von Bulow
Emperor William
Kiel
Reichstag
Prince Bulow
Kaiser
Bundesrath
Federal Council
Bavaria
Wuertemberg
Saxony
Steamship Officers Accused in Smuggling Plot
San Francisco officials announce charges against captain and other officers of a Pacific Mail liner for involvement in a scheme to smuggle Chinese nationals into the United States. Authorities request a special investigation by immigration officials in Washington.
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San Francisco
trans-Pacific Steamship Company
United States
Hart H. North
Washington
Pacific Mail
Steamship Company
China
Public School Flats Barred in Berkeley Fraternity Crackdown
Berkeley California November 14 1914 Frank F Bunker superintendent of the Berkeley public schools warns that any student who keeps membership in a school fraternity or sorority will be expelled unless the charter is returned to national headquarters immediately He says fraternities destroy unity harm harmony promote cliques and interfere with studies.
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Berkeley
Cal
Frank F. Bunker
Berkeley Public Schools
Bunker
Johnson Quote on Seizing Opportunity as Life’s Art
A compact reflection urges embracing the present to grasp the good within reach. The author frames seizing opportunity as a central art of living.
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Johnson
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