Cholera Suspects Sick Aboard Ship Quarantined in New York
The steamship San Girogio arriving from Naples and Palermo brought nine sick, with two deaths on the voyage. A child aboard contracted cholera after bacteriological tests confirmed it, while eight others have ordinary illnesses. The vessel is held at quarantine and patients removed to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands for observation, with a five day disinfection period pending.
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New York
San Girogio
Naples
Palermo
Swineburke Island
Hoffman Island
Oven Bay
Weather Outlook for Illinois Wisconsin Regions
Fair today and tomorrow across Illinois Wisconsin with rising temperatures. Skies are expected to stay mostly clear and light winds will accompany the pleasant stretch. Highs reach into the upper 70s to low 80s, with mild nights and comfortable humidity.
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Hitnois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Grain and live stock quotations from Chicago and East Buffalo
Chicago markets show grain prices for wheat corn and oats with various grade quotations. Live stock quotes list hogs and cattle prices with receipts and ranges, plus regional notes from East Buffalo sellers Dunning Stevens and associates on cattle hogs sheep and calves.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Illinois
Leprosy Case In Passaic Chinese Laundryman Isolated
Mark Lee a Chinese laundryman was sent to the isolation hospital as officials examine suspected leprosy. The laundry was closed and fumigated by the board of health. Doctors were unsure of a positive diagnosis, and a request was sent to the state board of health in Trenton for an expert evaluation.
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Passaic
N. J
Mark Lee
Board of Health
Lee
Nelson Elliott
State Board of Health
Trenton
Woman Found Guilty in Vermont Manslaughter Trial
In St. Albans Vermont on November 17 Mrs Josephine Averill was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband Frank Averill a salesman. The verdict came after a four and a half hour jury deliberation and she sobbed as she left the courtroom. Frank Averill died days after being shot at their home on October 20 while reportedly showing his wife how to use the gun.
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St. Albans
Josephine Averill
Frank
Averill
American mining man killed in ambush near Durango
John R. Lockhart, a wealthy American mining investor and former Southwest Texas stockman, was shot and killed in an ambush near Ventanas in Durango. Robbery was the alleged motive as his body arrived in Durango for burial.
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Durando
Mex
John R. Lockhart
Ventanas
Lockhart
Texas
Durango
Indiana Population From Thirteenth Census Reaches 2 709 876
Washington reports Indiana’s population as 2 709 876 from the thirteenth census. The gain since 1900 is 184 414 or 7 3 percent, following a 324 058 increase or 14.8 percent from 1890 to 1900.
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Washington
Indiana
May Resign as Cabinet Faces Political Crisis
King George arrived in London and held talks with Prime Minister Asquith amid a growing belief the cabinet will resign rather than dissolve Parliament. Newspapers discuss the throne’s involvement and possible siding with the House of Lords, while liberal papers warn of a monarchical revolution alongside peer revolutions.
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London
George
Sandringham
Asquith
House of Lords
Daily News
Count Tolstoys Death Reported From Astapovo
St Petersburg reports Count Tolstoy died late Wednesday at Astapovo after being taken from the train where he had announced intent to live as a hermit. Details are scarce as his physician warned of heart weakness.
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Astapovo
St. Petersburg
Count Tolstoy
Astapova
Tolstoy and His Life at Jasnaya Poliana
The narrative recalls Count Tolstoy living part of each year at Jasnaya Poliana, his marriage in 1862 to a Moscow professor's daughter, nine children, and his early emancipation of serfs. It notes his philosophical explorations, opposition to government views, and the regime's limited censorship.
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Tolstoy
Jasnaya Poliana
Count Tolstoy
University of Moscow
Alexander II
Rusia
COUNT TOLSTOY DEAD RUMOR FINALLY CONFIRMED
A Russian nobleman widely identified as Count Tolstoy is reported dead amid lingering rumors. Officials have not publicly confirmed the death, and details remain unclear.
Tolstoy Goes Into Seclusion After Desertion From Estate
Tolstoy vanished from Jasnaya Poliana with his doctor on Oct 16 and was found later in Koselsk monastery. A note to his wife asked not to search and cited bronchitis from the flight. His health and fate remain uncertain as authorities and family respond.
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Tolstoy
Nihillam
Russia
Jasnaya Poliana
Kaevetsky
Koselsk
Kalonga
Blow on Nose Proves Fatal in Ill. Quarrel
Mrs Lavena Jordan died in Mt. Carmel Illinois after a blow to the nose from Richard Conrad during a quarrel over a shared pump. Conrad allegedly struck the woman during the dispute.
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Mt. Carmel
Ill
Richard Conrad
Lavena Jordan
Conrad
St. Louis stenographer survives vault entrapment
Madge Mc Clain, a stenographer, is recovering after being locked in a vault in a St. Louis office building. An elevator operator heard her cries and, after multiple tries, opened the vault door, bringing her home.
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St. Louis, Mo
Madge McClain
Miss McClain
Hogs and cattle market steady with mixed hogs listed
Estimated receipts from yesterday show 4354 hogs with steady markets. Light hogs bring 7.05 to 7.50, mixed packers 7.15 to 7.60, heavy shipping grades 7.10 to 7.30. Cattle about 6000 head and sheep 15000 head also steady.
Hog market reports from Chicago prices November 17 1910
Chicago November 17 1910 hog market bulletin shows estimated receipts today 20000 official receipts yesterday 31200 official shipments yeoman 2318 yesterday left over. Estimated receipts tomorrow 10000. Market steady at yesterday's best. Bulk 7 40 to 7 50. Light 7 05 to 7 50. Mixed packers 7 20 to 7 60. Heavy shipping grades 7 10 to 7 65. Rough 7 10 to 7 30. Porkers 7 40 to 7 50. Pigs 6 75 to 7 50.
Market Cattle Session Prices Steady Across Classes
Estimated receipts show 6000 cattle at Market Place with steady tone. Beeves bring 4 10 to 7 40 per hundred, cows and heifers 2 25 to 6 25, Texas steers 4 00 to 5 30, stockers and feeders 3 30 to 5 60, Western cattle 4 10 to 6 60.
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Omaha
Texas
F.C
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Estimated receipts and market quotes for sheep and lambs
Market report lists weak Native sheep at 2 25 to 4 05, Western sheep 250 to 4 10, Yearlings 400 to 5 25, Lambs 4 25 to 6 15, Western lambs 450 to 6 10. Includes 15000 total receipts and mixed class ranges across regions.
Market Report: Mixed Shipping Grades Show Weak Cattle
Market notes show weakness across bulk and light shipping grades with weak cattle and sheep demand. Prices vary from 7 40 to 7 50 for light loads and 7 10 to 7 60 for heavier shipments, reflecting overall softness.
Taft Says United States Won't Annex Panama Republic
President Taft's Panama visit includes a dinner with President Arosemena where he denied rumors of U S annexation. He affirmed the canal guardian role, emphasized no extra territory, and stated the treaty ensures integrity while construction and operation of the canal continue. Cheering followed his remarks.
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Panama
Taft
Has Uobtapo
Mr. Taft
Arosemena
Canal Zone
Elthen
United States
Republic of Panama
Isthmus
Glass Worker Ad Hiser Fatally Injured Near Anderson
A local glass worker Ad Hiser age 3 was fatally injured near Anderson Indiana when a tree trunk struck him. He was visiting relatives and helping as his uncle felled a tree. His back was broken and internal injuries reported.
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Anderson
Ind
Ad Hiser
Florida
Here
Liser
Hiser
Burned Man Was a Mexican
The mother of Antonio Rodrigues says her son, burned at Rock Springs for Mrs Lem Henderson's murder, was a Mexican citizen born in Porfirio Diaz, Mex., twenty two years ago. Eagle Pass, Texas, reports the case as the Mexican government investigates the lynching.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Antonio Rodrigues
Rock Springs
Irs
Lem Henderson
Porfirio Diaz
Mex
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Toletoy
Moscow
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Andryvich Tolstoy
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Leo Tolstoy
Rurtik
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Yale University
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