Infernal devices mailed to Denver leaders amid assassination plot
Police traced hazardous devices mailed to Governor Buchtel and bankers Moffat and Kountze after Kemp V. Bigelow confessed. The plot aimed to kill Howard Chase and family, with powder found near Chase's home and threats overheard in street conversations. Bigelow, a bookstore clerk, said two men planned the attack but fled before officers arrived.
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Denver
Henry A. Buchtel
David TL. Moffat
First National Bank
Charles KB. Kountze
Colorado National Bank
Police Delaney
Kemp V. Bigelow
Bigelow
Howard Chase
Chase
David H. Moffat
Buchtel
TB. Kountze
Lawrence Phipps
Capitol
Jim
Deneen Recommends Holdover Illinois Legislation
Springfield October 9 Governor Deneen sent to the legislature in a holdover session a program of legislation. Measures include amendments to the internal improvement commission and school commission bills, fixing state architect fees at 2 percent, and railway regulator bills granting form prescriptions for railroads and prohibiting fictitious stock.
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Springfield
Deneen
Internal Improvement Commission
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ilinois Central
Go German Fleet to Visit Us
Berlin reports a Washington dispatch to the London Daily Mail denied by the Lokal Anzeiger as an invention to provoke hostile feeling. The note states Germany has no plan to sail a fleet under Admiral Prince Henry to Atlantic ports while the U S battleship fleet sails for the Pacific.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Washington
London Daily Mail
Germany
Prince Henry of Prussia
Atlantic
United States
Pacific
Miss Lillian Russell Sells Art Treasures in New York
Art connoisseurs visit Fifth Avenue galleries to view the collection of Miss Lillian Russell including pictures tapestries and furniture. She plans a world tour beginning in a few months and sale of the pieces starts tomorrow afternoon.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Lillian Russell
Russell
Eix Mayoress Divorced in Joliet Divorce Action
In Joliet on October 9 Mrs Mary Geeden wife of Harry Gleeson first mayor of Rockdale suburb of thirty has been granted a divorce in the case.
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Eix
Joliet, LL
Mary Geeden
Harry Gleson
Rockdale
General Strike Threat Looms in Cuba Over Strikebreakers
Havana reports Cuban labor unions adopt a resolution to call a general strike if railways hire strike breakers from New York. President Gompers of the AFL assures support. No strike breakers employed yet as police tighten precautions.
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Havana
New York
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cuba
Danville Visit Fails to Serve Big Four Official
A federal process server from Chicago spent four days in Danville trying to serve H. F. Roseman, a division freight agent of the Big Four railroad, at 515 Oak Street before Judge Landis. Residents deny access, stating Roseman is unavailable.
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Danville, I
Ort
Federal Court
Chicago
Danville
H. FL. Roseman
Big Four Railroad
Landis
Roseman
Sis Oak Street
Toxemian
Yellow Fever Banished in Central America Says Inspector
Dr John N Thomas of the United States Marine Hospital Service reports no yellow fever cases in Central America except Guatemala in the eastern part this year after inspections. He notes the absence of the disease for several years in the region and confirms Guatemala as the only exception.
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New Orleans
John N. Thomas
United States Marine Hospital Service
Central America
Guatemala
Printing firms seek injunction against union over eight hour day
In Cincinnati on October 9 a group of Chicago St Louis New York and Massachusetts publishers with national officers of the United Typothetae filed suit in the U S court seeking to enjoin the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of America from violating a 1907 agreement by demanding an eight hour day A temporary injunction was granted.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Massachusetts
United Typothetae
United States
International Printing Pressmen’s and Assistants’ Union of America
Markets Report From Chicago Board Of Trade And East Buffalo
Chicago prices show wheat and corn figures with December and May contracts and cash bids for No 2 red and No 2 white corn. Hog and cattle quotes listed with receipts and ranges at Chicago and East Buffalo with values for lambs, sheep, calves and hay.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Prosecution Details Standard Oil Trust Evolution
New York and Minneapolis reports reveal government evidence on Standard Oil from 1882 to 1892 showing trust formation, dissolution moves, and profit figures. Kellogg cites ledger data and Way testimony to argue illegal corporate structure and control through subsidiary voting. Indictments also allege mail order fraud schemes by Northwestern Lumber men.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Frank E. Kellogg
United States
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Clarence G. Way
Standard
Standard of Trust
Supreme Court of Ohio
Naval officer Joseph B. Murdock and career highlights
Commander Joseph Ballard Murdock led Evans fleet operations to Pacific waters. He earlier commanded the protected cruiser Denver and began service after a Massachusetts appointment. Born in Connecticut, he rose to commander in 1901 and later attained captain in Rhode Island.
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Joseph Ballard Murdock
Evans
Pacific
Denver
Connecticut
Navy
Massachusetts
ISG
Eship
Rhode Island
Joliet Gambler Jolt Reveals Broad Screen of Offenders
In Joliet Illinois on October 9 authorities disclosed a broad network of handbook operators politicians and business men connected to gambling rings. Gamblers were forced to pay tribute to operate and sensational disclosures followed the closure of Van Dusen Hartong s venue. Hartong was identified as an established offender with links to the scheme.
Famine exposes alleged protection racket in Chicago scheme
The text alleges a protection scheme that charged monthly fees for safety but offered no protection. It claims a Chicago clearing house run by a professional and says wouldbe operators in the area were forced to “fix” arrangements first. City and county authorities are investigating.
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Chicango
Countess of Dunmore to Reside Near Mrs. Eddy
The Countess of Dunmore widow of the Earl of Dunmore, a leading Christian Scientist, left New York for Boston to align with Mrs. Eddy. She reportedly bought a Brookline house for several months, with Mrs. Eddy in Concord, New Jersey within travel reach. Her daughters Lady Muriel Gore Browne Lady Alexandrina Victoria Murray and Lady Coutts Fowbe accompanied her.
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New York
Countess of Dunmore
Earl of Dunmore
Boston
Concord
N. J
Ladly Muriel Gore-Browne
Alexandrina Victoria Murray
Coutts Fowbe
Murray
Christian Science Church
Manchester
England
Pogland
Cassie Chadwick Baptized in Ohio Penitentiary Ward
In Columbus on October 9 Cassie Chadwick requested baptism in the Roman Catholic faith. Father Kelly, the prison chaplain, performed the rite with only the priest and matron present. It was her first recorded shown interest in religion.
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Columbus, O
Ohio
Cassie Chadwick
Penitentiary
Chadwick
Chicago Stock Market Hogs and Cattle Reports October 9 1907
Hogs estimated receipts 17000 with prices 5 to 10 higher for light hogs 6 30 to 6 95 mixed 6 10 to 6 70 heavy grades 5 95 to 6 80. Cattle 19000 steady sheep 28000 slow and weak. Tomorrow's receipts 20000 market 10 higher than yesterday. Parkers 6 90 to 6 95 pigs 5 60 to 6 75. Beves cows and heifers Texas steers stockers Western cattle all ranges given. Furnished by J W Culver & Co Washington Iowa. Phone 741.
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Chicago
Ile
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Texas
J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
John A Babcock Ad Appears From The North American Commission
An ad from John A Babcock of The North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois promises a square deal and ongoing availability for inquiries. The message emphasizes reliability and personal access for customers seeking services.
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The
North American Commission Company
Taft in Shanghai Receives Warm Welcome from Chinese Officials
Secretary Taft and his party arrived aboard the Minnesota en route to Manila. In Shanghai he dedicated the Young Men’s Christian Association building and spoke of U.S.–China friendship. A grand reception followed in a native garden with banners and lanterns as Chinese merchants and officials praised relief aid and waiving indemnity. Taft thanked them for the cordial welcome.
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Shanghai, Ort
Taft
Minnesota
Manila
Shanghai
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
China
Reception in Shanghai Marks Epoch for Women in China
The Shanghai banquet welcomed aristocratic Chinese women presiding at the tables and serving refreshments. Secretary Taft spoke, urging open trade and Philippine policy while praising the islands. The event highlighted U.S. prestige and growing China relations, with consuls and business leaders in attendance.
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China
United States
Taft
Shanghai
Philippine Islands
Philippines
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Ilinois Solo
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Geedeson
Chicago Grain
Kellogg
Big Combine
Standard Oi Trust
Minneapolis
Federal
Northwestern Lumbermen's Association
Ralph Burnside
Hawkeye Lumber Company
Oskaloosa
W. G. Hollis
Western Lumbermen’s Association
George C. Ingram
Sauk Center
Wile Moore
Waterloo
Directi 4 EF
Theodore S Mclaughlin
Th Phoenix Lumber Company
Leonard R. Welles
North Star Lumber Company
George T. Thompson
EK. Hudson
Central Lumber Company
I. Nesbit Tate
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Minneapole
James C. Malville
Rufus Clake
J. H. Queal Lumber Company
R. F. French
Hawarden
J H. Queal Lumber Company
William J. Bruce
Brud Edgerton Lumber Company
J. W. V.vells
Mayes Lucas Lumber Company
Winona
O. M. Botsford
Laird Norton Yards
Joseph B. Murdock
Joliet
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
Is Witt
AH Sin
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