Mother of Manila Bay hero Gridley seeks post at eighty three
The article honors Anna Gridley, mother of Captain Gridley who commanded at Manila Bay. Now eighty three, she works sealing official letters for the government, often completing four hundred seals daily. Her life blends sorrow and heroism from Civil War to the Manila action, yet she asks only a government job, not a pension.
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Gridley
Dewey
Olympia
Manila Harbor
Spain
Manila Bay
Anna Gridley
Michigan
Annapolis
Manila
Europe
Gridiey
Notable Sires and Sons Meet Global Figures
A column highlights figures including William Randolph Hearst and Senator La Follette planning a Milwaukee newspaper, Senator Elkins’ language prowess and stock, Sergeant Walsh’s cross continental trek, President Underwood’s vintage streetcar project, Waldorf Astor’s Plymouth bid, and Lord Desborough’s Olympic sportsmen's record with a noted Niagara River swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Stephen B Elkins
Westirginia
Sergeant Walsh
U. 8
S. A
New York City
San Francisco
President Underwood
Erie Railroad
Wauwa
Wis
Waldorf Astor
William Wal( Astor
House of Commons
Plymouth
New England
Lord Desborough
Niase
Base Hits and Baseball Banter Across Leagues
BT Sweeney of the Boston Nationals argues third base is the best infield position. Al Weitzel, St Louis Americans substitute outfielder, struggles with two lame legs. Claude Rossman cites college spirit from Ugh Jennings as a Tigers factor. South Atlantic league players Murdock Moran and another shortstop were purchased by St Louis National. McConnell of the Boston Americans is a small, lively infielder amid a large family.
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BT Sweeney
Boston Nationals
St. Louis Americans
Alweitzer
Ugh Jennings
Tigers
Claude Rossman
Detroit Americans
William Murdock
Acon
Moran
Savannah
The Cashier and President Exchange Witty Wartime Banter
A brief cartoonish exchange shows a cashier warning about depositor concerns if news leaks out. The President counters with a quip about competing for funds, continuing the light political banter.
Alphabetic method helps Ronald learn twenty six peaks
Ronald struggles to memorize twenty six US mountains. His brother Tom devises an alphabetic technique, placing each peak by initial letter from Argentine Pass to Mount Hood. The system lets Ronald recite all names quickly, confirming completion when the alphabet ends.
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Mount Whitney
California
Rostald
Colorado
Gray's Peak
Mount Shasta
Harvard
Mount Rainier
Vike’s Peak
Torrey’s Peak
United States
Tom
Ronald
Argentine Pass
Black Mountain
North Carolina
Breckenridge Pass
Evans' Peak
Fremont Peak
Wyoming
Mount Hlood
Oregon
Emma C. Dowd
Little Archie Cries At Thanksgiving Dinner
A mother consoles her tearful child at Thanksgiving dinner as the little boy sobs and finally asks for “some of this out I’ve got in.” The scene captures a tender family moment narrated in a Lippincott’s tone.
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Archie Richards
Mamma
Tmamma
Three Tongues Joke From a Little Boy
A short anecdote from the Little Chronicle recalls a three year old boy who, when asked how many tongues he had, replies that he has three tongues one in his mouth and one in each shoe. This playful misunderstanding captures a child’s comic reasoning about counting and anatomy.
My Little Brother Poem About Kindness
A speaker describes a loving two year old brother and the joy he brings. The narrator vows gentleness and never anger, cherishing the brother God has given, as they play in the field and the brother laughs when covered with hay.
Albanian independence could crown Duke of the Abruzzi
Rome reports deny the engagement break between Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi. A Rome dispatch claiming his betrothal termination and Queen Margherita's congratulatory reply is deemed an invention.
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London
Rome
Globe
Albania
Katherine Elkins
United States
Margherita
Hin
Cubs Win World Series Title for Third Time
Chicago wins the world baseball championship for the third time, taking four of five games against Detroit. Final game in Detroit ends Tigers 0 Cubs 2, with Overall and Kling pitching for Chicago and Donovan for Detroit. Attendance totals 62,252 for the series, receipts close to 65,000 with the Cubs earning 27,669.
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Chicago
Cubs
Windy City
Detroit
Tigers
Odo
Lietroit
Kling
Donovan
Schmidt
Beggerly
National Commission
Roosevelt declines Australia visit on Africa trip
Premier Deak presents President Roosevelt's reply to Australia's invitation. Roosevelt thanks Australia for the hospitality shown to the U S battleship fleet but cannot visit on his return from Africa. He hopes to visit in the future to the giant young commonwealth of the southern seas.
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Melbourne
Deak
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Australia
Commonwealth
Africa
United States
Strikes across Russian universities disrupt work at Kazan
In St Petersburg on October 15 protests against the new education minister caused clashes between strikers and students wishing to continue study. Troops entered Kazan University to restore order and about four hundred demonstrators were arrested.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Kazan
Iowa Liquor Law Sustained in Federal Ruling
In Davenport Judge Smith McPherson of the U S court denied a restraining order sought by United Breweries against the Civic Federation. He ruled the Iowa liquor statute a quasi criminal law and held federal courts have no power to interfere with its enforcement by state courts.
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Iowa
Grand Jury Probes the Annis Murder Case
Queens County grand jury has begun the long delayed inquiry into the death of William K. E. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club. Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. U.S.A. is charged with murder and his brother T Jenkins Hains is held as an accomplice.
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Annis
New York
William KE. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Peter C. Hains, Jr
U.S. A
Queens County Grand Jury
T. Jenkins Hains
Hains
Critical Situation for Foreign Residents in Tabriz
The Novoe Vremya correspondent in Tabriz Persia reports a critical situation as nationalist legionaries angered at foreigners threaten a massacre, with Russians especially at risk.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Tabriz
Persia
Jersey Lily's Big Win
Mrs Langtry's Yentoi won the Czarowitch stakes two and a quarter miles for three years old and up at Newmarket Pure Gem was second and Glacis third Pure Gem the favorite with betting 100 to 6 against Yentoi on the Newmarket track Oct 15.
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Newmarket
England
Kaiser Invents Brake System for Rail and Auto
Berlin reports Emperor William has developed a new hub and brake device for trains and cars believed to greatly reduce accidents from brake failure. He previously showed interest in such technology, and a recent Berlin elevated rail accident rekindled his effort. Experiments are not yet finished.
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Berlin
Withiam
William
Tasmanian demand shifts plow makers from U.S.
Washington reports that makers of plows and harvesting machinery in the United States are losing trade in Tasmania, once controlled by U.S. firms, due to dealers failing to recognize Tasmanian requirements, per Consul Henry D. Baker.
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Washington
United States
Tasmania
Henry D. Baker
Traffic Returns to Normal in Rock Island Territory
President B. T. Winchell of the Rock Island railroad reports traffic in his territory is about back to normal except for business originating with the roads. He notes occasional small car shortages at several locations on their system.
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New York
B. T. Winchell
Rock Island Railroad
Winchell
Coal Miners Demand Resolutions Hit Union Session
Scranton Pennsylvania October 15 more than 100 resolutions cover all demands proposed by anthracite miners as presented by local unions at the morning session. The check off and the eight hour day are favored topics.
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Scranton
Weather forecast for five Midwest states
The official forecast covers Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa through 8 oclock tonight with expected conditions across the region. Subtle changes in temperature and precipitation chances vary by state as the evening progresses.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market quotations and livestock prices on Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago price report lists Wheat Corn Oats with bids and closings for Dec May July. Pork Lard Short Ribs and cash samples for winter and spring wheat and corn. Live Stock sales include hogs cattle and sheep quotes with receipts and ranges. East Buffalo report notes slow cattle and hog markets and strong lambs.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Northern
Timothy
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Patton's Greatest Success at Graham Theatre
Manager Lemmon announces the engagement of comedian W. B. Patton in The Blockhead for Saturday October 17. Patton's visit to Washington each season promises wholesome entertaining entertainment with a refined company of artists.
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Lemmon
W. B. Patton
The
Graham
Miss Mamie Orr That Spends Week With Friend Near City
Miss Mamie Orr of Gladwin visits at the home of Miss Kessie Denison northeast of the city for the week.
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Mamie Orr
Gladwin
Kessie Denison
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Patient in Norristown Letter
Lena V Henry of Norristown Georgia reports relief from female troubles after starting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims complete cure and urges other women to try the herbal remedy, noting its long history and Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lena V. Henry
Norristown
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
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