Roosevelt in serious condition as blood poisoning risk looms
Chicago October 17. Doctors warn Colonel Roosevelt may be moved home to Oyster Bay Saturday unless blood poisoning develops before tomorrow noon. Mrs. Roosevelt tightens control at the hospital, inaugurating a quiet zone and guarding access while physicians report positive signs and ensure no tetanus risk remains.
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Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Mrs. Roosevelt
William A. Evans
Woods Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Schrank Declared Legally Sane. Trial Postponed Until After Election
Milwaukee October 17 Schrank is adjudged legally sane by District Attorney Zabel. The trial will be held after the November election. Schrank, owner of property valued at 25000 and assessed at 16000, will defend with his own counsel. Zabel says the case will not be rushed to aid the Roosevelt campaign and aims for proper due process.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Schrank
Zabel
Roosevelt
Fans scroll world series updates in U S Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, Washington, Oct 17, heard the government's bathtub trust case while justices received inning by inning bulletins from a Boston World Series game during luncheon. Associate Justice Bay led the bulletins, which were circulated across the bench during and after the recess.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Socialist lawmakers arrest confronts strike in Little Falls
Charles Roe an Amster dam alderman H A Simmons James J Barry a Schenectady lawyer and Robert Bakeman a former clergyman all Socialists were arrested in Little Falls after trying to address mill strikers in the park They appealed to Governor Dix.
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Little Falls
N. Y
Charles Roe
Amsterdam
H. A. Simmons
James J. Barry
Robert Bakeman
Schenectady
Dix
Witness Rosenthal Widow Details Becker Bond To Slain Gambler
Mrs. Herman Rosenthal testified in the Becker trial that Lieutenant Becker promised to be at her husband's service and would do anything for him. She described a New Year's Eve encounter at the Elks club and a raid Becker helped arrange on Rosenthal's gambling house, including demands to call off debts and money changing hands with Jack Rose.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Charles Becker
Moss
Elks’ Club
Mr. Becker
Herman
Tragic Romp At Amboy Claims Illinois Central Brakeman
William McMahon a brakeman on the Illinois Central railroad was killed at Amboy when trapped under his train while trying to repair a broken brake rod. Engineer Smith, unaware McMahon was under the train, moved the engine and dragged him a quarter mile.
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Dixon
William MacMahon
Ilinois
Eight GG life savers survive surf drama at sea drill
In San Francisco on October 17 eight members of the Golden Gate life saving crew battled surf to save their lives as a crowd misread the scene as a routine boat drill. The boat capsized three times and was carried out to sea before the crew swam ashore.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Life Saving Crew
Two Army Aviators Fall in Annapolis Harbors Clash
Lieuts G H Ellison and B L Smith of the navy aviation corps collided in an air pocket on a trip to Washington. Both suffered only minor contusions after plunging into the harbor water, but their hydroaeroplane was demolished.
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Annapolis
G. H. Ellison
B. L. Smith
Navy Aviation Corps
Washington
Oil Agent Refuses TO Testify Halting Hearing
New York Oct 17 The Waters Pierce Standard Oil litigation hearing paused as Howard Rayne a Standard Oil agent for Texas oil property acquisitions refused to testify in court.
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Haits
New York
Howard Rayne
Standard Oil
Texas
Boston National Outfielder A Vincent Campbell Marries In Pittsburg
A Vincent Campbell of Boston National married Katherine Muphall in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on October 17. Rev William J. McMullen, cousin of the bride, officiated at the ceremony.
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A. Vincent Campbell
Boston National
Katherine Muphall
M. A. Munhall
South Laden Avenue
William J. McMullen
Baseball Receipts Show World Series Revenue Jump
Figures from the national commission reveal eight world championship games grossed $490,833 total. The prior year eight games drew $342,364.50 across seven games, indicating a substantial increase in receipts.
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Boston
National Commission
Dynamite Suitcase Allegations in McManigal Trial
In Indianapolis on October 17 witnesses testified Ortie E. McManigal shipped dynamite in suitcases via express routes. L. C. Pickard of Omaha identified records showing bombs sent from Omaha to Indianapolis. McManigal admitted carrying excess explosives for some jobs and confessed to blowing up the county courthouse in Omaha two days after a shipment on March 24.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ortie E. McManigal
L. C
Pickard
Omaha
McManigal
Auerbach Granted Bail in Fisher Murder Case
Oscar M. Auerbach of Chicago awaiting circuit court trial for murdering partner Henry W. Fisher was released on $5,000 bail. Bondman T. J. Ramedell of the Manistee State Bank approved by Circuit Judge Withey.
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Auerbach
Haldwin
Mich
Oscar M. Auerbach
Chicago
Henry W. Fisher
Bondaman
T. J. Ramedell
Manistee State Bank
Ctrcuit
Withey
Suitor or Dog Death In Seattle Love Tragedy
Miss Lulu Montgomery owner of a dressmaking shop in Seattle was faced by her sweetheart with an ultimatum to give up or keep her pet dog. She chose to end her life by self inflicted means after receiving the ultimatum.
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Seattle
Wash
Lulu Montgomery
Dresamea King Establishment
Boston to limit hatpin length for women to six inches
Mayor Fitzgerald will present at the next city council meeting a draft ordinance limiting hatpins worn by women in public spaces to six inches due to numerous complaints.
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Boston
Fitzgerald
Poison Not Found In Bullets From Roosevelt Shooting
Dean Sommers of Marquette University reports no poison in five bullets recovered from the revolver used to shoot Theodore Roosevelt. He cleaned grease from the lead bullets and tested for poisons, finding no traces. The court ordered the examination and District Attorney Zabel and Judge Neelen were informed.
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Milwaukee
John Schrank
Theodore Roosevelt
Dean R. BE. W. Sommers
Marquette University
Zabel
Neelen
Sommers
Diaz Captures Vera Cruz as Rebel Forces Advance
Felix Diaz entered Vera Cruz at dawn with 3 000 rebels and forced surrender of the garrison of 1 200, the fortress, three gunboats, and the state capitol. He announced plans to march on Mexico City as government defenses tighten and alarm spreads.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Higinio Aguilar
Severe Texas coast storm curtails travel near Corpus Christi
Reports from the Texas coast between Corpus Christi and Brownsville describe a severe storm with heavy wind and rain. Six miles of the Terminal railway at Aransas Pass reportedly under water and at risk of washing away as residents along the beach seek higher ground.
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Tex
Texas
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Bo Wneville
Aransas Passere
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