Wellman and crew reach New York after transatlantic airship voyage
Walter Wellman and five crew members of the America arrive in New York aboard the Trent after a 72 hour flight that set a dirigible record but failed to reach Europe. They credit the equilibrator as the key failure and say a new design is needed before any future attempt.
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New York
Walter Well Man
America
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Wellman
Trent
Wellman E
Atlantic City
Europe
Irwin
Azores
Bermudas
World Championship Series Third Game Played On West Side Ground
The third game of the world championship series was held this afternoon on the west side ground despite light rain. Inning by inning scores show Chicago tied with Philadelphia at 1 run apiece in the first inning. Batters for Philadelphia were Coombs and Thomas, for Chicago Reusbach and Kling. Umpires were Connelly Rigler O Day and Sheridan.
Uncle Sam's Sailors Set for New European Cruise
A fragmented sports-brief notes Uncle Sam's sailors off for another long cruise in European waters. It records inning marks with Philadelphia and Chicago scoreless, mentioning the fourth and ninth innings and a seventh inning reference, signaling a late game snippet.
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Uncle Sam
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin today
Threatening and colder today across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Clouds prevail with a shift to warmer conditions tomorrow as temperatures rise and the sky clears somewhat.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Manuel II in England to reside at Wood Morton
Plymouth reports ex king Manuel and his party landed late after Victoria and Albert cruised offshore Extraordinary guards sealed docks excluding the public and newsmen The group traveled by special train to Wood Morton to stay at the Duke of Orleans residence during their England visit
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Wood Morton
England
Plymouth
Manuel
Victoria and Albert
George
Duke of Orleans
It Had an Effect Joke in New York Sun
A jokester recalls writing a sarcastic letter to a milkman about watering the milk due to a new kitchen filter. He claims the letter had an effect, noting the milk bottles are now delivered two-thirds full.
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New York Sun
Pasteur Institute News From Ann Arbor
Word from the Pasteur Institute of the University at Ann Arbor reports development related to the Pasteur cure. The update comes as officials assess progress and potential implications for medical research. Researchers in Tawas, Michigan, note renewed interest in the institute’s findings and await further details.
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Fast Tawas, Mich
Pasteur Institute of the University
Ann Ar
Dog suspected of rabies sent to institute
It was reported that the dog that bit Mrs. J. T. Thomas, wife of Master Mechanic Thomas of the D. & M. railway, was suspected of rabies and she was advised to go to the institute for treatment. She left for Ann Arbor for care.
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Mra. J. T. Thomas
Thomas
D. & M. Railway
Ann Arbor
Riches Allow Patching Flaws Says Cervantes
A concise paraphrase notes that riches enable covering many defects, echoing a Cervantes quotation about wealth masking imperfections.
Assassin Hangs Self in Geneva Cell
Luigi Luechent the anarchist who killed Empress Elizabeth of Austria in 1898 hanged himself in his Geneva cell on October 20.
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Geneva
Luigi Luechent
Elizabeth of Austria
Snow Storm Hits Trans-Missouri Region
The first snow storm of the season sweeps eastward across the trans Misssouri country crippling railroad traffic in Wyoming and Colorado. Snow prows ordered for the first time this season as Omaha records a 30 degree temperature drop with forecast of further falls and no notable cold hardship expected.
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Wyoming
Colorado
The Markets: Chicago Live Stock Report
Hogs receipts 22,000 with prices from 8.00 to 9.60 for various weights. Cattle receipts 22,000 with values from 4.00 to 10.25 for different classes. Sheep receipts 55,000 with lambs and ewe prices to 7.00 and 4.60 respectively. Omaha and regional cattle and hog quotes included with varying ranges.
Crushed to Death in Ditch Near Connersville
Isaac Chapman aged 68 died while digging a water pipe trench when dirt caved in six feet deep trapping him to his neck. His partner Andy Wissel escaped burial but sustained severe injuries and was later taken home by ambulance with possible internal injuries.
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Connersville
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Isaac Chapman
Chapman
Andy Wissel
Isle of Pines Hurricane Causes Light Damage
Havana reports that the Isle of Pines suffered only minor damage with fruit blown from orange and lemon trees. Deaths are estimated at no more than seventeen. All overdue steamers have arrived safely.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Mf Tataian Resigns The Preswengy Of The
An obscure fragment notes Mf Tataian resigning a presidency amid controversy and missed chances. In a separate anecdote, philosopher Schopenhauer in Geneva frequented a hotel table where Lady Byron once sat beside him, prompting a wry host remark about keeping the moment quiet to avoid rudeness.
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Schopenhauer
Geneva
Lady Byron
The Markets Opening in Chicago October 20 1910
Market notes show estimated receipts at 17000 with leftovers 6942 and light hogs trading from 8.75 to 9.40. Mixed packers 8.20 to 9.40 heavy shipping grades 9.00 to 9.15. Cattle about 7500, steady. sheep 40000, steady.
Second Report on Chicago Hog Market Prices and Receipts
Chicago October 20 1910 hog market report shows estimated receipts today 17000 official receipts yesterday 235468 official shipments yesterday 1697 official left over yesterday 6943 estimated receipts tomorrow 15000 market dull ten lower than yesterday or average bulk 825 to 880 light 870 to 940 mixed packers 820 to 935 heavy shipping 800 to 910 rough 800 to 820 porkers 925 to 735 pigs 325 to 900.
Market Receipts And Prices For Western Cattle Summary
Estimated receipts show 7500 cattle at steady market. Beeves ranged 4.60 to 7.85. Cows and heifers 2.25 to 6.35. Ideal steers 4.25 to 6.60. Stockers and feeders 3.40 to 5.70. Western cattle 4.15 to 6.80.
Estimated receipts for various sheep types at sale
Estimated receipts list prices for 40000 Native sheep at 2 50 to 4 30, 2 75 to 4 25 for Western sheep, yearlings 4 25 to 5 40, lambs 4 50 to 7, Western lambs 4 75 to 6 85.
Market Decline Mixed Packers and Heavy Shipping Grades Cattle and Sheep
Market shows slow weak early decline with Bulk trading from 8 25 to 8 SO, Mixed packers 8 25 to 9 35, Heavy shipping grades 8 00 to 9 05, Rough 8 00 to 8 20. Cattle steady while Sheep strong as buyers respond to prices and demand.
Beach Wickham Gratin Company Furnishings Chicago
The Beach-Wickham Gratin Company of Chicago Illinois supplied furnishings for the Postal Telegraph Building area at 544 and 545 Postal Street. The entity is listed in a historic Chicago directory as providing fixtures for commercial space in the late era.
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Beach-Wickham Gratin Company
Chicago
Illinois
Washington City Market Prices Snapshot
Prevailing prices list on the Washington City market for cork, hay, flour, bran, shorts, corn meal, butter, turkeys, ducks, geese, and produce from Reister & Son. Values shown include per load and per sack rates with several items priced around 12.00 to 25.00, reflecting daily commodity quotes and local supply notes.
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Washington City
Cork
Sedis Eee
Nsicsia Tena
Park May Be Chosen Illinois Central President
Chicago reports retirement of J T Harahan as Illinois Central president at a directors meeting. His successor will be named by January 1 and serve until then. W L Park, the first vice president, is favored by many railroad men. A graft inquiry report was presented, with no action disclosed. Three directors were reelected, Harahan will chair the board, and the stockholders voice confidence amid the fraud scandal.
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Chicago
J. T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Henry W. de Forest
Harahan
On & Pension
Jaha
W. L. Park
Illinois Central Road
A. G. Huackstaff
Alton Limited Wreck Injures Sixteen Near Nik Wood
A Chicago and Alton Limited passenger train from St. Louis to Chicago collided with a southbound freight on a siding at Nikwood. Sixteen people were lightly injured including engineer Elbert Barker of Bloomington and fireman Wyerscheid who were hurt during the crash and in jumping from the engine after Barker reversed it.
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Chicago and Alton
St. Louis
Chicago
Nikwood
Elbert Barker
Bloomington
Wyerscheid
Barker
French Balloon Is Down Near Pogamasing Canada
A dispatch from Pogamasing, Canada reports Alfred Le Blanc and Walter De Munn in the balloon Isle d'France landed Fram Wednesday near Pogamasing about 750 miles from Louis. The telegram says landed this morning three miles from Pogamasing in a wild forest.
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Albert Bond Lambert
Pogamasing
Canada
Alfred le Blanc
Walter de Munn
Isle d’France
Poga
Louis
LE Blanc
DE Munn
Outlaws Sink Canal Barge After Fires Sink Vessels
Sterling October 80 The United States government barge was sunk by miscreants following the destruction of the steamer Gloria by fire and the sinking of the tug J. and G. by incendiaries. The craft were operated on the te nepin canal.
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