United States Citizens Arrested in St. Petersburg Case
William English Walling of Indianapolis his wife and Rose Transky were seized by gendarmes in St. Petersburg for associations with Finnish Progression party members. Kellogg Durland was detained but released. Police seized books and papers. Walling linked to socialist and revolutionary circles.
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St. Petersburg
William English Walling
Indianapolis
Rose Transky
Finnish Progression Party
United States
Kellogg Durland
Wailing
Walling
William H. English
Russia
Wallings
Malmburg
Helsingfore University
Hotel de France
Walling Party
Tend'armes
Germany
France
Geneva
Walling in St Petersburg Arrest Ties to Settlement Work
Indianapolis dispatch reports William RE Walling a local figure tied to settlement work among the poor was arrested in St Petersburg with his wife and sister in law. A cablegram from St Petersburg dated Oct 20 says there is no cause for anxiety and asks US embassy help. Names include Walling English family Kellogg Durland and lawyer David Soskice.
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Indianapolis
William RE. Walling
St. Petersburg
Walling
W. H. English
William F. English
William English Wall
St.etersburg
United States
J. Petersburg
St. Peters
Nna
David Soskice
Sikson
Kellogg Durland
San Francisco Protested Over Its Wet Condition
Rev. John D. Thomas of San Francisco told the Synod of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia that the city has sunk to a wetter state than any other and that Christianity is responsible for its condition as he appealed for funds for arches of the city. He denied gradualism in his view.
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Philadelphia
Sanrancisco
R. John D. Thomas
San Fransco
Synod of
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Thomas
San Francisco Declared a Breakdown of U S Institutions
A speaker criticized San Francisco as evidence of national institutional decay, claiming the city shows the result of neglect by Christian America in home mission work. He argued that while the population rose by 250 000 in 25 years the churches did not gain a single new member.
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San Francisco
United States
America
Thomas
Audience Kept Its Head as Fire Breaks Out at Theater
At the Columbia theater in St Louis on October 21 a roof blaze forced an orderly evacuation during a performance. Firemen extinguished a small fire outside while the audience exited without disorder. No injuries were reported and the theater closed for the night.
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St. Louis
Columbia Theater
Warner Will Sign The Bill In Lansing Primary Law Passed
Governor Warner plans to sign a work able primary election bill in Lansing after a special session. The measure creates a single primary day and allows voter expression on U S Senate elections, but preserves caucus delegation in many counties and the 40 percent clause for governor and lieutenant governor nominations. The box er senators pushed the bill as drawn, while an anti lobby and telegraph tax bill failed.
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Lansing
Mich
Warner
United States
Fugitive Indicted Official Accused of Padding City Books
Indianapolis reports Harry P. Brunaugh private secretary to Mayor Rockwalter and asphalt works adviser has been indicted for padding inspectors books. He vanished after drawing a large sum from a bank as deputies search the city. Jury showed July fraud near $10,000 with months of similar offenses. city fraud likely over $40,000.
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Indianapolis
Harry P. Brunaugh
Rockwalter
Branaugh
Talked Back to the Court in Marion Trial
In Marion Indiana on October 21 Tom Turner race horse trainer testified Harry Johnson struck him. Johnson denied the charge while John Zent contradicted him then Zent admitted knocking Turner down. Zent’s reaction to the court earned him thirty five days in jail. Ohio arrests on suspicion banned in Columbus ruling.
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Marion
Ind
Tom Turner
Harry Johnson
Johnson
John Zent
Sid Zent
Zent
Turner
Laborer loses fingers in torpedo blast on railway track
Port Huron report says Joseph Crappino, a Grand Trunk laborer, has two right fingers missing and stomach injuries after placing a railway torpedo on the track and pounding it with a hammer.
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Port Huron, Mich
Joseph Crappino
Grand Trunk
Mason Supports Direct Vote at Fayette Reunion
Ex United States Senator W E Mason spoke at the Fayette county soldiers and sailors reunion urging direct election of United States senators by the people. Vandalia, ML, Oct 21.
General Oliver Otis Howard Birthday Note
General Oliver Otis Howard, noted Civil War figure, celebrates his seventy seventh birthday. He led a brigade at Bull Run and commanded the Army of the Tennessee in 1864, with early leadership at Gettysburg. Howard authored several war related works and a life of Zachary Taylor.
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Oliver Otis Howard
Bull Run
Army
Department of Tennessee
Howard
Gettysburg
Zachary Taylor
Roosevelt Hunts Bear and Feasts on the Trail
President Roosevelt recounted a Bayou Tensas and Bear Lake hunt with guides, noting three bears and various game. He praised the camp life, health, appetite, and the possum as the best dish besides bear liver while reflecting on the rugged expedition and legendary chase.
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Stamboul
Roosevelt
Bayou Tensas
Bear Lake
President Slays Bear in Canebrake Hunt
The president hunted bears with dogs, shooting one adult in the canebrake after a three hour chase. He rewarded Ennolds with a $20 note after a boastful remark. A second bear was killed Friday by the Osborn brothers in a dog fight. The party swam daily in the lake and the president planned to travel to Vicksburg for four hours this afternoon.
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Brain
Ennolds
Osborn Brothers
Osborne Pack
Vicksburg
Has Mistaken His Vocation
Eureka II Oct 21 Drew M sons of Pennsylvania a Eureka College seminary student shot John Walsh of Sydney Australia another student in a biology class jealousy over a girl is blamed Walsh was struck in the chest area the pellet lodged but did not hit the spine Walsh dodged and survived the attack by three feet in the doorway with a revolver in hand authorities investigate the incident skeleton remains.
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Eureka, II
Drew M. Whson
Pennsylvania
Eureka College Theological Seminary
John Walsh
Sydney
Australia
Walsh
Wilson
College Student Fires at Classmate After Slur
Several young women fainted as the shot rang out on campus. Wilson fired after accusing Walsh of slander and challenging him to a fight. He bought a revolver from a hardware dealer and spent the afternoon practicing on the college grounds.
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Wilson
Walsh
Second international aeronautic-con test opens in St Louis
After months of planning and days of labor the second international aeronautic-con test starts in St Louis this week at 4 p m Nine balloons have been entered from the United States Germany France and England The same article also notes John Temple Graves editor of the Atlantic Georgian and News will become chief editor of the New York American with Colonel Graves to take the post around November 15.
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St. Louis
United States
Germany
France
England
Atlanta
John Templeraves
Atlantic Georgian God News
New York American
Colonel Graves
Hog and cattle markets show mixed moves in Chicago
Chicago markets on October 21 report 42 000 hog receipts with lighter demand and prices 5 to 10 lower for light hogs 6 05 to 6 65 for mixed packers and 6 60 to 6 70 shipping hogs. Cattle totals around 38 000 with prices generally 10 lower while sheep at 42 000 stay steady to 10 lower.
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Texas
Market prices and receipts in Chicago Oct 21 1907
Official receipts and shipments last week yesterday and today with estimated receipts for tomorrow. Market conditions show slow trade and declines in bulk light mixed shipments heavy ship's grades rough porkers cattle and sheep prices vary by class across categories. Furnished by J W Culver Co Washington Iowa with contact details.
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J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
Chicago
Time you know you will get a square deal
A concise notice promising fair treatment and reliable service, signaling trust and customer assurance. The message emphasizes straightforward dealings and dependable outcomes, aiming to reassure readers seeking honest business or negotiation.
Impressive Service Marks Close Of Episcopal Conference
Richmond reports the three day triennial general conference of the Protestant Episcopal church ended with a grand service at Holy Trinity Church. Sixty bishops attended as Bishop Potter hosted Bishop Ferguson in a dinner exposing color line tensions. The assembly adjourned after the Gloria in Excelsis and the Son of God Goes Forth to War hymn.
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Richmond
Protestant Episcopal Church
Huntington
New York
Cincinnati
House of Deputies
House of Bishops
Philippine Islands
Holy Trinity Church
Albany
Dallas
Virginia
Mc Kim
Washington
United States
Potter
Bishop Ferguson
Louisiana
Defied the Blue Laws in Kansas City Theaters Open Sunday
Kansas City theaters operated on Sunday in violation of Judge Wallace's closing order. An upcoming grand jury will indict actors and actresses involved. Detectives gathered evidence as grocers and other merchants largely ignored the mandate.
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Kansas City
Judge Wallace
Criminal Court
Srand
Clgar
South Bend Woman Dies by Self Inflicted Tram Car Crash
Detroit Oct 21 Mrs Bertha Niederpruen of South Bend Ind committed death by her own action in front of a trolley at Sherman Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Her body was caught in the car gear and torn apart. She suffered from a nerve disease.
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South Bend
Detroit
Bertha Niederpruen
Ind
Sherman Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Frisco Transit Conductor Shoots Passengers After Quarrel
In Frisco on Polk Street a transfer dispute led conductor W C Brown to shoot three passengers. Charles Moss was killed instantly and two others wounded. The incident followed a quarrel over a transfer stipulation aboard a Polk streetcar.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Polk
Charles Moss
W. C. Brown
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