Wake Kills Twenty Five Destroys Railway Station Beluchistan
An earthquake struck Beluchistan on the Quetta line causing the Beluchistan railway station at Bell-Jat to collapse. Twenty five people were killed and twelve injured as multiple structures fell, with relief efforts by troops starting after the tremor. Reports also noted volcanic activity near Vesuvius.
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Beluchistan
Bell- Jat
Quetta
Rome
Cilla
Sorbo
Jinarico
Linera
Mangino
Grafters Plead Guilty in Youngstown Bribery Case
In Youngstown Ohio on October 23 six county officers, contract salesmen and a Columbus salesman pleaded guilty to bribery charges connected to the good roads program. Former county commissioner John Hanni and other officials waived trial or pleaded guilty, while War n Kale faced trial but also admitted guilt after state testimony.
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Youngstown
John Hanni
James Price
Samuel Runstetter
North Newton
Ribes
O. C. Starr
Combus
Good Roads
Warn H. Kale
Makes Plea for Porto Ricans at Mohonk Conference
Lake Mohonk, Oct 23. Gov Post of Porto Rico Major Gen George W. Davis and others spoke urging citizenship. Delegates discuss Porto Rican representation and rights in a reform-era audience. Roosevelt expected to address missionary progress upon his return from Africa.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Roosevelt
York
Reformed Arch
Africa
Return of H P Williams to Philippines for missionary work
After several years away in the Philippines, H P Williams has returned to Iowa City. He plans to resume missionary work in the islands on behalf of the Christian church.
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Philippines
Iowa City
H. P. Williams
Islands
Christian Church
Council Bluffs Bonds Case Decided In City Waterworks Suit
Council Bluffs Iowa residents win a complete victory in the bond case involving a $600,000 municipal waterworks bond issue. Judge Smith McPherson of the U S district court rules the bond sale does not raise the city's indebtedness beyond constitutional limits. The decision resolves a suit brought by property holders challenging the purchase and construction plan.
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Council Bluffs, Ta
Council Bluffs
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
Hich
McPherson
Poisoned candy case tied to Lillard wife confession
In St Louis on October 23 Nan L Lillard signs a statement to police denying the charge. R W Lillard resents the move while Maude y is arrested over poisoned candy given to Nan Lillard. Ridley freed on 800 dollar bond to answer possible charges. Assistant Circuit Attorney Ross says Lillards may face grand jury next Tuesday.
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St. Louis
R. W. Lillard
Nan L. Lillard
Rs. Ridley
Lillard
Circuit
Damage suit filed against H. W. Terrell for 5100 dollars
The notice of a damage suit for 5100 dollars was served on H. W. Terrell of Ringgold. The petition is filed and the case tests the sheriff actions in arresting J. F. Rake on June 6 for an alleged burglary attempt.
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Mownt
Latham Makes Fast Flight Over English Shoreline
French aviator Hubert Latham battled a thirty mile wind at Blackpool England and twice circled the course in a monoplane. The craft seemed to stand still at times but sped to an estimated eighty to one hundred miles an hour. He narrowly avoided being swept to sea and the crowd urged him to land. He did so and was not allowed another attempt.
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Blackpool
England
Hubert Latham
Latham
Wrights set long flight with passenger record
Wright broke his own long time flying with a passenger record in the United States when he rose with Lieutenant Humphreys of the engineer corps over a moonlit field in College Park Maryland. The flight lasted forty two minutes surpassing all but his brother Orville in duration.
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Wright
College Park
Wilbur Wright
Orville
Humphreys
Engineer Corps
Woman Aviator Makes Flight in Paris
Paris October 23 Baroness de la Roche wins honor as first woman aviator. She flew 390 yards solo marking a historic milestone in aviation.
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Paris
Harvard Bars Woman From Law School Admission
Harvard officials refused admission to Miss Inez Mulholland a Vassar graduate and suffrage leader citing gender. Emeline Pankhurst said the treatment proves need for political equality for women. Also, a Los Angeles jury case saw Mrs Joanna Engleman removed by peremptory challenge after defense objections about citizenship and sex were overruled.
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Boston
Harvard Law School
Inez Mulholland
Vassar
Law School
Harvard
Emeline Pankhurst
Miss Mulholland
Los Angeles
Joanna Engleman
Houser
Bell People Get Ohio Phone Lines
The Blade prints an assertion that independent telephone interests claimed to be secured by James S. Brailey and associates were in fact obtained by the Bell Interests, according to absolute authority cited from Toledo on October 23.
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Bell
Ohio
Toledo
The
Blade
James S. Brailey
Senator McCarren Dies in New York at 1:15 A.M.
Patrick Plenty McCarren renowned as a lawyer politician and historic Greater New York figure died at 1:15 this morning in New York. The longtime senator and political activist was noted for his colorful career and leadership within the city’s Democratic circles.
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New York
Patrick Plenty McCarren
Prominent New York Leader Dies After Illness
After sixty one years of life he stood as a deeply entrenched figure in New York politics and influence beyond. He died at St Catherine's hospital in Brooklyn following complications from an appendicitis operation on Oct. 13.
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New York State
St. Catherine's Hospital
Brooklyn
Senator Gallinger's Son Drops Dead in New York
New York date October 23 reports William H Gallinger son of U S Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire died suddenly from heart disease. He had served as secretary to his father for several years.
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Senator Gallinger
New York
William H. Gallinger
United States
New Hampshire
Mr. Gallinger
Coal Prices to Be Higher in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs dealers predict higher coal prices for the coming winter with nods to a coal car scarcity. They expect anthracite to rise more reliably than bituminous varieties, though both face possible increases amid car shortages.
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Council Bluffs
Isnee
Street Car Held Up in Sioux City Mail Robbery
In Sioux City on October 23 two masked men stopped a Court street car near the Good Shepherd home. They held up motorman Oscar Carlson and conductor C Norberg, taking 15 from Carlson and 5.50 from Norberg at gunpoint. The perpetrators entered from rear and front doors, threatening death for resistance as police pursue them.
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Sioux City
The
Good Shepherd
Oscar Carlson
C. Norberg
Adam Probst Found Dead Near Oxford Pasture
Adam Jacob Probst aged twenty of Monroe township was found dead in a pasture in Oxford County after riding a pony to water a team. His father discovered the body, and the presumption is he was thrown from the horse.
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Oxford
Adam Jacob Probst
Monroe Township
Tragic death from overloaded bridge piling incident
Sidney Iowa October 23 William Langston died from injuries after unloading bridge piling from a car. Four forty foot timbers rolled off the car and crushed him.
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Sidney
William Langston
Imal Men at Life Th En From Judge Miller
Many people burn under prosperity and competition in business and society. The text urges taking breaks from work and social life, reducing stress, and returning to basics. It warns that overwork tightens the body like a strained instrument and advises rest, sleep, lighter meals, and relaxation to restore health.
Markets Chicago Oct 23 1909 Hogs and Cattle Report
The Markets section reports hog receipts about 11 000 with leftovers from yesterday. Prices show light hogs around 7 70 to 7 85 for mixed packers, heavy shipping trades at 7 25 to 7 90, roughed at 7 25 to 7 45. Cattle about 10 000 steady while sheep are weak with 200 head noted.
Chicago Cattle Market Report October 23 1900
Chicago October 23 1900 cattle market receipts today estimated official receipts yesterday shipments yesterday legible totals show bulk light mixed packers rough and porkers with values around 7 40 to 7 85 for grade shipments and 7 10 to 7 65 for hogs and pigs, with steady overall tone and varied slaughter figures.
Madrid Citizens Salute Alfonso in Street Appearance
King Alfonso and Queen drove through Madrid by palace, greeted warmly by cheering citizens. The monarchs’ return made a favorable impression, ending his days of palace isolation as public visibility resumed.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Probe Peonage Charces Committee From Washington
A three member delegation led by John C. Elder opens hearings behind closed doors in the federal building to probe peonage among lumber camp laborers in northern Minnesota. They will tour Fargo and South Dakota to examine harvest workers allegedly forced to labor to settle debts.
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Washington
Northwest
St. Paul
John C. Elder
John L. Burnet
Alabama
Charles P. Neil
Chicago
Federal Building
Minnesota
Fargo
N. D
South Dakota
Earl ing Tells of Plans for Rail Extension to Puget Sound
New York October 23 Albert J Earling president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul described business conditions in the northwest and the railroad system's new extension to Puget Sound. The main line 1400 miles long from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast is complete with work underway on 1700 miles of branches. Some branches to be finished by year end and all by July, followed by through passenger service. Through freight service already operates.
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New York
Albert J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Northwest
Puget Sound
Missouri River
E Barting
Market Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices
In Chicago closing notes from 1909 show hogs active with prices 5 higher than opening. bulk quality assessed poor. Light bids 7.20 to 7.75, mixed packers 7.45 to 7.90, heavy ship's grades around 7.50. Cattle and sheep steady with cattle around 7.30 to 7.70 and sheep steady.
John A Babcock at North American Livestock Commission
John A Babcock listed as care of North American Livestock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois as the principal contact or principal party in the assignment or mailing address for the commission firm.
Justice Meted Out to Murderers by Judge Miller
Des Moines reports Judge Miller sentences three murderers to hard labor for life at Fort Madison. John Smeltzer, killer of Detective Delmege, James Watkins who shot James Weaver over a woman, and William Webster who killed George Talbot receive sentences. Paroles denied for Byron Gwinn and Orman McPherson, both serving life terms for murder in Fort Madison. Gwinn died nineteen years in prison, McPherson twelve. Gwinn murdered his brother in law Liberty Snook in Lucas County. McPherson killed Rising Sun Marshal Finley while under arrest.
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Board
Byron Gwinn
Orman McPherson
Lucas County
Rising Sun
Des Moines
Miller
Criminal
Fort Madison
John Smeltzer
Delmege
James Watkins
James Weaver
William Webster
George Talbot
Board of Parole
Carroll
Orman MecPherson
Gwinn
McPherson
Inlaw
Liberty Snook
Marshal Finley
Change of Venue Granted in County Damage Suits
Mason City reports a Boone county change of venue ruling moving two damage suits against Boone and Cerro Gordo counties to Story county. William Wood seeks 10000 for frost bite injuries after allegedly delayed or negligent care. The cases concern Wood’s care and county liability for treatment and amputation costs.
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Mason City
Boone County
William Wood
Cerro Gordo County
Story County
Boone
Wood
NEXT SYNOD TO IOWA CITY
Dubuque Iowa October 23 The twenty eighth annual Presbyterian synod adjourned after four days. The next meeting will be at Iowa City with temperance work planned next year. Women’s Home Synodical Society adjourned electing Mrs G D Gurley of Des Moines president and Mrs Silas Cook of Early secretary treasurer of the current expense fund Mrs C B King of Keokuk secretary Mrs Cowden of Washington young people’s work Mrs T J James of Fairfield literature
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Dubuque
Presbyterian Synod
Iowa City
Women’s Home Synodical Society
G. D. Gurley
Des Moines
Silas Cook
Early
C. B. King
Keokuk
Cowden
Washington
T. J. James
Fairfield
Fail to Agree on Fares Des Moines Street Car Franchise
Des Moines observers report a stalled franchise negotiation as the city and the street railway firm clash over fare structure. William B. McKinley insists the company can offer only six tickets for a quarter for unrestricted use, or eight tickets for a quarter with time restrictions in peak periods. A further conference is planned to attempt resolution.
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Des Moines
William B. McKinley
Guard Slain by Convict in Delaware Work House
Wilmington October 23. John F Campbell guard at the county work house was shot and killed during a struggle with Noah Graham a black prisoner. Graham was shot twice by another guard who aided Campbell and a white prisoner was wounded in the melee Graham may die.
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Wilmington
Del
John F. Campbell
Noah Graham
Graham
Campbell
Iowa State Fair Shows Net Profit Of About Thirty Thousand
Des Moines Oct 23 The Iowa state fair reports a net profit of 29828 50 on this year s operation. Secretary Simpson s balance sheet details improvements valued at 155900 added to the grounds enhancing facilities and visitor experience.
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Ilowa
Des Moines
Simpson
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Imal
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