Autopsy Clears Potter Death Mystery in Waldorf Case
Herman Bradley Potter Jr a Doylestown Pa insur ance agent was found dead in the Waldorf Astoria New York. Coroner says old bruises and a cyanide cause point to possible suicide or poisoning with autopsy to confirm traces of poison. Potter left a farewell letter to his wife and spoke of a past attack by three men during which he was robbed and later jailed for intoxication.
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New York
Herman Bradley Potter,Jr
Doyleston
Waldorf-Astoria
Larberger
Totter
Potter
Waldorf
Petter
Doylestown
Hanlon
Scale of Penalties Fixed for Auto Cases in Special Sessions
New York reports the court of special sessions will clean up automobile cases with a set penalty scale. First offense fine up to 50 dollars, second offense 50 to 100 dollars, third offense up to thirty days in prison. About 400 cases remain to be disposed of under state law through the special sessions court.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
Special Sessions Court Court
May Feast on Friday Dispensation for Meat Allowed
Chicago Roman Catholics may eat meat Friday due to a dispensation by Pope Pius X marking All Saints Day a feast day. Thousands of communicants learn they follow global Catholic practice permitting meat consumption on that day for the church calendar.
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Chicago
Pius X
Lumber shipment rates rise in California to the East
In San Francisco on October 81 a large rate hike takes effect tomorrow on fir and redwood shipments from California to eastern points. About 12 000 cars of fir and 5 000 cars of redwood are annually shipped east. the advance equals 30 dollars per car.
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San Francisco
California
Landslide destroys Karatagh after October earthquake
Karatagh in Bokhara's Hussar district suffered a devastating landslide after the October 21 quake. About 1,500 of the 2,500 residents were buried alive, with the governor and his mother among the survivors. News takes a week to reach distant Karatagh.
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Tashkend
Russian Turkistan
Karatagh
Hussar
Bokhara
No Religion in the Schools in Winchester Case
Judge Thomas Ferns of Jerseyville files a mandamus suit against Winchester Illinois Board of Education to stop Bible readings hymns and Lord's Prayer in schools. Petition filed in the people's name by Catholic citizens contends the King James Bible readings are sectarian and unlawful. The case awaits lower court ruling and possible Illinois Supreme Court review. In Bloomington Roy Troxell shoots himself in a love affair tragedy.
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Danville, IL
Thos. F.ferns
Jerseyville
Board of Education
Winchester
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Deserted Wife for a Rover in Michigan Tale
Owosso October 31 bill Bowers of Durand deserts wife and two children taking Frances Miller to Charlotte. Sheriff arrests them. The woman gets ninety days in Detroit house of correction and Bowers pleads guilty.
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Owosso
Mich
Bill Bowers
Durand
Frances Miller
Charlotte
Shorif
Detroit
Eiffel Tower Illuminated Clock Lights Paris Pace
The Eiffel Tower now houses a luminous clock in Paris, fixed to the second story. It flashes huge numerals every minute, visible from a great distance, serving as a wireless telegraph station as well.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
Receiver sought for Friend Paper and Tablet company
J H Friend president files for a receiver for the Friend Paper and Tablet Co at West Carrollton claiming the concern owes 1,000,000 dollars with assets of 3,000,000. The action arises in Dayton Ohio and targets the distressed firm’s finances.
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Dayton, C
Friend Paper and Tablet Company
West Carrolton
J. H. Friend
Fifteen Hundred Strike at Arlington Mills Over Overseer Firing
Fifteen hundred workers strike at Arlington Mills in Lawrence Massachusetts after an overseer discharged a worker. Reports say tensions spill into Henderson and Owensboro Kentucky as farmers and buyers clash over tobacco pooling and delivery. Armed guards monitor warehouses as growers push back and warn of possible trouble.
Tobacco War Looms as Kentucky Burley Growers Boycott Next Year
Louisville October 31 reports Burley tobacco growers have decided not to plant tobacco next year. Banner slogans warn of peace today and war tomorrow, as organized growers threaten trouble if crops are attempted. Invasion of rival districts is described as a looming menace.
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Henderson
Owensboro
Stemming
Louisville
Kentucky
Seri
Multi Millionaire's Advice At Tobacco Growers Meeting
The National Association of Tobacco Growers gathered in Shelbyville with 2500 to 8000 growers, ratifying the Winchester Burley Growers plan to avoid raising tobacco next year. Harry Weissinger of Louisville urged growers to “eat out” the crop for next year.
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National Association of Tobacco Growers
Shelbyville
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
Winchester
Harry Weissinger
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Deadly Shot: Man Kills Brother in Defense Claim
Tell City Indiana report. A 20 year old man says he fired in defense of his father Charles Hughes and killed his brother Martin Hughes aged 30. Martin had been drinking and the motive is described as self defense. Investigators continued with details.
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Tell City
Ind
Charles Hughes
Martin Hughes
Balloonists Chandler and McCoy Break Lahm Cup Record
Captain Charles De Forest Chandler and J C McCoy began a Lahm cup ascent in St Louis and finished 475 miles, surpassing Lieutenant Lahm's Paris record of the prior year.
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Charles de Forest Chandler
St. Louis
J. ©. McCoy
Chandler
McCoy
Lahm
Paris
Brother shoots father in home killing son during fight
After an evening return, Charles Hughes shot Martin Hughes in the head, killing him instantly during a struggle with his elder brother over their father Captain James Hughes, a Civil War veteran, who lies seriously injured. Charles Hughes was arrested.
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James Hughes
Charles Hughes
Martin Hughes
Birds Are a Benefit
President William Dutcher of the National Association of Audubon Societies warns at the New York meeting that the United States loses an annual sum equal to the capitalization of all national banks due to bird declines. He says insectivorous birds prevent crop destruction valued at about 800 million dollars, yet the public largely remains silent.
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New York
United States
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
Dutcher
Railway Tie Up Tight Paralyzes Coal Trade
Rail service halted as a strike cripples freight movement in Huntingdon Pennsylvania with the coal industry paralyzed. No shipments moved while workers protested and authorities sought resolution. Local yards report accumulated cars and stalled operations affecting regional supply chains.
Strike Worsens on Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Line
The trainmen strike on the Huntingdon and Broad Top railroad deteriorates daily as workers refuse talks with Vice President Carl M. Gage over wages. No freight moves, two passenger trains halted by electrical staff, coal shipments stalled, and Saxton furnace idled amid regional paralysis.
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Ation
Huntingdon and
Broad Top
Brotherhood
Carl M. Gage
Elerical
Saxton
Michigan constitutional committee assignments announced
Lansing Michigan October 31 Chairman Carton of the state constitutional convention announced committee assignments awaited for signs of friendliness toward special interests. T. W Atwood and colleagues received favorable posts. The first petition received favored woman suffrage.
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Lansing, Mich
Carton
State Constitutional Comvention
T. W. Atwood
Navy men plan cup gift to Miss Helen Gould at Carnegie Hall
Entlisted men of the North Atlantic fleet will present a loving cup to Miss Helen M. Gould in a ceremony at Carnegie Hall on November 19 or December 3. Each man contributes 25 cents to the fund, with the cup costing about $2,000 in recognition of her work for the sailors.
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New York
North Atlantic
Helen M. Gould
Gould
Navy
Carnegie Hall
Elephant speed in excitement reaches twenty miles per hour
The elephant when excited or frightened can attain a speed of twenty miles an hour and can maintain it for about half a day.
Markets Opening Chicago Hog Prices October 31 1907
Hogs receipts estimated at 9000 with 4454 left over from yesterday. Market strong to five higher than yesterday’s close. Light hogs 5.65 to 6.25, mixed packers 5.50 to 6.30, heavier shipping grades 5.30 to 6.25, rough 5.30 to 5.50. Cattle 7500 ready to strong. Sheep 12000 firm.
Cattle and Hog Market Report from Chicago and Iowa
Market bulletin from Chicago on October 31 1907 shows receipts yesterday 6955 official shipments 2693. Estimated receipts today 9000 tomorrow 13000 with market broadly steady to higher. Cattle and sheep prices listed by grade and region with notes on hogs more active. Furnished by J W Culver Co Washington Iowa. Phone 741.
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J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
Chicago
John A. Babcock Promises A Square Deal
A brief message from John A. Babcock offers reassurance of a square deal and inviting timely action. The note emphasizes honesty and straightforward dealings without extra promises.
Mutinous Torpedo Boat Skory Sunk After Harbor Battle
In Vladivostok on October 31 a mutiny aboard the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Skory led to a naval engagement with loyal ships and harbor forts. The Skory was riddled, beached, and its crew arrested after several officers and sailors were killed or wounded. The town of Vladivostok was placed under siege and casualties were reported. A US citizen was among those wounded in related rioting. Barbara Laponhhin, daughter of ex governor Lapenthin, reappeared in London after disappearing from the Alwych theater on October 24.
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Skory
Ff Skory
Kurosch
Rayy
Stoe
London
Barbara Laponhhin
Lapenthin
Reval
Russia
Alwych Theater
Londe
St. Petersburg
New York Financials Show Near Normal Conditions
New York bankers report money demand easing after a period of strain. Calls for currency from the east and Mississippi Valley are met, with relief measures allowing banks to substitute bonds to boost national note circulation as currency moves to move crops and fuel.
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New York
East Appea
Mississippi
New Orleans
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Baltimore steel car works seeks court appointment of receiver
Petition filed in the United States circuit court for the appointing of a receiver for the South Baltimore Steel Car Foundry Company. The embaree company states it has assets but cannot realize on them now and will pay 100 percent.
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Baltimore
United States
South
Coe Penny
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