Roosevelt to Tour West After McKinley Mausoleum Dedication
President Roosevelt plans a Western and Southern tour starting September to October. He will depart from Washington with Mrs Roosevelt and staff, touring to Canton Ohio for the McKinley monument dedication, Keokuk Iowa, and Memphis with a stop in Oyster Bay New York for Sagamore Hill tasks. The trip aims to promote a ship channel project and offer recreation before winter duties.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Rs. Roosevelt
Famly
Washington
McKinley
Canton
Mississippi
Eokuk
Great Lakes
President's autumn itinerary from Canton to Memphis
The president will stop in Canton on September 50 for a brief tribute to his predecessor then travel to Keokuk for a public reception and speech on October 1. He sails down the Watcher of Waters to Memphis, stopping at St. Louis and Cairo for speeches before a water pageant into Memphis where a deep waterways convention session awaits. A hunting excursion in northern Louisiana follows, with a miniature White House and staff accompanying the party. The trip runs October 1 to October 21 with brief stops at Vicksburg and other points.
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Canton
Fairbanks
Keokuk
Memphis
St. Louis
Cairo
Louisiana
Civil Service
Melhenny
Latta
White House
Datta
cTihenny
Dr. Rixey
Suh
Vicksburg
Her
Memorial visit to President Jackson remembered in Tennessee
In the Tennessee town of Mitage near Nashville, a public figure plans to pay respects to the memory of President Andrew Jackson at a commemorative event. The occasion draws local residents and officials to honor the former president’s legacy.
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Mitage
Nashville
Jackson
Western railroads race to ease grain congestion
In Chicago on September 25 the Western railroads undertake special measures to prevent a grain traffic jam, noting an exceptionally heavy movement for the season and aiming to relieve bottlenecks from farm shipments and delivery timelines.
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Chicago
Western
Thirty Cincinnati Constables Raid Slot Machines in Hamilton County
Thirty constables carried out one of the largest slot machine raids in Hamilton County with secrecy. Raids began in Hartwell Indian Hill and Oakley as over 100 machines were seized. The organizers remain unnamed though citizens fund the effort to end slot machine operations.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Hartwell
Indian Hill
Oakley
Stolen Money Recovered In Tax Clerk Case
New Orleans police report recovery of over 6000 dollars tied to the 116000 theft by Tax Clerk Charles E. Letten. Letten’s son George admits 2000 dollars given recently for the family’s protection. Police also recover 4038 dollars in bills from Letten’s wife.
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New Orleans
Charles E. Letten
Letten
George
Helena strike expands as citywide shutdown looms
Helena Montana September 23 The Helena Trades and Labor Assembly allied with the Montana Federation of Labor votes to call a general strike at noon over Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company dispute Result will likely halt streetcar service and force closures of hotels manufacturing firms businesses and saloons that keep phones active
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Helena
Mont
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Cannon on States Rights address in Tuscola
Speaker Cannon told about 3 000 listeners from the Tuscola courthouse steps that states created corporations and must regulate intrastate commerce while federal power handles interstate matters. He warned that privilege and monopolies threaten liberty and urged strong state self government against centralization at Washington.
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Tuscola
Cannon
Court House
Toronto postmaster T C Patteson dies at 71
Toronto Ontario September 23 authority on thoroughbred breeding and former editor founder of The Daily Mail T C Patteson died of pneumonia at age 71 his loss noted by the racing world and city officials
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Toronto
Governor fixes November 7 for Alabama extra session
Montgomery Sept 23 Governor Comer sets November 7 as opening day of an extra Alabama legislature session to decide who controls the state the people or the railroads. The governor cites influence by railroad interests as the central issue.
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Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Alabama
Notable Southern Wedding Unites Simonds and Gummere
Mrs Andrew Simonds married Barker Gummere at the bride’s colonial Charleston home. Gummere, a Trenton, New Jersey figure and brother to the New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice, hails from Daisy Breaux of New Orleans fame. They planned a honeymoon in England as guests of Lord and Lady Garoch.
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Andrew Simonds
Barker Gummere
Charleston
N. C
Gummere
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey Supreme Court
Daisy Breaux
New Orleans
Gummeres
England
Lord
Lady Garoch
Interest Centers in Copper Hopes for Price Stability
New York reports a brighter financial outlook as copper markets show signs of stability despite continued output curtailments. Iron and steel demand appears reviving, aided by easing money markets and improved bank conditions, though high grade commercial paper keeps rates firm.
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New York
Financial Review
New York City
Union Pacific
National Bank Reports Compilation Reveals August Figures
The compiled report of the national banks to the controller as of August exposes the extent of banking activity. It highlights balance sheets and totals across institutions, shedding light on overall financial health and capital positions within the sector.
Six Held for a Murder in Zion City Case
Six persons were held to the Lake county grand jury by the coroner's jury at Waukegan in the Letitia Greenhaulgh death case linked to Parham followers of Zion City. Harold Mitchell and his wife face manslaughter charges as principals. William and Jennie Greenhaulgh, the deceased's son and daughter, and Mrs. Louis Smith are accused as accessories. E. J. Hopkins the undertaker is charged with guilty knowledge and concealing facts. Health Commissioner LaRose of Zion City is also criticized for reporting lapses in death reporting.
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Chicago
Lake County
Waukegan
Letitia Greenhaulgh
Parham
Zion City
Harold Mitchell
William
Jennie Greenhaulgh
Louis Smith
Morenga Hottentot Chief Reported Killed in Witpan Fight
Upington reports Morenga the Hottentot chief who troubled German SW Africa was killed on Sept 15 in a battle with a British force at Witpan in the Kalahari district. His son, uncle, and secretary were said to be slain in the same encounter.
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Upington
Cape Colony
Morenga
Africa
Witpan
Kalahri
Picton Steamship Burn Deaths at Toronto Dock
The steam er Picton of the Richelieu and Ontario line burned at her Toronto dock on Sept 25. Passenger Miss Minnie Hatch aged 19 of Montreal was killed by burns and fireman George Kleskie died from suffocation aboard the vessel.
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Toronto
Ont
Picton
Richelieu and
Ontario
Minnie Hatch
Montreal
George Kleskie
Former Virginia Senator Colonel FE Withoers Dies in Wytheville
Roanoke dispatch reports Colonel FE Withoers aged 85 dies at home in Wytheville after a long illness. He once served as U S senator from Virginia and held a diplomatic government post.
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Roanoke
FE. Withoers
Wytheville
United States
Virginia
Pioneer German Methodist preacher Rev. Frederick Kopp dies at 80
Rev. Frederick Kopp, a pioneer German Methodist pastor in the northwest, died in St. Paul Minn at age 80. In New York Tod Sloan, former jockey, and actress Miss Julia Sanderson, star of The Dairy Maid company, wed and the bride returned to the theater for the evening show.
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St. Paul, Minn
Frederick Kopp
Northwest
New York
Tod Sloan
Julia Sanderson
Dairy Maid” Company
Watchman Drowns After Overboard From Steamer
James Gasco of Detroit, watchman on the steamer George Stone, was washed overboard by heavy seas four miles off the Portage canal in Lake Superior and drowned near Houghton Michigan on September 23.
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Houghton, Mich
James Gasco
Detroit
George Stone
Lake Superior
Portage Canal
Suspected Train Wrecker Arrested in Michigan
In Saginaw Michigan railroad detectives arrested James Martin of Zilwaukee after two attempts to wreck a Michigan Central passenger train were witnessed nearby. Towermen at Zilwaukee had reported obstructions on the tracks delaying trains just in time on two occasions.
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Saginaw
Mich
Michigan Central
James Martin
Zilwaukee
Beloit Students Propose monument for Henry D. Smith
Beloit Wisconsin mass meeting of college students hears instructor and alumnus Philip Kenney propose a monument by the college to Henry D. Smith the field secretary who last summer perished saving a drowning man at Lake Geneva.
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Beloit, Wis
Philip Kenney
Henry D. Smith
Lake Geneva
River Bank Caves in Fort Wayne Tragedy
In Fort Wayne Indiana on September 23 a 35 year old man named Frank fell into the St Cone while walking along the riverbank after the bank gave way. A second 35 year old man also fell in and both were rescued or missing according to the fragmentary report.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Scores on the Diamonds
Baseball scores from a Chicago list show Saturday league games with Pittsburg beating Brooklyn one to nil and New York taking Cincinnati two to zero. Second games include New York winning 1 2 and St Louis seven Philadelphia zero in extra games. American scores feature New York routing Detroit 8 to 2 and Philadelphia beating St Louis 6 to 0.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
St Louis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
American
Detroit
Meveland
Washington
Markets in Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices Rise
Markets report strong hog prices and steady to higher cattle values for September 21 1907 in Chicago with estimated receipts of 28000 hogs and 26000 cattle. Sheep show weakness while light hogs rise. tops and bulk price ranges are listed. Furnished by J W Culver & Co Washington Iowa.
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Chicago
J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
John A. Babcock Promises a Square Deal
A short note from John A. Babcock asserts commitment to fairness and a square deal, inviting recipients to seek reliable, straightforward service. The message emphasizes honesty and dependable business conduct.
Statehouse tale on Goebel shooting is dismissed
A Richmond Ind report claiming Lulu Clark saw Turner Igo shoot Goebel is dismissed as fabrication. Mrs Clark says she was with Gertrude King at Mount Sterling and Covington, but Commonwealth Attorney Franklin says no witness places a woman on the state house grounds and the rear basement door leads to a toilet room.
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Frankfort
Richmond
Ind
Lulu Clark
State House
Goebel
Turner
Lulu Williams
Mount Sterling
Gertrude King
Maysville
John Sanford
Covington
Sanford
Turner Igo
Miss Williams
Commonwealth
Franklin
Misfit All Round In Goebel Assassination Testimony
The testimony disputes Mrs. Clarks and Miss Kings claims about presence on the hallway steps during the Goebel assassination. Senator Newton Nrazier swore there were no people on the steps when the shot fired. St. Claire testified no one was in the hall or steps. Sanford’s role is questioned as his father’s killer rumor links to past events.
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Legislative
Lillard
Jack Chinn
Clark
Sanford
Liewllyn St. Claire
Georgetown
Caleb
William Goebel
Murde
Covington
Lord
Goebbel
Igo
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North American Commission Company
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Gov. Goebel
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