Primary conventions unify five parties in Nebraska and New York results
Nebraska voters held statewide direct primary conventions for five parties all in one day. Bryan spoke at the Democratic event while Taft was praised by the Republicans. New York primaries left factional lines largely intact with McClellan allies winning two Manhattan district posts.
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Bryan
Taft
Gotham
Lincoln
Neb
New York
New York County
Murphy
McClellan
Parsons
Maurice Featherson
Francis J. Lantry
Manhattan
Herbert Parsons
Receivers Appointed for New York City Railway Company
Receivers Adrian Joline and Douglas Robinson were named by Judge Lacombe in the U S circuit court on a joint creditor and official action to take charge of affairs. The move aims to avoid suits from stockholders and others as the company guarantees about 3.64 million dollars annually in dividends on Metropolitan Street Railway docks, while earnings fall roughly 2 million dollars short.
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New York
New York City Railway Company
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Adrian Joline
Douglas Robinson
Migtt
Immigration Tension in Kingston Over Chinese Arrivals
In Kingston Jamaica on September 25 a debate grows over Chinese arrivals. A Kingston city council resolution urges the government to amend the pauper alien immigration law to bar undeserving foreigners and curb Oriental imports seen as harming local traders.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Michigan University heads toward five thousand student year
Attendance at Ann Arbor indicates the University of Michigan will exceed 5,000 students this year. Residents expect enrollment to surpass last year's total as fall classes begin.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Secretary Root Arrives in Mexico for Week of Entertainment
Secretary Root leaves Washington for a friendly visit to Mexico. He is to be received by President Diaz on Sept 30 at the national palace banquet, dine at Chapultepec, and attend events with officials. A US citizens dinner and a final banquet at Chapultepec mark the visit with Mexican and US hosts.
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Mexico
Root
Diaz
Chapultepec
Landa Escanon
United States
Thompson
Xochimilco
Ambassador Thompson
Watermelon Immunity in Indiana Jury Case
In Danville Indiana five watermelons appeared on Alva B Smith porch during a jury view in a condemnation suit by Smith against Bighbour Railway for two acres of right of way. Company affidavits claimed jury misconduct for sampling fruit. Judge Cofer dismissed the panel citing possible sinister influence and the company sought a venue change.
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Danville
Ind
Alva B. Smith
Smith
Bighbour Railway Company
Cofer
Ack Hale on trial for Lillie Davis murder in Blountville
Knoxville report states Ack Hale faces murder charges in the death of Lillie Davis on March 27 at Blountville. Unrequited love and a motive to stop Davis from testifying against his brother are cited. Davis was killed days before her planned marriage. all involved are prominent.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lillie Davis
Blountville
Ack Hale
Miss Davis
Exiled For Affliction: Mrs Vieich Deported From Joliet
Joliet Illinois September 25 Mrs Helena Vieich wife of a wealthy resident sails for Europe after Ellis Island emigration officials ban her return. She is declared to suffer from trachoma a disease that bars entry to the United States.
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Joliet
Helena Vieich
Europe
Ellis Island
Vieich
Beer Poured From Fifty Bottles in Alexandria Gutter
Beer flowed freely in Alexandria Indiana as police emptied fifty bottles into the gutter after raiding a blind tiger at Isaac Thompson home. A second item notes Boise Idaho September 25 with a jury formed to try U S Senator Borah. government counsel says alleged offense is a misdemeanor.
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Alexandria
Ind
Isaac Thompson
Senator Borah
Boise
Ida
United States
Borah
Baseball Scores on the Diamonds
Chicago dispatch lists scores from the major leagues dated Sept 25. Pittsburg 0 over New York, Cincinnati 10 over Boston, St Louis 5 over Brooklyn, Chicago weather delay. American League games show Washington 3 over St Louis 10, Philadelphia 38 over Chicago, Boston 8 over Detroit, New York 4 over Cleveland in seven innings.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Landis Creates Grand Jury Spark Over Alton Immunity
Chicago judge Landis orders the grand jury to assemble next Tuesday and issues a subpoena for James A. Moffett, Standard of Indiana president, to respond to charges tied to a $20 million fine. He condemns Alton Railway for false records while granting it immunity in the Standard Oil case.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Alton Road
Standard Oi Company of Indiana
Standard Company
James A. Moffett
The
Standard of Indiana
Landis
Moffett
Indiana Corporation
Bonaparte
Alton
Standard Oil
Grand jury urged to hear Moffett testimony
The judge ordered the grand jury to listen to President Moffett's testimony at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning and to give it careful attention. The direction followed a claim that every shipper was guilty if the Standard was guilty, prompting the call to “get busy.”
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Tie
Moffett
Criminal Classes and Freight Law Remarks by Judge Landis
In addressing the jury Judge Landis referenced immunity practices in crime trials and explained legal requirements for freight tariffs. He noted the need to post tariffs publicly and file copies with Washington, signaling potential indictments for violations. The pamphlet criticizing his $20 million fine drew 25 newspapers' ire nationwide.
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Atton
Landis
Washington
United States Interstate Comerce Commission
Halifax Yacht Sails for Greenland Pole From Etah
The yacht that sailed in July from Halifax with Dr. Cook and crew on an Arctic expedition expects return in a few days. Dr. Cook and the Norwegian steward remained at Etah with supplies. Eskimos and dogs were to join for a dash to the pole as Bartlett hunted in Birchy Cove.
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Halifax
N. S
Dr. Cook
New York
John R. Beardesley
Thomas Bartlett
Greenland
Etah
Pole
Birchy Cove
Bartlett
Prohibition nominee in Kentucky madness case
Rev. J. ID. Hooker of Owensboro in Daviess county has become violently insane and craves water. He imagines he is a reincarnation of Lazarus after drinking a large bottle of unknown substance, ending two weeks of good health.
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Lexington
Rev
J. ID. Hooker
Owensboro
Daviess County
Kentucky
Lazarus
Hooker
Medicine Rouses Sudden Illness Then Mental Decline
A brief note describes a patient taking medicine for a minor ailment that quickly caused violent illness and led to a breakdown in mental state. The account hints at a swift deterioration and collapse of faculties following treatment.
Reappointment of Wu Ting Fang Pleases U S Circles
Washington notes Wu Ting Fang's return as China's diplomatic chief, welcomed as good for both nations. He previously served here, was popular in diplomatic circles and with the public, and embraced U S customs to ease his stay.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
China
State Department
United States
Woo
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Disrupts Danville Council Meeting
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw interrupted a Danville mayor and aldermen meeting by biting Alderman Benton and attacking an attorney as he spoke. Police escorted her from the council chamber after a fifteen minute struggle. She is described as a pink eyed bulldog and a favorite of the No. 1 engine house firemen.
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Danville
Evelyn Nesbit
Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
Benton
Council
No. 1
Ensine House
Steamer Japan Safe After Shelter Search at Grand Marais
The Anchor line steamer Japan arrived safely at Grand Marais Michigan after reports she and her crew and passengers were lost in Lake Superior. Captain confirmed at 10 30 a m that the vessel was in shelter.
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Japan
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Grand Marais
Lake Superior
Hogs and cattle market roundup Chicago Sept 25 1007
Estimated receipts total 22000 hogs with 3505 carried over from yesterday. Market prospects show potential rise to 5 cents higher. Cattle and sheep receipts around 18000 and 23000 respectively with cattle steady to a shade higher and sheep steady.
Market Receipts and Prices Report
Chicago Sept 25 1907 estimated receipts today 22000 official left over 3505 tomorrow 20000 market strong to 5 higher top 660 bulk 600 to 635 cattle 18000 steady sheep 25000 steady hogs more active prices steady cattle steady sheep weak totals reflect mixed cattle and hog activity with firm to higher on bulk and top end.
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Tomorow
Chicago
Furnished by J. W. Culver Company Ad
Washington Iowa real estate listing notes furnished options from J. W. Culver & Co with contact phone 741 for inquiries.
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J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
Chicago
Wall Street Debates Fish Proxy Move at Illinois Central
Wall Street circles weigh Stuyvesant Fish circular opposing Union Pacific control of the Illinois Central and seeking proxies. Disappointment over his Oyster Bay visit grows as Fish fails to meet President Roosevelt, instead meeting with Secretary Loeb, replying with a train fare of 1.75 dollars.
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Wall Street
Illinois Central
Fish
Oyster Bay
Loeb
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Railway
Union Pacific
Tish
Oyster Ray
Roosevelt
Stowaway Boy Seeks Mother in New York After Escape
A 12 year old boy Chain Shiome Kleinman is held at Ellis Island after fleeing his Warsaw area home with two rubles. He crossed the Polish frontier, stowed away on the Barbarossa from Bremen, and arrived in the United States seeking his mother who may be in New York. He says his father was harsh and he worked in a slate mine for little pay. He bribed a guard to exit Poland and begged his way to Bremen. He says he will die if deported.
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New York
Ellis Island
Chain Shiome Kleinman
Warsaw
Poland
Bremen
United States
Land
Earthquake Recorded Near Washington in Moderate Tremor
A small quake was logged by the weather bureau on Monday. The assessment says the tremor was of moderate intensity and distant from Washington. The movement lasted about five minutes with the strongest seismograph reading at 4 57 p m.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Annment
WaWington
Prisoner Dies in Train Car Accident Near Dayton
William E. of Glendale, a federal prisoner, fled custody during a railroad transfer to Cincinnati. He leaped from a moving train near Hamilton and Dayton, suffering a fatal neck injury that caused instant death. Deputy Marshal Sanderson led the transfer.
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Dayton
William E
Glendale
Cincinnati
Sanderson
Hamilton
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Republican Committee On
William TH. ‘Taft
Ohio
Republican Party
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City of Mexico
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Twa
Plaincill
William Parker Potter
Vermont
Evans
Pacific
New York State
Lie
Alton Railway
Grand Jury
Will
WU Ting
T Ting Fang
Evelyn Thaw
Dacs
Potice
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Harriman
Illnois Central
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