Zeeburg Trapped Off Mayport As Waves Hammer Hull
The Dutch steamship Zeeburg lies stranded on the St Johns River entrance south jetty near Mayport Florida. Captain On Rassen and 28 crew work to salvage fertilizer cargo as seas remain high and tugs cannot reach the vessel. The midship hull has a large hole and water pours in, with waves breaking over the deck.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Zeeuig
St. Johns River
Mayport
Rassen
Zeeburg
Jas
Rosebery Honors Johnson Bicentenary in Lichfield Dinner
In London September 27, Rosebery praised Samuel Johnson as a sublime type of John Bull during the bicentenary celebrations. At Lichfield a Johnson Club dinner followed, with members gathering in a parlor and smoking long hardwarden pipes after the meal, a club tradition referenced in the event coverage.
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Rosebery
John Bul
London
Samuel Johnson
John Bull
Lichfield
Johnson
Naturalization Refused As 2,067 Aliens Rejected
Washington reports 2,067 aliens were denied naturalization in the past fiscal year a record increase over the previous year. A Turkish applicant in Cincinnati was denied citizenship on the basis of race not being considered white under revised statutes.
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Washington
Naturalizion
Fatally Shoots His Brother in Breathitt County Fight
Jackson Ky Sept 27 A fight between brothers two local political figures ended in a fatal shooting. Caesar Hurst Republican nominee for county judge in Breathitt County was killed by his brother Hannibal who claims self defense after Caesar grabbed a shotgun.
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Jackson
Caesar Hurst
Breathittunty
Hannibal
Revenue Cutter Safely Arrives at Sandakan
Rumors of a capture by Moro pirates were proven unfounded as reports confirm the revenue cutter reached Sandakan, North Borneo, safely. No engagement with pirates is mentioned in the update.
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Moro Ptes
Sandakan
North Inea
Negro Lynched in Florida Near Perry
In Live Oak Florida on September 27 Charley Anderson a negro was found hanged on a limb in front of his shoe repair shop in Perry Taylor County. He had shot and killed Marshal Hawkins of Perry who had tried to arrest him for a minor offense.
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Florida
Live Oak
Fla
Perry
Taylor County
Charley Anderson
Anderson
Marshal Hawkins
Strike Near Settlement In Omaha Street Car Strike
The Omaha street railway strike, involving peters and motormen, appears close to settlement after a conference between the mayor and railway officials. Substantial concessions are reportedly offered, with action by strikers likely later today to end the stoppage.
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Iaha
Omaha
Cmpany
Trikers
Whitney on Way Home Hunter Returns to Civilization
Wireless reports from Johns N F Sept 24 state Chooner Jeannie carrying Harry Whitney the New Haven hunter left Indian Harbor for St Johns and would not call at Battle Harbor. It is expected the Jeannie will arrive Wednesday.
Repulique Disaster Deepens French Mourning
Paris reports the Republique airship disaster leaves four officers dead following Lefebvre Forber and Patrie losses. Public opinion backs aviators that no human sacrifice can halt air conquest. A national subscription funds a memorial, while investigators blame a snapping propeller blade and call for cellular balloon design to prevent future tragedies.
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Paris
Lefebvre
Forber
Patrie
France
Temps
Wright and Curtiss to Fly
The eight national navies including England Germany France Italy Holland Mexico Argentina and the United States crowd New York streets for opening events. The Half Moon and Clermont anchor awaiting the October 1 parade as 800000 to 1000000 visitors expected and Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss are slated for flights from Governor's Island along with exhibits across the city.
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New York
England
Germany
France
Italy
Holland
Mexico
Argentine
United States
Riversiae Drive
Newburg
Albany
Wilbur Wright
Glenn H. Curtiss
Governor's Island
Aviation Meet Near Paris Planned with 30 000 Prize Total
A two week aviation meet is arranged to begin October 3 at Juvisy Sur Orge twelve miles from Paris. Prizes total about 30000 dollars and cover a great variety of events and awards for competitors.
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Paris
Juvisy-Sur-Orze
Vultures Hover Over Louisiana After Devastating Hurricane
New Orleans reports describe vultures circling over southern Louisiana towns littered with carcasses of animals and people. Relief efforts raced to reach ruined areas as death toll neared 200 with 36 bodies found in a single marsh section and more expected in the marshes.
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New Orleans
Gulf
Louisiana
Dunbar
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Waiting for Revelation Immersionists Expect End Not Come
In West Duxbury Massachusetts on Sept 27 Triune Immersionists gathered at Ashdod for days awaiting the foretold end of the world. Many left disappointed while others remained to hear a presumed revelation in a private kitchen room as faithful prayed with arms raised.
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West Duxbury
Mass
Ashdod
Food Exports Fall Off Amid Record Decline
Government figures show a sharp drop in U S food exports in the year, with total value at 455 million dollars versus 521 million in 1908. Wheat exports reached 68 million, cattle exports fell to 357 thousand after 649 thousand in 1908, signaling a broad downturn in agriculture trade.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Peary Barred Cook Records In Pole Claim Fight
Commander Peary refused to allow Cook records or instruments on the Roosevelt and had them cached at Utah Greenland. Harry Whitney says this action stems from awareness of Cook’s intended pole claim. Cook said instruments may still arrive this year and duplicates exist to complete his account.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Roosevelt
Utah
Greenland
Harry Whitney
New Haven
Cook
Peary
Peary Quietly Doubts Cook In Pole Claim
Portland source says Commander Peary will publish evidence discrediting Dr. Frederick Cook’s pole claim. Peary reportedly refused Cook’s instruments on the Roosevelt, arguing lack of proof like shoes or sledges to show a pole visit. A formal statement is expected soon, awaiting Harry Whitney’s arrival at Indian Harbor.
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Frederick A. Cook
New York
North Pole
Cook
Oscar Sr
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Portland
Peary
Frederick JA. Cook
Roosevelt
Message From Whitney Reports Arctic Expeditions and Delayed Return
The Journal-Courier prints a dispatch from Harry Whitney aboard the steamship Strathcona via wireless. He notes Cook beating Peary to the pole, Peary’s insistence on not carrying Cook’s belongings, and that Whitney departed Etah with items left in cache while Roosevelt sailed south.
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Whitney
New Haven
Conn
Journal-Courier
Harry Whitney
Strathcoma
Indian Harbor
Norris G. Osborne
Journal- Courier
Cook
Peary
Annatook
Roosevelt
Cache
Etah
Peary Ship Roosevelt Heads to New York for Hudson Fulton
The Roosevelt arrived at Eagle Island at noon and sailed for New York. Commander Peary said the ship would join the Hudson Fulton celebration if it reaches New York in time.
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New York
Portland
Roosevelt
Eagle Island
Peary
Commission visits Omaha Indians at Macy Nebraska
A three member commission to determine if Omaha Indians can receive patents in fee convenes in Macy Nebraska. Members include Walter W. McCombe special agent Andrew G Pollock Omaha agency superintendent and H P Marble Humboldt Leader editor named as Nebraska citizen per interior department rules.
Cuba Enters Calm Era After Uncertainty
Havana reports a new period of tranquility after a long stretch of peril. President Gomez is credited with delivering stability and acting as the strongman of affairs his supporters have long claimed.
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Havana
Cuba
Gomez
Daily Diet Hints on Constipation Causes and Care
Constipation is not only a diet issue but a result of nervous strain and poor habits. Tight lacing shallow breathing and lack of bran oils and fruits affect elimination. prune and apple action on the liver helps. Deep breathing, massage, movement, and avoiding cathartics offer relief.
Market Report Chicago hogs cattle and sheep September 27 1909
Estimated receipts the day prior 24000 with 3359 leftovers. Hog prices ranged 7.80 to 8.45 for light and mixed packers 7.85 to 8.50 with heavy shipping grades 7.70 to 8.55. cattle 27000 steady to 10 lower. sheep 35000 weak. Second report shows today receipts 24000 with orders and official totals. hogs slow 5 to 10 lower. cattle and sheep mixed to lower with western and native stock. Closing figures from Chicago show slow hog market 5 to 10 lower, cattle slow and at early decline, sheep weak.
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Texas
John A. Babcock Named to North American Livestock Post
John A. Babcock, care of North American Livestock Commission Company, is connected to a pending appointment or role within the livestock commission network. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Upper Iowa Conference Opens in Mason City
Politics run high as the Upper Iowa Conference opens with talk of eight to ten candidates for the Marshalltown and Decorah superintendent posts. Possible district divisions and several pastor changes are noted among Mason City Osage Decorah Cresco Independence Waverly and other towns.
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Mason City
Marshalltown
Decorah
N. A. Mershon
W. W. Carlton
John Cameron
Cresco
F. P. Shaffer
Osage
Toledo
Fayette
Oelwein
Keence
Waverly
Iowa City
Cedar
Traer
Methodist conference nears close in Estherville
The Northwest Iowa Conference in Estherville Iowa on September 27 is rapidly drawing to a close. Much business is being done in the final hours and it is expected that preacher appointments to their posts will be read today.
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Northwest Iowa
Estherville
Cownie May Be Candidate for Governor Nomination
Des Moines reports discuss criticisms of John Cownie's chairmanship of the state board of control and indicate he may run for the Republican nomination for governor next spring. Associates say his term ends in April and Governor Carroll's appointment of John Wade to replace John Hamilton signals potential farm support concerns.
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Des Moines
John Cownie
Board of Control
Control Board
Downie
John F. Wade
Carroll
John T. Hamilton
Cownie
Mr Wade
Probe Cause of Collision Des Moines Street Car Wreck
Des Moines on September 27 reports a severe interurban crash on the Highland Park bridge over the Des Moines River. Conductor J W Kizer and Motorman Peter MecCourty died. twenty two passengers injured. City council and Coroner Iver Newell will lead the inquiry with police support.
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Des Moines
J. W. Kizer
Peter MecCourty
Highland Park
Iver Newle
Six Injured in Auto Crash Near Milford Nebraska
Milford Neb Sept 27 Six persons were injured one fatally in an automobile accident near Milford. Herman Traberg his wife and baby Mrs Johns Alice Johns and Miss Nickerson were riding. To avoid a dog in the roadway Traberg lost control and the car turned over pinning Miss Johns and Miss Nickerson underneath. Miss Johns is so badly hurt she cannot recover. Miss Nickerson injuries are less serious others were bruised.
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Milford
Neb
Here
Herman Traberg
Johns
Alice Johns
Miss Nickerson
Traberg
Miss Johns
Miss Nieson
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Curtiss
New York City
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Owa Gonferenge
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Joseph B. Bowles
Chicago
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
Livestock
Upper Iowa
City Council
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