President Roosevelt Returns Home in Quiet Style from Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt and family arrived in Washington from Oyster Bay, greeted by a small crowd at the station. He declared, Never felt better in my life, as he met Secretary Metcalf and a line of White House staff, while police and Secret Service kept watch. At the White House entrance he shook hands with Chief Usher Asher Stone and a bicycle policeman, then warmly greeted newspaper men. On the Jersey City to Washington leg, Charley Hughes joined for talks on New York politics, then left at Trenton after a thorough discussion with the President about the New York situation.
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White House
Roosevelt Hanai
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
United States
Pennsylvania Station
Isabel Hagner
Surgen
P M Rixey
Navy
Aulick Palmer
Ethel
Archie
Quentin
Exch
Lesh
Clifford Richardson
DC Latta
Oyater Bay
Port Cochers
Asher Stone
Mr Stone
Mrs Roosevelt
Assont
Mr Roosevelt
Thea Roosevelt
Hughes
Jersey City
Charley FE Hughes
Trenton
Richard W. Henderson
F St
Hughes candidacy and GOP outlook in New York
The President and the gubernatorial candidate spoke in a lighthearted manner, showing confidence and hearty laughter. Their demeanor indicated strong optimism for Republican success in New York State.
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Mr Hughes
New York State
Oyster Bay Farewell as Roosevelt Heads to Washington
President Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay for Washington at 2 PM aboard a special train to Long Island City. He and staff are cheered by crowds at Long Island City and Jersey City as the Naagua steamer carries them to the capital. Village neighbors gather for farewells though the school departure rite is skipped. ex-Sheriff Jerome B Johnson leads the official departure.
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Jersey City
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Mia Roosevelt
Milas Ethel
Archie
Quentin
Washington
Long Island City
Naagua
Long Island Railroad
Jersey
Pennsylvania Road
Jerome B Johnson
Dwyer Injured in Newport Runaway Cart Incident
Special to The Washington Post Newport R I October Mrs Ettsha Dwyer Jr prominent Newport summer resident had both wrists broken when her carriage horses bolted after two boys on bicycles. Her guest Mrs William Bullard was shaken but unharmed. The duo were taken to Mrs Dwyer's summer home. physicians treated their injuries as Miss Altea Grosvenor arrived with a carriage to assist.
Banker Dead or Insane
The United States Circuit Court opened for an insurance suit to decide if George A. Kimmel of Farmers' State Bank Arkansas City Kansas is dead or confined at Matteawan Asylum for the Criminal Insane New York The case seeks five thousand dollars on a life policy The defendant claims the man at Matteawan is Kimmel while relatives insist he disappeared August 1 1898 and is dead The plaintiff is George C Raykin receiver for First National Bank Niles Michigan
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St Louis
United States
George A. Kimmel
Farmers’ State Bank of
Arkansas City
Kans
Matteawan Asylum
New York
Matteawan
Kimmel
Father throws son into Monongahela river in apparent murder suicide
Pittsburgh Oct 1 late tonight Patrick Coyne, drunk and memory blank, hurled his three year old son from the Twenty second street bridge into the Monongahela and followed after him in an apparent act of self harm. The boy is missing and feared drowned while Coyne was rescued, taken to hospital in unconscious condition. He later recalled nothing of the act and mentioned no motive other than drinking. Coyne is from Clearfield County. his exact hometown is unknown.
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Pittsburgha
Patrick Coyne
Twenty-second Street
Monongahela
Bla Eon
Coyne
Clearfield County
Pittsburg
Soho
Child Killed in Yonkers Streetcar Crash on Steep Hill
A Yonkers Street Railway runaway car plunged down a steep incline and derailed at a turn, killing a child in its mother's arms and injuring about a score of passengers. Fifteen were taken to St Joseph's Hospital and nearly as many to St John's. several victims were described as seriously injured from the wreck and shock. The accident was blamed on a broken brake chain.
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New York
Yonkers Street Railway
McLane Ays Auea
St Joseph's Hospital
St John's
Ohio railroad sold to Kelcey-Schoepf syndicate bidder
Master Commissioner B F Cowen of Cincinnati sold the last remainder of the Appleyard lines in Springfield today to A E Locke of Boston representing the Kelcey-Schoepf syndicate. The Springfield and Western tract, four miles long between Medway and New Carlisle, sold for $25 000 as the upset price. Locke was the sole bidder.
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Springfield
Ohio
B F Cowen
Cincinnati
A_E Locke
Boston
Kelcey-Schoepf
Gunnell Acquitted In Ward Death Case At Buffalo
Buffalo November reports grand jury cleared Alexander Gunnell of responsibility for the death of Prof Ward of Chicago the noted naturalist killed when struck by Gunnell s automobile Dr Evans visits Thaw in Tombs prison and states a strong mental opinion is formed but cannot be published details show interest paid on all funds at trust company savings accounts and related work in progress
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Prof Ward
Emery
Alexander Gunnell
Chicago
Evans
New York
Britton D Evans
Harry Thaw
Tombs
Harry Thaws
Peeve Ape
Ss Trust Co
Will Savings
Accourss
Lam Wins as Airship Race Strands Several in Channel
Lieut Lahm of the Sixth United States Cavalry wins the James Gordon Bennett Cup balloon race as 16 starters from seven countries sail from Paris. Wind currents drive many to Normandy and Hastings. Rolls remains missing with Brittania overdue. several other balloons reach Normandy or the Isle of Wight.
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Santos-Dumont
Count de la Vaulx
Rolls
Lahm and Hersey
United States
Scarborough
England
The
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North Sea
Norway
Crowda
Hasting
Hastings
Lantes-Dumont
Klamizhap
Count de la Vouk
Walhalla
Nonfine
Hull
Signor Vonwillér
Elfe
Brittania
Ballone
Santos~ Dumont
Americas
Broglia
Abereron
Dugueldorg
Villers-Sur-Mer
Herrara
Agayay
Cobourg
Divers-Sur-Mer
Baron von Heralds Patmerin
Pont Addemer
Senor Salamaca
Worte
Blouville
Villers- Sur-Mer
F H Butler
London
Count de St.Victor
Chateauroux
Jacques Balsan
Isle of Wight
Northport Fire Destroys Village in Michigan
Traverse City October 1 The town of Northport is largely wiped out by a fire causing losses estimated above 50 000 Principal damages include the Northern Hotel at 10 000 Insurance 6 000 H E Gills General Store 18 000 Car Ferry Dock and Warehouse 16 000 and the residence of Cari Bhoreder 1 000 Fire officials report major structural losses and extensive property damage across the village.
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Aucn
Northport
New York Hotel Man Bankrupt Filed in U S District Court
Newborn proprietor of the Hotel Belladatre and the Bartholdt filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in the United States District Court. Liabilities were listed at 286000 with assets estimated at 188000. A receiver was appointed.
Al Adams Dies by Own Hand After Public Censure
Prominent gambler Al Adams, dubbed New York’s policy king, shot himself at the Ansonia after losses reported around $821,000 and a failed bucket shop venture. Once a power in policy games, he faced health decline and social ostracism, leaving behind substantial real estate holdings in Manhattan and out of town valued at about $2,000,000.
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Sing Sing Financial
Dupes
Washington Post
New York
Adams
Angonia
Ansonis
American Ice
Union Pacific
W. E. Stokes
Ansonia Today
Robert Maclay
Broadway
Stokes
Sage & Co
Thirty-fourth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prof J H Gore Returns From Berlin Congress
Prof J H Gore of Georgetown University returned today from Europe aboard the Potsdam. In Berlin he attended the international congress of actuaries representing the United States government. He said discussions showed confidence abroad in American life insurance firms remains intact despite revelations. The question of admitting teetotalers as a special class for underwriting was discussed but no decision made.
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New York
J. Gore
Georgetown University
Trom Europe
Potsdam
United States
Gore
International’ Congress of Actuaries
Berlin
Col Swallow to Be Tried for Pension Scam
Col Swallow, detained in Philadelphia last week as a suspicious character, faces government prosecution. He allegedly posed as a pension examiner to swindle Catholic priests and Lutheran ministers by presenting bogus legacy checks and collecting small expenses.
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Philadelphia
George D Staman
United States Pension Examiner
Col Swallow
Swallow
Tia
Artist Commits Death by Own Action in Central Park
New York October 1 John C Baker thirty eight years old head of the art department of the New York Herald for several years committed death by his own action tonight in Central Park West. He was employed by Daily Journal and in Toronto Atlanta.
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John C. Baker
New York
John C Baker
The
New York Herald
Central Parke West
Ah Wy
Five Wives Alleged Action Disarms Prosecution
Salt Lake City reports President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon Church arrested on a charge of unlawful polygamy involving five wives. The district attorney refused to prosecute after a hearing finding no proof the mother of the child was not Smith’s wife. The case was connected to Smoot inquiry era tensions and sought to quell anti Mormon criticism.
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Salt Lake City
Pha
Mormon Church
Joseph F. Smilth
Smith
Here
Europe
Wee
Byuth
Senate
United States
Reel Smoot
Mitchell to be tried for heresy at New York conference
Prov. Mitchell formerly of Boston University theology faculty faces heresy charges before Central New York Methodist Episcopal Conference in York state. Complainant Rav. George Alfred Cook of Brandon is involved. case opened as bishops board first acted in Louisville in 1916 and signed in Washington. Mitchell was removed from his Boston chair amid prior controversy.
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New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Yracuss
Hinckley v. Mitchell
Boston University School of Theology
Central New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Pet Yan
George Alfred Cook
Brandon
Board of Bishops of
Church
Louisvile
Sigan
Washington
Boston
Alpine Tourists Killed on Glacier In Alps
Special Cable Dispatch reports four Alpine tourists found dead on the Pian Neve Glacier near the Dent du Moreles. Three parties of four were seen in the area. none have been accounted for. Identities of the deceased are not yet known.
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Geneva
Pian Neve
Dent du Moreles
Burglars Kill Farmer's Wife in Chloroform Murder
Mrs H Collins, wife of a farmer near Lettesburg, was found dead after burglars used chloroform to incapacitate her family. The crime, reported from Dak., notes two children seriously ill and a third victim found unconscious. Police pursue suspected burglars who fled toward Pennsylvanian routes.
American Balloon Race Winner Highlighted
Today's issue features a report on an American victory in a balloon race and highlights other front page items including political figures, maritime events, and military mobilization across the page. Readers are also informed of theater, society notes, and ongoing public and financial news.
Steamer Liga Sees Bodies Near Oporto Wreck
Barcelona reports the Liga captain sighted a foundered vessel off Oporto with floating bodies around the wreck. No further disaster details were obtained.
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Oporto
Barcelona
Spain
Liga
Mrs Field May Marry Rumored In Paris Circles
Chicago sources claim a well authenticated rumor ties Mrs Marshall Field widow to Dr Frank Billings in an engagement. Billings tended Field and the late Marshall Field and was once Field's physician after her husband’s death. The couple’s social ties stretch through Paris and London, with no official denial.
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Chicago
Paris
Marshall Field
Frank Billings
Billings
New York
Mra Field
Mra
Arthur Caton
Irving
Marshall Meld
Mr Field
Bia Last Miness
Londah
Binings
Oman
London
Field
Walsh in Railroad Deal Drives Chicago Entrance
Chicago reports authoritative word that John K. Walsh won access to Chicago for the Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern railways. The Chicago Terminals Transfer Railway Co will mediate entry, with eastern capital backing a $6,500,000 gold bond issue to finance construction. Walsh’s prior failure to secure a Chicago terminal worsened the earlier financial collapse tied to his leadership.
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Chicago
John KR. Walsh
Southern Indiana
Chicago Southern Railway
Chicago Termine Transfer Railway Company
Walsh
Honda
Chicago Southern
Graft juror talk leads to jury discharge in Brady case
In Pittsburg on October 1, Frank McCormick, a saloonkeeper, allegedly took juror Reymer Bush to a saloon for lunch and discussed the Daniel Brady graft trial. Judge Kooser warned the jury not to discuss the case. Bush admitted the charge, the jury was dismissed, and McCormick posted $2,000 bail for Saturday’s hearing.
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Pittsburg
Daniel Brady
Francis K Kooser
Frank McCormick
Reymer Bush
Keeger
Bush
McCormick
Threat to Kill Family in Racine Extortion Note
Mrs. Robinson of Racine receives a letter from two men claiming to demand $20,000 under threat to kill the Robinson family unless paid. A Milwaukee warrant leads to the arrest of H. D Miller and Fred Stocking, locals, tied to the extortion attempt through plans to move funds via the First National Bank in Chicago.
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Racine
Wis
Robinson
Richard I Robinson
J. 1
Threshing Aly
Milwaukee
John Doe
H. D Miller
Fred Stocking
Mia Robinson
Millers
First National Bank
Chi- Cero
Safe Robbers Sentenced in Maryland Penitentiary
Five men convicted of a Salisbury Maryland safe robbery were sentenced by Judge Drovd to fifteen years each in the Maryland penitentiary. The group includes Frank Smith alias Reeses Specs Robert Taylor alias John Pennell James Hawking and Frank Matthews with James Avery as the confessed burglar. Brig Gen Thomas from Europe arrived aboard the Zeeland at New York tonight aboard the Red Star Line ship.
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Maryland
Salisbury
Frank Smith
Reeses
Specs
Robert Taylor
John Pennell
James Hawking
Frank Matthews
James Avery
Drovd
Barry Arnves
Europe
New York
Zeeland
Thomas Tant
Taft Praises Peace Efforts at Havana University
Taft opens the University of Havana ceremony in an act of goodwill toward Cuba. He announces a forthcoming general amnesty and orders that evictions at Camp Columbia be halted for fifteen days while marines remain nearby. Taft asserts U.S. intervention is to assist Cuba and its people, receiving warm public support.
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Havana University
Futa the Republic
Bhek Handa
United States
Taft
Havana
Gay Taft
University of Havana
Bacon
Asprican Provisional Administration
Tatts
Waraly
Camp Columbia
Brigade of
Marines
Gov. Taft
Gov
Tett
Cap Columbia
Tito
Supreme Court
Clemtuegos
Roosevelt
Capt
McCoy
Morgen
Schoenrich
Porto Rico
Berriel
Lincoln de Zeyas
Cuba
Jala Ds Cardenay
Manuel Rodriguez
College
Volla
Spain
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