Wall Street Bowery Bum Wallace Scott Dies Penniless
Wallace Scott once a Wall Street figure with a $30,000 fortun e left his wife and life of risk behind. He died penniless at 62 in the Milla Hotel on Riverton Street, his room bearing a fragment of ticker tape on his right hand. He spent years chasing market dreams that never paid, ending in quiet decay after a life of substance and failure.
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Earth to Be in Comet's Tail, Says Father Searle
Cambridge Oct 1 A Providence astronomer Father Searle reports Halley’s comet will be near Earth May 19 1910. He bases calculations on Lick Observatory data and Cowell Crommelin elements and says there may be a transit but a slight deviation could place Earth inside the comet’s tail around May 14.
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Coke Merger Plan Falls In Western Pennsylvania
Special to The abbington Pesn Fittuberg reports that an $85 million independent coke plant merger in western Pennsylvania is dead. The effort, tied to a $20 million independent stake, is not renewed as funds failed to materialize. Plant owners will be notified tomorrow. critics blame United States Steel Corp for blocking the deal. The plan originated from New York and western Pennsylvania banking interests amid a prior market panic.
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Tiny Woman Saves Eight Aboard After New York Bay Wreck
Mrs Kate Walker keeper of Robbins Reef lighthouse earns fame as a Grace Darling figure after rescuing two men and aiding others from a wrecked launch near New York Bay. The 52 year old, four foot tall rescuer, aided by her 18 year old daughter Mary, towed the vessel’s survivors to Staten Island and Bayonne for repairs.
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Conquest of the Andes Opens Ocean to Ocean Rail Link
The cable announces the Andes railroad from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires will open January 1, completing a South American dream. The line climbs both sides of the range and tunnels at over 10090 feet, vastly shortening coast to coast travel from over 40 hours to about 9, marking a major economic milestone.
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Evansville Man Ends Life Believing Spirits Ended Hope
Henry Hockman, 65, died by self inflicted gunshot at his Evansville home after years as a spiritualist seeker. He often attended seances hoping to meet spirits but felt disappointment. He reportedly told friends he planned to join spirits in the afterworld.
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District Education Budget Clash Governs Next Fiscal Year
District commissioners defend a near one million dollar cut proposal despite protests by the board of education. Capt James F Oyster says reductions would harm schooling and the district will present trimmed estimates to Congress, citing high per capita costs and property acquisition limits. He notes comparisons with Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh and New Orleans as context for heightened needs.
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Forge Davis irons misrepresented by Granville blacksmith
Henry Charles Arnold of Granville Center and Loren Leonard, formerly of Fort Monroe, recall the 1865 shackling of Jefferson Davis. Arnold disputes Davis meekly submitting, saying forced irons were fitted under Washington orders. He describes the scene at Fort Monroe and subsequent release of the former Confederate president.
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Walsh Down and Out Faces Court of Appeals Ruling
Special to The Washington ey Chicago report says RB Walsh, nearly ruined financially, failed to pay the quarterly interest on 712188T debt carried by the Chicago Clearing House and banks. Physically worn, he awaits a United States Court of Appeals decision due next Tuesday.
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Desperate desert ordeal ends in tragedy near Death Valley
Davia Linridge, son of a prominent Boston industry president, along with a companion known as the Rattlesnake Kid, survived a two day trek after losing a coin toss that determined who would drink most of the water. They traveled 40 miles across Death Valley toward Telescope Peak before the survivor reached Greenwater California to recount a tale of thirst, a sinking burro, and a grim sinkhole of death. Investigators believe the missing man perished, with no trace found in western passes.
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Wild Beasts in India and a Persian Cat Tale
A London blue book reports 1807 08 casualties from wild animals in India including people cattle and snakes destroyed. It notes India health as poor with life expectancy around 23 24 years and comments on civilizing efforts. The Chicago News cartoonish item imagines a $1 000 Persian cat bought to chase a bulldog amid extravagant pet pricing.
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Polar Controversy Flows Over Cook Peary Feud
Special report from New York notes ongoing debate over whether Dr Cook reached the North Pole. The Explorers Club plans to investigate Cook’s records while arguing Peary did not oppose. Cook vows to dispatch a ship to Etah to bring Eskimos and artifacts to America.
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French Officer Hit In Fall On New York Elevated Stairs
Secretary to Admiral Tepard reveals an ensign of the Verite was shoved by a police officer on the Forty second Street Sixth Avenue elevated steps. The officer struck the sailor, sending him down one or two steps, knocking into women. The incident prompted no immediate international action, with details released to avoid friction. The ensign, uninjured, was assisted by rassemblees of sailors and later reported the assault to his captain.
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Germans Back Consul in Harbin Incident
Berlin reports indicate public support for Herr Baumuller the German consul at Harbin as foreign ministry probes complaints. Russian and Hussieng papers note alleged tax disputes and a torn will cited in claims against him.
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The Retired Burglar Reflects On Shifting City Crime
A former burglar laments modern safeguards and living space changes that reduce the craft’s odds. He notes better safes, electric alarms, and cramped flats leave little hiding room under beds or in closets, shrinking opportunities and altering urban burglary.
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Britain takes control of Marconi wireless stations
London reports the government will assume control of all coast stations of the Marconi wireless system, including Poiddy and Clifton long distance stations, paying 7500 dollars for them. The post office gains usage rights to existing patterns and improvements from fourteen years of operation. Stations will be opened to all ships regardless of system in use, with Lloyds wireless stations also included.
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Mystic Shriners Banquet Held by Alas Temple
Nobles of Alas Temple Ancient and Sacred Order of the Mystic Shrine met in the city to hold their ninth annual meeting. About 100 members attended with 21 candidates received for membership. After ceremonies, attendees moved to the banquet hall where a banquet and music by a ten-piece orchestra were provided.
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Died by Hanging Amid Crisis A Malay Fisherman
An aged Malay fisherman from Buataria Bay coast is believed to have died by suicide. His body was found hanging from a branch after his chest and boat gear were swept away in a recent storm. He was said to be among the wealthier locals. The body was found 19 days after his disappearance.
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