Roosevelt Holds Mississippi River Plan Talks in Cairo
President Roosevelt addresses governors and dignitaries aboard the steamer Alton at Cairo amid demonstrations for a Mississippi River improvement project. He reiterates support for a great waterway from Cairo to New Madrid, while a ceremonial race aboard the Alton and other events mark the visit.
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Missisippi
St Lous
Traka
New Madrid
Roce Iy
Gulf
Catto
Alton
Wichoms Soosevell
New Merrit
Mein Top Mets
Ney Maded
Bartwiz & Fast
Ohio
Wag Lion
Pitteburg
Perm
Kentucky
Iikt
Caruso Breaks Down As Vienna Show Fails Crowd
Tenor Enrico Caruso, paid 12 000 francs for a Budapest appearance, sings to a nearly empty Vienna audience after word Countess Vasquez canceled. He pleads for postponement but the management refuses. Caruso tears up backstage, saying he never faced such reception.
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Weebington Post
Ceruzo
Budapest
Viphta
Vasquez
Carusg
Opert
Chin
Caruso
Four Hurt In Pistol Duel At Lida Mining Town
Four men wounded in a pistol duel at Lida thirty miles south of Griddeld. Billy Lemon Mohawk saloon owner played cards with Jim Hibbs Dave Weight and a man named Shorty. Harry Wiseman a gunman opened fire. Hibbs shot in cheek and stomach. Wright hit in the groin. Shorty wounded in the leg. Wiseman shot through the mouth. injured men rushed to Goldfeld auto for medical aid.
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Washington Post
Lida
Griddeld
Billy Lemon
Jim Hibbs
Dave Weight
Shorty
Harry Wiseman
Plage
Hibbs
Wright
Wiseman
Automobile
Goldfeld
Bandits Fight RoraIes Band Near Maart
A skirmish at Los Indios near Ma art between rurales led by Lieut Martine and bandits under Cachero occurred at noon. One bandit killed a man named Manuel Galaro, others wounded and Manuel Garrido captured. Santa Ana was seized but freed after refusing to join. Seven bandits were reported engaged with no confirmed losses for the rurales.
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Los Indios
Ma Art
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Cachero
Manuel Galaro
Manuel Garrido Sonia
Santa Ana
Cachera
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Pina Guerra
Guerra
Mpch
Ducasse
la Discusion
James Will D Willis James Leaves Million to Colleges Churches
Probate reveals a 1.6 million bequest from D Willis James to several colleges churches and charities. Legacies of 1 900 000 each go to Union Theological Seminary Columbia Yale Amherst Cooper Union Children Aid Society American Board of Foreign Missions Hampton Institute Johns Cathedral and Presbyterian Hospital. The remainder of the estate goes to his widow and his son Arthur Curtis James.
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Fork
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Union ‘Theological Seminary
Columbia University
Yale Unnversity
Amherst College
Cooper Union
Chidkens Ad Bomety
New York
American Board of Foreign Missions
Hampton
Utitels Gt. Johns
Presbyterian Hospital of
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Cits
James
Arthur Curtisa James
Banker Seeks Divorce From Deserted Wife Elizabeth Crowninshield Peabody
George Lee Peabody of Boston, a banker with Lee Higginson & Co, filed for divorce alleging his wife Elizabeth Crowninshield Peabody deserted him in September 1901. He is currently in London for a month and a half and lists clubs including Someract Myopia Exchange University Country Tavern and Middlesex Hunt. He is a Harvard graduate.
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George Lee Peabody
Boston
Washington Post
Lee Higginson & Co
Abel
Elizabeth Crowninshield Peabody
Gehen
Peabody
London
University Country ,Tavern
Middlesex Hunt Clubs
Harvard
Kentucky feudist on trial for murder says he shot fourteen men
On cross examination in Chattanooga Tennessee, the defendant known as a Kentucky feudist testified I have shot and probably killed fourteen men in my time. He said most killings occurred in the Kentucky mountains during a taber strike, linking the cases to a long running feud.
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Kentucky
Sam J Brooks
Chisago Edwards
Plague Toll Rising in San Francisco and Gas Developments
San Francisco reports 51 verified bubonic plague gases in circulation with 30 deaths so far. About 30 suspects remain under observation. nurse Mins Kelling at City and County Hospital has recovered and been discharged.
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Beng
Dr Blue
The
Marine Hospital
Mins Kelling
City and County Hospital
Two City Girls Turn Gypsies After Theft Spree
Rose Miller and Stella Bonesh, both seventeen and eighteen, left kitchen work to live in a thicket near Flushing Bay. Detected by Astoria detectives, they admitted two months of foraging at doorsteps for milk, bread, meat, and clothing, and were jailed for thirty days each in Queens County.
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Washington Post
New York
Astoria
Emery
Flushing Bay
East Elmhurst
Long Island City
Stella Bonesh
Roge Miller
Flueh Ing
Rose Miller
Smith
Long Island
Stella
Judge
Rose Stella
Ike
North Head
Flushing Hay
Rose
Queens County
Court decides state senate election valid despite apportionment flaw
Court of Appeals rules that the New York State Senate was legally elected under a disputed apportionment. It holds no vacancy exists in districts, the governor can call electors, and that actions including ruling on member titles to seats remain valid. The ruling preserves lawmakers seated pending further legal action.
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London
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Globe
Attacks Gov Comer Over Railroads Policy Swollen Fortune Claim
Special to The Washington Poet from Montgomery Wisconsin dates October 2. President Milton H Smith of the Louisville and Mashville dispatches a blistering open letter attacking Gov Comer over railroad policy and charges that he and his circle inflated wealth. Smith accuses Comer of pressuring legislators to oppose railroads and claims the governor’s fortune, tied to a 33000 acre farm, cotton mills, and other property, is swollen beyond clear definition.
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Milton H Smith
Louisville
Gov Comer
Smith
Guy Comer
My Smith
Refiwaya
Smith Saya
Opposes Paternalism at Centennial Homecoming Speech
In New Richmond Ohio a Parker Academy reunion marked the centennial and homecoming week with Lieut Gen Henry Cor bina as principal speaker. Corbina warned against overcentralized government saying reliance on Washington stifles initiative and weakens the people who can govern themselves with intellect and effort.
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New Hichmond
Ohio
Parker 9 Academy
Clermont County
Prrncipall
Henry ¢ Corbina
Corbina
Washington
Mother's Story Dubbed False in Hartington Tragedy
In Hartington Iowa the tale of Mrs John Hathaway claiming a tramp burned her son to death is challenged. Investigators found she left children unattended and believe the boy started the fire with matches while comforting siblings. Coroner's jury rules accidental death.
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Iowa
John Hathaway
Hathaways
Conmers
Hathaway
Adrift Four Days in Boat Off Michigan Entrance
Austin A. Higbee of Coloma Mal was picked up four days after drifting near the entrance to the river mouth. The 28 foot sailboat lost its centerboard and Higbee could not steer. He drifted across the lake with only a few raw potatoes to eat.
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Chicago
Michigan
Austin A. Higbee
Coloma
Mal
Thunder Mountain
Ifich
Woman's Body Found in River Near Toledo
Detectives report a neatly dressed young woman about 25 found floating in the river in front of the city. No signs of violence and no identification apparent. Body likely in water for several hours.
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Toledo
Ohle
Taft Sails for Manila amid Osaka Kyoto stopovers
President Taft and party sail on the Minnesota toward Manila after a luncheon hosted by Gen Count Kurola in Kobe. The trip included a Kyoto arrival at 7 50 am and a formal greeting by Kobe officials. Taft fatigued but in good spirits. Mrs Taft preferred to tour.
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Japan
Minnesota
Willam
Taft
Manila
Kyoto
Bowers Mir Carpenter
Mr Taft
Charlie Taft
Count Kuroff
Manchuria
Johnson era dominates messy municipal election chatter
Chaos marks registration day as Cleveland influenced by national figures. Report cites accusations and sport figures like Rossman and Cross amid mayoral race with Rep Burton due back for a reception. Umpires note no blows in a contested scene tied to the Philadelphia game and political clash.
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Todey
Washington
Cheago Tl
Han Johneman
Claude
Wlec
Rossman
Detroitstion
Monte Cross
Beltor
Tom L Johnson
Phila
Eratic
Aml Repre
A.gentative
Theodore EB. Burton
High Honor for Root Brings Banquet in Mexico City
Secretary Ell Root receives Mexico’s top honors during a state visit. The Chamber of Deputies and the Mexican academy of jurisprudence and legislation welcome him with enthusiastic speeches. A ball, a banquet at the municipal palace, and royal reception mark the distinguished guest’s stay.
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National Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation
Mexico
Ell Root
Chamber of Deputies
Mhekera
Sind
Root
Chamber of
House
Manuel Galléro
Mexican Academy of
Boat
Francis B Loomis
Boot
Chapultupee Comte
Loomis
Bryan Advice and Tours Stir Kentucky and Nebraska News
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan planning a speaking tour across Kentucky and neighboring states while promoting democratic issues. It mentions editorial reception and regional reactions, with references to editor Watterson and Nebraska figures.
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Loulaville
Henry Watterson
Jeft Louisvitis
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Mr Watterson
Kentucky
Nebraska
Courier Journal
Eryn Earthy
Insurgents Seize Positions in Corrientes Argentina
Revolution erupts in Corrientes province as insurgents seize several positions amid heavy fighting with government troops. Casualties reported on both sides with many killed or wounded.
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Buenos Ayres
Corrientes
Argentine
Quigg Admits Destruction of Checks in Transit Inquiry
In a New York hearing before the public utilities commission Quigg testified he burned checks totaling 437,878 to shield associates and boost support for transit plans in the Bronx. Secretary Moorehead and Metropolis officials said the special construction account funds were destroyed as part of a broader effort to sway public opinion and rally broader political backing.
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New York
Lemtel E. Quigg
Commataston
Wat
Ivins
Getewn
Moorehead
Metropolitan Company
Guiggy
Bronx
Berrard P Healy
James L. Wells
Quier
Third Avenue
Chantares
Chaeman Wilcox
Ehig Committee
Quigg
Healy
West
Wabash Passenger and Freight Trains in Head-On Wreck
A head-on collision between a Wabash passenger and freight train near Neely caused major damage to both locomotives. General Manager Miller reported eight people injured with bruises and cuts, while no one was seriously hurt. The crash resulted from alleged freight crew misreading orders.
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Am Lins St Lows Mo
Wabash Road
Neely 3
Miller
Count accidentally shoots at rally injures minor member
During an agricultural minister’s visit on Oct 8, a hunting accident at a St Hubrit club event left Count Clary severely wounded while another party member sustained minor injuries. An official says the minister was briefly restrained and no further harm occurred.
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Huey
Count Clary
St Hubrit Club
Sount
Aironauts Proxy Shakeups at Coshocton Meeting
An Oct meeting in Coshocton Ohio saw stockholders vote to transfer proxy power from Harriman allies to Charles M L Beal, amid anti Harriman sentiment. Proxies already sent to Harriman would be canceled as officials show support for Stuyvesant Fish in the Linao Central fight. The stock represented over 000 shares in a tense session.
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Coshosten
Ohio
Frank Fuhr
Conn
Coshocton
Lea
Drivan
Rarroad
Newark
Charles ML Beal
Uilola Central
Stuyvesant Fish
Harriman
Hlinoje Central
Curios valued at $70,000 in Chamot estate case
A. E. Chamot valued a Peking collection of curios at seventy thousand dollars during bankruptcy hearings. He testified he sold part in New York for a large sum and described items including a jewel studded cup said to belong to the Dowager Empress. Chamot had kept a Penang hotel during the Boxer uprising and received a Chinese government indemnity of $200,000.
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Pelang Hateleeper
Torr Amg
San Francisco
A. E. Chamot
Hum
Peking
China
Green
Chamot
Peters Machine Company
Chemot
Tennessee Governor to Wed Mary Gardner in Union City
Memphis dispatch reports the engagement of Misa Mary Russell Gardner to Paterson of Tennessee. Formal announcements name W E L Gardner as parents and Union City as the wedding location with November timing. The bride, from a long Tennessee family, is sister to Jessel Gardner of St Louis who will present a wedding gift.
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Washington Post
Memphis Tenn
W EL Gardner
Misa Mary Russell Gardner
Paterson
Tennessee
Union City
Jessel
Gardner
St Louis
Student Suicides and Attempts Reported in Russia
In St Petersburg on October 3 1906 reports indicate 144 student personal crises and 146 attempts at self harm across Russian schools. About 180 attempts are noted with some success. The document cites disorder and unrest as key factors driving the crisis in the country.
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Russia
St Petersburg
Double Tragedy Ties to Raportello Desertion Case
In a Fulton Street Brooklyn incident a woman identified as Raportello shot Alle Raportello as he prepared to enter a barber shop. He wrestled the pistol, shot her, and she died soon after while Raportello, wounded, lies in a hospital. The event follows years of alleged desertion and a prior civil action. both lives entangle in a deadly dispute.
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Alle Raportello
New York
Raportello
Fulton Street
Brovielyn
Sosme
Witnemea
Hom Fanotello
Norfolk
Fracas In Saloon Ends With Fatal Bottle Blow
John J Ryan, a known promoter, clashed with Daniel Murphy in a saloon. Ryan allegedly struck Murphy with a bottle, fracturing Murphy’s skull. Murphy, proprietor of the cafe, was carried home by friends. No arrest reported as of, date unknown.
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John J Ryan
Get Tichauich
Daniel Murphy
Suitor shoots two in Noblesville farm tragedy
James Hensley of Indianapolis shot and killed Mary McClintock’s father Walter McClintock after a quarrel at a farm five miles northeast of Noblesville. Hensley, aged 25, was arrested following the incident as he claimed self defense against an open knife attack.
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Ama
Mic Cunlocl
James Hensley
Indianapolis
Hensley
Mary McClintock
Walter McClintock
Jenoch
Mam
Mfe Clintosh
Parsons Ticket Elected Without Opposition in New York County
In New York County the Parsons ticket was chosen without opposition by the Republican county committee. Hexber Parsons was elected president and named to police protection duties as part of the slate. The meeting covered union trust company interests and the management of sil accounts.
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Parsons
Eho
Dept of Union ‘Trust Co
Hague Congress Dunes Neutrals Deliberations Stalled
At The Hague October sessions faltered as Russia with German support repudiated a key article of the Snel draft on neutral rights in total war. Japan pressed for rules on belligerent protections and Russia proposed limits. The U S urged restraint while tensions rose between Japan and the United States. Paris and London dispatches note parleying continues amid wary markets and diplomatic signaling.
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Newia
Russia
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Ter Torml
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Pans
Tatts
Far East End
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