Murderous confession ties fourteen slayings to Chicago killer
Chicago police report prisoner Henry Spencer confessed to fourteen murders dating back to 1912. He claimed to kill Mrs Mildred Rexroat in Wheaton and described a spree from Ashland Avenue to Delavan Lake. A bloodstained suitcase and a revolver were found in his room, supporting parts of his tale.
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Spanish aeronaut killed after spectator climbs balloon rope
An aeronaut in Barcelona attempted to assist a spectator who was accidentally carried up by a balloon rope. The aeronaut fell from the basket and died while the spectator held on and landed safely a few miles from the city.
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American jailed at Juarez for Mexicans killing
G N Putman chief of the United States police at the Elephant Butte project is held in Juarez jail incommunicado on an old killing case. He was tried and acquitted in New Mexico, then arrested on a Juarez visit after the boy’s father filed a complaint. Washington has been wired for instructions.
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New Mexico
Federal Retreat Cited as Death Blow to Rebels in Mexico
Government reports claim a major federal victory in northern Mexico with rebels routed at Santa Rosa and Santa Rogata. Gen Maass advances toward Piedras Negras while Terreon relief forces lag, and Diaz remains in Europe awaiting return as raids and rail disruption press on Puebla Morelos. Refugees and sanitary efforts shape the border situation.
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Terreon
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Torreon
Felix Alvares
Durango
Republicans to meet in December to revise party rules
The Republican national committee convenes in Washington on December 16 to consider revamping rules for representation and delegate selection. Key debate centers on reducing Southern influence and whether changes require a national convention or can be effected by the committee.
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Col. Roosevelt
Progressive representation shapes 1916 Roosevelt plan debate
The passage notes stronger progressive representation on the national committee and warns that any December effort to ratify a plan nominating Roosevelt for 1916 will face bitter opposition. The focus is on intra party dynamics and anticipated resistance to the Roosevelt nomination.
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National Committee
Roosevelt
Monkey Woodrow, Missing Lab Monkeys Found in Baltimore Saloon
A germ infected simian named Woodrow, escaped from Johns Hopkins Hunterian laboratory, was found in a Baltimore saloon. He allegedly brought back a dangerous germ used to inoculate humans. Dr Henry H Schmeisser had been seeking him. a nameless man returned the monkey after finding him.
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Col James E Tate Ends Life in New York Hotel
Col James E Tate, Baltimore resident and Georgia native, hanged himself in a Broadway hotel room. He faced heavy stock losses after backing American Express and other holdings, with $3,900 in a bankbook showing on deposit. he was known for expensive tastes and a storied family background including kin to former Georgia Governor Tate and Admiral Schley.
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James E. Tate
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Broadway
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Parcel Post
Washington
Congress
American Express Company
Col Tate
South America
Colgate
Baron
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George
Raleigh
Fear Sulzer Forgets Story Of Two 10000 Gifts
Albany rumor mill swirls around the Sulzer impeachment with reports of two 10000 contributions allegedly kept from lawyers. Carnegie Trust Company records are being reviewed to trace Sulzer stock dealings linked to Mrs Sulzer and the “Big Four” securities. George W. Egbert, the state bank examiner, subpoenaed to testify about the Carnegie books and Sulzer’s transactions.
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Des Arc woman kept dog in cell amid murder case
Special to The Washington Post Des Arc Missouri October reports a jailed Belle Delaney keeps a dog with her, claiming to share rations while police link the animal to the slaying of John Howard. Howard's body was found chained in the White River weeks earlier and a houseboat scene yielded murder traces. Delaney denies the killing.
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White River Three Weeks Ago. Evidence of A Death Atrugele
Portland Worker Survives 1500-Volt Shock at Plant
In Bonny Eagle power plant Portland laborer E A Naylor stood on a switch cell and absorbed more than 1500 volts from the switch board. Fellow workers shut off power and darkened the city briefly. The board carried 3000 volts and Naylor received the induction.
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Bonny Eagle
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Naylor
World Series On Scoreboard Stories By Joe S Jackson
The Post will open World Series coverage tomorrow from New York with a complete review and game reports. Joe S Jackson and other special writers will present every angle with play by play and detailed narrative.
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Joe S. Jackson
New York
Post
Baseball Writers’ Association
Rive Bandits Back 2 Killed in Fighting at Tsaoyang
U S legation warns of consequences as government forces and bandits clash at Tsaoyang near Hankow. Four thousand troops surround the town as a group of American and Norwegian missionaries are held captive. Reports say bandits attempted escape, heavy fighting, and uncertain fate of captives. some foreigners possibly injured.
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Gelsh
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Lather
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Mr. Johnson
Save 800 Dogs From Knife by Philadelphia Women
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia October 5. Women agents of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals bought 800 dogs at 1 dollar each to spare them from vivisection. The purchases were from boys and tramps at 50 cents each, funding a three year war against medical men led by Miss Henrietta Ogden. Katherine Nicholson and Mrs William Poole acted as society representatives in the cage.
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University of Pennsylvania
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William Poole
Woman Found Strangled on Prairie Near Mason City
The body of a woman was found on a prairie near a suburb, clothes torn, strangled with a heavy cord. Fresh automobile tracks suggest murder at a distant place. She resembled Miss Ida Leegson, once a summer resident at the Morris home, who planned to teach in Mason City public schools.
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Charles Kluck
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Morris
Art Institute
Mason City
Iowa
Jealousy blamed in Highbridge dance hall murder
Mre James Smith, 85, was shot and instantly killed by Mra Silas Gibson in a dance hall at Highbridge. Mrs Smith held a 10 month old baby when Gibson approached from behind and fired the fatal shot. Jealousy is believed to have caused the crime.
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President Wilson Visits Hit Boy in Providence Hospital
Raymond Crawford, a penniless messenger hurt when President Wilson’s car struck him, recounts the accident to the president in a ward at Providence Hospital. Wilson reassures him about jobs, meets staff, and notes his mother’s gratitude as Crawford faces recovery and medical checks.
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Prison reform zealot endures Auburn dungeon for study
New York official Osborne, after seven days inside Auburn, reports the prison system cruel and ineffective. He describes a taste of every inmate’s experience including a night in the dungeon and rationed bread and water, arguing the system erases initiative and mirrors slavery. He plans reforms to save human life and urges broader study for the commission.
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Adirondack deer hunter fatally shoots self during outing
A 12 year old Amherst or Turin youth accidently shoots himself in the Adirondacks during a Deer season gathering by Moose River. A party of friends split up after deer sightings. a fatal shot struck Jones in the chest as a cry was heard. The exact sequence remains unclear.
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Todas
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Ashe
Adirondack hunting accident injures two in Corinth
In a hunting mishap near Corinth New York Duane Davignon is fatally wounded after Fred Fish drops his son causing a stray shot to hit Davignon in the back. The incident occurred in the Adirondack woods with other local residents affected.
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Duane Davignon
Corinth
Fred Fish
Davignon
Corinta
TAPPERS GET HIS 64,000 IN WIRE TAPPING SWINDLE
New York October 6 1905 a wealthy Winnipeg Manitoba former city official aged 64 was fleeced of 64 000 by wire tappers in New York. He identified pictures of Gondorf gang members among the suspects. The victim met the con artists in West Baden Indiana who posed as betting officials. He arrived in New York and lost 44 000. The case is before the district attorney.
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West Bader
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