Insects Threaten City Health in Riverfront Marshes
Dr. Richard A. Bi PoNi led a campaign by the Southwest Association urging land reclamation of swamp flats from the river to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. They argued health risks affect residents, workers, and officials, and proposed building a new 311 Avenue bridge to speed remediations and improve sanitation for the district.
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District backing to reclaim swamp land for Anacostia park
Real estate dealer John F Trenchoe and others urge Congress to reclaim Anacostia riverfront swamp and peat to create a park or develop the area for health, beauty, and commerce. Residents of the southeast and northwest sections demand action to rid the flats and boost property appeal and city growth.
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Desperate Struggle Ends in Murder of Wealthy Farm Owner
Miss Henniagel found her father Charles Heufnagel murdered beside a cornfield path near Paris after a week missing. Evidence shows a brutal attack with a heavy weapon, his arm broken, face severed, and valuables possibly stolen. Coroner Heffran and District Attorney Aceann lead the probe with investigators across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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Taft Sermon on Self Control Draws Fresno Crowd
President Taft spoke in Fresno at city hall square on a three hour stop en route to Los Angeles. He urged self restraint in government and home life, stressing that a majority must conquer itself for popular government to work, and warning against minority overreach as a check on power.
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President Taft Pardons Rights Misconceptions Clarified
The article explains that federal pardons do not restore civil rights or citizenship. It notes many misbeliefs about losing citizenship on conviction and clarifies that restoration of rights is governed by state laws. The piece cites ongoing pardon matters, with Taft and the Attorney General handling over 120 cases in summer. It mentions the Pittsburg-Detroit game and reflects on state versus federal authority over voting rights.
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Practical Christianity vs scripture in daily deeds at Euclla Avenue church
In a Sunday school talk at Euclla Avenue Baptist, John D. criticizes too much scripture without deeds. He cites Rockefeller's example of kindness over sermon, recalling two neighbors one who quoted Scripture incessantly and another who helped boys with rides, cider, and apples to illustrate living faith. An auction note about a mahogany cabinet sale follows.
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Taft Appeals to Nation on Law and Minority Rights
The speech defends majority rule within constitutional limits, stressing that government rests on law and self restraint. It contrasts minority rights with governance by law, urging unity and orderly policy. Taft’s California trip includes Merced, Fresno, and a Japanese goodwill gesture before departing for Los Angeles.
Cathay Recluse Mary Johnson Found Murdered With Pets
Miss Mary J Johnson a 67 year old recluse was found murdered in her Wallingford home surrounded by fourteen cats her only companions. Robbery is the suspected motive and authorities ordered an autopsy. The case notes she kept a safe as her hobby and sole interest.
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Explorer Party Missing In Northern Canada Quest For Ore
Professor Leith of Wisconsin and companions vanished while searching rock formations near Hudson Bay for Canadian government interests. No word since they entered northern Ontario forests in June, expected back by late September. late season makes return unlikely. The team includes Hugh M. Roberts of Superior and Francis Adame of Deerwood.
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Gaynor attacks Hearst amid mayoral campaign clash
Democratic hopeful William J. Gaynor condemns William Randolph Hearst over breach of faith and alleged pressure to run. Hearst counters, pledging support if nominated, as campaign finance and petition battles unfold with independent league drama and party power struggles in New York.
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Parson’s Washington bargain denied by Up-State Republicans
Canandaigua October report carries Joan Raines reply to Herbert Parsons charge that upstate Republicans struck a deal with Democrats to defeat election law amendments and aid Cannon. Raines details Agnew bills, rule suspensions, and the April 29 vote, noting no such bargain existed and expressing doubt about voting for stricter election identification.
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Life and death duel ends in murder suicide
A man named Link and his wife in this city engaged in a fatal bed bound struggle after he threatened to end both their lives. He fired four times, hitting his wife in the heart, then killed himself with the remaining shot. He had suffered serious business reverses recently. The incident followed a quarrel prompted by a plan train. Details from Washington dispatches accompany the report.
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Registration Officer Cited In Virginia Voter Names Challenge
In Norfolk on October 10 Harry S Arlington, registrar for the Second ward, was ordered by Judge Hankel to show cause why about 2000 names should not be struck from the registration list. The Antifalion League, via attorney J Sydney Smith, seeks removal from the First and Second wards. This test case marks the start of a court fight over the validity of the challenged names.
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Miz Victory Challenged After Postal Card Claim
A Zurich races committee delays the standings of a recent handicap event after Otto Thum of Dettvn Hungery says he saw Edgar W Mic in Sfungacs. The committee seeks further report from Thum and awaits clarification of the claim.
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Mass for Students and Education Emphasized at Georgetown
The Dahlgren chapel of the Sacre Heart at Georgetown University hosted a solemn high Mass welcomed by clergy and laity as the opening of all university schools. Rev William J Stanton urged that education and religion go hand in hand, attacking evolution and defending divine guidance alongside human learning.
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Detroit Today: Third Battle Draws Baseball Crowds
Detroit baseball fans fill the grounds as Detroit Is Baseball Mad forecasts a big turnout to watch the clash between Clarke and Pretsburg. Winch is expected to observe the struggle while Leifield may be sent to the mound. Clarke worries over his pitchers as expectations run high.
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Detroit Tigers Rise in World Series Talk
Detroit fans expect a crowded ballpark as rain threatens game day but spirits stay high. The Tigers and Pirates battle for momentum with Clarke hedging pitching choices and Donovan ending a World Series scoring drought amid optimistic chatter.
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