Health threat from riverfront swamps prompts widespread land reclamation talk
Leaders of River Front Citizens Associations urge reclaiming marshy flats along the river to curb disease carried by mosquitoes. Dr Richard A. Benton and others warn the area endangers residents and city health, advocating a project near the Anacostia and Navy Yard to drain and develop the lowlands for public good.
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District urged to reclaim Anacostia flats for park
Real estate dealer John F Trenchoe and others in the southeast argue that swamp and peat along the riverfront render areas worthless to residents. They urge Congress to reclaim the land and convert it into a park or usable ground, claiming health, beauty, and economic benefits for Washington. Local supporters vow to fight for the project to wipe out the Anacostia flats.
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Mysterious Murder Near Paris: Heufnagel Found Slain
In Washington County near Paris a wealthy farmer, Charles Heufnagel, is found hacked to pieces beside his corpse on a cornfield path. Robbery appears likely as valuables and papers missing. Coroner and district attorney lead a cross-state investigation with officers in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia pursuing clues.
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Peace Corner
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Crie
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Ohio
West Virginia
Taft Sermon on Self Control in Fresno Outdoor Service
President Taft spoke in Fresno at an open air service in city hall square to a crowd of thousands. He urged self restraint in government and family life, warning that majority rule without discipline leads to turmoil. He tied the message to popular government and the need for the majority to govern itself with restraint.
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Washington Post
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Los Angeles
City Hall
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Presidential Pardons Do Not Restore Civil Rights Experts Say
A President may grant clemency to convicts while civil rights remain limited by state laws. Many believe federal pardons restore voting rights, but authorities note citizenship stays and only state laws revoke or restore the franchise. The issue persists as citizens and jurists debate post pardon rights and eligibility.
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Practical Christianity Highlighted by Rockefeller Sermon
In Cleveland the Euclid Avenue Baptist Sunday school discusses deeds over scripture. John D Rockefeller emphasizes daily acts of kindness, contrasting two neighbors to show happiness comes from helping others. An auction notice for rare mahogany furniture and Thieme decorations at Sloan Galleries follows.
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Taft Urges Rule of Law in Popular Government
In a nationwide speech Taft argues that popular government is fragile and must be kept within constitutional checks. He notes majority rights and minority protections as sacred, praising self restraint and rule by law as essential to stable, thoughtful policies. The president’s Yosemite to Fresno journey showcased a diverse crowd of Japanese, Armenians, Chinese, and others, symbolizing inclusive national unity.
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Cats Guarded by Fourteen Cats After Woman Found Slain
Miss Mary J Johnson aged 67 was found murdered in her Wallingford home on Oct 10. She lived alone with fourteen cats as her sole companions. Robbery is suspected. autopsy ordered. The body was discovered in her lonely residence, the only known contact in years.
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Miss Johnson
Years for Exploring Party Missing in Canadian Wilds
Prof Leith of Wisconsin and companions have vanished during a rock formation survey near Hudson Bay. The expedition, funded to aid the Canadian government, left March and entered northern Ontario woods in June. No word has come since they were due back in late September, with winter conditions making return unlikely.
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Geology and Mines
University of Wisconsin
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Whiderness
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Superior
Francis Adame
Deerwood
Minn
Camill
Abbilbe
Ontario Wood
Canada
Fort Albany
Moose Jaw Post
Gaynor attacks Hearst in mayoral fight over independence league
William J. Gaynor accuses William Randolph Hearst of breach of faith and lavish spending as the mayoral race heats up. Hearst denies changing plans and plans to run with a new party, while party factions scramble over petitions, endorsements, and ballot access.
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Europe
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Thit
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Imane
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Carnege Hall
Parson’s claim on upstate bargain questioned by state senator
Special to The Washington Post from Canandaigua N Y October. State Senator Joan Raines replies to Herbert Parsons on a disputed deal allegedly shaping election law votes. She reviews Agnew bills, rule suspensions, and the April 29 vote showing splits across Bronx Republicans and Democrats from below the Bronx, denying a Democratic payoff.
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Washington Post
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Herbert Parsons Charnt
Up State
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Herbert Parsons
Cannon
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Agnew
Yan Alfested
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McCarren
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Davenport
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Life and death fight ends in double tragedy
A man named Link and his wife were awoken by a heated quarrel over business reverses. Link announced suicide and attempted to kill his wife, firing four times. Mrs Link fought for her life as Link shot himself, dying instantly. The tragedy followed his recent financial reverses.
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Registration Officer Cited in Move to Purge Voter List
In Norfolk, Oct 10, registry officer Harry S Arlington was cited by Judge Hankel to show cause why about 2000 names should not be struck from the registration books of the First and Second wards. The action follows a motion by Antifaion League representatives, marking the opening of a test case in the campaign to purge the rolls.
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Miz VICTORY CHALLENGED IN HERR THUM REPORT
Geneva officials suspend standings in a recent Zurich race after Otto Thum of Dettvn Hungery claims Edgar W Mic landed in Sfungacs. The committee seeks Thum for more details and a follow up report.
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Dettvn Hungery
Edgar W Mic
Sfungacs
Herr Thum
Mass for Georgetown students opens university services
The Dahlgren chapel at Georgetown University hosted a high mass for the opening of all university schools. Rev W J Stanton urged the union of education and religion, denouncing evolution and secularism while praising religious training as essential to moral letters and arts.
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Golbach S
Wanei J McCann
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Wiliam J Stanton
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God
Trey
Eliot Evolution
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Hendel
Detroit Today Fans Pack Grounds for Third Battle
Detroit is baseball mad as crowds fill the grounds for the Third Battle between local rival teams. Winch is expected to view the struggle while Clarke worries over his pitchers and Leifield may be sent to the mound for Prestburg Fayonte at 7.
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S—Clarke
Leifield
Detroit Fans Await Rain Plan For World Series Game
A Chicago style score of fan fervor grips Detroit as rain threatens tomorrow's World Series game. Officials plan field protection while managers debate pitching rotations and lineup choices. Local wagers reflect optimism despite weather, with Detroit aiming to clinch in a tight contest against Pittsburgh.
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