Paris Race Riot at Longchamp Over Fake Start
A 100000-strong Paris crowd rioted at Longchamp after a believed fake start halted the Bolts de Boulogne race. Fire, raiding booths, and assaults followed as money, horses, and betting booths were attacked. Prefect Lepine restored order after intense vandalism and injuries.
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Paris
Longchamps
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Gran Stand
Immenag Field
Yemen
Billa
Lucky Drink Incident Reported In Brooklyn Youth
Special to The Washington Past New York October 14 details a troubling scene at Fort Hamilton involving a nine year old, Lov'e F 1 nine, and companions. A pint bottle found led to a forced drink, ending with one boy collapsing and others fleeing. The report notes a dying condition for Reed and mentions Atlantic Avenue and Third Avenue.
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Wood warns Philippines garrison at Manila would be barely sufficient against foreign disturbance
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood argues against troop reductions in the Philippines, urging a strong garrison near Manila and extended forces for contingencies. He notes insufficient defense even with concentrated troops and calls for artillery, cavalry reinforcement, and a stable civil government while reporting on Samar unrest and malaria combat progress.
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Samar
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Wood
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Department of the Visayas
Haseen
Mount Dajo
Mindanap
Mecca
Gen Wood
Congress
Smits
Auto Ride Exposed in New Jersey Swindle Case
Special dispatch from Montclair reports Chief Mee Henry Gallagher secured arrest warrants for George Wallace and Benjamin F. Adams in a September 2 swindle targeting Miss Heane Wood of Upper Montclair. The case sparked a violent uproar with threats against Mrs Mahaffey, who was arrested after shooting.
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Mra Mahaffey
Knights of Pythias to Consider Liquor Exclusion Petition
In New Orleans the biennial Knights of Pythias encampment gathers about 1,000 camped at City Park race course with total attendance near 5,000. The supreme council will vote on a petition to exclude liquor dealers and hotelkeepers running bars from Pythian membership during the five day event. The encampment opens Monday afternoon under Major General Arthur J. Stebbart and concludes next Saturday.
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New Orleans
City Park
Arthur J. Stebbart
Supreme Council
Mquor
Pythien
Chauffeur Dies In Ramapo Road Crash Near Harriman Estate
A New York chauffeur Louie Lieber was killed when his Renault ran wild on a steep Ramapo mountain road near Harriman. Daughters of R Fulton Cutting escaped uninjured after leaping from the Laudeliette car as it plunged down the mountainside. The rescue and pursuit by Arden Farms treasurer W H L McClellan failed to save Lieber. Greenwich accident injured four, with two women lifting the car to free the driver. J V Van Haelen suffered serious injuries in a separate hillside crash.
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New York
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Greenwich
Washington
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Conn
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Tragic River Accident Claims Stuart and Woman
Special to Thu Detroit reports a man identified as Stuart and his female companion died after their boat capsized in cold river waters near Ford. They attempted to swim to safety but succumbed to exposure as temperatures fell to near freezing. Stuart leaves a wife and daughter. the woman's name is not specified in the fragment.
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Cadwell
Bath Party Call Does Not Go Forward
Robert Lindenberg, a Columbus society figure, canceled a Turkish bath party planned as a prelude to his wedding. He cited overwhelming publicity from promoters, photographers, and press, plus a Chicago hustler's offer of $500 and 29 percent of gross receipts for a moving picture privilege, as the final trigger for the cancellation.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
Robert
Lindenberg
Society Belle
Tequesta
Chicago
Baby Rescued From Eagle Attack In Rhodes Home
Special to The Washington Post Chamberlin, Oct. 14. A 17 month old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs G G Rhodes, was seized by an eagle while playing alone at home. The mother rushed out with a broom, struck the bird as it clung to the dress, and the child was dropped unharmed after the eagle fled.
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Washington Post
Chamberlin
G.g. Rhodes
Eagins
Two Killed in Boiler Room Explosion Aboard Colonia
Two men died and three more were severely burned when a boiler room explosion on the steam yacht Colonia in Oyster Bay Harbor occurred as Commodore Bourne and his party prepared to leave for Oakdale. Engineer Leonard and Fireman Southard survived initial injuries, others gravely burned. the ship sustained damage but no fire.
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Washington Post
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Oyster Bay Harbor
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New York Yacht Club
Commodore Bourne
Coronia
Seawanhaka
Seawanhaka Yacht Club Shortly Before Noon. Mr. Bourne
Oakdale
Long Island
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Leonard
Southard
Oyster Hay
Nassau Hospital
Minsola
Brouwer Trial May Stop Over Ptomaine Poisoning
Special to The Washington Post from Toms River New Jersey October 14 Attorney Edmund Wison chief counsel for Dr Brouwer confined to bed due to ptomaine poisoning he may not continue the trial. Dr John Marshall a defense witness also poisoned and in serious condition in Philadelphia. Both men had lobster Friday night. Two jurymen Bett and Cobb also ill with ptomaine poisoning threatening continuation of proceedings.
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Washington Post
Toms River
N. J
Edmund Wison
Brouwer
John Marshall
Philadelphia
Marshall
Wilson
Bett
Cobb
Senor Casasus Resigns as Mexican Ambassador to U S
Mexico City reports Senor Joaquin D. Casasus formally tendered his resignation as Mexican Ambassador to the United States to President Diaz. Health issues forced the move, with Enrique Creel named as front runner to succeed and now governor of Chihuahua. Casasus travels to Paris for health treatment amid lengthy illness.
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Joaquin D. Carag5us
United States
Diaz
Senor Casasus
Monthety
Senor Casagus
Senor
Enrique C. Greel
Chihuahua
Republic
Washington
Paris
Enrique Creel
Casasus
México
Hankow Disaster Fire Kills Hundreds of Chinese Passengers
Hongkong October 14 reports that on the British steamship Hankow at her wharf a blaze killed hundreds of Chinese, mostly women, as the ship burned within five minutes into a furnace. European passengers were awakened and fled in night clothes. Fire brigades battled flames rising over sixty feet aided by Flora signals.
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Hongkong
Hankow
Branch
Flora
Naval Dock Yard
Fatal Tenement Fire on Christopher Street
Two killed and many injured in a five story tenement blaze on Christopher Street. Fire of incendiary origin started in a wood cellar, cutting off the main exit as tenants crowded fire escapes and windows. Victims include Mrs Zita de Lyons and Mrs Roth Tyeon. Lottie Small reported in serious condition.
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New York
Christopher Street
Zita DE Lyons
Empire
Roth Tyeon
Lottie Small
Split Judiciary Ticket in Independence League Ruling
The Independence League rejected two names on the New York judiciary slate. It endorsed the Democratic ticket with exceptions for John J. Brady and Francis S. McAvoy, proposing Matthew F. Brown and Utton Rosalsky instead, both also backed by Republicans.
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State
New York
Independence] League
John J._Brady
Supreme Court
Francis 8. McAvoy
Court of General Seissions
League
Megistrate Matthew F. Brown
Utton Rosalsky
Fredenhall Acquitted in Quar Term Master Case
Manila October 15 Maj Fredenhall accused of irregularities and misappropriating funds in the Quartermaster's Department has been acquitted as charges were not proven. The trial in civil court noted a $49 shortage in Ray funds. Gov Gen Smith announces civil rights restoration for Cavite by year end.
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Fredenhall
Quartermaster’s Department
Gen Smith
Cavite
Grosvenor Urges Third Term For President
Ohio congressman Charles H. Grosvenor argues in Ohio Magazine that no man is above public demand and that a president elected should bow to calls for re election if the people so demand. The article, in early proof, omits names to emphasize the principle over individuals.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
Republic
Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
Obio
Grosygnor
United States
Root to Tell of Tri trans Mississippi congress in KC
In Kansas City on November 2 23 the trans Mississippi congress will hear two Cabinet members. Secretary of State Elihu Root will address the opening day on the Rio de Janeiro Payama conference results. Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw will discuss U S financial problems.
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Elihu Root
Rio de Janeiro
South America
the Treasury
Lesle M. Shaw
United States
John Barrett
Colombia
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
A .Newall
Joseph
Louisiana
Texas
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Alaska
W. Hoer
Gannon Seeks Victory Tales With The President
Wheelhorse of the G O P with running mate Watson visited Washington to meet National Chairman Cortelyou and the President. They plan meetings in West Virginia and discuss Maine state issues, Republican prospects in Indiana Missouri Ohio and the Empire State. Watson optimistic on next House majority while citing strong GOP conditions nationwide.
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Maine
Sydaker Cannon
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George B. Cortelyou
Virginia
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Congress
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Missouri
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New York
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Labor leader to tour major cities opposing Republicans
The federation of labor plans a morning address then travels to Newark Pennsylvania Williamsport and other points in Cannon's district. He aims to counter the Speaker's return to Congress and back Hearst for governor, with speeches in towns along the way
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Luxare Champ Ca Cubs Victory Phrase
The fragment references Luxare Champ Ca or Oy avacus Victory or the Cubs, hinting at a sports or team victory context involving a Cubs entity and a named champion. The exact details are unclear from the OCR fragment.
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The
Cubs
World Championship Series Pitchers Clash Ends in Sox Victory
Chicago’s White Sox defeated Mordecai Brown and the Cubs 8 to 3 at South Side Park in front of about 80,000 fans. Harry White pitched steadily as Comiskey’s men attacked early, driving Brown from the box and scoring five runs in the opening innings. Frank Chance’s Cubs rallied late but could not overcome the Sox, who outhit their rivals and secured the World Series lead.
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Boz
Nationals
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Te Comisker
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