Independent League inquiry into Tammany probe sparks legal action
Oldensburg dispatch details subpoenas for Murphy and Shoder as District Attorney Jerome prepares to question Leader Murphy before the grand jury. Hearst defends Independence League positioning amid accusations of campaign manipulation and notes the League endorsed both Democrats and independents in various contests. Elizabeth Magie explains offering herself for safe passage and reflects on public reaction and offers received.
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Independence League
Jerome
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Rosalsky
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Oldensburg
W. BR. Hearst
Associated Press
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Woodruff
Senate
Assembly
Congress
Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Konuments to Be Dedicated to Three New York Regiments
A reception included Mrs Mayers and Mr Dunn with attendees Miss Lela Howard Mary Muldred Clark and Virginia Steele. The gathering noted dedication activities for three New York regiments and highlighted contributions of community members and officers amid a reflective program.
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Calite
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Mr. Dunn
Meadames
Fernald
Clinton Smith
Braig
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Wikinton
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Limeback
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Stelle
Clark
Everette
Adams
Mayers
Whyte
Shaw
Humphrey
Lela Howard
Mary Muldred Clark
Virginia Steele
Bridge Collapse Kills Two in White Haven
A stone bridge failed at White Haven near Wilkes-Barre on October 18 killing Guenther Specht and Andrew Haas, fatally injuring Stacy Mills who suffered broken legs and internal injuries. Six other workers escaped moments before the arch dropped, all from White Haven.
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Speciat
Washington Post
Wilkesharre
White Haven
Guenther Specht
Andrew Haas
Stacy Mills
Specht
Vardaman Announces Senate Run With Controversial Plan
Mississippi governor James K. Vardaman arrives in Chicago and declares his bid against John Sharp Williams for the U S Senate. He advocates unqualified abrogation of the fifteenth amendment, arguing racial differences justify segregation and states that such action would place the Negro where he belongs and let him speak to the nation.
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Washington Post
Chicago
James K. VardaMan
Mississippi
United States
Senate
John Sharp Williams
House
Gov. Vardaman
Weaver's Cabinet Dissolved by Philadelphia Mayor
Philadelphia mayor dissolves the mayor's advisory board, created after a May split with the Republican organization. Mayor Weaver says the board was dissolved on amicable terms and notes the removal of Col. Sheldon Potter, director of public safety, without consulting the advisory group. Members reportedly considered resigning in protest.
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Mayor's Advisory Board
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Sheldon Potter
Pub’ Safety
Hey
Bryan Aid Brought To Light In Philadelphia Speech
In Philadelphia on October 18 three Reform meetings in separate districts addressed by Cannon of the national House of Representatives. He claimed William Jennings Bryan never aided the initiative, but helped pass the Wilson tariff bill. He spoke on treaty with Spain and imperialism, asserting Bryan’s limited involvement.
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Cannon
National House of
Churchill on Reform Battle in New Hampshire
Novelist and defeated Republican nominee Winston Churchill discusses his NH reform campaign against the Boston and Maine Railroad and the party machine. He says the fight produced political change, attracted reform-minded citizens, and laid groundwork for future influence in state politics.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Winston Churchill
New Hampshire
Hot Springs
Boston and Maine Railroad
Lincoln Republicans
Boston and Maine
Machine Party
Boston
Maine
Wwe
Fitzgerald Not Dismissed Pernicious Activity Charge
Postal authorities deny dismissal of the pernicious activity charge against Fitzgerald in Brooklyn. Ruling cites ongoing investigation and procedural grounds. The decision preserves the case path while authorities review evidence and legal standards.
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Brooklyn
Four Firemen Injured and Political Scandal War
Reported prompt denial at the Post Office Department for claims that M A Fitzgerald Brooklyn letter carrier and Fifth District candidate faced forced resignation over pernicious activity. Civil service rules limit campaigning while employed. In Birmingham Alabama a warehouse fire at the Prowell company damaged nearby structures, with extensive flames and late-night blaze.
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New York
M.A. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Congress
Kings County
Independence League
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Willcox
Fang
Exclude Boys From Theater Amid City Protests
Cincinnati authorities clamped down on youths attending the play A Desperate Chase at Heuck's Theater amid complaints from leading citizens. Mayor Dempsey ordered boys under twenty kept out during the run, allowed the company to finish the engagement, and secured a promise the production would not return to Cincinnati.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dempsey
Heuck
Knox on trust cases in White House conference
Former Attorney General Tatke joined the President and Senator Knox in Washington for a long session yesterday regarding pending trust cases. Knox refused to confirm or deny being summoned to discuss the matters, and spent much of the day at the Department of Justice with Assistant Attorney General Purdy in charge of the trust busting suits.
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Purdy
Knox
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Ag Aistant
Atention
Washington
Scrutiny on New York Life ballots in trustees election
Irregularities alleged as officials send ballots with official statements to policyholders. The International Policyholders Committee reports widespread complaints from southern and western states that agents mail statements listing committee candidates, with the candidate list scratched out. Louis Marshall, a policyholder seeking $100,000, protested to NY Life president Orr as deputies from the state superintendent inspect mail at NY Life and Mutual Life offices.
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York
Oet
G. R. Serughaim
International Policytioliers
Kenney
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
New York
Interlonational
International Policyholders' Committee
Louis Marshall
Gugsenheimer, Untermyer
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Orr
New York Lifes
T To Day
New York and Mutual Sife
Kelsey
Isaac’ Muld
New York Life and OC
McArthur
Mutual
Despondent Husband In Yonkers Suicide Attempt
A Yonkers man Edward Brown attempted suicide by inhaling gas after his wife Mrs Brown left him two weeks ago. A note from Brown’s wife and the claim she took 947% and a pet dog were cited in a dispatch received yesterday. Attempts to verify Brown as a resident of the city were unsuccessful.
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Edward Brown
Jngton
Yonkers
Sudden death robs charity in Kansas City estate
Kanese City vet deceased in train incident leaves $500,000 estate of C. E. Schoelkopf to a brother in Chicago and a sister in Württemberg Germany. An unsigned will hinted at charity but no valid document was located. Public administrator to manage the estate after thorough search.
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Kanese City
C. E. Schoelkopf
Chicago
Wurtemburg
Germany
Apa
Lake Mohonk Conference Debates Philippines and Dependent Peoples
The Lake Mohonk Conference discusses needs of dependent peoples and the Philippines. Dr Abbott lauds McKinley and Dewey while criticizing the Senate over tariff, notes many Filipinos employed at Cavite navy yard and urges international co operation against intoxicants and opium traffic.
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Philippines
Lake Mohowk
Friends of the
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Ant
Abbott
McKinley
Dewey
Taft
United States Senate
Harford
Cavite
Navy Yard
Americar Groraion
Stockholders vote to issue 190 million stock for railroad
In Chicago on October 18 stockholders and bondholders of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad authorized issuing 190 million dollars of stock doubling the present capital. Directors were empowered to issue certificates as needed. Seven directors were re elected. President Hughitt said the new stock would create a surplus to meet future needs and help the company keep pace with growing demand.
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Chicago
Northwestern Double Company
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Hughitt
Robberies Strike American Consul in Venice
Venice October 18 thieves entered the residence of Paul Nash the American consul and carried off a large cabinet used to store his jewel collection. The jewels were gone but the cabinet, valued at about 100 dollars, remained missing from the scene.
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Paul Nash
Venice
Nash
Ohio Jury Deliberates Longer in Standard Case
In Findlay Ohio on October 12 jurors in the Standard Oil conspiracy case entered a second night of deliberation without a verdict. Prosecutors say if they fail to agree a retrial for the same company or action against one of the alleged conspirators could begin by mid November. Judge Banker is expected to allow more time before concluding deliberations.
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Yrné
Raz Tin Hag
Ohio
Standard
Findlay
Company of Ohio
Banker J
YMCA Receives Athletic Demonstrations and Classes Begin
Athletes will exhibit gymnastics at a YMCA reception tomorrow evening from 7 30 to 9 30. Knights of St John sponsor a Sunday rally for boys under twelve with the Lone Male Quartet of Baltimore. Y M C A Bible classes start tomorrow at 7 with 110 boys enrolled. a banner will go to the class with the best attendance.
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XM. C. A
Knights of Sir Goditty
Lwine
Baltimore
V. M. GA
Funeral of Sam P. Jones in Cartersville
A large congregation attended the funeral of Rev. Sam P. Jones in Cartersville Georgia. Bishop C M Galloway presided with assistance from prominent ministers. The body will be moved to Atlanta tomorrow to lie in state in the state capitol before a reserving vault placement pending completion of family arrangements.
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Sam P. Jones
Sam Jones
Tabernacle
C. M. Galloway
Minstastypl
Atlanta
State Capitol
Dones
Auto Line For Panama Railroads Nearing Passages
The national assembly discusses several railroad propositions to connect Pacific ports with Panama and a French Panaman syndicate proposal for an automated city service. It approves a plan to build and maintain roads with a $2 per hundredweight import duty on brown sugar.
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Republic
Apair
Baen
Chicago friends seek U S probe into Russian incident
In Chicago on October 18 friends of Miss Margaret Winhafer of Creston Iowa report she wed and was dragged from a train in Russia due to passport defect. They plan to petition the State Department in Washington for an investigation and punishment of soldiers involved. Sun Charles W Lasberg and Helso wrote letters to Washington and the American Ambassador in Berlin urging official protest and clarification.
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Margaret Winhafer
Creston
Iowa
Russia
Cassport
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Washington
Charles
W. Lasbeg
Helso
Ambassidor
Berlin
Piatis
Casa
Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau reports dangerous winds along the Atlantic coast as a strong storm moves east from the Great Lakes region toward New England and the Middle Atlantic. Rain is forecast for the Lake region and New England, with generally fair conditions elsewhere on Friday and Saturday. Northeasterly winds are expected along coastal areas, with brisk northerly winds on the Gulf coast and lower lakes. Special forecasts warn biorth warnings from Cape Cod to Florida after high tides. Temperature readings across multiple times show highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s with varying humidity.
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Washington
Atlantic Tome
Byer Lake Superior
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Priiay
Temperatures in other cities reported by Wilkie
Weather figures show Thursday temperatures in several cities with rainfall noted. Details are garbled but indicate varying highs and lows across locations, including Asheville and other points, with times and readings obscured by OCR errors.
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Ain
Asheville
al Op
Indiapcort
Demand for accounting in Cincinnati campaign fund case
In Cincinnati on October 18, Louis H. Kentz, a former city employee, filed suit seeking an accounting of 170 102 dollars from last year’s Republican city campaign fund. He claims he contributed 15 dollars and seeks distribution of about 14 000 dollars alleged on hand after campaign expenses. The petition names the finance committee and individual members as defendants, listing alleged contributions including 6 250 from federal employees, 25 from state officials, 59 500 from private corporations, and 60 000 from public service and steam railways. The case was filed in the Common Pleas Court.
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Ohio
Louis Hi. Kentz
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