Mayor race in New York embroils Hearst and Tammany affair
Hearst denounces machine tactics as Hughes refuses aid and Gaynor fights back in a heated New York mayoral contest. Attacks focus on Murphy and McCarren as Barnard and Woodruff machine factions clash. Gaynor reiterates denial of antibetting ties while Amory, Ivins, and others face charges amid campaign tensions.
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Death of Judge J C MacRae, NC jurist and dean
Raleigh reports the sudden death of James Cameron MacRae in Chapel Hill at age, a longtime North Carolina jurist who served as associate justice of the supreme court, former legislator, Civil War veteran, and since 1899 professor and dean of UNC Law, editor of the North Carolina Journal of Law. The state supreme court ordered mourning drapes.
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New Cabinet For Colombia Secre tary Resigns in Shakeup
Bogota October 18 Alejandro Bolera resigns as secretary of state prompting expectations of a full cabinet overhaul. The current cabinet, formed last August, may be completely replaced.
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Colombia
Alejandro Bolera
Estrada Asks Envoy Names A Diplomatic Agent
Titan Estrada leader of the Nicaraguan revolution appeals to Secretary Knox for formal recognition of his provisional government. He reports control of the Atlantic coast from Greytown and has appointed Dr Salvador Cautrilla as envoy and asks accreditation of a diplomat to the provisional government. The State Department states the US follows recognition only after de facto control and ability to fulfill treaty obligations, remaining a neutral spectator until then.
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Haitian Rebels Fight Near Dajabon and Capture Guayadin
Reports from Cape Halton describe an engagement between Haitian insurgents and government troops at Canonge near Dajabon. Insurgents ambushed advancing troops then feinted toward Dajabon, captured Guayadin and Sabaneta with little resistance, as loyal forces entered Dajabon. Rumors say La Vega may have fallen and the frontier buckles to insurgent control.
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Intiock
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la Vega
Revolt in Ecuador Highlights Government Crackdown
In Guynaul near Ambate a band rebelled but fled under government advance led by General Emilia eran. Several prisoners were captured as Teran escaped. Congress granted the executive extraordinary powers and stays in session ten days longer.
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Congrass
Deadly boiler blast at Griffin Sawmill near El Dorado
An explosion at Griffin Sawmill plant near El Dorado Ark. killed seven people and injured three others. A brick from the blast struck Mrs J C wife of the superintendent in her home nearby. Two white men are believed fatally hurt.
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Griffin Sawmill Company
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Mercyhome
Million for votes will take a house here
New York progressives applaud Carrie Chapman Catt as she arrives to advocate suffrage at a public appearance. She aims to convert Mr Taft to the women's cause, asserting the president is not the country’s sole important figure and highlighting faith in his leadership over his predecessor.
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London
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Woman’s Freedom League
German Princess Victoria Louise Confirmed In Berlin
Princess Victoria Louise daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiserin Auguste Victoria was confirmed in Potsdam church. The event drew princes and officials while suffragists and American visitors welcomed her. Plans include a Washington campaign and a mass meeting in Albert Hall with a pledge to spend up to a million dollars on the U S equal suffrage effort.
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the Nations Progressive Union
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Taft
Portola Celebration Draws San Francisco Crowds
World to toast Portola as modern impersonator lands tomorrow morning. Exposition train brings 190000 visitors to the city. a global toast follows at embassies and legations in London Paris Vienna Madrid Rome Berlin The Hague. Queen Vergilia proclaims merry celebrations. Taft’s toast dispatched to major capitals.
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Elephant chases Roosevelt in Nairobi encounter
Nairobi reports a government engineer Mr Cresawelt arriving with news that Mr Roosevelt narrowly escaped a charging elephant during a big game hunt. Accompanied by Mr Conninghame, guide, Roosevelt and guide shot the herd and killed a bull on the second attempt. A second elephant charged as reloading began. both men hid behind trees while Cunninghame diverted the bull.
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Portugal's Boy King Manuel III of Portugal
Portu gal's King Manuel III, aged 16, lies abed in Lisbon with intestinal trouble and fever. Son of the assassinated King CArton and Crown Prince Louis Philippe, his succession followed recent deaths. Rumors of an alliance with British princesses Beatrice and Patricia circulate. religion is a barrier. Auction notice for furniture and signs at 1010 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, tomorrow at 11 a.m., by W S McCarthy executor.
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Pirate attack near Bahamas reported by British ship Row anmore
Captain J Philan of the British steamship Rowanmore reported a piratical attempt by a strange schooner named Lionface off Cay Fort Shoal Light northeast of Florida. Four men tried to board, demanded to leave their disabled vessel, and were repelled by armed crew. The incident occurred October 6 as the Lionface fled among Bahamas isles.
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Beal Daughter Turns 18 as D.A.R. Honors Pawtucket Chapter
Special to The Washington Post from Providence October 18. Mrs Phoebe Raymont Irish, the last of the eight real daughters of Pawtucket Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrated her 18th birthday today. She lives with her daughter Mrs Hannany French and enjoyed an automobile ride with friends before a reception at her home. Floral gifts arrived from Pawtucket Chapter and others. Born in Littles Compton October 187? she was the eldest of nine children of Anthony Dedham and Salisbery.
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Mre. H. Conant
Clergymen Asked to Help Pick Honest Jurors
Wilkes-Barre judges in Pennsylvania urge clergymen to identify trustworthy parishioners to serve as jurors. Letters to local clergy request names of two suitable citizens per parish to improve juror quality for the upcoming year. The move aims to ensure politics does not influence juror selection.
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Wilkes-Barre
Skeleton of Girl Found in Woods Near Islip
The bleached skeleton of a young woman was found in a lonely woodland near Islip Long Island. The coroner could not identify the victim. A mass of blond hair with a red ribbon bow lay near the skull. Teeth showed wear and gold fillings. The skull bore marks of violence raising questions of suicide or murder.
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Islip
Long Island
Ahick -Maas
King Alfonso Angers as Cabinet Teeters in Spain
A Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso's heated clash with the premier over pardons amid a push by liberal leader Moret for government change. Rumors say Ascarraga could become temporary premier if Maura resigns, with France and Britain reportedly preferring Maura exit. Spanish minister in Havana protests student imagery of the king as demonstrators rally. A Berlin protest labels Ferrer’s execution a legal murder, signed by Haeckel Hauptmann Liebermann Debmel and others.
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Diario Universa! Today
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Hardie Warns Edward VII On King’s Political Role
London reports James Ke ll Hardie and other MPs urged the king to stay out of party politics. A Ferrer demonstration in Trafalgar Square was cited. Hardie warned that if the king interferes in budget matters, the crown could suffer. He said if Foreign Secretary Grey does nothing, blame will fall on the government for Ferrer’s shooting.
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London
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Yorkshire
Ferrer
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James Kerr Hardie
Sunderland
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Great Britain
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Grey
Fleming War Careless Death Jury Finds Negligence
Coroner's Jury ruled John Fleming a Chamber of Commerce member died from his own carelessness after being crushed by a car shifter at Cartfal Traction Company shops on 8223 M Street Northwest. Deputy Coroner Glaze Brook oversaw the inquest. An eyewitness testified Fleming was warned but did not hear it before the accident occurred.
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Paris aerial feats and Paris races draw crowds and accidents
Count de Lambert flies from Juvisy to Paris and back in a Wright biplane, soaring over the Eiffel Tower and drawing 160,600 spectators. Orville Wright greets the aviator as Blanc’s monoplane crashes, wounding a woman and injuring a dozen others. At Blackpool, events include Farman and Pawan flights, a Rawgter achievement, and a Molon accident with a ditch. Keindel in Berlin falls from 19 meters with minor injuries.
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de Lambert
United States
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Lambert
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Count de Bembert
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Blackpool
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Farman
Alo
Molon
Wyndham
Berlin
Keindel
Wright
Spanish defeat enemy at Nador with casualties reported
Spanish forces comprising three regiments and a mounted battery repelled enemy units west of Nador during reconnaissance. Casualties included two officers killed and fourteen men wounded. Moors losses not stated.
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Nador
School for TMMiterate in Rockvute Pa
Voters in Rockville Pennsylvania join efforts to organize and hold district by district instruction sessions for members of the Republican Party in Nanant County. The plan outlines countywide schools to educate and mobilize militia members and political supporters.
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Republican Party
McCarren Signs Checks Amid Health Concerns
New York Oct. 18 State Senator Patrick H McCarten of Brooklyn improved enough to sign two checks one for campaign contributions and one for charity His pulse was irregular and heart weakness continued worrying his physician Asked about recovery he said I am afraid to say yes and afraid to say no The senator’s inquiry about campaign practices was not answered by Director Hughes who has barred tabloid politics.
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Asquith
Patrick H. McCarten
Brooklyn
Prae
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Tabir
Bold swindle case ends with five years in Sing Sing
Samuel J. Bondius was sentenced to five years in Sing Sing after attempting to obtain $50 000 from the Franklin Trust Company by posing as heir to M. T. Bondins of Omaha Nebr He induced the bank to take a 300 draft payable to himself and obtained a pass book then caused a Brooklyn merchant to cash a large check before the draft was honored in Omaha.
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Trust Company
New York
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Sing Sing
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Omaht
Nebr
Franklin Trust Company
Omaha
Death by own action after bank crisis shocks Mineral Point
Frank H. Hanscome 68, cashier of the First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin, died by taking poison and shooting himself after a bank closure and embezzlement charges against Vice President Phil Aven. Aven claimed Hanscome innocent, citing his distress over the bank troubles and recent disclosures. Hanscome’s death followed a long tenure at the bank with no vacations, and he left a widow and two daughters. State funds in the bank were seized and a Nashville bank failure left over $300,000 owing.
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First National Bank
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Dahl
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Banker Gone Short in Oxford Michigan Treasury Shortfall
Oxford Michigan October 18 report says Mark L Hagle village treasurer and part owner of three banks is $25 000 short in accounts with two banks and the village The losses range 540 to 6000 with Leonard Bank fully owned by Hagle and Hadley Bank in partnership with other locals The Hadley short is about 8000 and Haglie fled to Detroit Friday before being seen since He is married with two children and is alleged to have forged notes to cover his detlations
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Washington Post
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Haciey Bank
Hagie
Detroit
Twombley in poor health amid rumors of attack
Special to The Washington Foo reports H McK Twombley III in poor health and absent from his MUls building desk since June. Wavering health blamed on Winey disease, while others speculate the real cause is the alleged attack connected to December’s eating incidents at New York Central.
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Muls
Decembiey
York Central
Taft Sees Cornerstone Laying and Alamo Visit in Texas
President Taft spends four days at Charles P. Taft’s ranch near Corpus Christi. He reviews troops at San Antonio and lays a cornerstone at Fort Sam Houston. He speaks at the Alamo praising Texas liberty and the friendship with Mexico and United States leaders.
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Day
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Dinkinsen
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