Roosevelt in Jacksonville Drives Crowds to Welcome Key to City
President Roosevelt received a hero’s welcome in St. Augustine era, Jacksonville and the Seminole Club, as he spoke on Good Citizenship. He praised thrift among African Americans, urged education for all races, and noted the need for tradesmen and farmers to build a strong nation. The visit featured electric lights, floral garlands, and a flower gate tribute.
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Negro School
St. Augustine
Ponce de Leon
Fort Marton
Carrie
Ming
Praise From Vatican Editorial on Roosevelt Speeches
The Observator Romano, Vatican organ, dedicates its leading editorial to President Roosevelt's South journey talks. It lauds his speech as practical and energetic, free of visionary or presumptuous tones, and says his words will please those seeking political clarity.
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Observator Romano
Vatican
Roosevelt
South
Ministers Leave Fez as Franco German Accord Takes Hold
Paris reports Count von Tattenbach Ashold and M Taillandier are set to depart Fez signaling the Sultan's loss of direct Moroccan control. The move marks the international conference gaining authority over Moroccan affairs and dampens Morocco’s hopes sparked by Emperor William's Tangier visit. The Sultan now faces continued foreign oversight as ministers depart.
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Morocco
William
Tangier
Fez
Insane Mother's Deed Shocks City Home Tragedy
New York reports a deranged mother Caroline Dreher aged 42 killed her young son by gas in their Third Avenue home after undressing him and placing him to bed. Her other son Bernai forced entry two hours later to find the scene and a note claiming she would have cared for Joseph.
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New York
Caroline Dreher
Joseph
Third Ave
Rue
Bérnai
Taft Boosts Herrick Endorsement At Ohio Speech
In Alton Ohio on Oct 21 Secretary of War Taft urged support for Gov Herrick amid rail rate disputes. He defended Roosevelt policy as nonownership but aimed to curb railway abuses, warned defeat could aid Bryan and criticized Foraker opposition while detailing proposed ICC amendments to curb rate discrimination.
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Taft Defends Interstate Commerce Plan and Rail Rate Reforms
The President's plan aims to reform unjust rail rates without government ownership. Taft argues the Interstate Commerce Commission acts as a court and regulator, not a takeover. He cites rebates as a past evil and contends new amendments address local and individual discrimination. Taft warns railroads oppose reforms at risk of future, broader government controls. He also weighs Senate reception and endorses Gov. Herrick and the State Republican ticket.
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Nelson tribute hears interruptions at Tremont Temple
Capt A T Mahan, famed naval writer, faced sustained mock applause and interruptions during his Nelson Trafalgar address at the Victoria Club tribute in Boston. The crowd’s derision grew with coughs and laughter as he spoke, prompting him to remark he was nearing the end before concluding his paper amid continued heckling.
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Suspect detained in Paterson over Middletown murder
Michael Israel, 22, arrested in Paterson New Jersey on charges linked to the October 6 murder of the Olney brothers in Middletown. He says he deserted from the Navy, worked for local farmers, and may have had an accomplice. Pinkerton agents pursue the second man. Israel is jailed on robbery charges while awaits possible extradition.
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New Jersey
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Terick
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Washington Post
Paterson
N. J
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N. Y
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Michael Israel
United States Navy
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Passaic
Bergen County
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Howells
Eiow
Meade
Navy
Weinert
Ingerick
Alice
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R. Onley
Threodin
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Evhard
Pinkerton
Paterson Jair
Nia Atcomplice
Aanen
Fatty
Suit over Senator Sewell estate tax refund in U S Court
Executor of Sewell Watate Seeks remission of 14200 from government in U S Court of Claims to recover 14208 alleged as internal revenue tax on 1.8 million in stocks and bonds forming the late New Jersey Senator’s personal estate. Damien Bats Deposit and Trust Company of Camden, N J files as executor.
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Senator Sewell
New Jersey
Damien Bats
Trust Company
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Deny
N. J
Prospecting miner found dead near White Oaks New Mexico
Santa Fe Oct. 21 After weeks of prospecting for native copper near White Oaks a Schenectady man, William, was found dead from starvation. His tracks formed a circular path for miles, indicating he wandered while returning from the mine.
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Mex
William ‘S Ciest
Schenectady
White Oaks
Didican
Stocker’s Death From Brewery Vat Explosion
Reading Pa Oct Stocker Adam W killed tapping beer from a seventy barrel vat in his father’s brewery. The vat exploded severing his head and wrecking part of the interior. Other workers were knocked from their feet.
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Reading
Adam W. Stocker
Wes
Simpson Near to Death in Alarming Condition Update
Wichita Kansas October 21 An alarming change was noted in the condition of former Congressman Jerry Simpson after noon His death is momentarily expected and officials say his decline may be fatal soon This clipping reports a deteriorating health outlook for the ex congressman with imminent death anticipated by authorities.
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Madman terrorizes train from Philadelphia to Jersey City
A well dressed man leaped from a Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue Express coach near Philadelphia and attacked passengers. He fought crew members with force rivaling ten men and resisted capture until Jersey City where police restrained him. He carried papers addressed to Abraham Israeli and was moved to a padded jail cell after hospital diversion.
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Astor Opposes High City Tax Assessments
William Waldorf Astor, a Caveden resident near London and naturalized British subject, challenged in Supreme Court writs of gext over appeals to review by the tax commissioners. He contends the current year’s assessments on his New York real estate are exorbitant and out of proportion to nearby properties.
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William Waldorf Astor
Caveden
London
McCall
Supreme Court
Tax Commissioners
Fourth Day Without Deaths in New Orleans Fever War
New Orleans report shows 7 new cases to 3 359 total, 0 deaths to 435, 2 new foci, 2 under treatment, 2 discharged. Fourth straight day with no yellow fever deaths, suggesting success of the fever campaign. Emergency Hospital discharged six remaining patients. Nearby reports from Vicksburg and Natches note no new cases or deaths.
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Wisconsin House Leader Lenroot Seeks Wisconsin Governor Post
J A Lenroot of Superior, a La Follette ally and speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, announces his candidacy for governor. The report notes Lenroot’s leadership role and his bid to succeed La Follette.
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la Follette
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A la Follette
Wisconsin
Death by Own Action Over Wager Between Friends
Brooklyn police probe a self inflicted death pact after Henry Schwanwedel a wealthy retired merchant and Adam Hillman an engineer both disappeared and were found dead in the lower bay. Witnesses say Hillman agreed to a $500 bet that Schwanwedel would kill himself. no evidence of murder. Schwanwedel’s body washed ashore October 14. Hillman’s found in the bay later.
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Lower Bay
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Forty-fifth Street
Adam Hillman
Meter Works
Flrat Avenue
Regina
Hillman
Mary-fifth Street
Schwanwedel
Tere
Flaherty
Fifty-eighth Street
Runder Arrested in $2000 Post Office Shortage
Francis B Runder, cashier at the St. Louis post office, was arrested by inspectors J L Stice and John D Sullivan after a $2000 shortage was found in his accounts. A federal embezzlement warrant was issued, and Runder, 45, said he bore responsibility but did not know the whereabouts of the money. He had been suspended by the postmaster and held on bond of $100,000.
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Francis B.runder
Runder
Wyman
Engine topples on Louisville and Nashville line kills three
Knoxville dispatch reports a work train wreck near Puff Tenn six miles north of La Follette. An engine toppled in a sharp curve killing Fireman Walker Brakeman Cornell and civil engineer George Gordan of Louisville. Engineer Reider escaped with minor injuries. Gordon and Walker died in escaping steam. Nebraska man Charles M Chamberlain freed after dismissal of embezzlement charge in Tecumseh case following weekly trial. Southern Railway announces reestablishment of through sleeping car service New Orleans to Washington daily at 7 45 p m lifting temporary stop at Grand Bay La
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George Gordan
Louisville, Ky
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Gordon
Carata
New Orleans
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