Roosevelt delays indorsement shakes Taft aides Democrats
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 23 with election day two weeks off Republicans debate causes of possible defeat. Roosevelt's tardy support for Taft, lack of cohesion in the national committee, and tariff disputes are seen as factors. Ohio and New York politics reflect tensions, with Roosevelt's future unclear and the party seeking cohesion before a critical statewide and national race.
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Roosevelt silent on Indianapolis episode and Foraker remarks
Former President Roosevelt spent a brief time in New York after campaigning in New England. He declined to discuss secondhand reports about Judge Anderson and Senator Foraker, saying he is responsible only for his public statements. He heads to Ithaca for agricultural sociology studies and a campaign in Binghamton this evening.
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Judge Anderson Mum Gets Details From Friends
Indianapolis dispatch reports a Roosevelt Anderson incident at the Columbia Club with politicians from surrounding towns seeking facts. Roosevelt allegedly called Judge Anderson a crook and a jackass. the judge did not hear it, but later investigated. Friends note Roosevelts denouncement may relate to prior tax and canal case rulings.
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Military Aviator Madiot Killed in Glide Accident at Douai
At Douai France on October 23 Capt Madiot military aviator was instantly killed during his first practice flight at the local aerodrome when at about 100 feet he attempted to stop his motor and glide to the ground. The engine ran on and the aircraft crashed to earth crushing his skull. He had gained prominence at Rheims for a famous exhibition of a train of kites.
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Plan to spend 4 million to fix Hock Creek problems
Georgetown commissioners seek about 4.06 million dollars in a permanent improvement bill to acquire private property and straighten Hock Creek, linking Potomac and Rock Creek parks. They aim to remove stagnation, dumps, and shacks, create an open treatment and a grand driveway, with action tied to Congress and the new Q street bridge.
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Girl Athlete Margaret Graham Aims for Limits
Boston Miss Margaret A Graham a 19 year old Ludlow mill worker is described as the strongest woman in the country She stands 6 feet 3 and weighs 18 pounds yet recently threw a baseball 262 feet 6 inches ran 10 yards in 11 2 seconds in skirts She has set skating records from 1 mile to 10 0 and a half mile in 1 minute 40 seconds and swam 100 feet in 23 seconds Her feats are officially timed and coaches wonder how far she will go at her peak.
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Crippen Plans Appeal Says London Daily Mail
The Daily Mail reports Dr. Crippen, condemned yesterday for murdering his wife, will appeal his death sentence. A special cable from London notes the plan amid ongoing coverage of the case.
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Daring hat rescue as two canoeists save drowning man
James Cartwright fell from the Aqueduct Bridge into the Potomac while chasing his blown derby. George Hinds and Jack Manning reached him in a frail canoe, pulled him from the river after a second submersion, and revived him ashore as spectators cheered.
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Near Death in Run Referee West Thrown
Barber the Driver and Williams his observer are bruised while Griffin Halstead and Washington Car No 12 narrowly missed tumbling over a mountainside during a run. Raina makes Virginia red clay roads hard going as minor accidents cause some delay and small care performs well.
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Standing of the Cars Near Richmond Ends in Fence Crash
West and Barber narrowly escaped death when Parry No 1 struck a fence at 40 mph near Richmond as a bridge works blocked the road. Referee West was thrown from the car. both escaped with bruises. The crash tore apart the fence, snapped a post, and damaged headlights and a front axle. Several pilots and drivers endured a long night after a day of mud and delays.
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Roosevelt's Course Hurts Party
Page reports indicate the political climate shifts as Roosevelt’s stance weakens the party's standing. Judge Anderson remains silent amid mounting speculation.
Mrs Cicero Price Dead in Troy New York
Mrs Cicero Price widow of Commander Price USN and mother of the late Duchess of Marlborough died at her Troy home tonight. She was formerly Miss Lillian Hammersley of New York.
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Suspect Swindle Arrested at Newark Home
Abraham T. Elder an official of the National Biographical Society was seized by Newark detectives in Miss Minerva Jane Van Horn’s home on a $625 swindle charge. He allegedly promised to publish a sketch of her late brother Amos Van Horn and to alter her brother’s will for increased annuity. Detectives say Miss Van Horn paid $200 previously and $275 this month. Elder carried $233, signed checks, and a forged arrangement with a former Ohio congressman to take a 10 percent share if the will were broken.
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Hope for Bluefields Gone as Sister Arrives Empty
New Orleans report says the Norwegian steamer Bluefields is presumed lost after the Corinto, another Vaccaro line ship, reached port without tidings. The Corinto had followed Bluefields’ usual route from Ceiba, with the captain’s wife aboard, raising lingering fears of the disaster near the Yucatan channel. Belief grows that Crown Prince may have gone down in the hurricane.
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Praying Woman Of Aroostook Recites 40000 Prayers
Goldenridge Maine October 2 Known as the praying woman of Aroostook Mrs Ru fina M Osgood can repeat every one of her 40000 prayers from memory She was born in Sherman Mills in 1959 and taught six terms of common school Since joining the Baptist Church early in life every one of her 4000 prayers has been answered She has written over 200 sacred poems She entered Western Maine Normal School Gorham in 1891 and graduated 1898 Since diploma date she has worked to raise funds for new churches in remote farming areas.
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Cleveland mother bears third set of triplets
Cleveland Ohio October 23 Mrs William G Clark a Lake Side avenue matron became the mother of her third set of triplets Friday Today she showed the Bible which stated she is also the mother of four pairs of twins and that she is the only sister of twenty brothers Two pairs of twins and one set of triplets were borne during Mrs Clark's first marriage Also mentions a transport timetable from Union Station and a special train at 8 am with a same day return to Harpers Ferry Charlestown and Winchester dealings
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Eighth Brown’s Water: Coombs Shines in Third Victory
Jack Coombs pitches his third win in a rugged feature of the Athletics series. Sheridan’s decisions appear to favor the A’s while Adams, Mathewson, and others contribute. An early misplay and wild base running mark the frame as Hartsel’s club struggles.
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Athletics Win World Series Title in Eighth Inning Surge
Philadelphia Athletics clinched the World Series in the eighth inning as five runs broke a tight contest against the Chicago Cubs. Brown struggled after a similar stalemate to Tuesday's game, with Coombs pitching for the Athletics and a late Cubs collapse sealing a 7 to 2 final.
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Youth Will Be Served in A World Series Game
Coombs hurled a strong outing for the first time in the series as the Cubs and Athletics battled in a tense game. Brown faltered late after seven solid innings, and Hartsel’s two early runs helped the Athletics seize control. Errors and steals marked the defense, with Tinker and Archer keying a pivotal fourth inning rally that turned the tide.
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