Crushed in Game Father Watches Son Injured at West Point
Special to The Washington Post West Point Oct 30 Eugene A Byrne left tackle for Army injured in half of football game against Harvard University. Byrne, 20, son of John Rome former police chief, collapsed on field after a tackle by Harvard. He was carried to hospital with partial paralysis of respiration and remained unconscious. doctors cautious about diagnosis. Cadet Wilson, quarterback, also severely hurt in earlier play and shown little chance of recovery. News worsened by transfer of details, but officials and cadets await further tests and possible action regarding athletics at the academy.
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Cadet Byrne Injured Touches Naval Academy, West Point
Word of Cadet Byrne’s injury shocks the Naval Academy community. A telegram from the brigade expresses sympathy to the corps of cadets at West Point as news of the serious condition spreads.
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Washington trial notes bribery charge for councilman Cox
Newport News dated October 30 reports testimony in the trial of councilman E Cox alleging he solicited a bribe from Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co representatives. J P Fraley testified he received a 75 note for withdrawing from the race for constable. Cox denied Demarest's claim of multiple payments and said he did not ask for 1600 or 1900 to quiet workers over repairs.
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Battleship Sailor Found Dead In Boarding House
Spertal to The Wasburlgan Post Norfolk Virginia Oct 0 Tight a sailor from the battleship Virginia was found dead in bed at Jamey Delay boarding house on Campbell's Wharf. A bottle containing carbolic acid lay at his side and his mouth and throat showed he had swallowed the contents in what is believed to be suicide. No shipmates reported a reason for self harm.
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Charles S. Whitman
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Nine Dead in Blaze as Firemen Fall Short Ladders
At St Johnsbury on October 30 nine people perished in a fire that swept a four story brick block housing stores offices and tenements owned by the Citizens Savings Bank. Two others were fatally injured and many sustained burns or injuries. The blaze began in a restaurant basement and ladders failing to reach upper floors forced occupants to improvise with ropes.
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Charles T. Ranlett
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Moody to be taken home to Boston for rheumatism treatment
Associate Justice William H. Moody of the United States Supreme Court, afflicted with rheumatism, will be moved to his Boston home in a day or two for special treatment. Weather delays prevented an earlier departure. His physician reports steady improvement and notes no operation is planned.
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United States Supreme Court
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Wilmington ready for Taft visit program announced
Wilmington citizens announce the November 1 visit of President Taft. The schedule includes arrival after midnight, a flag formation by 3,000 school children, a tour of the Seminole, fortifications at Fort Ces Lwell, a parade, addresses at St Stephen's Church, and a public reception at Masonic Temple. He travels to Richmond after the day’s events.
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Market Street Plaza
Masonic Temple
Zo'eloc
Richmond
Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island Crowded and Controversial
Henry F. Grant of Boston won the Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island driving an A L Co 60 horsepower Alea for a 2780.8 mile run in 4 hours 3 minutes 2 seconds averaging just under 63 mph. Parker finished second in a Fiat. race marred by timing errors, mis credited laps, and protests though no serious injuries occurred.
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Henry F. Grant
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New York City
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Turncourt Into Fort Compromise Over Ballots
In Jackson Kentucky turmoil over ballots, Democratic and Republican leaders forge a compromise to deliver ballots for all but three precincts from the deposit bank, deescalating a tense showdown as armed factions and deputy sheriffs clash with efforts to influence the upcoming election.
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Federal Attorney to Quit in St Louis Dated Note
Henry W. Blodgett United States district attorney sent his resignation to President Taft and will serve until his successor is named. The notice appears amid a local business listing for a Baltimore and Ohio Rail line advertisement with a November 1 opening.
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Henry W. Blodgett
United States
Taft
Murphy and Hearst Seek NYC Victory in Final Campaign Surge
In New York City the high stakes race nears finish as Tammany chief Murphy and Hearst backers push final appeals. Forecasts vary though, with Gaynor leading for Tammany while Barnard and Bannard contend for second and third, Brooklyn and Kings County crucial to the outcome.
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Taft in New Orleans Presses River Improvement Plan
President Taft arrived in New Orleans to renew old ties and speak on river transport. He urged federal involvement to improve waterways, regulate prices, and boost commerce, suggesting government experiments and river stations to move goods onto boats and compete with railroads. He attended a football game, dined with Archbishop Bliech, and toured cultural events during a two day visit.
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Death on Steamship Sidesteps Hope in Atlantic Crossing
In The Washington Post New York edition October 3 a Clyde Line steamer bound for New York reported a self inflicted act aboard mid voyage. Emanuel Gonzalis from Tampa, a passenger, had boarded seeking work as a cigarmaker and left behind a wife. He was found in his berth with his throat cut during the voyage.
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J B Small and Sons Florist Ad In New York
J B Small and Sons Florist located at Ith and Washington Streets Washington Waldorf Astoria Broadway New York. Includes Baltimore and Return train service every Saturday and Sunday with two way trips on most days except Royal Limited City tea es 107 G street and 65 Pa. ave.
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