President's Sermon on Politeness Highlights White House Visit
Protestant ministers debate President Taft's “Great Mistake” and urge courtesy in public life. Taft’s Utah tour features temple sermon, remarks on charity, and calls for temper in politics. The trip continues to Helena and Garrison with Borah Hammond Ballinger guests aboard.
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Balloon Massa chusetts Lands Near Newton New Jersey
Balloon Massa chusetts started from Pittsfield at 2 am and landed near Pelletown, close to Newton, New Jersey before noon. Pilot Van Skeet hoped to reach New York City but a change in wind pushed the craft west toward Philadelphia, with crew J B Benton and Walter Plage of Boston.
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Steamer Sabine Reported Amid Gulf Weather Disturbance
Report from the Sabine by wireless at 5 PM today described a bound steamer for New Orleans facing a hurricane of considerable power elsewhere. The Weather Bureau had no further details and officers aboard Sabine cited poor weather conditions. No additional information was available from the Gulf area at the time.
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Courier carries message between presidents at 60 miles an hour
Pittsburg dispatch reports Mrs Otis of Cleveland driving a courier car at 60 mph through city streets at 1 01 p m delivering a note from President Tait to President Chelberg of the Risska Yukon Exposition in Seattle. The journey continues to Upper Sandusky then onward to another machine. Mayor Mages delivered a second message for Chelberg. Authorities allowed the one minute stop and no speed restrictions were enforced.
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France Mourns Fatal Dirigible Disaster and Shift to Planes
Paris September 2 the death of French officers in a military dirigible crash prompts national mourning. Experts urge adopting Zeppelin style cellular balloon compartments to prevent future gas bag ruptures while War Minister Brun argues war balloons will be replaced by perfected aeroplanes for reconnaissance and combat roles.
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Shook Dice With Death Ends Family Tragedy in Chicago
A barber Albert Chrisman cast dice after arguing over twenty cents. The roll dictated murder and attempted suicide. If two aces appeared he would kill his wife. two sixes meant he would seek work. He killed his wife by stabbing as she tried to flee, then died after a carbolic acid attempt. The baby is in neighbor care. Local hospital reports the wife dying from stab wounds.
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Cook Seeks Whitney Aid in Pole Proof Battle
Dr. Frederick A. Cook presses for Harry Whitney to corroborate his Arctic pole claims. He faces delays from Etah equipment and data stored for Copenhagen University, as ice and darkness hinder sending instruments. Cook expects a spring window to deliver supporting documents after coordinating with Whitney and awaiting further signals from North Greenland.
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Dr Cook Denies Plan To Bring Slain Items At Lecture
Reporters note Dr Cook denies any intention to bring an alleged item to the Carnegie Lyceum lecture. He says no truth to claims of bringing a sandal or similar object for sensational purposes. Whitney headed to St Johns aboard the Jeanie with a likely stop at Battle Harbor, expected Wednesday.
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Expose of sign-stealing plot rocks New York grounds
Nationals manager Cantillon and trainer Eddinger spearheaded a weeklong inquiry after suspecting batters received signals in New York. They traced a box outside center field and confiscated field glasses while briefing Detroit’s Hughey Jennings. Walter Johnson games prompted further claims of batter warning signs and the use of outside observers.
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Cincinnati
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Mayor’s Simpletons Face A Lot Of Complaints
A misshapen report notes the mayor is receiving many complaints by mail. The items mention varied issues, with uncertain details about motives and scope. The fragmented text hints at criticism and public dissatisfaction.
Roosevelt Republicans Disband Former Club Faces Vacant Rooms
The Roosevelt Republican Club, formed soon after Theodore Roosevelt became President, is nearly dissolved. Its rooms in the Fox building will be vacated on October 1 and the few remaining members will assemble only for presidential matters as members drift to the opposing organization, erasing the original party unity.
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Wright and Curtiss Plan Flight Over New York Harbor
New York on Sept 22 aviators Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss prepared for a Hudson Fulton celebration test in Governors Island aerodromes. Wright aimed to glide with stopped motor and circling trials while Curtiss planned pontoon-equipped flights to land on water and speed upriver past battleships. Officials organized signals and guards as crowds gathered, with millions in visitors expected to travel to the city for the demonstrations.
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Virginia father kills daughter wife then harms self in Chesterfield
Despondent Virginia farmer W B Grover, driven by financial reverses, attempted to wipe out his family in their Chesterfield home. He shot his year old daughter Laurie, fired at his wife, then turned the gun on himself, dying alongside his daughter. Mrs. Grover survived, later aided by neighbors. The coroner filed an inquest. Grover had moved to Virginia ten years earlier and faced mounting losses.
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