Wright Flying Thrills Grows Over Hudson Flight
Wilbur Wright flew from the Battery along the Hudson River to Governors Island then over a passenger steamer Seaberg, reaching 100 feet above water before landing back at Governors Island at 10 29. The 33 minute 33 second round trip covered about fifteen miles amid harbor whistles and cheering crowds. Sheriff F. Mt. Shores, L. E. Peek, Dr. BE. BE. Peek and S. B. Reed are on a hunting trip this afternoon.
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New York
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Hudson River
Governors’ Island
Seaberg
Rsing
Fulton Street
Governors Island
Governor's Island
Waterloo makers and shippers to publish new Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo manufacturing and shipping interests plan to take over the Waterloo Evening Courier this week. A panoramic pen picture of Waterloo’s creating minds will appear next week, inviting manufacturers to have their products reviewed and inviting all to support the city’s enterprise and growth.
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Waterloo
Man 70 Hangs Self on Cedar Falls Pole
Cedar Falls, Oct 5 Chris Peter son aged 70 a longtime resident died by self inflicted hanging at 12 30 pm on the main street between the International Harvester Co office and the city library. Efforts at resuscitation failed. He had recent severe accidents and ran the Farmers hotel near the library. He left a $1000 Danish Brotherhood policy.
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Cedar Falls
Chris Peterson
International Harvester Co
Peterson
Farmers
Danish Brotherhood
Five drunks arraigned before Judge Kepford
Five drunken defendants appeared before Judge Kepford this morning. Charles Wormesley and H F Wenicke were found guilty on state charges, each sentenced to ten days in jail. Wormesley claimed to be from Clarksville and faced possible charges there, while Wenicke admitted illness and lodging in a box car. S Frye received three days for quarreling. Dr M B Fitch of La Porte sought his 15 year old son Raymond, who had run away to return home to finish school.
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Kepford
Charles ‘Wormesley
H.F. Wenicke
Drewr
St. Louis
Kepfors
Wormsley
Clarksville
Leighton
Clark
Frye
M. B. Fitch
la Porte
Raymond
Des Moines
Jury Probe Hits Heber Pharmacy
The September grand jury returned three more true bills, bringing nineteen for the term. L. Q. Hieber owner of a pharmacy in the Ellis block, Nicholas Talty pharmacist and permit holder, and P. H. Landy operator of a saloon at 100 Fifth Street East faced charges of nuisance. Conviction for selling intoxicating liquors carries a fine between 300 and 1,000 dollars plus costs and attorney’s fees, with possible jail time on nonpayment.
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L. QO. Hieber
Nicholas Talty
P.H. Landy
Ellis Block
Failore
New York Police Inspector Indicted Over Bookmaking Aids
A New York grand jury indicted Police Inspector O'Brien Lieutenant Reynolds and Sergeant Meyers on charges of aiding and abetting bookmaking connected to a rare tracks Toast Program. The dinner at Ellis featured five minute toasts including Our Host by William Galloway and other speakers.
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New York, N. Y
O’brien
Reynolds
Meyers
the Ellis
William Galloway
Willam Galloway
W. R. Jameson
Waterloo
Frederick Es~ler
James Dalton
Jesup
J. N. Barr
Railways at Federal Tax Dominates Convention
Denver representatives from state railways and interurban lines join the American Street Railway and Interurban Railway association convention. Leaders vow a strong fight against the corporation tax while income tax discussions continue. Six thousand delegates, $6 billion in capital, and over $1 million in exhibits highlight a showcase of modern cars and equipment.
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Denver
Colo
American Street Railway and Interurban Railway Association
Taft
S Capital
Boilermakers Convene Across Illinois Central System
The Illinois Central boilermakers meet in an annual four day session with about 40 delegates from states including Louisiana and Kentucky. Anthony Seng of Chicago presides as credentials are verified and officer elections set for the last day. Local lodge entertainment planned for visitors tonight before real work begins tomorrow. The convention last year was held in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Third International
Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Brotherhood
Anthony Seng
Chicago
Illlinois Central System
New Orleans
Memphis
Louisville
The
Brotherhood
Horrible collapse at Dubuque mattress factory
Two upper floors of the Dubuque Mattress Factory collapsed this morning as carpenters removed a wall and jacks gave. A. Reitz, recently from Waterloo, was crushed by a joist and died after twenty minutes of rescue attempts. His wife and four children, two of whom are ill with spinal meningitis, are destitute and present.
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Dubuque
Iowa Evening Press
Reitz
Waterloo
Fighing Treaty Goes 10 Abu Fighting Treaties 10 Abu
American fishers have been embattled by Newfoundland regulations for over a century. The United States and Great Britain filed their cases at The Hague to settle the Newfoundland fisheries dispute, with briefs due February 4 and arguments by April 4, 1910. Final decision hoped by August to aid next season.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
State Department
London
the Hague
Hague Court
International Bureau
The
Hague
Hague Tribunal
Newfoundand
Newfoundatin
Newfoundland
Carmen, Foinew Heh Dt
Woman Cowen Freed After Jurisdiction Ruling
Lillian Cowen, whose Chicago home and husband are cited, was discharged from a drunkenness charge after a lack of local jurisdiction. Despite a three day jail hold for intoxication, the court could not proceed, and she anticipated spending the winter here if employment could be found.
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Lillian Cowen
Fudge Kepford
Cowen
Waterleos Voor
Texas Land Company
Chicago
Hudson
Galloway plans new office edifice replica city center
Galloway station will add a second large concrete and steel building east of the current Administration Building. The new structure will house a post office express office baggage room bank waiting room cafe and dormitories for men. The project follows the addition of Mason Automobile works as Westfield factories grow. The present grounds show vibrant flowers and a well watered lawn.
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Galloway Station
William Galloway Co
Mason Automobile Works
Westfield
Sheriff Trails Man After 1100 Mile Chase to Independence
Des Moines and Omaha officers trailed Frank Hayes across Missouri and into Independence after he drove a mortgaged team and wagon from Bloomington Nebraska. Hayes, sought for taking mortgaged property out of state, was arrested by Sheriff Walruth with help from local marshal as he approached Independence, his old home.
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Frank Hayes
Independence
Bloomington
Nebraska
Sherif Walreth
Hayes
W. H. Hunter
Hunter
Wealruth
Missouri
Omaha
Atlantic
Walruth
Des Moines
Waterloo
Colorado
Rankin Helps Lead Waterloo Temperance Rallies
Hon A C Rankin addressed two Waterloo temperance events in a church and at the YMCA. He urged voting on the proposal, criticized liquor interests, and praised Senator Sherman De Wolf for supporting the measure. Rankin plans further talks at First Presbyterian Church tonight and tomorrow.
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A. C. Rankin
Waterloo
Walput Street
Mr. Rankin
Emme McCullom Jones
H. W W. Iteherd
A. J. Howards
H. G. Beeman
Rankin
Muscatine
Brewers
Chicago
Prohibition
House
Senate
Sherman de Wolf
Black Hawk County
First Presbyterian Church
Balloons Sail for Long Distance World Record Try
In St. Louis on October 4 ten balloons with 6000 cubic feet capacity launch in two long distance contests amid favorable weather. Thousands witness the ascent at four o clock as balloons aim to surpass the world record during centennial week events. Mayors of American cities attend welcome speeches and responses in the day’s program.
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St. Louis
Ballon
Taft Before First California Crowd
President Taft addressed a large crowd in Redding including many school children and was welcomed by Governor Gillett and Bay City business leaders. The itinerary includes a Sacramento reception at the state capitol before moving on. Taft then passed through Hornbrook at 8:50 this morning.
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San Francisco
Cal
Redding
Taft
Gillett
Bay City
Sacramento
State Capitol
Hornbrook
Young Dickinson Improves at Belle Meade
Secretary of War Dickinson arrived from Washington to tend his son Overton Dickinson who is seriously ill with heart failure at Belle Meade Nashville. His mother arrived from Seattle. The update says the young Dickinson is improving rapidly. Baseball Bulletin notes Brooklyn 2 Boston 3 and New York 6 Philadelphia 5 in National League play.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dickinson
Washington
Overton Dickinson
Belle Meade
Seattle
Baseball Bulletin
Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cook Receives Ovation at Home of Flag Welcome
Washington observers recount Dr. Cook's North Pole achievement as H B F MacFarland, district board president, praises his modesty and intelligence. Taft and other leaders expressed appreciation as Cook was warmly welcomed at the municipal building amid large crowds. He thanked the audience briefly for the demonstration.
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Washington, D. C
North Pole
Cook
H. B. F. MacFarland
District Board of Commissioners
MacFarland
Taft
Minority Holders Seek Court Stay In Des Moines
Minority stock holders of the Mutual Telephone company of Des Moines won an injunction blocking Bell interests from taking over the independent Hines. The Iowa company had bought a majority of stock aiming for a merger, while W. C. F. N. began Linden Place extension work. The mile and a quarter line runs from Lafayette to Linden and Mulberry, ending at Lafayette Colorado Street, with completion expected in two to three weeks.
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Des Moines, In
Mutual Telephone Company of
Des Moines
Bell
Hines
Iowa Company
Linden Place
LaFayette I
Linden
Mulberry
LaFayette
Colorado Street
Pottsville football manager dies from game injury
Fottsville Pa Oct 4 Robert Millington manager and half back of Pottsville high school football team lies dying in hospital from injuries sustained in a game Saturday authorities reported.
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Fottsville
Robert Millington
Pottsville
Wisconsin narrowly falls to Keio in fourth game
In Tokio on Oct 4 Ki o University defeated the University of Wisconsin 5 to 4 in the fourth game of their series. Eight Japanese players reached first while Wisconsin made six errors. In Danville Illinois a Homer area child of Clarence Ellis is dying of pellagra, with poisoned milk suspected as the cause and doctors urging remedies.
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Tokio
University of Wisconsin
Keio University
Keio
Wisconsin
Danville, ii
Clarence Ellis
Homer
Here
Spain Deepens War Crisis Amid Morocco Tensions
Madrid reports extend military actions as reinforcements to General Marina deepen war commitments. A Moroccan coast occupation plan faces liberal opposition in the council of state. In Melilla, 1500 Moors were dispersed by Spanish artillery while raids on Nador failed. Reports also note unrest in the Rif, with suspects shot for rebellion and arson. Wedding announced lists Nellie Arbuckle and E Stegene Raymer, who wed Sept. 29 in Seattle and will reside in Fond du Lac after October 1.
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Madrid
Marina
Morocco
Spain
Council of State
Council
Africa
Cape Tres Forcas
Alfonso
Mella
Mine Lixa
Nador
Melilla
Seeluan
Nellie Margaret Arbuckle
E Stegene Raymer
Seattle
Wash
Fond du Lac
Wis
J. W. Arbuckle
Waterloo
Courtright & Arbuckle
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck Company
Raymer
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W. H. Hartman. CO
SELE
Heber Pharmacy
Martin
Ancient Artillery
Milwaukee
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
Gideon Offictat
W. E B. Henderson
Gideons
Vice Garlick
Sherife
Marshal
California
Flag
Warsaw
McConnellsville
Ohio
Frank Parshot
Martin Ge Clgar
Moroccan
Celona
Henderson Drug CO
Waterloo Savings Bank
Capital
Enmons Johnson
Prem
W. C. Logan
Cashiers
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