White Sox face Cubs in bid to halt city title run
Chicago, Oct. 14. At Comis key park the White Sox aim to stop the Cubs rush toward city champions. Chance's men, buoyed by two straight wins, seek another victory to clinch the series. the Nationata hopes to wrap it up quickly. Weather forecast called for fair conditions. The series stood Cubs two, White Sox none.
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Chicago
Comiskey Park
White Sox
Cubs
Men of
Nationata
Surprise witness cited in Becker Rosenthal murder trial
New York Oct 14. Prosecution aims to bolster Bald Jack Rose testimony by calling Bridgie Webber as a witness in the Becker Rosenthal murder trial. Becker's chief counsel McIntyre hints he may skip calling witnesses, while defense subpoenas several witnesses. Winfield B Sheehan, secretary to Police Commissioner Waldo, appeared as the first witness, shocking observers.
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New York
Jack” Rose
Winfield RB. Sheehan
Waldo
Young Edison Aims to Invent Cheaper Coal Substitute
Charles Edison son of Thomas Edison studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a goal to surpass the wizard in inventing a cheap coal substitute for future masses. He trained in his father's lab, earned a monthly wage as a student, and pursues battery and electricity research as a lifelong hobby.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Edison
Thomas Edison
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Edison
Tech
Charles
Paryroll
Rome
Astor Inheritance Tax Reveals Lower Estate Value
New York Oct 14 The estate of Col John J Astor will appraise at far less than earlier guesses A check for 3160000 was paid as the inheritance tax based on an estimated net estate around 77826000 The tax marked the largest single estate payment in New York history with prior estimates ranging from 75000000 to 110000000 and real estate often valued at 100000000
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New York
John Jaroh Astor
Carter, Leyard & Milburn
State Controller’s Office
Albany
Astor
City in Brief Dr E B Jones guest of Rev Valiant
Cedar Falls doctor E B Jones is guest of Rev Valiant. A. Waxner of Quincy MI visiting his son, Captain Herman Wagner. Mrs A B Kepford travels to Des Moines for a few days with her sister. Several local residents and visitors are noted with travel, work, and social visits.
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E. B. Jones
Cedar Falls
Valiant
A. Waxner
Quincey, MI
Captain Herman Wagner
Mra. A. B. Kepford
Des Moines
James Leohan
Blanche Larsen
Independence Avenue
Jr. H. Yarrington
Clara T. Yarrington
Donta Tuttle
Josephine Schiel
Dubuque
Miss Tuttle
Caroyi Tuttle
Mt. St. Joseph’s College
Big Republican Rally Set for Next Thursday Afternoon
A major Republican rally is planned at the Daily Show next Thursday at 2 PM. Speakers include Congressman C. B. Pickett and Lieutenant Governor Clarke along with other state officers.
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Daily Show
C. B. Pickett
Clarke
Funeral of Mrs Marr Linon at Sacred Heart Church
Funeral services for Mrs Marr Linon will be held from Sacred Heart Church at 9 o clock Wednesday morning with that parish and time listed for the ceremony.
LICENSED TO WED Moses M. Loose and Lizzie Warner
Moses M. Loose of Waterloo and Lizzie Warner of Arlington are reported as legally married, listing names and locations.
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Moses M. Loose
Waterloo
Lizzie Warner
Arlington
Sullivan Promoted To Springfield Division Superintendent
Dubuque special reports T H Sullivan, superintendent of the Illinois Central Dubuque division, has been transferred to Clinton Iowa to become superintendent of the Springfield division. He came here from Waterloo eight years ago.
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Dubuque, Ia
T. H. Sullivan
Thubuque
Illinois Central
Clinton, IM
Springfield
Waterloo
Opening of Dairy on OW Delights Crowds at Waterloo Park
The dairy show at Waterloo’s Soldiers Police Grounds welcomes patrons with cattle exhibits and free vaudeville acts at Electric park. Gates open at 8 am. two gates provide park entry. Militia members police grounds with local officers in khaki uniforms. fire protection by four small chemicals. Streetcars adjust routes after 9 am to serve Electric park. 2,000 rooms secured for visitors. Remarkable beet exhibit weighs up to 28 pounds with five varieties. Both park sections now open and expected to draw larger crowds tonight.
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Electric Park
William Durchdenwald
William Garrison
Joe Bitner
William One
J. A. Ede
Ahas
Plage
Dixon
Lee Smith
Jacob Anton
Fouramall Chemicals
Clarence Damon
Sans Souci
Galloway
Waterloo
Convention Committee
Irving Smoke Shop
Parents Mourn Death Of Child Eloise Gertrude Eby
Word comes from Mr and Mrs Norman Eby that their year and two months old daughter Eloise Gertrude died yesterday morning after an illness since being taken ill on a trip to California. Grandmother Mrs J F Powers is in Fresno.
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Norman Eby
Fresno
Cal
Eloise Gertrude
Hlf
California
J. F. Powers
Childrens Day Admits Under Sixteen Free At Dairy Show
Tomorrow is Children’s day at the dairy show with all under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an older person. Public schools close in the afternoon.
Dippy Dopesters Form Inquiry Bureau at Electric Park
The New Society for the Promulgation and Perpetuity of Higher Thought formed the American Order of Dippy Dopesters among cattlemen and park staff this morning. Officials debated quirky questions about passes and booths as the convention adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.
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New Society For
Bureau of Inquiry
Harry Kietter
Ventile Congress
Electric Park
Marty
Oo. McClinton
Oime
Mac
Keeping the Old Custom at Eton Threepenny Day Tradition
Eton College upholds threepenny day where each pupil receives a penny in threepence pieces. Founded by Roger Lupton, provost 1502 to 1535, the annual gift distribution honors his death anniversary. The 28 8d to the provost and 1s 4d to fellows trace the ancient division.
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Eton
Roger Lupton
Lupton
Bost
Hton
Charles Henry Bramwell
Bethel
Recognition of the Occult and Shifting Beliefs
The article surveys growing interest in occult research and notes a shift in opinion over fifty years. It contrasts opponents who dismiss occultism with those who acknowledge experiential facts, while cautioning against sneering at beliefs and highlighting a broader appeal to intellectuals.
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Thos
London Globe
Building a Sound Home with Thoughtful Community Impact
William A. Radford offers free expert inquiries on building subjects. He stresses responsible lot choice and neighborhood aesthetics, detailing a sample 32 ft 9 in by 41 ft 6 in house with concrete or plaster first floor, a wide porch, and a 4000 dollar estimated finish, including two living spaces and three bedrooms.
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Wiliam A. Radford
William A. Radford
Weet Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Terms for Stenographer and Shorthand Names
The article explains multiple terms for shorthand writers including stenography tachygrapher phonography and brachygraphy derived from the Greek root grapho meaning to write and discusses their meanings and usage in historical context. It traces stenography from narrow writing and notes phonography relates to recording sound as heard.
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New York
Je Alther
Stenography Origins: Steganography and Logography
The passage notes that stenography is linked to steganography and logography. It explains the Greek roots grapho and brachys meaning short, stegano meaning covered secret, and logos meaning speech, framing stenographers as writers of cryptic text.
Diplomatic Compliment Cools Picture Row in Mexico
The anecdote recalls Francis I Madero, fragile in stature, and tall Abraham Gonzales during a cabinet photo. Madero joked he would look better seated as Gonzales loomed over him. Dan Abraham retorted if Madero stood on his wishes they would all be dwarfs, prompting laughter and a clipped exchange.
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Francis I. Madero
Mexico
Madero
Abraham Gonzales
Gonzales
Dan Abraham
Saturday Evening Post
Moon law test to decide on special charter cities
Iowa Supreme Court will consider if the Moon saloon limit applies to special charter cities like Davenport. The case questions whether the act omits a clause covering such cities and if Corrigan is a valid party since his death occurred after the case began.
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Davenport
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Hugh Corrigan
Supreme Court
District Court
Corrigan
Temperature report notes October conditions and extremes
The record shows a maximum of 66 degrees at 1 PM and a minimum around 45 degrees earlier, with the date noted as October 14. It compares to last year when the day’s high reached 64 and the low was 49.
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Buchanan ‘Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Ee Etiwns
Actress Edith St Clair Suit Ends With Fines
New York Oct 14 Justice Page fined counsel John Vernon Bouvier Jr 60 for contempt of court and withdrew a juror over a question asked of Abraham Erlanger. The case against Erlanger to force 2500 yearly for ten years ends as the suit is restarted with new trial ordered.
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New York
Edith St. Clair
Abraham Ll. Erlanger
Mr. Erlanger
Miss St. Clair
Max D. Steuer
Supreme Court
Page
John Vernon Bouvier, Jr
Japan to Spend Money for Narrow Gauge Rail Lines
The Tokyo press reports the cost of building licensed narrow gauge rail lines at 21 million dollars. Additional locomotives and cars are needed for existing government railroads and orders are being placed with foreign manufacturers through Japan’s representatives.
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Japan
Tokyo
Alredy
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