Airship America Starts Atlantic Crossing Attempt
The airship America under Walter Wellman began its over ocean trip from Atlantic City at 1 01 a m with six aboard. The craft traveled northeast at about 26 mph as a dense fog halted earlier progress and provisions are reported to last a month and a life boat is attached beneath a 56 foot car.
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Atlantic City
N. J
America
Atlantic Ocean
Walter Wellman
Wellman
Vaniman
Europe
Melvin Vaniman
F. Murry Simons
J. K. Irwit
Albert Louis Loud
John Aubert
Illinois Court Rejects Petition For Ballot Certification
The Illinois supreme court dismissed the petition of Charles Espy and Joseph A McEverney seeking a mandamus to force the canvassing board to certify three candidates for each senatorial district. Justice Vickers announced the decision and said an opinion would follow. The board’s certified names will appear on the ballot.
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Springfield
Mil
Suprene Court
Charles Espy
Joseph A. McEverney
State Canvassing Board
House of Representatives
Vickers
State Board of Canvassers
Kid Fisher Killed in Prize Fight in Oklahoma
Enid Oklahoma October 15 Kid Fisher a prize fighter was killed in the tenth round of a bout at Meno Oklahoma last night The death follows a series of brutal matches and ends in tragedy for the sport and the fighter involved.
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Kid Fisher
Enid
Okla
Meno
Strike Situation Improves In France Railways
Paris October 15 strong government measures reduce rail strike disruption. The Western Road remains affected while other lines resume normal service as talks continue to ease tensions and restore transport flow.
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France
Paris
Riots Fears as Striker Meeting Proceeds
The government feared riots after a striker meeting near the hall. Traffic was improved yesterday while the tie up remained in force. There were no disturbances beyond a few harmless pistol shots and jeers.
Roosevelt To Start Iowa Campaign In Early November
New York Oct 16 Roosevelt's throat is in bad shape and he is worn out after a strenuous tour. It was decided to cut down his campaign schedule. His Iowa trip will begin the first week in November.
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New York
Roosevelt
Iowa
Boy Joins G A R as Honorary Member in Parade Coat
Chicago report says John Foley aged 9 was made an honorary member of the Waukegan G A R. He has marched with the post in every memorial day parade since age two and a half, appearing in a brand new G A R coat.
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Chicago
John Foley
Waukegan G. A. R
Taxicab shoot ups terrorize western Iowa towns
Eye catching mayhem spreads from LeMars to Sioux City as a taxi crew fires into streets and buildings in the early hours. Harry Watson of San Francisco is jailed in Hinton on charges of discharging firearms. Aul details describe bullets through saloons, windows, and even toward the marshal’s room as residents react to the spree.
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Sioux City
LeMars
Harry Watson
San Francisco
West Hotel
Hinton Thunay
Ned
Hage Ag
James
Jack Mussel
Merrill
Hinton
Tom Graham
Billy Johns
Marshal
Joy Riders
Billy
Underworld
Seven year term for Armstrong and bold indictments
Elijah Armstrong received seven years for obtaining property by false pretenses after prior reform school records. Cay was sentenced to up to seven years in the Port Madison penitentiary for theft from Mrs. Leniewan’s home, with parole possible if past life shows character. Robinsons plead not guilty to arson as their case moves forward and a foster plan for the children is outlined by Judge Platt.
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Fred Lewin
Mrauvenette
Vindin
Vornet
Leniewan
Cay
Lewrts Cas
Dinneen
Loxie
Yesberaing
Va Wally
Plate
Vay
Avm
Shores
Anamosa
Mendy
Chay
Lamont
Cas
Lemont
Ufe
Tie
Cedar Rapids
Toxie
Platt
Gray
Bjah Armstrong
Armstrong
Anomonsa
Eldorr
Port Madison
da M. Burkitt
William Tindenstruch
Elle Peterson
Fourth Street East
Pug Ketchel Fatally Shot at Missouri Ranch Scene
Stanley Ketchel, noted middleweight pugilist, was shot on R. P. Dickerson’s ranch near Conway Missouri. A ranch employee fired after a words exchange. Ketchel was hit in the right lung and remains unconscious as doctors fear he will die. Bloodhounds were sent on the killer’s trail. The shooter, Walter A. Hurtz, fled after the incident. Ketchel and ranch owner Dickerson traveled to Conway by train for medical care.
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Springfield
Stanley Ketchal
Pugist
R. P. Dickerson
Conway
Missouri
Ketchel
Dickerson
Ketehel
Walter A. Hurtz
Hurtz
Hurts
Charles Bailey
Record-Breaking Union Soldier Marriage at Lone Tree
In Lone Tree a 76 year old Union Army veteran Solomon Higgins married 55 year old widow Mrs Isaac Fountain, widow of a Confederate soldier, in Gone Tree last night. Justice Melvin Smith officiated the ceremony.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
Aged Lady Helen Risley Dies Sudden in Iowa
Cedar Falls Iowa October 15 Mrs Helen Risley 90 living with daughter Mrs George Burr Independence died suddenly last night at 10 o clock Ill only two hours A second daughter Mrs T J Burr of this city and other children Abs Frank Farnsworth of Clinton and Mrs James Shoemaker of Independence survive the family
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Cedar Falls
Helen Risley
George Burr
Independence
T. J. Burr
Abs. Frank Farnsworth
Clinton
James Shoemaker
Boone Man Released From Insane Delusion Hearing
Fred Kernstein of Boone, heir to a large fortune, who had been held in Chicago by his mother’s orders for an insanity hearing, is released from the asylum after the prosecution withdrew all witnesses and dismissed the case. He plans to go to work.
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Boone, Ta
Evening Press
Fred Kernstein
Boone
Chicago
Ames to Observe College Day Eventful Schedule Planned
Ames Ta Oct 15 Evening Press reports college day set for next Friday with morning speeches a noon basket dinner an afternoon field day and football game. Evening events feature YMCA G A production An Evening at Coney Island in Central hall. Dolliver improving after night of rest in Fort Dodge.
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Ames
Evening Press
YY. W. GC. A
Coney [Sland
Central Hall
Teachers Elect New Officials in Northeastern Iowa
The Northeastern Iowa Teachers' association adjourned at noon. The executive committee will set future meeting dates to avoid conflicts with the state meeting. Officers elected include President J. R. McConnell Cedar Rapids. Vice President Sarah F. Rice Coon. Secretary Mary A. Faint Allison. Treasurer Thomas Irish Dubuque. Chairman executive committee A. W. Chamberlin Waterton.
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Mason City
Evening Press
Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
J. 4. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
Sarah F. Rice
Coon Rapids
Mary A. Faint
Allison
Thomas Irish
Dubuque
A. W. Chamberlin
Waterton
Fingers Paid For At 31000 Apiece
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 13 Evening Press reports Linn county jury awarded G W Fraginger 140 apices for the loss of three fingers while operating a machine at Williams and Hunting Company plant. Plaintiff sued under the factory act requiring dangerous machines be guarded.
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Cedar Rapids
Evenin Press
J.A. Linn
G. W. Fraginger
Williams & Hunting Company
Senator Cummins Returns Home From Campaign
Des Moines Oct 15 Senator Cummins returned from Osage and Oelwein after political meetings. Claude Porter democratic candidate for governor passed through Des Moines en route to Adair and Atlantic for meetings this afternoon and tonight. Governor Warner of Michigan visited to consult on prison reform and planned to travel to Colorado to study prison methods.
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Des Moines
Frening Press
Cummins
Osage
Oelwein
Claude Porter
Adair
Atlantic
Warner
Michigan
State Board of Contro
Colorado
A Gentleman's Smoke San Felien Aged Couple Pass Away
Storm Lake reports the death of an 89 year old man aged 89 and, the same afternoon, his wife died. The elderly couple were early settlers and long respected. They celebrated their golden wedding nearly 20 years ago. Funeral services will be held today at the Dres Presbyterian church.
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Storm Lake
Ph. Machaagra
Dresdbyterian Church
Judge Reiniger Near Death in Clare City
Telegram reports Judge R G Reiniger lies dying at Tiffin Ohio after moving there a year ago. He formerly lived in Clare City and served as judge of the twelfth circuit and state senator for Floyd Chickasaw district. He was married to a five year term note.
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Charles City
B.A. Reininger
Rr. G. Reiniger
Tituffin, O
Twelfth Circuit
Tsto
Trsg
Floyd- Chickasaw
Negro given life sentence in Des Moines crime case
Henry Thomas colored was sentenced to life in Fr Madison penitentiary after killing Henry L Cook timekeeper for Tener Improvement company following a payroll dispute. Herman Quar Taz20 received twenty years for tape and Charles Hayes fifteen years for forgery. Byron Andrews of Washington DC, former proprietor of the National Tribune, died suddenly in Janesville Wisconsin.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Henry Thomas
Fr. Madison Penitentiary
Chidge Detiaff
Sye
Henry L. Cook
Tener Improvement Company
Hirmardino
Charles Hayes
Byron Andrews
Janesville
Washington, D. C
The
National Tribune
Myansville
Grant
PERVPECT Policeman Dead in Brooklyn Hospital
Harry Fulcher described as the perfect policeman died in St. John's hospital Brooklyn after his wife received two blood transfusions in a bid to save him. He joined the force in 1905 after two stark physical exams confirmed he was six feet four inches tall and flawless. He was 28 years old.
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New York
Harry Fulcher
St. John's Hospital
Brooklyn
Fulcher
Police Department
Police
Longworth Declares Senate Bid Amid Roosevelts Ties
Toledo Oct 15 Announcement that Nicholas Longworth son in law of Theodore Roosevelt will run for United States Senate if Senator Dick loses his race. Longworth now on a stump tour of Ohio.
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Toledo
Nicholas Long Worth
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Senate
Longworth
Ohio
Football Schedule Highlights From East and West
Chicago and Illinois clash at Urbana while Minnesota meets Nebraska in Minneapolis and Iowa plays Missouri at Columbia. Yale faces Army at West Point with Harvard versus Amherst in Cambridge Princeton versus Lafayette at Princeton.
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Ilinois
Urbana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Minneapois
Iowa
Missouri
Columbia
Yale
Army
West Point
Harvard
Amherst
Cambridge
Princeton
Lafayette
Proposal to rename sharch lost by one vote at convention
Cincinnati report states the proposal to change the name of the church was defeated by a single vote in the Episcopal convention today. The brief item notes the narrow margin and ongoing debate within the church community.
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Cincinnati
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Waterloo
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Shimp Brothers
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