Steamer Rescues Wellman Crew After Airship Abandonment
Royal Mail steamer Trent rescued Wellman and the America crew at dawn after the airship was driven 350 miles south by strong northerly winds. The America had been in distress 150 miles east of Cape Hatteras, with a total flight-distance of about 850 miles and the crew all safe aboard.
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New York
Times
Captain Down
Royal Mail
Trent
Wellman
America
Down
Atlantic City
Nantucket
North Carolina
Down Indites
Cape Hatteras
Caroina
Marriage Bells Ring at Jesup
In Jesup Iowa October 18 a marriage is set for Miss Hattie Alghouse and Mr Calvin Myers. The ceremony will be at the home of the Ishouse parents with invited friends. The bride is 15 and parental consent was given when the license was issued by Independence courts.
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Jesup
Toorrow
Mirts
Hattie Alghouse
Calvin Myers
Ride
Jacob Ishouse
Independence
George Bentley Improves After Escape Accident
Dunkerton Iowa October 18 Jorge Bentley regained consciousness after a runaway accident in which his brother Arthur Bentley was killed. He is much better this morning and the physician believes he will recover.
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Dunkerton, Ja
Jorge Bentley
Arthur Bentley
Eliéves
Rockefeller Adds Gift to Institute as Hospital Opens
John J Rockefeller celebrated the opening of a new hospital at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research with an additional gift of 3 820 000. This brings his total gifts to 5 240 40. The event marked placing the institute's property under a new independent foundation with its first board of trustees including John D Rockefeller Jr Frederick T Gates and William.
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New York
John J. Rockeller
Rckefeller Institute
Rockefellers
Board of Justees
Rustees
John D. Rockeeller, Jr
Frederick T. Gates
William
Rockefeller gifts to laboratory building and endowment
The text notes H. Welsh, Starr J. Murphy and Dr. Simon Mleaxner associated with Rockefeller’s philanthropy. His initial gift of 200000 in 1901 funded the institution, followed by a 1000000 gift for a laboratory building. He later added 620000 for completion and provided a 2000000 endowment before the lab’s finish.
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H. Welsh
Starr J. Murphy
Simon Mleaxner
Cutter Bearing Taft Has Close Escape in Fog
President Taft and party aboard the cutter Immigrant to Ellis Island narrowly avoided several collisions in a fog on the Hudson River. No damage or injuries occurred to the vessel or passengers during the tense transit to the immigrant station in New York.
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Taft
New York
Ellis Island
Hudson River
Waterloo Woman Dead in Chicago
Relatives in Waterloo received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Arthur Pinkerton at her Chicago home. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM in Chicago. She was born Emma Jenney of Waterloo and sister of Theo Jenney, longtime cashier of Leavitt & Johnson National Bank. H. Pinkerton and Mrs. C. M. Berkeley are related by marriage.
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Arthur Pinkerton
Chicago
Emma‘Jenney
Waterloo
Theo Jenney
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
H. Pinkerton
C. M. Berkley
Rebekahs Gather as Iowa Rebekah Assembly Opens
The Iowa Rebekah assembly convened in Cedar Rapids preparing for the Grand Lodge opening tomorrow. Officers report the order to be in prosperous condition with 89,831 Rebekahs in the state across 664 lodges.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Drunk Prisoner Dies After Tongue Chewing in Iowa Jail
Albert Lunholm, inmate in Des Moines city jail, dies from self inflicted tongue chewing during delirium tremens. The delirious prisoner reportedly bled to death after the act. The incident is reported by the Evening Press.
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Wes Moines
Evening Press
Albert Lunholm
Jall
Balloons in International Race Cross Lake Michigan
Balloons from St Louis race toward the international championship crossing Lake Michigan. Reports say seven passed over northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Balloon No 2 sent a message near Springfield Wis at 5 36 stating doubt about crossing. Million Population balloon landed near Racine six miles north at 7 25 am. Claude H Buell died from football game injuries in Detroit.
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St. Louis
Lake Michigan
Iilinois
Wisconsin
Springfield
Wis
Janesville
Muskegon
Mich
Racine
Vernon
Clinton
Fvening
St. Lours
East Clinton
Cubs Swamped by Mackmen inPhiladelphia Series
Chicago Nationals face Philadelphians in a decisive baseball series opener at Philadelphia. Fans packed the field as Mack’s men aim to solve Brown Reulbach and others while McIntyre may start for Chicago. Weather favorable and crowds larger than yesterday expect another full house.
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Philadelphia
Chicago Nationals
Philadelphians
Mack
Chicago
Brown
Reulbach
McIntyre
Phillies and Chicago Clash in Early World Series Return
The report details a Philadelphia versus Chicago game at Shibe Park with over 12,000 in the stands. Chicago leads 3 to 0 after five innings as Sheckard, Steinfeldt and Zimmerman pace the visitors while Strunk and Collins contribute for Philadelphia.
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Tle¢Lock
Chicago
Sheckard
Schulte
Hofman
Chance
Zimmerman
Steinfeldt
Tinker
Kling
Brown
Philadelphia
Stranke
Lord
Collins
Baker
Davis
Murphy
Barry
Thomas
Coombs
Plank
O'Day
M Rigler
Sheridan
Connelly
Rigler
Louaeee
Republican Campaign Opens in Chicago With Cummins Speaking
Senator A B Cummins announced Monday night as the opening date of the Republican campaign in Chicago. He will speak at Orchestra hall under the auspices of the Hamilton club.
Succession Talks After Dolliver Funeral
Des Moines Iowa October 18 Evening Press reports quiet debate on Dolliver successor. Lawyers split on another primary. most say too late with three weeks to election. Some propose informal primary on election day with separate boxes and gubernatorial appointment by legislature confirmation in January. Governor Carroll has not spoken but likely will leave the decision to the legislature.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
J. P. Dolliver
Carroll
Dolliver
Diamond swallowed by thief found by X ray in body
Des Moines October 18 a diamond allegedly swallowed by M Fort of Highmore S D during alleged theft was located by City Physician Saylor using an X ray in Fort’s interior. The doctor said the sparkle could almost be seen. Fort’s friends posted 150 to secure his release pending recovery.
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Des Moines
M. Ss. Fort
Highmore
S. D
Harry Cotem
Yeatenly
Saylor
Fort
J T Sloan Dies at 71 in LaPorte City Iowa
J T Sloan age 71 longtime resident seven miles southwest of LaPorte City died of pneumonia. Born in Pennsylvania he moved to the area in 1865 built his home in 1808 and served as elder in the Presbyterian church from its founding until his death. Surviving children include Archie Sloan Miss Mayme Mrs Weinland and Mrs Vincent. Funeral planned for Thursday.
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LaPorte City
J.T. Sloan
Here
Sloan
Pennsylvania
Archie A. Sloan
South Dakota
Mayme
Weinland
Marrelle
Vincent
Kirkville
Presbyterian Church
Emrean Male Quartet Engaged for Jonathan Dulliver Funeral
The Emrean Male Quartet of Mason City consisting of B Higgins, W S Rankin, W K Enelan and W F Muse has been engaged to sing at the Jonathan Dulliver funeral, as reported by the Evening Press dated October 18.
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Mason City
Get
Evening Press
Lemprean
B. Higgins
W. SB. Rankin
W. KE. Enelan
W. F. Muse
Jonathan PL Dulliver Cuneral
Governor Silent Until Oct 21 in Dolliver Funeral Observance
Des Moines Iowa Oct 18 Special All speaking engagements for Governor B F Calwell are canceled through Oct 21 as mark of respect for the late Jonathan P Dolliver. A state wide pause in political activity is ordered until after the senator's funeral with nearly all Republican nominees expected to attend.
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Des Moines
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Fonvernor
B. F. Clarroll
Nine-year-old boy run over by car in Des Moines
Louie Wooley aged 9 lies in a Des Moines hospital at death’s door after a car driven by Dr. Morten ran him down. Authorities fear the boy may die as his condition remains critical.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Louie Wooley
Morten
Apple Shipper Missing After Council Bluffs Sale
R. J. Foster of New Market Iowa arrived in Council Bluffs on October 6 to sell a carload of apples shipped from Missouri. He has vanished, leaving the fruit on a side track and attracting a strict police search. Foster is 43, 190 pounds with a smooth face and veiled complexion.
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Council
Bluffs
Evening Press
Foster
New Market
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Missouri
Women in Jail Fire in Iowa Cell Block
Ten women arrested last night set fire to mattresses in their cells in Des Moines. The blaze spread rapidly and smoke forced calls for help before police extinguished the flames. No joint debate between Governor Carroll and Claude Porter. party leaders discussed a possible discussion. Plymouth Congregational Church hosts a Missionary Convention with 150 Iowa women attending as delegates.
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Tes Moines
Hvening Press
Carroll
Claude Porter
Porter
Franke
Republican States Central Committee
N. F. Reed
Democratic State Committee
Missions of the Interior
Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Iowa
Couple Rescued After Canoe Overturns on Town River
Georgeuirall Jr of Town City and Miss Gladys Lighter of Spon reer Town were thrown into the river when their canoe capsized as he tried to right it. They escaped drowning with skilled swimmers diving in to aid. the girl was unconscious at rescue.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
Georgeuirall, Jr
Town City
Gladys Lighter
Sponreer
Town
Dog shoots crow as gun discharges during hunt
A hunter James Larson rested for lunch near a tree where his dog leapt at a crow perched above. The crow was struck when a gun discharged upon a crow’s movement, killing it. local report notes the accident occurred as the dog acted.
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Lake City
James Larson
Ballinger admits writing letter for Rev Plass amid Boston raid
Secretary Ballinger acknowledged drafting a letter endorsing Rev Norman Plass who is sought by federal authorities over the Redeemable Investment Co raid in Boston. He says Plass was a Williams classmate and he saw no reason to doubt his integrity. Plass is a Williams College graduate and Yale Divinity School alumnus with pastorates in Detroit Lincoln Neb Medina Ohio Cincinnati and Barrington R I. He led Rhode Island Anti saloon League in 1897 and was president of Washburn College in 1902.
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Ballinger
Norman Plass
Redeemable Investment Company
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Plaga
Ming
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Plass
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Yale Divinity School
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Lincoln
Neb
Medina
Cincinnati
Barrington
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Rhode Island
Anti-saloon League
Washburn College
Scoring Tinkers and Zimmermen in a Pitcher-Heavy Game
Baseball narrative details a tense seventh inning with Chicago offense sparked by Sheckard and Chance. Key plays include Davis and Collins contributing, with Brown, Sheckard, Hofman, and Zimmerman involved in scoring and outs as Philadelphia battles back.
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Tinker
Zimmerman
Collin
Collins
Baker
Colling
Davis
Murphy
Chicago
Brown
Coombs
Sheckard
Schilte
Hofman
Balla
Chance
Thomas
Tang
Immerman
Coomba
Steinfeldt
Feid
Kling
Strank
Phiadelphia
Barry
Goomhs
Thmas
Lord
Chane
Ten Thousand Children to Parade in New Castra During Sunday Campaign
The Sunday revival in New Castra grows as crowds fill the tabernacle nightly and about 2,000 converts are reported by Saturday. A massive parade of 19 900 city children is planned for next Saturday with six divisions and school leaders leading columns. Evangelist Sunday will address the crowd.
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New Castra
William A
Great Tabernacia
Tabernacle
Woodmen Lodge
Caty
Omeers
Evangelist
Man Pleads Guilty in Statutory Rape Case
Primghar Iowa October 18 Ralph Anderson held since July 18 on charge of assault with intent to commit rape on 14 year old Lily Stece pleaded guilty this morning. Indeterminate sentence fixed by Judge Gaynor.
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Primghar, Ta
Fivening Press
Ralph Anderson
Lily Stece
Gaynor
Cyclone Devastates Cuba and Florida Peninsula Flooding
Newsreels describe a vast cyclone sweeping western Cuba and torrential floods in the Florida peninsula from Tampa to St Augustine. It reports widespread property damage, homelessness, and calls for possible international relief as Havana records heavy losses including the sugar and tobacco sectors.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fiorida Peninsula
Tampa
St. Augustine
Spyern
Cuba
Havana
Matanzas
Pinar Dal Rio
Republic
J. Linn Rodgers
Artemisa
Cape San Antonio
Rodgers
Blue Grass river to river road meeting in Creston
A large crowd gathered in Creston to hear talks on the Blue Grass river to river road with Hon. Lafe Young of Des Moines the principal speaker. A follow up meeting is set for Osceola Friday. Garfield's secretary dead.
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Creston
Evening Press
Blue Grass River
River Road
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Osceola
La Follette Saddened by Dolliver Setback
Rochester Minn Oct 18 The news of Senator Dolliver's illness caused a slight setback to the favorable condition of Senator Robert M La Follette. The close relationship between the senators in their careers made Towan's death a great sorrow to La Follette and seemed to cause him worry.
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Minn
Dolliver
Robert M. la Follette
Towan
la Follette
Mie
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