Chicago Growth Sets City Among World Leaders
Washington dispatch notes second census bulletin showing urban growth. Of 38 100000+ cities in 1800, 29 now total 13,596,819, up from 10,376,012 in 1900 and 7,904,140 in 1890, with 54 cities 25000-100000 adding 2,723,498. Chicago’s 1900s surge projected near 2.8 million, eclipsing Philadelphia and ranking with Paris and Berlin. New Orleans reaches 89,075, up 61,971.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Chicago
Philadelphia
Paris
Berlin
New Orleans
Commissioners in hearing announced
Springfield Sept 17 Announcement said Interstate Commerce Commissioners Clements Lane Clark and possibly Prouty would sit on the bench when the western freight rate advance hearing resumes next Monday in Chicago.
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Springfield
Interstate Commerce
Clements
Lane
Clark
Prouty
Western
Chicago
Castro Seeks New Job as Dictator Claim Surfaces
Teneriis Canary Islands September 17 A manifesto bearing 1500 signatures accuses former Venezuela President Castro of organizing a plot in the Canaries against the life of the current Venezuelan executive and is being circulated locally.
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Teneriis
Canary Islands
Gastro
Venezuela
Canaries
Life Insurance Men Election in Des Moines
The American Life convention in Des Moines Iowa closed this morning electing officers President T W Wardell of Dallas Texas and vice president for Iowa.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
American Life
T. W. Wardell
Dallas
Texas
Towa
Executive committee picks and meeting site announced
Hon Frank D. Jackson and T. W. Blackburn of Omaha were re elected as secretary. The executive committee includes Isaac Hamilton Chicago M A Wollen Indianapolis J B Reynolds Kansas City W A Lindly Lincoln P D Gold Jr Raleigh M D Thomas L Miller San Francisco Pittsburg defeated St Paul and Washington DC to host the next meeting.
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Frank D. Jackson
T. W. Blackburn
Omaha
Isaac Hamilton
Chicago
M. A. Wollen
Indianapolis
J. B. Reynolds
Kansas City
W. A. Lindly
Lincoln
Neb
P. D. Gold, Jr
Raleigh
M. D
Thomas L. Miller
San Francisco
Pittsburg
St. Paul
Washington
D. C
Lawyer Profits From Glick Death in $18,750 Deal
In Kansas City on September 17, lawyer Joseph S. Rust cleared $18,750 from a $20,000 transfer with Bernarh Glick, a retired bookseller. An agreement six months earlier provided Glick $125 monthly for life and $500 for burial. after accounting for advances and burial, Rust’s net from the arrangement totaled $18,750.
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Kansas City
Joseph S. Rust
Bernarh Glick
Glick
Rust
Bank Statement Shows Shifts in Loans Deposits and Reserves
New York on September 17 reports bank statement figures with loans up $12,973,000 and deposits up $5,887,000. Reserve declines by $4,907,000 and surplus falls $6,480,000, while exit U S deposits drop $6,371,000.
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New York
U. S
Roosevelt Barnes clash over New York party future
In New York on September 17 Col Theodore Roosevelt and Republican leader William Barnes Jr clash over party direction. Barnes labels Rooseveltism radical and mob incitement, while Roosevelt thanks Barnes for clarifying the conflict between reform and big business power.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnes
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Barnes
Wisconsin Woman Is A College Girl At 81
Racine Wisconsin September 17 Mrs Amy D Winship widow of E B Winship founder of the Winship Manufacturing company of Racine began her second year at Ohio State University Columbus though nearing eighty one She was renowned as a learned reader and student and once a potential leader in the woman suffrage movement She entered the university last year studying literature language and science preparatory to philosophy psychology and literature with Shakespeare as a specialty She sought independent thought not teaching or lecturing and kept the most punctual attendance despite her age and health setbacks.
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Racine, Wis
Amy D. Winship
E. B. Winship
Winship Manufacturing Company
Racine
Ohio State University
Columbus
Texas
Chanler Cavalieri Prenuptial Pact Sets Separate
The New York register’s office filed the prenuptial agreement between Robert Winthrop Chanler and Lina Cavalieri. It defines separate property and a $20,000 annual payment to Cavalieri, with powers of attorney to secure funds from real estate and trusts if needed, all under New York law.
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New York
Robert Winthrop Chanier
Lina Cavalieri
the Register
New York County
Cavalieri
Natalina Cavalieri
Paris
Chanler
Laura Delano
New York Life and Insurance Trust Commany
Linion Trust Company
Detroit Windsor Detroit River Tunnel Opens in Michigan Central Plan
Regular freight service through the double bar r eled Michigan Central tunnel under the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor Ontario was inaugurated today. Passenger service will be established once engineers master motor handling on tunnel grades.
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R. R.A
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central Road
Windsor
Ontario
Prenuptial Filing Foreshadows Legal Battle Over Debts
The passage notes the filing of a prenuptial agreement by her lawyers as a first move to shield her rights from his creditors who are expected to contest the arrangement. The description suggests forthcoming legal maneuvering surrounding the contract and its enforceability.
Minor Heir Tops World Pacing Record Amid Trotter Breakthroughs
New York dispatch notes significant record activity in trotting and pacing. Minor Heir lowers his own speed mark to 1:69% at Indianapolis after earlier 2:00% runs, while trotters set new standards led by Uhlan and The Harvester in various categories.
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New York
Jockey Club
Star Pointer
Galesburg
Indianapolis
Uhlan
the Harvester
Colorado
Ballinger Crisis Looms Over Cabinet Decree
Washington September 17 Richard A Ballinger faces a cabinet determined stand over his resignation status after the cabinet meeting on September 26. He aims to force a decisive judgment while Taft’s view supports his innocence and retention if backed by colleagues. A majority of the Ballinger Pinchot committee is expected to sustain him.
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Washington, D. C
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
Congress
Taft
Ballinger
Ballinger- Pinchat
Des Moines Man Found Dead From Turned On Gas
A Des Moines boarder, J. W. Haroldson, 60, was found dead in his Locust Street room this morning after a gas jet was left on. The house owner Mrs. Sadie Massie smelled gas and broke in. Haroldson had retired the night before. He kept to himself and had only recently moved in, with reports of three sons in the city but not located.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
J. W. Haroldson
Locust Street
Haroldson
Sadie Massie
Boiler Makers to Meet in Cedar Rapids in 1911
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 17 Evening Press reports that boiler makers of the Rock Island system will convene in Cedar Rapids in September 1911. The notice states a gathering of company workers from the Rock Island line. The item notes the date and city for the meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Gun Misfire In Iowa Sparks Self Inflicted Shot
Manchester Iowa September 17 The Evening Press reports Clifford Scovel shot himself in the shoulder while cleaning a rusty revolver not knowing it was loaded He will recover Former auditor Stricken Newton Iowa September 17 J B Rabon formerly county auditor is in critical condition after a stroke Another paralysis case Manchester Indiana September 17 The Evening Press notes six month old son of S Rich near Manchester paralyzed in one arm and one leg in a local infantile paralysis case
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Manchester
Evening Press
Clifford Scovel
Newton
Rabon
S. Rich
Suffocated by Egg Particles in Supper Accident
Ben Carlson, 28, died in Manchester Indiana after eating supper and losing consciousness. Autopsy found his lungs filled with egg particles inhaled into the windpipe while lying on a porch. He had been drinking earlier and recently came to this country from Sweden seven years ago with no relatives in America.
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Manchester
Hivening Press
Ben Carson
Dexon
Carlson
America
Ice & Cold Storage plant placed in receivership
Newton Ice & Cold Storage company was placed in the hands of a receiver at the circuit court request. A. L. Patton, formerly sheriff, was appointed receiver. In Iowa City a ten year old son of Michael Kenney at Cosgrove was afflicted with infantile paralysis. The baby daughter of L A Wolt of Town City showed slight improvement and may recover.
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Newton
Newton Ice & Cold Storage Company
Frank Wilson
Circuit Court
A. L. Patton
Iowa City
Evening Press
Michael Kenney
Cosgrove
L. A. Wolt
Town City
Wilie Jones Tests Wires Cuts Long-Distance Links
In Iowa City on September 17 a 14 year old named Willie Jones connected a loose wire with a can to a long distance telephone line. His experiment interrupted connections between Ft. Dodge and several nearby towns. Two gangs worked six hours to locate and fix the fault.
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Iowa City
Ft. Dodge
Willie Jones
Willie
Engineer of Bad Died by Rapids
William Cessford, early railroad engineer and inventor of key railway devices, died in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He helped run Mohawk and Wadson rail line at 19, built the first snow plow, fashioned the first locomotive whistle, and invented the first sand dome. During the Civil War he oversaw federal supply transport on southern rail lines. His body was sent to Tipton for burial.
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Cedar Rapids
Ila
Hvening Press
William
Cessford
Tipton
Mohawk & Wadson
Junk Man Becomes Human Torch In Shop Explosion
Newton, Sept 17 Moses Gralek about 50 severely burned when a gasoline stove in his junk shop rooms exploded He tried to carry the stove downstairs his clothes caught fire and he ran burning down the street He is expected to recover The blaze caused substantial damage to the shop and surrounding area
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Newton, Ja
Hvening Press
Moses Gralek
Scratch on Wrist Said Fated William Hardy Death
The body of William Hardy aged 50 bachelor died of blood poisoning from a slight wrist scratch. He was buried or taken to Petersville for interment after death in Gedar Rapids Ta. on the evening of the 17th.
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Gedar Rapids
Eveening Press
William Hardy
Bachelor
Petersville
Petition to Break the Sugar Trust in New York
Washington reports a petition for dissolution of the sugar trust will be filed in a U S court in New York probably next week after a conference in New York between Attorney General Wickersham and United States Attorney Wise.
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Washington
United States Court of New York
New York
Wickersham
United States
Wise
Endings Contest The Investigating Committee's Fate
Fragmentary line notes a politician facing a critical moment as an investigating committee delivers its majority verdict. The passage hints at a contrasted expectation of vindication versus the anticipated public judgment.
New Deputy for Iowa Elks Appointed by Grand Exalted Ruler
K. H. Mitchell, former assistant county attorney of Wapella county and past exalted ruler of the Ottumwa lodge, is named district deputy for southern Iowa by Grand Exalted Ruler August Hermann. He will oversee thirteen lodges including Ottumwa and Des Moines area units, replacing Cyrila Bradshaw.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
K. H. Mitchell
Wapella County
Bika
Iowa
August Hermann
Keokuk
Fairfield
Centerville
Cyrila Bradshaw
Des Moines
Infant Dies of Meningitis Mourns Family in Ghostnut Street
Mr and Mrs Laula Fasse of 418 Ghostnut Street mourn the death of their two month old baby boy who died this morning at 6 o'clock after a weeklong illness of spinal meningitis. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 from the home conducted by Rev Theodora Walf ram of the German Lutheran church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The young parents have the sympathy of many friends in their loss.
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Laula Fasse
Ghostnut Street
Theodora Wolfram
German Lutheran Church
Fairview Cemetery
Street Car Collision Injures Boy in Auto Crash
Auto driven by W. O. Armagost with three children collides with a Ninth Streetcar at Park and Commercial. Walter Armagost, age about ten, suffers deep head cuts as glass shatters. conductor and motorman in charge. Family resides at 235 Denver Street.
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Co. W. Armagost
Park Avenue
Walter Armagos
Walter
John Brennan
Fisher
Black Hawk
Armagast
Denver Street
Taft Patronage Policy Stated in Norton Letter
Washington reports that a Norton letter to an unnamed Iowa politician outlines Taft administration patronage policy. Copies went to all department heads, stating federal patronage will treat regulars and insurgents alike in practice under the president.
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Washington, D. C
Norton
Iowa
Taft
Washington
Ir, Points to Lincoln's Way Returns to Defense
Ir, a brief in the source references Lincoln's Way return to defense. The note highlights a shift in strategy and positions for Lincoln's Way, indicating renewed focus on defensive plays and setup. No other events or individuals are detailed in the accessible text.
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Lincoln
Roosevelt Defends New Nationalism at State Fair
Syracuse N Y September 17 Roosevelt arrives at the fairgrounds at 3 PM and delivers his address amid expected political conferences. Roosevelt reiterates New Nationalism, cites Lincoln and Taft, criticizes the Supreme Court, condemns bossism and corruption, urging citizens to expose crooks anywhere found.
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Syracune
N. Y
Rosevelt
Fair Grounds
Roosevelt
Ayracuss
Lincoln
Supreme Court of the United
Abraham Tincoln
Taft
Bossey
Hose
Tama Jim Warns Against Democrata
Kenton Sept. 17 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson defended Republican policies in a speech praising the tariff law. He warned that Democratic control could threaten prosperity, citing no job losses or panic under McKinley era and urging vigilance against policy shifts.
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Kenton
Agricultura
Wilson
McKinley
Boy Injured by Automobile in Independence Street Crossing
Hewrey's young son, crossing Independence Avenue by bicycle, was struck by a slowly driven car shortly before 1 PM. He sustained painful but not serious injuries as he lay under the vehicle. a physician attended him. Dr. Scott, the government inspector, was said to have driven the car with no blame attached to him.
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R. ¥. Hewrey
Independence Avenue
Scott
La Follette Report Unconfirmed On Rochester Visit
Madison, Sept 17. Attempts to confirm or deny a report that Senator La Follette will travel to Rochester to consult physicians failed. He was in his office with an unperturbed appearance, unavailable to answer questions. S. L. Vale returned from a two month Canada and Northwest trip, visiting Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and other centers, reporting improved eyesight.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Rochester
Minn
Ta Follette
S. L. Vale
Canada
Northwest
Mr. Vale
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Militant pastor floors assailant of own mother
In Grest Falls Montana on September 17 Rev JH Burand of Oakland California struck a man named Mur ray who had attacked his mother. Murray was knocked down and handcuffed. The mother was treated by a physician as witnesses ready to testify at arraignment.
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Grest Falls
Mont
W. Murray
J. H. Burand
Hirst
Oakeland
Cal
J. A. Martin
M. E
Burand
Murray
Murtray
Alurray
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