Hearst Accepts Democratic Nomination for New York Governor
Elhuiva New York Randolph Hearst yesterday formally accepted the Democratic nomination for governor in a Buffalo letter to W J Conners, chairman of the Democratic state committee, pledging loyalty to Jefferson and Jackson and denouncing corporate boss control while urging equal opportunity and party purity amid a drawn line between special privilege and democratic ideals. The missive notes the Buffalo convention purged corporates and calls for ending boss influence to serve the people as in Jefferson and Jackson eras, urging sincere democracy.
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Elhuiva
N.Y. Oedo
Wili Randolph Hearst
New York State
W. J. Conners
Demoeratic State Committee
Denmiocratic Party
Jefferson and
Jackson
Jefferson
Buffalo
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gov Magoon Takes Office In Cuba Provisional Rule
Havana October 13 Charles E Magoon assumed the Cuban governorship at noon succeeding Secretary Taft and issued a proclamation outlining the provisional authority. He would preserve independence and property while seeking restoration of normal government methods under the Cuban constitution. Taft and Baron embark for the United States aboard the Louisiana as Funston sails from Hawaii. The Sampson transport arrives with officers and troops.
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Associated Press
Havana
Charles E. Magoon
Taft
Catia
Magoon
Cuba
Baron
United States
Louisiana
General Funston
Hawaii
Virginia
Admiral Sampson
United States Infantry
Revolver Demand Surges in Omaha Following Murders
In Omaha, gun shops report a spike in revolver sales after a spree of murders on the previous Saturday. Most buyers are women, with dealers noting higher demand this week than in six months, as gun retailers struggle to meet the volume.
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Omaha
Tiyesbhansid
Run On Bank In Ontario Prompted Widespread Depositor Assurance
AP reports a Canadian bank run at an Ontario bank today after word of a Bank of Montreal takeover plan. Depositors were paid in full, quelling fears of a collapse, with authorities confirming liquidity and orderly operations.
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Associated Press
Monreal
Canada
Ontario Bank
Ontario Tank
Bank of Montreal
Wealthy Cook County Man Murders Family Then Kills Himself
Knoxville Tenn October 12 Chat burn Mintooth a wealthy Cook County farmer aged 56 murdered his wife and four children and fatally hurt a third before taking his own life by slitting his throat. The motive remains unclear though officials suspect a sudden mental collapse.
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Cook County
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Chatburn Mintooth
Mintooth
Its His Hosts and Attendant Demands Payment
A garbled note describes a scene where a man, labeled as Julien Man, requests payment from his lord or guardian figure for strained errands at an inn near Toagapeport. The fragment cites Elizabeth Wild and a figure named Robert in a tense demand, with quirky phrasing signaling a historical or local incident.
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Toagapeport
Inn
Weyes
Ippar
Robert
Elizabeth Wild
Intriguing Early 1900s Will Case Reveals Large Gifts
In a circuit court, Mrs. Crummie testified about statements by Father Mackin regarding gifts and marriages tied to an estate worth about 200000 dollars. The dispute involves disinherited heirs challenging the priest’s will as William Mackin’s relatives press for heirs’ claims.
Wisconsin official finds odorless limburger possible
Madison Wisconsin October 3 1911 Commissioner J Q Emery Wisconsin dairy and food commission says odor in limburger cheese may come from filth in manufacturing. Tests show removing certain ingredients could remove odor and boost demand and industry growth in Wisconsin and other cheese producing states.
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Madison
Wis
J. Q. Emery
Sconsin Dairy
Emery
Limburger
Wisconsin
Ley
Limbourzer
Moonshiner Gooch Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
Wayne Gooch, known as king of the moonshiners in Richmond Virginia, pleaded guilty in the Walted Stiles circuit court to conspiracy to defraud the government. Judge Waddell fined 1000 dollars and sentenced him to confinement. Gooch allegedly built a 200000 dollar illicit whisky operation with armed guards and nightly patrols around his distillery.
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Richmond, Vi
Wayne BR. Goch
Hcers
Walted Stiles
Tudge Waddi
Gooch
Wheeling murder mystery traced to river death
A Wheeling boy Harry Hishop, reported killed at the wharf a week ago, returned home with his family stating he fainted after the event. A relative’s body was found in the water and buried after a coroner’s verdict of murder and an insurance payout. Bishop claims he was in Kil taning Pay when the alleged murder happened.
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Columbus
Wheeling
W. Va
Harry Hishop
Luther
Bishop
Kiltaning
Farmer's Lucky Escape From Train Wreck Near Milan
Morris Merbrandt of Edington, Wisconsin, narrowly escaped being crushed by a train after grabbing a smoke stack and clinging on as his wagon was struck. He suffered a bad shake up with cuts and bruises, while the horses bolted onto the tracks before the driver noticed. The wagon was pushed aside and the train stopped after Merbrandt held on, saving his life at the scene near Milan.
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Rock Island
Morris Merbrandt
Edington
Milan, Jr
Herbrandt
Verbrandt
Reber Seriously Ill as Operation Reported
A. J. Reber is seriously ill at home after surgery and is progressing as well as could be expected. M. Woods has gone to Marble Rock on business for the branch store. A marriage license was issued to William Henry Marshall and Cora Elizabeth Dobson of Waterloo. Mrs. William Thompson, sister of Judge PC Platt and Dr. A B Platt, arrived for a visit. Jake Smith of Raymond, Ia. passed.
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A. J. Reber
William Henry Marshall
Cora
Elizabeth Dobson
Waterloo
William Thompson
PC. Platt
Platt
Port Huron
Mich
Thompson
Jake Smith
Raymond
Julled by Base Ball
Charles Beck of Jackson street died at 2 PM from brain abscess after being struck by a baseball this summer. He was sixty, a former Riverton Township resident, Floyd County. William Jennings Bryan will speak in Charles City early Thursday morning October 18 from a platform near the Milwaukee depot unless plans change.
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Evening Press
Charles City
Iowa
Charles Beck
Jackson Street
Riverton Township
Floyd County
William Jennings Bryan
Milwaukee
Fairbank Residents Attend Third District Rally
Dr and Mrs George Eickelberg of Fairbank visit Water Joo for a rally with speakers Fairbanks Cummins Birdsall and others. Burling of Clarksville is among visitors hearing the district rally. The Inter County Journal notes relatives of Miss Nettie Vroom Waterloo.
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George Eickelberg
Fairbank
G&g. Burling
Clarksville
Water
Fairbanks
Cum- Mins
Birdsall
Dr. Vroom
Ickley
Mr. Vroom
New York
Inter County Journal
Nettie Vroom
Waterloo
Mrs Albert Ames Dead
Wilbun Rodgers of Blakeville returns from Alice New Mexico after his sister Lottie Amex wife of Albert Ames died Oct 7 following a long illness She had lived in Aztec for two years previously in several states and was married about fifteen years ago She is survived by her husband two daughters her parents and siblings including William Rodgers Dial Eddie Todgers Osman and Mrs B Day Waterloo N Y born Jan 29 1838 in Black Hawk county Iowa with Willie Rodgers telegram arrival four hours before her death
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Frory
Wilbun Rodgers
Blakeville
Bennington Township
Alice
New Mexico
Maine
Lottie Amex
Albert Ames
James Rodgers
Thie County
Waterloo
N. Y
Aztec
Virginia
Tennessee
William Rodgers
Dial
Eddie Todgers
Osman
B. Day
Black Hawk County
Jll
Willie
Prices Wayward Eggs and Butter Stall Winter Supply
Prices for white eggs and butter rise as storage expects tight supplies this winter. Commissions target egg caseloads tucked in storage while a mild winter could delay sales. Beef rust stigma plus packinghouse conditions boosted prices, with butter at about 88 cents a pound before winter ends.
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Witter
Wutter Hag
Unclear Farm Animal Inventory Near Waterloo
Fragmentary OCR lists various horses and a mule including a bay mare and yearlings. Taken Hap on the Hummel farm two miles northwest of Waterloo. Name J A Morrison, dated December 18, unspecified year.
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Hummel Farm
Waterloo
J. A. Morrison
Unmarried Le Sueur Women Form Five Hundred Club
In Le Sueur Minnesota sixteen unmarried women declare independence from men forming a Five Hundred club. Nine of them are school teachers. They plan winter gatherings for lighthearted fun to prove women can stand alone and seek happiness without men.
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St. Paul
Mine
le Sueur
Minn
Desertion case prompts navy court action and arrest
The Rev James TR Slayton surrendered to navy authorities in Washington after requesting arrest for desertion claiming religious conversion and ministerial duty. He was jailed at the navy yard and prepared for court martial. Slayton had fled from Myersdale and alleged a jealous rival influenced pursuit.
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Washington, D. C
Sui¢Ken
James TR. Slayton
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Slayton
Navy Department
Offeers
Salvation Army
Cherry
Wilson
Washington Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Myersdale
Washington
Evangelical Association
Warman
Cleveland
Successor to Rev Earl Chosen by Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church, by unanimous vote, extended a call to Rev. D. B. Cheeney of Terre Haute Indiana after the resignation of Dr J A Earl who moved to Chicago. Cheeney preached last week and impressed the congregation greatly. no dissent was voiced in the vote and he is expected to arrive within a week to begin his work as the new pastor.
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Moniay
First Baptist Church
D. B. Cheeney
Terre Haute
Ind
J. A. Earl
Chicago
Cheeney
Farm stock and machinery sale at Fairburn farm Geneseo Twp Tama Co
Public sale lists 120 head Durham cattle 62 hogs 20 acres corn and 25 Bronze turkeys plus three farm machinery sets. Horses include six driving horses six to seven years old and a saddle pony. Draft horses feature a gray mare six years, two-year-old geldings, and multiple mares and geldings with weights from 1250 to 2600 pounds. Sale starts 11:00 with lunch at noon. Terms under $10, or $19 and over with one-year credit at 7 percent. Jack Bryan, proprietor. Wm Holland auctioneer. Address details note location one mile west and three miles south of Hagel Center, Tama County.
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Durham
Jack Bryan
Wm, Holland, Auedt
Lra Rodamar
Fairburn
Geneseo Township
Tama County
Hagle Center
Buckingham
Mayre
McGarvey
HIRD DAMAGES BRISTOW FIRE DESTROYS MAIN STREET BLOCK
A fire in Stow Bristow on October 11 wiped out the opera house and two south Main Street dwellings, with the rest of the business section saved by hard work. The opera house loss is about 2000 with insurance of 1000. A J Hobson residence 2500 with 1000 insurance. Rah Stodgell residence 800 with insurance. Fire suspected from a cigar stub after Friday night dance. The burned buildings likely to be rebuilt. Also features a note promoting Doan's Kidney Pills with an Ontario user in Waterloo and local sale details.
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Stow
Insurance Folows Opera House
A. J. Hobson
Rah Stodgell
Doan
Waterloo
J. FL Armstrong
Jefferson, Street
Tom
Dom
Fosters Milburn Co
Bufato
New York
United States
Man mistaken for Bryan on Canadian rail trip
County Superintendent McManus of Potowatomie county, born in Eagle Township, traveled through Canada and was briefly mistaken for former President William Jennings Bryan. His return to the United States rekindled his resolve to issue teacher certificates amid amused reactions at Worthington.
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Chicago
Paul
Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Joliet
United States District Court
Stonyland
McManus
Pottawattamie County
Eagle Township
O. J. McManus
Canada
Worthington, Minn
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Worthington
Bryan’s Homecoming Sparks Ovation at Kansas City Station
In a chaotic scene at Kansas City, Jeff Worthington leads cheers while McManus, a Council Bluffs resident, asks that the train be sped to enable a Bryan speech. The conductor, unaware of Bryan’s arrival, helps clear the platform as McManus receives an extraordinary reception.
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Welk
Caada
McManus
Council Biulls
Jeff Worth
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