Kidnaping Boy Scandal Rocks Great Falls
A 12 year old boy Jimmy Southwick abducted Theodore Ryan from Great Falls and sent a ransom note demanding 1500 dollars placed near the Missouri river bridge at 9 15 p m. He led authorities to the child and confessed to the act after being captured at his home. The incident followed a tale of two men and echoes of the Pat Crowe case. The case drew intense local excitement as officials searched the city.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Pat Crowe
Jimmy Southwick
George W. Ryan
Second Avenue South
Theodore
Missouri River
Ryan
Benner
Little Dove
South Side
Wilson
Jones
Southick
Old South Side
Cudahy
Crowe
J. Southwick
Helena
Ryan Bow
France Deploys Mediterranean Fleet Against Turkey
Paris reports a French naval demonstration against Turkey as a division of the Mediterranean fleet sails from Toulon under Admiral Goilard. The squadron aims to seize Smyrna customs if needed, with three days of Turkish grace and the possibility of bombardment if resisted.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Goilard
Toulon
Levant
Turkey
Associated Press
Smyrna
France
M. Constans
Constantinople
Squadron Supplied With Only Two Days Rations
A military unit faced a critical supply shortfall as reports indicate the squadron operated on just two days of rations. The situation suggests logistical strain affecting ongoing operations and readiness.
French Charge Sees Settlement in Turkish Waters Dispute
Washington October 31 M Margerie charge d affaires of the French embassy met Secretary Hay. He says there is no danger of dissolving the concordat as France shows a naval demonstration to enforce Turkish obligations. Other powers accept the action and may press the Porte to meet demands.
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Washington
M. Margerie
Hay
White House
Levant
Constantinople
Austria
Alexandria
Vessels Driven Ashore Off Labrador Coast. Twelve Feared Lost
Three schooners were driven ashore on the Labrador coast during a gale last week and all on board were rescued. Two other vessels carrying a Catholic priest on a sacerdotal visitation were driven seaward and have been missing for days. The steamer Glencoe searched for them without result. Twelve lives are involved and it is feared that all have perished.
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St. John’s
N. F
Labrador
Glencoe
Bubonic Plague Appears in England
Glasgow reports reappearance of bubonic plague during the week with four suspected cases at the Central hotel and one death. Hotels closed and guests ordered to leave by noon tomorrow as all cases under inspection are hotel staff. Authorities urge households to destroy rate.
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Glasgow
Central
Caledonian Railway
Two Plague Cases Reported in Liverpool Hospital
United States consul in Liverpool reports two bubonic plague cases and several suspicious ones at a hospital. Surgeon General Wyman mobilizes Assistant Surgeon Thomas to Liverpool to investigate and relay updates to the government. This marks the first outbreak in Liverpool.
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Washington
United States
Liverpool
Th State Department
Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Thomas
Glasgow
Liv
No Immediate Danger to US Ports Mentioned
Fragment notes that authorities recall a situation with no immediate danger to United States ports. The statement suggests a cautious assessment without imminent risk to maritime facilities or commerce.
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Erpool
United States
Liverpool Port Declared Infected With Bubonic Plague
Rome reports Liverpool England has been declared infected with bubonic plague. Arrivals from Liverpool at Italian ports will undergo standard disinfection procedures.
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Rome
Liverpool
England
New York Health Officer Downplays Liverpool Plague Status
Dr Doty New York port health chief says Liverpool declared plague infected by Italy and France poses no threat to New York. He notes only two authenticated bubonic plague cases, brought from another port and treated on arrival, leaving general health unaffected.
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New York
Doty
Port of
Liverpool
Plague No New Deaths Reported In Liverpool
Liverpool reports no new bubonic plague deaths and no fresh cases. Precautionary measures continue, though shipping remains unaffected and the outbreak is viewed as favorable.
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Liverpool
Vessels From Liverpool To Bordeaux Ordered Disinfected
Authorities in Bordeaux instruct ships arriving from Liverpool to undergo disinfection upon arrival to prevent contagion. The measure targets all vessels docking at Bordeaux ports and follows sanitary protocols issued by the port authority.
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Bordeaux
Ort
Istruc- Hons
Liverpool
Witness Testifies Admiral Bore Himself During Battle
A second witness asserts the admiral conducted himself superbly in the engagement, supporting the defense line that Schley defended successfully.
Rebuttal in Schley Court of Inquiry Admits No Immature Testimony
Washington Oct 31 a Schley court of inquiry session heard rebuttal witnesses to counter Schleys supporters. The court barred testimony on immaterial points and ruled it could take new or re recalled statements, not reiterating prior testimony. Captain Chadwick said precautionary dispatches were not communicated to Schley, a key point for opponents.
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Court of Inquiry
Chadwick
Schley
Washington
Advocate Lemly
Admiral Schley
Massachusetts
Sears
Grant
Potts
Rayner
Sigsbee
Charles D. Sigspve
French J. Chadwick
Joseph G. Eaton
John H. Roys
Neil Anderson
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Commodore Schley
Eaton
Dispatch
Liutenant Roys
Eagle
Department
T. 5
S. Borden
Marine Corps
Charles D. Sigsbee
St. Paul
French KE. Chadwick
Joseph Katon
Patts
Sehley
Borden
Santiago
Behley
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Ollows
X. Gathful
M. Delcasse
Admiral Gaillard
Russia
la Liberte
Gaillard
Porte
Hallebarde
Pigaro
Admiral Gailard
Marseilles
le Matin
Cabrnot
Mediterranears Squadron
M. Brnest Constal
Love Resetti
Schley Defense
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