Tense Washington view of Mexico crisis as Diaz looms
An atmosphere of gravity surrounds the Mexican situation as Oct. 26 elections near. U S officials warn of a possible crisis while Gen Diaz’s arrival complicates affairs and Britain’s stance under Sir Lionel Carden draws scrutiny. Washington presses for stable constitutional government and fair trials amid Huerta’s moves.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Mexico City
Watson
Mexico
Ryan
Ix Diaz
Congress
Weshington
Lionel ‘Arden
Huerta
England
Presiding Bishop Election Rule Adopted by Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church moved to elect its presiding bishop rather than automatic seniority, to take effect after the current bishop Daniel Tuttle retires or resigns. The measure, debated in the lower house, aimed to place the church in the federal council and opened questions about interchurch relations and possible revisions to the prayer book. The session referenced Bishop Seabury and George Washington amid broader revision discussions.
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Sarte Howse
Reputien
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America
Missionary Board
Ailwaukee
Nainth
Episcopal Church
Morehouse
Tishop Seabury
Church In
America
George Washington
Joint Commission On
General Diaz Confined to Seclusion in Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz October 21 Gen Felix Diaz left his residence at 10 pm escorted by John Lind W W Canada and others. he is believed headed to the American consulate to seek refuge. Diaz remains at his mother in law's home and authorities caution arrest warrants are being pursued. The gunboat Savarogo is reported to sail with five officers recently detained for disobeying Havana orders. civilians arrested yesterday are released.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Wilson
John Lind
W. W. Canada
Cruz
Blanquet
Huerta
Diaz
Savagos
Havana
San Juan de" Eulouca
Huerta outlines aims as diplomatic corps hears speech
In Mexico City on October 23 Gen Victoriano Huerta provisional president spoke to diplomats and cabinet members. He pledged to protect foreign lives and interests while Mexicans decide domestic affairs, praised the United States and stressed incompatible paths for Mexican and American democracy. He asserted the need for peaceful, lawful transfer of power.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Huerta
United States
Radium Institute
Hennen Jenings
Washington, D. C
M.S. Kemmerer
New Ye
HL. Daylace
Idaho
James Breath
Denver
Bishop Luccock cites church growth in Montana district
In St Louis on October 28 Bishop Luccock of Helena reported over 20 new churches built in the Fort Peck reservation within a year to serve rising Methodist converts. He forecast a 50,000 person influx to the area as the Black Hills mission unites with the South Dakota conference. Bishop Threkild of New Orleans led morning, Bishop Cranston afternoon sessions.
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T. Louis
Montana
Luccock
Helena
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fort. Peck Reservation
Black Hills
South Dakota
Wilbur FP. Threkild
New Orleans
Earl Cranston
Admiral Eaton Murder Trial Opens With Drug and Drink Charge
Plymouth mass October opening statement paints Admiral Eaton as a man of dual personality. The defense argues his wife Jennie May Eaton killed him to inherit his naval pension while detailing alleged intoxication and drug use. Key witnesses include Dr. Fremont Smith and Rear Admiral Clark, who cite Eaton’s erratic behavior and reputed health issues.
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Geogan
Eaton
Fremont Smith
Washington
DAG
Smith
Naval
Admiral Eaton
Dr. Smith
Mrs. Ainsworth
Cas
Prest Wite
Plymouth
Mass
Joseph (. Eaton
Jennie May Eaton
Jeky
Hyde
Francis J. Geeton
Parker
Hammondsport
N.Y
Massachusetts
Joseph G. Eaton
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by President Wilson
President Wilson issues his first proclamation naming Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day praising providence and the nation for a peaceful year and the practical completion of the Panama Canal. The proclamation notes peace within borders and with other nations and gratitude to God for blessings.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Wilson
Thanksgiving proclamation amid Mexican tension and press briefing
The article outlines President Wilson’s Thanksgiving proclamation amid national concern over Mexico, including references to a dead admiral, federal aid for mining schools, and various state and local notices. It notes public reception of Deputy Consul Hoover, local officials, and mentions diverse topics from labor to parochial school authorities, all framed within the 1913 presidential context. The piece quotes the proclamation ending with the designation of November 27 as Thanksgiving and prayer, signed by Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
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Washington
S—Lyceum
Anaconda
Frank Hamill
Hoover
Baiteri
Tron
Smanta
Nome
Curry
Little Napoleon
Suffrage Likely in Britain Soon Says Lloyd George
Swindon England Oct 28 Chancellor Lloyd George told a suffrage delegation that a parliamentary vote for women in the British Isles is expected to become law within a short time, but not in the present Parliament. He answered questions posed by the delegation.
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Swindon
England
Lloyd-George
British Isles
Tevin
Rescue Crews Struggle As 223 Mined Dead At Woon Mine No 2
In Woon New Mexico on October 2, 223 miners were believed dead beneath tons of fallen earth timber coal and rock after a blast at Stag Canon mine No 2. Rescue teams worked in shifts to reach entombed men as a fire burned in adjacent workings threatening the shaft. Only 23 miners were saved, and 38 bodies were recovered that day. Government mine rescue officials led the operation amid hazardous gas and debris while relief funds and aid measures were arranged for families. The disaster prompted renewed scrutiny of the mine’s safety before officials planned further salvage efforts.
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Woon, N.M
Stag Canon Mine No. 2
Henry P. McShane
B. P. McShane
New York City
Sal
J.C. Roberts
United States Mine Rescue Bureau
Roberts
P. Morris
Amaia
Donald
McDonald
United States
Riddon
Government Bureau
T. H. O Brien
Towers
No. 5
Res
Femark
Mine No. 3
Wrhich
Congress Awakens on Mining Legislation at Session
Philadelphia October 3 Congress moved on mining policy with proposals to place mining schools under state control and to bolster the industry after the Dawson NM disaster. Representative Martin D Foster of Illinois criticized profits in coal and urged federal aid, while Edward Parker of the Geological Survey noted lower coal profits and emphasized transportation costs. Others spoke on the Bureau of Mines and radium research, outlining reform and future priorities for national mining governance.
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Philadelphia
Mining Congress
Martin D. Foster
Ilinois
Committee On Mines and Mining
National
House of Representatives
Foster
Dawson
N. M
Congress
Edward Parker
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Addles
Mr. Parker
Parker
James F. Callbreath
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Ita
Charles L. Parsons
United States
Bureaa
Europe
Striking Garment Workers Clash in Philadelphia Riot
In Philadelphia on October 22 a clash between striking garment workers and nonstrikers left Abe Kaplag, 19, dead as bricks flew and hatpins were used. Police dispersed the mob after shots fired. about 4000 workers have been on strike for more than two months demanding higher wages and union recognition.
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Philadelphia
Abe Kaplag
Hale
Fred
Kaplan
Fike
Suther frames impeachment talk in open air rally
New York Oct 2 William Suther progressive candidate for the Sixth assembly district speaks to voters in an open air rally critiquing Governor Sulzer and Murphy. He cites a high court of public opinion and claims Murphy’s attempts to indict him failed before Presiding Justice Cullen.
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New York
William Suther
Assembly
High Court of Public Opinion
Murphy
Suther
Charles F. Murphy
High Court of Peachment
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