Canal Blocked by a Landslide Near Panama Canal
Panama October 15 A serious landslide on the east side of the Panama Canal north of Gold Hill halted traffic as officials estimated a few days to reopen the waterway. Preliminary survey shows a 1300 foot slide, with thousands of cubic yards of rock and dirt. Dredges are at work and four ships detached at Cristobal and two at Balboa.
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Panama
Panamertna
Gold Hl
Goathals
Canal Aluin
Gold Hill
Cucaracha
Goethnis
Criswolal
Balboa
Sean
Washington
Cullbra Cut
Isthmian Canal Comminttor
Lide
Goethals
Calobia
War Revenue Measure Advances in Senate Amid Cotton Debate
Washington October 16 Despite southern efforts to shift talk to cotton relief the war revenue bill made material progress. Key provisions were agreed including a 260 million dollar bond issue to cotton producers and revised tobacco and newspaper tax measures. New amendments covered ship taxes wine tariffs and champagne.
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Washington
Seta
Senate
Sanata
Tis
Cigar Manufacturar
Protection Sought for Italian Miners in Illinois
The Italian Consul in Chicago asked Governor Dunne to avert violence at Willisville Illinois after Sunday night clashes between Italian and American miners. A sheriff’s prisoner was seized by masked men and shot as he was taken toward the county jail, amid rising tensions and calls for National Guard protection.
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Springfeld
Chicago
Grapher
Dunne
Onva
Willisville
Iul
Italan
Starh
Perry County
Uliners National Guard
Carbondale
Prink Dickinson
Willisyiffe
Sherif Bresner
North Carolina town ravaged by cyclone
Charlotte dispatch reports a cyclone hitting Concord Damaged area spans about a hundred fifty feet wide and dozens of houses unroofed or wrecked Over a hundred people were displaced or injured including a mother and her three day old infant blown from a collapsing home Local damage estimate runs into several thousand dollars
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Charlotte
N.C
Concord
Gardner Sounds Blast For War Preparedness
Washington October 15. Representative Gardner of Massachusetts introduced a three joint resolution in the house to create a commission to investigate U S military preparedness for war. Gardner urges Americans to face a perceived deficit in defense and criticizes pacifist propaganda while warning that the Monroe Doctrine and national security require strengthening military power. He calls for a three senators three representatives and three presidential appointees to probe readiness.
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Washington
United States
House
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Europe
Gardner
Carnegie
Smalleygats
Committee On Naval Affaira
Committee On Military Affaira
House of Representatives
Mr. Gardner
Bombant
Bulletin
Metapan Collides With Iowan in Dense Fog Near New York
The steamer Metapan bound from Colon to New Orleans collided with freighter Iowan off New York in fog. Metapan’s bow twisted, sank in about twenty feet of water, and all 77 passengers plus crew were rescued. The Iowan stood by, aiding in rescue as tugboats and the Atlantic dredge took survivors to shore.
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New York
Colon
Barber
San Francisco
United Fruit Company
Frehter
United States
Atlantic
Lancaster
H. Spencer
Spencer
City
Anson, Lundy
I. &. Lundy
Sheepshead Bay
Motapan
Seneca
Sororities Bar High School Girls Then College Entry
New York reports that high school girls who belong to Greek letter sororities and do not resign by November 15 will be barred from joining sororities when entering college. The resolution was adopted by the National Panhellenic Congress, representing 79,400 college sorority women, with next year’s meeting planned in San Francisco.
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New York
Congress
National Pandemenic Societies
San Hrangiaco
After the Ball Opens at Grand Theaters in Atlanta
The six reel drama After the Ball opened at the Grand, drawing crowds with a tearful tender moment and a dramatic train stunt. Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon star, with a new Redman Law thrill sequence. Also featured are appearances by David Warfield and the Shubert touring company in nearby shows.
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Gamae
Charies & Harris
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shannon
Redman Law
Atlanta
Starr
Davidson
Officials of Atlanta Guests of the Ad Men
The Ad Men's Club of Atlanta met at the Chamber of Commerce cafe for a luncheon. President St Elmo Massenzale announced a dinner next Thursday in the chamber cafe with the mayor council and Rotary invited. Li D Hicks reported 30 day carnival preparations and a campaign from November 3 to December 8. Dr Dunbar Roy spoke on the value and care of the busa.
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Ad Men's Club of
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce Cafe
St. Elmo Massenzale
Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club
Li. D. Hicks
Progressive editor kills a sportsman in San Bernardino
San Bernardino California October 15 Howard Eavis secretary of the county central committee and editor of the Evening Index shot and instantly killed Ben Maragon a local sportsman last night. Davis and Emerson attacked him Emerson had been linked to attacks on Republican leaders and had demanded reelection.
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Cal
Howard Eavis
Pro- Stebsius County Central Committee
Imdex
Ben Mmargon
Davis
Emerson
Republi
I Ig
Cholera Spread Alarms Hungary Reported From Venice
Venice reports a rapid cholera spread alarming Hungary with lax prisoner camp supervision cited. Authorities now isolate suspects and ban outdoor camping. Austrian commissary department reportedly breaking down as recruits lack clothing.
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Venice
Italy
Hungary
King Alberts Stable Saved From Germans
Southampton October 15 King Alberts stable saving from Germans arrives with five horses and thirty two carriages. Establishment includes forty one members. They traveled from Antwerp where the stavoyans occupy three day. J Mallard W J Mallard aged 73 died last night at 11 30 at 243 Woodward Avenue. He was a confederate veteran and United Confederates Veterans Camp 159. Survived by two daughters Miss Leonora Mallard Atlanta and Mrs R E Scott Raleigh NC, two sons W Horace Santa and ten of Norfolk VA, two sisters Mrs S A Jones Kirkwood and Mrs Edward Delegal Savannah, and two brothers Sam and Josiah Thomasville GA.
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J. Mallard
W. J. Mallard
Woodward Avenae
United Confederates Veterans
Camp 159
Leonora Mallard
Atlanta
R. E. Scott
Raleish
N.C
W. Horate Santa
Norfolk
S A
Bank of Kensett Cashier Robbed of 2000 on Horseback
An unidentified man robbed the Bank of Kensett cashier in Kensett Arkansas taking about 2000 dollars and fled on horseback. Pursuit by posse reported as of October 15. President Wilson signed the Clayton Anti Trust Bill in Washington ending with a quiet ceremony and no fanfare.
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Kensett Ark
Kensett
Bank of
Wilson
Ashington
Favorable Turn Expected in Spot Cotton Market
New Orleans reports little change in cotton values with a hoped for favorable turn in spot markets. Spot sales 000 bales diversified across grades. receipts 2,234, stock 72,940. Liverpool signals price cut on January February, margins debated. frost sightings in Texas noted with mixed impact on interior demand. Weather across the belt remains unfavorably cool with frost in Ohio and Texas.
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Longs
Houston
Liverpool
New York
Liverpoo
Texas
Selling of Wheat Lowered the Price
Chicago reports show selling pressure from major firms offsetting export vitality in progress for wheat with a net decline. Corn oats and provisions fluctuated, buyers flooded the market, and December wheat showed relative strength to May. Prices in Kansas City and Okinawa cash markets are noted with mixed results and ongoing hold on lower price levels amid a cautious trade environment.
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Gilgar
Timothy
Lewin
Kansas City
Okinawa
Haugh
Honduras
Japan
New York
Talmage & Co
el Nes
New Gricuny
Louisiana
Texas
Atkansan
Cotton Movement and Commodities Roundup Across Cities
Cotton prices and receipts listed by city with middling grades, stocks, and shipments. Sugar futures and copper dividend news. Grain and livestock prices held steady with regional variations. notable activity in New York New Orleans and Memphis markets.
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Wemern Chlekshen
Fowls Tei
Turayn
Kansas City
Atlanta Quotations and Live Stock Market Summary
Atlanta quotations cover numerous grocery items with varied prices from 10 cents to several dollars per unit, plus a detailed live stock market report by W. El Waite. The livestock section lists prices for steers, cows, heifers, hogs, and sheep with ranges by quality and weight, along with a comprehensive provision market including cornfield products, flour, meal, hay, shells, feeds, and related commodities.
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Chicago
Ight
Heeves
St Louis
Recelpia
Ienaus City
Mehit
PLC
Wethern
Atlanta
W. EL Waite
Whites Provisions Company
Call Money Rates Trimmed Down as War Drives Changes
New York October 25 reduction in call money rate from 7 percent, after wartime highs, spurs large placements and longer maturities. Foreign exchange strengthens amid note issue payments, with gold shipments to Ottawa and firmer cable and London markets. Copper dividend cut, cotton goods fund plan debated, and Bank of England gold stock climbs as markets stay cautious.
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New York
New York City
Ottawa
London
Amalgamated Copper Company
Pittsburg
Federal Reserve Board
T de Cald
Bank of England
Canada
Paris
Hank
England
Alaska coal lands to be under lease in new bill
Washington October 16 Alaska coal land leasing bill awaits presidential signature after swift passage in the House. It opens coal fields to competitive bidding with leases up to fifty years, reserves government mining rights for army and railroads, and requires royalties of at least two cents a ton. Provisions also allow relinquishment of old claims and reimbursements for railway construction costs.
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Wilson
Lane
Bering River
Matanuska
Nenana
Bering
Matahuska
Army
Navy
Trugel
House
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Orleane
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Richmond
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