Germany Mine Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead in Westphalia
A massive blast at Radbod mine near Hamm Westphalia Germany traps 392 miners. Only six escape, 37 die on surface, 35 badly injured, with 392 listed lost as rescue ends and flooding ordered after fire rages. Damaging flames hindered early efforts and cause extensive casualty tally. Uncertain cause remains under inquiry.
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Westphalia
Germany
Radbod
Courrieres
France
Venezuela fortifies La Guaira as Dutch threat looms
In Caracas and La Guayra Venezuelan forces and merchants rush to weight the port’s defense and supply chain with mountain artillery and stockpiled salt flour and rice. Holland’s potential landing spurs a broad mobilization and price shocks as authorities enforce transshipment decrees.
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la Guayra
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Venezuela
Castro
Ia Guayra
Europe
Netherlands
Cestro
Wave of Prohibition Fails to Cut Liquor Consumption
Washington November 12. Prohibition's broad spread shows little effect on alcohol consumption as the house ways and means committee hears proposals for tariff revision. Liquor interests appear satisfied with current tariffs on spirits wines and beverages while wine growers and importers dominate the hearing.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Methodist church favors merger of northern and southern bodies
Oklahoma City reports the Oklahoma conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adopting a memorial urging the amagamation of the Northern and Southern churches. The action reflects a push toward unity within the denomination.
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Okla
Oklahoma Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
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