Wayfarer Murder at Flat Top Yards Shocks Coal Region
Rudolph Teubel, a German immigrant, was shot and killed by a highwayman at Flat Top yards while his brother Joe fought to protect him. Joe Teubel survived and described a six-foot man in a dark grey suit who fled with the weapon. Police pursue two unknown clues as the survivor plans to travel to New York.
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Pocahontas
Rudolph Teubel
Mexico
Joe
Rudolph Tetbel
America
Maybeury
McDowell County
Keystone
New York City
Liuefield
Joe Teubel
Rudolph
Joe Teavel
Aifl
Bluefield
J. B. Shumate
Bluefield Undertaking Establishment
Teubel
Walnut Grove
Father Olivier
Joel
New York
Joe Teube
Police Theories Tie Murders in Alarming Local Pattern
The Daily Telegraph reports a suspect tied to Teubel's murder with confederates suspected after a spate of crimes in the same area. Cleveland Waller, a black man, was killed and two white youths robbed October 18–20, possibly linked to robbery as motive. A witness description matches the fleeing killer observed earlier.
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Tenbel
Daily Telegraph
Steve Mendelowski
Teubel
Cleveland Waller
Blue Sky Legislation Promises to Protect Savings
State Auditor John Sherman Durst of West Virginia urges adoption of blue sky laws to curb deceptive securities sales. He argues such measures protect producers, preserve legitimate investment channels, and prevent wasteful promoter schemes, citing Kansas’ earlier enactment and a West Virginia push.
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Washington
John Sherman Durst
West Virginia
National Association of Conservation Commissioners
Darst
Dart
Kansas
Blue sky law aids investors in West Virginia power case
The article argues the blue sky law protects investors by requiring information and discouraging misleading claims. It notes West Virginia’s rule in effect since May and analyzes hydroelectric development costs, dam plans, and the public service commission’s task to decide on a 140 foot dam project and its potential lake and power output.
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West Virginia
Strum
Prade
Public Service Commission
Virginian Coast to Lakes Route Faces Heavy Costs
West Virginia hearings reveal Virginian Railway plans a coast to lakes line via New River coal fields. A proposed 140 foot dam east of Hinton could add millions to costs and block the route, while smaller dams near Hin ton are argued not to impede the railway.
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Charleston
W. Va
New River
Virginian Railroad
Henry H. Rogers
West Virginia
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Virginian Power Company
Tri-State Power and Milling Company
Hinton
Raymond Dupuy
Virginian Railway
Tidewater
Public, Service Commission
Standard Oil
Virginian
Norfolk
Deepwater
Dupuy
Fayette County
Chesapeake and Ohio
Sandusky
Public Service Commission
Public Service Corporation
Tri-State Company
Fern
Huerta Forms New Congress as Uncertainty Grows in Mexico
Mexico City and Nogales reports detail Huerta completing the senate quorum and deputies approving credentials. USMEX tensions rise as Washington near intervention while rebels under Caranza gain momentum and foreign nationals head for Vera Cruz amid embargos and talks with Hale.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Congress
Francisco Pronces
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Wilson
Mexico
O'Shaughnessy
Vera Cruz
Blanquet
Washington
Juarez
Nogales
Sonora
William Bayard Hale
Francisco Hicardero
Caranza
Washington Pressure Keeps Mexican Talks In Flux
Indefinite U S government pressure accelerates talks between Mr. Hale and General Caranza. Foreign Minister Escudero expects a fresh round within 24 hours with another meeting possibly the final one. Escudero cited Hale's impressions on what Constitutionalists deem essential for Mexico and the drive to end Huerta’s regime.
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Washington
Hale
Caranza
Escudero
Ekecadero
Huertatem
United States Holds Steady on Mexican Situation
Washington reports show President Wilson and Secretary Bryan maintaining confidence in a peaceful resolution with Huerta’s regime. Officials note no orders to pull out key diplomats, while a US backed financial boycott and potential naval moves loom if the crisis sharpens, including possible redeployment of Atlantic fleet units toward Mexico.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
Wilson
Bryan
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Mr. O'Shaughnessy
John Lind
Vera Cruz
O'Shaunnessy
Mr. Lind
State Department
Navy Department
Badger
Hampton Roads
White House says Huerta cabinet shakeup not derailing policy
The White House stated that the sudden resignation of a Huerta minister does not alter the American plan and no Pan American mediation is being considered. Officials said the policy remains the same, with Brazil seen as friendly and informed that Juarez executions are under investigation by Secretary Ryan.
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Mediterranean
White House
Huata
Brazil
Huerta
Ryan
Juarez
Fiery speeches at AFL convention attack copper mine owners
President Samuel Gompers announced moves to back copper miners on strike. Speakers cited dire conditions in Calumet and Hecla mines with workers laboring at 8000 feet without ventilation and inhaling toxic fumes. The convention pressed for congressional inquiry into land grants and supported eight hour workdays and limits on Sunday operations.
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Seattle
Wash
American Federation of Labor
Michigan
Samuel Gompers
Calumet and Heela Company
Joseph D. Cannon
Western Federation of Mines
Walker
John B. Lennon
Federation
Lennon
Calumet
Gompers
Thaw Files Amended Petition in Federal Court
An amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed to stay Thaw’s removal from New Hampshire to New York. Amendments respond to an indictment in New York county charging conspiracy to escape from Matteawan. A hearing on the amended federal petition and a New York state dismissal petition will be held tomorrow.
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Concord
Harry Thaw
New Hampshire
New York
Thaw
New York County
Matteawan
New York State
Mayor-Elect Mitchell in Jamacca on way to Colon
Mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchell of New York arrives in Jamacca Kingston with Mrs Mitchell and friends en route to Colon to visit the Panama Canal. Reports say he will seek Col Goethals to accept the New York police commission during the isthmus stay.
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Kingston
John Purroy Mitchell
New York
County Court Refuses 10 Order Bond Election
Mercer county good roads agitation continues despite Mercer County Court vote 2 to 1 denying the election petition from 223 leading citizens and taxpayers. The Daily Telegraph supports renewed efforts to secure bond funding and road improvements between the Dare farm and Princeton.
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Mercer County
Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Good Roads
J. C. Pack
P. J. Kelly
W. A. French
R. Holroyd
T. Boykin
J. T. Thornton
F. Stowers
W. P. Hawley
EB. le Hailey
Wirt A. French
Good Road
Lan
Pack
Mercer
Deslys Opens Chicago Season With Odd Hen Diet
Gaby Deslys, the French actress linked to ex King Manuel of Portugal, started her Chicago season tonight. She travels with a white Wyandotte hen that will lay all the eggs she eats in the United States, claiming she dislikes American hen fruit.
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Deslys
Chicago
Gaby Deslys
King Manual
Portugal
Gaby
United States
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Wild Cat Enterprises
Texas
Lind
O’shaughnessy
Federation of Labor
John H. Walker
Mitchell
Jamacca
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