Four Passengers Injured in Graham Trolley Wreck
Four passengers were slightly hurt when Appalachian trolley car No. 7 derailed in east Graham. Injured include William Robinett and Mrs. H C Buford with back injuries, Mrs. R C Fox with a leg cut, and A M Smith with a leg cut. Conductor Dillon also bruised. motorman Mowles escaped unharmed. The crash, caused by a defect in the track, halted traffic and damaged the car beyond repair.
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East Graham
William Robinett
Clear Fork
H. C. Buford
Graham
R. C. Fox
A. M. Smith
Bramwell
Dillon
East
Mowles
Buford
Mr. Robinett
Bluefield
H. B. Frazier
Lane Family Resides Over Newmans Market in Graham
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Lane of Graham and the Lane family, employed by Appalachian Power Company at Bluefield, reside above Newmans Meat Market in that town.
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Lane
Graham
Newman's
Mr. Lane
Appalachian Power Company
Bluefield
Monster Meet Opens for Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in Winnipeg
Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from across the continent and the Rebekahs gather in Winnipeg for the sovereign grand lodge annual communication. About 50 069 members expected by Monday. Guests will attend church services, a welcome at Central Congregational, and greetings from Manitoba premier Redmond Roblin and Winnipeg Mayor Waugh.
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Minnipeg
Can
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Winnipeg
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Soi
Odd Fellows
Red River
Grace Church
Central Congregational Church
Sir Redmond Roblin
Manitoba
Mayor Waugh
Grand Sire Cockrum
Indianapolis
Conventiol Hall
Patriarchs Militant
Mor rison Consecrated Bishop of Antigonish
Roman Catholic prelates and priests from many dioceses attended the consecration of Rev. Dr. James D. Morrison as bishop of Antigonish. Morrison, formerly vicar general of Charlottetown, succeeds Bishop Cameron who died about two years ago. Monsignor Stagni presided, aided by Archbishops McCarthy Halifax and Casey St John.
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Antigonish
N. S
James D. Morrison
Charlottetown
Cameron
Stagni
Canada
McCarthy
Halifax
Casey
St. John
Two Million Ton Mark Reached for First Time
August coal shipments in the Norfolk and Western region surpass two million tons, with eight months totaling 15,170,553 tons. Pocahontas field leads with 1,412,748 tons in August, while total West Virginia and Virginia outputs rise across all fields.
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Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western Field
Pocahontas
Tug River
Thacker
Kenova
Clinch Valley
State Mine Department
Virginia
West Virginia
Women Threaten Action Against Gamblers in Larned
In Larned Kansas on September 14 the Women's Anti-Gambling Association warned gamblers to quit targeting husbands. After futile efforts to rid the town of gamesters the women met and issued an ultimatum promising to take the law into their own hands if husbands remain at risk.
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Larned
Kans
Allen and Edwards Captured in Des Moines for Love Plot
Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards, linked to the Hillsville massacre, are jailed in Des Moines after a months long chase sparked by a romance with Maude Iroler of North Carolina. Both say they will return and face trial. Allen, hiding as Tom Sayre, and Edwards as Joe Jackson were identified during a night arrest as the pair discussed marriage plans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sidna Allen
Allen
Carroll County Court House
Hillsville
Massie
Wesley Edwards
Edwards
Maude Iroler
Mt. Airy
N. C
Miss Iroler
Virginia
Tom Sayre
Carpenter
Joe Jackson
City Paving Gang
John Cameron
Baldwin
Lucas
Mundy
Roanoke
Miss Sroler
Cameron
Miss Koler
North Carolina
Kentucky
Louisville
St. Louis
Floyd
Claude
Emperor Mutsuhito Laid In Imperial Mausoleum
In Kioto Japan Sept 14 the body of Emperor Mutsuhito was placed in the Monoyama mausoleum. The casket was carried from the train to the funeral palanquin by a hundred farmers. The vault, antiquated, received the coffin with earth placed over it and ritual items arranged around. Prince Kanin read the burial address.
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Kioto
Japan
Mutzuhito
Monoyama
Kanin
Retirement of Col. Trippe Ends 36 Years of Cavalry Service
Washington Sept 14 Lieut Col Percy K E Trippe placed on the retired list of the army on his own application after more than thirty six years of service His entire career was in the cavalry He hails from Georgia and is a West Point graduate of 1880 having served most of his duty at Fort Riley Kansas
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Trippe
Washington, D. C
Percy KE. Trippe
Mounted Service School
Fort Riley
Kan
Army
Georgia
West Point
The
Calvary
No Condolence Sent Over Nogi Death Crisis
Washington officials say the United States will not deliver official condolences to Japan on General and Countess Nogi's deaths. State department staff believe the Japanese view their deaths as heroic and in line with ancient custom, making condolences potentially in bad taste.
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Japan
Washington
Nogi
United States
State Department
President Taft Birthday Observed at Home in Maine
Beverly Mees Sept 14 President Taft will be 55 years old tomorrow and already congratulations are arriving. He was born in Cincinnati Sept 15 1857. He has no engagements for the coming week that would take him away from Burgess Point summer home.
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Taft
Beverly, Meés
Cincinnati
Burgess Point
Workmen's Compensation Moves to Canal Zone
Taft plans to apply workmen's compensation principles in the Panama Canal Zone without further congressional action. He aims to proclaim a zone law similar to last session's Senate bill, to compensate canal workers for injuries. The move follows congressional rejection of the administration bill and comes as Taft travels to Millbury to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weverly
Congress
Taft
Panama Canal Zone
Senate
Colonel Goethals
Millbury
Mass
Delia Torrey
Wilson Starts First Western Campaign Swing
Seagirt N J Sept 14 Governor Wilson begins his first western trip with less than ten days rest before the election He plans to speak four or five days weekly and travel as far west as Denver Meeting Champ Clark in St Louis and William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln The remainder of the campaign after October 5 is likely to be in New York and Pennsylvania with occasional speeches in Maine Vermont Tennessee Delaware and Maryland.
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Seagirt
N. J
Wilson
Denver
Champ Clark
St. Louis
Bryan
Lincoln
New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Vermont
Tennessee
Delaware
Maryland
Gill Fatally Injured in Air Race Collision
Chicago report says aviator Howard W. Gill of Baltimore likely died after his biplane collided with a French pilot George Mestach’s monoplane during a race at Cicero field. The two fell to the earth in darkness. fellow competitor Paul Peck of West Virginia had died there days earlier.
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Chicago
Howard W. Gill
Baltimore
Cicero
George Mestach
France
Gill
Paul Peck
West Virginia
Rumored Loyalist Split Abroad to Back Mexican Rebel Action
In Juarez on September 14 rumors persist that a military faction loyal to the Madero government near the American border may join the rebellion by next Monday the independence anniversary. Secret service in Juarez telegraphed President Madero fearing a counter revolution in the army of the north.
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Jaurez
Mexico
Madero
Stock Market Dullness Drives Narrow Session Decline
The New York stock market opened dull with two hour trading under thirty five thousand shares and total output near fifty eight thousand. Bank statements showed a contraction of 27 million 445 thousand dollars and a cash loss of about 7 million 200 thousand dollars. Net deposits fell 36 million 423 thousand dollars, leaving reserves up to 86 thousand 650 dollars. Actual cash reserves stand at 3 million 619 thousand 750 dollars versus 2 million 751 thousand the prior week. United States threes and Panama threes rose a quarter cent on call during the week. Bond sales totaled 700 thousand dollars.
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New York
Stock Exchange
United States
Panama
Anarchy in Southern Mexico Reported by U.S. Officials
Reports from Washington indicate unrest in southern Mexico with Americans and other foreigners seeking refuge in Mexico City. The Madero government is sending troops to troubled areas as bandits wreck trains in Chihuahua, with several passengers killed in one incident. Conditions are quiet along the border.
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Mexico
Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Madero Ene
Chihuahua
Progressives Organize in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb September 14 1912 organization papers for the Nebraska Progressive party filed with the secretary of state. The petition was signed by 578 voters. Party nominees with two exceptions and presidential electors are from the Republican party.
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Nebraska Progressives
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Progressive Party
Repubican Party
Governors plan to end coal strike via arbitration
Governor Glasscock presents a two sided arbitration proposal to coal operators and miners in Kanawha valley. The plan moves to abolish mine guards, requires return to work, and assigns arbitration costs to the governor with a final board ruling dating from September 1, 1912. Both sides will answer by Monday noon.
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Charleston
W. Va
Paint
Cabin Creeks
Kanawha
Glasscock
Miners’ Union
Thomas Cairns
United Mine Workers
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Elliott
Associated Press
Kanawha River
Campaign Funds Committee Meets in WashingtonDC
Campaign funds committee meets in Washington DC with Chairman Clapp and Senator Pomerene of the senate sub committee investigation.
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Campaign Funds Committee
Washington, D. C
Clapp
Pomerene
Senate
Investigat
Campaign Expenditure Hearing Set For Tomorrow
A meeting will address committee plans and discuss the appearance of Theodore Roosevelt and other figures before the panel. The conference will outline expenditures and proceedings for the session.
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Ing
Theodore Roosevelt
Man Arrested After Shooting Nathan Stilwell in Tazewell
In Tazewell Virginia John Wyatt was arrested after shooting Nathan Stilwell near Raven. Stilwell was taken to Richlands hospital in critical condition after the 38 caliber pistol blast to the stomach. Wyatt confronted Stilwell and his wife along the road and fired apparently without cause before being restrained by Stilwell's brothers and jailed by Constable Boyd.
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Tazewell
John Wyatt
Raven
L. D. Boyd
Nathan Stilwell
Stilwell
Richlands Hospital
Wyatt
Smith & Wesson
Boyd
McKinley Death Anniversary Quietly Observed in Canton
Canton observed the eleventh anniversary of President McKinley’s death with a quiet day. Floral tributes arrived from New York Chicago and Cleveland and were laid at the McKinley mausoleum.
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Canton
McKinley
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Australian Saunders Outpoints Sullivan In 20 Round Bout
Sidney report records Australian heavyweight Saunders defeating American Jack Sullivan over twenty rounds. Sullivan took heavy punishment as police stopped the bout in the eighteenth round.
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Sidney
Saunders
Jack Sullivan
Sullivan
Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louis Captured by Police
Police arrested Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louis in a Brooklyn flat as suspects in the Herman Rosenthal murder. Detectives had tracked the men and their wives through surveillance, leading to the arrests at the Brownsville residence after a lengthy investigation and cross city clues.
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New York
Gyp the Blood
Letty Louis
Herman Rosenthal
Brownsville
Brooklyn
Dougherty
Gyp
Lefty
Gambler Rosenthal
Lieut
Becker
New Haven
Pittsburg
Meyers
Lassasso
Phosphate Fields in Western United States Mapped
The United States Geologic Survey reports a vast phosphate region across Idaho Utah Wyoming and Montana with billions of tons of high grade rock. Investigations since 1908 show deposits at depth and erosion removed portions, while withdrawals and restorations shape land open to entry.
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Washington
Sept
Rocky Mountain
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
United States
United States Geological Survey
Utah-Wyoming
Helena
West
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Frank Koler
Canal Zone
Howard Gill
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Austria
Rosa Menschik Szabo
Greenwood Lake
Parton
W. Gibson
Goshen
Gibson
Rusena Menschik Szabo
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