Doomed Day Shift Entombed After New Mexico Mine Blast
A massive explosion at the Stag Canon No 2 shaft of Phelps Dodge near Dawson New Mexico trapped about 230 miners from the day shift as rescuers worked to provide air and reach the entombed. By noon 25 had been rescued alive and 42 bodies recovered with hundreds still missing.
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Associated Press
Dawson
Dawstn, N. M
Colorado
United States
Trinidad
Phelps-Dodge Company of
New York
F. L. Miller
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Rescue Department
Colo
Lind Leave Mexico After Mexico Visit
Mrs John Lind was aboard the Ward Line steamship Morro Castle sailing for New York this afternoon Special Representative Lind will stay in Vera Cruz awaiting State Department instructions in Washington
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
Ward Line
Morro Castle
New York
Lind
State Department
Washington
Mobilization Point Ordered In Arkansas
The War Department ordered Fort Logan Roots to be a mobilization point for Arkansas State National Guard. Local authorities say the move adds a backup mobilization point amid concerns of possible trouble with Mexico.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
War Department
Fort Logan
State National Guard
Mexico
Belief of Friendly Adjustment in Mexican Affairs
Washington reports officials expect closer talks with England to yield a friendly understanding on Mexican affairs while keeping details secret. Huerta’s stance suggests a Washington statement may cite Mexico’s failure to conduct free elections. Secretary Bryan directs Charge d Affaires OShaughnessy to press for a fair trial for Daniel and Everisto Madero.
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Associated Press
Washington
England
Huerta
Mexico
Bryan
O'Shaughnessy
Daniel
Everisto Madero
Stringent Ruling on Saloon Law In Austin
The attorney general ruled that bartenders and saloon proprietors must close by nine thirty, prohibiting them from staying after hours to clean. It also bans saloonists from selling during regular hours and delivering after closing time.
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Associated Press
Austin
Attorney General
Thaw Indicted in New York State Conspiracy Case
A grand jury in New York returns a blanket indictment charging Harry Thaw and four others with conspiracy related to his escape from Mattewan. Jerome plans to use the indictment to pursue Thaw’s extradition.
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Thaw
New York State
Dictment
Harry Thaw
Mattewan
Jerome
United States Presses Non Interference in Mexican Waters
Washington reports say the U S government plans to define a policy denying foreign warships any meddling in Mexican waters and to recognize only constitutional governments in the western hemisphere. Officials warn of strong action if interference continues.
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Francisco Gomez
Mexico
Bryan
Wilson
United States
Texas State Banks Show Assets of 133 Million
A report by Texas Commissioner W W Collier details capital and surplus against liabilities for 809 state banks. Total assets stand at 133 546 900, with capital 31 879 500, surplus 6 352 750, profits 3 578 700, and deposits 91 735 950. The smallest capital group has the lowest liability ratio at 34.39 percent while five larger institutions show 113.4 percent due in part to trust business.
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Texas
Fountain Honors Titanic Heroes Butt and Miller
Washington plans advance for a fountain south of the White House to honor Major Archibald W. Butt and Francis David Miller who died in the Titanic disaster. Taft chairs the fundraising commission and the artistic memorial features a Tennessee marble bowl with a 12 foot shaft and water cascades from four globes. An inscription credits their memory and notes the sculptor and architect donated their services.
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Washington
White House
Archibald W. Butt
Francis Dr. Miller
Taft
Francis David Miller
Archibald Willingham Butt
Congress
Severe Earthquake Shocks Rattle Colon
Colon October 23 A severe earthquake rocked the town this morning causing houses to shake and clocks to stop but no serious damage was reported.
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Colon
Associated Press
Birthday Honors for Waxahachie Democrat Jack Beall
Jack Beall of Waxahachie born October 24 1866 in Ellis County Texas. He earned a UT law degree in 1890 and served in Texas House 1892 1894 and Texas Senate 1894 1898. He was elected to the Fifty eighth through Sixty second Congresses and re elected to the Sixty third.
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Chie
Ellis County
Texas
Law Department
University of Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
State of Texas
Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares November 27
President Wilson issued his first Thanksgiving proclamation from Washington designating November 27 as the day of thanks under a mood of cautious optimism. The article also notes a lighthearted aside about a bachelor’s fear of marriage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Allens Romped on Bryan Baptists in 33 to 0 Clash
The Allens hammered the Bryan Baptists 33 to 0 behind five touchdowns and two failed goals. Bryant and Knittle scored for Allen with key moments from an opportunistic defense, while Ferguson starred for the Baptists despite the loss. The report notes Allen as a fast prep squad and the Baptists as light and inexperienced but resilient.
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Baptist
Bryant
Allen
Knittle
Allens
Walling
Ferguson
Baptists
Trant
Hamilton
Deware
Red hot Texas governor race eyed by J L Fountain
Bryan State Representative J L Fountain comments to the Houston Post that predicting the next Texas governor is impossible due to many candidates and potential entrants. He notes a hot race with possible pro prohibition and anti-prohibition dynamics and no clear frontrunner.
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Governor's Race To
Houston Post
United States
Bow
Pinching the Fruit Prank in Old-World Style
A fruit stand owner from Italy tired of passersby pinching his produce. He displayed a large coconut with a sign inviting curious noses to pinch the coconut instead, in a humorous appeal to customers to stop pinching his fruit.
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Italy
How Could She Notice A Woman With Colorful Attire
A dialogue notes a passerby wearing a gray hat with a white feather and a vivid ensemble including a red velvet rose accent and mauve peplum. The other speaker admits not noticing the woman in question or specifying details beyond casual curiosity.
Brazos County Sheriff Sale Notice In 1918 Case
Notice describes an order of sale from Brazos County District Court issued October 1 1918 in the case Mrs M J Parker versus Lee detailing a sheriff sale action under court authority.
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Sach
Francisco Bruno
S. W
R. M. Dansby
Francisco Arizalone
Brazos County
Texas
India
S. E
Center Bryan
Hearne Road
Lee Rao
Francis Rao
Ned Rao
Lucia Rao
M. J. Parker
A. D
State of Texas
County of Brazos
District Court of
Lee
Stomach Trouble for Five Years Solved by Black Draught
Pomerayton Ky A J Hughes writes that five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches ended after three months of Thedford s Black Draught. He credits the remedy with restoring eating and sleep and urges families to keep a supply in the home.
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Archie Butt
Francis
D. Miller
Daily Eagle
Jack Beall
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Bryan and Hearne Road
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H. & T. C. Railroad
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J. L. Fountain
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Hughes
Pomerayton, Ky
A. J. Hughes
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