Congress Recess Delayed Until Currency Reform Passes
Washington report shows Senate delaying any adjournment or recess until the currency reform bill advances from the committee. Democrats vow to keep the legislative road clear for currency, with proposals to fix January or February for related measures. Senators from both parties clash over timing while pressuring action on the reform.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Lewis
Board of Control
Hoke Smith
Reed
Smith
Borah
Ashurst
Boston
Silzer Impeachment Trial Ends Without Verdict
The impeachment court failed to reach a verdict against Governor Silzer after a long secret session. The panel adjourned until tomorrow to hear further arguments on whether testimony from Morgenthau and Peck can be considered and how the articles should be amended or applied.
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Albany
Wiliam M. Sulser
Counpel
Allan A. Ryan
Henry Morgenthau
W. Peck
Merbourt
Cullen
I. Henried
Morgenthau
Powers Ready 10 Repudiate Huerta Belief
German warship movement off Mexican coasts draws Washington attention as Britain weighs repudiation of Huerta recognition. US warns Huerta to protect imprisoned deputies while considering possible action if warnings are ignored.
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Huerta
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Mexico
Great Britain
United States
Huerta Promises No Harm to Imprisoned Deputies
In Mexico City on October 13 President Huerta assured American charge d'affaires Nelson O'Shaughnessy that no violence would be done to the imprisoned deputies. He said most deputies would face trial, and gave no indication of imminent releases, as Washington warned of international repercussions.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Washington
O'Shaugheenny
Wallington Administration
Ifo
Peking Police Chief Chen Executed Amid Yuan Shi Kai Oath
A Peking despatch says Chen, head of the mounted police, was executed yesterday after his arrest during inauguration ceremonies. He confessed southern rebels bribed him to attempt assassination as Yuan Shi Kai took the oath. Precautions for Yuan were increased and he moved with guards everywhere.
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London
Peking
Daily Telegraph
Chen
Peking Mounted Police
Flo
Yuan Shi Kai
Aviator Missing After Failed Meroplane Run Around Manhattan
Albert Jewell of Hempstead Plains left at 7 40 am for Staten Island in a monoplane to compete in the Manhattan meroplane race. Authorities fear he was blown off course and carried to sea or may have landed unseen on Long Island. Jewell, 27, has a Staten Island wife and family, and recently took the name Sidney Jordan after a California arrival. Wireless ships are alerted to watch for him at sea.
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New York
Hattan Island
Albert Jewell
Hempstead Plains
Long Island
Staten Island
Jewell
California
The
Aero Club
Sidney Jordan
Wolgast defeats Battling Nelson in ten round bout
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan defeats Battling Nelson of wish II in a ten round no decision fight at the Blite Arena Milwaukee. Wolgast dominates eight of ten rounds with two even, showing sharp defense and rapid lefts to the chin and face while Nelson bleeds from nose ear and blows. Preliminary Jimmie Dutton loses to Freddie Andrews in six rounds.
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Milwaukee
Wolgast
Cadillac
Mich
Battling Nelson
Wish, II
Martin Tha Ions
Thema
Hily Howe
Jimmie Dutton
Liverpool
Freddie Andrews
American Forced to Enter Mexican Army
Mexico City reports that an American, C. Bousett, has been arrested and forced into service in the Mexican army. The embassy notes knowledge of the incident and conveys concern over conscription actions impacting the U.S. citizen.
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Mexico City
Joe
Orgian
C. Bousett
Win Hay
Garrett’s Rope Skill Wins Spouse at Frontier Days
Garrett pleased the Frontier Days crowd at Frontier Park with rope dexterity. Ruby Walters, daughter of Edward A. Walters, loved his performance and became engaged to him. After a brief season with the McCarty Gilford troupe, they married Sunday last with Rev George Vian Winkle officiating. The license was kept quiet but public curiosity grew as the couple appeared together.
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Frontier Park
Frontier Days
Ruby Walters
Edward A. Walters
Sam
Garrett
McCarty-Gilford
George Vian Winkle
The
Baptist Church
Suffragettes Clash With Police Over Pankhurst Arrest
In London on October 18 Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested at Bow Neaths while speaking, then released after militants assaulted officers defending the platform. The crowd clashed with police using chairs and truncheons, with injuries and a tense melee unfolding as reinforcements cleared the hall.
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London
Sylvia Pankluret
Bow Neaths
East End
Holloway Jal
Miss Pankhurst
Brothers Duel Ends With Norris Wiggins Dieing in Torrington
Norris L. Wiggins a wealthy ranch man northwest of Torrington was killed in a revolver duel with his brother Orrin Wiggins. The brothers exchanged five shots after Norris attacked with a horsewhip. Orrin surrendered to Sheriff M. A. Hayes and is jailed awaiting further action.
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Torrington
Wyo
Norris L. Wiggins
Orrin Wee
Norris
Oarin
Orrin
M. A. Hayes
La Fontaine resigns as city and county party chair
RyN LaFontaine, candidate for the mayoral nomination, resigns as chairman of the city and county Republican committees. He says a candidate should avoid holding partisan office during an election campaign and notes there has been little active work for the chair.
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Ryn. LaFontaine
Republican
Tug Primrose Missing After Foundering on Athabasca
The Hudson Bay Company's tug Primrose, operating between Fort Chipewayan and Fond du Lac on Lake Athabasca, is reported missing with sixteen aboard. Authorities believe the vessel foundered in the autumn.
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Bomonton
Alta
Hadson Bay Company
Lake Athabasca
Fort Chipewayan
Fond du Lac
Wixteen
Proposal to Rename Episcopal Church Defeated
In New York on October 14 the general convention debated changing the church’s corporate name to American Catholic church. High church deputies won a vote to appoint a commission to revise the prayer book, while low church delegates argued the resolution would allow a broader decision by the group.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Deputies
High Church
Bers
Rescued Passengers Tell Story of Doomed Ship Volturno
London dispatches recount passenger testimonies from the Carmania and other rescuers who battled fierce seas to save Volturno survivors. They praise Captain Barr’s call to the Narragansett and note crew losses, lifeboat launches, and the use of oil to calm waves as the rescue unfolded.
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London
Barr
Narragansett
Inch
Fishguard
Liverpool
C. F. Hart
Associated Newspapers
Carmania
Volturno
Devonien
Adda
Ife
Horr
Gardiner
Dr. Wetlaufer Re-elected Head of Wyoming WCTU
The thirtieth annual Wyoming WCTU convention adjourned after an engaging session. Officers elected include President Dr. Eilen J. Wetlaufer of Cheyenne and Vice President Ella Cortner of Jireh with other posts filled by Cheyenne residents. The program featured performances by Harriet Atchison and local musicians, signaling continued activity and plans for the coming year.
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Eilen J. Wetlaufer
Cheyenne
Ella M. Cortner
Jireh
Mra
W. M. Nelson
J. Wetlauter
Annie M. Jordan
M. J. Allen
Mertle Shane Stewart
Mooreroft
Minnie Fenwick
Burns
Marthe I. Piper
Anna M. Hughes
Sheridan
Flower Mission
Mary Jennings
Maude
Barnett
Elle M. Cortner
Harriet M. Atchison
ER. N. Grace
Ilarold Vaugh
M. Helns
Dr. Millard
Mr. Fee
Alr. Baker
Mr. Ball
Hobson Underwood Spar In House On Alabama Senate Cause
In Washington D C on the House floor representatives Hobson and Underwood clashed over Alabama's senate race. Hobson accused Underwood of serving Wall Street and Maquire interests while Underwood denied the charge. The scene grew tense with interruptions and calls for order as the debate centered on political alliances and pension legislation.
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Washington
Richmond Pearson Klobson
Alabama
Underwood
House
Hobean
Weoguska
Ala
Wall Street
Maquire
Hobson
Andern
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Howdy
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Nelson
Pankhurst
Jimmile Whalen
Ehortatop
Wiggins
la Fontaine
Episcopal
Wade
Tr. Watson
Philadelphia
Carminis
Wetlaufer
W.c.tu
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