Arlington to Paris by wireless voice test claims success
New York Oct 21 Arlington Va and Paris were linked by wireless voice with Honolulu also hearing the transmission The announcement credited John J McCarty AT&T chief engineer and B B Webb the first man to span the Atlantic with the human voice Webb in Arlington requested connection to Eiffel Tower station and the Paris side confirmed clear transmission with several words heard though no receiver was present on this side The Honolulu engineer noted Webb and the voice matched clearly
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New York
Arlington
Paris
France
Honolulu
Atlantic Ocean
John J. McCarty
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
B. B. Webb
Arington
Webb
Wireleas
Eiffel Tower
Furl
United
Walta Tor
Wels
Portons
Webbs
Wilson Interordis in Belgium Report
Overseas News Agency reports Wilson interceded for Countess Jelleville Mies Thuller and others court martialed in Belgium for aiding the escape and execution of Veldan and Prench prisoners. Emperor William postponed their sentences for a detailed examination.
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Berlin
Aon
Sayabont Wilson
Asredict
Jelleville
Mies Thuller
Belgium
Esapo
Veldan
Prench
William
Hopkins Enables Bulletin Posting at Ploneer Park
Hopkins district manager of Mountain State Telephone explains bulletin posting at Ploneer park for tomorrow’s big football games. He organizes calls and wires to enable Pipirs to post bulletins for the event.
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Hopkins
Mountain State Telephone & Telegraph Company
U Plonser Park
Ploneer Park
Porter Charlton Tells Life Story In Italian Court
Porter Charlton a 26 year old American on trial for the murder of his wife Mary Castle Scott Charlton in their Lake Como villa on June 8 1910 confessed to killing her and sinking the body in a trunk. The court heard a graphic life history as Charlton testified in Italian with US Consul John H Grout present for support. The trial opened after years of legal effort with the defense seeking delays due to illness of counsel. Charlton fainted during questioning as the court examined the trunk mallet and household items while experts assess whether death came before or after burial.
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Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Chariton
Mary Castle Scott Chariton
Lake Como
Charlton
John H.grout
United States
Milan
Signor Cataneo
Signor Micell Pacardi
Baron Sciacca
Signor Catanea
Mary Scott Castle
Halian
WOWBOYS CHANCE AT MINISTERS GAME IN CHEYENNE
A Wyoming Cowboys versus University of Denver game set for tomorrow at Pioneer Park in Cheyenne. Wyoming relies on Craig the fullback and Drew at center to power a balanced attack as both teams bring veteran players and similar weight, promising one of the season’s best matchups.
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Cheyenne
Pioneer Park
University of Wyoming
Siversity of
Denver
Wyoming Cowboys
Hey Wee Ag Wong
Colorado
Cowboys
Colorado Mines
Meeky Mountain
Me Coring
Wyoming Boys
Rocky Mountains
Craig
Wyoming
Asulumt
Hie
Lecee
Aken
Teorer
Lghtoet
Blind soldiers learn trades at Paris convalescent home
The Quinse-Vingts institution for the Sightless in Paris has expanded to add 41 annex rooms for 145 inmates from across France. Blind veterans study basket making brush manufacture shoe making printing stenography and typewriting while awaiting home clearance. A concert and tours highlighted the visit by Interior Minister Malvy and public health officials. The complex is home to a naturalized American, Joseph Amar of Washington D C.
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Paris
Presa
Quinse-Vingts Institution
Saint Louis
France
Malvy
M. Jules Brisac
Public Health Service
M. Paul Ermard
Associated Press
Joffre Hall
Joseph Amar
Washington, D. C
Moonshiners Sentenced in Major Rum Conspiracy Case
Fort Smith Ark Oct 21 government says it was defrauded of at least 388000 in a moonshine whiskey conspiracy. Nine men were sentenced to prison and fines. John L Casper of Kansas City led the scheme and drew nine years three days plus 35000. Others received six months to two years with fines and small jail terms.
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Fort Smith
Ark
J. &. Dearkwan
United States Revenue
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kaenaas
John L. Casper
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Coe
First Chinese Freight Shipment Reaches Honolulu
The first shipment of Chinese freight in ten years arrives in Honolulu aboard the Nippon Maru, docking at the warehouse. The cargo weighs twenty five tons and was delivered yesterday, marking a milestone for Japanese shipping lines serving the islands.
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Honolulu
T. Tl
Nippon Maru
Toye Kiven Kalstha Line
Peoria Saloons Targeted in City Campaign
In Peoria a drive by the Lew enforcement league seeks to close about 300 saloons long active in the city. A large parade is planned in Peoria to support the crackdown, marking forty years of saloon activity.
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Peoria
Get
Caicage
President Elects Ancestry Theme In Childrens Verse
A historic nursery rhyme sung to Edith Bolling, later Mrs Norman Galt and soon Mrs Woodrow Wilson, recounts a playful courtship involving Frog and Mouse. The tongue in cheek verse mentions consent and ties to presidential marriage.
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Edith Bolling
Mra Norman Galt
Woodrow Wilson
Mistie Mousie
Mousie
Edith Bolling to Jefferson’s Fiancee Born in Wytheville
The future Mrs. Edith Bolling was born in Wytheville and had an uneventful childhood there. She received no local schooling, was educated by a governess and her grandmother, then attended Martha Washington College in Abingdon and Powell's School for Young Ladies in Richmond before finishing school.
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Wytheville
Edith Bollingall
Wilson
Logwood
Slice
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Powell's School For
Richmond
Revival in East Freight Traffic Boosts Ocean Trade
New York reports a broad freight revival unseen since 1907 with Erie tonnage for the month posting records. The Baltimore & Ohio shows a 40 percent rise in ninety days, and New York & New Haven notes substantial growth as ocean traffic surges. Port exports reach 163,000,000 for the month, far above last September, driven by munitions and factory shipments in full production.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Road
New York & New Haven
Europe
Zion Threats Spike Over Hillstrom Shooting
Salt Lake City agents report threatening letters aimed at Governor Spry amid Milletrom’s death sentence for murder. Letters signed with coded initials warn of bloodshed and city destruction if the sentence isn’t commuted. Police tightened security since the November 19 ruling and will keep precautions through the appeal period.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph Tillletrom
Spry
Lodey
Ifilletrom
K. 1
Kennett
Cal
J Wo. Laie
Hilletrom
Cl. Milietrom
J. G. Morrince
Americans Repel Mexican Bandits Near Ojo Del Agua
On October 21 at Ojo Del Agua United States soldiers faced a Mexican raiding party in Carranza uniforms. Three Americans were killed and about a dozen wounded as the outpost repelled the attack with reinforcements pursuing the raiders toward the Rio Grande.
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Pan Antonio
Texas
United States Follers
Ojo del Agua
Fort San Ilouston
United States
Fort Brown
Scott
Rane
Mission
Mowboyne
Tolleys
Wilson Wins Wide Support for Defense Plans
President Wilson told a White House conference committee on national defense that broad country-wide backing exists for strengthening national defense. The committee adopted resolutions urging adequate and swift increases across all departments, while acknowledging differing views on exact methods to bolster the army and navy.
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Washington
Wilson
Conference On the National Defense
White House
St Louis College Player Faces Neck Operation After Injury
Brenth Leou, 21, of Galesburg, a Knox College football right halfback, lies in St Louis many hospital due to injuries from Sundays game against St Louis University. Surgeons plan removal to relieve pressure on a neck vertebra and save his life. Sandbagged roadways and careful monitoring accompany the operation.
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ST. Bloule
Brrent Leou
Galesburg
Knox College
St. Loule Ality Hospital
St. Lowte University
Shaw
Beattle
Phypiciane
Heott
Tethey
PF. G. Scott
Pep Parade Promises Cheyenne High Support
A call to public pep and noise invites residents to bring cars for a parade tonight at the high school gym. Cheyenne High fans urged to ride with cheerleaders through the city to boost tomorrow’s Cheyenne versus Laramie game, with attention on supporting the team and city spirit.
Mits Galt To Buy All Gowns At Washington
Mrs Norman Galt, bride to be of the president, calms Washington fashion chatter by stating that reports of buying gowns in other cities are exaggerated. She notes that wedding gowns will carry Washington labels, with no need to shop elsewhere.
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Mits
Galt
Washington
Get
Norman Galt
Baltimore
Blow
Hogerle
New York
Mra
Lal
Dix
Aviation school manager and student die in midair crash
John Teading, manager of a Boston aviation school, and Philip Burtuson of Malden were killed when an experimental Miedt aircraft collapsed in midair over the West Loop marshes during an aerial test.
Teuton Armies Press Offensive Across Europe
London reports Teuton armies advancing at Riga, Belgrade, and Deinsk with gains in France while repulsing a Rhéims attack. Bulgarian posts threaten Salonika rail lines. Italians and Romanians move in support as Allied powers consider expanded Balkan operations and Cyprus diplomacy. More than 40 000 British and French troops reach the Balkans to aid Serbia and threaten Turkey and Bulgaria.
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London
Get
Germes
Thras
Polote
Riga
Serbia
Deinsk
Chaarpaene
France
Teutons
Rhelma
Salonii-Wieh
Recce
Houreante
Marabal von Hindenburg
Agein
Higa
Matris
Rursiana
Balkane
Turlay
Bulgaria
Mintetay Millerand
Britith
Cyprun
Gren
Athens
Romania
Ulea
Preamble on Navy Aid for Oregon Trade Mentioned
In San Francisco a speech by Secretary of the Treasury McAdyvo urges government naval assistance for a merchant venture in Oregon. He argues private capital cannot cover costs and calls for the fleet to support Pacific trade amid political pressure.
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Naval Avstiney
G. McAdyvo
the Treasury
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East
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Dall
Cheyenne High
Laramie High
Denver University- Wyo
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