National Highway Advocates Meet in St Louis Missouri
Delegates at the United States Good Roads Association convention gather at Suburban Garden in St Louis Missouri for a week long program on road building. An operating model of the Panama Canal device arrives. Governor Major to speak on Governor's Day outlining state road building plans.
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Country-Wide Association
St. Louis
St. Louisa
United States
Italy
Manma Canal
Birmingham
Ala
Major Wit
Citzens
Missouri
Frank W. Buffum
Kiel
Russell
Thomas. Wilson
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Willid Wade
Howard
Ora Equity Society
Jesse Taylor
Jamestown
Ohio
Better Ronda
John Craft
Mobile
Alabama Good Roads Association
John A. Rowntree
United States Good Roads Association
P. P. of Agriculture
J. M. Laws
Kansas City
James P. Phillips
Ewing, Mo
G. A. Nelson
New Decatur
Howwell
J. W. Muir
Lagrange
Thomas T. Fauntleroy
Pr Cullen
J. H. Bankseah
Washington
D. C
Dell M. Potter
Clifton
Arizona
E. J. Watson
Columbia
John W. O'Neill
J. A. Rountree
Treasur
Nelson W. Mcleod
Thomas L. Cannon
This City
Convict Confession in Missouri Prison Relates Contraband
Steve Willis a St Louis convict admits receiving whiskey and morphine tablets from fellow inmate Major Wright after Wardens threatened discipline. Authorities found heroin tablets worth over 100 dollars and withheld nourishment until sources are disclosed. Wright denies smuggling and is placed in solitary awaiting statement.
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Jefferson City
Steve Willis
St. Louis
D. C. McClung
Major Wright
Willis
King Ferdinand May Abdicate Bulgarian Throne
Vienna dispatch reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria may abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Boris. Ferdinand, halted with Prince Philip of Coburg, faces Bulgarian backlash over the war with Greece and Berin, and may not return to his capital. Boris is described as orthodox and resembling a Slav.
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Vienna
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Prince Philip of
920 000 Blaze in Mound City
A major fire at the Powltaky and Collins Carriage Woodwork Company plant on East Grand Avenue in St Louis caused $279000 in losses. Explosions shattered windows as flames drew 500 firefighters and residents from their homes. Chief Charles Eawing was rescued from an abandoned cistern during the effort.
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Atrinican
St. Louis
Powltaky & Collins Carriage ‘Woodwork Company
East Grand Avenue
Charles Eawing
John Shea
No- 28
Pinochle Game Ends As Roof Catches Fire In Sayler Park
A late night pinochle session at 6742 Commercial avenue Sayler Park ended when the building’s roof caught fire from a defective flue. The blaze damaged property estimated at 8000 dollars. no injuries reported. Willard Storms and his brother John dispute card outcomes from the doomed game.
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Willard Storms
John
Storms
Commercial Avenue
Sayler Park
Willard
Gas kills five in Stamford home blaze
Five men died at 89 Pacific Street Stamford when a gas jet failed to be turned off. Police believe the illumination gas leakage caused the accidental tragedy.
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Stamford
Conn
Pacific Street
Former Pastor Meeker Enters Congress Race Against Bartholdt
Reverend Jacob Meeker once led the Comp ton HM church in Nevada and later retired to his country home after a clash with Attesii Indians. He announces a bid for Congress against Richard Bartholdt, citing prior legal action and national attention from a Cincinnati damage suit over remarks by Rev. J Wirt Dunning.
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The
Louie
Jacob Meeker
Compton HM
Portsmouth
William E. Miller
Portsmouth Daily Blade
J. Wirt Dunning
Scioto County
Mr. Meeker
Rev
Dunning
Meeker
St. Louis
Ie Seloto County
Billy” Sanday
the Wets
Meek
Bartholdt
Roosevelt Visits Buenos Aires Race and Charities
After services at the American church in Buenos Aires, President Roosevelt attended the Hippodrome race and received a gold tablet from the Jewish Society. He then toured Catholic charitable institutions and visited the Y M C A branch.
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Americas
Buenos
Ayres
Roosevelt
Hippodrome
Jewish Society
Rebellion Report Upsets Santa Clara Province
The Havana special dispatch says Crecencio Garcia a mulatto with a criminal record leads five black men two mulattos and two Spaniards in an armed raid. They steal horses and ammunition prompting a rural guard squad from Camp Columbia to move on the scene.
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Havana
Santa Clara
Crecencio Garcia
Columbia
White House Brides Through the Years
A list of women linked to U S presidents marrying during or near terms, naming Miss Todd Jackson 1831 Miss Maria Moore Lawrence Gouverneur 1820 Miss Helen Jackson Fotin Adams 1826 Miss Lewis Paques 182 Miss Easton Polk 1823 32 Miss Sarah Yorke Andrew Jackson 1835 Miss Angelica Singleton Major Van Buren 183 Miss Elizabeth Tyler Walker 1846 Miss Gardner Tyler 1840 Miss Ella Wrenshall Grant Algerman 1674 Miss Honore Frederick Grant 1874 Miss Emily Hastings 1978 Mrs Folsom Cleveland 1886 Miss Alice Roosevelt Longworth 1906 Married in White House.
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White House
Miss. Todd John
Jackson
Lewis
Paques
Ella
Wrensall
Form of Government Debate Delayed Charter Meeting
The Cincinnati Charter Commissioners plan a City Hall session to hear a report from the form of government committee. The discussion is expected to dominate the meeting as the panel has worked weeks on choosing the most desirable government type for the new charter.
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City Hall
Cincinnati
One Cent Morning Paper For Cincinnati Ask
A self described newspaper psychologist argues for a one cent morning paper in Cincinnati The piece envisions a competitive daily equal to any in the region and invites readers to join the discussion about price and quality Based on promotional tone it outlines the market case for a low cost paper in Queen City.
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Cincinnati American
New York
Chicago
Storm Grips Northeast As Snow and Winds Raze Property
Special to The American reports storms from Detroit area to West Virginia causing snow and ice across Pennsylvania Maryland and New Jersey. rail and telegraph service halted trains stranded boats dashed on reefs. property damage widespread with near misses and perilous rescues.
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New York
Tto
Detroit
West Virginia
Pittaburg
Pennsylvania
Pares Allechennes
Maryland
West Viginia
Bre Vensels
Rhode Ishend and
Commbesiers
Jamaica’ Bay
Trestia
Great Lakes storm cuts Chicago from East region
Fierce storms rage across the Great Lakes area sweeping northern Indiana and Ohio. Communications fail as telegraph wires and poles fall near Cleveland. Lake Michigan hammers Milwaukee breakwater and sinks cribs while workers battle lake and shattered glass.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Ohio Valley
Indiana
Ohio
Cleveland
Detroit
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Carter ‘Hartson
Lakeview
Four Mile
Still No Verdict in Beilisa Ritual Murder Trial
Excitement grows as Mendel Beilisa faces a two year old case over the alleged ritual murder of Christian boy Andrey Yuschinsky. The jury began deliberations last night at 9 o clock and has not reached a decision.
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Kieff
Mendel Beilisa
Andrey Yuschinsky
Mexican Situation Nearing Climax at Washington
President Wilson tightens stance on Mexico as Huerta resists demands. Diplomats report U S readiness for intervention, with John Lind and Bryan coordinating firm ultimatums. Officials foresee a near term climax as diplomatic efforts continue before any armed action.
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Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Hospital Bonds to Be Rushed for New Institution
At Tuesday night’s council meeting the first step will be taken to issue bonds for 400000 dollars to fund the new hospital. Delays in selling bonds prompt immediate action to secure funds as hospital power and heating systems are installed. A party of fifty Social Service members toured the new facility Sunday and voiced high approval of the hospital plant.
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Inspection
Delaying Game Thaw Plans New Legal Battle
Harry Thaw vows to exhaust every possible legal delay to resist NY authorities. He begins coordinating with counsel to block possession actions and challenge Governor Glynn and Felker. A writ of habeas corpus faces challenge as Thaw aims for the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
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Harry. Thaw
Hesgan
Nth
New York State
Huerta Defiant Declines to Resign Amid Diplomatic Pressure
Special to The American reports Huerta in Mexico City defying a 72 hour resignation ultimatum. He states he will stay in office to pursue pacification until a new election and legal successor can be named. Reports note improved finances and possible British support backing Huerta. Concurrent fighting and disputed reports from Chihuahua describe shelling, Federal victories, and claimed capture of Chihuahua City despite suppression of news.
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Mexico City
Beers
Joby Lind
Wilson
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Max Weber
Otto Kueck
Chihahua
General Villa
Chihuahua
Diaz Shot Wounding Guerrero Mendez In Havana Clash
Gen Felix Diaz was indicted for discharging firearms in public in Havana. During a quarrel between Diaz supporters and Carranza followers on the Malecon Friday night Diaz was released on a $500 bond.
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Havana
Felix Diaz
Guerréro Mendez
Diaz
Carranza
May Request Federal Troops To End Southern Coalfield Riots
Governor Ammons threatens to call United States troops from Fort Talina to quell lawlessness after a deadly clash between guards and miners in Laveta. Four killed and a dozen fatally injured as 921 militiamen face an escalating crisis, with the governor blaming state officials for hindering supplies.
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Denver
Noy
Kenehan
Opten
Alf
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Rashitta
Frisiay
Traction Company
To & Board of Arbitration
Maria Moore
Lawrence Gouverneur
Helen Jackson-fotin
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Ter
Miss. Gardner
Tyler
Newspaper Reader and Advertiser
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State Department
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Husria
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Haesta
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Muerta
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Concord
Felker
Glynn
William Travers
Jerome
State
United States Supreme Court
Colorado
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