Mexican Crisis Deepens as Diaz Rumor Flows
October reports from Vera Cruz claim General Felix Diaz may be under American protection while rumors circulate he was shot, with fighting continuing between government and rebel forces. Huerta reports rebel losses at Monterey, while foreign ministers seek plans for peaceful transition ahead of Sunday elections.
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Dress Reform Is Waged by Women at World Convention
Delegates from every continent attend the ninth triennial convention of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mrs Andrew Mitchel of Stirling Scotland urged modest dress to combat white slavery and proposed an auxiliary group to oversee dress standards.
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New York
Brooklyn Academy of Music
World's Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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Johns Hopkins Medical School Receives Large G E Board Gift
The Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore will receive about 1.5 million dollars from the General Education Board founded by John D. Rockefeller. The funds aim to reorganize the medicine surgery and pediatrics departments so professors can quit private practice and devote full time to the school.
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Johns Hopkins Medical School
Baltimore
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Governor Blease Favored in South Carolina Senate Race
Washington report notes Governor Blease remains the favorite among South Carolinians for the U.S. Senate seat despite President Wilson backing a rival. The fire-eating governor had previously approved poker playing, Negro lynching, and horse racing in Washington and backed lynching at a governors’ convention, saying to hell with the constitution when asked about equal rights.
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Wilson
South Carolina
Blease
Rescue teams recover fifty four bodies from Dawson Mine
Dawson New Mexico reports fifty four bodies recovered from Stag Canon Mine No 2 after two more deaths. Government experts lead the rescue as 203 remain trapped in gas filled chambers.
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Publishers’ Press
Dawson, N. M
Stag Canon Mine No. 2
Johnson Says Progressives Gain Ground Against Old Parties
California Governor Hiram Johnson declares the Progressive party grows stronger each day. He urges cleansing Republican leadership and full faith in progressive measures to force justice bills in legislatures nationwide.
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New York
Hiram Johnson
California
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Progressive Party
Chicago
Glynn vows to prosecute grafters in state work
Governor Glynn announced he will prosecute grafters among state employees and dishonest highway and canal contractors. He said crooks will find no refuge in his administration and that political influence will not shield them from punishment.
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Albany
Glynn
Salvation Army Leader Sails for America to Recruit for China
William Bramwell Booth head of the Salvation Army sails from London to America aboard the Lusitania. He plans to recruit American salvationists as volunteers for China as the army expands its work there in the near future.
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China
United States to Resent Foreign Interference Proclamation Drafted
Washington report says the United States government will inform foreign nations that any interference in Mexican affairs will be treated as unfriendly. President Wilson Secretary Bryan and John Bassett Moore discussed the proclamation to express this policy and inform governments of actions on the Mexican problem.
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Explosion at Royal Manufacturing Company injures many
A blast in the loft of the Royal Manufacturing Company on Canal Street started a fire that ruined the building and wounded about a score of the 400 workers. Three of the five hospitalised may die. Investigators say the explosion came from a gas oven used for japanning.
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New York
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Odds Against Tammany Candidate In Wall Street Bets
In New York on October 24 betting odds favored Mitchel over McCall for election. The early quote showed 10 to 4 against McCall, while many wagers emerged at 3 to 1 on Mitchel, reflecting renewed belief in his victory.
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First American Battleship Fleet Sails to Europe
Washington Oct 24 The first American battleship fleet to visit Europe in two years will sail from Hampton Roads tomorrow afternoon for a seven weeks cruise in the Mediterranean. Nine battleships of the Atlantic fleet led by the Wyoming will depart, with the Ar kansa sharing the honor of the finest ship in the navy.
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Church House Delays Support for Woman Suffrage
New York October 24 Clerical delegate from Western New York shelves a resolution commending the feminist movement. The house of deputies of the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church signals no moral backing for suffragists from the denomination.
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Thaws Attorneys Seek Two-Week Stay in Indictment Case
Concord New Hampshire October 24 counsel for Harry Thaw asked Governor Felker for a two week stay to investigate the New York county grand jury indictment. Felker ordered the application reduced to writing and filed by Monday.
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Concord
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Thaw
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Mexican Presidency Candidate Calero and Diaz Rally
Mexico City Oct. 24 Two men active in campaigns to succeed President Huerta at the election Oct 26 Manuel Calero and Felix Diaz contend for the post Calero is described as a wealthy landowner who has held several prominent governmental positions.
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Mexico City
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Vera Cruz
Huerta
Monterey
Hueta
Cal Fate
Mexico
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Manuel Calero
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Galero
Noted Woman Dies in Indiana
Indianapolis is the scene of the death of Mrs. Charles Fairbanks wife of the former vice president from pneumonia. She had just last week played an active role in the American Prison Congress held in the city and was formerly president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Ind
Charles Fairbanks
Ican Prison
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Kiss Banished From Movie Screen
Columbus dispatch reports the state board of movies censored a long kiss scene amid claims it sets a bad example. The article notes public reaction and the ongoing debate over decency in cinema.
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State Board of “Movies
Roosevelt Speaks at Institute in Rio Janeiro
Col Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Margaret Roosevelt visited Tijuca Peak 3400 feet high then attended a garden party at the botanical gardens. In the evening Roosevelt addressed the government university as Senor Ramiz Galvan welcomed him and presented a membership diploma.
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Yeggmen Rob Ohio Postoffice at Attica
In Attica Ohio a bold post office robbery netted about 2000 in postage and 300 in cash after yeggs forced doors with cords and blew the vault. Neighbors heard the explosion but could not escape as wires were cut and a horse and buggy were stolen for getaway. The postmaster also serves as bank secretary, and the thieves aimed for bank funds.
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Mrs. Pankhurst In the Movies
New York October 22. The latest motion picture is titled What 8 000 000 Women Want. The leading lady is Mrs Pankhurst. The drama follows women led by the militant to oust a political boss. Mrs Pankhurst earned 1500 dollars for posing.
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New York
Time extended for labor arbitration on eastern railroads
The arbitration board, facing demands from trainmen and conductors, cannot complete the award by the original deadline. The time limit has been extended to November 10, 1924, giving the panel additional days to issue the decision.
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New, York
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