Hennessy Reveals Talk With Stillwell On Bribery Charge
John A. Hennessy former Sulzer investigator and fusion orator spent over an hour with District Attorney Whitman detailing statements against Edward E. McCall Chaplew Murphy and Stillwell. He quoted Stillwell saying threats to kill him politically or financially if he fought the refer endum.
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Banking committee deadlock over central bank plan
Washington October 28 six senators backed a government controlled central bank while six favored the administration regional reserve bank system. The split included five Republicans and three Democrats aligned with the central bank and administration plans respectively. Debate continued with a vote postponed to tomorrow as Chairman Owen predicted the administration plan would prevail.
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Woman's Slit Skirt Sparks Stampede in Duquesne
A woman in a slit skirt prompted 5000 mill workers to quit, two freight crews to halt, and four near riots as Sylvia Pendleton walked Grant street by the Carnegie Steel plant. Thousands of employees spilled onto the street while she wore socks.
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Ushers Serve as Pallbearers at Dempsey Funeral
Six young men from Washington and Cleveland who served as ushers at the June wedding of Reid V. Dempsey and Stella Wheatley Carmichael acted as pallbearers at Dempsey's funeral in Washington. Dempsey, a Cleveland optician, died Saturday and was buried in the town where he met his bride per his wishes.
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Millionaire Gates Dies at Burlington Station in Cody
Charles G. Gates heir of John W. Gates died suddenly in the Burlington Railroad Station near Cody Wyoming. The death followed heart failure and a convulsion during a hunting trip with friends who were awaiting a train to go East after thirty three days afield.
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President Wilson rededicates Congress Hall in Philadelphia
President Wilson visits Philadelphia to rededicate Congress Hall, a historic site where Washington and Adams delivered messages to Congress and Washington gave his farewell address. The building origins trace to Andrew Hamilton and 1736 resolutions, with Congress meeting there from 1790.
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Government Announces New Flood Prevention Plan
The United States Flood Service Department unveils an elaborate flood warning system for the Ohio River Valley from Pittsburg to St. Louis and its tributaries. A danger signal network, modeled after river navigation alerts, will involve river reporters and rapid dissemination of flood conditions to protect lives and property.
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Pope Motor Company Placed Under Receiver
The Pope Manufacturing Company once a leading eastern auto maker is placed in receivership after failing to withstand competition. Colonel George Pope, Treasurer, named temporary receiver to manage the affairs of the Hartford Cons. plant and operations.
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Testimony in Defense of Mrs Eaton Ends Defense Case
The defense in Mrs Jennie May Eaton's murder trial rested after Dr Arthur E Austin a Boston chemist testified for the defense. He said the poison was probably taken after the noon meal on March 6 and there was no evidence of a second dose. The defendant testified for fifteen hours and endured nine hours of cross examination.
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Stands Collapse at Ball Park Injures Hundreds in Exhibition
At a ball park in Tulsa during an exhibition game between the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox the right field bleachers collapsed injuring around fifty people and killing Chester Thomas a private of Co T Ninth United States Infantry among the dead. Walter Johnson Chris y Mathewson rushed to aid victims as soldiers and volunteers helped remove the injured from the wreckage.
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Wilson Must Show His Hand
New Jersey suffragists plan to press President Wilson in Washington on November 16 urging him and the New Jersey delegation to support the federal woman suffrage constitutional amendment. The push centers on securing a hearing to present their case ahead of the upcoming vote.
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Schmidt's Pal Found Guilty in Counterfeit Case
Dr Ernest Mu ret an associate of Hans Schmidt was found guilty in District Court of making and possessing apparatus for producing counterfeit money. He faces sentencing tomorrow before Judge Hunt. Schmidt acted as a witness and took the blame for the operations.
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Woman Wins Postmaster Race Against Five Men in Corning Kans
Mrs. Minnie Weyer widow won the postmastership in Corning Kansas over five male opponents. Final vote tally shows Weyer ahead by 106 votes after Saturday election with a clear margin over the next candidate.
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Corning, Kas
Minnie Weyer
Bank Robbery Reported in Dallas Wisconsin
Dallas Wisconsin October 26 bank workers said the bank was robbed of 2200 dollars. The robbers fled on a handcar leaving no injuries reported.
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Can't Hear Bryan Next Season
Secretary of State Bryan has informed Lyceum Bureau managers he will not appear on the lecture platform in 1914. A letter received today by the local Chautauqua association confirms the decision.
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Express Companies Lose Suburban Boston Business
Boston October 28 An official hearing before the Public Service Commission heard that since parcel post began one of the major express firms has lost 40 percent of its suburban business out of Boston. The figures were presented by representatives of two express companies.
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Senator's Son Announces Presidential Candidacy
Madison Wis October 28 Boeb LaFollette son of the senior Senator announces his bid for the Presidency of the Freshman class at the university.
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Duke of Abruzzi Congratulates Miss Elkins Pair
The Duke of the Abruzzi learned of Miss Katherine H. Elkins marriage to William F. R. Hitt and immediately sent his congratulations by cable from Rome on October 28.
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Roosevelt Visits Kermit Roosevelts Anglo-Brazilian Iron Works
In Sac Paulo on October 28 Colonel Roosevelt spent hours inspecting industries and inspecting the Anglo-Brazilian Iron Company where his son Kermit serves as an official. He reviewed an iron bridge built under his son's supervision and showed strong interest in the project.
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Medical Questions Probe Kiev Court Ritual Murder Claims
The Kiev court heard medical questions as the President prepared thirteen queries for expert witnesses. The focus is on wounds inflicted on Yuschinsky and whether they support the ritual murder accusation or not.
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Mother's quick act saves daughter's life
A bottle of carbolic acid was knocked from Hattie Burns's hand by her mother when she attempted to drink it. The mother washed the acid off the floor, saving her daughter's life. Hattie Burns, 24, was taken to City Hospital In Patrol 4 in a non serious condition. police believe the ingestion was accidental.
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Diaz on Wheeling as fugitive shields amid Mexican turmoil
General Felix Diaz boarded the U S gunboat Wheeling at Vera Cruz seeking protection after fleeing Huerta. A reporter found refuge aboard the ship while tensions rose as foreign powers signaled willingness to intervene. Diaz’s transfer to Louisiana follows his sheltering aboard the Wheeling.
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Miners Turn In Weapons as Snowbound Clash Ends
In Ludlow Oct 28 a snow storm shrouded a day of fighting between strikers and mine guards near the coal mines. About 1200 to 1400 strikers faced 200 to 300 guards with several wounded on both sides. Troops were called by Governor Ammons, prompting widespread excitement.
First Wireless Message Transmitted to Siberia by U S Army
The United States Army signal station at Nome sent the first commercial wireless message to the Russian government station at Anadyr in Siberia marking a historic link between America and Asia.
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Asia
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Anadyr
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Americans to fete Roosevelt in Uruguay stay
Buenos Ayres reports that Col. Roosevelt will be entertained only by Americans during his Montevideo visit. He will cross the Andes by automobile from Argentina to Chile rather than using the Transandean railroad.
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English Zionists Protest Over Blood Ritual Allegation
London viewers gathered under the English Zionist Federation to denounce the revived blood ritual charge linked to the Beilis trial in Russia. They passed a resolution opposing the baseless accusation and urging global support for measures to protect Jewish subjects of the Emperor from further insult.
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Discover Nero Palace in Palatine Rome Excavation Found
Prof Boni digging on the Palatine Hill reveals the imperial palace of Nero and Caligula with Domitian’s palace nearby. The foundation of the imperial throne has been uncovered, indicating a slightly later period of construction.
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General Weaver to Establish Guard for Panama Canal
Washington October twenty eight wide interest in military circles centers on General Weaver Chief of United States Coast Artillery and his mission with Secretary of War Garrison to Panama. Weaver will set up the guard system for the canal and decide on fortifications at each end of the canal, determining the grade of defenses to be built.
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