Fairfield Men Banquet Batavia Club to Discuss Electricity
Forty four Fairfield Commercial club members visited Batavia for a hosted banquet in the opera house. Talks covered better roads and a plan for Batavia to buy power from Fairfield Gas and Electric, potentially supplying day and night service.
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Batavia
Fairfield Commercial Club
Cl B
Fairfield
Jefferson
Walter Campbell
Rev. Brown
S. A. Power
W. H. Conner
H. C. Stevenson
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
Stevenson
Iowa
Fairfield Gas and Electric Company
Batavia Club
Leo. D. Thoma
Thos. Osborn
Trent
Russell Smith
C. M. Junkin
Theodore Hochuly
Mr. van Norden
Batavia News
Fairfield Party
List of officials and members in a historic organization
A long roster of names and titles includes Theo Hochuly as Secretary and F E Speirs as Treasurer along with many others such as Arthur Louden R B Louden Sr Jr W C Spalding C M Junkin H M Miller Wm Wells L T Gobble J C Thorne and many more suggesting a formal table of officers and members in a past community group.
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Theo. Hochuly
F. E. Speirs
D. G. Higley
H. I. Miller
John Peebler
Arthur Louden
R. B. Louden
W. C. Spalding
C. M. Junkin
H. M. Miller
Wm. Wells
L. T. Gobble
J. C. Thorne
Chas
H. Herr
J. E. Ireland
J. M. Ham
McManigal Readies Full Confession in Nation Rivalry Case
Ortie McManigal, informer and confessed dynamiter, testified in federal court in Indianapolis. The star government witness plans a two to three day appearance detailing his role in the McNamaras case and the 45 iron workers indictment.
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Indianapolis
Ortie McManigal
McNamaras
Paving Begins on North Fourth Street
Pavers started this afternoon on North Fourth Street to finish work begun last summer. The street has been very rough and nearly impassable for weeks. The contractor says frost will not slow progress and work will continue until completion.
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Pavers
North Fourth Street
Explosion at Occidental mill devastates Minneapolis district
An explosion, likely from spontaneous combustion, blew off the top of the Occidental mill at two PM in Minneapolis. A fire started and threatened the eight million dollar milling district as the city fire department fought the blaze.
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Minneapolis
Agriculturists Meet in Atlanta
Delegates from many States gathered in Atlanta for conventions of farming interests. Key meetings include the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and the American Association of Farmers' Institute Workers. Chief Moore and other Weather Bureau reps discuss making reports more helpful to agriculture and fruit growing nationwide.
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Atlanta
Association of American Agricultural Colleges
American Association of Farmers’ Institute Workers
Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
One Bandit Shot Another on Train Hold-Up
Reading California November 9 sheriff and deputies chase train bandit after he and a companion held up the Shasta passenger on the Southern Pacific. A brakeman shot the bandit dead in the coal car. his partner escaped after the gunfire.
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Reading
Cal
Delta
Shasta
Southern Pacific
Spain's Premier assassinated in Madrid street shooting
Madrid reports Premier Canabajas was shot in front of the interior ministry. The assassin Manuel Cargines killed himself after firing two shots to the head. A riot followed and unrest fears rise over Alfonso’s throne amid political upheaval.
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Manuel Cargines
Spain
Alfonso
Nineteen Die in New Orleans Train Wreck Near Mentz
A freight train collided with an excursion train near Mentz Louisiana killing thirteen at the scene and later reports raise the death toll to nineteen with fifty four injured. The wreck stemmed from a orders misunderstanding and victims included five babies and three women among the dead.
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New Orleans
Navy
Mentz
Here
Johnson Spends Night in Jail for Mann Act Violation
Chicago November 9 Jack Johnson the Black heavyweight boxer spent last night in jail after he could not post 30000 bonds approved by Judge Landis for a Mann white slave law violation Albert C Jones who attempted to furnish the bonds faces contempt charges today for lacking sufficient property to act as surety
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Landis
Albert C. Jones
Jones
Johnson confronts jeering crowd after prison visit
In Chicago on November 9 Jack Johnson met with his lawyers and then passed by 500 white inmates who jeered him and threatened to hang him if they were freed.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson Held in Jail After Hospital Visit
Johnson attempted to enter a Chicago hospital claiming illness but was deemed well by doctors and refused admission. With both federal judges away, he will remain jailed at least until Monday.
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Chicago
Johnson
Northwestern Products Exposition Opens in Minneapolis
Thousands of school children and visitors attended the Northwestern Products Exposition in the National Guard armory. The show spans seven Northwest states Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon with railroad and corporate displays plus an Alaska exhibit. It runs until November 23 awarding prizes to top exhibitors.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnneapolis
St. Paul
National Guard
Northwest
Great Northwest
United States
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Armory
Plenty
Exposition Hall
Alaska
Philippines May Get Independence in 1913
Washington democrats plan to grant independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1913. Chairman Henry of the House rules committee backs an independence bill, hoping it will pass with democratic control. The measure provides for final withdrawal of all U S troops from the islands.
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Washington
Philippines
Henry
House Rules Committee
House
Masonic Temple Dedicated in Cumberland Maryland
The new Masonic Temple on the Fort Cumberland site was dedicated today in Cumberland Maryland with a large representative gathering. Grand Master Thomas J. Shryock of Baltimore presided over the ceremonies.
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Cumberland
Old Fort Cumberland
Thomas J. Shryock
Baltimore
Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons
Southern Lutherans In Session Convention Opens In Atlanta
The United Synod of the Lutheran Church begins its biennial convention in Atlanta with delegates from Virginia to Mississippi. The week long sessions review missionary educational publishing and other church activities.
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Atlanta
United Synod of the Lutheran Church
Virginia
Mississippi
Roosevelt to testify against Schrank in Milwaukee case
Col Theodore Roosevelt may be summoned to Milwaukee to testify against his assailant Charles Schrank if he is found sane by a court appointed commission. Schrank is ready to plead in municipal court, and if guilty he will face a sanity examination.
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Milwaukee
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Schrank
Schrank
Thanksgiving Birds To Cost More This Year
Chicago vendors report turkeys for the Thanksgiving market will range from 38 to 50 cents per pound or higher, more than doubling prices from a decade ago. Birds arrive from across the West and South, including Texas and the Dakotas, with bad spring weather blamed for a short crop.
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Chicago
Ill
South Water Street Commission
West
South
Texas
Dakotas
Constantinople Scene of Horror Over Epidemic
Describes Constantinople in Nov 12 as facing a severe outbreak with cholera typhoid and smallpox. Cit y is described as filthy with no sewers thousands report dying from wounds disease and starvation troops and civilians suffer hunger and lack medical care. Foreigners face higher disease risk. Report also mentions Sofia denial of cholera among Bulgarian troops.
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Constansa
Constantinople
Sofia
Bulgarians Capture Chataja In Key Constantinople Defense
Sofia reports the Bulgarian army seized Chataja the main point in Constantinople defenses. The northern wing is advancing toward fortifications south of Darkos on the Black Sea.
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Sofia
Chataja
Constantinople
Darkos
Black Sea
Mobilization Orders Reported In Jerlin News
Jerlin reports that the admiralty has issued a naval mobilization order this afternoon. Plans are under way for a partial mobilization of the Austrian army on Thursday.
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Jerlin
Admiralty
Studebaker Ad Blitz Sets Record Publicity Pace
A Saturday Evening Post issue will feature five full pages of Studebaker autos with an estimated $20 000 spent on space. Advertisers across industries are raising spend as a new norm to gain attention, showing that national campaigns drive local dealer results in an age of advertising.
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Saturday Evening Post
Studebaker Company
Studebaker
Texas
Three Doctors Appointed to Assess Schrank Sanity
Milwaukee November 12 Judge Drackus of the municipal court named three physicians to examine Schrank. They are Walter Kempster noted brain specialist Alfred F. Young and S. A. Sumlay. If sane he will be tried if insane he will be sent to an asylum.
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Milwaukee
Drackus
Schrank
Walter Kempster
Alfred F. Young
S. A. Sumlay
Monument Cornerstone Layed At Valley Forge Site
Philadelphia reports a cornerstone laid for a memorial marking the Valley Forge encampment of 1777 1778 by the New Jersey Brigade. New Jersey appropriated 5000 dollars for the project under Camden Lodge of Elks oversight.
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge
New Jersey
Washington
Camden Lodge of Elks
Cubs Jim Sheckard and Jim Archer to spend winter in Florida
After a short hunting trip, Cubs players Jim Sheckard and Jim Archer will depart for Florida to spend the winter months.
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Jim Sheckard
Jim Archer
Florida
Turkish Outrages Continue to Increase
London reports Serbians rush an army toward the Turkish Adriatic port of Durazac amid Austrian warnings. Austria threatens strong fortifications on Serbia's frontier if defiance continues. Serbia is said to be backed by Russia, raising fears of a wider European war among the triple alliances.
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London
Austria
Durazac
Servia
Russia
England
France
Germany
Italy
Revenue cruiser Uralga may be held at Suez to aid Americans
Washington reports the revenue cruiser Uralga bound around the world could be detained at Suez and possibly sent to Turkish waters to rescue Americans from Turks and bandits.
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Washington
Uralga
Suez
Turks Reinforced as Battle Rages Near Constantinople
Report from Semlin Hungary dated November 9 describes a fierce frontline battle against Turkish fortifications before Constantinople. Turkish forces are continuously reinforced from Asia Minor while Bulgarian troops are expected to clinch a victory within hours.
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Semlin
Hungary
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Czar Ferdinand Invites Leaders to Entry of Constantinople
A report states Czar Ferdinand has invited King George of Greece Peter of Serbia and Nicholas of Montenegro to join the entry into Constantinople and to attend mass at St Sophia church.
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London
Ferdinand
George
Greece
Peter of
Servia
Nicholas
Montenegro
Constantinople
St Sophia Church
Navy crews Load Montana and Tennessee in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia crews of 1,000 sailors and 200 marines load the cruisers Montana and Tennessee. They prepare provisions for several months to protect Americans in Turkish waters during a broader naval deployment.
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Philadelphia
Navy
Montana
Tennessee
Massacre Reports Spark Horror as Balkan War Flares
Dispatch from Berlin describes Turkish troops committing widespread torture and mutilation of women and children amid the Balkan conflict. Greek forces reportedly restrain a mass execution of Turkish prisoners, while Turkish officers face court martial. The advance toward Constantinople raises tensions as Constantinople’s fall looms.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Dardanelles
George
Gibson County Civil War Monument Dedicated in Princeton
The Gibson County soldiers and sailors' monument was dedicated today in Princeton Indiana with a large assembly of Civil War veterans. The ceremony, held under the auspices of the local Grand Army post, featured exercises highlighting the dedication.
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Princeton
Ind
Gibson County
Soldiers and Sailors
Grand Army
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