Cummins Pushes for Rail Action Amid Presidential Return Threat
Washington Senator Cummins, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, urged colleagues that he believes the president plans to return railroads to owners regardless of Congress action. He warned failure to act could trigger a financial catastrophe and urged prompt legislation to prevent a rail crisis.
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Belen
Washington
Cumintie J Dows
Senate
Renee
Congress
Henator
Gert
Seston
Con
Kensie Cummins
Dring
Calailty
Jarbidge Fire Destroys Part of Nevada Camp Site
A Monday morning blaze swept through the Jarbidge area in Nevada, destroying several structures at a camp. The fire began in a hut near the Huccen bar around 1 o clock and spread, damaging fifteen buildings and a number of frame structures. losses are estimated in the high thousands with several former entoous sites gone.
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Nevada
Prin Falls
Taboo
Warines
Jarbider
Nev
Huccen
Children Help in Mercy Work Washington
Faithful Almerian schoolchildren aided war efforts by contributing to the final accounting of the Ameriodh Net Crew during twenty months ending February 24 Inez. Junior groups produced articles for an age group in support of war relief, marking over a tenth of the Red Crest chapter probation.
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Washington
Inez
Junive Tel Cree
Svaiklim
National Guard Plane Lagging in Strength
Fragmented report from Washington indicates only a fraction of the National Guard’s vital force mobilized. The document cites delays from the War Department and national authorities, detailing slow enrollment, equipment shortages, and compliance hurdles affecting unit readiness and deployment timelines.
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National Guard
Washington
Pational Guard
Hearing of Wet Petition Paetponed
A hearing on a petition by the Weta faction to reevaluate federal Williams Creme invertering with the Sur Hie providerien aire postponed. The article also notes a thwarted train wreck plan and a Navy Tokia review, with references to Gary ced Interurban and Willis, plus a Wednesday congress showing.
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Weta
Nnking Foe
Tome Perery
Reeirawy Federat
Wiliaks
Tyre Brentereias
Ricage
Gary Ced
Ceed
Dars
Willis
Honor War Heroes Ceremonies in Paris Amid Snow
Reports from the provinces say large crowds attended Saturday’s ceremonies to honor the war heroes on the battlefield despite snowy weather. In Washington, Senate adoption of the conference report on the bill restoring prewar rate making powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission sends the measure to the president.
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Paris
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Direct Action May End Coal Strike War Budget Plans
Washington reports the government will employ direct action to end the coal strike. Attorney General Palmer orders district attorneys to report any signs of further activity by strike leaders. The plan aims to halt profiteering and enforce injunctions to curb disruptions and price manipulation amid the crisis.
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Washington
Tedlanapotia
Palmer
United State District Attorney
Emery
Atorney
Crisiy
Feleist
Tretla Patio
American Federation of Labor
Driver shot in the back in New Mexico tragedy
A former chauffeur was fatally wounded in a cross country shooting near Las Cruces New Mexico. The victim Jobe Hutch logs of Alaupardo was shot in the back as an automobile sped along at high speed near Hatchings base. Oliver Lee a mechanician testified hearing the shots as the car traveled about forty five miles an hour.
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Perahing
New Mexico
Fi Paso
Texas
Las Cruces
N. M
el Mano
Jobe T. Hutchlogs
Alaupardo
M. O
Wean
Newe Lane Ork
Crossing crash kills Poarteen mob near Willingsport
A Pennsylvania railroad crossing collision killed several partygoers from an evening gathering. A large motor truck collided with a vehicle transporting about thirty people from Willingsport, raising questions about road safety and train signaling.
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Poarteen
Ine
Hirtyall Musquaraders
Willingsport Tm Abel Tower
Ashes Cast at Sea Near Avalon for Sailor Bosehen
The ashes of the late W. C. Bosehen of New York, famed swordfish catcher, were strewn into the sea twelve miles from Avalon Santa Catalina Island on Sunday by Captain George Parnawurtt, his former boatman.
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Avalon
Santa Catalina
Cal
W. C. Bosehen
New York
George ©. Parnawurtt
William Z Foster in Taunton born economist and organizer
William Z Foster, born in Taunton Massachusetts, described as a secretary and marshal in early labor movements. He is noted as English Irish and Scotch by descent and as an author on trade, political economy, and current conditions with proposed remedies.
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William 2 Poster
Foster
Taunton
Commandant Takes His Life at Annapolis Campus
The commandant of cadets at St Johns College in Annapolis reportedly died by his own hand on Sunday. Authorities say Lieutenant Duncan Elliott, presumed to be a high-ranking figure at the cadet corps, died in the city. A separate Denver tramway meeting noted trainmen voting to strike as soon.
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Annapolis
Liewtenant Coton Duncan Elliott
St. Juba’s College
Denver Tramway Company
Labor Leaders Denounce Court Action in Coal Strike
Labor leaders denounce a federal injunction halting a coal strike effective October 31. The order, issued by U S District Judge A Th Anderson, clamps down on engineers and miners as relations sour amid protests. Gompers AFL, along with officials, say the injunction violates constitutional rights and vows to press the strike, while Attorney General Palmer defends the measure as necessary to avert national calamity. Police and state authorities mobilize to shield miners and maintain order as tensions rise.
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Didinnapolig Theatetke
le Bie
Nichbeds Rothere
A. Th. Anderson
United States District Coint of
India
Halon Leaiters
Reuters
Organiza
Cine
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Woll
Morris
Geiern Palows
Wed
Lewes
Wartime Preface: Calls for Small Standing Peace Army
A fragment discusses wartime policy urging a smaller reserve force and wartime education. It notes General Mera and the general staff advocating universal militia training for emergency reserve, while warning against overly rigid discipline. Six months of a training period is proposed to align with democratic institutions.
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Mera Tag
Universal Millers
Decree Provides Silver Peso Coinage for Mexico City
President Carranza signed a decree on October 2 in Querétaro detailing a pew silver coimage for Mexico a peso containing twelve rane of silver to be published locally. Washington William C. Bertiehrt retires from the cabinet after forty and a half years as secretary of commerce and returns to Brooklyn.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Queretare
Carransa
Washington
William C. Berttieht Om Friday
Concmerce
Fortx
Wison
Brooklyn
Moses Amendment to Pact Rejected in Senate Fight
The Moses amendment to the peace treaty was defeated 47 to 36 in the Senate, ending forty six proposed changes and delaying final action. Other amendments by Sherman and Jonson failed, while debate over labor provisions and league voting rules resumes with a larger fight anticipated. Nine Republicans joined Democrats in defeating Moses, with three Democrats supporting the measure.
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Washington
Moses
Jonson
California
Demcerts
Famous Writer Ella Wheeler Wilcox Dies in England
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox, noted American author and poet, died recently in England after a long career of verse and activism. The writer had returned to publish a new New England influenced tome, and was known for early agitation in social reform circles.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
New England
New Haven
Conhem
Ella
Pooters
Ty Branford
Wilcox
Garfield recalled as fuel administrator in coal strike fight
Dr Harry A Garfield is recalled to his position as fuel administrator as the government intensifies its response to the coal strike. Dr Marry A Garfield is mentioned in connection with the recall effort and the administration's campaign.
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Marry A. Garfield
Witness Meld for Conspiracy in Postal Bar Charge
Chicago witness Paul W. Hyde, involved in the Pan Motor trial, was held to a grand jury by Federal Judge Landis on a conspiracy to violate postal bars charge. Bonds set at $10,000. In Fredericton, Warner Born was found guilty of dynamiting the Canadian end of the international bridge at St. Croix. The jury deliberated for thirteen minutes.
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Chicago
Paul W. Hyde
Fredericton
N. B
Warner Born
St. Croix
Armenians Harassed by Turks Report Declares Mercy Lacking
Miran Sevwlay, US representative of the Armenian nation, asserts Armenians are at the mercy of Turks and Tartars with no effective protection from allied powers except in southern Armenia near French and British troops. He cites Armenian massacres and slave capture, urging US action and condemning German irreg.
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New York
Miran Sevwlay
United States
Armenia
Tartare
Mediterranean
Turkey
England
trans-Caucasus
Paris
Congress
France
Hope Remains for Settlement of Bituminous Strike
Washington reports the government is working for mediation and anticipates early agreement to end the coal strike. Officials seek miners leaders to accept President Wilson’s proposal for a commission to settle the dispute, aided by Samuel Gompers and Warren Stone.
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Washington
Wilson
Satpiel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Warren & Stone
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
Dying motorman saves passengers on Hudson incline
In Edgewater a dying motorman, Alexander Rabb, managed to apply brakes and test them before dying of heart disease. His action coasted a car down a steep Hudson Palisades incline, saving about thirty passengers who were hurled from their seats as the car teetered on the precipice.
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Edgewater
Hudson Palisades
Alexander Rabb
Reserve of Veterans Advocated by Washington Officials
A volunteer force of officers and men who served in the First War is proposed to the military committees as the reserve to be maintained for universal service, preserving wartime unit designations.
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Washington
Prohibition Linked to Rising Radicalism Claims
A statement by an anti national prohibition group argues New York Prohibition fuels radicalism across the United States. The assertion is tied to an investigation of conditions in state-level enforcement and social effects.
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New York
Assetis Thon
Yudeniteh Army Still Advancing Frontline Report
Reports from General Yedenitch’s army claim steady progress along the front near Petrograd with the southern flank secured. The latest dispatch cites continued advances and reinforced positions as forces press eastward amid war efforts and Esthonian support.
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Hetsinetics
Yedenitch
Petrograd
Ban Near Beer Protest Sparks Newark Debate
The Liquor Dealers association votes to urge producers to end pear beer manufacture calling it an outrage during Military Control in Wyoming. In Cheyenne Brigadier Griver reports Fort D.A. Rosell issued a proclamation declaring military control amid Wyoming coal miner unrest. A bomb blast in Tokio near the foreign office did not cause deaths amid a birthday celebration for the emperor.
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Newark
N. J
Beevers
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Brigatier Griver al Repjamin
Pearn
Fort
D. A
Fish Made Newfoundland Famous
Newfoundland supplies the world with codfish and cod liver oil. It hosts the largest cod fisheries, with an annual catch around 2 500 000 quintals and exports about half. The industry supports most locals and contributes roughly six million dollars in value, with much cod dried for export.
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Newfoundland
Popular Science Monthly
Digestive Aid Promises Gentle Relief with Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle bowel aid for bilious attacks and constipated bowels. It contrasts Cascarets with harsh purgatives like calomel and salts, claiming Cascarets act as a tonic to bowel muscles without griping and work while you sleep.
Scotsman laments modern worship at grand urban church
The London Nation recalls a worthy Scotsman in a great church who disliked the service not for its decor but for the pastor’s frequent crying and sentimentality. He preferred a plain pulpit setting and straight speech over ornate trappings.
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London
Rint
Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure to strengthen kidneys and purify blood. It warns of backache, nervousness, and fatigue from kidney trouble and urges readers to ask their pharmacist for the product, promising quick, guaranteed relief within sealed packages.
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Anne
AL Haarlem
Outside Help in a Faustian Trade Tale
A garbled passage mocks a grocer’s honesty and a shopkeeper’s risk as a wager barrel, sand in sugar, and a misread modern threat swirl through a fictional vignette. It includes quips about a German Tallanized and a Turkish Spy with a sly cartoonish warning.
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Mr. Putterby
Chieversville
Birmingham Age-Herald
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