Tragic kerosene explosion kills Angola couple
Clifton Cole and wife Mrs. Cole die from kerosene stove blast on North Wayne Street after attempting to douse flames. Neighbor Charles Gaskill rescues Cole, both taken to Dr Wood's hospital where they perish. Sister Hutcher burns assisting. Gaskill suffers severe burns and singed hair. City mourns loss.
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Angola
Ind
Clifton Cole
Charles Gaskill
Fred Swift
Mr. Cole
Cole
Gaskill
Mrs. Cole
Burglars Loot Lafayette Artificial Ice Office
Sept 25. Burglars entered the Lafayette Artificial Ice Company office and stole 500 in cash and 1000 in checks. The crime was discovered late today by secretary George Balfe. The safe door was open and the thieves appeared to know the combination. Bloodhounds tracked to a barn near the plant, from which the robbers likely fled in a automobile.
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Lafayette
Ing
Lafayette Artificial Ice Company
George Balfe
Frank Younker
Police Department
McManigal Set as Star Witness in DYNAMITING Trial
Ortie McManigal, named chief prosecution witness in the dynamiting case, travels toward Indianapolis, expected to arrive in Indiana's capital today for the trial.
Pirates Foiled In Hong Kong Steamer Seizure
Pirates planned to seize the steamer Kwaipine en route to Heungshan at the West river mouth but were thwarted by the timely arrival of a warship in Hong Kong on September 20.
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Hong Kong
Kwaipine
Heungshan
West River
Vanderbilts Have a Son Born in England
The birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was announced by cablegram from Seatchworth Surrey England to Mrs Hazelk tine Bazhor of Baltimore Maryland.
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Baltimore
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Seetchworth
Surrey
England
Hazelk Tine Bazhor
Police quell riot of 1500 schoolboys in New York
Police reserves were called to quell a riot by about 1500 schoolboys protesting the transfer of their principals. Pupils from two schools were involved in the disturbance.
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New York
Farmers Shootings Over Racial Labor Posture in Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma on September 24 three farmers Robins on, W A Larrimore and Hilton were shot after importing Negro cotton pickers to Quarto wn where Negroes had not been allowed to stay.
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Gray Farmera
Muskogee
Ohls
Qrartown
Dam Robinson
W. A. Larrimore
Hilton
War in Balkans 3 Now Imminent and Recruiting Plans
London dispatch reports Greek and hereditary enemies preparing for conflict. Sofulia lands men from Niccaria as 800 Turkish troops move from Samos to Smyrna. Bulgaria teeters on war with Turkey amid mobilization, Allied hopes in Macedonia, and fear of Macedonian unrest.
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London Dispatch
London
England
Samos
Times
Sofulia
Niccaria
Porte
Smyrna
St. Petersburg
Russia
Bulgaria
Turkey
M. Sazonoff
Macedonia
Shumla
Ferdinand
Kotschana
Greece
Servia
Austria
Balkan
Great Britain
France
Saloniki
The
Sofia
Feel Pulse Around World With New Medical Instrument
Cambridge Sept 24 A Harvard Medical School physician says a device now installed at the school can transmit a patient’s heartbeats remotely. Dr Percy E Brown explains that with salt water hands and attached poles the heart beat is registered at the instrument, potentially from anywhere in the world.
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Cambridge
Mass
Percy E. Brown
Harvard Medical School
Brown
Witness to Slaying Killed in Gotham Feud
New York report says Frank Lhca w al was shot through a rear window in his room by a sawed off shotgun assassin. The killing follows a feud that began with Stefano Salvini last December. Lhca w al had testified at the coroner's inquest.
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Gotham
New York
Frank Lhcawal
Stefano Salvini
Salvini
Licaus
Coronoer
Knox Guest at Dinner in Tokyo During Emperor Funeral
Philander C Knox attended the funeral of Emperor Matsuhito as the U S special envoy and was guest of honor at a dinner Friday hosted by Baron Shibusawa in Tokyo.
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Knox
Tokyo
Philander
Emperor Matsuhito
United States
Baron Shibusawa
Grain rate halt orders curb Iowa Chicago moves
Washington Sept 23 The Interstate Commerce Commission paused advances in grain rates between Iowa points and Chicago via the Chicago and Northwestern railroad while an investigation proceeds.
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Washington
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Interstate Commerce Ocomhesion
Money Trust Probe to Resume with Morgan and Morse to Testify
New York reports say the house banking committee will resume the money trust inquiry in mid November with J. Pierpont Morgan and Charles W. Morse among the first witnesses. Subpoenas reportedly cover William Rockefeller James Stillman Thomas F. Ryan George F. Baker Otto T. Barnard William Nash and Walter Frew. Charley Morse is expected to offer a more sensational account of alleged money trust operations.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Charles W. Morse
House Committee On Banking and Currency
White
House of Representatives
Washington
Maj
E. H. Farrar
New Orleans
American Bar Association
Untermyer
Major Farrar
Charley W. Morse
Rubber Exposition Opens Third International Show
New York September 24 The third international rubber and allied trades exposition opened at Grand Central palace and runs until October 3. Exhibits include products from over twenty countries including Hawaii and the Philippines valued at 1 500 000 dollars. A highlight is 150 tons of raw rubber valued at 260 000 dollars with moving pictures of rubber workers and live rubber trees.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Robbers Hang Their Victim in Bradley Beach Tragedy
The body of 17 year old Austin Justin was found hanging from a tree near Bradley Beach after a four day disappearance. Police say three knife like wounds above the heart point to murder and detectives search for the assailants. His mother and two brothers had led a day and night search. the victim left home with a large amount of money but none was found on the body.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Austin Justin
Bradley Beach
Dustin
Heir Born to Vanderbilts Ranks Among World’s Richest
A cablegram from England announced the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt at Betchworth Surrey. Mrs. Vanderbilt’s mother Mrs. Hassher received the message reporting both mother and child are well. The heir is projected to be among the wealthiest in the world with an estimated fortune of at least 50 million dollars.
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England
Srings
Baltimore
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Betchworth
Surrey
C. Hazeltine Bassher
Vanderbilt
Margaret Emerson
Autos wrecks injure many in Pittsburg collision
Eight people were hurt in weekend auto crashes in Pittsburg with one fatality reported to involve a prominent East End physician. The worst collision occurred at the Dallas avenue and Thomas boulevard intersection where two cars collided, leaving injured drivers and damaged machines.
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Pittsburg
East End
Dallas Avenue
Thomas Boulevard
Lovers Commit Suicide By Driving Car Off Cliff
In Los Angeles on September 24 Niles C. Folaom and Thelm Bartee killed themselves by driving their car over a cliff after failing to win the girl’s affection. Letters found indicate self inflicted deaths and intentional act.
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Angeles
Cal
Niles C. Folaom
Thelm Bartee
Leprosy Reported at Spokane Family
Surgeon General Rupert Blue is asked to isolate the family of Antonio Volcano in Spokane Washington after reports they suffer from leprosy.
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Spokane
Wanh
Rupert Blue
The
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Antonio Volcano
Loot of $70,000 Stolen From Pensacola Train Express
Masked highwaymen robbed an express shipment on a westbound Louisville and Nashville train between Pensacola and Flomaton. About $70,000 in small denomination bills was replaced with magazine slips as investigators from Southern Express and police pursue the case with officials silent on the final amount.
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Pensacola
Fla
Louisville & Nashville
Flomaton
Ala
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Southern Express Company
Bootleggers Shoot Four In Oklahoman-Kansas Clash
In Coffeyville Kansas on September 23 two U S marshals were killed and a deputy marshal and Lenapah chief of police wounded when officers attempting to trap bootleggers crossing the Kansas Oklahoma line were ambushed. The dead are I L Bowman and Fred Mehring. The wounded are Rev Mr Lockett and W R Mayfield. Dozens of deputies and citizens search the countryside for the attackers.
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U. S
Kansas
Coffeyville
Kan
United States
Senapah
Kansas- Oklahoma
I. L. Bowman
Ula
Okla
Fred Mehring
Dewey
All Quiet at Superior Street Car Strike
In Duluth Minn on September 23 striking street car men condemned the Superior mob violence. They stated that such sympathy is not desired and that Duluth experienced mob rule without the strikers' support. Cars run citywide with police on alert and fire companies ready to disperse crowds.
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Duluth
Minn
Superior
Cara
Three Women Fight Mad Bulldog in New Brighton Lawn
In New York on September 24 a pet English bulldog suddenly went mad and attacked three women on the Creeman home lawn in New Brighton, injuries tallying 21, 15, and 10 bites. Victims are Miss Tillie Hostetter 35 Misa Mary Creeman 30 and her sister Margaret 32.
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New York
Tillie Hostetter
Misa Mary Creeman
Margaret
Creeman
New Brighton
Wireless Telegraphy Saves Steamer From Pirates
The steamship Kwalping avoided pirate capture after sending an urgent wireless telegram to a gunboat in the West river. The message alerted authorities that pirates planned an attack. the gunboat boarded a pirate junk and arrested several armed crew members before the Kwaiping continued to its destination.
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Hongkong
Kwalping
West River
Kwaiping
Maid of Mist Dodges Rock The Maid of the Mist Narrowly Frees Itself
The Maid of the Mist, the small Niagara steamer that ferries passengers to the falls, struck rocks near the cataract but was released after skilled maneuvering. No injuries reported and service resumed.
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Rocke
Niagara Falle
Rain delays Milwaukee speed carnival races
Heavy rains force postponement of Milwaukee automobile speed carnival. The Vanderbilt cup race moves to October 8, the Pabst trophy to October 2, with the meet closing on October 4.
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Milwaukee
U S Navy Marines Strike to Rescue Girls in Nicaragua
Rear Admiral Southerland leads American expeditionary forces in Nicaragua joining Major Butler’s Marines after rebels halted transport near Masaya. The mission aims to clear the rail line from Managua to Granada to relieve French schoolgirls and protect U S interests amid rising tensions with rebels and the Mena government.
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Washington
Southerland
Nicaragua
McKelvey
Butler
Masaya
Managua
Granada
Navy Department
General Pendleton
Pendleton
Smedley Butler
Mena
United States
Tts
Admiral Southerland
State Department
Bar- Tanca
Canal Opening Nears as First Vessel Ready for Passage
Revised Panama canal estimates place October 15 1913 as the sea to sea passage date for the first vessel. By December 1 1914 the canal will be open for unrestricted commercial use with a naval pageant planned for January 1 1915. Foreign nations accelerate prep for trade, with five South American republics spending 225000000 on railways harbors and waterways and Europe upgrading major ocean traffic facilities.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
South America
Europe
Millionaire Kidnaps Girl On Broadway Then Prisonbound
Frederick Pinkus, a wealthy manufacturer, was sentenced to eleven days on Blackwell's Island after attempting to kidnap Elsie Hutter, a 22 year old dressmaker, on Broadway at 2 am. She fought back as he dragged her into a touring car and a second man joined. Police intervened after her screams.
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Great White Way
New York
Frederick Pinkus
Blackwell's Island
Elsie Hutter
Broadway
Pinkus
Aviator Blair Killed In 300 Foot Fall At Shenandoah
Kansas City aviator Russell Blair died after his Curtiga biplane struck an air pocket in Shenandoah Iowa. He had just completed a flight and, as he attempted to rise, the aircraft capsized and plunged 300 feet. Blair died before rescuers reached the wreckage. Mrs. Champ Clark named president of Missouri ham and bacon show at University of Missouri Agricultural College. she will judge the ham and bacon contest in January.
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Shenandoah
Russell Blair
Kansas City
Curtiga
Blair
Clark le
Park
Columbia
Champ Clark
Missouri
University of Missouri Agricultural College
Expels 14,000 Druid Members Amid Order Rife Turmoil
In Indianapolis on September 24 the Supreme State of America United Druids expelled about fourteen thousand California Druids, claiming they represented over half of the order's total membership. The Ancient Order of Druids faced a major purge as authorities moved to enforce unity within the fraternal group.
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Indianapolis
Ind
California
General Order
Supreme Ate of America
United Druids
Merrington Kirk The Historic Church and Bloody Murder Tale
Old Merrington Kirk in Durham is famed for Saxon roots and its eerie tombs. The church shelters the bodies of murder victims from 1683, tied to Andrew Mills body hanging in chains and a grim inscription warning of blood. A 1738 restoration and a 1863 murder account add to its notorious lore.
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London
England
Kirk Merrington
Merrington
Durham County
Merrington Kirk
County of
Durham
John
Jane
Elizabeth
Margaret Brass
Andrew Mills
Gruesome 17th Century Tragedy and Gibbeted Murderer
The text recounts the 1688 execution of Millus or Miles who claimed the devil urged his crimes. Troopers hanged him in chains at a roadside near Ferryville and a local tale says he revived after gibbetting and suffered days of torment, aided by his sweetheart. A fragment of the gibbet lingered, later rumored to cure toothache.
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Millus
Miles
Ferryville
Moving pictures to enter New York City public schools
In New York City public schools the moving picture is to be introduced in classrooms after a year of semi social trial in downtown school halls. Principals are enthusiastic about its potential to aid geography and history. Mr Holison has perfected a compact moving picture machine suitable for home and school use.
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New York
New York City
Holison
Twenty-Eighth Child Born in Niagara Falls Family Record
In Niagara Falls a Mrs. Phil Ups Webster gave birth to an eight pound boy, her twenty-eighth child. Mrs. Webster, now forty four, was married at sixteen. She has three pairs of twins and two sets of triplets among her offspring, with eight of the twins surviving.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Phil Ups
Webster
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Balkans
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Aliaa Miles
Ferry Hill
Merrington Church
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