Smith Claims Rage Beat Maynard in Early Flight Duel
In Mineola on October 1 Captain Smith logged a 24 hour 30 minute San Francisco to Mineola flight versus Lieutenant Maynard's 24 hour 59 minute 48 second. Maynard planned a Tuesday return from San Francisco aimed at a faster eastward run aided by wind. Both flights await official verification and coordination with Lt. General Liggett.
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San Francisco
B. W. Maynard
Maynard
Liggett
Flight derby resumes as aviators push to Mineola
Chicago reports clear cold weather aiding the trans continental aerial derby. Captain L. H. Smith arrived Mineola at 10 50 am after departing Rochester at 7 40 am in what is believed a record time. Two more fliers expected to reach Mineola today amid fog in the east.
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Army
L. H. Smith
Mineola
Rochester
Bee Sting on Tongue Almost Cost His Life
H N Hanawalt, driving from Pomona to La Verne, was stung on the tongue by a bee while eating figs. The sting caused unconsciousness and near wreck, as doctors noted venom entered the system from the tongue’s tip and affected the brain more than other sites.
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Pomona
Cal
la Verne
H. N. Hanawalt
Hanawalt
Why Go to Palm Beach Blossoms All in New York
New York reports an early apple blossom scene with warm fall weather. Jacob Schulman of Orange county says his apple trees are blooming again and has sent a blossom sprig to a major paper to prove it.
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Palm Beach
New York
Tropics
California
Jacob Schulman
Orange County
Slander Case Dismissed In Warm Guilford Municipal Court
Miss Pattie Welborn and Miss Mattie Wood, two white women, faced slander charges over claims Mrs Bertha Smith and another woman joined two unknown white men in woods last Monday night. Judge Kirkman dismissed the case after witnesses testified, stating Mrs Smith did not admit near woods and Welborn’s alleged interference was dismissed as irrelevant. The related assault charge against Mrs Smith was also dismissed. Separately, New York strike talks offered hopeful signs for 40,000 longshoremen and miners as a vote looms and potential return to work is discussed. In Henderson, J E C Bell, former Vance county sheriff, posted bond after indictment on embezzlement charges totaling over 40,000, resigning last spring. he now lives in Currituck.
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New York
T. W. O'Connor
International Longshoremen’s Association
John F Reilly
Hudson River
Henderson
J. EB. C. Bell
Vance County
Grand Jury
Railroad strikes prompt claim labor unions cannot be dealt with
Director General Hines says strikes by railroad workers in Altoona Pennsylvania support the view that it is futile to negotiate with labor organizations because they will not accept terms or maintain orderly conduct.
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Hines
Mien
Altoona
Washington
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Teamsters Strike Ties Up Rail Terminals
In New York on October 13 11 000 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters chauffeurs and helpers walked off the job delaying rail terminals. They oppose leaders push for a delay awaiting word from the railroad administration and demand 25 dollar monthly raises eight hour days and a week of vacation each year affecting American Railway Express and its 8000 workers.
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New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Railroad Administration
American Railway Express Company
Silent Colonel Back And Refuses to Talk
Col. M. House arrives from France ill with gallstones and a cold and stays in seclusion. He plans a week of rest to recover and indicate if he will continue in diplomatic service. When asked about leaving diplomacy he says the decision depends on his health and he intends to serve as long as able.
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Col
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France
Col. House
Washington
Auto Stolen From Cotton Conference Garage Today
A car belonging to Miss Cora Davis was taken from the Wil son Motor Company front this morning and had not been recovered by 3 p.m. The theft occurred amid coverage of New Orleans cotton talks with a liberal reward offered for information leading to the return of the vehicle and the culprit. The cotton conference opened with delegates from 32 nations in attendance.
Capital Punishment Restored in Missouri
Jefferson City Oct 13. After two years abolition, capital punishment is again in use in Missouri. The legislature passed a bill restoring capital punishment for murder, despite strong opposition, as supporters claimed it would help deter crime.
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Jefferson, City
Missouri
Veteran of Indian Mutiny to Get Pint of Beer Daily
London veteran John Richardson aged 94, once a soldier in the Indian Mutiny and longtime Bermondsey workhouse inmate, will receive a daily pint of beer for life after a replica mutiny medal was presented at the workhouse. When asked what he most desires, he asked for occasional beer.
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London
John Richardson
Bermondsey
War Office
S. H. Butcher
President Wilson's Condition Stable Amid Reports
Washington reports state President Wilson's condition remains much as in recent days with normal temperature pulse and respiration. Doctors insist no discussions of his duties or entering bills. officials deny rumors of incapacity and note bills such as prohibition and food control act amendments await executive action.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayson, Ruffin
Stitt
Hines Urges Expedite Reports on New York Strikers
Director General Hines asked the railroad wage board to speed the reports on wage demands of New York teamsters employed by American Railway Express. Striking workers protested lack of action after a September 1 hearing.
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Hines
Washington
Railroad Wage Board
New York
Americaan Railway Express Company
Clemenceau Plans Exit From Cabinet After Election
Paris Oct 13 Premier Georges Clemenceau told deputies he has decided to leave the cabinet after the coming election He said attacks are planned to force a debate on the cabinet policy and he will not participate or explain future policy that would leave with him.
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Itselses
War Department to Sell Camps and Park Lands
War Department announces sale of Camp Mills in Mineola New York and Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg Mississippi plus cantonments in Chicamauga and Chattanooga National Park Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and improvements at Newport News Virginia.
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Camp Mills
Mineola
N. Y
Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Chicamauga
Chattanooga National Park
Fort Oglethorpe
Newport News
War Department
Ohio Federation of Labor Opens Its Thirty Sixth Convention
Zanesville Ohio hosts the thirty sixth annual convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor with discussions on economic subjects and labor issues from national and statewide viewpoints. Delegates gather to hear sessions on various phases of the labor situation.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Ohio Federation of Labor
Fae
Cold Weather Aids President Wilson’s Recovery
Washington Oct 12 Cool weather aids President Wilson’s recovery. Physicians say only complete rest can avert a setback after a rainy day and a restful night. The president’s condition remains cautious but stable as chill air continues.
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Wilson
Officials Inch Toward Action to Avert Miners Strike
Washington officials say some action by President Wilson or the cabinet to avert the threatened November 1 soft coal miners strike is likely. Government steps are considered necessary after previous efforts failed though no definite plan has been announced. A nationwide stoppage could have wide effects.
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Wilson
White House
Philadelphia
The Paris Theatrical World Bans Hired Applauders
Paris managers and actors agree that the claque or hired applauders must go. The practice dates back to medieval and early modern France and was common through centuries of theater.
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Paris
Thie City
Francis
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