Famed fish battles and biblical wisdom from the era
The Inter Mountain Globe discusses ritual combat between captive, license-backed fighting fish noted for their beauty and revenue. It also reports a rebuke of the Ohio State Journal over poisoning rumors, and a reminisce on John Wesley's account of a man named Thomas Walsh who mastered Biblical languages with remarkable precision.
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Ohio State Journal
Citisens Mil J
Gallipolis
Chlo
State Journal
BC land and lake area estimates in historic report
A historical estimate states British Columbia covers about 263 million acres. Interior lakes account for roughly 1.6 million acres and timber land with limited agricultural value totals 100 million acres. About 3 million acres are cultivated or used beyond farming, with average crop areas unclear.
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British Columbia
Curious Chronicles of Fact and Fable Across Nations
A jumbled miscellany notes ancient fishhooks resembling modern ones from Ewid lake dwellings and Winston Churchill on navy build plans. It covers Swedish oats, 60 million bushels of grain, a peculiar home clock, a 180-year-old moon phase clock, a 25-year wallpaper, a library sale fetching $227,200, a vast Berlin railway station at Leipaic, Gideons placing Bibles in Washington hotels, rice market woes in Japan, sea losses in British ships, Bohemian miners in deep dwellings, the king’s Sunday travel restriction, and various global curiosities including reformers, coal mining in the Pacific Northwest, and misgoverned population figures.
Oregon dry law results and Portland liquor status
Virtually complete returns from Oregon's refer endum show most legislative measures approved by voters except the habitual criminals termination. Workmen's compensation passed two to one. Eleven towns and six Portland precincts vote to prohibit liquor sales. some towns remain dry or switch to wet as capital Salem and Oregon City are noted. Boston municipal race opens with seven mayoral candidates under a charter that hides party designations.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Bition
Salem
Oregon City
Nine crew abandon Annie M Parker saved after drifting
Portland reports nine members of the Gloucester schooner Annie M Parker crew abandoned ship off Nantucket as heavy seas drove her onto Rose and Crown shoals. They survived 34 hours in boats without food, later rescued by the British steamer Astrakhan and towed to Bedford. Captain Vincent Nelson’s son Henry remained aboard the Boston sloop Josiean Phoebe, hoping to find his father.
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Portland
Annie M. Parker
Vincent Nelson
Henry Nelson
Beverly
Boston
Newfoundland
Rose and Crown
Nantucket
Independent League and Socialists Fight for Place in New York
New York November 6 official vote count for the Court of Appeals ranking tests whether the socialist or independent groups will secure a fourth party status. Socialist leaders say they maintain their position behind Republicans Democrats and Progressives, affecting future candidate petitions.
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Independent League
Socialists
New York
Court of Appeals
New York State
Werner Expected to Defeat Bartlett for Chief Justice
Late returns from missing counties received today at Republican headquarters indicate William E. Werner will win the race for chief justice of the court of appeals, over independent nominee Witlerd Bartlett. Earlier expectations had Bartlett favored by most observers.
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Bartlett
New York
N. Y
William E. Werner
The
Court of Appeals
Witlerd Bartlett
Fielder Leads With Large Margin In New Jersey Election
Early returns from New Jersey show Democrat James F. Fielder ahead of Republican Edward C. Stokes by at least 93,000 votes for governor. Democrats also gain control of both legislative chambers with a 13 vote joint majority.
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Fielder
Trenton
N. J
James F. Fielder
Edward C. Stokes
Holy Cross Celebrates Governor Walsh Victory
Holy Cross College in Worcester Massachusetts proclaims a full holiday for students and faculty after alumnus David S Walsh wins the gubernatorial election. President Dinand announces celebratory observance.
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Holy Cross
Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross College
David S. Walsh
Dinand
Will wed bride unseen in Baltimore ceremony
Dr Francis W Hartley of 1204 West Fayette Street plans to marry widow Marion C Arnett of Philadelphia within two weeks without ever seeing her face. The bride will wear a heavy black veil to remain until after the final pronouncement, as the couple follows a mail courtship. Hartley has been twice married.
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Baltimore
Francis ‘W. Hartley
West Fayette Street
Marion C. Arnett
Philadelphia
Mra
Arnett
Dr. Hartley
Sy Hartley
US battleships pass Gibraltar en route to Mediterranean ports
A nine ship US battleship squadron led by the Wyoming passed the Rock of Gibraltar early today en route to Naples Genoa Villefranche and Marseille with divisions scheduled to split among ports. The Arkansas Florida Connecticut Kansas Vermont and Ohio and auxiliaries Celtic Solace Cyclops Orion and Jason travel under squadron command. Italian fleet meanwhile eyes the Arkansas and Viersee due to arrive Saturday with Duke of the Abruzzi commanding a division anchored at Naples.
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United States
Mediteranean Porta
Rock
Great T
Gibraltar
Wyoming
Utah
Florida
Arkansas
Ware
Vermont
Connecticut
Ohio
Celtic
Solace
Cyclops
Orion
Jason
Oho
Marveilles
Naples
Kansas
Genoa
Delaware
Villefranche
Malta
Italy
Tralian
Banker's Arrest in Norfolk Details Embezzlement Case
W A Witsigman former president of the Bank o National Norfolk was arrested at his Cedar Base home on an indictment charging embezzlement from the bank. He allegedly misappropriated about 115,529.67 and used funds for personal obligations and overdraft cover. The case, moved from Omaha to Norfolk federal court, lists a 6,000 dollar bond and notes health concerns.
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Neb
W. A. Witsigman
Dent
Nebraska Ater Bank
Cedar Base
Federal Grand Jury
Omaha
Nick Bank
United States
Healy
Cedar
Mr. Wits
Bronx City
Neoe
Witsigman
Norfolk Division
Federal Court
Reccey
N New National Bank
Dla
Ecimena
House Fire Alarm Incites Sleepy Refusal to Wake
Washburn Nov 7 A pioneer resident Thomas Hendrickson slept through a house fire until firemen bashed in his door and found him asleep in a rocking chair. He remonstrated calmly asking for less noise. The crew circled and sang Please Go Way And Let Me Sleep.
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Washburn
Thomas Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Mr. Hendriskagn
French aviator flies upside down at Versailles aerodome
Maurice Chevillard, a French aviator, imitated Adolphe Pegoud by flying his biplane head downward over the Versailles aerodome. He also performed several other aerial acrobaliam feats.
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Versailles
France
Maurice Chevillard
Adolphe Pegoud
Players Given Judgment in Pittsburgh Club Case
The national baseball commission upheld A. W. Cooper’s claim against the Pittsburgh club. Cooper alleged President Dreyfuss promised $1,560 for the season and $1,000 if retained for the full term. The commission ordered the club to forward the specified amount to the player.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
A. W. Cooper
Pittaburgh
National League
Cooper
Dreyfuss
Nona Commission
Pittsburgh
Charlton Plans to Prove Innocence at Lake Como Trial
Como Italy November Merter Charlton, jailed for the 1910 murder of his wife at Lake Como, is advised by counsel Guivanni Perso and psychologist Billo Catapano in a lengthy discussion on defense strategy and the evidence regarding his alleged irresponsibility.
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Como
Italy
Merter Charlton
Lake Como
Guivanni Perso
Billo Catapano
Ve Chariton
Train wreck near Oroville after landslide
Train No. 1 on the Western Pacific line plunged into a landslide 23 miles north of Oroville California. Engineer John McGraw is fatally injured and Fireman A Jones is seriously hurt.
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Oroville
Cal
Western Pacific Railroad
Paouma-Pacific Express
Here
John McGraw
A. Jones
Senate confirms Tracy RB as New Sharon postmaster
Washington November 6 in executive session the Senate confirmed Tracy RB Cenaree as postmaster at New Sharon. The action follows confirmation processes for appointments in federal offices and extends patronage to the New Sharon community through a postal leadership role.
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Washington
Senate
Tracy
Cenaree
New Sharon, A
Nurse Saves Fire-Crazed Woman From Drowning
Washington report details Martha Novick an immigrant who fled Werning Volturno danger and nearly lost her life in New York Bay. Nurse Anna Olsen plunged into icy waters to rescue her and was celebrated by Surgeon General Blue with recommendations for a new aid program.
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Washington
Martha Novick
New York Bay
Herolam
Anna Olsen
Surgeon General Blue
Public
Oleeo
Huerta Stands Pat as Forces Clash in Mexico
Reports from Paso del Norte indicate Huerta will not resign as U.S. and Mexican actions unfold. Federal troops repulsed a rebel attack on Ciudad Juarez, while Huerta's government faces pressure from Washington on embargo and recognition debates in Mexico City and Vera Cruz.
Battleships Ordered to Stay in Mexican Waters
Washington November 7 The battleships Louisiana New Hampshire and Michigan of the second division of the Atlantic fleet were ordered to remain at Veracruz awaiting the arrival of the third division. California remains in Pacific Mexican waters, while Pittsburgh was to relieve California. The cruiser Chester at Philadelphia navy yard was ordered to wait for Veracruz to replace heavier battleships. Chester, a light-draft fast ship, will assist smaller craft in shore operations and maintain wireless contact with Arlington via the wireless towers. Secretary Daniels said the Chester deployment is part of a plan to substitute cruisants for heavy battleships in Mexican waters and will be phased in gradually.
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Washington
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Michlin
Attle Fleet
Veracruz
California
Pacific
Pittsburgh
Callifornia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Chester
Vera Crus
Arlington
Daniels
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Boeve
Father of wireless dies in London today
London, Nov. 6. Bill William Henry Gece, known as the father of wireless telegraphy, died here today at age 60. He introduced the telephone and the talking machine into England and was inventor of many telegraph and telephone devices. For years he served as engineer in chief and electrician to the postal service and as president of the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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London
William Henry Gece
England
Leder
Will
Ritial
Institute of Civil Engineers
French bankers face loss under new American income tax
Paris reports bankers fear the 1 percent income tax will hit them hard as they hold about 95 million in coupons from American securities. Observers debate how the tax will be collected and its effect on French financial institutions amid unsettled details.
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Paris
Aia
German Battleships Head to South American Waters
Germany orders the newest Katt Kaiser and Koenig Albert along with the cruiser Strasby to depart in early December for South American waters in what is described as a tent voyage. The move is viewed as evidence of rising Anglo German tensions and could position ships for potential service on the Mexican coast if needed.
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Germany
Berlin
Katt Kaiser
Koenig Albert
Strasby
Mexican
North Sea
Great Britain
Federals Retake Captured Towns Looted by Rebels
Mexico City reports federal troops re-occupied Montemorejon Caderella Jimines and General Teran after rebels seized them near Monterey in Nuevo Leon. Governor Botello says rebels burned and looted indiscriminately causing heavy damage.
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Mexico City
Montemorejon
Caderella Jimines
General
Rebola
Insurgents Delay Assault Amid Diplomacy Talks
At Eagle Pass Texas on November 7 constitutionalists halted a pro attack on Piedras Negras while analysts weigh U S influence. Reported mobilizations show both federals and constitutionalists shifting forces to Monterey as diplomatic efforts unfold.
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le Pass
Tex
Lennete
Piedras Negras
Wren
Eagle Pass
Monterey
Silver 60 Cent Coins Made Legal Tender in Mexico
Mexico City on November 7 reports President Huerta issued a decree making silver 60 cent pieces legal tender and recognizing bank notes of the Bank of London and the National Bank. The move aims to counter the high exchange rate and the tendency to melt down silver coins with more than the metal content.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Clement
United States
Washington
United Sttes
Bank of London
National Bank
Soldiers Remain Prisoners Under Hague Treaty
Los Angeles Calif November 7 The writ of habeas corpus for 308 Mexican border soldiers imprisoned at Fort Rosecrans San Diego was denied by Judge Olin Welborn The court ruled under the Hague treaty that soldiers who crossed the international line after battles in Mexico must stay in custody until the revolution ends An outcome that leaves the prisoners in custody in California facilities
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Los Angeles
Cay
Moz Federal
Fort Rosecrans
San Diego
Olin Welborn
United States District Court
Mexico
Rebels Threaten Chihuahua After Monterey Attack Renewed
Vera Cruz November 7 reports say rebels threaten Chihuahua and that operations near Monterey have been renewed in force, signaling heightened danger for the border region and ongoing insurgent activity.
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Chihuahua
Vera Crus
Monterey
New Bishop Installed in Superior Wis Place
In Superior Wisconsin on November 7 a ceremony installed Rt Rev Ko eowdekia as bishop. The event drew over 100 priests several bishops and hundreds of Catholic men and members in attendance as the new bishop succeeded the prior bishop who recently resigned.
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Cathole
de Milwau
Rt. Rev
Ko Eowdekia
Per Rinner
National W. C. T. U Elects Its Officers
At Asbury Park New Jersey on November 7 the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union re elected officers including President Lillian M. Steves of Portland Maine and Miss Anna Gordon Evanston Illinois. The session paid tribute to Frances E. Willard founder of the union with praise from Mrs Cora Beuderry of New York.
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Asbury Park
N. J
National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Lillian M. Steves
Portland
Anna Gordon
Evanaton
Ill
Frances P. Parks
Evanston
Elisabeth Preston
National Convention of the Union
Mra
Cora BE. Beuderry
New York
Mine Willard
Frances Willard
Fort Dodge Woman Arrested for Forged Checks
Dee Molew, la November 7. Mrs Catharine Leddy of Fort Dodge was arrested last night for passing three forged checks totaling 46 dollars. Leddy said a train acquaintance drugged her and forced her to pass the checks. she claims another woman influenced her to act against her will.
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Dee Molew
Catherine Leddy
Fort Dodge
Omaha demands lower grain rates in northwest region
Washington reports Omaha residents press ICC complaint against Northern Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines over excessive discriminatory grain rates from Montana to Omaha Council Bluffs and surrounding points via joint routes not exceeding rates to other marketed destinations. The filing cites rate abuses affecting Montana to Omaha routes.
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Omaha
Iterstate Commerce Commission
Northern
Pacffc
Chicago Hurlington & Quincy
Montana
Maha
Booth Qmaha
Council
Bluffa
Uskock
Sioux City Idea Is Hit With Teachers
Des Moines reports 3400 attendees at the State Teachers convention by noon. A featured talk by Superintendent Clark of Missouri discusses improving Blouse City schools to develop teachers and pupils.
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Sioux City
Des Moines
Clark
Miours Lly
Blouse
Supreme Court Upholds Lemon Freight Rates
Washington November 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission order setting lemon freight rates from California to the Atlantic seaboard to 81 a box was upheld by the Supreme Court in a memorandum by Chief Justice White. The decision cites four previous rulings that questions of rate reasonableness based on mere facts fall to the ICC, not the courts.
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Washington
Interstate Commission
California
Atlantic Seaboard
Cour
White
Interstate Commerce Commission
Government asks real dissolution of alleged trust
In St Paul on November 6 special assistant to the attorney general Edwin P Grosvenor opened final arguments for dissolving the International Harvester Co before the U S district court He urged dissolution to prevent any fragment from acquiring ownership of multiple stockholders companies He argued the firm is a combination in restraint of trade and monopoly and should be safeguarded against reestablishment by interlocking directors He cited the Supreme Court or rule of reason and Standard Oil and Tobacco decisions deeming combinations unlawful that suppress competition
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St. Paul, Minn
Edrwin P. Grosvenor
Attroney General
McReynolds
International Harvester Company
United States District Court
Grosvenor
International Harvester
Supreme Court
Arguments Made At St. Paul Before the District Court
In St Paul Minnesota on November 6 the government and Harvester defense argued the final fee in the Sherman Act case to dissolve International Harvester. Government counsel led by Attorney General McReynolds urged disintegration to restore competition after the 1902 formation of the company controlled about 30 percent of the U S market for binders mowers and related implements. The brief seeks an injunction to prevent further consolidation and to ensure competitive conditions in the industry.
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ST. Paul
District Court
Minn
United States District Court
International, Harvesters &8 & Monopolia
Burk Eye
Robert 8. Taylor
James C. McReynolds
Erwin P. Grosvenor
Joseph R. Darling
Department of Justice
He Harvester Company
William D. McHugh
Frank B. Kellogg
Edgar A. Bancroft
John P. Wilson
Phillip A. Post
Victor A. Remy
W. M. Bullwell
Chicago
McReynolds
the Harvester Company
United States
Harvesters deny competition has been harmed
Chicago on November 6 the Harvested company defended its market position stating no rivals have been driven to the wall. In a brief by its counsel the firm argued that over the last four years new competitors with more than 40 million in aggregate capital entered the harvester business and that there is no evidence of monopoly or unfair practices.
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Chicago
International Harvester
Ite
Woman attorney gets record fee of 26650
Chicago November 4 a check for 25660 the remainder of a fee of 44000 said to be the largest ever paid for a woman attorney was handed Mrs Mary E Miller at a luncheon who will give for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst The payment is the final net of litigation conducted on behalf of heirs to the estate of Judge William Urons.
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Chicago
Mary E Miller
Emmeline Pankhurst
Heira
Willian Urons
Yeggs Blow Safe in Cumberland Office
In Cumberland Indiana two men blew a safe in a local office at about 3 o clock in the morning. They escaped by automobile toward the west. Investigators found a bank book and other items under a depot platform. Cash and stamps were taken, with losses estimated around 140 dollars. Authorities pursue leads as clues are collected.
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Pontotloo
Cumberland
Coal Dust Toll in Mine Disaster Reported at Canon Fuel
Official statement cites 263 lives lost in October 24 collapse at Mine No. 4 of Canon Fuel Co. Wreck described as caused by coal dust. investigation led by state inspector Euww Di Beddow. Names, dates, and locations drawn from limited release.
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Luneonn
N. MM
Canon
Beddow
Idapeotor
Hibernian Leader Mallick Martin Dies in Baltimore
Baltimore obituary notes the death of Mallick Martin, former Hallogal president of the Ai vent Order of Libertine. Born May twenty, 1 year ago, his passing marks the end of a long public life in circles associated with Irish American fraternal groups.
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Baltimore
Mallick Martin
Hallogal
Aivent Order of Libertine
Tage Lay
T'Uenty Mays
Investigators vindicate Judge Lindsey in Denver probe
The Denver Taxpayers Association committee report clears Judge Lindsey and his court after six weeks of inquiry. It rebukes anonymous accusers from alleged reform groups, noting rumors about past duties but finding no substantiated misconduct. Signed by W. F. Symington Hermid Ford H. S. Vaughn and Mrs. A. B. Englund.
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Elf
Taxpayers Association
Lindsey
Quisaing
Iail
Hosrile
Denver Taxpayers’ Associaon
Lindney
W. F. Symington
Hermid Ford
H. S. Vaughn
Mra. A. BE. Englund
Woman's Protective League
The
Beast
Policemen Resign Rather Than Act in Strike Turmoil
Indianapolis, Nov 6. Thirty patrolmen resigned to avoid riding street cars and guarding strikebreakers. A 60 man squad protested guarding a car prepared to start but traffic resumption was abandoned and officers returned to patrol. Rioting prevention methods discussed by Sheriff Portteus and a businessmen committee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Portteus
Sale of firearms halted by Mayor Shank
Indianapolis Nov 6 special precautions against violence were taken amid a street car strike and election crowds. Police and sheriff deputies guarded the city while a court suit sought to annul the traction company's franchise. Mayor Shank supported police, urged dealers to restrict gun sales, and defended a policeman who refused to ride in street cars to aid strikebreakers.
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Shank Indianapolis
Ind
Portteun
Robert I. Todd
The
Traction Company
Shank
Barna
Tte
Protteus
Albert (. Pearson
Cara
Bhonk
India
Ivesa
Railroad fireman kills wife in park then shoots self
In Kansas City Missouri a railroad fireman Charles Skord formerly of Hedford Indiana shot and killed his wife in City Park yesterday and then killed himself. A man later found with bullet wounds in his stomach gave the name John Northrick but denied any connection with the shooting and could not explain his wounds.
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King
Kanaas City
Kan
Charles Skord
Hedford
Ird
John Northrick
Tomach
WIFE CITES HUGBAND IN ALIMONY CONTEMPT CASE
Los Angeles state reports Hobert Davia a New York baking powder maker cited in superior court for contempt over $10,000 back alimony to his wife Jennie W. Davia. Davia claimed he did not owe the money but ordered his treasurer to pay the sum to her to avoid further court summons.
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Los Angeles
Hobert DD
Davia
New York
Superior Court
Jennie W. Davia
Mire Davie
Severu
Train Drops Into Stream Near Richmond
A freight train derailed and plunged into a stream near Richmond Virginia. The accident left the engineer injured and several cars overturned blocking the tracks. Rescuers were summoned as crews assessed damage and controlled repairs.
Trial Shifts to Case Involving Child's Death
In Muinoipolis Mine, Viola, a 14 year old girl, faces trial on charges tied to the death of a younger child. The case centers on alleged actions leading to the fatal incident and the custody of the girl during proceedings.
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