Dr. M Burney Noted Surgeon Dies in Stockbridge
Harien McHurney a renowned New York surgeon dies suddenly at his Stockbridge home. After nine years in New York practice he retired to the country estate. Renowned for early work on appendicitis and diagnosis, he popularized Meurney's point and helped save many lives through his pioneering treatment insights.
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Mans
Harien McHurney
New York
Nerry Mill
Mc Jurney
McKinley
McBurney
Stockbridge
Tahin Solloaguen
Urney
Commission on Morals Proposed at Minneapolis Session
The International Purity Congress opened in Minneapolis with a principal address urging a national effort to codify public morality laws. Speakers called for a state role in enforcement, abolition of fines, and use of reformatories. policewomen were praised as essential to preventive work and modern public safety efforts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
International Purity Co Arene
Thie Field
Departmenta of Health
Lawa
Vicite
Eastern Morals vs Western Individuals at Brown talk
GM Hroaton Mass reports President W H P Faunce of Brown University spoke to the Hapitat social union on Oriental morality and Western individualism. He urged that in the Orient no individual dares stand alone and warned American independence could cause chaos if cantos fail.
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Cante
India
Orient
Seek New Plan for Electing Officers
In Yue0 Molneti Indiana on November 8 the Todanite Teachers' association debated a major change in officer elections to be by popular vote rather than nominating committee. Insurgents opposing the plan argued it would introduce politics and face strong opposition. Attendance reached 4900, with Roosevelt addressing a crowd near 6000. Prof. J. B. Stout of Mount Vernon was expected to become president unopposed. The educational council and legislative body rejected a recommendation to pause new legislation until laws from the last general assembly are extended for efficiency.
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Aevclation
Teers
Roosevelt
J. B Stout
Mount Vernon
Educational Council
General Assembly
McManigal Near Freedom After Labor Case Statement
Los Angeles authorities say McManigal, the confessed dynamiter tied to the McNanuwra horn case, may be freed soon. District Attorney John D. Fredericks states the informer's removal from county custody is due to the prisoner's poor health as of Monday last.
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Los Angeles
Navy
Ordhey
McManigal
John D
Mredericks
Whwn
Aged Wife of Yale Student Dies in Hartford
Mrs. Lu ima Treat Goddard, 73, widow of horlea A. Goddard a 20 year old Yale student, died at her Hartford home. The marriage in 1908 drew public notice and a conservatorship fight over her estate followed.
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Conn
Luima Treat Goddard
Horlea A. Goddard
Yale
Drewth
Shiidard
Waxicab Chauffeurs Agree to Eight Hour Day
Nearly 1,000 Waxicab chauffeurs at a mass meeting in New York today accepted an eight hour working day offered by their employers, retreating from a ten hour demand and signaling a reduced strike threat. Formerly they toiled twelve hours.
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New York
Fame
Tolay
McFarland Kelley Fight in Chicago Bout Set at Three
Chicago yesterday hosted a bout between Packey McFarland and Kelley as a local promoter announced a return clash. The tightening schedule has three o'clock as the start time for the event next month with details on venue and weight class provided.
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Packey McParland
Liberals Move Toward Nonmilitant Women’s Suffrage Accord
London officials report Liberal leaders seek to include women’s enfranchisement in party policy. Government may back a compromise only if the militant Women’s Social and Political Union is repudiated. Constitutional suffragists tilt toward criticizing militants to gain parliamentary suffrage. Municipal suffrage already exists for women.
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Liberal Party
Women's
Ite
Suffri
Matrimonial fraud case targets woman in warnings from 1904 to 1910
In federal court, Mrs. Leon Alden—alias Mrs. Anna B. Taylor—is accused of using marriage promises to defraud men. W. F. Ridson, KF. Guy, and G. J. Doll say they invested in schemes Mrs. Alden promoted while believing they would marry. Guy testified he gave $1,600. others noted engagements with Alden via ads for a business partner.
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Humanity
Central Western
Leon Alden
Anna B. Taylor
W. F. Ridson
Tarkilo
KF. Guy
Laneaville
Tex
G. J. Doll
Yale
Okla
Alden
Perfect maid honored at Kraemer home in New York
Mary, employed by Mrs. Dr. E. Kraemer for 26 years, was publicly recognized as a “perfect maid” with a party for 26 guests. Luncheon placed Mary at the head, gifts included silver articles, stockings, gloves, and Mr Kraemer gave her $26. The Kraemers praised her work and she received theater tickets and savings investments.
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New York
Mary
Kreamer
Robs Bosses After Locking Self in Safe
In New York a fur importer's clerk Joseph Cohen reportedly confessed to stealing $100 after losing a bet and then locked himself in a trunk to fake a robbery. A firm member freed him and, noting $6,000 worth of furs left behind, Cohen was arrested and confessed.
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New York
Joseph Cohen
Cohen
Anid
Bailey to Seek Texas Gubernatorial Seat
Former U.S. Senator Joseph W. Bailey announces plans to run for Texas governor next year. Campaign remarks indicate aiming to consolidate support, influence party nominees, and shape the state’s stance on prohibition amid a highly contested Democratic primary.
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Bailey
Texas
Austin
Tex
United States
Joseph W. Baileyle
Pulley
Halley
Divorce proceedings abolished in capital court rules
Washington reform abolishes abolition in divorce and annulment cases. All proceedings shall be heard in open court with witnesses examined publicly under the revised rules.
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Washington
Nov
Saint Louis Charter To Provide City Ownership
In St Louis on Nov. 7 the board of free holders drafting the city charter unanimously voted to include four clauses granting city ownership of public utilities. The provisions cover street railways subways and electric lighting plants as well as foundries and lodging houses, with the charter to be submitted to a vote of the people this fall.
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Ht. Louis
Board of Free Holders
City of
St Louis
Ivaldye
Planta
English scientist Wallace dies at 91 in London
Alfred Russell Wallace, famed British naturalist and cofounder of natural selection theory with Darwin, died in London aged 91. He authored over 200 books and monographs and helped shape evolution principles alongside Darwin.
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Engligh
London
Alfred Russell Wallace
Profewor Walle
Darwin
Wallace
Indiana Militia Called to Patrol Capital Streets
Indianapolis November 7 governor Ralston orders entire Indiana militia to Indianapolis amid street car strike. Martial law considered as 2,000 National Guard, including three batteries, rush to city to quell rioting and protect car lines. Labor leaders protest, while strikers urged to avoid violence and seek arbitration and peace.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Ralston
William J. McKee
National Guard
Indiana National Guard
Committee of Citizens
John J. Keegan
M. J. Clawson
Daniel O Reilley Dead A Thaw Defender
New York November 6 Daniel O Reilley lawyer and ex convict died at his home aged 42 He was noted as a defense lawyer in notable criminal cases including the Nan Patterson Petey Hains and Harry K Thaw trials and was an controversial figure decades ago in New York legal circles.
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New York
Daniel O'Reilley
Nan Patterson
Apt
Petey Hains
Harry K. Thaw
Georgia picks congressman Allis in reëlelection bid
Georgia voters select Congressman Allis from Sylvester and nearby areas as a leading candidate in the second district. The report notes park issues and unemployment concerns shaping the race with local support for deirut and firwik figures in Sylvester and nearby communities.
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Allis
Luda Firwik Park
Deuirut
Sylvester
A. Hod Aewry
Georgis
Rifles and ammo seized at Ludlow tent colony chase
In Trinidad Colorado on November 7 a general pursuit returned after a day in Walsenburg and Ludlow. At Ludlow soldiers recovered 36 rifles and pistols and 5 000 rounds of ammunition from the tent colony. An additional ammo box was taken from the Ludlow station agent. Troops searched the colony but found no rifles.
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Colo
Chase
Walsenburg
House
Ludlow
Trainmen Strike Quiet on Sumpter Valley Line
Baker Oregon November 7 train crews on the Sumpter Valley railroad from Baker to Prairie City walked out after alleging the railroad refused to hold a joint committee hearing with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers regarding recent discharge of several trainmen.
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Sumpter Valley Railroad
Baker
Prairie City
Ore
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Four Thousand Vote on Strike in Railroad Spat
Four thousand trainmen on Southern Pacific lines from New Orleans to El Paso vote on a strike. The result to be announced in Houston on November 11 could decide long running disputes between railroad engineers firemen conductors and trainmen that have unsettled months.
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Bouthern Pacific
el Paso
Houston
Railroad
Ite
Strike Ends For 200 Daymakers At Pottery Plants
About 6,000 pottery workers returned to their benches at General Ware Potteries in Newell and Cheater West Virginia and in East Liverpool and Wellsville Ohio after the strike of 200 daymakers was ended by the appointment of no board of arbitration. Arbitration hearings began in Chicago about wage hours and working conditions with 39 points of contention between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and its train men.
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Ohio
Newell and Cheater
W. Va
Wellaville
Chicago
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Defeated Officeholder Beats Boston Editor on Street
In Howton on November 6 Representative Thomas Giblin and Jamon Maguire a Boston newspaper editor clashed on the street. Maguire received a fractured skull and Giblin, defeated for re election Tuesday, is being sought by police.
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Thomas Giblin
Jamon K. Maguire
Maguire
Giblin
Japanese Christians Honor American Bishop
A memorial stone of carved Japanese granite, gifted by Japanese Christians to the late Channing Moore Williams, D. D., once bishop of Japan, will be unveiled at his grave in Richmond today. Dignitaries of the Episcopal Church in America attend. Williams, who died in Richmond in 1910, is regarded as the father of the Christian church in the Orient.
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Richmond
Channing Moore Williams
Japan
Williams
America
Jon
Wilms
Riehinom
Rescuer Promoted to Captain on Patrol Detail
In New York the rescue officer Muuelen Spangen-Kiey was promoted today to captain in command of the crew under Commander Kurtouret. The promotion follows a notable rescue during a recent operation led by Heaton Week and Grower Kurtouret, highlighting steady leadership and crisis response.
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New York
Muuelen Spangen- Kiey
Eamer Cincamayr Kurtouret
Lim
Wolf
Heaton Week
Kurtouret
Uae
Capitalist Amory Dies at 78 in Houston Mus
The death of Charles W. Amory a textile manufacturer and capitalist was announced today in Houston Mus He was 78 years old.
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Mus
Chares W. Amory
Capitallat
Amory
Regional banks to be owned by public under new currency bill
Washington reports the Senate banking committee adopted a plan to have regional banks owned by the public and controlled by the government. The compromise sets nine directors per regional bank with five named by the Federal Reserve and four by the banks, aligning with White House aims and easing House provisions. The move clears path for agreement and progress on the currency bill.
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Senate Banking Committee
White House
Vanderlip
Senator Weeks
Government Federal Reserve Board
Schiff Condemns Eastern Bankers for Their Attitude
New York November 7 Jacob H Schiff banker told members of the chamber of commerce that the financial system must be adjusted soon or a serious situation will arise. He urged proper amendment of currency measures and criticized eastern opposition as partisanship rather than statesmanship.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Chamber of Commerce
East
Owen alarmed by an amendment to his bill
Washington lawmakers wrangled over a new feature aimed at centralizing half the banking reserves in regional banks under a federal system. Senator Owen voiced alarm, warning the plan would hamper regional rediscount operations as Reed Hitchcock backed the scheme with Republican support. The committee adjourned with the fate of the bill unresolved and talk of a possible Democratic caucus to weigh progress.
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Administration
Senate
Owen
Iphia
Federal Reserve Board
Henator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Hitchcock
Benatora Owen
Pomerene
Hollin
O'dorman
Shafroth
Senate approves probe of Lamantre & Naashville rail links
The Senate passed Senator Luke Lee's resolution to investigate relations between Lamantre and Naashville Railroad and allied lines to Covslan to determine if anti trust laws have been violated after a brief debate.
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Luke Lee
Lamantre & Naashville
Covslan
Senate
Ambassador Reaches Peking to Present Credentials
Dr. Paul Samuel Relosch of Madison Wisconsin arrives in Peking as the new American minister to China He will present credentials to President Yuan Shikai in a few days providing a formal start to his duties in Beijing
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Peking
Paul Samuel Relosch
Madison, Wis
Ching
Yuan Shi Kai
Slavery of Children Described by Official
Chicago official Nelson reports abuse in Vermont homes where children ages six to seven are awakened before dawn and forced to work long hours at arduous tasks. He calls tenement conditions a form of servitude worse than factory labor and urges action to protect children.
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Chicago
Tulay
Nelson
Caucus order may aid currency bill debate in Senate
Washington report on the Senate banking committee amid deep splits between administration backers and opposition Republicans and Democrats. Leaders plan another meeting to push a Democratic caucus bill, with Owen Hollis Pomerene and Shafroth drafting a report aligning with administration aims despite coalition resistance.
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Senate Banking Committee
Owen
Hollie
Pomerene
Shafroth
Reed
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
White House
Kern
Banking Committee
Big Tim Sullivan Murder Unfolds In London Clue
London officials report a possible murder of New York politician Big Tim Sullivan rather than death by suicide or accident. A suspect is sought and New York police indicate strong evidence of a political vendetta. The body may have been placed on railroad tracks after killing.
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Big Tim” Sullivan
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Wet and Dry Opinions Divide Illinois Women
In Peoria on November the Lines Equal Suffrage Association faced a tense meeting amid rumors the movement may split into dry and wet factions. A nominating committee prepared a ticket to be presented tomorrow, signaling possible rifts, while Grave Withurn Trout was expected to be renominated for president.
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Peoria
Equal Suffrage
Tomorow
Etty
Pennsylvania Defeats Good Roads Bond Issue
Local returns show Pennsylvania voters defeating the Good Roads bond issue by a substantial margin. Early reports indicate widespread county support against the proposal, with tallies suggesting a defeat across most regions and a majority against the 850 million plan.
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Tammany Kicked Out by New York Voters
In New York the Tammany machine suffered a crushing defeat as John Purroy Mitchel won the mayoralty and McCall trailed across boroughs. Upstate districts rebuked Tammany. Sulzer was re elected to Albany amid impeachment fallout. Earlier returns show a strong Republican and progressive tilt in the state legislature.
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John Purroy Mrene
Fuston Crosne Fdwant
E. McCall
Tamany
H Ward
Russell
Sociallet
McCall
Tammany
Fustontats
John Purroy Mitchel
New York City
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House
Massachusetts
Congress
Calvin D. Page
William H. Wilder
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Ohio Defeats Short Ballot and A Day Territory Bill
Ohio voters defeated most state measures in yesterday's election with two exceptions. Unofficial returns show women may hold office in institutions serving women and children and the exemption of municipal bonds from taxation as carrying. Short ballot proposals failed by large margins while the liberal and anti saloon initiatives were defeated. Four Ohio cities elected socialist mayors including Coshocton Hamilton Martins Ferry and Shelby.
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Columbus
Coshocton
Hamilton
Martins Ferry
Shelby
Mad King Otto Is No Longer Ruler
Munich, Bavaria, Nov 6 The insane King Otto of Bavaria has been deposed after 27 years on the throne. Prince Regent Ludwig proclaims himself King Ludwig II under a new Bavarian law. Otto, born April 27 1848, succeeded Ludwig I who drowned himself in 1884.
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Bavaria
Otto
Ludwig
Ludwig II
Ludwig I
Starnberg Lake
Inspection trip planned for canal work by New York party
Washington November 6 The house committee on appropriations led by Chairman tegerald will dispatch a New York party on Saturday to conduct an official inspection of the Panama canal The group is expected to return to Washington by December 1
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House Committee On Appropriations
Tegerald
New York
Panama Canal
Ambassador Spring-Rice Returns From Manchester Visit
Ambassador Sir Villiers Arthur Spring-Rice leaves Manchester for Washington this evening, returning to the capital with Sir Tyrell, a private secretary to Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey.
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Huston
Hintich
Vevll Arthur Spring-Rice
Moston
Washington
Tyrell
Edward Grey
Troops Ordered to Prepare for Movement at Tucson
Nogales Ariz Nov 6 Malvera commanding the Malted State troops on louder patrol received orders to day to prepare the equipment for field service to move toward headquarters at Tucson and to receive urgent requests for immediate movements of troops and material.
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Ariz
Milvera
Hiv Bela
Tuscon
Alu
Davidson Named Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent
William Medard Davidson elected superintendent of Pittsburgh public schools for four years. Davison to serve with a yearly salary of 99008, succeeding Heeter. He resides in Washington and assumes duties immediately as district leadership changes.
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Heeter
Pittsburgh
Williamn Medard Davidson
Schoola of
Washington
Pitsburgh
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