Ambassadors and riots under wartime telegrams
A wartime telegram claim notes Ambassador Wilson not attacked and cites authorities suppressing riots. It mentions Anton E Rodriguez born in New Mexico as an American citizen and references a wireless message to Taft aboard a warship bound for Panama.
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Fort Leavenworth
Knox
Taft
Panama
Anton E. Rodriguez
New Mexico
Kansas City
Paul Hudson
The
Mexican Herald
J. K. Hudson
Mexico City
Ambassador Wilson
Notes From Labor World Snapshot of Union Activities
Cleveland to get a labor temple Chicago to build a ten story labor temple Pittsburg women form a housekeepers union After July 4 1911 no child under sixteen may work at night in New Jersey factories Vancouver sailors must file grievances with the labor minister then conciliation board Rhode Island unions push to end property voter qualification in state San Jose drug clerks union grows citywide Twenty five thousand plumbers strike in Paris for higher pay and shorter day San Francisco labor council joins national prison labor committee St Paul bakers form a union run bakery New York corset makers organize to press for higher wages and shorter hours Trades and Labor Congress of Canada declines a labor party and lets provinces decide Agnes Nestor Glove Makers Union preacher in Chicago cites women workers International Boiler Makers Union seeks raise from 60 to 76 cents per month referendum planned Oklahoma City cooperative bank chartered with 600000 capital Twelve hundred Luzerne County teachers vote to unionize with AF of L for higher pay and tenure goals
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New Jersey
Vancouver
B. C
Rhode Island
San Jose
California
Paris
France
San Francisco
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
New York
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Agnes Nestor
Glove Makers’ Union
Jenkins Lloyd Jones
United States
International Boiler Makers’ Union
Co-operative Bank and Trust Company
Oklahoma City
Farmers’ Union
Guthrie
Luserne County
Poan
American Federation of Labor
Fire destroys business section in Gresham Wisconsin
Appleton Wis Nov 11 Fire destroyed the business section of Gresham today The loss is estimated at sixty thousand dollars with much of the stock and logs damaged or ruined by the blaze.
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Appleton, Wis
Gresham
Great Channel Storm Reports Many Lives Lost
English Channel gale claims numerous casualties as a French fishing smack sinks with all hands. Devon coast witnesses the storm's deadly toll.
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English Channel
Devon
England
Carroll Wins Iowa Governor Race With 20122 Plurality
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll leads with a 20 122 vote plurality in Iowa as results come in from the November election. Political observers note the margin surpasses early forecasts and signals a decisive win for Carroll in the state.
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Carrole
Iowa
Des Moines
Carroll
Savannah Speed Carnival Opens With Record Potential
Savannah Ga November 11. A two day automobile speed car carnival opens with an eighteen and a half mile course in prime condition and cars tuned to peak efficiency. Light cars compete today while tomorrow features the international road race for the grand prize of the Automobile Club of America.
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Savannah
Automobile Club of America
U. S. Army Captain Arrested in Tokyo for Photographing Forts
Tokyo, Japan November 11 Captain F J Miller of the United States Army was arrested on charges of photographing forts. He was later released by military authorities after his films were examined and deemed unimportant.
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Tokio
Japan
F. J. Miller
United States Army
Billy Knipper Wins Automobile Trophy in Savannah
Billy Knipper driving a Lancas car won the Tiedman trophy race in Savannah Georgia on November 11 securing the prize in the event held today.
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Billy Knipper
Savannah
British steamer Willys sinks off Para Brazil
A British steamer named Willys sank near Para Brazil after an incident in which about 100 passengers and crew were aboard and are reported to have perished. The disaster is reported from London with confirmation that all on board are believed dead.
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London
Willys
Para
Brazil
Revolt in Tripoli Kills 300 French Troops
Natives in Tripoli rise in revolt and 390 French troops in outlying posts are killed. The remaining forces are driven back toward the main body, with reports from Constantinople dated November 11.
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Tripoli
Constantinople
K"tad
Hogan Wins Attorney General Seat In Columbus Contest
Democrat Timothy S. Hogan defeats Republican A. G. Denman in Columbus by about 5 000 votes to capture the attorney general office on November 12.
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Columbus
Timothy S. Hogan
A. G. Denman
Wheeling Doctor Suspect in Arsenic Case Instructions
A Wheeling physician is suspected of guiding Miss Schenk on how to feed arsenic to her husband. The case involves alleged poisoning plans and medical guidance. Police and prosecutors pursue charges as investigators await further details.
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Mis. Schenk
Millionaire Packer Schenk Near Death as Arsenic Arrests Loom
John Schenk, wealth owner from Wheeling, is dying in a hospital while authorities plan arrests. Investigators say a medical student advised arsenic dosage in lithia water. Schenk’s wife remains jailed and silent about the case.
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Lithia
Schenk
Wheeling
West Va
John Schenk
Packer
Standpatier Lafayette Young Favored as Dolliver's Successor
Des Moines reports Gov. Carroll will name a senator to fill the late Johnathan P. Dolliver's term within two weeks. Lafayette Young, editor of the Des Moines Capital, a longtime Republican stalwart, is the likely choice.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Johnathan P. Dolliver
Lafayette Young
Lafe Young
Telegraph
Atlantic
Cummins
Chicago
Cumming
Govrnor
Allison
John F. Lacey
Bond for Dietz Approved in Wisconsin
A $40,000 surety bond was approved for the release of John Dietz in Batt, Claire County Wisconsin. It is expected he will be rearrested soon after release, though his attorney said there should be no difficulty in obtaining additional bail.
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Batt Claire
Wis
John Dietz
Dietz Tagged With 40 000 Bond After Porch Appearance
Hayward Wisconsin reports Dietz appeared on a porch under a 40000 dollar bond as Sheriff Madden served a warrant for the shooting of Patrick McGin. Dietz's attorney raised objections on May 8 1904 and asked if charges would end. bail possibilities ranged up to 150000 dollars. Schultz said Lealie Dietz could post 10000 dollars in a day or two and Mrs Dietz would post bail once her husband is freed.
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Hayward
Wis
Dietz
Madden
Patrick McGin
Schultz
Lealie Dietz
Mra. Dietz
Governor names Lafayette Young U S Senator nominee
At noon Governor Carroll named Lafayette Young editor of the Des Moines Capitol as United States senator to succeed Dolliver. Young, a pronounced standpatter, lives in Des Moines with Senator Cummins, and a big fight is anticipated for his re election when the legislature meets in January. The legislature is split with one third standout, one third progressive, and one third democratic, making a deadlock likely.
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Carroll
Lafayette Young
Des Moines Capitol
United States
Dolliver
Young
Des Moines
Cummins
Four Die In Illinois Coal Mine Explosion at Panama Shaft
Hillsboro Illinois November 11 four men are dead and eleven injured after an explosion in the Shoal Creek company mine shaft at Panama. The blast at 9 this morning imperiled 400 workers with all bodies recovered and badly mangled remains.
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Hillsboro
Ill
Shoal Creek Company
Panama
Ills
Paris Faces Another Flood Threat After Heavy Rains
Paris reports rising Seine levels above danger mark as heavy rains flood lower streets in Nancy and Troy. Local authorities warn of potential further inundation and prepare response measures.
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Paris
Seine
Nancy
Troy
Voting results and Chinese missionaries in trouble
Total vote on the amendments shows county option yes 1272 no 31 and other figures for Headlght Suspension Military law and more. Chinese missionaries in great trouble as mob burns mission houses in Lien Chow Kwongsi province and troops are sent to quell riots near Canton.
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Hong Kong
China
Lienchow Kwongsi Province
Canton
Grand Prize Auto Race Nears Close Finish in Savannah
At the Savannah Grand Prize auto race on November 12 the leading cars stretched a tight battle after three hours. Wagner in a Fiat and his machinist Ferrari were seriously injured when Wagner's Benz overturned on Skidway road, while Depalma in a Fiat posted 4 hours 62 minutes 32 seconds for 346 miles.
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Savannah
Henery
Benz
Wagner
Fiat
Depalma
Nazzaro
Bruce Brown
Ferrari
Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares Nov 24 1910 a Day
Gov Vesey of South Dakota proclaims Thursday November 24 1910 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving urging residents to desist from work and reflect on divine blessings. He notes prosperity peace and moral uplift across the state and nation and quotes prosperity verses about righteousness exalting a nation.
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Pierre
Gov. Vessey
Vessey
South Dakota
Infantile Paralysis Compared to Leprosy in Minnesota
Doctor from University of Minnesota says infantile paralysis is as severe as leprosy, can cause about 400 deaths last year in Minnesota, and stumped doctors during a lecture in Chicago.
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Chicago
Minnesota
EB. E. Robertson
University of Minnesota
Fire damages Mechanical building in Nebraska Capitol campus
Lincoln Neb Nov 12 Fire from a defective wiring caused 5000 dollars damage to the Mechanical building at the university campus. Firemen rushed to prevent spread to adjacent crowded buildings as alarms spread through the city.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lawrence Banner Republican County Leads In State Victory
Lawrence county shows the largest Republican majority in the state with about 1,200 votes. Hamlin county also records a strong Republican gain with Vesey winning by 1,027 as governor and Congressmen Martin and Burke ahead by 1,573 combined over their Democratic opponents in totals of 1,845 and 1,825.
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Lawrence County
Banner County
Hamlin County
Vessey
Martin
Burke
Missing Moscow Man Leaves Note About Plan to Spend
A man from Moscow Russia left a message indicating he planned to spend. Police say the count led to a missing person case as authorities search for him.
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Loto I
Tolstoi Count Fails in Suicide Attempt and Vanishes
Dispatches from Moscow report no trace of Count Leo Tolstoi after he left home on November 11 claiming he would spend his last days in solitary retirement. The Countess Tolstoi made an unsuccessful attempt at self harm.
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Tolstoi
London
Navy
Moscow
Leo Tolstoi
Illinois Democrats to control legislature by one vote
Chicago voters provide Democratic majority in the state senate and house by a single vote margin. Election tallies show Democrats winning enough seats to govern, signaling a narrow legislative edge for the party.
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Chicago
Death of Walter S Yates in Brad dock shooting gallery
Walter Spencer Yates oldest son of Dr and Mrs Walter S Yates nephew of Mr and Mrs Charles Bohn died after a small caliber rifle bullet struck him in Braddock Pennsylvania The injury occurred November 2 at a shooting gallery he lingered in Homeopathic hospital until his death Saturday night Funeral services were at the Episcopalian church and he was buried in Monongahela cemetery Brad dock neighbors recall his unselfish fair minded nature and popularity with youths Learn more about the family and community sympathy.
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Walter Spencer Yates
Walter S. Yates
Charles Bohn
Deadwood
Braddock
Homeopathic
Episcopalian Church
Monongahela
Walter Yates
Carrol
Government to Open Postal Savings Bank at Pekin
The government plans to establish a postal savings bank at Pekin Illinois. If Chicago fulfills certain conditions the city may also gain a bank.
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Pekin
Illinois
Chicago
Robbery victim describes suspect at police station
A Chinaman robbed by a woman on the Bowery was attempting to describe her at the police station.
Woman Sought After Merry Widow Hat In Missing Person Case
A police inquiry follows a remark by John about a woman’s attire. He mentions a Merry Widow hat as authorities seek the woman described, with detective attention centered on fashion details and identification.
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John
Hidden Superstitions Blur Our Modern View
A reflective note on how unseen superstitions permeate daily life yet people resist acknowledging their presence. The piece explores quiet influences shaping beliefs and behavior without explicit naming or details.
Local Expression Tests Friendship Quality
A concise note argues that friendship built only on local expressions is weak. It critiques reliance on shared phrases and social signals, suggesting genuine ties require deeper understanding and time beyond surface speech.
Fun-Imaking Proves A Serious Occupation
An old newspaper note remarks that among pursuits there are few more serious occupations than making fun. The line underscores the value placed on humor and entertainment work.
Pleased Be Drudgery Satire in Popular Sentiment
A fragment notes a voiced remark that pleased be drudgery will never be popular. The line reflects skepticism about labor being admired.
Pug Sacrificed Over Relationship Dispute
Mabel apologizes to Helen as George pressures her or the relationship and Helen must surrender her pug Mary. The fragment hints at a domestic conflict over a pet and a lover.
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Mabel
Helen
George
Mary
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