Coast defense gun becomes obsolete amid modern artillery shifts
A once formidable 16 inch coast defense gun built at Watervliet Arsenal a dozen years ago at Band y Hook is retired as high velocity 11 inch guns take precedence. The gun will be dismantled and its role folded into Panama Canal defenses as military needs evolve.
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Nebraska Troops to Meet Navajo Indians
Major Beecher B. Ray arranged transport for 324 officers and men from Robinson Neb to join a peacekeeping action with the Navajo at Fort Wingate. The force travels via Chicago Northwestern to Denver then to Fort Wingate with Fort Robins dispatching Twelfth Cavalry as escort to General Scott's mission.
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Iron Dyke Rescues 30 From Burning Steamer Scotadyke
The British battleship Iron Duke rescued 20 passengers and crew from the burning steamer Scotadyke off the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. The fire started in a grass deck cargo and spread rapidly, exposing boats and panicked passengers before the Iron Duke’s crew secured all lives safe.
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Brave Balmes Crew Rescued After Five Days of Fire
New York reports three names stand out in Balmes bravery tale. Captain Juan Ruise and his five crew fought flames aboard Balmes for five days then steered the vessel safely into St Georges harbor Bermuda. Michacila translated messages from rescuers and kept watch on duty. Officers opened holds, cut holes, and fed water through hoses to quell the blaze.
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Sado Steamer Fire Reported at Yokohama Harbor
Wireless message from the Japanese steamer Sado says cargo in No 4 hold is on fire after leaving Beattie on November 4. One steamer is expected to reach Yokohama on November 22 to assist.
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Thaw Face to Court as Extradition Case Moves Forward
In Concord New Hampshire November 20 1924 K Thaw returns to the same apartments under joint custody of United States Marc E P Nute and Sheriff A Holden Drew. After a long hearing Judge Edgar Aldrich approves steps altering his habeas corpus status with New York to answer within seven days Thaw to reply within five days then arguments on constitutional questions commence possibly leading to an appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
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Four Regiments Kept In Camp At Fort Bliss
Washington D C Nov 19 after a conference with Senator Sheppard and Representative Henry Texas Secretary Garrison decided four men would remain at Fort Bliss War Department telegraphed instructions for the Second and Fifth cavalry already at Fort Bliss to stay with the Tenth and Fifteenth units
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Producer and Consumer Meet to Tackle Cost of Living
New York on November 19 reports a meeting at Governor Glynn’s suggestion where producers, carriers, and consumers discussed reducing living costs. Committees were to study market conditions and seek cooperation from labor and land mortgage groups to aid the effort.
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Petition Rejected Over Saloons in Plymouth County
In LeMars Iowa the Plymouth County board rejected a petition to ban saloons citing 363 names over the required 3336. Anti-saloon forces withdrew 881 names and challenged others on technical grounds. Saloons would affect towns including Oyens Kingsley Merrill Akron Hinton Struble and Merrill if the vote proceeds.
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Senate to Report Three Bank Bills to It
Washington Nov 20 The Senate Banking and Currency Committee prepares three bank bills for the Senate with a Glass bill blocked by a split committee and two administration and Hitchcock drafts to be offered as amendments. Debates over currency reform focus on reserves shifts and transition provisions as banks adjust to the new system with regional banks and federal reserve notes.
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Hammerstein Loses Suit Against Daughters in State Court
Albany N Y Nov Oscar Hammerstein the New York impresario today lost a case in the state court of appeals. Years ago Mrs Hammerstein sued for divorce and they agreed he should pay her 200 weekly for life and their two daughters 100 each weekly after her death assigned shares of his amusement company stock. Upon her death he refused to pay the daughters and brought replevin to recover the securities. He lost in the lower court and appealed. all judges concurred.
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Pennsylvania's Men to Merge Labor Ahead of Meetings
Pittsburgh November 1. Railroad men indicate 40000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers east of Pittsburgh will be merged into a single labor organization. Details will be set at meetings scheduled for next Sunday.
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Beet Sugar Men Elect Chic Nov Election
A meeting of beet sugar manufacturers in Chicago selected officers at the conference. Jehn JL How of Banouclaco was named secretary and treasurer Palmer of Tru Palmer Chicago was named president.
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Court Rules Futures Trading as Gambling in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that dealings to futures on the Board of Trade constitute gambling and are void. The decision involves Milwaukee customers seeking to recover money from a commodities firm. The ruling centers on whether speculative futures sales violate the state constitution and public policy.
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Rebels Advance Prompt Flee to Vera Cruz Amid Mexican Turmoil
Foreigners flood Vera Cruz as rebels press on Orizaba and Tampico. chaos feared if Huerta resigns. Reports state Orizaba fortifications strengthen while Veracruz ships load for coastal defense. Fighting reported near Aculdad Victoria with 22 dead and 600 federal troops in the garrison at times.
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Washington Debates Mexican Tensions and Blockade Talk
President Wil pon and cabinet discuss Mexican situation amid hopes the new congress will heed U S warnings. Officials consider blockade risk and patience urged as Vera Cruz isolation fears rise. Bryan hears reports the Vera Cruz line may be disrupted by Huerta decrees or revolutionary actions.
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Barnard Girl Dies After Blood Donation Attempts
New York, Nov 14. Edith M. died despite blood donations from students and health workers. Her father sought blood through the Salvation Army but could not find suitable donors. Friends of the dying girl volunteered, but the operation proved unsuccessful.
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Selections of land in Written States drawn at North Platte
The land entries for the Written States reserve, drawn at North Platte on October 8, began this morning. None of the three numbers was presented by its holders within twenty minutes, then the next three numbers went to their holders. Hans Dub of Comins received the fifth, selecting section 9 in town 1, and Odell Crounse of Nubonee held the sixth, choosing section 1 in town 1. both followed by others as listed.
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Mexico Congress Organizing Amid Huerta Tensions
Report notes the formation of Huerta’s new congress with a temporary senate chairman and credentials committees. Foreign observers show no anti-American unrest, while Washington signals potential resignation after ratification of acts, as Mexican officials doubt armed intervention.
Renewal of Negotiations Likely in Mexico Conflict
Nogales Nov 19 The renewal of talks between William Bayard Hale acting for President Wilson and Venustiano Carranza chief of the constitutionalists was considered likely today despite yesterday’s reported differences with Carranza’s minister Francisco Escudero. Escudero’s statement that lifting the U S embargo on arms is no longer essential to the movement was a notable shift as Huerta forces suffered key defeats at Juarez.
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Carter Confesses Guilty to Bigamy in Minnesota Court
Arthur H. Carter once married to Zelma Bondeson admitted to bigamy in district court Minneapolis on November 17. The former court official and Nye’s ex son in law received a determinate sentence with a minimum of over years in the state prison.
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Law Costs Women Jobs As New Hours Law Bites
Philadelphia reports the new Pennsylvania law limiting work for women risks forcing hundreds of hotel female workers from their jobs this week. It restricts work to 64 hours per week and 10 hours per day with at least one day off in seven, sparking concern over employment in city hotels.
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Final conference in diplomatic parleys with Mexico ends near noon
William Bayard Hale began at noon today what was regarded as probably the final conference of the diplomatic parleys between the American government and the Mexican constitutional ity.
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States Righters To Get A Battle On Conservation
Washington nov 19 it became clear at the National Conservation convention that a sharp fight is likely over federal policies as state rights advocates oppose perceived government control of forest and water resources. Charles L Pack warned against equating conservation with reservation and urged defeating the push for state control of vast properties while Marie Boardman proposed funding for first aid training in lumber camps. A forest utilization panel also warned that lumber waste would persist without better markets cheaper transport and sound timber use.
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Field Heads National Association of Conservation
Washington Nov 19 The National Association of Conservation closed its season with officers elected President George W Field of Boston Vice President Henry A Harker Providence BR L Secretary F W Rane Beaton The group by resolution urged blue sky legislation to protect inexperienced small investors and curb promoter fraud in risky stock ventures.
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London Police Nab Four Young Robbers in Londonderry Plot
Manchester New Hampshire Nov. 11. Police arrested four young men who allegedly plotted to rob Orrin Clark's Londonderry home. The suspects Ralph K Howard Ray A Howard James McKinley and Thomas Clark were aged under 18 and offered no resistance after officers surrounded the house during the night.
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Garrison Calls for Army Respect in Peace Times
Secretary of War Garrison urged greater public regard for the army at a Lotus Club dinner, saying Americans as a whole do not treat the armed forces with proper altitude or respect, even amid peacetime. He spoke on army effectiveness during times of peace.
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Tuberculosis Day Endorsed by Leaders and Public urged
Washington November 18 observance of tuberculosis day December 7 is expected to be more general this year with letters from Cardinal Farley and Gibbons endorsing the movement. The officials hope the fraternity will help conquer tuberculosis and yellow fever as part of the public health push.
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Famous Vocal Teacher Madame Castrone Marchesi Dies at 87
London reports the death of Madame Castrone Marchesi Della Rajati aged 87 known as the most famous vocal teacher since Madame Marchesi. She studied in Frankfort on the Main and taught in gateway offices after her marriage to Balva de Cavalieri De Castrone Marchesi.
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Fire Hero Held as Suspect in City Fires
Chicago report says Clement Thatcher, a postal clerk once hailed as a hero for waking residents during a February apartment fire, was arrested last night on suspicion of starting four fires Sunday morning. The blazes broke out within an hour, all within a few blocks. Thatcher reportedly reported two of them.
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Mail train bandit robs clerks on Shore Line limited
A masked bandit takes control of a Santa Fe mail car on the Southern Pacific Shore Line limited from Los Angeles to San Francisco, bound clerks with ropes and sacks for over an hour, rifling registered mail while keeping a running dialogue. He pockets loot and escapes as the train nears San Francisco.
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Utility and beauty to join in letter boxes
Washington announces new Post Office letters boxes blending utility and beauty. Ten thousand self emptying boxes will speed mail collection, using curved slides and drop bottom attachments to empty into a bag without hand picking. Pedestals and panels will replace current boxes.
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O Gorman Denies Seeks Murphy's Scalp
New York November 18 United States Senator James O Gorman and partner George Jordon Hart denied plans to overthrow Tammany Hall and remove Murphy. They said there are no circumstances that would provoke such action while O Gorman remains a senator.
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Pencil wound kills woman in Clarksburg West Washington
Mrs. tde Bomerville, aged about 50, died after a pencil in a loaded hand lantern pierced her throat in her home. She fell Saturday and struck her head on a table, the wound proving fatal.
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Import Corn from Ireland and Belfant Steamer Report
A garb of corn from Ireland is delivered by the steamer Hen Corehead from Belfant. Reports say corn imports are now cheaper from livisnd and Montres from Chicago.
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