Over 200 Miners Entombed After New Mexico Mine Blast
In Dawson New Mexico a catastrophic explosion trapped more than 200 miners with 284 believed entombed. Rescue teams with Americans Arthur English and Walter Johnson among the living faced hazardous dust and shifting conditions as workers fought to reach survivors. By morning 16 miners were reported alive and dozens more were still missing as crews pressed to ventilate and locate victims.
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New Mexico
Mpewnes
N. M
Almoa x
Cnn
Satiahe
Arthur Engish
Walter Johnson
James Douglas
Nurrving & Company
Bhat & Mveat
Lane
Denver
Reacuera
J Mlannes
B. L
Delayed Execution of John for Murder Reported
Delayed hanging for John in the prison schedule caused by unseen complications. The article notes the unfulfilled execution time and mentions other inmates and authorities unable to proceed without further delays.
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John Eeus
Steen Renee
Skirtless Bathing Suits Urged at City Health Meeting
Chicago officials discuss beach attire after a police arrest triggers a health committee session. Alderman William Nance leads the meeting to consider banning shirtless or segregated sunbathing for women as part of local beach regulations.
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Chicago
Ly Foun
William ©. Nance
Eee We Latove
South Park
Nipher Challenges Earth Magnetic Theory With Wind Effect Study
Prof F E Nipher of Washington University, speaking at the Academy of Generals in St Louis, described Lake Huron experiments suggesting earth magnetic field variations arise from wind rain and cloud shadows blocking solar radiation. Colleague Prof Boo endorsed the work linking air disturbances to magnetic needle shifts and auroral activity.
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Bt. Louis
F. E. Nipher
Washington University
Academy of Gelonves
Lake Huron
Nipher
Tor. T. J. Fee
Ae Island Naval Observatory
Boo
Academy
Verne
Senator Morgani Bulkeley Plans Court Appeal
Hartford report states former United States Senator Morgani Bulkeley will appeal to the courts from the Massachusetts public utilities board ruling regarding provision of the 1,000,000 bond house for the New Haven railroad.
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Hartford
Conn
United States
Morgani. Bulkeley
Massachusetts Public Utilities Board
New Haven
Laurence Duke Held by Court in Manslaughter Case
Laurence Duke nephew of tobacco magnate Brodie Duke was arraigned for manslaughter in Hearth Washington October 22. He allegedly drove intoxicated, struck and killed four men, and received a bond for the next hearing.
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Laurence Duke
Brodie Duke
Ant
Neat
Duny
Ormellon Aled Ugalinet
Freezing to death in Milwaukee discovery in October
A six year old boy, William Wola, was found frozen and rigid, with the belief that a man may have suffered an electro shock and staggered to a porch to die. A naphthaline machine built at Creuset works in pelghs eighteen tons developed power, with water scarce.
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Milwaukee
Wit
William Wola
Creuset
Pelghs
Nine year old question on negro representation stirs New York scene
A chaotic record from New York dated October 29 notes a long contention over negro representation, elections, and seating, with mentions of a bishop and a draft resolution. It also references an announcement about a replacement and a Spokane preacher connected to Bateapella and Capers.
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New York
Tenn
Spokane
Bateapella
Ate
oOphia
B. Capers
Aves Tommy Ache and Arrest in Marion
In Marion Ohio Claude D Walters was arrested after a clash related to a novel aes or punishing scheme. The report notes the accused faced the issue of giving work houses in the area and allegations of withholding food.
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Marion
Ohio
Claude D. Walters
Bacilli Hoax of Blackmailers Exposed as Ruse
Chicago October 13 reports reveal a fake blackmail plot claiming to carry lethal bacilli. A letter to Mrs Julius Rosenwald of Highland Park threatened deadly germs and demanded 26000 dollars, with the sender asserting a cure existed. The attempt was traced to a standard forgings executive family in Highland Park.
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Bacilli
Chicago
Ly Bael
Julius Rosenwald
Frede
Highland Tis
Heraioen
Wan
Steele
Highland Park
Accomene
Grant Park
Breele
Standard Forgings Company
North Shore
Sade
Unit States
Society of
Wisconsin studies bedbug role in disease spread
Madison Oct 22 University of Wisconsin launches a scientific investigation into the bedbug to determine its role in spreading cholera-like illness and typhoid fever, assessing its impact on public health.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Plan to Govern Philippines Proposed by International Council
Mohonk Lake, Oct. 4. A proposal from A. G. Lanier of Richmond urges an international council to govern the Philippines. The council would include the United States and major powers, with native troops supervising local matters. Disputes would go to an external tribunal, and the Filipinos could later gain self rule, ending the council.
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Mohonk Lake
Philippines
International Council
Lake Mohonk
Russia
Japan
Erie
Ee Rouse von Branaith Jowes
Pativen
Lanier Inks
Meerste
Ialands
Beas
Lanier Beeves
En Council
Vanderlip Proposes Great Central Bank Plan
Washington October 24. President Frank A Vanderlip of National City Bank testified before the Senate committee outlining a banking plan. He proposed a central bank with guaranteed dividends or government bonds to cover capital, a proposal that caused a strong reaction in Washington and drew comparisons to administration plans.
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Washington, D. C
Frank A. van
National City Bank
New
Senate
Ee Vanderlip
Cumming
Vanderlip
Fugitive Boston Pastor Captured in Japan Case
John Fills, a manager of the Japan Advertiser, was captured and faces extradition on perjury charges. He claims a conspiracy to gain custody of his daughter, who the Boston courts awarded to his wife after their separation. He previously worked in Boston as a hotel clerk and telegraph operator.
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Tokio
John Fills
Japan Advertiser
Boston
United States
Back Bay
Japan
Ugh
New Haven Directors Endorsement Fails at Annual Meeting
At New Haven October meeting of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, the motion to approve the board's acts was struck from the agenda amid vigorous opposition. The bylaws were amended to create a chairman of the board with each subsidiary property gaining its own president and directorate. Elliott named chairman. Watt resigns presidency of the New Haven road and J H Hustin elected president of the road.
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New Haven
Conn
Atock
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
William Rockefeller
Hadley
Yale
Howard Elliott
Mr. Elliott
Mr. el- Watt
New Vares, New Haven & Hortions Railroad O
J. H. Hustin
Road
Prominent Woman Charged in Kidnap Case in Kingston Court
Mrs Lu ellled, a resident of London and daughter of Henry T. Ciuge of California former governor and ex ambassador to Portugal, was arraigned in Kingston police court on charges of kidnapping two boys under 14.
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Dublin
Ireland
Luellled
London
Henry T. Ciuge
California
Portugal
Kingston
Delay for Gunmen Sought by Lawyers in Becker Case
In Alay Minnesota a delay is sought by Becker defense attorneys in the appeal of the Becker conviction for instigating murder. The October 13 argument was postponed due to the high court impeachment application and recent retention of counsel. The court took the matter under advisement awaiting further orders.
Church Split Over Temperance at National Congregational Council
Kansas City report notes disagreement as Governor Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut opposes proposed federal constitutional amendment against alcohol. The council debates church’s role in temperance and social reform while Rev. Charles R. Brown of Yale is named moderator on the first ballot.
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Kansas City
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Simeon Baldwin
Connecticut
Committee On Temperance
United States
Baldwin
Man
Cory
Chas. R. Brown
Divinity School
Yale University
National Council of Congrege
Brown
Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Hoe
University of Town
Boston University
Five murder suspects captured in Chicago cases
Five persons accused in a Grand Rapids Michigan jewelry store robbery and triple murder were arrested in Chicago on October 4. Roy Blackburn and his wife Rose were identified by a Thompson employee, with two other suspects unnamed. The robbery yielded jewelry valued at $5,000. clerks John A. Thompson and Edward Smith were shot, while repairman Paul Townsend was wounded during the attempt to open the safe.
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Chicago
J. J. Thompson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Roy Blackburn
Iis
Rose
Dennie Kleeman
Blackburn
Thompson
Grand jury indicts 28 city officials in St Louis
The grand jury in St Louis returned indictments against 28 city officials including former city treasurer Fred Geid and 14 members of the city council. The action, sweeping most of the municipal administration, follows investigations begun last spring.
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J. Loule
Loula
Officinia
Mong Bebe
Charles & A Bert
Fred Geid
Ecity
Britons foresee fuss with Uncle Sam over Mexico
In Mexico City Daniel and Evaristo Madero brothers of the chant are accused of plotting to turn the city to revolutionaries, with compromising documents found after a fight near Monterey. London papers warn of potential friction between the United States and Great Britain and cite a grave misunderstanding over the Mexican crisis.
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Uncle Sam
Mexico
Mexico City
Daniel
Evaristo Madero
Documenta
Monterey
London
Great Britain
Washington
New York
United States
Associated Prem
Pall Mall Gazette
British Attitude Draws Broad Criticism Over Mexico Policy
British stance toward Mexico draws sharp scrutiny as diplomats note the United States as Mexico's neighbor should press for peace. London signals could shape how Washington responds, with Am erican policy watchers watching possible shifts in international positions.
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Great Britain
Lionel Carden
cMae
Buene
United Power Administration
Mexico
United Orem
United States
Britain
London Globe Upholds Protest of President
The London Globe argues Mr. Wilson had grounds for complaint against British policy in Mexico. It condemns the foreign office's hasty recognition of Huerta and contrasts it with its slow recognition of Venustiano Carranza, suggesting policy is driven by political considerations rather than national interest.
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London
Wilson
Mexico
The
Globe Today
Foreign Office
Huerta
Peter
Bervia
Dias lands at Vera Cruz amid cheering crowds
Gen. Felix Dias arrived by the Corcovado in Vera Cruz at 11 AM to a chorus of working-class cheers. He refused to withdraw from the presidential race despite facing Huerta opposition and told reporters he would stay in the contest. An official tried to influence his voyage, but he remained aboard.
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Vera Crus
Felix Dias
Corcovado
Huerta
General Ding
Tampico
Federals Recapture Torreon Rumor Stirs Mexico Claims
Reports from Laredo Texas say Mexican government centers claim Torreon has been recaptured by federal troops, but confirmation is lacking. A related report notes actions near Monterey yesterday with federal troops moving from the area.
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Laredo
Tex
Torreon
Nowley
Monterey
Ruling on Exports to Mexico Clarifies Neutrality Policy
Washington Oct 23 the treasury notified customs officers that exports to Mexico of riding saddles stirrups hay and other horse supplies may be permitted if not violating the neutrality proclamation of March 14 1912 The instruction follows an Attorney General McReynolds decision on whether such articles intended for the Mexican federal army are munitions of war.
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Washington
Treasury
Mexico
McReypolda
Nomination Delayed as Emperor Absents from St Petersburg
Washington dispatch notes Nicholas I is missing from St Petersburg and likely stays in the Crimea for some time delaying the nomination call. The report cites uncertainty over when the nomination process will proceed and hints at political strategy amid royal absence.
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Washington
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Crimea
Lloyd George Predicts Suffragists Will Win
Swindon England Oct 23 The chancellor of the exchequer Lloyd George expresses belief that a constitution reform measure granting universal suffrage to women will pass in the near future He notes militant suffragists have faced bitter hostility but have swayed many opinions.
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Swindon
England
Llyd-George’ Beieves
Parisa
Experts Consider Tax Law Changes At Conference in Buffalo
Buffalo delegates at the eleventh national conference on state and local taxation discuss simplifying laws for fairness and effectiveness. Participants include Dan M. Link of Indiana and Charles Lowe Ruper of the University of North Carolina, J Frandams, state tax commissioner of Colorado, and W. W. Pollock of Cleveland.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Natonal Tax Association
Dan M. Link
Ind
Charles Lowe Ruper
Universsty of
North Carolina
J. Frandams
Colrage
W. W. Pollock
Cleve
Kenyon urges jail terms for trust violators
Senator Kenyon said he will push that future trust legislation include jail sentences for violators and oppose leaving the door open to fines. He believes the Sherman law already fits the issue if Congress strengthens it and plans to confer with President Wilson on the measure.
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Washington
Kenon
Ines
Kenyon
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission Rejects Milepost Freight Hike
Washington Oct 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission rules Missouri river stone rates are not justified The Milwaukee Rock Island and St Paul roads failed to prove proposed increases from Sundalope and Benning Minnesota to Kansas City and Omaha Missouri river points The ruling impacts Kansas City and Omaha areas
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee
Rock Island
St. Paul
Sundalope
Benning
Minn
Kansas City
Omaha
Oregon to Lead Parade Through Panama Canal
Secretary Lane announced that the battleship Oregon would lead the fleet through the newly opened Panama Canal. The historic vessel famed for its voyage around Cape Horn during the Spanish American War marks a ceremonial procession for a major international event in Washington.
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Washington
Lane Jets
Oregon
Cape Larely
Panama Canal
Directors Re-Elected at Denver and Kiln Grande Meeting
Directors of the Denver and Kiln Grande Stublinong company were re elected at the annual stockholders meeting in Denver Colorado. About seven percent of the entire capital stock was represented in the meeting held today.
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Denver
Colo
Get
Denver & Kien Grande Stublinong Company
Stockhuldom
Government plans housing near treasury amid saloon clash
Washington recounts a dispute as a Balloonkeeper draws fire from the Anti-Saloon League and Secretary McAdoo. The government owns property south of the treasury proposed for state justice offices and perhaps another department. Three saloons rent monthly on the government block provoking strong protests from temperance advocates.
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Waashington
Aneln Bam
Anti-Saloon League
McAdoo
Treasury
Department of State, Justice
Officinia
Wreupon
Secretary of the Treasury
Woman bandit tied to murder case in Kiev trial
Testimony linked Vera Tcheberiak and companions to the murder of Yushinsky in Kiev with Krasnovsky reciting prisoner stories and plans to raid St. Sophia cathedral. Catherine Diakonoff described Vera's agitation and three men fleeing as she entered Vera's flat with a large bundle claimed to hold “all sorts of stuff.”
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Kiev
Russia
Vera Tcheberiak
Andrew Fushinsky
Krassovsky
Bellis
Yushinsky
Bellies
Tcheberiak
Catherine Diakonoff
Vera
Alledged Flaw in Currency Act Raises Senate Question
Washington witnesses discuss the currency bill as Alexander Gil bert warns against rushing the measure. He stresses the need to study details to avoid disaster if a reserve bank closes. He favors a 60 percent reserve against new notes rather than 43 1 3 percent.
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Gilbert
New York Clearing House Association
Pomereno
Wilson
Swiped Affections Case Heads to High Drama
Des Moines reports Lt Opt 22 Mrs Libbie Ramsay seeks 10000 from Mrs W E B Young accusing her of alienating the affections of Mr Ramsay the street car motorman The claim centers on alleged dainty lunches provided for him while he operated his car the sensational sult notes today
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Des Moines
Libbie Ramsay
W. E B. Young
Darment
Ramsay
Aire. Young
Six Candidates for State Auditorship in Iowa Race
Des Moines, Oct 22. Joseph F. Wall announced as candidate for state auditor. Other contenders include Joseph Agenes deputy, Harley Filia of OQuawa, Sharkes BE White Des Moines, Pronk Shaw Tama, and Bob Jones Vii.
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Des Moines
Joseph F. Wall
Ringgold County
State Auditors Office
Hleakly
Joseph Agenes
Harley Filia
Oquawa
Sharkes BE
White
Pronk
Shaw
Tama
Bob Jones
Vii
President to Seek Exclusion for Week
Fragmented report states the president plans to seek exclusion for the week and attend a dedication event in Philadelphia on Monday. Additional unclear text references Mobile, Ali, and a congress visit with limited readable details.
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