Vesuvius Eruption Ravages Naples Provinces Warms Fatal Toll
Severe quake flood and volcanic activity devastate Naples and Salerno provinces. Ischia island death toll may exceed 160 with 250 believed drowned in a tidal wave. Lava flows mud and collapsing houses threaten Naples as officials plan aid and assess damage.
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Naples
Salerno
Bay of Naples
Gulf of Salerno
Ischia
Vesuvius
Casamiceola
Epomos
Camamiecla
Admiral Leonard
Murderer Webb to Hang for Union Depot Murder
Jesse B. Webb was sentenced to hang on November 20 by Judge Morrow for the June murder of William Johnson whose body was found in a trunk at Portland Union Depot. Attorneys filed a twenty day stay of execution to perfect the appeal as Mrs. Carrie Kersh’s complicity case seeks jurors amid reluctance toward capital punishment for a woman.
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Jesse B. Webb
Morrow
Portland
William Johnson
Union Depot
Carrie Kersh
New Placer Mine Found Near Nome Sparks Stampede
Nome on wild stampede as P. Greenburg, newcomer, locates a placer near Squirrel Creek and returns with 36000 dollars in virgin gold. Citizens rush to the area seeking riches amid the celebratory mood.
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Nome
P. Greenburg
Squirrel Creek
Grandma Bernhardt Faces Aging And Death Realization
London reports that after her sixty fifth birthday and recent birth as a Brandmother the famed Sarah Bernhardt has aged rapidly and now confronts the approach of death as her once golden voice fades from memory.
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Grandma” Bernhardt
Doe
London
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Actress Mme Earnhardt plans American tour with coffin
The shepherd actress, still appearing youthful on stage, faces death premonitions but proceeds with an American tour. She has declared she expects to die in America and will transport her remains in an elaborate coffin back to France.
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Eternal Youth
Mme. Earnhardt
America
France
Man Began Two Year Term For Mail Loot Theft
Tacoma October 25 Thomas Bulkley pleaded guilty to stealing 24000 dollars worth of gold from registered mail aboard the steam ship Seattle and began a two year term in the site prison at Walla Walla today.
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Tacoma
Thomas Bulkley
Seattle
Walla Walla
Deer Slaughter Sparks Mexican Protest by Hunters
In Mexico City Oct 256 Mexican sportsmen urge the government to curb deer killings the hides export surge shows shipments up to 10000 skins from Monterey to New York Americans are blamed for crossing the border from Texas and killing deer by the thousands for skins profits.
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City of
Mexico
Monterey
New York
Texas
German Lieutenant Killed in Seraplane Maneuver Crash
Berlin October 25 Lieutenant Mentha of the German army died after falling from a Wright seraplane at Magdeburg during army aviation corps maneuvers. He was engaged in aerial exercises when the accident occurred.
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Berlin
Mentha
Magdeburg
Army Aviation Corps
Balloon Mystery Behind Missing Aeronauts Near Chapleau
Toronto reports October 25 that a balloon sighted east of Chapleau, Ontario crashed into forests near Rumsey Lake 22 miles north of Biscotasing. Officials in St Louis believe it was the America II. crew Hawley and Post are missing. Hunter guides plan to aid with a Cahpleau ascent to continue the search.
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Toronto
Chaple
Ontario
Rumpsey Lake
Biscotasing
Aero Club
St. Louis
Hawley
Post
Montreal
Kippewa
von Puhl
Joseph O'Reilly
Cahpleau
Women’s National Foreign Missionary Jubilee Opens in Denver
The fiftieth anniversary celebration of organized foreign evangelization work by American women began in Denver today and will continue tomorrow. Mission workers from across the nation attend, as the event kicks off a continent wide series.
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Denver
Colo
Women of America
Strawberries for Sale at The City Grocery & Bakery
The City Grocery and Bakery offers a small supply of home grown strawberries on a first come first served basis. Only a few boxes are available for customers arriving early.
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The
City Grocery & Bakery
Britain and Russia Prepare Division of Persia Paving Way
London reports expected announcement of Persia division between Great Britain and Russia. Persian minister's reply to Britain discussed as tensions rise. Germany backs Persia while Russia finances Persian railways, signaling aim to curb British influence in India.
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Persia
Russia
India
London
Great Britain
Britain
Germany
England
New Name for Northern Sea in Canada Proposals
Ottawa readers discuss renaming Hudson Bay now that Canada holds exclusive title after The Hague ruling. The body is described as a sea, potentially becoming Canadian Sea on future maps, with a railway plan to link shores to European steamers.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hudson Bay
Canada
Hague
Europe
Hudson's Bay
Canadian
Dix to Speak at Democratic Campaign Mass Meeting
October 25 The Democratic State League of New York opens its campaign with a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall. John A. Dix the Democratic candidate for governor will be principal speaker.
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Democratic
New York
Democratic State League of New York
Carnegie Hall
John A. Dix
Freight tariff probe resumes in Chicago
The Interstate Commerce Commission renewed investigations into western trunk lines and trans Mississippi and Illinois freight tariffs in Chicago on October 25. The hearings focus on rate structures and potential tariff adjustments affecting rail traffic across the region.
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Chicago
Western Trunk Lines
trans-Missouria
Illinois Freght Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oldfield Beats Champion in Fast Time
In Sheepshead Bay on October 25 Barney Oldfield defeated Champion Heavyweight Johnson in a flat heat race. Oldfield clocked 4 minutes 44 seconds for five miles while Johnson did not finish. Oldfield won the second heat in 2 minutes 14.46 seconds. The victory earns a $5,000 purse.
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Sheepshead Bay
Johnson
Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
Wright Racer Delights Belmont Crowd In Air Race
Orville Wright piloted the new Wright racer around Belmont Park in a display that drew an unprecedented crowd. The tiny craft reportedly outpaced larger aircraft, as Johnstone and Hoxey attempted the daily altitude record with climbs reaching 5500 and 7000 feet before landing.
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Belmont Park
Wright
Orville Wright
Park
Johnstone
Hoxey
Aviators Draw Big Crowd at Belmont Park Meet
A large crowd attends the aviation meet at Belmont Park. Orville Wright plans to fly this afternoon. The new Wright racer appears smaller than Brookins’ craft, measures 20 feet by 3 feet, and uses an eight cylinder engine. Mrs. Marie Beardmore accompanies Delesseps on two five minute flights.
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Belmont Park
Orville Wright
Brookins
Marie Beardmore
Canadian Northern
Delesseps
Prices rise as bacon hits forty cents a pound in Chicago
A Chicago packer notes strong demand for top quality bacon after prices climb to 40 cents per pound amid a hog shortage. He says buyers are willing to pay for the best and that prosperity fuels higher prices.
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Chicago
Contempt Cases Postponed in Chicago Packing Firms
Judge Landis postponed contempt actions against packing company officials charged under anti trust laws. Cases stem from failure to produce corporate books at a federal grand jury investigation with new date set for November 24.
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Chicago
Landis
Americans End Journey in China Trade Delegation Heads Home
A large party of American business men representing Pacific coast chambers of commerce completed a tour of China’s leading trade centers in Hong Kong and other ports. They were treated with utmost courtesy and were allowed full access for commercial investigations. It is expected that a great increase in trade will follow.
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Hong Kong
Empire
China
Chambers of Commerce of
Pacific Coast
American visit to Pekin opens Forbidden City to foreigners
U S ministers toured Pekin and the Forbidden City where Americans were admitted to the palaces for the first time. a farewell banquet of Chinese hosts and banners of both nations marked a new epoch in China U S relations. Officials and business leaders in China welcomed American engagement as traders urge stronger American representation to win future Chinese commerce.
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China
America
Pekin
Forbidden City
United States
Calhoun A
Labor Leader Tvietmoe Questioned in Times Bomb Inquiry
Olaf Tvietmoe secretary of the State Building and Trades Council was asked by Chief Seymour to share what he knows about men linked to the Los Angeles Times dynamiting. He met with Seymour in San Francisco and will likely be recalled. A special grand jury in Los Angeles began selecting jurors to hear evidence on the Times disaster with expected indictments in the case.
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San Francisco
Olaf Andrew Tvietmoe
State Building and Trades Council
Seymore
Los Angeles Times
Tinetmoe
Cruz
Ttng
F. A. Schmidt
Tvietmoe
Seymour
Los Angeles
Times
Veniremen
Bordwell
Acquittal Shocks Society in Leneve Case Ruling
London October 25 Society women filled the courtroom as Ethel Leneve faced acquittal on the murder after the fact charge in the Crippen case. Prosecutor Mulr and judge Alverstone presided while witnesses offered limited testimony and the jury deliberated about twenty minutes.
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London
Ethel Leneve
Cripben
Mulr Whi
Government Examinations For Mine Service Jobs
Examinations underway this week under the government civil commission for law examiner positions with the Bureau of Mines. Vacancies include mine rescue stations in Illinois and Indiana with more openings likely. Legal education required. salaries from 2600 to 3600 dollars annually.
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Washington
Government Civil Commission
Bureau of Mines
Illinois
Indiana
Fruit Grower Visits Valley for Feature on Apple Boom
J. M. Allen special representative for the Fruit Grower of St. Joseph Missouri is in the valley gathering data for a future edition. The visit focuses on bumper apple crops and valley prospects and aims to describe the region to readers nationwide.
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J. M. Allen
St. Joseph
Throne Is Uneasy Over Spanish Revolution Rumors
Madrid reports rumor of a secret gathering of revolutionists. Supporters fear a crisis similar to Portugal’s recent upheaval. Authorities prepare to meet force with force, foreseeing bloodshed once the revolt breaks.
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Madrid
Spain
Portugal
Sherman Snubs President During Washington Visit
Vice President Sherman rode through Washington on October 25 heading to North Carolina and visited the War and Navy departments but did not pay his respects to the President. The omission sparked gossip and led many to believe he avoided Taft over Sherman's stance on chairmanship of the Republican state convention.
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Sherman
North Carolina
War and Navy Departments
Taft
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