America Stays 10 Fight Out Supremacy of Air With France
Chicago special notes perfect flying conditions for the Gordon Bennett cup race over a clearing course. Only America and France remain after withdrawals of other nations. Vedrines and Provost lead French hopes with speeds near 96 mph, while America fields Thompson, Peck, and Gil in a 30-lap contest to win the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Chicago
Ill
Bhancers
Americca
Eineland
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Aero Club of
Ameria
Martin
Prenchoen
Jntes Vedrines
Deperdnussin
Aes Toseersay
Maurice Provost
Vedrines
Mme
Tao
Ois
Andre Brey
Ameriem
Birdhmen
Madero Resists Intervention As Mexico Defends Self Help
President Madero declares no intervention will be needed as US troop movements on the border continue. He cites a treasury balance of 25,000 and insists Mexico can handle disturbances with trained troops, aiming to reassure citizens and deter foreign assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
Euscutive
Mexico
Mio Grande
Madero
Swace
Republic
Border forces await presidential order as cavalry poised
Situation tense at the Mexican border with War Department officials at their desks. General Leonard Wood stated the army awaits a presidential directive. The Twelfth Cavalry at Presidio will be next to move, with units held in readiness and the Ninth Cavalry deployed along the Arizona frontier. The Thirteenth Cavalry from Fort Riley will be held at El Paso and sent along the Big Bend boundary.
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Washington, D
War Department
Brereau
Leonand Wood
Army
Twelfth Cavalry
Presidio
Cal
Ninth Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Arizona
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Riley
el Paso
Texas
Big Bend Boondiary
Four are executed in Mexico City plot by Zapatiat rebels
Antonio Yerba and three accomplices were executed in Mexico City after their conspiracy to betray the city to Zapatiat insurgents failed. Federal soldiers shot them as they passed by a squad.
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ICO
Antonio Yerba
Zapatiat Insurrectos
Federal Soluilers
Rebels Press U S Border With Mexico Crisis Ties
Insurrectionists drive raids toward towns near the United States border and attack areas with American populations. Senators Smith and Fall arrive to investigate the Mexican situation and report refugees' testimony. Mormon colony leaders recount violence and looting as Americans describe outrages during the unrest.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States
Mexico
Sonemare
Armonia
Ned New Wenxies
William A. Smith
A. B. Fall
Washington
Mesice
Smith
Julius Omnes
Bryan Named Chairman of Democratic Advisory Committee
The 1912 Democratic National Committee advisory group was announced with William Jennings Bryan appointed chairman. Telegrams from Hot Springs and other cities show several prominent figures including Oscar W. Underwood John Burke Judson Harmon Eugene Foss Champ Clark John W. Kern and Henry D. Clayton among others pledging service and support for Wilson Marshall and democracy.
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California
John £. Baker
Gavin McNaill
Colorado
John F. Stafroth
Henry W. Teller
Connecticut
Thomas L. Telly
Charles W. Comstock
Delawware
William I. Swift
Roland G. Painter
Florida
Duncan VW. Fletcher
P. Ryan
Georgia
Aa. OF. Bacon
Hoke Smith
Iduho
James T1. Hawley
Henry I. TieltYerdt
Iilinois
Carter HM. Harrison
Fred
James B. Jameson
New Jersey
James E. Martine
Thomas H. Birch
New Mexico
W. C. McDonald
A. BD
T. L. Gwen
W.2. Murray
John M. Younes
George A. Henshaw
R. L. Williaimen
Oregon
George S. Chamberlain
Judge Burke
Pennsylania
Michael J. Ryan
James J Hyan
Jere S. Ruck
Samuel B. Price
John S
Ucurtech
Benedictus
South Carolina
R. Fh. Tillman
D. Smith
South
R. Tate Irvine
Washington
George F. Cotterell
E. J. Walsh
Wyoming
John E. Osborne
S. G. Hopkins
Wisconsin
J. A. Aylward
Wiam G. Wolfe
District of Columbia
Henry BE. Davis
Patrick J. Maltigan
William J. Brean
Nebraska
Champ Clark
Missouri
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Baltimore
Hot Springs
Oscar W. Underwood
Bismarck
N. D
John Burke
Charlevoix
Mich
Judson
Burglars Worked While They Played in Brooklyn Home
Former New York City Comptroller Coler and his wife faced a home burglary as two suspects were arrested nearby in Brooklyn. Detectives reported entry through an upstairs window after accessing a porch. The men, Joseph Smith and Walter McCabe, were found with silverware, five gold bracelets, three gold lockets, a satchel labeled Coler, and a notebook listing several local residents. Police believe others were targeted, awaiting inventory to determine losses.
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New York
Colter
New York City
Joseph Connors
Atlantic Avenue
Mr. Coler
Joseph Smith
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Walter McCabe
Sixteenth Street
Myrtle Avenue
John S. Solen
Adams Street
Negro Vote Expected Large In Arkansas
In Little Rock Arkansas special report notes a large anticipated turnout of black voters at the state election amid protests against the grandfather clause and Democratic support. Prohibition remains a statewide issue pushed under initiative and referendum with opposition from leading figures.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ligder
Tax Dispute Between Virginia and RF&P Railroad Discussed
Richmond officials and RF&P representatives confer behind closed doors to settle long running tax disputes. The case covers taxes levied since the railroad began under its old charter. Court history includes City Circuit Court ruling for the state, Supreme Court reversal, and a pending U S Supreme Court decision. The General Assembly authorized a meeting to seek a settlement to end the dispute.
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Richmond
Virginia
Fredericksburg
Potone Maliway
Munn
State Corporation Commission
Martin PB. Burky
Williams
Richard GS Davis
Sod Messrs
William 4. White
Alexander Tianisten
Allen Caperton Traxton
Gvneral
William DD
Duke
Reo Witt
Supreme Court of
Highwaymen Rob Victim Near Atlantic City For Clothes
Bernani Hunt, returning to Washington from Boston with friend Thomas Irving, was robbed late Saturday night near Atlantic City. The assailants stripped him on a country road and fled. His sister Miss Margaret Hunt voiced forebodings about the journey as Hunt recounted the incident after midnight.
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Washington
D.C
Sidwaymen
Lita
Atlantic City
N. J
Bernani Hunt
Margaret Hunt
Boston
Young Hunt
Thomas Irving
Twenty-sixth Street
Pleasantville Bute
Irving
Heant
Robbery on lonely road as highwaymen attack traveler
A traveler recounts being halted by two highwaymen who demanded his money and stripped his clothes after pistol threats. He kept a small amount, lost little jewelry, and later recovered his clothes. his sister had kept most valuables, and he had $200 with him. Authorities were notified.
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Firnt
Hunt
Airl
Ache City
Irving
Brave Engineer Saves Passengers On Chesapeake Train
At Greenwood Virginia the No 4 Chesapeake and Ohio train bound for New York narrowly avoided disaster when the rim of a driving wheel on the second engine flew off at 35 miles per hour. Engineer IT B Snapp and J A Johnson leaped to control the engines and avert loss of life. The disabled engine was sent to Charlottesville while the other engine continued with the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York
Orelock
B. Snapp
Dd. A. Johnson
Charlottesville
Shipbuilders Plan a National Strike
In New Castle England a conference between masters and men over the expired labor contract could trigger a nationwide shipbuilding strike involving over 200000 workers. Boilermakers union opposes renewing the deal and leaders urge a strike after a stormy meeting is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
England
Frizzled Hair Causes Late Arrival at Polls
Mrs Kate Sparrow, a polling place election clerk, arrived seven minutes late after frizzing her hair. The election officers refused to replace her, she protested, then left the booth in a highly indignant mood and went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rapfars
Cal
Kate Sparrow
Lynchburg Readies for State Disciples Convention
The Lynchburg Virginia edition reports the annual State convention of the Disciples of Christ in Virginia will convene this week in Lynchburg. Delegates and visitors from across the state are expected, with sessions at Fifth Street Church and events at Virginia Christath College dormitories. Notable speakers include Rev. Gerald Culberson and Rev. Warren Baldwin, with leadership from P. B. McWane and local clergy. The advisory and state leadership lists are provided, detailing officers and committees.
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Lynchburg
Disciples of Christ In
Virginia
Hill City
Hearst
Fifth Street Church
H. P. Atkins
Richmond
Warren Baldwin
P. B. McWane
Gerald Culberson
Third Christian Church of
Martinaville
Aldrees
Virginia Choristhatt College
Fin Street
President & T. Willis
Vitelus Christian Codege
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
West
Sumas
Christian Missionats
Hex
Atkins
Machlachlan
Second View
FW. Long
H.C. Comba
Et. M. Kent
George S Crenshaw
George White
How. Ware
A. Hawkins
Jtedlee
K. Anderson
Clifton Korre
Kk. Mercer
Chilhowie
Eheart
Blacksburg
Walker
Charlottesville
Shelburne
Counterfeiter Captured in Chicago Copying $10 Gold Note
Washington Special reports an expert counterfeiter resembling Louis Ragimore was arrested in Chicago while at work on a $10 gold certificate. The scheme used bleaching of four $1 notes to a $370 bill with ink and pen. The ring reportedly produced about four notes weekly and circulated them in Chicago since last December.
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Washington, D. C
Louis Ragimore
Chicago
Secret Service
Porter
Rasimore
Hagmore
Wilkie
Wasi Bo
Hangmore
Cridling Confession Ad By Moody Bible Institute Student
Special Springfield notice reveals Asa Patton, Moody Bible Institute student, published an ad confessing cribbing at Springfield Wish School. He admits dishonest honors in June 1920, returning an oratorical prize, and claims his soul cringes before honest men while detailing his misdeeds, including cribbing and deception during school.
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Chicago
Ill
aAsa Patton
Moody Bibble Institute
Springfield
Patton
Inet
University of Iinois
Springeld
Textile strike ends as loom fixers and warp twisters return
In New Bedford Massachusetts a major textile strike that idle 15,000 workers across 12 mills ended after most strikers resumed work. Loom fixers and warp twisters voted to return while weavers largely acted on initiative. The conflict, sparked by grading changes, cost about 13 million dollars and caused significant cotton cloth shortages.
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New Bedford
Mass
Cigar Store Acts as Cupid's Agency in New York
Meyer Trace a cash tester at 25 Broad Street plans marriage next Sunday after United Cigar Stores stock rose. He sealed a pact with his fiancée that they would marry when stocks hit 250, the level near the 180 quotation at the contract time. The couple watched the market with keen interest as United Cigar Stores surged during their speculative courtship.
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Mr. Trace
Weenie Bureau
Joseph Higgins
Broad Street
Edna Hall
Stock Exchange
Farson, Son & Co
United Cigar Stores
Higgins
Miss Hall
Mt. Vernon
New York
Wall Street
Meyer Trace
Curb
Trace
Unite Clwars
Carnegie in Role of Prohibition Fighter in Scotland
Special reports that Andrew Carnegie, famed steel magnate, is extending prohibition into Scotland by closing all public houses near Skibo Castle. Fishermen complain they must travel long distances for daily grog and plan a petition to present to Carnegie.
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Edinburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Skibo Castle
Carnegie
Tragic Gate Accident Kills Brooklyn Boy
A heavy gate on iron wheels at the Borough Livehapament Company plant in Brooklyn crashed down on a 12 year old as two friends urged him to lie beneath it. Detectives and workers freed him, but he died en route to Long Island College Hospital.
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New York
Borough
Carberry
Amity Street Station
Gildersleeve
Long Islind College Hospital
Dennis O'Sullivan
Talte Street
Dennis
Gildersleove
Callel
Amity Street
Uncertain Irish Roots Prompt Calls for Review of Prized Figures
The piece mocks claims about St Patrick not being Irish and predicts an investigating committee probing famous lines. It ridicules labels like Tay as Welsh, Tatty as a thief, and the Poor Man as a modest Scottish Presbyterian preacher.
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St. Patrick
Tay
Tatty
Roosevelt Roars and Roanoke Notes Stirring Campaign Echoes
A collage of quotes from papers linked to the 1912 campaign mocks Roosevelt and Taft while praising suffragettes in Chicago. Jokes about whiskey scents, a Denver steak feast, and a New York alderman’s appetite pepper the items. Observations span political taunts, newspaper snubs, and humor about public figures.
Knox Arrives Safely in Yokohama Japan
Secretary of State Knox, special envoy at Emperor Matsuhito’s funeral, arrives aboard the Maryland in Yokohama. Japanese warships escort the Maryland into the harbor as Brig. Gen. Pershing, representing the U S Army, is among first to board the Micary tad. Knox is greeted by the governor, mayor, and American residents and heads next to Tokyo.
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Yorkonama
Japan
Knox
United States
Matsuhito
Maryland
Fuji
Iwate
Tohira
John J. Pershing
Yokohama
Mr. Knox
Tokio
MacVeagh Plan Faces Obstacles in Customs Reform
Washington plan to abolish many ports of entry and customs offices faces hurdles as Commerce and Navigation officials resist wiping out offices that operate at a loss. Nagel presses to keep several ports open to enforce United States navigation regulations. Chamberlain supports pruning the list to align with federal shipping laws.
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Fristol
United States Senate
Moses
Wise County News
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeash
Secretary of
Commissioner of Navigation
Chamberlain
MacVeuch
The Senator Left Out
The piece recounts a story about Senator Varduman, an ex governor, renting land to a Black neighbor to plant corn with a one fourth share due. The harvest yielded three loads. the neighbor claimed there was no fourth, and the senator is said to have confronted him, noting the absence of a fourth share. The tale centers on a disputed division and a claim of shorted profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varduman
Sam
Maine Voters Put Hope In Polls As Barometer State
Maine voters flocked to polls at six, choosing ballots in a spirited campaign. National leaders watched intently as Maine, following Vermont, shaped up as a barometer state with early heavy turnout and hopes for a close result. President Taft and other GOP figures toured key sites as straw votes began to arrive by phone. Democratic leaders also drew crowds amid campaign excitement.
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Portland
Maine
Vermont
Talt
Beverly
Charles
Biddeford
G. O. WP
G. Oo. PL
Mrs McLean Dies in Bar Harbor
Mrs John R McLean wife of the Washington Post and Cincinnati Enquirer publisher died at Bar Harbor after a period of illness with pneumonia and a sinking spell yesterday. She had been ill for some time.
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Bar Harbor
John R. Mclean
Washington Post
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lawyer Gibson Welcomes Autopsy Case In New York
The case surrounds the death of Countess Psa Menschik Szabe drowned in Greenwood Lake. Attorney Burton W. Gibson represents Nu tria-Hungary interests and favors an exhumation and autopsy at New York Bay Cemetery Jersey City to search for a fatal wound. Officials and Austro-Hungarian consulate attach importance to statements by Mrs. Louise Maret of New York regarding the countess fears and alleged arrangements with the lawyer.
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Eosa Szabo
New York
Roa Menschik Szabo
Greenwood Lake
Orange County
N. J
Burton W. Gibson
Gibson
Szabo
Alice
Kinnan
Psa Menschik Szabe
White Bontine
Hurton W. Gibson
Nutria-Hungary
New York Bay
Jersey City
Wien
Austela-Hnoogary
Vienna
Louise Maret
Sixtys-fourth Street
Wea
Maret
Lamb Hageut Dish With Butter Onion and Vegetables
Cut lamb shoulder into equal square pieces. Remove pink skin and sauté in butter. Add small onions and a tablespoonful to a punch, stir two minutes. Moisten with boiling water or white broth, cook forty five minutes, skim scum after boiling begins. Serve hot with green beans and carrots.
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Arkansas
Brave Engineer
Daves
Scilool
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Cupid's Agency
Willam
Taft
Roosevelt
Times-Herald
Virginian Pilot
Parmville Herald
Wilson
T. St
Newport News Press
Richardson
Judge Richardson
Richmond Gar Association
Plackstone Courier
Nat Goodwin
Nat
Danvile Register
Herald- Courter
Denver
Alexandria
Staunton
Vance
Staunton Leader
Roanoke Times
Macveagh
McLean
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