Grange Officials Score a Victory in Officers Election
Des Moines Iowa November 18 The present officers of the National Grange won a decisive victory over insurgents in the annual election. Selected officers include Master N J Batchelder Concord Overseer T A C Akeson Morganton W Va Lecturer Oliver Wilson Magnolia Steward C D Richardson West Brookfield Assistant Steward L H Healey Booth Woodstock Conn Treasurer Mrs E S McDowell Wellesley Mass Secretary C M Freeman Tippecance City Ohio Gate Keeper D C Mullen Nampa Idaho Ceres Mrs Elizabeth H Patterton College Park Md Pomona Mrs Grace E Hull Dimondale Mich Flora Mrs Sarah G Badd Minneapolis Minnesota Assistant Steward Mrs Mary A Smith Morrisville VI Executive Committee S H Messick Bridgeville Delaware to serve three years
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Des Moines
National Grange
N. J. Batchelder
Concord
T. A. C. Akeson
Morganton
W. Va
Oliver Wilson
Magnolia
Cc. D. Richardson
West Brookfield
Mass
L. H. Healey
Booth Woodstock
Conn
E. 8. McDowell
Wellesley
C. M. Freeman
Tipperance City
Ohio
D. C. Mullen
Nampa
Ceres
Elizabeth H. Patterton
College Park
Pomonac
Grace E. Hull
Dimondale
Mich
Flora
Sarah G. Badd
Minneapolis
Minn
Mary A. Smith
Morrisville
S. H. Messick
Bridgeville
Dela
Bell Takes Over Western Union in Telegraph Merger
New York reports that the American Telephone Telegraph company gains control of Western Union Telegraph, moving toward a merged corporation with a large capitalization. Baker tipped as manager. officials deny resignations while financing ties to Postal Telegraph linger.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone @ Telegraph company
He ‘Telephone
Telegraph Companies
Western Union
Ee Gould
American Rate & Telegraph Company
Boston
Et Bels
Sane
Oesareat Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Jemiine
Postal Telegraph Om
Stock Exchange
Baker
Peatident Clowry
Néeral
Hari
Western On
Iit
William ‘ Ssaker
Tele- Tapa Se
Papany
James 8. Brailey, Jr
Nancia
Bomb Explodes in Crete Legislative Hall
A dynamite cylinder exploded in the chamber of Deputies in iCanea Crete during a night event the building was empty and the damage minimal. Authorities suspect a political motive linked to a meeting of separatist groups planning a government shakeup.
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Crete
Chamber of Deputies
iCanea
Provisional Administration
Smuggling Charge In Tunnel Story Draws Canadian Attention
Windeor Ont Nov 18 The Detroit River tunnel case centers on a man from Northville Mich identified as Gayley accused of smuggling a horse through the undersea tube. Authorities say the horse appeared at the Canadian side after following the river and the suspect remains in custody as officials weigh a high penalty for the offense.
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sWindeor
Enna
Detroit River
Gayley
Northville
Mich
Chias
Morse
Canada
Cme
Public safety incident in Missouri precedes Sunday revival
In Missouri on November 18, William Schmul, Patrolmen James Tim Granney and others were involved as two women including Mulbach’s wife were to be taken to police head Smith. One figure is thought fatally harmed and officers attempted to intervene before the arrival of a revival meeting led by "Billy".
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William Schmul
James J.tim Granney
Mulbach
Smith
Schmulbach
Reegee
Billy
Lady Crofton Elopes Again with Montagu
London reports Lady Crofton has run away with Montagu to New Zealand for a second elopement. She left Charing Cross by the Indian mail just 48 hours after returning to her husband Sir Morgan Crofton. Divorce proceedings will be filed as he refuses pursuit and anticipates marriage in New Zealand once a divorce is granted.
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London
Crofton
Montagu
New Zealand
Charing Cross
Indian Mail
Morgan George Crofton
New York
America
Morgan
Scotland Yard
Pinkerton
Antipodes
Old Man Pursues Swindler to Death in Desert
Newton A Grabill a 72 year old Daleville mill owner tracked a Chicago brokerage swindler who took 3500 dollars. The chase stretched 10 000 miles through Indiana Missouri Denver New Mexico Arizona into the California desert where a Mexican detective said he shot the swindler dead at a lonely ranch. Grabill then returned home to find creditors petitioning to wind up his estate.
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Anderson
Ind
California
Newton A. Grabill
Daleville
Delaware
Grabill
Chicago
Colorado
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Denver
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
Grabill Painume
Thaw Causes Stir at Court Lunch Row in New York
Harry K. Thaw, brought from Matteawan asylum to testify in Dr. A M Hamilton’s suit to recover 7000 for services from Mrs. Mary C Thaw, created a scene over luncheon location. Officers escorted him to a restaurant near the court while Thaw demanded a financial district tavern. a large crowd formed and Dr. Baker intervened. A clerical error triggered a mistrial. trial halted and Thaw not sworn.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
A. McL. Hamilton
Mary Copley Thaw
Court House
Thaw
Financial District
Stanford Kire
Dr. Baker
Asylum
Hamilton
Justice Dowling
Mrs Eddy Has Undisputed Sway At Mass Meeting
Mary Baker G Ed dy drew about 3000 followers at a mass meeting in New York City where First Church of Christ Scientist trustees postponed action on charges against Virgil O Strickler first reader while deposing Augusta Stetson. The voting implied support for Strickler and rebuke to Stetson after a six hour Boston session over alleged mental malpractice.
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New York
Mary Baker G. Eddy
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Virgil O. Strickler
Augusta Stetson
Strickler
Stetson
Grain Exchanges Unite Under North American Council
Chicago officials announce the formation of the Council of North American Grain Exchanges with 2 representatives from each exchange and presiding by 8 P Arnot of Chicago. The group aims to standardize inspection and improve grain handling across all stages.
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Chicago
Council of North American Grain Exchanges
P. Arnot
Blizzard Rages Across Northern Wisconsin
A severe blizzard blankets northern Wisconsin on November 18 as travelers face dangerous conditions and locals brace for heavy snowfall and drifting. Roads are difficult andVisibility is reduced.
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Wisconsin
Aeenenong
Wis
Murderer Victor Hanged For Quadruple Farm Robbery
Emil Victor, 21, confessed to the July farm killings of John W Christie his wife Mildred and daughter, plus Michael Ronayne. He killed in the Christie home after a robbery attempt, taking about 17 dollars and weapons. He was executed at Aberdeen at 8 o clock after his confession and sentencing. The crowd gathered early but showed no violence as the law was carried out.
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Aberdeen
Emil Victor
John W. Christie
Mildred Christie
Michael Ronayne
Court House
Victor
Rudolph
Christie
van Duren Elevator Company
Famy
Melette
Christie’s
Northville
Steamer Ionic Reported Lost Off Lake Superior
Winnipeg reports the steamer Ionic owned by Northern Navigation, loaded with wheat, missing off Passage Island Lake Superior with about 20 crew. Chicago notes Ionic formerly Cuba launched 1872 from Collingwood Ontario. Detroit says Ionic held at Sault Ste. Marie due to Poe canal lock accident. inquiry dispatched.
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Man
Ionic
Northern Navigation Company
Passage Island
Lake Superior
Chicago
Cuba
Northern Navigation Company of Ontario, Limited
Collingwood
Ontario
Detroit
Mich
C. H. Nicholson
The
Sarnia
Ont
Comany
Pni
Sault Ste. Marie
Poe Canal
Soo
Carlisle’s Condition Improves Briefly as Rumors Quieted
New York Nov 18 ex Secretary John G Carlisle’s condition showed a brief improvement in the early hours, though Dr Joseph D Bryant refused to provide a formal update. The report followed earlier word of a worsened state.
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New York
the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Joseph D. Bryant
New Artesian and Gas Well to Boost Pierre Supply
Pierre South Dakota plans a new artesian and gas well to increase heating and lighting capacity. Nehawka Nebraska reports peat pe erred shipments and apple cider production this season totaling barrels and gallons.
Relatives Fight For First Sigh Of Victims Bodies
More than 100 bodies were reported found in the St. Paul mine at Cherry Illinois as rescuers began removing the dead. Relatives and spectators clashed at the scene while nurses from Chicago aided grieving families and officials prepared funerals and seal the mine to stop the fire.
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Cherry
Ill
St. Paul
Hope Fades After Illinois Mine Disaster Losses Reach 310
In Cherry Illinois relatives abandon hope as rescuers report the St Paul Coal mine sealed and burning with air exhausted. Three descents fail to find life beyond the shaft as bodies of over 300 workers are feared entombed. Union officials announce 310 dead. national group pledges 5000 for widows and orphans.
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Eckert
Bureau County
David Ross
Cowley
Deneen
Springfield
President Earling
St. Paul Road
Mr. Earling
Earling
Cherry
State Commission
Richard Newsom
Bundy
Taylor
McFadden
T. L. Lewis
Mine Workers Union
St. Paul
Lewis
Efforts to Save 800 Men in Cherry Mine
In Cherry Illinois plans to raise the hoist cage and lower rescuers to the third vein as 800 workers remain trapped after a mine fire. Officials sealed the air shaft hermetically and fear for survivors grows as state inspectors organize a rescue by a regular cage lowering from the shaft top. Women of Cherry organize relief efforts while air may be cut off to improve oxygen for those below.
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Cherry
Ill
St. Paul
David Ross
State Labor Commission
Richard Newsam
State Maring Board
James Taylor
Third District
Newsam
Fannie Buck
J. P. Buck
Virginia halfback Archer Christian dies from Georgetown game injury
Washington reports that Archer Christian, 48, starting left halfback for the University of Virginia, succumbed to injuries after Saturday's game with Georgetown. He died Sunday morning at Georgetown University Hospital, ending a brief medical crisis following the contest.
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Washington
Archer Christian
University of Virginia
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Hospital
Governor Seeks Convict Labor for Iowa Roads
Governor Carroll reviewing national methods for road building receives endorsement from Colorado Governor Shafroth praising convict labor. The report notes the system's success there and suggests Iowa may adopt it to accelerate highway construction.
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Des Moines
Carroll
United States
Colorado
Shafroth
Iowa
Train fight leaves James McKee fatally wounded
On a Louisville and Nashville train leaving Paris Kentucky James McKee was fatally wounded during a fight. Panic among passengers led to trampling and several seriously injured as the scene unfolded late Saturday. In Buenos Aires the police chief and police secretary were assassinated when a bomb was thrown under a carriage by a suspected Russian anarchist.
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Paris
James McKee
Mme Steinheil Acquitted in Murder Trial
Paris reports Mme. Steinheil was acquitted by a jury after hours of suspense. The courtroom reaction ranged from anxiety to cheers as the accused appeared fainting yet smiling, carried from the court by aides. Outside, thousands celebrated in the boulevards and cafes.
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Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Adolph Steinheil
Mme. Japy
M. de Valles
M. Rubin
Horticultural officer found dead in bed in Council Bluffs
Alexander Woods 73, second vice president of the national horticultural commerce, was found dead in his bed at his home in Council Bluffs Iowa after assisting in expo preparations. The longtime resident had helped with events surrounding the opening of the congress, which began in the auditorium.
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Council Bluffs
Alexander Woods
National Horticultural Commerce
Woods
Congress
Governor Haskell Faces Federal Trial Over Land Fraud Charges
Federal Judge John A. Marshall overruled a demurrer by Oklahoma figures led by Governor Charles N. Haskell and five co defendants in an indictment charging fraud to obtain town lots in Muskogee. The trial is set for the following Saturday at Chickasha.
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Chickasaw
Okla
John A. Marshall
Utah
Charles N. Haskell
Muskogee
Oklo
Chickasa
Marshall
United States
Secretary of the Interior of
Haskell
C. W. Turner
A. Z. English
W. R. Eaton
W. T. Hutchins
F. B. Severs
Federal Grand Jury
Tulsa
Federation Labor Calls General Strike Across Nation
Philadelphia reports plans for a two week general strike by wage workers to begin when AFL officers are imprisoned for contempt. Central Labor Union meeting unanimously adopts resolutions representing about 75,000 workers and sends copies to the AFL in Toronto. A five member local committee is named to unite organized and unorganized workers for an effective strike.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Toronto
Can
Sympathy Adopted for Cherry Mine Disaster Victims
Toronto November 17 convention of the American Federation of Labor approves a resolution by Vice President John Mitchell expressing sympathy for the families and dependents of victims in the Cherry mine disaster.
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Toronto
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Cherry
Cairo Quiet After Militia Taps Withdrawn
Cairo Illinois reports continued quiet as city officials request Governor Deneen withdraw two of three militia companies and keep local troops patrolling the streets.
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Cairo
Ill
Deneen
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