Turkish Indemnity Talks Stir London Conference Preparations
London brokers Sir Eward Grey and M. Iswolsky discuss the Near Eastern question as the conference on indemnity and territorial settling draws near. Britain weighs loans to calm Sultan subjects and Greece’s union. Serbia’s fight against radicals is noted as a factor. The British Cabinet planned to meet to decide on next steps.
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London
Eaward Grey
M. Iswolsky
Europe
Great Britain
Adien
Brita U Qewolsky
Novi-Bazar
Hiev
Bulgaria Presses for Peace Amid Balkan Tensions
In Sofia and Paris sources report Bulgaria seeks peaceful settlement with Turkey. Officials insist no hostile aims toward Turkey, crediting reforms there for easing risk of Balkan war. Prince Ferdinand’s title claim boosts national sentiment while Prince Boris’s illness explains his absence at Sofia ceremonies.
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Ferdinand
Kambana
Boris
Czar Ferdina
Sofia
Bulgaria
Czarowitch
Origin of War Clouds From Diplomatic Slights in Balkans
Edward Ozman American Consul General at Constantinople arrived aboard the Zeeland with a new account of Bulgaria declaring independence after a diplomatic snub to Bulgaria’s envoy. He says the cold reception of M Guerschoff triggered a crisis that could pull multiple nations into war. He forecasts Russia and Austria moving to ease tensions. Turkey shows no internal turmoil.
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Edward Ozman
Constantinople
Zeeland
Bulgerie
Balkans
Bulgaria
Surker
Tevfik Pacha
M. Guerschoff
Europe
Mr. Oxman
Ozman
Near East
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Austrian boycott cripples Turkish steamship traffic
Vienn Oct. 18 The Austrian Lloyd Company suffers a serious disruption as Turkish dockmen refuse to work, halting steamship traffic. The company asks the Austrian government to intervene and will seek damages. The steamer Galicia sailed from Constantinople Saturday night with no passengers or cargo aboard.
Diplomatic optimism in Washington over peaceful settlement
Washington reports a favorable outlook for settling yearlong problems without hostilities. Diplomats and the administration welcome the calm Turkish stance as Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople commends the self restraint and composure shown by Turkish people amid the crisis.
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Washington
Turkey
Leishman
Con- Sentinople
State Department
Austria Stands Alone After Bosnia Annexation
A Constantinople dispatch says Germany will mirror Britain's stance on Austria Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The move leaves Austria-Hungary isolated as the other powers adopt a united line.
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Paris
Constantinople
Tewfik Pacha
Germany
Great Britain
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
All Quiet in Belgrade War Fever Diminishes
Belgrade Servia October 13 There is little outward war fever no street demonstrations or disturbances by 6 pm Foreign Minister Milovanovics denies mobilization or army concentration says danger of hostilities is past for a time people calmer government to await Great Britain advice and a proposed conference outcome depends on Europe's recognition of Servia's just cause
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Belgrade
Servia
M. Milovanovics
Great Britain
Conference of the Powers
Europe
Russian note to Servia and Montenegro promises safeguards
A Times dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the Russian government has sent a note to Servia and Montenegro pledging to safeguard their interests at the upcoming conference and expressing hope this will curb rash policies.
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London
Times
St. Petersburg
Servia
Montenegro
Ashes in West Indies Reported But No Eruption Found
Hazy air from Oct observations in St Thomas D W I and other islands sparked reports of ash akin to Mont Pelée dust. No volcanic outbreak confirmed and air clearing. unverified note of fine sand in Sainte Rose Guadeloupe alongside a rain of ashes from Martinique or St Vincent. Mount Soufrière on St Vincent remains calm.
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St. Thomas
Mont Pelée
West Indian Islands
Sainte Rose
Guadeloupe
Basse-Terre
Martinique
St. Vincent
Soufriére
Tremor Report Across Cities From Global Earthquake
An 40 second quake rattled Mexico City at 16 33 local time but caused no damage. US stations in Washington and Cheltenham recorded distant tremors beginning after midnight with multiple phases and durations. In Salt Lake City a Utah University instrument noted a violent 20 minute quake with a second tremor about 90 minutes later.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Mexico City
Weather Bureau
Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory
Cheltenham
Seisrmograph
University of Utah
Wright Invites Crown Prince to First German Ascent
Wright in Le Mans says Crown Prince Frederick William congratulates him on the flights and Wade invites him to become the first German to ascent in the Wright aeroplane. Paris dispatch notes Wright plans height tests after training three pilots and may attempt flights of three thousand feet. He mentions trials without motor and without the derrick.
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Frederick William
le Mans
Wilbur Wright
Crown Prince
Germany
Mr. Wright
Paris
Lazare Welller
Paris professor claims new tuberculosis remedy
Paris October 13 Professor Iannelongue of the University of Paris reports an anti tuberculosis serum that he says is the most effective to date. Of eleven patients inoculated ten have either been cured or shown improvement.
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Paris
Iannelongue
University of Paris
Porto Rican Coffee Protection Plan Moves to Washington
The San Juan Porto Rico Chamber of Commerce says a commission will travel to Washington to press tariff revision protection for Porto Rican coffee. A convention of stake holders will be held before a decisive vote.
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San Juan
P R
Chamber of Commerce of
French Parliament Opens Autumn Session With Budget Focus
Paris on October 13 The autumn session of the French Parliament opened today with a program to speed routine work notably the budget and to devote remaining time to debating the proposed income tax.
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Paris
President Faillères Hosts Senator Aldrich in Paris
In Paris on October 13 President Failléres met with Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island who is in France to study the financial system. Ambassador Henry White accompanied Aldrich to the audience.
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Paris
Failléres
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Henry White
Aldrich
Foreign Notes From Rome Paris And St Petersburg
Monsignor Kennedy handed the Pope 14000 from Philadelphia archdiocese as Peter’s Pence pleasing the Pontiff who said he would thank Archbishop Ryan. In Paris officials oppose American slaughterhouses at Havre and Bordeaux by forming a committee to consult with the government. Burglars on the Champs Elysées stole a valuable medal collection while the Bergs were away at Le Mans. Berg is the Wright Brothers’ European manager. Seventy seven cholera cases and 27 deaths were reported in St Petersburg hospitals in 24 hours. Cardinal Merry del Val reportedly forbids French bishops from attending Bee slate lectures.
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Rome
Monsignor Kennedy
American College
Peter
Philadelphia
Ryan
Paris
Champs Elysées
Berg
Hart O. Berg
le Mans
Wright Brothers
Dutch Ultimatum to Castro Over Venezuelan Decree
Caracas reports the August note from Dutch Foreign Minister Van Swinderen demanding the May 14 decree’s revocation and warning that until satisfactory apology and indemnity are given by the Netherlands, Venezuela will resist. The note contemplates arbitration and a treaty, while Castro’s government readies coast defenses in anticipation of possible invasion.
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Caracas
M. van Swinderen
Venezuela
Netherlands
de Reus
Curacao
Holland
Castro
Cureeno
Castro's Brother Arrives Here from Caracas on Zulia
Colonel Carmelo Castro brother of Venezuelan President Cipriano Castro arrived from Caracas aboard the steamer Zulia. Dispatches say his mission is to recruit artillerymen to man coast defenses, though he claims a monthlong pleasure visit before Paris. Local Venezuelans doubt the benign explanation amid unrest and Dutch tensions with Holland.
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Carmelo Castro
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Zulia
Castro
Holland
Nicolas Rolando
Caragao
Los Tequesa
Gomez
New York
Rulando
Rolando
Fitzmaurice Named to Cabinet as Foreign Office Secretary
Lord Fitzmaurice, parliamentary secretary to the Foreign Office, is appointed to a Cabinet seat as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster replacing Viscount Wolverhampton who becomes Lord President of the Council. He will keep representing the Foreign Office in the Lords and a new parliamentary secretary will be chosen from the Commons. He is brother to the Marquis of Lansdowne and has held key posts including Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs and MP for Wilts.
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London
Lord Fitzmaurice
Foreign Office
Duchy of Lancaster
Viscount Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Earl of Crewe
House of Lords
House of Commons
Marquis of Lansdowne
Turkey
Crete
Wilts
Russian cruiser Oleg aground off Libau in storm damage
The protected cruiser Oleg ran aground about twenty miles from Libau and lies fast on a reef. She is badly damaged with multiple compartments flooded. Refloating attempts have failed as storms hinder visibility and lights could not be seen.
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St. Petersburg
Oleg
Libau
Twenty two Coreans killed by Japanese gendarmes
Report from Cholado says twenty two members of the I chinhoi an organization favoring Japan were killed by Japanese gendarmes who mistook them for insurgents. The claim of immediate annexation of Corea by Japan is strongly denied and no policy change toward Corea has been considered.
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Seoul
Ichinhoi
Japan
Cholado
Corea
Fewer Cholera Cases in Manila Reported
Manila officials report new cholera cases have fallen to about five daily, concentrated in one or two congested native districts. The city is being disinfected and the disease is fading in the provinces with a few daily cases in Rizal Laguna Cayite and Palawan.
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Manila
Rizal
Laguna
Cayité
Palawan
Lone Rider Alec McFarley Terrorizes White Plains
An intoxicated man claiming to be U S artilleryman Alec McFarley rode through White Plains on a horse and terrorized residents. He blocked cars, frightened store employees, and punched a patrolman before police captured him and learned only his name.
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Alec’ McFarley
United States
White Plains
Carpenter House
Piggott's Market
McFarley
Fred Piggott
Hammond Place
Dr. Page
George Auer
McFalley
William Murphy
Golden Avenue
Marron
Colligan
Town Dog Catcher Fights Black Bear in Woburn
John N Callahan the town dog catcher was sent by the Mayor to trap a mad dog. He lassoed the animal but found it to be a half grown black bear. After a fierce struggle he tied the bear to a tree and plans to sell it.
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Tribune
Woburn
Mass
John N. Callahan
Callahan
Woman prevents self harm along Philadelphia pier
Mrs Julia Curtis forty eight formerly of Chicago and Hagerstown Md was found preparing to jump from a Delaware River pier. A note reading Goodbye John From Julia Curtis was pinned to her clothing. She admitted intent and was taken to Philadelphia Hospital.
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Philadelphia
Julia Curtis
Chicago
Hagerstown
Delaware River
Woman Leaves Husband One Dollar In Small Instalments
The Portland, Oregon widow Catherine xi Heckler leaves Andrew Heckler a two cent monthly payment totaling one dollar as his share of the estate. A cut glass water bottle goes to D. B. Prague, her Portland attorney, and the remainder, mainly personal property, to friend Isabella Vance. The will notes a 190% San Diego marriage and September desertion.
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Chicago
Andrew Heckler
Catherine xi. Heckler
Portland
Ore
Prague
Isabella Vance
Heckler
Dr Edward Young to Leave Pittsburg for Brooklyn Call
A Pittsburg Presbytery vote of 249 to 1 permits Rev. Dr. Edward Young to sever ties with Second Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg and accept the Bedford Church of Brooklyn. He plans a farewell sermon next Sunday and will begin in Brooklyn the following Sunday.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Young
Brooklyn
Pacific Fleet Returns to Honolulu from Samoa
The Pacific fleet under Admiral Swinburne arrived in Honolulu towing destroyers on its Samoa voyage. Cruisers from Pago Pago reached port at 11 30 this morning to coal and prepare for the voyage back to the California coast. The Colorado also arrived today after leaving San Francisco on October 6.
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Honolulu
Pacific Fleet
Swinburne
Samoa
Pago Pago
California
Strathlyre
Strathleven
Republican Rally Attacks Bryan Plan in Worcester
A large Republican gathering in Mechanics Hall Worcester featured James R. Garfield and Henry Cabot Lodge among speakers. Garfield labeled Bryans plan to guarantee bank deposits dishonest and criticized Bryan as a dangerous citizen. Lodge urged a larger navy as Frothingham spoke on state issues.
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Worcester
Mass
Mechanics’ Hall
Washburn
Bryan
Hoosevelt
Bryans
Garfield
Lodge
Frothingham
Bates Jr. Harnesses Oldtime Campaign Tactics in 29th District
Lindon Bates Jr. nominee for the Assembly, Yale and Harrow educated civil engineer who helped raise the Galveston sea wall, hosts a series of district meetings in Lexington Avenue venues and outdoor events. Chicago reports 410 242 voters registered, up 5 006 from four years ago, signaling strong Republican turnout.
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Lindon Bates, Jr
Assembly
Harrow
Yale
Galveston Sea
Republican
Colony
Turn Hall
Lexington Avenue
85Th Street
Terrace Garden
58Th Street
28Th Assembly District
Republican Club
East 59Th Street
Circle Republican Club
West 50Th Street
Campaign Committee
Chicago
Monta
Jerome targets police gatekeepers in gambling probe
The narrative accuses precinct captains inspectors and the Police Department of knowing about booming gambling houses in New York City. Jerome recounts past clashes with Commissioner Bingham and describes transfers and resignations tied to the ongoing inquiry. He vows to force police to do their duty with or without county funding.
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Great White Way
Sexton
Mr. Jerome
12Th Precinct
Jerome
Bingham
Joseph A. Wasserman
Mara and
Butler
Ingham
New Yor
Parkhurst
Tenerloin
Iroquois Hotel
Figham
Hesitate to Ask Mrs Erb's Release
Counsel for Mrs Florence Co Erb have not moved to obtain bail for the widow of murdered Clayton Erb. Habeas corpus would risk harming the defence, with key witnesses the household servants describing repeated quarrels at Red Gables.
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Philadelphia
Oet
Florence Co. Erb
Clayton Erb
Catherine Betzel
Erb
Delaware County
Brooklyn Heights Service Plan Outlined At Protest Meeting
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit official outlined improvements for Brooklyn Heights at a St. George Hotel protest. Resolutions urge surface cars on Sundays via Fulton street, allow L train use on the Brooklyn side, and more frequent stops between Tillary street and the bridge, with General Horatio C. King presiding.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Brooklyn Heights
St. George Hotel
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Tillary Street
Bridge
Horatio C. King
Case Against Standard Oil Postponed to November 6
In Lockport New York on October 13 the United States District Court continued the government against Standard Oil Company for rebating until November 6. The indictment lists Pennsylvania New York Central Rutland and other railroads. The defense had moved to arrest judgment, but the argument was postponed to after the election in Buffalo.
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the Tribune
Lockport
N. Y
United States District Court
Hazel
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Rutland
Rochester
Standard of! Company
Buffalo
Improvement in Submarines Pumps to Prevent Engine Cracks
Washington plans at the Navy Department to equip submarines with improved pumps. The upgrade aims to prevent cylinder head cracking in engines, a problem noted on recent voyages including the Newport to New York trip.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newport
New York
Warrant for Mount Pleasant Banker Charged in Bank Misuse
Pittsburg Oct 13 A warrant issued for the arrest of R K Hissan president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Mount Pleasant Penn charged with misapplying 3000 of bank funds. Charles E Mullen former cashier was arrested in connection with the same bank failure last year.
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Pittsburg
R. K. Hissan
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Mount Pleasant
Penn
Charles E. Mullen
Burglary Suspect Poses as Buyer at Ocean Park Way Home
Miss Millie Masten, sister-in-law of Somerfield McLean, was bound and gagged yesterday in the McLean residence at 343 Ocean Park Way Brooklyn by a well dressed young burglar posing as a buyer. The intruder searched the house, stealing $75 in cash and jewelry worth $100, then fled before noon.
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Millie Masten
Somerfield McLean
Mr. McLean
Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
McLean
Miss Masten
Beatrice McLean
Woman in Mann murder case released on bonds
Lyman C. Mann charged with the July murder of Mrs Frances Gilmore Thompson is freed on 5000 bond. A nearby incident saw a woman threaten Mann but is restrained. Police tie six photos and an order book to Mann. a studio solicitor linked to the case is named as J H Raymond. Mann denies ownership of the photos and any studio work.
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Chicago
Lyman C. Mann
Frances Gilmore Thompson
Mann
Peirce
Wheeler
State Women Suffragists Meet in Buffalo Convention
The New York State Women Suffrage Association opened its session in Buffalo to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Seneca Falls convention. President Ella H. Crossett reported growing membership, and officers praised legislative progress while calling for extended suffrage work to marshal wider support for women's rights.
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Buffalo
New York State Women Suffrage Association
Seneca Falls
Ella H. Crossett
Mary E. Craigie
New York
Albany
Fanny Garrison Villard
Harry Hastings
Yonkers Mail Carrier Arrested for Mail Theft
William J. Melester a Yonkers letter carrier was arrested by Post Office Inspectors on charges of stealing letters from the mails. He appeared before United States Commissioner Shields and was held on 2500 bail for examination. Test letters showed a marked two dollar bill and a marked cent piece found with him.
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Yonkers
Post Office
Jacobs
Morris and Hill
United States
Shields
MelLester
Linden Street
Rose Handley
Astor House
New York
No. 2
Tower Place
McLester
Aged Ohioan Buncoed Out of 5000 Dollars
William Wirt of Youngstown Ohio aged eighty two was duped by two men posing as a Columbus lottery agent and an Ashtabula bank cashier. Each bought tickets and won prizes but demanded deposits as proof of good faith. Wirt stored the money in a tin box which the men left with him and has since disappeared with worthless papers. His son is ex State Senator B F Wirt.
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Ohio
William Wirt
Columbus
Ashtabula
Wirt
Mr. Wirt
B. F. Wirt
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