British and Russian Talks Set to Shape Near East Policy
London Oct 12 Sir Edward Grey and 2nd M Iswolsky discuss the Near Eastern question ahead of the forthcoming conference. They consider accepting proposals for Bulgarian independence and the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation with compensation, plus a Turkish loan to stabilize the new government. Greece’s restraint and Serbian actions against radicals are noted as factors for conference discussion. The British Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide next steps. Reports on Novi-Bazar being handed to Serbia are not credited.
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London
Eaward Grey
M Iswolsky
Torker
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Bosnia
Herzenia
Edward
Greece
Sandsink
Novi-Bazar
Bulgaria Seeks Peace Amid Balkan Tensions and Reforms
Sofia reports no cloud on Bulgaria's horizon as officials anticipate a favorable response from Allied chancelleries once danger passes. Bulgaria trains 120,000 reserves and keeps forces ready for frontier settlement, while pursuing ties with Turkey and liberal reform. Prince Ferdinand's accession widens patriotic support, though Prince Boris's illness limits royal presence at Sofia celebrations.
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Sofia
Ope
Gulsaris
Witton
Origin of War Clouds Consul General Claims Diplomatic Slights Sparked Balkans
Edward Gzmun American Consul General at Constantinople arrived on the Zeeland with a new account of Bulgaria declaring independence and causing Balkan tensions. He blamed a diplomatic snub of Bulgaria’s representative by Tewfik Pacha and said the incident accelerated European strife and risked wider war. He predicted Russia would mediate with Austria to clear the Eastern scene, reducing delays in resolving the crisis. He noted no internal Bulgarian unrest.
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Turkey
Bulestia
Macedonia
Turkes
Bulgaria
Tirnovo
Edward Gzmun
Constantinople
Stamship Zeeland
Balkans
Exir
Tewfik Pacha
M. Guerschoff
Laty
Europe
Oxzman
Ozman
Austria
Austrian boycott paralyzes steamship traffic in Turkey
Vienna reports the Austrian Lloyd Company faces a serious halt as Turkish dockmen refuse to work, blocking steamship service. The firm seeks government intervention and damages. The steamer Galicia left Constantinople with no passengers or freight.
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Vienna
Turkey
Austrian Lloyd Company
Galicia
Consantinople
Freizi c
Gratification in Washington Over Near East Settlement Outlook
Washington reports a favorable outlook for a peaceful Near East settlement, pleasing the diplomatic corps and administration. Turkey’s calm attitude in the crisis is noted, with Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople commending self restraint and composure amid tense circumstances.
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Washington
Near East
Turkey
Leishman
Consentinople
State Department
Austria Stands Alone After Bosnia Annexation
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Germany will mirror Britain's stance on Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result, Austria-Hungary is left isolated among the great powers.
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Paris
Constantinople
Tewfik Pacha
Germany
Great Britain
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
All Quiet in Belgrade War Fever Dims
Belgrade Oct. 13 reports little outward war fever with no street disturbances by 6 pm. Foreign Minister Milovanovics denied mobilization and said there is no danger of hostilities for the time being. He cited calm people and government reliance on Britain's advice and a conference of the powers.
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Belgrade
Servia
M. Milovanovics
Great Britain
Conference of the Powers
Europe
Russian note pledges protection for Servia and Montenegro
A Times dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the Russian government has sent a note to Servia and Montenegro promising to safeguard their interests at the upcoming conference and hoping the pledge will deter rash policy.
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London
Times
St. Petersburg
Servia
Montenegro
Ashes Reported in West Indies Weather Update
In St Thomas and surrounding West Indian islands hazy skies persist with dustlike mist resembling Mont Peleé fallout. No eruption confirmed and air gradually clears. Unverified report of fine sand in Sainte Rose Guadeloupe while Mount Soufriére on St Vincent remains calm as ash rain affects Guadeloupe.
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St. Thomas
Mont Pelée
West Indian Islands
Sainte Rose
Guadeloupe
Basse-Terre
Martinique
St. Vincent
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Cities
An October earthquake was detected in Mexico City and Washington with shocks lasting up to two hours, causing clocks to stop but no damage. Seismographs at Cheltenham and Salt Lake City logged multiple tremors at 10 to 22 p.m. local times, including a violent second shock.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Mexico City
Weather Bureau
Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory
Cheltenham
Weather Bureau Seismograph
University of Utah
Wright Invites Crown Prince to Fly in Wright Plane
Le Mans reports Frederick William Crown Prince of Germany congratulates Wilbur Wright on his successful flights and accepts an invitation to be the first German to ascend in a Wright aeroplane. Wright plans to instruct three pilots and then attempt height flights up to three thousand feet.
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le Mans
Wilbur Wright
Frederick William
Germany
Mr. Wright
Paris
Lazare Weilller
Paris Doctor Unveils New Tuberculosis Serum
Paris reports Professor Lannelongue of the University of Paris has developed an anti tuberculosis serum said to be highly effective. Of eleven patients inoculated ten have either been cured or shown improvement.
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Paris
Lannelongue
University of Paris
Porto Rican Coffee Protection Plan Discussed in San Juan
The Porto Rico Chamber of Commerce plans to send a commission to Washington to lobby the tariff revision committee for protection of Porto Rican coffee. A convention of stakeholders will be held before any decisive action.
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San Juan
P R
Chamber of Commerce of
French Parliament Opens Autumn Session
Paris Oct 13 The autumn session of the French Parliament opened with the government aiming to expedite routine work especially the budget and to devote spare time to considering the proposed income tax.
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Paris
Aldrich Sees French President in Paris Visit
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island met President Failléres in a special audience in Paris to study French financial institutions. The meeting was arranged with the US Ambassador Henry White presenting Aldrich.
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Paris
Failléres
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Henry White
Aldrich
Papal Letter Promised for Philadelphia Archbishop
Notes of foreign news report Monsignor Kennedy presenting $14 000 from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Pope who promised a letter of thanks to Archbishop Ryan. Other items mention French Senate on American slaughterhouses, a Champs Elysees burglary, cholera cases in St Peters, and a circular to French bishops from Cardinal Merry del Val.
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Rome
Monsignor Kennedy
American College
Ter
Philadelphia
Ryan
Paris
Figaro
France
Merry del Val
Iveult
Dutch Ultimatum to Castro Echoed by Caracas Standoff
Caracas reports outline of M. Van Swinderen's note demanding urgent revocation of the May 14 decree and threatening arbitration talks. Venezuela vows to resist, citing incidents of Dutch and Curacao actions and preparing coast defenses as November 1 deadline looms for the transshipment decree.
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Caracas
M. van Swinderen
Venezuela
Netherlands
de Reus
Curacao
Holland
Castro
Carceso
Castro's Brother Arrives in City From Caracas
Colonel Carmelo Castro brother of Venezuelan President Cipriano Castro travels from Caracas aboard the Zulia. He says the visit is a pleasure trip but rumors claim he came to recruit artillerymen to defend the coast against potential Dutch pressure and possible insurrection led by General Nicolas Rolando.
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Carmelo Castro
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Zulia
Castro
Repubiic
United States
Paris
Helland
Nicolas Rolando
Holland
Curagao
Las Teques
Gomez
New York
Rolando
Lord Fitzmaurice Joins Cabinet as Chancellor of Lancaster
Lord Fitzmaurice is appointed to the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster replacing Viscount Wolverhampton who becomes Lord President of the Council. He continues to represent the Foreign Office in the Lords and a new parliamentary secretary will be chosen from the Commons. The appointment follows his earlier roles including Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs and service in reform efforts in Europe under the Treaty of Berlin.
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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 refloat task fails after grounding near Libau
The protected cruiser Oleg ran aground twenty miles from Libau. She is fast on two reefs and badly damaged with compartments flooded. Refloating attempts have failed as a storm hindered visibility of charted reef lights.
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St. Petersburg
Oleg
Libau
Twenty two I chinhol members killed by gendarmes
Seoul reports that twenty two I chinhol members, Koreans favoring Japan, were killed by Japanese gendarmes at Cholado after being mistaken for insurgents. The note denies any Japanese plan to annex Corea and says no policy change toward Corea has been considered.
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Seoul
Ichinhol
Japan
Cholado
Corea
Fewer Cholera Cases Reported in Manila
New cholera cases have declined to about five daily in Manila, concentrated in a few congested native districts. Health authorities are disinfecting the city as the disease gradually disappears in the provinces, with a few cases still reported daily from Rizal Laguna Cayité and Palawan.
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Manila
Rizal
Laguna
Cayité
Palawan
Lone Rider Alec McFarley Terrifies White Plains
An intoxicated man claiming to be a US artilleryman named Alec McFarley rode through White Plains causing panic on the south side. He threatened Dr Page at Hammond Place, escaped after a chase, punched a police officer, and was taken to the station with his identity only partially learned.
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Alec” McFarley
United States
White Plains
Carpenter House
Piggott’s
McFarley
Fred Piggott
Hammond Place
MacFalley
Dr. Page
George Auer
McFalloy
William Murphy
Golden Avenue
Marron
Colligan
Town dog catcher captures mad animal was bear
Woburn Massachusetts October 13 John N Callahan the town dog catcher was sent out by the Mayor to capture a supposed mad dog. After a fierce struggle he lassoed the animal tied it to a tree and discovered a half grown black bear which he plans to sell.
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the Tribune
Woburn
Mass
John N. Callahan
Callahan
Woman Rescued From Jumping Off Pier in Philadelphia
A well dressed woman calling herself Mrs. Julia Curtis was found on a Delaware River pier preparing to jump. She admitted the suicide intent, said she once worked as an assistant manager at a Chicago hotel, and mentioned a married brother in Hagerstown. She was arrested and taken to Philadelphia Hospital.
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Julia Curtis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hagerstown
Delaware River
Oregon widow leaves Chicago man one dollar in instalments
Catherine E. Heckler of Portland Oregon bequeaths Andrew Heckler her late husband a single one dollar payment in thirty instalments of five cents, with Mrs Isabella Vance receiving the remainder of the estate. The will notes Heckler as the man who married her in 19 percent in San Diego and later left her.
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Chicago
Andrew Heckler
Catherine E. Heckler
Portland
Ore
Prague
Isabella Vance
Heckler
San Diego
Cal
Dr. Edward Young Leaves Pittsburg for Brooklyn Call
Pittsburg Presbytery voted 249 to 1 to permit Rev. Dr. Edward Young, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, to sever ties and accept the Bedford Church of Brooklyn. Young plans a farewell sermon next Sunday and will begin in Brooklyn the following Sunday.
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Pittsburg
Edward Young
Second Presbyterian Church of
Bedford Church
Brooklyn
Young
Brooklin
Pacific Fleet Arrives in Honolulu Under Admiral Swinburne
The Pacific fleet towing destroyers reached Honolulu on October 13 returning from Samoa. Cruisers from Pago Pago entered the harbor at 119 o'clock and began coaling for the California leg. The Colorado rejoined after leaving San Francisco on October 6.
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Honolulu
Pacific Fleet
Swinburne
Samoa
Pago Pago
California
Strathiore
Strathleven
Republican rally blasts Bryan plan as dishonest in Worcester
A large Republican gathering in Mechanics Hall Worcester featured Secretary of the Interior James E. Garfield Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Lt Governor Phen S Draper and other nominees. Garfield called Bryan’s bank deposits plan dishonest and said Bryan never stood by policies long enough to have them stolen. Lodge urged a larger navy and Frothingham spoke on state issues.
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Worcester
Mass
Mechanics’ Hall
Washburn
Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryant
Garfield
Mr. Bryan
Lodge
Frothingham
Bates Jr. Nominated for Assembly in 29th District
Lindon Bates Jr. a Harrow and Yale graduate and civil engineer who helped raise the Galveston sea wall is the Republican nominee for the 29th Assembly District. Campaign events include October 16 Turn Hall and October 19 Terrace Garden meetings plus outdoor gatherings nightly. Chicago reports 410,212 voters registered, up 5,006 from four years ago, signaling a 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 Sth Street
Circle Republican Club
50Th Street
Campaign Committee
Chicago
Jerome Targets Graft In Rumbling New York Gambling
The article reports Jerome accusing officials of tolerating gambling dens in major hotels and districts, citing police knowledge and mismanagement. It notes Jerome’s past clashes with Commissioner Bingham, transfers, and his vow to force police to do their duty with limited manpower.
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Great White Way
Sexton
Mr. Jerome
12Th
Hesitate To Seek Release For Mrs Erb
Philadelphia October report notes counsel made no move for bail for Florence Co Erb widow of murdered Clayton Erb. Habeas corpus would risk prejudicing defence. Key witnesses include servants at Red Gables and county physician denies poison autopsy rumors. Police pursue case to bolster against two women amid cross jurisdiction tension.
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Philadelphia
Qet
Florence Co. Erb
Clayton Erb
Catherine Betzel
Erb
Delaware County
Better Brooklyn Heights Service Promises Planned Transit Changes
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit official outlined improvements at a St. George Hotel meeting. Resolutions urged surface cars use Fulton street on Sundays, allow L train access on the Brooklyn side, and increase stops on the elevated approach between Tillary Street and the bridge. General Horatio C. King presided.
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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 Delayed to November Sixth
Government suit against Standard Oil Company for rebating moves on to November 6 after a Rochester trial. Judge Hazel will hear the arrest of judgment motion in Buffalo as defense counsel retry and await results after the election.
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Tribune
Tankport
United States District Court
Hazel
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Rutland
Rochester
Standard of! Company
Buffalo
Improvement in Submarines Pumps Prevent Engine Cracks
Washington October 13 plans have been made at the Navy Department to equip submarines with improved pumps. The change aims to prevent cracking of cylinder heads in engines, an issue noted on recent voyages including the Newport to New York run.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newport
New York
Warrant for Mount Pleasant Banker Charged in Bank Misuse
Pittsburg October 13 a warrant issued for the arrest of R K Hissan president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Mount Pleasant Pa charged with misapplying 3000 of the bank funds. Charles E Mullen former cashier was arrested in connection with the same charge when the bank failed a year ago.
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Pittsburg
R. K. Hissan
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Mount Pleasant
Penn
Charles E. Mullen
Burglar Poses as Buyer to Bind and Loot Brooklyn Home
Miss Millie Masten sister in law of Somere field McLean publisher was bound and gagged in the McLean residence at 343 Ocean Park Way Brooklyn yesterday by a well dressed young burglar who then ransacked the house taking 75 in cash and 310 in jewelry The assailant about 25 years old 5 feet 4 inches tall 130 pounds appeared educated and well dressed Beatrice McLean found Miss Masten at noon
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Millie Masten
Somerefield McLean
Mr. McLean
Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
McLean
Miss Masten
Beatrice McLean
Woman accuses Mann in murder case released on bond
Chicago reports Lyman C. Mann, charged with the July murder of Mrs Frances Gilmore Thompson, released on 5000 bond largely posted by his parents. An alleged informant claims Mann robbed her of a diamond ring, while police tie six photos and an order book to him and identify a man named J H Raymond as a studio solicitor.
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Chicago
Lyman C. Mann
Frances Gilmore Thompson
Mann
Wheeler
State Women Suffragists Meet in Buffalo Session
The New York State Women Suffrage Association opens its first session in Buffalo to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Seneca Falls convention of 1843. President Ella H. Crousett reports membership at 449 and delegates pledge legislative action this winter beyond constitutional amendments. Harriet May Mills calls for rapid mobilization to advance women’s rights nationwide.
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Buffalo
New York State Women Suffrage Association
Seneca Falls
Mar
Ella H. Crousett
Mary E. Craigie
New York
Albany
Fanny Garrison Villard
Harry Hastings
Heleme M. Rogers
Harriet May Mills
Yonkers Mail Carrier Arrested for Mail Theft
William J. Melester a Yonkers letter carrier was arrested by Post Office Inspectors on the charge of stealing letters from the mails. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Shields and held on $2,500 bail for examination Friday. Investigators used test letters including one to Mrs. Rose Handley redirected to Tower Place and found in his possession with marked currency and a cent piece.
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William J. Melester
Yonkers
Post Office
Jacobs
Morris and
Hill
United States
Shields
McLester
Linden Street
Mayer
Rose Handley
Astor House
New York
No. 2
Tower Place
Aged Ohian Buncoed Out of 5000 in One Scam
William Wirt, 82, of Youngstown Ohio, was duped by two men posing as a Columbus lottery agent and a bank cashier. Each bought tickets, won 1000 prizes, and deposited funds as good faith. The box yielded worthless papers when opened. Wirt is the father of ex State Senator B F Wirt.
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Ohio
William Wirt
Columbus
Wirt
Mr. Wirt
B. F. Wirt
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