Frozen bodies ashore toll of Great Lakes storm losses
Reports recount numerous wrecked steamers and missing crews after a devastating storm on the Great Lakes. James Carruthers and Prive sank, carries crews of 25 and 28 respectively, with Lake Superior and Lake Huron figures adding to the death toll. The Butters and other vessels remain missing. Northern Queen crew saved. Port Frank incidents report sailors unable to launch lifeboats.
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Great Lakes
Fesson
Lake Huron
Jaemes Carruthers
Pear Geeler
Port Hares
Lake Teoren
Wexford
Regina
Martin
Martin's Island
Lake Michigan
Plymouth
Kettle Point
Port Frank
Ontario
Two Men Kill Their Wives In Separate Pennsylvania Incidents
In Harrisburg and Steelton, two husbands killed their spouses. Lewcar, of Steelton, fatally cut his wife’s throat when she would not wake to pack. He fled to New Rochelle, N Y. George B Newman, a diamond cutter, killed his wife amid fears she would fail to wake for work.
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Harrisburg
Lewcar
Steelton
New Rochelle
George B. Newma
No Newman
Waiver of Demands Mentioned by Victorino Huerta
Fragmentary handwritten note references Victorino Huerta and a president's representative named Jobe. The text suggests Huerta acknowledged or conceded certain demands during a period described as a fera rua with unspecified American involvement. The fragmentary source limits precision on context and outcomes.
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M. Victorino Huerta
Jobe
Army Chiefs Back Gen Blanquet In Mexican Coup Move
Report from City states Gen Blanquet has army chief support for a provisional presidency. The coup appears imminent with generals expected to act to restore peace in Mexico.
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RaBet
Blanquet
Im Thie
Mexico
Birth of two girls fuels local eugenic mystery
In the town two girl babies were born in the past month while no boy babies have been born in four years, prompting residents to discuss a puzzling eugenic pattern.
Washington denies engagement rumor involving Miss Wilson
The report of Miss Margaret Wilson and Dr. Gilbert Horrax getting engaged is officially denied. Miss Wilson has never seen or met Dr. Horrax.
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Washington
Margaret Wilson
Gilber Horrax
Pinnell to Be Nominated for Ambassador Post
Washington reports Henry W. Pinnell of Peoria will be nominated as ambassador to an unnamed post. The move, noted by Secretary Bryan, follows a decision cited in Senate discussions. A French aviator and printer visited Washington during the period.
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Pinzell
Washington
Henry W. Pinnell
Peoria
SS Eee New
Lome Ot
Bryan
Vital statistics urged as key public need at Southern meet
Dr. Cressy L. Wilbur chief statistician of the Census Bureau told a Southern Medical Association conference in Lexington that reliable vital statistics are the most important public need. He urged state registers, adequate compensation, and funds to establish a unified system supported by legislation and public support. Others stressed sanitation and education, with calls for better living conditions for African Americans and broader cooperation among property owners and lawmakers.
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Lexington
Cressy L. Wilbur
Census Bureau
Washington
Wilbur
Jr.sear Dowling
New Orleans
Louisiana
R. P. Babcock
Austin
Texas
de. B. Shoulders
Nashville, Tenn
W. A Plecker
Richmond
Lousiana
Semety
Dewling
Walkout Threatens Textile Mills in Lawrence Strike
Union firemen at Lawrence textile mills walk out over an eight hour day threatening a shutdown of operations for 35 000 workers. The law limits operating hours, with mills at risk if strike continues. Union rejected a compromise offering twelve hour days and seven days a week versus an eight hour shift.
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Lawreorce
Mase
Lawrence
MS W
Pankhurst Hits New York Over Suppressed Social Novel
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arrives in New York after a lecture tour to defend Christabel’s novel about social reform and test Anthony Comstock’s suppression of the work. She vows to test the move and the rights involved.
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New York
New England
Emmeline Pankhurst
Christabel
Anthony Comstock
Craig Secures Collectorship After Treasury Breaks Deadlock
Secretary McAdoo informs Senators Shields and Les that Edward B. Craig of Chattanooga has been recommended for the Tennessee internal revenue collectorship, ending a deadlock that has lasted since July 1.
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Washington
Tenessee Internal Revenue
McAdoo
The
Treasury
Shields
Les
Edward B. Craig
Chattanoogs
Conservation Congress Meets in Washington
Conservation experts from all sections of the United States and a delegation from Canada arrived to participate in the fifth National Conservation Congress meetings in Washington.
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Conservation Congress
Washington
United States
Esd
Canada
National Conservation Congress
Shoe Workers Strike Over Changes in Piece Work System
Shoe workers in the United States Shoe Workers Union Western district strike due to changes in the piece work system reducing wages. The action marks a major labor dispute affecting production and pay across multiple plants.
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Shoe
Phenery and
Oboe
United States
Shoe Workers’ Union
Western
Week Broken for Two Years in New Rochelle
Waldorf Miller dies in New Rochelle after years of attempting to fulfill a promise to "fool Bean" when his work failed, ending a long struggle described as a broken week in the relief of a past wager.
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New Rochelle
Waldorf Miller
White Hope Triumphs Over Unknown Opponent in Bout
In a boxing match at Bostes gunboat arena Smith outpointed his rival as the referee scored the fight. The controversial bout drew attention from local fans and photographers.
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Gunbost Smith
Igo
Mississippi college farm train advances farmer education
The A and M farm train, seen around Hazlehurst and Crystal Springs, draws large crowds including Beth Ween and Freckhaven as it promotes Mississippi farming, beef and pork supply, and practical poultry and dairy research. President Hightower led stops at Jackson Haslehurst and Crystal Springs inspiring farmers and merchants at Brookhaven and beyond. The crew touts a dairy unit and a new poultry bulletin on cotton seed meal as a ration for hens, signaling strong statewide impact.
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West
Newbeans
Mississippi
Hightower
Jackson
Haslehurst
Crystal Springs
France
Smith
Seath
Brookhaven
Meéirath
Poultry Bulletin
Poultry Department
Page Ambassadorship and Richardson Appointment
The passage notes Thomas Nelson Page as ambassador to Rome and mentions Norval Richardson being named for somatic work at Page’s request, with duties connected to American interests in Havana.
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Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Rome
Page
Norval Richardson
Havana
Dentist Loses Foot Marries In Abrupt Union
Canton reports dentist W B Smith lost a foot after a quail hunting accident that led to amputation. His fiancée Miss Adah Brown rushed to the hospital and they chose to marry within 24 hours so she could care for him full time.
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Canton
W. B. Smith
Nceda Smith
Adah Brown
Gulfport Plans New Brick Hospital With $10,000 Slogan
Wast New Hospital Gulfport unveils a campaign for a new brick hospital. The headline promotes a $10,000 slogan as part of the Gulfport project.
Postmaster Leaves Ackerman Henry Rhodes Steps Down
Henry L. Rhodes resigns after twelve years as postmaster of Ackerman. He has led the local post office from its headquarters in Newr. The notice marks the end of an era of steady service and community mail operations.
Missed Hog Shoots Brother in Starkville
Starkville tragedy reports Will Carpenter using a pistol to shoot his brother Edward in the abdomen during a dispute. Edward moved toward him and the bullet struck, causing a serious wound as local authorities investigate. Additionally Mississippi Governor Brewer issues Thanksgiving Day proclamation for November 27 observance.
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Starkville
Will Carpenter
Edward
Jeckson
Brewer
Mississippi
Farm Sale Drives Large Price in Ceahoma County
In Ceahoma county the plantation owned by R. H. Crutcher sold to J. H. Sherard of Sherard Mississippi for 43000 dollars. The transfer marks another entry in the county real estate listings.
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Clarksdale
Ceahoma County
R. H. Crutcher
J. H. Sherard
Sherard, Mise
More Diphtheria Reported Near Westside
The Port Gibsum dispatch notes three diphtheria cases developing near Westside, with all cases described as severe and prompting health concerns in the area. Health authorities urge precaution and vaccination where available.
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Westeide
Warned to Stay Home as San Francisco Jobs Scarce for Women
Miss Evelyn Bobeck of the Young Women's Christian Association appeals to Gov. Brewer to warn women from the East about the Panama Pacific Exposition job boom. She cites far more applicants than openings in California and urges delaying travel to avoid hardship and financial strain.
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Jackson
Mitsinaippi
San Franciero
Evelyn Bobeck
Young Women’s Christian Association
Gov. Brewer
San Francisco
Mies Keck
California
Sem Francisco
Raise bumper crops in Tate Sepatobia
Tate county expects record cotton and corn yields this year with fields described as snow white. Farmers laud the corn club programs and county fair demonstrations led by W J Five, Dr Lowry and Dr N Hosey as corn yields reach 75 to 103 bushels per acre and cotton prospects improve, signaling a shift to diversified farming and growing hay shipments supporting the cattle industry.
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Yate
Fai
W. J
Lowry
McComb Businessmen Honor F G Barclay with Gift
In McComb the local business community presented F G Barclay with $50 in silver to honor his six years as master mechanic with the C railroad. He resigned from his post to take a job in Memphis.
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McComb City
McComb
F. G. Barclay
Memphis
Meridian Bond Issue Bid Awarded to Local Bank
Meridian council opened bids for an 850,000 utility right of way financing issue. The loan was awarded to Merchants & Farm er Bank of the city on a bid with a premium and accrued interest totaling about 100 dollars.
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Memphis
Merchants & Farmere Bank of
Work of Roads Suspended in Forrest
Work on the roads in Forrest Set 1 has been suspended pending the outcome of efforts by the board of supervisors to float an additional 25 000 in bonds.
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Forrest
Will Bibbs Acquitted in Wife Murder Trial
Will Bibbs, a degre charged with murdering his wife, was acquitted after testimony indicated the shooting was an accident. The jury found no guilty verdict due to insufficient evidence and concluded the incident did not constitute murder.
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Will Bibbs
Ministers Invited to Mississippi Laymen's Convention
Jackson President W A Scott of the Board of Trade has sent letters to four thousand Baptist laymen in Mississippi inviting their attendance at a Laymen’s Convention to be held in the city next May.
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Jackson
W. A. Scott
Board of Trade
Mississippi
Convicted Robbery Case In Judge Barrett Court
Edwards Joe Sumrall and Lou Jordan, alleged participants with rebel Bann, a barber, faced arraignment in Judge Barrett's court. Sumrall was convicted and sentenced to two months on the county farm. Jordan was a quartet.
New Alderman Elected in Yazoo Ward Election
W Burrus Johnston defeats D A Swayze for Ward alderman in Yazoo City by 117 to 87 votes. Johnston to represent Ward with the new term starting after the election results.
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Yazoo
Yasco
W. Burrus Johnston
D. A. Swayze
Henry Love Pardoned by Governor Brewer
Henry Love, a Black man from Sharkey County, was pardoned by Gov. Brewer who had sent him to the state penitentiary for life in 1910. He had been incarcerated since March 1910 after the sumber conviction.
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Henry Love
Jackeson
Brewer
Love
Sharkey County
Sumber
Cotton Crop in Grenada County Ginning Totals Rise
The cotton census reporter for Grenada county states that by October 18, 765 bales had been ginned this season, up from 3474 bales at the same point last year, a decrease of over 1,200 bales.
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Grenada
Grenada County
History of Thanksgiving From Pilgrims to Praise
The article traces Thanksgiving roots from Popham colonists at Monhegan to Pilgrim feasts, noting early days marked by recreation rather than worship. It cites Edward Winslow and Governor Bradford, describes Massasoit's visit, turkey and pumpkin pie legends, and the shift to a national day proclaimed since 1620s and reinforced by presidents.
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New England
Monhegan
Europe
Church of England
Edward Winelow
England
Massasoit
Bradford
Pilgrim Fathers
Massachusetts Historical Society
United States
Paul
Blasting Powder on Coat Sparks Wife’s Loud Reaction
A humorous snippet describes a man claiming blasting powder on his coat while his wife reacts with a sharp volley about the powder’s color and the blast she gave him upon discovery. The exchange ends with light banter over the accidental mishap.
Give Thanks for Calamities Passed and Prosperity Gained
A 1915 reflection urges the land to set a season apart for gratitude in worship, praising not only harvests and peace but also survival from fires floods and casting down. It argues Thanksgiving should honor endurance and deliverance as a national tribute of humility.
Bridegroom's Thanksgiving Poem by E Kiser
A humorous verse from E Kiser mocks social aris tocracy as the couple vows to endure high living costs and landlord pressure. The couple celebrates gratitude in a holy season, stressing that the bride is not a girl and the groom not a boy.
Woman Keeps Thank Offering Box For Providence
A devoted woman maintains a yearly thank offering box from Thanksgiving to mid November. She deposits money for each escape from accident calamity or joy and adds offerings when family members avert threats. Amounts vary and are usually modest.
Thanksgiving Aid Not Going Through Normal Channels
A woman notes that despite not being rich she has realized a modest sum and devotes it to helping others. She observes that during holidays the poor and hospitals often receive better care, even when traditional avenues are bypassed.
Industrious Amsterdam Firemen Keep Busy Workshops
Firemen in Amsterdam have little idle time with each station running its own workshop. They repair and build automobiles, except for the chassis, and Amsterdam was among the first cities to adopt Moor apparatus for its fire department.
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Amsterdam
Lavender drops fend off mold in damp rooms
A McCall's Magazine tip advises scattering a few lavender drops through a closed bookcase to prevent mold in damp weather, protecting a library from moisture damage.
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McCall’s
Girls Challenge Boys In Squeeze Play Baseball Matchup
A notable baseball feature notes the squeeze play rising in popularity as a girls team challenges a boys team. The item highlights competitive strategy and evolving team dynamics in this mixed age or league context.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Men and Women by Julia Bottomley
A Christmas feature showcases ribbons, bags, and accessories for both genders. It covers opera bags, shopping bags, corset bags, and a wooden fan selection from Japan, with designs in taffeta, satin, and cretonne. It highlights practical gifts for men, including travel and wardrobe organizers, and notes artisanal Japanese fans as affordable treasures.
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Julia Bottomley
Hibbone
Living Plants for Gifts for Christmas Season
Living plants convey the Christmas spirit with taste and judgment. Choose plants suitable for the recipient’s room. The selection is wide and includes ferns, senecio primrose, begonia, and poinsettia as fitting gifts.
Learning a Language as a Child and Its Easing
The text notes that language learning is best in youth and that early childhood exposure promotes easier acquisition. It suggests that as people grow older the process becomes harder, implying reduced capacity to learn new linguistic structures compared with young learners.
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Werta
Feench
Iean Physicians
Mrs. Pankhurst
Craig
Young Womre
Exposition City
Tate
E. Kiser
Japan
Cretonne
Tom
Ted
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