He Kept Us Out of War Declared Rankest Canard
The editor denounces the phrase He kept us out of war as a rank canard and says Wilson bears responsibility for Mexican turmoil. It argues embargo changes, Huerta’s stance, and Villa’s rise led to conflict, criticizing Democratic claims and tariff defenses while urging factual scrutiny.
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Huerta
Mexico
Cassius E. Gillette
Madero
Wilson
Villa
Vera Cruz
Chicago Tribune
Paris Temps
France
England
Germany
Texas
Louisiana
Hawaiian Islands
Russia's War Machine Transformed From Chaos to Order
An on front report notes Russia rebuilt a crippled army into a well ordered force, contrasting last year's shortages with current strength. A general recalls the Warsaw retreat and asserts today’s army stands as an equal to the enemy, marking a shift from chaos to order.
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Russia
Warsaw
Associated Press
Surgeons Adopt New Perforated Celluloid Wound Dressing
London observers report wide professional approval for a new wound dressing using a perforated celluloid layer as the first cover for large and painful wounds. Sir Allmoth Wright at St Marys Hospital piloted the method, which uses carbolic acid softened celluloid, salt solution lint, and firm bandaging to enable stronger pressure and faster healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Allmoth Wright
St. Mary's Hospital
Paddington
Delegates to Urge Islands Sale Destined for Copenhagen
The legislatures of St. Thomas and St. Croix, acting on instructions from the Danish parliament, designated delegates to travel to Copenhagen to press for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. They are instructed to advocate sale and to reject reforms, with a mass meeting at St. Thomas planned to gather island views.
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ST. Thomas, D. W. T
St. Thomas
St. Croix
Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
American Fishing Schooner Seized Off Ensenada Coast
San Diego Oct 7 report from southbound passengers: the American fishing schooner Couer D Alene was seized by the Mexican patrol boat Ensenada off the Ensenada coast. Captain Krotzer and his American crew were arrested on poaching charges, though he claimed the ship was outside the three mile limit.
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San Diego
Cal
Ensenada
Mexico
Henry Kotzer
Gryme
Krotzer
Bay State Platform Urges Preparedness
Boston October 7 The tentative draft of the platform for the Republican state convention adopts the watch word America for all Americans all Americans for America and calls for a preparedness program for land and sea to insure integrity and defend peace with all nations.
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Boston
America
All Americans For America
Apoplexy Fatal To Business Man Omana
F. Trullinger, a 33-year-old real estate dealer, died of apoplexy while driving his car downhill in Omana on Friday night. His wife tried to stop the runaway vehicle which later struck another car without harming its occupants. His parents, Mr and Mrs J W Trullinger of Shenandoah, Iowa, were notified.
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Omana
Trullinger
J. W. Trullinger
Shenandoah
Swift & Co To Distribute Surplus To Shareholders
Swift & Co directors announced a cash dividend of 33.33 per share for 20 000 shareholders of record Oct 16, payable Nov 23, using last 23 years surplus. They also seek to raise capital stock by 25 million, offering one new share for every three held. total capital would rise from 75 million to 100 million if approved.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Louis E. Swift
Admit Women to Board of Missions Faces First Step
In St Louis the Protestant Episcopal board opened its quarterly session and began steps to admit women to the board of missions. The Friday meeting, a prelude to the general convention opening October 1, announced the "one day's income" plan that cleared debt with a reported income of 1,535,031.15 dollars, the largest ever, and a year end balance of 26400 dollars, also a record.
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ST. Louis
Board of Missions
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church
Marine Company Receiver Released
Philip S. A. Franklin, receiver for the International Mercantile Marine Company, is discharged by the federal district court. Franklin, appointed in April 1915, leaves with a noted comment on the task and will receive 163.50 for services, clearing the way for reorganization.
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New York
Federal District Court
Philip S. A. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Company
Franklin
Prominent Maryland Lawyer and Confederate Soldier McIntosh Dies
Col. David Gregg McIntosh a leading Maryland attorney and noted Confederate veteran died suddenly at his Towson home after indigestion. He commanded two artillery battalions at Appomattox and was a close ally of Jefferson Davis.
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Baltimore
David Gregg McIntosh
Maryland
Towson
Appomattox
Jefferson Davis
Bryce Cables for Aid Urgently to Armenians
Viscount James Byrce, former British ambassador to the United States, cabled Henry H. B. MacFarland, chairman of the Washington committee for Armenian and Syrian relief, that Armenians are in urgent need of immediate assistance.
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Bryce
Washington
Viscount James Byrce
United States
Henry H. B. MacFarland
Washington Committee For
Prominent Actor Henry Woodruff Woodruff Dies in New York
Henry Woodruff Woodruff a leading figure in theater for years died in New York after several weeks illness He was born in Jersey City and was 48 years old Woodruff started on stage at age nine as a chorus boy in a juvenile Pinafore company
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New York
Henry Wyckoff Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Jersey City
Lynching Becomes Federal Offense Urged by League
Washington convention of the National Equal Rights league adopted resolutions urging lynching be made a federal offense and that those prosecuted be tried in states other than their own. The meeting was attended by black delegates from 25 states.
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Washington
National Equal Rights League
Die Zukunft Suppressed in Berlin Antimilitarist Row
Berlin reports Die Zukunft edited by Maxmilian Harden has been suppressed again likely over an antimilitarist article showing the war's horrible side. Mrs Applene Martin, wife of Grover Martin of 2410 Hampshire Street, underwent a serious operation at Holmes hospital in Macomb last Tuesday and is recovering. Mr Martin works at the Soldiers' Home.
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Die Zukunft
Berlin
London
Maxmilian Harden
Applene Martin
Grover Martin
Hampshire Street
Holmes Hospital
Macomb
Mr. Martin
Soldiers’ Home
Laura Bisser
Jefferson Street
Duker’s
His Majesty
W. T. Duker Co
Bertha Martrick
Electric Wheel Company
State Streets
Rose Wachtenheim
Florence Wottman
Ruth Whitland
Henry Ostermiller
North Fourteenth Street
Doerr Dept Store Round-Up offers and local notices
Doerr Dept. Store advertises Round-Up sale with low prices on clothing and accessories. Local notes report Roy Bennett returning from Adams Illinois to his seriously ill father, Herman Stormer move, Veiled Prophet festival trips by residents, and various social events and hospital updates.
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Roy Bennett
Adams
Ill
Frank Bennett
Bennett
Herman Stormer
South Eighth
Ralph E. Goodapple
Paul Francis
State Street
St. Louis
B. C. Gents
George Wells
Blessing Hospital
Snyder
William O'Farrell
Eighth and
Payson Avenue
O’farrell
Tess
Nettie
Gertie Gummersell
Doerr Dept
Lucile Freiburg
St. Mary’s Hospital
Blue Ribbon
Mabel Weinhoener
St. Mary’s Hospitals
August Heidbreder
Eighth
State Streets
Thomas White
Princeton University
Washington, D. C
North Side Boat Club
C. H. Adelpohl
Arthur Buxman
Stelen Becker
W. T. Duker Co
Carl Morehead
L. L. Pullman
Chestnut Street
Book Concern Faces Print Paper Cost Hurdle
In Chicago on October 7 Dr H. Jennings general agent of the Methodist book concern urged Rock River conference laymen to support the publishing house amid rising print paper costs. He said increasing prices of publications is the only way to overcome the panel shortage and urged action, though deferment followed.
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Chicago
Methodist Book Concern
H. €. Jennings
Rock River
Ten Bodies Found In Big Fire Ruins At College
In St Louis on October 7 ten bodies were recovered from the Christian Brothers college ruins after a blaze that killed six firemen and injured eight. Investigations focus on who ordered entry into the collapsing building as officials seek blame and the coroner and safety director prepare to question Chief Henderson who was absent when a wall fell.
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ST. Louis
Christian Brothers College
Henderson
Director of Public Safety
Death of Brig. Gen Charles Delavan Viele
Brig. Gen. Charles Delavan Viele retired veteran of Civil and Spanish-American wars died in Los Angeles at 75. He served at the siege of Vicksburg and the battle of San Juan Hill. His commands took part in various Indian campaigns on frontier days.
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Viele
Los Angeles
Charles Delavan Viele
Vicksburg
San Juan Hill
Underwood Praises His Tariff Act in Campaign Speech
In Cincinnati on Friday night Senator Oscar W Underwood addressed the Democratic campaign, focusing on the tariff law bearing his name. He argued the measure benefited American labor and industry and noted industrial conditions improved before and during the onset of the war.
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Cincinnati
United States
Oscar W
Frisco Posts 1916 Net Income And Track Mileage
St Louis and San Francisco railroad reports twelve months ending June 30 1916 net income transferred to profit and loss of 1 481 090 23 dollars. Track mileage operated on June 30 stood at 5 572 02 miles. During the year 1 765 041 dollars were spent on additions betterment and new equipment.
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ST. Louis
Riot at Chicago synagogue over Yom Kippur desecration
Jewish residents clashed with mobs as bricks and eggs were hurled at a synagogue in Chicago. Police and bystanders watched while the incident arose from beliefs that the day of atonement had been desecrated, prompting reactions among district residents and workers.
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Chicago
Oc Tatton PhD
Benjarhda ‘Reitman
Tate
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Mr. Wilson
Russian Army War Machine
Terry Produce Co
Wholecase and
Bay State
SWIFT
Marine Company
Col. McIntosh
Doerr Dept. Store
C. G. Abbott
Bell Telephone Company
Rock Island
Til
Quincy
Ed. Randall
W. A. Long Commission Company
Guy Nations
Underwood
F ’Frisco
Spring Street
Quincy Gas, Electric & Htg. Co
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