Three Generals and Thousand Men Leave His Standard in Chihuahua
Oct 14 reports from Douglas Arizona say three Villa generals deserted with about a thousand troops from Casas Grandes Chihuahua. Carranza commander Gen Elias Calles says Guaymas in Sonora fell to Carranza forces under Gen Diguez. Obregon reportedly to reinforce Guaymas with eight thousand men embarking at Manzanillo. Castleton and San Diego details note Carranza control expanding along the west coast as Villa evacuates Guaymas and Empalme.
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Chihuahua
EL Paso
Carranza
Douglas
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Casas Grandes
Villa
P. Elias -Calles
Sonora
Guaymas
M. Diguez
Diguez
Calles
Manzanillo
Colima
Alvar Obregon
San Diego
Cal
Empalme
Mexico
Ensenada
California
Government to seek record budget for next fiscal year
Washington dispatch reports that the largest government expenditure estimates in peacetime will be submitted to the treasury secretary for the next fiscal year. Defense needs alone expect an increase near 150 million dollars, lifting total outlays to about 1.2 billion. States, embassies, and war department costs drive the drive with revenue measures aimed to cover a likely deficit.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Wilson
State Department
Congress
McAdoo
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Labor
Bureau of Immigration
Mexican decree orders city merchants to withdraw supplies
The Car ranza agency announced a decree requiring Mexico City merchants to remove all supplies from public warehouses within fifteen days after receipt to curb price speculation, with storage charges to be paid on a gold basis. A Merida cablegram says a new $100,080,000 corporation of leading sisal hemp producers in Yucatan and Campeche absorbs the regulating commission of the Henequin market to stabilize prices. Miguel Diaz Lombardo stated, though not officially advised, that confiscations in Villa territory are unlikely.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Merida
Yucatan
Campeche
Miguel Diaz Lombardo
Villa
Life Sentence for Murderer in Springfield
James Lewis, a colored man, was found guilty in the circuit court of Springfield, sentenced to life imprisonment in Chester penitentiary for the murder of Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt. He killed her husband’s wife during a June 21 robbery attempt at a small grocery. attempts to feign insanity were disregarded at trial.
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Springfield
James Lewis
Henrietta Schmidt
Circuit
Fife
Chester
Lewis
Emperor Francis Joseph Growing Worse Says Nazionale
The Idea Nazionale reports from Paris and Rome that the Austrian emperor's condition is deteriorating. Reliable sources indicate his mind is weakening, with episodes of depression and frequent weeping.
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Worss
Rome
Via
Paris
Idea Nazionale
Francis Joseph
Delegates Hear Views Of Wilson At Illinois Bankers Meet
In Joliet on October 14 Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson spoke against compulsory arbitration and strikes, proposing a businesslike council of employers and workers to apportion shares. Illinois Bankers Association delegates, about 1,500 strong, heard remarks. President Aisthorpe emphasized strong banking conditions, road and agricultural improvements, and cautioned against federal reserve membership for state banks.
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Wilson
Ae J
Aisthorp
Association
Aisthorpe
First Bank and Trust
Cairo
Lawa
Illinois
Grey's Diplomatic Statement on Balkan War Aims
London reports Sir Edward Grey delivering a diplomatic statement on the Balkan situation. He outlines allied aims to keep Turkey neutral, seek Balkan union, and criticize central powers for offering Bulgaria neutrality at neighbors' expense. He notes Romania's friendly stance toward Balkan unity.
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London
Edward
Grey
Balkan
House. of Commons
Turkey
Balkans
Tonderstand
Thrace
Bulgaria
Romania
Big Gatch of Fish in Illinois River Haul
Springfield Illinois October 14 One hundred fifty tons of fish were caught today by Illinois river commercial fishermen in the first big haul since the season opened August 7 Three tugs a river steamer and 1000 feet of seine were used and about 100 men were employed all day Most of the fish were channel cats buffaloes and perch High water has hindered prior efforts this season
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Springfield
London Air Raid Toll Tops Fifty Five Dead
London wakes to a night of terror as German Zeppelin raids kill 55 and seriously wound 114. The latest attack brings England’s air raid deaths to 177, with 640 raids reported overall. Public pressure grows for strengthened defense and retaliatory action against German cities.
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London
England
London’ District
Admiralty
Percy D. Scott
Navy Department
War Office
Navy
the Times
Sir Arthur Cowan
Doyle
France
Great Britain
Lindsey Explains Court Ejection in Denver Trial
Denver judge Ben B. Lindsey issued a signed statement about the district court scene during Frank L. Rose's libel trial. Defense counsel J. J. Sullivan accused Lindsey of touring for lecture fees, prompting Lindsey to call him a liar and move toward Sullivan as bailiffs ejected the judge from the room. Lindsey criticizes the court's handling and the prosecution's conduct in his statement.
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Denver
Ben B. Lindsey
District Court
W. D. Wright
Frank L. Rose
Lindsey
J. J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Wright
Publisher Depicts Purchase of New Orleans American
In New Orleans on October 14 Dominick O'Malley, formerly publisher of the New Orleans Item, bought a controlling stake in the Southern Publishing Company, issuer of the New Orleans American and its morning edition begun last January by Typographical union members after a break with the local papers.
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New Orleans
Dominick, O'Malley
Item
Southern, Publishing Company
New Orleans American, & Morning
Typograhical Union
Swedish protest over Baltic neutrality violation by British submarines
London dispatch from Stockholm to Reuters reports Sweden instructed its minister in London to protest British submarine actions in the Baltic, accusing Britain of violating Sweden’s neutrality. The telegram is dated October 15, 1912.
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London
Baltic
Stockholm
Reuter
Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
France and Allies vow sustained war for justice
Paris dispatch quotes Premier Viviani and Finance Minister Ribot in Lectures Pour Tous declaring France and its allies will press the war to victory. They emphasize unity across classes and nations, damaged by Prussian militarism, and insist France will not lay down arms until justice and a regenerated Europe are restored. Marine Minister Augagneur adds the German fleet is annihilated and powerless despite sacrifices.
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Paris
France
Viviani
Belgium
Europe
Chendalven
Ribot
Victor Augagneur
Directors Pick Amster Board For Rock Island Line
Chicago voters transferred control of the Rock Island line from Reid-Moore to a new board chosen by Nathan L. Amster. Seven Amster approved directors were elected among thirteen. New names include Edmund D Hulbert Charles G Dawes John G Shedd John E Morrow William B Thompson Nathaniel French and Joel W Burdick. Proxies totaling 410 642 votes were cast for the named directors. The annual report will be ready in about two weeks.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Ecompany
Reid-Moore
Nathan L. Amster
Rock Island
Nelay
Amster
Edmund D Hulbert
John G. Shedd
John Es Morrow
William B. Thompson
New York
Nathaniel French
Davenport
Totva
Joel W. Burdick
Pittsburgh
War talk at Mid West Conference sparks strong defense call
Henry D. Estabrook of New York condemns Wilson and Bryan policies at Davenport banquet. He argues for defense buildup, attacks pacifism, and calls the La Follette act a ruinous step toward surrendering shipping to Japan, urging strong naval and merchant marine support.
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Davenport
Town
Wilson
William J. Bryan
la Follette
Henry D. Estabrook
New York
Mid West
Estabrook
Senator Cummings
Iowa
Bryan
Europe
Asia
Washington’s
Japan
Declared War as Bulgaria Attacks Serbia
Bulgaria declares war on Serbia at 8 am after a Serbian column attacked near Kostendil in west Bulgaria, killing 70 and wounding 500. Allied dispatches note German workers arriving at Varna to arm submarines, with British and French leaders predicting cooperation from Italy and possible Russian aid, while fighting on multiple fronts continues.
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Paris
Toda
Bulgaria
Serbia
Kostendil
Varna
Black Sea
Constantinople
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