Bodies in Rio Grande Fight Between U S Soldiers and Mexican Bandits
Brownsville Texas October 21 body of a Japanese found among dead Mexicans after an early morning clash between U S soldiers and bandits at Ojo De Agua. Two gangs crossed the Rio Grande today to pursue soldiers. Five Mexicans and three Americans died. eight Americans wounded expected to recover. Capt McCoy reported the insurgent force may have numbered about thirty. Local officials reported bandit activity and the Carranza consul said Lopez planned arrests across the river.
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Brownsville
Texas
U. S
Ojo Dé Agua
Rio Grande
Mexico
Ojo. de
Ojo de Agua
Opo de Agua
Ojo' de Agua
Mission
Schaefer
McCoy
Sishins
N.C. Cavasos
Penas
Ota de Agua
Fort Brown
Lopez
Carranza
Matamoros
Oro de Agua
Reyonsa
Luis de la Rosa
Regonsa
Tie
de la Rosa
Col. A
Blocksom
Joseph ‘A. Gaston
Sixth’ Cavalry
Harlington
Tunston
Texas Rangers
James T. Ferguson
Bank of the Rio Grande
Allies Fear Bulgarian Advance Breaks Serb Rail Link
British dispatches report German forces widening an offensive on three fronts Riga Dvinsk and Champagne while Bulgarians sever the Saloniki Nish railway north of Vranya driving a wedge between Serbian and Anglo French forces. Greek and Romanian diplomacy continue amid hopes of a big victory to sway neutrals.
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London
Riga
Dvinsk
Serbia
Champagne
France
Rheims
Greece
Great Britain
Cyprus
Zaimis
Romania
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
Courland
Italy
Tyrol
Trentino
Russia
Slonim
Volhynia
Galicia
von © Hindenburg
Olai
Mitau
Baltic
Dvina
Dvinsk-Riga
Baranovichi
Show Unpreparedness Rally Slated in Tremont Temple
Boston officials report the National Security League will hold a meeting at Tremont Temple tomorrow night to demonstrate unpreparedness for war. Gov. Walsh is to preside with Senator Lodge as a speaker, preceded by a military exhibition on Boston Common.
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Boston
Qet
National, Security League
United States
Tremont Temple
Gov. Walsh
Senator Lodge
Boston Kommon
European powers seek details on Mexican claims settlement
Washington dispatch notes that European governments are asking the United States what assurances Mexico will give regarding foreign claims under Carranza. Mixed commissions will be formed to negotiate an equitable settlement. Financing Mexico’s rehabilitation may rely on U.S. funds, with estimates from 100 to 300 million dollars. A loan likely only after a new Mexican congress is elected. Official recognition was confirmed with an invitation to Mexico to attend a December international science congress.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Carranza
Mexico
Caranza
State Department
Eliseo, Arredondo
United States of Mexico
Chicago School Chief Ella Flagg Young Plans Departure
Ella Flagg Young announces resignation as Chicago superintendent of schools effective December after 3x years in office. She cites ongoing press scrutiny and notes a prior willingness to resign in June if not for a prior deficit now resolved. Young, 70, began teaching in 1962 and became superintendent in 1909 after touring Europe.
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Chicago
John’ Macmaton
Board of Education
Ella Flagg Young
Young
France
Germany
Switzerland
England
Burglar Steals Beer From Broadway Cellar
Late last night a burglar broke into the cellar of Mrs G Ridder at 613 Broadway and stole fourteen bottles of beer. He disturbed the household, fled through the front yard toward Broadway, dropping several bottles and a cap in the yard. Police identified the cap. the suspect, described as a Negro, is being sought.
Bishop Wilson R Stearly Consecrated Newark Suffragan Bishop
The Rev Dr Wilson R Stearly long rector of St Luke s Montclair was consecrated suffragan bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Newark in a ceremony led by Bishop Edwin Lines. Bishops clergy and lay members attended. The event took place in Montclair New Jersey on October 24.
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Montclair
N. J
St. Luke's,church
Newark
Edwin
Mellen Testifies on New Haven Ties in Sherman Trial
In New York, Oct 21, Charles S. Mellen former president of the New Haven railroad is described as a frank but hostile witness as he details evidence against eleven New Haven directors under Sherman law. He cites cut throat rivalry with New York and New England, minutes showing agreements with New York Central to bar rivals from New York City, and his own role in pressuring the company near 1892.
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New York
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Frank L. Swacker
New Haven
Mellen
New York & New England
Boston
Maine
New’ Haven
Board of Directors
New York Central
New York City
New “York
New -England
New-England
Tate
New England
New Haven Board
R. V.lindabury
William D. Bishop
The
Bishop
Lindabury
Swacker
Harlem River
New York & Northern
Brewster
N.Y
New Heaven
George Macullough Miller
William Rockefeller
New ‘Haven
New Jersey
Hudson River
Erie Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
New Haven Railroad
New York Central ‘Eines
Central ‘Railroad
Somerville
Pennsylvania’ Railroad Company
Atlantic
Trans Atlantic
England
Europe
Bridgeport
Hartford
Saiey
Ren
Howard Elliott
Road
Canada Observes Trafalgar Day by War Aid Collections
Ottawa reports Trafalgar Day marked by a national drive to aid hospital organizations for the war effort. Provincial and municipal committees organized to coordinate collections in response to a British Red Cross appeal, the first of its kind to overseas dominions since the war began.
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Ottawa
Edison loses hat amid Panama Exposition crowd
At the Panama Pacific exposition Edison drew a crowd in Festival hall with more than four thousand inside and many outsiders. He spoke of public esteem while a side exit confusion separated him from Mrs Edison and the hat vanished.
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San Francisco
Thomas A. Edison
Festival Hall
Edison
Charles C. Moore
Mr. Moore
Mr. Edison
Mrs. Edison
Mr. ‘Edison
West Orange
N. J
Wilson backs defense plan urged by national committee
President Wilson told a White House defense conference committee that the nation would approve stronger defense. The group, including leaders from the National Defense League, National Rifle Association, Grand Army of the Republic, and other veterans and patriotic groups, urged quick increases across all defense departments. He said Americans want adequate preparedness, despite questions on methods.
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Washington
Wilson’ Poday
Conference
White House
National Defense League
National Rifle Association
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Army and Navy ‘Union
Southern Commercial, Congress
Union Veteran Legion
United Spanish War Veterans
Navy League
Wilson
Supreme court sets hearing on new state prohibition law
In Olympia Washington October 21 the state supreme court fixed tomorrow for arguments on the new prohibition law adopted by voters last November. Liquor interests challenge its constitutionality as it becomes effective January 1.
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Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court of the State of
Prominent Masons Gather for Franklin Home Cornerstone
Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin Ind saw many prominent representatives attend the cornerstone laying for the Tidiana Masonic Home. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Indiana Masonic grand lodge.
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Indiana Masonic Home
Franklin
Ind
Masonic ‘Fraternity
Tidiana Masonic Home
Indiana Masonic Grand Lodge
Escape helper Edith Cavell executed in Brussels
The British government confirmed the execution of Edith Cavell, English head of a Brussels training school, for aiding Allied soldiers to escape. American minister Brand Whitlock and the American legation pressed for clemency, but the sentence was carried out despite appeals.
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London
Edith Cavell
Brussels
Belgium
Brand
Whitlock
Brusséls
Walter Hy Page
Legation
Hugh S. ‘Gibson
von Lancken
Gibson
Fallin
Miss Cavell
Brand ‘Whitlock
Mr. Gahan
Conrad
Gernan Civil Branch
American’ Legation
Mef
Delavan
van der Lancken
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Powers of Europe
Chicago School Board
Ridder
New
New England Road
Canada
Paris
John, J. Carty
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Thomas Edison
Arlington
Eiffel Tower
Orange
Exposition Grounds
Mr. Carty
National Defense Conference
Edith Gavel
William
Alfonso
de Belleville
Milo
Thurier
Exchange ‘Telegraph ‘ Company
Madrid
Pate
Kisin
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