Record Snow Storm Cripples East as Wires Go Quiet
A major mid November storm knocked out telegraph service across sections of the east, with damaged lines, washed harbors, and millions in property losses. The gale disrupted Milwaukee harbor works and felled wires from Ohio to New York, severing eastern communication temporarily.
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Lake Erie
Aspens
Mich
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New York
Canada
SFA
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Chblo
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Altoona
Michigan Sweet
Detroit
Michigan
Creat Lakes
Columbus
Cleve
Weather Summary and Astronomical Notes
Forecast to 7 p m tomorrow calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a low about 15 to 20 degrees and a warmer Tuesday. North winds shift to variable. temperature at 7 am 20. yesterday's high 40, low 29. no precipitation. Evening stars Mercury and Jupiter. morning stars Saturn Mars Venus. The red star Aldebaran glows below the Pleiades with iron vapor in its atmosphere detectable only at extreme heat.
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J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Aldeb- Aran
Pleiades
Start of broad audit of fee offices in Illinois
Springfield, Nov 10 State Auditor James Brady began an extensive audit of nearly all state government departments. Eight accountants are on the job, with expected completion in about two months. The probe covers numerous agencies including secretary of state, adjutant general, public instruction, railroads and warehouses, health, pharmacy, veterinary examiners, and several normal schools. The effort mirrors a 1911 law directing fees to the state treasury and may extend to John R Tanner’s administration.
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James 4. Brady
Brady
Adjutant General Insurance Department
Charities Commission
State Library
Stallion Registration Board
Tve
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
SH Onmlasienereef Troor
Board of Examiners of Architects
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Board of Health
Board of Pharmacy
Board of Dental Examiners
Miners’ Examining Board
Board of Examiners
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Southern
Illnois Normal
Joliet
Chester
Pontiac
Deenen
John R. Tanner
Board of Prison Industries
Garrett Kinney
Peoria
Board of Pardons
Kinney
Bartonville
Charles H. May
Dunne
Still Await Final Word From Huerta
Washington Nov 10 President Wilson discussed the Mexican situation and said he has no present plan to address Congress. He has not yet received a reply from Huerta and has not changed his stance on arming embargo. Huerta’s recent statement and U S reactions are under close watch as diplomacy continues.
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Wilson
United States
Congress
Huerta
Inquirers
Mexico City
Washington
Mexico
Charge Algara
Huarta
America
John Lind
Huertas
Mr. Lind
Bryan
Lind
Convict Woman in Strike Attack at Calumet
Calumet Michigan November 10 two more coach loads of workmen arrived. Ben Goggisa a strike leader was arrested for violation of the anti picketing injunction. Mrs Annie Clement militant leader of strike sympathizers was found guilty of assault her case appealed to the circuit court from a justice court.
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Calumet
Mich
Hecla
Ben Goggisa
Mrsa
Annie Clement
Om A Justice Cour
Dr Marshall on Trial at Pontiac
Dr J A Marshall of Pontiac and Milnois state reformatory faced trial as the Illinois civil service commission heard charges of neglect abuse and dereliction. Marshall denies all accusations after 12 years at the reform school. Separate dispatch notes Wilson and Huerta tensions in Mexico and a Joliet Go to Church day campaign boosting Sunday attendance across churches in Joliet and surrounding communities.
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Pontiac, I
J. A. Marshall
Pontiac
Milnois State
Dr. Marshall
Reformatory
Go to Church Day Draws Joliet Crowds
Joliet celebrated the first Go to Church day in America with about 20 000 attending Protestant and Catholic churches. A three week campaign urged every citizen to attend a church, with volunteers visiting homes to remind residents of the event. Joliet ministers expect a lasting 25 percent turnout effect.
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Frank D. Sheets
Methodist Church
Joliet
United States
Harvey Weeks
First National Bank
America
Corn and potato crop totals in latest government report
Washington reports corn production at 2,463,070,000 bushels with an average farm price of 77.10 cents and potatoes at 328,550,000 bushels with an average farm price of 69.60 cents.
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Washington
Spencer Violent as Trial Begins
Chicago November 10 Henry Spencer on trial at Wheaton charged with the murder of Mrs. Mildred Allison Rexroat at Wayne Illinois September 26 became violent in court insisting on smoking mid proceedings and asking to be hanged He aided juror selection and the panel was filling. defense likely insanity.
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Chicago
Henry Spencer
Wheaton
Mildred Allison-Rexroat
Wayne
Spencer
Wilson Abandons Russia Post Nomination Briefly
Washington November 10 President Wilson will not send the nomination of Henry M Pindell of Peoria Illinois for ambassador to Russia to the Senate today He seeks more facts about a letter allegedly from Senator James Hamilton Lewis to Pindell criticizing duties in St Petersburg The issue prompts a demand for full explanations before confirmation.
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Henry M. Pindell
Peoria
Russia
Senate
Wilson
James Hamilton Lewis
Pindell
St. Petersburg
Washington
Lewis
Bryan
State Department
White House
Case of Donahue Nearing Jury Verdict
Chicago Nov. 16. Defense began as trial of Daniel Donahee and Jacob Stiefel for conspiracy to defame Clarence S. Funk former general manager of International Harvester. It is expected the case will go to the jury tomorrow.
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Chicago
Daniel Donahee
Jaaac Stiefel
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
Beilis Freed by Russian Jury in Kiev Trial
Mendel Beilis was acquitted by a Kiev jury after a landmark trial over the 1911 ritual murder of Andrew Yushinsky. Beilis spoke briefly from the courtroom declaring his innocence while seeking to return home to his wife and children. The case drew worldwide attention amid sensational testimony about the mutilated March 25 cave death and competing expert opinions.
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Kiev
Russia
Mendel Beilis
Beilis
Andrew Yushinsky
Vera Tcheberiak
Three Girl Prisoners Plot to Slay Matron in Chicago
Chicago officials reveal a plan by three female prisoners May Bercher Lillian Naley and Katherine Schaeffer to murder night matron Mrs Mary Murray and escape. Schaeffer confessed prompting arrest before execution. Two flat irons and a towel for gagging were found hidden as evidence.
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Chicago
May Bercher
Lillian Naley
Katherine Schaeffer
Mary Murray
Harrison
Schaeffer
Factions Urged To Get Together In Michigan Conflicts
A Michigan Democratic delegation led by National Committeeman B O Wood appealed to President Wilson for administrative appointments while another faction led by Representative Beakes urged unity. Representative Hitchcock opposed surrendering currency policy to a Democratic caucus as the Federation Convention opened in Seattle with Gompers presiding. A 27 pound lobster arrived in Boston, enough to feed 28.
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D. C
B. O. Wood
Wilson
Beakes
Hitchcock
Banking Committee
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