Storm disrupts coast to coast rail and air services
Nov 4 reports from New York to Alaska describe a major winter storm sweeping the east coast causing heavy snow and wire outages, with ships delayed at sea and aviation meet disrupted as aeroplanes are wrecked. Nome and Shamokin register heavy snow and shipping damage as volcanic activity sparks southern reports.
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Bering Sea
Bogoslav
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Unimak Pass
Strikes in Spain Turn Violent as Wounded in Sabadell
In Barcelona by Nov 4 unions clash with non union workers wounding three as Sabadell strike widens. Strikers vote to march on Barcelona while anarchist literature circulates and authorities report arrests and a government pledge to stop the demonstration.
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Barcelona
Sabadell
General Weyler
London
Eng
Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Stock Exchange
No Settlement of the Express Drivers Strike
New York on November 4 reports neither side ready to concede. Union recognition blocks talks as the express companies refuse to treat with current workers, insisting on former employees only. Deadlock continues in peace negotiations.
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New York
Express Companies
Bryan to spend weeks in Texas hunting ducks
Austin Texas Nov 4 The state game warden issued a Texas hunting license to William J Bryan who will arrive at his Mission area farm in the lower Rio Grande valley on Nov 22 He plans to spend several weeks cultivating the land and shooting ducks and has just finished building a house on the farm.
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Austin
Texas
William J. Bryan
Mission
Rio Grande Valley
Bryan
Texas Guardsman Sentenced to Life in Penitentiary
Dallas reports Sergeant J. D. Manley of the Texas National Guards received a life sentence for stabbing spectator Louis Richenstein during President Tait’s Dallas visit. Insanity claims marked the trial’s end as jurors departed with Manley thanking them. Following conviction, all Third Regiment officers resigned.
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Dallas
Texas
J. D. Manley
Texas National Guards
Louis Richenstein
President Tait
Manley
Third Regiment
For Sale A Bargain Two Lots on Pennsylvania Ave
Item notes two adjacent lots with 100 ft frontage on Pennsylvania Avenue close in price 2000 dollars if taken immediately contact Parsons and Redfield in Texas Block for details
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Pennsylvania Ave
Parsons & Redfield
Texas
Partial settlement in Chicago garment strike observed
Chicago reports a partial settlement with two firms after yesterday's accord. The morning passes without disorder and officials anticipate a general settlement soon as the situation remains quiet today.
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Chicago
First Chinese Parliament Convened in 1918 Report
An official decree announces the first imperial parliament in China's history will convene in 1918 in Pekin. The proclamation notes the new legislative body will mark a milestone for Chinese governance under the imperial system and signals forthcoming parliamentary proceedings.
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Pekin
China
Guns Train Its Guns On Honduran Revolt
New Orleans reports the gunboat Princeton is anchored off Amalpa Honduras cleared for action and trains its guns on the governor's residence held by General Jose Valladeres leader of the revolt. A dispatch says Valladeres insulted the American consular agent and threatened the consul’s house. The Yorktown is to relieve the Princeton with Marines likely ashore to capture Valladeres and end the revolution.
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New Orleans
United States
Princeton
Amalpa
Honduras
Jose Valladeres
Cavilla
Picayune
Valladeres
George Schmuck
Hayes
Boosters Banquet Talked Of In Town
Citizens discuss a boosters banquet planned for this month aiming for a dollar a plate and open to all business people and residents. Supporters say the event would greatly benefit the community by bringing people together.
Roosevelt asserts fight to finish for Gilk in Iowa
Davenport Iowa November 4 Colonel Roosevelt speaks to a crowd of thousands in his first Iowa appearance for GOP congressional candidate Charles Gilk. He declares we are in this fight to a finish and insists they will not quit until victory. The event signals active campaigning for Gilk in the race.
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Davenport
Colonel Roosevelt
Iowa
Charles Gilk
Congress
Col. Roosevelt
Salaries of officers fixed by constitutional convention
Santa Fe reports the convention set annual salaries for state officers led by Governor at 5000, Secretary of State 3000, State Auditor 3000, Attorney General 4000, State Treasurer 3000, Commissioner of Public Lands 3000, and Superintendent of Public Instruction 3000. Minority plan to cut pay was rejected amid lengthy debate. Separate note from Arizona Convention mentions initiative and referendum debate beginning.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richardson
Phoenix
A. T
Address by Col on Col onel ends speech in Des Moines
The speaker asserts resilience against defeat this year and vows to fight until victory, invoking Bull Run and Appomattox as symbols of perseverance. He closes the address and departs for Des Moines.
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Appomattox
Bull Run
Des Moines
Famous trotting mare Sonoma Girl retires from track
Boston November 4 Sonoma Girl the famous trotting mare has retired from the turf by owner Miss Lottie Crabtree of this city The mare's last race is expected at Phoenix Arizona It is understood that with retirement Sonoma Girl passes from Miss Crabtree to a leading stock firm
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Boston
Miss Lottie Crabtree
Phoenix
Arizona
Miss Crabtree
Amendments to Direct Legislation Report Defeated
Amendments to the report of the legislative committee were defeated as the committee of the whole considered Delegate Baker's substitute. The plan to eliminate counties from the direct legislation's applicability was also defeated.
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Baker
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Cattle and Hog Markets Report from Kansas City
Kansas City stock market notes cattle receipts 2500 including 600 southern. Market steady with native steers 5.00 to 7.50, hogs 7.95 to 8.45 and sheep 3.75 to 6.75. Cattle, hogs and sheep prices listed across categories. receipts daily.
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Kansas City
Five Men Killed in Alabama Gas Explosion
Five men were killed by a gas explosion at the Yolande Coal and Coke Co. mines located thirty miles south of Birmingham, Alabama, last night.
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Birmingham
Ala
Yolande Coal & Coke Co
Here
Open Orphan Asylum in Paterson Opens for Public
Paterson New Jersey November 4 an enormous new orphan asylum described as the finest of its kind in New Jersey and among the best in the country will be opened for public inspection this evening.
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Paterson
N. J
New Orphan Asylum
New Jersey
De Bremond Ships Fine Lambs From Roswell Ranch
Charles de Bremond's six thousand Shropshire lambs were loaded at Roswell yards for shipment from his mountain ranches. The note describes the sizable livestock move and indicates ongoing agricultural activity near Roswell.
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DE Bremond
Charles de Bremond
Roswell
Roswell Exhibit Car to Leave for Chicago Fair
The Roswell exhibit car departs Friday morning November 11 under J. H. Kirby secretary of the Commercial Club who will oversee the exhibit. He will stay through the fair and join the car in Chicago on the 14th. All products must be at the Majestic Theatre Roswell by the 8th or 9th for labeling on the 10th. New Mexico Day is on the 27th and locals are urged to invite friends in Chicago for that day.
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Roswell
Chicago
Kirby
Commercial Club
Majestic Theatre
New Mexico
Southwest desert car race to Phoenix for $3500 prize
Los Angeles reports that tomorrow at midnight the Colorado desert road race from Los Angeles to Phoenix will begin. The Maricopa Automobile Club of Phoenix offers a $3500 prize to the road race winners, followed by track events in which all road entrants must start.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southwest
Colorado Desert
Phoenix
Ariz
Maricopa Automobile Club of Phoenix
Harvard and Yale cross country showdown at Princeton
Harvard students anticipate a fierce intercollegiate cross country race with Harvard and Yale runners set to clash at Princeton next week. The Crimson team brings speed and stamina to the event amid brisk Boston interest.
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Boston
Harvard
Yale
Crimson
Princeton
Roswell Weather Report November 4 Presents Cloudy, Cooler Forecast
Local Roswell forecast notes tonight partly cloudy with possible local rain or snow and a colder Saturday. Yesterday’s high was 73 and low 51 with a mean 62. wind N at 2 mph.
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Roswell
N. M
Duke of Connaught Opens South Africa Parliament in Cape Town
Cape Town marks the first session of the Union of South Africa with Duke of Connaught as chief figure. Royals arrive with Princess Thur and Victoria Patricia amid pageantry. numerous Boers participate, and plans include foundation stone laying at University Hall and a royal tour of the Union.
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South Africa
Duke of Connaught
George of England
Union of South Africa
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Princess Thur
Victoria Patricia
George
Prince of Wales
Edward
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Defense
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England
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