Survivors of Volturno Fire Reach Port Aboard Grosser Kurfürst
As 105 Volturno survivors ride the Grosser Kurfürst toward New York, reports recount the ship's explosion at dawn, with many crew and steerage passengers killed. Rescue boats saved 32 aboard the burning liner, while Second Officer E. Lloyd hiked through flames to aid the rescuers before perishing.
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Cape Race
Volturno
Ape Cunarder
Carmania
Seydlitz
Grosser-Kurfuerst
Kroonland
New York
la Touraine
Narragansett
Minneapolis
Rappahannock
Grosser-Kurfverst
E. Lloyd
Grosser- Kurfverst
Rescue of Passengers on Ill-fated Steamer Described
The Carmania the first vessel to reach the Volturno disaster arrived at Fishguard after 2 pm. Captain Barr gave no interview, directing inquiries to the ship’s bulletin for details on the burning Volturno and the rescue of hundreds. Lifeboats failed to reach the liner though Carmania signaled and aided by broadcasting wireless calls drawing a fleet of nearby vessels.
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Fishguard
Carmania
Barr
Volturno
Local Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
San Antonio and vicinity expect fair skies tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. No precipitation is anticipated and moderate winds may persist through the period.
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San Antonio
Weather readings for travelers across major cities
Observations from eight cities at 8 a.m. show temperatures ranging from 38 in Milwaukee to 66 in Kansas City. Winds vary from 4 to 14 miles per hour with clear skies favored in most locations and temperatures generally rising through the day.
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Louis
Chicago
Milkaukee
Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Lane denounces elimination primary for Texas governor
W P Lane state comptroller and gubernatorial candidate rejects any elimination primary plan. He argues the scheme is a political trap by schemers and advocates leaving the race to the voters. Lane vows to appeal to Texans and mirrors James Stephen Hogg in his opening campaign message.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Lane
Texas
Lane
Thomas Moore
James Stephen Hogg
Selling or Buying a Cow in The Sunday Light
Ad listing a good family cow for 50 dollars and a notice seeking a cow for purchase. Mentions location near 120 Simon on the South Flores car line and requests a cow not providing less than three gallons daily.
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Simon
South Flores
Advertisers Receive Results After Paper Is Out
A local notice notes cows sold and bought within hours of publication. All Light advertisers receive results promptly, reflecting quick market activity and advertiser updates.
Light newspaper claim of largest circulation in Southwest Texas
The Light asserts it has the biggest circulation in Southwest Texas with the highest local nonpaid home circulation compared to other San Antonio papers.
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the Light
Texas
San Antonio
Bitter attack on Underwood rocks House race
Representative Hobson charged that Oscar Underwood’s presidential bid was bought with false pretenses and Wall Street influence. Underwood defended his finances and denied being a tool of liquor interests, noting major sponsors and a Bankhead testimony.
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Washington, D. C
Hobson
Underwood
House
Baltimore
Alabama
Undergood
Wall Street
Senate
Bankhead
Thomas F. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Bryan
Oscar W. Underwood
People of
Mr. Underwood
United States Senate
Socrats
Mr. Hobson
United States
Mr. McCormick
New Jersey
New York
Bankers Press for Currency Measure Amendments
Delegation from country banks urged Senate Banking Committee to amend the administration currency bill. They called for retirement terms for the 2 percent government bonds and proposed refunding by higher yield bonds or retirement at not less than par. The group included George W. Rogers, McLean Tilton, and W. B. Harrison, appointed by the American Bankers Association.
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Washington, D. C
Central Reserve
Administration
Senate Banking Committee
George W. Rogers
Arkansas
McLean Tilton
Alabama
W. B. Harrison
Oklahoma
American Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve City Bank
Spencer claims 10 have robbed body
Chicago, Oct. 13 Henry Spencer claimed he aided in rescuing bodies at the Iroquois Theatre fire and says he later obtained a woman accomplice, identified a body as Nellie Skarupa, and buried it to steal jewelry and cash worth about 2600 dollars.
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Chicago
Henry Spencer
Nellie Skarupa
Skarupa
Spencer
Busch Leaves Millions in Will After Death in Germany
The will of Adolphus Busch, who died in Germany, reportedly names executors August A. Busch and Edward A. Faust. It is estimated to allocate about 2 million in charitable and public gifts, with the estate valued around 75 million.
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ST. Louis
Adolphus Busch
Germany
Busch
August A. Busch
Edward A. Faust
Congress Plans Changes For Midcoast Group In Texas
The Midcoast Industrial Congress reorganizing committee will meet in Houston around October 2 to draft a preliminary reorganization plan. The plan, expected by the December meeting, may establish permanent headquarters in a large midcoast city, hire a secretary, and create a fund to support ongoing work.
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Freeport
Tex
Reorganization Committee
Midcoast Industrial Congress
Houston
Congress
Midcoast
Captain Pitts Dies in Austin at 83
Captain William Pitts a longtime Texas defender of the state treasury and early ranger died at his Austin home aged 83. He possessed many pioneer memories of Texas history and recently shared reminiscences with H. E. Ellis now editor of the Denison Herald for forthcoming stories.
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Austin
Tex
William Pitts
Texas
H. E. Ellis
Denison Herald
Murder Cave Trial In Russia Moves To Scene Of Finding Boy
The Mendel Beiliss murder trial was briefly moved to the cave where Andrew Yushinsky’s body was found. Witnesses testified about remarks from Yushinsky’s aunt and about suspects seen near the crime scene.
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Kiev
Mendel Beiliss
Andrew Yushinsky
Dobjancsky
Yushinsky
Natali
Dobranesky
Theodore Nesinsky
Nesinsky
Yastchenko
Luke Pridhiko
Pridhiko
Better Training Urged for Army Enlisted Men
Captain H J Kvenler at the military academy argues the general physical standard of enlisted men would rise if academy graduates trained the men under their command. He notes cadets excel in gymnastics fencing sabre bayonet swimming boxing and wrestling and suggests younger officers could extend the academy system to enlisted troops. Colonel Townsley says current drill exercise ensures health but lacks comprehensive all round development from regular planned workouts.
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Washington, D. C
H. J. Kvenler
Military Academy
Townsley
Academy
Tuberculosis Fight Shows Growth in New York
Joseph A. Choate reports progress in the New York tuberculosis campaign. Local hospitals rose from two to 19 and public health nurses from two to 79 in six years. Free dispensaries grew from two to 26 and anti tuberculosis societies from two to 300, underpinning his optimistic conclusion.
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New York
Joseph A. Choate
England
Choate
Tennessee 10 Renew Prohibition Fight
The Tennessee Legislature reconvenes as a prohibition fight resumes with aims to regulate or prohibit liquor shipments, remove noncompliant officers, and abate saloons and disorderly houses. Supporters claim Senate 17 votes and House majority on preliminary moves, with final votes likely larger.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Friends of the Bills
Senate
House
Telegraphers threaten walkout on M K & T system
About 700 operators including station men and clerks on the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway may quit work citing demands for a ten hour day a 10 percent wage rise and overtime pay. The General Committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers met to discuss the issue while General Manager W A Webb said the demands came as a surprise and could not be predicted.
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Dallas
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Order of Railway Telegraphers
W. A. Webb
Watson Trial Set in Augusta for Obscene Mails
Thomas E. Watson editor and 1904 People's party candidate will face U S District Court in Augusta during the week of October 20 on charges of sending obscene matter through the mails. The case stems from magazine articles denouncing the Roman Catholic Church calling its beliefs the most profligate of Pagan religion.
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Watson
Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
People's Party
United States
United States District Court
Leased Wire Day Report Notes By AP In The Light
The San Antonio Light publishes the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as its main general news service. It includes about 20,000 words daily plus its own large special news section.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
Columbus Day Observed in Austin by Fraternal Groups
Columbus Day was observed by Capital City Council 1017 Knights of Columbus and the Daughters of Isabella. Knights and Daughters attended solemn high mass at St. Marys Church and a reception and dance was planned for the Knights of Columbus hall in the evening.
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Austin
Tex
Capital City Council
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of Isabella
Knights
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Lind May Return to Mexico City After Talks
Washington reports that telegrams were sent to John Lind in Vera Cruz and Charge O Shaughnessy in Mexico City to press Huerta on deputies arrested in the Chamber. Lind may return to impress views while O Shaughnessy will address foreign relations to stress grave concern over the arrests.
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John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
D. C
Bryan
White House
Vera Cruz
O’shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huerta
Lind
O'Shaughnessy
Incapable Federal Leadership Blamed for Torreon Retreat
A telegraph from San Luis Potosi to the Interior Department blames the evacuation of Torreon on incompetent Federal leaders. It notes that Spaniards arriving from Torreon admit the retreat stemmed from leadership failure, despite ample resources to defend the city. General Alvirez with 400 men and artillery faced 4000 Villa forces, was ambushed and overwhelmed. only three escaped.
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Villa
Alvirez
Torreon
Monterey
Rodriguez
Laredo
Tampico
Chocoy
Mexico City
Interior Department
San Luis Potosi
Terreon
Argumedo
Francisco Villa
Pancho
Huerta Army Split Forecast Grounds Debate in Mexico City
In Mexico City on October 13 observers discuss a potential split in Huerta's forces as loyalty strains surface. Some expect startling developments soon while others defend Huerta's move as the only viable path. Manuel Garza Aldape says imprisoned deputies will not be released and will be tried, with no change in government plans.
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State Department
Manuel Garza Aldape
Interior
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Mexico City
Huerta
Emment
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