Powerful Turkish Move Near Greek Frontiers Marks War
Turkiye opened hostilities at 2 30 this morning along the Bulgarian and Servian frontiers with a planned simultaneous advance. A formal declaration of war against Servia was issued and Turkish ministers were sent passports to leave Constantinople. Turkish women aid Red Crescent while embassies and colonies coordinate relief efforts.
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Bulgaria
Servia
Constantinople
Turkey
Balkan
Constagnnonte
Red Crescent Society
American Red Cross Society
Turkish Red Crescent
Rockhill
State Department
Washington
No Cause for Worry About the Colonel
Six doctors report Colonel Roosevelt’s condition near normal after examination at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Bulletin notes pulse 72, temp 98.3, respiration 18, wound dressed, lungs in good shape, general condition splendid. Doctors say bullet will not be removed unless complications arise and he will remain hospitalized at least another week.
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Chicago
Ill
Roosevelt
Mercy Hospital
John B. Murphy
Arthur Dean Bevans
John F. Golden
Scurry L. Terrell
Alexander Lambert
William B. Macauley
Lambert
Dial Named President as Troops Desert Madero
The nephew of a former president seizes power at Vera Cruz port as two regiments of soldiers join him in a coup amid the Madero crisis. Local authorities report desertions among key units and a tense standoff in the region.
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Dial
Madero
Vera Craz
Mexican Insurgents Advance as Diaz Forces Confront
Reports from Jalapa Cordoba Matamoros and Tamaulipas say insurgent troops are in Diaz hands with a battle imminent and fighting may start today. Government and rebel positions are unclear as tensions rise across several Mexican states.
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Jalapa
Cordoba
Matamoros
Tamaulipas
Diaz Insurectos
Rebels Name provisional cabinet in Mexico City bulletin
Oct 17 dispatch says Commodore Azueta remains in control of gunboats and is ordered to bombard Vera Cruz Jalapa and Cordoba reportedly fall to Diaz forces with Matamoros and Tamaulipas also captured by Gen Manuel Mendizabal a battle between Diaz rebels and government troops anticipated between Vera Cruz and Cordoba
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Modore Azueta
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
Cordoba
Matamoros
Tamaulipas
Manuel Mendiziabel
Felix Diaz
Madero
King Ferdinand Heads Bulgarian Army HQ for War Proclamations
King Ferdinand and his staff left Sofia for the Bulgarian army headquarters near the Turkish frontier. It is believed he will issue two proclamations to the patron or make two formal declarations of war from that position.
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Sofia
Ferdinand
Greeks Force Blockade Break at Arta Gulf Entrance
Greek commanders Loats A and D led a daring morning dash to break the Turkish blockade at the narrow entrance to the Gulf of Arta. The action began at 2 o'clock and aimed to clear a path for Greek vessels through the hazardous channel.
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Athens
Gulf of Arta
Battle near Priepolje claims 200 Arnaut lives
Belgrade reports a frontier battle this morning between Serb troops and Arnaut tribesmen near Priepolje resulted in about 200 Arnaut deaths. The clash underscores ongoing skirmishes on the frontier.
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Belgrade
Sera
Priepolje
Unsettled Showers Forecast for San Antonio Area
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast indicates unsettled showers tonight and on Friday.
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San Antonio
Weather report across major cities forecast Friday
Observations at 8 a m show temperatures from 44 in Washington to 62 in New York with clear skies and light to moderate winds. Friday brings fair conditions and warmer trends in several locales with lowest 24 hour readings ranging from 36 to 54 degrees.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unfounded claim on AP wire distribution to newspapers
The statement asserts that no San Antonio newspaper beyond the Light carries the Associated Press wire in whole or in part. The claim is presented as fact but lacks verifiable evidence and appears unsupported by reliable sourcing.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
San Astonio
Cruiser Cleveland Recalled From Nicaragua Service
Navy department announced the cruiser Cleveland that carried marines to Nicaragua would likely depart Central American waters next Tuesday for Mare Island California, with a two day stop at Salina Cruz Mexico.
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Cleveland
Washington
Navy Department
Nicaragua
Central American
Mare Island Navy Yards
California
Salina Cruz
Mex
No Room on Miladi For Petticoats Bankrupt Factory
Special Telegram to The Express New York Oct 16 The Jackson Mack Manufacturing Company a major silk petticoat maker filed in federal court for bankruptcy claiming fashion trends toward tight dresses have slashed demand. The petition cites a glut in the market with assets around 600000 and liabilities about 700000.
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the Express
New York
United States
New York Manufacturing
Jackson-Mack Manufacturing Comany
Danke Horey
New ‘York
Bank failure rocks New York hat manufacturer
In New York on October 12 a major hat maker, Jackson Mack Manufacturing, collapsed after a long slump blamed on tight skirts that reduced demand for silk satin hats. The firm, valued around 3700 dollars, faced losses amid a broader complaint among manufacturers about fashion trends.
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New. York
Jackson-Mack Manufacturingo
New York
TORY
Ernee
San Antonio papers clash over early news and delays
A San Antonio dispute highlights the Express printing a “special telegram” five days after Lieut’s October 12 report. The Lieut notes the morning October 17 story existed in its office by October 12, debating which paper reports news as it happens.
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Lient
San Antonio
San Antonio Express
Express
Tae
Associated Press
The
Lieur
Madero downplays Diaz rebel movement pledge to serve full term
President Madero in Mexico City dismisses Felix Diaz uprising as minor and reiterates he will not resign. He asserts he will serve his complete term, declaring only death could remove him from office.
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City OF
Mexico
Madero
Felix Diaz
Senor Madero
Diaz Revolt Urges Madero Ouster as Vera Cruz Ties Up
In Mexico City a cabinet resignation demand by Deputy Modeno prompts a key showdown as Diaz takes provisional control of Vera Cruz with plans for a new cabinet including Reyes as War Minister and de la Barra as Foreign Affairs. Diaz vows honest elections and unrest spreads toward Pachuca while the Gulf fleet holds.
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City OF
Mexico
Madero
Chamber of Deputies
Modeno
Chamber
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Pachuca
Diaz
Col
Jose Diaz Ordaz
Twenty-first Infantry
Bernardo Reyes
Reyes
Francisco de la Barra
Alberto Garcia Granados
Interior
de la Barra
Department of Communications
Alberto Robles Gil
Jalisco
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