Russians Claim Discovery of Nicholas Second Land in Arctic
A Russian polar expedition reports a new continent named Nicholas Second Land north of Siberia near 80°N, 104°E. The land is described as large with mountains, reindeer, bears, walrus and birds. a Russian flag was planted and possession taken, while Peary Cook and Nansen era debates loom.
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Europe
Nicholas
St. Michael
Alaska
Taimyr
Waygatch
Wilkitzky
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Petropavlosk
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National Geographic Society
A. W. Greeley
Nansen
Arctic
Peary
Doctor Cook
Cook
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U. S. Infantry
All Night Rescue As Volturno Burns in Atlantic Fire
Captain Spangenberg of the Grosser Kurfürst recounts the Volturno disaster off Theis Kur, with 103 survivors brought to New York by The Grosser Kurfürst. Eleven ships aided, 523 saved in total. lifeboats smashed by heavy seas as searchlights lit the night.
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Spangenberg
Wessel
North German Lloyd Co
Grosse Kurfuerst
Volturno
Carmania
la Touraine
Mexico 10 Have New Fuss Good Night Huerta
Washington reports an early upheaval in Mexico as Huerta’s coup unsettles the country. Dispatches say the federal army may desert after Torreon’s loss. Secretary Bryan returns and will confer with President Wilson.
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Mexico
Huerta
Washington
Torreon
Bryan
Wilson
Fire damages Seattle Construction & Drydock plant
Fire swept the Seattle Construction and Drydock Co. plant on the waterfront Saturday afternoon causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed dry sheds containing 100000 feet of finished lumber the planning mill the pattern loft and two smaller buildings.
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Seattle Construction & Drydock Co
Beilis Murder Trial Cases Falter as Key Witness Fails
In Kief Russia on October 13 the government case against Mendel Beilis for the murder of 12 year old Andrei Muschinsky appeared to falter. The main witness Nako Wetebny contradicted prior statements and denied knowledge of the crime, leaving prosecutors struggling to present a coherent case.
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Russia
Mendel Bellis
Andrei Muschinsky
Bellis
Nakowetebny
Reilin
Beilis
Reilis
Rat on Boss Back Triggers Office Stir in Boston Block
Sam R. Gilmour rushed through the Boston block corridors begging for help as a rat crawled from his desk into his coat. Coworkers fled while authorities considered options. Gilmour finally grasped the rat from his back and collapsed in relief.
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Sam R. Gilmour
Boston
Tom Mann to Speak at University of Washington
English labor leader Tom Mann will address students of political science at the University of Washington Chemistry building Wednesday night. Public may attend without charge.
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Tom Mann
University of Washington
Secretary of Labor Wilson Will Speak in Seattle
Secretary of Labor Wilson will visit Seattle November 10 and 11 to address the American Federation of Labor convention in session. He will also speak to Democrats at their new Lyons building headquarters set to open October 15 with speeches and music.
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Wilson
Seattle
American Federation of Labor
Democrats
Lyons
Deaths Reported From Nome Storm Coast Wrecks and Loss
Reports from coastal areas indicate the storm toll remains incomplete with wrecks scattered along beaches and several vessels lost off the Siberian coast. Small crafts and dozens of crew members may be affected. A separate item notes James Hasso, a motorcycle racer, seriously injured after being thrown from his 60 mph bike.
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Nome
Siberian
Los Angeles
James Hasso
Johnson Bond Forfeited In White Slavery Appeal
United States Judge Carpenter forfeited Jack Johnson s $30 000 personal bond after he failed to appear in federal court on the white slavery conviction appeal. Johnson now says he is a citizen of France and will stay in Paris.
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Chicago
United States
Carpenter
Jack Johnson
Johnson
France
Paris
Nixon vetoes dog-muzzling bill after investigation
Acting Mayor Hesketh vetoes the dog-muzzling bill proposed at Health Commissioner Crichton’s suggestion. He cites extensive talks with doctors and a large citywide petition against the measure. The veto goes to the council tomorrow.
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Hesketh
Crichton
Hesket
Rouge
Adam Life Makes Him a Perfect Man
Cambridge, Mason Oct. 13. Back to the simple life may be O K as far as it goes but the life that includes bacon goes far back. Joseph Knowles the Benton artist returns from two months in Maine woods living the cave man life without clothing or sure meals. His strength test fell from 76.3 to 54 after the experiment. He weighed 185 pounds before and 180 on return.
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Gilmour
Catholic League For Special Betterment
Cambridge
Mason
O. K
Lfe
Bacon
Joseph Knowles
Benton
Knowles
Maine Woods
Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard
Seattle auto drivers face medical and age limits
Councilman Wardall plans an ordinance restricting auto driving to those over 21. Applicants would undergo mind and body medical exams, general traffic rule checks, and must demonstrate driving ability in a crowded street. Undesirable, insane, infirm, or liquor-addicted persons would be barred.
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Seattle
Wardall
Levy figures show Seattle tax millage for 1914
Official figures compiled by the County Assessor Parish show the total tax levy within Seattle's old limits at 48.87 mills in 1914. Distribution: State 8.06, county 8.49, port 1.46, school 6.00, city 19.86.
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Seattle
Port
City
Mrs Pankhurst Announces Home Front Campaign Abroad
London dispatch notes Emmeline Pankhurst plans a US lecture tour focusing on sexual disease in husbands to illuminate women’s sufferings and push for the vote. Christabel drafts articles for Suffraget. organizers warn of a home circle disruption while pledging reform through suffrage funding.
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Emmeline Pankhurst
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America
United States
Mrs. Pankehurat
Mrs. Pankhurst
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