State of California Sinks in Gambier Bay Disaster
Twenty five or more passengers and seven crew members die when the Pacific Steamship Company’s iron steamer State of California strikes an uncharted rock and sinks in Gambier bay near Juneau. The ship left Seattle for Skagway last Wednesday with heavy northbound traffic and the purser loses all records, hindering a full casualty list. Vessel valued at $400,000 with cargo and mail also lost.
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Juneau
Alaska
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
State of
Mexico Rejects Overtures From Wilson Note
Provisional President Huerta rejects mediation in the Mexican situation in response to President Wilson's note delivered via ex Governor John Lind. Lind forwarded Huerta's reply to Washington and awaits a reply.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Huerta
Wilson
John Lind
Lind
Washington
Exports to Canada Double in Three Years
Washington reports exports from the United States to Canada have nearly doubled in three years. Canada is now the second-largest purchaser after the United Kingdom. The fiscal year 1913 exports totaled 415 million dollars, up from 216 million in 1910, with an $86 million rise from 1912 to 1913.
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United States
Washington
Canada
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
United Kingdom
Glynn Backed to Lead New York State Amid Impeachment
Albany attorney general Thomas Larmody states the assembly was within its rights to begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Sulzer at an extraordinary session. He designates Lt. Governor Martin H Glynn as the lawful choice for state executive pending the outcome of the process.
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Albany
N. Y
Martin H. Glynn
New York State
Sulzer
Thomas Larmody
Mitchell May
National Conservation Exposition Congress in Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee from September 12 to 16 a national congress of farmers from all sections of the United States will be held in connection with the national conservation exposition. Governors of every state have been urged to issue proclamations and appoint leading agriculturists and livestock dealers as delegates. several governors have already done so.
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Knoxville
Tenn
National Congress of
United States
Omaha Murder Victim Described In Graphic Wound Detail
A fragmentary report from Omaha describes a violent stabbing scene with graphic detail of a long knife wound in the abdomen and the victim named J. J., indicating a homicide occurring in the city.
Steel eage born use of the Intense heat, fell from B's cot while asleep and was
A fragmented report notes a fatal incident involving a child named Steel eage born, who suffered a fall from a cot during sleep after exposure to intense heat. Authorities indicate the event occurred in a domestic setting with limited details available.
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Steel Eage
Doings in Congress Deliberations on Noted Measures
Senate debate centered on woman suffrage as Tillman attacked it. Tariff bill discussion resumed with Bristow opening sugar debate and offering a substitute. Lobby committee adjourned to Friday without hearings. Finance committee heard California wine producers. House not in session, to meet Tuesday. Lobby audit continued with I. H. W. Michael under examination.
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Senate
Tillman
Bristow
Lobby
Finance Committee
California
House
I. H. W.michael
Senate resumes tariff bill debate and committee actions
The Senate resumes discussion of the tariff bill. Foreign relations panel reviewed minor aspects of the Mexican situation. Delegates to an international statistical institute were authorized. The Finance Committee heard protests from wine manufacturers. The House was not in session as the lobby investigating committee continued examining I. H. Mc Michaels, a dismissed House employee.
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Senate
International Statistical Institute
House
I. H. Mc Michaels
Senate Debates Mexican Situation and Campaign Finance Bill
The Senate leaders introduced two resolutions on the Mexican situation sparking a partisan clash. A Clapp bill to bar senators and representatives from soliciting campaign funds moved from the resolutions committee. Finance heard Ohio and California wine makers on tariff provisions. Deputy actions adjourned at noon.
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Senate
Penrose
Ohio
California
House
Towner
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Senate Tariff Debate Recessed As Caucus Ends
The Senate resumed tariff debate and caucus on recess program met and recessed. Lobby investigation continued. The house not in session and will meet Friday while woman suffrage is heard before the judiciary committee.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Senate Debates Tariff Bill as Saulsbury Proposes VP Raise
Senate resumes tariff bill consideration with agricultural schedule. Sen Saulsbury introduces bill to raise the vice president salary from 12000 to 26000. James Emery testifies as hearings continue. Chairman Smith outlines foreign border report. Executive nominations reviewed. adjourned 6 26 Thursday. House met and Democrats resume currency caucus.
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Senate
Saulsbury
Lobby
James Emery
Smith
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Parcel Post Lesson Marks Pet Scheme Possibilities
The Interior Department issued a preliminary circular on opening lands at Fort Niobrara. Representative Kinkaid says the final circular with instructions and facts is still in preparation and will be announced later. The drawing will determine allotments and filings may be possible at Valentine between October 13 and 25.
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Washington
Interior Department
Fort Niobrara
Kinkaid
Valentine
Impeachment History Sought In New York Probe
The New York state librarian seeks Nebraska’s account of Governor David Butler, the first Nebraska chief executive ousted on June 2 1871, to guide possible action in New York over Governor Sulzer.
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Lincoln
New York
Nebraska
David Butler
Sulzer
Parcel Post Rate Change Demonstrated by Peaches
Washington Postmaster General Burleson inaugurated new parcel post regulations by mailing a 17 pound box of Georgia peaches to President Wilson at the White House. The box carried 13 cents in postage and was delivered early in the day with a note describing the act as an illustration of the revised rates and weight limits.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
White House
Government Will Study Huerta Message in Mexico
President Wilson sent a message to President Huerta which the Mexican government now holds. Foreign Minister Gamboa, after two meetings with John Lind, agrees to accept the document for Huerta and cabinet and study it. Officials indicate the government will not act quickly to reject the message.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Huerta
Gamboa
John Lind
Mexico
Glynn Refuses to Submit NY Leadership Dispute
Albany NY Martin H Glynn blocks William Sulzer from halting the state leadership fight by seeking court arbitration. Glynn says he cannot relinquish any powers of the office given his impeachment and position.
Prayer Request Falls Short in Kansas and Missouri
Citizens and clergy urged rain by writing to Governor Hodges in both states. Hundreds asked for a proclamation for a day of public prayer. Hodges declined, saying he believes in prayer but not its efficacy for floods or droughts.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Hodges
Interior eyes consolidating land offices at ONeill and Valente
Washington and Nebraska contend over which town should host the combined land office. Senator Hitchcock and Representative Kinkaid observe, relaying department arguments without taking sides as the interior department weighs the proposal.
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Washington
Nebraska
Interior Department
O'Neill
Valentine
Hitchcock
Kinkaid
System Down to a Science
John Purroy Mitchell lauds system as New York customs collector at a dinner. He quotes a director prank about a show director claiming influence to bypass a gate, illustrating the limits of authority and the value of formal procedures.
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John Purroy Mitchell
New York
System
Cuticura Heals Severe Baby Eczema in Ro xbury
A Roxbury mother explains her two week old son's eczema spread across his body and a nightly itch risk. After trying a treatment, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to the eczema’s disappearance within weeks, with a world-wide sale and a sample offer in Boston.
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Roxbury
Ohio
John White
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Good Wishes From Home
A wife writes from home to her husband Mr Brown detailing that their baby is well and brighter than before. She signs the letter with affection, hoping her husband remains well during his extended business trip.
Tyree Antiseptic Powder Promises Summer Relief
The Tender Skin of Children is very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin affections. It quickly affords the little sufferer relief. 25c at druggists or sample sent free by J B S Tyree Chemist Washington DC Adv.
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Tyree
Washington, D. C
Poor Billy Chases After His Inamorata Like a Dog
The fragment cites a humorous line about Billy chasing his beloved, describing his behavior as that of a dog. It captures a playful tone and a noting of obsession without further details or names.
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Billy
Mrs Winstow Teething Syrup For Children Marketed
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winstow s Goothing Syrup for children teething. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain cure wind colic and comes in a bottle.
The Man Who Procrastinates Regrets Past Action
A wry aphorism notes that the man who laments not acting yesterday is the same person who vows to act tomorrow. It reflects on habitual procrastination and self-critique.
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The fragmentary OCR text provides no clear names, dates, places, or events. It offers only partial words and lacks sufficient readable facts to form a valid news item or summary. No identifiable subjects or actions are present to summarize.
An unusual adage on truth and rhetoric
A terse maxim warns against branding someone a liar unless their statements are demonstrably false. The quip stresses careful judgment in accusing others and guides discourse with restraint.
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