Firemen Change Name to Engineman in Brotherhood
Chattanooga dispatch reports two thirds of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen constitution acted on. Engineman replaces fireman in preamble and a name change was proposed but rejected. Fourth vice grand master to be filled. reserve fund raised to 250000 by quarterly assessments. Insurance for members over seventy to be paid in full to beneficiaries. Other labor actions include strikes and wage talks across several industries.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
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Col
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Ottumwa
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Railioa
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N. Y
Hudson Valley Electric
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American Oration of Labor
White House
Amalgamated Association
Venezuelan revolution advances toward Caracas after battles
From Willemstad dated Sept 17 President Castro retreats from Ocumare as revolutionary forces under Mendoza Batalla and Riera press toward Valencia and Caracas. Reports say government forces suffered defeats since Sept 11 four day battle and desertions rise as the revolution closes in on the capital.
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Mendoza
Batalla
Riera
Garrido
Torres Cardenas
Valencia
Caracas
Kiera
Battala
Matos
Charayavaya
Guayaba
Garrimo
Revolution Army
Reports on Venezuelan unrest from Marietta commander
Commander John A. Rodgers of the Marietta reports from Laguayra Venezuela on Sept 2 and Sept 8. He notes rumors of a revolution, the potential for a decisive battle, and possible government bombardment if forts hold. He seeks department guidance on actions to prevent bombardment should rebels reach the town.
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Navy Department
John A. Rodgers
Marietta
Laguayra
Venezuela
Rodgers
Curacao
Caracas
John Goff Wounded in Colorado Lion Hunt Incident
John Goff noted scout who guided Roosevelt during the Colorado lion hunt last year was shot just over the right eye by a careless hunter near the camp of the hunter's party. He traveled with Dr. Kyles of Philadelphia, who extracted the bullet yet could not confirm eye injury severity.
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John Goff
Roosevelt
Colorado
Goff
Dr. Kyles
Philadelphia
Admiral Beresford Reviews U S War Game Arrival
NEW YORK September 17 Admiral Lord Beresford of the English navy has arrived for a three week stay. He says he followed American navy and army maneuvers with interest and believes the training value lies in identifying weak points through war games.
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Rolla V. Claxton
French Lick
Ind
Maine
Navy Department
Elihu Root
Carlsbad
War Department
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Peoria
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Ensign Frank Oak Branch
United States Navy
Alabama
Ensign Branch
Martinsburg
Naval Academy
John W. Parsons
Indiana
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Examining Board
Navy Yard
Civil-service Commission Room
Post Office
Chicago
O'Neill
Naval Ordnance
Washington Navy Yard
Brooklyn Yard
Miners Robert Jones and Andrew Gattens Die in Shawnee
In Shawnee Ohio on September 17, 1924, miners Robert Jones aged 24 and Andrew Gattens were killed in a mining incident. Details indicate both men lost their lives while at work, with authorities beginning inquiries into the accident and compensation processes for families.
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Shawnee
Robert Jones
Andrew Gattens
Secretary Hay Appeals to Europe Over Jewish Suffering
Secretary Hay issues a state paper urging European powers to curb Balkan persecution of Jews and prevent a flood of pauper migration to the United States. He argues that Roumanian Jews endure wretched misery, with limited self support, education, and employment, and warns that mass emigration risks dumping distressed populations on the Americas.
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Powers OF
Washington
Balkan States
United States
Europe
Roumania
Roumania’s treatment of Jews draws US remonstrance
The United States condemns Roumania’s political disabilities and economic discrimination against Jews, citing Berlin 1878 as the treaty framework and urging humane reform. It stresses voluntary immigration, equal rights, and US moral support to uphold international law and justice. The note targets Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Austria, and Turkey as guardians of civilization and as influencers to curb Roumanian abuses.
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Germany
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Balkan
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Roumania
America
Rumania
Murderer Niegenfind Shot Near Winside Nebraska
Dave Leary liveryman and Perry Borum shot and killed the murderer Niegenfind after intercepting him while pursuing a cattle herd near Winside Nebraska. Niegenfind had earlier murdered his ex wife and her father and wounded others. A reward of 1000 dollars had been offered for his capture.
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Neb
Dave Leary
Niegenfind
Leary
Wiegenfind
Perry Borum
Boru
Dunning Presides as Obstetricians Elect New Officers
In Washington the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists held its session with Dr Edwin Ricketts of Cincinnati delivering the annual address urging tighter specialization after noting high mortality in operations. New officers elected include President Dr H L Dunning of Indianapolis and Secretary Dr William Warren Potter of Buffalo, among others.
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American Association of Obstetricians
Edwin Ricketts
Cincinnati
John B. Deaver
Joseph Pierce
Philadelphia
M. F. Porter
Fort Wayne
Ind
W. W. Seymour
Troy
N. Y
H. L. Dunning
Indianapolis
M. R. Ocsenwasser
Cleveland
H. E. Hayd
Buffalo
William Warren Potter
A. Xavier ©. Wender
Pittsburg
Pittsburg; New Memee Oe Ae Council, Drs. B. J. Til
Newark
Umiston
Edward Ricketts
Albert Vanfe
Lewis 8
McMurty
Shaw rejects deposits backed by non government bonds
Secretary Shaw said no to accepting securities other than government bonds for public deposits. Western banks, including a Illinois bank with free bonds, reported ample funds and saw no benefit in the proposed change. Similar letters from other Western banks noted abundant money to invest and asked only for opportunities to handle it.
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Washington
Shaw
Treasury Department
Illinois
New York
West
Winter maneuvers in the Caribbean Navy plan
The Naval General Board resumes sessions in Washington to review winter maneuvers in the West Indies with three fleets converging on Culebra island around mid November. Plans also proceed for naval construction guidance for Secretary Moody.
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Naval General Board
Newport
West Indies
Dewey
North Atlantic
Culebra Island
Crowninshield
Burna
Gibraltar
Sumner
South Atlantic
General Board
Navy Department
Moody
Congress
Standard Calls Stop to Tipping at Clubs and Hotels
London editors publish a strong appeal urging readers to end tipping waiters in clubs, railroads, and hotels. The Standard argues the habit cannot be banished from public rooms but is an intolerable burden in long-run institutions used by the same patrons annually.
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London
M. Pelletan
British Foreign Society
Standard This
England
Standard
Knighted MP Attacks Navy As Phantom Fleet
London Sept 17 Sir William Allen radical MP told Gateshead Liberals the navy is a phantom fleet with a skeleton crew. He claimed 14000 ratings 2000 engine room artificers and 90 engineers short and urged Admiralty to build arm and man ships on half current costs.
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William Allen
House of Commons
Gateshead
William
Admiralty
Russian torpedo boats pass through Dardanelles may be allowed
Constantinople reports a ministerial document suggesting Russia’s demand to pass four unarmed torpedo boats through the Dardanelles may be permitted with reservations. The decision rests with the Sultan. Russia says the Czar wants the boats for his Livadia Crimea visit and pledges no precedent.
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Russia
Dardanelles
Livadia
Crimea
Carlist Leader Adelantado Breaks With Don Carlos
Madrid on September 17 Senor Adelantado the Carlist leader disowned by Don Carlos publishes an open letter charging that his earlier actions to organize a Carlist uprising were authorized by Carlos and that the pretender’s conduct disgraced him.
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Senor
Adelantado
Don Carlos
Carlos
Maid Accuses Princess of Assault in Damages Suit
Rome reports a damages suit filed by a princess’s former New York maid alleging severe beating. The doctor says ten days to recover. A second item from Victoria notes a Chinese rebellion’s end and General Ma’s death in the south.
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Rome
Princess di San Faustino
Jane Campbell
New York
Victoria
B. C
Nanking
Massacre of Christians in Cheng-Tu-Fa Reported
United States Minister Conger received a letter from Dr. Canright describing July killings of eleven Christian converts by boxers in Cheng-Tu-Fa. He alleges local officials did not act against the boxers, detailing the massacre and official inaction.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Cheng-Tu- Fu
Sze-Chuen
Daily Mall
Cheng- Tu
Peking
United States
Conger
Chinese Foreign Office
Cheng-Tu-Fa
Early frost hits Norwegian crops. aid planned for farmers
An early frost on a wet summer has seriously damaged crops throughout Norway prompting authorities to prepare seed aid for farmers. The French and U.S. governments have extended by one year the deadline to ratify the 1908 commercial convention.
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France
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