Gamboa Dike Rent In Twain At Epoch Making Event
The Gamboa dike near Panama City and Colon was blown apart at 2 08 pm on Friday October 10 with 1600 pounds of dynamite. A crowd of 3000 to 4000 witnessed the demolition and cheered as water and rock shot into the air. President Wilson did not attend. Colonel Goethals led proceedings and was celebrated by canal officials. Two remaining sections are to be dynamited later.
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Panama
Gamboa
Inez
Pacific
Panama Canal
Colon
Canal Zone
San Miguel Locks
Wilson
White House
Washington
Lake Gatun
Porras
Goethal
Canal Commission
Goethals
Poppe Nunna-Variila
Ong Neer
Panama Canal Company
LARECKY DEFENDS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL STANCE
Louis A. Larecky aka Louie A Barecey testified for the defense in the governor Sulzer impeachment trial describing his role as a dental man and addressing allegations amid the proceedings.
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Louie A Barecey
Sulzer
Ferris to trial after deadly chase and crash death
A terse report chronicles a high profile pursuit ending in a fatal crash involving Michael and a suspect linked to the Sterling affair. Prosecutors pursue charges as the case centers on the alleged attempted theft and a subsequent land dispute. Authorities note the trial date and legal steps moving forward.
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Ferris
Les Andes
Sterling Perrin
Wealthy Muwsion
Gane
Michael Aon
Tornade Killa Three Norge wean lornede Pridtuy
Tornado fatality report from an unclear location mentions three deaths and a child survivor. Authorities identify weather caused damage near a town with limited readable details. Residents are urged to seek shelter as storms pass.
Bankers Condemn Reserve Measure at ABA Session
American Bankers Association delegates from across the nation ratified amendments to the Federal Reserve Act at Boston sessions. The body condemned the Glase Owen bill as socialistic and unwise, praised the currency commission, and urged elastic yet safe currency with presidential backing and supportive legislation.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Federal Reserve Plan
American Bankers Association
Conference of Bankers
Congress
Currency Commission
Philadelphia Armor Win World Series In Five Games
New York’s World Series champion Philadelphia Armor defeat the New York National League team four games to one. The decisive Saturday game featured Mathewson versus Plunk, with Philadelphia pulling out a 4 to 1 victory. Twenty five players share a prize pool of 2004 dollars plus each receives 4405 for their title share.
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Philadelphia
New York
Mathewson
Plunk
Pollelphians
Soto
Achinthin Eviginire
Clube
Russian Expedition Names Northland as St Michael Discovery
A damaged report claims a Russian expedition naming a northern land as St Michael and Alaska. It describes a ship led by Commander Wilbitaky reaching St Michael by autumn after leaving Vindivantul in June, with speculative wealth and a missing farmer named Willand Larry.
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Nicholas Second
St. Michael
Alaska
Ceenmunder Wilbitaky
Port Newh
Ribera i
Lund
Striking Miner Fired Upon During Copper Mine Incident
A striking miner was fired upon near Calumet in a copper mine incident. No one was harmed as shots were fired while workers protested outside the facility. Authorities investigated the event and the situation remained tense at the site.
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Calumet
Atrther Cupyerners
Huerta Imprisons Deputies and Becomes Dictator
Mexico City President Huerta defends arresting 110 deputies and jailing them as rebels plotting to move sessions to rebel territory. He dissolves the chamber in proclamations claiming hostility to his actions and heralds a virtual dictatorship. Observers expect shifts in foreign recognition and potential withdrawal of support.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Chamber of Deputies
Carranza Mentment
Chamber T
Washington
Split opinions on Huerta coup impact in Mexico City
Reporters note widespread speculation about Provisional President Huerta and a possible coup d etat. Observers contend the army stays cohesive due to strong leadership while dissent grows from discontent with military policy. The upcoming test threatens stability and could provoke a royal style response.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Maerice
William B Lamar named U S Commissioner to San Francisco
William B Lamar of Monticello Florida chosen as United States Commissioner to San Francisco for 1915. Former Florida congressman and Lebanon Kane area figure, Lamar will assume the post amid a period of Tornado destruction nearby but no lives reported. Attendance at the Big Game in New York was 16088 with earnings of 7 1 0 0 20 felt.
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Dudge
William B. Lamar
Montijcelle
Fla
United States
New York
Tang
Arpetiles
Ekeerding Kp Pew
Sinking of Volturno Strikes At Atlantic Ocean
The Volturno burned in mid Atlantic on October 11 causing heavy loss of life as lifeboats failed in a gale. Rescue ships including Carmania La Touraine and others attempted to reach the burning steamer but waves prevented boarding. Survivors were rescued as dawn broke while crews fought the fire and passengers sought safety amid heavy seas.
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London
Aince
Volturno
Thosuand
Carmania
New York
Liverpool
Barr
la Touraine
Minneapolis
Happahannock
Car
Narragansett
Devonian
Kroonland
Grosser Kurfuerst
Geydike
Valwrno
Slugged and Robbed in 1900s Utah Case Report
An 84 year old unidentified man was hospitalized after a slugging incident in Ogden, Utah. The report mentions a Denver-Pihelbert Blewart of the United States Department of Labor appearing before a federal grand jury in Pushin. Other items include a Pekin palace party with Yuan Shi Kai’s wife and daughters and a death in Ler Lome, Howih Jordan, with self-inflicted injury noted.
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Denver
Pihelbert Blewart
United Batas Department of Labor
Yuan
Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Winter Palace
Survivor tells chaotic tale of shipboard disaster in Indian Ocean
Walter Trintepohl, a German survivor aboard the Carman ia, relays a graphic account of a dawn fire on Thursday that killed many aboard while the crew, mainly German and Belgian, reportedly caused panic. He notes the captain and English officers acted commendably, but claims the crew prioritized themselves, with boats breaking apart and many drowning as lifebelts and ropes failed amid chaotic efforts to save passengers. The report stresses Trintepohl’s frail condition and the unreliable nature of his testimony.
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London
Carmania
Wireless
Walter Trintepohl
German
Trintepohl
Ras
Timothy Woodruff Dies After Long Illness
Timothy L Woodruff former lieutenant governor of New York state died at 9 15 pm Sunday after two weeks in critical condition from paralysis He was 65 years old A Republican delegate to the 1908 national convention backed James Sherman for vice president and served three terms as governor including 1890s and 1900s.
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York State
Fragmented report from Hale and Manila with murder and resignations
Messy clipping reports a death at Hale and Des Molons with unclear killer claims and a Philippine customs leadership shakeup. Names like Victor Anderson and McCoy appear alongside mentions of bureau reforms and resignations, but details are garbled and uncertain.
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Manila
Tionel H. B. McCoy
Mantle
Charles M. Gleepar
Philippines
Manuel Tinlowan
Nevada and Oregon News Highlights From Northwest Notes
A jumble of brief items covers crime and arrests including Hiren Deh and an Indian saddle theft, local fires at Miller & Bain slaughter house, and a murder suspect in Nyssa and Jun ura. Proposals for bonds on Lincoln Highway in Churchill County, education and suffrage events, Medford rate case appeal, and barber shop arrests in Nyssa are noted along with health worries in Hellinham and Wadsworth and high school wage data from Portland.
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Archie Verity Aimeel
Winchester
Boulder
Coto
Miller & Bain Slaughter House
Winnemucca
Nav
Ed. Gey
Ind
Ore
Junura
Tonopah
Jit Butler
Churchill County
Nevada
Medford
Portland
United States Supreme Court
Lulu Shepard
Utah
Bette
Pendleton
Holland Syndicate
Reconere
Sadie Mason
Wadsworth
Womans Company
Quinault
Hellineham
Wash
HH. Herd Ette
J. L. Muldoon
Beattie Saloon
Carl
Muldoon
Tenver
Hulfinck McCullah
Colorado State College of Agriculture
McCullah
Ehargne
PIO
Apsinet
Ben
Abzolie
Doplio
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Canal Department
Louis A. Larecky
Tornade Killa Three
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Pridtuy
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Megearald Sun of
Conferencenhere
Atheltics
Virgin Land
Jack Jehneon
Chinge
Deck
Phatephen
Vremem
Sumitay Key
Weer Frien
Willand Larry
Daputhea
Kansas
Lebanon
Kane
Letanue
Aputhern
Nebraska
Wiretewa
Paul C. Pourman
Uraniumine
Bundy
Ogden
Dee Hospital
Grand Jury
East Lake City
Houryworee
Shields
Monk Lo
Florence Pareraha
Ler Lome
Howih Jordan
Urvivor
Timothy Woodruff
Liew
Hale
Magham
Victor Anderson
The
Utah Leasing Company
Mia
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