Death toll will be heavy as Alpine storm sinks ships
Reports from European ports indicate about two hundred vessels lost in a brutal storm over 48 hours, with high death tolls feared across Italy Spain Germany and Scandinavia. Paris braces for prime flood devastation as Seine subsides underground networks flood the city, leaving 60,000 homeless and vast damage forecast.
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Polish Youth Hanged for Murder in Moyernensing Prison
Alfred Whek a young Polish man was hanged in Moyernensing prison for killing Hmma Kurner his seventeen year old sweetheart two years earlier after she refused his marriage proposal. He then shot himself and lingered for months in a hospital.
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Philadelphia
Alfred Whek
Moyernensing
Hmma Kurner
Sho
Mrs Ford 18 Now On Trial In Cincinnati Case
United Press reports Mrs Jeanette Ford faces trial in Cincinnati on charges of blackmailing ex treasurer Charles Warriner of the Big Four. Warriner, escorted from Ohio Penitentiary, will testify. witness Ida Brockway and restaurateur L D Lederer summoned. Judge James B Swing overrules defense plea as Ford arrives with attorney Predicke. A woman kissed Mrs Ford in court.
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Charléa L. Warriner
Big Four
Jeanette Ster Art-Pord
James B. Swing
Swing
Warriner
Ohio
Mise Ida Brockway
Ford
Cincinati
L. D. Lederer
Walter Schwind
Race Street
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Thorndyke
New Democracy Moves to Reform New York Politics
A coalition of Democratic leaders and reformers met in Albany to plan a mass movement aimed at transforming state politics. They endorsed election and primary reform, proposing direct nominations by party primaries for Congress, state senators, and assembly members within districts not larger than a county, with New York City exempted. The group aims to curb entrenched party figures and restore integrity to elections.
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Albany
New Democracy
New York
Grover Cleveland
David &. Hill
Roswell P. Flower
Democratic League
New York City
Canadian Game Warden Accused After Postman Shot
Postman was shot yesterday afternoon in Niagara River near Grand Island. George Weigand, an American fisherman, died. locals accuse Tom Briggs, Welland County game warden, of the shooting in American waters. Medical examiner Danser will seek a postmortem. authorities prepare action.
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United Press Wire
Buffalo
George Weigand
Niagara River
Grand Island
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Tom Briggs
Welland County
Canada
Weiland
Danser
Dudley
Guy Ener
Weigand
Kid Fan
Kener
Egner
Brigen
Armed guards at federal court over Black Hand counterfeiters
United States Marshal shields the courtroom as eight Italians including Lupe and Morello face counterfeiting charges. Secret service officers flood the federal building amid rumors of a rescue plot and witness intimidation. Witnesses testify about printing counterfeit notes while police seek links to the Black Hand and related crimes in New York.
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United Preas
New York
Tenuxio Lupo
Coar
United States
Henkel Telay Lanted
Federal
Lupez
Gulseppe Morello
Antonio di Salvatore Cina
Vincenno Ghat
Guiseppe Culloh
Guiseppe Palmero
Nicola Rylventra
Antonio Comito
Baltimore and Ohio Plans Big Investment for West Virginia Coal
At central offices a committee of coal dealers from West Virginia pressed for funding to fix inadequate shipping facilities. President Willard announced a progressive plan costing millions to improve the Baltimore and Ohio line. He did not specify the total amount but said the railroad would boost coal handling in West Virginia by a large margin by November 1, with shipments exceeding prior levels. The West Virginia delegation expressed satisfaction at the plan.
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Drofomt
Bers
West Virginia
Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Clive Feller
Virginia
Macivey
Family Affair Allegations Hit Wilberforce Departments
United Press dispatch from Columbus reports that the Beatty investigating committee was asked to examine Wilberforce Universitys normal and industrial departments amid charges they are a family affair. The faculty committee earlier filed charges to Governor Harmon, accusing trustees of high salaries and nepotism including the president and his wife, fundy family, Storter and sons in law, and C S GM relatives on the payroll. Names and relationships appear among the payroll disputes, with broader claims of Methodist influence and merit not being fairly rewarded. The Beatty committee may not act on the case amid uncertain prospects.
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Wilberforce
Ohio
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Pro Brooks
State
Harmon
Board of Trustees
Thahnport
Scarborough
Charlies Fundy
Storter
Jewels Returned in Larceny Case Involving Dr Wiley
Dora Peddler claimed Dr. C C Wiley failed to return jewels valued at 1400 dollars given for safekeeping. The charge of larceny by ballee was withdrawn and the jewels were returned after a contested withdrawal event. Dr Wiley and Miew Peddler were central figures with the case proceeding to defense arguments by Murry Kk. Thaw Y Ay Now Mork.
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Jan
Ballee
CC Wiley
Dora
Miew
Jewele
Watekoeping
Minunder
Ernading
Imolight
Dr. Wiley
Murry
Ellis Not In Charge In Beef Probe As Grand Jury Rouses Attention
The Chicago beef packing inquiry heats up as Assistant Attorney Ellis arrives to lead, clashing with Judge Landis over control. District Attorney Sims and James Wilkerson maintain strict secrecy while C. G. Snow and other witnesses face detailed questioning on alleged packer collusion to fix prices. Ellis departs for Cleveland tonight. Pagan may act as the government’s representative.
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Wade Bille
Washington
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Landiste
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Landi
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National Packing
Oliver B. Pagan
Cleveland
Sima
James H. Wilkerson
Ellie
Landis
Hillis
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Bilis
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Jian
Beet Trust
Frederick W. Upham
Republican National
Upham
Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
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Piddom
White House
Department of Justice
Amalgamated Assn Fights Trust Ties to Tin Worker Clash
The Amalgamated Association alleges the trust seeks to break up their union and cites the struggle against tin workers as proof. The dispute centers on funding moves aimed at aiding a steel work era fund and signals intensified labor tensions.
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Steel Workera
Amalgamated Association
Greek cabinet resigns amid military pressure in Athens
The Greek cabinet notified King George of its decision to resign under dictation from a military league, saying continued operation is impossible. A new cabinet formation appears unlikely, and the king faces major questions as abdication rumors spread.
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Yepar
Athens
Kaiser Wilhelm Fifty-One Birthday Observed in Berlin
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm s fifty first birthday observed with flags raised across the city all state heads attending and state functions suspended churches holding thanksgiving services. Prominent Germans and foreign ambassadors visit the palace to extend congratulations as the Kaiser plans a Royal Opera House performance and a late state banquet to conclude the festivities.
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Royal Opera House
Widow of financier aids starving man in New York
Mrs Charles H Koster widow of the Morgan era fixer rescues a starving man found on a street. She has him admitted to Flower Hospital, orders soup and medical care, and promises to help him get a job once he recovers.
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New York
Charles H. Koster
Finander
J. P. Morgan
Snander
Carl Salvatore
Flower Hospital
Koster
Plaga
Tran
Glavis Charges Promoted In Ballinger Inquiry
In Washington 1917 Glavis faces cross examination as land dispute with the Ro& Wilson family unfolds. A district judge ruled the 1,024 acres involved may bolster Glavis claims against Ballinger. Brandeis and Ballinger associates contest the scope of the lands in question while sessions resume with Gravin’s detailed testimony anticipated.
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