Beiliss Trial Hearings Resume Amid Ritualism Debate
In Kiev on November 4, defense counsel for Mendel Beiliss argued ritual murder questions should be openly debated as court reopens. The judge ordered more theological expert testimony. Kiev lianin published a hostile piece on Father Pranaites, a former Jew now Catholic monk, with excerpts from his testimony. Kievsky Mysl mocked Beiliss as a minor brick works employee amid a royal procession, noting Russia’s future judgment.
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Kiev
Mendel Beiliss
Kievlianin
Father Pranaites
Kievsky Mysl
Russia
Neophite
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children
An ad appeals to mothers to replace castor oil and calomel with California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective stomach and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It notes a 50 cent bottle and urges buying only from the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeits.
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California
Califfornia Fig Syrup Company
How Henning Was Kept Away From His Wife Trial Testimony
Clarence S. Funk ex general manager of International Harvester is a key figure in an alienation suit. Henning testifies about arrangements with C C Palmer W D Bennett and Donahoe, including trips to Canton Peoria and Chicago and a planned separation to Atlantic City. He describes surrendering contact with his wife and a later meeting in the state attorney office before the trial opener.
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Associated, Press
Chicago
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
Daniel Donahue
Isaac Steifel
John C. Henning
Funk
Henning
C. C. Palmer
Canton
Ill
W. D. Bennett
Bennett
Peoria
Ills
Palmer
Donahoe
Catherine Ryan
Atlantic City
Los Angeles
State's Attorney Office
Assault Case Continued Against William Washington
William Washington, a deputy in Sheriff Palmer's department, charged with assaulting Vincent Boykin with a pistol months ago, was arraigned in the recorder's court and the case reset for November 10. He figures in the Davis murder case from a short time ago.
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William Washington
Vincent Boykin
Recorder’s Court
Washington
Palmer
Davis
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Fast Relief for Cold and Catarrh
An advertisement extols Ely's Dream Balm and Ely's Cream Balm as instant remedies for nasal congestion, sore throat, and catarrh. It claims quick opening of blocked airways, relief from headache, and disappearance of cold symptoms by morning with a small bottle available at drug stores.
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Ely
German press on the situation
German outlets debate Wilson and Bryan policy in Mexico. Tageblatt predicts rapid U S troop landings at Veracruz and questions Wilson’s military assessment. Vossische Zietung focuses on oil interests. Lokal Anzeiger sympathizes with Washington’s stance while indicting Huerta. Tagliche Rundschau urges a strong hand to restore order and warns the United States shares the blame if it fails.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wilson
Bryan
Mexico
Tageblatt
United States
Vera Cruz
Vossische Zietung
Lokal’ Anzeiger
Washington
Huerta
Tageliche Rundschau
Tax Fare Regulation Proposal For Mobile Telephone Service
The Mobile commission considers extending the $35 business phone rate to $45 annual for business houses citing higher material and wage costs. W H Dugan, VP and GM of the company, filed the petition. A resolution directs the clerk to gather taxi fare schedules and report back by November 15, 1913 on whether fare regulation is advisable. Commissioner Schwarz cites a $3 ride from L N station to his home as an example of high fares.
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Mobile
W.H. Dugan
Pillans
Schwarz
Stop a Carbuncle or Boil With Porter’s Healing Oil
An advertising line promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil to stop carbuncles or boils after they begin to form. It lists prices 25c, 50c, and 1.00. The ad emphasizes healing and quick relief.
Committee to Study Differences at Mobile Cotton Exchange
A meeting of Mobile Cotton Exchange members and cotton compress managers was held to settle disagreements between the two groups. No action was taken beyond appointing a committee to investigate the differences. The move follows a motion at the exchange's annual meeting and aims to resolve all issues.
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Mobile Cotton Exchange
Exchange
Detroit Party Studies Land Values in Mobile
A Detroit group led by A. H. Kibble E. L. Brooks C. C. Brooks P. Brooks H. Lewis and children B. Lewis A. Miller J. Miller W. B. Ross and George Wonscott are at the Bienville and will stay several days in Mobile to investigate land values. They plan auto trips to different parts of the county on Tuesday.
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A. H. Kibble
E. L. Brooks
C. C. Brooks
P. Brooks
H. Lewis
B. Lewis
A. Miller
J. Miller
W. B. Ross
George Wonscott
Detroit
Michigan
Bienville
Mobile
Changing Age Growth Needs Nutritious Scott's Emulsion
An aging process in youths 14 to 19 strains strength and causes pale lips and dull ambitions. The ad praises Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil based tonic with hypophosphites and glycerine to improve red blood, energy, nerves, and nourishment, aiding school or work and promoting better use of food.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Murphy Says Victory Linked to Landslide for Entire Ticket
Boss Murphy declares a landslide win for the Murphy ticket and claims strong arm men watched for guerillas aiding intimidation. Fusion opponents McCall and Mitchel project triumphs while Independence league and Socialists run, with McCall predicting a huge plurality and Mitchel confident of victory.
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Boss Murphy
Edward McCall
Tammany
John Purroy Mitchel
Independence League
McCall
Murphy
Mitchel
Campaign Managers Express Confidence In Cincinnati Mayor Race
Associated Press reports campaign managers for Mayor Henry Hunt of the Democratic ticket expressed confidence in re election in Cincinnati Ohio while Republican Frederick S Spiegel also voiced certainty of victory. A record registration was noted.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henry Hunt
Frederick S. Spiegel
Women Voters Turnout in Illinois Wet and Dry Races
Women voters participated in local elections across 24 Illinois cities and towns on November 4. Early results indicated outcomes would hinge on the strength of the new enfranchised voters in several local contests.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana Cities Vote in Municipal Elections
Every city and incorporated town in Indiana votes for municipal offices. Citizens tickets appear alongside the three major parties as early voting in Indianapolis is heavier due to the street car employees strike.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Massachusetts Election Day Report Amid Rainy Balloting
Rain fell across Massachusetts as rolling began for the governor race among Gardier Walsh and Kira with several minor candidates. In the Third district special election Marshall and O Connell were defeated by Wilder last year and Page is a former governor’s counsel.
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Associated Press
Boston
Massachusetts
Gardier
Walsh
Kira
Marshall
O'Connell
Congerssman Wilder
Page
Municipal ballot drives swing around Ohio cities
Ohio voters weigh municipal officers and several constitutional amendments as polls open. The anti saloon league ministers women and students push a proposed initiated statute to ban liquor shipments into dry areas amid strong political battles in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Toledo.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Toledo
Anti-Saloon League
New York Elections Held for State and Federal Seats
Elections underway across New York choose assembly members a chief judge and associate judge of the court of appeals nine supreme court judges two U S senators to replace Stillwell and Roosevelt and fill vacancies from Sullivan Harriseno resignations and a death.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
New York State
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Stephen J. Stillwell
Twenty-first
Sing Sing
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wimothy L. Sullivan
Brands Burton Harriseno
Early voting starts briskly for New Jersey governor race
Voters line up as polls opened across New Jersey for governor and general assembly elections. Three gubernatorial candidates expect heavy turnout later, with total registration about 60 000 short of four hundred twenty thousand six hundred sixty.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
General Assembly
Custast i
Sulzer Tours Polling Places in Sixth District
Williams Sulzer, a deposed governor running for the New York State Assembly on the Progressive ticket, toured polling sites in the Sixth district with a bodyguard. He received cheers at most locations as a heavy vote proceeded.
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Sulzer
New York
Williams Sulzer
Sixth Assembly
State Assembly
Disturbances Reported At Polling Places In New York
Disturbances occurred at polling sites across New York City during the fore noon as voters were challenged. In the Second Assembly District a heated contest between Alfred E. Smith and Cohen led to disruptions with eggs and protests at several polling places.
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New York
Navy
Alfred E. Smith
Ee Ee Mee Cohen
Navy orders keep ships off Mexican coast amid tensions
Secretary Daniels orders three battleships of the second division to stay in Mexican waters with seven dreadnoughts and support ships patrolling Veracruz area. Rear Admiral Fletcher to command the squadron as four battleships near Vera Cruz and Tampico, with other vessels patrolling off the coast. Secretary Bryan denies any ultimatum or note and warns against misstatements on international matters.
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Daniels
Atlantic
Mexican
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Fletcher
New Hampshire
Nebraska
Louisiana
Michigan
Rhode Island
Virginia
New Jersey
Ver Cruz
Wheeling
Tacoma
Petrel
Nashville
Dominican
California
Maryland
Guaymas
Mazatlan
Annapolis
Pittsburg
Santa Rosalia
Mexico
Bryan
Wilson
Congress
President Wilson on Train Averts Comment on Huerta Ultimatum
On the presidential special train to Princeton Wilson refused to comment on the Huerta resignation ultimatum. He showed no worry and awaited Huerta's reply. The party includes Eleanor Wilson and Mrs Smith of New Orleans, with plans to vote for James Fielder and stroll the campus.
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Prest. Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Huerta
Huert
Princeton
N. J
Eleanor Wilson
Lucy
Mary Smith
New Orleans
White House
James F. Fielder
Voters' League Leader Interceded Viciously Attacked
Clement Driscoll, president of the Voters' League, intervened for a challenged voter when he was set upon by gangsters. Police reserves rushed to rescue him and restore order.
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Clement Driscoll
Voters’ League
Governors and congressmen on roads program session notes
The article details a statewide roads conference with F A Gulledge of Verdena Ala and Dr Eugene Smith state geologist presenting papers on road material and progress of Alabama highways. It covers prayers, committee reports, and addresses by Oscar W Underwood and others, plus discussions on practical road building and legislation. Reduced rail rates are noted and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verdena
Ala
Alabama
Eugene Smith
Alabama Highway Commission
R. E B. Spraggins
W.S. Keller
K. K. Milner
Birmingham
W. B. Atkins
Selma
Frank S. White
Alabama Convict Improvement Association
Robert Moulthrop
John W. O'Neil
G. N. Mitcham
T. U. Sission
Mississippi
Fred L. Blackmon
S. H. Dent
J. B. Aswell
Louisiana
Oscar W. Underwood
Peter G. Ten Eyck
New York State
Earl Brewer
Jefferson County
Hugh MccGeever
R. P. Boyd
Solon Jacobs
H. D. Stephens
H D. Clayton
Dan Greene
J. D. Bloch
Mobile
Florida
Weather Fair and Warm Through Pennsylvania City Election Report
Weather was fair and warm across Pennsylvania as Philadelphia voters formed lines for early city elections. Balloting focused on council seats and county offices with reform Mayor Blankenburg seeking fusion support to gain council control. Voter turnout appeared light, and superior court judge races on the nonpartisan ballot drew limited attention.
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Philadelphia
Philaelphia
Reform
Blankenburg
Democratic Walkover in Virginia Election
Richmond Va November 4 Henry C Stuart for governor and other Democratic nominees face only Socialist and Socialist Labor opposition and are expected to win large majorities. Twenty eight state legislative seats will be filled with two or three won by Republicans.
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Richmond
Henry C. Stuart
Mayor Cured by D D D Prescription
Ellis Kansas Mayor Chapman testifies to their skin relief from the D D D prescription. He recalls severe winter suffering and large blotches with itching, noting immediate cooling touch and rapid fading of pimples rashes and crusts. The ad offers a money back guarantee and mentions D D D Skin Soap.
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Chapman
Ellis
Kansas
Sng
Japs Seek to Secure Cheaper Cable Rates
Tokio report says the Japanese government began negotiations to lower telegraphic rates across the Pacific. Officials believe cheaper direct communication serves both Japan and the United States amid growing trade and the Panama Canal opening.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
United States
Panama Canal
Pacific
River steamers heavily laden in lower bay traffic
The Albanian arrives from Porto Cabello and docks at Pier 2. Dallington, Welsh Prince, and Athena shift positions to load cargo as storm repair work continues. Mary 8. Blees and Sunny South deliver cotton, naval stores, lumber, and staves while Alma prepares to depart after repairs. Wahalak dredge works to ease access for larger vessels.
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Gittens
Porto Cabello
Dallington
Carter
Munson Steamship Line
Colorado
Texas
Welsh Prince
McKegg
Elder-Dempster Steamship Company
New Orleans
Lower Bay
Mary
Blees
Demopolis
Wahalak
United States
Athena
Gulf
Pinto Docks
Markley Miller
Youthful horse thief held for shooting
Decatur Illinois November 4 Clarence Fuller an eleven year old from Mattoon is jailed on attempted murder charges after he shot a companion days earlier Fuller had been in jail weeks before for stealing a horse so the case ties a young offender to successive crimes in central Illinois officials report
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Decatur, Ills
Clarence Fuller
Mattoon
Desperado
Fuller
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