French engineer held for wreck in Melun collision
Paris November 7 The French minister of commerce refused the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers request to release Dumaine the engineer of the express train tied to a Melun crash that killed thirty nine people Railroads officials say his inattention to signals caused the disaster.
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Associated Press
Paris
French Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dumaine
Melun
Railroads
New Treatment for Cold Troubles
Fresh air in the bedroom and Vicks Preamonia Salve applied to throat and chest under a warm flannel cloth release soothing vapors to affected parts. No medicines needed for stomach upset. Worst colds relieved in one night and croup in fifteen minutes. Available at all druggists 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sample on request. Vick Chemical Co Greensboro NC.
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VICK
Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro
N. C
Too Many Women Now on Coast Alarming Letters Warn
The Young Women's Christian Association of San Francisco reports a flood of letters from governors across the country. They say women are leaving good East Coast jobs to seek Panama Pacific Exposition positions, claiming many are starving and California has more than enough women to fill current and potential openings.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Young Women’s Christian Association of
California
Reduced Express Rate Postponed Again to February First
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the order reducing express rates to February 1 to give firms more time to adjust the change. The measure was due December 1 and has been postponed once before.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American miner killed in Mapimi by Constitutionalist forces
R Weitiger assistant superintendent of Pendes Mining Co Mapimi Durango Mexico was killed for robbery and his fingers cut off to take rings. Ernest Muller official of the mining company and others fled Mapimi after an 18 day overland march reaching Eagle Pass. They were the last American residents to leave the mining settlement escorted by a relief expedition.
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Associated Press
Eeagle Pass
Tex
R. Weitiger
Pendes Mining Company
Mapimi
Durango
Mexico
Eagle Pass
Ernest Muller
Drowning at Cuba Lake After Boat Sinks
John C. Coates and Lloyd Gardner drowned at Cuba Lake when a gun charge shattered the boat’s bottom during a fishing trip. Both men allegedly could not swim and the craft sank after the accidental discharge.
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Cuba, N
John C. Coates
Lloyd Gardner
Cuba Lake
Manufacturers Get Protection
A federal court granted a permanent injunction against Elbridge H. Neal and members of carpenters unions to halt a conspiracy to force union shop practices. Irving and Casson accused unions and contractors of boycotting non union material and restricting sales outside Massachusetts. Twenty four officers and members, five manufacturing concerns, and 116 contractors were named in the suit.
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Associated Press
New York
Irving and Casson
Carpenters
Cambridge
Mass
Ward and Mayer
Elbridge H. Neal
Joint District Council
The
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Carpenters and Joiners
Massachusetts
Paine Lumber Company, Limited
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
Mayer
United Brotherhood
Large seizure of silver pesos reported in Vera Cruz
In Vera Cruz on November 7 authorities seized 118 boxes of silver pesos valued at about $3,000 each from Hugo Scherer & Company for shipment on the steamer Mexico. The government claims the export is prohibited and the money may be confiscated. The steamer also carries over half a million in gold and silver bars from Mexico City banks.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Hugo Scherer &Company
Mexico City
McGill Institute Opens Night School for Working Youth
The McGill Institute begins night classes for working boys and girls in reading spelling English composition grammar business arithmetic and penmanship at 252 Government street on Monday Wednesday and Friday 7 to 9 p m. Girls study at Cathedral Girls School on Conti Street with same schedule and faculty supervision. Admission is free for all worthy working youth.
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McGill Institute
Government Street
Cathedral Girls
Conti Street
Robbed His Employer to Pay Election Bet
Joseph Cohen a fur importer's clerk confessed to police that after losing a $100 election bet he stole the money from his firm's safe. He then locked himself in a trunk to stage a robbery in which he would pose as the victim. Rescue by firm members revealed the ruse as thieves left behind furs valued at $75,000 and Cohen was arrested.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Cohen
Cohen
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Exposed
An old home remedy using Sage Tea and Sulphur is sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for about 69 cents at drug stores. The product promises natural darkening of gray hair, added luster, and relief from dandruff and itching with repeated applications.
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Elso
Wyeth
Ady
Speed Tests On Michigan Boulevard Spark Public Safety Review
Chicago reports timers measured speeds of cars along a 160 yard lake front stretch. Average speeds exceeded twenty five miles per hour with a motorcycle near forty. Many vehicles lacked license numbers. Public safety commission to receive results.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Lake Front
Public Safety Commission
New Orleans Southern Association Club Buys Lash from Toronto
New Orleans announces the purchase of outfielder Lash from the Toronto International League club for next season. Lash, a former major leaguer, joins the Southern Association roster from the Toronto outfit.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Southern Association
Lash
Toronto International League
Lusi
Three Minor Parties Fail to Reach Recognition in Massachusetts Vote
In Boston on election day, Socialists, Prohibition, and Socialist-Labor candidates for governor fared poorly. Estimated totals with few towns missing show Socialist 8,987, Prohibition 2,053, Socialist-Labor 1,924, none reaching 3 percent for official party recognition.
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Boston
Prohibition
Socialist-Labor
Record Numbers Through Magellan Straits From Jan to Oct
Valparaiso Chile reports a record ten month total of 358 steamers passed Magellan. The Atlantic fleet numbered 221 and the Pacific 137. Officials believe canal opening will not reduce Magellan traffic and Valparaiso remains a principal Southern Pacific port.
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Valpariso
Chile
Magellan Straits
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Valparaiso
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M’gill Institute
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