Volturno Fire Tragedy: Passengers Listed From Rotterdam
Early reports show the Volturno carrying 21 cabin passengers to New York, 278 steerage to New York, 262 to Halifax, and 93 crew. A Rotterdam list itemizes 16 cabin travelers for New York. The ship, 340 feet long, 2,581 gross tons, built 1906, burned during a fierce storm with chemicals and cotton goods on board. Newsmen crowded the liner’s New York offices awaiting word on the disaster.
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Volturno
Halifax
Rotterdam
Rubin Reimer
Murriana M
RYSQG
Josse L. Farber
John Krug
Frieda Krug
Hinde Friedman
Esther Plan
Hedwig Pee Carl Tepper
Hode Tepper
Bert Tepper
Emma Tepper
Tarke Tepper
Leibe Sabfin
Michael Sabfin
Armande Antoine
Fairfield & Co
Edward C. Thomas
Carl G. Forman
Giants and Athletics Face Fifth World Series Game
By Associated Press New York October 11 Giants and Athletics prepared for the fifth game of the 1913 world series with Philadelphia holding a single win needed for the title. The Giants, on the brink of elimination, faced a decisive test after a rally by New York yesterday that nearly reversed the series.
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Associated Press
New York
Giants
Athletics
Mackmen
New Yorks
Philadelphia
Bender
Giants Seek Rally as Series Hangs in Balance
Fans anticipate a pivotal game between the Giants and Athletics with Mathewson or Plank on the mound. McGraw may lean on the veteran ace while Connie Mack guards his rotation, hoping for a repeat of last year’s climactic shifts despite injuries and lamedoes.
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Mack
Gettysburg
Shawkey
Brown
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Giants
Boston
Plank
Matty
Mathewson
Connie
Carrol Brown
Bush
Schang
Athletics
McLean
Giant
Fred Snodgrass
Merkle
Huerta Suspends Mexican Congress After Arrests
Provisional President Huerta suspended both chambers of the Mexican Congress after 110 deputies were arrested for signing resolutions warning him over the disappearance of Senator Belisario Dominguez. A midnight proclamation set elections for October 26.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
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Mexican National Congress
Huerta
Chamber of Deputies
Victoriano Huerta
Chiapas
Belisaro Dominguez
National Congress
Dominguez
Huerta de
Adolphus Busch Dies in Prussia
Adolphus Busch the St. Louis brewer and philanthropist died in Langenschwalbach Prussia yesterday after a long influential career in brewing and civic affairs. He was 84 and had supported many charitable causes across the United States and Europe.
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Adolphus Busch
Prussia
Associated Press
Langenschwalbach
St. Louis
Millionaire Adolphus Busch Dies After Long Illness
Adolphus Busch, 72, a St. Louis brewer and philanthropist, dies after seven years of dropsy. He built a vast empire including breweries and banks, funded Harvard Germanic institute and relief efforts, and mentored beer bottling for export. Survived by wife, five daughters, and sons August A. and Carl. body to be brought to St. Louis.
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Associated Press
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August A. Busch
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Galveston
Fort Worth
Ohio Valley
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What Has Become of Dominguez in Huerta's Mexico
Provisional President Huerta dissolves congress and proclaims himself dictator in Mexico City. Rumors swirl around three deputies arrested during the clash and Senator Dominguez who challenged Huerta has not appeared, with some believing he fled or gone abroad.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Huerta
Congress
Mexico
Dominguez
Senate
Deputies Demand Huerta Protection Amid Secret Chamber Sit-In
In a secret session in the chamber of deputies a warning to Provisional President Huerta was adopted. Deputies said they would meet elsewhere unless their personal safety was guaranteed and immunity from arrest protected. Senator Dominguez disappeared after a speech attacking Huerta policies.
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Catholic Party
Jose Limantour
Porfirio Diaz
Huerta
Manuel Garza Aldape
Interior
Chamber of Deputies
Dominguez
Senate
Chiapas
Eduardo Nori
Aureliano Urrutia
Nori
Gurrion
Rendon
Mysterious shooting affray clears up in city
Will Davis, a black man, was found shot and his throat cut in the river near Government street. Nick Peters and six Black men were arrested after a Thursday shooting at North Conception street. detectives questioned them as investigators pursued Thess two Greek men seen at Peters’ restaurant.
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Will Davis
Government Street
Davis
Sexton
John Pelker
Nick Peters
Ike Kruse
Peters
Anna Ruffin
H.P. Hirshfield
Ike Krouse
North Conception Street
Recorder’s Court
Toulminville School Improvement Association Elects Officers
The Toulminville School Improvement Association met Friday night with 25 members. The group approved building a wire fence around the school yard and elected Dr. Toulmin Gaines president, W Pritchard vice president, Mrs J R Finch second vice president, George B Toulmin treasurer, and H G Toulmin secretary.
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Toulminville School Improvement Association
Toulmin Gaines
W. Pritchard
J. R. Finch
George B. Toulmin
H. G. Toulmin
Thirteen Killed At Torreon In Rebel Action
A report from Mexico City states that the death toll in Torreon when rebels seized the town has been revised to thirteen, nine Spaniards and four Mexicans, who were executed for failing to surrender money and goods demanded as loans.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Torreon
Weather forecast and temperatures for Alabama Mississippi
The forecast covers rain this afternoon and tonight with much colder air by night followed by fair, cooler conditions Sunday with moderate north winds. Alabama notes showers tonight then fair and cooler in the northeast. Mississippi expects fair and cooler tonight and Sunday, cooler on the coast. Temperatures recorded at Royal and Dauphin corner are noted.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Royal and
Dauphin
Navigation at risk on Chattahooche River due to power dams
Alabama engineers and Georgia power interests met in Montgomery led by Major Earl J. Brown to devise relief plans. They expect dams and locks similar to Coosa Warriors systems and will push Rivers and Harbors Committee for adequate funding.
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Earl J. Brown
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Warriors
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Georgia
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War Department
Reles Thons
Ten Big Liners Responded to Volturno Rescue Line
Fire and storm wrecked the liner Volturno in mid Atlantic while 24 cabin passengers 540 steerage and 93 crew totaled 657. Ten steamers answered wireless calls but seas prevented any rescue. 521 saved 23 lost with reports of 136 or 236 dead.
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