Fraud Suspect Oakley Crawford Linked to Bigamy Blasphemy Case
A suspect named Oakley Crawford, aka Worthing, tied to a church commission in New Hampshire and North River, faces allegations of bigamy and blasphemy. Records show two prior prison terms in Albany and Australia. Authorities allege he swindled more than $500,000 via false pretenses, with the minister disappearing near Aghkeepsie five weeks ago.
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New Ham- Seatharian
North River
Presbyrasanya
Oakley Crawford
Albany
N. Y
Bourne
Australia
United States
Aghkeepsie
Morning hot water cleanse promotes health claim
An old advertisement extols drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to “cleanse” the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and remove indigestible waste. It argues the body accumulates toxins daily and a morning internal bath will purify the system and improve wellbeing.
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Bath
Air Craft to Be Known as Airplanes Under New Nomenclature
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics discarded the term aeroplane for heavier-than-air craft. The report defines aircraft with winged surfaces, stabilizers, rudders, and powerplant. land or water gear may be used. It replaces foreign terms and adds 142 defined words, retaining one French term cabre.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aeroplane
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Aeronautics
Volpique
Field Minstrels Bring Cheer to Mobile Visit
Al Field, minstrel chief, says business growth across the country is thriving with Alabama and Mississippi showing strong gains. He praises Mobile as a foster city and plans to lead the annual minstrel parade as his company arrives with Field family and members to join the Texas tour. He also visits the Providence Infirmary, a longtime habit during Mobile stays.
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al. G. Field
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile
Field
Providence Infirmary
J. H. Andrews
The
Southern Railway
Raleigh
N.C
Freight rates upheld on lumber shipments this week
The Interstate Commerce Commission affirmed rail freight rates on lumber in carloads from Sardis Mississippi to Spokane Walla Walla Washington and Pendleton Oregon over Illinois Central and other railroads. Carrier Lumber Company argued Yazoo and Mississippi Valley lines paid lower rates and the commission says the alleged discrimination has been removed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sardis
Miss
Spokane
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Ore
Illinois Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carrier Lumber Company
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Old Friend Cardui Aids Ky Woman in Weight Gain
Narrows, Kentucky Mrs. C. F. Asking describes years of weakness and weight loss. After using Cardui she regained strength and weight, reaching about 195 pounds, with past health issues improving following the remedy.
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Narrows
C. F
Cardus
Cardui
Ani
Mobile crowd movers and visitors span fashion and travel
Mr James F Donaldson business manager of the Al G Field Minstrels arrived in Mobile to supervise band uniforms. Visitors from Birmingham Alabama, Carlisle Pa and Miss Lewis travel by auto to Mobile then New Orleans. Several railroad officials and travelers report rising passenger business and a round of business trips.
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James F. Donaldson
al. G. Field Mintrels
Press
Ringling Bros.circus
Mobiie
Band of the Minstre
Donalson
South
J. A. Lindner
Carlisle
W. Streit
M. Streit
F. Streit
M. Lewis
Birmingham
Ala
Cawthor Hotel
Mobile
New Orleans
Charles Rudolph
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
St. Louis
James P. Coyle
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Sarah McGill
Border tensions teased by secret government notice
The border situation draws official attention as Secretary Lansing warns of a dangerous context. A de facto Mexican influence is alleged and criticism of any cross border sympathy is noted. The department urges caution to prevent disturbance and political aims on either side.
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Mexico
Department
War Department
Baker
Lansing
Chihuahua City Not Besieged by Villa
Telegram attributed to General Carranza asserts Chihuahua City is not besieged by Villa and Zapata threats are denied. It says Diaz is defeated and fleeing to Guatemala. Carranza reports he will stay in Mexico City until the constitutionalist convention at Quaretario and that military operations are successful with daily improvement.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Carranza
Associated
New York
Mexico City
Ae T. Burns
Sansotas
Chives
Zapata
Diaz
Guatemala
Quaratario
Private Thomas Jones Receives Victoria Cross
London dated October 27 reports Private Thomas Jones awarded a Victoria Cross for single handedly entering German trenches after killing three snipers. He reportedly disarmed 102 Germans, including several officers, and marched them back to British lines through heavy barrage fire.
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Associated Press
London
London Gazette
Thomas Jones
Baker statement seen as political move on Mexico policy
The text argues that a Baker statement was crafted to gain political advantage ahead of an expected Mexican border crisis. It accuses Baker and Wilson's two cabinet officers of bias and suggests the remarks imply treason by American citizens. Willcox urges using government power to identify and punish the guilty.
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Baker
Wilson
Mexico
Lansing
Jersey City
Willcox
War Department
Germany slow in giving reforms critics say papers charge
Berlin reports say the liberal press decries the government for lagging on political reforms. The Reichstag debate centered on granting the budget committee wartime sittings during adjournments, with von Jagow and Helfferich opposing broader sessions and arguing only the emperor may convene during adjournments.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
von Jagow
Helfferich
House
You Cant Brush Or Wash Out Dandruff
A dated advertisement promises to dissolve and destroy dandruff using four ounces of ordinary arvon applied at night. It asserts relief from itching by morning and claims multiple applications will remove all signs of dandruff, leaving hair fluffy and glossy. It notes liquid arvon is available at drug stores and is inexpensive.
Border Commanders Warned Of Plot
Washington reports that Secretary Baker said the War Department had received word of a Mexican bandit attack planned on the U S border. American commanders were alerted to strengthen precautions before election day while officials pursued leads alleging interceptors in the United States. Secretary Lansing denied American involvement. Mexican ambassador Eliseo Arredondo noted similar reports. Baker pressed for more details after a campaign trip.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
It of Justice
Lansing
Eliseo Arredondo
Mexico
Funston orders border to be alert
Acting on instructions from Washington General Funston ordered border commanders to take precautions against possible attacks by Mexican bandits. Funston was on a hunting trip near Corpus Christi and army headquarters said no troop movements are contemplated as a result of the orders.
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Amed Press
San Antonio
Tex
Washington
Funston
Corpus Christi
Army
Willcox Labels Baker Either Stupid Or Plotting
William R. Willcox chairman of the Republican national committee attacked Secretary Baker in New York on October 27 accusing him of either amazing stupidity or a disingenuous attempt to gain votes for Mr. Wilson by misrepresentation. He cited Secretary Lansing's morning statement in support.
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New York
William R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Baker
Lansing
Willcox
Wilson
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