Gulf Coast Fair Opens With Exciting Horse Races
At the Gulf Coast Fair opening program, strong fields and close finishes highlighted the day. A. L. winner Horace McKerron led the pacing event, Lebanton and Nimbus chased in the running races, while W. J. Foley's Ward finished third in the half mile dash after Lady Ward started poorly. First race 2:25 trot purse 240 featured L. Stone and others in tight heats. Second race 2:12 pace saw McKerron triumph with Bell Patchen and Paducah Kid among the finalists. Third race half mile running crown went to Lebanton with Ollie Borden and Lady Ward following. Fourth race three-quarters mile saw Nimbus win with Manager Mackverett second and Joe Rice among runners.
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Oh Gulf Coast Fair
A. L
Horace McKerron
Lebanton
Nimbus
W. J. Foley
Ward
Lady Ward
Summari
L.stone
Dier Maker
Walker
Sills
Eee Brown
Slate
Miller
Mies Bell Patchen
Ly B
Thomas
Paducah
Turner
EB. Miller
Everett
Ollie Borden
Laney
McCue
May Harvey
Numbus
Manager Mackverett
Jim Jeffries
Murphy
Joe Rice
Initials on New Dimes May Halt Coinage
Treasury officials weigh removing designer initials from the new dime and possibly suspending coinage after its Monday release. The initial monogram on the dime faces scrutiny as the Lincoln cent episode is recalled. Distribution details show 1.8 million dimes across major cities with thousands at sub-treasuries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Eee
Sub-Treasury
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Imperial chancellor sues naval expert for slander
The Vossische Zeitung reports the imperial chancellor has filed a slander lawsuit against Count von Reventlow of the Tages Zeitung over remarks tied to the independent peace committee meeting. The notice comes via a Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam dated October 31.
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Associated Press
London
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Count von Reventlow
Tages Zeit
Independent Committee For An
Reuter
Amsterdam
Dysentery Remedy Credits Life of Child in Alabama
William H. Stribling of Carbon Hill Alabama says a severe bout of dysentery in his four year old son was halted by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits the medicine with saving the boy's life. Ad.
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Alabama
Wm. H. Stribling
Carbon Hill
Ala
Why Give Children Oil and Salts
Somerville reader Lennies P Brindley writes about a sickly boy suffering headaches and vomiting seeking relief. The note warns against castor oil and salts and promotes Granger Liver Med as a harmless vegetable tonic suggested by the local druggist.
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Lennies P. Brindley
Somerville
Loundas
Raja
States receive GOP aid for campaigns through Oct 20
Indiana led with 72 250 in GOP funding for political campaigns through October 20, followed by Massachusetts 52 000 and Maine 45 900. Other top recipients include Kentucky 40 000 Colorado 35 000 Nebraska 31 000 Tennessee 25 000 and Pennsylvania 25 000. Illinois and New York received nothing and Ohio 5 000. A 90 000 disbursement went to the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers.
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New York
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Washington
Massachusetts
Maine
Kentucky
Colorado
Nebraska
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
New Mexico
North Dakota
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Idlaho
Montana
Illinois
Ohio
American Association of Foreign Language
Trabue Murder Trial Opens For Slaying Of Harry Stokes
Charles C. Trabue went on trial in Davidson County Criminal Court for murder in the first degree in the April 27 shooting of Harry S. Stokes in Nashville Tennessee. Trabue had been free on $25 000 bond and said he went to Stokes office to obtain a signed withdrawal apology after Stokes allegedly assaulted him and fired a shot in self defense.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Charles C. Trabue
Harry S. Stokes
Davidson County Criminal Court
A. B. Neil
Trapue
Tennessee
Stokes
Trabue
Hughes Attacks Wilson Speech in Columbus Public Address
Charles E. Hughes criticized President Wilson at Shadow Lawn as a festival of self-glorification by opponents. He framed tariff policy and criticism of Underwood and Adamson bills, warned of vague legislation, two faced laws, and government by hold up. Thousands gathered outside Capitol Square for overflow meetings and a torch light parade accompanied the event.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Charles BE. Hughes
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Hughes
Vera Cruz
T He Underwood
Adamson
Mr. Hughes
Races and horses listed for today at the Pair track
First Race at 2 14 trot features Joe H Watt Stone Onward Allerton Broncho Uno Stanley Princess Mary with drivers. Second Race at 2 25 pace lists Brown Gentry Golden Seal Roy Prince George B Walter F Dick Wells Fred L with crews. Third Race running six furlongs purse 76 includes St Leo Lebanton Moulie Borden Joe Rice Nimbus Walter Duncan. Fourth Race seven furlongs purse 75 lists Manager Mack Lebanton Jim Jeffries with jockeys Everett Cooper Thomas.
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Joe H
Watt Stone
Onward Allerton
Fred Edman
Broncho
John Thomas
Uno Stanley
Johnny Walker
Princess Mary
Robert Demster
Brown Gentry
Golden Seal
Haynes Dun
Roy Prince
Tom Suttle
George B
George Frazier
Walter F
Dick Wells
C. Sills
Fred L
C. Massey
St. Leo
McGowan
Lebanton
Everett
Moulie Borden
Schemmeghorn
Joe Rice
Murphy
Nimbus
Laney
Walter Duncan
McCue
Australia conscription referendum seen hopeful by advocates
The movement for conscription in Australia remains poised with advocates optimistic for a majority in the forthcoming referendum. The political scene may darken as Premier Hughes nears return from Sydney, while warrants are issued for single men aged 21 to 31 who did not report under the training scheme.
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Associated P. Mlbourne
Australia
London
Hughes
Sydney
Generous forces of the age warned against defeat
The speaker laments that a defeat would scatter the generous forces of the age and world, claiming that victory would threaten humanity. He attacks policies credited to Vera Cruz and Carrizal, mocks peace party labels, and warns against vague legislation and partisan government endangering business and institutions.
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Vera Cruz
Carrizal
Adamson
Shivar Mineral Water Promises Permanent Indigestion Cure
Advertises Shivar Mineral Water as a permanent fix for chronic indigestion with a money back guarantee. Claims pleasant taste and low cost. Offers delivery anywhere by Mobile Distributors from Van Antwerp Drug Corp and provides a phone contact.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp
Terauchi hailed as militarist by people of Japan
Tokio reports the reappointment of Count Seiki Terauchi as prime minister. The move is seen as a military, non party leadership shift to safeguard Mar Fast interests while provoking opposition from political parties and a pushback against democratic progress.
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Terauchi
Japan
Associated Press
Tokio
Seiki Terauchi
Japan's new cabinet seeks pacific path and constitutional unity
In an AP interview from October 10 Premier Terauchi rejects militarist aims and vows friendly ties with the United States. Ki Inukai notes no sabre politics, while Viscount Kato becomes head of the Kenseikai party formed from three governing groups. The Seiyukai remains the opposition. Marquis Okuma and Kato push for constitutional government amid a two-party system.
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Associated Press
United States
Terauchi
Ki Inukai
House
Count Terauchi
Takaaki Kato
Marquis Okuma
Kenseikai
Constitutional Party
Seiyukai
Political Friends’ Association
Viscount Kato
Marquis Obama
Kato de Cenclaran
Okuma
Aviatrix Katharine Stinson Burned Fighting In-Flight Fire
Miss Katharine Stinson, after alighting at the Gulf Coast Fair, suffered burns to her wrist and hand while extinguishing flames from a smoke stick aboard her aeroplane. She said a fire could have caused an explosion endangering nearby people.
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Katherine Stinson
Miss Stinson
Imperial cabinet reshuffle signals Terauchi appointment amid China policy row
The Genro reject the Kato choice over China negotiations and pro British leanings. Terauchi’s appointment pleases the army and bureaucracy but provokes strong protest in the press and questions over constitutionalism. Okuma’s ministry exit tied to China diplomacy debates.
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Genro
Viscount Kato
China
Japan
Russia
Okuma
Terauchi
Count Terauchi
Marquis Okuma
1917 May Bring Battles Deciding War Says Chief
Berlin October dispatch quotes Field Marshal von Hindenburg at Vienna headquarters with Gen. Ludendorff. He says the war length depends on enemies, prophesying rare, and that 1917 may bring battles decisively shaping the war. He adds they will fight to a final decision.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Von
Contract Awarded for 1000-Foot Dry Dock in Norfolk
A contract for building a 1,000-foot drydock at the Norfolk navy yard was awarded to the George Jeary Constructing Company of New York for 2,442,554 dollars. Congress set a cost limit of 3,600,000 dollars. An inner gate will allow dividing the dock into two smaller basins when full length is unnecessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
George Jeary
President Wilson to address New York voters at Cooper Union
President Wilson will speak to first voters at Cooper Union on November 2 as part of the Democratic campaign in New York. Joseph Tumulty announced the Madison Square Garden rally date and added the Cooper Union address to the itinerary.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Madison Square Garden
Joseph T. Tumulty
Cooper Union
Saloons Close Doors in Virginia on Prohibition Eve
Richmond reports note 800 saloons shut their doors as a new prohibition law takes effect at midnight. Citizens store liquor in homes with thousands of gallons delivered locally. The law limits orders from other states to one quart whiskey per month and up to one gallon of beer or one gallon of liquor.
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Richmond A
Virginia
Stat
Intimidation of Voters Exposed in Midwest Factories
Dailey special assistant to the U S attorney general says investigations into alleged election frauds in Ohio Indiana and Illinois reveal intelligence indicating intimidation of workers to influence votes. Reports describe conspiracies including a Cincinnati factory posting a bull warning if Wi wins the factory will close.
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Dailey
Unit States Attorney General
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Ing
Cincinnati
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