Many Heroic Acts Oil Used On Troubled Sea
London reports recount passengers of the Carmania and other rescuers fighting a burning Volturno. Wireless distress and Capt Barr’s oil call saved many. seventy eight crew perished while officers were saved. Survivors were lowered to life boats in a rapid, drill like sequence.
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London
Carmanta
Volturno
Laoking
Barr
Narragansett
Inch
Daily Mail
C. F. Hart
Carmania
Registration for lands in Nebraska draws large crowds
In North Platte 4049 people registered for lands by 8 p m after midnight opening. James W Witten, superintendent, will stay until the drawing on the 28th. Immense crowds are housed and fed in homes and lodging houses. Broken Bow registered 8517 for the day and Valentine over 1700. South Dakota parties arrived by automobile as crowds surged. accommodations provided for attendees.
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North Platte
Broken Bow
Valentine
South Dakota
Magnificent Plan for New Journal Plant in Sioux City
Perkins Bros Co announces a contract closing for a three story fireproof home for the Sioux City Journal and allied manufacturing at Wirth and Douglas streets. The completed plant is valued at 176000 dollars with a waterproof basement press area and plate glass sight cage. The original Journal plant, a city landmark since 1876, will be abandoned after occupation.
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Sioux City
Perkins Bros. Co
Sioux City Journal
Newspaer
Allied Manufacturing Industries
Wirth
Douglas Streets
Journal
Geta Verdict for $20,000 in Scandia Mine Suit
Emil Edgren, injured in the Scandia coal mine near Madrid last spring, won a verdict for 20,000 dollars in Boone district court against the defendants seeking 20,500. The case drew much interest and an appeal is expected.
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Boone, Fa
Emil Edgren
Scandia
Madrid
Boone District Court
Synagogue Panic Strikes Crowd in Lemberg Church
A woman fainted in a crowded synagogue in Lemberg, Austria-Hungary triggering panic. Hundreds of women rushed for exits. sixteen were crushed to death and many were injured in the crush.
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Lemberg
Austria-Hungary
Chodorow
Galacia
Sulzer Ends Case Does Not Testify At Impeachment
Albany, Oct 10. The Sulzer impeachment trial ended when former defender Hinman said the respondent rests. The court and senate process stalled as judges and 48 senators digested the result. State charges accuse Governor Sulzer of mal and corrupt practices, perjury, and stock gambling. Governor Sulzer chose not to testify in person to avoid shielding his wife from the Wall Street dealings.
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Albany
Sulzer
Harvey Hinman
Court of Appeal
William Sulzer
D. C. Herrick
Mra. Sulezer
Wall Street
Athletics Win Third Game in Title Series
Philadelphia Athletica beat the New York Giants 6 to 5 at Ebbets Park in the fourth game of the Series. Twenty thousand fans watched as the Giants rallied in the late innings, transforming a one sided match into a tense finish before a final putout sealed the win for Mackmen.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletica
Mackmen
New York Giants
Bhibe Park
Quaker City
Giants
National League
Edwin Bruns wick de Corompa Sentenced in Davenport
Edwin Brunswick de Corompa, sought in Chicago on a warrant charging violation of the Mann anti white slavery act, was sentenced to ten years in the Stillwater federal prison after a Davenport trial. The case involved transporting Autumn Stone broker from Crawfordsville Indiana to a major city. The Chicago charge was dropped. He appeared as Charles Edward Layton, adopting a false Austrian nobleman identity.
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Edwin Brunswick de Corompa
Davenport
Iowa
Chicago
Stillwater
Mian
Crawfordsville
Ind
Big
Hig
Charles Edward Layton
Wilson Defends Currency Bill Amid Bankers Clash
Washington October 11. Democratic senators defend the currency reform bill against bankers critiques from Boston. President Wilson says Boston views do not reflect national sentiment and warns of an organized effort to hinder the bill. Senate debate notes no party mandate and highlights urgency for early action amid banking doubt.
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Washington
Boston
American Bankers’ Association
Senate
Bankera
Wilson
Boston Bankers’ Convention
Boston Conference
Senator Owen
Thomas
Overman
Owen
Bankers
White House
Boston Bankers’ Conference
Romeo race riot ends with killing in jail siege
In Joliet Illinois on October 8 a violent race riot erupted in Romeo eight miles north of Joliet. One black man, John Winfield, was killed while defending Louis Hanson. The village jail was wrecked and a large force of deputies arrived to prevent a massacre. Lulu Hills, a black woman, was used as a shield during the assault.
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Romeo
Til
Joliet
Jolet
Eoward Swanson
John Winfield
Lulu Hills
Louis Hanson
Hanson
Winfield
Riot at Riverside Fishing Party Tensions Spike in Ontario
Sheriff Lewis and deputies departed Moss Neck nine miles away to quell a riot as about 2,000 negroes and Creatan Indians gathered for a fishing party near Lumberton Ontario. Reports indicate three Negroes dead and an Indian deputy sheriff seriously wounded.
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Lumberton
Lewis
Moss Neck
Smallpox Panic Among Mexican Refugees at Eagle Pass
Washington reports describe smallpox adding to panic and destitution among about 10 000 Mexican refugees on the American side at Eagle Pass Texas Immigration officials rush to deploy more inspectors and medical staff while Surgeon General Blue directs doctors and nurses to hasten to the scene. In Monterey a rebel army of 15 000 men moves on the city. generals Alvarez and officers are said to have been assassinated by their own troops as Torreon falls to rebels. In Mexico City reports claim no prisoner will be taken by federals if Alvarez and 126 others were massacred at Torreon. War Minister Blanquet may be ordered to the field by President Huerta.
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Washington
Eagle Paso
Tex
Department of Labor
Eagle Pass
Blue
Department of Public Health
Eagle Pasa
Monterey
Mexico
Alvarez
Torreon
Constitutionalista
Mexico City
Federals
Nothern
War Department
Blanquet
Huerta
Adolphus Busch Dies in Germany at 60 Million Wealth
St Louis reports the death of Adolphus Busch, wealthy brewer, at Langensemwalbach Germany. A cable from August A Busch to Adolphus Busch II said father passed away peacefully at 8 15. His fortune is estimated at 60 million dollars.
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St. Louia
Clea
Aliment
Germany
St. Louis
Adolphus Busch
Langensonwalbach
August A. Busch
Asked to Quit Senate Race Amid White House Appeal
President Wilson urged Representative Clayton chair of the House Judiciary Committee to withdraw from the Alabama senatorial race. The move aims to avoid a loss of a key anti trust legislation ally as the administration program approaches. Clayton has about decided to retire from the race.
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Clayton
Washington
Wilson
Representative Clayton
House Judiciary Committee
Alabama
Bie Joss
House
Alaskan town wiped out by killer Nome storm
Storm devastated Nome and wiped the town of Soloman off the map on Oct 11. The gale left not a single building standing in Soloman, a settlement of about 300 people. Reported that inhabitants escaped with fires as the town was blown away.
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Nome
Soloman
Alaska
Sigat
Banks Show A Gain In Iowa Resources And Banks
Iowa banks and trust companies show rising resources and deposits with total resources reaching 376.47 million dollars as of September 11. The state banking department reports a gain of 6.75 million since June 28 and a three month deposit increase of 7.70 million. Across the period 47 new banks were organized and 10 new banks formed between June 28 and September 11, bringing the totals to 766 savings banks 297 state banks and 11 trust companies operating in the state.
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Dea Moines
State Banking Examining Department
Administrator prep for suit over Shelby County death in 30-foot gulch
Will Sue County in Logan area faces action for damages after Clifford Townsend and De Hardy died when a car driven by Townsend plunged into a 30-foot gulch between Logan and Missouri Valley on August 15. Three companions were injured and the automobile wrecked. Alleged neglect by county supervisors to install sufficient guards on the rural highway, especially at night, is cited.
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Will Sue
Logan
Harrison County
Clifford Townsend
Missouri Valley
de Hardy
Ita
Minister John Portfield Appointed for Southern Iowa
John F Portfield of Essex named deputy internal revenue collector for the southern district of Iowa succeeding E B Fitzsimmons of Council Bluffs. Known in Harlan as former Baptist pastor, he is a skilled orator and practiced law in Indiana before moving to Iowa. His appointment is linked to ties with Vice President Marshall in the Hoosier state.
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Harlan
Internal Revenue
Iowa
John F Portfield
Essex
Fitzsimmons
Council Bluffs
Baptist Church
Indiana
Marshall
Hooaler
Sheldon Divine Chosen Moderator for Year
Fort Dodge reports the Sioux Association of Congregational Churches in session at Newell elected Rev. C. M. Westlake of Sheldon as moderator for the coming year with Rev. T. Jorgen gen of Onawa as assistant moderator Rev. W. H. Skendelburg of Whiting as clerk and Rev. J. E. Brereton of Emmetsburg as registrar Two candidates for the ministry were examined and ordained William Wilson of Weatfield and C. R. Wanby of Dickens.
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Sheldon
Fort Dodge
Sioux Association
Congregational Churches
Newell
C. M. Westlake
T. Jorgengen
Onawa
W. H. Skendelburg
Whiting
J. E. Brereton
Emmetsburg
William Wilson
Weatfield
C. R. Wanby
Dickens
Fire at Boone destroys Quinn Wire and Iron Works
A blaze at the Quinn Wire and Iron Works building in Boone caused about 75000 dollars in damage. The fire was partially covered by insurance.
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Boone
Quinn ‘Wire and Iron Works
Sunday school convention drawn in Crawford County
Crawford County workers held a countywide Sunday school convention at Denlon Denigon. Walter Hutton of Sterling presented on running Sunday school with enthusiasm. Rev D Reagen presided. Addresses were read by Rev Nugent Sears McHenry and Milas Jorgensen. Telegrams of greeting were exchanged with state Sunday school secretary W J Stem. A fine dinner was served at noon in the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Crawford County
Denlon
Denigon
Walter Hutton
Sterling
Kan
D. Reagen
Dow City
Mr. Nugent
Logan
American Sabbath School Union
Sears McHenry
Nellie Penney
H. J. Cook
Dr. Pompton
Denison
Milas Jorgensen
Vail
State capital chat Ames stock judges triumph at Kansas City
The Iowa State College stock judging team swept the Intercollegiate Judging contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City. W. W. Reynolds Harley Walker and L. R. Marchant captured first second and third in individual honors, with A. J. Swift and H. R. Duncan also on the squad. A silver loving cup and cups will return to Ames under Prof. W. H. Pew. Plan first trade school Waterloo Iowa hosts a conference to establish the first state trade school financed with 25 000 by the legislature. R E Pearson A Marston and K G Smith attend to explain the school. Officials of the Iowa State Manufacturers association and lock manufacturers back the plan.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Kansas City
Lone Boys
Kansas City Stock Yards Association
W. W. Reynolds
Lodi
Harley Walker
Swan
L. R. Marchant
Scranton
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Arkansas
A. J. Swift
Ridgeway
H. R. Dunran
W. H. Pew
Department of
Animal Husbandry
Plan First Trade School
Waterloo
Criera
Trades School
Jn Iowa
R. E. Pearson
Ames College
A. Marston
K. G. Smith
Iowa
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Lock Manufacturers
Iowa News Notes: Alms Swindlers, Land Sale, Court Actions
Officers seek two fakirs who begged for an orphanage in Des Moines after touring the county with a mule team. Frank and Clara Livermore sold 10 acres of their 80 near Moville for 609 an acre to Marcus Hay. A Mason City trainman walked naked from a hospital, was chased back inside. Colby and Minneapolis Motor companies merge as Standard Motor with 6 million capital under Delaware law. Ella L. Harris of Chicago is granted divorce from Dr. George W. Harris in Marshalltown for cruel treatment and desertion. The Black Hand trial in Cedar Rapids paused when Dr. Chas Ham fell ill in court. A Des Moines judge condemns John Burlin for assault on three girls with fiery imagery. A runaway engine smashed Rock Vale yards in Iowa Falls, crippling the gas works and damaging the plant.
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Kramrar
Des Moines
Frank
Clara Livermore
Moville
Marcus Hay
Daniel McGuire
Mason City
Colby Motor Company
Minneapolis Motor Company
Minneapolis
Standard Motor Company
Delaware
Ella L. Harris
Chicago
George W. Harris
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Chas. Ham
Solon
John L. Adams
Ham
Ilness
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Registration For Lands
Geta
Thomas J. Stewart
Stewart
National Guard Association
Secretary of War
Garrison
Athletics
Lavery
Herbert Louis Samuel
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Banks
General News of
Western Implement and Motor Company
McPherson
W.T. Waterman
Lyonville
Iowa News Notes
John Burlin
Rock’ Vale
Iowa Falls
Nuto
Wreckit
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