Turks Ask for Explanation of Firing on U S Warship
The Turkish port of Vourla near Smyrna fired on the cruiser Tennessee as it entered the harbor. Washington urged an explanation from Ankara while directing commanders to refrain from actions that could widen the dispute.
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United States
Vourla
Smyrna
Tennessee
Washington
Henry Morgenthau
Constantinople
Daniels
Wilson
North Carolina
Mediterranean
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Mexico
Heurope
Decker
Fourich
Morgenthau
Tur
Horton
Chios
Asia Minor
United
Rich radium find at Colorado mine sparks millions
From Idaho Springs Colorado comes word of a huge radium discovery in the Joe Reynolds mine. A pitchblende streak eighteen inches wide shows heavy radium values and samples suggest ore may run into millions of dollars, marking one of Colorado’s richest mining reports.
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Colorado
Idaho Springs
Col
Joe” Reynolds
Forest Ranger Dies After Being Mistaken For Deer
Frank D. Jerald a Pennsylvania forest guard was fatally wounded by Arthur Callahan near State yun and died in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Jerald was mistaken for a deer leading to the fatal incident in the woods.
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Frank D. Jerald
Pennsylvania
Arthur Callahan
State Yun
Williamsport
General War Survey Shows Mixed Results Across Fronts
The French government reports German efforts in northern France and southern Belgium gained only the village of Dixmude after heavy fighting along the Yser. Russian offensives strengthen, with 200000 troops added monthly to first line armies and gains into East Prussia and Poznan. Meanwhile British and Japanese ships search the Pacific for Cradock’s squadron, with German cruisers seeking fuel in Valparaiso and a Berlin ship reaching a Norwegian port afloat.
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France
Belgium
Dunkirk
Calaisied
Yser
Dixmude
Krupps
London
Russia
Germany
Austria
East Prussia
Poland
Posen
Silesia
Petrograd
Galicia
Vistula
Pacific
Admiral Cradock
Chile
Valparaiso
Ireland
Berliy
North Sea
Steel Order Placed for War Europe Use in Pittsburgh
Eighteen thousand tons of steel bars are being made in Pittsburgh for a foreign government at war in Europe. An official of a local steel firm confirmed a large order but declined to provide details.
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Shell Steel
Pittsburch
Europe
Pittsburgh
Georgia Supreme Court Denies Frank New Trial
The Georgia state supreme court refused a new trial to Leo M. Frank, convicted in Atlanta on August 25, 1913, for the murder of Mary Phagan. His rehearing motion argued constitutional rights were violated by his absence during the jury verdict.
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Georgia State Supreme Court
Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Mary Pharan
Frank
Fire consumes Glass Warehouse in Jeannette blaze
A fire at the American Window Glass warehouse in Jeannette Pennsylvania destroyed the building and about 100000 boxes of glass packed for shipment. The damage is estimated at 200000 dollars and the company factory area was not damaged. The fire is suspected to be incendiary.
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American Window Glass Company
Jeannette
Audacious Sinks After Mine Off Ireland in World War I
The Audacious, British super dreadnought, struck a German mine off Ireland on Oct 27 and was deliberately destroyed to avoid navigation obstruction. The Olympic, James Hupert Beams and Hugh Griffiths describe the rescue attempt as officers and crew faced death, with the crew evacuated to destroyers and the Liverpool cruiser.
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New York
Liverpool
James Hupert Beams
Olympic
Ireland
Hugh Griffiths
Briish Admiralty
Britain
Olmypic
Livepool
Dow
Prosperous Era Predicted By Investment Bankers
Optimistic talks at the closing session of the Investment Bankers Association of America convention in Philadelphia warned that American industry would rebound despite the war's hardships. Chicago banker Charles B. Caldwell proposed a 250 million dollar pool to buy stocks and bonds in panic conditions, but formal action was deferred while he urged immediate exchange openings to restore confidence.
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Philiphia
Investment Bankers Association of America
Charles B. Caldwell
Chicago
Caldwell
Darce
Black Hand Bomb Ruins Superior Near Latrobe Pa
Six people killed and two severely hurt when dynamite blasts leveled homes and a store in Superior a mining town near Latrobe Pennsylvania The fire and blast wrecked Noah Kanaza s store and stable trapping family members including three children It is reported to be the work of Black Hand operatives with extensive property damage and high casualties.
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Latrobe
Superior
Noah Kanaza
Theuilding
Kanaza
Andrew Ogrina
Jack Peper
Flying Timber
Tony Stromberg
Noah Kanaza, Jr
Joseph Kanaza
Tony Kanaza
Two Bankers Indicted in Pittsburgh Embezzlement Case
Francis H. Richard once cashier and Oscar L. Telling former bank president of the old First National Bank of Pittsburgh were indicted by the federal grand jury on twenty three counts of embezzlement misappropriation and false entries while with the bank. Richard was arrested. Telling cannot be tried until after the war as he is in Europe. DOJ knows his whereabouts and says he has been under constant espionage since leaving the country.
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First National Bank of
Pittsburgh
Francis H. Richard
First National Bank
Oscar L. Telling
Europe
Federal Grand Jury
Richard
Telling
Department of Justice
John M. Andrews
Warren, Pa
Andrews
Warren
Warren County
W. D. Hinckley
Commonwealth
Frank J. Lyons
Thomas Cochran
Mercer
D. A. Arird
Miners John Evans and William Schreiner Rescued Alive Near Pottsville
After four days trapped behind a massive coal fall, miners John Evans and William Schreiner were rescued alive near Pottsville Pennsylvania. Crowds gathered outside the mine as rescuers worked and families of the trapped men endured days of suspense in nearby mining villages.
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John Evans
William Schreiner
Pottsville
Army worm blamed as source of cattle disease outbreak
Westmoreland county cattle experts identify army worm remnants in pasture roots as the likely cause of the foot and mouth disease epidemic affecting cattle. The theory pins the illness on poison traces from army worm exposure lingering in grazing grounds.
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Westmoreland County
Federal Reserve Banks Open Doors Across Nation
The twelve federal reserve banks began operations marking a new era in U S finance. Officials expect the system to boost business confidence and better match money supply to economic needs. Secretary Adoo announced the establishment of banks in New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Richmond Atlanta Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas and San Francisco.
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United States
Federal Reserve
Washington
Adoo
Federal Reserve Banks
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Ermine Fur Discussed in Trade Notes
In trade notes, ermine fur is described as durable and clean, valued for its quality and desirability in fashion, with remarks on its luxurious appeal and practical benefits for wearers.
Troops Withdraw From Mexico Prompt U S Briefing
Secretary Bryan announces that United States troops will leave Vera Cruz on Monday November 25. The move aims to let Mexican leaders resolve their own conflicts as Wilson administration fears intervention. European war pressures influence policy and public support for noninvolvement grows.
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United States
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Mexican leader steps toward resignation and peace gains
Washington officials welcomed word from General Carranza that he may resign the provisional Mexican presidency. Reports also claimed General Villa would retire soon, easing internal conflict. Gutierrez’s election and plans for Veracruz custody add to expectations a stable government will take power.
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Carranza
Villa
Washington
State Department
Carranza Lid
Mexico
Canova
Aguas Calientes
Gutierrez
Ceint
Brian Fy Geral
Vera Cruz
United S&s
Gozl Mines Cisse Seven Co Imines Closed
Gozl Mines Cisse and seven associated pits on the Panhandle railroad and its Washington branch were closed, costing 2,500 workers their jobs. Company officers blamed weak business conditions and reduced coal demand for the shutdown.
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Gozl Mines
Cisse We Seven Co
Pitchureh Coal Company
Panhandle
Washington Bratch
Girl Burned by Fire at Grate in Kittanning Hotel
Lillian Sankoho twenty two, a domestic at the Central hotel in Kittanning PA, was badly burned when her clothing caught fire at an open grate. The proprietor’s wife tossed a bucket of water on her to prevent a fatal outcome.
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Lillian Sankoho
Central Hotel
Kittanning
Death of 17-year-old QB in New Brighton game tragedy
Fred Treeve aged seventeen, quarterback for New Brighton Rich High, died from a brain concussion sustained Saturday during a football game against New Wilmington High School. The accident occurred after a hard tackle in the local rivalry.
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Fred Treeve
New Brighton
New Wilmington High School
Man Is Shot and Killed in South Mountain Hunt
Anton Kolbibeck, 37, a guard clerk from Pittsburgh, was accidentally shot and killed while hunting near White Rock in South Mountain, Chambersturg, Pa. He was accompanied by a companion named Geer bunier.
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Anton Kolbibeck
Pittsburgh
South Mountain
White Rock
Chambersturg
Koltbeck
Warren murder suspect John M. Andrews dies in Brooklyn
John M. Andrews, twice tried for murder in the Warren case, dies of pneumonia at his Woodhaven home. He had been acquitted in a second trial in Erie in 1912 after a lengthy legal battle over the Amann murder.
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Warren
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Andrews
Crew-Levie Company
Woodhaven
Brooklyn
Funeral of John M. Andrews at Woodhaven
A brief grave side service in the cemetery marked the final tribute to John M. Andrews whose remains were interred today. He died recently at his home in Woodhaven Long Island. Continued on page four.
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Sherman
John M
Mr. Andrws
Woodhaven
L. L
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Vermue
Emory A. Walling
Erie
Pierpont Morwes
John M. Andre
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