Chinese Rebels Gain Ground In Yangtse Valley
Rebel forces seize Changsha and Nanchang, expanding control across Hunan Kiangsi and threatening Nanking. Shanghai braces for defense as imperial forces fortify around the arsenal and the Yangtse valley falls under revolutionary influence.
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Shanghai
Changsha
Nanchang
Hunan
Kiangsi
Hankow
Canton
Yale College
Yale University
China
Szechuen
Hunpeh
Wuchang
Nanking
Kiangau
Nganhwei
Yangtse
James B M Namara Held in Los Angeles Jail
James B M Namara is named as a defendant in Los Angeles. The article notes the jail where he is confined and references related legal proceedings or custody status.
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Los Angeles
Wilson to visit Michigan in January
Governor Wilson of New Jersey will visit Michigan early in January. He will address a Detroit board of commerce luncheon and speak in the evening for the Michigan Press Association, with a Grand Rapids appearance possible if schedule allows.
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New Jersey
Detroit
Grand Rapids
New York
Wilson
Michigan
Detroit Board of Commerce
Michigan Press Association
Plot to wreck train near Eldon Mo ends in damaged track
A telegram to Kansas City police warned of three suspected men and an alleged dynamiting attempt on Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passenger train No. 27 from St Louis to Denver. The explosion damaged the track at Eldon Mo 170 miles east of Kansas City, but the train passed safely.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
St. Louis
Denver
Eldon
Here
Pugilist Johnson Sued for Damages in Paddington Flat
London court heard a renter testify that John Arthur Johnson smashed dishes and furniture and left the flat filthy, making it untenable. He did not appear and was ordered to pay 27 pounds. Separately, Duluth reports strong labor demand with skilled workers scarce for winter. Kansas City balloons race canceled due to gas preparation issues.
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London
John Arthur Johnson
Paddington
Johnson
Hines Denies In Stephenson Bribery Inquiry
Edward Hines of Chicago testified before the Stephenson investigation body that he did not assist Senator Stephenson or benefit from his election. He admitted stating he was offered 1500 to vote for Stephenson as a joke and apologized when challenged by Chairman Heyburn.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Edward Hines
Chicago
Stephenson
Robert J. Shields
J. A. Domachowski
Heyburn
Taft Defends Tariff Veto in South Dakota Tour
President Taft spoke in Aberdeen and Huron defending his veto of three tariff bills. He argued tariffs are hard to understand and risky to modify without facts. About 3,000 heard in Huron with large outdoor crowds later at courthouse square and in thirteen other South Dakota towns.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Taft
L Crawford
Crawford
South Dakota
Huron
Commercial Club
Courthouse
Death of Monsignor Capel at Bishop Grace residence
Monsignor T. J. Capel once papal private chamberlain was found dead in his bed at Bishop Grace's residence in Sacramento. Officials say he died from a heart failure after residing there for ten years.
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Sacramento
Cal
T. J. Capel
Grace
Aviator Robert G. Kowler's Engine Fails Across Continent
In Banning California Det 24 report aviator Robert G. Kowler attempted a second crossing of the continent but his engine broke at about forty feet. He landed safely though the engine is badly damaged and will need two days for repairs.
Tragic Farm Fire Claims Johnson Family
Mrs. Axel Johnson and six children died in a house fire at braddock North Dakota after she locked the family inside and saturated the room with kerosene oil before lighting a blaze. The disaster occurred on October 24.
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Braddock
N. D
Axel Johnson
Ruling in McNamara Case Sparks Defense Outcry
Los Angeles October 24 Judge Bordwell ruled juror George V McKee was not disqualified for service after he asserted the Times building was blown up by dynamite. Moments later A Robinson and A Macintosh were excused as the trial began leaving twenty three salesmen and veniremen. Both men opposed conviction in a capital case on circumstantial evidence.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bordwell
McNamara
George V. McKee
Times
A. ©. Robinson
A. R. Macintosh
Veniremen
Weather Forecast for Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin
Indiana and Illinois forecast fair today and tomorrow with light to moderate westerly winds turning variable. Wisconsin outlook fair today and likely tomorrow with moderate winds shifting to variable.
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Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
John R Walsh Dies After Parole Return From Leavenworth
John R Walsh died at his Chicago home from heart disease on October 24 shortly after his parole and return from Leavenworth prison on October 15. He had just arrived home with his son Richard, and family reports varied on his condition as he planned to return to work after a brief rest.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Leavenworth
Richard
Powder Triggered Liberte Explosion Revealed
Paris October 24 The national commission investigating the sinking of the battleship Liberte in Toulon harbor reports the blast was caused by the power in shells stored in a larboard magazine.
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Paris
National Commission
Liberte
Toulon
Turko Italian War Reconnoiter by Air Captains Fly Beyond Turkish Outposts
Tripoli October 24 Captains Medzo and Piozzo flew Bleriot and Nieuport monoplanes for the first air reconnaissance since arrival. They advanced past Italian outposts at Rumeliana springs without being discovered by Turkish troops.
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Tripoli
Medzo
Piozzo
Bleriot
Nieuport
Rumeliana Springs
Italian wounded die in Bengazi fighting
Five Italians wounded last week in fighting have died in Bengazi. Among the dead is Lieutenant Colonel Gangitano.
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Bengazi
Gangitano
Noblewomen Head to Tripoli with Red Cross Nurses
Naples reports that the Marqussé Guiccioli, lady in waiting to Dowager Queen Margherita, and the Countess Queiroli lead twenty four noblewomen, traveling to Tripoli with the Red Cross nurses.
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Tripoli
Naples
Marqussé Guiccioli
Margherita
Queiroli
Rew Croge
Des Moines Death Of Visitor From Kansas After Basement Fall
Benjamin Zane of Protection Kansas died at Methodist hospital in Des Moines from injuries after plunging into a basement accident. The incident occurred in Des Moines on October 24.
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Des Moines
Benjamin Zane
Protection
Kan
Methodist Hospital
Madero narrowly escapes death in Mexico amid revolution fears
Francisco I. Madero survived an assassination attempt when a pistol was drawn as he stepped from a train. Meanwhile General Reyes plans to reside in Alamogordo New Mexico, signaling potential uprisings aided by Cientificos. federal reinforcements and bandit raids spread across Tabasco Tiapasacan Vecapixtla Morelos Szweta Catarina as rural guards pursue roving bands.
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Monterey
Mex
Francisco I. Madero
Madero
Pedro Carbajal
General Reyes
San Antonio
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Enrique Creel
Diaz
Alamorgordo
Reyes
Cientificos
Mexico City
Gobernacion
Tabasco
Taft Confirms Thanksgiving Day On November 30
Washington announces President Taft will observe the traditional date for Thanksgiving, with the holiday set on Thursday, November 30. The notice dispels doubts over the 1911 observance and confirms the last Thursday in November as the holiday.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Taft
Gary boxing lid restored cancels Majestic Friday bouts
Gary Indiana police chief Joseph Martin confirms the lid is down on boxing. Bouts scheduled for Friday night at the Majestic theater are canceled as a result.
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Gary
Ind
Joseph 8. Martin
Majestic Theater
Possible Democratic Candidate to Visit Michigan
A prospective Democratic presidential hopeful plans a visit to Michigan. The event signals campaigning activity as parties eye regional support and key voter bases.
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Michigan
Death toll at O'Gara coal mine No. 9 tragedy
In Harrisburg Michigan on October 24 nine miners were killed ten were seriously injured and fifteen others entombed after an explosion in mine No. 9. A rescue crew faced gas hazards delaying aid from Benton Illinois where a rescue car stood. About 400 workers were employed and most escaped to the surface.
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Harrisburg
O'Gara
Benton
Ill
Didnt Tell GF Abls Onatonagon Trial Shocks
Laura Stannard in Ontonagon county jail denies telling Char Stannard's people she harmed her husband Charles S. Stannard with strychnine. She cites family secrecy and says only Dolly Hammon was warned not to discuss the household matters as she faces trial for murder.
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Ontonagon
Mich
Char’ Stannard
Laura Stannard
Charles S. Stannard
Charlie
Dolly Hammon
Hyde retrial ordered in Swope murder case
In Kansas City on October 24 the court discharged the venire for Dr B Clark Hyde trial over Colonel Thomas H Swope murder and ordered a new venire of 100 men. The sole charge remains murder. collateral issues from the first trial are barred per supreme court order.
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Kansas City, Mo
B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Colonel Swope
Supreme Court
First Train On Burlington Extension Reaches Burlington
Burlington Iowa October 4 It is announced that the first train over the Burlington extension of the Muscatine North and South railroad will be run into Burlington Thursday.
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Burlington, Ia
Burlington
Muscatine North and South Railroad
Campaign of La Follette supporters grows in Washington
Medill McCormick Gifford Pinchot and Charles Crane lead a secret pro La Follette campaign in Washington with a five to seven member staff. Plans include Chicago and coast branch offices and a funded effort costing about 3000 dollars weekly. Spreckels directs literary propaganda as Crane finances Chicago HQ adding to rising interest among national figures.
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Medill McCormick
Gifford Pinchot
Charlies R. Crane
Rudolph Spreckels
Washington
Progressive
Republican Camp Committee
Marceers
Chicago
Boston
Pacific Coast
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
Burec
Louis W. Houser
Wisconsin
Senator LaFollette
John J. Hannan
LaFollette
Charles Tt. Crane
San Francisco
Crane
Taft
China
Spreckels
Evans
Doctor Cook Arrives in Copenhagen Amid Pole Claims
Dr Frederick Cook and his wife reached Copenhagen on October 24. He told reporters that he has no new proofs of his Arctic discovery to submit beyond his initial telegram. The Copenhagen public is strongly skeptical, and Cook says he seeks to prove his bona fides there.
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Copenhagen
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Lim
Boy of 19 Shot in Hotel In New York Boy McCready dies. Gladys Wilson wounded
In Youngstown Ohio a nineteen year old Beaver Falls Pennsylvania pupil Robert McCready lies dying after a hotel shooting. Gladys Wilson a Sharon Pad girl is wounded in the shoulder but not in danger. Police suspect a jilted girl. Separately frost damages cotton across Texas and Oklahoma.
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Youngstown, O
Robert McCready
Beaver Palls
Gladys Wilson
McCready
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