Yuan Shih Kai Named Imperial Commissioner in China Crisis
Revolt in China nears Pekin as Yuan Shih Kai is designated imperial commissioner with authority to negotiate with rebels. Edward Williams reports disruption of Pekin Hankow rail links, Canton unrest subsides while viceroys hold Canton, Nanking tensions rise, and calls for Sheng's decapitation are blocked by diplomats.
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Yuan Shih Kas
Washington
Chansi
China
Pekin
Chen-Ting-Fu
Hankow
Edward T. Williams
State Department
Chin Ting
Swan-Chow
Pekin-Mukden
Mr. Williams
National Assembly
Cho Ping Chuan
Williams Gays
Yuan Shih Kai
Angtung
Canton
Nankin
Sheng
Tien- Tsin
Tien-Tsin
Tang Shao Yi Former Envoy Replacing Manchu Puppet
Tang Shao Yi, former special envoy to America, is named to succeed the Manchu puppet in a key diplomatic post. The appointment signals a shift in regional leadership and policy direction amid ongoing political changes.
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America
Manchu Puppet
Warships on Hudson Armada Lines the River for Taft Review
A gray line of 102 ships extends seven miles along the Hudson from West 77th to Spuyten Duyvil as the Atlantic fleet anchors for inspection by Secretary Meyer on Wednesday and a Taft review on Thursday. The force includes 30,000 sailors and Marines and 1,700 officers with six dreadnoughts: Florida Utah Delaware North Dakota Michigan and South Carolina. The Mayflower is positioned to receive President Taft.
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New York
Hudson
West Seventy-seventh Street
Spuyten Duyvil
Meyer
Taft
Florida
Utah
Delaware
North Dakota
Michigan
South Carolina
Tragedy at Alcorn College Triggers Turmoil in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi alarms rise after the killing of student Joe Alexander by the president's secretary and the arrest of John Reddick for murder. The incident at Alcorn College follows revival meetings and investigations of alleged immoral practices. Tense townwide mood and armed students raise fears of a campus battle.
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Jackson
Miss
Alcorn College
Rodney
Joe Alexander
John Reddick
Alexander
Reddick
Wickersham Backed Plan For Five Year Tobacco Dissolution
Attorney General Wickersham approves of the American Tobacco dissolution plan but asks the court to reserve the right to seek further relief within five years if competition is not restored. He suggests a temporary stock restrictions term and notes plans are conjectural and hard to preapprove. Cass Ledyard defended the company’s efforts to restore competition.
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New York
Wickersham
American Tobacco Company
United States Circuit Court
Leads Cass Ledyard
United States Supreme Court
Weather Forecast for Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin
Indiana shows rain and cooler today with fair weather tomorrow and moderate winds. Illinois forecasts rain in the east, then fair and cooler tomorrow. Wisconsin sees fair conditions today and tomorrow with light to moderate winds turning variable.
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Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Knabe Mystery Deepens as Coroner Probes Case
Indianapolis October 31 Coroner Durham resumes inquiry into Dr Helene Knabe murder. He examines assistant Miss Katherine McPherson who says window shade was two feet up and light on. He notes only knife in Knabe instrument case still dusty indicating unused for days. Witness Harry Hackett reports seeing a man emerge from Delaware flats at 1130 PM in rubber-heeled shoes but delayed reporting.
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Indianapolis
Durham
Helene Knabe
Katherine McPherson
Harry Hackett
North Street
Delaware Flats
Ohio AG ruling could invalidate many November campaigns
Columbus attorney general Hogan holds that campaign expense limits apply to both nomination and election costs. Ohio candidates in cities with at least 5,000 votes must not exceed 300 dollars, plus 5 dollars for each extra 100 votes. Half of office seekers reportedly used full allowances in recent primaries.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hogan
Inquiry into Stephenson election nearly over in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports the senatorial investigating committee hears denials of bribery and expenses linked to Isaac Stephenson campaign. H R Pestalozzi and Leo Kalpinski testified about offers and payments, amid expected Milwaukee end to hearings and future Washington meetings.
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Stephenson
Milwaukee
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
H. R. Pestalozzi
F. G. McGovern
United States Senate
Leo Kalpinski
S. A. Cook
Paul O. Husting
Washington
Effective liver stimulation through brisk exercise
Dr. T. J. Allen recommends active routines to awaken an inactive liver. Brisk running, jumping, hill climbs and vigorous efforts are beneficial, while slow level walking is less effective. Simple bends and touches to the floor or side stretches with straight legs provide targeted liver exercise.
Enver Bey Joins Tripoli Forces Urging Death Fight
Semi official reports from Constantinople confirm Enver Bey has arrived in Tripoli and joined local forces. He reportedly issued a proclamation urging residents to resist the Italians to the death.
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Constantinople
Enver Bey
Tripoli
Minister Herbert G Squiers Body Returning From London
The body of Herbert G. Squiers United States minister to Panama was moved from London to Southampton and will be shipped to New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. Mrs Squiers travels with the body and plans to rehabilitate her husband by refuting alleged slanders about his diplomatic service.
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London
Herbert G. Squiers
United States
Panama
Southampton
New York
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Mob Hangs Black Suspect in Marshall Texas
In Marshall Texas a Black man named Ollie accused of attacking a white woman was seized by a mob from officers and died in the ensuing confrontation. Reports say he had attempted to burn his victim alive.
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Texas
Marshall
Tex
Will Ollie
Pulitzer Gift Opens Journalism School Funds
New York Oct 31 The $1,000,000 gift Joseph Pulitzer offered in 1903 for a Columbia university journalism school is now available for use.
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New York
Joseph Pulitzer
Columbia University
Lorimer Hearing Notes Reveal Probe's Vast Volume
Col Ira Copley testifies about a 1909 talk with Senator Lorimer as the Lorimer investigation in Chicago nears a record size. The panel has heard about 2.25 million words, with daily costs near $750 and stenographers at $250, plus witness fees and travel expenses.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Ira C. Copley
Aurora
Deneey
Hopkins
Attorney Marble
Senator Jones
Alschuler
Government Printing Office
Washington
Burrows Committee
Taft voices hope for GOP unity in 1912 at Chicago luncheon
President Taft spoke at the Hamilton Republican club luncheon in Chicago urging that good people chastened the party in an off year will keep faith with the existing leadership. He warned against shifting burdens to untried ideas and pledged loyalty to a new government if change is chosen, while suggesting a party return to proven progress. The crowd packed the loop streets as Taft laid a club corner stone amid police lineups and a fiery reception.
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Pittsburg
Taft
Chicago
Hamilton Republican Club
Ackee
Hamilton Club
Loop District
Seven Jurors Chosen in McNamara Murder Trial
On election day in Los Angeles seven jurors were seated for the James B. McNamara murder by dynamiting case amid defense protests. Jurors include George W. Johnson Walter Frampton and A C Water who faced questions on circumstantial evidence and stance on unions. There is no trial session today due to voting.
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McNamara
Los Angeles
Cal
George W. Johnson
Walter Frampton
A. C. Water
James B. McNamara
Johnson
Frampton
Winter
Sam Mencenhall
Governor McGovern Defends Charity Ball at Capitol
In Madison on October 31 Governor McGovern explained why a charity ball may be held in the assembly chamber of the capitol building. He said the event extends the social idea and that the capitol building belongs to the people. The ball benefits the poor and advances consent from the organizers.
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Madison, Wis
McGovern
Assembly
Pew Capitol Building
Capitol Building
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T. J. Allen
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