Coxey Aims for Ohio Senate Independent Ticket
Ohioan General Jacob Coxey declares a candidacy for United States senator from Ohio on an independent ticket. He says socialism is practical but Socialist methods are not, and he has no plan to form another movement to march on Washington. He traveled from Massillon to Washington to dispute Socialist tactics and believes he can win a ballot spot through nomination and appealing to voters.
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Washington Post
New York
Jacob Coxves
United States
Ohio
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Ushitesten
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in DC Area
A cluster of obituaries and funeral notices from Washington DC area papers lists several individuals, with dates around early November and services at various churches and cemeteries. Names include Farrall, Jovenison, Walter Howe, and Martin, among others, with associated residences and interment details.
War Munitions Aboard Liner Rochambeau Fire at Sea
The Rochambeau carrying 13,500 gram tons of war munitions valued at $2,500,000 is on fire at sea. The manifest lists 1,000 cases of empty cartridges, 20 cases of machine guns, 200 flanks of quicksilver, 300 cases of brass and copper rods, and other provisions and machinery. Several electrical and mechanical items are described among vast cargo including drilling and pump equipment.
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Rochambeau
New York Custom House
Dollar Bull Pup Fire In Paterson Costs $125
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Mrs Pann Kinch of Paterson New Jersey bought a bull pup for $1. Within half an hour the pup caused a fire by pulling a tablecloth and an oil lamp tipping over, damaging her apartment $25. Fire department wear and tear on apparatus totals $106. the poundmaster will collect $1 when the pup is relocated tomorrow.
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Washington Post
New York
Pann, Kinch
Paterson
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First government railroad train runs Seward to Mile 29 Alaska
Seward Alaska Nov 8 the first train over the government operated Alaska railroad ran today from Seward to Mile Twenty Nine carrying passengers mail and freight bound for Iditarod From Mile Twenty Nine travelers will go inland by dog team The segment opened today was part of the old Alaska Central taken over and rehabilitated by the government
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Labor Leaders Demand Retract Sunday Attack in Syracuse
Syracuse unions led by the Central Trades and Labor Assembly declared war on Billy Sunday after his sermon accusing union leaders of self gain. The Typographical Union will file a formal retract or explanation after the assembly’s next meeting, per St Thomas M Gafney.
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Midvale Steel deal ties Dodge to Rockefeller family
The Washington Post reports Marceting Hart Isy Dodge, Remington Arms president and Union Metallic Cartridge vice president, earned about 24 million from Midvale Steel. He organized a Delaware company for Lee Enfield rifles, helped form Midvale Steel and Ordnance with William Rockefeller and Wall Street bankers, and received 20 million in stock at $50 a share while others took cash.
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New York
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Isy Dodge
Midvale Steel
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Remington Arms Company
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Delaware
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Baldwin Locomotive Company
Tock
Mr. Dodge
Wiliam Rockefeller
William Eilis Corey
Midvale Steal Company
Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company
Pennsylvania
Midvale
William Rockefeller
Baldwin Locomotive
Zapata's Power Waning in Southern Mexico
CabIed advices report Zapata's army dissolving rapidly in southern Mexico as Gen Pablo Gonzalez advances through Morelos with little resistance. Three thousand Zapata followers surrendered on Sunday and were amnestied, signaling a shift toward reforms and pacification backed by the constitutionalist government. State Department notes indicate friendly relations between Gen Obregon and George C. Carothers at Douglas, Arizona, amid border tensions and prior protests by Obregon to Gen Funston.
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Morelos
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Ariz
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Gen Villa
State
War Departments
Alabama Pro Bryan Wing Seeks Prohibition Ties in 1916
Mobile, Nov 8. Alabama politicians formed a coterie to elect a delegation pledged to nationwide prohibition and to support William Jennings Bryan in the 1916 convention. Meetings in Atlanta included pro Bryan anti Wilson figures Hobson or Hanley mentioned as possible opponents. The group follows a plan to dominate the convention with Bryan’s cross of gold and crown of thorns theme.
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Gov
Hanley
Indiana
Wilson
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Ala
Alabama
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Richmond Pearson
Warna
Ornor Hanley
Burton's Hat in Ring in Ohio Campaign Finally Opened
Former Senator Theodore E Burton began active steps toward the Republican nomination for President after Gov. Willis withdrew. Burton met with Ohio State officials and party leaders, including State chairmen W L Parmenter and Edwin Jones, and said the presidency is too dignified to seek like other offices. He acknowledged strong support from friends in Ohio and beyond.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Theodore E Burton
Willis
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Burton
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W L. Parmenter
Central Committee
Edwin Jones
Executive Committee
Penny sells holdings negotiate sale of Southern Pacific shares
Washington Post reports Pennsylvania Railroad interests have sold parts of Pennsylvania Steel and Cambria Steel to William H. Donner for 11 million. They are negotiating the sale of 35 million dollars of Southern Pacific stock, with a New York syndicate formed to take over. Initial offers were considered unsatisfactory by railroad management. Negotiations continue as Pennsylvania plans to dispose of surplus investments.
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Cambria Steel
William H. Donner
Southern Pacific
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New York
Pennsylvania
Denmark West Indies bids no interest in U S circles
A Copenhagen report that Denmark would consider bids for the Danish West Indies drew little interest in Washington. Officials have long noted possible American purchase for strategic value, but the Panama Canal and other issues occupy the current administration.
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New York
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America
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Panama Canal
Wilson backs war prep amid labor protests in 1916 era
The article notes President Wilson’s anticipated victory on the naval expansion plan despite Labor opposition. Gen Sherwood cites a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote claiming Wilson supports the program due to public demand, while organized labor shows resistance and a Bryan reference is mentioned as the presumed “distinguished citizen.”
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Chandler Against Defense Says No War Threat Soon
Former Secretary of the Navy William E Chandler declares in Concord that he will not be honorary vice president of the New Hampshire League for National Defense. He supports reasonable preparation but sees no need for such organizations, asserting no imminent war with major powers and that any future conflict would involve an ally from among the great powers.
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United States
Lawson home looted at Dreamwold estate in Scituate
Special to The Washington Post Boston November 8 Dreamwold the Scituate estate of Thomas W Lawson was robbed of jewelry books curios and other items valued about 7000. Police say doors and windows were not forced indicating inside help or use of skeleton keys. The Lawson family away at Winchester servants heard no disturbance. Inventory ordered to determine losses.
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Man Confesses To Twenty Two Marriages In Georgia
Malachi Jenkins of Thomanville Georgia admits to entering matrimony 22 times. His last wife resides in Lowndes County. Fearing reunion he escaped jail to visit her. Police hunted for him and found him with his newest wife. He remained jailed on a misdemeanor charge.
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Malachi Jenkins
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Huerta Improves From Jaundice at Paso Del Rio
El Paso reports Gen Victoriano Huerta showing improvement from jaundice while at bid. He has been returned to his home from Fort Bliss under guard by the U S marshal as grand jury action in San Antonio considers conspiracy to violate U S neutrality.
Carranza Receives $10,000,000 Customs Funds from Vera Cruz
El Paso reports Consul Garcia in Mexico City says the United States turned over 10 million dollars in customs receipts from the Vera Cruz occupation to Carranza authorities. Washington assures that foreign damages will not be pressed until Mexico is financially firm. Garcia also notes Gen Yagramonte denied reports of his execution by Carranzistas.
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el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Mexico City
Andreas Garcia
United States
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Washington
Garcia
C. H. M. Y. Agramonte
New Orleans
Desert Villa Garrison Moves and Amnesty
Forty Villa troops left Nogales to join the Carranza garrison at Agua Prieta led by Gen P Elias Calles while Villa reportedly travels from Cananea to Nogales to meet Carlos Randall acting Sonora governor. Twenty five Villa deserters reached Agua Prieta and Gen Obregon granted amnesty to 25 Villa officers.
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Villa Verde
Garduno
Gen Villa
Must Remodel 14 Inch Guns At Panama Fort
Lieut Creswell Cardington of the United States engineer corps says the Panama isthmus fortification cannot be completed until the chamber of the new 14 inch guns is remodeled. He notes that since the European war began, foreign battleship guns have been lengthened to surpass U S ranges.
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New York
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