Grahame-White Chooses Washington Flight Route Change
The aviator Grahame-White abandons a Baltimore plan and will fly in the Washington area to attempt a new 104 mile endurance record. The route decision is postponed until today with the aim of maximizing spectatorship and safety while meeting The Washington Post’s $10,009 prize conditions.
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Claude Grahame-White
Archibald Hoxsey
Washington Post
Baltimore
District of Columbia
Grahame-White
Washburtin Post
tahame-White
Ingle
Benning
Alexanda
Waglington
Ubaile
Widow Dies of Grief on Atlantic Journey
Special to The Washington Post Cherbourg Oct. 12 Mrs Conant widow of a Divonne-les-Bains death last Monday fell ill aboard the tender of the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. A doctor attended but she died in three minutes. Sorrow over her husband s death and the strain of travel likely caused the attack. The physician said death was due to natural causes.
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Washington Post
Cherbourg
Conant
Divonne-les-Bains
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Baron Hengelmuller Named for Hungarian House of Magnates
Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar, Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States, will be one of five new nominees for the House of Magnates in Budapest. The appointment follows honors announced on October 12.
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Baron von Hengelmuller
House of Magnates
Budapest
Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar
United States
Pass Taft in Review Big Celebration in Chicago
Boston and Chicago marked Columbus Day with large Catholic and civic observances. Taft reviewed Chicago parade from Beverly and attended a Knights of Columbus banquet in the gold room at Congress. New York hosted two major parades with Italian society participation as states tally the holiday.
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America
Christopher Columbus
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Tafts
Gov. Draper
Taft
Beverly
Touraine
Augustus P. Gardner
Lodge
Gardner
William W. Cocks
Cot. Roosevelt
New York State
Chicago
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Knights of Columbus
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Gold Room
Charles Murphy
Canada
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New York City
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Colorado
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Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
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Unio
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Rhode Island
David B Hill Very Ill in Albany Death Bed Rumor
Albany dispatch reports former governor and U S senator David B Hill gravely ill with kidney trouble reappearing. Pneumonia feared to complicate the condition as friends fear his death may be near. Hill is 67 years old.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
New York Press
David B. Hiles
Wolferts Tesoss
United State
Lynching of Grant Richardson Near Centerville
Montgomery Ala Oct 2 A mob killed Grant Richardson a negro as he was being taken to Bibb county jail for alleged assault on a white woman. Deputies were overpowered and the prisoner shot multiple times.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grant Richardson
Centerville
Bibb County
Paris Strike Paralyzes Rails as Labor Leaders Move
Paris October crisis widens as rail workers and masons vote to strike and labor leaders push a nationwide walkout. Government mobilizes troops, ferries food from Havre, and arrests strike leaders while Parisians and Americans scramble to reach the coast amid derailed trains and rising prices.
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Paris
Strikes Disrupt German French Rail Links and Passenger Hardship
Paris stockpiles food as in May 1 ISK fear returns. Berlin reports French railway workers strike halting Cologne line for hours. Paris Berlin connection via Lyons delayed five hours with potential closure. Bale Dijon route may become sole link. Automobiles report frontier assaults. Belgian merchants plan France suits. Cherbourg sees Transatlantic passengers collapse. special Paris Cherbourg train bypasses stations. some boat travelers miss steamers. two autos overturn but occupants unharmed. A French rail official wearing Legion of Honor badge aids passengers.
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France
Cologne
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Dijon
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Cherbourg
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Woman dies from jox in Huntington scene
Ellen Carnyn aged 90 died after arriving from Ireland to join sisters in Amence. She grew hysterical following voyage and excitement, with death certificate citing excitment and exhaustion. Funeral set for St Patrick's Church Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Miss Carnyn
Ireland
Amence
Anna Rusk
Maggie
Agnes Carnyn
Brooklyn
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Huntington
St. Patrick’s, Church
Redmond Predicts Home Rule Nearing Threshold
Special to The Washington Fus Pittsburg Oct 1 John E Redmond M P leader of the Irish parliamentary party spoke tonight for funds. He said home rule is possible within two months though not definite. He added Ireland’s condition is better than ever and reform has largely been achieved except home rule with Parliament meeting next month. King George is friendly and may aid Ireland says Redmond.
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Pittsburg
John E. Redmond
M. P
Irish Parliamentary Party
Joseph Devlin
Daniel Boyie
Redmond
Ireland
George
Women Blamed for All By Mrs De Rivera Plan to Probe Influence
New York October 12 Mrs Belle De Rivera president of the New York City Federation of Women’s Clubs outlined plans for the federation convention to explore whether women today are blamed for social ills in churches cradles and literature She urged that if women are seen as cause of immoral plays books empty cradles or empty churches they should learn the truth and act accordingly An accompanying note lists train details for a special trip with return options and fares.
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New York
Belle de Rivera
New York City
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
de Rivera
Committee On Cooperation of the Federation
Hotel Astor
John Fowler Trow
Mrs. de Rivera
Vaughan
Dolliver health alarm prompts call to stay out of campaign
In Des Moines Iowa October 12 1912 doctors say United States Senator J P Dolliver must take no active part in the campaign due to a severe stomach ailment and heart region pains. His sister Miss Gay Dolliver a Morningside College faculty member rushed home as his health deteriorates. Doctors remain noncommittal on critical condition or campaign withdrawal.
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Washington Post
Bes Moines
Iowa
United States
J. P. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Gay Dolliver
Morningside College
Sioux City
Sioux City, Was Summoned Today, and Came Home At Once. Senator Dolliver
Nine Days of Hiccups End Judge Austin’s Life
In South Norwalk Connecticut on October 12 a joke told by Judge Alfred Austin’s daughter led to a paralyzing hiccup spell. Nine days of illness followed with the judge unable to eat despite medical care. The tale described a giraffe in a barrel hoop as a punchline, and the event is tied to his deteriorating condition.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Alfred Austin
Judge Austin
Alvin Vora Miller
Judge| Austin
New Fight by Patrick More Evidence Collected
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 12 Albert Patrick yet again seeks freedom from Sing Sing life term in Rice murder case Lawyer O Neill argues newly found records and autopsy differences discredit Jones testimony and point to natural causes O Neill cites Ferrari case autopsy by Dr O Hanlon and pathologist Prof Larkin to support innocence claim and appeal plan for November court term
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh
Rice
Patrick
George I'rancig O'Neill
Manhattan
Jones
Inr Yarrick
O'Neill
Court of Appeals
Lawsen
Tawyer ‘O'Neill
Paiick
Vaigt Jones
William Marsh Rice
Gites
Giovanni Ferrari
O'Hanlon
Ferrari
John J. Larkin
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Larkin
Bandits Raid Proctor Bank In Dynamite Run
Four masked gunmen rode into Proctor Colorado dynamited the State Bank safe and shot at townspeople but escaped with no money after a running clash. Sheriff Brush and deputies pursued as bandits drilled the inner door before abandoning the attempt and heading toward Sterling.
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Colo
State Bank
Brush
Sontag
Main Street
Sterling
Barnes resigns from New York Republican State Committee
William Barnes Jr. resigns after accusing chairman Esra Prentice of bias over a missing executive committee seat. The Albany leader, a longtime state committee member, says loyalty questioned by the Prentice move and vows to support Stimson and the Republican ticket. Party leaders react with shock as statements from Prentice and others surface.
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Col. Roosevelt
New York
West Thirty-ninth Street
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Old Guard
State Committee
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Ezra P. Prentice
Republican State Committee
Executive Committee
Stimson
Yours, &c
William Barnes, JR
Jefenry L. Stimson
Republican
Roosevelt
New State Executive Committee
United States
Elihu Hoch
William Bates, Jr
Harnes
Albany County
C Atbany County
Luther C. Warner
Thim
Washington to See AH of Flight Barnes Resignation Stuns
The issue notes shock as Barnes resigns amid a wave of political and military changes. Washington prepares for rapid shifts in leadership affecting national policy and international posture.
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Barnes
Taft
Columbus
Patrick
Barney
Honduras
Grahame White
Henning
Dix
Roosevelt
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Wilson
Harmon
Episcopal
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Caruao Fellecti
T—Society
Bowie
News of Alexandria
Lark-Trip Robbers Fined After Crown Point Pilfering
Four stylishly dressed women led by Mrs R E Hayden were charged with larceny and trespass after a rural sheriff tied their red automobile pilfering to pantry raids near Crown Point Indiana. The group pleaded guilty, paid $20 fines, and were arraigned in Judge Nicholson's parlor. Extradition was waived and farm owners declined further charges.
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Chicago
Grant
Crown Point
Ind
R. E. Hayden
South Side
Hayden
Mattie Jennings
Laura Jennings
A. Dresner
H. B Nicholson
Woman in Oxalic Acid Poisoning Rife Case
Mrs Isabella White about years old was rushed to Emergency Hospital after 720 last night with suspected oxalic acid poisoning. Doctors say she will not recover. Her husband Francis White was jailed at First precinct for investigation after police found bruising on her back and notify hospital staff. Mrs Foley says the wife has been unwell for some time.
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Isabelle White
Francis White
First Precinct
White
Marion mayor mobilizes against mashers in crude warning
Marion Ohio October 12 Mayor John G Selfer launched a crusade against mashers advising women and girls to defend themselves. He urged using umbrellas hats pins or any handy object if a masher approaches, reflecting a blunt stance amid street harassment complaints.
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Marion
Ohio
Mayer
John G. Selfer
Imashers
Higher Rates Drive Keystone Costs Up Ten Years
The head of the Keystone system testifies in a freight hearing, saying expenses rose 33 percent over ten years due to higher living costs. He argues wage gains have not matched dividend income, and notes there is no money for new lines.
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Keystone System
Pennsylvania Railroad Finance and Wages Highlight Capital Needs
In the last decade the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh spent 262 million to sustain high development. Wages rose 32 percent over ten years, adding 7 to 8.6 million annually in recent months. McCrea says proper capital and efficient management should yield at least 7 percent, noting living costs and transportation needs require more investment. He urged capital to improve U S transportation facilities via the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroads Seek Higher Freight Rates Before Interstate Commission
President James McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on proposed freight rate increases for lines east of Chicago. He argued wage and cost pressures justify rises, noting Pennsylvanias earned only 5.01 percent of invested capital in 1909. The hearing, led by Chairman Martin A Knapp, included rail executives from major lines and shipping interests, with a conclusion expected after further testimony from Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central presidents.
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James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Martin A. Knapp
Francis Gowan
Pennsylvania Railroad
George 5. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Hugh L. Boyd
Baltimore and Ohio
Clyde Brown
C. E. Butterfield
New York Central
Francis B. James
Cincinnati
John H. Atwood
Kansas City
Louis D. Branden
Boston
J. Roberts
Philadelphia
H. L. Barlow
Andlifford Thorne
Washington
Iowa
George M. Brown
Frank Lyon
C. C. Hillyer
J. &. Muller
Willard
Brown
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