Manchus Slain Li Demands Recognition From Consuls at Hankow
Gen Li Yuan Heng, rebel leader, sends a note to foreign consuls in Hankow demanding recognition of his authority over Hanyang, Wuchang, and Hangzhou as he warns he cannot guarantee protection for Manchus remaining in areas. He reports 2,600 soldiers enrolled and says funds exist to support the revolt while preparations to move against imperial forces proceed.
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Hanakew
Li Yuan Heng
Hannon
Wuchang
Hangdhe
Forei
Tre Reed Gomaausshno
Ialas
Olmed
Mancau
Vin
Tulay
Hunan
Tang
China
Amerwa
Hankow
Yangtse
Rebels threaten Hankow station as refugees flood north
Reports say Hankow station remains officially open with normal service aside from delays due to crowded refugee and troop trains. A 40 mile northward exodus unfolds as residents abandon the area. Indemnity payments may lapse as provincial contributions drop, influencing potential foreclosure on securities. Legation commanders report guards ready. government censors Szechuan messages.
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Hankow
Legation
Taft Groundbreaking Opens Panama-Pacific Exposition Era Parade
More than 400 000 people gathered in Golden Gate Stadium as President Taft broke ground for the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915. Mme Nordica sang, bands played, and the crowd cheered as Taft reviewed troops, raised the ceremonial flag, and praised the canal project ahead of San Francisco's milestone event.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Golden Gate Stadium
Taft
Pacific
Golden Gate Park
Pacific Coast
Co Park
Wade
Acre
Mme
Nordica
Mme. Nordica
Benoyanes
Panama Canal
California
Madame Nordica
St. Francis
Fire grim tragedy kills two firemen in warehouse collapse
A five story Washington Tobacco Company warehouse at 618 Pennsylvania Ave NW collapsed after a gas explosion. Capt. Timothy J. Brown of Engine 4 and Private Michael A. Downs died from injuries. Six other firefighters were hurt. Brown, 49, had a long service record and was to be buried at Mount Olivet. Downs, 28, wed, had joined in 1966 and served on the fireboat before Engine 4.
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Timothy Brown
Engine Company No. 4
Michael Downs
Same ‘Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Timothy, J. Brown
Michael A. Downs
Washington Tobacco ‘Company
Pennsylvania ‘Avenue
Brown
Hosital
Downs
John Carrington
Thomas O'Connor
George Reynolds
William Coulter
G. W. A. Dixon
Joseph Gates
B Street
Capt. Brown
Wagher
C Street
Minnie
Timothy
Charles
cia|Iam
Robert
James
Wagner
Lee
Nevitt
St. Dominic’s Church
Mount Olivet
Fire Department
Ife
Virginia Avenue
Sixth Street
Br Wife
Private Downs
Washington
Washington Fire Department
Nicholson
Charles Dolphas
John Marshall Place
Marsha Nicholson
Ton ‘Tobacco Company
Vania Avenue
Bilding and Stock
Adams China” Company
Pennnsylvania ‘Avenue
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Washington " Tobacco "Company
Eighth
D Streets
Congress
Cape
Rudolph
Widow Clings By Bedside As Husband Faller Dies
A wife remained at her husband’s side as he deteriorated, kneeling at his bed until he lost consciousness and died. Private Downs is mourned as officers plan a double funeral with comrades. Fire at Washington Tobacco building leaves $106,900 in losses and prompts temporary HQ for the company.
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Private Downs
McNamara Murder Trial Near End Of First Week
Los Angeles October coverage notes jurors calm as Judge Bordwell ends session. About 800 potential jurors await, while defense argues the case is a labor struggle, not a single man’s trial. James B. and John J. McNamara discuss the matter in cell.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara
Walter Bordwell
Brother
James B. McNamara
Charles J. Haggerty
Los Angeles Times
Tay
Timate
James
Haggerty
Ortie E. McManigut
Nesses
Plan to dissolve American Tobacco Company outlined
The plan to dissolve the American Tobacco Company in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling was released. It proposes dividing into four companies Liggett & Myers Lorillard Reynolds, with the current company selling 15 million in assets to them for cash and securities, and distributing two thirds of the stock to common stockholders. Voting power will shift, and an assessment on 40,260,400 common shares will raise funds for retirement and cancellation of hands, while preserving multiple independent entities.
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New York
American: Tobacco. Company
United States Supreme Court
United States
Oircuit Court
Southern’ District of New York
Delancey Nicholl
American Tobacco’ Company
American Tobacco Company
Américan Tobacco Company
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Ros. Reynolds’ ‘Tobacco ‘Company
Extsting
American “Tobacco Company
Leggett &Myers-Tobacco Company
P. Dortlard Company
American’ Tobacco Company
Tas
Tobacco
Tebgeen “Company
Pany
Sommion Steel
Liggett & Myers
Dbecco
Gta
Lerge
Ramone
Tobacco Company
Liggett &Myers
Lortilard
Gatesof
Idiggett'"& Myers
Barkiard Companies
Wade
Itaconly
American. Tobacco’ Company
Lorillard
McAndrews & Forbes Company
American Cigar Company
British-Amerway
Fobaces Company
American Swuff Company
Indic
Tor
Amercan, Tobacco
M . Who
Independent Tobacco
Independent Tobacco Walesmen’s Association of America
Sigar
Dealers’, Association
Apa
Cigar Dealers’ Association of America
United States Supreme ‘Court
Ane Pala
Tghagco
Ita
Morris
American ‘Tobacco Company
Tobacco Combine Plans Transfer of Control and Stock
The plan divides 90 percent of the American Tobacco Company business to Liggett & Myers and Lorillard allied groups, with Weyman & Bruton to form two new firms. It would reorganize bonds and stock totaling about 96.6 million dollars, retire the company’s bonds, and give voting rights to new holders. Independent groups denounce the plan as a sham and warn it preserves control by a few interests.
Bishop Sued For 70000 Over Cathedral Contract
Two suits filed in Baltimore City Court claim 70 000 in damages against Rt Rev John P Carroll bishop of Montana over a Helena cathedral construction contract. Plaintiffs allege the bishop did not pay the full amount agreed, noting the case was brought in Baltimore for a possibly fairer trial. the bishop declined comment.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Johin P. Carroll
Montana
Helena
Dry Day in Atlantic City Signals Excise Law Push
Atlantic City prepares for a dry day tomorrow after indictments on excise law violations prompted authorities to clamp down. The move targets saloons and bars with clear notices posted townwide as enforcement tightens.
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Atlantic City
Athletics Edge Giants in Opening World Series Game
New Yorks Giants defeated Connie Macks Athletics 2 to 1 in the World Series opener before 38 281 spectators. Chief Myers scored the winning run in the seventh as Eddie Collins booted a ball for the Giants first tally. Major favors to New York included Mathewsons pitching and Merkle s fielding feat, while Benders misfortunes and mishaps limited the Athletics to a single tally in the second. The game reflected luck turning after the third, leaving the Athletics in need of an upset to even the series.
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Washington Post
New York
Giants
Cubs
Connie Mack
Athletics
Eddie’ Collis
Harry Devis
Chief Myers
Todian
Devore
Mack
Barry
Davis
Matty
Thomas
Herzog
Collins
Baker
Bender
Lord
Oldring
Merkle
Mathewson
Snodgrass
Basle
Murray
Gut Merkle
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Wiseray Tang
Peking
Yuan Shi- Kai
Yuan Shi-Kai
Hupeh
Hukwang
Goyen
John N. Jordan
William D. Beach
Fort Santiago
Manila
Might
Wuchung
Col Beach
Yanstze
Roger 3. Greene
Sunset
A. J. Poston
F St
15Th St
AFT
Frisco
Mme. Noedica
Frederick Fair
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Station
American "Tobacco Company
Liggett & Myers Company
P. Lerbiara Company
Liggett & Myers Comfpeey
P. Lodllard Company
R. J. Heynolds’ Tobacco ‘Company
Americas Tobacco Company
Lorillard Company
Reynoldompany
Liggetty & Myers
Lorillara Company
Ciigar
American’ Cigar Company
American Stogie Company
Little Cigars
Little ‘Cigare
The
Liz
Westers
Caroline
Aleerie Opte Oa
Gett & Myers
Lonnard Company
Mart Busines
American Snuff Company
George W. Bistine, Cotbbany
Weyman & Bruton Company
Lortiara “Company
American
American Tobacco Companys
Bishop
Baltimers
Ohio
Royal Lim
A. Aviation
Myers
PO. A. E
Wees
Daris
Didiese
Essen
Oldrieg
Philadelphia
York
Rape
Pall—Atters
Kiem
Aed Connolly
Hrengep
Jobs
Jackson
McGraw
Christy
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