Final Peace Conference Concludes With Conventions Adopted
The Second International Peace Conference, convened by invitation of the Emperor of Russia and hosted at The Hague, adopted conventions on peaceful international regulation and neutral rights. Delegates established rules for prize courts, submarine mine use, convoy, and cargo treatment, with signatures opening June 1. American members were absent as sessions continued and a closing summary was to be delivered later.
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Guerrilla War at Sea During World News Briefs
A fragmented account notes guerrilla warfare at sea involving torpedo boats, small anti aircraft, and submarines. The text references efforts to develop wartime measures and shifting naval tactics amid ongoing attacks and countermeasures.
Princes Auto Kills Woman in Bamberg Illinois
A fatal auto accident near Bamberg Illinois injured an elderly woman who stepped onto a road as a taxicab carried a prince returning from a visit. The cab struck her after a sharp turn. she died instantly. Investigators identified the victim and described the car's path before continuing the journey.
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China Fears Revolution Edict Wartens Peace Agents
The throne warns government agents to keep the peace amid revolutionary fears. A formal edict calls for vigilance across districts to prevent calamities as public concern rises over political unrest. Princess Crown rumors surface as church orders public prayers for safe delivery.
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Prederick Wiliam
Defeat for Esmonde in Irish council chair race
Seceder from Nationalists Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde loses the chairmanship of the Irish county councils general council by 31 votes after resigning from the House of Commons over party policy. Sir Thomas O Bell succeeds him as chairman, signaling a Sinn Fein setback in the general council.
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All Ireland
PLEDGE BRITISH BOYCOTT OBSERVED IN BENGAL ANNIVERSARY
In Calcutta on October 1 observers marked the Bengal pestilence anniversary with mourning and a boycott. Bengalis abstained from meals and walked barefoot while business halted. About 26000 participated in a disciplined demonstration backing the Swadeshi vow to shun British goods.
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Russian Countess Missing After Train Disappearance
Warsaw dispatch reports Countess Seamoy left Bialystok by train for this city yesterday and vanished en route. Authorities suspect foul play as stained garments were found in her compartment and the countess is believed robbed and murdered with her body possibly tossed from a car window.
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Archbishop Falconio Leads Closing Eucharistic League Session
Archbishop Falconio of Washington served as principal figure at the closing session of the International Congress of the Eucharistic League in Pittsburg on October 17. He conducted Mass in the cathedral and presided over the sacrament procession. The next league conference will be at Notre Dame University in August next year.
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Cortelyou Visits Hempstead in Old Home Visit
Secretary of the Treasury George E B Cortelyou spent a day at Hempstead, his boyhood scene, touring a new $56.90 school and the post office. He attended Hinds Institute, once its principal, and called on old friends before continuing to Washington. Hinds sister Mrs Grice also left for the capital.
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Navy Orders Strict Coal Economy Across Fleets
The Navy Department issued a public order directing fleet and ship commanders to enforce the most rigid economy in coal and other fuel expenditures for naval uses due to dwindling supplies. Also noted is a report from Pame Oct 17 about a sudden eruption of Vesuvius causing dense smoke and detonations signaling volcanic activity.
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Taft in Manila Evades Direct Policy on Islands
Secretary Taft tours Manila and defends progress while avoiding concrete policy. He praises Osmena’s assembly leadership and notes elections’ outcome. Gomez’s contentious remarks provoke a clash in the assembly, with the president warning against political recusals. Governor General reviews American gains, municipal misrule, and calls for better road and school funding.
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Wail And Canal Project Enlists Army Engineers
Capt. Horton W Stickle of the Coast Geodetic Corps has been ordered to the Isthmus of Panama to aid in Gatun Locks construction. Five engineer officers from the army are now engaged on the canal project, including Cotton of Bo gneers.
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Still Split in Bay State as Bartlett Whitney Remain Candidates
In Massachusetts the ballot line remains unchanged for governor candidates Bartlett of Newton and Whitney of Brookline despite ongoing nominations and party status questions. The Ballot Law Commission will report to the secretary of state by tomorrow on whether the word Democrat may appear beside either name following the recent convention in Springfield. Independent nominations have been filed for both men.
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Suit Seeks 10 Million Restitution From Hill In Rail Deal
Clarence H Venner of New York files a Supreme Court appeal to force James J Hill to return profits alleged from stock trades in 1900 and 1901 involving Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Great Northern Railway. The case questions ownership timing and rightful profit recovery, seeking remand to New York State Supreme Court.
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Railroad merger talks with government officials
A long conference between Severance wno win grank B Kellogg and Attorney General Bonaparte with Assistant Attorney General Purdy discussed possible government involvement in the Union and Southern Pacific relation. No public statement was made and no definite conclusion is expected within the month or more.
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Fear crew of ten is lost in storm off Newfoundland
Parts of the wreckage washed ashore on the western coast indicate the fishing schooner Alma was lost in a regent gale near Johns, Newfoundland, with a crew of ten men. Little hope is entertained that any survived. All were Newfoundland fishermen.
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Paris reform wave changes aging powders in cosmetics
The Paris correspondent reports a reform wave in cosmetics with aging face powders replaced by genuine complexion products. Prof De Valier presents a formula to improve sallow complexions and reduce hollow areas, using rose water, spirits of Cologne, crystallized Sartain dissolved in hot water, strained, mixed, and stored in a corked bottle. Apply twice daily. ingredients are obtainable from stores.
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Roosevelt Eyes White House Run Dims Cabinet Future
Washington Post report from New York outlines President Roosevelt’s plan to devote a year to politics with all other matters subordinated. It discusses Taft’s path to nomination, rival claims of Hughes Knox and Fairbanks, and the pressure on Roosevelt to declare his stance on a third term and the Secretary of War’s prospects.
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Cunarders Carry Mail Under Subsidized Contract
The Lusitania Mauretania and new Cunard liners will receive 4000 to 5000 dollars each time they depart New York carrying mail to Europe under a government contract. The American Line subsidy remains in force, paying four dollars per mile on the voyage, with mail sent on any ship sailing to speed delivery. International rates apply for expedited shipments, and first class mail will be carried by Lusitania and her sister ships when in commission.
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Republicans Prepare Call for Next National Convention
Acting Chairman Harry M New of the Republican National Committee will arrive in Washington Sunday. The call for the meeting of the national committees to fix the time and place for the next convention will likely be issued Monday. Secretary Cortelyou, a former chairman, plans to reach Washington by week’s end, with his arrival deemed as significant as New’s. The meeting will confirm privately the plan to summon the committee in mid December, with past meetings at the Arlington. No public notice yet from the Democratic committee, which traditionally meets at the Shoreham.
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Vanderbilt waiter spared by plea for leniency
New York judge Crain suspended a sentence for Costas Mearas a former Sherry waiter after he pleaded guilty to possessing a diamond necklace found by chance. Mrs William A Vanderbilt urged mercy, asserting impulse rather than malice. The Sherry manager supported leniency, noting prior good acts of returning valuables to owners.
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Rates Hearings Set By State Commerce Commission
Dates for hearings on an emigrants case were fixed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. On October 3 in New York Robert Watchorn vs New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, charged with unjust discrimination in immigrant transport charges. On October 28 in Denver Merchants Traffic Association vs Pacific Express Company and others, alleging unreasonable differential rates and discriminatory fare allowances.
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BiG Ice Plant Planned in City Front
Washington market company plans a large cold storage and ice plant on the square bounded by Eleventh and Twelfth EB and Fatreeeta southwest. The facility will include underground pipes, capacity for 180 tons daily, and a storage house to handle output. It will be connected with the Center Market cold storage and tea plant, with improvements estimated at 2080.
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Noblest Hero Pledge Seen In New American Cross Society
The American Cross of Honor Society chartered by Congress plans a yearly gold medal award for lifesaving deeds. The first annual board meeting named the year’s recipient but did not disclose the name publicly. Attendees included Thomas Herndon, Harry A. George, Andrew M. Taylor, and Eugene Longstreet with other members in New York and New Jersey.
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Talesmen Questioned in Gillette Trial Jury Process
The jury selection in Tir Walter R Gillette's trial for Mutual Life Insurance ties began with investigators reporting that several ta lesmen were approached after receiving their jury notes. Questions about fraternal memberships age and marriage were asked, and one man claimed he represented the commissioner of jurors. Justice Dowling called the situation potentially dangerous and urged disclosure of any discussions with the strangers. The examination will continue tomorrow as probes into the intruding contacts proceed.
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Lyman Will Directs 250000 to Charity in Boston Probate
Boston Oct 17 The will of Mrs Florence Lyman a well known Boston Newport society figure was admitted to probate today directing more than 250000 go to charity The bequest includes 10000 for Woodstock College Woodstock Maryland and other gifts to various institutions.
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