District to adopt model law for uniform insurance rate control
The annual report of Superintendent Charles Nesbit urged additional legislation for the District of Columbia to back a proposed model insurance law. Kentucky may be first to adopt state level uniformity, with a conference noting the bill's presentation and committee work on public rate making.
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Kentucky
Istitiam Bovine Insurance
Aes
Harles I Nesbit
Commission
Neshit Il
Yehiov
Archibald Ts
Hreen
Wits
Kentucks
United States
Mihias
Ba Association
Death of Cadet Bowlus Probed as Murder Demand
Reported death of Cadet William F Bowlus of Middletown, Ohio, at St Johns College in Annapolis amid hazing claims. Annapolis crowd demands investigation declaring the May 2 incident murder while five freshmen are named as responsible.
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Bowlus
St John’s College
Annapoli
William F Bowlus
Middletowan Mroo
St Johns College
Annrunde
Qutyoda
Taft Calls On President In White House Visit
Former President William Howard Taft visited the White House and greeted the president and staff warmly. Taft attended a dinner celebrating a birthday and met longtime colleagues, including Dr Wiles and Col Henry Watters, in remarks praising better living standards.
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Malbam Howard Taft
Wiliam
Taft Poe Wals
Taft
White Hose
Irens
Wiles
Henry Watters
Lois
Washington
Pei
White House
Mollaribs
Nour Vesterdts
Wartherson
Wille
Halo
Turk
Witson
Congress
Kentucky
Sears
Efforts Outline Stock Raising Areas in Eastern Mountains
A federal committee report outlines plans to foster stock raising in eastern mountains from Verity Georgia toward cotton belts and sugar plantations. It argues for meat standardization and scientific surveys to restore average consumption, reduce central packing, and improve distribution and feed supply.
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Georgia
Federal Committee
American Weat Packers
United States
Mayo precedence urged for top naval command shifts
The Navy secretary recommended reassigning senior command to Rear Admiral Frank F. Leary, with Rear Admiral Beatty’s staff noting Leary’s seniority and fitness for the post. The Atlantic Fleet chiefs were to decide on the final distribution and seniority within the command structure for the Fort Nalls area and related stations.
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Navy
Sanoin
Aimril Beatty
Rndia
Vase
Twilight sleep method hailed by Miss Tracy in births
Mrs Cecil Stewart and her son James highlight the twilight sleep birth method. Miss Tracy praises its adoption, noting hospitals in Verburg used the technique devised in Europe and that early cases show babies born under it are healthier and stronger.
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Bert
Wargnet
Tare Jobo
Kates
Tracy
Miss Tracy
Vrerburg
Europe
Cecil Stewart
James
Eastern Western Polo Series Plan of Club Busch in St. Louis
The article outlines a plan for a St Louis polo club under Busch to launch an Eastern Western polo series. Key figures include Alfred Vanderbut and other noted riders with Master horses set to feature in events at forthcoming shows, starting October 26. The venture aims to attract Eastern and Western teams, with corporate papers reportedly applied for.
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Club Busch
ST. Louis
Adelphus Buseh
Bridley
Busch
Dwigit
Davis
St Lows
Alfred G Vanderbut
Fistein Heroe
Cotton Mills Rush to Build Up Lasting Trade
New York Press reports cotton mills rapidly expanding capacity and shifting to 24 hour operation to meet rising demand. Aragon and Ashcroft Mills resume full production in Alabama and North Carolina. Dallas Merchants plan new mills in Texas. Yazoo City and Danville mines reopen with night shifts to handle orders.
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New York
Ashcroft Cotton Mills
Florence
Ala
Fanny Bouls
Aragon
Gap
Greensboro
Mary Leila Cotton Mills
Holt Williamson Manufacturing
Layettevahe N
Williamson
Mariposa
Roy
Barna Allen
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Dallas
Texas 45
Trallas
Texas
Milla Yazoo City
Wan River
Danville
Florida cattle find ready market in Kansas City bids
Maine sardine outputs surged with Dr Hush W. Smith’s appraisal of better methods boosting packers. Cattle from Florida reached Kansas City, proving low grade inbred stock now valuable as leather hides and meat tallow demand rises amid European war needs. Buyers heat brush to find Florida cattle, noting their improving value since the 1890s.
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Bangor
Maine
Hush W. Smith
United States Commissioner of Fisheries
United States
Nor- Way
England
Portugal
Norway
France
Kansas City
Europe
America
Florida
George E Cole
Florida Pines
American Merchants Plan Big Invasion of England
London dispatch reports American ambitions to avoid war taxation and to defeat England on its own ground by establishing American factories and exporting goods. U S chambers of commerce urge enterprise as American breweries and Philadelphia manufacturers weigh plans to enter English markets, signaling a major wartime trade push.
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London
New York
England
United States
Wilwaukee
Huffaro
Philadelphia
Allies' Purchases Send Horse Quotations Soaring
The European war fuels a sharp rise in cavalry horse prices as Canadian agents for Britain and France deplete local stock. Even the poorest horses fetch 175 to 200 dollars, and heavy draft horses up to 750 dollars per pair. Dealers say supply is scarce and expect only about 30 horses to be purchased in the region.
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Philadelphia
Railroads seek 66 percent freight rise despite deficits
Three Eastern lines operating 5900 miles pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission for at least a two thirds increase in freight rates amid reports of a 73 million dollar revenue drop. Baltimore and Ohio President Daniel Willard defended maintaining a 6 percent dividend despite a 30 million plus deficit, citing credit needs and $800 million invested in property.
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Europe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel E Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shilver
Simeone Wating
Baltimore and Ohio
Willard
M. Brandeis
Brandeis
Duchess of Sutherland Weds Major Fitzgerald War Bride
Duchess Millicent of Sutherland married Major Fitzgerald in Roehampton last week after serving in Red Cross hospitals. Born 1873, she is the fourth daughter of the Earl of Rosslyn and has long been active in social commitments. The ceremony marked her return from duty in the war zone.
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Maj. Fitzgerald
Fondon
Millicent Duchess of Sutherland
Red Cross Hospital
Desmord Fitzgerald
Fievetrth
Roehampton
Rosslyn
Duke of Sutherland
Army and Navy transfers and duties listed in orders
In the notices a long roster shows officers and units with transfers, retirements, examining boards, and assignments. Items include Lieutenants and captains from infantry engineers and field artillery, with details on Fort Rochefort Newport News Norfolk and Manila theater postings, plus ships and stations in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The document records personnel changes, medical staff reliefs, and general officer movements during a broad reorganization.
Naval Orders and Detachments Mentioned in Dispatches
A string of naval assignments and detachments is listed, naming officers and ships with movements to ports and stations such as Norfolk, Patuxent, Puget Sound, San Diego, and Philadelphia. The notice references numbered personnel and pay statuses, including detachments from California, Montana, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Colorado, with various duties and awaiting orders.
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Marsiar
Oosten
Fasten Row
Virginia Truston
Kasigi Or
iPro
Pavm Hood
Swith
South Carelina
SOK
Montana
MOWOR
Curley
Carstarpren
San Diego
Bennett
Holt
West
Gray
Preble
San Skelton
Lawar
Pavan Ko
Oun
Pyne
Waiswright
Chigan
Alabama
Wis
Gwinsk
Wdanald
Navy
Po& Pam
Norfolk
Deatswain
Peirce
Nome
Patuxent
Arkansas
Ders
Martin
Buffalo
DADD
Colorado
Butta
Stein
Puget Ward
GFP
Sriffat
Philadelphia
Ore Day Missing in Pittburgh Chronicle Telegraph
Several days passed as a man awoke in his own room unsure how he arrived. Four friends sat nearby, one asked in confusion what day it was and the man wondered what became of Wednesday.
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Pitburgh Chronicle
Times
Phil
Demands by Allies Lift U S Exports in Week
New York exports from the port rose sharply last week, totaling about 15.14 million dollars over five days, up from 14.50 million the prior week and 13.26 million a year ago. Analysts credit heavy wartime demand from Britain France and Russia as the main driver behind the surge despite wartime disruption.
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New York
Thas
Chicago Wholesale Rouse Gets $1 250 000 Contract
Chicago dispatch reports agents of foreign governments in Europe ordered $1 250 000 worth of blankets and woolen supplies from a local wholesale house. Another agent placed an order for 100 dozen woolen socks as a starter. The central West shipping trains move 13 loads daily of 100 000 horses ordered by France and England, worth about $100 each, totaling $15 900 000 with much paid in cash.
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Chicago Dispatch
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Europe
Central West
France
England
France to buy US army supplies for $80,000
French officers with commissions arrived in New York to purchase about 80,000 dollars in American army goods. They seek 20,600 horses and 10,000 wagons plus vast horse feed, blankets, gloves, and other clothing for cavalry and artillery, with a December 1 delivery deadline. Captain Henri de Bateze commands. destinations across the United States to place orders.
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New York Mall
United States
New York
Touraine
Henri de Bateze
Artiley
Hotel Biltmore
Capt de Balezeaud
Rebels Take Cape Haitien Occupation by Rebels
Cape Haytien Harti Oct 19 Rebels seized Cape Haitien as American marines landed from warships to take control. Government forces retreated inland after a rebel advance on the north coast near Limonade, with the president fleeing toward Grand Riviere.
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Cape Haytien Harti
Cape Haitien
Retary
Limonade
Grand Riviere
Chicago Packing Houses Busier Than Ever Before
Chicago merchants manufacturers packers and workers report a sharp upturn in business across the city and Midwest. War conditions help but rising American prosperity and demand for agricultural products drive activity. Stock yards are operating at full pace and factories ship large orders into farming regions as harvests occur.
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Chicago Dispatch
New York Times Merchants
Middle West
Chicago
Ines of Manufacturins Automobile
United States
United States Auto Exports to Europe Set Record Value
Department of Commerce data show U S auto exports to Europe reached a record high last fiscal year totaling $40,060,000 with Europe buying 700 passenger cars from England and significant numbers for Germany France and Russia. Despite the peak, August exports fell due to the European war, while belligerents placed new orders for various motor vehicles.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Belliverents
Europe
England
Germany
France
Russia
Canada
Pissenger
First Year Reports Of Women Clinic Inaugural Efforts
The Women’s Clinic, formed in June 1913 at Mrs John Hays Hammond’s home, reports a year of service for white women and girls of small income. Opened September 20 at Thirteenth Street Northwest, it treated 2451 patients with 1455 visits, including care at Sibley Hospital and in homes. Over 300 clinician visits boosted total to 1750. ARR Shands joins consulting staff.
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Womens Clinic
John Hays Hammond
Ti Thirteenth Street
Iate
Sibley Hospital
Shands
Ohio politics and federal ties in a turbulent campaign
A lengthy Ohio political page outlines factional strife in the Republican camp with alleged letter leaks, cross endorsements, and a surge of national campaign activity. It notes efforts by Progressives to stay viable, extensive literature distribution, and talks by Postmaster General Burleson and other national figures.
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James R. Garfield
Progressive Party
William Matthews
Gorox
Goxyox
Cincinnati
Albert Burleson
Judson Harmon
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Roosevelt
Navy Reform Debate Draws Presidential Fire
The President mocked Gardner’s navy critique while Secretary Daniels defended the service. Daniels cites a expert staff and Admiral Dewey’s board backing a naval general staff. Gardner released a statement urging stronger naval preparedness and criticizing the President’s stance. He also plans to pursue hearings on reform despite White House opposition.
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Navy
Augustus Gardner
Massachusetts
Wi Daniels
Navs
Navy Department
Gardner
Daniels
Geners
George Dewey
Army
Savvs
Capt Johnson of Monroe Exonerated in Nantucket Collision
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia October 19 Captain Johnson of the steamship Monroe from the Old Dorin Ion Line was exonerated today of all blame for the Monroe Nantucket collision that cost lives on January 30.
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Washington Post
New York
Festus J. Wade
St Louie
South
Govero T James Ferguson
Texas
Washington
Gov le Zuson
Spedding
Coton
Cros Ferguson
Wade
Johnson
Monroe
Norfolk
Dorinion Line
Monroe-Nantuket
Fight in Chinese cafe erupts in Port Arthur disturbance
A ninth street Chinese restaurant in Port Arthur was the scene of a brawl as three young men allegedly attacked furniture and patrons. A bystander tackled one man and three attackers were taken to the nearest police station. The Chinese staff suffered injuries but refused hospital care.
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Port Arthur
Hinese
Palweman Miller
Morrissing
Pla
Bald Eagle Intercepts Meal Over New York Park
A large American bald eagle swooped over Manhattan near the Woolworth Building and post office area, snatched a pigeon, and settled briefly for a meal. Photographers followed as the bird shifted course toward the east, hovering over a municipal building before vanishing into the haze along the East Side.
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Washington
New Fork
Manhattan
Tt Post Office
Woolworth
Hubrot
Lynet
Gardner seeks delay on war preparedness probe in Congress
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts probes whether the United States is prepared for war. He plans to reintroduce his resolution in a future session after delaying this session. He has received hundreds of letters and telegrams nationwide, mostly favoring an investigation, though some oppose the lines of his resolution.
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Gardner
Massachusetts
Svonbie
United States Navy
Army
Navy
Committee On Rules
AP Gardner
Massichusetts
Grardyet
America
Clemgvin
Nominations Hinged on Adjournment of Congress
The fate of Tistrit Commissioner Siddons for the district Supreme Court seat of Daniel Thew Wright rests on whether Congress adjourns today. If adjourned, the nomination will not reach the Senate before December. Attorney John F Laskey’s U S attorney nomination also waits on the adjournment timetable after prior charges and a DOJ review.
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Tistrit
Siddons
Supreme Court
Daniel Thew Wright
Senate
Congress
John F Laskey
United States
Laskey
Department of Justice
Goant
Broken OCR health text on locomotor ataxia and spinal cord diseases
Fragmented note references locomotor ataxia and spinal cord diseases described as painful and debilitating and incurable. Mentions a booklet and consultation hours but content is garbled with misspellings and unrelated phrases.
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Republican State Committee
Charles W Fairbanks
Republicn State Committee
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