Bible warns of bad hearts at Methodist Woman’s Missionary meet
Secretary Bryan addressed 1500 delegates at Foundry M E Church, urging moral uplift through Bible study and heart development. Mrs Milliam P Thirkield elected president, succeeding Mrs George O Robinson, with officers named for the four vice presidencies. President Wilsen welcomed delegates at the White House reception.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Brian
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Foundry M. E
Bryan
Hrvan
Milliam P Thirkfeld
Washington
George O. Robinson
Detroit
Thirkield
Bishop Thirkield
Howard University
Bishop
New Orleans
P. Herron
Cincinnati
Robinson
Herron
Mary L Woodruff
Allendale
N. J
Vie
Mary Wisk Park
New York
Wilsen
White House
Wisen
Insull Buys Dulaney Electric Transmission Plant
Samuel Insull of Commonwealth Edison buys all shares of B L Dulaney’s Electric Transmission Co in southwest Virginia. The St Charles plant will be enlarged and transmission lines costing millions built to move coal produced electricity to the South West and Chicago area including Cincinnati.
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B. L. Dulaney
West Virginia
Samuel Insull
Virginia
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Electrical Company of
Benjamin L Dulaney
Cincinnati
St. Charles
Electric Utilities of
Kentucky
The
Midland
Snow in many states as early cold snap hits
The report notes a rapid temperature drop with light snow across the Mississippi valley and central South regions. Perceptible flurries are claimed in Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Asheville, while Missouri, Kansas, and northern Oklahoma report subfreezing conditions. A heavy snowstorm hits the Lake Superior area marking an early-season event. Polk Miller dies suddenly in Richmond at 66.
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Louisville
Mississippi Ville
Central West
Atlanta
Birmingham
Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Asheville
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lake Superior
Michigan
Died in October at Laporte Indiana
Died suddenly on Saturday October at Laporte Indiana Sophia K. daughter of William D Brace of 1318 Thirteenth Street NW. Funeral from sister Mrs Charles B Kreh Frederick Maryland on Wednesday October 22 at 2 pm. Mrs M A Smith died October 39 1919 at 445 pm at the home of her sister Mrs William Arnold 1227 B Street SE Martna E Smith beloved daughter of Eliza Cockrill nee West funeral from sister's residence on Wednesday October 2 at 7 pm.
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Laporte
Ind
Sophia K
William D. Brace
Charles 8
Kreh
Frederick
Smith
William Arnold
Martna E Smith
Eliza Cockrill
Nee West
Globe Trotter Paints Portrait for German Emperor
Gustav C. Langenberg, known as the artist on horseback, finishing a portrait of President Wilson for the German emperor. He maintains studios in Paris, Munich, and New York amid his globe trotting career.
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Gustav C. Langenberg
Paris
Munich
New York
Wilson
Emperor Sixteen Thrown From Power in China After Mission Burnings
US protests thwart plan to install the Fukien bandit ruler Williams blocked honors. Yuan Shi Kai orders punishment for Emperor Sixteen who burned American Methodist missions at Einghwa and Sienyu. Admiral Lin to lead force to capture and punish the impostor while officials in Hinghwa and Slenyu face accountability for failures.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Charge Williams
Taushin Huangi
Emperor Sixteen
Agi
Republic of China
United States
Edward T. Williame
Peking
Fukien
Einghwa
Sienyu
Foochow
China
Williams
Yuan
Admiral Lin
Hinghwa
Slenyu
Prosecution counters defense in Kiel murder trial
In Kiel Russia a surprise prosecution bid challenges defense claims two men named Landau and Ettinger, linked to the 1911 murder of Christian boy Andrew Yushinsky, were merely visitors. Police show Israeli Landau’s 1910 1911 frontier crossings and witnesses recount suspected conspirators and coerced testimonies amid a tense courtroom narrative.
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Kiel
Russia
Mendel
Belis
Andrew’ Yushinsky
March
Polie Department
Landau
Ettinger
Israel Landau
RULES ON TARIFF REBATE OPINION ATTRIBUTED TO MCREYNOLDS
Special to The Washington Post reports Attorney General McReynolds issued an interpretation of the Underwood-Simmons tariff discriminatory provision. The Treasury Department suspended the section pending the opinion. The ruling is said to limit the provision to imports in American bottoms from countries with no U S treaties. The opinion will be sent to the Treasury Secretary tomorrow for action.
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McReynolds
Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York Sun
Treasury Department
United States
Conference Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Jusserand
France
State Department
Department of Justice
Not Rebuff for U S Inquiry by Ambassador Page
London reports show Ambassador Page pressed Britain over Sir Lionel Cardens credentials to Huerta the day after he proclaimed dictatorship. British stance cited as coincidence not antagonistic to U S policy. Villa holds foreigners at Torreon prompting German complaints. 4000 Mexican refugees arrive in San Diego aboard the Buford as Capt Works travels to Washington.
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Lionel Carden
London Foreign Office
Mexico City
Ambassador Page
London
United States
Joe Mekxica
State Department
Wilson
Bryan
Sir Lionel
Huerta
Lionel
Europe
Walter H. Page
Mexico
Foreign Office
Liionel Carden
Great Britain
Germany
Terréon
Francisco Villa
Torreon
San Diego
Cal
United States Army
Buford
San Francisco
R.C. Works
John D. Works
California
Works
Washington
Huerta Raises Tariffs In October Decree
Mexico City October 20 An increase of per cent small import duties will become effective October 28 by virtue of a decree by President Huerta just published. Consumers are concerned over higher prices. The new increase adds to a 1? per cent rise ordered last July totaling an estimated 65 per cent rise under the present administration. With foreign exchange at 2.70 to 2.80 pesos per dollar gold, business men are in despair.
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Mexico City
Qct
Huerta
Islands printer resigns over salary cut dispute in Manila
John J Leech director of printing for the Philippine islands resigns after refusing to reveal protest cablegrams from Manila Typographical Union against a planned salary cut. Governor Gen Harrison reportedly requested the change amid growing union dissatisfaction. Frank McIntyre notes no further dispatches beyond the resignation, while Leech cites loyalty to the union and its petition rights.
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Manila
John 8. Leech
Philippine Islands
Washington
Manila Typographical Union
Leech
Oo Brie
Frank McIntyre
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Harrison
McIntyre
Typographical Union
Fies
Hoosevelt
Sulzer Nominee Describes Murphy Bribe Ties
The governor recounts an offer of money from Charles F. Murphy to cover debts and fund living expenses during his tenure, claiming a party motive and secrecy. He details pressure to appoint Murphy allies including John Galvin to the public service commission and other state posts, and insists he refused the bribe and pledges sought.
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Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
New York
Mr. Murphy
Delmonico
Albany
Miks Murphy
McCall
Edward 5. McCall
Public Service Commissionership
John Galvin
Wilcox
Henry Morgenthau
George Foster Peabody
Col
John Temple Graves
Galvin
Mhe
George M. Peet
Patrick EH. McCabe
Public’ Service Commission
Second District
Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Reported
The list records ships arriving at or departing from transatlantic routes. Notable entries include Fintend from Antwerp to New York, Imperator and Kaisers from New York to Hamburg and Fivmouth, and La Touraine from Havre to New York. Several ships are reported en route or due to dock late Tuesday or Wednesday morning with signals and expected arrivals.
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Chicago
Havre
New York
Fintend
Antwerp
Minnetonka
London
Imperator
Hamburg
Lusitania
Fishguard
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Fivmouth
Olympic
Southampton
Patricia
Kronpring Wilhelm
Bremen
Tariff talks with Jusserand probe books and rebates
Ambassador Jusserand conferred with Assistant Secretary Hamlin on key tariff issues including the demand for customs books to appraise ad valorem duties and questions about the 15 percent penalty clause. He also sought clarity on the 5 percent shipping rebate and awaited Justice Department guidance, with an official ruling likely within weeks.
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Jusserand
Treasury
Hamlin
Washington
Congress
Poison in Food Alleged in Eaton Case Trial
Testimony described Mrs. Eaton claiming Admiral Eaton poisoned meals and warned a witness to be ready to defend herself. Neighbors testified she sought insanity declarations while noting she feared the admiral. A Boston housekeeper recalled accusations of abuse and theft, and locks on pantry doors were cited as precaution. Authorities planned to rest the government case and prepare for the defense to finish.
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Cates
Eaton
Charles Hill
Eatons
Mrs. Eaton
Admiral
Bostom
Shurtleff
Bacon
Waymouth
Katherine Griffin
Boston
Drop Shoulder Coat Trends in Velours de Laine Fabrics
The article discusses drop shoulder coats with plain lines and minimal trimming, highlighting novelty fabrics such as tweeds and fur-like textiles. It notes use of velours de laine and brocade for cuffs and collars, describes a blue velours ensemble with black silk braid, and provides pattern yardages and sizes from Lamnea Home Journal patterns, with distribution through agencies.
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Lamhea
Ter
Randhog
Five Lions Terrorize Leipzig During Centennial Day
Five lions belonging to an American circus escaped after a street car collided with their cage on the way to the railroad station in Leipzig. The frantic animals roamed the city center causing panic among crowds gathered for the Battle of Nations centennial celebration. Police arrived and shot the five lions, none of whom harmed anyone.
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Leipzig
Germany
Wreck of Mobile and Ohio Train Kills Seventeen Soldiers
Mobile and Alabama reports 17 dead from the Mobile and Ohio troop train wreck near the Mississippi line Sunday. 90 soldiers injured remain hospitalized as officials say no bodies remain in wreckage. President Finley pins blame on engine front wheels lifting from the track, while doctors foresee few additional deaths.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile and Ohio
Mississippi
Ostrander
Joseph Provance
H. Bishop
G. C. Burleson
Claude Teel
V. van Stebbens
G. W. Goodes
Mo Acies
W. W. Finley
Ohio
Malone’s Sly Dig At Bryan At Vaudeville Dinner
New York leaders praised Irving Berlin at a Friars Club dinner in the Astor Hotel. Edward E. McCall saluted Berlin for elevating life with music while Dudley Field Malone set aside State Department duties to join the vaudeville ambiance and W. J. Bryan was mentioned by Malone in a sly aside about public performance. George M. Cohan lamented Berlin’s impact on his own career.
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Dian
Washington Post
New York
Irving Berlin
Friars Club
Astor Hotel
Edward E. McCall
Dudley Field Malone
Aassistant
Washton
W. J. Bryan
George M. Cohan
Berlin
Malone
Mr. Bryan
Preas
State Department
Albany Cruiser Sails Homeward From Yokohama
The cruiser Albany, returning from the Asiatic station, left Yokohama on Sunday en route to Honolulu. A one week delay in sailing from Japan caused anxiety in Honolulu that she might be overdue at the port.
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Albany
Asiatic Station
Yokohama
Honolulu
Japan
Licenses to Marry Listed Across Multiple Names and Places
A scanned notice lists numerous couples with varied ages and locales including Artington Washington DC Des Moines Baltimore Richmond and Columbia. Names include John JD Myers Grace Brashear Louise Fatette Haus Maude Linn Jackson Cora Walters and others with multiple reverends named as officiants.
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John JD. Myers
Artington
Grace D. Brashear
Washington, DC
Fathiek Murph
Gardner Wo Walkir
Agnes Vo Jeter
Smith Ralph Nohees
Carme T Wilson
W Johnson
George J Caomein
Mattiew Koentz
Hosier Thomas L Wordiew
Columbia
Cora H Walters, M
Baltimore
Bat William C Crosier
Maude Linn Jackson
Richmond
Stock Case in Court Questions Brokers Solvency
National City Bank and Mechanics and Metals National Bank faced a legal test in the New York Supreme Court over securities linked to Lathrop, Haskins & Co and J M Fiske & Co. The ruling hinges on whether brokers were solvent at the moment banks received the assets amid a 1910 market collapse and a 60 point stock drop that day.
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National City
New York
Columbus
Hocking
National City Bank
Lathrop, Haskins & Co
Fiske d& [Cee
Mechanics and Metals National Bank
Stock Exchange
Frm
Denies Snobbery in Navy by Lieut Lyons
Lieut David Lyons executive officer of the supply ship Culgoa writes to Secretary Daniels denying charges of social snobbery in the Navy. Lyons, a former enlisted man and gunner, notes his promotions from warrant officer to ensign and later to lieutenant junior grade and lieutenant. He says he has not faced discrimination but felt no distinction between Naval Academy graduates and himself.
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David Lyons
Culgoa
Navy
Daniels
Arthur Middleton
Lyons
Leutenant
Navel Academy
Lieut. Lyons
Bishop Quayle on Fat and Lean Men Sparks Debate
The Reverend Bishop Quayle of the Methodist Church cites statistics claiming lean men are serious and “squeak” when they walk, while fat men are marked by laughter and humanity. He argues laughter signals humanity and notes women may laugh more easily at men as a social topic.
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Quayle
Methodist , Church
Baby with red humor cured by Cuticura in three months
A North Carolina mother describes a two month old baby afflicted with a red thick rash that spread and disfigured the face. After trying many salves she reports quick improvement after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, claiming the child was well in about three months.
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Jarendon
N. C
Paya
Bertha Sawyer
Canona
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