Infernal mail bomb traced to Cincinnati sender
A box mailed from Cincinnati addressed to Frank Goldberg in Wellington New Zealand contained a nitroglycerin packed infernal device. Police and engineers tested it at Washington barracks, detonating a small charge with a burning fuse revealed its deadly mechanism. German handwriting on the wrapper suggested a foreign sender.
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Frank Goldberg
Wellington, New Zealand
Washington Barracks
U. S. Sleutha
Sender
RE. N. Vandemeier
Cincinnati
Wellington
New Zealand
United States
Vandemeter
First Precinct
Capt. Hollinberger
Vandemeier
Hollin Berger
Flollinberger
Holtinberger
Dean
Harbor
Joseph E Kuhn
T M Roberts
War College
Engineer Corps
Hoberta
Gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School totals 1.95 million
The General Education Board announced gifts totaling 1.95 million dollars to Johns Hopkins Medical School and to Barnard College, Wellesley College, and Ripon College. Hopkins receives 1.5 million with the condition staff professors devote full time to study and teaching, marking the board’s first medical school gift and its largest learning donation to date.
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New York
Johns Hopking Medical School
Baltimore
Barnard College
New York City
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Mass
Ripon College
Ripon
Wis
General Education Board
Johns Rockefeller
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Johns Hopkins
Wittiam H Welchraudawreent
Johns Tiopking
Think Him Siegel Slayer
San Francisco police say Leon Wing, arrested in Oakland with Min Yoke Ying, may be the student who killed Misa Elsie Siegel in New York years ago. Wing, arraigned before Police Judge Samuels, resembles fugitive Leon Ling, suggesting a possible identification. Wing is said to have a wife and four children in San Francisco and ties to a leading Chinese family.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Cal
Leon Wing
Oakland
Min Yoke Ying
Misa Elsie Siegel
New York
Samuels
Leon Ling
35 000 For Her Love Verdict Sets Damages
A New York jury in the Supreme Court awarded Miss Mary McIntyre of Brooklyn 35 000 dollars in her breach of promise suit against William Hughes, a paper box manufacturer. The case valued the alleged injury at 150 000 dollars. Miss McIntyre is about 40. Hughes is described as the defendant.
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Mary McIntyre
Brooklyn
William $Hugher
McIntyre
Mr. Hughes
Mine Yields 54 Dead Gas Kills at Stage Canyon Mine
Dawson New Mexico October 24 Fifty four bodies were recovered with two additional deaths in Stag Canyon No 2 mine as government rescuers work amid gas and roof collapses. Walter Douglas of Phelps Dodge cites gas pockets above the working seam as the probable cause. Rescue chief J C Roberts reports slow progress with six bodies remaining in morgue.
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William Potsi
United States
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Episcopal
Walter Douglas
Phelps-Dodge Syndicate
Stag Canon Fuel Company
Stag Canon
Roberts
Government Service
Douglas
E. L. Doyle
United Mine Workers of America
Dawson
Kinney
Doyle
Wilson Opposes Vanderlip Central Bank Plan
President backs Glass Owen bill features and calls for swift enactment. Vanderlip plan for a government controlled central bank prompts mixed Senate committee signals and potential House approval concerns. Hearings close tonight as members seek a unified revision acceptable to both branches. Public auction note follows on page 206.
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Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Senate
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Fear central bank Reed and OGorman yield in Senate row
Senate readers decide to avoid a new Democratic row after a White House conference. A statement by the president defends the Glass bill as Wall Street worries resurface. The House committee plans a report within ten days as hearings wind down.
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Wall Street
House—Committee
Girl Beats Off Assailant
A local report details a woman fending off an attacker in what appears to be an isolated incident. No further injuries or suspects are named in the readable portion.
Militants Plan Bomb Attacks On Rail Parcels Offices
London warning claims militant suffragists plan simultaneous bombs at parcel offices in major railway stations across the country. Bristol students retaliate against militants by smashing offices, dumping furniture, and burning it after yesterday’s sports pavilion fire.
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London
Bristol
England
Bristol University
Leiter's Cruise Interrupted Forces Return to New York
Special to The Washington Fest reports Foxeph Leiter cut Bermuda voyage short to handle business. He will rejoin the party in about a week after dining with Reginald de Boven and Harry Marsh in New York.
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New York
Foxeph Leiter
Bermuda
Reginald de Boven
Harry Marsh
Clerk Fends Off Black Attacker Near Sixteenth and Gales
Miss Irene Burroughs a 17 year old downtown store clerk fought off a man who stepped from shadows near Sixteenth and Gales streets. She ran to her home on Gales, the assailant followed to the door and fled. Police search failed to locate the 30 year old, 6 foot 6 or 7 inch tall man. The attacker wore a gray suit a black hat and the incident occurred just before 10 o clock last night.
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Gales Streets
Irene Burroughs
Gales Street
Miss Burroughs
Sixteenth and
Grace Burroughs
Bureau of Enslaving and Printing
Denham and
Broderick
Ninth
Falvey
Bride Had John D's Coupons Charged With Theft
Evelyn P Rutherford a New York bride of one month was arrested on an indictment for cashing 100 twenty dollar coupons on John D Rockefeller owned Southern Pacific 4 percent bonds. Formerly in the Southern Pacific coupler department she allegedly hid the coupons on marriage day and deposited them at an Atlantic Highlands bank. She reportedly confessed spending 400 of the proceeds on her trousseau and returning the rest to Southern Pacific.
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New York
Evelyn P. Futherford
Southern Pacific
John D. Rockefeller
Couper
Southern Pacific Railway
Tamea A Rutherford
Atlantic Highlands
Trousseau
Southern Pacific Company
Kiss Censorship Question Sparks Ohio Board Debate
Special to The Washington Post Cineinati Oct 21. The Ohio State board of movie censors weighs where affectionate kissing ends as cinema depictions escalate. Board bans lingering kisses while brief embraces remain under review amid censorship tensions across recent films.
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Washington Post
Ohio State Board of Movie Censors
Duke of Croy Marriage Ousts Oct 28 Date Over Emperor Disapproval
Miss Nancy Leishman wed Duke of Croy in Geneva Catholic church amid German dynasty objections. Emperors, archdukes, and royal relatives reportedly frown on the match. wedding moved from Oct 23 to Oct 28 due to Emperor William's stance. The bride's rank links American society to European royalty as the couple pursue dynastic ties.
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New York
the Times
Nancy Leishman
Duke of Croy
Geneva
Switzend
Leishman
Berlin
Leishmans
Isabella
George
Bavaria
Paris
Les Mans
Wiss Nancy
Garde du Corps
Potsdam
Frederick
William
Vienna
Six killed as building blast and fire sweep Canal Street factory
A gas oven explosion on the top floor of a six story Canal Street factory sparked a blaze that killed six workers, with more than twenty injured. Three victims were identified as Charles R Hoffman, Martha ?, and John Fonzola aged 16. Firefighters and bystanders fought flames as workers escaped through windows and spectators helped extinguish flames. The district attorney’s office opened an investigation.
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New York
Charles R Hoffman
Martha
Mortha
John Fonzola
Bulding
fAleara
Huerta Says He Will Nullify Election If Protests Overruled
The Mexican embassy statement to The Post reports that if Huerta is elected despite protests, the result will be declared null and void. Huerta claims the provisional government aims to pacify the country and uphold elections on the 26th, but warns against ballots cast by friends seeking constitutional presidency. He states he cannot accept such votes and would not assume office if raised by them.
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Daily Telegraph
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America
Standard
Mexico
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
Hiram Maxim
Morning Post
North America
Daily Mall
Daily Chronicle
Thes
British Press Voices Alarm Over Huerta Crisis Recall Demand
London dispatches report Walter H. Page excused from a lecture to focus on the Mexican situation. British newspapers debate Huerta's unfitness and Wilson's policy, with Sir Lionel Carden and Sir William Tyrrell tied to the diplomatic fray. The Day News calls for Carden's recall as U.S.-Britain tensions rise in Mexico.
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Walter H. Pake
United States
Great Britain
Daily Graphic
Anda
Grey
William G. Tyrrell
Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Lionel Carden
Mexico
America
Rebels Lose At Monterey in Fierce Battle
Mexico City dispatch reports rebels led by Jesus Carranza, about 6000 strong, were repulsed from Monterey after ten hours of fighting. Local garrison, reinforced by Gen Pena, Ocarranza, Anaya with 2600 troops from Saltillo, countered from Oblapg Hill, causing about 300 rebel deaths.
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Gena
Ocarranza
Pena
Anaya
Saltillo
Hipolito
Iberri
Jesus Carranza
Oblapg
Carranza envoy expected as Wilson seeks contact
Reports from Hermosillo say Washington plans to send a special envoy to Venustiano Carranza, leader of the constitutionalist movement in the north. Carranza has wired for prepa rations for quarters for the envoy, who will act like John Lind did for Wilson at Vera Cruz.
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Sonora
Mexico
Hermosillé
Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Wilson
Carranza
John Lind
Vora Cruz
Odds against McCall in Wall Street bets rise
The Washington Post reports odds against McCall in the campaign lengthen with White bets placed Thursday and today at 2 to 1 against. A large share of supporters wagered on Sulzer to win or lose, with bettors laying down $188 to back a Sulzer upset and recognizing uncertainty around the Sechans race as Election Day nears.
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Washington Post
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Wmi
Wall Street
Aminany
Sulzer
Botoa
Hands Off Mexico to Be Told as Europe Doubts Interference
The Wilson administration plans a proclamation to warn nations that any meddling in Mexican affairs will be treated as unfriendly. It defines U S policy toward de facto authorities in Mexico, recognizing governments only on law and order. The notice delays public release until after Mexican elections, amid tensions from Huerta and foreign vessels.
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Europe
United States
Wilson
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
Ment
Lionel Carden
Huerta
Mexican
Foreign Office
Str Liond
Jusserand
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