Battleships sail to Mexican waters amid policy shifts
Meager election reports. United States continental policy moves under Bryan and Wilson. Four US battleships head to Mexican waters to relieve others at Vera Cruz as Diaz remains aboard the Louisiana. Diaz resignation rumor cited. international talks aim at fair elections under provisional authority if constitutionalists accept guarantees.
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Wilson
Bryan
United States
Huerta
Mexico City
State Department
Felix Diaz
Louisiana
Hampton Roads
Vera Cruz
Rhode Island
Virginia
Nebraska
New Jersey
Fletcher
Tima
Dentist Muret Sentenced for Counterfeiting Setup
Dr Ernest Muret, linked to Hans Schmidt and the Anna Moller murder, was sentenced to seven years and six months in the Atlanta federal prison for possessing a full counterfeiting outfit. He was convicted the previous day, denied permission to return to Germany, and a court appointed physician found lung disease but no tuberculosis. Marshal Henkel said Muret would be taken to Atlanta within a day or two.
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New York
Ernest 4
Muret
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Atlanta
Murat
Germany
Axataine
United States
Henkel
Rock Island Railway appoints Schumacher as new chairman
Daniel G. Reid retires as chairman of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Thomas M. Schumacher, vice president of the El Paso & Southwestern Co., elected chairman of the road and its executive committee. W. H. Moore and D. G. Reid remain on the committee with Arthur James, H. A. Mudge, James McLean, F. L. Hine, and Edward Moore. Mudge re-elected president.
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New York
Daniel G. Reid
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Thomas M. Schumacher
el Paso & Southwestern Co
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Schumacher
Rock Island
Road
W. H. Moore
Edward 8. Moore
Mr. Mudge
The
Currency bill ideas favored by Investment Bankers group
The Investment Bankers Association met in Chicago and sent secret currency bill suggestions to Senator Owen. The Hoyt report criticized blue sky laws as crude and harmful, noting profits lag behind business growth and citing restrictive laws like full crew, safety devices, hours, and fire regulations. It noted international investors shifting to South America and other colonies.
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Chicago
Investment Bankers’ Association
Owen
A. G. Hoyt
New York City
Frank W. Rollins
Boston
Hoyt
United States
South America
Thief Tracked After Blood Wounds Near Collins
Yordy, with the Shores kennel, returned from Collins Indiana after a farmer, Thomas Kroomfield, reported a robbery of fresh meat. The thief entered a shed where meat was hanging and took the entire quantity, leaving blood on the scene.
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Art Yordy
Collins
Thomas Kroomfield
Mr. Bloomfield
Peace Resolution Urges End to War Armaments
The Congregational churches national council calls President Wilson and Congress to halt swelling war expenditures. It pledges to promote arbitration and world wide brotherhood, praises the U S Great Britain peace centennial program, and urges universal church observances to honor peace.
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Kansas City
National Council of Congregational Churches
Wilson
Congress
Congregational Churches
United States
Christian Church
Great Britain
Jameson Case Deliberations Begin In Morrison Suit
Attorney A B Lovejoy closed the plaintiff Farmers Savings bank of Morrison versus W R Jameson action for $50000 damages at 1120 this morning. Judge Mullen excused jurors until 2 PM under new law the instructions go to attorneys first. Possible verdict timing unclear. jurors may reach accord tonight or tomorrow morning. Martin Invincible cigar advertisement.
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A. B. Lovejoy
Plaintff
Farmers Savings Bank of Morrison
W. R. Jameson
Mullen
Weave General to establish canal guard system
General Weaver, head of the United States coast artillery, travels with Secretary of War Garrison to Panama to set up a canal guard system. He will determine fortification details for the canal end and organize security measures for the zone.
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General Weaver
Canal Guard
Washington
Blm. Weaver
United States Coast Artillery
Pandia
Weaver
Refugees Granted Asylum Aboard US Battleship Louisiana
Felix Yaz and his refugees aboard the battleship Louisiana await disposition after motion by Rear Admiral Pletcher and Consul Lind. Authorities report no protests against asylum on an American warship.
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Vera Crag
Felix Yaz
United States
Louisiana
John Lind
Win
Sanadacor
Pletcher
Washington
New Trial Sought by Union Officials in Dynamite Plot Case
In Chicago the United States circuit court of appeals hears appeals from 33 labor union officials and McNamara defendants convicted of dynamiting related acts. The government seeks to uphold prison terms from four to seven years, with Frank M. Ryan facing seven years. The case tests conspiracy charges and the legality of using union funds to finance violence.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
McNamara Brothers
Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Kan
Frank M. Ryan
A. B. Anderson
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union
Qlaf Tveitmes
San Francisco
Tveitmes
Pacific Coast
John J
James B. McNamara
Kohlsaat
Baker
Seaman
Dls
United States Supreme Core
Chester H. Krum
Louis
Elijah KH
Chas. W. Miller
Indiana
Erie
Dad
Dave
Prerby
New York Campaign Sparks Heat Over Stilwell Pardon Talks
In Sing Sing ex senator Stephen J Stilwell disputes a pardon application made public by Van Sulzer. Warden James M Clancy resigns after supporting Stilwell while John Hennessy accuses Stilwell of trying to leverage pardons to influence Tammany.
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New York
Sing Sing
van Sulzer
State Assembly
Progressiva
Geain
Ciunpalen
Stephen J. Stilwell
Sulzer
Jie
James M. Clancey
Stilwell
Tammany
Clancy
Tts
State Department of Prisons
Stillwell
New York City
John Hennessy
Murphy
Hennessy
Inundation Grips San Salvador and Surrounding Areas
Reports from San Salvador and nearby locales describe unprecedented rainfall causing widespread flooding. Dams and villages, including Vera Punnese, suffer destruction with several fatalities and missing residents feared dead as authorities tally the toll.
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San Salvador
Vera Punnese
San Viewnte Ia
Faust
Mass Mining Disaster Rescues Reach Three Hundred Seventeen
Rescue teams report work continuing at the Stagg Ganon Innes mine where 119 bodies have been recovered and more than 300 workers are believed missing. Crews plan to raise the remaining victims as safety permits with efforts to resume full recovery operations today.
George C. Smith Mystery Stirs Local Inquiry
A muddled report links George C. Smith to a mystery investigated by local authorities. The Courier notes searches and rumors surrounding Smith and a figure named Philimon, with residents lingering on possible connections and residence details in the unfolding case.
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George
Smith
Honda
Bulanese Emich
Pastor
Leary
Philimon
SNS
Paree Seoprermes
Death of Col Rankin in Mon fina region noted
Veteran Crow Creek agency head Colonel Rankin died at his home after years of service. He led the Crow Didi agency in Mon fina and was widely recognized for his civic work. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Col
Rankin Lawrente
Calilphin IK
Rankin
Crow Didi
Monfina
Anthracite Miners Idle Day Honors Mitchell Anniversary
Trayleton Pennsylvania reports miners idle in tribute to Mitchell Day marking the 1900 strike led by John Mitchell. Proclamations urged nonessential workers to stay home while pumps and machinery operators were needed for essential operations. The 1900 strike began the mine workers clash with operators, achieving wage gains.
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Trayleton
BeHarndly
Fennsylvanian
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Aufhtachts
Tiis
Knights of Labor
Plymouth murder trial closes for Jenni Maton widow
The closing document in the case against Mrs Jenni May Maton charged with her husband Rear Admiral Joseph Galeston’s murder was made public. The defense claimed two hours to persuade the jury that evidence showed Galeston administered the poison himself.
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Plymouth
Mass
Oddh
Jenni May Maton
Hier Hosbend
Joseph Galeston
Wm. A. Marge
Haton
Fisher Tent and Awning to Build New Factory and Office
Announcement from Fisher Tent and Awning Company that it will construct a four story factory and office on Fifth Street East, replacing the Salvation Army building. The firm now on Lafayette Street will move and add a story to the current building to house expanded operations. Costs not disclosed. contracts nearly all let.
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Fisher Tent & Awning Company
Lafayette Street
Salvation Army Corps
Fifth Street
Cancellation of Shipping Privilege Suspended
Washington Oct. interstate commerce commission suspended cancellation of the shipping privilege for butter eggs cheese and dressed poultry to St Paul and other western states pending investigation by the agency the move affects shipments to concentration centers in the region.
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Washington
Northwestern
St. Paul
Mrs Wells to Lecture on Herbs Before Local Ladies
Mrs D B Wells, a renowned speaker, is billed to lecture ladies on herbs and their uses. The event aims to support the National Missionary Society with a focus on practical health tips and religious charitable work.
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D. B. Wells
Herb
Wells
Ste
Vpoormder
Quiet Today In Colorado Goal Fields
Martial law outlined for mining camps as roughly 600 national guardsmen and militia arrive in Trinidad and Walsenburg. Troops prepare to take charge while trains bring around 660 soldiers. Destruction reported at the Southwestern mine and camps. arms vanish from the Ludlow tent colony with a 24 hour deadline to lay down arms.
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Denver
Univ. Gent
Adj
Julia Chase
Trinidad
Ammons
Chass
Edward Verdeckberg
Walsenburg
Huerfano
Colo
Qet
Colorado National Guards
Tipple
Southwestern
Aguilar
Empire Mine
Berwind
Talisco
Ludlow
Trinidad and
John Chase
Plumbers Trust Probe Expands Across The Nation
Government investigators led by Assistant U S Attorney Gregg continued grand jury proceedings in Sioux City Iowa into a national plumbers trust. Witnesses include manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors from multiple regions as secrecy surrounds the inquiry into alleged collusion and price fixing.
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Sioux City
National Plumbers’ Trust
United States
Gregg
Weteral Grand Jury
Emperor William and Ambassador Gerard Discuss Sports
The new U S ambassador to Germany James W Gerard was received by Emperor William in an informal audience. He presented credentials and the farewell letter of his predecessor John G A Teishman. The talks centered on sports with little politics.
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Jerish
Ger
United States
Germany
James W. Gerard
William
Tle
John G. A. Teishman
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