Nurse Miss Shinn Tries Suicide in Chicago Hotel
Miss Mary Shinn, 22, a Cedar Rapids nurse, attempted suicide in the Blackstone Hotel Chicago by taking poison. She was found critically ill and transported to St Luke's Hospital. Unclear delivery of telegrams and papers to Ida Easton and others. she registered under the name Patricia O'Hara. Police found hydrocin, strychnine, and acetanilid in her baggage. she claimed acetanilid helped a headache. Her family described a history of drug addiction and an earlier nursing path from Mercy Hospital to Cedar Rapids. She vanished Monday, later located in Chicago, with a family search continuing.
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Miomas Easton
Mary Shinn
Cedar Rapids
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Chicago
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Patricia O'Hara
St.Luke's Hospital
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Milwaukea
Thomas Haston
Rirs
Patricia Easton
New Orleans
Omaha
A. L. Shinn
Warest River
Republican
Shinn
Highis
Marty
Mercy Hospital
Milwaukee
Marion
Serbian Finance Minister Lazard Pascu Dies in Paris
The Serbian legation announced in Paris on October 29 the death of Lazard Pascu, former minister of finance and a member of the current Serbian cabinet. He resigned earlier this month due to ill health.
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Paris
Lazard Pascu
M. Pascu
BANDITS ATTACK U S INFANTRY ON THE AO GRANDE
Bandits attacked a half company of United States infantry at Capote a village about sixty five miles up the Rio Grande from Brownsville Texas no casualties reported. Mexican bandit leader Luis De La Rosa said captured on Mexican soil after a clash with Carranza troops.
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Tex
United States
Capote
Rio Grande
Luis de la Rosa
Carranza
Sonora
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Texas
Hamilton
Wuarike
Okla
Martin
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Eagle Pass
Douglas
Atiz
Agua Prieta
Southern Pacific
Fire tragedy at St John’s parochial school claims twenty one lives
Public funeral plans activated after a fire blamed on a storeroom basement blaze. Investigators found no criminal negligence and noted the building’s stair design hindered exits. Amid charred remains, families identified several victims as authorities probed origin and safety lapses.
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Mass
St. John’s
John Ahearn
Agnes Ahearn
Neal
State Police
Ane
Grady
State
the Order of Notre Dame
Nicholas J. Murphy
St. John’s Church
Memory Service Honors Edith Cavell at St Pauls Cathedral
A large crowd filled St Pauls Cathedral London for a memorial service for Edith Cavell the British nurse executed in Belgium. Wounded soldiers in Red Cross care attended with nurses as military and diplomatic dignitaries took seats. The service began with the dead march and Abide With Me, but no sermon was given.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Edith Cavell
Brogsels
Lord Roberts
Red Cross
Miss Cavell
King George
Queen Mary
Edward W. Wallington
Queen Alexandria
Earl Howe
Field Marshal
Earl Kitchener
Sir Alfred Keough
British Medical Service
Canada
Dominions
Gerd Charles Beresford
Ambulance
Bulgaria Opens Gate to Danube Munitions Supply
London dispatch reports the Serbia campaign completed with Bulgars gaining Danube passage and ammunition relief. Advancing German Austro Bulgarian forces threaten Nish and threaten Serb army, as Greece rumors surface about possible aid to the Central Powers. Western front activity remains quiet while von Hindenburg's Riga attack stalls.
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Serbia
Danube
Bulgaria
Nish Loth
Lke
Nish
Belgrade
Sofia
Astria
Germany
Valyevo
Kladovo
Greece
Salouiki
England
France
von Hindenburg
Riga
British War Losses Grow Amid Frontline Action
London reports UK casualties from the war totalled 193,291 by Oct 1. By Sept 14, up to Anzac Day figures reached 381,983. Reading through Oct 9 yields 116,311 additional losses, averaging 2,271 daily. June to Aug saw about 1,000 daily. the fall increase ties to heavy Western Front fighting during a recent offensive.
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London
Prenell
Eskimos Murder Four Explorers Reported
The Pas Manitoba October 29 Captain Lockhart of the Royal Northwest police boat Village Belle reports four men two Catholic priests and two prospectors were murdered north of Chesterfield in Hudson Bay by inland Eskimos. Peaceful shore Eskimos say the inland tribe fears searchers and is suspicious of strangers.
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Manitoba
Chesterfield Inlet
Hudson Bay
Lockhart
Royal North-west Police
Belle
Radford
Street
Railroads Reject Switchmen Wage Increase Demand
Chicago Oct 29 The eighteen railroads involved in a demand by 4000 Chicago switchmen for an increase of h cents an hour have rejected it. Committees from both sides will seek a conference to compromise. Chauffeurs and truck drivers plan a Sunday meeting to discuss a possible strike after wage demands were declined and upheld by the teamsters union.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Union
England Won't Consider Peace Proposals Now Says Minister
London reports Lloyd George rejects any peace talks with Germany and vows Britain will not seek armistice without allied consent. He asserts Britain will guard humanity and neutral rights, while government maintains no peace negotiations unless agreed with allies.
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London
Lloyd George
Lenhdon
Bertis
Great Britain
Murape
Inglind
Lloyd-George
Asquith
Annan Bryce
Nudlee
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Ghneles Beredford
Grenk Critein
Inferno of fire on Italian Front drives Austrians back
Reports from Udine describe a major Italian offensive along the Isonzo with three days of artillery and infantry actions. Over 3,660 Austrian prisoners have been taken as Italians press toward Tolmina and Gorizia, repulsing Austrian reinforcements and capturing trenches after measured artillery feints.
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Ttaly
Paris
Isonzo Frent
Trencuies
Cla Fredda
Tolmina
Gorizia
Morgan Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Glen Cove
New York October 29. P Morgan underwent an operation for appendicitis at his country home in Glen Cove. The operation was reported successful and Morgan is resting comfortably.
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P. Morgan
Glencove
L. L
King George Thrown From Horse in Field Incident
London Oct 20 King George was inspecting troops when his horse reared in fright and he fell, badly bruised. An official bulletin says he remains confined to bed with improved condition and no serious injuries. The report notes the king’s pulse and temperature and that military leaders and French authorities witnessed reviews.
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London
George
Chie Klag
Bomb Battle on the Aisne Fights North of the River
North of the Aisne the war office reports very severe fighting last night with bombs and grenades. A bombardment occurred in the Champagne district in which both sides participated.
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Aisne
French War Office
Champaign
Panama Canal slides delay Kroonland steamer in San Francisco
The Kroonland, after a Panama trip, couldn't pass the canal due to slides and is unloading at San Francisco. 265 passengers from the Finland were moved across the isthmus to the Kroonland then returned to New York. Freight will be shifted to the Monpelia for London sailing.
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Cal
Panama
Kroonland
San Fran
New York
Monpelia
Atlantic Transport Line
California
London Direct
London
Briand Named Premier as Viviani Resigns in French Cabinet Shakeup
Paris October 29 Viviani and all ministers resign amid France Bulgaria alliance and British missteps. Aristide Briand asked to form a new cabinet as talks convene with former premiers to join the ministry. Briand to confer with Jules Cambon to shape a unified foreign policy team while awaiting final portfolio distribution.
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Paviene
Viviani
Eahineb
Aristide
Briand
Pew
Bulgaria
England
Bir
Edward Grey
British Foreign Ministry
Foreign ‘Office
M. Viviani
Ministi
Amd Pition
Poincare
M. Briand
Emile Combes
Leon Bourgeois
Jules Melint
Denys Cochin
Alexander Ribot
Marcel Sembat
Jules Tuesde
Etienne Clementel
Paul Painteve
Coalteson
Chamber of Deputies
M. Vi Yiani
MM. Viviant
Edison Visits Schools to Let Children See Him
Edison visited twenty public schools in Los Angeles after accepting an invitation to meet children. The event drew crowds as schoolchildren saw the famed inventor in person, delivering a message about science and curiosity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A. Edison
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