Delegation backs John B Washer for Chief of Police
A committee of local business and professional men visited the City Commission to support Officer John B Washer for Chief. Led by Dr L L Kright, they gathered at Hotel Buechtel, then proceeded to the City Hall where they were joined by Gen Charles Dilek and Major TW A Kasson as they marched upstairs in a show of backing.
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John B. Washer
City Commission
Buechtel
Clty
Charles Dilek
TW. A. Kasson
Hue
Pstairs
Chief of Police Campaign Voices Representational Reform
A public meeting featured Gen Charles Dick and Captain Aaron Wagoner urging direct people voting for key offices. They argued that appointments weaken democracy and stressed the need for accountability. The discussion centered on reforming government to reduce appointment influence.
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Charles Dick
Aaron Wagoner
Kome Tae
Pork and ple terms frame river and harbor bill
Washington reports that river and harbor bills include pork barrel items and public building allocations. Chairman Burton travels to gather needs while Rep Bishop says the next bill will be modest yet fair to the South and Rep Bankhead foresees new buildings, with no party reorganization anticipated after the election.
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Washington
Congress
Burton
River and Harbor Committee
Bishop
Henderson
Representative Bankhead
Alabama
Democratic Party
Contested leadership meeting rated in Hotel Buchtel room
Capt Wagoner announced support for one of two men with Washer named as a candidate and another unnamed choice. Capt William M Hiltabidle organized the event at the Hotel Buchtel, naming Dr Ebright as chairman. Ebright spoke first after committee members filled the small meeting room.
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Wagoner
Washer
William M. Hiltabidle
Buchtel
Dr. Ebright
Capt. Hiltabidle
Te. Ebright
France Agitated Over US Ruse in Secrets Case
Paris reports in the Presse accuse former Lieutenant Win Slants and Ambassador Porter of divulging secrets about a French gun to the United States. The article notes Porter's departure to Gibraltar and potential replacement by Arfon Loishman, while Captain L N Lewis is cited for obtaining gun details. Court martial possible if findings prove true.
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Paris
the Presse
Win
Slants
Porter
Froase
Giwaltar
Ar Fon Loishman
United States
Switzerland
Washington
LN. Lewis
Sixth Artillery
Gan
War Department
Simms
Lewis
Cotwd
Jewall Coen
Boland
Italy
Imperial edict dispatches royal punishments in China
Cablegram from Director General Sheng to Secretary Hay reports an imperial edict of November 13 depriving Princess Tuan and Chwang of ranks and offices and ordering life imprisonment. Prince Yilu and secondary Prince Ying are imprisoned along with degraded lands. Yu Hien exiled, and other penalties noted. Funeral services for Mrs Grace Page Clark set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at 581 East Buchitel Age residence.
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Washington
Hay
Sheng
Tuan and
Chwang
Yilu
Prince Ying
Puke Lan
Chao Shu Chinne
Yu Hien
Itg
Grace Page Clark
M. Cook
East Buehitel Age
Grape Nuts Boosts Memory and Energy Says State Organizer
A Concord California WCTU organizer credits Grape Nuts with restoring health, weight, and mental sharpness after long hours of work. She reports gaining four pounds in two months and improved memory and stamina for demanding duties across a new county assignment.
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Mra. L
King of Concord
Cal
California
Escaped and Killed Dr Ahlstrom and His Companion
New York reports post mortems found no poison traces in Dr Ahlstrom or Mrs Maud Gardner, both died from asphyxiation at Hotel Boulevard. Gardner claims his wife was drugged and robbed by Ahlstrom, noting she had no money while he had given her 850. Forty four dollars were found on Ahlstrom. waiters recall her handing him bills to pay the hotel bill. Gardner doubts his wife led a double life.
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New York
Ahistrom
Maud Gardner
Dr. Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom
Gardner
Young People Entertained by Rev Julius G Nickal
Pastor Julius G Nickal of St John s Lutheran church entertained the young people at the church parsonage Thursday evening. A delightful evening was spent by the youths in pleasant fellowship.
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Julius G. Nickal
St. John's Lutheran Church
Limon lynching mob surrounds jail for Porter fate
Denver Nov 16 A mob of several thousand men surrounded the county jail last night in an attempt to lynch John Porter the black man who confesses to assaulting and murdering Louise Frost near Limon Colorado on November 8 A second mob awaits Porter at Simon and telegraphed Sheriff Freeman to bring him back promising they will quietly hang him We will not permit legal proceedings to spare him.
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Denver
Colo
John Porter
Louise Frost
Limon
Simon
Freeman
Visit to Akron Telephone Exchange Opens to Public
Telegram invites Akron residents to tour a modern telephone exchange this Friday evening at 7 19 o clock. The event marks the opening of the People's Telephone Company and promises a unique, public glimpse into the inner workings of intricate apparatus. The company expects a warm reception and broad public interest.
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Akron
People's Telephone Company
Oval
People’s Company
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Mozart Symphony Club
GC. Foster
Bertha Kunz Baker
Whitney Mockridge
Katherine Ridgeway
Russell TH. Conwell
Gen. Henderson
Upham-Brouse Co
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Wena Charster
A. Masons
W. SE. Waugh
A. I. Rone
France
John Rustus Fur Co
Black Bear Hat
Tuan
China
Funeral Services
J. Koch & CO
Hamilton Building
Akron People’s Tel. Co
Hamilton
People’s
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