Million-strong suffrage parade floods Fifth Avenue
An army of suffragists 250000 strong marches twenty blocks up Fifth Avenue from Washington Square to 19th Street in bright uniforms and banners while bands play the Marseillaise. The event features diverse groups, foreign contingents, and a large male presence with speeches and demonstrations along the route.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Marseillaise
Washington Square
19Th Street
Inez Milholland
5Th Avenue
Richard Coke Burleson
Suffrage Organizations
National Women's Suffrage Association
Washington
Rosaline Jones
Men's League
Mens League
Fiftyninth Street
Public Library
Deming Woman Dies in Claude Visit from Kansas City
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Deming aged 52 died in Claude Texas while visiting her daughter Mrs. F L Doak. She had traveled from Kansas City and suffered a paralytic attack soon after arriving. The husband E B Deming awaits arrival of the body.
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Claude
Tex
Sarah Elizabeth Deming
Ll. Doak
Weather Forecast The City 1912
Fair Sunday with daytime high around 2 8 and moderate wind. Overnight low near .61 inches rainfall is not expected. Reports show 1912 maximum around .81 and minimum near .58 for historic reference.
Friedmann Serum Declared Effective by Texas Health Official
State Health Officer Steiner announced after a full inquiry that the Friedmann Tuberculeosis serum is effective. He met with the governor and plans to seek reuse of the serum in Texas and to present an exhaustive report. He will also urge a complete revision of the sanitary code.
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Austin
Tex
Steiner
Alaska rail expansion tied to coal claims patent
Representatives of Morgan and Juggenheim interests in Alaska will be asked by the Senate Territories Committee about alleged threats to hinder development. J Ballaine of Seattle testified that Geo W Perking said the Morgan interests would block Alaska railways until coal claims were secured under a Government patent.
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Washington
Senate Territories Committee
Morgan and Juggenheim
Alaska
J. &. Ballaine
Seattle
Geo W. Perking
Morgan
Bixby Declines Court Appearance in White Slavery Case
George H. Bixby, a California millionaire, did not appear for arraignment as charges of degenerate practices with two minor girls are treated as high grade misdemeanors. His attorney stated the law allows nonappearance and the trial will proceed with identification of the accuser and continued white slavery investigations. Akhay Kumar Mozumdar becomes first Hindu citizen of the United States, deemed a free white person by Judge Rudkin.
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Trens
Los Angeles
Cal
George H. Bixby
Bixby
Spokane
Wash
Akhay Kumar Mazumdar
Calcutta
United States
Rudkin
Mozumdar
India
Colquitt backs reclaiming land in Texas
Governor Colquitt endorsed enlarging reclamation efforts in Texas. Levee and drainage chief Stiles released a technical report noting millions of acres of fertile land unused yet suitable for reclamation. The move aims to expand land recovery in the state. The report will be distributed free of charge.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Stiles
Texas
Haitian President Tancrede Auguste Dies After Brief Illness
May 3 report from Port au Prince notes the death of Tancrede Auguste, president of Haiti, following a short illness. The announcement confirms his passing overnight, marking the end of his tenure as head of state.
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Haiti
Wool Schedule Passes In House Tariff Battle
In Washington May 3 the wool schedule passed the House without amendment amid a partisan tariff fight. Republicans offered a blanket substitute for eighteen cents per pound on raw wool on the free list, but it failed. The Underwood schedule cleared with 74 to 193 voting yes and the broader sundry measures also moving toward passage.
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House
Tariff Board
Underwood
Howard 13 Freed as Not Guilty in Murder Trial
Clarendon Texas May jury returns verdict of not guilty in the murder trial of Howard Walker accused in the Vernon slaying. After two years facing charges the defendant vows joy and exits the Douley county courtroom with the crowd shouting. The case moved from Hardeman and earlier a hung jury. Judge J N Browning presided as the weeklong case concluded with acquittal. DECATUR Illinois May delegates gather for the 21st annual Illinois Federation of German Catholic Societies convention opening with a pontifical mass by Bishop Janessen of Alton and a street parade ahead of Monday and Tuesday business sessions.
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Clarendon
Tex
Howard Walker
Douley County
Tree Man
Howard
Vernon
Hardeman
J. N. Browning
Decatur
Illinois Federation of German Catholic Societies
Hishop Janessen
Alton
Austria Moves Toward War Preparations Amid Seizure Alarms
Despite official statements of stability, Austria faces rising tensions after a proclamation of strategic seizures in Poznis and Herzegovina. Reports say Austria plans military operations and Italy agrees to push evacuation of Leutark.
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Vienna
Aus
Posnis
Hersexovina
Austria
Italy
Leutark
Prince Seeks Bigger Army Amid French Reserve Plans
A European outlook shows Prince urging a larger German force while France plans to retain drafted men beyond their term this year. The French government aims to extend service as the global situation grows tenser.
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Amy
Port AU Prince
Maii
Tancre de Auguste
Inventor previews detectascope to spy through walls
Gaillard C. Smith, inventor of the detecta phone, outlines a new device called the detectascope. He aims to hear conversations in distant rooms and, eventually, see talkers as if present. The innovation targets criminals and promises enhanced surveillance capabilities.
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Cope
German Diplomatic Service and Noble Birth Debate
A discussion on merit versus birth in the German diplomatic corps cites Admiral von Hints as an example of noble status influence. The article notes campaigns by aristocratic papers against him, calls for merit-based appointments, and proposals to raise ambassadorial salaries for merit rather than lineage.
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von Hinter
Mexico
Mexico City
Diaz
Huerta
von Hintes
Covadonga
William
St. Petersbore
Bia
Burt
Wuess
Foreign Ministry
Belehsetar
California House Passes Alien Land Ownership Bill
In Sacramento May 3 the California House approved the alien land ownership bill after Senate passage. Only three votes opposed it, with a Democrat and two Republicans dissenting. Secretary Bryan urged referendum if needed, while noting objections to terms like eligible citizenship and calling for a two year limit to allow diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Senate
House
California
Bryan
Dovonay
Japan
Twin sisters die in same manner in England case
In Henley England on May 3 Countess Cottenham was found dead with a gunshot wound beside her body. Her husband the Earl of Cottenham testified he found her near a tree stump and believed the gun discharged accidentally while hunting. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental from the Countess's own shotgun.
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Countess Cottenham
Salazar
Couteness
Countess Cowley
Dalhart Woman Takes Her Own Life in Pressure of Ill Health
DALHART TEX May The funeral and interment of Mrs O M Lee who died Friday morning from a pistol wound was held here. The act is blamed on depression over ill health as she faced a serious operation at a sanitarium. Friends say she had been in failing health for a long time and spent nearly a year seeking relief in various regions. The tragedy caused wide regret.
Horse Car Regs Change Debated in City Meeting
In a tense hearing the council discussed updating horse car venue rules and replacing aging street vehicles. The commission aims to simplify licensing and tighten safety standards while considering a staged rollout of new transit options.
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Renee
Et Ana Ice Commission
Poe
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Toronto
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