Johnsons in the East and Indiana primary battles
The article notes New Jersey's Democratic delegation backing Governor Edwards and a hard fought Republican contest centered on Johnson versus Wood. It highlights Johnson's hoped whirlwind finish in Indiana aided by 12 national speakers, Harding's strong campaign presence, and Lowden's rural support. Also recounted is Simpkin's chilling plan to kill prominent figures and the ensuing debates on insanity defense and asylum histories.
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New Jersey
Edwards
Johnson
Wood
Indiana
Hoosier
Harding
Lowden
The Silk Mask Burglar Harry James
The article compares Harry James to Jesse James noting the silk mask burglar’s larger scale crimes. He robbed warehouses and luxurious shops, keeping a card index of 300 robberies with an estimated value over 500000 dollars. His audacity and methodical planning impressed contemporaries.
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Jesse Dames
Harry
Chicago
Jesse James
Harry James
Rafites
Jack Sheppard
Jonathan Wild
Maniac Indicted for Murder of Doctor in New York Church
Thomas W. Simpkin, declared criminally insane, is indicted for first degree murder in the death of Dr. James Wright Markoe during a church collection in New York. He admits a religious motive and says he killed to wake people up.
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Thomas W. Simpkin
James Wright Markoe
New York
Matteawan Asylum
Dr. Markoe
New York Tenants Prepare for Army Tent Housing
New York City faces a housing crisis with 73 114 people set to move into army furnished tents as a temporary solution. Real estate agents mobilize to lease vacant land across four boroughs while tent supply lasts. After tents, tepees or caves may be considered.
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New York City
United States Army
New York
Humor Snippets and Quotations from Various Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and light quotes from Life Boston American Baltimore American Washington Star and Everybody's. Jokes cover domestic life politics and social scenes with playful wordplay and misheard lyrics.
The Erm Profiteers and Labor Tensions in Butte Montana
A Montana press summary notes farmer claims of profiteering and rising costs while city life cools with troop movement from Cap Lewis to Butte. It critiques labor disruption campaigns and urges lawfulness, unity, and support for order amid IWW activity and political agitation across Montana.
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Toodstutts
Yaya
Havre
Onder
Butte
Cap Lewis
Lewistown
Democrat-News
Great Falla Sea
Tie
Montana
Spokane
Bey
British Ambassador and American Wife Arrive in New York
Sir Auckland Geddes the new British ambassador to the United States and Lady Geddes, an American from Staten Island, were photographed aboard a coast guard cutter upon arrival in New York from England on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
Lady Geddes
Coast Guard
New York
England
Sir Auckland
United States
Staten Island
Flashes and Rumors Across Papers Hit Orbits of Mars and Politics
A collage of quotes from multiple papers shows curiosity about Mars flashes and political barbs. References include Cincinnati Enquirer Philadelphia Press Ohio State Journal Mason Telegraphs Indianapolis Star Wall Street Journal Cleveland Plain Dealer Boston Herald Washington Post Chicago News and others. The montage threads satire and opinion through a moment of public discourse.
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Indianapolis
John Sharp Williams
Wall Street Journal
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Next Great Revolution Prophecy And Postponed Soldier Lands
The piece argues future revolutions arise from resisting liberal excesses and favoritism toward socialism. It predicts a swing toward more personal liberty after a period of unrest. Separately, in Saskatchewan, 10 000 acres of former Doukhobor lands for soldier settlement are postponed to April 2 due to heavy snow.
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Amsack
Saskatchewan
Soldier Settlement Board
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