British Labour backs woman suffrage amid unions vote
London papers report the Labour Party adopting a stance favoring women voting after a Union Congress vote of 431 to 9. Emmeline Pankhurst and Flora Drummond speak on militant tactics while protests erupt during the conferral of city freedoms on Prime Minister Asquith. In Montana Helena hearings begin on compensation acts, with union reps seeking to hear objections before testifying and railroad workers seeking tailored provisions.
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Governor Grants Pardons To 36 Murderers In Reprieve List
Governor Deneen today approved clemency for 36 murderers upon state board recommendation. Among those freed is Charles Hensel, whose life sentence was commuted to a lesser term.
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Deneen
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Confession Secured By Third Degree
The defense of War para Arnold, a 16 year old girl charged with setting fire to the Bertin hotel, is reported as she repudiated an earlier confession. An alienist noted a hypothetical question about coercion, while Arnold later provided a new account of the events the night of the Berlin fire, saying she woke to the blaze and fled after warning her employer’s family.
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Arnold
Andlso
Sidney J. Schurab
It & Girl
Dr. Schwab
Berlin
Ev. W. J. Williamson
Carson City Suffrage Amendment Passes With Narrow Vote
In Carson City Nevada a suffrage amendment cleared a chamber by a 62 to 5 margin. The vote tally and full context remain unclear due to damaged OCR text. Local officials confirm passage and immediate implications for governance and voting rights.
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Carson City
Neve
Gift to McKinley Found in Pawn by New York Masons
In New York prominent Masons led by Raymond Aveline of Brooklyn purchased for 1500 dollars a gold Knights Templar invitation to President McKinley found in a pawnshop. The invitation, sent from California, was valued as a memento of the late president and will be presented to a top lodge figure. Dr Hermanus Baer had offered 800 dollars to reclaim it for Mabel McKinney Baer, wife of McKinley's niece, but the sale proceeded to the Masons who funded the purchase through local contributions.
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Mount Vernon
McKinley
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Byrne Brother Michael Byrne to Be Ordained Priest in June
Confirmation from Dr John F Byrne son of actor Michael J Byrne states he will be ordained a Catholic priest in June at St Frances Academy in Joretta Pa. Byrne is noted as one of the Eight Bells family and a veteran actor.
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Eight Bells” Fame
St Frances Academy
Joretta
John F. Byrne
Byrne
Lords reject Irish Home Rule Bill in historic vote
London reports the House of Lords voting 32 to 9 against the Irish Home Rule Bill after four days of debate. Lord Morley of Blackburn led the government response while Lord Lansdowne warned England potential risk if Ireland gains self rule. the division split largely along party lines.
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Blackburn
Gladston Bil
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England
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City firemen linked to arson trust in probe
An informer at the states attorney's office alleged city firemen were hired to tip off arsons for payments. Firemen deny involved in actual fires though some will be questioned. Robert J Fox of the New York underwriters board discussed the disclosures with the state’s attorney, noting alleged rings with New York and Chicago as headquarters.
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San
Arson Trust
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Wilson hints at cabinet choices with Bryan in focus
President elect Wilson discusses potential cabinet names including Bryan for secretary of state. He notes considering both experienced public officials and non politicians, but jokes he will not fill with college presidents. A governor plans to follow usual process and seek acceptances before announcing.
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Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Sunday Standard's Dooley Teases Bryan in Political Skit
The Sunday Standard quotes Mr. Dooley poking at political figures with humor about Bryan and political finery, noting a warning never to repeat certain party antics while lampooning the era's campaigns.
Indian Named for Indian Commissioner Role Urged
A Washington council of Indians adopted a resolution urging President-elect Wilson to appoint Thomas L. Sloan of Nebraska an Omaha Indian as commissioner of Indian affairs. The group argued Indians deserve leadership familiar with and sympathetic to their people. In a separate incident a black man accused in a white man’s murder was dragged from a deputy and hanged near Field, Nebraska, by a mob.
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Wilson
Thomas L. Sloan
Nebraska
Drew, Atte
Sion
Field
University Bill Dies in Senate
Helena dispatch reports the state senate killed the consolidation bill for higher education, delaying action indefinitely and tabled a motion to reconsider. Whiteside warned it would resurface before the next election, with minority advocates Duncan and Stout urging passage amid charges of selfish motives and flawed planning.
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Senate
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Whiteside
Committee On Education
Majority
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Ses Leighton
Duncan
Stout
Second Darrow Trial To Be Started Today
Los Angeles jan 99 jurors are chosen for the second Darrow trial over alleged jury bribery in the McNamara case. The jury of 13 includes an alternate, with testimony noting Darrow allegedly paid juror Bain 400 dollars in oct 1812 for a vote to acquit James B McNamara, and prosecutors cite prior testimony about the money.
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Claren
Jamaras
Robert F Bain
James B. McN
Fae
Darrow
Bain
James B. McNamara
Bert Franklin
McNamara
Baimnd
S. Darrow
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