Massacres and Mutiny Roil Pekin Amid Foreign Legations
Reports from Pekin describe mutineers looting and burning Pao-Ting-Fu, with missions and foreigners at risk. British and American troops guard lines as trains are halted and bridges blown. Prince Ching's family and missions reportedly targeted. executions and headless bodies seen near city archways as republic delegates move to restore order.
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Theas
Legation
Prince Ching
Taku
Pai Ho
Chi Li
Tien Tain
Titalian
Pekin
Pao Ting Fu
Ghang Huai Chi
Kueil Heiang
Pao Ting Iu
Yuan Shi
Fang Tai
Tien Tsin
Spd
Nanking
Yuan Shi Kai
Li Yuen Heng
Chien Men Pagoda
Pao-Ting-Fu
Bristow Attacks Stephenson in Senate Speech
Senator Bristow wrapped up a speech opposing Isaac Stephenson's U.S. Senate reelection after presenting testimony alleging corrupt money used in Wisconsin primary influence tactics. He cited large sums paid to sway a state game warden and deputies.
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Bristow
Stephenson
Washington
Bristo
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
United States
Walker to Hang After Governor Denies Commutation
The case concerns William B Walker convicted of burning his wife to death in August 1939. Evidence shows prior arson and cruel treatment, with $409 life insurance on the wife. Governor Brown refused to commute, leaving Walker with six days before execution scheduled between 10 and 2 pm next Friday.
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Walker
Dipper
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Macon
William B. Walker
Brown
Iowa
Special for One Week Bible Offer at Southern Book Concern
Oxford Teachers Bible with references and helps 1.00. Red Letter large type 1.98. Located at 71 Whitehall Street. Offer valid for one week only.
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Oxford Teachers
Whitehall St
Southern Book Concern
Women cry as murder trial nears verdict in Chicago
In Chicago on March 2, wives of two defendants cried out Oh God don't hang them in the closing minutes of defense counsel's argument in a murder case. The court emptied as Mrs. George Rathenau and Mrs. John Stacey were led out. The state’s final argument followed. the case will go to a jury after Monday.
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Chicago
Edmund Keufman
George Rathenau
John Stacey
William R. Channel
Proclamation Warns Americans to Avoid Mexico Disturbances
President Taft orders strict enforcement of laws and urges Americans to abstain from any participation in Mexico disturbances. Wilson instructions urge withdrawal from danger zones and consular protection. aim to restore peace and protect US interests.
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United States
William Howard Taft
United States of America
Mexico
State Department
Washinton
Wilson
Huntington Wilson
Shootings and Clemency in Georgia Prison Case
The article recounts the 1907 shooting of W P Harrell at Mrs Freeny boarding home on Chauncey avenue, her subsequent murder conviction, and five year commutation. It notes petitions for clemency, Governor Hoke Smith's decision, and the divided state supreme court ruling. It profiles Mrs Freeny, her marriages, children, and the fate of other white female felons in Georgia prisons.
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Ian
P. Harrell
Daatman
State Prison Commission
Hoke Smith
John R. Cooper
Secor
George Freeny
Harrell
Freeny
Jesse Rogers
Milledgevile
State i Penitentiary
Elizabeth Nobles
Twiges County
Orrin the Standard Eqquor Promise in Gatefold Patent Ad
A historical advertisement proclaims Orrin a habit solver for husbands and sons. It claims OGORAINE comes in two forms No 1 and No 8 secret treatments, marketed as tasteless and odorless when added to food or drink with a money back refund if no benefit.
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Orrin
Peineay
White Girls Seated at State Prison Farm for Misdemeanors
Nine white girls from Whitfield and Hall counties, ages 16 to 24, serve misdemeanor sentences at the state prison farm to keep them off local chain gangs. Five from Whitfield and four from Hall. Some have repeated terms. calls grow for transfer to a reform institution. The farm houses 600 prisoners of varied crimes and conditions, and officials acknowledge it is not suitable for these young women.
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Whitfield
Tall
State Farm
Whitfield County
Hall
Sara Coon
Amanda Griffin
Mollie McBlachern
Lula Stewart
Nellie Wall
Hall County
Bessie Collins
Sallie Haygwood
Annie Patterson
Mamie Scott
State Reformatory
Prison Commission
Let Me Send You A Treatment Of My Catarrh Cure Free
Advertisement offer by BE Gauss promises a free cure for catarrh claiming over a million cured customers. It asserts a unique method that cures by addressing the cause and requires sending name and address to receive treatment. Coupon is requested.
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Gauss
Co. BE. Gauss
Main St
Marshall
Mich
Protone Company
Detroit
Frotone ‘Company
Pratone
Letroit
Michigan
Reduced Streetcar Fares Prompts City Council Action
The Constitution-backed push for cheaper streetcar fares spurs potential concessions from the Georgia Railway and Electric Company. Council may act Monday after board review and railroad commission consideration of electric light, power, and gas rate investigations.
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Arkwright
Councilman Chambers
Council
Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway
EH Electric Company
Electric Light
Hall
BR. C
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Moorefield posts $2000 bond in Gainesville case
D E Moorefield arrested on a swindling charge was released on a $2000 bond after returning to Atlanta by the Belle train. He was brought to Hall County by Sheriff Crow and is to appear in the Hall County court. Moorefield had been tied to partner G W Bishop in a stock scheme linked to a drink venture.
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Madero
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Zapata
Maderista
Salazar
Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
Villa
Juarez
Zecata
Diaz
Vera Tuz
Tapt
Mexico City
Aft
Taft
Atlones
Gainesville
D. E. Moorefield
Beavers
Allante
Crow
Hall ‘County
Atlanta
Hail County
Moorefield
Géer. W. Bishop
Pire
Greensboro
N. C
Relven
Moorefield denies stock wrongdoing in Gainesville probe
Branch in Hall county recounts his stance as he insists he never sold stock to the Gainesville group and does not know some plaintiffs. He declares he is not guilty of any wrongdoing during questioning last night.
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Gainesville
Mr. Moorefield
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