Gowns Try On At White House For Miss Wilson Trousseau
April 6 Washington report notes Eleanor Randolph Wilson tries on her trousseau gowns in the White House. New York selections shipped in two trunks by Charles C Kurzman are fitted by Mrs N Downing Stevens and Miss W Bird in preparation for events.
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White House
Eleanor Randolph Wilson
Miss Wilson
New York
Charles C. Kurzman
N. Downing-Stevens
W. Bird
Bride-elect Chooses Minaret Skirt in Blue Gown Array
The gowns reveal two features: blue is the favored color, spanning royal to pale shades, and the fashion embraces the minaret skirt with its varied versions for many of the dresses.
Soup Kitchen Row Renewed At School of Social Science
Tension flared between overseers of the poor and the free soup kitchen founders as William Horton Foster disputed Chairman William Fowler’s claim that all sober applicants were housed at the Wayfarers’ Lodge. Foster said five men were refused admission despite his calls and card.
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William Horton Foster
William 5S. Fowler
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Desperate Dive for Death at State Prison
Miles Haggerty of Springfield, imprisoned since May 1912 for breaking and entering and larceny, made a daring dive for death inside the State prison yesterday. Warden Bridges recounts the episode as one of the most unusual to occur within the grim walls.
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Springfield
Bridges
Prisoner’s dramatic jump sparks suicide attempt confession
Haggerty forced open a barred door during a breakfast escape, leaped headfirst from the second gallery into the prison well, and was taken to the hospital. Attendants say the act appeared deliberate, while he claimed it was an accident. The warden calls it an attempted suicide amid prisoner unpopularity.
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Bridges
Astor Beats Palmer In Auto Damage Settlement
Vincent Astor settled a $10,000 damage suit for $2100 with plaintiff Charles E. Palmer. Palmer alleged Astor's 1910 side street driving in Irvington caused a motorcycle crash injuring Palmer. The Supreme Court jury was ready when both sides agreed to the settlement.
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Vincent Astor
Charles E. Palmer
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Irvington
Palmer
Supreme Court
Velasco and forces pursue rebels toward Saltillo
Rebel pursuit of General Refugio Velasco and supporters from Torreon ended at San Pedro, 28 miles from Torreon. Velasco reportedly moved on with most troops toward Saltillo while a small force held rebels. Villa ordered reinforcements to San Pedro with a threat to exterminate if the garrison surrenders.
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Villa Faces Big Task in Torreon Siege
The town holds a fortified line as the small federal garrison may resist briefly while a larger effort by Villa presses in Torreon amid dire conditions and rising pressures on the besieged forces.
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Torreon
Lancers to Bar Liquor at 76th Anniversary Event
The National Lancers of Boston will observe their 76th anniversary without liquor or wine at the June 14 celebration. The officers ruled the ban at a meeting led by Captain John Kenny, mirroring navy abstinence orders and citing liquor as impairing efficiency. The banquet remains the centerpiece of the observance.
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Battle Over Life of Chinaman Becomes Court Drama
At a Boston hearing Assistant District Attorney Egges weighs a clash between Mrs. Mock, widow of a Chicago murder victim, and Kitty Young, ally of Henry Eng Hong. Tong societies back both sides as lawyers and police seek any usable Chinese testimony amid the long run and elusive evidence.
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Kitty Young
Boston
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Hong
Mrs. Mack
Sweethwhart
Underwood Leading Hobson in Alabama Senate Race
Scattering returns from 40 of 67 counties show Oscar Underwood ahead of Richmond Hobson for the U S Senate. By 10 30 p m Underwood backers claimed victory by 20000 to 36000 votes. Hobson campaign manager offered no statement.
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United States
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Home Rule Again Passes Commons
James Creelman’s Belfast dispatch on Ulster tensions is featured on page 9, detailing the political climate and the scene in Belfast as Home Rule advances.
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James Creelman
Belfast
Ulster
Mrs Eddy Flees Again With Husband During Prosecution
Mrs Diana Edith Eddy, now Mrs James Salisbury Brown, eludes summons servers for a second time as District Attorney Pelletier, with Boston and Providence police and Pinkerton detectives, continues vigorous pursuit. Continued on Page 4-Second Col.
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Diana Edith Eddy
Pelletier
Boston
Providence
Pinkerton
Eddy
Debenture Officers Convicted in Mail Fraud Case
Seven officers and former officers of the Sterling Debenture Corporation were convicted tonight in Federal Court in New York for misuse of the mails in promoting fraudulent companies.
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Sterling Debenture Corporation
Ulster Still Has a Chance to Accept Plebiscite Debate
In London on April 6 the home rule for Ireland bill passed a second reading in the House of Commons for the third time. The absences of Asquith Grey and others reduced the tally, with 14 votes uncounted, leaving 94 supporting home rule. Only the third reading remains to complete passage.
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William O’brien
Asquith
Edward Grey
London
Ireland
House of Commons
Moon, Planets and Anniversaries Almanac Note
Moon fills April 10 the 67th day of the year with Venus Mars Saturn visible at night and Jupiter in the morning. Francis Lowell founder of Lowell born 1775 and William Ellery Channing born 1780 are today’s anniversaries. Two years ago floods left 30,000 homeless in the Mississippi Valley. One year ago congress met for tariff talks.
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Cloudy Warmer Outlook for Boston and New England
Forecast from Washington notes increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions for Tuesday in southern New England with rain by night. Wednesday brings rain or snow and colder weather with gentle to moderate south to variable breezes. Northern New England may see snow or rain Tuesday afternoon or night and likely Wednesday with cooler temperatures and light to moderate breezes.
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