Bodies of bandits shown as warning in Juarez
The bodies of Jose Rodriguez and Miguel Baca-Vailes, executed Villa leaders, were exhibited in Juarez to deter bandits who killed 18 American miners near Santa Ysabel. The corpses were later loaded onto a train and sent to Chihuahua City for further public display as a warning.
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Juarez, Mex
Jose Rodriguez
Miguel Baca-Vailes
Villa
Santa Ysabel
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Villa leader Rodriguez executed after crossing border
Rodriguez identified as the Villa chief blamed for burning bridges and looting mines and ranches. Bacca Valles, captured near Columbus New Mexico, was executed at Juarez after being brought by train with Rodriguez’s body. Enrike Cisneros is to face a court martial.
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Rodriguez
Enrique Cisneros
Villa
Bacca-Valles
South
Mexico
Senate Debates Mexico Policy Amid Outrage Reports
In Washington on January 18 Senators debated President Wilson policy toward Mexico after the Santa Ysabel murders. A new resolution sought information on Mexican conditions as officials prepare a State Department report, with officials hinting at a possible presidential explanation to sway opinion against intervention.
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Washington
Mexico
Senate
Wilson
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Fall
Madero
Santa Ysabel
Carranza
Lippitt
Borah
Curtis
Newlands
President Declares January 27 as Relief Day for Jews
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims January 27, 1916 a national day for U S citizens to donate to Jewish relief amid wartime destitution. New England division of the American Jewish Relief Committee will collect funds with Abraham Koshland as treasurer at 161 Devonshire Street rooms.
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Wilson
United States
New England
American Jewish Relief Committee
Abrahamt Koshland
Devonshire Street
Senate of the
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Washington
Robert Lansing
Woman Burned While Lighting Range Fire Injures Moran
Patrolman W J Trainor of East Dedham rescued Miss Carrol Moran of 39 Dover Street as her night clothing ignited while she lit a kitchen range. Moran was badly burned and listed on the danger list at City Hospital after Trainor smashed a window, entered, and wrapped her in his coat.
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W. J. Trainor
Dedham Street
Carrol Moran
Dover Street
City Hospital
Trainor
Moran
Rescued From Back Bay House Fire at Arlington Street
W. E. Blanchard 78 proprietor of the Arlington House at 13 14 15 Arlington street Back Bay was rescued with difficulty as a score of lodgers were driven to the street by the blaze shortly before midnight. Loss put at 3500.
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W. EF. Blanchard
Arlington House
Arlington Street
Back Bay
Senators Advocate Defense At National Civic Federation
Enthusiastic applause greeted advocates of national preparedness at the session. A resolution was adopted unanimously favoring adequate preparation for defense and authorizing a special committee to investigate methods.
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Washington
National Civic Federation
Public figures urge stronger U S naval and military forces
Congress members labor leaders and public figures press for rapid buildup of U S power. Senator Phelan warns of a Japanese threat on the Pacific coast and supports hard preparation. Senator Wadsworth cites military delays. Kelley and Roberts argue for a large navy with a small army. Gompers advocates democracy in preparedness and limiting militia strike duties.
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Congress
Federation
United States
Phelan
California
America
Wadsworth
New York
Mexico
Kelley
Michigan
Roberts
Massachusetts
House Naval Committee
England
Europe
Great Britain
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Urge Child Blood Test Move Voted at Ford Hall Meeting
At Kingsley Mall the Ford Hall Town Folks voted to push a legislative bill requiring all children entering school to undergo a Wassermann blood test for serious disease. If results are positive or doubtful, treatment and family examination would follow. Dr. Harry C. Solomon spoke on the Wassermann Test.
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Ford Hall
Kingsley Mall
Harry C. Solomon
State Board of Insanity
Parcel post packages seized at Kirkwall on Danish liner
One hundred twenty five parcel post packages containing sheet rubber weighing 1375 pounds were removed from the Danish liner Frederik VIII at Kirkwall and consigned to Gothenburg.
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London
Gothenburg
Frederik VIII
Kirkwall
Five Million Dollar Gold Shipment Guarded to Ottawa
A $5,000,000 consignment of South African gold bullion arrived aboard the British freighter Corfe Castle and, under heavy police protection, was moved from the steamer to a steel express car and sent to Ottawa. The transfer, watched by Boston police, special guards, and sharpshooters, covered 100 yards with chests counted three times and no customs opening. Officials in charge include J. F. Adams, Frank Cox, F. J. Borneman, Co. G. Reed.
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Boston
White Star
Charlestown
Corfe Castle
Ottawa
Divorce case thrown out in Providence court
In Providence Judge Barrows dismissed the divorce petitions of Alice F Hartshorn and Algernon E Hartshorn after ruling the testimony amounted to unadulterated perjury. Hartshorn admitted he did not know how many children he had and the judge called the conduct extraordinary.
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Providence
Algernon E. Hartshorn
Barrows
Alice F. Hartshorn
Algernon EE. Hartshorn
Hartshorn
Campaign costs rise in 1915 state elections
State figures released by Secretary Langtry show campaign expenses totaling 411473 dollars for the recent state races. The amount, covering both primary and election contests, is 132707 dollars above the previous year. Officials at the State House attribute much of the rise to the suffrage battle.
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Langtry
State House
Lawrence Poultry Show Opens At State Armory
The Lawrence Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association opens its annual four day show at the Lawrence State Armory promising the largest and most successful event yet. Lectures by Professor Graham are set for Thursday and Mr John Carver of Essex County Agricultural College is scheduled Friday. A large exhibit of game birds and Canadian wild geese will be featured.
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Lawrence Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Lawrence State Armory
Graham
John Carver
Essex
County Agricultural College
Chamber urges 90 day trial to remove Washington street cars
Boston Chamber of Commerce President Louis K. Liggett says Boston Elevated Railway should try a 90 day trial removing all cars from Washington street. He argues routing changes will ease congestion, widen sidewalks, and boost rapid transit, with merchants backing the plan.
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Louis K. Liggett
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Boston Elevated Railway
Elevated
Washington Street
Boston Elevated
Summer Street
Goodwin
Essex Streets
Hilevated
Kingston
Essex
Chauncy
Washington Streets
Fire in tenement district causes $2000 damage at 168 Essex Street
Two alarms were sounded in the Suffolk square Malden district when fire damaged a dwelling at 168 Essex Street, prompting a large city reaction to prevent spread to nearby three-deckers. Firemen feared rapid spread and many apparatus were dispatched.
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Suffolk Square
Malden
Essex Street
Death Notice Reynolds Widow of Charles Reynolds
Katherine J. Reynolds nee Cary died in Hull January 18 widow of Charles Reynolds funeral planned later copied from Lawrence and Newburyport papers
Miss Benton A Suffragist
Beatrice Benton, known as the Cock tail Maid in Town Topics and now performing in Boston, is a native of this city and a devoted suffragist. She declares pride in the movement and cites talks on street corners in New York and Boston as part of her activism.
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Beatrice Benton
Boston
Miss Benton
Rob Roy” Benton
Curtain Prices Listed in Historic Textile Ledger
The document shows multiple curtain price entries including Madras Curtains at 59.00 and 89.00, Venise Lace Curtains at 4.75, Brussels Lace Curtains at 7.50, and Fine Voile with filet lace edge at 6.590. It reads like a catalog snippet with varied quantities and styles.
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Madras
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