Balfour Government Whips Narrow Majority in Commons
In the House of Commons the government won a narrow majority of 26 on a minor army estimates amendment amid calls of resign. Lloyd-George accused filibuster and ministerial split while Churchill and others debated resignations rumors regarding Wyndham and the Earl of Dudley.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Commons
Mr. Balfour
Balfour
Winston Churchill
Wyndham
Ireland
Alexander Acland-Hood
Earl of Dudley
Whipping Post Bill Up Today in Judiciary Committee
The whipping post for wife beaters is to be considered this morning in the legislative committee on judiciary. The bill has drawn strong comment from churchmen and economic scholars, and a large crowd is expected to present arguments for and against corporal punishment for those who abuse wives and children.
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Legislative Committee On Judiciary
Boston Weather Outlook Fairer Weekend Warmth
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer conditions on Friday and Saturday with continued warmth. Light to fresh westerly winds accompany the pleasant spell.
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Boston
Thermometer Readings At Thompson’s Record Odd Averages
Readings from Thompson's 2 Washington Street show yesterday’s average temperature 24 percent higher than normal. Individual notes list daily highs and lows with figures like 1904 and 1905, and temperatures around 81 and 82 degrees.
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Thompson’s
Washington Street
Sukse Pai Sera
Sneezing Signals Cold Indication Says Lung Kuro
A note claims sneezing indicates a cold, asserting Lung Kuro offers a positive cure. The item presents a health belief tied to a named figure and a medical remedy.
Japs Close On Mukden As Battle Rages In Manchuria
MUHCWANG March 2 Noon report from Mukden says Japanese forces are near Mukden with Russians counterattacking and recapturing positions. The fighting continues as Chinese carts move toward Mukden and refugees reach Niuchwang while foreigners remain at Mukden.
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Muhcwang
Tientsin
Mukden
Sinmintin
Changtau
Niuchwang
Imperial manifesto calls rally to defend the empire
The Official Messenger publishes an imperial manifesto urging the nation to unite behind the throne against internal enemies. The item notes more war news on page 4.
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ST. Petersburg
Mother Fights State Over Children In Boston Battle
Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of 155 Third Street South Boston fights state agents and charity officials after three of her children were removed from her care on February 11. Fitzgerald claims illness and hardship, describes prior charity aid, and notes her husband’s illness. Agent Mann says the state intervened after failure of other means to help the family and cites past placements and truancy issues. The dispute centers on custody and welfare decisions by authorities and charitable bodies.
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Mary Fitzgerald
Third Street
South
Boston
Mann
St. Vincent's Church
Morgan and
Galvin
Moody Directs DAs in Beef Trust Inquiry
Attorney General Moody sent a Feb 24 circular to United States district attorneys directing investigations into the alleged Beef Trust. A Chicago grand jury will convene March 20 to hear evidence, with reports due by March 15 including witness names and addresses and brief testimony summaries.
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Washington
Moody
United States
Chicago
Ill
S. H. Bethea, Esq
Brother pleads innocence as canonsburg case echoes
Adolph J. Bloch cried out in a Washington county jail that his brother Eugene Bloch was innocent and that he, not Eugene, should have been hanged for murder. He confessed to the murder charge while his brother had already been executed in Allentown, Penn.
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Washington
Penn
Eugene
Adolph J. Bloch
Canonsburg
Eugene Bloch
Allentown
Washington County
Maids Extinguish Flames on Beacon Street
The Burnham residence at 93 Beacon Street was seriously damaged by fire last night. Katie Gannon and Annie Thompson, house employees, used extinguishers to save the building before the fire department arrived.
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Henry D. Burnham
Beacon Street
Katie Gannon
Annie Thompson
Aurora Borealis Brightens Sky Across Midwest
Sun spots predicted a large scale aurora appeared on schedule today. Telegraph circuits westward from Chicago were noticeably affected this afternoon. The disturbance extended from Chicago to Sioux City Ia as auroral activity disrupted communications.
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Chicago
Sioux City
California Senate Passes Anti Prize Fight Bill
The California Senate approved the Ralston anti prize fight bill on reconsideration by 25 to 11. The measure advances to the Assembly for action.
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California
Senate
Sacramento
Cal
Assembly
Cool Mr. Rogers Head Injury Incident
Frank Rogers of 71 Cambridge Street East Cambridge entered Relief Hospital with a fractured skull after a fall from a horse He calmly asked about his head injury then refused treatment and went home on an electric car Police report notes the incident occurred yesterday and Rogers cites a horseback fall as the cause
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Frank Rogers
Cambridge Street
East Cambridge
Desperate Fight Between Sophomores and Freshmen at Boston University
A group of over 40 sophomores forced entry into Jacob Sleeper Hall on Somerset Street and clashed with 30 freshmen guarding scenery for a class play. Injuries included sprains and bruises to McRea and Volpe, while Briar was knocked insensible, Toy overpowered and gagged, and several freshmen were knocked unconscious.
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Jacob Sleeper
Boston University
Somerset Street
Dark Mystery in the Death of Mrs Stanford
Mrs Jane L Stanford heiress and widow of Leland Stanford founder died after a lingering pursuit by secret foes. Autopsy cites strychnine poisoning from mineral water in San Francisco and a subsequent flight to Honolulu. The bottle reportedly originated in San Francisco. embalmed remains await shipment aboard the China to San Francisco around March 10.
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Stanford
Honolulu
Jane L. Stanford
Leland Stanford University
H. V. Murray
San Francisco
China
Freshmen Targeted in Campus Play Kidnapping Incident
West End police and Court Square stations were notified as rioting spread from class tensions at the liberal arts faculty. Two doctors treated injured students after sophomores on the campus attempted to disrupt the freshmen annual play, capturing leading actor James L. Greenan.
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West End
Court Square
Sophs
Liberal Arts Department
University
Freshman guards clash with sophs in campus siege at night
After Dean Warren's removal the sophomores attacked Jacob Sleeper Hall. They breached a window, wrestled with guards, and fought across the building leaving bloodied floors. Police, doctors, and guards restored order as students tended injuries and secured the premises.
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Dean Warren
Sophs
State House
Jacob Sleeper Hall
F. McRea
James Briar
Remarkable Religious Revival Hits Boston Streets
A tidal wave of religious enthusiasm sweeps Boston as thousands seek admission to sermons in a move mirrored across New England. Clergymen report larger crowds than for decades while Evangelist W. J. Dawson leads the revival, signaling a broad movement from Great Britain and Europe taking root in America.
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Atlantic
New England
Boston
Great Britain
W. J. Dawson
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Guild
Brackett
Long
Bates
Groton Town Hall
Boutwell
Christopher Fitzgerald
James
Agent Mann
MR. Rogers
Odes
McRea
Chesley Toy
Frank Volpe
Probllo
Freshie
James L. Greenan
Evangelist Dawson
Dobbyns
Minor
Goodwin
Fay
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