Central Park parade marks suffrage march in New York
A large suffrage parade concluded at Central Park South with thousands cheering. Rosalie Jones led the mile long procession of women and supporters from Union Square to the park amid colorful banners and patriotic pageantry.
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California Senate Backs Antialien Land Bill After Ten Hours
Sacramento May 9. The senate approved the antialien land holding bill by a 36 to 2 vote after ten hours of debate. Key provisions allow citizens and some aliens to own land while restricting land ownership for ineligible aliens, with leases limited to three years and inheritance restricted. A companion measure is expected in the assembly and to be signed by Gov. Johnson after tests from President Wilson.
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Cold-bloodedness as a crime trait in study
A Chicago report cites the Journal of the American Medical Association stating murderers show subnormal body temperature and abnormal pulse and respiration. Data from over 1,500 Wisconsin convicts are compared with 20,000 average Americans. The study links degeneracy and shorter stature to criminality.
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Journal of the
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Wisconsin State Penitentiary
Population census for Brunswick and Glynn county planned
Supt N H Ballard of Glynn county public schools said a population census for Brunswick and Glynn county should be ready within ten days. He noted the city census is under way with school boys helping and warned previous city census figures were inaccurate, so current totals may surprise locals.
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English Countess of Cottenham Found Dead
The Countess of Cottenham was found dead in a wood near Elveden Priory in Oxfordshire with a revolver wound. Authorities could not determine if it was murder or suicide. The deceased, born Lady Rose Nevill in 1866, was daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny.
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Bodies of Disaster Victims Found in River
Clayton Louisiana May 3 14 bodies recovered from the river after the Concordia steamboat disaster that killed many on the big river. Another victim Jon Daniels died from injuries and several others are expected to die. Most dead are flood refugees and Black crew members with a mix of white passengers and crew. The vessel carried 72 flood refugees and sank after passing the railroad bridge on the Tensas River.
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Rev Bristow Accepts Pastorate in Atlanta
Columbia, S C May 1 Bristow of the First Baptist church Abbeville has received the pastorate of the Baptist church in Atlanta ably accepted his new calling and duties.
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Gold collection of road models to premier at exposition
Washington May 3. The railroad education bureau under Walter Page plans a major Panama-Pacific exhibit with miniature reproductions of gold wear and road machinery. The display aims to show road building progress and spur public support, offering free expert guidance.
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Mgr. Page
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Woman fatally wounded by firearm during cleaning in Eland
Mrs Allen Freeman, wife of a prominent local businessman, died from a shot injury to the abdomen after a gun Freeman was cleaning discharged. The weapon, thought unloaded, misfired as his wife and mother sat nearby while three children played. Her life remained in doubt.
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No Casualties Reported After Empalme Shelling
Washington May 2 official reports say the shelling of Empalme by a federal gunboat yesterday caused no American casualties. Carrancistas in Ciudad Porfirio Diaz report a battle at Espidoza near Monclova.
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Free Raw Wool Tariff Debate in House and Senate
Washington discussions focus on a tariff plan for raw wool with Democratic and Republican lines. Republicans push for about 18 percent duty, Progressives back the measure, wool insurgents seek 13 percent claiming it reflects committee priority. Senate action expected to alter the duty before final passage. Majority Leader Underwood defends House timing. Western Democrats split from caucus on the tariff schedule.
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Georgia Coast & Piedmont Receives Two New Engines
The Georgia Coast and Piedmont Railroad took in two new Baldwin locomotives from Philadelphia during the week and placed them in service. Several new passenger coaches are en route to Darien, with General Superintendent Thos F Wilson optimistic about improved service.
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Railroad sheds burn. militants suspected arson in Bradford
Extensive Midland railroad sheds in Bradford burned last night with heavy losses. Nineloaded freighters and large quantities of dry goods and carpets were destroyed. Fires struck on three consecutive Fridays. militants suspected of arson, but no proof found.
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Midland Railroad
School Fire Damages Aberdeen Building Amid Suffragist Tensions
A public school in Aberdeen Scotland suffered a significant fire damage during a May 3 incident. Investigators note the blaze occurred amid a climate of suffragist activity, with authorities assessing the cause and extent of destruction.
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