Parliaments and Protests Shape China’s Crisis
A Chinese assembly from provinces and overseas communities aims to win a royal decree for a national parliament. Officials warn of possible revolt as anti foreign sentiment grows amid Manchu rule and reforms. The government contemplates delaying constitutional change while expanding education and overseas study.
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Rainer
China
Sama
Wu Ting Pang
Washington
United States
Peking
Zhang Tung Yen
Wai Wa Pu
Foreign Office
Tsow Chai Lai
Prince Ching
Aged Man Tells Weird Tale Of A Woman Curse
Martin Schwenk, a 65 year old crippled mechanic from 560 Tenth Street, recounts a strange tale of a wealthy San Francisco brass foundry backer whose alleged curse ruined his life over eighteen years. He seeks redress from the court after failing to obtain relief from Prosecuting Attorney Hennessy, risking suicide if denied aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 560
Tenth Street
San Francisco
Schwenk
Betwen
Ogden
New Doors Last Touch Washington
After 117 years the finishing touches will be placed on the National Capitol this week as the third set of bronze doors arrives. They will be hung at the main entrance to the House of Representatives. Designed by Prof. Louis Amateis, the doors are nearly eight feet wide and thirteen feet high, with transom figures showing America in a chariot led by a child and lions, symbolizing intellect over brute force.
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Washington
National Capitol
House of Representatives
Louis Amateis
America
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Peabody
Emerson
Horace Mann
Hopkins
Society Debates Johnson Uppercut Minding Cottage Guests
Narragansett Pier residents discuss whether Jeffries was doped or victim of animal magnetism as they view moving pictures of the Reno battle at a villa his host, R. H. Strawbridge of Philadelphia, keeps secret. Women attend in large numbers. Details leak later.
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United Press
Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Johnson
Jeffries
Reno
R. H. Strawbridge
Philadelphia
Milwau kee woman named YWCA physical director
Miss Gertrude M. Dean of Milwaukee has been chosen as physical director of the YWCA after Miss Jennie Lovett resigned. The board selected her Thursday. she begins duties in September after strong recommendations from Burnham Normal Milwaukee White Water State Normal and Milwaukee State Normal. Miss Elsie Wible resigns as Canton YWCA assistant secretary to join Detroit’s educational secretary team, effective September 1.
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Gertrude M
Milwaukee
Wis
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jennie Lovett
Dean
Burnham Normal School For Physical Education
White Water State Normal
Milwaukee State Normal School
Burnham Normal School
Elsie Wible
Canton Y. W. C. A
Young Women's Christian Association of
Detroit
Mich
Wible
Miss Wible
San Sebastian Proclaims Sunday Catholic Gathers Restricted
The San Sebastian governor bans nonregular Catholic gatherings on Sunday and bars outsiders with arms. Reports say Biscayan priests have supplied arms to parishioners urging a march on the city. Northern authorities seize rains and boats to stop a general movement. The plan now may involve only a few thousand protesters.
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United Press
San Sebastian
Biscayan
Vatican
King’s Son a Laborer in Paris Sugar Refinery
Prince Roulrey Ouibere, son of the late King of Dahomey, in Paris for a pension, works as a $10 a month bundle boy after a French official birth certificate issue leaves him officially non existent. An Apache insult led to the prince collared by a policeman, revealing his dire status.
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United Pres
Paris
Roulrey Ouibere
Dahomey
Seven Burned in Fire Trap on Long Island
A fire at a wooden hotel and employment agency in Jamaica, New York, trapped 40 immigrants. five men and two women died, two were mortally injured, and many more seriously hurt. Most victims were Polish and Russian newcomers who had just arrived. Survivors lost none of their clothing or money.
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United Press
Jamaica
L. J
Abby
Police Hopes Setback in Crippen Case Drug Purchase
London reports police hoped to prove Dr Crippen murdered his wife after records showed he bought five grains of hyoscine shortly before the murder. The unidentified body believed to be Mrs Crippen remains under investigation with analysts rechecking traces of the poison to salvage the evidence.
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London
Dr. Crippen
West End
New Ohio Incorporations Reported in Columbus August
Ohio filings list ten new corporations with varied capitals including Superior Farm Co at 10000, Toll4iedzionikoski Fish Co at 10000, Harwood Lumber Co at 15000, Cleveland Custom Garment Co at 5000, Clyde Cooperage Co at 100000, Canton Abstract Co at 10900, F W Wakefield Brass Co at 100000, Trumbull County Abstract Co at 10000, Hosier Overland Sales Co at 40000, Apico Sales Co at 50000, and Barkeen Metal Produce Co increasing stock from 12500 to 25000.
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Ohio
Columbus
Superior Farm Co
Springfield
C. J. Hicks
Capital
Toll4iedzionikoski Fish Co
Lorain
Lawrence Kisinski
Harwood Lumber Co
Cleveland
J. Harwood
Cleveland Custom Garment Co
EK. R. Unger
Clyde Cooperage
Dayton
Earl G. Hosier
Apico Sales Co
Martin W. Mulhauser
Barkeen Metal Produce Co
Are Not Superstitious Avoid Hoodoo Number
Pennsylvania railroad clerks discuss superstition with stories of engineers and conductors avoiding numbers. An engineer won’t ride Engine No 13 and another won’t drive Train No 12. A conductor avoids a car with 10 cattle. Cashier Park Paxson says he would accept a raise or pay on Friday the thirteenth.
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Pennsylvania Freight House
Park Paxson
F. D. Bowman
The
Pennsylvania
Meyer's Lake
Bowman
Fredericks
Great Lakes Map Pamphlet for Summer Travel Routes
The D. and C Line offers a free pamphlet with the largest Great Lakes map showing routes to summering spots. Send two cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Detroit Times News for the pamphlet.
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D. & C. Line
Detriot
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Detroit
Mich
J. W. Smith Offers Repair and Sales of New Machines
J W Smith advertises repair services and sales of new machines, inviting customers to compare prices and options. The notice emphasizes reliable workmanship and after sale support.
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Ching
Na Tung
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Boxer
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Hennessy
Martin Schwenk
Jeff.Johnson
Elite
ODEON
Moving Pictures
Majestic Theater
Tures
Meyers Lake
King
Long Island
Crippen Fair
Times-News
J. WW. Smith
Sewing Machine Man
Eighth St
Hugs Drug Store
the Hug Drug CO
Tuscarawas & Cherry Sts
N. Market St
Canton
Courtland Pharmacy
Landmark
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