German War Balloons Raise Alarm Across France
The article notes Germany maintains about 25 dirigibles with crews and sheds, alarming France which lags in lighter air craft. It cites France’s few usable airships, weak night facilities, and mixed views on dirigibles, while highlighting progress in heavier‑than‑air aviation and a shift of the service to artillery before a reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
M. M. Lebaudy
Brun
Chalons
Vincennes
A Neighbors War Over a Town Saloon
A stern "good neighbor" Mr. Buddy crusades to shut Frank Liggett's Sunday saloon, triggering neighborhood backlash. His efforts spark police scrutiny, gossip, and mutual accusations, pushing Buddy toward quitting the fight and vowing to move from the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
Lawton
Gimble
Jimmy
Sammy Liggett
Hetty
Frank Liggett
Moore
Dan Kelly
Gus Rudermeister
Callahan
Mischler
Frank
Mr. Puddy
Mr. Gimble
Ruddy
Liggett
Gorn
Ata
Uncle Joe Cannon Seeks Peace as Tariff Warlinged
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon travels from Kansas City toward Danville after a Kansas speech denouncing guerrillas in politics. He lauds Republican tariff principles, criticizes insurgents and party dissent, and plans rests in Danville then Mackinac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Joe
Kansas
Miller
Campbell
Reeder
Calderhead
Anthony
Congress
Bristow
Eugene Foss
Massachusetts
Bachelors Face Promotion Pause In Government Posts
In Paris officials fear a push for instant compulsory marriage as Prof Lannelongue's birth rate bill nears. Married men may leapfrog bachelors in promotions, upsetting those who sacrificed family plans to advance in administration. A new Liberated from the Military Prison Settlements group seeks funds for humanitarian aims and a plan to lobby the War Minister. The Paris transit system increases control with new tickets and inspectors, unsettling passengers who must show tickets and endure constant interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannelongue
Paris
Farthing Gazette Starts in Moscow With Growing Circulation
The Farthing Gazette, described as the world’s cheapest daily, begins publication in Moscow and claims a sizable early circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farthing Gazette
Existen
Moscow
Man Learns Auto Drove Him to Station Waiting Room
Mr. Rogers awoke flat on his back in a station waiting room after a chaotic ride as Fred restrained a fleeing driver. Fred notes the emergency brake saved the day while Mr. Rogers contemplates selling the dangerous vehicle to fund his daughter Emma or a future marriage.
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Mr. Rogers
Fred
Jie
William A Plunkett Dies at 35 in New York Brokerage Office
William A Plunkett a renowned telegraph operator collapsed and died of heart disease while at work in the Ss B Chapin Co brokerage office in New York. He was 35 and survived by his widow. He had formerly led AP operations in Louisville and managed broker wires in St Louis and Chicago for several years.
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New York
William A. Plunkett
United States
Ss. B. Chapin & Co
Plunkett
Associated Press
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
Crippen Line Expected as Dew Reports Hiding Spot
Inspector Dew of Scotland Yard says he has an accurate line on Crippen and expects to announce the whereabouts soon. Crippen is believed to be hidden in a health resort and police anticipate an arrest by evening. Akron reports Harry G. Boyer surrendered to police, charged with killing George W. Flagg.
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Frank Liggett
Buddy
Commissioner of Police
Frank
Paris
London
Dew
Scotland Yard
H. H. Crippen
Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Akron
Harry G. Boyer
George W. Flagg
Roosevelt to Campaign for Slemp in Ninth Virginia
Bristol Tennessee reports Theodore Roosevelt has consented to speak on behalf of Representative C. B. Slemp Republican of the Ninth Virginia district. The appearance aims to bolster Slemp's bid in the upcoming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
Theodore Roosevelt
C. B. Slemp
Republicam
Virginia
Deaths and Funerals Mrs W L Caldwell
Mrs W L Caldwell of 1356 Woodland avenue died at Ingleside hospital Tuesday afternoon after a short illness. She was the wife of W L Caldwell of the Berger works and she leaves a sister and two brothers.
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W. L. Caldwell
Woodland Avenue
Ingleside Hospital
Berger Works
Funeral services for William Bot torf announced
Funeral services for William Bot torf, who died Monday, will be held from the home of his son in law William Muncaster at 201 North Clar endon avenue at 1 30 o clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will be made in Westlawn cemetery.
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William Bottorf
William Muncaster
North
Clarendon Avenue
Westlawn Cemetery
Local Rail Officials Visit Can For Business
G K Stark traveling freight agent for Missouri Pacific and Vigor for Toledo St Louis and Western and Chicago and Alton visited Can on Tuesday and Wednesday to solicit business. Pennsylvania Railroad workers receive quarterly bulletin announcing amendments to disability benefits. Theft charges filed against John Ehru for bed clothing theft from Ciabor’s rooming house with arraignment set for Thursday. John Nicalom drops petit larceny charge against Trion Bartog and instead accuses him of attempting to jump a board bill.
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G. K. Stark
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Pittsburg
Vigor
Toledo
St. Louis & Western
Chiccago & Alton Railroads
Pennsylvania Raile Road
Pitta
Agay John Ehru
Ciabor
Curious Condensations Sweden and Spain Have Few Alien Residents
Sweden and Spain report the lowest counts of alien residents among European nations. The observation appears in summaries comparing immigrant populations across countries, highlighting smaller foreign resident communities in these nations compared with others.
Hair and Hound Figures From 1909 Census Moment
A quirky line notes a rule about aging hair vs women and a city dog catching tally for 1909. Londog dog catchers caught 44 500 and dispatched 21 253 in that year.
Coal Mines Said to Hold World Supply for a Thousand Years
An estimate claims the coal mines already developed contain enough coal to supply the world for a thousand years. The assertion suggests vast underground resources and potential impact on energy strategy.
Visiting Cards of Korean Natives Measured at Twelve Inches Square
The article notes that Korean natives carry visiting cards about twelve inches square and that these cards are shown when needed.
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Korea
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Thesien Rs
United Press
Illinois
Joe’ Cannon
Danville
Nee
Mackinac
Times-News
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Sweden
Spain
Tim
Imiles
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N. Walnut St
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Business College
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North Market
Ohio
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Akron-Actual
Bell
Hamilton Bldg
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