Ancient Handcuffs From Greek To Eastern Europe
In Virgil Protera is bound by Aristaeus. Greeks found chariots full of handcuffs among Carthaginian spoils. The article traces handcuff history from ancient Egypt and Anglo Saxon terms to medieval devices like the flexible cuff and figures. It describes the Swister and whipcord methods, plus a London constable removing prisoner buttons to prevent flight. It notes primitive V shaped cuffs in Eastern Europe.
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New York
Aristaeus
London Globe
Eables
London
Europe
Banker Morse and His Prison Home in Albany NY
Public interest in Banker Morse, jailed in Albany for financial wrecking banks, rises as friends press for pardon. Reports say Taft might grant release. Morse has been a model convict with prison comforts noted, while his supporters push for parole or pardon amid ongoing consideration.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Taft B
Danker
Gatlin Treatment Claims Quick Cure for Alcoholism
An ad touts the Gatlin treatment as a universal cure for drink habit claiming a three day cure with no injections or drugs. It cites large use, legal contracts guaranteeing no cost if unsuccessful, and endorsement by ten thousand cured individuals.
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Cleveland Library
Den
Next Meeting at Powell In Big Horn Basin Association
Powell March 25. The Big Horn Basin Progress association plans the next meeting to be held in June. The group includes nearly all Basin residents united to develop its rich natural resources and attracts many citizens from multiple towns for constructive regional progress.
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Powell
Mar
Big Horn Basin
Wheatland Sees Move for National Guard Maneuvers
Wheatland prepares for Wyoming National Guard maneuvers with three candidates for the site and local militia leaders Captain Moffat and Lieutenant Highton gaining favorable recognition from Adjutant General C Barkwell. The town identifies needed transport tools to move equipment from the railroad to the camp site.
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Wheatland
Wyoming National Guard
Moffat
Hunton
C. Barkwell
Woman Suffrage Movement Grows Across States
The article outlines rising support for women's suffrage in the United States, noting five states already granting full voting rights and campaigns in Kansas, California, Ohio, and other states. It highlights leaders Carrie Chapman Catt, Miaima Smith De Voe, and Cornelia Templeton Jewett, with upcoming meetings in New York and international ties through the International Woman's Suffrage Alliance.
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Charles N. Lu Fe
Father Vaughan
London
Washington
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Teh
Kansas
California
Rola
Sunflower
Ohio
Virginia
Union
Strog
New York
Empire State
Couro
New York City
Niman
Toeaith
Cane
Ehoe
Adidress
James H. Hawley
Waho
John F. Shafroth
J. M. Carey
William Spry
Utah
Marion E. Hay
James H. Drudy
Ebaiy
International Woman's Suffrage Alliance
Stockholm
Mra
Carrie Chapman Catt
Caus
Miamma Smith de Voe
National Council of Women Voters
Cornelia Templeton Jewett
Whole Camping Outfit Carried In One Car
Dr and Mrs H C Newson of Chicago build a four cylinder Franklin touring car converted for camping. The vehicle carries a bed meals and cooking gear for a 3000 mile outdoor trip with sleeping berths and a pneumatic mattress. They plan a leisurely route through Pennsylvania New York Boston and back via Syracuse and Buffalo.
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Mra. H.C. Newson
Chicago
Mrs. Newton
Franklin
Ordinfairy
Dr. Newton
Newton
Conaleta
Doumal Dent
Carmoad Gi Bithe To Arrive Duty W During
W Dinneen proprietor of ue Butok Age God state agent for the Wutomobiles will receive a arrival notice.
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W . Dinneen
Ue Butok
Wutomobiles
New York Begins Study of Drunkards in Pacific Place
New York City officials George McAneny and George Cromwell plan to enforce a law to curb drinking along Pacific Place a historic alley between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The project aims to wean tipplers as modern development swallows the old Tenderloin landmark. No definite program yet, as the two borough leaders ponder a policy.
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New York
Mar
Gotham
Pacific Place
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Twentyninth Street
Pacific
George” McAneny
George” Cromwell
Belimate
Garage display and repair hub for trans continental tourists
Mr Dinneen reports repair work booming at the Cheyenne garage. The shop houses a wide range of fork and automobile accessories and serves as the headquarters for trans continental tourists passing through Cheyenne.
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Dinneen
Cheyenne
Schaefer Bakery Building Damaged In Fire Scuffle
A two story brick bakery building on West Seventeenth street occupied by John Schaefer was damaged yesterday after a dispute with Isaac Schwarty and Schaefer’s children over a claimed $2,500 payment.
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West Seventeenth Street
John Schaefer
Isaac Schwarty
Rawlins Leads Wyoming With Direct Primary Nominations
Rawlins becomes the first Wyoming city to nominate candidates under the direct primary law. At the Democratic primaries C. W. organ was nominated for mayor and Dante Winelman for alderman.
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Rawlins
Mar
Rawline
Wyoming
C. W. Organ
Dante Wiinelman
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