Rebel's Mixed Army Fueled by Outlaws in Mexico
Mexico City reports describe Zapata recruiting outlaw and fugitive bands from Morelos and Cuernavaca, arming convicts, and seizing horses. After mismanaged funding, clashes with government forces escalated, with arson, killings, and rail disruptions crippling the capital to Morelos and Guerrero corridors.
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Mexico City
Zapata
Morelos
Cacahuimilpa
Cuernavaca
Senor Madero
Emiliano Zapata
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Zapata Brothers
Zapatists
Guerrero
Seek Pan American Code Delegates Return From Rio
Henry L James and Frederick Van Dyne report the Rio Janeiro conference laid a foundation for a uniform code of international law. Committees will tackle major issues in Montevideo Lima Santiago Rio Buenos Aires and Washington with dates to be announced. A common code may be administered by an international supreme court.
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Washington, D. C
Henry L. James
Frederick van Dyne
United States
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
James
State Department
Montevideo
Lima
Santiago de Chile
Buenos Aires
Washington
Supreme Court
Casco schooner to be remodeled for fishing business
San Francisco reports the Casco schooner will be remodeled to enter the fishing business. The vessel became famous as Robert Louis Stevenson’s ship during his 1888 voyage from San Francisco, inspiring works like The Ebb Tide and The Wrecker and supplying letters for the South Seas collection.
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San Francisco
Robert Louis Stevenson
Romanos
Stevenson
Oceania
South Seas
Clam Picnic Ends With Lost Five Dollar Gold Coin
In Winsted Connecticut Louis Ludden, a clambake party member, dropped a $5 gold piece into a clam barrel while taking matches from his pocket. The barrel was emptied and the coin later surfaced inside a steamed clam, recovered by the owner when portions were served.
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Winsted
Conn
Louis Ludden
Standard Man Seeks Ideal Wife Standards Essay
Reverend G L Morrill in Minneapolis reports a letter from a Janesville physician seeking a "standard" woman to create a home paradise. The match request outlines age 25 to 35, tall height, specific measurements, facial features, and cooking ability, with Dr A P Burns of Janesville named in the envelope.
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Minneapolis
Minn
G. L. Morrill
Janesville
Wis
A. P. Burns
Janesville, Wis
Rah-rah Socks Debate on Candidate Qualifications
A satirical comment mocks voters and candidates as college graduates. It notes strategies to frame their candidate as never having worn a clamshell cap in college.
Leather shortage driven by car growth raises shoe costs worldwide
The New England shoe trade leader says motor car industry creates a leather scarcity, lifting prices 72 percent in four years and predicting a further 20 percent rise in shoe costs globally. The interdependence of rich and poor is highlighted as even remote consumers face higher prices.
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New York
New England
Toronto Globe
Girl Wife Gets Divorce in Trenton Case
Special Master in Chancery Ayers recommends a divorce for Elizabeth Guide of Newark who sued George Guide for desertion. She testified she rejected his “dirty money” of three dollars weekly for support after a three week courtship and quick marriage. He left after claiming a cousin disapproved.
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Trenton
N. J
Ayers
Elizabeth Guide
Newark
George Guide
Guide
Garden of Forum at Rome Displays Ancient Plant Treasures
A Rome garden project revives ancient flora in Ostia and palatine ruins. Commendator Boni curates plants from Roman times including acanthus and sacred white jasmine on Trajan’s porch. White and red roses adorn vestal statues and the basins near the vestal house are now bordered in velvet scarlet. Vettius Agonius Praetextatus is honored with a statue funded by religious authority.
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Gorden
Boni
Trajanus
Senate
Rome
Vettius Agonius Praetextatus
Many Roses in Midsummer Hats
A new hat style features a turban form covered in pale pink and rose chiffon and silk roses with a rose satin edge and ribbon bow. The design is compact and warm in tone, suitable for formal to casual wear, including travel. A second model showcases a large hemp hat with a rose frame, lace crown, and full bloom roses mounted on the underbrim.
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Julia Bottomley
Rte
Port Antonio Banana Trade Dominates Jamaica Exports
The Panama Metropolis notes Jamaica's Port Antonio as the world's leading banana port with 9,000,000 bunches shipped in 1911 mainly to the United States. Rainfall favors production and peak season runs July to September with 18 to 21 ships weekly to U S ports. Of 708 vessels clearances to the U S, 628 were Norwegian, 102 British, 74 American and 9 German, highlighting the small American share.
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New York
Port Antonio
United States
Jamaica
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
Robber yields to finger in Stanley Park arrest
In Vancouver the robber Frank Benedict attempted to ambush George Johnson and Fred Clark with a .38 revolver in Stanley Park. Benedict lowered his weapon and surrendered after Johnson signaled with a finger, allowing arrest by the would be victims.
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Vancouver
B. C
George Johnson
Frank Benedict
Stanley Park
Johnson
Fred Clark
Dress for a Girl Describes Pale Blue Magyar Style Outfit
A pretty blue cotton foulard dress for a girl features a Magyar cut with a skirt matching the bodice and silk yoke in a spot color. Details include tucked triple-set joins, turn-up cuffs, a suede belt through side slits, and a white straw hat with a blue feather. Materials listed: 2 1/2 yards of 40 inch fabric and 1/2 yard silk.
Corded Weaves Set for Autumn Fashion Surge
Fabrics using corded weaves are expected to rise in popularity this autumn. The ribbed materials range from light dress drapery weights to heavier weaves suitable for suits outer wraps and trimmings.
Present for Engaged Girl Aprons Make Practical Gifts
A useful gift for an engaged woman is a housework apron, easy to slip on and keep presentable. Studio aprons with wrist-length sleeves are recommended, choosing patterns and fabrics like pink gingham or black and white stripes. Details include neck trim, embroidery, pearl buttons, and varied banding options.
Fashion notes from the drag race at Auteuil inspire trends
The article highlights narrow fur bands on lingeries and flounces, sheer nets and chiffons as key features at Auteuil. It notes maline scarves worn over gowns as a popular, artistic accent and mentions a new waterproof marine garment for damp shore days.
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Auteuil
Maline
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Ostia
England
Palatine
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