Prison Reformer Thrives On Fate of Convicts
Auburn Oct. 1 Thomas Mott Osborne chairman of the state prison reform commission began his self imposed inmate stay at Auburn prison to study conditions. He completed the first night in a cell and faced the diet. He labored in a basket factory and hauled coal while learning basket weaving. He is not allowed to receive mail at the prison.
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Thomas Mott Osthorne
Auburn
N. Y
N.Y
Thomas Mott Osborne
State Commission For Prison Reform
Osborne
Tim
Tammany Hall
New Painless Dentistry Method Promises No Pain
Dr Poole offers a nitrous oxide and oxygen gas system that renders patients insensible to pain during dental work. Advertises painless examinations and low costs at fifth and central ave, with claims of quick relief from toothaches and emphasis on teeth for better chewing and digestion.
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Poole
Chicago park plan halted by War Department decision
Secretary Garrison denied unrestricted permits for waterfront occupancy. Brigadier General Bixby urged restraint to protect commercial development. Public hearing option offered. Proposed actions from Randolph to Twelfth street and 95th to 102nd street were denied pending Congress action and possible conditions for limited open access.
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Washington
Chicago
Garrison
War Department
Bixby
Chicago Park Commissioners
General Bixby
Department
Congress
95Th Street
1024
Calumet Park
Shore ‘Hine
Indiana-Ilinois State Line
Randolph Street
Twelfth Street
Grant Park
Ten Year Teacher May Take Year Abroad Leave
After a decade of service in Schenectady New York a teacher may obtain a year long leave of absence for study or travel abroad. The option provides one third of salary during the leave.
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Schenectady, N. YY
Millions in Imports to Hit Market Under Tariff Measure
New York on October 1 reports a practical demonstration of tariff effects under President Wilson. Large quantities of foreign goods already imported will be dumped on the market in New York and other cities. Journal of Commerce figures show bonded goods in New York valued at vast sums, led by linens hats silk dress sugar and related wares.
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Wilson
The
Journal of Commerce
New York
Insat Ees
Gardner Plans 10 Wage A Hot Battle In Massachusetts
Boston reports Congressman Augustus P. Gardner Republican nominee for Governor plans a vigorous campaign against opponents David J. Walsh Democrat and Charles E. Bird Progressive. The gubernatorial battle in Massachusetts arouses broad outside interest.
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Gardner
Massachusetts
Boston
Augustus P. Gardner
David J. Walsh
Charles 8. Bird
Deserted wife cited in court scene raises juror expectations
A fragment notes that speculation replaces action. It suggests a jury may be swayed by a witness the court could deem unreliable, while the speaker argues people should do what they know. The line implies social judgment and courtroom dynamics.
Made Men Look Foolish
An attractive young woman boarded a northbound Broadway express at Brooklyn Bridge station during rush hour. She unfolded a camp stool, sat and read while a dozen men rose, then declined seats with a polite smile, leaving them looking foolish.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Gossip on Mrs Womibat and Canary Quiet
A brief, humorous exchange shows Mrs Womibat talking constantly about her ridiculous poodie while another person longs to hear about a canary. The dialogue highlights contrast between social desire to share and to listen.
Turtle eight centuries old nets big Fulton market sale
A 1600 pound turtle, alive for about eight centuries, was found on Sand Harbor Fire Island and rescued after two hours by Captain BR Tupper and crew of the Schooner Gleangr. It sold at Fulton Market for 160 dollars. The shell suggests an age around 100 years.
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Fire Island
BR. O Tupper
Fulton Market
Senator Lodge Resting Well After Gastric Ulcer Operation
Reports from Nahant Massachusetts say Senator Henry Cabot Lodge remains quiet and restful after surgery to remove a gastric ulcer. Doctors consider his condition satisfactory, with a slow recovery expected over six to eight weeks. More than 300 messages have arrived from friends, including Senator John W Kern.
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Nahant
Mass
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Benator Lodge
John W. Kern
Indiana
Senate
Illinois Vice Probe to Be Resumed
Chicago oct 1 private subscriptions enable the resumption of the senate vice committee investigation chairman Lieutenant Governor Barratt O Hara announced the panel had halted after a 10000 special appropriation dwindled. State Senator Edmond Beall tops the list with 1000 while O Hara contributed. A report on investigations to date due in about two weeks will claim wage gains for 100000 girls in seven states and actions toward better working conditions in 34 states.
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Chicago
Senate
Barratt O'Hara
Edmond Beall
O'Haran
Another Royal Betrothal in European Royal Circles
Berlin reports Princess Olga third daughter of the Duke of Cumberland is engaged to wed Prince Moritz of Schaumburg Lippe. Olga is sister to Prince Ernst who wed Princess Victoria Luise daughter of Emperor William. The Vienna announcement counters earlier plans by Countess Anne of Hesse to unify Guelph and Hohenzollern interests.
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Berlin
Olga
Duke of Cumberland
Moritz of
Schaumburg-Lippe
Vienna
Ernst
Victoria Luise
William
Anne of Hesse
Guelphs
Hohenzollerns
Jhe
Adelbert
Olga of
Cumberland
Wien
Above Average Tobacco Crop Promised in Ohio
Dayton Ohio reports a heavy frost ten days earlier caused losses but officials estimate the tobacco yield will meet average levels or exceed them. An average of about 400 pounds per acre is expected from roughly 5,000 acres, totaling around 4 000 000 pounds with higher quality noted.
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Dayton, O
Tammany Hall May Change Leaders Amid Mayor Race Tussle
In New York Tammany Hall faces leadership shifts as Fourteenth Street faction led by Thomas F. McAvoy and Big Tim Foley challenges Sullivan's regime. Edward B. McCall backed Justice Seabury for Court of Appeals promotion, fueling intra-party rivalries while Mayor Kline plans to lift all night licenses with careful scrutiny. A major wager—$2,000 against $1,400—favours McCall in the mayoral contest.
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Sulser
Bulzer
Tammany Hall
Boas
Murphy
Fourteenth Street
Sullivan
Thomas F. McAvoy
Tim” Foley
Supreme Justice
Barmue Seabury
Court of Appeals
Justice Seabury
Edward B. McCall
Tammany
McAvoy
McCall
Fred Schum
Vessel Shortage Feared Amid Japans Rising Trade
San Francisco report cites Y Nagashima Mitsui Co manager from the Orient predicting a transpacific vessel shortage as U S Japan trade accelerates. He notes Japan will soon be the world’s top cotton buyer with shipments rising from 370000 to 406000 bales this year and forecasts abundant coal imports to avert a Pacific coast coal famine this winter.
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San Francisco
United States
Japan
Y. Nagashima
Mitsu! Co
Orient
Pacific
Chicago A City of Night
Chicago felt like a city of night as rain clouds darkened the forenoon. Businesses halted where operations were not night equipped and the weather bureau noted the smoke curtain over the skyline.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
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