Governor Signs Greenland Liquor License Law in Ohio
Ohio Governor Cox signed the Greenland liquor license bill, limiting saloons to one per 500 residents. The law becomes effective August 1 unless a referendum stops it. Wet and dry factions vow retaliation with broader prohibition or repeal efforts.
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Is Up to the People To Cut Army Expenses
A Peace Congress paper argues against expanding naval forces citing high costs to average American families. W P Rogers notes that a single 13 inch gun shot costs more than a year's income for many households. He warns that building dreadnoughts burdens citizens and questions sinking the Indiana as a target.
California Alien Land Law Debate and Bryan Farewell
The alien land ownership bill moves toward becoming law after Senate and Assembly action, awaiting the Governor’s signature. Secretary Bryan bids farewell at a Sacramento conference urging a two year limit or adjusted wording to ease diplomatic tensions and possible lawsuits.
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Grit Wins Job for Mississippi Man in Senate Building
After a six week hike from Mississippi a former Negro servant of Senator Vardaman, William Gregory, limped into Washington and was hired as a porter in the Senate office building. Vardaman praised his grit and said Gregory will set an example for his race. The senator noted Gregory would not take a seat in a street car when a woman stood.
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Pie Price Sparks Senate Upset Over Dessert Cost
Washington May 3 Insurgency in the Senate centers on pie price at the Senate restaurant The dining hall was reorganized with Democratic economy and most dishes cut but pie per slice remains 10 cents A New England senator decries the price calling pie essential and says it must fall The restaurant management was recently changed amid long standing feeding problems
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Vicissitudes of an Artist Model in New York
Laurine Rasmussen known as the slashing head girl and Fisher model discusses model life for great artists. She stresses discipline, patience, and pose control. Rasmussen jokes about beauty habits and her views on women, fashion, and society amid a suffrage demonstration.
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Cincinnatians Eat Charity Potatoes Sent to Dayton
New York May 3 Elated after defeating her husband in court Mrs Rachelle N Ducas told our correspondent she wore a simple tailor made gown and modest hat while in court claiming she did not intend to advertise her ankles despite the court reprimand for a display of silk hosiery.
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Death of Countess Stirs London Social Set
Special Cable reports in London that the Countess of Cottenham wife of the Earl of Cottenham was found dead with a bullet wound at Elvendon Priory Goring on Thames Oxfordshire The inquest heard the Earl had been away with his three sons and found his wife missing near a tree stump indicating possible murder or self inflicted death.
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Earl’s gun caused Countess death in accidental discharge
The Earl testified the body was the gun she used while out shooting. He said the gun discharged and indications showed the Countess stumbled and the bullet pierced the heart. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by accidental discharge.
Chicago Women Train as Lifesavers at Resorts
Chicago reports that fashionable beaches will be staffed by trained women lifesavers this season. Women at the Woman's Athletic Club are enrolling in lifesaving classes and will be officially usable at summer resorts without drawing wages, aiding hotel advertising and guest safety.
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Indian Princess Breaks Off Baroda Cooch Behar Match
Princess Indira daughter of the Gaekwar of Baroda cancels her Calcutta wedding to Prince Jitendra of Cooch Behar. Reports suggest caste concerns and growing influence of English and American customs in her life. The Gaekwar family is noted for wealth and Harvard ties.
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Potatoes Sold Under Charity Banner Stir Dayton Controversy
A Cincinnati grocery firm advertised low price sacks of potatoes meant for Dayton flood victims, but many readers suspect the charity is being used for profit. Investigators note the sacks contained notes praising distant western relief while the seller cut prices, raising questions about the motive and distribution.
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