Opposition to pugilism halting Jeffries Johnson fight debated
New York reports growing opposition to the Jeffries Johnson bout as calls for action swell over six to eight weeks. Pressure rises after the San Francisco incident that led to a death. Promoters acknowledge California governor pressure may stop the prize fight, shifting venues and rematch details. Abe Attell and Frank Driveott slated for a 45 round match at Golton, weight set at 126 pounds.
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California
Jeffries Johnson
New York
Puginat McCarthy
San Francisco
Richard
Gleason
Illa
Jeffrson
Johnson
Colfroth
Abnt
Jém Driveott
Abe Attell
Golton
Frieco
Suit Against Hall Caine Over Unwritten Law Play
London May 6 Hall Caine testified in a $25,000 suit against theater manager Wimby Leveaux claiming failure to supply a play tentatively titled The Unwritten Law. Caine said The Unwritten Law was written 15 years ago as a story and later dramatized by his secretary, with the manuscript never published. He noted the manuscript was given to his secretary who then prepared the dramatization under his guidance. Richard A McCurdy in poor health Morristown N J May 5 Richard de McCurdy attended by his physician was brought to St Peters church for a funeral service due to ill health he could not accompany the procession.
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Manger
London
T Hall Caine
Wimby Leveaux
Theatron
Gime
America
Europa
Hlanon Derwent
Caine
Neta
Richard A. McCurdy
Morriatown
Richard de McCurdy
St. Peter's
Taft Urges Fair Courts and Equal Rights in St Louis Speech
President Taft denounced class stirring and urged equal justice for all as he defended a court system that promptly decides cases. He praised constitutional framers, warned against wealth and corporate influence, and called for judges to be independent within constitutional limits. He spoke at the Southern hotel and attended baseball games before continuing to Washington.
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St Loui
Patt
Talt
Kovernment
Supreme Court
Courk
Courk Wan
Justin
Taft
Gama
St. Louie
Be Loulk Clu
Incheon
St. Louis
Washington
Newspaper Men Gelzed by Albanians in Vienna
A dispatch from Vienna reports Albanian forces captured and assaulted newspaper men amid reports the war in Albania was nearing a turning point. The men were seized near an unnamed frontier town, with injuries and limited details available. Strong entities include Vienna and Albanian forces.
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Vienna
Berviin
Uikub
Illitbar
Albania
Atbaniany
Katchanik
Rockefeller Asks For Facts On City Exchange Houses
New York May 6 Information from Marty Levinson points to a system of exchange houses where women are transported to disorderly venues nationwide. Levinson pleaded guilty to placing Ida Greenberg and Quanto Ehrlick with George A. Miller, the district attorney's agent, as grand jury probes into a white slave ring expand.
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Marty Levinson
Kent
Country
New York
Whitman
Garry Levinson
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Levinson
Taeaway
Ida Greenberg
Quanto Ehrlick
George A. Miller
Richard Carper
Tom Man
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Uigt
Rockertotler
Heasen
Amy
Woman shot by husband and her father in Youngstown tragedy
Walter Rogers, 26, shot his wife Ethel and her father Edwin Cruiltyter then killed himself on a porch in Youngstown after returning to his wife a year after their marriage. Cruiltyter wounded, Rogers died later. wife survived with serious injuries. Authorities say Rogers left a year ago without warning, tried to take his wife back, and had no prior quarrel with her. The couple’s twin daughters were affected by the events. the family is longtime residents of the East End.
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Youngstown
Walter Rogers
Ethel
Edwin A. Cruilyter
Rogers
Crullyter
Bolnse
Itomere
Crottyt
Ut Ah Nor Centar Street
Tie
Tn bin Sho
Roogara
Boeke
Bogers
Munlyter
Trieery
Hike
Cruyter
Crochyter
Curse
Hor
Babion
Roars
Alty
Youngatown Sheet and Tube Company
Poland
Aye Nnd
Ter
Micha Crottyter
Mra
Roger
Miolder
Mast End
Two Killed and Thirteen Injured in Philadelphia Fire
A blast and blaze destroyed the M. L. Shoe Maker & Co fertilizer and oil plant at Venango Street near the Delaware, killing Lloyd Wilson and another worker and injuring thirteen others. The body of one victim was found in the ruin and identified by clothing. others were hospitalized with severe injuries. Fire officials and investigators recovered remains and determined ignition followed an explosion after the fire started over an hour earlier.
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Philadelphia
M. L. Shoemaker & Co
United
Venango Street
Delaware River
Moana
Lloyd Wilson
Lega
Rms
Gal
Carney Birna-Die
Jb Bpisconal Hospital
Statue? Canal construction note from a historical source
Fragmentary text notes construction activity for a canal project identified as Marchentor whip canal. It mentions excavating ground at a site described as S1,000AN) ¢ de yardn, suggesting a yardage measure and an ongoing effort to clear earth for the canal.
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Marchentor Whip
First National Bank of Warren Penn a Oldest Bank in Warren
The First National Bank of Warren in Pennsylvania markets itself as the oldest bank in Warren County, highlighting its long history and established presence in the local financial landscape.
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First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
Prince Tsaitaqin New York Fails to Attend Timeheon Event
Prince Tsai Tao, visiting New York since leaving Peking six weeks ago, could not attend the Timeheon event staged by the Chinese Merchants Association. Reportedly pursued by secret worry, he remained under watch at the Toredo restaurant and then toured the city with Chinese delegations passing through the Turedo hotel. Japanese papers report an assassination attempt on the Chinese prince regent in Peking on April 2, with two attendants killed and others wounded. 14 suspects were arrested. The regent allegedly warned Tsai Tao to exercise caution amid a European tour possibility.
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New York
Aga
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Pekin
Bia
Price
China
Nat Tao
Errdeng
Tokio
I Io
Tsai ‘Tao
Tokilo
Sai ‘Tho
Prince ‘Taal Tao
Mob Burns Negro Churches After Lynch Plot Foiled
In Grays Georgia a 200 strong white mob stormed a jail at 2 a m seeking to lynch four black men arrested for alleged assault on Mrs. B M Sams. Fearing a flare of violence the sheriff moved the four to Macon. Angered by the escape the mob burned four negro churches several lodge rooms and a schoolhouse and set fire to the home of the four suspects. Governor Brown was notified to protect the prisoners.
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Grays
Ampleton
M. Sams
Macon
Jones County
Sarma
Urown
Reject Income Tax Amendment
Providence April 40 The state senate unanimously disapproved of the income tax amendment to the federal constitution.
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Providence
Senam
Question From A Grandfather On A Wife Selection
A household quip asks an uncle who must choose a wife for his nephew. The nephew affirms the potential wife can make matew, while noting a flaw that she always pits him. The exchange is set in a humorous family tone.
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Warren National Bank
Hall Caine
Equal Rights
Rockefeller
St. Faull
Waller Rogers
Oil City Trust Co
Oil City, Pa
CG. W. Jamieson
T. Conarro
F. K. Russell
R. H. Wingrar
Teller
Prince Tsaitaqin
Europe
Prince ‘Ral
Plam
C. H. Henderson Piano Company
North Center Street
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