Clever British Move Lands Only Moslems in Egypt
London Jan 2 United Press British War Office action in World War I assigned only Muslim soldiers from India to guard Egypt. The rare deployment aimed to curry favor with Egyptian Muslims, while Hindus and other faiths were sent elsewhere. The piece notes Bedouin respect for the Indian cavalry and asserts minimal risk of invasion via routes south or via Sinai, with Suez Canal forces ready to repel any assault. Sven Hedin's front-line book arrives, claiming vast war experience.
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United Press
London
New York
British War Office
India
Egypt
France
East Africa
China
Bengal Lancers
Alexander
Kaiser-i-Hind
Hadji Mohammed William
Berlin
Bikanir
Camel Corps
Desert
Kitchener
Palestine
Suez Canal
Ismalia
Akaba
Sinai Peninsular
Sven Hedin
Dr. Hedin
Bryan to speak at North Carolina social service meeting
Secretary of State Bryan opened a three day North Carolina conference for social service in Raleigh. He was expected to address the gathering and possibly the state legislature. Secretary of the Navy Daniels has also been invited to speak before adjournment.
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Raleigh
N. C
Bryan
North Carolina Conference For Social Service
Navy
Daniels
Pigs Start The Present War Bryan Not Aiming At Senate
Washington january 28. Burton Standish notes that pigs caused the first world war in a joking column linking Serbia Austria and pig shipments and cholera disputes. The piece jokes about women suffrage politics and reports Secretary Bryan not seeking a North Carolina Senate seat while Secretary Daniels is linked to a possible later run.
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Bryan
Senate
Burton K. Standish
United Press
Washington
Edward Gothen
Berlin
Russia
Austria
Servia
Belgrade
Bosnia
Assas
Six Day Bicycle Race To Open In Chicago Stockyards
Chicago reports the first six day bicycle race in twenty years will begin this night at the international amphitheatre in the stockyards. Nearly twenty racers are entered as organizers hope to revive marathon events this winter. Ten laps to the mile on a banked track with seating for 10 000 spectators.
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Chicago
Stockyards
Whitman Hosts New Legislators at Albany Reception
Governor Whitman and Mrs. Whitman host the annual legislative reception in Albany in the executive chamber. Tonight's guests include newly elected legislators and their spouses as part of the formal gathering.
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Albany
N.Y
Refugees in San Antonio Read Six Mexican Newspapers
In San Antonio on January 28, about five thousand Mexican refugees read six daily Spanish newspapers. Three support Carranza, two back Villa, one favors Felix Diaz. The Carranza consulate reports paying nearly $1,000 monthly for telegraphic news, cited by rival papers with footnotes. Refugees oppose US intervention fearing a roll of war that could pull in Europe and Asia. They believe Mexico will find its own solution, even at heavy casualties.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
San Antonino
Republic
Rio Grande
Carranza
Villa
Felix Diaz
Washington
la Prensa
Villista
Madrid
United States
Europe
Asia
Jessie Cope to Face Bribery Charge Today
Chicago January 28 Miss Jessie Cope 84 California girl faces trial before Federal Judge Carpenter for bribery of federal officials in her breach of promise suit against Col Alexander Providence RI millionaire Indictments connect Col Alexander to Mann White Slaves Act She claimed he paid her travel to the East and promised marriage. She offered half of 50000 she expected from him.
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Chicago
Jessie Cope
Col. Alexander
Providence
R. I
Carpenter
Miss Cope
California
Mrs Rockefeller in ill health at Pocantico Castle
Mrs John D Rockefeller, 75, is seriously ill with malignant anemia at Pocantico. Doctors offer little hope for recovery though no immediate danger is described. Noted for domesticity, she remained closely tied to Cleveland, her home city, and her four children.
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New York
Pocantico
John D. Rockefeller
Rockfeller
Rockefeller
Laura Celestia Spelman
Cleveland
H. B. Spelman
Standard Oil Company
Miss Spelman
Mrs. Rockefeller
Piedmont High Beats Westernport 31 to 7 in Key Game
Piedmont High School triumphed over Westernport 31 to 7 and later defeated Piedmont City School 87 to 13 at the K of Parmory Tuesday night. Lineups and referees listed. Lashorn barred for Piedmont High for most goals. Gocke starred for Piedmont City.
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Piedmont
W. Va
Piedmont High School
Westernport
Schoo
K. of Parmory
Peesecens
R. Roberts L. Pi
Wasvace F
B. Roberts Tom
Cease GC Cesses
A. Rodorie PrEe Coset Peewh
Dempy
C. Culberson
Deeever & Weeven
Davie
Gock
Sebenbaesstteens
F. Gilmore
Devon Club Beats Westernport by 68 Pins in Md Meet
Westernport bowling team lost to the Devon Club 68 pins in a Monday night match in Westernport Maryland. Keyes of Westernport had the top score with 370. The piece ends with a joke about a married man and sleep savings.
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Westernport. Md
Westernport
Devon
Keyes
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