World Briefs Round Up Major Happenings Across Globe
A sweeping roundup notes Franklin K Lane warns express firms of prosecution over tolls and law violations at Washington hearing. Congress discusses a third term restraint while Borah backs a children’s bureau. tariff board moves to end Taft tour. A Canadian witness faces perjury claims, and plans for a transatlantic flight surface as measures shift. The Underwood tariff bill passes lowering steel duties, while soil survey funding lags due to non-cooperation from several states.
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Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commercce Commission
Washington
Greenwich wealth tops 35 million as city import exhibits growth
1912 domestic assessment rolls for Greenwich Connecticut show taxable property at 35 million dollars, up 9 million from 1911 and 325 million higher than a decade ago, with fifty eight millionaires on the tax list.
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Greenwich
Conn
America
Unclear Fragmented Political Tidbits From Historic News
Disjointed notices recount proclamations in Juarez El Paso requests for protection from Taft. Abdication papal and Chinese throne, Manchu troops vengeance, British royal death, Portugal martial law Lisbon, Carvalhal command, and a pensioned widow linked to the Hope diamond.
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Juarez Barrison
el Paso
Taft
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexican Republic
Peking
Lisbon
Portugal
Carvalhal
Demands for Alaska Land Rules and Public Lands Reforms
President urges congress to modify reclamation act rules for Alaskan lands, favoring five years cultivation and three years occupation, and to lease mineral lands. He backs a government trunk line railroad in Alaska, broader public domain classification, and water-power site control by federal authority. He also calls for international talks on rising living costs and reforms to Misbranding laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Australia
New Zealand
Nova Scotia
United States
Commission On Industrial Relations
Ireland
Delicate Criticism in a Fifth Avenue Mansion Room
A New York social figure known for taste and knowledge visits the wife of a multimillionaire who has just built a costly Fifth Avenue mansion. She tours the Louis Quatorze room and, after opening the door, asks, "What makes you think so?" signaling a pointed remark on decorative pretensions.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Louis Quatorze
Leap Year Proposal Echoes Upon Family Grounds
In a playful exchange, a woman asks Gaved to marry her during leap year. The young man hesitates then grins, saying the proposal must first be approved by his mother, highlighting a humorous, family centered moment.
Reply In Kind Leap Year Proposal Dares Bold Reply
A playful line quotes a leap year proposal from a charming girl and a witty response. The speaker jokes about jumping at the chance, signaling lighthearted flirtation and social banter. The exchange hints at dating norms and humor in courting moments.
Four SLAIN Family Murder and Suicide in Wisconsin Farmhouse
Appleton Wisconsin reports a grim farmhouse tragedy with four dead: Lewis Mallahn aged sixty six shot in the head, William Mallahn twenty one, Dera Mallahn sixteen, and John Mallahn eight. Neighbors and district officials suspect William killed his father and siblings before taking his own life. The discovery followed a school return by young George Mallahn, with Howard and Walter aiding. The scene included a barn and smoke house finding, while MrsMailahn is noted as deceased years earlier. The motive cited is family disputes and alleged grievances feeding the killings.
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Appleton
Wis
Lewis Mailabn
Binghamton
Lewis Mailahn
William Mailahn
Dera Mailahn
John Mailahn
George Mailain
Walter
Howard
Lewin Mallaha
John
William
William Mallaba
William Mallaha
Vessel Sinks After Collision With British Gunboat
Portsmouth reports a submarine named Ag was rammed during diving and torpedo exercises by the British gunboat Hazard. Ten sailors and four lieutenants drowned as the submarine sank quickly. Hazard tried to rescue with boats and life buoys, but no one surfaced.
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Portsmouth
England
Hazard
Vesel
PLAN THIRTY SECRET BILLS INDICTMENTS IN DYNAMITE PLOT
Federal grand jury investigations into the dynamite conspiracy widen as plans for thirty indictments emerge. Authorities led by U S Attorney Charles W Miller aim to reveal those tied to explosions across the nation, including the Los Angeles Times blast, with secrecy on who is named until arrests occur.
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Indianapolis
United States
Charles W. Miller
R. Anderson
John J. Mcnamara
James B. McNamara
Ortley
McManigal
Disease Forces Amputation of Boy in Davenport
Davenport surgeons amputated the left foot of Nevin Morrison son of Bishop T. W. Morrison of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa after he suffered from the Rainnudy disease a rare and mysterious ailment causing blood circulation to fail and resulting in gangrene.
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Davenport
Nevin Morrison
T. W. Morrison
Episcopal Diocese of
Iowa
General Trowbridge Dead in Detroit Michigan
Luther Trowbridge, a prominent Michigan military and political figure, died here at age seventy five. The longtime resident and well known public character leaves a legacy in state affairs and local leadership.
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Trowbridge
Tetrolt
Michi
Luther
Michigan
Reed
Veiled voices recall a harsh hotel exchange
A fragment recalls a heated hotel exchange where a valet was discharged and criticized with blunt language. The speakers lament the rude tone, describing it as ugly and inappropriate.
Real Woman-Hater in Ancient Wills by Virgil M Harris
A witty ancestral echo from Virgil M Harris in Ancient Curlos and Famous Wills portrays a rich old bachelor who resisted marriage. He requests burial with no women nearby or, failing that, to bury him between three slaves with the two unoccupied.
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Virgil M. Harris
Heathen Be Quote Sparks Quiet Religious Quarrel
Father Bernard Vaughan criticizes a heated religious dispute noting the tendency of such arguments to resemble a quarrel over matters of faith. A child in Sunday school defines heathen as those who do not quarrel over religion, highlighting the humorous take on religious contention.
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Bernard Vaughan
Jenny
Grand to Live And the Last Laugh Is Always the Beat
A health letter extols Postum as a coffee alternative. An 38 year old woman recounts coffee-caused illness, then reports stronger health, clearer brain, steadier nerves, and renewed interest after switching to Postum. The testimonial ends with a Postum Co. endorsement and reference to The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a reason.
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Tanawer
Postum
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
Uttle
Wellville
Eter
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Blayden
Texas
Borah
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States Senate
Charles McGowan
C. F. Wiehe
Lorimer
William J. Burns
McNamara
Akron (D
Commetrce
Tariff Board
John E. Sloane
Stimson
Navy
Meyer
Atlantic
Glace Bay
Cape Breton
Trish
Milton Whitney
Bureau of Solls
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Bureau
Joseph Cotton
Smith Cotton
Joseph Sanchez
Illinois Central
McComb City
Miss
Niles
United Ales Steel Corporation
I Ts
United States District Court
Trenton
N. J
St. Joseph's Academy
Gbingharmpton
N. Y
Andrew McConnell
Human Electricity Cult
Marion Daniel McConnell
Occain Grove
Baldel
Milwaukee
Franz Hachweller
Ichoel
Cincinnati
Harry Bush
Cincinnati Trust Company
George B. Cox
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
International Paper Company
Lewiston
Emerson Brantinegan Company
Rockford, Il
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Lincoln, Neb
Willam J. Bryan
Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
Joseph J. Ettor
Lawrence
Mass
Anna Lopizo
Wickliffe
Bird’s Point
Cali
Hudson
Storm King
Gaynor
Bathtub Trust
Detroit
Indiana Independent Telephone Association
Indianapolis Independent System
The
Bell Company
Carlos Ryan
John D. Ryan
H. H. Rogers
Amalgamated Copper Company
Central Park
Mary Lord
Lander
Tifa
George V
Great Britain
Agsuan
Pleuropneumonia
Ofoletoy
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Edward McLean
Thomas F. Walsh
Tow
Hope
McLeungs
Commission On Cost of Living
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Arizona
Mexico
Colorado
Boy
William Mallahn
Indiana
Dairy Association CO
MFRS
Lyndonville, Vt
U.S. A
Carter
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