World events sweep of Wilson era policies and trials
The item details a Wilson administration push for a white ribbon era with abstinence at events, cabinet and diplomatic shifts, and a flurry of legal and political actions across the globe. It notes nominations, reappointments, and Senate confirmations, plus crimes, trials, and notable incidents in multiple U.S. states and abroad. Many named figures and places are cited, including Washington, D.C., Indiana, Texas, Canada, and Lake Erie dives. The report blends political, legal, and social developments with destructive incidents and historic restorations.
Balkan War Moves and Surrenders Dominant in News
Greek authorities report 78,450 Turkish prisoners including Janina capitulation forces and 30,000 surrounded at isolated posts. Turkish cruiser Hamidieh sinks three Greek transports with Servian troops near Hagian Ores. Janina fortress, key to Epirus, with 92,000 troops, surrenders after two days of bombardment. Other items: Berlin marks centennial wars maneuvers. Sonora rebellion deaths. Calvados tragedy in Marmora. Dowager Queen Alexandra milestone. Managua Marine deaths. Hungarian women's suffrage reform passes lower house.
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Janina
Vations Places
Hamidieh
Scutar
Hagian Ores
Aegean Sea
Epirus
Suffragette Attacks Spur Royal Guarded London Parley
King George and Queen Mary faced five suffragette attempts to reach the royal procession in Whitehall, with police arresting the attackers as crowds surged. Militants also set fire to Saunderton and Croxley Green railway stations and burned a bowling pavilion at Heaton Park. Parliament heightened security, with Yeomen of the Guard and police conducting strict vault checks before the opening ceremony.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Westminster
Whitehall
Marlborough House
Saunderton
Great Western Railway
Croxley Green
London & Northwestern
Heaton Park
Newcastle
House of Commons
House of Lords
Guy Fawkes
Tower of London
King George
Plot on Turk Cabinet in Constantinople Revealed
A military coup d etat is being prepared against the current cabinet in Constantinople and is expected to occur within the next fifteen days.
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Constantinople
Morgan Leaves for Naples from Alexandria
J Pierpont Morgan departs from Alexandria for Naples scheduled with a voyage path through Naples, Cairo and Egypt, marking a notable international departure on March 11.
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PB. Morgan
Naples
Cairo
Egypt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Alexandria
Congressional Doings Highlights Senate Noms and Swearing In
In Washington on March 11 Republicans renominated Senate officers from the prior session. John H. Marble of California was confirmed as interstate commerce commissioner, and Joe T. Robinson was sworn in as Arkansas senator to replace the late Jeff Davis. Nominations sent to the Senate included Daniel Hoper for first assistant postmaster general, Alexander M. Dockery for third assistant postmaster general, James J. Blackslea for fourth assistant postmaster general, Peter J. Hamilton for U.S. judge in Porto Rico, and Dr. Charles P. Nell for commissioner of labor statistics. The Senate sub-committee continued hearings on Washington police conduct during the March 3 suffrage parade, while the House Ways and Means Committee pressed tariff revisions.
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Washington
Senate
John H. Marble
California
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Jeff Davis
Daniel ©. Hoper
South Carolna
Alexander, M. Dockery
Migsouri
James J. Blackslea
Pennsylvania
Peter, J. Hamilton
Alabama
United States
District of
Porto Rico
Charles P. Nell
District of Columbia
House
Ways and Means
Baking Powder King Sued Over Wife and Daughter Aid
In Los Angeles on March 11, a new trial motion argues a $5,000 monthly alimony from New York baking powder magnate Robert B. Davis. Attorneys recount Davis as bereft of reason, following a sensational witness stand tale after fleeing New York and seeking divorce in California three years ago.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Robert B. Davis
New York
Conroy
Davis
Delphin M. Delmas
Delmas
California
Kohler Trial Opens Over Visits to Mrs Shearer Home
Cleveland March 11 witnesses described alleged visits by Chief of Police Fred Kohler to Mrs May Shearer home while her husband Samuel D Shearer was absent. Kohler faces charges of gross immorality conduct unbecoming a gentleman and an officer and conduct subversive to good order in the department. A guilty finding could lead to removal. Shearer recently obtained a divorce.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
May Shearer
Samuel D. Shearer
Kohler
Civil Service Commission
Shearer
Friedmann Heads to Canada for New Vaccine Clinic
New York reports that Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann departs for eastern Canada while making major announcements. He will begin injections of his turtle germ vaccine on Friday and will treat all comers at Mount Sinai hospital, the clinic held Sunday under United States government auspices.
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New York
Friedrich Franz Friedmann
Canada
Berlin
Mrs Shinn Granted Divorce and Alimony in New York
Florence Scoville Shinn, noted for Mrs Wiggs and Lovey Mary illustrations, was granted a divorce from Everett Shinn on statutory grounds by a New York Supreme Court decree. The ruling allows her $4,800 annually in alimony. Shinn is also recognized as an illustrator and amateur playwright with mural decorations in public buildings.
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New York
Florence Scoville Shinn
Wiggs
Lovey Mary
Everett Shinn
Supreme Court
Shinn
Plan to Recall Border Soldiers Signals Policy Change
Secretary of War Garrison proposes withdrawing U S troops from the border to prevent clashes with Mexican forces while maintaining neutrality law enforcement. Reports suggest Huerta progress may prompt early recognition and redeployment from Galveston and related army transports.
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Washington
Mexico
Garrison
United States
Tasker H. Bits
Serloua
Galveston
Huerta
Norfolk
Sonora
Douglas
Ariz
Nacozari
Agua Prieta
Nogales
Naco
Arizona
el Tigre
Nacozart
Plan to Disbar Darrow in Los Angeles
Los Angeles March 11 The Los Angeles Bar Association may pursue Clarence S Darrow disbarment at its next meeting President Henry J Stevens said Fredericks in the second trial of Darrow for alleged jury bribery in the McNamara case urged disbarment based on his admissions during the trial and cited portions of his testimony as grounds for action
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Clarence S. Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Darrow
Conley
Los Angeles Bar Association
Henry J. Stevens
Chicago
McNamara Brothers
Fredericks
White Blasts Pal Moore In Ten Round Fight
Charlie White of Chicago delivered a fierce ten round bout against Pal Moore in Kenosha Wisconsin drawing 1,006 fans who paid about $3,000 for four notable clashes and created a continuous uproar as the action stayed rugged throughout.
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Kenosha
Wis
Charlie White
Chicago
Pal Moore
Confesses to Old Murder in New Hampshire Jail
Portsmouth reports that John Babbitt, 52, confessed to killing Miss Ella Brooks, 70, of Ulster County, New York, five years earlier. He then fatally slashed his cell mate and attempted suicide, wounding himself. the injuries to Babbitt are serious but not necessarily fatal.
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N. H
Ella Brooks
Ulster County
New York
John Babbitt
Man to be Extradited to Canada in Bank Robbery Case
New York on Marcherase McNa mara surrendered and agreed to extradition to Canada. He will be transported to a trial in connection with the robbery of 376000 dollars from a Bank of Montreal branch.
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New York
Marcherase McNamara
Gritliah Coflumble
Bank of Montreal
Stefansson to sail Arctic voyage aboard Kirluk
Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans a three year Arctic cruise aboard the whaling barkentine Kirluk purchased for his expedition. The vessel, to depart San Francisco for Esquimalt tomorrow, may later sail from Nome with the explorer aboard.
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Kirluk
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Arctic
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Nome
Milkman Quips About Purity With Filtered Pump Mystery
In a lighthearted exchange a milkman claims purity beyond a rival by noting his pump filter while the Lady of the House questions how he knows. The banter highlights domestic humor and kitchen science in a playful domestic scene.
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Skinner
Trying to Place Him in Politics Aide Debate
A young politics student questions a radical, and Senator Sorghum defines a radical as one who seeks to rearrange conditions to secure a comfortable position, a remark reflecting the era’s conservative stance as reported by the Washington Star.
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Conservat
Washington
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