Missouri Women Adopt Strict Rules on Callers and Strolling
University of Missouri women set 11 rules limiting weekly engagements to three and banning evening strolls or driving with male callers. Rules apply to landladies too with curfews at 10:30 p.m. and chaperon oversight. enforcement details outline reporting and house approval procedures.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Women’s Council
A. Ross Hill
Eva Johnston
President Hill
Women's Council
DePauw Club Glee Concert Draws City Audience
The DePauw University Glee club received an enthusiastic reception at a Roberts Park M E church concert. Violinist Paul Ludlow Benedict and pianist Frank Duddy were applauded for their performances. Baritone Raymond D. Jackson won favor with selections including A Song of Ara by and The Bugle Song. Afterward the club members were hosted at dinner by Gilbert EB. Clippinger at the Columbia club.
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DePauw University Glee Club
Roberts Park
M. E
Paul Ludlow Benedict
John L. Benedict
North
Pennsylvania Street
Frank Duddy
E. C. Duddy
Congress Avenue
Raymond D. Jackson
Columbia Club
Gilbert EB. Clippinger
Bicyclermen Arrest Four Constables After Alley Fight
An argument over deserter rights led to a street brawl at Delaware and Washington streets. Constable Ozy Hinchman and George Wanders along with Pearl Craig and another deputy were arrested by officers Schlangen and Todd in a rare incident involving four constables.
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United States Army
Ozy Hinchman
Delaware
Washington Streets
Hinchman
Ceorge Wanders
Pearl Craig
BE. B. Pronounee
Fievelemen Schlangen
Todd
Peary Delivers Polar Expedition Lecture in Marion
Commander Peary spoke in Marion Indiana recounting his polar region experiences on his last expedition to the north. He was introduced by Governor Marshall in a talk reported by The Sun with a note of local interest.
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Marion
Ind
Peary
Polar
Gov
Marshall
Riot at Sugar Plant Shuts Plant as Police Quell Riot
In New York on April 7 seventy five policemen were dispatched to the Williamsburg plant of the American Sugar Refining company after riots between striking workers and non union men left three men severely beaten.
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New York
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
Cotton gambling ban heads to floor vote
Washington April 7 The house committee on agriculture by an almost unanimous vote agreed to report favorably the bill prohibiting gambling in cotton futures. The measure will be pushed for passage.
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Washington
House
Wolter Claims Evil Genius Murdered Ruth Wheeler
Albert Wolter told a Tombs cell that a named “evil genius” controlled him in New York and killed Ruth Wheeler, 15, at the Walter apartment on East Seventy fifth Street. He says the man blackmailed him, wrote a letter acknowledging the crime, and vows to help him escape but demands arrest of the real killer.
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New York
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Walter
East Seventy-fifth Street
Katchen Mueller
Albert W. Walter
Maartha
Webter
Wallace J. Scott
Landmark fires and construction costs in U S history
Discussion argues replacing frame buildings with brick or tile would cut fire losses and save millions yearly. Data cite 1907 fire costs, insurance payouts, and per capita losses, urging use of clay bricks to protect forests and reduce protection needs. Mention room for improvement among involved parties.
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United States
Unite States
Europe
Democrats Enter Vermilion County Race
Democratic county convention will be held by April 30 in Clinton Indiana. A move to have Congressman Moss deliver the address is planned. Several candidates are already running for nominations, a new development in this Republican county.
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Clinton
Ind
Moss
Timepiece accuracy bill aims to keep clocks within two minutes
Washington April 7 A bill introduced by Representative Condrey of Missouri would require DC business owners who display public clocks to keep them within two minutes of standard time. Violators face a $25 penalty.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Representative Condrey
Missouri
American minister seeks redress for Guatemalan assault
Washington reports the state department instructed the American minister in Guatemala City to demand prompt and adequate redress for the assault and wounding of two American Negroes by a Guatemalan commanding officer at Panzos.
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Washington
Guatemala City
State Department
Panzos
Bank Robbery in Seaforth Stuns Town with Loot
Three robbers burst into the Security State bank in Seaforth Mira April 1, forced the vault, blew the safe and escaped with 2600 dollars in coin. Local authorities search for the suspects.
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Seaforth
Mira
Security State Bank
Special 2:45 A M Play Set At Chicago Theater
Announcement: The Fourth Estate will be staged at 2:45 A M on Tuesday April 12 in Chicago. Manager J J Sullivan printed admittance cards for non newspaper staff. most seats go to newsroom employees with some reserved for out of town guests.
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Chicago
Lince
J. J. Sullivan
Studebaker
Chicago Daily Papers
Senate Rivers and Harbors Bill Near Report to Senate
The senate committee on commerce nearly finished reviewing the rivers and harbors appropriation bill. The measure likely will be reported to the senate today and carries about 55 million dollars, roughly 37 thousand dollars more than the house version.
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Washington
Senate
Insurgent Warren Garst Announces Iowa Governor Bid
Warren Garst of Coon Rapids declared his Republican gubernatorial candidacy in Des Moines. The insurgent and standpat factions now clash publicly with Dolliver and Cummins expected to campaign for Garst, signaling a major political battle at the state convention.
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Warren ‘Sarst
Coon Rapids
Carroll Garst
Towa
Dolliver
Cummins
Garst
Seattle Denny Hill Demolition Aims to Level Landmark
Seattle public works cut down Denny hill using high pressure salt water jets to flatten the 43 block hill begun in 1906. The plan requires a pumping plant capable of removing 12,000 cubic yards daily with a 30 month completion and a total cost of 2.5 million dollars. The project will erase the hill and the Denny hotel that sat on its slopes, replacing a steep terrain with a level district.
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Seattle
Wash
Denny Hill
Board of Public Works
Denny Hotel
Murderers Sought in Pittsburgh Bank Killing Case
Detectives in Pittsburgh on April 7 resumed the search for suspects in the shooting of Victor Bank manager Samuel Friedman and cashier Ignatz Swartz at McRees Rocks. Investigators suspect foreigners carried out the robbery of 400 dollars and believe a personal grievance against Friedman sparked the crime.
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Pittsburg
Samuel Friedman
Caashier Ignatz Swartz
Victor Bank
McRees Rocks
Friedman
Fighting Dane Loses Suit Over Hotel Refusal
Philadelphia April 7 Battling Nelson ex champion lightweight lost his suit for 10000 damages against the Bellevue Strat ford hotel for refusing him admittance The jury returned a verdict for the defendant upholding the plea that Nelson as a pugilist was a notorious character.
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Fighting Dane
Philadelphia
Battling Nelson
Bellevue-Stratford
Nelson
Alabama Supreme Court Sets Aside Tax Ruling on Railroad Franchise
The Alabama Supreme Court, on motion by Gregory L. Smith for the Louisville & Nashville railroad, today entered an order setting aside its former ruling that declared the railroad franchise tax constitutional.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gregory L. Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Alabama Supreme Court Toflay
Government poised to win tobacco trust case in supreme court
Washington report says government victory in the tobacco trust dissolution is likely, with a formal court finding expected Monday after Easter recess. Observers note the justices may have written opinions prior to Justice Brewer's death, affecting signals on a Standard Oil ruling.
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Justice Brewer
Tobacco Trust
Standard Oil
Brewer
Strikers Ask Taft to Probe Bethlehem Plant Work
A Bethlehem Steel workers committee in Washington accuses Charles M. Schwab of threatening plant closure unless Bethlehem businessmen are sent to counter rising strike pressure and redirect government contracts. They offer written proof for Taft to review, who pledges consideration of any evidence.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Works
Bethlehem
Taft
Banker Smith and Nixon piano chief files bankruptcy
Joseph E. Ebersole president of Smith and Nixon Piano Co with branches in several cities filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court. Debts total 1 12 million with assets of 400 dollars. The case concerns Ebersole personally, not the firm.
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Cincinnati
Joseph E. Ebersole
Smith and Nixon Piano Company
United States
Harbour Explosion Wrecks Kure Japan. Toll 3 Dead
A dynamite lighter exploded in Kure harbor killing three people and wounding others. The blast wrecked many houses and caused about 274000 dollars in damage.
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Kokre
Japan
Brady Buys Richard Mansfield Home in New York
Theatrical manager William A Brady purchased the Richard Mansfield residence on Riverside Drive. Bidding opened at 490000 dollars and Brady paid 51000 dollars for the home.
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Mansfield
New York
William Aa. Brady
Richard Mansfield
Riverside Drive
Brady
Brewer Will Filed for Probate in Washington
The will of the late Justice David J. Brewer was filed for probate yesterday in Washington. It does not estimate the value of the estate. Property goes to his widow and three daughters.
Savings advice urges action during prosperity
The message highlights that earning a high salary alone does not grow wealth. saving now is essential. It recommends starting a savings account to build funds while income is strong and financial security is within reach.
Strong Company Promises Growth and Rapid Value Increase
An investment pitch urges starting today to gain a large return. It claims a capital base of one million dollars with five hundred thousand dollars in surplus pledged to investors, and states that every dollar invested will help make good the promise of growth in value.
Fraud Alleged by Sugar Trust in New Orleans
Washington reports the sugar trust faces possible penalties over alleged importation frauds. An inquiry into New Orleans operations, home to the world’s largest refinery, is aided by the trust’s books refusal. Special assistant Winfred T. Denison travels to New Orleans, with follow up in Boston Philadelphia and San Francisco.
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Sugar Trust
New Orleans
Washington
Winfred T. Denison
New York
Boston
Philadelphian
San Francisco
Aero Club members demand Cortlandt Bishop resignation
Six prominent Aero Club of America officials issued an open letter to president Cortlandt Field Bishop demanding his immediate resignation. They argue his stance may cost the United States the international aviation contest and urge decisive action to preserve the nation's standing.
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Bishop
New York
The
Aero Club of America
Cortlandt Field
Freight wreck destroys cotton cars near Coronaca
Seaboard northbound freight No. 33 struck a burning bridge at Coronaca and derailed twenty five cotton goods cars, plunging twenty feet into a blaze. Engineer Henton and Fireman Kemp were badly injured and taken to Chester hospital.
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Greenwood
S. C
House Accepts Report on Employers' Liability Bill
The House agreed to the conference report on a bill to amplify the employers' liability act this afternoon in Washington on April 7.
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HOUSE
Washington
Pyramid Pile Cure gains popularity in medical ads
Numerous cases of piles are claimed cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure with no further treatment. If effective, readers are urged to order more at 50 cents per box by mailing a free coupon, promising avoidance of surgery and its costs.
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Pyramid Drcog Company
Pyramid Bldg
Marden, Mich
Kindir
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Weber Drug CO
Hamlin
Baldwin Building
Delaware and Market _sts
Ind
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World’s Dispensary Medical Association
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