Petition by 6000 Signers Pleads Crippen Commutation
London readers report six thousand signers from English and aristocratic circles urge clemency for Dr H H Crippen awaiting execution for the murder of his wife Belle Elmore Crippen. The petition cites doubt in the evidence and asks Home Secretary Winston Churchill to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
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London
England
H. H. Crippen
Belle Elmore Crippen
Crippen
Winston Churchill
Newton
Wife Fails to Shine Shoes Spark Divorce Ruling
New York Nov 17 The supreme court ruled that a wife failing to shine her husband's shoes is not valid grounds to withhold alimony. Mrs Morris K Hahn sought $66 still due. judge gave her until December 22 to receive the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Morris K. Hahn
Hahn
Sixty-Three Marooned After Portland Wreck Near Katalla
Cordova Alaska November 17 A terrible storm sweeping the Katalla district may have doomed eighty three people left ashore after the wrecked steamer Portland. Rescue plans failed as sailors refused to risk lives attempting a boat lift to the island.
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Cordova
Alaska
Katalla
Portland
Katalla Island
Three men charged with overcrowding their rooms in city homes
Sanitary Inspector Thomas Newcom issued warrants for George Nestor of 121 South California, Nick Solomon of 610 West Maryland, and Louis Veg of 705 West Washington. It is alleged that 11 to 21 people occupied each home, each with six or fewer rooms.
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George Nestor
California Street
Nick Solomon
Maryland Street
Louis Veg
Washington Street
Thomas Newcom
Boys Steal Lunches From Street Workers
Two under ten year old boys Morris Ellis and James Nicholls admitted theft in juvenile court after stealing two lunch buckets from Indianapolis street railway workers. They divided the contents and were held in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ellis
James Nicholls
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Editors Expelled After Leon Riot in Nicaragua
Washington reports four newspaper editors were expelled from Nicaragua on Thursday by provisional president Es trada, following anti-American riots in Leon tied to Madriz and Zelaya supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon
Estrada
Nicaragua
Madriz and
Zelaya
Giant Cunard liner to cost two million dollars
London Nov 17 A gigantic ocean liner planned for the Cunard line will be the largest in the world and is expected to stand for fifty years. The ship will cost $2,000,000 and accommodate 3,360 passengers with 650 first class 740 second class and 2,400 third class. It will operate in the Atlantic service between Liverpool and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cunard Line
Leviathan
Liverpool
New York
Amusements and Burlesque Shows Including Fourth Estate
A fragment lists Fourth Estate play of interest, Keith's Grand La Pia dancing illusions, Sherman DeForest Jay Circus sketch, Jestic By Right of Sword Russian drama, English The Third Degree, Empire Burlesque with a controversial view on women’s suffrage and public office, noting a dismissive stance on women as graft-facers and their alleged physical and emotional limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman de Forreat and Company
Congress to Discuss Roads of This State
The American good roads congress will be held in Indianapolis December 6 to 9 with a day set aside for Indiana road improvement. Governor Marshall invites governors to appoint delegates, and highway experts will explain methods from other states plus government good roads work. An Indiana highway commission may be created by a bill to be proposed to the January session, timed with the congress. Executive committee members from various state groups coordinate the campaign from Indianapolis headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Gov. Marshall
United States
Highway Commissions
Good Roads Department
Indiana General Assembly
Highway Commission
American Good Roads Congress
Clarence A. Kenyon
Will Z. Dobyns
W. K. Hart
Indiana Engineering Society
W. J. Ward
Indianna Rural Letter ‘Carriers’ Association
J. C. Crahill
Indiana Bureau of Good Roads
H. B. Smith
Indiana Association of County Commissioners
C. E. Pittinger
Indiana Trustees’ Association
Aaron Jones
Northern Indiana Good Roads’ Association
Carl G. Fisher
Indianapolis Trade Association
Bert A. Boyd
Indianapolis Board of Trade
William Fortune
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Fred I. Willis
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
S. C. Parry
Indianapolis Manufacturers’ Association
Board of Trade
Jingoes Only Ones Who Fear Trouble
Washington reports across the nation that while feverish jingoism grows, military experts study the Mexican United States situation. Diaz remains a friend of America as U S troops train for rough terrain in the southwest. Mexico’s Mondragon automatic rifle gives it a range edge, and Mexico orders 10,000 rifles in Switzerland.
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Washington
Republic of Mexico
United States
Diaz
America
Switzerland
McCullough a Mephisto of stage lore at Keith's Grand Opera
Walter McCullough once led the devil in Faust style at B F Keith's Grand Opera House this week and noted a thirty foot fall in the Brocken scene that nearly ended his acting career. He credits his recovery to time and a lifelong drive to perform. A religiously inclined fellow performer once teased him with a quip about divine protection and the reply sparked lasting tension.
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Walter McCullough
B. F. Keith
Lewis Morrison
Mephisto
Morrison
McCullough
Mr. McCullough
Walter
Plans laid to greet great I C C F meet in Indianapolis
H W Carpenter was elected grand warden after a tight contest among twelve candidates. W H Leedy, longtime grand secretary of the Indiana I C C F, appointed chair of the entertainment committee for the sovereign grand lodge world convention to be held in Indianapolis next September with a $20000 entertainments fund. An association of secretaries and scribes formed by 150 officers.
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W. H. Leedy
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Joseph A. LeHority
Elwood
Ee Mes. Ora
Ee Mes. Ora E. Norris, Crawfordsville, and Mrs. Ornetti MM. Bighn
Rebecca Assembly
George Shirts
Noblesville
Benjamin Franklin
I. J. MsSheehy
Logansport
Grand Encaopment
HH. M. Kean
Jasper
Sovereign Lodge
H.W. Carpenter
Tetersburg
J. M. Stipp
Wianimac
J. L. Harmon
Elkhart
William A. Morris
Frankfort
John F. Wallick
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World
A. L. Miller
Terre Haute
George P. Bornwasser
New Albany
Wildfire racing comedy at Park with Luella Morey cast
The Park presents Wildfire this week starting with Thursday matinee. Critics hail it as the best racing play, from George Broadhurst and George W. Hobart. Luella Morey stars as Mrs Barrington with Gus Alexander as Bud the stable boy, noted for his comic appeal and gowns on display.
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George Broadhurst
George W. Hobart
Lillian Russell
Miss Morey
Gus Alexander
Bud
Majestic to Present The Two Orphans as Major Stock Show
Arvine-Benton plans a grand presentation of The Two Orphans at the Majestic next week with about twenty two performers, promising a memorable staging and dress. The piece, long a crowd favorite since Kate Claxton’s era, heads a strong bill alongside By Right of Sword. A Jay Circus leads into vaudeville at the Colonial with Dan Sherman and his troupe, who also manage landholdings on Long Island and host a July 4 barn dance for a theatrical colony. Maud Powell is highlighted by critics as a premier violin artist, while Mae Rose from The Passing Parade voices nuanced views on Votes for Women and suffrage.
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Arvine-Benton Company
the Majestic
Kate Claxton
Right of
Dan Sherman
Sherman, de Forest and
Jay
Sherman
Long Island
N. Y
Sherman and
de Forest
Maud Powell
New York Sun
Carreno
Wieniawski
Paganini
Kubelik
Christmas Number by Young Editors at Shortridge
The Shortridge Daily Echo plans a twelve page Christmas issue with three sections and many illustrations. It will include regular news a Christmas magazine and a souvenir section on school organizations with cuts. Boosters collect orders to ensure financial success and the issue is expected to triple regular circulation.
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Shortridge Daily Echo
Collision Between La Lorraine and Prinz Wilhelm in North River
The French liner La Lorraine and the Prinz Wilhelm collided in the North River on Thursday morning while outward bound. The Lorraine’s bow was smashed and it returned to its pier, while the Prinz Wilhelm continued after a passenger panic was quelled.
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New York
Prinz Friederich Wilhelm
Lloyd Line
North River
Lorraine
Seven Rescued From Fireed French Steamer Near Dover
Seven men were rescued from a French steamer destroyed by fire off Dover England and brought to the town on a lugger. The incident occurred Thursday as crews battled the blaze and the survivors were sheltered in Dover.
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Dover
England
Frazzle idea adopted in England delays elections
London reports that trades people have pressed to delay general elections until after New Year. A deputation of royal warrant holders asked King George to postpone the elections beyond Christmas, and the King signaled support for the traders’ demand. An official announcement followed.
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London
Great Britain
King George
George
Wall Street Causes Banker’s Downfall
New York dated November 17 reports Charles A. Belling, third vice president and director of the Bronx National Bank, confessing to forgery totaling over 23000 dollars. He said Wall Street’s lure drove his speculative actions as he sought to make restitution.
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New York
Charles A. Belling
Bronx National Bank
Wall Street
Belling
Canada Parliament to Open as Reciprocity Talks Advance
Ottawa Ont November 17 Earl Grey governor general will open the Canadian parliament Thursday afternoon This session attracts United States interest as reciprocity negotiations are expected to gain ratification opening a vast field for American commerce
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Earl Grey
United States
University of Wisconsin Professor Seeks Free Love School
Prof Irwin Billman of the University of Wisconsin faces charges of sending improper material through the mails to organize a free love correspondence school. His wife Mrs Billman vows to stand by him until trial then may sue for divorce if he is convicted. Billman has received many sympathetic letters and financial offers. his bail is set at 500 dollars cash while the charge stands at 10000 dollars.
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Madison
Wis
Irwin Billman
University of Wisconsin
Billman
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Belle Elmore
Murat
Congress
Sovereign Grand Lodge of World
H. W. Carpenter
Majestic
Bells Real Estate
Mae Rose
Empire Theater
Young Editors
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Free Love Correspondence School
Shopping
Copenhagen
Tee
Madras
Shubert Murat Theatre
Huder’s
Pheres
Theatre
New
Main
Liebler & Co
Essenger
Lee Shubert (Inc
Cyril Scott
Polly of
Circus
the Virginian
Eeffer Press
Matinee Daily
Howard Scotland
Hanid Alexander
The
Baliets
Kimedrome
Majestic Mats
Arvine-Benton
Audeville Sherman DE Forest & CO
Waldemarr Liachowsky
German House
7&E
Berleome
Eeane
Poplin
Stubbins Hotel
S. Hiness St
S.a.tarney
St Heme
Aubuen
Ind
Dental College
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