Weekly Short Story by Annie Hinrichsen
A man washing at the river confronts a young woman about crime and adventure. She learns his confession of a dastardly deed and they grapple with trust. Later, Florence Gately witnesses a judge guiding troubled youths and meets Gordon Amherst who proves kinder, transforming her view of him as a criminal.
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Annie Hinrichsen
Florence Gately
Gordon Amherst
Florence
Children’s Court
Amnherst
Killing over a nickel in Greensboro
Ned Jones, a fourteen year old, shot and killed in Greensboro after a dispute over a claimed nickel owed him by James Hill. Hill fired twice from a rifle in his own yard. A coroner's jury held the boy and an eleven year old companion for court, and both were jailed.
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Greensboro
N. C
James Hill
Iordsboro
Ned Jones
Attempted assassination of General Li Yuan Heng reported
A special attempt to kill General Li Yuan Heng, vice president of the republic, was made today. He was badly wounded. The report did not specify whether Pekin or Nankin was the attack site.
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LA. Tien Tsin
Li Yuan Heng
Pekin
Nankin
Doctor back with millionaire wife returns to America
Professor George Herron Socialist agitator and his second wife Carrie Rand Merron arrived in New York aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria after six and a half years abroad. They came from Florence with three children and were met in Metuchen New Jersey by Alfred L. Ellis.
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New York
George Fb. Lierron
Aira Carricg Rand Merron
America
Florence
Italy
Herron
Penneyivania
Metuchen
N. J
Lot
Alfred L. Ellis
Rimwood Arm
James G. Mason
First Presbyterian Church
Herrons
Hillis
Plymouth Church
Montezuma
Indiana
Fox Lake
Wis
Ripon
Mary Everhard
Burlington
Carrie Rand
Miss Rand
Grinnell College
Iowa
Illerton
Europe
Grinnell
Charles BE. Patterson
Edwin Markham
Richard le Gallienne
W. T. Brown
Rochester
Tryon
N. C
There Was an Old Fellow and His Hat in Song
A Broadway cafe cabaret sings of a man with an old hat that goes on a humorous journey. The tale ends with the refrain my hat's in the ring as the hat is sung around by delighted listeners. The quirky verse highlights a playful strike of the old hat into public attention.
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New York
Niechtly
Count Zeppelin Balloon Lands After Three Days Lost
The Count Zeppelin balloon, which ascended on March 1 with three Danish army officers aboard, finally landed at Stralsund in Pomerania after being driven by a gale over the North and Baltic seas. The officers recount a thrilling voyage before the craft enters elimination contests on April 25 for the international balloon cup race.
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Dresden
Laxny
Count Zeppelin
Stralsund
Pomerania
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Vote Against Wage Bill Sparks England Worry
A tense labor situation in Britain unsettles men and markets as talks between George and Premier Asquith follow a coal strike. The premier was summoned to the Palace for a prolonged conference.
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London
Aster
Britain
George
Asquith
Ringlet Barred Rocks Breeding Cockerels and Pullets
Stacy's Stock Farm Amelia Virginia offers Ringlet Barred Rocks breeding cockerels and pullets priced at 1.60 2.00 and 2.60 each. Selected stock from fiftteen dollars to thirty dollars per lot. Our matings claim top quality in the South with a second pen win at Greensboro.
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South
Greensboro
Stacy’s Stock Farm
Amelia
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Endorsement Story
Mrs Eckhardt of Front Royal Virginia recounts severe back pain and kidney distress that eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She claims three years of relief and urges others with back or kidney trouble to ask for the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes the product at 50 cents.
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Dean
Elizabeth Eckhardt
Main Street
Front Royal
Doan
Miners Referendum Backing Strike Continues Across Regions
Iris Majesty notes fear spurred by large vote against wage bill in North England and rioting in Scotland and Wales. The premier said the miners referendum on the Wage Bill is ended but the Miners Federation executive may demand a two thirds majority to keep the strike. Reports from England show rising majorities against resuming work. Durham area tally favors continuation of the strike by 25 250. Scottish fields show 7 000 in support of ongoing action.
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Iris Majesty
England
Scotland
Wales
Miners’ Federations
Durham
Rioting in Scottish Coal District Shocks Glasgow
In Glen Craid Scotland a mob of striking miners armed with clubs and stones attacked a colliery property. Fifty foot and mounted police faced rioters in a hand to hand clash before dispersal and the ringleader’s arrest. In Newcastle England a referendum shows 10 674 for the wage bill and 14 195 against.
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Scotland
Glasgow
Glen Craid
Priest Saves Her Life From Dogs in Basement Attack
In New York Mrs. Mary Peddie, a boardinghouse keeper, was attacked by two Irish Setter dogs in her basement. Father iy McGrath, known as the Fighting Priest, rescued her, subduing the animals and sending for medical help. Her condition was serious but stabilized. the dogs were confined for rabies checks.
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New York
Mary Peddie
Wee
Tenth Street
Iy McGrath
Seamen's Mision
Peddle
Josephine Brooks
Tony
Father McGrath
Manninger
Charles Street
Tim
Mrs. Peddie
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Reveals Murder in Sleep
Detroit special reports memories of a crime in North Carolina haunt Greene McAdoo alias Frank Jones. His sleep talk led to arrest in Detroit. After capture his photos circulated. a Greensboro telegram declared him wanted for wife murder. He confessed and agreed to return. deputies proceed South.
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Detroit
Mich
North Carolina
Greene McAdoo
Frank Jones
South
Greensboro
N. C
Wilson Pities Little Clark in Everglades Report Row
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson testified before congressional hearings expressing pity for Representative Frank Clark while detailing delays and disputes over the Everglades report. He said incomplete findings and disagreements among drainage experts kept the report from completion and printing.
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Washington, D. C
Frank Clark
Florida
Everglades
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Clark
Secretary of Agriculture
Sam
Ibhm
New Torpedo Boat Henley Launch Impresses 10000 in Quincy
The torpedo boat destroyer Henley, the most advanced torpedo boat, was launched at Fore River Shipyards in Quincy with about 10,000 spectators. Miss Constance Henley Kane christened the vessel, a descendant of Commodore Kane, noted for its oil burning engines and twin drive with turbine and reciprocating sets.
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Quincy
Mass
Henley
Fore River
Constance Henley Kane
New York
Commodore Kane
Oklahoma Named In Senate Lottery For New Members
In the first senatorial lottery since Oklahoma’s admission four new senators drew prizes. Ashurst of Arizona and Catron of New Mexico won first prizes, Smith of Arizona second, Fall of New Mexico consolation. Ashurst and Catron terms run to 1917, Smith to 1915, Fall to 1913 unless reelected. Crowded galleries observed the induction of the new senators into office.
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Walington
D. C
Oklahoma
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
Senate
Thomas B. Catron
New Mexico
Marcus A. Smith
A. B. Fall
Ashurst
Catron
Smith
Arisoena
Fall
Ariwcona
Continental America
Offce
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Commonwealths
A. B. Pull
Senator Warren
Shively
Senator Culberson
Express robbery halves Gov't money on mail pouch route
An $8,000 express robbery disrupted a pouch carrying $12,000 government funds from New Orleans to Washington. The package, cut with a knife between Roanoke Virginia and Norfolk Virginia, left only $4,000 in bills. Treasury officials have not confirmed the loss publicly and await the express company's investigation.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Express Company
Roanoke
Norfolk
United States
New Orleans
Treasury
Treasury Department
Department
Express Company
Attempt to murder viceroy of Manchuria in Mukden
At noon two shots were fired as General Chao Mih-Hsun entered his Mukden apartment. No arrests were made. Officials suspect Manchu conspirators tied to the Preservation of Peace association due to Chao's republican activities.
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Tien-Tsin
Chao Mih-Hsun
Manchuria
Mukden
Chao
Association For the ‘Preservation of Peace
Spanish rioters charged by police in Cardiff clash
Special strikers attacked non unionists' homes at Ponty Pool after a non unionist returned to the pits. Street fighting left at least six injured, some seriously, as strikers yelled insults and threw bricks. Police charged the mobs and dispersed them.
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Cardiff
Ponty Pool
Straw Hat Delays and Weather Leniency Urged
Editor argues straw hats may linger until September 16 with weather forecasters backing the delay. The piece notes overcast days ease hat wear and urges patience, praising hatters as conditions favor a reprieve before summer ends.
Favored Material for Suits This Season
Present interest centers on serge and whipcord suits. Whipcords are offered in popular priced lines while buyers move away from the more expensive numbers. Serge fabrics remain in strong demand across medium and better goods, expected to sell well through the season. Bedford cards appear in orders and carded novelty worsteds feature in many orders.
Revival of the small hat changes coiffure trends
The article notes a shift toward flatter hairstyles with a middle part and a loose crown coil. Minimal ornaments like tortoise shell pins or a dagger brooch decorate the style, while ribbons and jeweled bands remain popular. Hairdressers fear loss of profits from false hair.
Rat Proofing San Francisco Rids Chinatown of Plague
In an April World’s Work interview, Dr. Rupert Blue says rats carried bubonic plague via fleas. He details hiring laborers to replace woodwork with concrete foundations in San Francisco Chinatown to rat proof twenty blocks and wire ground openings, eradicating the disease.
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San Francisco
Thomas F. Logan
Rupert Blue
Chinatown
Generous Offer on Per Capita Money Circulation
A Newaska editorial argues that if holders of the nation’s money release 34 per capita, they may keep 61 cents with no questions asked, urging redistribution or reform of currency shares.
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Newask Nowa
Different Kind of Dog and a Bullish Daldug Voice
A humorous Punch cartoon caption features a dog and a bull playing off mispronounced words. The dialogue reflects a late hour dance setting and a boastful bulldog persona with comic bravado. The Chicago Tribune quotes the exchange, highlighting regional dialect and playful banter.
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Chicago Tribune
Pul to the Proof Dreamer Advised to Clear Snow Roof
A hopeful dreamer is urged by his wife to take the top position and shovel the snow off the roof as a practical step toward progress. The exchange hints at ambition and domestic support in a suburban setting.
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Suild
Sandow of Crime Steals Sewing Machine
A thief, described as strong as a Sandow, entered Miss Mary Sylvester’s home at 62 G Street Southwest Washington on Monday while she was away and stole a sewing machine on his back. He also took $5 in cash, Miss Sylvester believes the machine was looted due to the lack of money in the house.
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Washington, D. C
Mary Sylvester
G Street
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