States Test Abolition Of Death Penalty In History
The article surveys states that abolished capital punishment, citing Rhode Island Maine Wisconsin and Michigan. It notes varied timelines from 1830 to 1887 and discusses effects on crime convictions parole systems and public attitudes, concluding no clear pattern yet. It previews forthcoming international comparisons.
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Imp
Rhode
Iowa
Island
She F. Stearns
Rat’s
Rhode Island
Maine
Secretary of State
Con
Wisconsin
M. J. Pins
State Board of Control
Michigan
M. T. Murray
Board of Correction and Charities
Prison crowds rising prompt parole success cited by governor
Governor Herbert Hadley of Missouri told the Conference of Governors that treatment of prisoners should yield results as the nation faces a growing prison population. He noted his four year parole of 450 young men with only 31 parole violators. Lobster catches off Maine appear steady in price rise tied to seasonal factors and vacation activity rather than a true shortage.
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Richmond
Herbert Hadley
Missouri
Maine
Yearly Catch Fluctuations Do Not Indicate Fewer Lobsters
Pangor Commercial notes that seasonal catches may fall but do not imply a long term decline. Year end statistics will not show a decrease in lobster stocks despite temporary drops.
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Pangor
Suffragettes Break Up Glasgow University Meeting
A riot erupted as suffragettes disrupted a 5 000 student gathering at the University of Glasgow while Ane Birrell spoke. Women shouted votes for women and clashed with students and police, being carried from the hall amid chaos and threats.
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Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Ane Bir
Scotland
Wisconsin Income Tax Advocated at Governors Conference
Governor Francis E. McGovern urged 24 governors to adopt income taxation to curb tax abuses. He cited Wisconsin as a strong example with substantial revenue and noted Oklahoma and Louisiana outcomes as contrast. The report also notes armistice news and Balkan diplomacy discussions in Berlin affecting European war alignment.
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Richmowd
Wisconsin
Francis E. McGovern
Wisan
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Virginia
America
Dominion
Armistice Terms Outlined for Balkan Forces
An official announcement lays out the general armistice terms. Turkish Bulgarian Serbian and Montenegrin forces remain as present while Turkish fortresses are not resupplied. Bulgarian revictualing will use the Black Sea route starting ten days after signing. Greece has 24 hours to consider without an official rejection.
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SOFLA
Black Sea
Greece
Serbia Holds Monastir as Peace Talks Proceed
A Salonika dispatch says the Serbian consul notified the Greeks that Belgrade will retain Monastir until peace is concluded. Constantinople reports Turkish rejoicing over Greece spurning armistice with the Balkan League, with Greece accused of betraying the Belwarian government.
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Belgade
Salonika
Hotloe
Servia
Monastir
Constantinople
Greece
Balkan League
Final plans set for opening of new sea bridge project
Officials announced final plans for the sea bridge project involving key figures such as Bema and CONA. The schedule outlines construction start soon and anticipated completion milestones with expected regional impact.
Greece defies odds after armistice ends Balkan role
Premier Venizelos and Foreign Minister Coromilas defend Greece’s stance in the Balkan conflict. They say Greece will not withdraw from the alliance despite Turkish diplomacy and risk of renewed war. They cite conduct in Epirus Salonika and sea actions and warn against Turkish delay tactics.
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Greece
Turkey
Venicles
Coromilas
Bulgaria
Serres
League
Balkan
Chatalja
Salonika
Epirus
Janina
Bulgarians Reach Armistice Mood and Territorial Claims
Sofia reports an armistice conclusion and plans for a prisoner exchange with Turkey once peace terms advance. Bulgaria expects troop movements from Chatalya within a week and anticipates about 20 000 square miles of new territory. Dr S Dancf may head the peace mission to London as talks begin.
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Sofia
Guechoff
Turkey
Trop
Chatalya
Bulgaria
Dancf
London
Adrianople
Dedeachatch
Governors Enjoy Big Oyster Roast In Norfolk
Governors and their families attend an oyster roast during a conference visit after the opening session. The group tours Norfolk and plans an evening return to Richmond for a Jefferson Hotel auditorium session.
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Richmond
Conference of Governors
Norfolk
Jefferson Hotel
Governors Visit Norfolk Cape Henry Oyster Roast
Governors arrived by special train at 9 o'clock amid damp weather and greeted by a large Norfolk crowd. They were escorted by National Guard members to meals and receptions at the Monticello Hotel and Cape Henry where an oyster roast and civic events connected with the Richmond visit were held, including a buffet at the Jefferson with Kessnich's Band providing music.
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Norfolk
National Guard Association
Monticello
Cape Henry
Norfolk County
Jefferson
Richmond
Kessnich
Goad admits carrying two guns in court scene
In Wytheville Virginia on the Allen trial Dexter Goad testifies he carried two pistols one automatic and one revolver. He says he fired at Sidna Allen on the court green and at Floyd Allen in the courtroom while observing others with pistols. The proceedings resume with witnesses McGlocklin and Early repeating prior testimony.
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Dexter Goad
Carroll County Circuit Court
Goad
Floyd Allen
Fowler
Edwards
Sidna Allen
Massie
Commonwealth
W. M. Foster
Smith & Wesson
R. P. McGlocklin
J. N. Early
Jersey Posse Seeks Brutal Attacker in Trenton
An armed citizen posse hunted a black assailant who beat Miss Luella Marshall, 30, leaving her dying on a western Trenton road. The search covered two miles of fields and gulleys and was renewed as Marshall was rushed to Mercer Hospital.
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Trenton
N. J
Luella Marshall
Marshall
Mercer Hospital
Will Biddle Boxing Bible Classes To New York City
Philadelphia millionaire and amateur boxing figure Tony Biddle plans Bible study boxing events in New York City similar to his Philadelphia program. He will box three rounds with Charles Dalmores and later face Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, with Hutchinson and local youths as opponents, plus music from opera company singers.
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New York
A. J. Drexelig
Muilionaire Society
Philadelphia
Tony” Biddle
Pittsburg
Trenton
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Tony
Biddle
Daniel L. Hutchinson, Jr
Hutchinson
Mr. Biddle
Mr. Dalmores
Philadelphia-Chicago Grand Opera Company
Johnson Starts On Wedding Trip In Chicago
Jack Johnson announced that his wedding gift to his bride would be a racing car. He and his wife planned a honeymoon automobile trip through the state visiting routes where the roads were best.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Southern Promotes Engineer Dobyns to Maintenance Way Chief
W T Dobyns of Bristol will become engineer of maintenance of way for the Northern division of the Southern Railway, overseeing 1800 miles across Washington Richmond Norfolk Danville and Winston-Salem. Promoted from roadmaster of the Virginia and Southwestern he gains a higher salary and a private car with offices in Greensboro North Carolina. Dobyns, a Floyd County native, began with the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad and rose via the Atlanta Knoxville and Western to the Virginia and Southwestern on his record. The division has been cited as the best in the Southern system.
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Bristol
W. T. Dobyns
Northern
Washington, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville
Winston-Salem
Southern Railway
Southern
Virginia and Southwestern
Old East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad
Atlanta, Knoxville and Western
Dobyns
Greensboro
N. C
Fine Farmer for Assault on Beck
Thomas D. Farmer, a fifty five year old City Hall fireman, was fined 20 dollars and costs and ordered to provide 100 dollars bond for six months in Police Court after striking Building Inspector Henry P. Beck without provocation at Ninth and Broad Streets. Farmer said he acted after Beck held up his pay and refused to discuss it. Beck denied any such talk.
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Richmond
Henry P. Beck
Beck
Thomas D. Farmer
City Hall
Farmer
Council
Ninth
Broad Streets
Justice Crutchfield
Mr. Beck
Missing Virginia Girl Sought by Police
Police asked to locate Miss Marie Lizle Ritton twenty two formerly of Cumberland Store post office Kik e and Queen county Virginia. She was last heard of in July and weighed about 135 pounds with a height of five feet three inches. Her ruddy complexion is noted.
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Richmond
Marie Lizzle Riton
Cumberland Store
Queen County
Carlton
Aoeee
Yas Carlton
Missing Young Woman Carlton Sought By Police
The young woman with brown hair and blue eyes is missing and her whereabouts are unaccounted. Yewel Carlton, a brother, reported her to the police and information leading to her location may be sent to 719 North Twenty third Street.
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Yewel Carlton
Miss Carlton
North Twenty-third Street
Governors Denounce Convict Lease System Across States
At a Conference of Governors in which Donaghey Shafroth and Blease spoke, the convict lease practice was denounced as murder and a TB incubator in prisons. Governor Blease highlighted clemency, noting pardons for many inmates and criticizing biased sentencing influenced by wealth and race.
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Blease
Richmond
Virginia
Donaghey
Arkansas
Shafroth
Colorado
South Carolina
Bilease
Suffragettes Purchase Bombs Spark Parliament Security
London police probing suffragette threats to use bombs in wartime ballot activity secured evidence that explosives were bought at several London locations in the past two weeks. Parliament guard was increased and violent suffragettes will be kept from Parliament Square during session.
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London
Parlament
Parlament Square
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