The Return of Jean Caval from Mirecourt
In the Vosges forest a fleeing Frenchman Jean Caval survives a chaotic retreat and returns home to Mirecourt with Marie and his father. The old Caval greets him with pride then sorrow as a corporal arrives to take Jean back to duty and the villagers hear a volley from the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Gautier
Vosges
Jean Caval
Metz
France
Mirecourt
Jean
Marie
Vosges Mountains
Paris
Pere Caval
Dijon
Monsieur
Corporal
Hussars
Caval
Army Claiming Jean Sparks Birds Over Trees
A vivid report recalls a scene where birds rise and scream as the French army claims Jean, unsettling the onlookers and signaling a turning point in the event. The fragment suggests a conflict setting with named人物 and emerging stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of
France
Jean
Demands Recall of French Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Rift
Russia demands recall of M. Gorges as French ambassador to St. Petersburg after breaking off relations with France. France hints at reciprocal action against Ambassador Sasonoll. Crisis deepens as Russia cites unclear French stance on Turkey Italy war and Far East policy. Efforts seek to avert recall.
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Paris
Russia
France
Kokovsen
M. Gorges
Hery
Sasonoll
Echo
M. Luis
Luxuries from Europe Dominate U S Imports
Washington DC special report says Uncle Sam's annual bill for luxuries such as diamonds art tobacco laces and wines totals just over 200 million dollars. The Bureau of Statistics report notes Europe as the primary source of these imports.
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Washington D. C
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
Darrow Juror Challenge Highlights Labor Divide
In Los Angeles special session the Darrow bribery trial exposes bitter labor capital clashes. Homer Laughlin Jr. faces extended juror questioning as defense seeks to keep him off the panel amid Merchants and Manufacturers Association ties. Court adjourns with juror selection ongoing and expect quick progress later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Clarence Darrow
Homer Laughlin, Jr
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Laughlin
Poxgers
Rogers
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad in Warrenton VA
Nature signals warn kidneys with backache and hip pain. Mrs. Benjamin Martyn of Warrenton credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after doctor recommended trial. Mr. Martyn joins thousands in endorsement. 50c at all stores. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props When Your Back Is Lame Remember the name.
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Nature
Dean
Benjamin Martyn
Waterloo St
Warrenton
Martyn
Doan
Richeson 15 Told JQ Prepare to Die
Boston report outlines Clarence V. T. Richeson learning he must die in the electric chair for Avis Linnell murder. Governors refusal to intervene ends last hope of commutation while alienists describe Richeson as sane yet prone to fainting spells and hysteria.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Richeson
Fife
Avis Linnell
Herbert 5. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
William A. Morse
Richeson Counsel
Charlestown
Clarence V. T
Foss
Executive Council
Special Insanity Commission
Herbert Ss. Johnson
Eben
Moses Grant Palmas
Avis
Hessian fly greatly damages wheat crop in Virginia
Reports from farming areas near Lynchburg indicate the Hessian fly is causing severe damage to wheat, with many fields already plowed and replanting to corn or tobacco. This marks an unusual failure risk in central Virginia in recent years.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Submarine G Caught in Shoal Off Atlantic City
The submarine C 2 ran aground in Great Egg Harbor shoal near Atlantic City New Jersey. Captain Dannenhauer and four crew members remained aboard while fourteen others were rescued by the Long Port life saving crew. Fog and waves threatened the vessel as revenue cutters and tugs on standby. The crew members who stayed with the captain were Chief Electrician Parka Chief Engineer E Erling Assistant Engineer Wilson and Sailor Joe Hand.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Great Egg Harbor
Dannenhauer
Newport News
Bridgeport
Conn
Parka
E. Erling
Wilson
Joe Hand
Jack Allen Denies Rumors In Wytheville Statement
Wytheville Virginia special: Jack Allen brother of Floyd and Sidna issues a published denial about rumors involving the Baldwin Felts detective agency. He states Felts and their men visited his home but asserts no Allen family member urged Felts to leave the mountains and that he did not discuss running Felts out of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Felts
Felts
Allen
Mr. Felts
Presbyterian Assembly Sees Proposals On Infant Clause
At Bristol Special Session the Southern Presbyterian church delegates debated resubmitting the elect infant clause to presbyteries while overtures pressed for reform. Dallas minister Bubek proposed keeping the current wording and favored regeneration for infants dying in infancy through Christ’s spirit. A separate plan urged creation of a Christian lay training school with a three year funding window and a committee to implement it. The Sinnatt Alabama case may be reopened as North Alabama Presbytery backed a state constitution prohibition amendment amid a heated dry vs wet fight.
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Bristol
Presbyterian of
Dallas
Tex
Sinnatt
Alabama
North Alabama
Pope Receives Delegation in Rome
Pope Pius granted sixty Americans an audience in Rome and gave each the apostolic benediction. Bishop W W Jones of Puerto Rico was received first in private audience and later assisted Monsignor Kennels of the American college. In introducing the visitors to His Holiness, Bryan Roosevelt and the Allens are the few prominent names cited.
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Pope
Rome
Pius
Jones
Porto Rico
Monsignor Kennels
American College
Titanic Inquiry Testimony On Lifeboat Fills Quiet Courtroom
A Titanic inquiry hears seaman Symonds describe helping wheel lifeboats to the starboard forward, noting two women sought a boat and the officer in charge allowed it to depart. He recalls others needing space and regrets not rescuing more before the ship sank.
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London
Symonds
Duff-Gordons
Weymouth
Rufus Isaacs
Mega
Yeas
Murdock
Rufus
Woman's Department Brighter Side on Home Life and Jewelry
The column urges a cheerful home outlook for women, linking humor to daily harmony and family warmth. It reviews jewelry trends from lacework settings to blue enamel designs, and offers simple beauty tips, hair care, and domestic recipes including nut kisses and nut bars with practical steps.
Knife Feathers In Parizian Millinery Create Delicate Flair
A notable novelty called the high knife feather or ecouteau appears in Parizian millinery. Curled ostrich plume in black white and current colors is highly pretty. White couteaux with white plume on black or black on white looks fetching and becoming.
Yellow fashion and flowers spark a color craze
A coincidental trend sees yellow dominate both fashion and floral domains. Dressmakers milliners and tailors report growing demand for a spectrum of yellows from lemon bright to apricot and soft tan, with many embracing the color’s varied tones.
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Abingdon
J. P. Brows
N. 8Th St
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F. L. Gristie
R. F.D
Chocowinity
N. C
Claude Curling
F Main St
Norfolk
Mila
Wa Corner
Lee Sts
C. P. Bay
W.M. Ritter Lumber Co
Banger
Ton
W. Va
A. McBride
Danville
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Tutt
York
Darrow Jury
Laughliin
Baltimore
Richmond
Petersburg
Richmond Bag Company
E. Cary St
Zhe
and Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somees
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Smyrna
Indian Rug Company
Carlisle
Jack Allen
Sharpebooter
Hunter
Seaecong
Big Stevens
TF Stevens Arms “ Tool Company
Falla
Mase
Putnam Faceless
Beckle
Monro Drug CO. Butmey, EA
Bryan
Roosevelt
the Allens
Staunton
Louisville
Sabel & Sons
College of William and Mary
Dublin
Pulaski County
Jane
H. L. Bridges
Williamsburg, Virginia
Tures
Yteries
Thediord
Riley Laramore
Ter
Thedford’s
W. S. Tanner; Paint Co., Pickmona. We
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Tose Vick
Vick's Family Remedies Co. Greembors
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