India’s Muslims Shield British Rule Amid War Debate
In London dispatches the Mohammedans of India are described as the greatest bulwark of British rule, with 75 million followers backing the empire. Most Indians are quiet farmers, while calls for autonomy grow among Hindu leaders who seek self-government and a voice in the empire.
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Hyderabad
George V
England
Great Britain
Canada
South Africa
Australia
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Indian National Congress
Bombay
Congress
Baba ‘Surendranth Bannerjee
Asia
China
Japan
Tokyo
Shanghai
America
Diet
Babounsky the Serb Guerrilla Hero Escapes to America
A famed Balkan fighter Ivan Stoikovitch known as Babounsky led a feared Serbian guerrilla band from the Babouna Pass. He fought Ottoman rule, enforced harsh pirate justice, and survived a perilous history including a botched execution attempt of a traitor named Kechko who later reached the United States. Babounsky reportedly aids in war logistics and resources as needed by Serbian partisans.
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Serbia
Komitadji
Ivan Stoikovitch
Babounsky
Babouna Pass
Babotinsky
Kechko
Belgrade
Vardar
Saloniki
United States
America
Negotin
Kaphadar
Frances Hall in Spanish Ball Costume at Coronado Beach
Miss Frances Hall sister of Mrs. Harry W. Hill wife of Lieutenant Hill of the U S torpedo boat Paul Jones attends the Spanish ball at Coronado beach wearing a costume from the event.
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Frances Hall
Coronado Beach
Miss Hall
Harry W. Hill
Lieutenant Hill
U. S
Paul Jones
Jury Finds $100 Enough For Kiss Suit in Fort Smith
In Fort Smith Arkansas a circuit court jury returned a verdict for Sam Stuart a wealthy property owner in the suit brought by Mrs Della M Gortz seeking 5000 damages alleging he tried to kiss her The jury ruled that the $100 already paid by Stuart constituted a waiver of damages and deliberated seven minutes before finding for the defendant The trial highlighted claims of temporary mental distress and physical discomfort from the advances and the defendant's payment.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Della M. Gortz
Sam Stuart
Stuart
Vances
Day and Night Halves Persist Across the Globe
The Earth presents a perpetual split with one hemisphere sunlit while the opposite remains in darkness. This rotation causes regular day night cycles and governs climate patterns.
Saw and Chop for Church in Columbus Indiana
Members of Garden City Christian Church two miles southwest of Columbus organized a wood chopping and sawing effort to prepare stove wood for winter. The group felled trees, cut logs to length, split them into blocks, and shared a noon meal prepared by Mack Neptune. Rev. W H Book of Tabernacle Christian Church assisted with the work using a cross cut saw.
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Columbus
Ind
Garden City Christian Church
Mack Neptune
W. H. Book
Tabernacle Christian Church
Banquet Feeds 350 With 80-Chicken Pie in Pomona
Rev. C. R. Hudson arranged a banquet for the Loyal Men's Bible Class of the First Christian Church in Pomona California. A local restaurant baked 80 hens in a single large pie four feet wide and 11 feet long to feed the group.
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Pomona
Cal
Loyal Men’s Bible Class
First Christian Church
C. R. Hudson
Man Uses Squirrels to Operate Sign in Georgia
Clarkesville business owner John D. Kesler places a pair of trained squirrels in front of his shop to turn a colored sign. The tiny workers keep the cylinder moving almost as steadily as a motor, drawing extra attention with their lively and irregular motion.
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Clarkesville
John D. Kesler
Skeleton Shorter by Inch Than Living Person Measure
A skeleton is described as one inch shorter than the living person whose measurement is used. The note implies a comparison across the two figures, highlighting a minimal discrepancy likely due to measurement technique or posture.
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West Virginia
Chinese minister's wife joins Washington diplomatic set
Mrs. Wellington Koo wife of Dr Koo new Chinese minister to the United States becomes part of Washington's diplomatic circle adding to the Chinese mission's social presence in the capital.
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Wellington Koo
Doctor Koo
United States
Washington
New Clothes Restore Mother’s Health and Spirit Says Farmer
Mary L. Oberlin in Farming Business argues that for homemakers a new hat or gown provides real health benefits and confidence. She urges families to persuade mothers past fifty not to settle for pills or iron but to embrace youthful appearance and energy through dressing well.
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Mary L. Oberlin
Hobo and Goodman Exchange About Ten Cents Work
The dialogue shows a Hobo claiming he finished a job of work after receiving ten cents. Goodman questions the hobo about doing any work and the hobo replies that he worked for the ten cents. The exchange captures a rough, informal street exchange style.
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Goodman
Really Too Bad Speech Between Suits and Miss Cashly
Two men debate a suit or marriage approach with Horace admitting he did not pursue Miss Cashly, and Howard noting the failed courtship. The dialogue centers on romantic and social expectations in a dated setting.
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Howard
Miss Cashly
Horace
Portable wireless postscripts span 110 miles by day
The Swedish army uses portable wireless apparatus to communicate over 110 miles by day and 360 miles at night. Ottawa Electric Railway clocks in steel cars run for 24 years, regulated twice daily, praised as convenient.
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Ottawa (Can.) Electric Railway Company
Connecticut
Ottawa
Iron Jewelry No Novelty From Wartime Iron Ornaments
German women once received iron rings to replace lost gold pieces during a past war era. A Toronto scholar notes a century ago Prussia faced poverty and used cast iron jewelry to substitute precious metals. The set described includes earrings necklet locket and bracelets praised for delicate craftsmanship and surprising lightness.
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Prungsia
Indies
Toronto
Canada
Tall lesson urged for schools to improve speech and voice
The Indianapolis News urges high schools and colleges to teach speech and vocal modulation for women graduates. A visitor noted senior women mispronouncing words with distressing delivery, arguing that better instruction would improve tone, softness, and pronunciation. The piece argues singing is taught but speaking is neglected.
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Indianapolis News
Cure of drug habit shows promise at Philadelphia hospital
The Philadelphia General Hospital reports four months of treatment curing 260 drug victims since March 1. Opium cocaine morphine heroin and landanum cravings were all checked, with eighty women among the cured. The chief physician stresses willingness as the key to successful recovery.
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Philadelphia General Hospital
Columbus Dispatch
Girl to Receive Precious Gift for Restoring Sight
Eight year old Lina Cunningham, blinded by an arrow during play, will have eye-sight restored through surgery. Humanity Society for Children organized hospital support and the Good Samaritan hospital offers a free two week room. Dr. Rose P. Kerschbauer of Salzburg will perform the operation.
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Lina Cunningham
Humanity Society For Children
Good Samaritan Hospital
Rose P. Kerschbauer
Salzburg
Austria
Lina
Los Angeles Dispatch
Kansas City Star
Tommies Upset Tea Service in Canteen Caper Tale
A civilian official recalls a wartime mess story from Winchester where Tommies complain a canteen tea is fit for none. The major orders a new cup, finds the tea undrinkable, and after the change lines up the men and returns their tuppences, with the speaker noting he never paid his own.
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Winchester
Ogwash
London Chronicle
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