Women stand for suffrage in Britain amid clashes and press silence
A Hyde Park rally of 200000 to 250000 women presses for the parliamentary franchise. The movement faces harsh public debate, press neglect, and police clashes, while milder factions urge constitutional methods and political parties weigh the next general election impact.
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London
England
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Hyde Park
Millicent Garrett Fawcett
National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
Asquith
Allence
St. Paul's
United States
Joseph B. Bowles
Cleaning plaster with starch to remove grime
The text explains applying starch to plaster before washing to remove smoke and grime more easily. As the starch dries, washing with water and small amounts of soda or kerosene will lift dirt, following the principle that starched fabrics wash cleaner than unstarched.
Detective Details Belt County Fight Testimony Corroborated
S Humphreys corroborates the testimony of S J Taylor regarding a Belt County fight, as described by a detective. The report notes key statements and aligns witness accounts with investigative findings. Authorities emphasize the corroboration when presenting the case details to the public.
State Capitol Hearings Tie Up Legislature in 1914 Outlook
Jackson reports detail three witnesses before a legislative committee on delta county corruption rumors. Detective Luther Humphreys corroborates Mayor Taylor about money tied to the bill. Land Commissioner Brown defends past testimony. Gov. Brewer explains milk and butter purchases from a state estate. Acquittal of Senator Hobbs reshapes 1914 races with Bilbo hopes and judicial-appointment fights looming. New Mississippi banks form in Silver Creek Gloster and Meridian amid prohibition conference plans and business optimism.
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M. L. Turnage
Stephen Castleman
M. A. Brown
Gov. Brewer
Coiling
J. M. Smylie
Orocters
Luther Humphreys
Jackson
Delta County Diil
Humphreys
J. Taylor
Capitol
House of Representatives
Taylor
Mrs. Turnage
G. A Hobbs
Warren County
Vicksburg
Bilbo
Hob
Dulafey
Castleman
Ailbo
J. W. Cassidy
Brookhaven
Patrick Henry
Hobbs
Mr. Cassidy
Judge Henry
W. J. Croom
Congress
Collier
Seventh District
Percy Quing
Cassidy
Avegeanton
Pass Christian Fights Oyster Lease Plan in Legislature
Pass Christian residents oppose a state oyster lease proposal saying it would let the so called oyster trust seize coastal bottoms and control the industry. Five thousand workers are employed coastwide, while Millsaps College and other institutions resume classes and Senator Vardaman’s wife recovers from appendicitis at home.
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State Oyster Commission
Pass Christian
Corton
Oyster Trust
Miss Annabel Power Resigns From State Education Office
Miss Annabel Power resigns from her clerical post in the office of the State Superintendent of Education Powers after serving in an important capacity for some time. The move leaves the department one position lighter as officials consider next steps.
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Annabel Power
State Superintendent of Education Powers
State Officials Salaries Reported By Auditor for December 1913
Auditor Thompson reports final balance on salaries due judges chancellors and state officers for December 1913. The department aims to show exact status of the state salary account at year end and biennial end. Supreme Court to reassemble after holidays to resume northern district docket consideration for a fortnight.
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Thompson
Iis Department
Supreme Court
To Build Railroad Promoters Authorized by Proclamation
Governor Brewer issues a proclamation permitting the Panama Line Pensacola and Missouri Valley Railroad promoters to proceed with their project per the submitted application. The action approves start of construction and aligns with cited plans and authorities.
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Brewer
Panama Line
Pensacola & Missouri Valley Railroad
Morgan Company Ends Interlocking Directorates Across Firms
J P Morgan & Co withdraws five directors from various boards and signals plans to resign from more. George F Baker hints at similar moves as Wall Street reacts with heightened scrutiny. Officials view this as a step toward curbing the so called money trust though broad reform remains uncertain.
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Houses of Finance
Mr. Morgan
J. P.co
Washington
J. P. Morgan & Co
Cas
Money Trust
Mother Jones Deported From Trinidad Colorado
Acting under orders from Adjt Gen Jobo Chase a militia detail met Mother Jones on arrival from Paso and ordered her to return aboard the train. She was escorted to Walsenburg the line of military authority and booked a ticket to Denver. She planned to speak to strikers but authorities deemed her presence unlawful and ordered her deported. If she returns she will be arrested.
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Trinidad
Colo
Adjt
Jobo Chase
Mary Jones
Paso
Walsenburs
Jones
Denver
Gen. Chase
Raisuli Proclaimed Sultan by Moroccan Partisans
Tangier Morocco reports Raisuli the former Moorish brigand has been proclaimed sultan by his partisans inside the interior for the war against European invaders continues at all costs.
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Tangier
Morocco
Raisuli
Bevier Man Found Not Guilty in Drinkard Death Case
John Nisbeth of Bevier Missouri was acquitted of causing the death of Merle Drinkard a young stenographer who had worked for him. The verdict concluded the homicide case against Nisbeth in Macon Missouri court.
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Macon
John Nisbeth
Bevier
Merle Drinkard
Mass executions reported in Szn Chuen province in 1913
Official estimates from Peking place twenty four thousand people killed in Szn Chuen province during 1913. Most victims were robbers, but a large number were political offenders, according to the report.
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Peking
China
Szn Chuen
War Secretary Opens Temple Building Office Resume of Law Practice
The secretary of war has opened an office in the Temple building and resumed the practice of law in Chicago. Jacob M. Dickinson is named in connection with the arrangement and city activities.
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Het
Temple Building
Chicago
Jaccob M. Dickinson
Rebels Gain In Ojinaga Battle As Federals Cross Border
Rebels under Gen Ortega drive federal troops from outposts in Ojinaga Mexico as artillery shells demolish adobe defenses. Casualties reported among federal officers include Gen Marcello Caraveo, while several generals reportedly cross into the United States to avoid capture. In Vera Cruz a federal troop train on the Inter Oceanic railway is blown up, leaving only three survivors.
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Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Mexico
Ortega
Marcello Caraveo
Bute
Pascual Orozcw
Yves Salazar
Salazar
Orozco
Villa
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Inter Oceanic
New Workmen's Compensation and 55 Hour Week Enacted
Connecticut wage earners gain two New Year measures from the last general assembly. A workman's compensation act requires employers to compensate workers for occupational injuries regardless of fault, with death benefits and caregiver expenses. A 55 hour maximum work week for women and minors in manufacturing takes effect, mandating limits on weekly hours and providing hospital and surgical care for injured employees.
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New Haven
Conn
General Assembly
Year 1913 Marked By Peace And Prosperity
The record notes 1912 ended with no great disasters, a Balkan war conclusion, the inauguration of a Democratic U.S. president, and tariff reactions. The world overall enjoyed a happy, fortunate period without major catastrophes.
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New York
San Francisco
T Tanic
Balkana
United States
R Pana
Radium Missing From Hospital Treatment Sparks Search
Police and hospital authorities failed to disclose clues about 34 milligrams of radium believed lost or stolen while used in treating a cancer patient. The incident prompted a citywide search and official inquiries.
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Chicago
Bcepital
Personal crisis reports rise in 1913 United States
In Chicago and across the United States the tally of personal crisis reports increased in 1913 to 13,106 from 12,981 in 1912, signaling a growing trend in public welfare concerns.
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Chicago
United States
Havana President Menocal seeks US aid on rail freight rates
Havana President Menocal has asked the American government to dispatch a railroad expert to assist in revising freight-rate schedules that have remained unchanged since 192. The move aims to align rates with current conditions and improve efficiency across the network.
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Havana
Menocal
Congress to Probe Calumet Copper Strike Troubles
Senator Ashburst of Arizona will push a congressional investigation into the Calumet copper strike troubles when Congress reconvenes. The move follows unrest at the copper works and aims to clarify causes and responsible parties.
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Calumet Affairs
Washington
Congressional
Calumet
Constess
Ashburst
Arizona
New York Debates Regional Bank Districts For Federal System
The House Currency Committee heard New York financiers weigh the regional reserve districts for a new national banking system. Vanderlip warned the plan may be insoluble, McAdoo noted oversight is crucial, and debate centered on the New York district’s share of working capital and influence within the system.
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Federal Reserve Organization Committee
McAdoo
Houston
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Tank
Vanderlip
Mr. Vanderlip
Ant Dee
New England
New Jersey
Del
de Ho
H. Parker Wille
Banking and Currency Committee
House of Representatives
Willis
Ferris Opens Houghton Hearings to Public Scrutiny
Gov. Woodbridge Ferris arrives in Houghton Michigan with his star to inspect six months of copper miners strike conditions. He announces all future hearings will be public and open to representatives from both sides as part of a first hand investigation.
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Ferris
Houghton
Mich
Woodbridge
West Virginia Disturbance Report Reveals Martial Law
A Senate subcommittee report released by Senator Borah details a severe arraignment of authorities who imposed martial law in West Virginia during the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek strikes from September 1992 to June 1913. The inquiry covered all phases of the disturbance and involved members of the Senate committee.
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Washington
Virginia
Cabin Creek
Paint Creek
Borah
Senate
West Virginia
Heads Cracked in Tacoma Smelter Strike Clash
In Tacoma Washington the worst fight of the smelter strike erupted when armed deputy sheriffs escorting workers to a closed plant were attacked. Several men suffered head injuries during the confrontation.
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Tacoma
Wash
Sherifs
London diplomat to Brazil role shifts from Mexico
Sir Lionel Carden the British minister to Mexico is to be transferred to Rio de Janeiro as minister to Brazil. He was appointed to Mexico on July 18, 1913, succeeding Sir William Stronge.
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London
Lionel Carden
Mexico
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Franch
William Stronge
Portland's municipal stone pile project fails to curb unemployment
Portland Oregon's effort to relieve unemployment by offering a municipal stone pile job at a wage of 1.50 dollars a day ends in total failure.
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Portland
Ore
Dr Howden to be consecrated missionary bishop
Washington The Rev. Frederick B. Howden rector of St John’s Church Georgetown will be consecrated missionary bishop of New Mexico on January 14 in his Washington church.
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Washington
Frederick B. Howden
St. John’s Church
Georgetown
New Mexico
Washington Church
No Duty on Wheat in Western Canada Soon for U S
Chicago reports that leading authorities in Western Canada expect wheat to enter the United States free of duty. The outlook hinges on trade negotiations and policy shifts affecting cross-border grain shipments.
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Chicago
Canada
United States
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