World and Domestic Briefs From Across the Globe
Official Washington considers Mexico unrest after a U S cruiser California crewman and petty officer were killed in Guaymas street violence. Senator Owen withholds action on Lewis election charges while Illinois official Ashton pushes evidence to the Senate. Navy League urges a clear naval program as Wilson attends American League opener. McAdoo initiates customs personnel reshuffle in Philadelphia. A Senate bill seeks nine dollars weekly minimum for women in interstate commerce and bans employment of girls under fifteen.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
United States
California
Guaymas
Sonora
Owen
Oklahoma
James Hamiltton Lewis
Ashton
Illinois
Lewis
Senate
United States Senate
Chilton
Domestic doctor sentenced for mail matter crime
Dr. Thomas J. Kemp of Washington a son in law of Senator Fletcher was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for sending improper medical matter through the mails. Moro sieges in Jolo leave 30 American soldiers injured with 17 seriously hurt.
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Thomas J. Kemp
Washington
Kemp
Senator Fletcher
Manila
San Francisco
Jolo
Notable Early 20th Century Obituaries and Mentions
Obituary notices for John Brooks Henderson former Missouri senator and thirteenth amendment author dies in Washington at eighty six. J Pierpont Morgan funeral held at St George's New York City as he lies in state. Henry Flagler lapsed into unconsciousness in Florida. Richmond Virginia hosts 1915 YWCA convention with San Francisco chosen. Justice Hughes birthday noted at Supreme Court. Townsend boy dies after football injury at age fifteen in Nebraska. Mrs Woodrow Wilson takes honorary vice presidency of Southern Industrial Educational Association.
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John Brooks Henderson
United States
Missouri
Washington, D. C
J. Pierpont Morgan
St. George’s Expiacopsl Church
New York City
Woodrow Wilson
Southern Industrial Educational Association
Not Guilty in Alaska Coal Lands Conspiracy Case
Albert C. Frost and four co defendants were found not guilty in Chicago by Federal Judge Landis after a conspiracy to defraud the government of Alaska coal lands valued at 10 million dollars.
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Albert C. Frost
Landis
Chicago
Narrow escape for King Alfonso in Madrid attack
An anarchist fired three shots at King Alfonso XIII as he rode to the palace after the oath ceremony. One bullet struck the king’s horse, but the monarch escaped injury and suffered no harm.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Great Strike Begins in Belgium Despite Government Refusal
Belgian socialist unions launched a broad political strike at dawn, affecting mines mills and docks. About 250000 workers halted work, with strong turnout in Brussels Antwerp and La Louviere, as protests against not granting manhood suffrage rather than wage gains.
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Brussels
Socialist Committee
Antwerp
Chadepoi
la Louviere
Murder of Chicago tailor spurs revenge tale
George Dietz owner of a 143 North Wabash woman's tailoring business in Chicago was killed in his bedroom on Monday at 733 Aldine Avenue. Police found a crumpled yellow note beneath the hammer describing a revenge plot and a tale of a father's sorrow. The elderly 60 year old victim died in his sleep with a shattered skull, the killer having fled.
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Chicago
George Dietz
North Wabash Avenue
Aldins Avenue
Father Kills 4 Children in Fitchburg Tragedy
Police believe Ernest Moschner 35 acted while temporarily insane from ill health. He killed his four children aged 12 11 8 and 6 then shot himself at his Fitchburg home. The mother returned from work to find the bodies and husband with bullet wounds.
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Theodore Thorkildson
Ottawa
Ira Nelson
Isilling
Fitchburg
Mass
Ernest Moschner
Moschner
Explosive device found near Bank of England railing
A milk can filled with gunpowder and connected to an electric fuse was discovered inside the railing around the Bank of England in London. Smoke issued from the can when a police officer located it on Monday.
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Menace
Bank of England
London
England
Po Hceman
Farmer George Hoenig Weds Fourth Wife in Brooklyn
George Hoenig aged sixty seven from Alabama married his fourth wife Minnie Augusta Hall a stenographer in the Brooklyn aldermanic chamber on Monday. The ceremony marked his fourth marriage.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
George Hoenig
Alabama
Minnie Augusta Hall
Jellied Tongue and Scotch Roll Dishes for Supper
A recipe for Jellied Tongue uses tender cooked tongue sliced in a lemon lined mold with gelatin jelly and lemon juice, chilled twelve hours before serving. Scotch Roll trims flank beef, spices it with salt pepper cloves and summer gallory, rolls, marinates twelve hours, then simmered several hours and served hot or cold.
China Given Especial Care by Grandmothers
A Today’s Magazine essay argues modern china loses durability against antique sets due to differences in care. It contrasts grandmothers’ meticulous handling and servants’ safeguards with today’s household routines, noting old pieces survived color and gilding while modern wares fade.
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China
Alice Margaret Ashton
Today's Magazine
Cherry Moss Pudding Mold with Cherries and Almonds
Soak gelatin in cold water then dissolve with boiling water. Fold in dark red canned cherries with juice, then stiffly beaten egg whites and salt. Chill in a mold, unmold onto a serving dish, surround with vanilla whipped cream, and garnish with Jordan almonds baked slowly.
Cooking Vegetables Rule From Old Period Cookery
A guidance note explains how to cook vegetables by growth type: above ground vegetables go into boiling water while underground ones go into cold water with the exception of new potatoes.
Preseed Veal Delicacy With Squid Layered Meat Loaf
A recipe instructs boiling a veal shank with onion clove bay loaf and seasonings until tender. Remove gristle and bone, mince, and pack into a tin with egg and parsley. Top with squid and press firm, stand two hours then turn out and slice.
Luncheon Bread From Sour Milk Recipe
Use sour milk to make spoon bread. Break an egg into two cupfuls of sour milk then whisk in cornmeal salt and soda. Heat a quart pan, pour batter in, bake in a hot oven until brown for immediate serving.
The United Shoe Machinery Company Ad Claim
An advertisement from The United Shoe Machinery Company in Boston argues machines reduce costs for making two thirds of U S shoes and set up and maintenance are included. It claims per pair costs average under 1 third of a cent with a high price shoe royalty under 6 cents and notes two cent postage like a stamp and asks readers to write for more information.
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United States
United Shoe Machinery Company
Boston
All Fools' Day and Its Regional Traditions
The piece explores April Fools customs across nations. It notes Parisian “April fish” in Bonny Scotland “gowk hunting” and English and American pranks. It mentions a historical, uncertain origin linked to Romans and Hindus, suggesting a French influence on Europe’s joke culture.
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April
Bonnie
Scotland
England
France
Europe
Willow Switches Given Away by U S Government
The United States government offers willow cuttings to dispose of surplus willow from an Arlington Virginia experiment farm. Experts planted willows in wet areas where crops failed and aim to give away at most one hundred cuttings per person. The note warns boys to beware of deception.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Arlington
Worcester Telegram
Nurse Questions Delirium Or Hair Color Of Patient
A new nurse failed to answer the doctor about a young woman patient who arrived recently. She was unsure whether the doctor asked if the patient was light headed due to delirium or simply because she was blonde.
Postum touted as coffee alternative in health letters
Readers report relief from headaches, dyspepsia, and heart trouble after quitting coffee and using Postum. A former W C T U state president and other women share how Postum improved asthma, digestion, and overall wellbeing, urging others to try a caffeine free beverage.
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Postum
Wellville
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Navy League
Wilson
Customs Service
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Pedro Ojeda
Naco
Ariz
Grand Trunk
St. Lamberts
Montreal
Canada
San Diego
Cal
Cowles
Mex
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil
West Palm Beach
Fla
Young Women’s Christian Asociation
Richmond
Supreme Court
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Court
William Jennings Bryan Townsend
Kearney
Neb
Townsend
Fort Wiliam
Ont
Chester Arnold
Indianapolis
Ind
Arnold
Big Four Bridge
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
New England
Alice Kennington Moodie
Portland
Douglas
Pennsylvania
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Matteawan Insane Hospital
Butte
Mont
Louis J. Duncan
Duncan
Harrisburg
Johnny Conlon
Francis Hennessy
St. Louis
City Athletic Club
Coulon
Belgium
Man
Friends
St. Paul Park
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