Martial Law Declared as Miners Threaten Walkout
In Herrin Illinois on February 11 a tense stand between wets and dries prompted martial law amid an anticipated walkout by about four thousand miners. The arrival of a Levit National eveman, a lawyer and soldier, followed by Car Black the State Adjutant General, signals the depth of the conflict and the government’s response to unrest sparked by Young in Williamson County.
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Car Black
Genral
Williamson County
Knights of the Circle
Kinney
Young
Neeing
Firearm Exhibit Sparks Campaign to Expand Company I
The article notes efforts to raise Company I enlistment by March 1. Captain James S. Russell announces this push while displaying rifles and rifle sheets in a window at Kennerly and Mitchell, featuring photos from encampments. Former members and current campaign organizers are highlighted.
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Land National Uard
James S. Russell
Kennerly & Mitchell
Semapany Sre
Sre
Secretary of Navy Unlikely to Quit Under Flexed Powers
Analysis discusses the June 4 2006 act and quotes Mark asserting the Navy cannot quit or extract power without the specific provisions. The speaker argues no authority exists to force oil or other outlays, emphasizing the act’s stated limits.
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Mark
Oreen
Prison Mutiny Ends in Two Officers Shot
Gun battles and a violent riot erupt during a prison mutiny as two officers are fatally shot and others wounded. Guards battle inmates, walls and bars shake amid confusion. authorities investigate escape attempts and casualty details remain unclear.
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Arenem
Obregon Victorious On Western Front
Government forces claim a major victory in the west after an 11 hour battle near Ocotlan on the Lerma river. Federal troops crossed to establish a foothold at the river mouth while attacking rebel fortifications nicknamed death's balcony. Both sides suffered heavy casualties with 300 Federals killed or wounded.
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Mexico
Cio
Religious Fanatics Clash with Dutch Police in Tangerang
In Batavia on February 11 a riot at Tangerang near West Java left one Dutch officer dead and 27 native fanatics killed. Armed dissenters declared a new kingdom named Mountedeh, sparking a citywide clash as police tried to disarm them.
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Java
A. P
Tangerang
Westvrenm
Sweetheart’s Tears Mark Tragic County Romance
Nevins Mitchell, fourteen, son of farmer Charles Mitchell near Petersville, died this afternoon ending a love story that stunned the community. Rev J C Hanby led funeral rites at the Mitchell home as Martha Ellis, sixteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ellis, grieves beside a boy’s devotion once spurned.
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Charles Mitchell
Petersitle
J. C. Hanby
Powellville
Mitchell
Pis
Martha Ellis
William
Broadway's Gay Whirl Runs On Another Pays
Tragedy parallels Dorothy King’s journey from a small town to a New York stage career. Her father sends her to pursue advancement as the Gay Whirl continues its uneasy path.
Broadway Murder Brings Down Louise Lawson From Walnut Springs
New York February 11 24 year old Louise Lawson of Walnut Springs Texas who came to seek fame in Broadway collapsed in a West Side apartment and died. The case links her to a circle of wealthy men and a “heavy sugar” social set as investigators piece together a sensational midtown murder.
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New York
Dot King
Louise Lawson
Walnut Springs
Tex
Central Park
Broadway
Wanut Springs
Lawsons
Texas
Edison Celebrates 77th Birthday With Edison Pioneers Luncheon
Thomas A Edison marks his seventy seventh birthday in Orange New Jersey with a day of work and attendance at the Edison Pioneers annual birthday luncheon. The Pioneers, a group of men associated with his work, have hosted the event for seven years.
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Orange
Thomas
Edison
Edison Pioneers
Butler Ends Week With Record Arrests In Drive
Philadelphia reports show Director Smedley D. Butler launching surprise raids on suspected crime spots. He oversaw 167 raids producing 1,981 arrests over the weekend, setting a record for total arrests, though the prior week had 3,009 arrests in 127 raids.
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Philadelphia
Byry P
Ety Smedley
D. Butler
Wight
103-year-old Camden Woman Dies After Birthday Milestone
Mrs. Sarah Persch aged 103 died in Camden at her daughter's home after celebrating a 103rd birthday last October. Born in England she came to the United States about 30 years ago. She retained full faculties to the end. She is survived by two brothers, one nearly 100 and the other 75.
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Camden
N. J
Sarah Persch
Persch
England
Navy makes crew changes for Shenandoah and airships
The Navy announces changes at Lakehurst and aboard the Shenandoah including the relief of FR NcCrary and Commander R. McCrary. Admiral William A. Mears approves the appointments and transfers as directed by the Bureau. Lieutenant Commander Sachary vonlaander Jr. appointed as sea commander. specifics unclear due to damaged text.
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Anteen
Lakehurst
N. J
Air Rey
Shenandoah
NcCrary
R. McCrary
William A. Me
Bermenuine Buereau
Sachary Vonlaander Jr
Griffis Returns Home From European Prison
Corliss Hoover Griffis of Hamilton Ohio arrives in New York aboard the Albert Ballin after release from a German prison for involvement in a plot related to Grover Cleveland Bell draft evasion. He is welcomed at City Hall amid public interest.
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New York
Corliss Hooven Griffis
Hamilton
Ohio
Moebach
Germany
Grover Cleveland Bell
Albert Ballin
City Hall
Paris and U S figures in late February news notices
Paris reports Harry F. Sinclair set to sail on the President Harding for New York after leaving Paris for London and Washington. Other items note railroad unions opposing Atlee Pomerene’s oil counsel nomination, Trotsky’s improved health, McAdee’s political status, a former mayor’s murder arrest, Veracruz occupation by the Mexican government, and McAdoo ending ties with Dehney.
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Paris
Harry F. Sinclair
President Harding
Southampton
New York
London
Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Atlee Pomereme
Ohio
Body of a Sent Home
New York on February 11 reports the body of a person sent home. The fragmentary text provides limited details but indicates a domestic or formal return of a deceased individual.
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