British Insurgents Win Signal Victory in Referendum
London dec. 13. The referendum outcome strips the hereditary house of lords of legislative veto power, placing most bills under the commons after three sessions. Lloyd-George, as insurgent chancellor, leads a sweeping political shift toward a one house parliament and popular rule.
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Harry G. Farmer
London
David Liloyd-George
England
Ireland
Great Britain
House of Lords
United States
Liberala
House of Lorda
House of Commons
Lords
Commons
Has Two Wives Cannot Get a Divorce or Be Punished for Bigamy
Charles W Harrer is a bigamist who confessed to two marriages, one in 1903 to Jennie Green and another in 1904 to Edna Cooper. The court released him as his confession lacks corroboration, the first wife is missing and the second wife had sought an annulment. The second wife was refused a divorce on grounds she knew Harrer was married.
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New York
Charles W. Harrer
Jennie Green
Newark
N. Y
Edna Cooper
Harrer
Jack Johnson Returns to Training in Chicago Sparring Pair
Jack Johnson resumed boxing work in Chicago with sparring partner Walter Monahan of San Francisco. Despite rumors of a nervous breakdown, Johnson displayed his speed and movement during the session at his gym, continuing his comeback after the Reno bout with James J. Jeffries.
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Chicago
Reno
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Walter Monahan
San Francisco
Monahan
Died Ida Huzza Once Mrs Littlefinger of Cirques
Jersey City tale of Mrs Ida Huzza known as Mrs Littlefinger wife of Major Littlefinger famed from circuses and dime museums. She stood 3 feet 9 inches tall and survived by her taller husband. They had no children. They wed publicly in 1883 with many troupe witnesses.
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Jersey City
N. J
Ida Huzza
Bail for Woman Charged With Shooting Husband
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mrs. Herbert Clapp released on 2500 dollar bail after being charged with assault with intent to kill her husband. Clapp claims he was shot by his wife following a heated quarrel. the husband, a millionaire clubman, lies in a hospital with a bullet wound and faces an alleged murder attempt charge.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Clapp
Clapp
Herbert Mason Clapp
Claubman
Same Wages Granted to Women by Australian Court
A Sydney arbitration court rule joins women to receive the same wages as men under industrial laws, moving Melbourne reports. The decision, reported by United Press, marks a notable shift in pay equity policy.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Harvard's Lawyer-Administrator Prof Lowell Turns Fifty-Four
Abbot Lawrence Lowell, Harvard University president and former champion distance runner, marks his fifty fourth birthday. The New England aristocrat has practiced law and authored works on government science, praised as an able administrator whose youthful energy remains strong with age.
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New England
Lowell
Christmas Bazaar by Typographical Union Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary to the Typographical Union hosts its annual Christmas bazaar at the Labor Temple on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 7 o’clock. Printers and friends are invited.
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Typographical Union
Labor Temple
Blot Takes Out Rain Insurance For Boxing Night
Promoter Louis Blot plans a 20 round bout between Johnny Frayne and One Round Hogan next Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. He obtained weather insurance from a local firm linked to Lloyds of London to cover profits if rain reduces attendance, paying the difference up to $10,000.
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Ban Francisco
Louis Blot
Johnny Frayne
Hogan
Blot
Lloyds of London
Odds and Ends From Everywhere December 13 1862
A potted cross section of news items from across the country. Battles near Fredericksburg cost Gen Hurnside his army and 12,500 men after a 15 hour fight, while Gen Lee held the high ground. Reports note tragic accidents and local incidents from New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago, including a 14 year old's death from gaudy candy. Officials debate dead letter auctions, with mentions of ministers and a court finding Hugh Smith entitled to an uncle’s estate. Other items include a mine disaster in Alberta, a Vancouver camp, and a six story fireproof building sale in North Yakima.
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Hurnside
Selee
Fredericksborg
Robert BE. Lee
Lee
Frederickburg
Army of the Potomac
Long earthquake recorded on sesamograph at weather bureau
A heavy earthquake lasting over an hour was registered on the sesamograph at the weather bureau today. The shock was estimated to have occurred 6,000 to 6,000 miles distant.
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Washington
Color Options Listed for Selection
A catalog lists color options including Pink Blue White Black Corn color Lavender Gray and Brown. The note outlines available shades for selection.
Christmas stationery and novelties price list
Prices for assorted Christmas stationery and novelties offered in Hasement Salesroom. Items include fancy hose supporters in boxes 25¢ and 35¢, 14karat gold fountain pens $1.00, Christmas boxes 8¢ to 10¢, perfumes 15¢ to 50¢, tissue paper 5¢, Christmas cards and stamps, juvenile stationery 30¢ per box, My Dolly's Work Boxes 35¢ and 65c, crepe paper rolls 6¢ to 10¢.
Christmas Fur Specials Offer Range of Luxe Stoles and Muffs
Holiday fur sale highlights a wide array of stoles and muffs from IVE Furs. Featured items include Black Fox and White Fox Stoles, various Bolster and Pillow Muffs, and exotic skins like Sable and Opossum. Prices range from 16.50 to 125.00, with the long satin throw also promoted.
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Baum Marten
Christmas Jewelry Display Offers Wide Selection of Novelty Items
A broad showing features hats pins and brooches with rhinestones and imitation stones priced from 25 cents to $12.00. Vanity cases, barrettes, cuff links, solid gold and gold filled pieces, la vallieres, lockets, watch fobs and beaded bags are offered in various finishes and designs with price ranges from $0.25 to $12.00.
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Gene
Ig Se
Gift Handkerchiefs and Linen Cushions From Finest Assortments
A catalog of handkerchiefs in light fabrics and fine embroidery. Women and misses items include Irish lace edged pieces, linen and lawn fabrics with hemstitched borders. Prices range from 15 cents to 4 dollars per box. Men's linen handkerchiefs offered in pure linen and fancy French prints.
Glove Bonds and Gift Gloves Offered in Store
A catalog notes Gift Glove Bonds as an easy gift option. First Floor displays include Women’s Gloves at $1.50 per pair in Glace kid overseas and pique sewn styles in multiple colors. Variants include one-clasp Tan Cape Gloves Mocha gloves in black and gray and Glace kid gloves at $1.00 per pair with piqué stitching and embroidered backs.
Gift Umbrellas Displayed in Varied Styles and Prices
A local display offers women and men gift umbrellas ranging from 3.50 to 7.50 with options in eight inch and twenty eight inch sizes. The collection includes silk covers, Columbia frames, detachable handles, and separate handles and bases priced up to 15.00.
Hosiery and Underwear For Gifts
Women's silk and lisle undergarments featured with depictions of silk vests and hose. Styles include silk-sisle 510 with d shaped yokes and V-neck fronts, lisle vests crocheted yokes, and hand-embellished shield motifs. Prices range from 1.75 to 8.00 with white and patterned options noted.
Women's Tailored Suits Priced at Twenty-Five Dollars
Women’s two and three piece tailored suits offered at 25 dollars. Includes two piece sets in serge and tweed fabrics with semi fit coats and narrow skirts in navy gray brown green and lilac options. Also four new three piece chiffon broadcloth suits with velvet trim and matching skirts and gowns described in period style.
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Los Angeles
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Supreme Court of the United States
Upper Sandusky
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Yakima
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J. O. Storey
Thomas Lavake
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