Nationwide newspaper referendum on Baby Vallie case
A national referendum coordinated by multiple newspapers produced a one sided result on whether Convict A915’s services belonged to the state or Baby Vallie. The tally by participating papers is shown, though some votes were sent directly to the Illinois board of pardons uncounted locally.
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Baby Vallie
Menepeoete
Illinois Board of Pardons
Baby Valli
Chester
Ill
Cora Calvert
Charles Kimzey
J. R. Duffy
Kimzey
Star
Two Regiments Under Arms In New York Strike
Buffalo March 24 two regiments of state militia assembled in armories ready for strike duty after a clash near Lancaster 15 miles east left one dead and many injured as 2000 strikers and guards faced a train of strikebreakers to Gould Coupler Co. Militia guarded the coupler plant and streetcar crews on the International railway were suspended for refusing to transport militiamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Lancaster
Gould Coupler Co
National Guard
TIZ Fixes Sore Feet Claims in Ad
A vintage advertisement touts TIZ foot soak as a remedy for sore tired feet. It promises relief from bunions and corns, encourages wearing smaller shoes, and urges purchase of a 26 cent box at department or drag stores.
Resinol Soothes Itching Skin and Heals Rash Problems
The advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for eczema tetter ring worm and other eruptions. It claims quick relief with warm baths and states products are safe for sensitive skin including babies. Available at druggists in 50¢ 1.00 and 25c, with trial offer from Baltimore Dept. 7 R.
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Dept. 7-R
Resinol
Baltimore
False Teeth Stop Bullet In Joplin Case
A patrolman shot Ebert Mathews, an alleged pickpocket, as he fired near Seton. The bullet went through Mathews, glanced from the sidewalk, and struck Mrs Seton in the mouth. Her teeth were broken but she suffered only a silent wound.
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Joplin
Mra FM
Seton
Dan
Ebert Mathews
Mathews
Law
Mra. Seton
Death by rifle ends boy Herbert Hansen in Bremerton
In Bremerton Washington on March 24 a 16 year old named Herbert Hansen was found dead from a rifle bullet in an abandoned store officials believe illness may have driven him to take his own life.
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Bremerton
Wash
Herbert Hansen
Arrest of Tukwila Man After Alleged Threats
The arrest involved J. M. Brooks, 44, of Tukwila, following a claim that he threatened his wife who is 17. Police reported the incident and taken into custody on related charges.
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J. M. Brooks
Tukwila
Pimples Vanish in Seven Days with Stuart’s Calcium Wafers
Cure promises claim that Stuart’s Calcium Wafers purge impurities from blood and open pores to clear pimples, blackheads, boils, eczema, and muddy complexions. Claims include no mercury or opiates, with calcium sulphide as the active ingredient. price is 60 cents.
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Stuart
Guaranteed Cough Cure Pinex Sugar Syrup Recipe
Home remedy plan to stop coughs promises a pint of better syrup for $2.60. Mix sugar and water, add Pinex to a pint bottle, take teaspoonfuls every 1 2 or 3 hours. Claims relief for hoarseness croup bronchitis asthma and whooping cough. touts pine extract as key ingredient and guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
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Nex Co
Fe Wayne
Tnd
Crisis passes in Ireland home rule struggle
London reports an end to the life and death clash over home rule as King George, the cabinet, and opposition reach a tacit settlement. Government officials say misunderstandings are cleared and the home rule bill will be enacted, while Ulster forces celebrate a perceived government surrender to avoid fighting Ulstermen.
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London
Ireland
George
Anquith
Gough
Col. McEwan
Col. Parker
Fugitive Captured by Aeroplane Near Miami
Detectives borrowed Harold McCormick's hydro plane to seize John Guilford a Royal Palm hotel waiter charged with jewelry theft from a society woman. The six passenger vessel was overhauled 21 miles at sea as the aircraft intercepted the steamer Miami before it returned to Nassau. Guilford offered no resistance and was transferred aboard the aircraft for a swift return flight.
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Miami
Fla
Harold McCormick
John Guilford
Royal Palm Hotel
Naseau
Guilford
McCormick
Chas. C. Witmer
Shade
Heavy Slaughter in Mexico Battle Near Torreon and Gomez Palacio
Gen Villa's rebels seized Gomez Palacio after a fierce battle with heavy bombardment. About 300 federal prisoners were taken. Torreon’s fall looms as Velasco’s forces retreat under reinforcements. Villa directs a 7,000 strong rebel force near Torreon with a decisive test of strength anticipated.
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EL Verjel
Durango
Mex
Villa
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Velaco
Lerdo
Ortega
Gomez
Mrs Hart Back from Alaska Cruise Club President
Mrs Mary Hart, president of the Alaska Cruise club and Alaska writer, homesteaded 160 acres on the old Dyea site, once a town of 20 000. She returned to port aboard the steamship Spokane.
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Dyea
Alaska
Mary FE. Hart
Alaska Cruise Club
Spokane
Cows Infected with Tuberculosis Reported in Everett Shipment
State veterinarian Guy Overhuise reports 102 of 128 cattle owned by the Andreiti brothers, whose milk shipment to Everett is banned, are infected with tuberculosis and 12 are doubtful.
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Olympia
Wash
Guy Overhuise
Andreiti Brothers
Everett
Union Organiser Joe Angelo Convicted in Nanaimo Riot Case
In Westminster British Columbia on March 24, Joe Angelo a union organizer was convicted of riot conspiracy tied to last summer's Nanaimo coal strike and sentenced to four years in prison. Nine co-defendants received one year or less while fifty one others were convicted and released.
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Westminster
B. C
Joe Angelo
Nanaimo
Pastor Declines Address After Alliance Secret Meeting
Tacoma March 24 Rev C F W Stoever pastor of St John s English Lutheran church and mayoral candidate balked at speaking to the Ministerial Alliance after they insisted on a secret meeting.
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Tacoma
Wash
C. F. W. Stoever
St. John's English Lutheran Church
Debate on President Wilson stance at canal debated
The national committee of the Commercial Club will debate whether to adopt President Wilson's position on the canal tonight. Members are divided on how to frame the club's stand on the issue.
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Wilson
National Committee of the Commercial Club
Cascaret Promised Fast Relief From Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Cascaret will cleanse the stomach liver and bowels by morning. It promises to end headache biliousness dizziness nervousness sour stomach and backache with a single night’s use. It targets readers suffering constipation indigestion and general malaise.
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Fort Lawton
Port of Seattle
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Owen Jones
Dykeman
Superior Court
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Pacific Coast Pipe Co
Holt & Jeffery
Mewes
Redding's Hall
First Presbyterian Church
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Oregon
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