Pankhurst Declares Hunger Strike Extended as Police Move In
In London on December 10 Miss Sylvia Pankhurst, a militant suffragist, escalates by adding a slow pace hunger strike to existing methods to pressure release. She walks continuously as health worsens, with friends fearing imminent release. Police plan to keep her jailed through today’s Woman's Social and Political Union meeting, hoping to deter further violent tactics. A separate incident reports arson at an empty manor near Bristol and windows broken at a Redmond rally in East End London. Emmoren, another suffragist, faces bow district court for allegedly disturbing the peace. she appeared with a wounded arm from a police shoving incident and promised to stay away from police until trial.
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Crramonaran Reese
London
Sylvia
Pankhurst
Woman's Social and Policies Union
Aguada
Bristol
Bow
Teast End
Mise Amnerson
Suffragists Fire At Davenport Lumber Yard
London report describes a suffragist attack on a Davenport lumber yard damaging property valued at 400 dollars. Fire was fought and extinguished, with scattered literature and posters found amid the scene. The incident mentions notable figures including Drummond and Pankhurst and references the arrival and arrest of suffragist leaders in England.
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London
Dee
Davenport
Hora
Drummond
Eingland
United States
Murragee
Wna Arrestnil
Mima'ayl
Pankhuret
President orders probe over Army and Navy dinner incident
Washington reports say a Senate inquiry is requested into a dinner event that triggered White House scrutiny. The article notes agitation over alleged military and political missteps, with officials urged to address concerns about governance and policy in relation to the Philippine situation and immigration debates.
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Army
Clean-up Night Net 52 Drunks and 2 Immorality Arrests
Police record a loud Friday into Saturday clean-up night with fifty two arrests. Detainees include thirty three drunks and two men for immoral purposes. Women arrested for tottering on street corner. Authorities kept many suspects in court overnight under guard.
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Tayor
Clarksbure
Neely M M Nesly Sermon at Fairmont Church
Nesly of Falemiut delivered a Sunday afternoon address at Fairmont Church to a large crowd. The speaker praised his own conversion and moral stance, noting he is one of several converts there last winter. the sermon featured detailed reflections and earnest sentiments.
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MM. Nesly
Falemiut
Fernoon
Vdiftec
Piulltore
Amvenim
Gongrogstn
Fairmont
Neely
Lecture tour of Ali ee Wells draws crowds in West Virginia
Pro impresario and policewoman Ali ee Wells of Los Amazalee Calif arrives in Parkerburg to present a lecture on Side Light of the Social Question. She spoke to large audiences at Wheeling and Parkerburg venues, stressing prevention of social dangers and offering a forceful, plainspoken appeal.
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Aliee
Welle
Los Amazalee
Calif
Parkersburg
Ie Wonat
Clyss
Clute
Shaw
Wheeling
iFron
Mra. Wells
Teans
Albuquerque
oHarald
Wilson Doing Nicely in Room, Reading Papers
President Wilson was said to be doing nicely and remaining in his room. He began light work for the first time in several days, dictating letters and reading official papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Aurociaten Penn Washington
Provident Wilson
Leaps to death at hotel Marie Antoinetti in New York
Dec 35 Devora Fiell a lawyer from De von Michigan either leaped or fell two stories to his death today in a hotel room. Servants discovered the body in a spurt.
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Amy Annociares
New York
Devora Fiell
Devon
Michigan
Marie Antoinetti
Hermann's Sale Blocked as Tinker Deal Is Rejected
The Cincinnati Board of Directors refused to approve August Hermann's sale of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn for $25,000. Hermann then telegrammed Brooklyn's ProwdWont betts that the deal was off but suggested a new arrangement could involve Yingling, or Ragan and Moran or Stengel with cash considerations.
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Cincinnati
Dees
Cincinfiat
Baseball Ghib Today
Hermanns
Joe Tinker
Brooklyn
Hott Hermann
ProudWont Bbetts
Ao Far
Cach Bone
Yingling
Ragan
Moran
Stengel
Dean Named Pending Election at State University Law College
In Morgantown December 1 the state board of regents appointed a dean for the law college awaiting election of a permanent head. Prof George F Welle was recited as acting dean. Arrangements were made for a permanent professor to assume duties. Robtneau and others were mentioned in connection with assignments and talks on law procedure and profession.
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Morgantown
State Board of Regent
Coxeeun
Law College
The
State University
George F. Welle
Trial expected in murder case at New York court
In New York Dec 15 the prosecution is set to rest its case against Schmidt for the murder of Anna Aumuller. The defense will emphasize the testimony of Allenists and Schmidt's relatives who recently arrived from Lisle in Germany. The case centers on the priest who used a cane and the body’s discovery near the Hudson River as the trial unfolds.
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Ara
New York
Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Itn Allenisis
Slater
Lisle
Germany
Delendant
Districts Established In Habeas Corpus Case
Reedy applied to the state supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to release a jailed person on a fine or imprisonment charge for carrying revolvers. The supreme court remanded the writ, indicating the office of the peace issued the first defense. A $100 bond is shown in accompanying documents. In Yunliven, Heston is mentioned with railroad involvement and related matters.
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State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Archaic White Slavery Charge At Kanawha County Fair
A fragmentary report notes a man named Thomas J. Tilley arrested near Kanawha county fair on a white slavery allegation involving a wife and a child. Details are unclear due to OCR damage and missing context. preliminary hearing postponed, with court appearance pending.
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Crom Harriaonbung
la Roamer
W.va
Thomas J. Tilley
Kanawha County Fair
Bailey
Warning on smallpox vaccination from state health official
Dr Tapson of the state health board warns West Virginia residents about the need for vaccination to prevent smallpox. He emphasizes early diagnosis and prompt quarantine measures, as the campaign is being sent statewide.
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Wheeling
Tapson
West Virginia
Tate
Portney Qualifies At Monday Court Session
Ralph Partney qualified before the sum court on Monday to administer at the cabin of Latuyel Stewart with a bond of 400 dollars. Appraisers from WB Sng and FAG Robt briefed the panel on the estate at Columbian A speed.
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Ralph
Partney
Latuyel
Stewart
Sond
Amra
WB Sng
Rebels Retreat From Tampico as Federals Fortify
Reports state federal troops are strongly entrenched near Tampico and Rebels have withdrawn to await reinforcements. The position sits on a plateau with surrounding river fortifications, three approaches for attack, and cavalry stakes. Mercados garrison may be forced to surrender or cross into the United States if the Federals prevail, with outcomes hinging on whether a direct assault or prolonged siege occurs.
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Sryames
Mexico
Generes Mercado
Tebels
Lipa
Ofinpaga
Miitacw
Mercado
Croes
United States
Firing Rebel Forces Near Pamplco Reported
A report from Rear Admiral Metcalf of American warships in the Gulf of Mexico describes rebels near Pamplico avoiding continuous cannonade from federal gunboats. The exact withdrawal distance is not stated as ships monitor possible backing by Victoria or other arrivals.
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Vera Cruz
Pamplco
Wirslegs
Reirj
Metcher
Americum
Gulf of Maxed
Taypico
Victoria
Rebel 1088 18 heavy TN battle at Tampico
Mexico City Dec 15 The rebel loss in the battle between federal troops and Constitutionalists for Tampico is estimated at 1 00 men per a telegram from Tamaulipas governor. The last shot was fired about one o clock Sunday morning as rebels withdrew. Young Federal cavalry pursued retreating rebels after returning to Tampico and reporting they had dispersed.
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win aie Young_ Federal cavalry
Tampico
League supports Charleston with tuberculosis relief drive
A report from the West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis League notes steady fundraising in Charleston Wheeling Huntington and Parkersburg with area towns nearly doubling sales. A Payette county girl age ten and a Mineo county girl age twelve describe wishes to help while urging others to donate. Tuberculosis remains a major burden, affecting 31 per 10 000 in working class 66 per 10 000 in poor and 97 per 10 000 in pauper class communities.
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Charleston
Virginia
Chariexton
Wheeling
Huntington
Parkerahire
Dias
Tricla
Payetne
Ubereloula
Ani
Mineo County
Ste
Nore Dion
Elkins Woman Land Ownership Case Upheld by Court
Washington December ruling upholds the right of a sender to pay common land owners under stated provisions. The Elkins case centers on taxation and parcel rights, with queries regarding battle lines and mediation in the land tenure dispute.
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Snwenyeves Eens
Washingtos
Metr
Elxing
Aes Batteore
TWO MEN HELD ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
Two men were held following a nighttime pursuit as police pursued a case involving female companions. The report details their arrest, the testimony planned for Tuesday evening, and the involvement of city officers in shadowing the suspects.
Train wreck near city leaves six cars burned and eight miles from Horns
A rushed report describes a train collision as a locomotive and six cars were buried by huge rocks. The wreck left eight miles from the city with casualties and the line possibly damaged.
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Mey Tran
Thaneh
Hornselitts
Two Attempts Made on an Officer's Life Endangers City
Police officer Nicholas narrowly escaped a fatal stabbing and later fired at by a drunken man on Chestnut Street. The assailant lunged with a knife, the officer knocked him down and seized the weapon. After the first arrest, two shots were fired in the street, narrowly missing the officer. The pursuit lasted minutes before suspects were caught. several women were arrested and arraigned, with fines paid and others released on promise to leave the city.
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Saveral
McCloud
Cioltan
Blanche Waimeley
Whyte
Oiliger Nicholeo
Waldo
Cletlon
Clalinn
Waldo Comer
Clellan
Vie Vollne
Am McCloud
Nicholas
Chestnutstreet
Laurin
Durand
Allée
Weston Girl Disappears In Weston Police Probe
Fifteen year old Hazel Smith vanished from her Weston home Saturday morning after a telephone message. Descriptions note she stood three feet tall and weighed around 180 pounds. She wore a plaid dress, black coat, blue hat, and brown leather shoes. Police received only limited details and launched a probe.
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Weston
Hdith Smith
Shole
Ping
Mystery of Day Vines painting theft at Florence galleries
Reports from Florence indicate authorities blame a staged distraction for a theft attempt as crowds pressed to view Day Vines works. Several busts and paintings were damaged while guards moved to protect the collection amid the commotion. In Paris, a trial proceeds in the murder case of Ole Shaver of Menonkx with life imprisonment debated.
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Florence
Actios
France
Patemont
Joe Wierhan
Miter Ole Shaver
Menonkx
Merman
Idee Ward Ie
Question of Reform Organization Ahead of Convention
The report outlines three groups in dispute over reform: those opposing the convention, free-will proponents, and a third faction seeking changes. Ailes says he will act within the stance of the statute while committees prepare to discuss options. The debate centers on whether to call an ordinary convention and how to proceed with reforms.
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Washington
Shima
Simmel
Deeilath
McHare
McHara
Ailes
Pawar
Tonne
Tiplde
Statut
Hon
Eddy Will Bequest Dispute Involving Mrs Eddy Becomes Test
Fragmentary text shows a contested will linked to Mrs Eddy and a bequest of money to a beneficiary. The report notes a federal court case against Glover and Foster, with figures around 12 900 and 30 300 cited in relation to unpaid bequests and alleged claims. The partial OCR suggests a probate dispute over a widow or aunt's bequest and related legal action.
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Glover
Jy Foster
Science Flower
Plasvastigne Fernald
Reddy
Hot Metal Train Disaster in Cambria Steel Yard
Historic wreck near Johnstown when a hot metal train toppled from the track into the Smough River. Dozens injured as molten cars plowed into the riverbank. Names of witnesses and officials are reported, detailing chaos and fire.
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Johnstown
Seay Rama
Coe
Federation records on miner strikes at Houghton meeting
The Western Federation of Miners acts through its elected officers and the grand jury as it reviews miner strikes at Houghton. Charles Moyer serves as president while the federation’s objective board and officials discuss actions and legality.
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Charles’ Moyer
Western ‘Federation of
Méinate
Houghton
Cie
Mineri
Teders
Snmebers
Weolad Very Tll and McCloud Fire Ul Ut Festa Te
A garbled OCR read mentions Alonzo McCloud and a stocky dietarsif state with a Festa. It remains unclear overall event details but implies a local incident or gathering involving named individuals and a fire. Further legible text needed for precise facts and outcome.
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Wes
Morpheus
Shires
Lee
Wilkow
War and Navy Departments
Order of Cata
Lec Sary
Wilson Suggestet
Collce Heuke
Mia Alice
Secretariea Gurrson
Danlaié
Police Woman of
Los Angeles
Wi Hy Golo
House Committee
Titorney
Taft
House Immigration Committee
Dragnet OF Police
Neeley
California
Wilson
Hermann's Sale
Board of Directors
University
Wells
Thomas Woodley
Rlerk
Glva EK Hotel
Lagrippe
AG Maruiate
Yunliven
Molderntas
Heston
Vantorn
Railiroad
Minine
Tories Ia
tVsomine
Thomas Bailey
Portney
Tampico City
REBEL
Red Cross
Elelns
Lumberport
Will
Dendy
Umett
Wemnesdey
Tha ‘Haywood Eli Lion
Lnterucbayling
Ee Villaga
Parly
Fealdonts
villago-Wenk
Patt
Charles Clellan
Tran
Nichols
Colle
Eilph
Johuriewton
Wndt
Theau
Thie City
Warkshure
Dolly ‘Moore
Huey Harmon
Rory
Toas
Tilia Jolnkon
Violat Cern
If Dyrtle Dayton Tavellasctanie
Blanghet Valualey
Miveie
Lowall
Anna Rage
Marjorlai Lastarys
Stella Shook
Hae Marbert
Jennie Cunningham
Pa Hohe
Vala Vernou
Anna
Clair
Tomoroiy
Hille Saye Bia
Eddy
Rae
Mrs
Cambria Steel Works
Federation
Bere
Alonzo McCloud
Firme Wit
Jase
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