Working Girls in Chicago Probe Immorality Link
A Boward Hill executive told Chicago vice commission that low wages may tie to moral decline among women in a major department store. He said about 817 women are employed, with most errand girls paid around $4 to $5 weekly, many placed by parents to train for higher pay, prompting questions on parental responsibility.
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Associated Press
Chicago
iBoward Hillman
Mimeix Vice Commission
O'Mara
Conmmitsnon
Clara
Willman
Ione
O'Hara
Murder at Bushire Engulfs Customs Chief Family
Madame Constant wife of the tzelklan director of customs at the port of Bushire was murdered early today by an unidentified Persian. Her husband was severely wounded. They were driving home when an assailant emerged from behind their carriage and fired a revolver.
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Associated Press
Tphoran
Persia
Madame Constant
Tzel- Klan
Bushire
Wilson delays civil service jobs pledge for Dem office seekers
President Wilson told Senator Pomerene that no policy exists yet for appointing minor government posts. He indicated there is no immediate plan to open civil service slots to thousands of Democratic aspirants.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Wilson
Pomerene
Ohio
Labor Leaders Say They Have Faith in Governor Hatfield
In Los Angeles twelve jurors deliberated late into the morning on Clarence Darrow's fate in the McNamara bribery case. In Charleston the military commission halted to allow defendants to confer with counsel amid habeas corpus actions. Petitioners assert faith in the military commission and Governor Hatfield, claiming fair treatment and justice.
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Hatfield
Associated Press
Los Angilles
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Mars
Clarence S. Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Dur Yow
Charleston
Mar
Paint Creek
Mathon’ Jones
Littlepage
Usjc
Military’ Commission
Nidge Littlepage
Court of Appealsi
People's Store Opens in Grand Style at 408 West Pile
Spring crowds gathered Friday evening for the grand opening of the People's Store at 408 West Pile Street. Manager Act. Mitchell led courteous clerks and a promotional team in welcoming guests as Marrs Fink, local window decorator, showcased an attractive display with roses palms and ferns. Professor Mojler's orchestra provided music while about 1,000 visitors praised the new shop, part of a New York City syndicate's seventy six stores. the credit system drew many customers and outlined a promising future.
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Enesia Mey
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President Wilson Offers Olney Ambassadorship
A. P. dispatch reports President Wilson proposes Richard Olney of Boston for the British ambassadorship. The fate of Olney’s acceptance remains uncertain as officials weigh the strategic implications and Olney's willingness amid court pressure.
Court calendar of state cases lists felonies and misdemeanors
The document shows a weekly court calendar with numerous State cases scheduled from Monday through Friday and into March. Dockets include felonies such as Teddy Mounts, Mattie Smith, and Henry Turnner, alongside numerous misdemeanors like Clyde State, James, and George Ashcraft. Dates referenced include March 20 through 98, with cases involving Joe Devone Lizzie Goodwin and others.
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Mattie Smith
Treva Mounts
George Dundy
John Jacobs
Henry George
Teddy Mounts
Albert
Applebee
Felony
Joe Devone
Fred Elliott
Lizzie Goodwin
Okey Morris
Rockefeller Defends Foundation Charter After Senate Inaction
John D. Rockefeller issued a statement through his counsel criticizing the Senate for not acting on legislation to incorporate the Rockefeller Foundation. He said persistent opposition from a small minority blocked passage despite broad support and noted no decision has been made on how to pursue the foundation's aims.
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Associated Press
New York City
John D. Rockefeller
Senate
Rockeefeller Foundation
Dili
Rockefeller
Roy Pays Fine After January Court Appearance
Charles J. Roy of Brushy Fark appeared before Magistrate G. Hy. Gordon and paid a $1 fine after pleading fault for an altercation with Thomas Wolfe of Crawsells in January. The two men met at a later place and the defendant complied with the court's demand by paying the required amount.
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Charles J. Roy
Brushy Fark
Ana Cun
Contair Magis
Trate G. Hy. Gordon
Thomas Wolfe
Crawsells
Wim
Military mobilization and inquiries amid Gulf coast tensions
Amid reports of American troop concentration near Galveston Texas plans to mobilize a 10000 strong force to deter aggression and guard naval fronts surface. Brigadier General Marion Maus and Major General William Carter are named among senior officers assigned to advance units. An Interstate Commerce investigation and British inquiries into explosions are noted, with fatalities and hospital scenes described as authorities ponder causes and recoveries. Continued coverage promises page two updates.
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Texas
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Carter
Chicago
Mexico
Marion P. Maus
U. S. Army
Frederick A. Smith
Con
Hiseh
Ameriga
Great Britain
Baltimore
Hinsnessels
Torrow
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Bitter splits in Senate Democrats deepen party rift
The Associated Press reports growing bitterness among Senate Democrats after Clark defeats Bacon for president pro tempore. As caucus resumes, nominations for secretary and two other posts remain, a special committee struggles to assign Democrats to committees, and leadership moves toward reorganization despite threats of resignation from Senator Hoke Smith over Bacon’s defeat.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Mars
Senate
Clark
Bacon
Hoke Smith
Senate hearing energy as suffrage parade clash debated
Hundreds of women crowded the Senate corridors pleading for admittance to the room where the Senate committee studied the disorder during last Monday's suffrage parade. jeers met statements praising police while applause greeted criticism of officials in the tense scene.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Senate Ei Committee
Ordination of Deacons at Mt Zion Baptist Church
Deacons will be ordained at Mt Zion Baptist Church colored at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon. A surprise service is planned, with both Trinity and Mount Zion churches assisting at the event.
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Mt. Zion Baphet Church
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Mount Zion
Walter R Jones returns to Clarksburg as Socialist leader and lawyer
Walter R Jones, outspoken Socialist leader and attorney at law, has returned from Cincinnati where he spent months working for the Socialist party and delivering about thirty addresses. He plans to resume legal practice and may help edit a forthcoming Harticon County Leader weekly paper.
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Clarksburg
Cincinnati
Socialist Party
Jones
Socialist Cause
Harticon County
Dedicated Methodist member, 92, dies in Broad Oaks
Mrs. Sarah L. Wright aged 92 longtime church member died at her grandson Thomas Wright’s home on Daisy Street Broad Oaks after pneumonia. Survived by a son Sir M. Ly Wright of Billings Mont and four daughters Mrs C Taylor Mrs G B Black Mrs 3 W Patchen. Funeral details to be announced. She was a faithful Methodist for eighty years and attended the first church regularly.
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Thomas Wright
Daisy Street
Broad Oaks
M. Ly Wright
Billings
Mont
C. Taylor
East Diamond Street
Pittaburg
G. B. Black
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Successful operation at St Marys hospital reported
Mrs Zara Laferty of 105 Wisk jaeck Broad Oaks te underwent two surgeries at St Marys hospital. The operation was successful and she recovered rapidly.
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Wisk Jaeck Broad Oaks
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St. Mary's Hodgital
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