Indian rule in Bengal and empire expansion in India
The article recounts the 1756 siege of Calcutta and the Black Hole tragedy that galvanised British power in India. It traces colonial gains, Indian opposition, and the rise of British administration including councils in 1909, with ongoing famine, social stratification, education shifts, and the Durbar at Delhi amid global missionary activity and economic contrasts.
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Siraj-ud- Daila
Bengal
Calcutta
Min
Behar
India
London
Bombay
Cleveland
Detroit
Madras
Aderabad
Burma
Delhi
Connaught
McAdoo Attacks Republican Record at Jackson Day
William G. McAdoo declares the Republican Congress a dismal failure at a Jackson Day banquet. He cites bungled railroad policy, unreduced war taxes, and unaddressed social justice issues, urging broader democracy and civil rights for American women.
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Washington
Wichita Falls
Texas
William G. McAdoo
Republican Congress
America
McAdoo
Europe
Little Rock club buys Jake Getz from Toledo
The Little Rock Southern association club announced the purchase of second baseman Jake Getz from Toledo American association. Getz formerly played with Boston and Brooklyn National league teams.
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Little Rock
Ark
Southern’ Association
Tonight 2
Toledo
Jake Getz
Boston
Brooklyn
Emerick Secures Permit To Build $3000 Residence
R A Emerick obtained a building permit for a $3000 house on property off Second east of the city clerk’s office yesterday.
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Emerick
R. A. Emerick
Herrmann resigns as head of baseball commission
The Associated Press reports Herrmann announced he would not head the baseball commission after the joint meeting of the National and American leagues set for February 11 in Chicago. The resignation surprised commission associates and baseball authorities, with earlier notes that Heydler’s supporters may oppose re election. Bruce of Cincinnati said the commission’s legality was questioned by a United States court ruling.
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Commission
Naional
American “Leagues
Chicago
BB. Johnson
American, League
Herrmann
Heydler
National League
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
John E. ‘Bruce
Baseball’’Commission
General Pershing Praises Iowa Troops and Legion
General Pershing spoke on national unrest urging unity and resolve. He praised Iowa troops and the American Legion, noting veterans will guide citizens through the coming challenges.
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Pershing
Iowa
American “Legion
Clear Frisco Court Clears Bomb Case Dockets
San Francisco January 7 criminal courts were cleared today of all murder charges stemming from the preparedness day bomb explosion of July 22, 1916. One charge remains against Thomas J Mooney and one against Warren K Billings.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Hotel Sues E L Meyers for Accommodation Charges
A Perrine hotel filed a probate court complaint against E L Meyers seeking thirty dollars alleged to be due for accommodations and furnishings furnished to him.
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Perrine Hotel
ER. L. ‘Meyers
Money to loan on city property at 7 12 percent
GEO H. SMITH offers loans on city property at seven and one half percent interest. Address 137 Shoshone South. Term options and approval likely available through the lender.
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Geo H. Smith
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Oliver
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Ford Cars
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