Wilson primary plan sparks cross party fight in 1916
The 1916 direct primary proposal by President Wilson triggers a divisive national debate. Clark Underwood Roosevelt and Taft are named as potential nominees, with factions across Democratic Republican and Progressive camps predicting a free for all. Personalities and magnetism loom over platforms as parties reorganize for nationwide primaries.
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Ta Follette
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Missouri
William Howard Taft
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Doomed man demands eggs in last days of life
Chicago reports Henry Spencer, condemned to hang December 19 for the murder of Mrs Mildred Alligon-Rextoat, voiced two desires before execution: to have eggs, and to be treated fairly. The jail kitchen diet was altered by Sheriff Kuhn citing egg costs, drawing a rebuke from Spencer who protests the omission of nourishment in his remaining sixteen days.
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Spencer
Mildred Alligon-Rextoat
Desirex
Wais
Kuhn Hag
Ween
Cardinal Oreglia III in Vatican Sickroom
Cardinal Luigi Oreglia, dean of the Sacred College and Pius IX’s creation, aged 100? faces pneumonia at the Vatican. Officials fear for his health as the Pope’s secretary visits to inquire after his condition and to convey the apostolic benediction.
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Iwuigi Oreglia
Santo Stefano
The
Sacred College
Mer. Bressan
Oregia
Kaiser Backs Troops Sparks Berlin War Debate
Berlin dispatch reports German war minister Falckenhayn defending Zabern garrison actions in Alsace before the Reichstag. Bethmann-Hollweg and conservatives clash as reps accuse military overreach. a nonconfidence vote is set for Thursday with indications of a large majority.
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Donaueschingen
Erich von Falkenhayn
Reichstag
Zabern
Alsace
Vin. Bethmann-Hollweg
von Falkenhayn
von Forstner
French Foreign Legion
von Bethman-Hollweg
Gabern
Herr Fehrenberg
Wadsworth Rogers Missing in Paris
Wadsworth Rogers, nephew of former New York and Washington Representative James Wadsworth, disappeared after leaving a Paris hotel with his mother last Saturday. He is described as delicate in health and prone to melancholia, with plans to visit a chateau near Pau. his age and single status are noted, and a France-wide search is under way.
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Wadesworth Rogers
James Wadsworth
New York
Washington
France
Kaiser Defends Mustache Amid Officer Shaving Trend
London dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm I denounces growing trend of clean shaving among officers. The German weekly notes his disapproval and asserts a proper mustache remains part of military appearance.
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London
Kaiser
Woman Seeks Restitution After Lodging Elsewhere
A fragmented report describes a woman alleging theft of money and a lavish weekend promise by an employer. The text notes lodging in a boarding house, a shift to refined style, and a pledge of restitution, with emphasis on social impropriety and financial loss.
Grace Le Gendre admits grand larceny linked to drinking
Grace Le Gendre a former head bookkeeper at the Gregorian Hotel in New York pleaded guilty to grand larceny before a magistrate. She admitted stealing about $400 with hotel shortages expected to total $3,000 to $3,500. She described drink as the cause of her downfall and recounted lavish weekends and luxury living while working at a Brooklyn boarding house.
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Grace le Gendré
Gregorian Hotel
West Thirty-ftth Street
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Yorkville
Daniel F. Ritchey
Mies le Gendre
Jin
Missing funds and packages in Cologne heist report
A fragmented report notes money forwarded by the National Bank of Belgium to a bank in Cologne and several valuable packages missing. Police indicate no trace of the thieves and mention four suspects or items tied to the incident.
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Hanl
Belgium
Express
Cologne
Minister Says No to Displaced Spouse in Strained Romance
A Washington Post reports a complex marriage arrangement involving William Baldwin, Lillian Duryea, and Mrs. Baldwin. Miss Duryea, heiress to a Duryea fortune, is described as beautiful and adopted daughter of William Duryea. The Duryea fortune funds the plan for Baldwin to marry again while his wife remains in Reno for divorce. The parties insist the arrangement lacks scandal and aims for happiness, with mutual respect maintained among the involved families.
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Washington Post
New York
Campbell Baldwin
Tarrytown
Wil
Baldwin
Lillian Duryea
William ‘Duryea
Duryea
Mr. Baldwin
Fragmentary Robbery Report From Dubious OCR
A damaged OCR text describes a robbery attempt involving money packages and an automobile, with witnesses including children who raised the alarm. Fuzzy phrases suggest an improvised scene and escapes, but many words are unreadable or garbled.
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Schoel
Ber
Castaways Rescued After Long Voyage From Easter Island
An old wireless dispatch reports the schooner Alvarado, clearing the Columbia River April 1 for Antofagasta, abandoned near Easter Island after eleven crew members reached safety. The castaways, leaving two mates and the ship's cook, sailed in two boats for 23 days to Papeete. A rescue party will seek those left behind.
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San ‘Francisco
Cal -Dée
Alvarado
Columbia
Antofagasta
Joautine
Haster Island
Witeless
Steemer
Moana
Belang
Chile
Cook
N. Benson
Papeete i
Society Islands
Habind
Hypnotic Suggestion Aids Alcoholic Treatment, Dr Quackenbush Says
Dr John Quackenbush of New York reports to the Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics in Philadelphia that he has treated over a thousand alcoholics with mental suggestion. He claims about 75 percent of cases were cured through hypnotic methods.
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Beecal
Washington Post
Philadelphia
John Oat Quackenbas
New York City
Society For the Study of
London Teems With American Society At Albert Hall
Practically all of London’s society beauties join Americans in an elaborate picture hall display at Albert Hall. Egyptian frieze and Greek group scenes feature Iris Capel and Countess Pappenheim, with numerous dukes duchesses and notable names from the nobility attending to support London’s tenement kitchens.
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Washington
Londén
London
Albert “Hall
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Mary
Alexandra
Invalide
Countess Pappenheim
Iris: Cipel
Essex
Iss Adtle Grant
Tris
Income tax suit targets graduated rates on Miss De Wolfe
Miss De Wolfe, an actress, sues over New York income tax. The complaint, filed by Bourke Ceck of New York and Colin Pyne of Chicago, argues the tax violates due process and equal protection. The case seeks to test the constitutionality of a progressive levy affecting high earners, with the richest facing steep penalties.
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Bourke -Cecka
New York
Colin Pyne
Chicago
Mise de Wolfe
Deuying
Gase
Levy
Mayer
Attorne
Department of Justice
Plainiff
Pubblic’ Treasury
Indians Say No Winter Predicted This Season
Pierre Dak December 1 Indians forecast no winter this season as freak December weather brings warm rains across the Dakotas. Thermometers run well above freezing with unseasonable warmth reported in the region.
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Pierre
Dak
Welntty
Freed By Reno Court Awarded Custody Of Child
Special to The Washington Post Reno Nev Dec 3 Lillian Marian Volek won a divorce from Adebert Volek a New York civil engineer over nonsupport and desertion custody of their young daughter awarded to the mother Volek did not appear at trial and was not represented by counsel The couple met when she was visiting the U S and Volek was captivated by an actor Donald Brian Volek later married in September 1903 and lived in Mount Vernon N Y She alleged abandonment and failure to support the child and herself The divorce was sought after months of separation and disputes over alimony The story notes Volek disliked children and the pair had discussed separation to allow his divorce
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Washington Post
Reno
Nev
Lillian
Marian Volek
Adebert Volek
Wallstreet
New York City
Addivelt
G. Volek
Mme. da Gams
Fn Washington
Arthur Hearn
New York
Mra. Volek
Devonshire
England
Mr. Volck
the Merry “Widow
BE. W. ‘Daytod
Donald Brian
Volcki
Dante
Brian
J. R. Delamar
Glen Colve
Long Island
Hoe
Mount Vernon
Volek
New York Central Railroad
Mra
Volek Aued
Dayton
West End Avenue
Vailek
Valek
Will Nab Mrs Pankhurst After Rescue Attempt In Plymouth
Police in Plymouth prepare to block a rescue of militant suffragette leader Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arriving from the United States aboard the Majestic. Officials say adequate force will be used to deter any attempt by suffragettes to free her.
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England
Emmeline Pankhurst
United States
Majestic
Pank
Fara
Spe
Cial
Dressmaker's Murder Reported in Bedroom Incident
A dressmaking shop proprietor was found murdered in her bed in what police describe as a shocking home-turned-crime scene. Investigators are probing suspects, with no immediate arrests announced as neighbors recall her quiet routine.
Senate Rank Debate Reaffirms Constitution Created Offices
The Post quotes Senator Bacon outlining the hierarchy of U S offices. He states only President Vice President and Supreme Court justices are constitutional, while all other offices are statutory creations of Congress. He notes Senate precedence yielded to the Supreme Court and explains senators’ superior rank as representatives of sovereign states and vast legislative authority.
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Senate
Bacon
United States
Sidavemie
Commonwealths
House of Representatives
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