Radical reaction reshapes New York Republicans
New York State Republican conference led by Senator Root and Henry L. Stimson approved a direct statewide primary plan, pushing reform while opposing judges' appointment by the governor. The meeting backed reshaping state offices from the elective list, urging a robust budget, worker compensation, and tighter rules, with Barnes opposing judicial appointments and Stimson urging broader party checks.
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Reot
New York
Radicala
William Barnes
Henry L. Stimson
Mr. Barnes
Tina
Ytmson
Toy. Blughes
State Assembly
United States
Itoot
Stimson
George W. Wickersham
Nedges
Xovearnor
H Low
New
Assembly
Republican Assemblien-Elect
William T. Wadhams
Tredges
Harvey J. Hinman
Hedges
Massachusetts
Barnes
Seth Low
Wadhama
Hinman
Rules Committee
Court of Appeals
Republican Party
Boy Killed in Auto Hit Near Rhode Island and Connecticut Aves
John Francis Moran, 13, son of Mrs. M Moran of 3009 M Street NW, died after being struck by Dr. Robert Scott Lamb’s car at the Rhode Island and Connecticut avenues intersection. The boy, attempting to cross, fractured his skull. an emergency ambulance, following behind, attempted care but he died before hospital arrival. Lamb surrendered at the Third precinct. coroner ordered his release pending the inquest today. Moran was a nephew of Dr. J F Moran.
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Connecticut
Rhode Island
John Francis Moran
Moran
Morari
Socialist shoots priest over funeral red flag display
In Brussels a Catholic priest was shot by a socialist after he refused to join a funeral procession carrying a red flag. A party member then forced entry to the presbytery, wounding a servant.
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Brussels
Belgium
Dea
Pankhurst Collapses During Hunger Threats and Clergy Protest
Mrs. Pankhurst, leader of the suffragettes, is said to be in collapse after beginning hunger and thirst strikes since arrest aboard the Ma jestre. In London, Anglican clergy including the bishop of Kensington discussed militancy and forcible feeding, provoking interruptions by suffragists and threats of violent retaliation. Incidents included destruction of Kelly House in Scotland, acid in mailboxes, and window smashing as militants react to arrests.
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London
Totter
Pankhurat
Kelly House
Fight Expected Over Prouty Measures in Congress
Ben Johnson of Kentucky leads District committee through proposals to refund about 1.003 million dollars to the Federal Treasury and to abolish the Washington Market Company. Johnson notes possible resistance to honoring debts while presenting figures that District licenses and receipts have funded local expenses under a half and half system. The committee also reported a bill to revoke the Washington Market Company's charter and another to treat revenue from District licenses as equal to federal funds. The group discussed rent reductions and past investigations, with Mann once examining the market tangle. The Market Company will now meet Tuesdays instead of Fridays.
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Claima
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
House District Committee
House
Prouty
Federal Treasury
United States
Gorman
New York
Johnson
Rene Blom
Johngoix
Congress
Market Company
Dare
Mann
Illinois
Members Silent On Plaza Charges In Congress
Members of Congress have followed from the beginning to the present time the suggestion of Representative Ben Johnson, district committee chair, noting irregularities linked to Mr Johnson. The debate centers on the plaza issue and calls for clarity.
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PLAZA
Johnson
Congress
Ben Johnson
Johnie
Wilson’s Smile Sealed in Vault for 100 Years
The President Wilson amulet is sealed in an air tight water tight and fireproof container and placed in the Modern Historical Record Association vaults in the New York Public Library building. The facial expression record on moving picture film will be kept for 100 years and then released for the twenty first century entertainment.
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New, York
Dec
Wilson
Modern Historical Record Association
New York Public Library
Asquith Opens Door to Ulster Settlement Ties
London December reports state British cabinet issued a royal proclamation banning arms into Ireland marking a gentler step toward Ulster conciliation. Asquith outlined four principles for a home rule settlement: no humiliation of Ulster, equal treatment, Imperial parliament protections, and no ultimate separation. He spoke after dinner at the Reform Club in Manchester, signaling informal moves toward a broader settlement.
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London
Ireland
Uister
Edward Carson
Asquith
Altoat
Edward Cardin
Ulster
United Kingdom
Great Britain
George
Privy Council
Royal Gazette
Reform Club
Manchester
Edward Cargon
Eoward
Agauith
Edward
Great
Britain
Debate Over Hospital Neutrality Continues Next Monday
Opposition urges hospital remain neutral on religion and politics though concerns grow about reemployment of nuns. The debate resumes next Monday with supporters and critics arguing over the annual policy and its implications.
Desperado Lopez Not Found After Utah Mine Search
In Bingham Utah on December 5 after a third of the Apex mine was traversed the cave in the 300 foot level blocked passage and searchers found no sign of the desperado Lopez who eluded sheriffs and hundreds of deputies since November 21. A guard remained at the cave to open it tomorrow.
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Desperado
Gus May
Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopes
Minera
Desperado Veel
Lopez
Queen Mary and Gaby Deslys scandal rumor
A New York American Paris cable asserts Queen Mary led a campaign against Gaby Deslys. It claims the Prince of Wales visited the Palace Music Hall to watch her perform and that Queen Victoria ordered bishops to denounce immorality in the music hall.
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Washington Post
New York
Paris
Halle
Remarkable hand at Germantown Cricket Club auction bridge
In Philadelphia on a Wednesday evening William F. Rebingon found all thirteen clubs in his hand. Mr Robinson faced astronomical odds of 4,000,000 to 1 to hold the thirteen clubs. He trumped on the first lead and scored 234 points with his partner, a notable display at the Germantown Cricket Club.
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Washington
Uct
Philadelphia
William F. Rebingon
Germantown
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Volo village mob lynching case ends in guilty verdicts
Five elderly women of the Volo community were found guilty after a July incident where Mrs. John Richardson was attacked by a mob of gossiping neighbors who rode her on a rail and forced her toward the town edge. Each defendant faces fines up to 200 dollars and up to six months in jail. The oldest defendant, Mary Sabel, 65, led the group that lured Richardson from her home and subjected her to the public humiliation and threat to never return.
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Waukegen
Volo
John Richardson
Emma Stodfield
Embezzlement Suspected At Washington YMCA Branch
William Knowles Cooper, general secretary of the Washington YMCA, disclosed that an employee is suspected of about $10,000 in shortages. Auditors are investigating with no charges yet, and the case will wait for a full audit before any action. Cooperation stressed the need for discretion to avoid public harm.
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Knowles Cooper
Washington
Young Men's Christian Association
Codpernard
Cooper
Board of Management
John B. Larner
Henry B. F. Macfarland
Treasury
I M
Boy Killed by Auto and Other District News
Today’s issue includes the tragic death of a boy killed by an auto, district reports by Chairmen Johnson and Hu, Artie Barré from Ireland, and a range of items from YMCA finances, riding guilty verdicts, a woman on bail, poison needle inquiry, tributes to Dr McGee, pensions urged, senate debates, customs inquiry likely, Whitlock confirmation protest, notable society notes, milk tests approved, deaths in Gaillard, thieves, poultry show, financial briefs, editorial comment, gossip of notables, rebel dynamite train incident, Texas floods with fifty dead, Mrs Marshall joins egg boycott, peace league aims to end wars, and Alexandria news.
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Johnson Hu
Artie
Ireland
Yi M. C
McGee
Senate
Bacon
Whitlock
Whitlock's Confirmation. Sociaty. .* Milk Tests Approved: Death 9 Gol. Gaillard
Texas
Poison Needle Probe Focuses on Newark Bride Attack
Newark December case centers on Mrs Marjorie Graff who fell numb after a needle prick in a theater box. Armand Megaro a student pharmacist is jailed on a charge of assault. Police say needle may have been dipped in a potent arrow poison from the Orinoco region. Two women with similar experiences will confront Megaro in court.
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Newark
Bride
N. J
Marjorie H. Graff
Megard
Megaro
Graf
Pastor and Woman Held Over Charities Watch Suspected Case
Special to The Washington Post from Rome reports Rev J Thacker pastor of several Congregational churches in the city and Emma Hughes were arrested after allegations of watchfulness by congregation members. Harper Wright a deacon? faces charges tied to the case. The report also recounts a separate incident in New York where Ernest Furst died after attempting to subdue a vicious mustang at an uptown riding academy. The horse kicked him, sending him through a stall wall. he died at the scene.
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Washington Post
Rome
Gai
New York Academy
New York
Ernest Furst
Furst
Plundered Princeton Robber Pleads Guilty in Princeton Case
Lucius Rapp, charged with stealing gold watches, clothing and other items from Princeton students, confessed to similar offenses in Yale and Harvard. He pleaded guilty in Trenton, New Jersey, with sentencing due Friday.
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Lucius Rapp
Harvard
Yale
Trenton
N. J
New England
Princeton
Police Probe Ties Washington Society Women to Ferris Case
A Washington girl Louise Ferris, 17, arrested on Thursday, sparks a nationwide inquiry into a padder gang. Police and Justice Department sources say senators, representatives, and two prominent society women may be connected, with baggage, money, and letters found as investigators seek light on the case and possible public announcements by Monday.
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Maj. Sylvester
Louise Ferris
GhiFsf
Princeton
Ind
Department of Justice
Washington
Byiweater
Inspector Boardman
Parsons
Massachusetts Avenue
Burlingame
Miss Ferris
Detective Bureau
Boardman
Police
Indiana
Washington Society
Minister Convict Pardoned in West Virginia
Moundsville December 5 The itinerant minister Graham aged sixty one had served three terms for horse stealing and won his fourth conviction before a pardon by Governor.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Gov. HD. & Field
Graham
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