Convicted Escaped Star Plans Three Second Start
New York reports an audacious escape tale of George Vogen who fled Dannemora, hitching rides to New York, Buffalo, and back, aiming a three second start against a police head. Police Commissioner Woods calls the stunt poor sport as Vogen is recaptured and returned to prison. The piece recounts his voyage and capture details with vivid, self aggrandizing quotes.
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Woods
George Vogen
Atlantic
Dannemora
Vogen
Dannemoia
Saranac Lake
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Tlyernoel
Fight Not Yet Ended Says Thaw’s Mother
Mrs. Willaim Thaw, mother of Harry Thaw, declares the fight isn’t over after the U.S. Supreme Court orders extradition to New York. She spoke by long distance to Thaw in Manchester, saying the effort will continue despite today’s decision.
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Willaim Thaw
Harry Thaw
United States Supreme Court
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Manchester
New Harpshire
Erhama
Foster
Harry Keel
Ioan
Washington
Sireme Cort
Forte Pelerat
Hawhire
New York Thaw Case Court Decision Reveals Nonjury Action
The Supreme Court considered whether a corpus proceeding could be invoked for John Thaw in New York matters while the New Hampshire case on Thaw loomed. The court weighed legality of such proceedings, with emphasis on the broader implications for New York courts and federal restraint. The session highlighted the tension between state charges and federal custody, noting potential delays and procedural questions.
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Hyerl
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New York
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Nes York
Riets
Despondent society wife dies by self harm in Providence
Mrs Elsia Simmons Pearce wife of Edward J Pearce Jr daughter of Frank D Simmons president of the Eastern Coal Company died at her father’s home in Providence by opening an artery and bleeding to death after a period of despondency. She was 25 and left a 4 year old son. The families are secretive about the motive and no further details emerged.
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Eastern Coal Company
Washington Post
Providence . T Dee
Elsia Simmong Pearce
Edward J Peirce, Jr
Providence
Narragansett Pier
Mra Pearce
Frank DD Simmons
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Ile Pier
Pearce
Water Power Licensing Bill Sparks Senate Hearing
Public hearings on the water power licensing bill will end by midnight tomorrow. The Senate lands committee approved a resolution amid opposition from Senators Smoot and Clark Frank. Short of Fresno, representing several water power firms, opposed the bill. Gov Spry of Utah backed Short, saying the bill is unnecessary and that western states prefer to be left to develop resources themselves.
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Clark Frank
Short
Fresno
Cal
Gov Spry
Utah
Mr Short
West
Britain seeks redress over Panama Canal radio dispute
Britain threads its protest to the State Department over charges against British colliers in the Panama Canal Zone. Secretary Danielis requests a full inquiry report to determine why radio gear on a British steamer was dismantled near Panama, amid claims captains were treated harshly and possible cross Isthmus wireless confusion by naval operators.
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Daniela
Callier
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Canal
Count on New Market Hope for Reformatory
District commissioners say next District appropriation bill may include provisions for a municipal hospital a reformatory and an adequate market building at the municipal wharf Washington officials discussed these plans at a Monday Evening Club meeting highlighting government service to the people and efforts to improve social conditions in the District.
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Frederick J. Siddons
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Wikkh
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Debate on Prohibition Amendment Nears Final Action
In Washington last night about 300 members gathered as debate on Hobson's resolution for a constitutional amendment banning alcohol intensified. Supporters predict a majority vote. opponents including Minnie Bronson of New York prepare to mobilize anti suffrage delegates to bolster opposition. Letters from state suffrage leaders flood congressional offices as Bristow Mondell drive seeks the largest possible House vote.
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United States
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Washington
Misa Minnie Bronson
New York
Jelly
National Association
Misa Bronson
Boston
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Chicago
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National Sufrate Association
Bristow-Mondell
New Direct Steamship Route Through Panama Canal Opens
New direct steamship service between New York and Vladivostok via the Panama Canal begins with two steamers carrying general manufactured goods. The 10100 mile route saves 12.5 days versus the Suez path, signaling growing trade through the Isthmus with Peru and England sending a cargo of raw sugar and canal offices issuing cable addresses Isthmian Balboa Heights and Isthmian Washington for messages.
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Vladivostok
Siberia
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Secn
Peru
England
Isthmian
Balboa Heights
Isthmus
Washington
Carpentier Kills Foe Eludes German Horsemen
Special cable reports Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion shot a German officer near Arras while in the aviation corps He drove a racing car backward to escape a mounted German patrol Then drew a revolver and killed the attacker as bullets failed to stop him He wore the German officer’s fine overcoat after the pursuit.
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