Big Bill Hawley Prompts Age Pension Promotion Scheme
A Philadelphia con man known as Big Bill Hawley poses as part of the National Old Age Pension Bureau tied to 1104 Wallace Street. He claims to raise funds for an old age pension law while denying theft, admitting $50,000 collected but saying he spends it on circulars. Clergymen are named as his top donors as federal inspectors plan a visit.
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Porial
Washington
New York
New York Worldays
National Old-Age Pension Bureau
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Wallace Street
Thin City
W. C. Woodward
Woodward
Bill” Hawley
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Bill Hawley
Sir Lionel Musgrave
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Hawley Woodward
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Cortelyou
Death of Congressman George Legare in Washington
Charleston notes the death of George D. Legare 43 a long time lawyer and politician who served as representative for South Carolina’s First district and was in his sixth term. He graduated from Georgetown Law in 1897 and returned to Charleston to practice law after city council service. Legare was married to Fannie Izglar and left four children.
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Charleston
D. C
George 3. Legare
Caroline
Legare
Washington
Mrr
Law School
Georgetown University
Fannie Izglar
James Salar
Orangeburg
S. C
Wife shot by accident at Villeland home in Nova Scotia
Mia Leslie Walton, wife of Lewie Walton, was shot in the right breast at their Villeland home after a revolver on a bureau exploded while her husband described the incident as accidental. He said he was packing when the weapon discharged after brushing it. The couple had recently moved from Chicago amid local social prominence.
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Villeland
Mia
Leslie Walton
Chicago
Walton
Krip Westard
Lewie Walton
Stotesbury Banker Awards Special Policemen Guard Duty
Edward T. Stotesbury, noted banker, has had his two footmen sworn in as special policemen with broader authority to guard his home and wife during social events. The two officers began duty today at the Stotesbury library as Mrs. Stotesbury hosted well dressed guests in an at home event marked by stars on their costs.
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Philadelphia
Edward T. Stotesbury
Tila
Stotesbury
Children in 24 Years in Washington Fest tale
Special to The Washington Fest reports Winston-Salem North Carolina January 3. Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson of Stokes County whose postal address is Peters Creek Virginia have celebrated 24 years of marriage. Mrs Wilson has presented her husband with 27 children including a set of triplets and twins. Mrs Wilson is 41 years old.
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N.C
Henry ‘Wilson
Sto¢kes
Peters “Creel Va
Wilson
Points of order halt district bill fight in House
The House debated the district appropriations measure with Johnson and Fowler opposing the bill as unconstitutional to add new pay. Burleson defended the bill after hearings, aided by Mann Cannon Saunders and others. Johnson denied jealousy of the district committee and fought any raise, while Fowler pressed higher pay for manual laborers. The bill’s fate remains unclear as points of order blocked rapid passage.
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Cannon
Orary
Johnsen
Wentucky
Fowler
Yeatergay
Houng-tt
Mésers
Johnson
Fowjer
Yohnaga
BNLS
Treasury
District Committee
Appropriations Computtes
Messrs
Johnson and Fowler
Mann
Saunders
Georgia
House
President Terms Debate Rages Over Recall and Six Year Plan
The Senate rejected a recall by popular vote and defeated a four year presidential term, debating worky proposals to extend tenure to six years. Senators Martine Bristow Dixon Paynter and Hitchcock argued for and against recall and immediate effect, with Wilson and Taft cited in the broader political contest.
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United States
Senate
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Amd
Prenni
Wwere -Adhharat
Clapp
Dixon
Gromaa
Paynter
Democratic Platform Debate Shapes Single Term Question
Fragmented remarks show Senators debating the one term plank in the Democratic national platform. Martine Dixon and Williams discuss authoring the change with references to Wilson Roosevelt and Taft era policies. Bristow defends the proposal, arguing public preference for a government led by the people.
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Wilson
Martine
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
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Backham
Williams
Castro Murder Case and Ve nzuela Deportation Debate
A troubled pair in a home commit suicide after a dispute over separation with the wife preferring death to separation. The man strangled the wife and then hanged himself in the doorway. Separately, Cipriano Castro’s bid to enter the United States is blocked amid a Venezuelan dispute, with Nagel stating Castro ordered killing of General Paredez without trial. The case returns before the court as habeas corpus proceedings unfold.
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Astro
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Charis "Nugel
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Yrhe
Paredez
Secretariel
Castro
Sandust
Telamry
Netiton
State Department
Regel
Nagel
Girls Torture Feet in Wis. Festival
A fragment from a Wisconsin story notes girls involved in a harsh foot torture display during a local event. The unclear source mentions a hundred feet and a spectacle, with limited readable details and no clear names or dates.
Taft Grants Two-Week Reprieve in Raven Case
Attorney Hthelbert Frey secured access to the White House and a Sunday school delegates audience to plead for mercy for Samuel W Raven, sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife and brother. President Taft granted a two week reprieve after discussions with the Attorney General.
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Taft
Samuel
W. Raven
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United , States Army
Rourde
Hthelbert
B. Frey
White ‘House
Nahool
Methoi
Wickersham
Grant
Raven
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Sinaay
Élagata
Watt
Tatt
Baronet 8 Takes Bride Special Cable Item
Sir William Codring ton, an octogenarian Lancashire baronet, wed Miss Atmos Josephine Barber Starkey at the Chargres Royal Savoy. The groom, aged, is described as senior to the bride, who hails from a very wealthy family in Lancashire, with background noted in the sparse report.
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Washington Pont
London
William Codrington
Lanecashire
Misa Atmos
Josephine Barber Starkey
Chargres Royal
Savoy
Lancashire
Peace prospects in Europe falter amid Balkan talks
In a turbulent report on European diplomacy, officials discuss Bulgaria, Adrianople, and the Maritza River amid Turkish proposals and allied pressure. The article notes unresolved Aegean questions and looming negotiations as factions weigh concessions and strategic outcomes.
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Thrackan
Trontiér - Lige
Will
Adrianople
Shehalg
Dorirthe
Aresh
Felands
Owithou
Fila
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Death of 115 year old woman in Frederick Massachusetts
A report records the death of Sarah Any Lyles a colored resident aged 115 in Frederick Massachusetts. The obituary notes the age was established by memory and mentions the cause or circumstances as reported last night.
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Frederick
Sarah Any Lyles
Warrant For Husband In Washington Kidnapping Case
A warrant has been issued for Seid Nichols accused of kidnapping Ruth Elisabeth Sumner in a Washington case tied to a white slave act violation. Sumner, a 11 year old, says Nichols abducted her from Texas last July as he posed as her guardian while traveling. Nichols lived with another woman in Washington while Sumner stayed at the YWCA. the wife is now charged with kidnapping. Sumner plans to testify against Nichols and his wife.
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Washington
Ruth
Elizabeth Sumner
Homs
Tex
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Baltimore
Asda
Ruth Elisabeth Sumner
Texas
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Norfé
Att
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Tnstead
Miss Sumner
Young Women's Christian Association
United States
Grgurevich
Samuel E. Pents
Society For the, Suppression of Vice
Alligan
Michels
Annapolis Electric
National Press Club event highlights hobbies and mental health
A New York gathering spotlights the hobby horse theme as Dr. William White of the Government Hospital for the Insane discusses advances in mental medicine and public welfare. Secretary Meyer hints at navy expansion while senators and representatives debate funding and patronage amid a lively, period-voice program.
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Henry W. Savage
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New York
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Meyer
White
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