Militant Suffragists Demonstrate at London Rally
Special Washington Post report from London notes the Women's Freedom League trained a female athlete in jiu jitsu to confront police and, in a display of force, a small woman threw a 200 pound officer. The piece also covers tax resistance by suffragists including Mrs Despard and threats by Mrs Pankhurst for further militant action if Asquith blocks the women’s suffrage bill.
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Washington Post
London
Women's Freedom League
al- Qouth
Women's Charter
League
Asquith
Churchill
Freedom League Iire
Despard
Internal Revenue Department
Mc Desnard
Somerset House
Citizensip
Miss Pankhurst
Pankhurst
Asiulth
Peliic
Kele Hardle Saxa
Battleship Virginia Leaves Norfolk for Philadelphia Port
The battleship Virginia departs Norfolk en route to Philadelphia as crews anticipate protests from bodies seeking to influence the ship's stationing. The Virginia and South Carolina, both ordered to Philadelphia, sparked potential labor and civic actions as officials monitor the Navy Department decision.
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Cilladelais
Virginia
Norfolk
Hesmesa
Navy Department
Carolina
Philadelphia
Wollowig
Navy Yard
Aisi Harge
Death notices from a late July 1910 Maryland area
Obituaries and funeral notices for multiple individuals in Rockville and surrounding Maryland areas list names such as Bradley, Cowden, Donohoe, Dier, Donohoe, and Leveson with residence details in Rosemont, Woodridge, and Baltimore. Services reference Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel and St. Mary Church, with dates July 11 to July 19 and various hospital, church, and interment timings.
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Joseph the Fealles
Rosemont
Rockwoll
Diet Bonnt
Woodridge
Dou
Dieudonne
Treval
Donohoe
Providence Tosptal
Martin Beloved
Mary Donohoe
Moreen
Tr Ovial
Moth Street
Sd A Om
Bt. Vans’ Church
Ar Soarelock
Vrns Eot
Daniel Brner
Iren
Jas Tate
Fmom
Uoly Road
Fon Tens
William Iv
Willan
Meiguet
Leteer
Peat Cantol Street
NTA Econ
Sun- Noy
Maud S
Edward
Netherton
St Mary Canrh
Glenwood Ceimeery
In Memoriam Allen J son of Robert and Maileen
Obituary item notes the July 13 death of Allen J aged fourteen, describing him as a child of promise with musical and spiritual gifts. It recalls the family’s sorrow and the impact of his brief life on father, mother, sister, and brother, ending with a prayerful reflection on his place in God’s rose garden. It also mentions marriage and death notice services offered by The Washington Post to appear in multiple newspapers.
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Allen Robert J
Robert and
Maileen
Robbe
Goa
State Comptroller Probes Stamp Transfer Fraud
New York July 17 State Comptroller Williams seeks a law to jail stamp transfer dealers after sleuths exposed a scheme robbing New York of millions yearly. Brokers’ employees helped stamp dealers reuse canceled transfer stamps, selling tickets and stamps at profits, with boys earning up to 1800 dollars yearly.
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Washington Post
New York
Clark Wilams
Willams
A. K. Alford
Alford
Williams
Shadow of the Big Stick Aims at Robinson in 27th District
Ex Attorney General Davis backs Theodore Douglas Robinson against Sherman’s seat battle in the Twenty seventh district. Herkimer convention at Little Falls in two weeks to choose delegates. State leader Strobel fights for Millington’s renomination as Robinson gains county support. Davis joins Robinson hoping to swing Oneida districts and secure nomination if Herkimer falls. Fireworks expected in a now lively battle.
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Washington Post
Utica
N. Y
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Col. Roosevelt
Big Stick
Herkimer County
Little Falls
Robinson
House of Representatives
Sherman
Strobel
Herkimere County
Millington
Mr. Millington
New York
John C. Davies
Oneida County
Davies
Oneida
Hold Up on Southwest Highway as Two Negroes Flee
A white man Knott, attacked at 43 First Street Southwest, fights back and is wounded with a razor. Officers Green and Armstrong pursue two suspects, Jackson and Gibson, across streets and into a cab chase, bullets exchanged, leading to arrest near Capitol grounds.
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Southwest
Green
Armstrong
Ope
Fourth Precinct
Asaguit
Andrew Knott
Mary, Land Avenue
Richard Jackson
John Gibson
Jackson
Gibson
Knott
First Street
Paie
Delaware Avenue
F Street
Clmbing
IC Street
Barney Fagin
Fagin
Capitol Grounds
B Street
Rivalry of Undertakers Ends in Breach Suit
In Alexandria Virginia two colored undertakers competed over a burial contract for a deceased child. Thomas H Brown sued the mother for breach after another undertaker underbid. Justice Pelton ruled for the plaintiff. Also reported is a burglary attempt at 621 King Street and the death of Mrs Jennie Kramer, vaudeville performer turned stationer understudy, with funeral at Demaine Sons. The Post advertises free want ads.
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Washington Post Auread
King Street
Alexandria
Justus Pelton
Alice Berkley
Thomas H. Brown
Brown
J. Tkandall Catlon
Lewis H. Machen
Justice Pelton
Jennie Kramer
Harry Kramer
Alexandria Hospital
Kramer
Demaine & Son
Railway Crisis Today Sparks Unions Over Dining Cars
Rail unions report activity at Fittaburg shops as freight cars are fitted with bunks and tables and dining cars conversion proceeds. At Pitcairn 25 cars secured bunks, while a large paint shop installs a new floor and bunks. About 100 workers began Friday night shift. a dining car was cut to fit. Union leaders say coordinated action possible, but not certain. Sentiment around Greensburg and Youngwood shifts toward a probable settlement, and carpenters halt work, leaving a calm outlook tonight.
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Fittaburg
Pitcairn
Oliver Irwin
Joint Committee
Greensburg
Youngwood
Pittsburg
Altoona
Roundhouse
Hiring Railway Police for Signal Towers in Baltimore
About 150 men registered in Baltimore to guard Pennsylvania Railroad signal towers and tracks if a strike occurs. W J Swann of the railroad police arranged lodging and billing. pay is 1 a day on waiting orders and 3 a day on active duty. Some may be sent to Harrisburg York and Pittsburg, Pa. Gov Crothers has not received any commission requests yet.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. J. Swann
Police Department
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Northern Central Railway
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
York
Pittsburg
Crothers
Central
Rail unions in France call general strike over wages
Paris July 1 A general strike was decided upon by the central committee of the National Railroaders Union. After a meeting, the strike committee was instructed to rush arrangements and signal a general walkout as soon as possible. The companies have refused further negotiations. Members had already voted in principle to strike pending talks.
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Paris
The
National Railroaders’ Union
Roosevelt Not Mediator in Rail Strike Denied
Oyster Bay report denied Roosevelt acting as mediator in the Pennsylvania Railroad wage dispute. Col Roosevelt has not agreed or been asked to mediate. Grand Trunk and Central Vermont workers vote against strike. 350 Central Vermont ballots, fewer than 1,000 total, opposed.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Col. Roosevelt
Frank Harper
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Quebec
Central Vermont
Murdock
Vermont
Lightning Strikes Wilmington Telegraph Operator and Electric Plant
A July night storm killed Edward Keyser aged 72 at his home in Wilmington and struck telegraph operator T Ellwood Allien, who survived after a severe shock. The lightning also crippled the Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company's electric plant, ending its service temporarily. other sites were struck as well.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
Edward
Keyser
T. Ellwood -Allien
Delaware Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company
Gore charges to be probed in Indian land fraud case
Representative Burke, chair of the House committee to investigate Gore’s charges against William McMurray, notifies members to assemble in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on August 4. The inquiry will begin then, with Senator Gore expected to attend, after Burke's conference with him in Mankato, Minnesota.
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Mankato
Minn
Tobacco Millionaire Duke Builds Bride’s Business Center Home
Brodie L. Duke, a tobacco magnate, reportedly gave his bride a handsome business building nearing completion in Durham’s business center. The couple, married in Camden six weeks ago, arrived in Durham today to view the new property and plans for its development.
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Durham
N. CG
Brodie L. Duke
Millonaire Tobacco
Camden
N. J
Pioneers in Masonry Court End Controversy in DC Masons
A Court of Appeals decision settles a dispute among colored Masons in the District, affirming the older Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons as the legitimate body. The article traces Prince Hall lineage from 18th century lodges to today’s DC craft, noting two halls, about 1,100 Master Masons, and real estate valued around $40,000.
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England
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Lef Social Lodge
Social Lodge
Grand Lodge
Fof
Prince Hall Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania
Ita Juat
Legal Lodge
Prince Hall
Boston
Gage
Grand Lodge of England
Organization of African Lodge
Freemasons’ Hall
London
Prince Hall Grand Ladee
Providence
R. I
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Grand Lodge
Universal Lodge of
Alexandria
D. C
Felix Lodge
Washington
Union Grand Lodge
Charles Datcher
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Nelson E. Weatherless
Department of Science
Charles Dachter
John T. Costin
Richard Phiske
Robert Robinson
Francis Datcher
Charlies Hunt
Ananias Herbert
Carter A. Stewart
Edward Evans
William Anderson
Edward M. Thomas
Adolphus Hail
William Tunnin
Roberts H. Booker
William H. Thomas
John F. Cool
William TH. Myers
William A. Taliaferro
Leonard C. Bailey
Charles C. C. Johnson
Roger
M Streets
AIM AT CHRISTIAN UNITY Effort to unite Christian bodies in faith
Twelve clergymen and twelve laymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church formed the Christian Unity Foundation in New York on July 11. The group, aiming for unity in essentials of faith and practice, includes Bishop Doane and Bishop Greer among others, with funds subscribed by lay members to support the work.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christian Unity Foundation
Spirit of God
Doane
Albany
Greer
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
John Stiness
Rhode Island
Frederick Courtney
Nova Scotia
James Church
Vincent
Ohio
Anderson
Chicago
Goodrich
Charles William Larned
Arthur J. Lowndes
Cervetars
Drexel Gets Second Honors At Aviation Meet
In Bournemouth England July 17 Leon Morane won first prizes for speed altitude sea flight and general merit J Armstrong Drexel son of Anthony Drexel was the runner up while Graham White took third Morane climbed to 4100 feet and covered 18 miles round Needles lighthouse in 25 minutes Alan Boyle son of Hart of Glasgow was injured during a flight his monoplane fell from height and he was unconscious with brain concussion doctors said his condition was alarming
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Boyle
Jailed With Her Children After Deputy Warden Killing
Springfield Alabama July 17 coroner jury recommends murder without bond for Mrs Frank Stout who confessed to shooting Deputy State Game Warden John A Connor. Her six children stayed with her in the Jal annex Sunday. Stout remained composed and showed no regret as she detailed the shooting. Her husband, held during inquiry, was released today.
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Springfield
Frank Stout
John A'Connor
Jal
Stout
O'Connor
Tennessee Campaign Focuses On Supreme Court Judges
Tennessee voters gear up for August state judiciary and county elections as Governor Patterson campaigns for judges. Three bolting justices and three administration nominees in the supreme court race mirror civil appeals battles. Duncan Cooper pardon sits as a campaign issue amid shifting party lines.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Patterson
Supreme Court
Gov. Patterson
Judiciary
Court of Civil Appeals
Duncan Cooper
E W. Carmack
Independents Call for Pennsylvania State Convention
Philadelphia July 17 a committee of independents formed to oppose the Republican and Democratic tickets announces a state convention call for July 3 in Philadelphia. They claim representative free government has been overthrown and that political machine manipulators dictate both major parties. They urge patriotic citizens statewide to organize by county and send delegates and alternates.
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Philadelphia
Committee of Independents
Pennsylvania
Coal magnate's auto kills man in Wilkes-Barre area
Automobile driven by A W Law of Scranton, vice president of the Temple Coal and Tron Company, struck and killed Anthony Zyskowski at Midvale near Wilkes-Barre. Law, distressed, left the scene after officials advised him to move on and arranged for the undertaker and to aid the family.
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Washington Post
Wilkes-Barre
Hints for Explorers Burnt Flesh as a Survival Aid
Minter P. Key urges arctic explorers to burn animal flesh to create strong meat odors that lure bears and wolves toward the camp, offering a controversial method to secure fresh meat and deter hunger. He argues wild beasts display intelligence in seeking food and that publicity could save lives on polar expeditions. Washington July 17.
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Post
Pole
É&C
Arctic
Polar
Minter P. Key
Washington
Japan to End Treaties with Europe Including Britain
Tokyo announces termination notices for commercial treaties to European partners one year from now, including Great Britain, signaling a shift in postwar economic relations.
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Japan
Europe
Great Britain
Tokyo
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W. R. Speare
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