Diplomats urged fair treatment for American citizens abroad
Lawmakers pressed the State Department to secure equal protection for Americans accused abroad amid foreign pressure. They urged calm, diplomatic channels, noting past Italy and Korea cases, while accusing torture and coercion by foreign authorities and calling for full disclosure and government action to defend U.S. citizens.
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Hea
New Orleans
United States
Italy
Igens
Fawin
Webb
North Carolina
Interstand
Fecht
Broussard
Benuamit K
aRépubican
Pennsylvania
Korea
Loulalana
Democrat
State Department
Japan
Ateropatriat
OG Stanley
Kentucky
Japanese Amaze Clergy Over Korea Mission Charge
A discussion among ministers in New York condemns reports of torture in Korea and calls for U S representation to protect missionaries. Officials criticize threats linking New York clergy to plots and urge vigilant action by the United States if dangers arise.
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Oh Og
Tasnet
Ima Korea
New York
Tremay Pemple
Korea
Japan
Amer- Scar
Willam
Barten
Oak Park
Chicago
Park Street
Torian
Moscionartes
NOT GAMBLERS SAY GREEKS IN WASHINGTON INDIAN DAY
A literary report from Plasterers Hall cites Greek residents near Washington as mostly industrious savers, challenging the view that Greeks are gamblers. It notes many Greek families stay in America, with single men predominant, and that a Greek New Year in February reduced arrivals due to tea trade concerns.
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Washington
Plasterers Hall
Pennavlanta Avenue
John Marshall Place
Northweat
Venterda
Tog Natas
Ameria
Famillea
James Andrews
America
Améra
Girls Who Paint Dont Pay Ad Brings Emphatic Fearful Hiring
An advertisement touts a girl fitting a set of cosmetic habits as a business necessity. The store owner, quoted, says it is nearly impossible to hire someone who does not paint or powder, lamenting the inflated demand for fashionable appearance. In a separate item, Dr Gerrit Smith, a music professor at Union Theological Seminary, died at his Darien home after being born in Hagerstown in 1839.
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Gerrt Smith
New York
Garrit Smith
Union Theologial Seminars
Darien
Conn
Mr Smith
Hagerstown
Post
Fem
Henry W. Elson
Ohio University
E F Price Iain Astes
Emperor Worsens Health as Nation Prays for Recovery
Reports from Tokyo describe improved condition of Emperor Meiji with doctors hopeful. Religious rites across Japan show national concern while precautions deter sensational rumor. Koreans express sorrow as Crown Prince visits palace and Katsura cuts Russia trip short to return home.
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Tokyo
Hatsubito
Japan
Imperial Household
Fuji
Batracke
Katsura
St Petersburg
Prince Katsura
Russia
Escaped Patients Sought After Government Hospital Incident
Two inmates, Frank Burke an electrician and Lieut William C Stone, escaped from the Government Hospital for the Insane. Burke was last seen running toward Washington after fleeing the tuberculosis ward, while Stone disappeared weeks ago and is believed to be near Washington with no funds. Authorities and police conduct renewed search efforts and check reports of Burke seen in Hyattaville Maryland.
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Frank Burke
Government Hospital
William C Stone
Washington
Uberty
Burke
Hyattaville
Maryland
Washingtonian Weds in Rockville Md in 1920s tone
Miss Blanche Margaret Murray aged 21 of Washington and Charles Henry May aged 2 of Rosslyn Va were married in Rockville last evening by Rev Jonn T Coolahan pastor of St Marys Catholic Church. ceremony held at St Marys with local witnesses.
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Rockville
Geasbergburg
Blanche Margaret Murray
Washington
Charles Henry May
Rosslyn
Jonn T Coolahan
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Reverend Ball Praises Washington Players In Sermon
The Rev John Compton Ball of Metropolitan Baptist Church linked Scripture and sports praising Washington baseball stars for pennant race progress and stressing focus. He cited Walter Johnson and Jack Knight, noting Johnson's control and Knight's split focus on dentistry and baseball. A college Park aviation recruit, Lieut Sherman, fractured his jaw in a College Park game and was taken to Walter Reed Hospital.
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Walter Johnson
Jack Knight
John Compton Ball
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Washington Baseball Club
Stockholm
Sweden
Mr Ball
Washington
WC Sherman
Army Aviation
College Park
Arthur Ballow
Bladensburg
Harold Geiger
Sherman
Girl athlete nabbed thief in New Rochelle home
Miss Lois Bail Ball, athletic daughter of attorney John Oscar Ball, found a burglar under her bed. She wrestled the intruder, held him at gunpoint after her father in with revolver cover, then turned him over to police as described by Miss Ball.
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Washington Post
New Rochelle
Lois Bail
John Oscar Ball
Miss Ball
Mise Ball
Mr Ball
Washburn Near Death in Minneapolis
Former U S Senator William D Washburn returned from Europe to Minneapolis in a special train and lies in a dying condition. Physicians say death is imminent as he has been unconscious most of the day. he is eighty one years old.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
William D Washburn
Northwest
Europe
New York
Leper Suspect Run Down in Rare Case of Leprosy
Sam Ison, a Russian immigrant in an advanced leprosy stage, was found after a state to state pursuit ending in Buffalo New York. He had lived at Jewish charities headquarters and visited Ernest Wende Hospital where doctors confirmed the diagnosis and placed him in a ward.
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New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Sam Isen
Ernest Wende Hospital
Ison
Jewish Charities
Jaen
Cleveland
Bay City
Mich
Ann Arbor
Walter S. Goodale
Fronezac
Edward Clark
State Health Department
Inen
Fear of certain foods cited in idiosyncrasy debate
The letter discusses Dr George M Niles’s view on food fears shaping eating habits and idiosyncrasies. It cites incidents where people avoid meats or shellfish due to suggestion and examines meat’s role as a protein, plus ideas on prenatal influence and inherent dietary needs.
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Poat
Mra P Lockett
George M Niles
Dr Niles
New York
Niles
Pavlov
Ciyiliza
Nikes
Vegetarian Diet and Mental Conditioning Opinion Piece
Thomas J Allen argues that vegetarian diets improve health and longevity by removing flesh from the diet and using suggestion to cure phobias. He cites Dr Niles and notes growing newspaper interest, urging readers to demand satisfactory reasons for dietary advice. Washington July 2, 1912.
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Ture
Niles
Dr. Niles
Wil
Thomas J Allen Washington
Take Off Coats In Church Sermon Sparks Old Time Religion Plea
In Rev E Hex Sweins church at Eighth and I streets NE about 200 men removed coats during the service to hear a plea for old fashioned religion. The pastor led hymns and argued modern dress and entertainments, including moving picture shows, draw crowds away from churches.
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Eighth and I
Swemn
Washington
Emerson Pump Plant Not Permanently Closed Says Company
Emerson Steam Pump Company denied rumors of permanent shutdown after a temporary closing for summer upgrades. The firm, led by president Clay Browning, stated operations will resume once new machinery and improvements are in place. Pumps are used globally in mining and industry.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandria
Washington
Emerson Steam Pump Company
Clay Browning
O G Staples
Emerson Pump Company
Prince Street
Strand
Virginia Kid Works
Fairfax County
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Florence Hopp & Young
York Hotel
New York City
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Long Island
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Ball
Ient
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College Park, Md
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Bat Harmied
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Arnold
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Intruder
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U. S. War Department
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Jin
Carter
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Huxiley
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Damen M Stewart
Gum Springs
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Putin Stewart
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Willian West
Garvey
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West
Sivan
Brandt
Charles F Brandt
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mr Schreder
Sicilan
Joseph Hall Chase Piano Co
County OF York
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Bowes
Toronto
Johk Express
JMPAN
Tnion Trust Company
Glen Hat
Cornelis
Bowen
Cor
Linea Trust Company Limited
Seid Esteta
Saengerbund
Adolph Brauner
Washington Saengerbund
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Geo W Knox Express
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National Machinists Supply Co
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Naramore
VY United States Trust Company
Martini and Rossis
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Vermouth
Christian Xander
Seventh Street
Michigan
Probey Carriage CO
Wisconsin Ave
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Berkeley Agene
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Insurance Company Home Office
Robert R Tuttle
Ashley M. Gould
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McKee
Robert N. Harper
Chas F Carusi
Geo W Atkinson Chas
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