Lehigh Student Rescues Woman Jumping From Pier
William Essery a Lehigh College student plunged from the end of the steel pier fully clothed to rescue an unidentified woman who jumped to end her life John Garrity and Earte Davis two Philadelphians aided coming to shore the woman fled before giving her name the daring rescue caused great excitement among onlookers
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Wantangton Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Willam Essery
Lehigh College
John Garrity
Earte Davis
Washington postal hearing exposes flaws delaying woman suffrage
Four Washingtonians testify before a House committee blaming express traffic failures for delaying suffrage reforms. Witnesses describe deteriorating flowers and dyes as metaphors for stalled progress, criticizing the department's inaction and missed opportunities.
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House
Parcels Post Delays Suffrage Movement Says Leaders
Mrs Emma M Gillett head of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association cites lack of parcels post as delaying suffrage by at least 60 years. William F Gude laments violets wither en route due to no parcels post. William A Foster, a Washington attorney, says eyes cannot be handled properly for the same reason.
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Emma M. Gillett
National Women's Suffrage Association
William F. Gude
William A. Foster
Washington
Postal Service
Miss Sliften
Suffrage Supporters Push Parcels Post Delays in Washington Hearing
Four Washington advocates led by Emma Moe Gillett and Plantette J. Cliston testified before the parcels post subcommittee, blaming delays for suffrage advocates while arguing for low rates rather than free service. William F. Gude and William A. Foster framed parcels post as vital to delivering suffrage literature despite costs, with Gillett stressing a 60 year hindrance and urging fulfillment of promises to voters.
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United States
Bowen
Gude
Debate on parcels post and government mail monopoly gains support
Witnesses from suffrage, labor, agriculture and industry urged adoption of a parcels post system. advocates argued it would lower costs, aid self respect, and benefit farmers, cleaners, and poultry l producers while some urged government takeover of express companies or route restrictions. Testimony highlighted Farmers and business leaders backing Sulzer bill and parcels post benefits from violet beds to eggs and poultry shipping.
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A. S. Greenwall
State Federation of Labor of
Pennsylvania
Herbert Quuelly
Farm and Fireside
Madison
Wis
Postal Express Federation
Grade
Sulzer
Madson River
Cyrius W. Zimmer
American Poultry Journal
Chicago
American Poultry Association
Willum A. Foster
Washington
Brave 16 year old saves drowning friend then loses him to heart trouble
Michael Collins of Canal road near Chain bridge tried to save Henry Vollmer of 1511 Thirty-third street NW when Vollmer toppled from a boat into the river. Vollmer died of heart trouble after Collins dragged him to the Virginia shore. Collins, shaken, sobbed that he did his best. Vollmer, a longtime Georgetown baker, suffered asthma and epileptic fits. An inquest was expected.
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Michael Collins
Canal Road
Chain Bridge
Henry €. Vollmer
Thirty-third Street
Vollmer
Collins
Virginia
Harbor
Young Colling
Mike
Collns
Volmer
Georgetown
Connecticut Pie Company
Brooklyn Woman Pretends Jump to Warn Husband
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Johanna Calhoun of Brooklyn attempted a staged fall to frighten her husband after an argument. She stepped onto a stair and pretended to jump into a basin but accidentally caused a fatal plunge into a vase, dying later at a German Hospital.
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Washingt
New York
Johanna Calhoin
Brooklyn
Bean
Helene
Geman
Mexico to curb foreign privileges in new policy
Gov. Abraham Gonzales of Chihuahua announces a reform program to restrict foreign monopolies and end exclusive concessions. He says subsidies and company stores will be abolished, exports duties on cattle to the U.S. will be removed, and foreigners will not receive new exclusive privileges as Mexico shifts toward competition and upholding poor citizens.
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Gov. Gonzales
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Mexico
Madera
Abraham Gonzales
Gonzales
United States
Orozco
Disturbances in Mexico Stir Unrest Across States
News from four distant Mexican points reports revolutionary tensions in Tabasco Jalisco Vera Cruz and Mexico state. Indians oppose foreign farmers in Jalisco while insurrectos in Vera Cruz seize Acuayucan. A plot discovered in Comalaco touches Tabasco as rebel Jose Vera plans to march on Taluca with 4000 men.
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Wtex
Co City
Republic
National Palace
Tabasco
Jalisco
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Lake Chapala
Acuayucan
Tapia
Comalaco
Ship Owners Giving In
London June 1. The White Star Company and the Canadian Pacific Railway agreed to advance wages by 230 a month for all strike involved workers. Holt and another line at Liverpool followed. The strike is seen as nearing end due to disorganization among the men and availability of foreign workers.
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London
White Star Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Holt
Liverpool
Americans slain in Mexico prompt U S protest
The United States has formally asked Mexico to protect American residents in Alamo Lower California after two Americans, Dr Foster and Patrick Glennon, were killed. Vice Consul Mr Sanday reports a dangerous disorder exists there.
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United States
Alamo
California
Sanday
Ensenada
Dr. Foster
Patrick Glennon
Bonilla Arrives as War Plans and Gold Link Raised
Gen Bonilla arrives in Washington amid unease over possible Honduran loan treaty opposition and Mexican cientifico influence. Reports claim Mexican gold bullion certificates were issued in New York and may be traded for weapons. Officials fear a plot connected to Zelaya and Estrada, with neutrality laws to be observed.
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of Zelaya
Washington
Sener Policarpo Bonilla
Honduras
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Bonilla
Cientifico Party of
Mexico
Alberto Membreng
Cientificos
United States
Finance
Cientifico Party
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Juan Estrada
Quake Alarms Mexico City With Fearful Prophecies
A slight quake at 8 pm in Mexico City sparked panic among residents after fortune-tellers warned of a terrible catastrophe within five days. Reports from the west coast also note Colima's eruption continuing today.
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Washington Post
Mexico City
Mexico
Colima
Warrant Arrests City Businessman in Forgery Case
J Wylie Smith long prominent in Atlanta business life faced arrest on a forgery charge. Officers served warrants as he left his office with the firm silent on the amount involved. The report notes Smith was secretary treasurer of a trust company and mentions women declared losers in the affair.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
J. Wylie Smith
Smith
Tome To Lora & Trust Company
Norfolk Man Swindled In Paris Confidence Scheme
Paris reports a Norfolk, Virginia man named Saks fell victim to a European confidence scam. After meeting a person from Colorado and a Philadelphia conduit promising a Rome legacy, Saks paid 4000 dollars to prove his reliability, following a prior 2500 dollar lure.
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Nackington Fes
Paris
Saks
Norfolk
Colorado
Philadelphia
Rome
Mr. Saks
Oldest Wells College graduate dies on train
Miss Minnie A. Bellows, 65, oldest living Wells College graduate, died on a train near Aurora while en route to Rochester with Mrs. Grover Cleveland and other alumnae after Wells College commencement. She had heart trouble and collapsed moments after starting to run to catch the train.
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Wells College
Cleveland
Washington Post
Ithaca
N. Y
Rochester
Aurora
Grover Cleveland
Minnie A. Bellows
Lving
Miss Bellows
King's Horses Injure People at Windsor Castle
London June 16 reports an accident at Windsor after the King and Queen entered the castle returning from Ascot. A spare royal horses team took fright and dashed into the crowd injuring eight persons including several children. Many knocked down were treated and the monarchs were informed and concerned.
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Washington Post
London
Windsor
Castle
Ascot
St Louis Lumber Plants Burned In Wide Fire
A fierce blaze in St Louis lumber milling district destroyed five factories spanning four blocks and caused hundreds to flee their homes. The Huttig sash and door factory, Fathemen and Miller planing mill, Missouri Stairs, Koken Iron Works, and Mound City Box Company plants were burned. surrounding houses were vacated but not burned, and tenants soon returned.
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St. Louis
St Louis
Huttig Sash and Door
Terminal Railroad
Fathemen & Miller
Missouri Stairs Company
Chinawill not send warship to Mexico over indemnity demand
China denies menacing Mexico and says it will not dispatch a war vessel in response to indemnity demands for the Tor rcon massacre during the revolution. A Chinese warship visiting England may make ceremonial calls at American and Mexican ports on its return voyage to China.
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China
Mexico
Torrcon
England
Chia
Mirrors to Save Women in Greeley Street Cars
Greeley Colo June 15 to prevent women from alighting backward it is proposed to put mirrors on the forward sides of the exits of the street cars here. It is believed the irresistible desire to see if their hats are on straight will keep the women's faces the right way.
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Washington Post
Greeley
Colo
Knife Cures Death by Own Action Mania Patient
New York report says Mrs. M. M. Bard of Cleveland, visiting New Haven, was cured of danger mania after a brain operation by Dr. Slattery. Diagnosis preceded by Cleveland doctors, operation at the junction of parietal and frontal bones relieved delusions and obsessions. Bard reports she is normal and intends to pursue ordinary interests.
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Washington Post
New York
M. M. Bard
Cleveland
George Jungies
New Haven
Conn
Slattery
Mrs Jeannette Ford Breaks Down in Court Over Cooke Affair
Cincinnati June 15 Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford testifies in the Edgar Cooke embezzlement case admitting shooting him and arrest for assault and nonsupport. A letter called him promising marriage and a child confession move the court as Mrs Cooke’s emotions turn from pity to anger.
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Chicago
Cooke
New York
Divorce Grant For Wife Who Hated Theaters
Mrs Cora Gibson obtained a divorce from Charles B Gibson a real estate dealer in St Louis after alleging he forced her to attend theaters nightly. They married in 1897 when she was 18 and he 13. They separated February 16 last year and he paid alimony of 47.50 in lieu.
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St. Louis
Cora Gibson
Charles B. Gibson
Bassieur
Gibson
Women Urge Parcels Post Boy Drowned in the Potomac
A compact report notes a woman’s plea for parcel post amid a series of urban incidents. The drowning of a boy in the Potomac is cited as a backdrop to transportation concerns.
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Potomac
Mexico
Roma
Washington
Ford
Dolphin
du Pont
Gonzaga
St. Patrick's School
Castro
Maine
Sugar Trust Secreta
Kenyon
Wickersham
Gallinger
Two Fight to Save Woman from Poison Plot at Kramer Home
Mrs Genatison’s husband returns home to thwart an apparent carbolic acid poisoning attempt that injured Ada Ebert and Mrs Ka Genntt, while Wato Nobu the Japanese butler linked to the Kramer household disappears. Police investigated jewelry theft from the third floor as Mrs Kramer and Miss Heller, a seamstress, fought four men and the would-be killer. Emergency Hospital physicians treated the gas effects. Miss Heller later left the hospital.
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Genatison
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Wato Nobu
George Kramer
North
Fifth Street
Ada Ebert
Kramer
Ka Genntt
Son
Massachusetts
Miss Heller
Mrs. Genniison
Phil
Gennison
Preston
Genntison
Maloney
George Osbourn
Hfe
Wagon crash wounds two in busy street collision
A patrol wagon returning from the Ninth precinct detainment house was struck by a dirt wagon at Fifth and E streets northeast yesterday afternoon. Driver George McCauley and prisoner Lulu Ford were seriously injured. the dirt wagon driver Sandy Lee was arrested. Policeman Sidney Marks steadied the frightened wagon and prevented further harm to bystanders and a passing streetcar.
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Ninth Precinct
Fifth
E Streets
George McCauley
Lulu Ford
E_ street
Sidney J. Marks
Sandy Lee
McCauley
Marks
Casualty Hospital
Eighth
House of Detention
MelCauley
W. E. Smith
McCautey
Policeman Marks
New Missouri law makes cussing telephone operator a felony
St Laws Mo June 15 a new Missouri law effective Monday makes it a felony to cuss the telephone girl because you do not like the service.
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Missouri
St. Laws
Supposed Elopers Drowned Near Allegheny River
In Pittsburg on June 15 Emma Fundis a hospital nurse and J W Murray of Wilkinsburg were found drowned after a canoe capsized near the riverbank as friends awaited their elopement. Evidence later confirmed the tragedy with recovered clothing and the bodies. Earlier that day divers recovered Joseph Altmayer’s body with two others who drowned the night before.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Emma Fundis
J. W. Murray
Wilkinsburg
Allegheny River
Miss Fundis
Murray
Jearlier
Joseph Altmayer
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National Women's Suffrase Association
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Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam A. Foster
Foster
Mra Ikett
Postoffic Department
Conners
Edowd
Iiites
Ldo Put
U. S
Henry C. Vollmer
Hero
Beltimore
Retor Saludass
Eennsylvania
Beaudroad
Congressional Limited
White Star
State Department
Southern Republic
Atlanta, Ga
Royal Party
Scarn
Cincinnati
Jeannette Stewart Ford
Edgar
Cleveland, Ciiecinnati
Chicago and
Warriner
Big Four
Mrs. Ford
Jeannette
Harpers Ferry
Warthasburg
Berkeley Springs
Baltimore & Ship
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Ella Genatison
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