British Protest Over Mexican Rule Sparks U S Action
British subject Lynda seeks protection as State Department probes ranch threat in Chihuahua. Secretary Bryan orders Consul Letcher to report, with possible protests to Carranza or Villa. Carranza commission suspends Benton inquiry but will preserve US right to act. Rebels warned that harming Luis Terrazas Jr may end tolerance here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Chihuahua
America
Luis Terrazas, Jr
State Department
Cecil Spring-Rice
Bryan
Lynda
Letcher
Carranza
Villa
Ryan
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Gummachua
Constitutionals Atenaders
Luis Terrezas
Aly
Chiefa
EL Paso
Tex
Consul Letcher
Vila
Carranaa
Terrazas
oNiclu
Carranza Commission
Kiring
Wiliam S. Benton
Willy
Stockman
Jaredo
Inocente
Cabinet Shifts in Japan Reported by Tokyo Embassy
Two cabinet changes reported to the State Department by the American embassy in Tokyo. Yochindo Okuda moves from education to justice. Ikugzo Qeka, president of the lower house, becomes education minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Tokyo
Yochindo Okuda
Ikugzo Qeka
Diet
Mystery Paper Garment Appears With Stigand Household
A bearer in the Stigand household arrived for duty wearing a Sunday edition newspaper as an outer garment. The incident involved Mrs Stigand, formerly Nancy Neff of Washington, who has been receiving the paper at regular intervals, and questions arise about how the material came into possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stigand
Nancy Neff
Washington
Helen Keller Hears Voice with Fingertips for First Time
Special from Washington to The Washington Post reports Helen Keller, once blind and deaf, heard a sound for the first time using her fingertips while listening to Mme Saltzman Stevens of the Chicago Grand Opera Company. Keller reacted with joy shouting she heard a voice, then calmed by her companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Helen Keller
Mme. Saltzman-Stevens
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Atng
Mme. Stevens
Miss Keller
Peace Pact Goes Far Ambassaor At Conference
Sir Cecil and Secretary of State Bryan discussed a peace treaty his plans align with thirteen nations. Argentina to sign soon, Chile may sign early next week, Uruguay not far behind. Fifty nations have in principle accepted the Bryan peace plan though Senate approval is lacking. Venezuela dispute treaty omits a hostilities prohibition during investigations, prompting criticism over U S leverage in Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cecil Spring- Roe
Great Britain
Argentina
Cuil
Romulo
Naon
Miniater
Chile
Uruguay
Senate
Great
Britain
Dorsing
Europe
Netherlands
Hostilies
State Department
United States
Venezuela
L Lkely
Heaviest Smokers Named In Paris Digest
Paris reports list of top smokers among rulers. Austro-Hungarian emperor allegedly at 83 smokes over twenty cheap cigars daily. Russian czar reputedly lights 60 perfumed cigarettes daily. Spanish king Alfonso reportedly spends lavishly on a favored brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
Butte
Washington
Paris
Atatis
Russia
King Alfonst
London
Kaisor
Ezeitina
Alfa
Senator Martine Urges Half-and-Half Plan for Capital
Senator James Martine of New Jersey told the Committee of 100 at the Willard Hotel that Congress should support the half-and-half funding plan for Washington. He said the city’s beauty should be partly funded by residents and visitors, warning against any legislation threatening the half-and-half system. An executive committee was formed to plan actions with H B Macfarland elected chairman and other speakers including Dr Harvey Wiley and Judge C. S. Bundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonton
Senor Vizcarra
Benton
Senate
New
Jensny
Willard
James Martine
New Jersey
New Willard” Hotel
Martine
Num’ber
Washington
Union
Harvey W
Willard Hotel
H.B. F. Macfarland
Whitey
Wiley
Macfarland
B. H. Warner
Bundy
H. B. Macfarland
Marion
Bult 2
North Carolina
Congress
Fragmentary Quote on Washington and Congress Roles
A garbled passage suggests a speaker arguing that the “Hon te” committee would do more for Washington than Congress ever has. The text is incomplete, rendering the precise claim and context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Death of Sir George Ross in Toronto
Sir George William Ross a Canadian senator and former Ontario premier died after a weeks long illness in Toronto. A lawyer by training he was known as the father of the New Ontario for his role in provincial development and reciprocity advocacy with the United States. He was knighted by King George in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
George William Ross
Dominion of Canada
Edn
George
United States
King George
Rescue of Charlemagne Tower crew after ship sinks off New Jersey coast
Seventeen aboard the American steamer Charlemagne Tower Jr. were saved from exposure when the Bay Port whaleback spotted a small boat in a snowstorm. Captain Simmons reported the ship sank after a bottom seam opened, two small boats saved the crew, including First Officer Thompson and three others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
HL G Simmons
Nixteen
Charlémagne Tower
New Jersey
Bay Port
New York
Bay
John Dowling
Cecil Green
Fleman Webb
Ralph Holmes
Simmons
Thompson
Charlemagne Tower, Jr
Southern Steamship Company
Wilmington
N. C
Marcn
Charlemagne
Coldar Creek
HL. B.hompjson
Brooklyn
Itasco
Sani
Tippet
Davers
Millet paintings sold at American Art Galleries
Auction of Frank Millet works raised 5947 dollars with 93 lots. Signed pencil drawings brought 892 dollars. Millets two finished pictures led at 1625 dollars to Migs DB B. Wellington. The Dutch juda portrait sold for 110 dollars. Much of Millet’s work was mural decoration with variable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Millet
National Academy
Metropolitan Art Museum
American Art Galleries
Migs DB
B. Wellington
Paris Court Delivers Sentences in Earle Kidnapping Case
Ferdinand Earle, American artist, and Miss Charlotte Herman were found guilty of kidnapping Harold, son of Earle by Mme Fischbacher. Earle received two months in prison and a $5 fine, Herman one month and a $3.25 fine. both released for time served. Trial drew American social figures from Paris amid rioting outside and heated courtroom exchanges.
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Romorantin
France
Ferdinand
Earle
Charlotte Herman
Arle
Harold
Paris
Miss Herman
Mme. Wischbacher
Norway
Miss ‘ Herman
Marie
Miss ‘Herman
Carle
Mme. Fischbacher
Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Mme. Bighhbacher
Marle
Matiré Bopponde
Leplency
Herman
Harle
Durlig
Eight Million Phones Busy In U S Telephone Traffic
A census bureau report shows that over 14 billion calls were made in the United States annually. In 1912 nearly 8.7 million telephones connected by vast wire and miles of line handled a majority of calls on the Bell system, with more than five billion calls routed over its network of 5.4 million instruments and 20 million miles of wire.
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Census Bureau
Mnes
Times Central
Saul Edilor Sentenced In German Danzig Case
Fragmentary note reports Saul Edilor, also known as the dil editor, involved in a death heads huepard incident. Refers to a closed door hearing and Germany wide publication of responsibility. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Germany
Tha ‘Jdil
Lost in Chinas Wilds Parted by Shanghai Riots
Dr George Hadden a missionary from Ireland recounts three years of wandering across central China in search of his wife and child. He traveled 10 000 miles from Hunan to the Tibet border, endured being pelted by mobs of 2 000 natives who thought him a devil, and finally found his wife and child in Hongkong after the Shanghai riot split them in March 1810.
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Hongkong
San Francisco
China
Ikke
Gabriel
Hi Evangeline
George Hadden
Ireland
Hongkohe
Hunan
Tibet
Yang Chow
Shanghai
Haddens
Yang ‘Chow, Fu
Shangsha
Yang River
Yangtze River
Hadden
Hanghow
St. Patrick's
Haddenl
Divorce Trial Reveals Harle Family Feud and Kidnapping Claim
Testimony shows Earle clashing with Mme Fischbacher over custody and Harold's future while Debru ztere portrays Miss Hermann as connected to a strong American family. Evidence includes alleged kidnapping and letters from Earle to Harold's mother, with both sides arguing motives and temperament.
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Harle
Earle
Mme. Fidchbacher
Am. Debrugiers
Mme
Fischbacher
Harold
Mme. Fischbacher
Fischbachers
Miss Hermann
Debruglere
America
Knox Jr saves girl in Palm Beach surf mishap
In Palm Beach a swimmer, Knox Jr, rescued Miss Doris Bryden of Scranton after both were pulled under by a wave and undertow. Guards and bystanders joined in the rescue as Bryden regained the surface and reached shore unharmed, thanks to Knox's timely effort.
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Palm Beach
Fis
Andreas
Mr. Knox
Walter Githings
Harry Kinnsey
Miss Bryden
Warship to Revisit Haiti to Back Zamor Regime
The battleship South Carolina is ordered back to Port au Prince to provide moral support for President Zamor and help establish a stable government. The State Department says no current disturbance justifies the presence, but Haiti’s weak government and overdue national debt influence the decision. The ship will remain offshore until conditions stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Port_au Prince
Haiti
State Department
Zamor
United Stateas
South
Carolina
Otten
Melba Loses Voice During Preparations for Singing
Dramatic incident leaves singer Melba unable to vocalize as she prepared to perform, sudden voice loss halting rehearsal. Medical staff attended, audience and officials await details on condition and rescheduled appearance.
New Evidence May Delay Frank Execution in Mary Phagan Case
The Atlanta murder case against Leo M. Frank, convicted of Mary Phagan’s death, sees a new trial bid based on allegedly false testimony and newly discovered evidence. Frank claims public bloodlust tainted the verdict. attorneys prepare an extraordinary motion likely delaying any execution.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
B. H. Hill
Superior Court
Supreme Court ‘of Georgia
Quero
Téx
Atorneys
swWorp
Wank
Mary Phaganéarhen
Jim Conley
Frank Wip
Tefad
Hill Wig
B. Roan
AIDS 450 FAMILIES IN WEEK
Associated Charities aided 450 families in Washington through United Charities and Citizens' aid programs. Officials report support to Hinds and other districts, highlighting ongoing relief efforts and collaboration among charitable groups.
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Associated Charities
Hinds Dendhins
Washington
United Charities
Citizens
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Ranza and
Kansas City
William S. Benton
Okuda
Justice
Queka
Education
Newspaper Highive
Cecil
Sir George Ross
Jersey Coast
Charlemagne Tower
Titanic Vitica
Riofous
Wite
Palse
Orger
Solateris
Vawell
Berle
Dora Siiford
Rarle
Warle
Boppen
Emile “Fischsacher
Saul Edilor
Huepard
Danzig
Doris Bryden
Scranton
Zamar
Melba
Jory
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