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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1914

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Frank's Life Now Partisan Fight Over Trial Outcome

A dispatch from Atlanta reports Leo M. Frank, awaiting a possible new trial for the Mary Phagan murder, maintaining innocence in his cell as supporters cry for justice. The piece notes alleged flaws in Conley and McKnight testimony, calls for an unprejudiced jury, and highlights public pressure and political angles surrounding the case. Samuel Gompers?

Conley McKnight Mary Phagan Washington Atlanta Ling Bee Pretty Mary Phagan Leo M. Frank Cornell Valeani Idomblabie Courage Sie Yi Chis Pulton Tower Evi Bene I Desperdin Supreme Court Bert Fe Pyle Aspartad Ulesey Samuel Cutermyer Congress Roan Roan's Solemn Words. Many Representative Men In Atlant, Cumk From Tie Noognt Frank Judge Can

Defeat on Censure Move in Commons

London March 10 The House of Commons narrowly refused to pass a censure resolution against David Lloyd George the chancellor of the exchequer by 204 to 240 The motion moved by Sir John Randles unionist for Manchester north west asserted regret at alleged inaccuracies and unfounded attacks on individuals In debate those named were conservative landowners tied to Lloyd Georges land campaign speeches

House of Commons Chancelier London House of David Lloyd George John Randles Manchester Lloyd George

Seven Men Rob Bank at Abbotsford New Canada Border

Seven armed bandits robbed a Royal Bank branch at Abbotsford on the international boundary today. Four entered, three waited outside, forcing the cashier and a clerk with revolvers. They seized a tray of gold and currency, escaping in an automobile with about $2,000. A posse recovered around $1,000 dropped during the pursuit.

Fosse Bellingham Wash Royal Bank Abbotsford B. C International Boundary Line

Suffragette Slashes Velasquez to avenge Mrs Pankhurst

May Richardson militant suffragette mutilated Velasquez Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery Trafalgar Square valued at 25100 as protest against government and Mrs Pankhurst, later arraigned at Bow Street. Gallery to close. Richardson sentenced for multiple prior imprisonments and hunger strike.

May Richardson Velasquez London Emmeline Pankhurst Miss Richardson Bow Street Hawes Harrison Joyner Ana Keeper National Gallery Reginald McKenna Home Secretary Bristol King George Wallace Venus

Backless gown on view stuns Philadelphia crowd

In a Bellevue Stratford Hotel display under Mme Jobe, models showcased a bright green crepe de chine backless evening gown with minimal front coverage and four diagonal strands of beads at the back. Mme Leduc appeared in the gown, drawing mixed reactions as fluid light veiling and a lighter tullé overlay moved with the wearer. The event warned of health risk, noting four beads could cause pneumonia if unsettled.

Washington Post Philadelphia Modela Mme. Jobe Bellevue Stratford Hotel Mme. Leduc Mme. Jolie

Millionaire Clubman Sentenced for Speeding in Portland

Portland. March 10. Five days at hard labor on the city rock pile was the sentence for speeding given to W. C. Barker, millionaire clubman, by Judge Stevénson in municipal court. Barker pleaded guilty to speeding his automobile 3 miles an hour within city limits, expecting a fine.

Portland Oreg W. C. Barker HE. Stevénson Barker

Court martial hearing links Koehler case to friction

War Secretary Lindley M. Garrison refutes rumors of a conspiracy behind Maj Benjamin Koehler’s court martial. He says the case stems from charges Maj Lewis M Koehler filed in the Philippines and notes the investigation and open or closed trial decisions. The brother Maj Koehler, Maj Lewis M Koehler, and Maj Gen Leonard Wood figure in the dispute.

Maj. Koehler Scott Wood Philippines Téea Washington Post New York Washingston The Herald Mag Benjamin M. Koehler T Algne Lindley M. Garrison Fort Terry Maj Benjamin Koehler Lewis NM. Koehler War Department Koehler Leonard Wood Lewis M. Koehler Philip“pines Woagsi Gitteretti Capt Mayes Kai Jin Maj. Lehter Éhig Department Nebraska Eenator Hitchcock Congress Lewis Kaehler Bort “Terry Woad Hugh Scott

Unclear OCR fragment on wartime charges and names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions William H. Mattas Theodore Roose and war department items. Difficult to reconstruct full event or context. No clear date or place emerges from the readable segments.

Banker Sentenced to Sing Sing for Grand Larceny

Willam Cummins, chairman of the executive board of the Carnegie Trust Company, was sentenced in New York on grand larceny charges. Indicted March 2, 1911, he borrowed 25000 in 1910 from Van Norden Post and the Nineteenth Ward Bank for the Carnegie Trust and used it personally. He protests innocence and hopes for executive clemency.

Cummins New York Willan A Cummina Execut Te Carnegie ‘Trust

Cure Kills Seven Patients After Serum Treatment

Los Angeles March 10 Toxic poisoning caused the death of seven men treated for binod disease at the county hospital. Eight patients received serum Saturday. four died that night, three more on Sunday, the eighth showed some recovery today. Coroner Hartwell said the grand jury would investigate potential criminality.

Los Angeles Cat Boxystal Hartwell Tor S.r Recovery Garrett Laredo State Department Vergara Hill Garrett Snyman Bt. Base Tex Juarez Chihuahua Benton Wien Frausto Carranza Agua Prieta Sonora Mexico Guayming California Gulf Torreon Henry Allen Tupper International Peace Forum Tucson

Incomplete OCR: Argentina Tour Start Details Missing

Fragmentary text from a sports or tour note mentions Argentina and start details but remains unreadable. No clear names, dates, teams, or outcomes are extractable for a reliable summary.

Fire rage devastates Cetha city in Honduras

March date reports a major blaze in Cetha Honduras damaging multiple buildings including United Fruit Company properties. Losses cited at $1,000,000 with numerous firms listed among insured or affected parties. City described as principal import hub with a population around 7,000.

New Orleany Cetha Honduras United. Fruit. Company Isnown Logses Americans P. Devauz & Co Lafitte Alvarez & Coy Juan Kawas & Brother GO. Ninl Abraham Moises Banco Atlantido

Panama Bill Taxes Warships and Revenue Vessels

A Washington dispatch reported by the New York American states a new Panama bill imposes tolls on naval and revenue ships. It would levy the same tonnage tax on United States battleships and revenue cutters as on British vessels, affecting coastwise American shipping.

Washington Post New York Washington New York American Witson United Great Britain

Repeal Bill Debates Panama Canal Tolls Authority

House inter ocean commerce leaders push repeal of the Panama Canal exemption. Senator Chilton codifies a plan to grant the president authority over canal tolls including exemptions, with Senate action pending. The Sims measure in the House is revised to repeal exemption clauses and cap tolls at a reduced rate per registered ton.

Panama House Senate Committee On Interoceania Cane Senater O'Gorman Howse Senate House Committee On Intergptate Commerce United States

Actress sues for 10009 in production dispute

Grace Filkine of Washington sues The New Era Protecing Company claiming she was promised a share and role in a Guy Bolton play but was not paid or cast. She alleges a $10,009 rate related to producing efforts tied to the play and a missed opportunity while discussing the role of Mrs. Flower with Joseph P. Biererton Jr.

Fudge Dr. Seidler Washington Port New York Marsh New York Morning Telegraph Supreme Court Mies Grace Filking Washington Pregtoy Gibson

Mexican killings case grips Texas cattle association

Laredo Texas March 10 details emerge on the Vergara murder. A Mexican witness described a circumstantial tale of witnessing the execution and the body’s exhumation. Investigations in Washington and Juarez reveal new links to Vergara’s widow and payments to the party.

Frank's Life Now Partisan Issue Militant Slashes Painting

A fragmentary page item notes Frank's life turning partisan as militant action targets a famous painting. The chaotic clipping mentions political theatre and public reaction, with other brief notes on figures and local events.

Aero Kills British Captain at Salisbury Aerodrome

Capt Cyril R Downer of Northamptonshire Infantry was killed today when his aircraft fell over Salisbury plain military aerodrome. He had recently been stationed for service with the army flying corps.

Salisbury Cyril R. Downer Northamptonshire Infantry Salibury Plain Army

OUST TAMMANY CHIEF DROPPED FOR UNPAID DUES

New York. The governors at a February 2 meeting ousted Charles F Murphy Tammany Hall leader and two associates for unpaid dues. The board, led by Howard F O Dwyer, refused a reconciliatory check. resolution called for immediate removal from party leadership and reorganization of the Democratic State and Greater New York County committees.

New York Mareh Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall James E. i Chin Thomas Darlington Igrmex Realth W. Prunkitt National Democratic Club Board of Governors Howard F. O'Dwyer Crook O'Dwyer Jrttes Murphy Democratic State Committee Greater Democratic Party Tammany

Nap Gains Popularity In English Society

A Special Cable from London reports nap, a bourgeois game, rising in society circles. Bridge and auction bridge still dominate, but people now discuss and play nap for high points. Attentive hosts favor old fashioned blindfold guessing games as evening amusement.

Washington Post London

Crowd Trails Colored Wigs Through Cincinnati Street Scene

Special to The Washington Past Cincinnati Ohio March 1 crowds trail admiringly as two actresses Carmen and Ma raha Poscrap attract attention on Vinestreet. The event by the Pretty Actresses brings pink and green hair and a lively street moment in the city.

Cincinnati Washington Ohio Vinestreet Carmen Maraha Poscrap

Citizens to Appeal to Congress on City Plans

Business leaders meet to endorse a half and half taxation plan while protests arise against proposals for an infirmary for the addicted and a home for the poor in the city’s residential district. Citizens vow to appeal to Congress seeking redress.

Resolutions Adopted on Capital City Status and Tax Burden

The document outlines three resolutions arguing for making the Wand the Capital commensurate with a great nation, noting the DC residents bear an undue tax burden due to minority holdings and urging Congress to thank District taxpayers for contributing half of the taxes for the native capital.

District of Columbia Congress United States

Chamber to oppose hospital for inebriates in Washington

A special Chamber of Commerce committee opens action today against a proposed Washington asylum and inebriate hospital at Fourteenth and Upshur. Leaders argued the site harms property values and public morals, urging Congress to reject the plan. The protest follows a heated meeting led by William F. Gude and Marion Butler, with a formal notice to be drafted and a hearing planned.

Washington Chamber of Commerce William F. Gude EU Tigher Wjashington Wairman Gude D. J. Kaufmen Erd Alms Ideator Butler Recarty District of Columbia Congress United States Earry Lie Hospital Almshouse Marion Butler John Dolph Hoh Glassie Albert Schulties W. M Cromwell Thomas Grant Charles P McCurdy Piney Branch Citizens’ Association Chamber Washington Asylum and Inebriate Hospital Fourteenth and Upshur Street A. L. Sinclair Law and Legislative Committee B. Saul Jonni Dolph W. C. Sullivan Atte Ey George KF. Williams Gude

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