Relics Stir riot over contested Mosque of Omar artifacts
Jerusalem residents rioted as English archaeologists faced accusations of digging beneath the Inviolable Mosque of Omar and removing treasures said to include the Ark of the Covenant and other sacred vessels. Guards allegedly bribed, six nights of digging, hopes of a Mount Moriah manuscript on resurrection. The expedition leader is Capt. Montagu brownlaw Parker. financing syndicate and connections cited. no official word from authorities.
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Mar Foley
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Sarah Wilson
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Turkieh
Typewriter in the air at aviation meet headline
Annia G Lepley of Washington becomes the first person to operate a typewriter in an airplane midflight. Glenn Cartias plans five or six aircraft at Benning for the aviation meet opening tomorrow with demonstrations and pilot license examinations to follow.
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McCurds
Glenn Cartias
Benning
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Etenning
Cartlan
Lleut Ellyson
United States Navy
Edward MebLean
Edward A Mitchell
Trent
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Trof Walllia L Moore
Logan Walker
Cuno EL Fridelph
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George Oakles Tottens
Lawrence Townsend
Horace Ho Westcott
A F. Zahm
Washington Aero Club
Thomas Nealgon Page
Rhythmic Breathing Promises Power From Oriental Teachings
The article discusses rhythmic breathing from Orientala lore claiming it boosts body power. It explains a counting method linking inhale, hold, and exhale to heartbeats, aiming to make the practice unconscious with training and perseverance. It notes individual choice and slight skepticism about learning ease.
Can Reopen Lorimer Case Senate Committee Action
The Senate committee on contingent expenses ordered a favorable report on La Follette’s resolution to reopen the Lorimer case. The report notes funds are on hand to conduct the inquiry and authorizes its use. La Follette and allies plan to oppose referral to privileges and elections. The matter won't be pressed until next Monday due to absent senators. La Follette will seek a record vote.
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Small Auto Incident In New Jersey Court
Anthony J. Drexel Jr and Allan A. Ryan admitted speeding on Hudson County Boulevard in North Bergen New Jersey. Both received suspended sentences after police court. A Gould family member claimed a "little dinky machine" driven by Drexel passed them and sparked the dispute as they left the courthouse nearly clashed with Officer Schroeder over the nickname Allan.
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New York
North Bergen
Fludson County
Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Marstorle Gould
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas F Ryan
Gould
Drexel
Eel
Policeman Schroeder
Allan
Divorce suit filed by Mrs Mabelle Moore Hough
Mrs Mabelle Moore Hough wife of Capt Frank P W Hough surgeon in the U S Navy now with battles near New Hampshire has filed an absolute divorce suit in Elizabeth City county court Va The papers have not been filed and her attorney would not discuss grounds Capt Hough a University of Virginia graduate is well known in naval circles Mrs Hough formerly Miss Moore of Albemarle is 35 and living in Richmond.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Mabelle’ Moore Hough
Frank P. W. Hough
United States Navy
New Hampshire
Effeutt Court
Oazabeth City County
Hough
Hough J
University of Virginia
Mooore
Albemarle
C. and C. Plans Improvements in Kentucky
Plans for extending the Chesapeake and Ohio Road through eastern Kentucky counties along the Big Sandy division and double tracking from Pikeville to Cincinnati are reportedly complete. The Shalby Creek branch will run about 20 miles through Pike and Letcher counties, while surveys for the Millers Creek branch of 12 miles have been completed.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Big Sandy
Pikeville
Cincinnati
Shalby Creek
Pike and Letcher
Millera Creek
Belasco to stage Mlle Rostta with Mme Scheff next week
At the Belasco theater Fritzi Scheff stars in Victor Herbert latent comic opera Mlle Rostta in a flat Washington production after successful runs in Boston and Philadelphia. The cast includes Joseph Herbert and Mark 8 an in the libretto and a strong supporting lineup.
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Fritzi Soueft
Victor Herbert
Mie Rostta
Joseph Herbert
Mark
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Mme Scheff
Mlle Rostta
Renka
Harry Crack
Seigh
Waiter Jones
Emma Janvier
Eugene
J % Brien
Olga Beck Charles Jugels
George Graham
The Ten Merry Youngsters at Cealno vaudeville week
Early notes recall a writer's prior work and present little success but new perspective after fame. Cealto promises a strong week with The Ten Merry Youngsters and other acts including Lacey the champion bicycle unicycle artist, Robbie Gordon, Jos Hardman, Kelly and Judge, and Chester and Jones.
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Cealno
Wim Lacey
Washington
Robbie Gordon
Jos Hardman
Kelly
Judge
Chester and Jones
Kid
Redfield Reports For Extra Session After Global Journey
New York May 3 William J Redfield Fifth Brooklyn district member travels from abroad via San Francisco Honolulu the Philippines Japan Hongkong and India to reach Washington for the extra session He learned of the call in Calcutta and will take his seat once in Washington Also May 3 Surry County supreme court adjourns after smallpox cases found in Dobson town
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William J. Redfield
Brooklyn
Congress
Redfield
San Francisco
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Philippines
Japan
Hongkong
India
Calcutta
Washington
Wabkusewor
Winston Satem
Surry County
Famous Luther Letter Sold at Public Auction
A Luther letter from 1521, written on his return from the Diet of Worms, describing the events and defending his stance, sold in Leipsic for 25,500 dollars to a Florence dealer for J. P. Morgan. The Latin epistle, safeguarded by an imperial herald, guided Luther through the Thuringian forest until he was taken for protection by the Elector of Saxony. The contents deterred many from delivering it to Emperor Charles V.
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Saxony
Martin Luther
Charles V
Florence
J. P. Morgan
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Luther
Baldwin to revisit Arctic drift toward pole in 1918
Baltimore reports Capt Evelyn Briges Baldwin, peace league delegate, will lead a 1918 Arctic expedition. He aims to enter the pack sea northwest of Point Barrow Alaska, fasten to a large ice floe, and drift toward or over the North Pole, then exit into the North Atlantic between Spitzbergen and Greenland, with a 1917 emergence expected.
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Peace Congress
Peace League of New York
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Greenland
Kern Praises McNamara in Alexandria Labor Rally
Senator Kern of Indiana condemned third degree methods and defended McNamara, saying he was kidnapped from Indianapolis. He joined a mass meeting at the Alexandria Opera House under the Central Trades and Labor Assembly, with speakers Carlin Wilson and Henry George Jr. addressing the crowd.
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Central Trades and Labor Assembly
Kern
Indiana
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Los Angeles
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William B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Labor
Henry George, Jr
New York
Martin Lollo
Midshipmen Sales Case Plea in Annapolis Court
In Annapolis on May 3 William H. Vansant and J Phillip Guienot pleaded guilty to selling liquor to midshipmen. They were fined 175 and 100 dollars respectively. Remaining cases against Miss Elizabeth D Jessup, manager of Carvel Hall, may hinge on liability.
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William H. Vansant
J Phillip Guienot
Haver
Bremond's Troops Reach Fez After Hard March
A Fez dispatch dated April 24 reports Capt Bremond's column arriving in good order. Over four days the march to Fez was in a running fight as rebel tribesmen harassed the column from camp departure to the gates. Inside, wells are refilled and confidence returns, but outside anarchy remains pervasive.
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Tangier
Morocco
Fez
Bremond
Mail Clerk Accused in $8000 Registered Mail Heist
Timothy F Sullivan, a railway mail clerk, is charged with stealing a registered mail package containing $8000 from New London National Bank to First National Bank in Boston. He was arrested on the New York mail train and arraigned denying the theft. held on 10000 bail.
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New London
Notable Ladies Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna
A brief advertorial touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome gentle laxative for ladies and children. It claims cleansing, cooling effects, and quick relief from indigestion and constipation while warning against imitations by unscrupulous dealers. The California Fig Syrup Co. is cited as the sole source with the product sold by leading druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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