Women workers gain backing at National Civic Federation convention
National Civic Federation welfare leaders and prominent women form a women’s department after a Roosevelt White House address. Chicago magnate families and New York philanthropists join a push to improve conditions for working women, led by Mrs McCormick and other notable supporters.
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Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Autdr Ag
Roosevelt
White House
Willard
Andrew Carnes
John Mitchell Samuel Gompers
Commerce
Straus
Kobe
Wathray
McCormick
Chicago
Mrs McCormick
Post
Wome
New York
Harriman
Wiss Anne Morgan
Her
York
Fire Panic at Theater Sparks Injuries and Loot
May 11 theater panic in Piedmont Valletta Street area as fire and crowding cause partial exits and injuries. Patrons flee Orpheum Theater while police and fire crews secure scene near Cooper River Navy yard. a separate blaze damaged lumber yard, burning about 60,000 feet of timber valued around 15 000 dollars.
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Coud Theater
Piedmont Tibbeit Valletta Street
Orpheum Theater
Mina
Cie
Burton
Gompens
Cooper Raver
Navy Yard
Might
Hard to Controvert in Baltimore Anecdote
A Baltimore American fragment shows a dialogue about a father resisting a son’s car choice. The father brands gasoline cars as smelling bad and electric cars as shocking, while a Cleveland dealer’s remark about work contrasts with a tale of a saved child and the offer of money.
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Baltimore
Governors Laud Plan Airship Flies Two Miles
Washington dispatch reports several governors arriving for a Roosevelt Ro conservation conference in Washington with Alabama Governor Comer predicting Democratic convention support for Bryan. Idaho Governor Gooding arrives and speaks of Roosevelt era policies as party lines shift. The event, including credentials and security, draws many state leaders as they discuss instructing delegates and party prospects.
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Comer
Alabama
Bryant
Gooding
Idaho
Taft
Roosevelts
Washington
BB Comer
Riggs House
Bucey
George Curry
New Mexico
Edward Norris
Montana
Edward Fooh
Missineippi
Par- Gee
California
Frank Hants
Indiana
Frank R Gooding
Idall
Giford Pinchot Forester
United States
Imr Pinchot
Bryan’s
Pwien Ashe
Bryan
Johnson
Bluho
Willird
Bunch
Adel
Roosevelt
Yale Student Clouted in Fire Crowd Seeks Help
William Thomas van Alstyne of Albany New York, a Yale Sheffield Scientific School freshman, lies severely ill at the Yale infirmary after being struck on the head by a police club during a riot at a crowd at a fire. Witnesses say he was turning to move away when the attack occurred. He is the son of Albany’s last Democratic mayor.
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New Haven
Conn
May
William Thomas van Alstyne
Albany
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Yale Infirmary
Vrain van Alstynest
Witnesases
Willam Yin Alstone
Soldier Kills 3 Comrades at Camp Stotsenburg
Telegram from Camp Stotsenburg on Luzon Island reports Private Mike Beacham of the First United States Cavalry went on a killing spree, killing Sergeant William Hoey and private G Wilson and Private Thomas Woodward while mortally wounding Private Edward Woodward and wounding three others including Private Beacham. Officials deem Beacham possibly insane.
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Camp Stotsenburg
Island of
Luzon
Minila
Los Angeles
Pampange Province
Island
Mike Hounham
First United States Cavalry
Amuck
Lirat Sergt
William Hoey
G Wilson
Thomas Woodward
Edward Woodward
Troop F First Cavalry
Beacham
Weather conditions and forecast from the Department
Weather bulletin reports a developing storm moving northeast over the next twenty four hours with strong winds and unsettled conditions across the central and eastern regions. Showers and thunderstorms expected in the Gulf states and New England, with temperatures dropping temporarily in the northern areas. Fresh winds along the Atlantic coast and lower lakes, with ships bound for Europe facing improved but variable conditions.
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Weramiaty
Las
Fe Patihern
Postern
Gil
New Fagland
Tennesee
East Gulf States
Iaynfail
Atlante Comat
Minotsipp
Gulf Coast
Norminesiers
Timm Lalee Wisk Andhwessers
Crant Banks
Atlantic fleet officers tour San Francisco in autos
In San Francisco the Atlantic fleet officers, about 300 in number led by Rear Admiral Swimburaze, paraded in automobiles along streets including Chinatown. Admiral Thomas, recovering from a cold, joined the flag in the Connecticut. A ball at the Fairmount honored Secretary Metcalf with prominent hostesses. In Ogden Utah, Rear Admiral Robley D Evans, arriving by train, recalled Annapolis ties and gave a floral tribute to a Utah girl before continuing east.
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San Francisco
May
Bay
Swmburaze
Chinatown
Thomas
Connecticut
Leutenant
K. G Castleman
Salt Lake City
Admirs
Utah
Annapolis
California
Perth
Chinese Student Chen Dies in New Haven Hospital
Tarah Clarence Chen, one of four Yale Chinese students, died after a kidney tuberculosis operation at New Haven Hospital. He requested his three countrymen to tell his family in Shanghai he is sorry he cannot be a son to his father. Chen leaves a wife and three brothers in Shanghai. his father is a prosperous merchant. A family member from the medical school left for Washington to arrange body return with the Chinese Legation.
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Spaial
Washington
New Haven
Tarah Clarence Chen
Yale
Government of
China
New Haven Hospital
Shanghai
Chen
A Od
Medical School
Chines Legation
Boldest of Firebugs In Staged Tenement Fire
New York May 11 Two patrolmen and a porter guarded a tenement hall at Md West Ninth Street when an incendiary crept on the roof and poured kerosene through a skylight. A burning bundle of papers was lowered by a string and set on the stairs. A detective fired at a face seen in the skylight before the arsonist escaped. This was the seventh such attempt in a week. blackmail may drive tenants to resist a demand.
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New York
MD West Twente Ninth Street
Fleet
Wu Ting-fang Denies Drinking in Philadelphia
Minister Wu Ting-fang denied drinking intoxicants at a Philadelphia banquet and praised vegetarian diet. He rejected reports of a fall from a water wagon, expressing relief at giving up meat and liquor and affirming vegetarian principles for his people. Mrs Henderson and Mrs Fairbanks attended the talk at Rauscher's.
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Wu Ting-fang
Philadelphia
Janet Richards
Rauscher
Sam
John B Henderson
United States
Missouri
Fairbanks
Alvashad
Miss Richards
Parisians Gawk as Sheath Gowns Cause Stir at Longchamps
A Washington Port dispatch reports four young women in ultra daring sheath gowns advertised by Rue de la Paix makers at Longchamps provoked a riot scare. Police removed the wearers as fashion fault lines drew jeers and blushes among spectators. The director of municipal police indicated the dresses are provocative but the fashion trend, if official, requires no further action.
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Washington
Paris
Justmbances
Longchamps
Rue de la Pais
Directoire
Touny
Senator Tillman Hospitalized After Stroke Update
The ailing U S senator Tillman remains under care following a paralytic stroke two weeks ago. He is reported to be improved but still suffering lingering effects as Mrs Tillman stays by his side at a sanitarium and plans to depart for Europe near Saturday from Boston.
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Tilman
Europe
Boston
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