Balfour Steps Down After Bitter Criticism At Home
The retirement of Arthur J Balfour from the leadership of the Conservative Party follows strong dissatisfaction over Hiv policy and reform tensions. He cites age and desire for younger leadership, as Labour and reform voices press for change, with Monday’s caucus to name a successor and Lansdowne’s hesitancy signaling a pivotal party moment.
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Rems
Unionist Party
Arthur J Balfour
Lote
Morgan in Peace Debate Concludes in Open Convention
The New York event features Kit La ee arguing for peace and President fatt ce treatha while condemning the I4 FitH Tieden truffle. Senator Root is questioned. Episcopal Church matters arise as the convention debates peace and national unity. Merwin participates but lacks vesting, with the gathering adopting other resolutions.
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la Ee
New York
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Fatt Ce Treatha
Atherm
United States
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Merwin
Hane
Bishop sued for 50000 in Topeka case
In Topeka Kansas on a recent date a lawsuit seeks 50000 damages against Bishop David Moore of the Episcopal Church and Mrs Cope over a dispute connected to a bequest of 10000 to the Women Home Missionary Society. The action follows charges that Bishop Moore aided the matter in a conference filing.
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Topeka
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Home Missionurs Society
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Conference of Bishops
Kiahop
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Paine Murray
Atchison
Poisoned coffee case admits poisoning attempt in Idaho
Mary Rho Denbaugh testified she placed poison in a coffee cup for her father and stepmother in a trial against Mrs Lareen accused of attempted poisoning. Denbaugh said she acted under her sister’s instruction and feared Lareen would kill her if she refused.
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Mra da Lareen
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Rhodenbaugh
Polaon
Mra Laren
House of Death and Woman's Accusers in Chicago
Louise Vermitya was arrested after multiple mysterious deaths at her Chicago home. Lydia Rivard James and Arthur Bissonette policeman were found dead there, with Peter Fissonette as a brother. both entered charges of murder against the woman.
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Lydia Rivard
James
Arthur Bissonette
Vermitya
Peter Fissonette
U K Tobacco Plan faces objections and changes
The American Tobacco Company plan to retain about $14,0000 in surplus capital faces Attorney General objections over excess funds. Judge Lacombe notes proposals to cancel half the bonds at above present value and exchange for new company securities to win bondholder surrender. Opponents seek restrictions on intercompany stock holdings, loans, and five year limits, with some advocating a three year limit. Independent tobacco groups vow further action, including possible Supreme Court review via writ of certiorari.
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American Tobacco Company
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United Cigar Stores Company
Uc 2
United States
Circuit Court
Fell
H. Levy
National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association
Clear Manufacturers Association of America
Independent Tobacco Galeamens, Association
United States Supreme Court
United States District Attorney
Addison Pratt
Armetican Tobacco Company
T Mie
Laura Biggar Loses Case In $60,000 Alienation Damages
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Crane grants the $60,000 alimony-like damages against actress Laura Biggar after Agnes M Hendrick recovered the sum for alleged husband’s affections. The actress seeks a new trial and plans an appeal.
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Justice Crane
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Laura Biggar
Agnes M Hendrick
Miss Biggar
Woman Stricken in Cell In Suspected Poison Plot
Police report indicate Mrs. Vermilya, jailed on charges linked to poisoning of Officer Bissonette, may have poisoned others and collected insurance payouts after the death of her first husband. Detectives tie her to insurance work in rural areas near Crystal Lake and mention the undertaker Boysen as having stomach issues after meals at her home.
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Louse Vermin
Arthur Bissonette
Hoffman
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Fred Brinkham
Vermilya
Crystal Lake IM
CC Boysen
Divorce Proctor Initiative Aims in Kansas City
A divorce proctor funded by reform groups will be established in Kansas City to combat divorce mills. The office can summon witnesses across states and cross examine during trials, with appointments set for November 13. The city has seen high divorce to marriage ratios, including dozens of suits filed and granted in recent court terms.
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Kansas City
Maine keel exposed wreck progress announced for November
Reports from Havana indicate the Maine wreck investigation will finish exposing the keel from midships to bow by November 40. The board will then examine the findings after discovery of the forward bulkhead armor plate bent aft. Two bodies were recovered today, with twenty four still unaccounted for as salvage operations continue.
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Havana
Nova
Clark Russell Dead in London Nov 8
London reports writer William Clark Russell died today after months bedridden since April. Born in New York, he produced many sea tales and adventure narratives. Portuguese cabinet resignations follow parliamentary group realignment under Antonia Almeida, affecting Premier Chagas' ministry.
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Portugal
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Chagas
eEeaev
Miss Clapp Bride of Senator Clapp’s Daughter
Ella Clapp daughter of United States Senator Money E Clapp of Minnesota married Dr Roy Adams of Washington tonight at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Washington as Mrs Adams.
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United States
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Turks Protest to Britain Over Italy Tripoli Annexation
Turkish Ambassador in London delivered a note to Sir Edward Grey denying that the embassy asked for American intervention. Britain said it may offer mediation if both sides consent. Turkiye asserted the U S should not act as mediator, while awaiting neutral powers' stance as the Italy Turkey dispute continues.
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Chester
Younsouf Zila Pala
United States
State Department
Tripoli
WANTS U. 8. TO STOP WAR
A Washington Post cable to the New York World reports Hamnay MacDonald MP of the British Labour Party suggests the United States and England would be in a delicate position if they intervened to end the war in Tripoli between Italy and Turkey. He argues U S motives would be questioned and warns intervention could extend the conflict.
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Tanden
New York World
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Turkey
MacDonald
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England
Bank Robbery Charge Tied to Escape Case in Minn.
Fred A Briggs testified he joked about Jerry McCarthy aka Tom Hatch visiting his home after an escape from Stillwater and Fort Maddigan prisons. McCarthy allegedly proposed robbing the Central State Bank with help from Peter Jubt to lure the teller. Briggs claimed he agreed to participate to trap both men, noting prior newspaper work in Washington DC.
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Washington DC
Auto hits opera singer in New York crash
Special cable reports Edna Hoff, American opera singer, struck by a car in London. She suffered a broken arm and serious cuts. she is recovering at Misa Hoff's home in New York City, near Calumet Hotel.
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Washington Post
London
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New York City
Beattie En Death Gets Transfer To Penitentiary
Henry Clay Beattie Jr, condemned to die for the murder of his wife, was moved from Richmond jail to the state penitentiary fifteen days before his scheduled execution. The transfer follows law and Beattie’s appeal to the supreme court remains pending as clemency efforts proceed. Guard Mullins and Maj James B Wood accompanied the transfer in a guarded, quiet procession.
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National and Irish drama stars at Belasco and Columbus weekly shows
Blanche Bates leads Nobody's Widow at the National with a capable Belasco company including McRae Prince and others as the Abbey Theatre performers from Dublin tour Washington. Eight plays will be presented, featuring Shaw and Synge pieces in a Dublin revival style. Lulu Glaser returns to Columbus with Miss Dudelsack an operatic Viennese piece set largely in Scotland.
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Adelaide Prince
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Westropp Saunders
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Tho
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Boston
Boston Critica
London
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Lulu Glaser
Columbus
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Scotland
Vaudeville and theater bill spill from Chase’s Kellogg tour
Kellogg the famed American naturalist praised as one of the most remarkable men will headline at Chase next week with his dancing fame and 12 octave voice. The bill also features Arthur Deagon Frank Byron Louise Langdon Grant Yardner Marie Stoddard the Reed brothers Eva Shirley Saxo Keusler Gravetta Levandre and company plus the Flying Henrys and Parize. Also announced are Naples travel lectures by Raymond Paine and Burton Holmes South American travelogues at Columbia Theater and a Philharmonic Society season with Josef Btransky conducting notable soloists.”
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Gravetta
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Callino
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Mystery Englishman Found Dead in Hotel Room
An English guest registering as Maurice Stuart was found dead in his Astor Hotel room. Efforts to identify him have failed, and investigators consider the death self inflected.
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Maurice Stuart
Poison in Her Stomach Shocks Leesburg Murder Trial
In Leesburg Georgia on November 4 three grains of strychnine found in the stomach of Mrs Etta Richardson Childers who died August 15. Dr A O Eberhardt testified at the trial of husband Mort Childers who is charged with poisoning his wife. The jury was seated after 100 talesmen were examined and the case may go to the jury tomorrow. Robert Kennedy, the dead woman's former sweetheart, also charged with murder, had charges deferred pending outcome of the Childers trial.
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Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrive in Port
Movements of ocean steamers reported with arrivals from New York and Southampton. Brenen-Kaleer Wilheim reported from New York, while additional vessels are linked to Southampton and St Paul routes. Closer watch on winter passage updates advised.
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Kaleer Wilheim
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J-ton Board truck makes return run to Beaton then to New York
The J-ton Board truck completed a one day Beaton run and left yesterday for the return trip over the same route. The truck will stay in New York several days. MoT Pollock took a 192 Oakland touring car from Baltimore with Louis Stevenson driving. Road conditions in the Contee stretch were bad after Monday’s rain, but the car navigated through. Albert B Hunt of Motor and Motor Avating journals was in town. The government printing office received six Baker electrics via Cook & Jeddard Company of this city.
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Naval bases on Great Lakes not expanding, no new warships
Naval officers reject claims of increased U S naval activity on Lake Michigan noting no rise in warship numbers or strength. They attribute British parliamentary confusion to misreading Navy Department actions, while Secretary of the Navy’s Chicago station opening is mistaken for a fortified base.
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Change at Annapolis Exam exemptions abolished at Naval Academy
In Annapolis Maryland November an important change in the exam system will take effect at the Naval Academy. Exemptions from examinations for midshipmen achieving a set percentage are abolished. Henceforth all midshipmen must take examinations. The exemption system was popular, allowing high term average students freedom from certain subjects and extra leisure days.
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Army Orders Reveal Broad Reassignments and Commissions
A sweeping list of army movements and curative assignments includes Capt Louis H Hansod granted three months leave. Major William J Lyster ordered to Hot Springs for treatment. Maj William G Tlaad and several Lieutenants reassigned or promoted. Fort Leavenworth hosts examinations for promotions and new duties. numerous officers from infantry, engineers, signals, coast artillery and medical corps move to Fort Wood and other posts for duty or medical care.
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Movements of Maval Vessels Across Regions
Movements of naval vessels listed with routes between Norfolk and Newport Amble, Boston, Hampton Roads, San Diego, and other ports. The fragment cites ferries or ships moving to Bedoato Beach, Patuxent, and southern garrison grounds, including references to Washington and Norfolk routes and various coastal locations. Names and precise routes are partially garbled but indicate a naval movement report with multiple origin and destination points.
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