davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
Per-
cent
t.159. $4,000 100

The condition of the peasants prior
to the revolution, according to official
documents, appears to be as follows.
In the II central governments thew
grow, on the average, sufficient rye for
bread for only 200 days In the year.
often for only $50 and 100 days.
one-quarter of the people have re-
ceiyed allotments of only % acres per
male, one-half Of them less than SIX
TO ia acres-the normal size of the
allotment necessary to feed and main
tain a family being estimated at %
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
-larne.llearted pOughboys.

The children played q larse .',os NJ
the American army's CHRIST Mad
France. At the artillery camp asreeaut
". for example, it was top M he
who said, ten days or so Oe
day: uttle III
"Say, fellows, these poor " christ
LACE kids haven't had much e nav
mas 10 their lives, have they coF
What do you say we take = doy
lection and see what we ca" nd ths'
The idea took in hasi,' : alNays
did so well, giving as wv the told
gave, with both hands, 'h"t
sum was amazing. =. " reef
l"Why," some one hazaru ...,o shaver
on we could hand those HUE tint wltl
pretty near anything they W
all this wad to spend.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
FIrst Gun q the clvll War.

On the 9th Of January, In 1861, the
steamship Star of the West was sent
by the federal government from New
York with supplies and reinforce
ments for Fort Sumter in Charles
ton harbor When the Star Of the
West reached Charleston she was fired
upon by Confederate batteries from
the town and was Obliged 10 turn
back. This was the FIRST actual guniirq
OF iii, Civil war.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
CHAPTER vi.

left alone for moment by my COM
panlon, sat there at the table in
the crowded restaurant, idly watching
the beautifully costumed women all
about me, listening dreamily to the
music Of the orchestra, observing with
Interest the graceful gyrations Of the
occasional couple who sought the
dancing floor In the center, when sud
denly | was brought to myself by
hearing gruff voice saying:
"What'd you bring that crook In
here for?"
what do yen meanF I gasped In
establishment, looking up at a square
shouldered man with neatly trimmed
black mustache who was standing be.
side my table.
ats you I mean" he announced.
'Don't you know you can't bring that
kind Of people in here?"
As explanation for my presence
there In the White room Of the ia.
nous Hundredth hotel, let me say
that my Investigations into the per-
picking chain OF mysterious circum-
stances In which Barbara Bradford
and seemed to be each day becom-
Ing more FIRMLY involved, had finally
led me 70 dsduce three different the.
cries, each more or less plausible,
and each involving an entirely differ.
snt set OF persons.
There were certain happenings and
circumstances that made me some.
times wonder II the whole thing were
not a base plot on the part Of my
great-uncle Rufus, perhaps influenced
by desire for revenge or perhaps
led on by an insane greed for still
greater wealth.
Yet, on the other hand, there were
those entries In his diary about the
mysterious voices. Apparently. too
his wife and Mrs. Burke had heard
them.
Did II not seem more likely that the
arch plotter Was Claire Bradford's ex.
husband7
This theory seemed far more ten,
able. While the Bradfords had heard
nothing from him for several years
the publication Of Claire Bradford's
engagement might have attracted his
notice and inspired him to an attempt
at blackmaIl. Yet how could he gain
access 10 the wall safe where the dl.
vorce papers were kept, or how could
be be dropping notes on the floor OF
Barbara Bradford's bedroomf How
could he have stolen the CASTOR
pearls7 II seemed incredible but still
my thoughts kept returning to the
possibility OF his directing Claire
Eradfords actions through hypnotic
control Once he had had Influence
over her sufficient 10 make her give
up family, friends, home, everything
20 marry him. Had he, in some way
unknown to Barbara Bradford, re.
gained his control over her sister and
WAS he using her as the unconscious
tool for his YillaInIesl She could
have gained access TO my room by
walking along the ledge when all the
house was still. Yet this theory ex.
DIaIDed neither the theft Of the pearls
my great-uncle's peculiar actions, my
own discharge. nor the mysterious
noises 10 the apartment. had stu
third theory
Suppose 3 band Of criminals was
soc0fed ia the apartment house on the
d .sr als0ve the Bra,gfords and met
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
A night visit from a
beautiful ghost.
(To BE coNrINUED.1
Word 10 the NORMAN

IL may not beget undue attention,
but 240,162,943 needles were made N
the United States last year. 1t would
be pleasant mental recreation for a
long evening to figure how many hours
Of labor, based on the proyerb that
stitch In time saves nine, would have
been saved the women of the nation
II all these needles had been applied
at the psychological moment.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-05-14
European Russia.
l.15e.sa.OOo

This land in European Russia was
divided among the different classes of
owners as follows:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26

Westbury turn. I'm on"
That bit Of news spared a bad
quarter-hour to the two who owed
Corrie. -
Gerard was at the front of the
camp, watching for his car when ne
felt . hand lain on his shoulder.
Some racer just went off the turn
pike into the ditch" Mr.. Roses sub
dued tones informed him. Where's
Corrie
Same; changing tiFes on this side
assurance. "1t's not he. But this
ed that you couldn't keep away from
here"
81 couldn't keep away" Mr.. Rose
assented heavily. He drew out his
handkerchief and passed it across
his forehead, damp under the line Of
re~ddish-Eray hair, pushing open his
overcoat with the abrupt gesture
that was also a habit Of his sons.
1--we had a hell Of an hour where I
letter from my niece. Isabel. It seems
she is married and her husband
made her write It."
The two men looked fully at each
other: some quality in Thomas
Roses expression communicated its
white reflection to Gerard's changing
face.
"He never did it-corrie, 1 mean.
Gerard, Isabel Rose threw the
wrench that struck you and wrecked
your EAR, last year. He's been
shielding her. God, how I've ground
it into the boy!!"
There was a tall pileSof spare tires
beside them; on it Gerard put his
hand, steadying himself against the
shock that was less OF surprise than
of poignant s~elf-reproach for his own
failure to divine this open riddle. In
that moment Of final understanding
he knew that he had seen the pitiful
truth rise to the sarface of Corrie'a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26

vtin De useful TO nrsssrve the ma
chi.ery whereby representatives OF
di6erept nations can get together
around tho table to talk thips oVer
before . resort to force"
That IL the essence Of the whole
proposition. Whatever the specific
provisions Of the league constitution
may be, the essential thing ts t9e p
p~ortunity that u Afforded and the OBJ
ligstion that 10 accepted to tall tnanss
ove before fighting. The speciflc
proyisions in many respects may pc
defective. There may be many
Omissions OF things which most OF US
would like to see included, some
things may be included which many
believe in~expedient, but 50 long as
the central idea ID there the will to
discuss before proceeding to ex-
tremities there will exist in the league
a most potent force for good. Thai
seems to sum up the whole situation
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
CONGRATULATIONS.

LAAS
North Dakota are to be Congratulated
in the part which they have played
in the recent controversy involving
the management of the institution,
and on the result which their attitude
undoubtedly aided in bringing about.
That there is, in the student body, q
strong feeling Of friendship and re-
spect for President Kane has been
very clearly established. But there
is not the remotest chance hat this
feeling would have been expressed in
such, demonstrations as have been
witnessed had it been known that the
board Of administration was engaged
in an impartial investigation of uni
versity affairs which might result in
Ia change of management. That stu
dents would have found some way to
express their friendship and conf
dence may be taken for granted. But
the situation which involved
more than the personal sentiments of
individuals. 1t was apparent that
those who assumed to act for h en-
tire board were committed to a policy
of gross injustice, and that fact called
forth vigorous expressions OF indisna-
ton. y,
STATIONS were conducted is decidedly
creditable to the student body gener-
ally and especially to those who held
positions Of leadership in the student
movement, Mention has been made
Of some cases in which this was no,
without detracting from the accuracy
of the general statement We have
yet to learn Of a body of several hun.
dred young people among whom there
could not be found some who, under
stress of excitement, might not al
times exceed the limits of propriety
But the fact is that while the students
felt strongly on this subject, the gen
eral spirit which characterized thei:
procedure was admirable. The stu
dents showed themselves capable O.
choosing and following sane leader
ship. and; Of holding themselves stead!
under very trying conditions.
The incident which called fortl
these student demonstrations havina
passed the demonstrations themselve
have subsidized, and there is every in
dication of a determination on tn
part Of the students to resume thei
ordinary school activities in q busi
ness-like way. It is to be hoped, as
is 10 be taken for granted, that tn
aame student leadership which IN
made the demonstrations Of the pas
few days all the more effective be
cause of their orderliness and SAINT
will find expression now in carrytn
out the spirit OF the resolutions adopt
ed at the student mass meeting Q
Tuesday afternoon, and that the res
ular university work will be taken II
with redoubled energy. The SUDDEN
have declared with emphasis that til
university shall not be made a polite;
! machine. The state will look to the.
!, to do their part in making and keel
ing it a real educational institution.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
NEW APPOINTMENTS.

Tive new appointments just an
nounced from Washington have
aroused interest, and have probably
caused some surprise.
Charles R. Crane has been appoint
ed American ambassador to China.
This. - the news dispatches point
out, il the second time that Mr..
Crane has been appointed to this
post. The first appointment was
made by President Taft, and there
was some furry when the announce
ment WAS made hat the appointment
had been recalled just as he was on
Che point Of setting sail from San
Francisce for Pekin. On his way west
Mr.. Crane had expressed himself
publicly with reference t certain
matters involving the relations be-
tween China and Japan, and it vas
understood that the Japanese govern
ment took offense at his expressions,
and that his recall was DUE to a de-
sire not to give further offense to
the japanese. Just what representa-
lions, il any, were made by Japan
have not been made public, but the
reason advanced for the recall, of
Mr.. Crane was simply that he had
talked too much. Under the circum-
stances this was a valid and suffici-
ent reason, as the remarks which MI.
Crane had made were such "a could
shaye been made by no man properly
equipped with discretion. 1t will he
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
WOOD ON THE LEAGUE.

General Wood has made plain his
'Fasttitude on the League Of Nations by
means OF speeches and letters, 10
b . his position is very well under
stood. In his address delivered at
Yanktcn. South Dakota, a few days
9 be summarized his views in the
following wnrds:
YOU are all familiar with my
yiew on the League Of Nations
i YOU have read my letter to SEN
Borah. I believe we should
adopt the League OF Naxions
with reservations which thor
oHshly AmericaniEe it and leave
AMsfica absolutely Suntram-
nsled to follow the dictates OF
Ne American people, expressed
thrsagh the agencies provided
by the constitutipn.
Whateyer eomA out Of this
~dtNe1lgaan ~ the Laaaus Of Na-
" ttoRs, therv - tAiax we
aAhsusa ~ a preserve, and xhat
q the 1nachinsry whereby the
eDFeaeatA4ivss of ths diaerSpt
a@Snatlea can Ut Together around8
aastAhis 3 taFk thiRes - before
laeprt te 1oFcs. You do not
ekk NstA ~ ~ d-Ster1uiua-
ttsA ifs yeH ~ the pther fsllev
s5eeeleA u TIL, md W 40 need
es1alnlNg &1fou6h Whteh = an
0 III 4eA<theeA ~ ta1k thtsfx oyers
SEsAA 3h4toe l~N0leratfenR lnnni
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
EVENING EDITION.
blue eyes i hundred times, and had
left its appeal to die out, unanswer-

4oIS ~ APpoa ~ ~
Far down the course ripple Of:
cheering. started, running nearer In A
wave Of gatherihg volume. Out
around the curve swoeped a gray
streak, ned toward the camps, was
ropposite,s and past The Mercury
was sunleashed and hunting down Its
lest lead In the fastest speed OF p
day. I
MI. Rose brought his ayes from
following its flight sto meet Gerarass
gaze.
""You remember how Isabel naggedH
him to take. her around the race
| course I'm his pink machine" he re-
minded, II forbade 1t and thought
no more Aahout the thing. Well, she
got him a~lone--you know, u guess,
that he was wild with boys nearlovs
for her and would have let her draE
1.-THE heart out OF his b0dy7-and, she
l-got his promise to take her around
once. She worked the plan all OUT,
Corrie started without his mechani-
clan, and she waited for him a mile
down the course. dressed In her rid
ing-habits and wearing q mans cap
and motor-mask. She figured that
no one would notice her much on b
road and Corrie could drop hex OIL
after making the circuit, just before
he reached the camps, 50 that he
would come Ia alone as he started
were just a couple Of foti kids on q
kid lark" @
A4yellow a roared to !, stop be-
side them. i~nterrupting clamorously.
From his seat its. mechanician fell
rather than stepped.
"He smashed his wrist crapking
her." the driver ragged. Someone
else-quick!'
himself into the vacant place, bare
headed, without coat or mask.
Here's my chance!" he exuited.
go on, I'm it,
Oontinued IN tomorrow
Evenings Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
CHAPTER xyI-Condnued.

CHAPTER Xyl0On6nNed.
Her lashes sparkling wet, F1avia
k6ent to him, and in he face OF
crowds and camps Gerard set his
ring on her hand.
Men were leaning over ratings
holding ready watches open, AT n
brepair pit net blu one TO the Mer-
cury's, the mechanics and men
charge had drawn together in whis-
"Car coming" the word passed
suddenly from lip to lip.
On the summit of the white hill 2
mile distant, q red signal flag went
the rise, glanced with incredible
ls%wiftness down the incline, disap-,
pesring momentarily behind the
packed angle. then again shot into
view and sped past the grand-stAnd
like a hummins p~rojectile; the driver
4 nxsd statue. Of concentration on the
road before him, the mschanician
half-turned in his seat to watch for
The place burst into uproar.
Number two! Number two
hrst!"
Mercury leads" y
Horns were blown handksrchists
waved, the !. applause breaking out
anew as a second q rushed past in
hot pursuit Of the nyins Mercury.
Three! Number three"
"Oh you Bluette!"
Here comes another-gst back!'
Flavia stopped from her seat.
ALLAN, that was Corrie-Where IL
the car that started before him?"
"Tire trouble, perhaps. You are
trembling. dear! Let my chauffeur
take o. home and wait quietly there
until I bring Corrie to you after the
race"
She shook her head
NO, please no. Here can see
him each lap and know he is safe 70
Two cars thundered past. struE-
sljnE desperately for place, The
noise Of the excited people We
whelmed all conversation and left
the two lovers silent, From time to
time a telephone bell jinEled across
the tumuit, bIue-unifOrmed mes
sengers hurried here n there. But
when the last Of twenty ears had
passed. the t~wenty-frst not appear.
ing, thsre fell a IuIlS and men settled
back to wait for the second lap.
Five minutes passed, ten. Tho red
haEs went up again; two speeding
shapes topped the. rise and plunged
out Of ysieht.
Two and thfee!"
stun"
excitement Jared htsh az the two
racers feappeaFed. hut A they swept
down the straight styetch, the mec-
hanictan OF the Mercury Faised his
arms above his head in waSpinE, the
car slackens4 speed and drew 70 the
tside of the cOErae. AZ the Bluette
mechtMe mad past HIM Corrte
hreusht BIZ ear tosa halt opgoeltsf ne
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-26
sYNoPsIs.

While practicing for the Vanderbilt
cup race on Long Island, Allen Gerard.
auto manufacturer. and race is struck
behind ht1 which is driven by = young
man. Cofrie Rose, a friend Of his at
whose house he has been staying. and
with whose sister, F1avia, he is In love.
corrie eo is in love- oeo1 has iH also showed signs
Of being infatuated with Gerard Al
though Gerard denies that he wa
struck down by the wrench. and insists
that th3t the co1 aseiae9 Ptm T,s S SSS to f 9Sss' ns
Is responsible, and the situation be-
strained that it is finally decided that
the family shall separate for q year or
%, n Corrie is given q job by Gerard
driving racing cars at the factory.
A letter which arrives at the Ross
home addressed to Miss Rose is TAX
en- by Isabel who declares that it was
aec aia ct that nsr now ~ mat i'G Il IS sea 3 Cripple pic
he must give UP all hope Of marrying
the woman to whom the letter has been
sent.
Gerard puts Corrie to testing put q
new racing car. A note arrives from
Isabel telling Corrie she wishes to mar
ry someone else. :.
a tramp once %befriended BY corri.
throwing incident turns up and tries t.
blackmail Corrie.' The latter knocks
him down.
Gerard informs Corrie that he is t.
drive the new car in the big 1ndianapo
F1avia discovers from her faths1
that Gerard loves her.
She Immediately goes to Gerard M
confessss her love for him; NJ f. H cas
RES driving in the race,
The father finally yields and the rae
starts. IT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-17
MEX|CANS' VICTIMS TELL
OF TERRIBLE ATROCITIES
appear Before Senate Investigators
at San Antonio and Rccitc
Wrongs.
CRIMINALS NEVER PUNISHED
Promises OF Authorities Fail Because
OK frequent Changes in Adminis-
tration or Alleged Justice in
Southern Republic.
tDy Associa tod rress !

SAN ANTONIO. TENAS, Jan. 10
MISS Anita Whatlcy, whose fingers and
toes u bandit threatened to cut off.
Mrs. Allie. III. Mccain, whose husband
MAS H murdered by another Mexican
Ia raui & Me,%nntin. whose mother and sis
yer were made permanent invalids by
brutal treatment by raiders, and ten
other victims OF Mexico's revolutions
We're witnesses today before the Sen
Nte subcommittee investigating the
Mexican situation.
inquiry by Chairman Fall developed
cred reparat:on SO Improbable that they
had not filed with The State Depart-
ment men statements OF their losses. a
aeW oi tne m hau been in Mexico on sal
aries. but most Of them were property
owners.
covers Long Period of Chnos.
The greater part of the testimony
was OF the earlier years OF Carranza's
ADMINISTRATION. and much Of II of the
period in which Francisco Madero was
1t was IN 1911 that Anita Whatiey,
visor Of the State Department of Edu-
cation of Texas. had her adventure
with bandits in Parrs.l, Chihuahua. Her
father owned n dairy there He was
rot at home one night when the ban
There was no money in the house, and
the girl SO told them.
Their insistencc failing to obtain
money, they took her and her sister in
the court of the house. where Anita
was stood against the wall to be shot.
y firing squad was ranged in front of
them, and the leader raised his arm. It's
fall would be the signal 10 fire. Again
he received the same answer, we have
no money here"
Adopts Other Tactics.
You Eringoes certainly love money
better than your life" was his COM
ment. and he adopted other tactics. He
drew the blade of hunting knife
across her throat. and then told her
he would cut off her toes and fingers
If she, did not tell him where the none.
was sHe removed one OF her bedroom
that fine he appeared convinced the
money could not be obtained and left
them.
He was later arrested, and the :udge
assured the Whatleys he would be con-
victed.
But they changed judges" said the
witness, and he was released"
Paul Netzentin's story was that of
Ypqui Indian outragcS. His father
and mother. a sister and two brothers
were living there on a farm when the
raiders, cantancd by an officer of Car
ranza'S army, appeared
Their Health Broken.
The brothers We're stood for five
hours n Eanst n wall. the Yaquis hold
'nS knives at their throats. while their
mother and sister were being brutally
bullied by the leader Of the gang. Since
'hrn the mothers health has been
broken, and the sister. he testified, has
not been normal"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-17
.CLEMENCEAU OUT OF RACE
TIGER ORDERS HIS FRIENDS
NOT TO PRESS CANDIDACY
French Premier Declares He VIII Not
Accept Presidency Now Even
III He 1s Elected.
tBy Associated prcss1

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Prcmier Cgcmen-
ceau tonight sent a lettc. to Leon
Bourgeois formally withdrawing from
the contest for the presidency. The
letter says:
Il take the liberty OF informing
you that / withdraw from my friends;
IuthorltS TO oner my candidacy for
tne presidency OF the republic and
that IL they disregard my withdra /
ana obtain for me 4 majority OF votes
I VIE. refuse tho mandate SO con,
Replying to group of ministers
VINO brought the result of the caucus
vote 10 NJ. Clemenceau. br. asked hfm
10 10 remain a candidate for the Presi-
dency. the Premier said:
My resolution is definitely made.
anu hothinE can change il. ] declared
from the frs that l did not wish To
nc candidatc. but could not resist tbs
pressure OF my friends. Besides, I
ureamcd that II elected [ would be n
INK M between the government OF yes-
teraaS and that of tomorrow, for which
TASK s.S general consent is necessary.
SUBMITTED to NJ. Millerand .(Aiex-
hnare Milierand. former Cabinet NOM
aor TO Premier Clcmenceau) the ma me :
that it was not question of imposjn q {,
him that / did not Wish "G TO- know %SrnGd hid
opinion on those three names ieavins
finished, l am going to write e M -
DourSeois letter TO let him know 7
am not Il candidate" w :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-17
HEAD OF MANHATTAN
BANK TAKES BANDIT
APPOINT OF PISTOL
Attempt 10 HOLD Up Institution
on Scene Of Notable
Crime Fails.
tDy Assoclated Prcss. j

NEW YORK. Jan. l6.-The Manhattan
Savings institution AT Broadway and
Bleecker Street, scene of famous
robbery in 1878 when Jimmy Hope
and his gang stole Sl.200,0GO worth OF
securities, was the target today of a
lone bandit who made an unsucces S.
tui attempt To rob it of $4,000 after
engaging in revolver battle with
several officers and employees.
Captured a, the point Of pistol
held by Constant Bird, president OF
the institution. the bandit was turned
over to the police to whom he gave
the name of James Stratton, 2173
washington Boulevard, Chicago He
also gave 4 Brooklyn address and
SAID he came here from Hammond.
Stratton walked into the bank nj
II O'Clock this morning. ordered David
Sands. paying teller, to hand over
$4,000 and tired four shots. all of which
When Sands ducked under the counter
ne called to his fellow employees.
Get your guns!"
More than dozen shots were fired
by the tellers, but all went wild.
IN the 1873 holdup. Hope and sew
eral professional cracksme broke into
the bank janitor's bedroom at night
sEackled him and his wife and then
uhuer threat OF death. compelled the
!anitor TO give up the combinations of
The safes and vaults in the bank. The
loot was virtually all in registered
government securities most of which
Hope. who previously robbed n Phila
delphia bank of 100000. was convictcd
OF the bank theft here and sent to
sing Sing. w