Orpet Confesses to Poison Death of Marion Lambert
Soleran donial, a University of Wisconsin student, testified he saw Marion Lambert drink poison in the Lake Forest woods. Detectives plan to confront Orpet with David James who says he saw a man press a bottle to Lambert's lips before she died. Orpet said the two met in the woods for a secret tryst and that he planned to marry another woman. The confession followed hours of cross examination as investigators seek an alibi.
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Soleran Donial
Wil H. Orpat
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Lake Forest
Orpet
Madison
Wis
RK. Jr, Cady
Lake Com
Miss Lambert
Woods
Fehewriae
Marion
Chicago
Orpett
David James
Sacred Heart Academy
Lake Forests
Cady
Lake County
Hoe
James
Mies Lamber
Scena
Orpel
Crodsine
Adr
Jinison
Bay Staters Raise Gay for Roosevelt Campaign
A garbled Bay State political notice reports Massachusetts residents rallying behind Roosevelt. The fragment mentions Representative Gardines and three streams of policy debate at a national convention, with ambiguous references to Works and Terror. The text is heavily distorted, but implies support and campaign activity centered on Roosevelt.
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Massachusetts
Rival Shoots Rival Over Wife in Local Incident
A man shoots a rival over his wife in a case involving a alleged love triangle. Police say the suspect, named Ali, was arrested after the incident. Details are sparse due to damaged text but confirm a fatal or serious shooting amid relationship tensions. Authorities investigate motive, timeline, and potential charges.
Robbery Ring Crashes In Chicago Stamp Heist Case
Chicago officials announce a confession in the St Paul internal revenue stamps robbery case. Six suspects, including Edward Leonard, John Leonard, John Zack, Mrs Zack, Michael Flannigan, and Mrs Flannigan, were arrested with their spouses. Additional suspects remain under surveillance as investigators tie the theft to a prior New Westminster bank robbery. Stamps valued at hundreds of thousands were recovered as officers pursue connections and continue arraignments.
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Internal Revenue Office
St. Paul
Olds Federal
Peter Grantzburg
Federal Secret Service
Tolan J. Zrek
Admissiona
Gase
Savee Met
Las
St. Paul Federal Building
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B. C
Sepember
Edward Leonard
Joha Leonard
John J. Zack
Zack
Michael Flannigan
Catherine Flannigan
Wranhnigan
Leonard
Secret Service
Plannigan
Iinnnigan
Sisers
Zacks
An Express Company
George
Frank Bissett
Frank Bigsett
Edward Leanant
George Bisault
Fula Leonard
Zeck
Atolen
Flanigan
Whanigan
French Regain Part Of Trenches In War Update
French forces regain segments of trenches amid bombardment along the Champagne front as clashes continue. Reports from the front describe ongoing artillery fire and infantry actions near key positions while Allied units push to retake contested benches previously held by enemy troops.
Alaska Rail Laborers Strike Disrupts Anchorage Work
A general strike of laborers on government road construction between Anchorage and Matanuska has been called. About 600 workers at Peters Creek walked out after wage protests, seeking 60 cents per hour for track layers and 50 cents for common laborers, higher than government rates. Officials expect to fill vacated positions as strike discussions continue.
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Wash
Cie
Anchorage
Matanuska
Alaska
Seward
Alaska Engineering Comission
Peters Creek
Frederick Menra
Alaska Engineering Commission
Norly
Commission
Wc, Des
Charles J. Riggs, Jr
Washington
Wilson Wins Fight on Proposed Treaty
Washington reports President Wilson has effectively secured Senate support for ratification of the Nicaraguan treaty in executive session. Opponents concede enough votes to reach the two thirds, though they still aim to block the Colombian treaty over indemnity and the partition of Panama. The Nicaraguan accord would pay Nicaragua 3.6 million dollars for inter oceanic canal rights and bases in Ponseca bays, while protests from Salvador challenge the naval base on Honduran sovereignty grounds.
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Wilson
Senate
Panama
Nicaragua
Ponseca
Salvador
Honduras
Deat Wilson
Bay of Fonseca
Onduras
Germans Must Cut Out All Luxuries
Berlin reports an early government move to restrict foreign luxuries to conserve foreign exchange and fund essential needs. A proposed government run import company would handle imports with price restrictions and deferred payment after the war, while noting continued luxury consumption by the rich.
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Berlin
London
Gan
Iso
HIE Prey Sons
Sweden
Belp
Nicaraguan Canal Pact Probed Amid Contested Panama Treaty
Washington reports the administration's Panama partition and Nicaraguan treaty to pay Nicaragua 3,060,000 for inter oceanic canal rights and naval bases. Opponents press for ratification setbacks while protests in Salvador challenge sovereignty in Honduras.
German steamer Asuncion fired on at Puya harbor
In Rio de Janeiro on February 44 the German steamship Asuncion, interned at Puya, asked to approach for water. Under fog she turned seaward. Brazil ian cruiser Republica and auxiliary Tetfe fired blank shots and then projectiles when she did not stop. The Asuncion halted and returned to harbor. authorities investigate. The ship, built in 1895 in Hamburg, is 4863 gross tons, 375 feet long, 46 feet beam, owned by Hamburg South America Steamship Co.
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Asuncion
Puya
Republica
Tetfe
Hamburg
Hamburg South America Steamship Company
Parait In
Kaiser's Youngest Son to Wed Next Month
London dispatch reports Emperor William has fixed March 13 at Potsdam for the marriage of Prince Joachim, youngest son of Emperor William and Princess Mary Auguste. Joachim, born December 17, 1902, is a captain in several regiments and the sole unmarried son. Princess Mary Auguste, born June 10, 1893, is a member of the Anhalt ducal house.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Fren Amsterdum Sys
William
Joachim
Potsdan
Lliry Augustine
Byrward
Anhalt
Inerlin
Flussarsn
Foot Gurras
Grenadier Guarda
Mary Augustine
Frederick II
Germans view Garrison resignation in cautious tone
Berlin reports via London that Germans see no clear cause for Secretary Garrigan’s resignation. The Loki Anzeiger hints that Congress may not oppose a shift toward militarization and that public sentiment leans toward peace, while noting resignations have removed key American officials.
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London
Garrigan
Congress
Wilson
Roosevelt
Aimerica
Nangresa
Beorelby Garrigan
Daniels
Ceapte
Mi “Arrison
Ble
Woman Awarded 2000 for Loss of Husband's Love
Dex Moines reports a court case where Dessie Warren from Sioux County seeks damages for loss of her husband’s affection. The jury previously awarded her 4875, but the Supreme Court reduced it to 2000. Details show the couple married in Mount City, later lived in Hull, where the alleged neglect occurred.
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Des Moines
Buck Auto Carriage Company
Tietze
Appellant
Poli
Gouty
Presta
T'helpy
Linnan
Binux
Preston
Thompson
Woothurs
Pauly
King
van Legg Couneys
Wear Nelson
McMillan Ct
Jay County
Monarch Coal Company
Philips Coal Company
F. Monrac
Weaver
Lewis Et al
Kewir
Auterell County
Sioux City
Caretta Apiade
Tecker
Halu
Lyen
Deetier
Sherman
Yen
Deer Woorren
Grttlaemy
Apelin
Dex Moines
Colt
Dessie Warren
Anlu
Clare A. Diraham
Sioux County
Warren
Hull
Two Weeks Delegates Selected in Missouri
In Excelsior Springs Missouri delegates were elected at the Third congressional district convention. Morse and Frisbee were chosen as Republican delegates, not instructed, but favor the renomination of Senator Works of Massachusetts for president.
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Sixcelsior Springs
Y. Morse
Aru HL Frisbee
Senator Works
Massachusetts
Arrests Made in Death of Baby in Local Case
Three men from Les Motes are arrested over the death of a baby as police investigate a Tuesday incident. The report notes weapons and items linked to the case and lists several suspects with unclear details, while adding that further charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Swiss Tax Funds Moved Into German Bonds Amid Reform Debate
Swiss officials face public uproar after a periodical audit reveals that federal insurance funds were shifted into German bonds and stocks. The policy aimed to fund illness and accident insurance, with 8 million francs annual outlay, but concerns over treasury impact and private-sector domain stalled parts of the measure. The reforms, challenged by referendums, were approved by Swiss voters in a split result.
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A Geneva
Switzerland
Federal Insurancs Directoratte
Federal Council
Federal
France
Alexander Battles Over Ship Bill In House Commerce Panel
Washington February 12 The House Commerce subcommittee hearing on President's ship subsidy plan sparked a clash between Chairman Alexander and W H Douglas of New York chair of the merchant marine committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Douglas opposed government adoption while citing chamber favoring subsidies. Clabtrady challenged the approach as misrepresenting member views. Participants argued about who represents the committee and the chamber in reporting sentiments.
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Washington
House Commerce
Alexander Aind
W. H. Douglas
New Yor
Merchant Marine
United States Chamber of Commerce
Douglas
Chamber of Favor
Waar
Muah
Navy secretary expels 82 midshipmen for academic failure
Secretary Daniels announced that 82 midshipmen at the Naval Academy were dismissed for poor studies. Three from first class, 19 from second, five from third, and 48 from fourth class. He noted the need for higher standards and cited new congressional provisions to expand officer appointments to offset the loss.
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Washington, Veh
Naval Academy
Seersuiry
Navy Department
Daniels
New Trial Asked in Cecil Heawn and Wenry Spellman Case
Providence February court filing seeks a new trial for Cecil Heawn and Wenry Spellman after their conviction last week for the murder of Dr Charles Frankly Bloat. The request claims jurors misconstrued or disregarded the judge’s instructions and key evidence was mishandled.
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Providence
Root
Cecil Heawn
Wenry
Spellman
Vertigex
C. Frankiiy
German Plan to Sink Armed Vessels Shifts Blame
Washington reports that Germany and Austria will instruct their submarine captains to treat armed merchant ships as warships and sink them without warning beginning March 1, aiming to shift responsibility for losses onto enemy vessels. The move follows German and Austrian diplomacy with Secretary Lansing, warning U.S. citizens aboard armed ships travel at their own risk.
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D. C
Austria
United States
Entente Alves
Lansing
Cuunt von Bernstorff
Tuinhetssador
Baron Brie % ‘Eldcene
Germany
Marsh
Ambansgator
Gentral
Langing
Uume
Wirshins
Doulas
Onleiais
la Ubs
Erlin
Alfred Zeimmermain
Mit
Linsing
Tier Mun
Howitt
Ford
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