Woman Confesses Poisoning Three Children in Home
A woman admits to poisoning three of her children and tells the sheriff she gave arsenic to those she loved best. The report notes a separate notice about a vast Pacific war game sailing from San Francisco, aiming a surprise attack on Hawaii to protect the U.S. west coast, with Admiral Eberle as umpire and a map highlighting Hawaii as a naval hub.
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United States Navy War Games Rehearse Oahu Seizure
The fleet resumes 1917 1918 era maneuvers in Pacific waters planning an attack on Oahu to recapture the island from the enemy. Admiral Robison orders radio silence for 327 vessels as ships practice surprise strike and airborne tactics amid broad joint army navy drills. Additional tests at Quantico verify aircraft performance including bombing at various altitudes and parachute maneuvers under naval supervision.
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Cuba leader Machado meets Coolidge in Washington visit
President of Cuba Gerardo Machado arrived in Washington for an official three day mission. He was escorted by dignitaries and received with full diplomatic and military honors at the State Department and White House. Machado expressed friendship and promised to pursue justice and guarantees in Cuba while in office. The visit opened with a large military display.
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Wheeler's Montana Senate Trial Opens in Great Falls
The trial of Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana begins in United States district court in Great Falls after a three year wait. Forty one witnesses and a jury drawn from 120 citizens are expected, with defense attorneys led by Thomas J Walsh and questions over whether Blair Coan should testify as a witness.
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Oregon Village Swept by Tornado Cleans Through Town
Condon Oregon reports a tornado at 10 30 am that damages buildings including the public school roof and shatters windows. Two high school students Arthur Morfan and George Wescott are injured by flying glass as heavy rain falls. reports from nearby districts are pending.
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Honolulu courts martial reveal plot for revolt
The War Department released a report detailing an alleged revolutionary plot in the Honolulu garrison involving Privates Paul McCrouch and Walter Trumbull. The testimony summary notes plans to organize a revolutionary society within the ranks and civil population, with several recruits aiming for foreign service.
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King Boris Narrowly Escapes Bulgarian Ambush
In Sofia on April 15 King Boris of Bulgaria, an expert driver, steadied his car during an ambush by alleged communists. When the steering failed, the vehicle struck a telegraph post and attackers fired as the king and three attendants sought cover. A museum director and a servant were wounded fatally, yet the king mobilized troops to pursue the attackers.
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U S Delegates to Armament Parley Headed by Sutton
U S delegates prepare to join the Balancing armament talks as Theodore B Sutton of Ohio sails from New York to lead the American delegation. Washington officials express cautious optimism about securing timely decisions at the conference in Geneva and advancing international control measures.
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Jail Attack by Irate Soldiers at Monterey Jail
About 200 soldiers from the Presidio attacked the Monterey jail in an unsuccessful bid to free Private Dinucet, convicted of reckless driving. Police dispersed the crowd with rocks, one thousand reinforcements arrived, and soldiers were moved to the guard house on the military reservation.
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Statement on Oberholtzer assault given at coroner inquest
Indianapolis April 15 The ante mortem confession of Ma Oberholtzer who died after an alleged assault by D C Stephenson former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan was given at the coroner inquest by Dr John N Kingsbury The girl stated she was taken from Hammond by Stephenson and two confederates and drew a revolver intending to shoot Stephenson but decided against it after fearing humiliation of her family She said another companion blocked her as she prepared to shoot and prevented the act
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Chinese 19 Held Responsible for Pavigeic's Death
An inquest into a fatal incident at a rooming house identified Pavigeic's killing as linked to a white resident, Won. Mrs. Dolly Drury declined to identify Won, saying she did not know if she aided it, while other residents described Won as an unwilling witness. Jurors remanded Won to jail pending further investigation as shock and hemorrhage were noted in the proceedings.
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Chicagoan demands Faiman be arrested
A Chicagoan filed a writ of mandamus to force the criminal court to issue capias for the arrest of Faiman who is under indictment for murder with Shepherd. The petitioner claims a $1,000 payoff and seeks control of an estate. The hearing is scheduled for next Monday.
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Cunningham Confesses to Poisoning Three Children
Crown Point Ind April 15 Mrs Anna Cunningham convicted today of murdering one family member confessed in the county jail to poisoning three of her children and denying any intent against her husband or a fourth child amid early testimony from her 19 year old daughter Mae who witnessed the admission while the family faced years of tragedy and ongoing police inquiry.
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Start liquor sale in Saskatchewan begins under new act
Regina April 15. Tom row liquor is to be sold in Ontario? No. In Saskatchewan controlled by the provincial government under a new liquor act that took effect today after a dry eight year period. Open bars closed in 1919 when a government wale r organized was abolished a year later. The act bans near beer and several bars had been operating in Regina have closed.
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France's Finance Minister Callauls Return Shakes French Politics
Paris reports a reshuffle as Paul Callaulx returns to power amid France's financial crisis. Painleve poised to head the Finance Ministry. Briand possibly shifts to Foreign Office. Debates surge over who will lead policy as Parliament convenes Friday. London coverage notes painter John Jansen’s death in Italy.
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Remarkably Clever Ringling Circus Demonstration Tonight
Young and old performers filled the M. CA gymnasium for the Ringling Brothers circus opening. Athletes danced with precision and dainty maid roles led by Dorothy Lloyd as queen Kathrine, while bright costumes and a Maypole sequence delighted a large audience of women and children.
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