Cleary acquitted in murder trial at Haverstraw court
William V. Cleary town clerk of Haverstraw Rockland County was found not guilty of first degree murder in the shooting of Eugene M. Newman in Cleary office. The verdict surprised observers as jurors debated with four to four votes before the final ballot confirming Cleary’s claim of overpowering love for his daughter amid his daughter’s public distress.
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Ailliam V. Clapry
Haverstraw
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Supreme Court
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Cleary
Mira
Gagan
Emami
Frank Heddy
Saeh
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Donian
District Court
Hickey
State Sav~rage Bank
Agat
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W. J .Allen
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German Positions In Belgium Shelled By British Warships
Dover dispatch reports heavy bombardment of Bebecen Nieuport and Middelkerke by British warships from Friday night into Saturday morning. German fire was intense early but then diminished as their guns were reportedly destroyed. The action followed a period of heavy German shelling along the coast. In California, probate was granted today for the will of Prof. Samuel B. Christy of the University of California, revealing a bequest and resulting green card nature of the estate.
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London
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Nieuport
Middelkerke
Oakland
Cal
Qanes
Samuel B. Christy
University of California
Kreen Ture
England
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Scarborough
Hartlepools
South ‘African Defense Force
Celebration and Discharges Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmented report from The Standard s-Lowheaken notes German celebrations possibly premature while a state bank investigation proceeds. Cleary is disqualified, Frauke may gain another respite, and rapid expedition ends amid insanity hearings. The Centerville club hosts a banquet as the Blue Bird mine affair unfolds and St Patrick’s School marks Jubilee year amid market notices and auditor reports.
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Cleary
Frauke
Joshers! Club
Telegraph News
Mons
Ator
M-Storp
Centerville
St. Patricks
Wapispatenes
Indictment Planned for Those Behind Barneys Death
New York reports that not only the murderers who killed Barney Baff, foe of the poultry ring, but also the instigators are likely to be indicted next week. Assistant District Attorney Delehanty says hired assassins are named and will be charged with murder. Grand jury hearings begin Monday with about 20 potential witnesses. Governor-elect Whitman will oversee witness examinations in his office and the jury chamber.
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New York
Barney Baff
Washington
Delehanty
Whitman
Expedition News From Texas To Piedras Negras
Reported movements near the Texas border describe Maytorena forces firing on a foot party 18 miles south of the border. General Zapata and Centarra troops were advancing toward Puebla and Vera Cruz, with Puebla city residents seeking police protection as tensions rise.
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Douglas
Ariz
Stax Fey
Maytorena
Puebla
Mexico
Mi Paso
Zapata
Cho- Tea
Xentlar
Careanna
Vera Cruz
Prominent Men In Chicago Underworld Scandal Resigns
Chicago December 1 An investigation into conditions in Chicago s underworld prompted by a directory of well known names was threatened after the resignation of W C Dannenberg city morals inspector and former government agent He resigned on recommendation of the civil service commission amid charges from Maj MI Punks hourer second deputy superintendent of all er A high police official said a number of prominent Chicago men might flee the city if the directory became public.
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Chicago
Genich
W.C. Dannenberg
Civil Service Commission
ML. C. Punkshourer
Aller
Lake Shore
Brive
Post Office Reforms Put to House Rule Debate
Washington reports two days of heated exchanges ending with a House rule to tackle post office department reform bills. Delegates contested amendments on postmaster salaries and rural delivery changes as party leaders saw rivals split on proposed structures and compensation plans within the annual postal appropriation bill.
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Washington
Hestin
Alabama
Moon
Tennessee
House
Post Office Department
Uie
Department
Injunction Bars Surgery in Cham berlain Case
Spokane December 19 Prosecuting Attorney Crandell secured a temporary injunction in superior court restraining two surgeons from operating on Charles M Chamberlain who faces forgery trial next Wednesday The petition alleges the operation can be delayed without harm and would delay justice with witnesses subpoenaed Chamberlain once a Tecumseh Nebraska banker.
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Spokane
George H. Crandell
Charles M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Tecumseh
Neb
Is Against Compulsory Military Education
Madison Wisconsin December reports condemn compulsory military education for students urging more focus on arts of peace and citizenship. The Wisconsin survey led by William H. Allen criticizes non resident spending and Carnegie foundation aid, claiming it erodes university independence.
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Madison
Wisconsin
William H. Allen
New York
Lee
Univesity
Carnegie Foundation
Engineers Offer Services to War Ministry in Mobilization
Rome reports representatives of the national federation of engineers met War Minister Zupelli to offer 1,000 engineers for enlistment. Zupelli thanked them and said the technical services would be useful and accepted in case of mobilization.
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Rome
National Federation of Engineers
Zupelli
Increased durum consumption pushes price to record high
Duluth reports durum wheat on the Duluth board of trade at 41.37 a bushel, a record high. Export demand tied to wartime supply cuts and rising domestic use drive the surge, with Northwest durum praised for quality equal to Russian durum and a lasting market belief.
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Duluth
Minn
Duluth Board of Trade
Russia
Minneapois
Chicago
Northwest
Untrained Incompetent Surgery Condemned by Association
Denver reports that the Western Surgical Association adopted resolutions condemning untrained and incompetent surgery in American hospitals. They called for a Carnegie Institute inquiry to examine hospitals and protect public safety and professional confidence.
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Denver
Western ‘Surgical Association
Carnegie Institute
United States
Premature German Victory Claims Cited In War Dispatch
The London wire reports uncertainty over a major German breakthrough on the Vistula and in Poland with officials noting no decisive success. Allied and German lines show limited gains and heavy fighting, while preparations for defensive lines and continued bombardments are described from Antwerp to Belgium and the Dommel river region.
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Berta
Colebes
Vistuia
Corman
Eure
Kate
Fiee
Poland
Russia
Bastia
Agwitot Cracow
Gazcia
Domalets
Praemyel Garrteon
Imam
Belgium
France
Flanders
Belgian
Fiver Oise
Iie
Vistula
Dobregn
Brura
Galicia
Dounatets
Praemyal
Merena
Frank Frank May Secure Another Stay In Georgia Case
Atlanta attorneys for Leo M. Frank, condemned for Mary Phagan’s murder, sought a US Supreme Court reversal via habeas corpus and appeal. Judge Newman denied release and appeared inclined to grant the appeal, with an immediate filing pending to be ruled next Monday.
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Atlanta
Dec
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
United States Supreme Court
W. T.newman
Frank
Newman
Washington
Rhe Brank Cage
Supreme Court
Pat Early
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