Naval officer allegedly ends life at Sag Harbor power station
Clarence Alvin Richards, 34, a United States Navy officer aboard the destroyer Fanning, died at the Sag Harbor power station after reportedly grabbing two charged wires. Night watchman Harry D. Christian said Richards entered the station two hours before the ship’s sailing and appeared to intend self harm. The Fanning, part of a fleet maneuvering in Gardiner's Bay, was to sail for New York as orders were issued. Richards, originally from Kansas, was appointed to the Navy from that state.
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Submarine sinking rumor declines in Baltic area
Berlin reports the possible sinking in the Baltic of a submarine dammed by the Swedish steamer Engermanland on May 23, with Munich noting German authorities say the sub could not have been German. Also denied here is a rumor that Prince von Huelow is headed to Washington on a special mission.
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Sayville
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Prince von Huelow
Washington
Five Years Needed For New U S Citizenship Plan
A naturalization hearing before Judge Lynch denied final papers to William Konstantinos Rockas, requiring a five year good behavior period before eligibility. Others testified for and against his citizen status as 14 applicants faced the exam by Tyler and Thomas. Deputy Clerk Vines swore in 31 new citizens including Patrick Haughey Timothy Rohan and Michael Sullivan. several cases postponed or held for study. Donaher name change granted to James Donagher. Syrian-born Joseph Thomas scored highly on his exam.
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United States
Naturalization
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George Cechill
Henderson
Aracey
Melzer
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R. W. ‘Thomas
Naturalization Bureau
John J. Vines
Patrick Haughey
Timothy Rohan
Michael Timothy Sullivan
Michael Datty
Giiseppl Fayetth
George J. Liddicoat
William Baynes
Patrick Neh
Michael Healy
Joseph Thomas
Andrew John
Wiliam C. Wilson
Kart Wi
Donaher
Brandeis Confirmation Appears Assured by Senate Pact
Washington May 26 An agreement among senators to dispose of Louis D Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court next week without substantial discussion was reached by Republican Judiciary committee members who oppose confirmation and their Democratic colleagues who supported the favorable report Confirmation now seems assured despite initial opposition by some Republicans.
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Vermont delegates instructed for Hughes at convention
The Vermont state convention opened today and adopted a resolution directing the delegation to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Justice Charles Hughes was the preferred candidate by the convention.
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May 27 Horoscope Predicts Turbulent Summer Ahead
A 1916 McClure Syndicate forecast warns a doubtful day with conflicting planetary positions. Mars Saturn Venus and the Sun favor routine work while Mercury and Jupiter bring warnings of discontent, labor strife, epidemics and political peril. take caution in business, travel, and health, as fortunes fluctuate through summer.
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Local Playhouses Debut Panatages Bill At Broadway
The Broadway theater opens a five day Panatages Bill this afternoon featuring the sixth episode of The Tr a melodrama The Heart of Chi and a starry cast. The La Seaile Sextet performs excerpts from grand opera music lovers will enjoy. Harry Breen delivers light humor while Ted and Nelle McNamara present song and dance. The Florimond troupe performs death defying ladder stunts and a thrilling chase with Pathe fearless girl. Director Edward Jose plans a daring stunt with a stuntwoman and camera car mishap leads to a near tragedy during filming.
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Farrar Stars in Maria Rosa at American Theatre
Geraldine Farrar, celebrated prima donna, appears Monday and Tuesday in Maria Rosa at the American, touted as the best Photoplay she made for the Lasky Company. Wallace Keil leads male roles. the article notes her romance with Lou-Tellegen during production and traces histories of stage and screen figures.
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Unite Make Me
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Sarah. Bernhardt
Solduc Springs Hotel Destroyed By Fire
Port Angeles Washington May 28 The main structure of the Solduc Mot Springs hotel and sanitarium built by Michael Lartes a wealthy man was totally destroyed by fire. The buildings were well insured A J Earling president Owaukee railroad and Torey Refeller and party were on the line by automobile at the time of the fire no one at Solduc was injured by the blaze
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Solduc Mot Springs
Michael Lartes
Olympia Mountains
A. J. Earling
Owaukee Railroad
Torey Refeller
Koline
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Mile Ken
Lieut Thaw Again Distinguishes Himself at Verdun
Paris May 26 Lieut William Thaw of the France Anet aviation corps shot down a German aeroplane at Verdun yesterday. Thaw, twice decorated and twice cited earlier this day for daring exploits, had previously brought down his first German aeroplane on April 14. On May 21 he was proposed for an estation for driving an enemy aircraft. A crowd gathering at a local event was urged to contribute to a body communie r for a ceremonial cushion body.
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Paris
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Thaw
Jurors Consider Important Cases for Helena Grand Jury
Wheeler and assistants prepare for Helena grand jury session starting June 18. Cases include bootlegging from Indian reservations, Mann Act violations, and fraudulent stock schemes led by RR Sidebotham of Great Falls. Also notes on Mann Act charges against George D. Mitchell and other federal matters. Additional items cover astronomical radiation measurements and tunnel ventilation issues for railroads.
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Helena
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Spokane
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