Madame Caillaux on trial in Paris for murder
Madame Henriette Caillaux, fresh from a beauty treatment, appears in the Palace of Justice charged with the March 16 shooting of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro. The defense cites unwritten law and fear of disgrace, while President Poincare testifies as the case unfolds with dramatic courtroom sobs.
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Henriette Caillauy
Calliaux
Palace of Justice
Gaston Calmette
le Figaro
Marie Antoinette
Madame Caillaux
Albanel
Maitre Labori
M. Labouri
Poincare
M. Caillaux
Calmette
King George review sails as aeroplane squadron joins fleet
Portsmouth reports King George reviews nearly 400 warships off Spithead. Airships and a squadron of aeroplanes accompany the fleet, highlighting a vast naval display amid wartime to peacetime balance as costs of home fleet contractions are noted.
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Spithead
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Royal Yacht
Brandeis Plan Guides Interstate Commerce Commission Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission upholds a Brandeis theory that freight rate hikes may apply to most classes while free service to large shippers ends. It suggests railroads could gain about 55000 annually from new charges, offset by reduced business from big patrons. small shippers would bear the loss in total traffic. Officials work on final wording with no clear public date.
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Mouls Brandeis
Caillaux Affair Shook France After Murder at Figaro
The Caillaux case stirred France as Mme Caillaux shot the Figaro editor after delivering a card to Paul Bourget. The editor died, Caillaux resigned, and royalist riots followed. In April elections, Caillaux radicals lost ground but he was later reelected to the chamber amid upheaval. Also, Clyde Mitchell of Huntsville was killed stepping in front of a train.
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Atlanta Pool Draws Big Crowds for Colored Community
Atlanta on July 20 reports public swimming pool popularity among the colored population grows. desiring extended access and more facilities, community members advocate for improved amenities and scheduling.
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Atlanta
Mediation talks aim to avert rail strike across the west
Chicago Beconferences between the board of mediation and representatives of the 98 railroads in the west and general managers seek to arbitrate differences. A railroad official said he believes the controversy will be adjusted. Henderson Ky July 20 Mrs Florence Carman released on 20000 bond awaits trial for manslaughter in the killing of Mrs Louise Bailey as police track her movements after an auto trip to Pennsylvania.
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Asquith
Ulster
St. Lazare
Mme. Caillaux
Henderson
Florence Carman
Louise Bailey
City to fund public bath in First Ward basement
Councilman Harden introduces an ordinance to appropriate 200 dollars for a public bath in the basement of a local church. The measure ties cleanliness to virtue as a community goal and faces council approval.
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Negro Church
Car for exchange offers land and cemetery lots
A prominent citizen advertised a car for sale and received many barter offers. Proposals ranged from 60 acres of northern county land to an incubator and egg setting. One offer even proposed two cemetery lots for the car, but the owner is healthy and may decline.
Mayors Congress Meets in London
Delegates from a dozen countries meet in London to discuss municipal problems and achievements. Participants include Great Britain, United States, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Holland. The U S delegation is led by Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida. Prince Alexander of Teck, brother of the queen, will preside as sessions run four to five days.
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Canada
Germany
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Italy
Denmark
Holland
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Ball Players Strike Ordered by Fraternity Leader
New York July 20 A strike of players in both leagues was ordered by David Fultz president of the players fraternity He urged a walkout Wednesday morning unless the baseball commission reverses its decision on Kraft who should draw a salary from the New York club in the National league instead of the Nashville club in the South Immediate effects warned include closure of every ball diamond and stoppage of salaries with fines for strikers pending further action
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New York
David Fultz
Ers Fraternity
Fultz
Kraft
Nashville
Johnson
Balloons Blown Out to Sea in Paris Race
Several balloons in the Paris grand balloon races were blown out to sea. M. Duval, a passenger in one balloon, was fatally injured when it landed.
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Paris
M. Duval
Wilson Confident On Trust Legislation Passage
President Wilson remains sure the administration anti trust program will pass in reasonable time despite senators attempts to block or delay the measures.
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Washington
Wilson
Villa fears rise as Fiero promotion stirs unrest
Washington reports skeptical officials doubt Villa will not threaten the government. Villa seeks pensions for soldiers and land for peons, while promotion of Major Fiero, convicted of killing William Benton, risks straining British negotiations and destabilizing northern Mexico.
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Mexico
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William Benton
Great Britain
Benton
Mexico City Sees Slow Path to Peace With Carranza Talks
President Carbajal and advisers hope for peace through Carranza negotiations but doubt General Villa's stance. Huerta’s retirement seen as progress. months may pass before national peace. Villa overruns Juarez and Chihuahua, signaling discontent with Carranza’s retirement plan. He keeps his forces ready for new campaigns.
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Carranza
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Huerta
Juarez
Chihuahua
Huerta Vows Stay as Rebels Track He Plans Sail
In Puerto Mexico General Huerta remains in Mexico awaiting his party to sail for Jamaica aboard the steamer Mexico with Senora Huerta and children. He plans to depart for Europe on a German vessel once the Mexico sails.
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Europe
Keep Close Watch On Mrs. Carman
The Madison county courthouse is finished and handed to county officials by Little Cleckler Construction. The building is fireproof with no lumber used. Sub-contracts for electric lighting plumbing and office equipment are let and to be finished next month. Moving day for county officers is planned for the middle of next month.
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Little Cleckler Construction Company
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