Resident Galls Congress for Breach With Germany
Joint session of Senate and House summoned for 1 PM today to hear President Wilson’s decision on the Berlin controversy. He is expected to announce the expulsion of Ambassador Von Bernstorff and recall of Ambassador Gerard. Germany’s refusal to abide by humane laws and broken promises to the United States prompt drastic action amid Washington excitement.
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Senate Passes Army Reorganization Bill For Million-Man Forces
Washington April 18 A Senate approved army reorganization bill would create a regular army and reserve forces totaling about one million men in the United States. It is a substitute for the Hay bill passed by the House and differences will be settled in conference.
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United States
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House
German plots bared in raid on Wall Street office
Federal agents raided the offices of the recalled German military attache at 60 Wall Street seizing private files and 70 pounds of documents after a 40 minute confrontation. They arrested Wolf von Igel and sparked a diplomatic exchange as Count von Bernstorff sought release and papers returned.
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Lansing Declines Submarine Talks with Ambassador
The Lansing administration informs the ambassador it cannot discuss submarine matters at this time. Officials say no substantive talks will occur until policy directives are set.
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Lansing
Ambassador
Woman Found Dead in Needham Home as Suspect Sought
Mrs Hannah Pearson aged 35 wife of Gustav Pearson 30 a Needham farmer and bricklayer was found dead in her home last evening from a bullet wound. Gustav Pearson 33 a farm hand and namesake husband is missing and under suspicion as authorities issue a citywide description.
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Gustav Pearson
Needham
Death of Mrs Pearson Under Mysterious Circumstances
Charles Carlson a state ward aged six living with the Pearsons reported the death. He found Mrs Pearson dead on the floor with a .3 caliber revolver five feet away. Husband Mr Pearson, a bricklayer in Waltham, was away and returned after the body was found. He could not explain the shooting.
Washington and Detroit Win in National Sports Card
Washington defeats Boston 4 to 2 and Detroit tops Cleveland 7 to 4 as St. Louis and New York edge Philadelphia and Chicago, with New York and Philadelphia both scoring 4 to 2 and 2 respectively in the National league brief.
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German Envoy Stokes Accuses Immunity Abuse
Von Bernstorff claims von Igel is an accredited embassy staffer with ex territorial rights and arrest immunity. The ambassador declares the 2nd floor office in a Wall Street skyscaper German territory immune from U. S. police intrusion. Von Igel protests that arrest could trigger a war between the U.S. and Germany.
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Patriots Day Holiday Notes and 1775 Lexington Battle
High tide today at 12 06 PM. Light all vehicles tonight at 7. Anniversaries include Patriots Day holiday in Maine and Massachusetts and Primrose Day in England. Battle of Lexington 1775 marked. One year ago the US Supreme Court denied Leo Frank habeas corpus appeal.
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England
Lexington
United States Supreme Court
Leo Frank
Weather Forecast for New England Regions
Fair and warmer Wednesday with rising temperatures. Thursday unsettled in Northern New England with diminishing winds and variable conditions. Southern New England expected fair and warmer Wednesday with Thursday clouding up. overall turning unsettled in some areas.
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Washington
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Codman Left Estate by Rumrill in Probate Filing
The will of the late Chester Chapin Rumrill of Springfield leaves the bulk of a roughly 250000 estate to lifelong friend James M. Codman Jr., a wealthy Brookline lawyer and clubman, as probate proceedings begin yesterday.
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Rumrill
Springfield
James M. Codman
Brookline
Rumrill Will Leaves Residue to Codman After 1915 Expedition
In the East Cambridge case linked to Lois B. Rantoul, Rumrill’s 1915 will specifies two bequests: $10,000 to his sister Anna Rumrill Hammond and cancellation of a $500 note. The residue goes to Mr. Codman, who denies rumors of a private trust fund for Mrs. Rantoul and dismisses circulating speculation as nonsense.
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Lois B. Rantoul
Mr. Codman
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Anna Rumrill) Hammond
New London
Conn
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Waterford
Codman
Friends of Irish to Meet Today in Fanueil Hall
A mass meeting of the Friends of Irish Freedom will be held in Fanueil Hall today. Several thousand Irish born and Irish extraction to pledge support to principles adopted by the Irish Race Convention in New York on March 4.
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Faneuil Hall
New York
Irish delegates gather for Massachusetts convention
Resolutions reaffirm allegiance to the United States and pledge support for Irish independence. Delegates from across the state are expected in large numbers, with a provisional committee arranging the event to minimize political significance. John Forrest Kelly of Pittsfield is named temporary chairman. Francis J. Horgan and Fred J. Mc Laughlin will serve as temporary secretaries. Judge John W. Goff is among the speakers.
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Quincy House
John Forrest Kelly
Pittsfield
Francis J. Horgan
Fred J. McLaughlin
John W. Goff
New York
Electrocution at Winchedon Toy Factory Claims Worker
Amon Whipple 27 of Jackson Avenue an operator at Morton E Converse Son toy factory Winchedon was electrocuted while near a nailing machine. A short circuit fed about 600 volts through a water pipe he grasped as he fell his coworkers shut off power and he died at the scene. He is survived by his parents a brother Charles and two sisters Pauline and Beryl Whipple all of Winchedon.
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Whipple
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Pauline
Beryl Whipple
Winchedon
Arrest Villa Guide in Columbus Raid
Columbus N M April 18 Tandy Sanford a Mexican suspected of guiding Villa and his band into Columbus during the raid was brought here today aboard a truck train and placed in the guard house.
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Villa
April 19 anniversaries across American history
Chronology of events on April 19 across centuries. Lexington and Concord stand in 1775 under Paul Revere’s alarm. 1914 Huerta defies Wilson prompting Vera Cruz fleet. 1916 Wilson calls Congress on submarine issue. 1861 Civil War bloodshed in Baltimore as Sixth Massachusetts attacked. Wilson to address Congress on German submarine crisis.
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Lone Gunman Robs A Store In Mattapan
A lone gunman entered Moses Berlaut's drug store at 1088 Blue Hill Avenue shortly after 10 last evening and robbed the proprietor of 60 dollars at gunpoint. Berlaut, alone in the shop, described the suspect as about 22, 5 feet 7 inches, 135 pounds, light complexion, wearing a dark brown overcoat and soft brown hat. Mattapan police alerted.
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Blue Hill Avenue
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Mattapan
New Naval Station Head Named for Hingham Magazine
Navy Department orders change of officers at Hingham naval magazine Lieutenant-Commander F D Berrien transfers to Newport War College after five years in command Lieutenant-Commander L J Wallace of the battleship Rhode Island chosen to succeed him The transfer takes effect June 9 and a junior marine guard officer is added to the detachment at the magazine.
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Navy Department
Washington
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Hingham
War College
Newport
L. J. Wallace
Rhode Island
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the Magazine
Save $1 Weekly in a Co operative Bank
Promote a weekly saving plan with $1 deposits. As shares mature the fund reaches $800. For details write to or consult Mr. Eldredge treasurer at Los Beemdelt nhs wseana tome.
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