Pariah Dog Bonds With Mexican Prisoners in Marathon Raid
In Marathon Texas on May 25 two Mexican raiders Alvarez and Torres are captured after a raid on Glen rings. They are guarded by U S soldiers as townspeople observe. A stray dog befriends one prisoner, touching Alvarez and earning a moment of quiet humanity before transfer to Alpine.
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Natavid Alvarez
Manuel Torres
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Francisco Illa
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Bones
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Torres
Alpine
Verdun Battle Draws Fierce Losses as Douaumont Falls Back
Paris reports screaming exchanges along a twenty mile Verdun front between Avecourt wood and Fort Douaumont. German losses are stated to be a corps in three days of battle, with Douaumont again in German hands and French artillery holding ground around Hill No 304 and Le Mort Homme. Nightly shelling and gasps of fighting persist as both sides push amid grave dangers and wounded Red Cross workers struggle to reach the injured.
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Avecourt Wood
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
Verdun Front
Meuse
Dead Man Hill
Nivelle
Cumieres
War Office
Haudremont
Douaumont
Jury Delays in Orpet Murder Trial in Waukegan
In Waukegan Illinois on May 25 jurors for the Will Orpet case are being selected but progress stalls. Four sworn jurors remain with one tentative, as attorneys probe deeply into talesmen backgrounds including heredity and personal crises to shape the verdict. The court criticizes press coverage while weighing potential heredity factors in Marion Lambert's death.
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Ill
Willet
Marion Lambert
Alheys
Lake-co
Busiss
Demse
Talesen
Neeming
Yanide
Donnelly
Chicago
Man's Erratic Action Triggers Street Scene
A man stood unmoving in the street at 6:20 p m near 6th St NW and Dewaltar causing fear and a halt of traffic. Bystanders watched as mothers hurried home and workers stopped. Police were called, the man identified as Charles Smith, not a Canton resident, and held for observation after showing a blank mind.
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Dewaltar
Charles
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Smith
Employ Daily News Wants Ads to Do Your Selling
Local ad column promotes using newspaper advertising to boost sales. Tips urge clear copy, strong visuals, and quick turnaround to reach buyers. Agencies and merchants are advised to tailor messages to target audiences for best results.
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Daily News
Another Self to Be Waite Defense in Murder Trial
In New York Dr. Arthur Warren Waite faces trial for the murder of his wife’s parents. The defense plans to call psychiatrists to argue his mind was troubled by mental illness and obsessed by an “other self” or “man from Egypt” influencing his actions. The state has fast-tracked its evidence, with Waite likely to testify later in the week.
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Arthur Warren Waite
New York
Waite
John E. Peck
Egypt
Germans Lay Mines Between Bornholm and Swedish Coast
Marines report German minelaying between Bornholm and the Swedish coast to close the Baltic entrance. Henry Willis, a three time widower, swore to remain single in his third marriage, placing the oath in a coffin at Atlantic City.
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Copenhagen
Bornholm
Baltic
Henry Willis
Atlantic City
Washington Sunk by Submarine in Latest Teuton Vicious Cruise
London reports the British steamer Washington of 5280 tons and 378 feet length was sunk by a submarine while en route from Newport News to England. Built in 1907 for Radcliffe Line, home port London, it arrived Genoa May 25. Also damaged was the Italian Teresa Acame, 4742 tons, on the same Mediterranean route.
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London
Washington
Teutonic UI
Mediterranean
England
Genoa
Newport News
Radcliffe Line
Lloyds
Teresa Accame
French air raid hits Xanthi Veles and Uskub bases
French aviators bombarded enemy bases at Xanthi Veles and Uskub today. Fires were seen at all targets after bombs dropped from aircraft. All pilots returned safely despite anti aircraft fire.
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Salonika
Xanthi
Veles
Uskub
Bombardment Targets French Lines at Le Mort Homme and Cumieres
The heaviest bombardment concentrates fire on French positions at Le Mort Homme and Cumieres as the battle intensifies. Artillery and shelling shaping the front, with observers noting mounting pressure on the fortifications and trenches.
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le Mort Homme
Cumieres
Austrians Attack New Line Made By The Italians
Austrian forces press the Italian line north of Arsiro and Asiago eight miles inside Italy after Italian retreat. The battle yields many damaged guns and about 25,000 Italian prisoners in the last 11 days. Italian officers report demoralization from Austrian bombardment and infantry onslaughts. In the Carnic Alps artillery duels intensify while Isonzo diversion attempts fail.
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Vienna
Adige Valley
San Martino
Arsiro
Asiago
Teutons
Carnic Alps
Isonzo
Government Takes Over Meat Supply
Berlin reports the entire meat supply of the German empire is now controlled by the government. A meat bureau will handle distribution under the food dictatorship with price rules after a census. Preference will go to the army. civilians urged to eat more vegetables as the dept plans new vegetable dishes. Wheat on hand is ample for higher public consumption.
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Berlin
German Empire
Meat Bureau
Germany
Casement and Bailey Indicted for High Treason in Ireland Arms Plot
In London on May 25 Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Julian Bailey were formally indicted on high treason for conspiring to smuggle arms to Irish rebels. Lord Reading declared the grand jury rare for such a grave crime. Arraignment follows, trial set to begin June 26.
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London
Roger Casement
Daniel Julian Bailey
Ireland
Baron Reading
England
Lord Reading
High Court of Justice
Presidential booms shift to Chicago as convention nears
Washington dispatch notes practically all active republican presidential booms moved to Chicago today. Local campaign HQs close or relocate ahead of delegates’ arrival, with leaders planning to read the first ballot and shift delegates to favored contenders. Progressives plan a large concurrent demonstration to press their case.
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Washington
Chicago
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Burton
Hughes
Roosevelt
Dark Horse Emerges In Race For Women's Club Presidency
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in New York delegates focus on the election. Illinois proposes Mrs. George Bass of Chicago as a compromise contender after her role in securing voting rights. The race previously centered on Mrs. J B Cowles of California and Mrs. S B Sneath of Ohio.
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New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ilinois
George Bass
Chicago
Illinois
Iinois
Base
J. B. Cowles
California
S. B. Sneath
Tiffin
Fairbanks Backers Push For Nationwide Nomination
In Chicago on May 25 Indiana brings a large delegation to back Charles W. Fairbanks. Elihu Root's team arrives led by John W. Dwight as Charles Hilles plans a program for the national committee meeting next week. Indiana Governor candidate James P. Goodrich predicts 50 000 Hoosiers will help secure Fairbanks.
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Chicago
Indiana
Charles W. Fairbank
Elihu Root
John W. Dwight
Charles Hilles
National Committee
James P. Goodrich
Fairbanks
Canton Police Keep Blues This Summer
Safety Director R. J. Kunkel announced Canton police will not switch to khaki uniforms for hot months. He cited high costs and the burden of updating department regulations and training materials.
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Canton Policee
R. J. Kunkel
Kunkel
Suit Settled in Court Over Hornung v Stough
The suit of George L. Hornung against Ralph J. Stough has been settled in common pleas court.
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George L. Hornung
Ralph J. Stough
Vom Mop Pleas Court
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