Forty two unionists freed in border raids case
Forty two Ulster unionists kidnapped during raids across the border from the south have been released. Michael Collins telegraphed Churchill that he secured their liberation. Sinn Fein Belfast exec denounces Craig and protests the killings of the minority in Belfast, accusing him of misrepresentation.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Michael Collins
Secre Churchill
Ihw
Sinn Fein
John MacNeill
Det Eireann
Dublin
Craig
James Craig
Ulster Jumier
England
Tyrone
Fermanagh
Clones
Johnson Freed After Ten Years In Wisconsin Prison
Earl Madison Wis Feb 17 John A Johnson released from state prison after serving 10 years six months of a life sentence for the 1911 murder of seven year old Annie Lemberger in Madison Gov Blaine believes Johnson did not commit the crime and notes a six month probe found no clear basis for conviction The father of the victim was implicated but the case remains unsettled and the statute of limitations affects proceedings The governor questions the confession and cites possible fear or mistaken guilt as factors in Johnsons admission.
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Madison
Wis
John A. Johnson
Annie Lemberger
J. J. Blaine
Johnson
Martin Lemberger
Blaine
Lake Monona
Hils
Demobilization Ordered For Border Pioneers Near El Paso
Brig General R L Howze ordered demobilization of first cavalry division troops deployed near Juarez and El Paso after reports of revolutionary activity subsided. Some emergency supplies remain loaded and two armored railroad cars stay at the fort center as civil investigations found no sign of unrest along the Texas New Mexico border. General Eugenio Martinez in Juarez conducts inspection while zones in Chihuahua Durango and Coahuila are reported quiet.
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EL Paso
Texas
R. L. Howze
First Cavalry
Juarez
Bilas
Pormanion
New Mexico
Big Bend
Texans
Hachita
Juaarez
Eugenio Martinez
Wyoming auxiliary to hold first state meeting in Casper
Local American Legion Auxiliary unit hosts the first Wyoming state caucus in Casper on February 24 and 25. Delegates from 28 units and 64 Legion posts will discuss forming an active state organization with D. W. Ogilbee as state commander and Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart attending from Cincinnati. banquet at Henning hotel, city tour, social events, and a musical program are planned withRegistration at Henning on arrival and special accommodations arranged.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary of
Wyoming
Thin City
United States
Exilieey
Legion
Rock River
Sheridan
Kenimerer
Gillette
Upton
Cheyenne
Riverton
Torrington
Wheatland
Cody
Cowley
Cokeville
Laramie
Fort Bridger
Lusiani van Tussel
Lowell F
Council
American Legion
The
D. W. Ogilbee
Mesdames B. B. Brooks
W. J. Wehrli
Margaret Clowry
John A. Huff
Henning
American Legion Post
Casper
Rudolph Lundberg
Senate approves bill to complete army camp land seizures
Washington February 17 the senate passed a bill paving the way for the war department to complete the seizure and transfer of real estate at several army camps and supply bases taken over during wartime expansion of facilities.
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Washington
Senate
War Department
Belfast Quiet After Violent Outbreaks Last Night
Belfast reports a calm night after early violence that left over thirty dead in recent outbreaks. A shot fired at a watchman in Mills Falls district failed to injure him. The local transport union warns of potential withdrawal of tramway men drivers and carters if conditions do not improve by Saturday.
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Belfast
Mills Falla
Transport and General Workers Union
Belfast Telegraph
British troop evacuation of Ireland expected to resume
Dublin reports indicate the British military evacuation in Ireland may restart today or tomorrow after talks between Michael Collins and British officials in London. Collins urged England to fulfill the Anglo Irish treaty. Preparations for shipment of army stores continue as elections in April are discussed.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Ireland
Michael Collins
London
Spencer Churchill
Cecil McKready
Colling
Collins
England
Free State
Republic of Ireland
de Valera Party
Armed men seize Irish Independent and Freeman's Journal in Cork
In Cork a party of armed men seized all copies of the Irish Independent and the Freeman's Journal and drove off in cars. The Times and English newspapers were left untouched. In London MPs pass a second reading of the Irish Free State bill 303 to 60 after Ulster Unionists fail amendment on boundary provisions.
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Cork
Associated Press
Mbtran
Dublin
Irish Independent
The
Freeman's Journal
Irish Times
London
House of Commons
Charles Craig
Minister Given Life for Murder In Arkansas Case
The Rev. Harding Hughes, a superannuated minister, was found guilty of murder in the death of Mrs. Anna McKennon last May. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with an appeal planned. Prosecutors said Hughes hired Raymond Coles to kill McKennon for her fortune, paying $850 after bribing Coles who testified he killed while intoxicated. Coles is already serving life. Hughes denied Coles’ testimony on the stand.
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Mount Ida
Ark
Harding Hughes
Anna McKennon
Eakie
Hughes
Raymond Cols
Cole
Millions starve as floods devastate Chinese rice belts
Shanghai dispatch reports more than six million people in Kiangsu Chekiang and Anhwei facing famine after unprecedented floods wiped out about 20 percent of the rice crop. The shortages are blamed on the disasters and ongoing food scarcity.
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Shanghai
China
Associated Press
Kiangsu
Cheldang
Anhwei
Wisconsin President Responds to Bryan Charges on Evolution
University of Wisconsin President B A Birge replies to William Jennings Bryan’s objections to his stance on science and religion. Birge defends uniting Bible teachings with science and argues evolution and faith are compatible, noting past charges labeling evolution as atheistic. He recounts Bryan’s critique and asserts his view that religion does not require justification by science.
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Madison, Wis
B. A. Birge
University of Wisconsin
Amyerous
Wiliam J. Bryen
Bryan
Birge
Wisconsin
Mr. Bryan
Irvine Man Horse Whipped by Masked Attacker Gang
An Irvine man was tied to a fence and whipped by masked assailants over alleged mistreatment of his family. The lacerations were reported severe, with local officials linking the attack to a dispute involving Tubbs and an 11 year old stepson who recently required hospital treatment after a home dispute.
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Tubbs
Douglas Hospital
Soldier Bonus Bill To Be Reported For Caucus
Washington dispatch says the soldier bonus bill will be reported to a Republican caucus within ten days and a Republican House will pass it. Chairman Fordney defended the framing amid a secret session controversy with Democrats excluded.
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Washington
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
House
Youthful bandits stage home robbery near Platte and Coney
Two youths armed with .46 caliber revolvers robbed and ransacked the home of Mrs. Berk Lewis along Salt Creek road. The women were threatened as the robbers fled, prompting a wholesale roundup of juvenile offenders to identify suspects. Authorities vow drastic action to deter similar acts.
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Platte
Coney and
Contace
Berk Lewis
Salt ‘Reek Road
Ase
Mendes Dietrich
Byrlineton
Nh County
Lewle
Mra Lewls
Joutetus Bandie
Hae
Uch
Wyoming judge names Rush DeNigs commissionerr
Judge T B Kennelly of the United States district court for Wyoming appoints Rush Lb DeNigs as commissioner for the Rock ngm district amid a reshuffle. Lawless Brown and roel bes noted in the report.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
T. B. Kennelly
United States District Court For
Wyoming
Haw
Rush Lb. DeNigs
Two Killed in Powder Plant Blast in New Jersey
Two men died when the Atlas powder works dynamite packing house at Landing, New Jersey, exploded. The victims were Fred Alpaugh of Succamaxon and Eugene Lemmen of Ledgewood, reportedly the only people inside the building at the time.
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Lake Hoptacong
WN. J
Atlas Powder Works
Landing
N. J
Fred Alpaugh
Suecaminna
Eugene Lemmen
Ledgewood
Hubby Comes to Life as Lover Of Girl Friend
chaotic garbled report from Chicago misstates events about Donald Campbell. a court martial panel at Fort Sharklan examines four grave charges after his wife claimed he was buried with military honors last Labor Day. a girlfriend testimony says she met a man she called wonderful. later it was revealed the man was Campbell’s husband and a France connection surfaced during examination.
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Hubby
Donald Campbell
Fort Sharklan
Gcanphet
Campbell
France
Hunter Eats Shot In Game Turns Seriously Ill
Astoria Oregon February 17 John H Bell a local hunter known for eating his kills fell severely ill a week ago. X ray revealed his intestines packed with shot leading to lead poisoning doctors removed over 200 pellets and another X ray showed more than 100 pellets still in the digestive tract preparation for a second operation to remove the remaining shot is planned.
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Astoria
Ore
John H. Bell
Sheriff Buck Garrett Found Guilty in Carter County
Buck Garrett suspended sheriff of Carter County was found guilty by a district court jury on the fifth count of old charges alleging trial on duty and was ordered removed from office.
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Ardmore
Oia
Buck Garrett
Carter County
Olditer
Duet
Refinery Work Suspended In Mexican Field
Standard Oil has suspended all work at its Tampico refineries. About a thousand workmen were discharged immediately, with only pump workers retained, according to advices from Tampico.
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Mesco City
Associated Preas
Standard Oil Company
Tampico
Mexico Quiet With Some Rebel Foci Reported
Mexico City reports tranquil conditions nationwide except Michoacan and Jalisco where postmasters relay unrest against the central government. General Francisco Serrano is named head of the war department with Roberto Cruz as garrison chief. both to be sworn in next Wednesday along with Miguel Alamo Roble as secretary of commerce, industry and labor.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Mexico
Michoacan
Jalisco
Moperta
Republic
Treasury de la Huerta
Francisco Serrano
War Department
Roberto Cruz
Miguel Alamo Roble
Commerce, Industry and Labor
Encampment Pioneer Dr William C Burke Dies
Dr William C Burke of Encampment Wyoming pioneer physician of the upper Platte valley died in Cheyenne on Sunday Funeral services were held at the Masonic temple and the remains shipped to Nor walk He was brother of late Timothy F Burke who served nineteen years as United States attorney for Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
William C. Burke
Upper Platte Valley
Masonic Temple
Norwalk
Burke
Timothy F. Burke
Wyoming
No Progress Reported in Taylor Murder Probe
Los Angeles authorities report no new leads in the William Desmond Taylor case after a second day of examination. Investigators questioned William Davis, Taylor's chauffeur, and reviewed possible suspects including Taylor's missing secretary and a former valet. Widespread rumors of foreign travel and undercover clues are being checked, with no decisive development announced.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Davis
Mabel Normand
William Desmond Taylor
Price
Taylor
Davie
Edward F. Gathis
Rockfort
Marguerite Doyder
William Deem
Taylor Killine
Ehlw Rads
Chicago
Veteran with revolver outwitted by Illinois ghost
A local man, Ul Wauringan, an overseas veteran, sought to confront a haunting at Mina Milakewich's home. He entered the basement with a pistol but the ghost reportedly departed as the officer grappled with a phantom throat grip, leaving the mystery unresolved.
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Wauringan
Mina
Catherine Milakewich
Arnold Nolan
Nolan
Wieletia
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Max Over
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