National Peace Congress approves disarmament resolutions
In Ubieago on May 5 the National Peace Congress adopted resolutions denouncing war as obsolete and urging international arbitration. They call for treaties to refer disputes to The Hague, curb armament races, and disarm nations while maintaining life and security.
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National Conference
Ubieago
United States
California
Bartholdt
Japan
Congress
A.M. Simon
Hague Tribunal
Wyoming Man and Denver Woman Held in Coe Case
Mrs Carrie Coe and Bert Mooney were arraigned in Denver juvenile court on charges of contributing to the delinquency of Ione and Lucille Coe. Each is held on $250 bail for a May 12 hearing after probation officer John Phillips helped arrest Mooney following testimony by 10 year old Iane Coe.
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Wyoming
Denver
Colo
Carrie Coe
Bert
Mooney
Ione
Lucille Coe
Toe
J. L. Coe
Nevada
Tone
the Humane Society
Washington ex-adjutant general charged with embezzlement
Ortis Hamilton former adjutant general of Washington state is accused of embezzling funds from the state military fund. Warrants allege $11,000 theft with a broader investigation showing discrepancies including $17,000 and forged ammunition costs totaling over $14,000 in two years.
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Olympia
Wash
Ortis Hamilton
Washington Mee Centerer
Hamiliton
Hamilton
Starves Himself to Regain Health in Boulder
George F. Siuts a young easterner in Boulder for health recently completed a 15 day fast. He consumed only water during the period losing 14 pounds yet reporting about 50 per cent improvement. The fast followed advice of friends after other remedies failed to ease a severe stomach ailment. He continues to fast to a degree taking only orange juice for nourishment.
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Boulder
Colo
George F. Siuts
Ninself Sluts
Sluts
German ambassador backs cultural exchanges at Chicago luncheon
Count Johann Heinritch Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, was guest of honor at a Chicago luncheon today. He declared in favor of exchanges of artists and works of art and of educators between the United States and Germany.
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Chicago
Johann Heinritch von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
Pittsburg scandal shocks Anthony Comstock at Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg May 5 Anthony Comstock visiting the Carnegie art gallery expressed shock at what he called depraved taste in the hanging of The Bridal Morning. Three arrests followed confessions by 19 year old John Dechinds and implicating several well known city citizens. Comstock predicted more sorrow than indignation over the exhibit.
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Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Anthony Comstock
Carnegie Institute
Mir
Comptock
Sodom
Gomorrah
John Dechinds
Beautiful Abandoner of Home Faces Loss of Her Little Son
Santa Barbara story reports H Reno Marble former family chauffeur linked to Mrs. James Shaw and her farm. Marble missing since last night as Mrs. Shaw ends interview with denial of suspicions. Shaw says he hopes to reunite with his son and denies claims of misused funds and estranged relations.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Shaw
Convict Planned Kidnap Ransom for Gillette Son
At San Quentin prison authorities uncovered a plot to abduct the 88 year old son of Governor Gillette. J B Clifton a noted criminal serving time for an attempted homicide connected with the plan and arranged with outside confederates to seize the boy and demand ransom for his release. The price for the boy's return was to be Clifton's parole.
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Gillette
Oakland
Cal
San Quentin Prison
J. B. Clifton
Hodgkins
Clifton
Nephew of Priest Alleged Embeszzer Arrested in New Orleans
Ettore Ferrata, Italian contractor and inventor said to be Cardinal Ferrata nephew, was arrested at his New Orleans home on word from Roanoke authorities. He is charged with embezzlement of about $10,000 tied to a Norfolk and Western railroad contract. Ferrata denies the charges and offers to return to Roanoke to face them.
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New Orleans
Ettore Ferrata
Cardinal Ferrata
Rome
Rianoke
Roanoke
Fred Mote
Ferrara
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Hahlman Reelected Mayor of Omaha
Omaha voters chose James C. Dahlman known as Cowboy Jim for another term as mayor in the city's municipal election. The campaign featured a personal liberty platform and drew strong editorial opposition from two leading newspapers.
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Hahlman
Omaha
Neb
James C. Dahlman
Cowboy Jim
Frankie Nell Wins Right In Eleven Rounds
In Baltimore on May 5 Frankie Nell of California won the decision in an eleven round bout billed as fifteen. Referee disqualified Young Britt for wrestling after a foul throw. Britt was warned and then repeated the offense leading to the loss.
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Frankie Nell
Baltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Frankie Niel
California
Young Britt
Britt
Neil
Zion City on edge as rival mayors clash over police
Chicago May 6 Zion City is split after Captain A K Walker the deposed police chief holds the city jail with barricaded doors and ample stock. He claims reappointment by W Hard Clendoninen Voliva mayor while EB Riehel’s independent mayor declares legality. Both factions claim control of city hall cash records and votes with two chiefs and two police stations. No arrests yet as Bach threatens release if another arrest is attempted.
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Zion City
Chicago
A K. Walker
Walker
W. Hard Clendoninen
Volivar
John F. Jaap
EB. N.riehel
Voliva
Bach
Aliens Now Having Inning in Hanna Murder Trial
Defense reads a hypothetical question of over ten thousand words as alienists predict the mental state of Captain Peter C. Hanna Jr. after killing William E. Annis. Cross examination explores sanity ranges from ordinary melancholia to lunacy as Attorney McIntyre presents the alleged Claudia Haine confession.
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Flushing, N
Peter C. Hanna, Jr
Wiliam E. Annis
L. Samuel Manson
Havig
McIntyre
Claudia Haine
Painter fatally shoots husband in Detroit crime
Robert Barrows, a painter, is dead after a shot fired at 148 Lafayette Avenue behind the Barrows home. Michael Burkhardt, a motorman, is under arrest for murder. Mrs Barrows detained as a witness. Burkhardt admitted the shooting.
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Detroit
Mich
Robert Barrows
Michael Burkhardt
Mrs. Barrows
Lafayette Avenue
Sanborns In Mexico Duel Leaves Seven Dead
In Vera Crux May 5 Harold Sanborn son of President Sanborn and six Mexicans die after a clash with La Tienda Plantation owner. Vicente Kepinoss, a prominent Mexican, and a woman are among the dead. Both President Sanborn and his son are Chicagoans.
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Mexico
Vera Crux
Harold Sanborn
Sanborn
Junta Plantation Company
Sanborn Lumbers Company
la Tienda Plantation
Vicente Kepinoss
Hnan
Tariff Legislation Stalled as Conference Battles Continue
Washington May 5 news notes the collapse of early hopes for a swift tariff law and adjournment before June 15 or July 1. President Taft may push for a conference over the Aldrich measure while favoring a graduated inheritance tax and an excise tax on corporate dividends. Leaders debate lead ore rates as the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad elects E. H. Harriman director in Cleveland.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Taftam
Bristow
Senate
Aldrich
Burkett
Dingley
Reesson
Heyburn
Warner
Crawford
South Dakota
Cleveland
O. May
E. H. Harriman
Lake Shore & Michigan Southers Railroad Co
Tastes of Sport and Salary of Piker
United States Commissioner Foote extended the case to May 1 to allow Ulmer to obtain counsel. Ulmer estimates yearly income of 8129.78 and expenses of 4128.76, with a lifestyle including outings and modest clothing costs. He resides at 497 Mildred Avenue. his mother lives in Switzerland. He pleads guilty, says he had tastes for sport and a salary, and notes previous debt payments.
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United States Commissionar
Foote
Ulmer
Mer
Mildred Avenur
Switzerland
Therkew
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