Hilton acquitted in murder trial after jurors’ unanimous verdict
The district court jury found Robert T. Hilton not guilty of murdering Wilbur A. Gatlin on February 24. The verdict came after a three day trial with a forty minute jury deliberation, prompting wild celebration in the courtroom as Hilton embraced his wife and supporters. Hilton thanked his counsel and jurors and spoke of reconciliation with his wife.
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District Court
Robert T. Hilton
Wilbur A. Gatlin
Hilton
Gatlin
John Charles Thompson
Laura Hilton
Ola Hartsook
Roy Hartsook
Cora Hartsook
British Win Big Victory Over Turks on Tigris
London April 5 Victory for the British over the Turks on the Tigris below Amara, with the Turkish position at Umm E Mepna twenty miles from Kut El Amara captured. The advance is seen as a potential relief for Townshend at Kut El Araba, after criticisms of Mesopotamian operations and hospital breakdowns.
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London
Tigris
Cattle Producers and the Packers Claim No Profits
Washington April 5 Despite soaring meat prices neither producers nor packers are making profits, testimony before the House Judiciary subcommittee on the Borland resolution shows Armour Packing Company backing losses of about 50000 dollars in U S sales while cattle raiser Landergin says he only broke even in three years. Burke accuses stockyards of systematic shrinkage costing ranchers 2600000 annually as cattle are weighed late after being fed and watered, letting buyers profit per head on large volumes.
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Washington
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Borland
Arthur Meeker
Armour Packing Company
United States
John Lendergin
Amarillo
Burke
Chicago
Borlan
Senators Face Debate Over Guardsmen Provision
Washington April 6 The senate adjourned without voting on the Lee amendment to strike out the federal volunteer provision of the army bill. Chairman Chamberlain defended the clause as vital to national defense, warning neutrals’ rights and urging a strong navy and army amid European war demands. Senators argued for and against the National Guard. OGorman urged removing them as a military factory component.
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Washington
Senate Army
Senate
Chamberlain
National Guard
United States
Aun
Williams
United State
Senator O'Gorman
Jongwo
O'Gorman
German U Boats in British Service
Dallas cattleman W. T. Spann reports from New York on April 5 that fifteen German submarines captured by Britain are now in Royal Navy service and that he witnessed crews of two captured U boats paraded through Liverpool streets.
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New York
W. T. Spann
Dallas
Tex
Cattleman
Liverpool
Spann
President Discusses German Submarine Attacks
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reviewed evidence showing German submarines caused recent maritime disasters with American casualties or risk. No German reply has arrived. Consul Frost at Queenstown reports the bark Bangaein with two Americans aboard was sunk after warning. The issue centers on Germany’s stance toward the Sussex and related inquiries.
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Washington
Preat- Dent Wilson
Lansing
Germany
Inquiriea
United States
Frost
Queenstown
Shell
Sussex
King George Sells Rare Stamp to Aid Red Cross
King George, noted philatelist, donated a gem of his stamp collection to an auction for the Red Cross. The rare British stamp unused and valued at 5 pounds was sold to a collector for 280 pounds.
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London
George
Red Cross
Fire destroys Samiel Guggenheim home in New Jersey
The summer home of Samiel Guggenheim, president of the American Smelting and Refining Company, at Etheron near Long Branch was largely destroyed by a blaze in the early hours. Estimated loss around $100,000, the residence among the finest along the New Jersey coast.
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Long Branch
N. J
Samiel Gugeenheim
American Smelting and Reflaing Company
Eiheron
New Jersey
Dr Waite's Friend Photographed With Waite in NYC Lawyer Office
The narrative centers on Dr Arthur Warren Waite and his associate Mrs. Horton who posed for a photo in a Grand Rapids lawyer's office after Waite allegedly poisoned his father-in-law John E Peck. An audio session in New York City's Hotel Plaza explored language study with Waite present.
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Arthur Warren Waite
John
E. Peck
Grand Rapids, Mich
Farm Hand Shot by Mob and Body Burned in St Louis Area
In St Charles Missouri a black farm hand who fatally shot Sheriff John H. Dierker during a failed arrest was killed by a mob. Authorities say the suspect was burned after being shot as he tried to flee from a barn loft fire he set. A hundred shots were fired as he appeared at the door and the body was not recovered.
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ST. Charles
Lafayette Handler
John H. Dierker
Dierker
Chandler
No Shipments Yet Taken From Funston
Washington April 5. Officials focus on diplomatic aspects of the punitive expedition as no reports show Carranza authorities at Juarez receiving orders not to accept shipments from General Funston. Secretary Lansing noted possible orders had been issued. The border de facto officials question how long the expedition will remain and how far it will proceed in Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico
War Department
Carranza
Juarex
Funston
Lansing
State Department
Carranm
Governor Proclaims $500 Reward for Hold-Up Suspect
Acting on a written request from Gam M. Thompson, county and prosecuting attorney for Laramie county, Governor Kendrick issues a proclamation offering a $500 reward for the capture and delivery of the unknown man who robbed passengers on the Overland Limited Tuesday night. The suspect is described as about 25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 170 pounds, fair complexion, mustache shaved.
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Gam M. Thompson
Rnd
Laremie
Kendrick
Thompson
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Sam M Thompson
Caramie County
Cheyenne
H. J. Robitaille
Robitaille
Night traffic deaths rise in London amid strict enforcement
London traffic records show 307 people killed in accidents since October while street dangers seem to ease after year start. Authorities credit tougher prosecutions of taxi and bus drivers who exceeded speed limits for some improvement.
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London
Kkeom
Toll Line Expansion to Rawlins and Casper-Lander Route
The Mountain States Telephone announces a new toll line from Cheyenne to Rawlins stretching 175 miles and a rebuilt rerouted line between Casper and Lander. Work is set to begin at noon within two weeks due to increased traffic and demand.
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Cheyenne
Rawlina
Casper
Landerwil
C. T. Hopkton
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Slopkina
Iimp
Italian War Chirp 1d Resigns His Post
Rome April 6 General Zapelli minister of war resigned on account of health King Victor Emmanuel accepted the resignation and named General Male Morrone to succeed him, commander of an army corps.
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Rome
Zapelli
Victor Emmasiellas
Male Morrone
U S Armor Bill Favorably Reported By House Naval Committee
Washington April 5 The senate bill for government armor plate was favorably reported today by the House Naval Committee by a vote of 18 to 1. The action clears the measure for debate in the full House as defense needs rise.
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U.S. Armor
Washington
Senate
House Naval Committee
South Africa War Expenditure Tops One Million Pounds
April 8 report shows South Africa government spending surpassing 1,000,600 pounds during the war era, a figure repeatedly cited as near the wartime ceiling. Capetown figures and growth noted as part of the expenditure assessment.
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Capetown
South Africa
Villa Fate Still Unclear In Juarez Amid Conflicting Reports
Reports from Juarez and El Paso repeatedly assert Villa is wounded or captured, while others say he is heading toward Satevo after passing Bachimba Pass. Mexican authorities remain tight lipped as General Gavira and Consul Garcia describe a broader conspiracy and the ringleaders face death sentences.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Gavira
Carrinea
Juarez
Werrant
Madera
Bachimba
Satevo
Iachimba Pass
Guerrero
Bachililba
No Trace Yet Found Of The U. P. Bandit
An outlaw who robbed passengers on the Overland Limited near Cheyenne Tuesday night has disappeared with the loot. Police and sheriffs are combing the region to locate him as a $5 680 reward hangs over the bandit's head for the daring heist involving nearly six hundred dollars.
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Overland
Cheyenne
Amarently
Ariel
Fcan
Torma
Kove
Tian
German War Policy Outlined By Chancellor Von Hollway
The German chancellor outlines Berlin’s position on peace and retaliation. He dismisses peace as feasible only if Prussian military power remains intact and accuses foes of mass slaughter if pushed toward Allied victory. He says Belgium must be protected and Germany seeks mutual, beneficial neighbors. The western front is quiet for now after German air losses and torpedo incidents near Britain and Brazil.
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Germany
Rebbetay
Europe
Canada
Belgium
Berlian
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