Burman Dies In Auto Race Crash At Corona
Corona Calif April Burman noted auto racer fatally injured today in a 801 mile road race when his car overturned after throwing a wheel He died shortly after being removed from the track Mechanician Eric Schrader and another were seriously hurt Eddie O Donnell won the race in 3 hours 29 minutes 50 seconds Joe Thomas was second Eddie Pullen third Schrader and the track guard died later An $800 diamond vanished from Burman during removal of his clothing Mrs Burman identified a woman named Mrs Mary Clark of Los Angeles as the suspect police hold her for investigation.
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Corona
Calif
April
Tob Burman
Eric Schrader
Burman
Eddie O'Donnell
Joe Thomas
Eddie Pullen
Schroeder
Mary Clark
Los Angeles
Moran admits New York mall robbery and seeks deal
James Moran confessed to participation in a New York mall robbery, claiming $200000 in federal reserve notes and jewelry were stolen. He said he was paid to flee to San Francisco and that two employee accomplices failed to show court. Moran spoke after a Salvation Army meeting and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. He was taken to Los Angeles for further investigation.
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San Diego
Calif
James Moran
York
Moran
San Francisco
Salvation Army
Los Angeles
New York
Angeles
Federal Reserve
Secon
Government Bill Calls Up Class of 1917 Recruits
In Parliament the government introduced a bill authorising the calling up of recruits of the class of 1917 due to the military situation.
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Hague
Germany denies responsibility for Sussex damage in submarine inquiry
Berlin reports no German submarine or warship damaged the British steamer Sussex. The foreign office told Ambassador Gerard April 5 that Germany would repair if a torpedo struck the vessel. Investigators say all potential attackers have reported and commanders are certain Sussex was not German.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Gerard
Germany
Wilson
Bernstorff
Ewe
Kansas Horsemen Offer Regiment for Mexico Fight
Kansas congressman Guy T. Helvering says the war department has been offered a regiment of 1000 cavalry from Kansas led by Dr. F W O'Donnell of Junction City as colonel. O'Donnell, a medical reserve corps member and noted polo player, organized the unit when American forces were ordered to Mexico.
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Junction City
Kan
Kansas Cavalry
F. W. O'Donnell
War Department
Guy T. Helvering
Fifth
Wark
Washington
O'Donnell
Medical Reserve Corps
Middle West
Mexico
Senate to Vote on Army Reform Bill April 18
Washington reports the senate agreed to vote on the army reorganization bill April 18 and devote all time until then to its consideration. Some senators expect the peace strength to rise to 180000, while others favor 300000.
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Senate
Chicago Autos Kill 258 and Injure 3,280 In Year
Chicago reports 258 deaths and 3,280 injuries from automobile accidents last year per the traffic and safety commission. The agency urges motorists to drive more carefully and seeks an ordinance banning driving on certain streets except at intersections. ARDMORE Ark April 1 William Weimer oil driller shot and killed in ambush near Headen field. suspect escaped.
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Chicago Autos
Chicago
Cfflxenal Traffic and Safety Commission
Eivecay
Thane
Ardmore
Ark
Willian Weimer
Wirt
Healden Eil
Weimer Wee
Grove City Pa
Midwest Refining to pay 12 percent dividend
Denver April 8 The board of directors of Midwest Refining company declared a 12 percent dividend on its eighteen million share capital at a meeting in the city on April 5. The payment totals 210,000 dollars and will be distributed on May 1 to shareholders of record.
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Denver
Miidweat Refining Company
Burglar in Custody Faces Evidence After Arrest
Chief of Police Embrella holds Edward Welton 60 after Friday arrest at David Hansen residence. Police seek past history before county prosecution and look for lodging leads. Seized items include spectacles coins a phoney ring a DAR pin and a Catholic prayer pin. Welton is also charged with robbing J A Koukle residence and a notebook lists multiple names and clubs.
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Embrella
Olding
Edward Welton
David Hansen
East Twentieth Street
Cheyenne
Welton
Almira M. Fowler
Cathbolle
J. A. Koukle
East Eighteenth Street
George &. van Winkle
W. EB. Edgis
Cyrus Beard
Archie Allison
Prask Stanfield
L. J. Larson
C. P Richards
F. Taylor
Robert Nagel
Texas Rangers Take Boy General Pablo Sianes
Pablo Sianes known as the boy general, famed for brutal Villa command, was arrested by El Paso police and turned over to the Texas Rangers. He was taken out of town to an unnamed destination after being seized near the border in the Mexican theater.
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EL Paso
Tes
Pablo Sianes
Texas Rangera
Tex
Villa
US Courts Position Amid Sussex Submarine Dispute
Washington April 8 German disclaims responsibility for the Sussex destruction while the United States weighs next steps. Affidavits gathered in Paris and accumulated evidence shape whether action will move from the Sussex case to broader submarine campaign issues. President Wilson to decide with cabinet and Congress considered for any drag action.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Paris
Nya
Wilson
Congress
Post's Widow to Wed Inn Keeper
Battle Creek Mich April Mrs Lolia M Post widow of Charles W Post and L J Montgomery manager of the Post tavern were married at 11 o clock today at the bride s home in the tavern Reverend A Potter Presbyterian performed the ceremony Mr Montgomery will keep in charge of the tavern and relocate in Battle Creek Mrs Montgomery is a Battle Creek girl and was previously married to W Poot who died in California leaving an estate of between 20 000 000 and 50 000 000
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Battle Creek
Mich
Lolia M. Post
Charles W. Post
L. J. Montgomery
Post
A. Potter
Montgomery
W. Poot
Pom
Banta Barbara
Cal
American punitive expedition not to be withdrawn Baker says
Secretary Baker denies plans to withdraw the Mexican expeditionary force soon. He says troops continue to close on Villa's trail, with no basis for withdrawal, and notes the original order meant finishing the chase until Villa bands were broken. Carranza troops mass near the border as Mescaler raids continue.
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Baker
Washngton
War Department
Villa
United States
Mexico
Funston
Not Through Says Funston At Headquarters
San Antonio reports relief over Lansing and Baker denial to remain intact. Funston directs chieftain wounded and carried on a stretcher. He plans to keep chasing Villa with no withdraw, and may set up a Dane near the field to shift transport toward Chihuahua City. El Paso notes Villa pursuit halted and border tense for a major move.
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Funston
San Antonio
Lansing
Baker
Ofinage
Chihuahua City
War Department
Germany Good Friend of U S
Berlin reports cite Canadian parliament and papers claiming Germany plans after the war to threaten North America and demand Canada’s cession. Foreign Minister von Jaegow dismisses rumors as ludicrous, saying Germany never sought to involve itself in American affairs and could not abandon Europe to focus on the continent.
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Berlin
Cies
Dominion of
Canada
Jlorr von Jaegow
Associated Press
Germany
Seemelsa
Europe
American
Jay Gould Wins Tennis Championship in Straight Sets
New York reports champion Jay Gould defeated Joshua Jane of Kore ton in three straight sets to reclaim the world court tennis title in a challenge round.
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New York
Jay Gould
Joshua
Jane
Kore Ton
No Prosecutions In Anarchy Plot
Chicago April reports say no prosecutions will follow an alleged worldwide anarchies plot after State's Attorney Hogan says evidence is insufficient. A man under surveillance provided the sole corroborating statement about a scheme to assassinate European rulers.
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Chicago
Acheme
Hogan
Hoyne
East Swept by a Great Storm
Snow storms centered over the Ohio valley and Cape Hatteras moved eastward and northward, likely covering the region east of the Mississippi and north of the Gulf states. Temperatures were below average but not severely cold. Cape Hatteras storm issued warnings from Philadelphia breakwater to Boston. General rain fell in the Gulf states.
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Mississippi
Gulf States
Cape Hatteras
Pholaware
Boston
Milk War Ends In Chicago As Distributors Sign
Chicago reports the milk price dispute largely resolved with producers agreeing to a new $1.55 per hundred pounds, up 22 cents from the old price. Only the Barden Condensed Milk company has not signed and will not see a retail price increase of 8 cents per quart.
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Chicago
Barden Condensed Milk Company
Nicaraguan Senate Approves $4 Million U.S. Treaty
The Nicaraguan Senate adopted the four million dollar treaty with the United States unanimously. American Minister Jefferson cabled the state department that the final vote likely would be taken next week by the house.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Jefferson
State Department
House
Add Strength to the Hughes Boom
The newly elected Republican state committee re elected Frederick Tanner of New York as chairman. The movement favors Supreme Justice Charles B Hughes for the presidency and aims for Governor Whitman’s renomination, signaling added strength to the Hughes boom amid national political tensions.
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New York
Eriols
Republican State Committee
Frederick (. Tanner
Charles B. Hughes
Whitman
Bandit Still At Large After Cheyenne Bank Robbery
Authorities seek clues in the Ovaerts Limited rain robbery west of Cheyenne on Tuesday. A $5500 reward from Union Pacific and Wyoming supports the search. Suspects include John N. Sewell, a probationary recruit, and Maxwell linked men, with MazMarshall or Maraball named as possible accomplices. Sergeant Bush remains convinced Maxwell is the culprit as investigations continue and tips pour in.
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Cheyenne
Bnt
Te Bamdit
Union Pacitty Railroad
Wreming
Mutharliirs
John N. Sewell
Hiush
C. EK. Maraball
Maxwell
Hee Leew
Nebraska
Manwel
Bush
Bay
Pointe
E¢Ndeavor
James Walton
Sheridan
Walton
German War Attemps Fail To Break Allied Front Northeast Verdun
Reports say Allied defense remains steady as German assaults falter northeast of Verdun. Horlin claims progress near Harcourt and along the front while Austrians report gains at Vallaus and losses in a submarine campaign near Adriatic targets.
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Verdun
Horlin
Virogg
Harcourt
Nannoose
Hierum
Vallaus
PrieOhaly
Mexican hero pew pr numerik Washington April tore
In April a noted memorial marks veterans of the 1848 war still living in wartime memory. The article notes about 105000 U.S. troops went to the firing line with 31000 regulars among them.
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Washington
Apri
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