Man Who Tried to Kill Mayor May Be Insane
Michael P. Mahoney faced arraignment on a charge of attempted murder in the degree after he shot Corporation Counsel Frank L. Polk in the chin while aiming at Mayor John Purroy Mitchel outside city hall. He was held on 25000 bail and to be evaluated for sanity as his case heads to the grand jury.
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New York
Simms
Michael P. Mahoney
John Purroy Mitchel
Frank L. Polk
the Grand
Vicier
Mahoney
Woods
Polk
Mullan
Hume
Grand Jury
Vicier Aaid
Tug Tatoosh and barge America overdue off Alaska
Grave concern for the tug Tatoosh and its tow the barge America overdue by seven days from Seattle. They departed April 10 off Cape St Elias and may have been swept by heavy seas near the Copper River delta. Forty carpenters aboard the barge were delivering 2600 tons of mining equipment for Bear Creek mine.
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Valdez
Alaska
America
Seattle
Cape Bt. Hlias
Copper River
Women Hurt When Buggy Upsets Near Greeley
Mrs. C. A. Ratkinson suffered a broken wrist and a dislocated arm after a buggy overturned over a ditch near her home in Greeley. Her daughter Edna endured facial injuries and possible eye damage, while Mrs. J. McCullough was dragged under the buggy but escaped with minor scratches.
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Greeley, Cole
C. A. Ratkinson
Edna
Belfast Tea Rooms Destroyed by Fire Squad Attack
In Belfast Bellevue gardens two tea rooms were burned by what police say was an arson attack. The blaze caused extensive damage and is linked to a suspected sabotage or deliberate act by an incendiary squad. No injuries reported.
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Safrage
Belfast
Irelaic
Belfast Corporation
Bellevue Gardens
Eulfrapette
Donnelly McArdle Case Settled After 23 Years
In New York on April 18 the long running Donnelly versus McArdle case ends in settlement. Michael Donnelly will receive the $48,000 judgment for which he spent years and about $146,000 in expenses. The suit originated from a business concession between Donnelly and his brother in law Patrick J, who died four years ago. the suit against his estate was pursued.
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New York
Donnelly
McArdle
Michael Donnelly
Patrick J
Runaway boy wills father half a million
Thayer April 18. J N Noyes learns his 16 year old son who ran away to seek fortune left a fortune of 500000 to his father. The boy used the name Frank L Henderson and had made a fortune in oranges. A Vernon law firm sent word of the death and a letter said the son asked to notify his father. The son had married in 1909 a Vernon woman who had her own fortune and she died recently.
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Thayer
J. N. Noyes
Vernon
Cal
Noyes
Frank L. Henderson
Henderson
Boy Tries Suicide After Tragedy Drowns Relatives
In Monterey California on April 18 14 year old Frank Fernandez Jr learned his father and uncle had drowned. He jumped into Monterey Bay from a wharf and resisted two Japanese rescuers. He slashed his wrist with a fish knife and was saved by a physician minutes later.
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Monterey
Calif
Frank Fernandez, Jr
Monterey Bay
Cornerstone Laying At Worland Industrial Institute
The cornerstone of the Industrial Institute at Worland will be laid in early May. The event will be a gala day with the grand lodge of Masons and nearby lodges likely to officiate. Construction is well advanced and ready for the ceremonies.
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Industrial Institute
Worland
Grand Lodge of Masons
U.S. Congress Likely to Grant War Authority Over Huerta
Reports from Vera Cruz and Washington indicate President Wilson may seek congressional power to use armed forces if Huerta refuses to salute the American flag at Tampico. Democrats Republicans and Progressives unite on decisive action as tensions rise in the Mexican crisis.
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Washington,d
Congress
Wilson
Huerta
Washington
United States
Mayo
Tampico
Joint Session
Wilson Addresses Congress Looms Over Mexico Crisis
A tense afternoon looms in Mexico with key moves expected by six o clock Washington time. President Wilson may recall actions to Congress if Huerta does not yield, as Cabinet and officials push toward decisive steps. Washington reports pace changes and diplomatic signals ahead of a possible declaration.
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Mexico
Wilson
Congress
Keown
Sariler
United States
Iff
Villa says no war yet in Tampico crisis
General Francisco Villa and General Felipe Angeles speak from Torreon on April 18 1914 saying they do not expect war with the United States over the Tampico incident They doubt the bombardment would trigger a bilateral war and suggest protections for non combatants in either country while Huerta and Wilson seek a resolution
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Torreon
Coahuila
Mexico
Tampico
Venustiano Carranza
Francisco Villa
Wilson
Huerta
United States
Lumber plant burns destroying Alberta Ludiber plant
Vancouver B C April 18 Fire today destroyed the plant of the Alberta Ludiber company with a loss of half a million dollars. The blaze started in a boiler house and, fanned by a strong wind, spread over the entire facility.
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Vancouver
B. C
Alberta Ludiber Company
President and aide rush to executive offices amid dusty, tense White House
Chauffeur Robinson speeds the chief executive and premier to the White House as a grim mood settles on the president and secretary of salute. Bryan appears shaken, wiping his face, silent, and escorted to the state department, avoiding press amid the ordered south meeting.
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Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Bryan
Virginia
White House
Mobile
Robinson
Ohaughnessy
Ile
State Department
Bandit chase grows hotter with 100 men and hounds
Escanaba Michigan April 18. With arrival of a Soo railroad train at 6 46 this morning 100 armed men and bloodhounds renewed the hunt for Joe Parent and One Arm Clyde Smith blamed for a string of Soo line holdups. Sheriff Curran optimistic. Three men wounded in yesterday’s revolver battles. Marshal Danielson and Detect Hicks seriously hurt. Deputy Reagan lightly wounded. Posse ordered to shoot to kill. bandits not believed to be taken alive. County is swamp and timber.
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Escanaba
Mich
Soo Railroad
Joe Parent
Clyde) Smith
Gladstone
Curran
Marshal Danielson
Detectius Hicks
Joseph Reagan
Carey to Give Welcome Address at Madison Governors Conference
Governor Carey was chosen to respond to the welcome by the conference executive committee. The meeting gathers all state and territorial governors at Madison Wisconsin to discuss regional affairs.
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Madison
Wia
Iame
Carey
Colorado Couple Seeks Marriage License in Wyoming Plan
A Colorado couple, recently divorced, sought a marriage license at a courthouse on Saturday. They believed they could wed in Wyoming within a year, but learned they were six months too early. They boarded train No 4 for Sidney, Nebraska, to marry there.
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Colorado
Court House
Wyoming
No. 4
Sidney
Neb
Paton Bound Over for Trial on Criminal Assault Charge
Juetion of the Peace Prank House man Hertram Paton bound over in $1000 to appear at the district court in June for criminal assault on Mary Barton. The Bartog girl's testimony included contradictions, but the court found sufficient truth to warrant continued proceedings.
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Juetion of the Peace
Houseman
Hertram Paton
District Court
Mary Barton
Bartog
United States Prepares for War Across Border
Secretary of War Garrison states the nation is ready to move if the situation tightens. Senator Shepard of Texas urges more troops on the border and General Bliss reports readiness to dispatch forces to assess exact needs along the frontier.
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Washington
United State
Erie
Garrison
Shephard
Texas
Bliss
Thle
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Henry T. Mayo
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Morgan
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Constitutionaliste
Willa
Bandit
Paton
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