Ready for any contingency if Germany balks
Washington reports tentative government plans to handle severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. Details are guarded but include possible safety measures for Americans in Germany and supervision of German interests elsewhere. Ambassador Gerard notes Berlin’s surprise at American demands and the likely drastic view of the German foreign office.
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Washington
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Foreign Office
Monroy
America
Jailer Dies After Prison Break Attack
Rawlins April 22 Special to The State Leader Jailer J H Heisler died at 9 30 tonight after being slugged during an attempted jail break by prisoner J H Howell Heisler had been between life and death since the assault which left him unconscious in a prone condition His wife is in critical condition from the shock of the event and his death.
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Rawlins
Heisler
J. H. Howell
Heoteler
Jolmes
Scott Reports 10 Washington Next Tuesday
The question of withdrawing American troops from Mexico may be decided by the president and his cabinet on Tuesday. General Scott, who was sent to investigate issues facing General Funston, may return to Washington in time to report. Border advice suggests Funston needs heavy reinforcements to pursue Villa, and Scott’s return signals a possible shared decision.
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Washington
Mexico
San Antonio
Scott
Baler
Funston
Villa
General Scott Nearing Departure After Mission End
General Scott has almost finished his mission in San Antonio and will likely depart for Washington tomorrow. He has stayed with General Funston since his arrival and refused to disclose the nature of his report. He would not commit on whether troops would be withdrawn.
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San Antonio
Scott
Washington
Funnston
Child dies from clothes fire in Iowa Center home
Nine year old Rischell Ra chell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anne Rachell, was fatally burned when her clothing ignited on a kitchen stove in her Iowa Center residence. Neighbors aided as the girl remained conscious despite severe burns.
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Rischell
Anne Rachell
Iowa Center
Goshen County
Alex Massion
Littleeue
Thirteen Thousand Strike Closes Westinghouse Plant
Pittsburg April 22 The Westinghouse plant closed as a large strike halted work after picket lines halted entry. About thirteen thousand workers demonstrated for eight hour day while guards checked lunch baskets at gate. Stringent entry controls extended from shell dept to all shops with no violence reported.
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Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Est
Mickete
Orkien
Lang
Shell Department
Raiders Shoot Band of Sheep on Mesa Delte Range
Thirteen hundred thoroughbred sheep were shot by raiders on the Mesa-Delte county range last night. Owner H. K Jakes had clashed with cattlemen and feared further violence as herders were warned of possible retaliation.
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Cole
Apri
H. K H. Jakes
Rawlins Bandit Tells Story Of Three Train Holdups
Rawlins Wyoming April 22 Will L Carlisle the bandit who surrendered to Sheriff Ruby Rivera's posse thirty miles north of Walcott after three daring train robberies is lauded by locals for his courteous conduct and nerve. He claims loot totaling about 8000 went to his mother and sister and says he would marry if allowed.
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Union Pacific
Hanna
Fidson
Walcott
Sheriff's
Rawlins
Wyo
Will L. Carlisle
Kinwell
Ruby Rivera
West
Rivera
Loth
Green River
McClements
Laramie
Casper
Ron Pege
Henry Ford Leads Cummins in Nebraska GOP Primary Returns
Complete returns from fifty of ninety-one counties show Henry Ford trailing Cummins by less than a hundred votes in the Nebraska Republican presidential race. Wilson unopposed for Democratic nomination. Keith Neville defeats C. W. Bryan for governor nomination. W. J. Bryan defeated for delegate-at-large to Democratic convention.
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Omaha
Henry Forda
Cummins
Nebraska
Wilson
Keith Neville
C. W. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Will Carlisle Surrenders to Posse Near Walcott
Will Carlisle, the Union Pacific train robber, gives himself up near Walcott after a long pursuit. He is jailed in Rawlins awaiting trial for crimes punishable by life or death. His calm surrender followed a dangerous pursuit by Sheriff Rivera and Cheyenne posse members.
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Will Carlisle
Walcott
Life Imprisonment or Death for Train Robbery Penalty
The statute makes train robbery a felony with punishment by death or life imprisonment at the jury's option. It specifies unlawfully boarding a public passenger train to commit robbery or other felonies carries the death penalty or life in prison. The law cites L. 1800 as the guiding statute.
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Tein
Bandit 26 Years Old Tied to Joe Starr Ranch Work
Sheriff Roach of Wise County links bandit Will L. Cavile to three train robberies. He previously worked three weeks at the Joe Starr ranch above Laramie Peak before the Overland hold up. Descriptions note a six foot frame, 154 pounds, dark eyes, brown hair, and a small scar on the left cheek. Eyewitnesses recall Paddle-foot rumors and possible Indian heritage amid public intrigue in Cheyenne.
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Will L. Cavilale
Joe Starr
Laraime Peak
Prank H, Roach
Wise County
Baffalon
Wye
Laramie Peak
Carlisle
Cartiele
Wirengtts
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Union Byat Tioers
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Gero
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