Pearson accomplice Grey's murder verdicts yield life terms
Fort Collins reports Cornelius Grey, convicted for the Webster ranch killings, was given life imprisonment after a separate murder conviction tied to Sheriff Roach’s death. Pearson, convicted earlier, faces execution within months. observers expect his death penalty to be upheld.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Cornelius Grey
Clyde B. Pearson
Frank BK
Roach
Niels D. Nielsen
Webster Ranch
Pearson
Knapp
Grey
James Brown
Sheriff Cooke
Halligan
Nielsen
Sheriff Roach
Shackleton Prepares Rescue Mission From Falklands
A Reuters dispatch states Lieutenant Shackle ton is set to depart the Falklands to rally the men of his party stranded on Elephants Inland.
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Shackleton
London
Reuter
Falklands
Suffrage Plank Endorsed At Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention in St Louis adopted a platform endorsing the administration and a strong suffrage plank. A heated debate over suffrage arose from Governor Ferguson of Texas and was decided by a roll call vote 888% to 191% in favor. The platform also praised underwood tariffs and Wilsonian Americanism with broad applause for military preparedness and foreign policy declarations.
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ST. Louis
Ferguson
Texas
Walsh
Montana
Wilson
Eee
Chicago
Martin Lomasney
Boston
Mass
Ireland
Ransmit
Baltimore
Mexico
Wash
Stone
Hollis
Hollin
Lambert Girl's Mother on Stand At Orper Trial
Mrs. Frank Lambert testified against a university student in the death of Marion Lambert. She described Marion as happier before February 9 and challenged her friend Josephine Davis's account. The day included testimony about a birthday party and transfer of affection, with experts discussing poison spots on the victim’s clothing.
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Waukegan, II
Frank Lambert
Marion Lambert
Will
Marion
Josephine Davis
Orpot
Forest fire sweeps timber lands near Fernie
A large forest fire advances across the timber lands near Fernie on the Crows Nest Pass, reaching the area near Timber Land and Winnipeg while spreading today. Firefighters battle the blaze as smoke and flames threaten nearby forests and infrastructure.
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Timber Land
Winnipeg
Fernie
B. C
Crows Nest Pass
Russian Drive in Volhynia and Galicia Advances Amid Prizes
The forward Russian offensive under General Brusiloff pushes through Volhynia Galicia and Duchowina with heavy enemy counterattacks repulsed. Petrograd claims 170000 prisoners and vast war booty captured in thirteen days as battles near Lutak Koslin Yernovea and Buczacz yield further Russian gains. Berlin reports 400 Russians captured at Preawiecka. Verdun quiets and French and German forces gain minimal ground at Le Mort Somme. Paris notes French success at Kut-e-Awmara rumors. In East Africa British forces retire as German East Africa holds two villages.
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Volhynia
Galicia
Duchowina
Vripet
Ceernowits
Brusiloff
Teutons
Petrograd
Lutak
Kosln
Yernovea
Buczacz
Berlin
Preawiecka
Verdun
Parle
le Mort Somme
London
Kut-e-Awmara
Constantinople
German East Africa
Wyoming Weather Forecast for Weekend
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Wyoming on Saturday and Sunday with no significant temperature change. Forecast calls for mild unseasonal warmth across the state with no rainfall noted.
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Wyoming
Mediation Sought as Rail Strike Looms
New York and Denver reports indicate mediation talks may avert a strike after 560,000 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen members were set to vote. Officials say informal talks show settlement possible and a strike vote could be completed in about fifteen days.
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New York
Jeaders
Denver
Celo
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Transportation Brotherhoods
J. F. McNamee
Plans for vigorous Democratic campaign from White House
June 16. Plans for a vigorous Democratic campaign directed from the White House will take definite shares after the president confers with Vance McCormick, new chairman of the national committee, and other leaders. Messages from parts of the country report activity and organization ahead of the campaign launch.
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Washington
White Mouse
Vance McCormick
National Committee
Wnh
Democratic Party Platform Endorses Wilson Policy
June 16 at the Democratic National Convention the platform was adopted with no debate beyond the suffrage plank. It lauds Woodrow Wilson and his administration, criticizes Republicans, and calls for strong national defense, a modern navy, and a nonpartisan tariff commission to study fiscal policy amid global economic changes.
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Louis
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Republican Party
Threats Fail to Alter U S Mexican Plan
Washington reports no sign that President Wilson's policy toward Mexico will change despite General Trevino's threat to begin hostilities if Americans alter their position. Troop movements in Chihuahua prompted fears of a hostile move while forces along two converging lines encircle Pershing's line. National Guard is largely held in reserve awaiting border actions and Carranza shows readiness amid border bandit raids and renewed diplomacy.
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Washington
Mexico
Trevino
Chihuahua
Pershing
Namiquipa
Carranza
Wilson
Lansing
Villa
Flanders Lived Fifteen Minutes Before Death Lingers
Willard Flinders died on the gallows at Rawling Prison after the trap opened ten seconds late. Julien, the inventor of the apparatus, witnessed the execution and reported Flanders spoke only a defiant remark. The body dropped five and a half feet, breaking the neck. doctors delayed cutting down for fifteen minutes due to his 194 pound weight.
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Willard Flinders
Rawling
J. P. Jullen
Jullen
Cheyenne
Planders
Julien
Wight
Dortora
Flanders
Patriot issue calls all women to support American unity
Fragmentary text declares a national call to action urging women of every origin and creed to rally behind America’s strength and unity amid a pivotal global moment. The note hints at a continuing page on a controversial topic titled Patriot.
Trevino warns Pershing any move off border means war
Gen Jacinto Trevino, commanding Carranza forces, tells Gen J J Pershing that any American troop movement south east or west will trigger hostilities. Reports say Matamoros forces pursue bandits raiding San Venacio and threaten attack on US troops if Americans advance. In El Paso troops held to quarters amid Spanish placards calling citizens to receive military instructions. Nuevo Laredo residents relocate as bandit raid fallout escalates. American consul and editor expelled after attacks on the United States.
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Chiamuamua City
Jacinto Trevine
Carranza Army of
J. J. Pershing
Carranvitas
Trevino
Carranza
Alfre Taeit Matamoros
San Venacio
UC. S
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
la Jarita
Campusos
Sam Venacio
Garrett
Leo D. Walker
el Progreso
United States
Beirch
Cavalry Leader Ends Search for Mexican Bandits
Maj Alonso Gray commanded a detachment of the Fourteenth Cavalry into Mexico to pursue bandits who raided a San Yenadio camp yesterday morning. He remained two hours without success before returning to base.
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San Antonio
Tex
Alonso Gray
Fourteenth United States Cavalry
Mexico
San Yenadio
Roosevelt declines comment after reading platform
June 4 New York Colonel Roosevelt today received and read the Democratic platform but declined to comment saying he is out of politics and wishes to be treated as a private citizen, not appearing to backtrack on prior statements.
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New York
Roosevelt
General Gavira Executed by Carrancistas in Mexico City
Gen Gabriel Gavira, former Juarez and Obregon adviser, was executed by Carrancista firing squad in Mexico City. The move follows an unauthorized conference with Gen J. Pershing during U S punitive expedition actions. The Casas Grandes meeting two weeks prior tied to diplomatic tensions with the Mexican government.
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Nawiquipa
Casas Grandes
Givira
C@ranea
Elchant
Villa
Rattler
Hin Tandit
Stenger May Succeed Jeffers As Pacific Official
Omaha rumors say E. Stenger, current Grand Island railroad general manager, may take over as general superintendent of the Union Pacific to replace William M. Jeffers who was recently promoted to general manager. Authorities were unavailable for comment.
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E. Stenger
Jeffers
Omaha
KB. Stenger
Grand Island Railroad
Thenian Pacific
William MM
Gratitude Voiced By Wilson and Marshall after Nomination
Washington report notes Secretary Turmulty informed Wilson at 1 AM and Vice President Marshall was awakened as acclamation confirmed their renomination. Wilson thanked supporters and pledged unity while Marshall expressed gratitude for the convention’s choice and the loyal backing of colleagues.
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Washington
Wiech
Turmulty
Marziall
Gt. Lews
Tamm
Wilton
bin Wile
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