Landry Convicted of Manslaughter in Wyoming Border Killing
In Gering Nebraska on March 18 Clifford L. Landry a Denver private detective was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting and killing Wise Sylvia Kelley of Torrington Wyoming near the border. Sherman of Goshen County Wyoming alleged accomplice faces later trial as an accessory. The case linked bootlegger pursuit to a fatal car chase on the Nebraska Wyoming line.
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Missionaries expose cruelty of Japs in Korea
An American missionary returning from Korea says the independence movement faced police crackdowns and church closures. He describes beaten children, expelled elders, and mistreated families. A committee plans to present signed documents in Seoul to the American consul alleging abuse by Japanese soldiers.
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Korea
Associated Press
Peking
Amerdeep
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Elihu Root Named Chairman of New York Bar for League of Nations Work
Elihu Root was named chairman of the New York bar committee tasked with studying provisions linked to the League of Nations. The Associated Press reports the appointment aims to coordinate bar actions on international matters and potential reforms.
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Associated Press
New York
Elihu Root
Bar
League of Nations
Neutrals Demand Greater Say in League of Nations
Envoys from leading neutral nations urged a larger role for neutrals in the League of Nations than currently proposed, while expressing general satisfaction with the overall plan.
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Preas
Paris
Aifel
Robbery trio led Wyoming bank heist to slick getaway
Tony Thomas Gru and two others were jailed after a bank hold up at the Wyoming Trust and Savings bank. Police traced the gang to the Gonzales home and a garage near the scene. A $500 reward was offered for arrests and convictions as officers pressed the case.
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Hernandez
Witin
Embery
Thompson Motor Company
Henderson
Clifford Sewall
Smalley
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Emberg
Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank
Chief Embery
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Carroll
Pinneen
Lon Davis
Immediaaely
Dinneen
Hulett
Davis
Cary
Honor to Cleveland New York Honor to Cleveland New York
Army and navy officers and civil leaders gathered in New York to honor Grover Cleveland on the 82nd anniversary of his birth. The Grover Cleveland association hosted public exercises with George F. Parker as president and former Governor Harmon among speakers. General Leonard Wood recalled visiting the White House with Cleveland.
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Associated Press
New York
Army
Navy
Grover Cleveland
Transit Company Head Not Guilty of Deaths
Thomas Blewitt, division superintendent of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit, is acquitted by a New York jury of manslaughter tied to a wreck that killed 96 on the company lines last summer. The indictment blamed him for culpable negligence in placing Anthony Lewis, a green motorman, in charge of the train. An eight hour workday for women passes Utah lower house.
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Associated Press
Mineola
N. Y
Thomas Blewitt
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Supreme Court
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Anthony Lewis
Building Trades W New York Ho Able Get At All
Justice Sugro named umpire in a compromise settlement with the New York building trades. After a four month strike workers return to work with wage scales set at inside $5.50 and outside $6.00 until July 1 1919, then inside $6.75 and outside $6.25 or $6.256 as applicable.
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New York
Justice Sugro
Strikes Clash With Police in Massachusetts Town
In Lawrenz Massachusetts clashes between strikers and police continued for a day. Shots fired from a tenement roof as officers battled to seize a barricaded house. Twenty two men held on inciting to rebellion charges, bonds set at five thousand dollars.
Another Sleeper Is Dead in New York
The fourth death from sleeping sickness in New York was reported today by Associated Press.
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Associated Preas
New York
Cost of War Exceeds North American Property Value
Secretary Baker told the Commonweal club in San Francisco that the war cost about 187 billion dollars, 11 billion more than North American total property value. He cited 7.2 million deaths from wounds and 9 million total in armies, warning on the League of Nations and noting Baker and General March then left for San Diego.
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San Francisco
North America
Baker
Commonweal Club
League of Nations
General March
San Diego
Chile Backs League of Nations for World Peace
Valparaiso reports March 18 that Chilean minister declares Chile adheres to the League of Nations. He asserts joining the league will help insure world peace and stability.
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Valparaioso
Chile
League of Nations
Tremendous effort to rescue three captured Mormons
Juarez reports Mexican federal troops were ordered on forced marches to Chihuahua to rescue Bishop Joseph Bentley president James Hutton chief missionary and Albert Richsen Mormon leaders captured near La Truces held in Villa’s main camp. Colonel Mora announced General Zuazna with 500 cavalry was sent from Casag Grandes to locate and rescue the three Mormons.
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Chihuahua
Joseph Bentley
James Hutton
Albert Richsen
Villa
la Truces
Mora
Zuazna
Casag Grandes
Catarrhal Deafness Quick Relief Prescription
An advertisement offers a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It recommends Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken by the tablespoonful four times daily to relieve nasal congestion and throat mucus, claiming quick relief.
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