Porter Charlton Found Partly Responsible for Lake Como Murder
The jury found Porter Charlton partly responsible and under extenuating circumstances for the 1910 killing of his wife at their Lake Como villa. He was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. The judge and defense argued over responsibility given Charlton's claimed condition. Charlton, aged about 20, killed his wife, Mrs Neville H. Castle, daughter of Henry H. Scott of San Francisco. his father, Paul Charlton, was a former federal judge in Porto Rico.
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Como
Italy
Porter Chariton
Baron Solilacca
Chariton
Bigner Hicardi
Charlton
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Neville H. Castle
Henry H. Scott
San Francisco
Paul Charlton
Porto Rivo
Thirteen Die in Pitt Fire at Paper Box Factory
A four story Union Paper Box company building in Pittsburgh catches fire killing thirteen young women and injuring eight. Fire spreads quickly trapping workers in dressing rooms. several jump from third stories and villagers set up improvised rescues. A moving picture operator is stopped from filming. Fire equipment struggles with intense heat as a steam engine crashes, injuring the driver.
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Pittsburg
Union Paper Box Company
Othgirle
Nie
Plot to Hamper Munitions Shipments Revealed
New York report details a plan to damage munitions shipments to allies using bombs on ships. Five men were charged with conspiracy to violate the federal paleite. Robert Poy admitted aiding entry to the United States and service connections to delay war supplies, with others named in the case.
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New York
Paleite
Robert Poy
William J. Prynn
Houghton
Caplaint
Fey
United States
Gsoret Sax
Alsleenthian
German agents linked to anti allied plot and ship sabotage
Investigators broaden an anti allied conspiracy probe after arrests including Fay and Olte for plans to wreck ships at American ports. Fay described meetings with German naval attaché Custalo K Boved and officers while denying ties to professor Holt’s dynamiting schemes. Officials warn Washington that truth about the plots will prompt vigorous protests to Berlin.
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Germany
Fay
Walter Scholtz
Paul Daeche
Jersey City
Olte
Beholts
Daeche
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
National Capitol
von Papen
Custalo K Boved
Washington
Abe
Damaged Seiner Plant Reported In Des Moines
A lone river vessel in Des Moines sustained extensive damage tonight. Fire officials say the blaze caused heavy damage to the vessel’s interior and hull. No injuries were reported. Local investigators are examining the scene for causes.
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DEA Moines News
sUrrae
Lone HY
Mount Sinai synagogue cornerstone dedication held downtown
Several hundred attended the Mount Sinai synagogue cornerstone ceremony at Pioneer and Twentieth streets. Rabbi L Lederer led prayers while Mayor LaFontaine and ex Governor Carey spoke. Grand Lodge Masons sponsored the event with cadet band procession, flag decorations, and hopeful finish by winter. The project, costing about $20,000, aims to be the state's only synagogue.
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Mount Sinai Synagogue
Pioneer
Twentieth Streets
L. Lederer
Louis Lipson
Mount Sinai
Jr. N
Wyoming Governor outlines new development in Sheridan visit
Governor Kendrick spoke at Sheridan Sugar company's opening in Sheridan detailing Wyoming growth, new railroads, and highway routes toward Yellowstone. He praised agricultural and livestock markets, pledged faster development, and noted federal road projects and improved cooperation with local communities amid a large crowd at a factory grand opening and banquet.
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Wyoming
Sheridan Sugar Factory
Drick
Ty Coair
Kendrick
Sheridan
Washington
Bishwaye
Yellowstone Park
Kendrick and Interior Secretary discuss Wyoming land fund
Kendrick cites securing Interior approval to recommend public land appropriation for Wyoming elnte row building. The secretary demands safeguards against land monopoly and asks for justification, promising a recommendation to Congress if commitments are met.
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Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Wyoming
Kendrick
Villa forces clash as pursuit continues near Agua Prieta
Arie Douglas reports Major Cervanio with about one hundred locals leads Villa advance guard into Sonora and surrounds General Callow's Carranza command at Agate Prieta. Verdues reportedly escaped after a sharp fight with Villa cavalry. several casualties. Villa troops occupy a position twelve miles west of Agua Prieta as Carranza forces withdraw.
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Arie
Cervanio
Villa
Sonora
Agate Prieta
Callow
Carranza
Altperty
Vervades
Carréora
Pees
Agua Piiets
Carranaa
Stricken liner Colorado crew safe after abandonment
Wireless report from the South Hanover river area states the Mallory liner Colorado crew, previously stranded and abandoned, has been located and is reported safe. The vessel was off the South Hanover river, according to wire service updates tonight.
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Grew
Wireless
Bavannah
Aed
Hoaunek
Weather shifts toward warmer days this week
Uncertain forecast notes a warm-up across the region with a likely shift toward milder conditions by midweek. Public advisories urge residents to plan for a gentle increase in temperatures and lighter clothing.
Poignant Letters Figure in Atlantic City Suit
In a $74,000 breach suit, retired lawyer Robert Cran kill from Mount Holly is accused of writing love letters to 17 year old Miss Kitty Abrams of Clarkeboro. The case cites poetry by Eugene Field and presents hotel bills as alibi material while asserting Miss Abrams’ other suitors.
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Atlantic City
Oet
Robert Crankill
Mount Holly
S. J
Kitty Abrame
Clarkeboro
Wyere
Eugene Field
Gaskill
Volco
Turlee
Mims Abrams
Miss Abrams
Joseph Markley
Wileta
Markler
Sugar Factory Planned at Wheatland for 6000 Acres
Wheatland area receives notice that a sugar factory will be erected by Leaver capitalists. Contracts cover over 6000 acres of summer beet for five years at a fixed price, ensuring a lucrative crop each year. Construction to begin soon, with completion expected to handle next season’s output. Buildings will be prepared to process yearly yields.
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Wheatland
Suits Filed in California to Recover Oil Lands
In Los Angeles three dozen corporations and individuals file another round of suits seeking recovery of oil lands valued from ten to twenty million dollars. The actions, before Judge Biedsoe, challenge lands allegedly forfeited under a 1900 order and claim violations of the Watt withdraw rule.
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Lase Angeles
Cal
Korm
Lands
United States
Biedsee le Fh
Watt
French and Allied Push in the Balkans Face Difficulties
Dispatches report the Austro German Hungarian campaign in northern and southeastern Serbia progressing poorly for the invaders. French and Serbian forces claim successes against Bulgarians near Krivolek while German plans to push through Bulgaria toward Turkey falter. Italian gains threaten German positions as German and Austrian troops contend with Allied naval and ground counteractions.
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London
Ovtes
Servia
Xrivolek
Bulgaria
Turkey
Serbia
Bilgore
Peter
Tita
Germany
Paleu
Hallais
le Mensil
Champagne
Germa
Riga
Dvlonk
Pield Mintehal von
Coure
Hunt Says Rig in the West Why Over Mower Wert
Phoenix dispatch reports Governor declares big interests back the movement. he says he fears no threat and asserts actions were taken for the benefit of the state, despite opposition claims.
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Hunt
Phoenix
Aria
Public Health Officials Claim Diet Prevents Pells Calamity
A U S public health release says pellagra deaths, caused by malnutrition, can be prevented by proper diet without environmental changes. Dr. Joseph Goldberger and the public health service report evidence from controlled dietary experiments showing corn bread and grits based regimens reduce pellagra risk in at risk populations.
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Washington
United States
Kigenio
Jaaegh Goldberger
Marge
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