Kid Carter Confesses to Murders in Court
Boston April 17 William B Jennings known as Young Kid Carter confessed in Superior Criminal Court to killing bartender William H MacPherson on New Year’s Day and strangling Mildred Donovan in Malden. He boasted of past crimes and blamed police treatment for his actions before life imprisonment.
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Five Aeronauts Die In Balloon Crash Near Noisy le Grand
A military balloon Zodiac carrying Capt Clavenad, Lt De Vaisselot, Lt De Vaisselot, Rechy, and civilian Aumont Thieville collapsed at 650 feet over Paris. Five aboard died. Denoue died en route to Vincennes hospital, De Vaisselot died there. Cause of the accident is not confirmed.
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Balloon collapse blamed on torn cover and possible foul play
Report describes a balloon deflation caused by a tear in the cover possibly cut by an aeronaut, with theories that a faulty valve or a panicked action led to the immediate collapse. The account suggests one crew member may have acted violently, precipitating the incident.
Transatlantic dirigible flight canceled for good
Joseph Brucker announced his proposed West Indies trans Atlantic flight in a dirigible has been indefinitely postponed due to envelope deflation hydrogen shortages and fear of bad weather.
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Las Palmas
Canary
Kansas City Cabarets Closed After Raid on Cafes
Police raid on eight cabarets found fifty four women. Judge Burney ordered five cafes closed and vowed to regulate or end such establishments. Some prisoners were released for not being regulars while others faced heavy fines.
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Wilson nominates envoys as Senate awaits action
President Wilson announced nominations for ambassadors to Japan Russia and Spain. George W. Guthrie of Pennsylvania would be ambassador to Japan, Charles R. Crane of Chicago to Russia, and Frede Penfield of Pennsylvania to Spain. Several other federal posts were listed including appraisers, auditors, customs officials, and a new Alaska governor, with confirmation of Colonel Hugh L. Scott as brigadier general.
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Second
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J. F. A. Strong
Juneau
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Chaos Reigns Under Huerta Regime Doomed
Desperate capital reports grim outlook for Huerta as Obregon and Carfango predict overthrow. Banks refuse exchange at high rates, prices rise, and rebels extend northward with Linares reportedly taken. Rail traffic suspended, Ward Line crowded, and refugees describe executions along the Mexican Central Railway.
Death of John E W Wayman Former Cook County States Attorney
Chicago April 17 John E W Wayman former Cook County States Attorney fired two bullets into his body at his residence and died tonight. A nervous breakdown due to ill health followed retirement and entering a law partnership with a former assistant. He had prosecuted bribery in the Lorimer case and closed the vice district. a failed bid for governor preceded a hospital stay and final suicide attempt.
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Chicago
John E. W. Wayman
Cook County
Wayman
William Lorimer
United States
Mr. Wayman
Crying Baby Delays Court Session in New York
In a Second District Municipal Court in New York City Judge John R. Davies halted business as a crying infant belonging to defendant Mrs. Yetta Vogel disrupted proceedings in a grocery bill suit. Court attendant Maxwell Goldberg rocked the child until it slept, marking a first in court history.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
John R. Davies
Second District
Yetta Vogel
Miss Ruby Yader Sings at Mrs Belmont Home
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from New York April 17 reports Miss Ruby Yader, a London tenor, crossed the ocean to sing at the Belmont home on East Thirty-fourth Street. She plans to return next season, hoping the public will accept a tenor voice from a woman.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Ocean
August Belmont
Ruby Yader
London
Helder
Mrs. Belmont
East Thirty-fourth Street
Miss Helder
Grant's Granddaughter Engaged to Navy Officer
San Francisco April 17 announces the engagement of Miss Nell Grant of San Francisco and Santa Barbara, a granddaughter of General A. Grant, to Lieutenant Commander William Pizgot Cronan of the United States Navy. Cronan commands the destroyer Jouett in Hampton Roads. Miss Grant is the daughter of Jesse R. Grant, second son of the former president.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nell Grant
Santa Barbara
A. §. Grant
William Pizgot Cronan
United States Navy
Anhut Indicted in Bribery Case Over Thaw Aid Fund
New York April 17 Attorney John N Anhut who received a $20 000 fund to aid Henry K Thaw's liberation from Matteawan was indicted by the grand jury for bribery and surrendered to the District Attorney's office He was arraigned before Justice Seabury in the final branch of the Supreme Court and held on $5000 bail for arraignment Tuesday A surety company bound the bond
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Commercial Tribune
New York
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Henry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Seabury
Supreme Court
Bigelow Hints at Reviving Bill in Upper House
In Ossining New York the town buzzes over Police Chief Frank J Cassada trial results on conspiracy charges tied to harming the good name of Miss Hester Cartwright, a renowned evangelist. Cartwright was arrested amid the case and related upheaval in local politics.
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Frank J. Cassada
Hester Cartwright
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Pope in critical condition as reports delay end
Special Cable to Commercial Tribune from Rome reports Vatican efforts to keep details secret as Pope's illness worsens. Despite brief improvements, fever remains gone and weakness plus severe coughing persist. Cardial complications noted. doctors say end could come at any time.
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Merry Dél Val
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Marchiafava
Progressives Snub Munsey On His Amalgamation Plan
New York April 17 Progressives reject Frank A Munsey plan to amalgamate the Republican and Progressive parties the Executive Committee of the Progressive National Committee says there is no prospect of union with either party Republicans offer only reactionary leadership while Democratic state rights clash with progressive aims Committeemen report strong anti combination sentiment locally and nationally Munsey asked for time to think as Comptroller Prendergast cautions that declamatory talk does not win elections
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Republican Party
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Prendergast
Forced Senate Roll Call Sought On Bigelow Franchise Bill
Columbus April 17 The Bigelow franchise revocation bill was killed in committee 5 to 4 with Governor Cox blamed by supporters for shifting votes An effort to force a record vote in the Senate was planned by Senator Gregory to take the bill from the committee if needed The fight continues as Bigelow vows to place every senator on record and locate responsibility for the outcome
Nonpartisan Plan Demanded by Senate in Ohio Bill
Columbus April 17 The Senate refused to concur with the House on a bill by Rep Smith Butler County authorizing municipalities to adopt one of three forms of government. the House had struck out nonpartisan elections for officials, but the Senate insisted the provision remain, delaying action and prompting a conference committee.
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Senate
House
Smith
Butler County
Tax-Collecting Plan by Cox Accepted in Warnes Bill
The Warnes bill authorizes a deputy tax official in each jurisdiction and was approved by Senators without amendment. The administration’s tax collection machinery would be provided for under the measure reported from Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus, CO
Warnes
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