Terre Haute election fraud case features sheriff testimony
In federal court Dennis Shea Vigo County sheriff and Terre Haute election fraud defendant claims he fixed with Judge Anderson to influence witnesses. Witnesses testifying include William House and Ramsey Guess who describe detentions and affidavits framed by Joseph Jeffers.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Dennis Shea
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Anderson
United States District
Frank C. Dailey
Joseph Jeffers
House
Shea
John Daddis
Charles Lawson
Jeffers
Guess
James P. Madigan
Justice of the Peace
Allied push and eastern fronts drive wary war news
London reports renewed Allied activity on the Western front with Belgian and British gains aided by warships and preparations for a major offensive. Simultaneously Russians step up on the eastern front reporting advances along the Orzye River and near Przemysl areas amid harsh winter terrain and Central and Caucasus fronts observing heavy fighting and shifting gains.
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Orzye
Stegna
Carpathians
Galicia
Baligorod
Przemysl
Bukowina
Stanislau-Kolomea
Caucasus
Petrograd
Black Sea
Olti
Italian Glamour For War Grow In Milan Demonstration
ROME March 16 There was a large demonstration in Milan in favor of Italy joining the Allies. Crowds marched and gathered before the cathedral as Eugenio Chiesa addressed the Chamber of Commerce. Police dispersed shouting crowds as pro war sentiment rises. Princes von Buelow reportedly promised Germany can pressure Vienna into concessions in Southern Albania.
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Austria
Vienna
Italy
Albania
Neutral men hear Stegler's venge on fake passports
A Federal Court trial in New York heard Richard Madden and Gustave Cook charged with aiding Richard P. Stegler, a German naval reservist, to obtain a false American passport. Stegler testified, denying direct reference to Captain Boy-Ed during examination.
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Stegler
New York
Richard Madden
Gustave Cook
Richard P. Stegler
K. Boy-Ed
Washington
England
Captain Boy-Ed
Worthville Postmaster Keeps Name After Marriage
Mrs Ella W Tharp of Worthville Carroll County Kentucky has married and the Post Office Department appoints Mrs Elia W Booth as Postmaster of Worthville. There will be no change of post masters as Mrs Booth is actually Mrs Tharp. Red tape delays proceed to unwind the change.
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Worthville
Carroll County
The
Mrs Angle Testifies on Night of Fatal Ballou Encounter
In Bridgeport Connecticut on March 16 Mrs Helen M Angle spoke for six hours in Superior Court detailing the night of June 23 when authorities say manslaughter occurred In her testimony she described Ballou visiting her home being found unconscious at the foot of her stairs carrying him to revive him and later facing police and arrest Her tone shifted during cross examination but she remained on the stand at adjournment time
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Bridgeport
Conn
Helen M. Angle
Superior Court
Shopgirl Describes Living on Six Dollars a Week
A nineteen year old New York shopgirl, Dorothy Miller, testifies before a legislative committee on the minimum wage proposal. She says that with $6 weekly income she would cut clothing to eat more, and cites her own past earning of $5 with $2.50 rent, describing her view that the bill is unscientific and unnecessary.
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Commercial Tribune
Albany
New York City
Dorothy Miller
Alfred E. Ommen
New York Typothetae
W. A Dyer
State Retail Dry Goods Association
Ommen
Hamilton shot in Loveland death ruled due to lockjaw
Dr L W Stacey reported the postmortem on Andrew Hamilton found at least three gunshot injuries from a February 28 incident in Loveland. A long embedded bullet in the chest and buckshot in the arm and chest were noted. buckshot on the skull was also present. Death attributed to lockjaw, following a chicken dispute.
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L. W. Stacey
Foertmeyer
Loveland
Thaw Sees Return to Matteawan Asylum Likely
Harry K Thaw will not be sent back to New Hampshire. The New York Supreme Court ordered Thaw returned to Matteawan Asylum unless New York County detentions papers are served on the Tombs Warden. A habeas corpus writ delays his move until next Friday.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
New Hampshire
Matteawan Asylum
New York County
Tombs Prison
Supreme Court
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Thaw
New England
BijJur
Tombs
Hanley
German Commander Visits Secretary Daniels Aboard Mayflower
Commander Max Thierichens of the German raider Prinz Eitel Fried rich met Secretary Daniels on the Mayflower in Newport News during the Pennsylvania dreadnought launch. He reiterated the Eitel would not be interned for the remainder of the war, despite local belief to the contrary.
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Secretary Daniels
Pennsylvania
Thierichens
Eitel
Germany protests over insults to sea fighters
Amsterdam describes Berlin message that Germany asked the American Ambassador to protest to London over British treatment of the U-12 crew. The U-12 was sunk March 10 by the destroyer Ariel. ten crewmen were saved. Germany said POW privileges would be withheld from U-12 and other submarine crews due to submarine warfare.
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Tijd
Berlin
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London
Ariel
Grey Answers Question On Japan China Expedition
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Grey declined to confirm a report that Japan was sending a large military force to China escorted by a warship squadron. He said he had no notice of the question.
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Grey
House of Commons
Japan
China
Affinity sues Mayo for big damages in New Haven
Susanna Wahlers files civil suit in New Haven seeking 15000 dollars against Virginius J. Mayo her former employer a stenographer claims an assault occurred. Mayo previously faced a body writ for paternity and attachments totaling 35009 dollars were placed on Mayo owned property today.
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Commercial Tribune
New Haven
Outrages Against Foreigners in Mexico City
Swedish charges report plunder of two houses and a citizen robbed in Mexico City under Zapata occupation described as deplorable. Carranza commander Almance and staff court martialed and executed by Villa forces. Some foreigners seek exit. Bryan seeks transport arrangements. Knoblauch criticizes U S protection policies for Americans abroad amid Mexican unrest.
Jewels Found With Mexican Priest In New York
A stash of priceless Spanish royal jewels from the era of Charles V sits under guard at New York customs awaiting appraisal. Valued at 300000 to 500000, the gems were carried by a Mexican Catholic priest who fled Mexico City with others, reached Vera Cruz, and sailed on the Montevideo. Authorities say the jewels may be returned to the priest under an antiques duty-free provision.
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New York
Spain
Charles V
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Montevideo
Carranza
Mexico
German Cruiser Dresden Sunk Under Neutral Waters Claim
German Embassy in Washington says the Dresden was sunk by British near Juan Fernandez while in neutral waters after attacking an English ship. Embassy notes casualties and says crew dispersed to Juan Fernandez. British report cites Kent Glasgow and Orama. Protests neutrality and urges Americans to stop war material deliveries.
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Chile
Ing
Juan Fernandez
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Glasgow
Orama
Juan Fernandez Island
Express Companies Seek Rehearing Of Rate Case
Representatives of the American Adams Southern and Wells Fargo Express Companies asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for leave to file a petition for rehearing of the express rate case. They contend that the current low rates are disastrous.
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Washington
American
Adams, Southern
Wells Fargo Express
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Americans urged to stop shipment of munitions of war
The American Club of Dresden distributes an appeal across the United States urging an end to shipments of arms and ammunition to nations at war. The statement outlines the controversy and calls for pacifist action and public pressure.
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Ican Club of
Dresden
Strong US protest against British blockade action
President Wilson announced that the United States would file a strong protest against Britain and its allies for restricting neutral commerce under the new British order in council. Senator Walsh of Montana discussed the matter with the President, praising the move as unprecedented in law and history and urging a vigorous response.
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Wilson
United States
Great Britain
Order In Council
Senator Walsh
Montana
White House
Walsh
Aunt of Willis Dies as Governor’s Mother Remains Critical
In Delaware March 16 Mrs. Henrietta Willis 4 aunt of Governor Frank B. Willis died early today. The governor’s mother remains in critical condition. Mrs. Henrietta Willis widow of Dr P A Willis brother of the governor’s father who died in 1876.
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Delaware, CO
Henrietta Willis
Frank B. Willis
P. A. Willis
Pest in Petrograd reports sharp smallpox rise
Petrograd figures show 470 smallpox cases in January and February, compared with 1,178 for all of last year, highlighting a surge in the disease within the city.
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