Doctor Waite Convicted of First Degree Murder
Arthur Warren Waite was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a New York Supreme Court jury after a one hour twenty three minute deliberation. He confessed to two murders and planned others, and after verdict he whistled as he walked to his cell expressing readiness for the electric chair.
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New ‘York
Arthur ‘Warren Waite
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court
John ©. Peck
Robert Neill
Dr. Weite
Bank Officials Acquitted After Nine Minute Jury Verdict
In Washington a nine minute jury verdict acquits Charles C. Glover W J Flather and H H Flather of perjury charges connected to a false affidavit in equity proceedings related to the Riggs National Bank crisis with McAdoo and Williams. The panel convened briefly and elected a foreman before delivering the verdict.
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Washington
Charles C. Glover
W. J. Flather
H. H. Flather
Riggs National Bank
J J Hill Dies at 77 Pioneer Empire Builder Passes
James J. Hill chief railroad builder died at his Summit Avenue home in St Paul Minnesota from an intestinal infection after years of illness. Dr Hermann M Biggs assisted during the last illness and eight of his nine children were by his bedside. The widow was present as the end came. His wealth is estimated between 100 and 300 million dollars. He was 77 on May 17 and hundreds viewed his body at the Hill mansion. The Rt Rev Thomas J Gibbons oversaw the services.
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Empire Builder
St. Paul
Minn
James J. Hill
Pioneer Railroad
Summit Avenue
Hermann M. Biggs
New York State
Hills
Hill Mansion
Thomas J. Gibbons
Mosby dies after long illness at 82 in Washington
Colonel John S Mosby veteran of Mosby's Partisan Rangers died in Washington after a long illness at age 82. Death attributed to extreme age. Other items note Sweden-US submarine commerce project near Baltimore and new coin designs after July 1. David Lamar arrives at federal penitentiary for two year term for impersonating Representative Palmer. Clashes near Acapulco with Zanata forces and a Paterson man struck by lightning while unable to hear an approaching train.
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Washington
John Smosby
Mosby
Partisan Rangers
Baltimore
Gothenberg
Sweden
United States
Europe
Atlanta
David Lamar
Wall Street
Federal Penitentiary
A. Mitchell. Palmer
Acapulco
Mexico
Zanata
Paterson
N. J
Edgar Davenport
Mexican Forces Near U S Border In Sonora Movements
Reports from Columbus and Palomas describe 800 Mexican cavalry en route to Sonora to aid Gen Estrada against Yaqui resistance. Troop mobilizations mid border area alarm U S officials as Pershing orders roadwork to Colonia Dublan and border patrols increase in Sonora and northern Chihuahua.
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Sonora
Arizona
Columbus
N. M
Mexico
John J. Pershing
Palomas
Colonia Dublan
Chihuahua
sBl
Paso
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Casas Grandes
United States
Gavira
Pershing
Sinaloa
Rafael Estrada
Car- Tanzea
Douglas
Ariz
Mail Seizure Policy Sparks U S Protest to Britain and France
Secretary Lansing released the text of the American protest over mail seizures by Britain and France. The note says the three governments are near agreement on principle, but differ on method and demands a reversal of policy to satisfy the United States. It was presented through British and French representatives.
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U. S. Washington
Lansing
Great Britain
France
United States
England
Arcanum Unsold Plans at Royal Arcanum Meeting
Atlantic City reports no progress on adjusting life insurance rates for about 42 000 members as the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum adjourned after two weeks. Some members favor ending the half cash payment plan deemed preferential to older members.
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Atlantic City
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Labor Unveils Fine Shaft Memorial in Wheeling
Labor groups unveiled a monument on the public square at Wheeling to honor Augustus Pollack a renowned stogieman employer. A 10 000 strong parade representing every industry in Wheeling preceded the dedication marking the first memorial of its kind for a employer in labor history.
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Wheeling
A. Va
Augustus Pollack
Germans Gain at Verdun as Balkan Fronts Steady War
London reports the 100th day of Verdun with German gains along a 2 mile front west of the Meuse. Paris notes a retreat on the Bethin court Cumieres road while admitting losses near Guarettes Wood and Le Mort Homme. Balkan news center on Bulgarian advance into Macedonia and fears of a larger clash with the Allies. Italian fronts see Austrian pressure around Posina and along the Astico. Russian front activity sees a German push northeast of Augustinhof repulsed by Russian trenches.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
Paris
Bethincourt-Cumieres
War Office
Guarettes Wood
Cumieres
le Mort Homme
Balkan
Berlin
Macedonia
Augustinhof
Thiamont Farm
Argonne Forest
Alsace
Germany
Germany Eyes Peace Move With US Mediator House
Berlin rumors say Colonel E. M. House may visit Europe again as a potential peace harbinger. German observers think a peace proposal could be possible with moderate terms, including Belgian and disputed French regions.
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Berlin
E. M. House
Europe
House
Austro Hungarian Submarine Shells Elba Port Forts
An Austro-Hungarian submarine bombarded Porto Ferrajo the capital of Elba in the Mediterranean on the morning of May 23. The statement reports the shelling targeted the important blast furnaces at Porto Ferrajo.
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Berlin
Porto Ferrajo
Elba
Mediterranean
Austro-Hungarian Eemiralty
Deputies to Meet in Secret Session in Paris
French Chamber of Deputies will likely hold a secret session this week after a Briand government conference with all political factions. A preparatory meeting of deputies from various parties will consider conditions the government says require secrecy.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Bulgars Enter Greece Amid Balkan War Moves
Bulgarian forces about 25 000 invaded Greek soil pushing to Demirhissar key to Seres and advancing toward Kavalla while Athens protests. Simultaneously the Serbian army lands at Salonika to reinforce British and French troops, with major artillery bombardments ongoing near Verdun and in the Argonne and Alsace sectors.
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London
Rupel
Spytovo
Kanevo
Dragotin
Struma
Demir-Hissar
Seres
Kavalla
Aegean
Demir- Hissar
Athens
Balkans
Balkan
Saloniki
Corfu
Verdun Battle Intensifies as Front Shifts in Foss Verdun
London reports heavy fighting at Verdun with Germans recapturing Fort Douaumont ruins and advancing into Haudremont woods while French counterattacks at Cameres fail to halt gains. French authorities say west Meuse gains average 300 metres. eastern line largely unchanged except near Douaumont. Verdun casts a shadow over Paris, unsettling public confidence.
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London
Verdun
Fort Douaumont
Haudremont
Douaumont
Cameres
Meuse
Paris
British, German clashes pace world war updates
Reports describe a British force invading German East Africa from the Rhodesian frontier and occupying Neulangenberg near Lake Nyaesa. It notes a German ship Kolga shelled and torpedoed, while in Europe a possible Russian push aims to hinder Austrian reinforcements against Italy as Austrians attack southeast of Trent and Italians counter on San Michele fronts. Turkish forces are repulsed in the Caucasus as Russians hold Rivandoura-Dergala.
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East Africa
Neulangenberg
Lake Nyaesa
Kolga
Baltic
Russia
Trent
Rome
Sonze
San Michele
Caucasus
Rivandoura-Dergala
Jersey Items Reflect Postwar Struggles and Local notes
Civic notices cover tax deadlines and jail risks in Bridgeton while firemen kick off Riverside carnival for the department. Strawberry harvests surge in Cumberland County alongside driver vacancies at Gibbstown powder works and civil service exams in Woodbury. Local honors include Adelaide Clouting as Ocean City High School valedictorian and new pastors in Marlboro and Holly Beach.
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Cumberland County
Columbus Grangers
Burlington County
J.newton Kugler
Marlboro
N. Y
Holly Beach Presbyterian Church
Hall
Howard
Johnson
Friesburg
Bridgeton
National Guard
Act
Swedesboro
Howard Wilson
Adelaide
Charles Clouting
Sea Isle City
Ocean City High School
Military training debate rails against coercion and pacifism in schools
Trenton committee hearings reveal mixed support for military training in schools with William A. Wetzel opposing the plan and urging nonmilitary fitness through physical training and Boy Scout activities. Quaker representatives Albert Linton and William C. Cowperthwaite cite conscientious scruples and fear the scheme enforces obedience over belief. Dr. Robert Grimshaw supports adoption while Newark to host June 2 meeting. separate threats to New Jersey safety surface in a Stokes letter about political and industrial turmoil, urging mobilization and mutual aid for fires.
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William A. Wetzel
Trenton High School
Society of Friends
M. Albert Linton
Moorestown
William C. Cowpersthwaite
Haddonfield
Cowperthwaite
Winfield ‘S. Price
Camden
Linton
Robert Grimshaw
New York University
The
National Security League
Newark
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